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Agenda
City of Vernon
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Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue
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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
Public Utilities
A Resolution Establishing a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for
2020 in Accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff and Providing for Tariff
Sheet Changes to Implement the Adjustment
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because it is a fiscal and 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. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
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C. Adopt a resolution establishing a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment
for 2020 in accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff and providing for
Tariff Sheet changes to implement the adjustment.
1. Notice of Public Hearing to Establish TRBAA for 2020
2. Resolution Establishing TRBAA for 2020
2. Public Utilities
A Resolution Adopting New Gross Load And New Transmission Revenue Requirement
for 2020 in Accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff and Providing for
Tariff Sheet Changes to Implement the Adjustment
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because it is a fiscal and 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. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
C. Adopt a resolution adopting a new gross load and new transmission revenue requirement
for 2020 in accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff and providing for
Tariff Sheet changes to implement the adjustment.
1. Notice of Public Hearing to Establish Gross Load and TRR
2. Resolution Establishing New Load and New TRR for 2020
PRESENTATION
Health and Environmental Control Department
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Update on Environmental Clean -Up
Efforts for the Former Thermador Site Located at 5119-5309 District Blvd.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the actions recommended in this staff report do not constitute a "project"
pursuant to Section 45378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") because such recommendations constitute an administrative
activity; and even if the proposed actions do constitute a project, it would be exempt
from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only
applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Receive and file a presentation updating the City Council on DTSC's environmental
clean-up efforts for the former Thermador site.
1. DTSC Update on Former Thermador Site in Vernon
4. Human Resources
Employee Service Pin Awards for September 2019
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Service Pin List for September 2019
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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.
City Administration
Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with Microsoft
Recommendation:
A. Find the approval of the proposed agreement with Microsoft 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 as a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and
B. Approve a new Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with Microsoft, in substantially the
same form as attached herewith, for a period of three years; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Enterprise License Agreement with
Microsoft with an effective date of October 15, 2019; and
D. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Contract to Insight Public Sector in an amount not
to exceed $173,532.87 over the three year term of the ELA with Microsoft.
1. Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement
2. Insight 3-Year Quote
3. Insight- Riverside Contract
6. City Administration
Ratification of Mayor's Appointment of Eligible Individuals to Serve on the Vernon
Housing Commission
Recommendation:
A. Find that ratification of the Mayor's appointment of eligible individuals to serve on the
Vernon Housing Commission 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. Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Jorge Nevarez Jr. to serve on the Vernon Housing
Commission in the Business Representative Seat No. 1 with a term of July 1, 2019 to
June 30, 2023; and
C. Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Ronit Edry to serve on the Vernon Housing
Commission in the Business Representative Seat No. 3 with a term of July 1, 2019 to
June 30, 2023; and
D. Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Marlene Ybarra to serve on the Vernon Housing
Commission in a Resident Representative Seat No. 2 with a term of July 1, 2019 to June
30, 2023.
1. VHC Recruitment Letter September 2019
2. VHC Applications
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7. 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.
8. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on October 1, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. 2019-10-01 City Council Minutes
9. Finance/ Treasury
Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 760 Covering the Period of September 1
through September 30, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 760 which totals $2,821,475.18 and
consists of the following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,187,491.44
2) Ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) paid through Operating bank
account totaling $633,983.74
1. City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 760
10. Finance/ Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 32 Covering the Period of
September 24 through October 7, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 32 which totals $7,978,970.09 and
consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $7,604,916.82.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $357,659.93.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $16,393.34.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 32
11. Finance/ Treasury
Special Event Insurance for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the purchase of special event casualty insurance for fiscal year
2019-20 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review because it
is a continuing administrative and fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes in the environment and, therefore does not constitute a "project," as
defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
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B. Approve the Proposal and Application for special events insurance coverage for four
events the City will be having during fiscal year 2019-2020, in substantially the same
form as submitted herewith, for a total amount not to exceed $937.00; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Proposal and Application for special
events insurance coverage.
1. AON Vernon Special Event Proposal for FY 2019-20
2. AON Vernon Special Event Quote Disclosure Report for Proposal
3. CRC Insurance Documents - Coverage Certificate and Application
4. Halloween Spooktacular Event Endorsements
12. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of September 1 through September 15,
2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 09/01/19 to 09/15/19
13. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of
September 1 through September 15, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report - 09/01/19 to 09/15/19
14. Public Utilities
License Agreement with Crown Poly, Inc. for Temporary Use of a Portion of the
Property Located at 2800 E. 50th St. in Vernon
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to activities that may have a significant effect on the environment;
and
B. Approve the License Agreement with Crown Poly, Inc., in substantially the same form as
submitted herewith, for Temporary Use of a Portion of Property Located at 2800 E. 50th St.,
Vernon, CA 90058 for an amount not to exceed $1.00; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the License Agreement with Crown Poly, Inc.
to be effective October 14, 2019 through February 28, 2020.
1. License Agreement With Crown Poly, Inc. for Temporary Use of a Portion of Property
Located at 2800 E. 50th St., Vernon CA 90058
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NEW BUSINESS
15. City Administration
A Resolution Appointing Scott Williams to Serve as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Related At -Will Employment
Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) review, because they are administrative activities that will not
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore do not
constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt the resolution appointing Scott Williams to serve as Director of Finance/City
Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective November 4, 2019, and approving and
authorizing the execution of a related at -will employment agreement.
Resolution - Appointment of Finance Director/City Treasurer
16. City Administration
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the Consolidated Fire Protection
District of the County of Los Angeles for Fire Battalion Chief Services
Recommendation:
A. Find that the 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 Section 15378; and
B. Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the Consolidated Fire Protection
District of the County of Los Angeles for Fire Battalion Chief Services.
1. Resolution - Agreement for Fire Battalion Chief Services
17. Public Utilities
A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Vernon Public Utilities Department
Resource Adequacy Plan for 2020
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a fiscal and 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 a resolution approving and adopting the Public Utilities Department Resource
Adequacy Plan for 2020, which includes the coincident peak Demand Forecast, the
Planning Reserve Margin, the Qualifying Capacity Criteria and the Qualifying Capacity
from such resources, City's Resource Adequacy and Supply Data and approving the
resources used to satisfy the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) tariff
requirements; and
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C. Authorize staff to submit the City of Vernon Public Utilities Department's Resource
Adequacy Plan for 2020 and the Monthly Resource Adequacy and Supply data to the
CAISO.
1. Resolution - 2020 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports — brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by the City
Administrator.
City Council Reports — brief AB 1234 reports, or report on: activities, announcements, or directives to staff.
CLOSED SESSION
18. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Vernon Professional Firefighters Association, and
Vernon Fire Management Association
19. 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 No. 19STCV08859 and JAMS Reference No.
1100107175
City of Vernon v. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP02411 and JAMS Reference No.
1220062657
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 Oth day of October, 2019.
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Lisa Pope, City Clerk
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