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Resolution No. 2015-031RESOLUTION NO. 2015-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2014-32 approving a budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon wishes to establish a new budget to anticipate the requirements for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the different departments of the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, on May 5th and May 19th, 2015, City Department Heads presented to the City Council the proposed budgets for their respective departments for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and WHEREAS, the expenditures proposed in the budget are well under the limitations imposed pursuant to the Gann Initiative for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and the likely even higher Gann limit for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and WHEREAS, the budget maintains the proper balance between revenues and expenditures, and establishes well thought out priorities; and WHEREAS, approval of the budget is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because adoption of the budget is the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a "project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(4). Further, even if adoption of the budget were considered a "project," it would be exempt from CEQA review, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby approves the budget as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, to anticipate the requirements for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the different departments of the City of Vernon. SECTION 4: The anticipated revenues for the fiscal year 2015-2016 are set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that certain items provided for in individual department budgets are in the nature of community promotion and education, and the City Council of the City of Vernon further finds and determines that the same are in the best interests of the City of Vernon, and necessary for the further development of the City and constitute a reasonable expenditure of public funds. - 2 - SECTION 6: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon is hereby directed to file this Resolution (along with each exhibit) with the County Auditor of Los Angeles County, located at the following address, within sixty (60) days after July 1, 2015: County of Los Angeles Office of Auditor/Controller Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 SECTION 7: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of the Council of this City. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015. ATTEST: -( Y- a,'A� Malria E . Agala City Clerk /—Beputr—e i APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brian Byun, Deput City Attorney a Name: W• Michael McCormick Title: Mayor - 3 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I Maria E. Ayala City Clerk / Deputy C y C Ar-kQof the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2015-31, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this t(pr day of June, 2015, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) Mari Ayala City Clerk / - 4 - CITY OF VERNON EXPENDITURE BUDGET 2015.2016 SUPPLIES/ CAPITAL DEPARTMENT SALARIES BENEFITS SERVICES OUTLAY TOTAL CITY COUNCIL $ 128,745 $ 74,604 $ 88,810 $ - $ 292,159 CITY ADMINISTRATION 628,980 168,768 665,063 1,452.811 CITY CLERK 355,964 139,691 128,000 623,655 FINANCE 488,257 154,457 1,540,149 2,182,863 TREASURER 359,135 142,586 7,500 509.221 PURCHASING 124,243 90,812 5,280 220,335 HUMAN RESOURCE 503,470 855,682 350,243 1,709,395 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 474,583 150,826 1,283,674 799,500 2,708,583 RISK MANAGEMENT SUB -TOTAL ADMIN 3,063,377 1,777,426 4,058,719 799,500 9,699,022 HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL CTRL 765,261 264,236 104,162 1,133,659 HEALTH -SOLID WASTE 117,043 37,732 324,360 479,135 SUBTOTAL HEALTH 082,304 301,968 428,522 1,612,794 POLICE 6.309,336 3,089,395 494,855 52,000 9,945,586 CITY ATTORNEY 615,872 