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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 05, 2019, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
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
Police Department
Ordinances Granting U.S. Tow, Inc. and Mr. C's Towing of South Gate Inc., a Franchise
Towing Services Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of franchise towing service agreements with U. S. Tow, Inc. and Mr. C's
Towing of South Gate, Inc. is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), because such action is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "project" as that term is defined
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by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Conduct a public hearing, and
C. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance granting U.S. Tow,
Inc. a franchise towing services agreement; and
D. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance granting Mr. C's
Towing of South Gate, Inc. a franchise towing services agreement; and
E. Authorize the City Administrator to execute franchise agreements, in substantially the same form
as submitted herewith, with U.S. Tow, Inc. and Mr. C's Towing of South Gate, Inc. on behalf of the
City.
1. NPH - 2 Ordinances Granting Franchise Towing Services 011719
2. Franchise Tow Fee Program - RFP
3. US Tow City of Vernon Proposal
4. Mr C's Towing of South Gate Response to Vernon Towing RFP
5. Ordinance Franchise Tow Agreement U.S. Towing
6. Ordinance Franchise Tow Agreement Mr. C's Towing
PRESENTATION
2. Human Resources
Recognition of Retired Employee - Fire Engineer Andrew G. Kroner
Recommendation:
A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee Andrew G. Kroner, Fire
Engineer, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
1. Proclamation - A. Kroner
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
Claim for Damages from E. Diaz received January 15, 2019.
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. E. Diaz 1-15-19
4. City Clerk
Claim for Damages from S. Solano received January 10, 2019.
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Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. S. Solano 1-10-19
5. City Clerk
Claim for Damages from Stantony, LLC received January 10, 2019.
Recommendation:
A. Received and File
1. Stantony, LLC 01-10-19
6. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held January 15, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
2019-01-15 City Council Minutes
7. City Administration
Ratification of Mayor's Appointment of Eligible Individuals to Serve on the Green Vernon
Commission
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA')
review, because the ratification of the Mayor's appointment of an eligible individual to serve on the
Green Vernon Cornnrission 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. Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Ron Daerr to serve on the Green Vernon Commission in a
Business Representative Seat for a term that will expire on June 30, 2022; and
C. Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Frane Sosic to serve on the Green Vernon Commission in an
Environmental Representative Seat for a term that will expire on June 30, 2022.
1. GVC Announcement & Application
2. R. Daerr GVC Interest Form
3. M. Hedges GVC Interest Form
4. F. Socic GVC Interest Form
Finance/ Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 15 Covering the Period of January
08 through January 28, 2019
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Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 15 which totals $14,214,969.82 and
consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $13,768,114.87.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $421,955.15.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $24,899.80.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 15
9. Finance/ Treasury
Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
Recommendation:
A. Ratify the following warrant registers to record voided checks:
1) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 10 to record voided Check No. 601166 in the
amount of$20.00 issued 10/11/18 to SCPMA-HR.
2) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 14 to record voided Check No. 601699 in the
amount of $708.00 issued 12/13/18 to BIBI Clothing.
10. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of November 16 through November 30,
2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 11/16/18 to 11/30/18
11. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of December 1 through December 15, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 12/01/18 to 12/15/18
12. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of December 16 through December 31,
2018
Recommmndation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 12/16/18 to 12/31/18
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13. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of
November 16 through November 30, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report - 11/16/18 to 11/30/18
14. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of January
1 through January 15, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report - 01/01/19 to 01/15/19
NEW BUSINESS
15. Public Works
Approval of Revocable Encroachment Agreement No. 433 with Alisu Investment, Ltd. and
Kargo Group GP, LLC
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the Revocable Encroachment Agreement (the "Agreement') is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Approve Revocable Encroachment Agreement No. 433 between the City of Vernon and Alisu
Investment, Ltd. and Kargo Group GP, LLC. in substantially the same form as submitted herewith.
1. Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 433 with Alisu Investment, Ltd.
16. Public Works
Award of Services Agreement to Rutan & Tucker, LLP for Legal Consulting Services
Regarding City -Owned Housing
Recommendation:
A. Find that awarding the contract to Rutan & Tucker, LLP 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 is not a "project' as defined
by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378; and
B. Approve a Services Agreement with Rutan & Tucker, LLP, in substantially the same form as
submitted herewith, with a termination date of May 19, 2019 in an amount not -to -exceed $10,000
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for legal consulting services regarding city -owned housing; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Services Agreement with Rutan & Tucker, LLP
with an effective date of January 1, 2019.
1. Rutan Tucker - Attorney Services (Transactional) Agreement re Housing
17. Public Works
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing The Withdrawal from the Orangeline
Development Authority
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA') review, as it is a governmental administrative activity that will not directly result in physical
changes to the environment and is therefore not a 'project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378; and
B. Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing withdrawal from the Orangeline Development
Authority.
1. Resolution - Orangeline Development Authority Withdrawal
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
18. 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 date set forth
on this agenda.
Dated this 31 st day of January, 2019.
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Maria. E. Ayala.
City Clerk
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