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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 (415) 930-5321, Access Code 260-193-323#. 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 I aWmevy_ ill 9 :4 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. Page 2 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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 Page 3 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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 Page 4 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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 Page 5 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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 Page 6 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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 Page 7 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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. XK614 411&1 *14 Eel 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 Page 8 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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 Page 9 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2020 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.