Vernon City Council
March 19, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 19, 2024

Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 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 at CityofVernon.org/publicmeetings. You may address the Council in the Council Chambers, via mail or email to [email protected], 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

FLAG SALUTE

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

1. Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Awards and Direct Service Grantee Certificates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24
Recommendation:

A. Receive and file the report; and
B. Present Certificates to FY 2023-24 Direct Service Grant Recipients.

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2. Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation:

Recognize February 2024 Employee Service Pin Award Recipient.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

3. Warehouse Development Agreement for 5764 Alcoa Avenue Recommendation:

A. Find that the ordinance is not subject to CEQA as the adoption of the ordinance is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, because the proposed development consists of the replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structures being replaced and will have substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity as the structures being replaced; B. Introduce and conduct first reading of 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; and GPT Vernon Owner, LP; and
C. Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption for the April 2, 2024 City Council meeting.

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.

4. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:

Approve the March 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

5. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:

Receive and file the January 2024 Police Department Activity Report

6. Amendments No. 3 and No. 4 to the Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies Recommendation:

A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Enterprise Resource Planning Software as a Service Hosting and Support for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,271,211.34, for a 3-year term; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, to reflect the addition and removal of various modules from the current Agreement, for a total amount not-to-exceed $568,770.22, for the 3-year term.

7. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:

Receive and file the January 2024 Fire Department Activity Report.

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8. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:

Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126, for the period of February 4 through February 17, 2024, totaling $8,774,682.53 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,123,746.31 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $650,936.22.

9. License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company 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 proposed action involves the leasing of an existing public utility service facility and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a License Agreement with the Southern California Edison Company (SCE), in substantially the same form as submitted, for the use of land at the Laguna Bell Substation for a total amount not-to-exceed $2,208.21, for a five-year term.

NEW BUSINESS

10. Contract with Western Allied Corporation for City Hall HVAC System Improvements - Contract No. 20240089
Recommendation:

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 maintenance and minor alteration of the existing City Hall HVAC controls and system and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Accept the bid proposal from Western Allied Corporation as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reject all other bids;
C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract with Western Allied Corporation, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the City Hall HVAC System Improvements Project in an amount not-to-exceed $429,245; and D. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $42,924.50 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.

11. City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
Recommendation:

Appoint the City’s representative and alternate to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.

12. Appointment of Deborah A. Harrington as Interim City Clerk Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 appointing Deborah A. Harrington to serve as Interim City Clerk of the City of Vernon and approving and authorizing the execution of a related at-will employment agreement.

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ORAL REPORTS

13. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements

14. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff

CLOSED SESSION

15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Whittier, et al. v. Los Angeles Superior Court, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03579
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 23STVP03579

ADJOURNMENT
On March 14, 2024, 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.

Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 19, 2024

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.

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Department: City Administration
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa, Management Analyst
Subject
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Awards and Direct Service Grantee Certificates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24
Recommendation
A. Receive and file the report; and
B. Present Certificates to FY 2023-24 Direct Service Grant Recipients.

Background
On February 21, 2024, the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (VCF) Grant Committee (Grant Committee) held its first grant award meeting for FY 2023-24. There were nine (9) Direct Service Grant applicants recommended (listed below) and all were awarded grants for a combined total of $142,000.
1) Chicxs Rockerxs - $20,000; 2) Dolores Mission School - $15,000; 3) Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles - $20,000; 4) Jovenes - $12,000; 5) Libros Schmibros - $15,000; 6) Neighborhood Music School - $15,000; 7) Proyecto Pastoral - $15,000; 8) PUENTE Learning Center - $15,000; and 9) YMCA Southeast Rio Vista - $15,000.

Section 2.48.130 of the Vernon Municipal Code requires the Grant Committee Executive Director (City Administrator) provide the City Council a report of grant related actions taken by the Grant Committee. A representative from each of the organizations awarded grants has been invited to the March 19, 2024 Council meeting to be presented with a commemorative certificate.

Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is estimated at $142,000. Sufficient funds are available in the City’s General Fund, Community Promotion Department, Good Neighbor Program Account No. 011-010-140- 529715 for the current fiscal year.

Attachments
None. ..

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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Veronica Avendano, Human Resources Specialist Subject
Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation
Recognize February 2024 Employee Service Pin Award Recipient.

Background
The following employee is eligible to receive their service pin based on the number of service years with the City of Vernon:

FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
Veronica Petrosyan, Deputy Director of Health & Environmental Control, Hired February 2019 Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

Attachments
None. ..

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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works Subject
Warehouse Development Agreement for 5764 Alcoa Avenue
Recommendation
A. Find that the ordinance is not subject to CEQA as the adoption of the ordinance is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, because the proposed development consists of the replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structures being replaced and will have substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity as the structures being replaced; B. Introduce and conduct first reading of 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; and GPT Vernon Owner, LP; and
C. Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption for the April 2, 2024 City Council meeting.

Background
GPT Vernon Owner, LP (GPT) wishes to remove existing warehouse buildings and associated structures totaling 145,950 square feet on a 7.12-acre (310,147 square feet) lot, and replace them with a single 153,000 square foot warehouse building. Municipal Code Section 17.22.035 permits warehouses on lots encompassing 150,000 square feet or more in the General Industrial Zone and all overlay zones, with the exception of the Housing Overlay Zone, subject to the approval of a development agreement between the City and the applicant and complying with all conditions in Chapter 17.22 of the Municipal Code. Municipal Code Section 17.84.060 requires a public hearing and adoption of development agreements by ordinance. Ordinances adopting development agreements do not reflect the laws of the City and are there uncodified. GPT and City Staff have negotiated a development agreement allowing the development of a 153,000 square foot warehouse at 5764 Alcoa Avenue. This project will not significantly increase traffic as it will result in a less than 5% increase in warehouse space on the site.

The Director of Public Works has reviewed the Development Agreement for conformity with Municipal Code Section 17.84.040 and finds that:

A. The Development Agreement is consistent with the General Plan Objectives, policies, land uses, and implementation programs and any other adopted plans or policies applicable to the agreement as the property is in the Industrial Zone and warehouse uses are allowed in the Industrial Zone;
B. The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real property is located, as the proposed warehouse use is replacing the existing warehouse use, and is allowed in the Industrial Zone via development agreement;
C. The Development Agreement will promote the public convenience, health, interest, safety, and general welfare of the City and will not be detrimental to or cause adverse effects to adjacent property owners, residents or the general public as this development replaces older warehouse buildings with a new more aesthetically pleasing warehouse of similar size to the existing ..

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warehouse buildings and provides a source of funds to benefit the community; D. The Development Agreement is consistent with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65864 et seq.

The Director of Public Works has reviewed the Development Agreement for conformity with Municipal Code Section 17.22.035 and finds that the proposed Development Agreement is:

1. Is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plan as the property is in the Industrial Zone and warehouse uses are allowed in the Industrial Zone;

2. Is in conformity with and will promote public convenience, general welfare and good land use practice as the proposed development replaces older warehouse buildings with a new more aesthetically pleasing warehouse of similar size to the existing warehouse buildings and provides a source of funds in addition to warehouse parcel taxes. This project will pay to the city a community benefit fee of up to $1 million in four incremental payments to benefit the community;

3. Will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare as the proposed warehouse is similar in size to the existing warehouses on the site and will improve eliminate trucks backing into the property and blocking traffic through improved site design and building layout.;

4. Will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values through the investment in a new building and landscaping; and

5. Will promote and encourage the development of the proposed project by providing a greater degree of requisite certainty by including a site (Exhibit B-1 to the Development Agreement), and landscape plan (Exhibit B-2 to the Development Agreement) and an elevations and materials board (Exhibit B-3).

Fiscal Impact
The construction of the new warehouse will result in General Fund net revenue of $250,000 as a condition to the issuance of a grading permit, followed by a second payment of up to $250,000 as a condition to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the completed building, followed by a third payment of up to $250,000 one year after the second payment, followed by a fourth payment of up to $250,000 one year after the third payment. Second, third and fourth payments may be reduced based on utility users tax payments generated by the warehouse in accordance with a formula contained in the development agreement.

Attachments

1. CEQA Memo

2. Ordinance No. 1299

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JN 1132-008

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Vernon
Public Works Department – Planning Division
4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058

FROM: Nicole Morse, Esq., Principal DATE: January 26, 2024 RE: CEQA Class 2 Exemption – 5764 Alcoa Avenue I. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Link Logistics (“Project Applicant”) seeks to redevelop an approximately 7.12-acre property located at 5764 Alcoa Avenue in the City of Vernon (“City”), County of Los Angeles. The subject property’s Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is 6310-005-003, 6310-005-004, 6310-005-009, and 6310-005-010 (“Project site”). The Project site is currently developed with existing warehouse buildings and associated structures totaling approximately 145,950 square feet (sf).

The Project Applicant proposes to demolish the existing warehouse buildings and associated structures and redevelop the Project site with a single new industrial concrete tilt-up dock high warehouse building (type III-B) totaling 153,000 sf, including 10,000 sf of office space (“Project”). The overall site plan is provided in Attachment A of this Memorandum. The building will be supported by a screened truck yard, vehicular parking areas, drive aisles, and landscaping. Onsite improvements will include storm drains, stormwater/water quality treatment facilities (including underground infiltration chambers), sewer, water, and dry utility systems. Additionally, gravity curbs and deepened building panels will be utilized. The existing onsite railroad tracks along the north property line and extending into the Project site would be removed as part of the Project. The Project is fully consistent with all applicable zoning regulations.

The information presented in this memorandum is based on our review and analysis of the following documents and information: (a) materials provided by the Project Applicant regarding the proposed Project; (b) publicly available documents and information from the City of Vernon website, including but not limited to the City’s General Plan, Zoning and Land Use Code, and (c) information provided by the City of Vernon staff. ..

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CEQA Class 2 Exemption – 5764 Alcoa Avenue
January 26, 2024

II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Existing Land Use
The Project site consists of four (4) square- to irregularly shaped parcels, totaling approximately 7.12 acres. The site is developed with three commercial/industrial-type buildings totaling approximately 145,950 sf and is almost completely paved, except for the northwest portion of the site which is dirt and gravel. One of the three buildings is unoccupied where the other two buildings are both used for shipping and receiving and warehouse/office uses.

Specifically, two tenants currently lease the site: Odyssey logistics and The Starco Group. The building located at 5708 Alcoa Boulevard is vacant and there are no structures at the 5700 Alcoa Avenue address.

Odyssey occupies the majority of this site, including the entire warehouse, the shipping and receiving portion of the 5764 Alcoa Avenue building. and the 3311 East Slauson Boulevard building for warehouse operations. The Starco Group has leased the office area of the 5764 Alcoa Avenue building from Odyssey since December 2020, exclusively for office operations. The 5708 Alcoa Avenue building is an approximately 16,000 sf vacant commercial building and the 5700 Alcoa Avenue parcel is undeveloped land.

There is no designed landscaping onsite, however, there are weeds and brush in the dirt and gravel areas. There are two existing onsite private spur tracks onsite, one in the northwest portion of the site (detached from drill track) and one along the north property line (still connected to drill track). The site is secured by a combination of block walls and various fence types.

B. Existing General Plan Designation
The City of Vernon General Plan designates the Project site as “Industrial (I).” The industrial designation is purposefully structured to allow for a broad range of uses that support the City’s desire to maintain its status as a regional manufacturing and industrial center. The Industrial land use designation allows manufacturing, industrial uses, refrigerated and cold storage warehouses, data centers, general warehousing, industrial gas manufacturing, and any use or activity undertaken by the City. Refineries, energy generating facilities, hazardous waste facilities, trash to energy facilities, petroleum related uses, and other complementary uses may be permitted with special approval such as a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Certain ancillary uses may be permitted in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The maximum permitted FAR is 2:1. The Project site is consistent with the City’s General Plan land use designation of Industrial (I).

C. Existing Zoning
The Project site is located within the “General Industry (I)” zoning district, which is intended to provide for the orderly development and operation of most types of industrial use and to promote the concentration of such uses in a manner that will foster mutually beneficial relationships with each other. Development standards for properties within the General Industry (I) Zone are provided for in Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Chapter 17.22 General Industry (I) Zone. The Project site is consistent with the General Industry (I) zoning.

The southern portion of the Project site has an overlay zone of Commercial-1 (C-1). The purpose of the Commercial-1 (C-1) Overlay Zone is to accommodate at limited and specific areas of the City those business uses that complement and do not detract from the purposely established industrial character of the City. The C-1 Overlay Zone is intended to provide areas for the development of mercantile facilities, including commercial ..

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uses, retail uses, offices, services, and business operations that would serve existing businesses and surrounding uses by improving access to a greater range of facilities and services.

D. Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding land uses include primarily industrial uses within the City of Vernon limits with the nearest residential uses located approximately 1,200 feet to the east of the site. Surrounding land uses are zoned General Industry (I) with uses south, east, and west in the Commercial-1 (C-1) overlay zone. The Project is consistent with the General Plan and zoning and, therefore, would complement surrounding development.

III. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
The Project Applicant proposes to demolish the existing structures onsite and redevelop the Project site with a single new industrial concrete tilt-up dock high warehouse building (type III-B) totaling 155,420 sf, including 10,000 sf of office space on a property located in the General Industry (I) Zone. The Project is fully consistent with all applicable zoning regulations.

A. Class 2 Exemption
Guidelines Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction, states that a Class 2 exemption consists of replacement of reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including but not limited to:
(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50 percent. (b) replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity.
(c) Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
(d) Conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding.

The Project involves demolition of existing warehouse buildings and associated structures totaling approximately 145,950 sf and redevelopment of the site with a single new industrial concrete tilt-up dock high warehouse building (type III-B) totaling 153,000 sf. The Class 2 Categorical Exemption is allowed where the proposed Project would result in the redevelopment of the site with a building of substantial similar size, purpose, and capacity.

The Project’s proposed warehouse building is substantially the same size as the existing uses, with 7,050 sf increase compared to the existing warehouse buildings onsite. The proposed Project would redevelop the site with substantially similar uses and purpose by replacing existing warehouse and office buildings with a new modern warehouse and office building. Additionally, the proposed uses are consistent with the underlying General Plan and zoning designations and, therefore, serve substantially the same purpose as planned for the site. ..

