20180515 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018, IN COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Mayor Woodruff -Perez; City Administrator
Carlos Fandino led the flag salute.
Members Present: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez,
Melissa Ybarra
Members Absent: None
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget Study Session
Presentation by: Various Department Directors
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation
only.
City Administrator Carlos Fandino provided a PowerPoint presentation on the overview of the
City Administration Department Budget.
City Attorney Hema Patel provided a PowerPoint presentation on the City Attorney Department
Budget.
Fire Chief Bruce English provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Fire Department Budget.
Mayor Woodruff -Perez inquired as to the goal of new response times proposed.
Councilmember Ybarra inquired as to the current response time.
Fire Chief English responded to both inquiries with the technical information.
Police Chief Miranda provided a PowerPoint presentation for the Police Department Budget.
Mayor Woodruff -Perez inquired if active recruitment was taking place.
Police Chief Miranda responded and explained the status of current recruitments.
Public Works Director Daniel Wall provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Public Works
Department Budget.
General Manager Kelly Nguyen provided a PowerPoint presentation for the Vernon Public
Utilities Budget.
Finance Director William Fox provided input on the department's efforts in decreasing costs.
General Manager Kelly Nguyen concluded the presentation.
City Administrator Fandino spoke about the next step in the budget approval process.
Regular City Council Meeting:
May 1.5, 2018
Mayor Woodruff -Perez thanked staff for the presentations and their work on the budgets.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax
Sharing Agreement between the City of Vernon and National Ready Mixed
Concrete Company
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed Sales Tax Sharing
agreement 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 to
the extent National Ready Mixed Concrete Company seeks to engage in actual
physical construction or development, such would be subject to separate and
independent CEQA review and analysis; and
B. Open a Public Hearing and receive any comments from the public
regarding the proposed Ordinance, and thereafter close the Public Hearing;
and
C. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an Ordinance
approving and authorizing the execution of a sales tax sharing agreement
between the City of Vernon and National Ready Mixed Concrete Company
for the purpose of facilitating the developing of a Point of Sale facility on the
site located at 2626 East 26th Street in the City of Vernon.
Mayor Woodruff -Perez opened the hearing at 8:56 a.m.
Public Works Director Daniel Wall reported on the proposed.
Councilmember Ybarra inquired as to what changed since the last agreement.
Director Wall informed her that the last agreement was a resolution and the City Attorney's
Office decided the agreement was best served as an Ordinance.
No public comment provided.
Mayor Woodruff -Perez closed the hearing at 8:58 a.m.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez to: A. Find that approval of the
proposed Sales Tax Sharing agreement 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 to the extent National Ready Mixed Concrete
Company seeks to engage in actual physical construction or development, such would be subject
to separate and independent CEQA review and analysis; and
B. Open a Public Hearing and receive any comments from the public regarding the proposed
Ordinance, and thereafter close the Public Hearing; and
C. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an Ordinance approving and
authorizing the execution of a sales tax sharing agreement between the City of Vernon and
National Ready Mixed Concrete Company for the purpose of facilitating the developing of a Point
of Sale facility on the site located at 2626 East 26th Street in the City of Vernon. Motion carried,
5-0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
PRESENTATION
3. Employee Service Pin Awards for April 2018
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Presentation by: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation
only.
Human Resources Director Michael Earl introduced Adriana Ramos. City Administrator
Fandino presented the Service Pin award to Ms. Ramos, who was in attendance.
4. CHP "10851" Grand Theft Auto Recovery Award
Presentation by: Vernon Police Department and Representative from the
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation
only.
Police Chief Anthony Miranda introduced the award.
California Highway Patrol Captain Suarez presented the award to Corporal Vasquez.
5. City Hall Security Assessment
Presentation by: Anthony Miranda, Chief of Police
Recommendation: No action required by the City Council. This is a
presentation only.
Police Chief Miranda provided a PowerPoint presentation.
