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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 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.
PRESENTATION
Human Resources
Employee Service Pin Awards for January 2019
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council This is a presentation only.
1. Service Pin List for January 2019
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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.
2. City Clerk
Claim for Damages from Michael V. Mabry received on February 6, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. Claim for Damages: M. Mabry 02-06-2019
3. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on February 5, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. 2019-02-05 City Council Minutes
4. Finance/ Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 16 Covering the Period of January
29 through February 11, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 16 which totals $5,442,076.46 and consists
of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $4,571,299.52.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $829,769.11.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $41,007.83.
4) Voided check No. 602040 totaling $156.00.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 16
5. Finance/ Treasury
Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 752 Covering the Period of January 01
through January 31, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 752 which totals $4,617,287.15 and consists of the
following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $3,656,571.59.
2) Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) paid through General bank account totaling
$960,715.56.
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1. City Payroll Warrant Register No. 752
6. Finance/ Treasury
Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
Recommendation:
A. Ratify the following warrant register to record voided check:
1) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 15 to record voided Check No. 601943 in the
amount of $20,561.50 issued 01/17/19 to Stream Kim Hicks Wrage.
7. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of January 1 through January 15, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 01/01/19 to 01 /15/19
8. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of January 16 through January 31, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 01/16/19 to 01/31/19
9. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of January
16 through January 31, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report - 01/16/19 to 01/31/19
10. Public Utilitie s
Award of Construction Contract to General Pump Company, Inc. for the Well No. 11 Pump
and Motor Project
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(" CEQN) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines 15301, because the project consists of the
maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of an existing facility/equipment and involves negligible or no
expansion of the existing use; and
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B. Accept the bid from General Pump Company, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder and reject all other bids; and
C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Construction Contract with
General Pump Company, Inc., in substantially the same form as attached herewith, in an amount not
to exceed $120,700 for procurement and installation of the Well No. 11 pump and motor; and
D. Authorize a contingency amount of $12,000 in the event of unforeseen changes in the project
and authorize the City Administrator to issue change orders for an amount up to the contingency
amount, if necessary.
1. Proposed Construction Contract with General Pump Company for the Well No. 11 Pump and
Motor Project
11. Public Utilities
Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Status Report for Calendar Year 2018
Recommendation:
A. Find that the Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Status Report is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review because, as a continuing administrative activity, such is
not a `project" as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. And even if such activity were a
"project," it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section
15307 and 15308 because the RPS activity managed by Vernon Public Utilities is aligned with
regulatory provisions to maintain, restore, or enhance the environment; and
B. Receive and File the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Annual Status Report for Calendar
Year 2018.
1. Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Status Report for CY 2018
12. Public Works
Public Works Department December 2018 Monthly Building Report
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File.
1. Public Works Department December 2018 Building Report
13. Public Works
Public Works Department January 2019 Monthly Building Report
Recondation:
A. Receive and File
1. Public Works Department January 2019 Building Report
14. Public Works
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Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 2665 Leonis Blvd. (APN 6308-004-013)
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 - 2665 Leonis
2. Certificate of Acceptance - EE 2665 Leonis
ORDINANCE
15. 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
by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve the second reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1259 granting U.S. Tow, Inc. a
franchise towing services agreement; and
C. Approve the second reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1260 granting Mr. C's Towing of South
Gate, Inc. a franchise towing services agreement; and
D. 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. Tow
6. Redline Ordinance Franchise Tow Agreement U.S. Tow (No Exhibits)
7. Ordinance Franchise Tow Agreement Mr. C's Towing
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8. Redline Ordinance Franchise Tow Agreement Mr. C's Towing (No Exhibits)
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports — brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by the City Administrator
and Department Heads.
City Council Reports — brief AB1234 reports, or report on: activities, announcements, or directives to staff
CLOSED SESSION
16. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation. The City has received notice that it is a potentially
responsible party (PRP) relating to an EPA Superfund site in South Gate, California, which
was used for decades until the early 1990s as a facility to recondition and recycle used
steel drums, some of which contained a variety of industrial chemicals. Potential plaintiffs
have identified the City as a PRP and made an offer of settlement in exchange for release
from future liability.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
17. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation. The City hired Environmental Construction, Inc. to install
and equip a well in 2015. Multiple issues arose over the subsequent three years, resulting
in potential claims by both parties against the other. In order to avoid litigation, the parties
have reached an agreement, pending City Council approval, to resolve their disputes.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
18. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Sr. v. Ca1PERS, City of Vernon
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Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS159589
19. City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Firemen's Association,
Vernon Fire Management Association,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association
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 14th day of February, 2019.
UA
Maria E. Ayala.
City Clerk
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