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The proposed Project would have substantially similar capacity as the existing uses. A trip generation assessment (Attachment B of this Memorandum) was prepared by Urban Crossroads to evaluate the potential change in capacity by comparing the trip generation of the existing operation with the proposed operation. To determine the existing trips associated with the existing use, traffic counts were collected at the driveways on October 10 through 12, 2023. The existing site currently generates an average of 232 two-way trips per day, with 23 trips during the AM peak hour and 17 trips during the PM peak hour. Trip generation for the proposed use was determined based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, Eleventh Edition (2021), ITE land use code 150 (Warehousing). The proposed Project is anticipated to generate 264 two-way trips per day with 25 AM peak hour trips and 26 PM peak hour trips. As a result, the proposed Project would result in 32 additional two-way trips per day with an increase of 2 AM peak hour trips and 9 PM peak hour trips as compared to the existing uses. Furthermore, using the highest trip rate by vehicle type for the Project in an effort to provide a conservative calculation of Project trips, the Project would result in an increase of 80 passenger cars and 8 trucks (for a total of 88 two-way trips). Because the proposed Project would generate similar traffic conditions as the existing use, it would have substantially similar capacity as the existing uses. Furthermore, based on the County’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines, dated July 23, 2020, a traffic report is not warranted because the Project would generate fewer than 110 net new two way trips per day and would contribute fewer than 50 net new peak hour trips to any off site study area intersection.

B. Review Of Exceptions to The Categorical Exemption
Furthermore, CEQA Guidelines include exceptions to all exemptions. As codified in Guidelines Section 15300.2, a project that would otherwise fit into an exemption must not be disqualified by the following sections:
a) Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located – a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. b) Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. c) Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. d) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR. e) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

Condition a) would not apply under a Class 2 exemption as it only applies to Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11. ..

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Condition b) and c) would not apply because replacing the existing structures with a modern industrial building consistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning is not an unusual circumstance and would not create a cumulative impact or significant effect.

Condition d) requires consideration of the nearest officially designated state scenic highways. According to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) California Scenic Highway Mapping System, the nearest officially designated state scenic highways is a portion of California State Route 2 located approximately 16 miles to the north and is not visible from the Project site or surrounding areas. 1 As such, the Project site would not
result in damage to scenic resources within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway, and this exception does not apply.

Condition e) would not apply. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5, the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites (Cortese) List is a planning document used by the State and local agencies to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements in providing information about the location of hazardous materials release sites. Below are the data resources that provide information regarding the facilities or sites identified as meeting the Cortese List requirements. x List of Hazardous Waste and Substances sites from Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) EnviroStor database.
x List of Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites from the State Water Board’s GeoTracker database. x List of solid waste disposal sites identified by Water Board with waste constituents above hazardous waste levels outside the waste management unit.
x List of “active” Cease and Desist Orders and Cleanup and Abatement Orders from Water Board. x List of hazardous waste facilities subject to corrective action pursuant to Section 25187.5 of the Health and Safety Code, identified by DTSC.

Based on a review of the Cortese List maintained by the CalEPA, the Project site is not identified as a hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. 2 As the Project site is not listed in any hazardous waste sites, this exception would not apply.

Condition f) requires consideration of whether the Project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The definition of "historical resources" is contained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. Buildings or structures that are 45 years or older meet the minimum age requirement for consideration as a potential historical resource under CEQA; historical resources are evaluated as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. Both warehouse/office buildings located at 5764 Alcoa Avenue and 3321 East Slauson Avenue were constructed after 1981 and are not of historic age. The oldest building at the site (5708 Alcoa Avenue commercial building) was constructed in approximately 1941. 3 Additionally, the rail spurs on site were constructed 1 https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa. 2 https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/ 3 https://portal.assessor.lacounty.gov/parceldetail/6310005004 ..

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in the early 1940s. To determine whether the 5708 Alcoa Avenue building and rail spurs are considered historical resources Chronicle Heritage, LLC prepared a Cultural Resources Assessment on December 8, 2023 (see Attachment C of this Memorandum). The resources were documented and evaluated for significance; the evaluation found that neither resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources. Given the extent of existing disturbance, along with the lack of known archaeological sites in the Project vicinity, the property contains a relatively low sensitivity for in situ buried archaeological deposits. Based on these results, the proposed Project will have no impact on known historical or archaeological resources under CEQA. As such, the Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

C. Conclusion
Based on the foregoing analysis, the Project meets the conditions of a Class 2 exemption and would not conflict with any of the exceptions as codified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300. ..

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Attachments
Attachment A:

Overall Site Plan
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Attachments
Attachment B:

Trip Generation Assessment
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DATE: January 24, 2024
TO: Nicole Morse, T&B Planning, Inc.

FROM: Charlene So, Urban Crossroads, Inc.

JOB NO: 15661-03 TG Memo
5764 ALCOA TRIP GENERATION ASSESSMENT
Urban Crossroads, Inc. is pleased to provide the following Trip Generation Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa development (Project), which is located in the City of Vernon (APN: 6310-005-003, -004, -009, and -010). This trip letter describes the proposed Project trip generation and determines whether any traffic operations analysis is required based on the County’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (County’s Guidelines) dated July 23, 2020, since the City does not have their own guidelines.

PROPOSED PROJECT
The Project will demolish the existing warehouse buildings and associated structures totaling approximately 145,877 square feet on the 7.12-acre property.

The Project includes the development of a new 153,000 square foot warehouse building. There is one passenger car and truck driveway on Alcoa Avenue and two driveways on Slauson Avenue. The westerly driveway on Slauson Avenue will serve passenger cars only while the easterly driveway on Slauson Avenue will serve both passenger cars and trucks. A preliminary site plan for the proposed Project is shown on Exhibit 1.
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EXHIBIT 1: PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
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TRIP GENERATION
Trip generation represents the amount of traffic which is both attracted to and produced by a development. Determining traffic generation for a specific project is therefore based upon forecasting the amount of traffic that is expected to be both attracted to and produced by the specific land uses being proposed for a given development.

EXISTING USE
The site is currently occupied by existing warehouse buildings and associated structures totaling approximately 145,877 square feet on the 7.12-acre property. These structures will be demolished with the development of the proposed Project. In an effort to understand the existing traffic associated with the current use, traffic counts were collected at the driveways on October 10 through 12, 2023 (Tuesday through Thursday). A detailed summary of the count data collected at all driveway locations by day is shown in Attachment A.

Table 1 below summarizes the average existing trip generation based on the count data collected over the three consecutive days. The existing site currently generates an average of 232 two-way trips per day, with 23 trips during the AM peak hour and 17 trips during the PM peak hour (in actual vehicles).

TABLE 1: EXISTING TRIP GENERATION
PROPOSED PROJECT: WAREHOUSE
The Project includes the development of a new 153,000 square foot warehouse building. In order to develop the traffic characteristics of the proposed Project, trip-generation statistics published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition, 2021) were used. In an effort to conduct a conservative analysis, the Warehousing (ITE 150) land use category has been used for the proposed Project. Table 2 summarizes the trip generation rates. For purposes of this assessment, the following ITE land use code and vehicle mix has been utilized: • ITE land use code 150 (Warehousing) has been used to derive site specific trip generation estimates for up to 153,000 square feet. A warehouse is primarily devoted to the storage of materials but may also include office and maintenance areas. The vehicle mix has been obtained from the ITE’s Trip Generation Manual. The truck percentages were further broken Land Use In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Existing Use
Passenger Cars: 6 1 7 1 10 11 90
2-axle Trucks: 3 1 4 1 1 2 28
3-axle Trucks: 1 1 2 1 2 2 24
4+-axle Trucks: 6 4 10 1 1 2 90
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 10 6 16 3 4 7 142
Total Trips (Actual Vehicles)
1 16 7 23 4 13 17 232
1 Total Trips = Passenger Cars + Truck Trips.

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down by axle type per the following South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) recommended truck mix: 2-Axle = 16.7%; 3-Axle = 20.7%; 4+-Axle = 62.6%.

TABLE 2: TRIP GENERATION RATES
The trip generation summary illustrating daily and peak hour trip generation estimates for the proposed Project are summarized on Table 3. The proposed Project is anticipated to generate 264 two-way trips per day with 25 AM peak hour trips and 26 PM peak hour trips (in actual vehicles).

TABLE 3: PROJECT TRIP GENERATION SUMMARY
Alternatively, Project trip generation has also been calculated based on trip generation rates derived from the existing uses and count data summarized in Table 1. Specifically, the trips presented in Table 1 have been divided by 145,877 square feet to develop a trip generation rate on a per thousand square foot basis. The trip generation rates based on the existing uses were then applied to the 153,000 square foot proposed Project. As shown on Table 4, the proposed Project is anticipated to generate 244 two-way trips per day with 24 AM peak hour trips and 18 PM peak hour trips (in actual vehicles).

ITE LU
Land Use Units
2 Code In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Trip Generation Rates:
1 Warehousing
3 TSF 150 0.131 0.039 0.170 0.050 0.130 0.180 1.710
Passenger Cars (AM=88.2%, PM=83.3%, Daily=64.9%) 0.120 0.030 0.150 0.034 0.116 0.150 1.110 2-Axle Trucks (AM=1.97%, PM=2.79%, Daily=5.86%) 0.002 0.001 0.003 0.003 0.002 0.005 0.100 3-Axle Trucks (AM=2.44%, PM=3.46%, Daily=7.27%) 0.002 0.002 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.006 0.124 4+-Axle Trucks (AM=7.39%, PM=10.45%, Daily=21.97%) 0.007 0.006 0.013 0.010 0.009 0.019 0.376 1 Trip Generation & Vehicle Mix Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, Eleventh Edition (2021). 2 TSF = thousand square feet
3 Truck Mix: South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) recommended truck mix, by axle type.

Normalized % - Without Cold Storage: 16.7% 2-Axle trucks, 20.7% 3-Axle trucks, 62.6% 4-Axle trucks.

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Land Use Quantity Units
1 In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Project Trip Generation:

Warehousing 153.000 TSF
Passenger Cars: 18 5 23 5 18 23 170
2-axle Trucks: 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
3-axle Trucks: 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
4+-axle Trucks: 1 1 2 2 1 3 58
Total Trucks 1 1 2 2 1 3 94
Total Project Trips 19 6 25 7 19 26 264 1
TSF = thousand square feet
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TABLE 4: PROJECT TRIP GENERATION SUMMARY USING EXISTING RATES

TRIP GENERATION COMPARISON
Table 5 shows the trip generation comparison between the existing uses and proposed Project trip generation calculated using ITE and identifies the resulting net change in trips. As shown, there is an anticipated net reduction to truck trips with the development of the proposed Project but an increase to passenger car trips as compared to the existing uses. The net effect of the development of the proposed Project would result in 32 additional two-way trips per day with an increase of 2 AM peak hour trips and 9 PM peak hour trips as compared to the existing uses.

Land Use Units
2 In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Trip Generation Rates:
1 Warehousing TSF 0.107 0.039 0.170 0.050 0.130 0.180 1.710 Passenger Cars 0.041 0.007 0.048 0.007 0.066 0.073 0.617 2-Axle Trucks 0.018 0.009 0.027 0.007 0.007 0.014 0.192 3-Axle Trucks 0.005 0.007 0.011 0.005 0.011 0.016 0.165 4+-Axle Trucks 0.043 0.027 0.071 0.009 0.007 0.016 0.617 1 Trip Generation & Vehicle Mix Source: Table 1 trip generation divided by existing 145,877 square feet. 2 TSF = thousand square feet
Land Use Quantity Units
1 In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Project Trip Generation:

Warehousing 153.000 TSF
Passenger Cars: 6 1 7 1 10 11 94
2-axle Trucks: 3 1 4 1 1 2 3
0 3-axle Trucks: 1 1 2 1 2 3 26
4+-axle Trucks: 7 4 11 1 1 2 94
Total Trucks 11 6 17 3 4 7 150
Total Project Trips 17 7 24 4 14 18 244 1
TSF = thousand square feet
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
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TABLE 5: TRIP GENERATION COMPARISON (ITE RATES)
Table 6 shows the trip generation comparison between the existing uses and proposed Project trip generation calculated using the empirical data (existing surveyed counts) and identifies the resulting net change in trips. As shown, there is nominal to no changes anticipated for the passenger cars and trucks during the peak hour with a net increase of 4 passenger cars and 8 truck two-way trips per day as compared to the existing uses.

Land Use In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Proposed Project (Table 3)
Passenger Cars: 18 5 23 5 18 23 170
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 1 1 2 2 1 3 94
Total Trips 19 6 25 7 19 26 264
Existing Uses
Passenger Cars: 6 1 7 1 10 11 90
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 10 6 16 3 4 7 142
Total Trips 16 7 23 4 13 17 232
Net Change
Passenger Cars: 12 4 16 4 8 12 80
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): -9 -5 -14 -1 -3 -4 -48 Total Trips 3 -1 2 3 6 9 32
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TABLE 6: TRIP GENERATION COMPARISON (EMPIRICAL RATES)

FINDINGS
The traffic impact study area is to be defined in conformance with the requirements of the County’s Guidelines, which state that a transportation impact analysis may be required if it does not meet one of the defined screening criteria. One of the screening criteria for non-retail projects identifies a project will meet the screening criteria if the development results in a net change in the trip generation of less than 110 daily vehicle trips.

The County’s Guidelines identifies that an operations analysis is required if: x A project is required to submit a Transportation Impact Analysis; or x A development project involves discretionary action.

The trip generation comparison of the proposed Project based on the ITE rates as shown on Table 5 has been utilized for the purposes of this assessment as the net change is a higher net increase than that summarized on Table 6, where the Project trip generation is based on empirical data.

As shown on Table 5, the Project is anticipated to generate fewer than 110 net new two-way trips per day and would contribute fewer than 50 net new peak hour trips to any off-site study area intersection. As such, additional traffic analysis beyond this trip generation assessment is not necessary.