No comment provided.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Amendment No. 1 to Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Services
Agreement with Nielsen, Merksamer, Gross & Leoni, LLP
Recommendation: A. Find that the approval of the amendment proposed in
this staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because such action 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 Amendment No. 1 with Nielsen, Merksamer, Gross & Leoni,
LLP, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for the purpose of
extending the term of the agreement for legislative and regulatory advocacy
services for one (1) year; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 with an
effective date of June 1, 2018.
7. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held May 1, 2018
Recommendation: A. Receive and File
8. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting Held May 1, 2018
Recommendation: A. Receive and File
9. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held May 9, 2018.
Recommendation: A. Receive and File
10. Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
Recommendation: A. Ratify the following warrant register to record voided
checks:
1) General Account Warrant Register No. 1483 to record voided Check No.
356273 in the amount of $263.99.
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11. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 743 Covering the Period of
April 01 through April 30, 2018
Recommendation: A. Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 743 which
totals $2,781,481.44 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,187,701.68.
2) Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) paid through General bank
account totaling $593,779.76.
12. Approval of General Account Warrant Register No. 1494 Covering the Period
of April 24 through May 07, 2018
Recommendation: A. Approve General Account Warrant Register No. 1494
which totals $679,639.06 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $405,631.54.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $197,213.81.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $76,793.71.
13. Approval of Public Utilities Account Warrant Register No. 459 Covering the
Period of April 24 through May 07, 2018
Recommendation: A. Approve Public Utilities Account Warrant Register
No. 459 which totals $2,682,948.06 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $2,654,589.91.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $28,358.15.
14. Approval of Gas Account Warrant Register No. 247 Covering the Period of
April 24 through May 07, 2018
Recommendation: A. Approve Gas Account Warrant Register No. 247
which totals $603,180.97 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $520,277.87.
2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $82,903.10.
15. Approval of Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant
Register No. 21 Covering the Period of April 24 through May 07, 2018
Recommendation: A. Approve Federal Funds for Street Improvements
Account Warrant Register No. 21 which totals $4,152.58 and consists of the
following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $4,152.58.
16. Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of April 1 through April 15,
2018
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
17. Health and Environmental Control Department April 2018 Monthly Report
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
18. Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the
Period of April 1 through April 15, 2018
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
19. Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the
period of April 16 through April 30, 2018
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
20. Acceptance of Work of Environmental Construction, Inc. regarding Contract
No. CS -0484 — Equipping Well No. 21 and Related Site Improvements
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because the
acceptance of a project is a continuing administrative activity that will not
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result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and
therefore does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines
section 15378; and
B. Accept the Work of Environmental Construction, Inc. with regard to
Contract No. CS -0484, Equipping Well No. 21 and Related Site
Improvements; and
C. Authorize staff to submit for recordation a Notice of Completion for the
project to the County of Los Angeles Recorder's Office.
22. Public Works Department March 2018 Monthly Building Report
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
Councilmember Ybarra pulled item number 21 from the consent calendar.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by William Davis and seconded by Melissa Ybarra Consent Calendar Items No. 6-
20 &22. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
21. Approval of Additional Funds for Existing and Future Purchase Orders with
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. c/o Matzinger-Keegan Inc. for
Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of additional funds 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 even if it were considered to
be a "project," the proposed action is exempt from CEQA review, in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15302, because the proposed project
consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing equipment where the
new equipment will be located on the same site as the equipment replaced and
will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the equipment
replaced; and
B. Approve the request of additional funds for existing and future purchase
orders with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. ("SEL") c/o
Martzinger-Keegan, Inc. ("MKI") in the amount of $10,000 for the remainder
of fiscal year 2017-2018.
Councilmember Ybarra inquired as the need for the additional funds being recommended.
General Manager Kelly Nguyen recommended bringing the item back with additional
information.
The City Council reached a consensus to TABLE Item 21, and agendize for the next City
Council meeting.
