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Agenda
City of Vernon
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Regular City Council Meeting
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Tuesday, August 06, 2019, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor
Leticia Lopez, Mayor Pro-Tem
William Davis, Council Member
Carol Menke, Council Member
Vacant, 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 Works
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Conditional Use
Permit for Shewak & Lajwanti Holdings, LLC to Construct and Operate a Retail -
Commercial Center Located at 3165 Slauson Avenue
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit to allow Shewak & Lajwanti
Holdings, LLC to construct and operate a retail -commercial center, subject to the conditions
of approval for the property located at 3165 Slauson Avenue
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1. Resolution - Approving CUP for Shewak Lajwanti Holdings LLC
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Notice of Intent
4. Affidavit of Mailing
5. CUP Application
PRESENTATION
2. Human Resources
Recognition of Retired Employee - Martin J. Sanchez, Street Maintenance Worker
Recommendation:
A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee Martin J. Sanchez, Street
Maintenance Worker, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
1. Proclamation - Martin J. Sanchez
3. Police Department
Swear -In Ceremony
Recommendation:
No action is required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
4. Public Works
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Public Works Reorganization/Budget Study Session
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 Noe Carrera received on July 15, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. Claim for Damages: N. Carrera 7-15-19
6. City Clerk
Claim for Damages from Natalie E. Lloyd received on July 22, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. Claim for Damages: N. Lloyd 7-22-19
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7. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on July 16, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
2019-07-16 City Council Minutes
City Council
Approval of Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 29
Covering the Period of July 09 through July 29, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 29 which
totals $8,754.60 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,754.60.
Federal Funds for Street Improvements Warrant Register No. 29
9. City Council
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 27 Covering the Period of July 09
through July 29, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 27 which totals $13,808,325.86 and
consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $13,230,468.15.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $577,857.71.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 27
10. City Council
Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 54 Covering
the Period of June 25 through July 29, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve RDA Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 54 which totals
$2,669.04 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $2,669.04.
1. RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Account Warrant Register No. 54
11. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of July 1 through July 15, 2019
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Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 07/01/19 to 07/15/19
12. 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 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.
13. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of June
16 through June 30, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report - 06/16/19 to 06/30/19
14. Public Utilities
Allowed Pumping Allocation Lease with the City of Long Beach
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action 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 § 15378.
B. Approve a lease of 1,000 acre-feet of Allowed Pumping Allocation from the City of Long
Beach for fiscal year 2018-2019; and
C. Approve a lease of 1,000 acre-feet of Allowed Pumping Allocation to the City of Long
Beach for fiscal year 2019-2020; and
D. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Water Rights License and Agreements for
the abovementioned leases with the City of Long Beach.
1. FY 2018-2019 Water Rights License and Agreement
2. FY 2019-2020 Water Rights License and Agreement
15. Public Works
Public Works Department June 2019 Monthly Building Report
Recommendation:
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A. Receive and File.
1. Public Works Department June 2019 Building Report
NEW BUSINESS
16. City Administration
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing an Agreement with the Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County for the Provision of Fire Protection, Paramedic and
Incidental Services in the City of Vernon
Recommendation:
A. Find that the 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 approving and authorizing an agreement with the Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County ("LA County Fire") for the provision of fire protection,
paramedic, and incidental services in the City of Vernon.
1. Resolution - Agreement w/ Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
2. Fire Service Comparison Chart
17. City Administration
Appointment of Eligible Individuals to Serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee
Recommendation:
A. Find that the appointment of eligible individuals to serve on 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
B. Appoint a current City Council Member to serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant Committee in a City Council Seat with a term of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021; and
C. Appoint an eligible individual to serve on the Vernon CommLTNITY Fund Grant
Committee in Vernon Area Representative Seat No. 2 with a term of July 1, 2019 to June 30,
2021; and
D. Appoint an eligible individual to serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee in Vernon Area Representative Seat No. 3 with a term of July 1, 2019 to June 30,
2021; and
E. Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Mark Gonzalez to serve on the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant Committee to fill an unexpired term in a Legislative Representative Seat until the
term expires on June 30, 2020.
