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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
OF
Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 09:00 AM
C� City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
y Vernon, California
nipUNPIN, p t`� Yvette Woodruff-Perez,Mayor
William J. Davis,Mayor Pro-Tem
Luz Martinez, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the
posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATION
1. Human Resources
Employee Service Pin Awards for August 2018
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council This is a presentation only.
1. Service Pin List for August 2018
2. Human Resources
Recognition of Retiring Employee -Michael DeFrank,Water Superintendent
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Recommendation:
A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring employee Michael DeFrank, Water
Superintendent in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
1. Proclamation- M. DeFrank
3. Fire Department
Badge Presentation Ceremony
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
4. Public Works
A Presentation from the California High-Speed Rail Authority
Presented by: Representatives from the California High-Speed Rail Authority
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the
Consent Calendar by any member of the Council. Those items removed will be considered immediately after the
Consent Calendar.
5. City Clerk
Claim for Damages from Jesus Amador Areas Rodrigues received on September 10, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
Claim for Damages- Jesus A. Areas Rodrigues - 9-10-18.pdf
6. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held September 4, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
City Council Minutes 09-04-18
7. City Clerk
Minutes of the Special Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
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Agency Meeting held January 24, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
Oversight Board of Successor to RDA Minutes 01-24-18 (Special)
8. City Clerk
Abolish the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Recommendation:
A. Find that the dissolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency does not constitute a"project"pursuant to section 15378(b)(2)of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA'), because it constitutes an administrative activity that
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment; and even if the adoption of
the proposed resolution did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with
Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on
the environment; and
B. Abolish the Vernon Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.
1. Notice of Los Angeles County Oversight Boards Consolidation- July 1, 2018
2. Los Angeles County Condensed Instructions
9. City Clerk
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting an amended Biennial Code
Review Update to the Master Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Vernon and all
Agencies, Boards, and Commissions affiliated with the City
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA")review,because it is a continuing administrative activity that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a`project"as defined
by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve resolution adopting an amended and updated Master Conflict of Interest Code for the
City of Vernon and all affiliated agencies, boards and commissions, which incorporates all
recommendations from the various affiliated City of Vernon governing bodies and City staff review
effective immediately; and
C. Repeal all other existing Conflict of Interest Codes for the City of Vernon and all other City of
Vernon affiliated governing bodies.
1. Biennial Code Review- Summary of Recommended Changes
2. Resolution- Master Conflict of Interest Code
10. Finance/Treasury
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Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 747 Covering the Period of August 01
through August 31, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 747 which totals $4,672,442.60 and consists of the
following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling$3,714,961.40.
2) Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT)paid through General bank account totaling
$957,481.20.
1. City Payroll Warrant Register No. 747
11. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Gas Account Warrant Register No. 250 Covering the Period of August 28
through September 10, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve Gas Account Warrant Register No. 250 which totals $838,375.00 and consists of the
following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling$838,375.00.
1. Gas Account Warrant Register No. 250
12. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 7 Covering the Period of August 28
through September 10, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 7 which totals $5,921,883.80 and consists
of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling$5,670,595.94.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling$226,142.01.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling$25,145.85.
4) Voided check No. 600789 totaling$500.00.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 7
13. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of August 1 through August 15, 2018
Recommendation:
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A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report- 08/01/18 to 08/15/18
14. Fire Department
Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement Number C-127390 of City of Los Angeles
Contract between the City of Los Angeles and the City of Vernon in Connection with the
Fiscal Year 2015 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the amendment proposed is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act("CEQA')review,because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a"project"as defined
by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement Number C-127390 of City of Los Angeles
Contract between the City of Los Angeles and the City of Vernon in connection with the Fiscal Year
2015 Urban Areas Security Initiative ('2015 UASI')grant program, in substantially the same form
as submitted herewith, and authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents. Due to a
reallocation of 2015 UASI funds, the City of Los Angeles approved and increased the City of
Vernon's grant fields by$99,601.00.
1. Second Amendment to Agreement Number C-127390 between the City of Los Angeles and the
City of Vernon
15. Fire Department
Donation of 2004 Auxiliary Urban Search and Rescue Trailer to Rio Hondo College Fire
Academy
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed donation is exempt under the California.Environmental
Quality Act("CEQA')review,because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct
or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a`project"as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Authorize the donation of a surplus 2004 Auxiliary Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)Trailer,
to be conveyed to Rio Hondo College Fire Academy, and
C. Approve a donation and release agreement, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith,
with Rio Hondo College Fire Academy to use and retain the USAR Trailer as needed for training of
Fire Technology students; and
D. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Deed of Gift and Donation Agreement and
Release on behalf of the City of Vernon.
1. Deed of Gift and Donation Agreement and Release with Rio Hondo College Fire Academy
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16. Police Department
Drug Enforcement Administration Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed agreement is exempt from California.Environmental
Quality Act("CEQN)review,because it is a continuing administrative activity that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a`project"
as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration, in substantially the same form
as submitted herewith, for a one (1)year term; and
C. Authorize the Police Chief to execute the agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) for continued participation in the Southwest Border Initiative (SWBI)taskforce with an
effective date of October 1, 2018.
1. DEA Agreement
17. Police Department
Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed agreement is exempt from California.Environmental
Quality Act("CEQA')review,because it is a continuing administrative activity that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a`project"
as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve an agreement between the City of Vernon and the Office of Traffic Safety, in
substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for a one (1)year term; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator, Police Chief and Police Lieutenant to execute an agreement
between the City of Vernon and the Office of Traffic Safety for participation in the Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program(STEP)with an effective date of October 1, 2018.
1. OTS STEP Grant Agreement
18. Public Utilitie s
Notification to the California Water Resources Control Board of City's Intent to Destroy
Well 5
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)
review, because notifying a state agency of the City's intent to destroy a well is an administrative
activity that does not constitute a`project"under CEQA Guidelines section 15378. When actual
plans for destruction of the subject well are presented to the City Council, further CEQA analysis
will be conducted; and
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B. Authorize the City Administrator to notify the California Water Resources Control Board that the
City plans to destroy Well 5.
1. Correspondence from the California Water Boards - System No. 1910167 - Water System
Inspection of the City of Vernon
2. California Water Resources Control Board Water Well Destruction Standards
19. Public Works
Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 2626 26th Street(APN 6302-001-030)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the acceptance of the Electrical Easement proposed in this staff report is not a
`project'as that term is defined under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15378, and even if it were a project, it would be categorically exempt in accordance with
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (maintenance, repair or minor alteration of an existing facility and
involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use) and 15061(b)(3) (general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment); and
B. Accept the Electrical Easement, in substantially the same form as attached to this staff report,
and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance.
1. Electrical Easement- 2626 26th St
2. Certificate of Acceptance - EE 2626 26th
NEW BUSINESS
20. City Administration
Negotiations with the Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for the Provision of
Fire Protection, Paramedic and Incidental Services
Recommendation:
A. Find that authorizing negotiations with the Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County is
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")review,because A is an administrative
action that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and, therefore,
does not constitute a`project"as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to initiate exploratory negotiations with the Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County('LA County Fire')to ascertain service scope and costs associated
with the provision of fire protection,paramedic, and incidental services for the City of Vernon.
1. County of Los Angeles - Fire Feasibility Study
2. Vernon Fire Standards of Cover Report Prepared by Matrix
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports—brief reports on activities and other brief announcements.
City Council Reports—brief AB1234 reports, or report on:activities, announcements, or directives to staff
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CLOSED SESSION
21. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
22. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Chavez v. City of Vernon
Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC719460
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City's website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this
agenda. Dated this 13th day of September, 2018.
By:
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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