ORDINANCE
23. Ordinance Amending, Adding, and Renumbering Various Sections of the
Vernon Zoning Code to Allow and Regulate Fitness and Recreational
Facilities and Spectator Events Related Thereto Within the City of Vernon
(Second Reading and Adoption)
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is general
policy and procedure -making activity that is unrelated to any specific project,
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which must undergo separate CEQA review, and that will not result in direct
physical changes or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a "project" as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1252, amending,
adding and renumbering various sections within Chapter 26 of the Vernon
Municipal Code ("VMC") to allow and regulate Fitness and Recreational
Facilities and spectator events related thereto within the City of Vernon.
Director Wall reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez to A. Find that the proposed
action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is
general policy and procedure -making activity that is unrelated to any specific project, which must
undergo separate CEQA review, and that will not result in direct physical changes or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a
"project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1252, amending, adding and
renumbering various sections within Chapter 26 of the Vernon Municipal Code ("VMC") to allow
and regulate Fitness and Recreational Facilities and spectator events related thereto within the City
of Vernon. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
NEW BUSINESS
24. Resolution No. 2018-13 - A Resolution Opposing the Tax Fairness,
Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this
staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
review, because it is a general policy and procedure making 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 a Resolution Opposing the Tax Fairness, Transparency and
Accountability Act of 2018, a measure that would amend the State
Constitution to impose restrictions on the financial authority of local
governments, impacting cities' ability to address community needs through
taxes, fees, and other charges.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided
It was moved by William Davis and seconded by Luz Martinez A. Find that approval of the
attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because it is a general policy and procedure making 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 a Resolution Opposing the Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018,
a measure that would amend the State Constitution to impose restrictions on the financial authority
of local governments, impacting cities' ability to address community needs through taxes, fees,
and other charges. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
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No: None
25. Resolution No. 2018-14 - Resolution Appointing Vivian E. Nelson to Serve as
Interim Director of Health & Environmental Control and Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Related Temporary At -Will Employment
Agreement
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed actions are exempt
from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because they are
administrative activities 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. Adopt the attached resolution appointing Vivian E. Nelson to serve as
Interim Director of Health & Environmental Control of the City of Vernon
effective May 15, 2018, and approving and authorizing the execution of a
related temporary at -will employment agreement.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Luz Martinez and seconded by Leticia Lopez A. Find that approval of the
proposed actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because
they are administrative activities 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. Adopt the attached resolution appointing Vivian E. Nelson to serve as Interim Director of Health
& Environmental Control of the City of Vernon effective May 15, 2018, and approving and
authorizing the execution of a related temporary at -will employment agreement. Motion carried, 5
-0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
Newly appointed Vivian E. Nelson introduced herself and briefly spoke about her upcoming role
with the City.
26. Resolution No. 2018-15 - Approval of a Resolution for City Council
Appointments/Reappointments as Representatives to Various Agencies and/or
Committees
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed Resolution updating
the City Council appointments does not constitute a "project" pursuant to
section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative activity; 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 an effect on the
environment; and
B. Appoint Council Members as delegate(s) and alternate(s), as well as some
key staff as either delegate(s) and/or alternate(s) to the following boards of
various agencies and/or committees as follows:
1. California Contract Cities Association.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Melissa Ybarra as
the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
2. Central Basin Water Association.
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Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
alternate; and reaffirm the City of Vernon's General Manager of Public
Utilities, or his/her designee, to also serve as the City's alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis
as the delegate; Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and reaffirm the City
of Vernon's General Manager of Public Utilities, or his/her designee, to also
serve as the City's alternate.
3. County Sanitation District No. 1.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the presiding officer of the City of Vernon
to serve as the City's member on the Board of Directors of County Sanitation
District No. 1; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Melissa Ybarra
as the presiding officer; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
4. County Sanitation District No. 2.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez to serve as the City's delegate to the Board of
Directors of County Sanitation District No. 2; and Melissa Ybarra as the
alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Melissa Ybarra
as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
5. County Sanitation District No. 23.
Appoint current City Council (Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William J. Davis, Luz
A. Martinez, Leticia Lopez, and Melissa Ybarra) to serve as the Board of
Directors to County Sanitation District No. 23.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20, appointed then
City Council: Melissa Ybara, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William J. Davis, Luz
A. Martinez, and Leticia Lopez.
6. Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis
as the delegate and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
7.1-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra as the delegate and Leticia Lopez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Leticia Lopez as
the delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
8. Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
alternate.
