20201020 Regular City Council Meeting - Agenda of Vpe Agenda
City of Vernon
�+{ Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 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.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc or by
calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 953-0837-5028#.
You may submit comments to PublicComment(a)_ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line "October 20,
2020 City Council Meeting Public Comment Item #_." Comments received prior to 8 a.m.,
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, will be read into the record.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Human Resources
Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
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2. City Administration
Recognition of Jim Enriquez, Interim Fire Chief of the City of Vernon
Recommendation:
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to Jim Enriquez, Interim Fire Chief, in
recognition of his leadership and service to the City of Vernon.
1. Proclamation - Jim Enriquez
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Public Utilities
Proposed Modification to Reduce Fiber Optic Rates
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-35 adopting revised fiber optic rate schedules.
1. Resolution No. 2020-35 Fiber Rates
2. Fiber Optic Rate Restructure Study
3. Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Modification to Reduce Fiber Optic Rates
4. Public Utilities
Transmission Revenue Requirement and Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
Adjustment for 2021
Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-36 adopting a revised Transmission Revenue
Requirement for 2021 in accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff and
providing for Tariff Sheet changes to implement the adjustment; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-37 establishing a Transmission Revenue Balancing
Account Adjustment for 2021 in accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff
and providing for Tariff Sheet changes to implement the adjustment.
1. Resolution No. 2020-36 Transmission Revenue Requirement
2. Resolution No. 2020-37 TRBAA
3. Notice of Public Hearing - Transmission Revenue Requirement
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.
5. City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the October 6, 2020 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
1. 20201006 City Council Minutes
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6. City Clerk
Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claims submitted by: 1) Sasha Farahi Esq., on behalf of Manuel
Gamez Vazquez, in the unlimited amount of $5,000,000; and 2) W. S. Dodge Oil
Company in the amount of $6,322.95.
1. 2020-09-30 Vazquez, Manuel G.
2. 2020-10-05 W.S. Dodge Oil Co.
7. Finance/Treasury
Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 54, for the period of September 20
through October 3, 2020, which totals $4,975,670.99 and consists of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $4,754,417.25 and ratification of the issuance of early
checks totaling $221,253.74.
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 54
8. Finance/Treasury
City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 772, for the period of September 1 through
September 30, 2020, which totals $3,080,266.42 and consists of ratification of direct
deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,017,651.30 and ratification of checks and
electronic fund transfers (EFT) for payroll related disbursements totaling
$1,062,615.12 paid through operating bank account.
1 . City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 772
9. Finance/Treasury
Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 34, for
the period of September 20 through October 3, 2020, consisting of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $20,221.48.
1. Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register No. 34
10. Police Department
Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the August 2020 Report.
1. Police Department Activity Report — August 2020
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11. Public Utilities
Services Agreement with Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. and Blanket Purchase
Order
Recommendation:
A. Find that a direct award of the proposed Services Agreement is in the best interest
of the City and, therefore, exempt from the competitive selection process per Sections
2.17.12(B)(2) and 2.17.12(B)(3), of the Vernon Municipal Code;
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. for the Maintenance of Equipment and Services
Related to the Fiber Optic System Internet Access Operations in an amount not-to-
exceed $245,568, for a three-year term, effective November 7, 2020; and
C. Approve the issuance of a blanket Purchase Order in an amount not-to-exceed
$40,000 for potential ancillary purchases with Fujitsu Network Communications during
the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
1. Services Agreement with Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
12. Police Department
Purchase Order to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for All-Band Portable Radios
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc.,
(Motorola) for a total amount not to exceed $24,871.97 for the purchase of three (3)
Motorola APX 8000 All-Band Portable Radios to restore inventory.
1. Motorola Solutions, Inc. Quote APX8000
13. Public Works
Public Works Street Operations Division Vehicles
Recommendation:
Approve the purchase of a 2021 Ford Super Duty F-550 with Knapheide dump body
and equipment, a 2021 Ford Super Duty F-550 with Knapheide KUV body and
equipment, and two (2) 2021 Ford Super Duty F-250s with flip tops and equipment
through Sourcewell, for a total cost of $228,169.84.
1. Sourcewell Quote ID#14421 R1 Dump Truck
2. Sourcewell Quote ID#14420 R1 Graffiti Truck
3. Sourcewell Quote ID#14419 R1 Two F250s
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NEW BUSINESS
14. Public Utilities
Resource Adequacy Plan for 2021
Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-38 approving and adopting the Vernon Public Utilities
Department Resource Adequacy Plan for 2021 , 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
B. Authorize staff to submit the City of Vernon Public Utilities Department's Resource
Adequacy Plan for 2021 and the Monthly Resource Adequacy and Supply data to the
CAISO.
1. Resolution No. 2020-38 2021 Annual Resource Adequacy and Supply Plan
15. Health and Environmental Control Department
Memorandum of Understanding Between County of Los Angeles and City of Vernon
for Lead Based Paint Hazard Mitigation Program Management Services -Vernon Lead
Free Homes L.A. Program
Recommendation:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between County of Los Angeles
and City of Vernon in substantially the same form as submitted, for lead based paint
hazard mitigation services.
1. Lead Free Homes L.A. MOU - City of Vernon
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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CLOSED SESSION
16. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Position: City Administrator
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Interim City Attorney to provide an oral statement regarding the facts and
circumstances leading to exposure to litigation prior to the closed session
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 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 .t" day of October, 2020.
By:
Sandra Dolson, 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).
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or (323) 583-8811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure arrangements can be made.
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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
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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
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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.
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Calendar will be taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow
the guidelines as set forth under Public Comment.
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Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public
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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
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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
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