Furthermore, using the highest trip rate by vehicle type for the Project in an effort to provide a conservative calculation of Project trips, would result in an increase of 80 passenger cars and 8 trucks (for a total of 88 two-way trips as shown on Table 7). Using the highest trip rate per vehicle Land Use In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Proposed Project (Table 4)
Passenger Cars: 6 1 7 1 10 11 94
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 11 6 17 3 4 7 150
Total Trips 17 7 24 4 14 18 244
Existing Uses
Passenger Cars: 6 1 7 1 10 11 90
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 10 6 16 3 4 7 142
Total Trips 16 7 23 4 13 17 232
Net Change
Passenger Cars: 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 1 0 1 0 0 0 8
Total Trips 1 0 1 0 1 1 12
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type for the proposed Project would also result in fewer than 110 net new two-way trips and 50 peak hour trips to any off-site study area intersection.

TABLE 7: COMPARISON OF MAXIMUM TRIP RATE BY VEHICLE TYPE If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at [email protected] .

Land Use In Out Total In Out Total Daily
Proposed Project
1 Passenger Cars: 18 5 23 5 18 23 170
2-axle Trucks: 3 1 4 1 1 2 30
3-axle Trucks: 1 1 2 1 2 3 26
4+-axle Trucks: 7 4 11 2 1 3 94
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 11 6 17 4 4 8 150
Total Trips 29 11 40 9 22 31 320
Existing Uses (Table 1)
Passenger Cars: 6 1 7 1 10 11 90
2-axle Trucks: 3 1 4 1 1 2 28
3-axle Trucks: 1 1 2 1 2 2 24
4+-axle Trucks: 6 4 10 1 1 2 90
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): 10 6 16 3 4 7 142
Total Trips 16 7 23 4 13 17 232
Net Change
Passenger Cars: +12 +4 +16 +4 +8 +12 +80
2-axle Trucks: 0 0 0 0 0 0 +2
3-axle Trucks: 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +2
4+-axle Trucks: +1 0 +1 +1 0 +1 +4
Total Truck Trips (Actual Vehicles): +1 0 +1 +1 0 +1 +8 Total Trips +13 +4 +17 +5 +9 +14 +88 1
Source: Maximum peak hour and daily trips from either Table 3 or Table 4 for each vehicle type.

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TABLE A-1: SUMMARY OF EXISITNG DRIVEWAY COUNTS BY DAY
Existing Surveyed Sites In Out Total In Out Total Daily Trip Generation Summary of Existing Uses:
1 Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Passenger Cars: 6 0 6 1 13 14 103
2-axle Trucks: 2 3 5 2 1 3 49
3-axle Trucks: 2 1 3 0 0 0 27
4+-axle Trucks: 9 5 14 1 2 3 115
Total Trucks (Actual Vehicles) 13 9 22 3 3 6 191
Tuesday Total Trips (Actual Vehicles) 19 9 28 4 16 20 294 Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Passenger Cars: 4 1 5 2 11 13 86
2-axle Trucks: 2 0 2 1 2 3 16
3-axle Trucks: 0 2 2 1 4 5 25
4+-axle Trucks: 5 2 7 3 1 4 91
Total Trucks (Actual Vehicles) 7 4 11 5 7 12 132
Wednesday Total Trips (Actual Vehicles) 11 5 16 7 18 25 218 Thursday, October 12, 2023
Passenger Cars: 8 2 10 0 5 5 82
2-axle Trucks: 4 1 5 0 0 0 20
3-axle Trucks: 0 0 0 1 1 2 21
4+-axle Trucks: 5 5 10 0 0 0 62
Total Trucks (Actual Vehicles) 9 6 15 1 1 2 103
Thursday Total Trips (Actual Vehicles) 17 8 25 1 6 7 185 1 Data presented based on sum of all driveways collected over 3 days.

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0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 0 0 0
0:15 0 0 0 0 0 0:15 0 0 0 0 0
0:30 0 0 0 0 0 0:30 0 0 0 0 0
0:45 0 0 0 0 0 0:45 0 0 0 0 0
1:00 0 0 0 0 0 1:00 0 0 0 0 0
1:15 0 0 0 0 0 1:15 0 0 0 0 0
1:30 0 0 0 0 0 1:30 0 0 0 0 0
1:45 0 0 0 0 0 1:45 0 0 0 0 0
2:00 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0
2:15 0 0 0 0 0 2:15 0 0 0 0 0
2:30 0 0 0 1 1 2:30 0 0 0 0 0
2:45 0 0 0 0 0 2:45 0 0 1 0 1
3:00 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 0 1 0 1 2
3:15 0 0 0 0 0 3:15 0 0 0 0 0
3:30 0 0 0 0 0 3:30 0 0 0 0 0
3:45 1 0 0 1 2 3:45 0 0 0 0 0
4:00 0 0 0 0 0 4:00 0 0 0 0 0
4:15 0 0 0 0 0 4:15 0 0 0 0 0
4:30 1 0 0 0 1 4:30 0 0 0 2 2
4:45 0 0 0 0 0 4:45 0 0 0 0 0
5:00 1 0 0 0 1 5:00 0 0 0 0 0
5:15 0 0 0 1 1 5:15 0 0 0 1 1
5:30 0 0 0 1 1 5:30 0 0 0 0 0
5:45 2 0 0 0 2 5:45 0 0 0 0 0
6:00 2 0 0 1 3 6:00 0 0 0 1 1
6:15 0 0 0 0 0 6:15 0 0 0 1 1
6:30 1 0 1 0 2 6:30 1 0 0 1 2
6:45 1 0 0 0 1 6:45 0 0 0 0 0
7:00 1 0 0 0 1 7:00 0 0 1 0 1
7:15 2 0 0 1 3 7:15 0 0 0 0 0
7:30 0 0 0 2 2 7:30 0 0 0 1 1
7:45 2 1 0 2 5 7:45 0 1 0 1 2
8:00 3 0 1 3 7 8:00 0 1 0 0 1
8:15 1 1 1 2 5 8:15 0 1 1 3 5
8:30 1 0 0 0 1 8:30 0 0 0 0 0
8:45 2 0 0 3 5 8:45 0 1 1 1 3
9:00 0 0 0 1 1 9:00 1 0 0 2 3
9:15 2 0 1 4 7 9:15 0 2 0 6 8
9:30 0 1 0 2 3 9:30 1 0 1 1 3
9:45 1 0 0 0 1 9:45 1 0 0 1 2
10:00 1 2 0 1 4 10:00 1 2 0 3 6
10:15 0 0 0 1 1 10:15 0 1 0 1 2
10:30 0 2 0 0 2 10:30 1 2 0 0 3
10:45 1 0 0 1 2 10:45 0 0 0 1 1
11:00 1 0 0 2 3 11:00 0 1 0 0 1
11:15 0 0 0 1 1 11:15 1 1 0 0 2
11:30 1 1 1 0 3 11:30 1 0 0 2 3
11:45 1 0 0 1 2 11:45 1 1 0 2 4
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12:15 2 1 0 2 5 12:15 3 0 0 1 4
12:30 2 0 1 0 3 12:30 0 0 1 2 3
12:45 1 0 1 0 2 12:45 2 0 0 1 3
13:00 2 0 0 0 2 13:00 1 1 0 2 4
13:15 0 0 2 2 4 13:15 0 0 0 2 2
13:30 0 2 0 2 4 13:30 0 1 0 1 2
13:45 0 1 0 2 3 13:45 2 3 1 0 6
14:00 2 1 0 1 4 14:00 2 1 1 0 4
14:15 1 1 0 2 4 14:15 2 0 0 3 5
14:30 0 0 1 0 1 14:30 0 0 0 1 1
14:45 3 0 0 1 4 14:45 1 0 0 2 3
15:00 0 0 0 2 2 15:00 1 0 0 1 2
15:15 2 0 0 1 3 15:15 3 0 0 2 5
15:30 0 0 0 1 1 15:30 2 1 0 1 4
15:45 1 0 0 0 1 15:45 1 1 0 0 2
16:00 1 0 0 1 2 16:00 1 1 0 1 3
16:15 1 0 0 0 1 16:15 4 0 0 0 4
16:30 0 2 0 1 3 16:30 3 0 0 0 3
16:45 0 0 0 0 0 16:45 2 1 0 1 4
17:00 0 0 0 0 0 17:00 4 0 0 1 5
17:15 0 1 0 0 1 17:15 1 1 0 0 2
17:30 0 1 0 0 1 17:30 0 1 0 0 1
17:45 1 0 0 0 1 17:45 2 0 0 0 2
18:00 0 0 0 0 0 18:00 0 0 0 0 0
18:15 0 0 0 0 0 18:15 0 0 0 0 0
18:30 0 0 0 0 0 18:30 0 0 0 0 0
18:45 1 0 0 0 1 18:45 1 0 0 0 1
19:00 1 0 1 0 2 19:00 0 0 1 0 1
19:15 0 0 1 0 1 19:15 0 0 0 1 1
19:30 0 0 0 0 0 19:30 0 0 0 1 1
19:45 0 0 0 0 0 19:45 0 0 0 0 0
20:00 0 0 0 0 0 20:00 1 0 0 0 1
20:15 0 0 0 0 0 20:15 0 0 0 0 0
20:30 0 0 0 0 0 20:30 0 0 0 0 0
20:45 0 0 0 0 0 20:45 0 0 0 0 0
21:00 0 0 0 0 0 21:00 0 0 0 0 0
21:15 0 0 1 2 3 21:15 0 0 2 0 2
21:30 0 0 0 1 1 21:30 0 0 0 1 1
21:45 0 0 0 0 0 21:45 0 0 1 0 1
22:00 1 0 1 0 2 22:00 1 0 0 0 1
22:15 0 0 0 0 0 22:15 0 0 0 0 0
22:30 0 0 0 0 0 22:30 0 0 0 0 0
22:45 0 0 0 0 0 22:45 0 0 0 0 0
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 23:00 0 0 0 0 0
23:15 0 0 0 0 0 23:15 0 0 0 0 0
23:30 0 0 1 0 1 23:30 0 0 0 0 0
23:45 0 0 0 0 0 23:45 0 0 0 1 1
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3:30 0 0 0 0 0 3:30 0 0 0 0 0
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5:00 0 0 0 1 1 5:00 0 0 0 0 0
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5:30 0 0 0 0 0 5:30 0 0 0 1 1
5:45 4 0 0 0 4 5:45 1 0 0 1 2
6:00 0 1 0 0 1 6:00 0 0 0 2 2
6:15 0 0 0 0 0 6:15 0 0 0 1 1
6:30 1 0 0 0 1 6:30 0 0 0 2 2
6:45 3 0 0 0 3 6:45 0 0 0 0 0
7:00 1 0 0 1 2 7:00 0 0 1 0 1
7:15 0 0 0 1 1 7:15 1 1 0 0 2
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8:15 1 0 0 1 2 8:15 0 0 1 1 2
8:30 1 1 0 0 2 8:30 0 0 1 0 1
8:45 1 0 0 2 3 8:45 1 0 0 0 1
9:00 1 0 0 1 2 9:00 1 0 0 1 2
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9:30 0 0 1 2 3 9:30 0 0 2 2 4
9:45 2 0 0 1 3 9:45 2 0 0 2 4
10:00 0 0 0 1 1 10:00 0 0 0 0 0
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10:30 1 0 0 3 4 10:30 1 0 0 2 3
10:45 1 0 1 1 3 10:45 2 0 1 0 3
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12:45 2 0 0 0 2 12:45 0 1 0 0 1
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13:15 0 0 1 1 2 13:15 0 0 1 3 4
13:30 0 0 0 1 1 13:30 2 0 0 1 3
13:45 0 0 0 1 1 13:45 0 0 0 1 1
14:00 1 0 0 0 1 14:00 1 0 0 1 2
14:15 0 1 0 0 1 14:15 0 0 0 0 0
14:30 0 0 0 0 0 14:30 0 0 0 0 0
14:45 1 0 0 1 2 14:45 2 0 0 1 3
15:00 1 0 0 1 2 15:00 0 0 0 0 0
15:15 0 1 0 0 1 15:15 1 0 0 0 1
15:30 0 1 0 4 5 15:30 0 0 1 3 4
15:45 0 1 1 0 2 15:45 1 0 0 1 2
16:00 2 1 0 0 3 16:00 0 2 0 0 2
16:15 0 0 0 0 0 16:15 5 0 1 1 7
16:30 0 0 0 2 2 16:30 2 0 0 0 2
16:45 0 0 1 1 2 16:45 4 0 3 0 7
17:00 0 0 0 0 0 17:00 1 0 0 0 1
17:15 0 0 0 1 1 17:15 1 0 0 0 1
17:30 0 0 0 0 0 17:30 0 0 1 0 1
17:45 2 0 0 0 2 17:45 1 0 0 0 1
18:00 0 0 0 0 0 18:00 0 0 0 1 1
18:15 0 0 0 0 0 18:15 1 0 0 0 1
18:30 0 0 0 0 0 18:30 2 0 0 0 2
18:45 0 0 2 0 2 18:45 0 0 1 1 2
19:00 0 0 0 0 0 19:00 1 0 0 0 1
19:15 0 0 0 0 0 19:15 1 0 0 0 1
19:30 0 0 0 0 0 19:30 0 0 0 0 0
19:45 0 0 0 0 0 19:45 0 0 0 0 0
20:00 0 0 0 0 0 20:00 0 0 0 0 0
20:15 0 0 0 0 0 20:15 0 0 0 0 0
20:30 0 0 0 0 0 20:30 0 0 0 0 0
20:45 0 0 0 0 0 20:45 0 0 0 0 0
21:00 0 0 0 1 1 21:00 0 0 0 0 0
21:15 0 0 0 0 0 21:15 0 0 1 0 1
21:30 0 0 0 0 0 21:30 0 0 0 0 0
21:45 0 0 0 0 0 21:45 0 0 0 0 0
22:00 0 0 0 0 0 22:00 0 0 0 0 0
22:15 0 0 0 0 0 22:15 0 0 0 0 0
22:30 0 0 0 0 0 22:30 0 0 0 0 0
22:45 0 0 0 0 0 22:45 0 0 0 0 0
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 23:00 0 0 0 0 0
23:15 0 0 0 0 0 23:15 0 0 0 0 0
23:30 0 0 0 0 0 23:30 0 0 0 0 0
23:45 0 0 0 0 0 23:45 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 10 8 48 109 43 6 17 43 109
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the
5764 Alcoa Avenue Project, City of Vernon, Los Angeles
County, California
Prepared by:

Chronicle Heritage
Tiffany Clark, Ph.D., RPA
Scott Torres, M.A.