Previous appointments, made pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J.
Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
9. Independent Cities Finance Authority.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Leticia Lopez as
the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
10. League of California Cities.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez and
Leticia Lopez as the alternates.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis
as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez and Luz Martinez as the
alternates.
11. Eco -Rapid Transit
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the delegate and Melissa Ybarra as the
alternate.
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Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20 made to the Eco -
Rapid Transit were: William J. Davis as the delegate; and Luz Martinez as the
alternate.
12. Southeast Community Development Corporation.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and Luz Martinez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Leticia Lopez as
the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
13. Southeast Water Coalition.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
alternate; and, reaffirm that said appointed representatives shall also be the
City's representatives to attend board and committee meetings held by the
Replenishment District of Southern California, Central Basin Municipal
Water District and the Authority and any other water -related meeting which
affect the City of Vernon.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis
as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and, reaffirmed
that said appointed representatives shall also be the City's representatives to
attend board and committee meetings held by the Replenishment District of
Southern California, Central Basin Municipal Water District and the Authority
and any other water -related meeting which affect the City of Vernon.
14. Southern California Association of Governments.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the
alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Yvette
Woodruff -Perez as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
15. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez, Luz Martinez, and Melissa Ybarra to serve
on the Hearing Panel for the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste
Facilities.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J.
Davis, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, and Luz Martinez.
C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon designating
and appointing its representatives and alternates to the boards of various
agencies and/or committees.
D. Authorize the City Clerk to complete California Form 806, Agency Report
of. Public Official Appointments, and post in accordance with state laws
and/or regulations.
City Clerk Maria Ayala reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by William Davis and seconded by Melissa Ybarra to: A. Find that approval of the
proposed Resolution updating the City Council appointments does not constitute a "project"
pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative activity; 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 an effect
on the environment; and
B. Appoint Council Members as delegate(s) and alternate(s), as well as some key staff as either
delegate(s) and/or alternate(s) to the following boards of various agencies and/or committees as
follows:
1. California Contract Cities Association.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
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Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Melissa Ybarra as the delegate; and
William J. Davis as the alternate.
2. Central Basin Water Association.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and reaffirm
the City of Vernon's General Manager of Public Utilities, or his/her designee, to also serve as the
City's alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis as the delegate;
Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and reaffirm the City of Vernon's General Manager of
Public Utilities, or his/her designee, to also serve as the City's alternate.
3. County Sanitation District No. 1.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the presiding officer of the City of Vernon to serve as the City's
member on the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 1; and William J. Davis as
the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Melissa Ybarra as the presiding
officer; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
4. County Sanitation District No. 2.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez to serve as the City's delegate to the Board of Directors of County
Sanitation District No. 2; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Melissa Ybarra as the delegate; and
William J. Davis as the alternate.
5. County Sanitation District No. 23.
Appoint current City Council (Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William J. Davis, Luz A. Martinez, Leticia
Lopez, and Melissa Ybarra) to serve as the Board of Directors to County Sanitation District No.
23.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20, appointed then City Council: Melissa
Ybara, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William J. Davis, Luz A. Martinez, and Leticia Lopez.
6. Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis as the delegate and
Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
7.1-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra as the delegate and Leticia Lopez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and
Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
8. Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, made pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis as the
delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
9. Independent Cities Finance Authority.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
10. League of California Cities.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez and Leticia Lopez as the
alternates.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis as the delegate; and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez and Luz Martinez as the alternates.
11. Eco -Rapid Transit
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the delegate and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20 made to the Eco -Rapid Transit were:
William J. Davis as the delegate; and Luz Martinez as the alternate.
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12. Southeast Community Development Corporation.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and Luz Martinez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and
William J. Davis as the alternate.
