20180523 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY
OF VERNON HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 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 8:30 a.m. by Mayor Woodruff -Perez; Human Resources
Director Michael Earl led the flag salute.
Members Present: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez,
Melissa Ybarra
Members Absent: None
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Matthew Ceballos announced no changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
NEW BUSINESS
1) A Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Fringe Benefits and Salary
Resolution in Accordance with Government Code Section 20636(B)(1) and
Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith
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 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 amending and restating the Citywide
Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution, to reflect the following provisions:
1) Amend Exhibit A, Classification and Compensation Plan adopting the
following new job description and associated salary range:
New Classification Title
Environmental Specialist, Temporary
Salary Grade
T26
Hourly Salary Range
$37.4401 - $52.6821
2) Amend the Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution adopting the following
section:
Section 23 - Per Diem at a rate of $125/day.
Environmental Specialist Temp.docx
Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution - Adopted 5-23-18
Director Earl reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
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It was moved by William Davis and seconded by Leticia Lopez A. Find that approval of the
attached resolution 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 amending and restating the Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary
Resolution, to reflect the following provisions:
1) Amend Exhibit A, Classification and Compensation Plan adopting the following new job
description and associated salary range:
New Classification Title
Environmental Specialist, Temporary
Salary Grade
T26
Hourly Salary Range
$37.4401 - $52.6821
2) Amend the Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution adopting the following section:
Section 23 - Per Diem at a rate of $125/day. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
2) Services Agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. for Support
with Malburg Generating Station Operations
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed services agreement
with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. ("Port Canaveral") 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 a services agreement with Port Canaveral in substantially the
same form as submitted herewith, for a three-year term in an amount not -to -
exceed $250,000 per year; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into the proposed agreement
with Port Canaveral to provide consultation and support for Malburg
Generating Station operations effective May 23, 2018.
Services Agreement - Port Canaveral
City Administrator Fandino reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
Mayor Pro -Tem Davis inquired about power consumption and load capabilities, and possible
rebuild. City Administrator Fandino responded to the technical questions.
Councilmember Ybarra inquired about the initial selling price of the power plant, the lease
amount, and cost for potential upgrades.
City Attorney Hema Patel clarified on the potential savings of different scenarios.
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Mayor Woodruff -Perez requested additional information on the scope of services of the proposed
contract.
City Administrator Fandino explained the scope of services specified in the contract.
A lengthy dialogue ensued between staff and City Council regarding costs, potential scenarios
for the power plant, and future service contracts.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez to A. Find that approval of the
proposed services agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. ("Port Canaveral") 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 a services agreement with Port Canaveral in substantially the same form as submitted
herewith, for a three-year term in an amount not -to -exceed $250,000 per year; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into the proposed agreement with Port Canaveral to
provide consultation and support for Malburg Generating Station operations effective May 23,
2018. Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes: Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa Ybarra
No: None
At 9:13 a.m., the City Council entered into closed session to discuss the following agendized
items:
CLOSED SESSION
3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
At 9:45 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 9:45 a.m., Mayor Woodruff -Perez adjourned the meeting.
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Maria. Ayala
City Clerk
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