Prepared for:

T&B Planning, Inc.
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Chronicle Heritage, LLC
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project i Management Summary
The proposed 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project (Project) involves the development of a warehouse facility on approximately 7.12 acres of land (Assessor Parcel Numbers 6310-005-003, 6310-005- 004, 6310-005-009, and 6310-005-010) along Alcoa Avenue immediately north of East Slauson Avenue in the city of Vernon, Los Angeles County, California. The proposed Project would include the demolition of the existing warehouse buildings and associated structures and construction of an approximate 155,420 square foot warehouse building. PaleoWest LLC (dba Chronicle Heritage) was contracted to conduct a cultural resource assessment of the Project area in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Vernon is the Lead Agency for CEQA compliance.

This report summarizes the methods and results of the cultural resource assessment for the Project. The investigation included a record search, archival research, a site visit, and resource documentation and evaluation. The purpose of the investigation was to determine if the proposed Project will qualify for a Class 2 categorical exemption under CEQA.

This report summarizes the methods and results of the cultural resource assessment for the Project. The investigation included a record search, archival research, a site visit, and resource documentation and evaluation. The purpose of the investigation was to determine if the proposed Project will qualify for a Class 2 categorical exemption under CEQA.

As part of the background research, Chronicle Heritage conducted a records search at the South Central Coastal Information System to identify previously recorded cultural resources and studies located within 0.5-mile radius of the Project area. The records search indicated that no fewer than seven previous studies have been conducted within the record search area. Twenty-seven cultural resources have been documented within 0.5 mile of the Project area, all of which date to the historic period. No previously recorded cultural resources are mapped within the Project area.

Chronicle Heritage conducted a survey of the proposed Project area on November 7, 2023. The results of the field work effort indicate that the property is fully developed with surficial deposits across the property disturbed by the construction of existing buildings and associated structures.

No exposed native sediments were observed in the Project area.

Archival research indicates that a railroad spur and a building were both constructed in the Project area by the early 1940s . Because the two resources are more than 45 years old, they meet the minimum age requirements for consideration as potential historical resources under CEQA. The resources were documented and evaluated for significance; the evaluation found that neither resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources. Given the extent of existing disturbance, along with the lack of known archaeological sites in the Project vicinity, the property contains a relatively low sensitivity for in situ buried archaeological deposits.

Based on these results, Chronicle Heritage finds that the proposed Project will have no impact on known historical or archaeological resources under CEQA. No additional cultural resource management is recommended for the proposed Project.
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project iii
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 1

1.2 PROJECT PERSONNEL ........................................................................................ 1

1.3 REPORT ORGANIZATION ...................................................................................... 1 2 REGULATORY CONTEXT ............................................................................................................ 4

2.1 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ....................................................... 4

2.2 LOCAL ................................................................................................................ 5 3 NATURAL AND CULTURAL SETTING .......................................................................................... 6

3.1 NATURAL SETTING ............................................................................................. 6

3.2 CULTURAL SETTING ........................................................................................... 6

3.2.1 Prehistory................................................................................................ 6

3.2.2 Ethnography ............................................................................................ 8

3.2.3 History .................................................................................................... 9 4 CULTURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY ......................................................................................... 12

4.1 PREVIOUS CULTURAL RESOURCE INVESTIGATIONS .......................................... 12

4.2 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CULTURAL RESOURCES ............................................. 12

4.3 HISTORIC MAPS AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS ..................................................... 14

4.4 REVIEW OF PERMIT AND BUILDING RECORDS .................................................... 14 5 RESOURCE INVENTORY ............................................................................................................ 15

5.1 METHODS .......................................................................................................... 15

5.2 RESULTS ........................................................................................................... 15

5.2.1 Railroad Spur .......................................................................................... 15

5.2.2 5708 Alcoa Avenue ..................................................................................19 6 SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 23 7 REFERENCES CITED ................................................................................................................ 24 Appendices
Appendix A. Records Search Results (Confidential)
Appendix B. DPR Resource Forms
Figures
Figure 1-1. Project vicinity map. .................................................................................................... 2 Figure 1-2. Project area map. ........................................................................................................ 3 Figure 5-1. Overview of Project area from Alcoa Avenue showing modern building, facing northeast. .............................................................................................................. 16 Figure 5-2. Overview of graveled area in northwest corner of Project area, facing south. .............. 16 Figure 5-3. Resource location map. ............................................................................................. 17 Figure 5-4. View of in-use railroad spur (left) and abandoned railroad spur (far right) in northern Project areas, facing east. ......................................................................................18 Figure 5-5. East Façade of building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue, facing southeast. ............................... 20 Figure 5-6. East Façade showing addition on building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue, facing east. ............. 20 ..

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Tables
Table 4-1. Previous Cultural Resource Studies within 0.5-Mile of the Project Area ........................ 12 Table 4-2. Previously Documented Cultural Resource Studies in 0.5 Mile of the Project Area ......... 13 Table 4-3. 5708 Alcoa Avenue Building Permit History ................................................................. 14 ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 1 1 Introduction
PaleoWest, LLC (dba Chronicle Heritage) was retained by T&B Planning, Inc. to conduct a cultural resource assessment for the proposed 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project (Project) in the city of Vernon, Los Angeles County, California. The proposed Project involves the redevelopment of a 7.12-acre parcel in the southern extent of the city. The Project requires compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the City of Vernon (City) acting as the CEQA lead agency. The purpose of the cultural resource assessment is to provide information that will be used to determine if the proposed Project will qualify for a Class 2 categorical exemption under CEQA. This report summarizes the methods and results of the cultural resource investigations conducted for the proposed Project.

1.1 Project Location and Description
The proposed Project lies along Alcoa Avenue immediately north of East Slauson Avenue in the city of Vernon (Figures 1-1 and 1-2). The Project area consists of four contiguous parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers [APNs] 6310-005-003, 6310-005-004, 6310-005-009, and 6310-005-010) that total approximately 7.12 acres (Figure 1-2). More specifically, the Project area is in an unsectioned portion of Township 1 South, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian, as depicted on the South Gate, CA 7.5' U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic quadrangle (Figure 1-2). The elevation of the Project area is approximately 170 feet above mean sea level.

The Project proposes to construct an approximate 155,420 square foot (sf) warehouse building including 10,000 sf of office space on the approximate property. The warehouse building would provide 153 stalls for automobile parking, 7 stalls for truck trailer parking, 14 dock doors, and approximately 30,592 sf of landscaping. The Project would include demolition of the existing warehouse buildings and associated structures on the property that total approximately 145,877 sf.

1.2 Project Personnel
Tiffany Clark, Ph.D., Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), Regional Principal Investigator at Chronicle Heritage, served as Principal Investigator and provided senior oversight, technical expertise, and was co-authored of the report. Scott Torres, M.A., Architectural Historian at Chronicle Heritage was responsible for conducting the historic built-environment survey and was the primary author of the report. Carrie Chasteen, M.S., Senior Architectural Historian, completed the record search of the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) and conducted senior technical review of the report. Brian Spelts served as the GIS analyst.

1.3 Report Organization
This report documents the results of the cultural resource assessment conducted for the proposed Project. Chapter 1 has introduced the Project location and description. Chapter 2 states the regulatory context for the Project. Chapter 3 synthesizes the natural and cultural setting of the Project area and surrounding region. The results of the previous cultural investigations are presented in Chapter 4. The field methods employed during this investigation and the findings are presented in Chapter 5. Management recommendations are provided in Chapter 6. These are followed by bibliographic references and appendices. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 2 Figure 1-1. Project vicinity map.
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 4 2 Regulatory Context
This section includes a discussion of the applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards governing cultural resources that may pertain to the proposed Project.

2.1 California Environmental Quality Act
The proposed Project is subject to compliance with CEQA, as amended. Compliance with CEQA statutes and guidelines requires both public and private projects with financing or approval from a public agency to assess the project’s impact on cultural resources (Public Resources Code Section 21082, 21083.2 and 21084 and California Code of Regulations 10564.5). The first step in the process is to identify cultural resources that may be impacted by the project and then determine whether the resources are “historically significant” resources.

CEQA defines historically significant resources as “resources listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR)” (Public Resources Code Section 5024.1). A cultural resource may be considered historically significant if the resource is 45 years old or older and possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association.
1 In addition, it must meet any of the following criteria for listing on the CRHR:

1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage;

2. Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past;

3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or,

4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history (Public Resources Code Section 5024.1).

Cultural resources are buildings, sites, humanly modified landscapes, traditional cultural properties, structures, or objects that may have historical, architectural, cultural, or scientific importance. A resource can also be determined historically significant under CEQA by virtue of being included in a local register of historical resources regardless of CRHR eligibility (see Title 14 CCR §15064.5(a)(2)). CEQA states that if a project will have a significant impact on important cultural resources, deemed “historically significant,” then project alternatives and mitigation measures must be considered. Additionally, the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) may choose to comment on the CEQA compliance process for specific local government projects in an informal capacity but does not seek to review all projects that may affect historically significant cultural resources under CEQA provisions. 1 The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) guidelines recognize a 45-year-old criteria threshold for documenting and evaluating cultural resources (assumes a 5-year lag between resource identification and the date that planning decisions are made) (OHP 1995:2). The age threshold is an operational guideline and not specific to CEQA statutory or regulatory codes. ..

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2.2 Local
The City has goals and policies related to historic preservation in the Resource Element of their General Plan (City of Vernon 2015). The following presents the goals and policies related to cultural resources.

GOAL R-4 Recognize and preserve Vernon’s contributions to the industrial and architectural history of Los Angeles.

POLICY R-4.1: Expand available cultural resource information by establishing a Citymaintained database of historic sites and facilities.

POLICY R-4.2: Support the efforts of interested agencies or private organizations to undertake surveys or other research efforts to document buildings and places in Vernon of historic and/or architectural significance.

POLICY R-4.3: Ensure compliance with CEQA provisions regarding cultural resources at the time buildings or places of identified or potential historic or architectural merit are proposed for demolition.

POLICY R-4.4: Establish local programs and practices that recognize places of local or other historic significance.
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 6 3 Natural and Cultural Setting

3.1 Natural Setting
The Project area is in the Los Angeles Basin, a sedimentary depression currently composed of coastal lowlands areas. The Los Angeles Basin can be further divided into four structural blocks:
the northeastern block, the northwestern block, the central block, and the southwestern block.

The Project area is on the northern edge of the southwestern block of the Los Angeles Basin, which is bounded on the north by the Santa Monica system and on the east by the NewportInglewood fault system. The southwestern block is underlain by late Jurassic to late Cretaceous basement rocks that form anticlinal ridges on top of which thick, mostly marine younger geologic units have been deposited since the Oligocene (33.9 to 23 million years ago) (Norris and Webb 1990).

Prior to the development of the area, the dominant plant community consist of coastal sage scrub, freshwater and salt marshes, and riparian woodlands. Common flora found within a coastal sage scrub community consist of California sagebrush (Artemisia californica), black sage (Salvia mellifera), white sage (Salvia apiana), California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), coast brittlebush (Encelia californica), golden yarrow (Eriophyllum confertifolium), and lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia).

3.2 Cultural Setting

3.2.1 Prehistory
The most widely used chronological sequence in the Project vicinity distinguishes Early, Middle, and Late periods. It was initially outlined by King (1981) and later revised to include additional radiocarbon dates (King 1990) and to incorporate refinements in our understanding of cultural developments (Arnold 1992).

Early Holocene
Archaeological data compiled over the last two decades indicate that initial settlement along the coast of Southern California began at least 12,000 years before present (B.P.). Some of the earliest evidence of human occupation specifically derives from Daisy Cave (CA-SMI-261) on San Miguel Island where radiocarbon samples date the oldest cultural layer at the site between 11,550–10,950 cal B.P. (Erlandson et al. 1996).

In the Southern California coastal region, the discovery of fluted projectile points indicates human use of the area possibly as early as possibly 13,000 B.P. (Erlandson et al. 1996; Stickel 2010), while sites on San Miguel and Santa Rosa islands have yielded radiocarbon dates older than 10,000 B.P. (Erlandson 1991; Johnson et al. 2001). However, few known sites date to this earliest period (i.e., pre-10,000 B.P.) and relatively few sites have been identified specifically within the Los Angeles Basin that date to the early Holocene. The earliest evidence of human occupation in the Los Angeles region is represented by a set of female human remains that were discovered in association with a handstone in the tar pits of Rancho La Brea in 1914 (Merriam 1914). Possible low population densities may explain the scarcity of sites dating to the early Holocene in the region, but the few known sites do suggest that they tend to be on elevated landforms, and their presence on the Northern Channel Islands indicates early knowledge and use of marine resources.

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 7 cultural assemblages dating to this period have fewer of the grinding implements common to subsequent periods. Research suggests that inhabitants of this period lived in small groups that had a relatively egalitarian social organization and a forager-type land-use strategy (Erlandson 1994; Glassow 1996; Greenwood 1972; Moratto 1984).

Middle Holocene
Shortly after 9,000 B.P., sites in the coastal region begin to be characterized by an abundance in milling tools, and the broader subsistence regime, including use of plants and seeds, terrestrial animals, and shellfish (Glassow 1996; Glassow et al. 1988; Sutton and Gardner 2010). Increasing populations composed of small, dispersed groups with more generalized tool kits, and a mixed subsistence regime indicating a heavier reliance on shellfish than on fish and terrestrial food sources are also identifiers of the period (Erlandson 1991, 1994, 1997). Population densities appear to have decreased substantially between 6500–5000 B.P. throughout the region, and little is known about this period. It has been suggested that the arid conditions associated with the Altithermal (a mid-Holocene period of predominantly warm/dry climate) damaged the environment to the point that only low population densities were sustainable (Glassow 1996; Glassow and Wilcoxon 1988).

After 5000 B.P., population densities increased significantly as conditions became cooler and moister. Between 5000–3000 B.P., mortars and pestles became increasingly common throughout the region, suggesting intensified use of acorns (Basgall 1987) and possibly the pulpy roots or tubers (Glassow 1997). Large side-notched and stemmed projectile points became more prevalent, presumably reflecting increased hunting. 1996).

