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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday February 21, 2023, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Mayor
Crystal Larios, Mayor Pro Tem
Judith Merlo, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
MEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLS
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconference because State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both in-person and Zoom public participation.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at
https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc
or by calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID #875-0005-1942. You may address the Agency via Zoom or submit comments to [email protected]
with the meeting date and item number in the subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
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FLAG SALUTE
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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters.
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PRESENTATIONS
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1. Proclamation Recognizing Retired City Council Member - William (Bill) Davis Recommendation:
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired City Council Member William (Bill) Davis in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - William (Bill) Davis
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2. Employee Service Pin Awards for January 2023
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Agenda Report
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3. Presentation on Opportunities for Clean Hydrogen
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Agenda Report
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
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4. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the February 7, 2023 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Agenda Report
1. February 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
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5. Claim Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by James Brian Talbert in the amount of $500.74.
Agenda Report
1. 20230130 James B. Talbert
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6. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 103, for the period of January 22 through February 4, 2023, totaling $19,105,820.47 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $18,691,588.57 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $414,231.90.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 103
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7. City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 800, for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2023, totaling $2,718,437.19 and consisting of ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $1,787,382.71 and ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) for payroll related disbursements totaling $931,054.48 paid through operating bank account.
Agenda Report
1. City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 800
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8. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the December 2022 Fire Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. Fire Department Activity Report - December 2022
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9. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the December 2022 Police Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. Police Department Activity Report - December 2022
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10. Supplemental to National Auto Fleet Multiple Vehicle Purchase Recommendation:
Authorize a Supplemental to Purchase Order No. 230099 with National Auto Fleet Group for a total amount not-to-exceed $27,342 to cover the full payment of four new Ford F-150 Lighting Pro 4WD SuperCrew Work Trucks.
Agenda Report
1. National Auto Fleet Group - Ford F150 EV Original Quote & P.O
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11. Payments to Mega Renovation Inc. (Mega)
Recommendation:
A. Approve payment to Mega for the remodel work completed at 3361 Fruitland Avenue for an amount not-to-exceed $18,034.85; B. Approve payment to Mega for the remodel work completed at 4324 Furlong Place for an amount not-to-exceed $69,208.10; and C. Approve payment to Mega for the remodel work completed at 3357 Fruitland Avenue for an amount not-to-exceed $17,400. Agenda Report
1. 3361 Fruitland Ave - Invoice Nos. 2027-2029
2. 4324 Furlong Place - Invoice Nos. 2632-2634 and 2672
3. 3357 Fruitland Ave - Invoice No. 2673
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ORAL REPORTS
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13. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CLOSED SESSION
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14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (2) Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Alan Barahona vs. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22LBCV00926
Douglas Castellanos, Julian Holloman vs. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05456
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On February 17, 2023, the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours and Special meeting agendas may be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings
of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies
of all agenda items and back-up materials are available for review in the City Clerk Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disability-related services
are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at [email protected]
or (323) 583-8811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure arrangements can be made.
The
Public Comment
portion of the agenda is for members of the public to present items, which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda but matters raised under Public Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings
are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the applicant and appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the City Council. Time may be set aside for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as set for under Public Comment. If you challenge any City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing.
Consent Calendar
items may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or the public wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration. Council Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on any individual item by so declaring prior to the vote on the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar will be taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines as set forth under Public Comment.
New Business items
are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formal action. Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public Comment.
Closed Session
allows the Council to discuss specific matters pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54956.9. Based on the advice of the City Attorney, discussion of these matters in open session would prejudice the position of the City. Following Closed Session, the City Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed and actions taken. At the conclusion of Closed Session, the Council may continue any item listed on the Closed Session agenda to the Open Session agenda for discussion or to take formal action as it deems appropriate.
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