20201201 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1,2020
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lopez led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Leticia Lopez, Mayor(via remote access)
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tern(via remote access)
William Davis, Council Member(via remote access)
Carol Menke, Council Member(via remote access)
Diana Gonzales, Council Member(via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator(via remote access)
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney(via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director(via remote access)
Abraham Alemu, Public Utilities General Manager(via remote access)
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director(via remote access)
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director(via remote access)
Anthony Miranda, Police Chief(via remote access)
Dan Wall, Public Works Director(via remote access)
Mike Shehata, Senior Information Technology Analyst
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra moved and Mayor Lopez seconded a motion to approve the agenda.
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. California Highway Patrol (CHP) "10851" Grand Theft Auto Recovery Award
Recommendation: This is a presentation only. No action required by City Council.
Police Chief Miranda and Lt. March Santiago acknowledged Officer Patrick Cam for
receiving the California Highway Patrol (CHP) "10851" Grand Theft Auto Recovery
Award.
2. Increased Use of Ground Water
Recommendation: This is a presentation only. No action is required by City Council.
Assistant General Manager Todd Dusenberry provided an update on the City's use of
imported water.
In response to Council questions, Assistant General Manager Dusenberry explained the
various funding sources; water storage capacity; and use of the tank.
3. Coronavirus (COVID-19)Vaccine Clinical Trial Update from University of Southern
California (USC) Keck School of Medicine
Recommendation: This is a presentation only. No action required by City Council.
Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin and Mary Dacuma, Keck Medicine of
USC, presented an update on the clinical trial, Operation Warp Speed.
In response to Council questions, Ms. Dacuma and Health and Environmental Control
Director Agyin discussed the intent for 350 participants; media relations; and different
methods of vaccines.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Gonzales seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
4. Approval of the Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the November 17, 2020 Regular City Council meeting
minutes.
5. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Receive and file the claims submitted by Vernon Tire Inc., dba
Commercial Tire Company, in the amount of$18,000; and Jason Felix, in the amount of
$900.
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6. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 57, for the period of
November 1 through November 14, 2020, which totals $4,931,288.20 and consists of
ratification of electronic payments totaling $4,714,541.49 and ratification of the issuance
of early checks totaling $216,746.71.
7. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the October 2020 Building Report.
8. Sale of Surplus Vernon Fire Apparatus and Equipment to Local Municipalities
." Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
Purchase and Sale Agreement with the City of Compton, in substantially the same form as
submitted,for the sale of: 1. One(1)2002 Seagrave Engine with assigned hose complement
and equipment; 2. One (1) 1998 Spartan/LTI Truck 7576; and B. Approve and authorize
the City Administrator to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the City of
Montebello, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the sale of: 1. One (1) 2009
Seagrave Engine 7576; 2. One (1) 2009 Seagrave Engine 779; 3. One (1) 2017 Hurst E-
Draulic Cutter, spreader, ram,batteries, battery charger, chains, tips, and accessories; and
4. One (1) 2014 Hurst Quad Power Unit, cutter, spreader, ram, hoses w/quick couplers,
chains, tips and accessories.
9. Donation of Surplus Vernon Fire Apparatus to Local Fire Academies
Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Deed
of Gift and Donation Agreement and Release with Rio Hondo Fire Academy, in
substantially the same form as submitted,for the donation of one(1)2002 Seagrave Engine
with assigned hose complement and equipment; and B. Approve and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the Deed of Gift and Donation Agreement and Release with
Verdugo Fire Academy/Glendale Community College, in substantially the same form as
submitted, for the donation of one (1) 1998 Seagrave Engine with assigned hose
complement and equipment.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan
!I Recommendation:A.Approve new job descriptions for the positions of Code Enforcement
Officer and Utilities Program Analyst; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-42 amending
Exhibit C of the Classification and Compensation Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 2020-
, 19 and as amended by Resolution Nos. 2020-28, 2020-29, and 2020-32 to add new
classifications and associated salary ranges.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the staff report.
L MOTION
Council Member Menke moved and Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra seconded a motion to: A.
Approve new job descriptions for the positions of Code Enforcement Officer and Utilities
Program Analyst; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-42 amending Exhibit C of the
Classification and Compensation Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 2020-19 and as
I amended by Resolution Nos. 2020-28, 2020-29, and 2020-32 to add new classifications
and associated salary ranges.The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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11. Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies for a Citywide Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, Hosting, Implementation, and Support
(Continued from November 17, 2020)
Recommendation:Approve the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies,
Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for the purpose of an upgrade from the
current Tyler ERP system (Eden) to a comprehensive ERP software system, which would
include modules for Munis, EnerGov, Digital Health Department (DHD), and the Munis
Utility Billing Customer Information System (CIS), with funds reserved for a project
�- management consultant in an amount not-to-exceed $3,439,726 for a three (3) year term.
Finance Director Williams presented the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Finance Director Williams explained the selection of
Tyler Technologies, the RFP process, end of life of current system, and online payments.
Senior Information Technology Analyst Shehata explained the security systems used by
Tyler Technologies. City Clerk Pope provided an update on the City's website upgrade.
MOTION
Mayor Por Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Gonzales seconded a motion to
approve the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in
substantially the same form as submitted, for the purpose of an upgrade from the current
Tyler ERP system (Eden)to a comprehensive ERP software system, which would include
modules for Munis, EnerGov, Digital Health Department (DHD), and the Munis Utility
Billing Customer Information System(CIS),with funds reserved for a project management
consultant in an amount not-to-exceed $3,439,726 for a three (3) year term. The question
was called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino provided an update on recent Police activity. Police Chief
Miranda provided an update on the holiday activities on December 16, 2020.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the Bandini Island upgrade; public utility outages;
Housing Commission meeting December 9,2020,6:00 p.m.;COVID-19;and the transition
of fire services to Los Angeles County.
City Clerk Pope and Human Resources Director Earl stated the Book Drive and Food Drive
were ongoing.
City Council Reports on Activities (including AB1234),Announcements, or Directives to
Staff.
Council Member Menke reported on her attendance at the National League of Cities
Summit, November 18-20, 2020, at a total cost to the City of$250.
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RECESS
Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 10:20 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A. Bicent(California) Malburg LLC et al. v. City of Vernon et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV08859 and JAMS Reference No.
1100107175
B. City of Vernon v. Bicent(California) Malburg LLC
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP02411 and JAMS Reference
No.1220062657
RECONVENE
At 11:01 a.m., Mayor Lopez adjourned Closed Session and reconvened the regular
meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the Council, with all five members
present, met in Closed Session, discussed the items on the agenda, and took no reportable
action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LI A POPE, City Cl k
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