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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 07, 2020, 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
Diana Gonzales, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
1. Human Resources
Recognition of Retired Employee - Victor M. Modesto, Fleet Supervisor
Recommendation:
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee Victor M. Modesto, Fleet
Supervisor, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
1. Proclamation - Victor Modesto
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2. City Administration
Presentation of Grantee Certificates and Report on Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/2020 Docket I
Grants Awarded by Vernon CommUNITY Fund 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;
B. Present Certificates to FY 2019/2020 Docket I Grant Recipients; and
C. Receive and file the report, as it is being provided for informational purposes only
pursuant to Section 2.167(e) of the Vernon Municipal Code.
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
City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the November 19 and December 3, 2019 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
1. 2019-11-19 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. 2019-12-03 City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Finance/ Treasury
Operating Account Warrant Register No. 36 Covering the Period of November 26
through December 7, 2019
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 36 which totals $4,046,713.67 and consists
of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $3,780,730.73; and
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $265,982.94.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 36
5. Finance/ Treasury
City Payroll Warrant Register No. 762 Covering the Period of November 1 through
November 30, 2019
Recommendation:
Approve City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 762 which totals $2,789,902.30 and
consists of the following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,208,617.32; and
2) Ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) paid through Operating bank
account totaling $581,284.98.
1. City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 762
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6. Finance/ Treasury
Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Checks Voided During the Period of
November 26 through December 7, 2019
Recommendation:
Ratify the following warrant registers to record voided checks:
1) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 24 to record voided Check No. 603153 in the
amount of $1,486.28 issued 06/18/19 to BPP Pac In Reit Prop Owner;
2) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 29 to record voided Check No. 603685 in the
amount of $15,170.85 issued 08/15/19 to CMI Logistics; and
3) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 34 to record voided Check No. 604323 in the
amount of $765.97 issued 11/7/19 to County of Los Angeles.
7. Finance/ Treasury
Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register for the Period of
November 26 through December 7, 2019
Recommendation:
Approve Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 31, for the
period of November 26 through December 7, 2019, consisting of ratification of electronic
payments totaling $32,754.71.
1. Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 31
8. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of October 16 through October 31, 2019
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 10/16/19 to 10/31/19
9. Police Department
Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of November 1
through November 15, 2019
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report - 11/01/19 to 11/15/19
10. Public Works
Public Works Department November 2019 Monthly Building Report
Recommendation:
Receive and File.
1. Public Works Department Building Report November 2019
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11. City Administration
Purchase Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for CrimeReports Plus Online System
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 section 15378;
B. Approve the Subscription Services Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in
substantially the same form as submitted, in the amount not to exceed $2,250.00 for an initial
term of one year beginning January 7, 2020 and up to two annual renewal terms; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Subscription Services Agreement with
Motorola Solutions for the Crime Reports Plus Online System
1. Purchase Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for CrimeReports System
12. Fire Department
Purchase Order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Twenty (20) GPS Smart Microphones
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a government fiscal 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. Ratify the execution of Purchase Order No. 011.0014181 to Motorola Solutions, Inc.,
("Motorola") for a total amount not to exceed $6,515.25 for the purchase of twenty (20) GPS
Smart Microphones.
1. Motorola Solutions, Inc. Purchase Order 011.0014181
NEW BUSINESS
13. City Administration
Temporary Advisory Committee to Evaluate the Prospect of Veteran Housing
Opportunities in Vernon
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") 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 even if such action were 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 an effect on the environment; and
B. Establish a Temporary Advisory Committee composed of less than a quorum of the
Vernon City Council for the sole purpose of evaluating the prospect and feasibility of veteran
housing opportunities in Vernon, and assign a maximum of two members of the existing
Vernon City Council to serve as participants on the Temporary Advisory Committee.
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14. Public Utilities
Access Easement and License Agreement with Sky River Wind, LLC
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 section 15378;
B. Approve the Access Easement and License Agreement with Sky River Wind, LLC, in
substantially the same form as submitted, to grant access to portions of property located in
Kern County owned by the City of Vernon; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Access Easement and License Agreement
with Sky River Wind, LLC.
1. Access Easement and License Agreement Between City of Vernon and Sky River Wind,
LLC
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
15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (4 cases)
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
Jerry Chavez v. City of Vernon
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC719460
Vernon Professional Firefighters Association v. City of Vernon
Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Unfair Practice Charge No. LA-CE-1423-M
16. 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
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17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3), the City has
received written communication threatening litigation on behalf of the Vernon Fire
Management Association, which communication is made available for public inspection
pursuant to Section 54957.5.
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 19th day of December 2019.
Lo
Lisa Pope, City Clerk