20191105 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER& FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ybarra called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Pro Tern Lopez led the Flag
Salute.
Members Present: Mayor Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tern Leticia Lopez, Council Members
William Davis, Carol Menke, and Diana Gonzales
Members Absent: None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Pope announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ELECTIONS
1. Results of the Special Municipal Election held on October 15, 2019
Recommendation: A. Find that the 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 to the environmental, and therefore
does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378;
B. Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held October
15, 2019; and
C. Authorize the City Clerk to deliver the Certificate of Election and administer the oath
of Office to the new Council Member.
City Clerk Pope presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
MOTION
Council Member Davis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the 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 to the environmental,and therefore does not constitute a"project"
as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; B. Adopt a Resolution declaring the results
of the Special Municipal Election held October 15, 2019; and C. Authorize the City Clerk
to deliver the Certificate of Election and administer the oath of Office to the new Council
Member. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Pope administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Member Diana
Gonzales. Council Member Gonzales said a few words and assumed her Council seat at
the dais.
Mayor Ybarra called a recess at 9:05 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 a.m. with all
Council Members present.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Amendments to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 7 - Fire Regulations, and Adoption
of the 2019 California Fire Code by Reference
Recommendation: A. Find that the action proposed is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under
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CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the
potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section
21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the
ordinance were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, the
ordinance would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment,the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here,the ordinance involves the adoption
of state-mandated construction codes, and the revisions to those codes merely improve the
safety of buildings and will not have any effect on the environment; and
B. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance amending
various sections of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments,
additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following code: (1) the 2019
California Fire Code.
Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing.
Director of Public Works Wall presented the staff report.
There being no speakers, Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez moved and Council Member Davis seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the action proposed is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)
as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as an action
directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a
direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the proposed
ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be
considered a"project"under CEQA,which is not the case,the ordinance would be covered
by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)which provides that
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. Here,the ordinance involves the adoption of state-mandated construction
codes,and the revisions to those codes merely improve the safety of buildings and will not
have any effect on the environment; and B. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a
subsequent meeting, an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 7 of the Vernon
Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by
reference the following code: (1)the 2019 California Fire Code. The question was called
and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Amendments to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 24-Building and Construction and
Adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code, 2006 Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions, and 2018 International Existing Building Code by
Reference
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under
CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the
potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section
21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the
ordinance were to be considered a "project' under CEQA, which is not the case, the
ordinance would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance involves the
adoption of state-mandated construction codes, and the revisions to those codes merely
improve the safety of buildings and will not have any effect on the environment; and
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B. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance amending
various sections of Chapter 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments,
additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2019
California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (2)the 2019 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR
Part 3; (3) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council (ICC) Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions; (4) the 2019 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (5)
the 2019 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (6) the 2019 California Existing
Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (7) the 2018 International Existing Building Code; (8)the
2019 California Residential Code,24 CCR Part 2.5;(9)the 2019 California Green Building
Standards Code also known as the CALGreen Code, 24 CCR Part 11, and; (10) the 2019
California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6.
Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing.
Director of Public Works Wall presented the staff report.
There being no speakers, Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
Council Member Davis moved and Mayor Pro Tern Lopez seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as
an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in
either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the
proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be
considered a"project"under CEQA,which is not the case,the ordinance would be covered
by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance involves the adoption of state-mandated
construction codes,and the revisions to those codes merely improve the safety of buildings
and will not have any effect on the environment; and B. Approve the first reading, and
adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 24 of
the Vernon Municipal Code,along with amendments,additions and deletions and adopting
by reference the following codes: (1) the 2019 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2;
(2) the 2019 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (3) the 2006 Edition of the
International Code Council (ICC) Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (4)the 2019
California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (5) the 2019 California Plumbing Code, 24
CCR Part 5; (6)the 2019 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (7)the 2018
International Existing Building Code; (8) the 2019 California Residential Code, 24 CCR
Part 2.5; (9) the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code also known as the
CALGreen Code, 24 CCR Part 11, and; (10) the 2019 California Energy Code, 24 CCR
Part 6. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Amendments to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 22-Streets and Sidewalks and Tree
City USA Application
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under
CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the
potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section
21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the
ordinance were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, CEQA
Guidelines Section 15308 categorically exempts actions taken by regulatory agencies that
assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment. Here,
the ordinance involves the adoption procedures with respect to planting and maintaining
trees and a tree plan within the City. Further, the request for authorization to submit an
application to the Arbor Day Foundation will have no impact on the environment
whatsoever;
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B. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance adding
Article X to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code regarding Streets and Sidewalks to
establish the "Tree Ordinance;" and
C. Authorize the Public Works Department to submit an application to the Arbor Day
Foundation for Vernon to be designated a Tree City USA.
Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing
Director of Public Works Wall reported on Amendments to Vernon Municipal Code
Chapter 22 - Streets and Sidewalks and Tree City USA Application.
There being no speakers, Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
Council Member Menke moved and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as
an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in
either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the
proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be
considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, CEQA Guidelines Section
15308 categorically exempts actions taken by regulatory agencies that assure the
maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment. Here, the
ordinance involves the adoption procedures with respect to planting and maintaining trees
and a tree plan within the City. Further, the request for authorization to submit an
application to the Arbor Day Foundation will have no impact on the environment
whatsoever; B. Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance
adding Article X to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code regarding Streets and
Sidewalks to establish the "Tree Ordinance;" and C. Authorize the Public Works
Department to submit an application to the Arbor Day Foundation for Vernon to be
designated a Tree City USA. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION
5. California Highway Patrol (CHP) "10851" Grand Theft Auto Recovery Award
Presentation by: Vernon Police Department and CHP Representative
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Police Chief Miranda presented the staff report.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Lieutenant Jeff Briggs and Auto Club of Southern
California (AAA) representative, Ben Baltazar, presented the award to Vernon Police
Officer, Fernando Valenzuela.
6. Proclamation Memorializing Sergeant Bobby Gene Baker and Dedicating "Baker
Way" in Honor of his Service and Sacrifice to the City of Vernon
Recommendation: A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to the family of Sergeant
Bobby Gene Baker and dedicating the west driveway of Vernon City Hall as "Baker Way
- Private" in honor of his service and sacrifice to the City of Vernon.
City Clerk Pope read the Proclamation memorializing Sergeant Bobby Gene Baker and
Dedicating "Baker Way" in Honor of his Service and Sacrifice to the City of Vernon.
Mayor Ybarra presented the proclamation to Sergeant Bobby Gene Baker's son, Lieutenant
Brian Baker, Downey Police Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Davis moved and Mayor Pro Tern Lopez seconded a motion to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7 through 19. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
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The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
7. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on October 15, 2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and File
8. Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
Recommendation: A. Ratify the following warrant registers to record voided checks:
1) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 26 to record Check No. 603337 in the
amount of$832.96 issued 06/27/19 to Verizon Wireless.
2) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 32 to record Check No. 603954 in the
amount of$24.82 issued 09/24/19 to Madrigal, Maria.
9. Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 33 Covering the Period of
October 8 through October 28, 2019
Recommendation: A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 33 which
totals $12,462,844.08 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $11,970,197.67.
... 2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $457,547.44.
3) Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $35,098.97.
4) Voided Check No. 604088 totaling$38.44.
10. Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 55
Covering the Period of September 24 through October 28, 2019
Recommendation: A. Approve RDA Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register
No. 55 which totals $2,250.00 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $2,250.00.
11. Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of September 16 through
September 30, 2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and File.
12. Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of October 1 through October 15,
2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
13. Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of
September 16 through September 30, 2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and file.
14. Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Economic Development Incentive on
Electric Service between the City of Vernon and Matheson Trigas, Inc.
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is an
administrative and governmental fiscal activity which does not involve any
commitment to any specific project and 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. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for the Economic Development Incentive
on Electric Service between the City of Vernon(the"City")and Matheson Trigas, Inc.,
("Customer") in substantially the same form as submitted, to reflect the parties'
understanding that the New Customer Class rate schedule applicable to Customer
eliminated the voltage discount by incorporating it into the rates, and therefore, the
language in Paragraph 2 of the ED Agreement should be modified to reflect a 20%
EDR discount only; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement
for Economic Development Incentive on electric service with Matheson Trigas, Inc.
15. Notice of Completion-City Contract No. LP-0460-Well No. 11 Pump and Motor
Project
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action 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 § 15378;
B. Accept the Work by General Pump Company, Inc. with regard to the Well No. 11
Pump and Motor project, Contract No. LP-0460; and
C. Authorize the Interim General Manager of Public Utilities to submit for recordation
to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk ("County Clerk") the
Notice of Completion for the Well No. 11 Pump and Motor Project.
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16. Notice of Completion -City Contract No. CS-1107—City Hall East Wing, Garage
and City Yard Roof Repairs
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, as it is a governmental
administrative activity that will not directly result in physical changes to the
environment and is therefore not a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378; and
B. Accept the work of Baja Roofing and Coatings, Inc. as related to City Contract No.
CS-1107 - City Hall East Wing, Garage and City Yard Roof Repairs; and
C. Authorize staff to submit the Notice of Completion for Contract No. CS-1107 to the
County of Los Angeles Recorder's Office.
