MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023
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
Crystal Larios, Mayor Pro Tem
Judith Merlo, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Robert Sousa, Police Chief
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Mayor Pro Tem Larios seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Employee Service Pin Awards for March 2023
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Human Resources Director Earl announced the recipients of the Employee Service Pin Award for March 2023.
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2. Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Employee - Maria L. Madrigal Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
City Clerk Pope read the proclamation recognizing retiring employee Maria L.
Madrigal for her dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Merlo moved and Mayor Pro Tem Larios seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously, with Council Member Ybarra abstaining on Item No. 3.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the April 4, 2023 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Receive and file the claims submitted by: Doron Davidian dba Unlimited Beauty Care in the amount of $950; Ramona Perez in an undetermined amount (upon completion of vehicle diagnosis, demand will be provided); Maria Luisa Mendoza in the estimated amount of $1,599.95; and Carol Bullock in the amount of $387.72.
5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 107, for the period of March 19 through April 1, 2023, totaling $11,855,502.33 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $11,565,912.43 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $289,589.90.
6. City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 802, for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2023, totaling $2,702,131.80 and consisting of ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $1,748,652.28 and ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) for payroll related disbursements totaling $953,479.52 paid through the operating bank account.
7. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the February 2023 Fire Department Activity Report.
8. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the February 2023 Police Department Activity Report.
9. Amendment No. 1 to Labor and Materials Contract with Petrelli Electric, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Labor and Materials Contract with Petrelli Electric, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, to update union wages of the existing Contract.
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10. Replacement of Public Works Department Vehicle
Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for a new 2023 Ford Super Duty F450 DRW (F4G) XL 2WD Dump Truck for a total amount not-to-exceed $93,998.79; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of $9,400 (approximately 10%) should the purchase of a comparable Dump Truck be necessary due to limited vehicle inventory, and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue a Supplemental to the Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for an amount up to the contingency amount.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Financial Update
City Administrator Fandino and Finance Director Williams presented the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Finance Director Williams and City Administrator Fandino explained the Fiber Optics budget versus actual expenditures; possibility of data centers coming to the City; pothole repairs and deferred street maintenance.
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-06 authorizing and approving mid-year budget appropriations and amending the Annual Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
12. City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the April 18, 2023 South Coast AQMD Hearing on Baker Commodities; Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Remediation at the Vernon Village Apartments and Vernon Ave. properties; California Mosquito Awareness Week; Vernon Election results; Wellness and Equity Alliance (WEA) Health Forum on April 20, 2023; and Exide Public Workshop April 20, 2023, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Deputy City Administrator Kimmey explained medical issues qualifying for extended stays during the DTSC remediation. She stated 18-20 families took advantage of the grant program and the removal was expected to take 8 days, with 3-5 weeks for re-landscaping.
13. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff.
None.
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RECESS
Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 10:01 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
14. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Administrator
RECONVENE
At 12:03 p.m., Mayor Lopez adjourned Closed Session and reconvened the regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Moussa reported the Council met in Closed Session, discussed the item on the agenda, and took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 12:03 p.m.
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CRYSTAL LARIOS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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