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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Of
Tuesday, August 07, 2018, 09:00 AM
C� City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
y Vernon, California
nipUNPIN, p t`� Yvette Woodruff-Perez,Mayor
William J. Davis,Mayor Pro-Tem
Luz Martinez, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, 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 Establishing a Preferential Parking Zone - 52nd Drive between Atlantic
Boulevard and Heliotrope Avenue
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 changes in the environment and therefore does not constitute a"project"as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Further, even if the establishment of the 52nd Drive Residential
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Preferential Parking Zone were considered 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 a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Conduct a public hearing, and
C. Adopt a resolution establishing a preferential parking zone on 52nd drive between Atlantic
Boulevard and Heliotrope Avenue.
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. 52nd Drive Parking Layout
3. Resolution- Establishing a Preferential Parking Zone
PRESENTATION
2. Human Resources
Recognition of Retiring Employee -William C. Niesley, Fire Captain
Recommendation:
A. It is recommended that the City Council acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring
employee William C. Niesley, Fire Captain, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of
Vernon.
1. Proclamation- William C. Nielsey
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
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held July 17, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
City Council Minutes 07-17-2018
4. City Clerk
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held July 19, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
City Council Minutes 7-l 9-18 (Special)
5. City Administration
Approval of a Software Support Agreement with Tritech Software Systems
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Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Software Support Agreement with Tritech Software Systems
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. Approve the proposed Software Support Agreement("Agreement')with Tritech Software
Systems in an amount not to exceed $200,103.07 for a period of three years from August 25, 2018
through August 24, 2021; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the proposed Agreement with Tritech Software
Systems, in substantially the same form as attached herewith, for the provision of software support
services for the Vernon Police Department.
1. Software Support Agreement with Tritech Software Systems
6. City Administration
Approval of Additional Funds for current Support and Maintenance Agreement with
Advanced Utility Systems
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of additional funds for the current Support and Maintenance Agreement
with Advanced Utility Systems (billing software and related support) 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. Authorize additional funds in an amount of$5,552.98 for the current Support and Maintenance
Agreement with Advanced Utility Systems.
1. Advanced Utility Systems Invoice 7-10-18
7. City Administration
Report on FY 2017/2018 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Activity
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; and
B. Receive and file this report, as it is being provided for informational purposes only.
1. FY 2017/2018 Service Grant Awardees List
8. Finance/Treasury
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Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
Recommendation:
A. Ratify the following warrant registers to record voided checks:
1) Public Utilities Account Warrant Register No. 461 to record voided Check No. 513254 in the
amount of$266.37 issued on 06/05/18 to Cano's Cutting&Fusing Service, Inc.
2) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 3 to record voided Check No. 600317 in the amount
of$66.14 issued on 07/03/18 to Valenzuela, Fernando.
9. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 4 Covering the Period of July 10
through July 30, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 4 which totals $13,257,518.70 and consists
of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling$10,913,968.76.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling$2,311,079.38.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling$32,470.56.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 4
10. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of June 16 through June 30, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Fire Department Activity Report- 06/16/18 to 06/30/18
11. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of June 16
through June 30, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report- 06/16/18 to 06/30/18
12. Police Department
Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of July 1
through July 15, 2018
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Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
1. Police Department Activity Report- 07/01/18 to 07/15/18
13. Public Utilitie s
Award of Construction Contract to General Pump Company, Inc. for Modification and
Installation of the Well No. 16 Pump And Motor
Recomrnendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA')review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines 15301, because the project consists of the
maintenance, repair or minor alteration of an existing facility/equipment and involves negligible or no
expansion of the existing use; and
B. Accept the bid from General Pump Company, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder and reject all other bids; and
C. Approve a Construction Contract with General Pump Company, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $71,000 for modification and installation of the Well No. 16 pump and motor; and
D. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Construction Contract with General Pump
Company, Inc. in substantially the same form as submitted herewith with an effective day of August
7, 2018.
3. Well 16 Pump and Motor Contract with General Pump Company
1. Well 16 Pump and Motor Notice Inviting Bids
2. Well 16 Pump and Motor Bid Notice Addendum No. 1
14. Public Utilitie s
Approval of Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company
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
B. Approve a Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company, in
substantially the same form as submitted herewith, to lease 1,500 acre feet from the City of
Vernon's Allocated Pumping Rights in the Central Basin for a lease unit price per acre foot of
$190.00 for total revenue of$285,000 to be placed into the Public Utilities Water Fund Revenue
Account; and
C. Authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute the Water Rights License and
Agreement with Golden State Water Company.
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1. Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company
15. Public Works
Public Works Department June 2018 Monthly Building Report
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File.
1. Public Works Department June 2018 Building Report
16. Public Works
Acceptance of Work of Nobest Incorporated regarding Contract No. CS-0910—PCC and
Pavement Reconstruction for Fire Stations No. 76 and 78
Recommendation:
A. Affirm that accepting the work ofNobest Incorporated, for the PCC and Pavement
Reconstruction for Fire Stations No. 76 and 78, Contract No. CS-0910, is categorically exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301, Existing
Facilities, part(c), existing highways and streets,because the project is merely to repair existing
streets; and
B. Accept the work ofNobest Incorporated, as part of the PCC and Pavement Reconstruction for
Fire Stations No. 76 and 78, Contract No. CS-0910, and authorize staff to submit for recordation
of a Notice of Completion for the project.
1. NOC Form CS-0910
NEW BUSINESS
17. City Administration
Appointment of Eligible Individuals to Serve on the Vernon Business &Industry
Commission
Recommendation:
A. Find that the appointment of an eligible individual to serve on the Vernon Business &Industry
Commission is exempt from California.Environmental Quality Act("CEQA')review, because they
are administrative actions 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. Appoint two eligible individuals to serve on the Vernon Business &Industry Comrrrission, each
in a Business Representative Seat, each with a term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022.
1. VBIC Announcement&Interest Form
2. VBIC Applications - Business Representative Seat
18. City Administration
Appointment of Eligible Individuals to Serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
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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 an eligible individual to serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee in a
Legislative Representative Seat with a term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020; and
C. Appoint an eligible individual to serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee in a
Business Representative Seat with a term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020.
1. Announcement to Legislative Representatives and Prospective Committee Member Interest Form
2. Completed Interest Form for the Vernon Area Legislative Representative Seat
3. Announcement to Vernon Business Representatives and Prospective Committee Member Interest
Form
4. Completed Interest Form for the Vernon Business Representative Seat
19. Human Resources
Award of a Services Agreement to California Association of Environmental Health
Administrators (CAEHA)to provide Temporary Environmental Health Staffing Services
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City of Vernon
and California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHEA) 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
B. Determine that the direct award of the proposed agreement is in the best interest of the City and,
therefore, exempt from the competitive selection process per Section 2.17.12 (13)(2) of the Vernon
Municipal Code; and
C. Approve a Services Agreement with California Association of Environmental Health
Administrators (CAEHA)to provide temporary Environmental Health staffing services for a teen of
one year and an amount not to exceed$150,000; and
D. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the proposed Services Agreement with CAEHA in
substantially the same form as submitted herewith, with an effective date of August 3, 2018.
1. Services Agreement with CAEHA
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports—brief reports on activities and other brief announcements.
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City Council Reports—brief AB1234 reports, or report on:activities, announcements, or directives to stag
CLOSED SESSION
20. Human Resources
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: David R. Shea vs. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.ADJ9708967
21. Human Resources
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Steve Wiles vs. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.ADJ9090955
22. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
23. City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jenick Torres and Lyndon Ong Ym vs. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC620265
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
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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 2nd day of August, 2018.
By:
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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