20170606 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017, IN COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Woodruff -Perez, Davis, Martinez, and Lopez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Ybarra; Fire Chief Bruce English led the
flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Davis announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will also be given an
opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council deliberation.
No public comment provided.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1243 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Vernon approving a Static Billboard Development Agreement and a Digital
Billboard Development Agreement between the City of Vernon and Magellan
Atlantic I, LLC (First Reading)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15302, because the proposed
development of the Billboards contemplates only replacement or reconstruction of
existing structures or facilities on the same Site having substantially the same size,
purpose, and capacity; and
B. Open the Public Hearing and receive any comments from the public regarding the
Development Agreements, and thereafter close the Public Hearing; and
C. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance
approving a Static Billboard Development Agreement and a Digital Billboard
Development Agreement between the City of Vernon and Magellan Atlantic I,
LLC., to replace an existing static billboard and convert an existing V-shape static
billboard to a V-shape digital billboard along the I-710 Freeway.
Public Works Interim Director Kevin Wilson provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Pro -Tem Woodruff -Perez inquired as to the content oversight on the billboards. Andy
Goodman, Representative for Magellan, explained the company's protocols on said contract.
Councilmember Davis inquired about the powering of the digital billboards, Interim Director
Wilson stated that Vernon Public Utilities would be providing power.
Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing at 9:13 a.m.
No public comment provided.
Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing at 9:13 a.m.
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Councilmember Davis inquired about any written communications received. City Clerk Ayala
stated that the City had not received any communication on this matter.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve the first reading, and adopt at a
subsequent meeting, Ordinance 1243. Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
PRESENTATION
2. Proclamation to Recognize Retiring Employee: Patrick A. Keye, Utilities Dispatcher
City Clerk Maria Ayala read the proclamation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Woodruff -Perez to approve all matters listed under
the Consent Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
Claims Against the City — Received and Filed
3. None
Minutes — To be Received and Filed
4. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 21, 2017
5. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 7, 2017
6. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 21, 2017
7. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 4, 2017
8. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 18, 2017
9. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held April 26, 2017
Warrant Registers
10. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1473, totaling $1,705,466.98, which covers
the period of May 9 through May 29, 2017, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $944,759.09; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $609,276.85; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $151,431.04.
11. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 438, totaling $7,094,661.95, which
covers the period of May 9 through May 29, 2017, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $7,015,800.65; and
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B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $73,086.36; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $5,774.94.
12. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 226, totaling $1,688,448.20, which covers the
period of May 9 through May 29, 2017, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,668,426.67; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $20,021.53.
Fire Department
13. Activity Report for the period of May 1 through May 15, 2017
Police Department
14. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of May
1 through May 15, 2017, to be received and filed
15. Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's
Office to Appropriately Release Evidentiary Video
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a continuing 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. Authorize the Police Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, in substantially the same
form as submitted herewith, to appropriately release evidentiary video in cases
related to officer involved shootings.
Public Works Department
16. Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 5001 Soto Street (APN 6308-002-022)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the acceptance of the Electrical Easement proposed in this staff report is
not a "project" as that term is defined under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, and even if it were a project, it would be
categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301
(maintenance, repair or minor alteration of an existing facility and involves
negligible or no expansion of an existing use) and 15061(b)(3) (general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the
environment); and
B. Accept the Electrical Easement and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate
of Acceptance.
17. Quitclaim Deeds (Regarding Electrical Easements) — 4415 Bandini Blvd.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the acceptance of two Quitclaim Deeds proposed in this staff report is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because such
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action is a purely 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. Accept the Quitclaim Deeds and authorize the Mayor to execute said documents.
18. Quitclaim Deed (Regarding Induction Loops) — 4415 Bandini Blvd.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the acceptance of Quitclaim Deed proposed in this staff report 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. Accept the Quitclaim Deed and authorize the Mayor to execute said documents.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administrator
19. Resolution No. 2017-22 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
appointing Anthony Miranda to serve as the Police Chief of the City of Vernon and
approving and authorizing the execution of a related At -Will Employment
Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the agreement proposed in this staff report 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. Adopt the attached resolution appointing Anthony Miranda to serve as Police Chief
of the City of Vernon effective June 20, 2017, and approving and authorizing the
execution of a related at -will employment agreement.
Human Resources Director Michael Earl reported on the proposed.
Mayor Pro -Tem Woodruff -Perez inquired about the starting salary. Director Earl stated that Mr.
Miranda would start on salary step two.