13. Southeast Water Coalition.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and, reaffirm
that said appointed representatives shall also be the City's representatives to attend board and
committee meetings held by the Replenishment District of Southern California, Central Basin
Municipal Water District and the Authority and any other water -related meeting which affect the
City of Vernon.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis as the delegate; and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and, reaffirmed that said appointed representatives shall
also be the City's representatives to attend board and committee meetings held by the
Replenishment District of Southern California, Central Basin Municipal Water District and the
Authority and any other water -related meeting which affect the City of Vernon.
14. Southern California Association of Governments.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
15. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez, Luz Martinez, and Melissa Ybarra to serve on the Hearing Panel
for the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-20: William J. Davis, Yvette Woodruff -
Perez, and Luz Martinez.
C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon designating and appointing its
representatives and alternates to the boards of various agencies and/or committees.
D. Authorize the City Clerk to complete California Form 806, Agency Report of. Public Official
Appointments, and post in accordance with state laws and/or regulations. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
27. Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. to Upgrade Police Dispatch Radio
System with Digital UHF Radio Consoles
Recommendation: A. Find that granting authority to execute the referenced
agreement 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. Approve an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in substantially the
same form as submitted herewith, for the purchase and finance of radio
communications equipment for an amount of $324,751, and the term of this
agreement begins on the effective date and continues until the expiration of
the warranty period (which is 18 months after installation); and
C. Authorize the Police Chief to execute the proposed agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc. to upgrade the Police Dispatch Radio System with
digital UHF radio consoles.
Chief Miranda reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
Councilmember Ybarra inquired about the details of the system, specifically if this would be one
system for the Vernon Fire Department and Police Department. Police Chief Miranda stated that
the departments would now be on the same platform, the ICI system.
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It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez to: A. Find that granting authority
to execute the referenced agreement 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. Approve an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in substantially the same form as
submitted herewith, for the purchase and finance of radio communications equipment for an
amount of $324,751, and the term of this agreement begins on the effective date and continues
until the expiration of the warranty period (which is 18 months after installation); and
C. Authorize the Police Chief to execute the proposed agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to
upgrade the Police Dispatch Radio System with digital UHF radio consoles. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
�.. No: None
28. Award of Services Agreement with JRM, a Division of S&S Labor Force
Incorporated, for Vernon City Hall Security Services
Recommendation: A. Find that the approval of the services agreement
proposed in this staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") review, because such action 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 Services Agreement with JRM, a Division of S&S Labor Force
Incorporated ("JRM"), in substantially the same form as submitted herewith,
for a three-year term in an amount not -to -exceed $263,392 per year for the
provision of security services for Vernon City Hall; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
JRM with an effective date of May 15, 2018.
Chief Miranda reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by William Davis and seconded by Luz Martinez to: A. Find that the approval of
the services agreement proposed in this staff report is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because such action 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 Services Agreement with JRM, a Division of S&S Labor Force Incorporated
("JRM"), in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for a three-year term in an amount
not -to -exceed $263,392 per year for the provision of security services for Vernon City Hall; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with JRM with an effective
date of May 15, 2018. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Carlos Fandino reported on the following: Vernon Public Utilities safety
training at Ryerson Steel.
General Manager Kelly Nguyen provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Ryerson Steel safety
training.
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City Administrator Fandino continued his report: Educational Tours for the Vernon City
Elementary School conducted by the Water Division; General Manager Kelly Nguyen spoke
about Public Utilities' Integrated Resource Planning and outreach.
City Administrator Fandino continued his report: Muscular Dystrophy Associations's "Fill the
Boot" event; Rotary Club honored Vernon Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year on
May 3rd; Vernon Police Department collaboration with mental health technicians, Vernon
Village Park homelessness issues; Fiscal Year 2018/2019 budget for City Council approval on
June 5th; and the California Contract Cities Association 59th Annual Municipal Seminar on May
17 -20th.
The City Council entered closed session at 9:53 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
29. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
At 10: 18 a.m. the City Council exited closed session. City Attorney Hema Patel reported that
one item was discussed and that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 10:18 a.m., Mayor Woodruff -Perez adjourned the meeting.
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Mari_ E. Ayala
City �lerk
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Mayor