321,888 531,800 1,469,558 FIRE 10,754,224 5,219,614 798,050 244,500 17,016,388 CIVIL DEFENSE 255,200 86,500 341,700 $UB-TOTAL SAFETY 11,679,432 8,630,895 2,079,905 383,000 28,773,232 ADMIN-ENGR-PLANNING 464,265 148,719 5,600 618,584 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 498,927 204,634 239,250 942.811 STREET LIGHTING - - PUBLIC WORKS 1 1,337,729 515,041 1,122,760 6,158,200 9,133,730 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 314,178 108,904 29,350 452,432 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 2,170,000 2,170,000 CITY GARAGE 306,345 156,158 219,000 681,503 CITY WAREHOUSE 240,457 101,099 11,700 353,256 CITY HOUSING 125,732 60,669 159,750 525,000 871,151 CITY BUILDINGS 335,612 126,201 750,050 310,000 1,521,863 SUB -TOTAL COMM SER 3,623,245 1,421,425 4,707,460 6,993,200 18,745,330 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 25,248,358 $ 12,131,714 $ 11,274,606 $ 8,175,700 $ 56,830,318 EXHIBIT "A" Page 1 of 2 CITY OF VERNON EXPENDITURE BUDGET 2015-2016 DEPARTMENT - SALARIES BENEFITS SUPPLIES/ SERVICES CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 25,248,358 $ 12,131,714 $ 11,274,606 $ 8,175,700 $ 56,830p378 RDA OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND 6,026,707 6,025,707 HAZARDOUS WASTE FUND 249,316 66,213 115,720 350,000 781,249 PARCEL TAX FUND 11,791,000 11,791,000 UTILITIES WATER FUND WATER OPERATIONS 1,329,075 545,866 5,396,550 2,517,000 9,788,491 RECYCLED WATER 165,500 165,500 SUB -TOTAL WATER 1,329,075 545,866 5.562.050 2,517,000 9,953.991 LIGHT & POWER FIELD OPERATIONS 613.625 190,812 331,572 217,000 1,353,009 SYSTEM DISPATCH 1,268,431 340.938 503,739 2.113,108 STATION A 119,626 41,332 137,207 72,100 370,265 TRANS/DISTRIBUTION 6,911,487 6,911,487 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 90.011 13,000 103,011 CUSTOMER SERVICE 215,775 85,783 111,500 413,058 ADMINISTRATION 782,531 280,111 73.711,950 550.351 75,324,943 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 755,815 262,153 172,250 13,435,000 14,625,218 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 801.978 240,348 105,426,187 106,468,513 ENERGY MANAGEMENT 46,582 14.624 731,500 792,706 SUB -TOTAL L & P 4,604,363 1,456,101 188,127,403 14,287,451 208,475,318 GAS 530,024 175,055 44,398,414 670,000 45,773,493 FIBER -OPTICS 73,608 13,789 360.800 195,000 643,197 TOTAL UTILITIES 6,537,070 2,190,811 238,448,667 17,669,451 264,845,999 GRAND TOTAL $ 32,034,744 267,655,700 S 26,195,151 $ 340,274.333 $ 14,388,738 $ EXHIBIT "A" Page 2 of 2 CITY OF VERNON ESTIMATED REVENUES 2015-2016 GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPE GENERAL FY2016 400110 SECURED PROPERTY TAX -CURRENT $ 3.102,785 400210 PRIOR YEAR SECURED 1,040 400310 REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX 49,939 400311 BNSF 707,472 400500 PROPERTY TAX -INTEREST & PENALTIES 15,606 400610 PROP "A" FUNDS 1,622 400630 PROP "C" FUNDS 1,189 400700 HOMEOWNERS' PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION 20,288 400820 PUBLIC SAFETY AUGMENTATION FUND 1,622 401000 UTILITY USERS TAX 2,000,000 401200 SALES AND USE TAX 5,077,000 401600 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES -SB2557 (34,000) 401650 STATE FEE -SB1186 800 410100 BUSINESS LICENSES 5,800,000 410210 BUILDING PERMITS 495,000 410211 FIRE PERMIT FEES 27,540 410212 ALARM PERMITS 41,500 410240 PUBLIC HEALTH PERMITS 960,557 410250 HEALTH PERMIT LATE FEES 11,577 410270 FILMING PERMITS 12,000 410271 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES 1,000 410280 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 13,000 410290 ISSUANCE FEE 20,000 410300 FRANCHISES AND AGREEMENTS 140,000 410310 SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FEES 1,000,000 410320 SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE LATE FEES 5,000 410330 FRANCHISE FEES, PRIOR YEARS 20,000 410430 ANNUAL BUSINESS FIRE INSPECTION 370,000 410440 FIRE PREVENTION FEES / BUILDING 40,000 410450 FIRE CODE CONSTRUCTION PERMITS 10,000 410460 ANNUAL BUSINESS FIRE RE-INSPECITON 15,000 410470 FIVE YEAR SPRINKLER SYSTEM