Coastal and inland sites of this period exhibit shallow midden accumulations, suggesting seasonal camping. Based on the distribution of sites assigned to this period, larger groups likely occupied a base camp during a portion of the year, while smaller groups of people used satellite camps to exploit seasonally available floral resources such as grass seeds, berries, tubers, and nuts (cf.

Binford 1980; Warren 1968). Site assemblages in coastal Southern California dating to this time contain numerous manos and metates, charmstones, cogged stones, discoidals, and some stone balls. A significant technological change in ground stone is seen at this time with the appearance of mortars and pestles which suggests the adoption of acorn, nut, and seed processing by coastal groups (Sutton and Gardner 2010). The quantity of projectile points also increases during this time, indicating a subsistence shift toward greater reliance on large game. Burial practices also suggest that society was primarily egalitarian (Glassow 1996). Secondary burials among coastal communities continue to be the dominant mortuary regime with a smaller number of flexed inhumations during the Middle Holocene.

Late Holocene
Cultural complexity appears to have increased around 3000–2500 B.P. Mortuary data research suggests a substantial change in social organization and political complexity during this period (King 1990). According to King, high-status positions became hereditary and individuals began to accumulate wealth and control exchange systems. Arnold (1991, 1992) proposes that this evolutionary step in socioeconomic complexity occurred around 700–800 B.P. Technological innovation as well as a continued increase in cultural complexity marks the period between 2,500 and 800 B.P. Fishing and sea mammal hunting became increasingly important. This corresponds to the development of the tomol (plank canoe), single-piece shell fishhooks, and harpoons (Glassow 1996; King 1990). In addition, the bow and arrow were introduced during this period. Use of imported obsidian continued to increase during this period as well (Jones et al. 2007). ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 8 A number of these new cultural traits have been thought to be attributable to the arrival of Takic speaking people from the southern San Joaquin Valley in the coastal California region (Sutton 2009). Biological, archaeological, and linguistic data indicate that the Takic groups who settled in the Los Angeles Basin were ethnically distinct from the indigenous Hokan-speaking Topanga populations. These Takic speakers are believed to be ancestral to the ethnographic Gabrielino groups (Sutton 2009).

Due to the archaeological evidence gathered it is suggested that Hokan-speaking groups were largely replaced or subsumed by the Gabrielino and Chumash by 2000 B.P. (Sutton and Gardner 2010). Several new types of material cultural appear in the archaeological record during 700 B.C.– A.D. 1800, including the presence of Cottonwood series points, birdstone and “spike” effigies, Olivella cupped beads, and Mytilus shell disk beads. Additionally, the presence of Southwestern pottery, Patayan ceramic figurines, and Hohokam shell bracelets at some of these later sites suggests interaction between populations in Southern California and the Southwest. Additionally, potential changes in trade networks at this time may be evidenced by an increase in the number and size of steatite artifacts, including large vessels, elaborate effigies, and comals in the archaeological record.

3.2.2 Ethnography
The prehistory of California’s coast spans the entire Holocene and may extend back to late Pleistocene times. At the time of contact however, the ethnographic record indicates that the Gabrielino populations inhabited what is now known as the Los Angeles Basin and the Project region. Traditionally, the Gabrielino occupied a large territory, including the entire Los Angeles Basin, the coast from Malibu to Aliso Creek, parts of the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Bernardino Valley, the northern part of the Santa Ana Mountains, and much of the middle and lower Santa Ana River reaches. In addition, the Gabrielino also inhabited the islands of Santa Catalina, San Clemente, and San Nicolas. The Gabrielino language was a Cupan language which is part of the Takic language family and part of a larger language group called Uto-Aztecan (Harrington 1981, Kroeber 1925).

It is believed that more than 50 communities with populations that ranged from 50–150 individuals inhabited the traditional territory of the Gabrielino pre-contact. Each autonomous community or village consisted of one or more patrilineages that maintained permanent placement and the maintenance of surrounding hunting and gathering areas, and ceremonial sites as well. The chief, his family, and elite members were typically the epicenter of the village sites. The village members would encompass and surround the homes of the chief and elite with smaller houses/structures.

Other common structures found in Gabrielino villages included sweathouses, clearings for ceremonies and playing fields, as well as cemeteries or burial grounds (McCawley 1996:32–33).

Management of food and resources was implemented by the chief and food stores were also kept for each family when supply was low.

The material culture of the Gabrielino is elaborate and has been compared to that of the Chumash.

Sources including Padre Geronimo Boscana’s accounts (Boscana 1846), Hugo Reid’s 1852 letters to the Los Angeles Star (Reid and Heizer 1968), and Harrington’s (Harrington 1981) early twentieth century interviews describe the common use of shell ornaments and beads, baskets, bone tools, flint weapons and drills, fishhooks, mortars and pestles, wooden bowls and paddles, shell spoons, wooden war clubs, and a variety of steatite items (cooking vessels, comals, ornaments) as many of artifact types common in descriptions of Gabrielino culture (Blackburn 1963). Additionally, artesian development has been observed in the artifact assemblage with the implementation of inlaid with shell (using asphalt) and in the steatite items from production centers on Catalina Island. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 9 Trade was an important element of the Gabrielino economy. Although the principal Gabrielinoproduced commodity—steatite vessels from centers on Catalina Island—originated well outside the defined study region, trade in steatite items was conducted throughout local territory and involved external relations with desert, Southwestern, mountain, and coastal groups beyond Gabrielino borders (Kroeber 1925). Subsistence resources were also supplemented by additional supplies of deer skins, seeds, and acorns from interior groups such as the Serrano (Kroeber 1925:629).

Additionally, Olivella shell callus beads, manufactured on the northern Channel Islands by the Chumash and their predecessors, were reportedly used quite frequently as a currency or as a status symbol by the Gabrielino and other Southern California groups.

As described in ethnographic sources, the subsistence resource base for the Gabrielino people included native grass seeds, six or more types of acorns, pinyon pine nuts, seeds and berries from various shrubs, fresh greens and shoots, mule deer, pronghorn, mountain sheep, rabbits and rodents, quail and waterfowl, snakes, lizards, insects, and freshwater fish, plus a wide variety of marine fish, shellfish, and sea mammals in coastal zones. Resource exploitation techniques were also described in ethnographic accounts and include rabbit drives in conjunction with seasonal controlled burning of chaparral, and the use of throwing sticks or nets in the capture of waterfowl in the low-lying marshlands. Reed rafts may have been employed for marshland hunting (Priestley 1937).

The first contact between the Europeans and the Gabrielino is thought to have occurred in 1542 when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s small fleet arrived at Santa Catalina Island when the Spanish exploration of North America began in the early 1500s, and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo began exploring the Alta California coastline in 1542. Additionally, contact with the Gabrieleno by the Spanish likely occurred again in 1602 with the Sebastían Vizcaíno expedition (McCawley 1996:207) and in 1769 with the Gaspar de Portolá expedition.

Mission San Gabriel was founded on September 8, 1771, but moved to its present location around 1774, due to the second location consisting of more suitable land for agriculture. A second mission, San Fernando, was established within Gabrielino territory in 1797. The assimilation of the Gabrielino people into the mission system had gross negative affect on the traditional Gabrielino communities as they were depopulated, had become estranged from many of their traditional cultural practices, their lands, political autonomy, and had even become enslaved and even killed, and suffered from epidemics caused by the introduction of European diseases further reduced the indigenous population. Between 1832 and 1834, as the primary result of secularization of the former mission lands, which was theoretically designed to turn over ownership of some of the lands back to the Native peoples of California, consequently increased the displacement of the Gabrielino (McCawley 1996:208). The establishment of California as a state in 1850 brought further hardships to the Gabrielino, forcing many to eventually settle into smaller groups of Native American and Mexican settlements in places like the Eagle Rock and Highland Park districts of Los Angeles as well as in Pauma, Pala, Temecula, Pechanga, and San Jacinto.

3.2.3 History
Spanish exploration of North America in the early 1500s marked some of the first European contact with the indigenous peoples in the Los Angeles area. The mission system was established by the Catholic Church and the Spaniards to settle, colonize the Native Americans to utilize their labor to develop the lands, and spread Catholicism from Baja California to what is known today as northern California. The first mission was established in 1769 in present-day San Diego. The mission system’s goal was for each mission to be self-sustaining. This required the conversion of indigenous peoples to claim lands in the name of Spain and required the Native American ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 10 population to grow crops, raise livestock, and sustain the mission settlement and provide commodities for trade. The Mission San Gabriel Archangel was the fourth mission established in Alta California in 1771. The Native Americans that traditionally inhabited the region of the Project were assimilated into the Mission San Gabriel.

In addition to establishing the mission system in 1779, Spanish settlement of Alta California also included the establishment of pueblos and presidios. These settlements were used as bases from which to colonize the rest of California. The Spanish also laid out pueblos, or towns along the coast. Providing supplies, animals, and colonists to the Spanish missions and presidios by way of ship was difficult, time-consuming, expensive, and dangerous. Thus, an overland route was necessary to initiate a strong colonizing effort in Alta California. The city of Los Angeles was initially established by a mixed group of settlers, known as the Pobladores, as a pueblo in 1781 (Starr 2005:37). The original site of the plaza was constructed within the Los Angeles River floodplain but was moved to its current location after flooding a quickly became a center for economic, political, and social/cultural activities.

Although much of the land in California was under the supervision of the Spanish missions, the Spanish government also granted lands to individuals who had served the government (Beedle et al. 2008). Portions of present-day city of Vernon were part of a 29,513-acre land grant, known as Rancho San Antonio, which was given to Corporal Antonio Maria Lugo in 1810 (Avina 1932; Barrows 1896). Mexico achieved independence from Spain in 1821. In 1838, the Mexican Governor Juan B.

Alvarado confirmed the land grant to Antonio Maria Lugo.

The Mexican–American War, also known as the Mexican War, took place between 1846 and 1848.

One key battle in the war – the Battle of La Mesa –was fought in the Project vicinity on January 9, 1847. During the battle, the U.S. General Stephen W. Kearny defeated the Mexican General José María Flores, who later fled southeast to Sonora. With the signing of the Treaty of GuadalupeHidalgo on February 2, 1848, California formally became an American territory, and two years later, on September 9, 1850, California became the thirty-first state in the Union. Prior to becoming a state, California was divided into 27 counties, and Los Angeles was one of them. In those two years (1848–1850) there was an influx of Americans to California seeking their fortunes, triggered by James Marshall’s 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill. However, statehood and an extensive drought in the 1860s eventually ended the prosperity of the ranchos (Beedle et al. 2008).

Development boom also occurred with the establishment of rail lines in California that made stagecoach companies obsolete. The establishment of a Southern Pacific Railroad and its completed Los Angeles route in 1880 and the Santa Fe Railway in 1886. Banning also successfully lobbied for a branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad to connect the port to Los Angeles. The establishment of these rail lines further boosted Los Angeles’ role in the economic development of Southern California and the United States (Starr 2005:114–118).

The city of Vernon was founded in 1905 by ranchers James J. and Thomas J. Furlong and John B.

Leonis, a merchant (City of Vernon 2023). Recognizing the importance of the three major railroads running through the area, Leonis persuaded railroad executives to run a network of spur tracks off the main rail lines in the area southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Known as the first "exclusively industrial" city in the southwestern United States, Leonis named the new city after a dirt road, Vernon Avenue, which crossed its center.

As industry slowly developed in the area, the founders of the city decided to market Vernon as a "Sporting Town." In 1907, on land leased from Leonis, an entrepreneur named Jack Doyle opened the Vernon Avenue Arena where 20-round world championship fights were held starting in 1908 ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 11 (City of Vernon 2023). Soon after, the Pacific Coast League built a ballpark for baseball. The Vernon Tigers won three Consecutive league pennants.

After 1919, Vernon returned to being exclusively industrial (City of Vernon 2023). With the opening of two giant stockyards, meat packing quickly became the City’s signature industry. In the 1920s and 30s, heavy industries such as steel (U.S. and Bethlehem), aluminum (Alcoa), glass (Owens), canmaking (American Can) and automobile production (Studebaker) grew in the city. The 1940s and 1950s added aerospace contractors (Norris Industries), box and paper manufacturers, drug companies (Brunswig), and food processors (General Mills, Kal Kan) (Los Angeles Daily News 1943).

Giant meat packers (Farmer John and Swift) continued to grow.

Throughout the twentieth century, Vernon’s industries have changed ðĊīÐĮĨďĊĮÐĴď broader economic changes in Southern California. However, the
ity has maintained its focus on providing
a favorable environment for business and remains an ideal location for industry (City of Vernon 2023). Today, Vernon houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine in the region (City of Vernon 2023). ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 12 4 Cultural Resource Inventory
Chronicle Heritage conducted an in-person records search at the SCCIC, housed at California State University, Fullerton on November 6, 2023. This inventory effort included the Project area along with a corresponding 0.5-mile buffer, collectively termed the records search area. The objective of the SCCIC records search was to identify cultural resources that have been previously recorded within the records search area during prior investigations.

As part of the cultural resources inventory, Chronicle Heritage staff also conducted archival research to characterize the developmental history of the Project area, A summary of the results of the record search and background research is provided below.

4.1 Previous Cultural Resource Investigations
The data review indicates that no fewer than seven previous investigations have been conducted within 0.5 mile of the Project area since 1994 (Table 4-1). None of the prior cultural resource studies included the Project area. A map showing the location of the prior cultural studies is provided in Appendix A.