17. Notice of Completion - City Contract No. CS-1093 - Sierra Pine Avenue
Improvements
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, as it is a governmental
administrative activity that will not directly result in physical changes to the
environment and is therefore not a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378;
B. Accept the work of Hardy & Harper, Inc. as related to City Contract No. CS-1093 —
Sierra Pine Avenue Improvements; and
C. Authorize staff to submit the Notice of Completion for the project to the County of
Los Angeles Recorder's Office.
18. Notice of Completion - City Contract No. CS-1074 — Public Works, Health and
Fire Department Re-carpeting
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, as it is a governmental
administrative activity that will not directly result in physical changes to the
environment and is therefore not a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378; and
B. Accept the work of G&S Carpet Mills, Inc. as related to City Contract No. CS-1074
- Public Works, Health and Fire Department Re-carpeting; and
C. Authorize staff to submit the Notice of Completion for the project to the County of
Los Angeles Recorder's Office.
19. Public Works Department September 2019 Monthly Building Report
Recommendation: A. Receive and File.
NEW BUSINESS
20. Findings Supporting Amendments to the 2019 California Fire Code
Recommendation: A. Find that the action proposed is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) as the resolution is not considered a"project"
under CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency
which has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a); Cal. Pub. Res. Code section
21065. Under the proposed resolution, no such activity is being undertaken. Even
if the resolution were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the
case, the resolution would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)which provides that CEQA applies only to projects
which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where
it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question
may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to
CEQA. Here, the resolution involves making express findings and determinations
that modifications to each Code are reasonably necessary due to local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions and will not have any effect on the
environment; and
B. Adopt the proposed resolution making express findings and determinations that
modifications to each Code are reasonably necessary due to local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions.
Director of Public Works Wall presented the staff report.
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There were no public comments.
MOTION
Council Member Menke moved and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the action proposed is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)
as the resolution is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as an action
directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a
direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a); Cal. Pub. Res. Code
section 21065. Under the proposed resolution, no such activity is being undertaken. Even
if the resolution were to be considered a"project" under CEQA, which is not the case, the
resolution would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the resolution involves making
express findings and determinations that modifications to each Code are reasonably
necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions and will not have
any effect on the environment; and B. Adopt the proposed resolution making express
findings and determinations that modifications to each Code are reasonably necessary due
to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The question was called and the
motion carried unanimously.
21. Findings Supporting Amendments to the 2019 California Buildings Standards Codes,
2006 International Code Council Administrative Provisions, and 2018 International
Existing Building Code
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed resolution is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the resolution is not considered a "project" under
CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the
potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. CEQA Guidelines section
15378(a); Cal. Pub. Res. Code section 21065. Under the proposed resolution, no such
activity is being undertaken. Even if the resolution were to be considered a"project"under
CEQA, which is not the case, the resolution would be covered by the general rule set forth
in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question
may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Here, the resolution involves making express findings and determinations that
modifications to each Code are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions and will not have any effect on the environment; and B. Adopt
the proposed resolution making express findings and determinations that modifications to
each Code are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions.
Director of Public Works Wall presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez moved and Council Member Davis seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the proposed resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) as the resolution is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as
an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in
either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a); Cal. Pub. Res.
Code section 21065. Under the proposed resolution, no such activity is being undertaken.
Even if the resolution were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the
case, the resolution would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
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effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the resolution
involves making express findings and determinations that modifications to each Code are
reasonably necessary due to local climatic,geological,or topographical conditions and will
not have any effect on the environment; and B. Adopt the proposed resolution making
express findings and determinations that modifications to each Code are reasonably
necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The question was
called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Fandino reported on recent Vernon Police, Vernon Fire, and Public Utility
Department activities. He welcomed newly elected Council Member Gonzales and Finance
Director Williams. He reported on the successful Vernon Spooktacular Event and announced the
upcoming Holiday Tree Lighting Community Event and the City's Holiday Christmas party on
December 12, 2019.
RECESS
Mayor Ybarra recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9:43 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (2)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al. v. City of Vernon et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV08859 and JAMS Reference No.
1100107175
City of Vernon v. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP02411 and JAMS Reference No.
1220062657
23. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Vernon Professional Firefighters Association, and
Vernon Fire Management Association
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Facts and Circumstances: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3),the City
has received written communication threatening litigation on behalf of the Vernon Fire
Management Association, which communication is made available for public inspection
pursuant to Section 54957.5.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases
RECONVENE
At 10:55 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned Closed Session and reconvened the regular meeting.
Senior Deputy City Attorney Moussa reported that the Council discussed all items and took no
reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 10:55 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned the meeting.
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ME SSA YBAR Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
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