20240402 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Larios called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
The Vernon Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors and led the Flag
Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Crystal Larios, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
ABSENT:
Judith Merlo, Mayor Pro Tem
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney
Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk
Jessica Alcaraz, Financial Services Administrator
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Robert Sousa, Police Chief
Manny Garcia, Public Works Deputy Director
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager
Diana Figueroa, City Administration Management Analyst
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously,
Mayor Pro Tem Merlo and Council Member Lopez absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Swearing-In Ceremony for New Police Officers in the Police Department
Deputy City Clerk Parker administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers Kevin
Caballero and Rafael Sepulveda.
2. Presentation of the Police Department’s 2023 Police Officer and Employee
of the Year Awards
Police Department Chief Sousa presented the staff report and Council recognized
the 2023 Officer of the Year Award, Police Officer, Teresa Flores and Employee
of the Year Award recipient, Police Lead Dispatcher, Cerissa Diaz.
3. Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day
Deputy City Clerk Parker read the proclamation and Council Proclaimed April 2024
as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 24, 2024 as Denim Day in the City
of Vernon.
4. City Administrator Report
Deputy City Administrator Kimmey presented a PowerPoint and provided
information on various topics including New Business Welcome, Graffiti Hotline,
Vernon Police E-Bike Team, Police Officer Body-Worn Cameras, Well 22
Construction Project, Community Partner Engagement, Business and Community
Events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Financial Services Administrator Alcaraz presented the staff report.
Mayor Larios opened the public hearing. There being no other speakers, Mayor
Larios closed the public hearing.
Financial Services Administrator Alcaraz answered questions related to Los
Angeles County Fire Department fees.
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 authorizing and adopting the General Fee Schedule
for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously, Mayor Pro Tem Merlo and Council Member Lopez absent.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously, Mayor Pro Tem Merlo and Council Member Lopez absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
6. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes.
7. Warehouse Development Agreement for 5764 Alcoa Avenue
Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1299
approving Warehouse Development Agreement No. WH-001 for Assessor Parcel
Numbers 6310-005-003, 6310-005-004, 6310-005-009, and 6310-005-010
between the City of Vernon and GPT Vernon Owner, LP.
8. Revised Job Description
Recommendation: Approve revised job description for Engineering Aide.
9. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the February 2024 Building Report.
10. Quarterly City Housing Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2024 First Quarter City Housing Report.
11. Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical
Company
Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical
Company, in substantially the same form as submitted, to increase the contract by
an additional $87,300; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent
(10%) or $8,730 in the event of price volatility or other unforeseen market events
and grant the City Administrator authority to amend the contract value up to the
contingency amount, if necessary.
12. Amendment No. 1 to Labor and Materials Contract with Matheson Tri-Gas,
Inc.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Labor and Materials Contract with Matheson Tri-Gas,
Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, to increase the contract by an
additional $90,000.
13. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 127, for the
period of February 18 through March 2, 2024, totaling $9,844,833.40 and
consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $9,763,826.12 and
ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $81,007.28.
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NEW BUSINESS
14. Amendment No. 1 to the Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA Services
Agreement
Deputy City Administrator Kimmey presented the staff report.
City Administration Management Analyst Figueroa answered questions related to
the number of participants and outreach methods.
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion
to: A. Find that Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Southeast Rio
Vista Family YMCA is exempt from the competitive bidding and selection process
pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.110(B)(3) where the best
interests of the City are served by a direct award; B. Approve and authorize the
City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with
Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA for wellness programming memberships and
wear and tear of YMCA facilities, equipment, and supplies, in substantially the
same form as submitted, increasing the contract amount by $120,000 for a total
not-to-exceed contract amount of $220,000 for the term of the Agreement; and C.
Approve a contribution to the Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA to sponsor
uniforms for local non-Vernon resident youth for one full year of participation in the
organization’s sports recreation programs for an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 to
be paid by the City on a reimbursement basis. The question was called and the
motion carried unanimously, Mayor Pro Tem Merlo and Council Member Lopez
absent.
15. Contract with Southland Roofing Inc. for City Hall Roof Replacement -
Contract No. 20240038
Public Works Deputy Director Garcia presented the staff report.
MOTION
Council Member Rivera moved and Council Member Ybarra seconded a motion
to: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §
15301, because the project consists of the repair and maintenance of the existing
City Hall Roof and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Accept
the bid proposal from Southland Roofing Inc. as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder and reject all other bids; C. Approve and authorize the City
Administrator to execute a contract with Southland Roofing Inc, in substantially the
same form as submitted, for the City Hall Roof Replacement Project in an amount
not-to-exceed $411,500; and D. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent
(10%) or $41,150 in the event of an unexpected changed condition in the project
and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue change orders for an amount
up to the contingency amount, if necessary. The question was called and the
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motion carried unanimously, Mayor Pro Tem Merlo and Council Member Lopez
absent.
ORAL REPORTS
16. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements.
City Administrator Kimmey expressed condolences on the active-duty death of
LACO Fire Fighter Jonathan Van Oeffelen and announced a memorial service on
Monday April 8 from 9:00 am -11:00 am at Station 52 on Santa Fe.
17. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Larios adjourned the meeting at 9:36 a.m.
______________________________
CRYSTAL LARIOS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
(seal)
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