Table 4-1. Previous Cultural Resource Studies within 0.5-Mile of the Project Area Report Number Author Year Title
LA-3408 Stickel, E. Gary 1994 A Cultural Resource Literature Search for the Rio Hondo Water Reclamation Program
LA-04834 Jones & Stokes
Associates, Inc. 1999
Cultural Resources Inventory Report for Williams
Communications, Inc. Proposed Fiber Optic Cable
System Installation Project, Los Angeles to Anaheim,
Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California
LA-06357 Christy, Juliet L. 2001 Malburg Generating Station Project, Vernon, California LA-09638 Wlodarski, Robert 2009 Proposed Bechtel Wireless Telecommunications Site EL 0324 (Leonis Substation)
LA-10539 Parsons 2003 Malburg Generating Station Cultural Resources Inventory and Evaluation Report
LA-10962 Bonner, Wayne 2011
Cultural Resources Records Search and Site Visit
Results for AT7T Mobility, LLC Facility EL 0324-02, USID 103391
LA-12987 Brunzell, David 2014
Cultural Resources Assessment of the Compton College
Project, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
(BCR Consulting Project No. TRF1415)

4.2 Previously Recorded Cultural Resources
The review of the record search data indicate that 27 cultural resources have been previously documented within 0.5 mile of the Project area (Table 4-2). All these resources date to the historic period and include 25 buildings, 1 structure, and 1 district. No prehistoric archaeological resources were identified within the record search area. None of the documented historic-era resources are in the proposed Project area. A map showing the locations of the resources are provided in Appendix A. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 13 Table 4-2. Previously Documented Cultural Resource Studies in 0.5 Mile of the Project Area Primary No. Resource Type Resource Description
P-19-186110 Structure Union Pacific Railroad
P-19-188181 Building Huntington Park High School Pool Building P-19-188728 District Vernon Historic District
P-19-188736 Building Commercial building at 3089 East Slauson Avenue P-19-188737 Building Commercial building at 5800 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188738 Building Commercial building at 6001 State Street P-19-188739 Building Single-family residence at 6009 State Street P-19-188740 Building Commercial building at 6013 State Street P-19-188741 Building Multi-family residence at 6023 State Street P-19-188742 Building Multi-family residence at 3081 East 60th Place P-19-188743 Building Commercial building at 6069 State Street P-19-188744 Building Commercial building at 5008 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188745 Building Multi-family residence at 3210 Randolph Street P-19-188746 Building Multi-family residence at 6003 Hood Avenue P-19-188747 Building Multi-family residence at 6204 Hood Avenue P-19-188748 Building Multi-family residence at 3264 Randolph Street P-19-188749 Building Commercial building at 5503 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188750 Building Commercial building at 5511 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188751 Building Commercial building at 5601 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188752 Building Commercial building at 5215 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188753 Building Industrial building at 3200 Fruitland Avenue P-19-188754 Building Commercial building at 5401 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188755 Building Commercial building at 5100 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188756 Building Commercial building at 3063 Fruitland Avenue P-19-188758 Building Commercial building at 5875 South Boyle Avenue P-19-188759 Building Multi-family residence at 6203 Newell Street P-19-188760 Building Commercial building at 6061 State Street ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 14 4.3 Historic Maps and Aerial Photographs
Historical topographic maps and aerial photographs were reviewed as part of the background research. Historic maps that were consulted include the Downey, CA (1896, 1902, 1942) 15-minute, Southern California Sheet 1, CA (1901, 1904) 1 degree x 2 degrees, Watts, CA (1923, 1924, 1937) 7.5- minute, Fruitland, CA (1943) 30-minute, and South Gate, CA (1949, 1952, 1964, 2012) 7.5-minute USGS topographic quadrangles. Aerial photographs available at NETROnline (2023) dated 1948, 1952, 1963, 1972, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 were also reviewed.

In the late 1900s, the Los Angeles Terminal Line of the Union Pacific Railroad had been constructed east of the Project. Although no development is present in the Project area, scattered buildings and roadways are shown in the vicinity, including the community of Fruitland to the north (USGS 1896). By the early 1920s, a series of railroad spurs had been constructed that ran west from the Union Pacific Railroad north of Slauson Avenue; sections of two of these spurs lie in the Project area. A 1924 map depicts two buildings in the Project area (USGS 1924). By 1937, the Project area contained seven buildings with a transmission line running along its eastern boundary (USGS 1937).

The earliest aerial photograph of the Project area dates to 1948 and shows the property as fully developed with a complex of industrial buildings and the railroad spur (NETROnline 2023).

Additional buildings were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s. Most of these buildings were demolished between 1993 and 1994 with only three buildings remaining in the northwestern extent of the Project area (5700, 5704, and 5708 Alcoa Avenue) (NETROnline 2023). New industrial buildings appear in the northeast and southern portions of the Project area in the late 1990s.

Although the original buildings at 5700 Alcoa Avenue and 5704 Alcoa Avenue were demolished after 2020, the building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue is still standing.

4.4 Review of Permit and Building Records
The Los Angeles County Assessor records revealed that the extant building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue was constructed in 1941. Because the original building permit from the City could not be located, the architect associated with the building design and the contractor associated with construction are not known. A newspaper article indicates the building sustained substantial fire damage in 1945 and may have been re-constructed (Pasadena Star News 1945). No building permits were found that identified re-construction or repairs associated with fire damage. The permit record includes alterations that took place between 1976 and 2016 (Table 4-3). City building permit records indicate a second fire took place sometime between 2015 and 2016. No information regarding the fire was found in local newspaper publications.

Table 4-3. 5708 Alcoa Avenue Building Permit History
Permit No. Year Work Completed
31365 1976 Permit issued to complete a roof repair.

N/A 1977 Permit issued for inspection to determine compliance with City ordinance. 43428 1977 Permit issued to foundation support repair.
52057 1985 Permit issued to add a T-bar to office ceiling.

B-2016-1520 2016 Permit issued to replace charred rafters and roofing material due to fire damage.

B-2016-1645 2016 Permit issued to complete a roofing repair associated with fire damage. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 15 5 Resource Inventory

5.1 Methods
Mr. Torres conducted a site visit of the Project area on November 7, 2023. As part of this field work effort, the current site conditions were assessed, including the extent of exposed ground surface across the subject parcel. Notes and photographs of the standing buildings, as well as overviews of the Project site, were taken during the visit.

5.2 Results
Results of the field visit indicate that the Project area is fully developed. No areas of undisturbed native ground surface were present in the Project area. Much of the ground surface is obscured by extant buildings, pavement, and gravel (Figure 5-1 and 5-2). Based on these findings, Chronicle Heritage concluded that an archaeological survey of the Project area was not warranted.

Chronicle Heritage documented two historic-era resources in the Project area – the Union Pacific Railroad spur and the commercial building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue (Figure 5-3). Archival information indicates that the railroad spur was in use by the early 1920s (USGS 1923) with the building constructed in 1941 (Los Angeles County Assessors 2023). Because the spur and building are more than 45 years of age, they meet the minimum age guidelines to be considered a historic property under the CRHR. A description and significance evaluation of the two historic-era resources are provided below. Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms are included in Appendix B.

5.2.1 Railroad Spur
This resource consists of portions of an intact and abandoned railroad spur track located north of East Slauson Avenue and south of Fruitland Avenue (Figure 5-3). Based on historic topographic maps, the structure was constructed by 1923 and was one of a series of railroad spurs in this area that ran west from the Union Pacific Railroad to access industrial and commercial businesses. The intact spur track measures approximately 320 feet in length and consists of a single standard gauge set of tracks with wooden ties; the spur runs in a northwest-southeast direction with the track terminating at the edge of a transmission line easement (Figure 5-3). A hand switch just east of Alcoa Avenue appears to have been used to direct rail cars off the main spur into an adjacent oil and lubricant manufacturing facility (Figure 5-4). A second set of tracks branches off from the main spur immediately east of Alcoa Avenue and runs in an arc for a distance of 380 feet. The tracks have been partially paved over with only the rails visible from the ground surface.

The railroad spurs are associated are part of the Union Pacific and San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad. The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, incorporated in Utah on March 20, 1901. The railroad operated between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City via Las Vegas. It originated as a small line, the Los Angeles Terminal Railway, which was incorporated in 1890. The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad was owned by the U.S. Senator from Montana, William Andrews Clark. Competition between the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad to build a route between Southern California and Salt Lake through Las Vegas ended in 1903 when Senator Clark sold Union Pacific Railroad a half interest in the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake and its subsidiaries. The two companies agreed to proceed jointly in the construction of the line. In May 1905, construction of the main line was completed between Los Angeles and Las Vegas and from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas. A joint trackage agreement ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 16 Figure 5-1. Overview of Project area from Alcoa Avenue showing modern building, facing northeast.

Figure 5-2. Overview of graveled area in northwest corner of Project area, facing south. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 17 Figure 5-3. Resource location map.
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 18 Figure 5-4. View of in-use railroad spur (left) and abandoned railroad spur (far right) in northern Project areas, facing east.
allowed the railroad to use Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway tracks over the Cajon Pass. San Pedro was dropped from the corporate name effective August 25, 1916. On April 27, 1921, Union Pacific purchased the remaining half of Senator Clark's holdings in the railroad. The Los Angeles and Salt Lake remained the official name of the "Salt Lake Route," until it was formally merged into the Union Pacific (effective January 1, 1988).

CRHR Evaluation
A previous evaluation of the Union Pacific railroad system was completed by Jones and Stokes (Ashkar 1999). The evaluation concluded that the entire railroad system in the Los Angeles area was eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under criteria A and B. As the railroad was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP, it is automatically eligible for listing on the California Register of Historic Places (CRHR) under criterion 1 and 2. However, the portions of the rail line in the Project area does not appear to be significant. The following presents a CRHR evaluation of the switch track and spur lines in which the potential of the features to contribute to the overall eligibility of the railroad property is assessed.

Criterion 1
A review of historic aerial images and topographic maps indicates that the spur lines were constructed by the early 1920s to service the industrial businesses along Alcoa Avenue. The spur no longer appears to be operational and at least one segment has been partially paved over. Aside from the rails, ties, and manual switch, no other railroad-related features are associated with the resource. No information was found to indicate that this minor section of railroad and spur line was historically significant in local, statewide, or national contexts. Because the spur was built ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 19 after the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad, it cannot be associated with any events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history. Therefore, the railroad spur does not appear to contribute to the overall eligibility of the Union Pacific Railroad under CRHR Criterion 1.

Criterion 2
Although the Union Pacific Railroad is eligible under Criterion 2 for its association with the lives of persons who are important in our past, the individuals who built the spur or sponsored its construction are not known. Because no known individuals significant to the past are associated with the construction or operation of the railroad spur, the resource does not appear to contribute to the overall eligibility of the Union Pacific Railroad under CRHR Criterion 2.

Criterion 3
The spur is no longer in use with portions of the tracks having been paved over. No evidence was found in the archival records to suggest that the spur was designed by a master engineer.

Additionally, no evidence was found to suggest that the builders employed unusual or unique construction techniques. All indications are that the techniques and materials used were typical of railroad spurs of the time. The railroad spur does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or possess any significant distinguishable components. Therefore, the railroad spur does not appear to contribute to the overall eligibility of the Union Pacific Railroad under Criterion 3.

Criterion 4
The railroad spur does not have potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.

Archival research potential for the railroad spur has been exhausted, and the path of the spur is fairly well documented in the archival record. The railroad spur cannot provide additional historically important information, and there is no potential for it to provide additional information that is not already represented in the archival record. Therefore, the railroad spur does not appear to contribute to the overall eligibility of the Union Pacific Railroad under Criterion 4.

5.2.2 5708 Alcoa Avenue
The commercial concrete block and brick building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue is a rather modest example of an industrial Streamline Moderne style building (Figure 5-5). It is partially clad in stucco and features a flat roof. The building has an asymmetrical footprint and is 15,952 sf in size (Los Angeles County Assessor 2023). Notable style elements include radiused corners on the entryway of the building, radiused ribbon of windows, and a vertical blade sign (Figure 5-5).

Building records revealed that the industrial building was constructed in 1941 (Los Angeles County Assessor 2023). The original building permit from the City was not available for review and archival research found no information on the architect associated with the building design or the contractor associated with its construction. A newspaper article indicates that the building sustained substantial fire damage in 1945 and may have been re-constructed (Pasadena Star News 1945); no building permits associated with the re-construction or repairs associated with fire damage were located during the archival review. An addition was constructed onto the southern side of building in 1951 (Figure 5-6) (Los Angeles County Assessor 2023). The permit record includes several additional alterations were completed to the property between 1975 and 2016 (Los Angeles County Assessor 2023). Based on a review of the City building permit records, a fire took place at the building sometime between 2015 and 2016. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 20 Figure 5-5. East Façade of building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue, facing southeast.

Figure 5-6. East Façade showing addition on building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue, facing east. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 21 Although the original use of the building is not known, a newspaper article indicates it housed the “Modern Foundry and Pattern Making Company”, which served as a “war plant” in 1945 (Pasadena Star News 1945). Additional employment advertisements for the property were found dating between 1941 and 1960; these advertisements were for tool and pattern making trades but no company name or ownership information was provided. The oldest building permit available indicate that the building was occupied by Westco Forest Products between 1975 and 1977. The building permits from this time period also identified Seymour Lehrer as the owner of business. No additional information was found regarding the life of Seymour Lehrer. A building permit revealed that the building was occupied in 1985 by “Baskets Unlimited” and the listed owner of the business was W.M. Zimmer. The permit also revealed the building was used for storage. Building permits show that in 2016, the property was occupied by Royal Roofing and the business was owned by Tom Beattie. No additional information regarding the current tenants and building ownership was available for review.

CRHR Evaluation
Criterion 1
The subject property does not appear to be a significant building in the city of Vernon or Los Angeles County. Archival research did not provide any information to indicate that the commercial/industrial building was associated with an event or pattern of events pertinent to industrial development in the city. Industrial development in the area began shortly after the city was incorporated in 1905 and was well established by the early 1940s. The building was constructed in 1941 and does not appear to be associated with significant industrial commerce. A newspaper article claimed the building served as a “war plant” in 1945 but no information was found regarding what specific products that were manufactured at the facility. It appears that the subject property may have manufactured products in to support the Military Industrial Complex for the duration of World War II. However, industrial manufacturing in support of the war was not a unique occurrence within a larger national and statewide context. Furthermore, no additional records were found to indicate that the building was a major industrial contributor to the war effort between 1941 and 1945. Therefore, it does not appear to be eligible for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 1.

Criterion 2
Research does not indicate the subject property is associated with a person or persons of historic significance at the local, state, or national level. Therefore, the buildings are not eligible for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 2.