TESTING 7,000 410480 FALSE ALARM FEES 52,000 410490 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING 500 420100 VEHICLE CODE FINES 60,000 420110 OTHER VEHICLE FINES 61,200 420120 DUI EMERGENCY RESPONSE 2,040 420130 VEHICLE INSPECTION FEE 4,500 420510 PARKING CITATIONS 12,000 420515 FRANCHISE TOWING FEES 30,000 420520 COMMUNITY SERVICES INCOME 70,000 420525 IMPOUNDED VEHICLE RELEASE FEES 30,000 420530 DUI VEHICLE RELEASE FEES 2,000 420535 REPOSSESSED VEHICLE RELEASE FEE 300 430110 INVESTMENT INCOME 15,000 431000 RENTS 462,000 440100 GRANT REVENUE 3,684,321 441014 OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE 10,000 441015 TASK FORCE REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE 25,000 442001 MOTOR VEHICLE IN -LIEU TAX 8,011 450110 FIRESERVICE 24,480 450120 ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEES 70,000 459030 GROUP MEDICAL REVENUE 175,285 461100 MISCELLANEOUS AND PENALTIES 23,000 466000 P.O.S.T. REIMBURSEMENT 8,000 466200 PLAN CHECK FEES 285,000 466220 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS FEE 3,000 466230 ANNUAL FEE 1,000 466600 COPIES AND PUBLICATIONS 11,612 466900 MISCELLANEOUS 11,210 EXHIBIT "B" Page 1 of 2 CITY OF VERNON ESTIMATED REVENUES 2015.2016 GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPE GENERAL FY2016 467000 STRIKE TEAM REIMBURSEMENT 75,000 467100 EMS REIMBURSEMENT 102,000 468400 VARIANCES 8,000 499700 CREDIT FOR GARAGE WORK ORDERS 350,000 600910 OTHER INCOME 6,000 630055 LIGHT AND POWER IN -LIEU TAX 4,431,800 670010 SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS 1,300,500 690100 TRANSFER IN - FROM OTHER FUNDS 25,422,425 SUB -TOTAL REVENUE ITEMS $ 56,771,721 SPECIAL REVENUE: 407500 GAS TAX 2103 1,930 407600 GAS TAX 2106 5,656 407700 GAS TAX 2107 1,085 407800 GAS TAX 2107.5 767 SUB -TOTAL GAS TAX 9,438 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 56,781,159 SPECIAL FUNDS O60 HAZARDOUS WASTE FUND 560,000 095 PARCEL TAX REVENUES 11,791,000 SUB -TOTAL SPECIAL FUNDS 12,351,000 FIDUCIARY FUND 022 RDA TAX INCREMENT 6,025,707 SUB -TOTAL FIDUCIARY FUND 6,025,707 TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL TYPE FUNDS 75,157,866 PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES dITLIIN:T1N;L131aLQi1 020 WATER -REVENUES 9,968,491 LIGHT AND POWER 055 LIGHT AND POWER - REVENUES 195,856,445 055 LIGHT AND POWER- RESERVES APPLIED 13,191,631 FIBER -OPTICS 057 FIBER -OPTICS - REVENUES 605,000 GAS UTILITY 056 GAS - REVENUES 45,494,900 SUB -TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 265,116,467 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $ 340,274,333 EXHIBIT'B" Page 2 of 2 TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 4303 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 June 16, 2015 County of Los Angeles Office of Auditor/Controller Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Re: Resolution No. 2015-31 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 To Whom It May Concern: Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-31 that was approved by City Council on June 2, 2015. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call William Fox at (323) 583-8811 ext. 849. Very truly yours, Deborah R. Juarez Records Management Assistant Enclosure c: William Fox Mark Whitworth Resolution No. 2015-31 Er,clusively Industrial RECEIVE® MAY 2,8 2015 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: June 2, 2015 STAFF REPORT CITY ADMINISTRATION TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark C. Whitworth, City Administrator Originator: Kristen Enomoto, Deputy City Administra RE: Adoption of the Citywide Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Recommendations A. Find that adoption of the resolution proposed in this staff report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because adoption of the budget is the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a "project' as defined under Section 15378(b)(4). Further, even if adoption of the budget were considered a "project," it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Adopt