It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Martinez to adopt Resolution No. 2017-22. Motion
carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
Finance Department
20. Resolution No. 2017-23 and Resolution No. 2017-24 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon establishing an Other Post -Employment Benefits
(OPEB) Trust with the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(Ca1PERS), approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement and electing
to prefund OPEB through Ca1PERS
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Recommendation:
A. Find that approvals of the proposed resolutions are exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15378, 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; and
B. Adopt a resolution establishing an Other Post -Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust
with Ca1PERS for the purpose of setting aside funds to offset the City's unfunded
retiree OPEB liability, approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement, in
substantially the same form as submitted herewith, to pref ind OPEB through
Ca1PERS; and
( C. Adopt a resolution approving a delegation of authority that authorizes the City
Administrator, Finance Director, and the Deputy City Treasurer to request
disbursements from the OPEB trust.
Finance Director William Fox reported on the proposed.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to adopt Resolution No. 2017-23 and Resolution
No. 2017-24. Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
Public Works Department
21. Resolution No. 2017-25 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
determining the Special Parcel Tax Levied pursuant to Section 5.45 of the Municipal
Code for fiscal year 2017-2018
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a "project"
pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative
activity and government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the
environment; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute a
project, it would be exempt from CEQA 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
1 B. Adopt a resolution setting the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax rate at $30.851 per
L, 100 square feet of gross area of land for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and submitting the
Warehouse Special Parcel Tax List to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller's
Office.
Interim Director Wilson reported on the proposed.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Lopez to adopt Resolution No. 2017-25. Motion
carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
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Lopez: Yes
22. Resolution No. 2017-26 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement for billing of direct
assessments by and between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles County
Auditor -Controller (Special Parcel Tax Levied pursuant to Section 5.45 of the
Municipal Code)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a "project"
pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the California
1 Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative
activity and government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the
environment; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute a
project, it would be exempt from CEQA 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. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Finance Director to enter into an Agreement for
Billing of Direct Assessments (Warehouse Special Parcel Tax) with the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller's Office for the collection and distribution of
the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2017/2018; and
C. Authorize the Finance Director to file the Agency Information Sheet with the
County of Los Angeles Auditor -Controller for the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax.
Interim Director Wilson reported on the proposed.
It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Davis to adopt Resolution No. 2017-26. Motion carried,
5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
23. Resolution No. 2017-27 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
determining the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for fiscal year 2017-2018
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a "project"
pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative
i activity and government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment
`. to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the
environment; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute a
project, it would be exempt from CEQA 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. Adopt a resolution setting the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax rate at $0.03181 per
square foot of taxable parcel area for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and submitting the
Public Safety Special Parcel Tax List to the Los Angeles County Auditor
Controller's Office.
Interim Director Wilson reported on the proposed.
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It was moved by Davis and seconded by Woodruff -Perez to adopt Resolution No. 2017-27.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
24. Resolution No. 2017-28 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement for billing of direct
assessments by and between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles County
Auditor -Controller (Public Safety Special Parcel Tax)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a "project"
pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative
activity and government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the
environment; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute a
project, it would be exempt from CEQA 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. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Finance Director to enter into an Agreement for
Billing of Direct Assessments (Public Safety Special Parcel Tax) with the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller's Office for the collection and distribution of
the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2017/2018; and
C. Authorize the Finance Director to file the Agency Information Sheet with the
County of Los Angeles Auditor -Controller for the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax.
Interim Director Wilson reported on the proposed.
It was moved by Woodruff -Perez and seconded by Martinez to adopt Resolution No. 2017-28.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff -Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
ORAL REPORTS
25. City Administrator Reports — brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by
the City Administrator and Department Heads.
City Administrator Carlos Fandino reported on the following: Two Vernon businesses recently
highlighted in the news; June 8th Vernon network committee event; June 19th LA County Health
community outreach event on Exide; and a June 19th Mayoral Ribbon Cutting at the Maywood
YMCA.
26. City Council Reports —brief AB 1234 reports, or report on: activities, announcements, or
directives to staff.
Mayor Ybarra recessed the meeting at 9:40 a.m.
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CLOSED SESSION
At 9:40 a.m., the City Council entered into closed session to discuss the following agendized
items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (1)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jerrick Torres and Lyndon Ong Yiu vs. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC620265
At 9:44 a.m. the City Council exited closed session. City Attorney Hema Patel announced that
one item was discussed and no reportable action was taken.
With no further business, at 9:44 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned the meeting.
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