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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Crystal Larios, Mayor
Judith Merlo, Mayor Pro Tem
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
The public is encouraged to view the agenda and meeting through CityofVernon.org/public meetings
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, include the meeting date and item number in the subject line (mail and/or email must be received at least two hours prior to the start of the meeting).
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.
PRESENTATIONS
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1. Proclamation Recognizing - Oscar E. Zozaya
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - Oscar E. Zozaya
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2. Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation:
Recognize July 2023 Employee Service Pin Award recipients.
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.
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the August 1, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. August 1, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claims submitted by Joel Aguilar in the amount of $756.01; and Aiman-Smith & Marcy on behalf of Cari McCormick, for an undetermined amount.
Agenda Report
1. July 19, 2023 Joel Aguilar Claim
2. July 19, 2023 Cari McCormick Claim
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5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 114, for the period of July 9 through July 22, 2023, totaling $10,676,759.21 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $9,803,961.15 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $872,798.06.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 114
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6. City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 806, for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2023, totaling $2,806,436 and consisting of ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $1,817,583.16 and ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) for payroll related disbursements totaling $988,852.84 paid through operating bank account.
Agenda Report
1. City Payroll Account Warrant Register No. 806
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7. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the June 2023 Fire Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. Fire Department Activity Report - June 2023
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8. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the June 2023 Police Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. Police Department Activity Report
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9. Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the Police Chief and City Administrator to execute the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report.
Agenda Report
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10. Grant Deed Dedication in Fee a Portion of the Property Located at 3165 Slauson Avenue Recommendation:
A. Find that accepting the Grant Deed is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) because if any construction occurs as a result of accepting and executing the Grant Deed, the project would involve negligible expansion of an existing street; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 accepting the Grant Deed of a portion of the property located at 3165 Slauson Avenue – Assessor’s Parcel Number 6310-007-012.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2023-17
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11. Quitclaim Deed for Property Located at 5122 S. Atlantic Boulevard from Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC Recommendation:
A. Find that accepting the Quitclaim Deed is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) because if any construction occurs as a result of accepting and executing the Quitclaim Deed, the project would involve negligible expansion of an existing street; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 accepting the Quitclaim Deed for the property located at 5122 S. Atlantic Boulevard – Assessor’s Parcel Number 6314-003-001.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2023-18
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12. Services Agreements with A.M. Ortega Construction, Inc. and Energy Experts International, Inc. for Natural Gas Project Design, Construction and Repair Services Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the contracted services consist of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities and equipment and involve negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute two separate three-year Services Agreements for Natural Gas Project Design, Construction and Repair Services for which a combined amount of costs incurred shall not-to-exceed $690,000 over the term of the agreements, with:
1). A.M. Ortega Construction, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted for a total amount not-to-exceed $690,000, for a three-year term; and 2). Energy Experts International, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for a total amount not-to-exceed $690,000, for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
1. Services Agreement - A.M. Ortega Construction, Inc.
2. Services Agreement - Energy Experts International, Inc.
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13. Itron, Inc. Master Sales Agreement for Utility Meter Services Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Master Sales Agreement with Itron Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for hardware, software, and maintenance services for utility service meters for a total amount not-to-exceed $148,770 for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
1. Master Sales Agreement with Itron, Inc.
2. Itron, Inc. Proposal Pricing
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14. Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc for Vernon CommUNITY Fund Administrative Support Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for administrative support services for Vernon CommUNITY Fund grantmaking activities for a total amount not-to-exceed $198,000, for a three-year term ($66,000 annually).
Agenda Report
1. Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc.
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15. Master Affiliation Services Agreement with Wellness and Equity Alliance (WEA) for Public Health Services Recommendation:
A. Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Sections 3.32.110 (B)(2) and (B)(3), find that it is in the best interest of the City to award a services agreement directly to WEA without a competitive process; and B. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Master Affiliation Services Agreement with WEA, in substantially the same form as submitted, for public health services for a total amount not-to-exceed $567,000, for a one-year term.
Agenda Report
1. Master Affiliation Services Agreement
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NEW BUSINESS
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16. Vernon Public Utilities Electric Cost of Service Analysis and Updated Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19 to update and implement an Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor procedure and computation method which establishes an Energy Cost Adjustment to be billed under all electrical rate schedules for energy transmitted, distributed, and supplied to the City of Vernon electric customers.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2023-19
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ORAL REPORTS
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17. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
18. 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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19. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On August 10, 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.
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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