Criterion 3
The subject property is a modest example of a Streamline Moderne building. Archival research found no information on the architect or builder associated with the design and construction.

Based on the modest design elements and common building materials used, the building does not reflect the work of a master architect and builder. The building sustained substantial fire damage in 1945 and may have been re-constructed; no building permits were found that identified reconstruction or repairs associated with fire damage. The building does not appear to be an excellent example of a Streamline Moderne style and does not appear to be a significant building project in the city. Therefore, the building is not eligible for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 3. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 22 Criterion 4
The additional study of the historic building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue is unlikely yield significant information that broadens our understanding of the building’s uses or the history of the city of Vernon. As a result, the property is not significant for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 4. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 23 6 Summary
This cultural resource assessment included a SCCIC records search, archival research, and a field survey of the Project Area. A historic railroad spur and building were identified in the Project area because of these efforts. An evaluation of significance concluded that neither resource meets the eligibility criteria for listing on the CRHR.

Results of the field visit indicate that surficial deposits across the Project area have been extensively disturbed by the construction of existing buildings and structures. Based on the extent of existing disturbance, along with the lack of known archaeological sites in the Project vicinity, the property contains a relatively low sensitivity for in situ buried archaeological deposits.

Based on these results, Chronicle Heritage finds that the proposed Project will have no impact on known historical or archaeological resources under CEQA. No additional cultural resource management is recommended for the proposed Project. ..

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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 24 7 References Cited
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 26 Johnson, John R., Thomas W. Stafford, Jr., Henry O. Ajie, and Don P. Morris 2001 Arlington Springs Revisited. In Proceedings of the Fifth California Islands Symposium, edited by D.R. Brown, K.C. Mitchell, and H.W. Chaney, pp. 541–545. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, California.

Jones, Terry L., Nathan E. Stevens, Deborah A. Jones, Richard T. Fitzgerald, and Mark G. Hylkema 2007 The Central Coast: A Midlatitude Milieu. In California Prehistory: Colonization, Culture, and Complexity, edited by Terry L. Jones and Kathryn A. Klar, pp. 125–146. AltaMira Press, Lanham, Maryland.

King, Chester D.
1981 The Evolution of Chumash Society: A Comparative Study of Artifacts Used in Social System Maintenance in the Santa Barbara Channel Region before A.D. 1804. Ph.D. dissertation, Department of Anthropology, University of California, Davis, California. 1990 Evolution of Chumash Society: A Comparative Study of Artifacts Used for Social System Maintenance in the Santa Barbara Channel Region before A.D. 1804. The Evolution of North American Indians, edited by David Hurst Thomas. Garland, New York.

Kroeber, Albert L.
1925 Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 78.

Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles County Assessor
2023 5708 Alcoa Avenue, Vernon, CA, 90038. Accessed on November 14, 2023, https://portal.assessor.lacounty.gov/parceldetail/6310005004 Los Angeles Daily News
1943 “Vernon’s Royal Family Due For Court Appearance Today.” September 27, 1943, Page 3.

McCawley, William
1996 The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles. 2nd printing. Malki Museum Press/Ballena Press Cooperative Publication, Banning or Novato, California.

Merriam, J.C.
1914 Preliminary Report on the Discovery of Human Remains in an Asphalt Deposit at Rancho La Brea, Science 40:197–203.

Moratto, Michael J.
1984 California Archaeology. Academic Press, New York.

Norris, Robert M., and Robert W. Webb
1990 Geology of California. John Wiley & Sons, New York.

NETROnline
2023 Aerial images of Project area and Vicinity. Accessed November 28, 2023 at https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer.
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 27 Office of Historic Preservation (OHP)
1995 Instructions for Recording Historical Resources. Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento. Accessed on December 18, 2020 at
https://scic.sdsu.edu/_resources/docs/manual95.pdf.

Pasadena Star News
1945 “Us Probes $250,000 War Plant Blaze,” April 30, 1945, Page 12.

Priestley, H.J.
1937 A Historical, Political, and Natural Description of California by Pedro Fages, Soldier of Spain. University of California Press, Berkeley.

Reid, Hugo, and Robert F. Heizer
1968 The Indians of Los Angeles County: Hugo Reid’s Letters of 1852. Southwest Museum Papers, No. 21. Southwest Museum, Los Angeles.

Starr, Kevin
2005 California: A History. Modern Library, New York.

Stickel, E. Gary
2010 Ice Age Man in Malibu: The Clovis Culture Discovery at the Farpoint Site. Presentation to the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society, March 11, Irvine, California.

Sutton, Mark Q.
2009 People and Language: Defining the Takic Expansion in Southern California. Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 41(2–3):31–93.

Sutton, Mark Q., and Jill K. Gardner
2010 Reconceptualizing the Encinitas Tradition of Southern California. Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 42(4):1–64.

U.S. Geological Survey, Washington, D.C. (USGS)
1896 Downey, CA (1:62,500) topographic quadrangle.
1901 Southern California Sheet 1, CA (1: 250,000) topographic quadrangle. 1902 Downey, CA (1:62,500) topographic quadrangle.
1904 Southern California Sheet 1, CA (1: 250,000) topographic quadrangle. 1923 Watts, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle.
1924 Watts, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle.
1942 Downey, CA (1:62,500) topographic quadrangle.
1943 Fruitland, CA (1:125,000) topographic quadrangle.
1949 South Gate, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle.
1952 South Gate, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle.
1964 South Gate, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle.
2012 South Gate, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle.
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Cultural Resources Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project 28 Warren, Claude N.
1968 Cultural Tradition and Ecological Adaptation on the Southern California Coast. Eastern New Mexico University Contributions in Archaeology 1(3):1–15. ..

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Records Search Results (Confidential)
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State of California
 The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code:

Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
*Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
DPR 523A (9/2013) *Required information
Page1 of
P1. Other Identifier: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
*P2. Location: տ Not for Publication ց Unrestricted
*a. County: Los Angeles and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Southgate Date: 1981T2S;R13W; Sec ; S.B. B.M. c. Address: 5708 Alcoa Avenue City: Vernon Zip: 90058
d. UTM (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone: 637460 mE/ 3618410 mN.

Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate): APN 6310-005-004 *P3a. Description (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries):

The commercial concrete block and brick building was constructed in 1941 and faces west onto Alcoa Avenue. The building is a rather modest example of an industrial Streamline Moderne style building in the City. The building is partially clad in stucco and features a flat roof. The building has an asymmetrical footprint and is 15,952 square feet (Los Angeles County Assessor 2023). A review of the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Portal revealed the building was added onto in 1951 (Los Angeles County Assessor 2023). Notable style elements include radiused corners on the entryway of the building, radiused ribbon of windows, and a vertical blade sign. The boundary is limited to the legal parcel boundary. (See Continuation Sheet page 4) *P3b. Resource Attributes (List attributes and codes): HP8. Industrial Building *P4. Resources Present: ց Building տStructure տObject տSite տDistrict տElement of District տOther (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo (view, date, accession #):

Primary façade of building at 5708
Alcoa Avenue, November 7, 2023
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: ցHistoric տPrehistoric տBoth 1941 (Los Angeles County Assessor
records)
*P7. Owner and Address:

N/A
*P8. Recorded by (Name, affiliation, and address):

Scott Torres
Chronicle Heritage
55 Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91106
*P9. Date Recorded: November 7, 2023
*P10. Survey Type (Describe): Intensive
*P11. Report Citation (Cite survey report and
other sources, or enter “none”): Clark,
Tiffany, and Scott Torres (2023) Cultural Resource Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project, Los Angeles County, California. Report prepared by Chronicle Heritage, Arcadia, California.

Attachments:܆ NONE ܈ Location Map ܈ Sketch Map ܈ Continuation Sheet ܈ Building, Structure, and Object Record ܆ Archaeological Record ܆ District Record ܆ Linear Feature Record ܆ Milling Station Record ܆ Rock Art Record ܆ Artifact Record ܆ Photograph Record ܆ Other (List):

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State of California
 The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
DPR 523B (9/2013) *Required information
Page2 of
B1. Historic Name: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
B2. Common Name: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
B3. Original Use: Commercial Industrial B4. Present Use: Commercial Industrial *B5. Architectural Style: N/A
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) The Los Angeles County Assessor records revealed that the industrial building was constructed in 1941. The original building permit from the City of Vernon was not available for review. Archival research found no information on the architect associated with the building design or the contractor associated with its construction. Based on the building design, it does not appear to be the work of a master architect and builder. The building does not appear to be an excellent example of a Streamline Moderne style and does not appear to be a significant building. A newspaper article indicates that the building sustained substantial fire damage in 1945 and may have been reconstructed. A building permit that identified re-construction or repairs associated with fire damage was not available for the review. The permit record includes alterations that took place between 1975 and 2016 (see continuation form for detailed permit history). Based on a review of the City building permit records, a fire took place at the building sometime between 2015 and 2016. *B7. Moved?ց No տ Yes տ Unknown Date: Original Location: N/A *B8. Related Features: N/A
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Uknown
*B10. Significance: Theme: Streamline Moderne Area: Vernon Period of Significance: 1941 Property Type: Commercial Industrial Applicable Criteria: N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
The building is a modest reflection of the Streamline Moderne style. Streamline Moderne building designs became a popular design concept that followed the Art Deco period of the 1920s. The period of significance associated with Streamline Moderne buildings was 1935-1945(SurveyLA 2021).

See Continuation Sheet page 7)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes (List attributes and codes): None. *B12. References: See Continuation Sheet.
*B13. Remarks: None.
*B14. Evaluator:

Scott Torres
Chronicle Heritage
55 Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91106
*Date of Evaluation: November 7, 2023
(This space reserved for official comments.)
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State of California The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

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State of California
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
*Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
Page4 of
*P3a. Description:(Continued from Primary Record page 1) Primary Façade (Western Façade)
The primary façade of the building is directly visible from the west side of Alcoa Avenue. The façade reveals stucco cladding and painted concrete block in addition to a flat roof. The roof parapet features rectangular drainage holes located on each corner. The entry way is recessed, and the corners of the entry way are radiused. The façade exhibits four windows. The primary picture window is a rectangular metal, three paneled window that features a radiused end. The remaining three windows are metal divided light units with a two-over-two hopper window in the center. The building also features a combination of two single panel entry doors that are devoid of any glazing, and two metal tilt-up bay doors. multiple features that stand out as a reflection of the Streamline Moderne style are the radiused window, entry way corners, and finally a horizontal awning the extends from the entryway to the edge of the building. The awning is sheathed in composition shingles and features a vertical blade sign the curves in to the awning.

Additional features include a low concrete block wall, low columns also of concrete, and a small rectangular planter bed filled with pebbles.

Primary (Western Façade) View East
Primary Façade View Southeast
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State of California
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page of *Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
Primary Façade View Southeast
Southern Façade
The southern façade is abutted to the property line of the adjacent parcel and remains devoid of any architectural ornamentation. The painted concrete block is exposed to the elements.

Southern Façade View northeast
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State of California
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page of *Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
Northern Façade
The northern façade faces into the adjacent parcel. The façade is concrete block and devoid of any architectural ornamentation.

Northern Façade View Southeast
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State of California
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CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page of *Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
*B10. Significance: (Continued from Building, Structure, Object Report page 2) The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine in the region (CityofVernon.org 2023). Historical newspaper articles reveal that in a period of 38- years (1905-1943) since the incorporation of the City, industrial factories had taken over most of the tract space in the City.

A review of the City building permit records found no information on the architect or builder of the commercial building. The building appears to be a modest example of an industrial/commercial Streamline Moderne style building. Alterations made to the building over the course of time (1975- 2016) include: various roofing repairs, interior structural repairs, compliance with City ordinance, and fire damage repair to roof rafters (Table 1).

Table 1. 5708 Alcoa Avenue Building Permit History
Permit Number Year Work Completed
N/A 1975 Permit issued for inspection
to determine compliance with
City of Vernon ordinance.
31365 1976 Permit issued to complete a
roof repair.
43428 1977 Permit issued to foundation
support repair.
52057 1985 Permit issued to add a T-bar
to office ceiling.

B-2016-1520 2016 Permit issued to replace
charred rafters and roofing
material due to fire damage.

B-2016-1645 2016 Permit issued to complete a
roofing repair associated with
fire damage.

City building permit records and historical newspaper articles indicate the subject property has operated as various industrial service businesses between 1941 to the present. An article in the Pasadena Star News indicated that the Modern Foundry and Pattern Co. operated as a war plant out of the building in 1945 (Pasadena Star News 1945). Additional employment advertisements for the property were found dating between 1941 and 1960; these advertisements were for tool and pattern making trades but no company name or ownership information was provided. The oldest building permit available indicated that the building was occupied by Westco Forest Products between 1975 and 1977. The building permits between 1975 and 1977 also identified Seymour Lehrer as the owner of business. No additional information was found regarding the life of Seymour Lehrer. A building permit that was issued in 1985 revealed the building was occupied by “Baskets Unlimited” and the listed owner of the business was W.M. Zimmer. The permit also revealed the building was used for storage. Building permits issued in 2016 indicate that the building at that time was occupied by Royal Roofing and the business was owned by Tom Beattie. No additional information regarding the current tenants and building ownership was available for review.

CRHR Evaluation
Criterion 1
The subject property does not appear to be a significant building in the City or Los Angeles County. A desktop review of historical issues of the Los Angeles Daily News and the Pasadena Star News did not provide any information to indicate that the commercial/industrial building was associated with an event or pattern of events pertinent to industrial development in the City of Vernon. Based on a review of the City of Vernon’s website and newspaper articles, it appears that industrial development in the area began shortly after the City incorporated in 1905 and was well established by the early 1940s. The building was constructed in 1941 and based on newspaper articles that were reviewed, it does not appear to be associated with significant industrial commerce. A newspaper article in 1945 claimed the building served as a “war plant”.

In 1945, the building housed the “Modern Foundry and Pattern Making Company”; no information was found regarding what specific products that were manufactured at the facility. It appears that the subject property may have ..

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State of California
 Natural Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
Page of *Resource Name or #: 5708 Alcoa Avenue
manufactured products in to support the Military Industrial Complex for the duration of WorlG War II. However, industrial manufacturing in support of the war was not a unique occurrence within a larger national and statewide context. Furthermore, no additional articles ZHUH found to indicate that the building was a major industrial contributor to the war effort between 1941 and 1945. Therefore, the building does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) pursuant to Criterion 1.

