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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
OF
Tuesday, December 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. City Administration
Presentation of Grantee Certificates and Report on FY 2018/2019 Docket II Grants
Awarded by Vernon CommUNITYFund Grant Committee
Recommendation:
A. Find that receiving this report on grants awarded by the Vernon COmmUNITY Fund Grant
Committee is exempt from California.Environmental Quality Act("CEQA')review, because it 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
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B. Present Certificates to FY 2018/2019 Docket II Grant Recipients; and
C. Receive and file this report, as it is being provided for informational purposes only pursuant to
Section 2.167(e)of the Vernon Municipal Code.
2. City Administration
Presentation by Nicole Soghomonian of Limitless Dance Company
Recommendation:
No action required by the City Council This is a presentation item 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.
3. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held November 20, 2018.
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
City Council Minutes 11-20-18
4. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held December 4, 2018.
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
City Council Minutes 12-04-18
5. City Administration
Approval of an Agreement with AT&T Corp. for the Provision of Internet Service to City
Hall
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt under the California.Environmental Quality
Act("CEQA')review,because it is 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 the proposed Agreement with AT&T Corp. (AT&T) in the amount not to exceed
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$51,622.00 for a two year period from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the proposed Agreement with AT&T, in
substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for the provision of internet service to City Hall.
1. City of Vernon- ADI Quote
2. AT&T Agreement Package
6. Finance/Treasury
Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 750 Covering the Period of November 01
through November 30, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 750 which totals $2,950,309.65 and consists of the
following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling$2,340,871.56.
2) Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT)paid through General bank account totaling
$609,438.09.
1. City Payroll Warrant Register No. 750
7. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 13 Covering the Period of
November 27 through December 10, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 13 which totals $4,234,683.30 and consists
of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling$3,891,221.28.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling$319,448.56.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling$24,013.46.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 13
8. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 24
Covering the Period of November 27 through December 10, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 24 which
totals $68,850.16 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling$68,850.16.
1. Federal Funds for Street Improvements Warrant Register No. 24
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ORDINANCE
9. Public Works
Ordinance No. 1258 -An Ordinance Adding Sec. 16.23-1 to Article I of Chapter 16 of the
Vernon Municipal Code to Establish Parking Rules for Furlong Place, a Private
City-Owned Street
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California.Environmental Quality Act
("CEQN)review because it is a continuing administrative activity that will not result in any direct or
indirect changes in the environment and therefore does not constitute a`project"as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Further, even if the establishment ofparking rules for Furlong
Place were considered a`project,"it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with
Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment; and
B. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1258 adding Sec. 16.23-1 to Article I of
Chapter 16 of the Vernon Municipal Code to Establish Parking Rules for Furlong Place, a Private
City-Owned Street.
1. Notice of Public Hearing- Ordinance Establishing Rules for Parking on Furlong Place
2. Ordinance No. 1258 - Establishing Parking Rules for Furlong Place
NEW BUSINESS
10. City Administration
A Resolution Submitting Two Measures to the Voters of the City of Vernon at the April 9,
2019 General Municipal Election to Amend Chapters 3.5 and 3.6 of Article III of the City
Charter
Recommendation:
A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act("CEQA')review because it 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. Adopt a Resolution Submitting to the Voters of the City of Vernon at the City's April 9, 2019
General Municipal Election Two Measures, Measure S and Measure T respectively, to Amend
Chapters 3.5 and 3.6 of Article III of the City Charter; and
C. Authorize the Mayor to prepare and file a written argument in favor of Measure S, on behalf of
the City Council, pursuant to California.Elections Code Section 9282; and
D. Authorize the Mayor to prepare and file a written argument in favor of Measure T, on behalf of
the City Council,pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9282.
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1. Resolution- Ballot Measures for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern Selection
11. 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 Utilities Operations Trainee, Salary Grade 23
(Monthly Salary$5718 - $6,950)
C. Approve the job description for:
1. Utilities Operations Trainee
1. Fringe Benefits & Salary Resolution
2. Job Description- Utilities Operations Trainee
12. Public Utilitie s
A Resolution approving the City of Vernon Public Utilities Department Amended Economic
Development Rate Program and the General Form of Agreement for Economic
Development Incentive on electric service regarding electrical rates to be charged for
e le ctrical a ne rgy dis tribute d and s upplie d by the City within its boundarie s
Recommendation:
A. Find that the adoption of the proposed resolution is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA),because is not in reference to a"project"subject to the CEQA Guidelines
under Section 15378 because it involves an administrative activity and(b) even if this approval were
a`project"subject to CEQA, the approval requested is exempt in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
a significant effect on the environment, and any construction that may occur by a private party in the
firture in reliance on this approval would be subject to CEQA review by another governmental
agency at that time when actual details of any physical proposal would be more than speculative; and
B. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Vernon Public Utilities Department Amended
Economic Development Rate Program and the general form of Agreement for Economic
Development Incentive on electric service regarding electrical rates to be charged for electrical
energy distributed and supplied by the City within its boundaries.
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1. Table 1 - Five-Year Incentive Program
2. Resolution- Amending Economic Development Rate
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports - brief reports on activities and other brief announcements.
City Council Reports - brief AB1234 reports, or reports on:activities, announcements, or directives to staff.
CLOSED SESSION
13. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 3
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 12th day of December 2018.
By:
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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