a resolution approving the citywide balanced budget for fiscal year 2015-2016, with estimated budgeted revenues and expenditures of $340,274,333. Background On May 5`" and May 19'h, 2015, City Department Heads presented the proposed fiscal year 2015- 2016 budgets for their respective departments to the City Council. The presentations included, among other things, organizational charts, expenditure (and revenue, where applicable) comparisons to prior years, staffing level comparisons to prior years, any new positions proposed to be created and filled in fiscal year 2015-2016, any changes to existing positions (i.e. increasing from part-time to full-time), and capital expenditures (where applicable). Page 1 of 2 Proposed Staffing Changes Since fiscal year 2007-2008, through layoffs and early retirements that occurred as a result of the economic recession, as well as some natural attrition, the City's workforce has decreased by approximately 21%, going from approximately 322 employees in 2007-2008 to approximately 255 currently. One department experienced a 42.5% reduction during this eight -year period. As staff continues citywide succession planning efforts and its commitment to maximizing organizational efficiencies, a need for several new classifications and increased staffing levels in certain departments have been identified and included in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-2016. In an attempt to balance these needs against the financial constraints of the proposed budget, a number of positions are proposed to start mid -fiscal year and/or to be filled on a part- time basis. Attached herewith as Attachment 1 is a schedule reflecting all additional personnel and related costs requested as part of the proposed citywide budget for fiscal year 2015-2016. Nearly all position allocations were explained and justified by the respective Department Heads during their individual department presentations. A few additional personnel related requests will be presented at the June 2, 2015 meeting prior to the public hearing for the proposed budget. Updates Since Initial Department Presentations In addition to the adjustments reflecting the aforementioned personnel related requests, since the initial Department Head presentations, staff also made a few corrective adjustments to the proposed budget as outlined in Attachment 2. These include: (1) the realignment of Gas & Electric/Light & Power's investment income based on clarifications from the City' financial advisor regarding the classification of interest rate swap payments; (2) the exclusion of inter - department billings from the Fiber Optics revenue; (3) a minor inflationary increase to the parcel tax revenue and the corresponding general fund transfer; and (4) a typographical correction to the Gas & Electric solar rebate. Efforts to further improve operational efficiencies and control costs will continue throughout fiscal year 2015-2016. Attachment(s) 1. Request for Additional Personnel — Cost Summary by Department 2. 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N N a s 8 s 3 S 3 NN C y R N � N C c 0 a � g O yy �_�_�8 00_0_ o w N Q a u E ATTACHMENT SUMMARY OF ADJUSTMENTS TO PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY2016-2016 Gov/Bus Presentation Grouping Budget Category Initial Proposed Final Proposed Variance Gov City Attorney 03-SALARIES $ (615,872) $ (615,872) $ - Gov City Attorney 04-BENEFITS $ (321,886) $ (321,886) $ Gov City Clerk 04-BENEFITS $ (139,691) $ (139,691) $ Gov City Council, Comm. Prom., and City Admin. 