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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
OF
Tuesday, November 20, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Utilitie s
A Resolution Adopting the Vernon Public Utilities 2018 Integrated Resource Plan
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of this action does not constitute a`project"pursuant to section 15378(b)(2)
of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA"),because such action
constitutes an administrative activity, and even if the adoption of the proposed item did constitute a
project, it would be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
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B. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
C. Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Vernon Public Utilities 2018 Integrated Resource Plan.
1. Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Adoption of Vernon Public Utilities 2018 Integrated
Resource Plan
2. Resolution Adopting the Vernon Public Utilities 2018 Integrated Resource Plan
3. Appendix 1:Customer Survey- IRP Approach
4. Appendix 2:Changing Energy Supply Mix
PRESENTATION
2. Human Resources
Employee Service Pin Awards for October 2018
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council This is a presentation only.
1. Service Pm List for October 2018
3. Fire Department
Oath of Office Presentation
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council This is a presentation only.
4. Finance/Treasury
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 City Wide Financial Update
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council This is a presentation only.
1. First Quarter 2019 City Wide Financial Results
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 Administration
Council Conference Attendance Report
Recommendation:
A. Find that receiving this Council Conference Attendance Report is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act("CEQA')review,because it is an administrative activity of government
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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. Receive and file.
6. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held November 6, 2018.
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. 2018-11-06 City Council Minutes
7. Finance/Treasury
Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 749 Covering the Period of October 01
through October 31, 2018
Reconniendation:
A. Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 749 which totals $2,929,627.90 and consists of the
following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling$2,304,215.92.
2) Checks and electronic fiord transfers (EFT)paid through General bank account totaling
$625,411.98.
1. City Payroll Warrant Register No. 749
8. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 11 Covering the Period of October
30 through November 12, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 11 which totals $3,469,279.41 and consists
of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling$3,152,829.24.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling$234,280.22.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling$82,169.95.
4) Voided check Nos. 601306 and 601307 totaling$394.85.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 11
9. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of September 16 through September 30,
2018
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Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report- 09/16/18 to 09/30/18
10. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of October 1 through October 15, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report- 10/01/18 to 10/15/18
11. Public Utilitie s
Approval of a Purchase Contract for Internet Connection Equipment and Additional Funds
for Future Purchases in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 with Fujitsu Network Communications
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of additional funds is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQN), because it is an 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 even if it were considered to be a"project," the proposed action is
exempt from CEQA review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15302, because the proposed
project consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing equipment where the new equipment
will be located on the same site as the equipment replaced and will have substantially the same
purpose and capacity as the equipment replaced; and
B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Contract with Fujitsu Network Communications in an
amount not-to-exceed$20,000 for the purchase of network connection equipment to be placed at
various end user buildings/locations; and
C. Approve the issuance of a blanket Purchase Contract in an amount not-to-exceed$25,000 for
potential ancillary purchases with Fujitsu Network Communications during the remainder of fiscal
year 2018-2019.
1. Fujitsu Proposal for Network Connection Equipment
12. Public Works
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Urban Forest Management Services, Contract No.
CS-0607,with West Coast Arborist, Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed action for the Urban Forest Management Services is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) in accordance with(a) CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
an effect on the environment and(b) Section 15301,because the proposed service involves an
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existing project with negligible or no expansion of use; and
B. Approve Change Order No. 1 for additional tree removals and tree planting related to Contract
No. CS-0607 with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of$17,500; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Change Order No. 1 with West Coast Arborist,
Inc. in substantially the same form as submitted herewith
1. Change Order No. 1 for Contract CS-0607 with West Coast Arborist, Inc.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Fire Department
A Resolution to Approve the 2017 SHSP Subrecipient Agreement between the County of
Los Angeles and the City of Vernon in connection with the Fiscal Year 2017 State
Homeland Security Program
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQX)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. Adopt the attached resolution approving and authorizing the City's participation in the 2017
State Homeland Security Program('2017 SHSP'), approving the execution of an agreement by and
between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Administrator to execute documents necessary to obtain the grant. The County of Los Angeles has
approved and awarded 2017 SHSP grant funds to the City of Vernon's Fire Department in the
amount of$67,000.00.
1. Resolution- 2017 State Homeland Security Program
14. Human Resources
A Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution
in Accordance with Government Code Section 20636(B)(1) and Repealing All Resolutions
in Conflict Therewith
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California.
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)review because it is an 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. Adopt the attached resolution amending and restating the Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary
Resolution, to Amend Exhibit A, Classification and Compensation Plan adopting the following:
1. New classification and associated salary range of Environmental Health Program Administrator,
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Salary Grade 34, (Monthly Salary$9,779.97 - $11,887.62);
2. New classification and associated salary range of Environmental Health Specialist, Salary Grade
24 (Monthly Salary$6004.06 - $7,297.96);
3. Delete the classifications of Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist, Senior, and
Deputy Director of Health and Environmental Control and associated salary ranges; and,
4. Approve the revised salary range of Director of Health and Environmental Control to delete step
Y from the existing Salary Grade 43.
C. Approve the job descriptions for:
1. Environmental Health Program Administrator; and
2. Environmental Health Specialist.
1. Fringe Benefits & Salary Resolution
2. Job Description- Environmental Health Specialist
3. Job Description- Environmental Health Program Administrator
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
CLOSED SESSION
15. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 2
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 15th day ofNovember, 2018.
By:
Maria E. Ayala.
City Clerk
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