20201013 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY,OCTOBER 13,2020
COUNCIL CHAMBER,4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lopez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Leticia Lopez, Mayor(via remote access)
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem
William Davis,Council Member
Carol Menke,Council Member
Diana Gonzales, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Jim Enriquez, Interim Fire Chief
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Anthony Miranda, Police Chief
Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Davis seconded a motion to approve
the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Vernon
Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 2312
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-34 approving and authorizing the execution
of Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of
Vernon and the Vernon Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 2312.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Human Resources Director Earl explained review of the
MOU by CalPERS and clarification of language from Service Adjustment Increase to
Longevity.
Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra suggested adding a footnote to the MOU based on CalPERS audit
to ensure no additional money is owed to employees.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Gonzales seconded a motion to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-34 approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment
No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the
Vernon Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 2312 and directed staff to add a
footnote to the Memorandum of Understanding to clarify the service adjustment increase
as longevity pay per CalPERS. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino announced the upcoming Special Vernon Housing
Commission meeting on October 14, 2020, and free flu vaccination on October 16 and 17,
2020.
City Council Reports on Activities (including AB1234), Announcements, or Directives to
Staff.
None.
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances: Interim City Attorney to provide oral statement prior to closed
session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (e)(2).
Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra recused herself from discussion of Closed Session Item No. 2 due
to personal reasons.
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Interim City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman announced that Council was discussing
correspondence received on October 2,2020 from Westford Law Group.
RECESS
Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9:10 a.m.
RECONVENE
At 9:24 a.m.,Mayor Lopez adjourned Closed Session and reconvened the regular meeting
1 with all Council Members present.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the Council, with Mayor Pro Tern
Ybarra absent, met in Closed Session, discussed the item on the agenda, and took no
reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m.
LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
Yi P
LISA POPE, City Cler
(seal)