04- BENEFITS $ (243,372) $ (243,372) $ Gov Finance 03-SALARIES $ (971,635) $ (971,635) $ - Gov Finance 04-BENEFITS $ (387,855) $ (387,855) $ - Gov Finance 05-SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (1,552,929) $ (1,552,929) $ Finance Total $ 44,041,019 $ 44,012,019 $ (29,000) Gov Fire 02-REVENUES $ 2.053,527 $ 2,053,527 $ - Gov Fire 03-SALARIES $ (10,847,594) $ (10,895,366) $ (47,772) Gov Fire 04-BENEFITS $ (5,226,732) $ (6,262,214) $ (25,482) Gov Fire 05-SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (1,098,590) $ (1,098,590) $ - Gov Fire 06-CAPITAL $ (681,000) $ (681,000) $ Fire Total $ (15,800,389) $ (15,873,643) $ (73,264) Gov Health 02-REVENUES $ 2,676,995 $ 2,676,995 $ - Gov Health 03 - SALARIES $ (990,478) $ (990,478) $ - Gov Health 04-BENEFITS $ (335,582) $ (335,582) $ - Gov Health 05- SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (498,902) $ (498,902) $ Health Total $ $52,033 $ 862,033 $ Gov Human Resources 02-REVENUES $ 175,285 $ 175,285 $ - Gov Human Resources 03-SALARIES $ (503,470) $ (503,470) $ - Gov Human Resources 04-BENEFITS $ (855,682) $ (855,682) $ - Gov Industrial Development 04-BENEFITS $ (108.904) $ (108,904) $ - Gov Indusnal Development 05- SUPPLIESISERVICES $ (29,350) $ (29,350) $ Industrial Development Total $ (462,432) $ (452,432) $ Gov Information Technology 03-SALARIES $ (474,583) $ (474,583) $ - Gov Information Technology 04-BENEFITS $ (150,626) $ (150.826) $ - Gov Information Technology 05-SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (1,283,674) $ (1,283,674) $ - Gov Information Technology 06-CAPITAL $ (799,500) $ (799,500) $ Information Technology Total $ (2.708,682) $ (2,708,682) $ Gov Police 02-REVENUES $ 490,040 $ 490,040 $ - Gov Police 03-SALARIES $ (6,309,336) $ (6,309,336) $ - Gov Police 04-BENEFITS $ (3,089,395) $ (3,089,395) $ - Gov Police 05-SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (494,855) $ (494,855) $ - Gov Police 06-CAPITAL $ (52,000) $ (52,000) $ Police Total $ 19AIIIIAN) $ (90466.646) $ Gov Public Works 01- RESERVES APPLIED $ - $ - $ - Gov Public Works 02-REVENUES $ 16,811,875 $ 16,811,875 $ - Gov Public Works 03-SALARIES $ (3,309,067) $ (3,309,067) $ - Gov Public Works 04-BENEFITS $ (1,312,521) $ (1,312,521) $ - Gov Public Works 05-SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (14.299,110) $ (14,299,110) $ - r:m, Puhlin Wnrks 08. CAPITAL $ (6 993 200) $ 16.993.2001 $ - Bus Vernon Gas &Electric 02-REVENUES $ 221,233.031 $ 221,456,344 $ 223,314 Bus Vernon Gas &Electric 03-SALARIES $ (5,245,517) $ (5,207,996) $ 37,522 Bus Vernon Gas &Electric 04-BENEFITS $ (1,654,222) $ (1,644,945) $ 9,277 Bus Vernon Gas & Electric 05- SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (212,386,618) $ (212,386,618) $ - Bus Water 02-REVENUES $ 8,493,000 $ 8,493.000 $ Bus Water 03-SALARIES $ (1,329,075) $ (1,329,075) $ Bus Water 04-BENEFITS $ (545,866) $ (545,866) $ Bus Water 05-SUPPLIES/SERVICES $ (5,562,050) $ (5,562.050) $ M City of Vernon NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 (323)583-8811 The City Council of the City of Vernon will conduct one (1) Public Hearing, which you may attend. PLACE: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 DATE & TIME: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard) SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed City - Wide Budget. REQUEST: All invited parties are invited to be present and to submit statements orally or in writing before or during the meeting REVIEW OF THE Subject documents are available for inspection by the public at the FILE: Vernon City Hall, City Clerk Department, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058, Monday thru Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on the City's website at: h!W://www.cityofvemon.org//govemingnt/public-meetings PROPOSED CEQA Staff plans to recommend that the Vernon City Council determine FINDING: that the proposals will not have a significant effect on the environment and are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The conditions imposed on the conditional use permit are designed to protect the environment, public health, safety and general welfare. If you desire to challenge the actions taken by the City Council or any portion thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearings described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting. The hearings may be continued or adjourned or cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time and place without further notice of the public hearing. Dated: 5717.1 2015 aria E. Aya a, City Clerk