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1. Announcement to Individuals that Reside or Work in the Vernon Area and Prospective
Committee Member Interest Form
2. Two Completed Interest Forms for Vernon Area Representative Seat (Redacted)
3. Official Recommendation for Mark Gonzalez from Assemblymember Santiago
18. Human Resources
A Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Citywide 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 reflect the following provisions:
1) Amend Section 4: Compensatory Time
2) Amend Section 6: Vacation
3) Amend Section 7: Sick Leave
4) Amend Section 10: Jury Duty
5) Amend Section 14: Vision Insurance
6) Amend Section 15: Life Insurance
7) Amend Section 17: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Contribution
8) Amend Section 20: Bilingual Pay
9) Amend Exhibit A Classification and Compensation Plan
1. Resolution - Amended and Restated Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution
19. Human Resources
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Management
Association
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 approving the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding
by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Management Association
1. Resolution - VPMA MOU 2019-2022
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20. Human Resources
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers
Benefit Association
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 approving the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding
by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association.
1. Resolution - VPOBA MOU 2019-2022
21. Human Resources
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the Teamsters Local 911
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 approving the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding
by and between the City of Vernon and the Teamsters Local 911.
1. Resolution - Teamsters MOU 2019-2022
22. Public Utilities
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Services Agreement
for Upstream Internet Access Services with Centurylink Communications, LLC, and
Repealing All Resolutions In Conflict Therewith
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action in this staff report is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it is a governmental administrative
activity that will not have any effect on the environment and is therefore not a "project" as
that term is defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Services
Agreement for Upstream Internet Access Services with Centurylink Communications, LLC,
and Repealing All Resolutions In Conflict Therewith.
1. Resolution - CenturyLink MSA
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23. Public Utilities
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Service Level Performance
Agreement for Upstream Internet Access Services with Broadband, LLC, and
Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action in this staff report is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it is a governmental administrative
activity that will not have any effect on the environment and is therefore not a "project" as
that term is defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Service Level
Performance Agreement for Upstream Internet Access Services with Broadband, LLC, and
Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith.
1. Resolution - Service Level Performance Agreement with Broadband LLC
24. Public Works
Approval of Agreement Regarding the Public At -Grade Crossing, 25th Street, DOT
747602G, MILE POST .652, Alameda Ind. Ld, City of Vernon, Los Angeles County,
California by and between the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Vernon
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action — i.e., entering into an agreement with Union Pacific
Railroad Company ("Union Pacific") —is categorically exempt under the California
Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
(Existing Facilities) part (d) and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) part (d), because the Project is merely to upgrade existing equipment and add an
additional appurtenant equipment; and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Public At -Grade Crossing, 25th Street,
DOT 747602G, MILE POST .652, Alameda Ind. Ld, City of Vernon, Los Angeles County,
California ("Agreement") by and between Union Pacific and the City of Vernon ("City").
1. Public At Grade Crossing Agreement by and between Union Pacific and City of Vernon
25. Public Works
The Public At -Grade Crossing, 25th Street, DOT 747602G, MILE POST .652, Alameda
Ind. Ld, City of Vernon, Los Angeles County, California by and between the City of
Vernon and Marquez Produce, Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action — i.e., entering into an agreement with Marquez Produce,
Inc. ("Marquez Produce") —is categorical y exempt under the California Environmental y
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) part (d) and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
part (d), because the Project is merely to upgrade existing equipment and add an additional
appurtenant equipment; and
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B. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Public At -Grade Crossing, 25th Street,
DOT 747602G, MILE POST .652, Alameda Ind. Ld, City of Vernon, Los Angeles County,
California ("Agreement") by and between City of Vernon ("City") and Marquez Produce.
1. Public At -Grade Crossing Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Marquez
Produce
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports — brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by the City
Administrator and Department Heads.
CLOSED SESSION
26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
27. 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 Professional Firefighters Association,
Vernon Fire Management Association,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association
28. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Christian N. Moscoso vs. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ10013898 and ADJ10884450
29. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (2)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al. v. City of Vernon et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 19STCV08859 and 19STCP02411
City of Vernon v. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al.
JAMS Reference No. 1220062657
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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 1 st day of August 2019.
Lo
Deborah A. Harrington, Interim City Clerk
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