20200519 Regular City Council Meeting - Agenda (2)Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tern
William Davis, Council Member
Carol Menke, Council Member
Diana Gonzales, Council Member
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM'S EXECUTIVE
ORDER N-29-20.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at http://www.citvofvernon.org/webinar or by calling
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You may submit comments to PublicComment(a)_ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line "May 19,
2020 City Council Meeting Public Comment Item #_." Comments received prior to 8 a.m.,
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, will be read into the record.
CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF 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.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Finance/Treasury
General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Recommendation:
A. Find the approval of the proposed action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines section 15273 and Public
Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8), because CEQA does not apply to the
establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares,
and other charges by public entities for the purpose of meeting operating expenses
and financial needs; and
B. Adopt a resolution approving and adopting a General Fee Schedule for the Fiscal
Year 2020-2021.
1. Resolution - FY 2020-21 General Fee Schedule
2. Fee Schedule Comparison
3. 2020-05-19 Notice of Public Hearing - General Fee Schedule
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.
2. City Clerk
Approval of the Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the May 5, 2020 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
1. 2020-05-05 City Council Minutes
3. Finance/Treasury
Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 45, for the period of April 19 through
May 2, 2020, which totals $9,677,280.62 and consists of ratification of electronic
payments totaling $9,266,721.47 and ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $410,559.15.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 45
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4. Finance/Treasury
City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 767, for the period of April 1 through April
30, 2020, which totals $2,968,610.04 and consists of ratification of direct deposits,
checks and taxes totaling $1,933,925.29 and ratification of checks and electronic fund
transfers (EFT) for payroll related disbursements totaling $1,034,684.75 paid through
operating bank account.
1. City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 767
5. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the March 2020 Report.
1. Fire Department Activity Report - 03/01/20 to 03/31/20
6. Police Department
Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the March 2020 Report.
1. Police Department Activity Report - March 2020
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7. City Clerk
Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
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
any direct or indirect changes in the environment and is therefore not a "project" as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378;
B) Appoint delegates and alternates to outside agencies as follows:
a. California Contract Cities Association - Council Member Davis, delegate; and Mayor
Pro Tern Ybarra, alternate;
b. Central Basin Water Association - Council Member Menke, delegate; and Council
Member Davis and Vernon Public Utilities representative, alternate;
c. City Selection Committee - Mayor Lopez, delegate; and the remainder of the Council
as alternate;
d. County Sanitation District #1 - Mayor Lopez, delegate; and Council Member Davis,
alternate;
e. County Sanitation District #2 - Mayor Lopez, delegate; and Council Member Davis,
alternate;
f. County Sanitation District #23 - Entire Council;
g. Gateway Cities Council of Governments - Council Member Davis, delegate; and
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra, alternate;
h. Independent Cities Association - Council Member Davis, delegate; and Council
Member Menke, alternate;
i. Independent Cities Finance Authority - Mayor Lopez, delegate; and Council Member
Gonzales, alternate;
j. Southern California Association of Governments - Council Member Menke, delegate;
and Council Member Davis, alternate;
k. Southeast Water Coalition - Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra, delegate, and Mayor Lopez,
alternate; and
I. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel - Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra and
Council Member Menke; and
C) Adopt a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019-13 related to City Council outside
agency appointments.
1. Outside Agency Appointments
2. Resolution Repealing Resolution 2019-13
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8. Public Works
Purchase Contract with Priority Building Services, LLC for COVID-19 Related Janitorial
Services
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 is not a "project'
as defined by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378; and
B. Authorize the issuance of a purchase contract to Priority Building Services, LLC, for
COVID-19 related janitorial services, in the form of porters, at a total not -to -exceed
cost of 103,920 for one year ($8,660/month), effective May 18, 2020.
1. Priority Building Services Quote
NEW BUSINESS
9. Public Works
Mixed -Use Specific Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Preparation
Request for Proposal
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a continuing administrative activity that will not
result in any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does
not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. As indicated
in the Staff Report, one goal of the proposed action is to solicit proposals for the
development of a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for potential
project(s), and any required environmental impact analysis will be conducted at the
appropriate project phase; and
B. Approve and authorize advertisement of the Mixed -Use Specific Plan and Program
EIR Preparation Request for Proposal (RFP).
1. Request For Proposal Specific Plan
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10. City Administration
Services Agreement with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
County for Fire Protection, Paramedic and Incidental Services
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;
B. Adopt a joint resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles,
as the governing body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
County ("LA County Fire") approving and accepting that there will be no exchange of
property tax revenues resulting from the City of Vernon's annexation to LA County Fire;
and
C. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a final services
agreement with LA County Fire for the provision of fire protection, paramedic, and
incidental services in the City of Vernon with a target conversion date of November 1,
2020.
1. Joint Resolution - Property Tax
2. Resolution - LA County Fire Services Agreement
11. City Administration
Vernon Resident COVID-19 Stimulus Grant Program
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed action is exempt under the 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. Approve implementation of the Vernon Resident COVID-19 Stimulus Grant
Program, in substantially the same form as submitted, with the objective of offering
financial relief to Vernon residents experiencing hardship related to the COVID-19
crisis.
1. Vernon Resident COVID-19 Stimulus Grant Program
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12. City Administration
Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement with AltaMed Health Services Corporation for
COVID-19 Screening/Testing
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt under the 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. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Grant Agreement between the City of Vernon and AltaMed Health Services
Corporation (AltaMed) in substantially the same form as submitted, granting an
additional amount of $125,000 to support AltaMed's COVID-19 screening/testing
services in the Southeast Los Angeles Area.
1. Amendment No. 1 - AltaMed Health Services Corporation
13. Public Utilities
Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Inc., dba JRM for Unarmed Security Guard
Services
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; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
S&S Labor Force Inc., dba JRM for unarmed security guard services, in substantially
the same form as submitted, for a total amount not -to -exceed $1,809,000 over the
three-year term of the agreement, effective May 20, 2020.
1. Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Council Reports on Activities (including AB1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff.
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14. Human Resources
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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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing
agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Regular and Adjourned
Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Dated this
14t" day of May, 2020.
By:
Sandy Do son, Administrative Secretary
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Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and are
conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.1-1).
Copies of all agenda items and back-up materials are available for review in the City Clerk Department,
Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are available for public inspection
during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may
be reviewed on the City's website at www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per
page.
Disability -related services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this
meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance with ADA, if you
need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at CityClerk@ci.vernon.ca.us or
(323) 583-8811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure arrangements can be made.
The Public Comment portion of the agenda is for members of the public to present items, which are
not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City
Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda but matters raised under Public
Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are limited to three
minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. Speaker slips are available at the
entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the applicant and
appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the City Council. Time may be set aside
for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as set for under Public Comment. If you challenge
any City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
during the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the
public hearing.
Consent Calendar items may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or the public
wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration. Council
Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on any individual item by so declaring prior to the
vote on the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar will be
taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines as set
forth under Public Comment.
New Business items are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formal action. Those
wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public Comment.
Closed Session allows the Council to discuss specific matters pursuant to the Brown Act, Government
Code Section 54956.9. Based on the advice of the City Attorney, discussion of these matters in open
session would prejudice the position of the City. Following Closed Session, the City Attorney will
provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed and actions taken. At the conclusion of
Closed Session, the Council may continue any item listed on the Closed Session agenda to the Open
Session agenda for discussion or to take formal action as it deems appropriate.