Criterion 2
Research does not indicate the subject property is associated with a person or persons of historic significance at the state level; therefore, the buildings are not eligible for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 2.

Criterion 3
The subject property is a modest example of a Streamline Moderne building. An original building permit was not available for review. Archival research found no information on the architect and builder associated with the design and construction. Based on the modest design elements and common building materials used, the building does not reflect the work of a master architect and builder.

The modest building features include a ribbon of windows with a rounded end and a blade sign. The building does not feature additional elements of style beyond the ribbon of windows and blade sign.

Based on a newspaper article that was published in 1945, the building sustained substantial fire damage and may have been re-constructed. No building permits were found that identified reconstruction or repairs associated with fire damage. The building does not appear to be an excellent example of a Streamline Moderne style and does not appear to be a significant building project in the City. Therefore, the building is not eligible for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 3.

Criterion 4
The additional study of the historic building at 5708 Alcoa Avenue is unlikely WR yield significant information that broadens our understanding of the building’s uses or the history of the city of Vernon. As a result, the property is not significant for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 4.
*B12. References: (Continued from Building, Structure, Object Report page 2) “5708 Alcoa Avenue, Vernon CA, 90038,” Los Angeles County Assessor, accessed November 14, 2023, https://portal.assessor.lacounty.gov/parceldetail/6310005004 “Us Probes $250,000 War Plant Blaze,” Pasadena Star News, April 30, 1945. 12. ..

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State of California
 The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date

DPR 523A (9/2013) *Required information
P1. Other Identifier: Southern Pacific Railroad, San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad/ Los Angeles Terminal Railroad
*P2. Location: տ Not for Publication ց Unrestricted
*a. County: Los Angeles and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Southgate Date: 1981T2S;R13W; Sec ; S.B. B.M. c. Address: 5700-5764 Alcoa Avenue City: Vernon Zip: 90058 d. UTM Zone: 637460 mE/ 3618410 mN.

Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate):
*P3a. Description (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries):

Resource consists of portions of an intact and abandoned railroad and spur track located north of East Slauson Avenue and south of Fruitland Avenue. Based on historic topographic maps, the structure was constructed by 1923 and was one of a series of railroad spurs in this area that ran west from the Union Pacific Railroad to access industrial and commercial businesses. The intact spur track measures approximately 320 feet in length DQGFRQVLVWVRIDVLQJOHVWDQGDUGJDXJHVHWRIWUDFNVZLWK ZRRGHQ WLHV 7KH VSXU runs in a northwest-southeast direction ZLWK the track terminatLQJ at the edge of a transmission line easement. A hand switch lies just east of Alcoa Avenue which appears to direct rail cars off the main spur into an adjacent oil and lubricant manufacturing facility.

An abandoned set of tracks branches off from the main spur immediately east of Alcoa Avenue and runs in an arc for a distance of 380 feet. The abandoned set of tracks appears to have been partially paved over with only the rails visible from the ground surface. (See Continuation Sheet)
*P3b. Resource Attributes (List attributes and codes): HP39. Other *P4. Resources Present: ց Building տStructure տObject տSite տDistrict տElement of District տOther (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo (view, date, accession #):

View of Spur track and hand switch,
facing east
November 7, 2023
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: ցHistoric տPrehistoric տBoth Constructed by 1923 based on Watts,
CA topographic map (USGS 1923)
*P7. Owner and Address:

N/A
*P8. Recorded by (Name, affiliation, and address):

Scott Torres
Chronicle Heritage
55 Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91106
*P9. Date Recorded: November 7, 2023
*P10. Survey Type (Describe): Intensive
*P11. Report Citation (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “none”): Clark, Tiffany, and Scott Torres (2023) Cultural Resource Assessment for the 5764 Alcoa Avenue Project, Los Angeles County, California. Report prepared by Chronicle Heritage, Arcadia, California.

Attachments:܆ NONE ܈ Location Map ܈ Sketch Map ܈ Continuation Sheet ܈ Building, Structure, and Object Record ܆ Archaeological Record ܆ District Record ܆ Linear Feature Record ܆ Milling Station Record ܆ Rock Art Record ܆ Artifact Record ܆ Photograph Record ܆ Other (List):

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State of California
 The Resources Agency Primary #
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BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD

DPR 523B (9/2013) *Required information
B1. Historic Name: Southern Pacific, San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad/ Los Angeles Terminal Railroad
B2. Common Name: Union Pacific Railroad
B3. Original Use: Railroad B4. Present Use: Not in Service *B5. Architectural Style: N/A
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Based on a review of topographic maps of the area, the section of rail line was constructed some time before or in 1923 (USGS 1923). Ongoing maintenance and reconfiguration of the tracks has occurred over the course of time.
*B7. Moved?ց No տ Yes տ Unknown Date: Original Location: N/A *B8. Related Features: N/A
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Uknown
*B10. Significance: Theme: Rail transportation Area: Vernon Period of Significance: ca. 1923 Property Type: Rail spur and switch Applicable Criteria: N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) This section of railroad track, spur, and switch appear to be part of the Union Pacific and San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad. The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, incorporated in Utah on March 20, 1901. The railroad operated between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City via Las Vegas. It originated as a small line, the Los Angeles Terminal Railway, which was incorporated in 1890. The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad was owned by the U.S. Senator from Montana, William Andrews Clark. Competition between the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad to build a route between Southern California and Salt Lake through Las Vegas ended in 1903 when Senator Clark sold Union Pacific Railroad a half interest in the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake and its subsidiaries.

The two companies agreed to proceed jointly in the construction of the line. In May 1905, construction of the main line was completed between Los Angeles and Las Vegas (334 miles) and from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas. A joint trackage agreement allowed the railroad to use Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway tracks over the Cajon Pass. San Pedro was dropped from the corporate name effective August 25, 1916. On April 27, 1921, Union Pacific purchased the remaining half of Senator Clark's holdings in the railroad. The Los Angeles and Salt Lake remained the official name of the "Salt Lake Route," until it was formally merged into the UP (effective January 1, 1988)(OnlineArchiveofCalifornia 2023).

See Continuation Sheet
B11. Additional Resource Attributes (List attributes and codes): None. *B12. References: See Continuation Sheet.
*B13. Remarks: None.
*B14. Evaluator:

Scott Torres
Chronicle Heritage
55 Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91106
*Date of Evaluation: November 7, 2023
(This space reserved for official comments.)
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
See attached sketch map
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DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
Remnants of the Spur View West
Railroad Line Crossing Alcoa Avenue View West
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6SXUWUDFNDQGVZLWFK
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
Railroad Switch and Spur line. Remaining views of the spur line (identified by red arrow) were not accessible from public righ-of-way, view east
*B10. Significance: (Continued)
A previous evaluation of the Union Pacific railroad system was completed in 1999 by Jones and Stokes(Ashkar 1999). The evaluation concluded that the entire railroad system in the Los Angeles area was eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under criteria A and B. As the railroad was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP, it is automatically eligible for listing on the California Register of Historic Places (CRHR). However, portion of the rail line that includes a switch track and spur lines does not appear to be significant and does not contribute to the overall eligibility of the railroad. A review of historic aerial images and topographic maps indicates that the spur lines were used to service the industrial businesses along Alcoa Avenue.

The spur no longer appears to be operational and at least one segment has been partially paved over. Aside from the rails, ties, and manual switch, no other railroad-related features are associated with the resource. No information was found to indicate that this minor section of railroad and spur line was historically significant in local, statewide, or national contexts. As such, the railroad spur is not recommended eligible under Criterion 1.

No known individuals significant to the past are recorded as being associated with the construction or operation of the railroad spur. As no individual of historical importance is associated with the railroad spur, it is therefore evaluated as not eligible for the CRHR under Criterion 2.

The spur is no longer in use with portions of the tracks having been paved over. No evidence was found in the archival records to suggest that the spur was designed by a master engineer.

Additionally, no evidence was found to suggest that the builders employed unusual or unique construction techniques. All indications are that the techniques and materials used were typical of railroad spurs of the time. The railroad spur does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or possess any significant distinguishable components. Therefore, the railroad spur is evaluated as not eligible for the CRHR under Criterion 3.

The railroad spur does not have potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.

Archival research potential for the railroad spur has been exhausted, and the path of the spur is fairly well documented in the archival record. The railroad spur cannot provide additional historically important information, and there is no potential for the railroad spur to provide additional information that is not already represented in the archival record. As a result, the railroad spur is evaluated as not eligible for the CRHR under Criterion 4. ..

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CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page of7 *Resource Name or #:6SXUWUDFNDQGVZLWFK
DPR 523L (9/2013) *Required information
*B12. References: (Continued)
Jones & Stokes (Ashkar, S.)
1999 C-Los Angeles-A-1/Southern Pacific Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad. California Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record, Building, Structure, and Object Report.

HistoricAerials.com
2023 “5700 Alcoa Avenue, Vernon CA, 90038,” https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer accessed December 6, 2023.
“California State Railroad Museum and Archives: Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad dockets”. 2023 Online Archive of California, https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c84j0kjg/ accessed December 6, 2023,
U.S. Geological Survey, Washington, D.C. (USGS)
1923 Watts, CA (1:24,000) topographic quadrangle. ..

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ORDINANCE NO. 1299

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
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
SECTION 1. Recitals.

A.GPT Vernon Owner, LP (Developer) currently has an ownership interest in that portion of real property within the City of Vernon (City), located at 5764 Alcoa Avenue, and wishes to remove existing warehouse buildings and associated structures totaling 145,950 square feet on a 7.12 acre (310,147 square feet) lot, and replace them with a single 153,000 square foot warehouse building.

B.The City and Developer have negotiated and prepared Warehouse Development Agreement No. WH-001 (Development Agreement) the purpose of which is to memorialize, among other things, the respective duties of the parties with respect to the development, as well as the benefits that will inure to each of the parties during the term of the Development Agreement.

C.Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 17.84 and
Section 17.22.035, the City
Council of the City of Vernon desires to approve the Development Agreement and make the findings set forth herein.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct and are a substantial part of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. This ordinance was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council finds that this ordinance is not subject to CEQA because the adoption of this ordinance is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, because the proposed development consists of the replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structures being replaced and will have substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity as the structures being replaced.

SECTION 4. Purpose and Authority. The purpose of this ordinance is to approve Warehouse Development Agreement No. WH-001 with GPT Vernon Owner, LP allowing the development of a 153,000 square foot warehouse at 5764 Alcoa Avenue. This ordinance is authorized pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 17.84 and Section 17.22.035, and Government Code Sections 65864 through 65860.5. ..

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SECTION 5. Findings. In adopting this ordinance, the City Council makes the following findings:

A.The proposed Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies, and general land uses and programs of the City of Vernon General Plan.

B.The proposed Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real property is located.

C.The proposed Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate area, or detrimental to the general welfare of residents of the City as a whole.

D.The City Council approves and adopts the recommendations presented by the Director of Public Works pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 17.22.035(B), as set forth in the agenda item report and during the public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement.

E.The proposed Development Agreement is consistent with the provisions of Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5.

F.The City Council has held a duly public noticed public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement and has considered the testimony presented at such public hearing.

SECTION 6. Action. The City Council hereby approves Warehouse Development Agreement No. WH-001, in substantially the form presented to the City Council, and attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Development Agreement for and on behalf of, the City of Vernon, and the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk shall attest thereto.

SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk shall certify the adoption and publish this ordinance as required by law. ..

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Ordinance No. 1299

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SECTION 9. This ordinance shall become effective after the thirtieth day following its adoption.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED _____, 2024.
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CRYSTAL LARIOS, Mayor
ATTEST:

YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Vernon
4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attn: City Clerk
Exempt from Recording Fees
Pursuant to Government
Code Sections 6103
______________________________________________________________________________ APNs: (Space Above This Line Reserved for Recorder’s Use Only) WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. WH-001

BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF VERNON
AND
GPT VERNON OWNER LP Exhibit A
Ordinance No. 1299

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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“Development Agreement” or “Agreement”) is entered into as of the Effective Date, by and between the CITY OF VERNON, a California municipal corporation and California charter City (“City”), and GPT VERNON OWNER LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Developer”). City and Developer may herein be referred to individually as a “Party,” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
This Agreement is entered upon the basis of the following facts, understandings and intentions of City and Developer.

A. Purpose. To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning and reduce the economic risk of development, the Legislature of the State of California adopted Government Code sections 65864 et seq. (the “Development Agreement Statute”), which authorizes cities to enter into agreements for the development of real property with any person having a legal or equitable interest in such property in order to establish certain development rights in such property. In accordance with the Development Agreement Statute, City has enacted Chapter 17.84 of the Vernon City Code to implement procedures for the processing and approval of development agreements (“Chapter 17.84”). The provisions of the Development Agreement Statute and City’s development agreement policies Chapter 17.84 are herein referred to collectively as the “Development Agreement Law.” This Agreement has been drafted and processed pursuant to the Development Agreement Law.

B. The Property. Developer has an equitable interest in or is the fee owner of approximately 7.12 acres of real property located in Vernon, California, comprised of Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers which property is legally described in Exhibit A-1 (“Legal Description”) and shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A-2 (“Depiction”). The Legal Description and Depiction comprise the real property that will be subject to this Agreement as provided in Section 1.2. (“Property”).

C. The Project. Consistent with City’s land use planning objectives, Developer has proposed a project that is depicted in the Site Plan Review attached hereto as Exhibit B-1, depicted on the Landscape Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B-2, and depicted on the Elevations and Materials Board attached hereto as Exhibit B-3(collectively “Project”), which generally consists of the demolition of existing buildings and surface parking lots, and the development. The Site Plan Review, Landscape Plan, and Elevations and Materials Board were approved by the City on January 26, 2024.

D. Developer’s Assurance. The complexity, magnitude and long-range nature of the Project would be difficult for Developer to undertake if City had not determined, through this Development Agreement, to provide a sufficient degree of certainty in the land use regulatory process to justify the substantial financial investment associated with development of the Project.

As a result of the execution of this Development Agreement, both Parties can be assured that the Project can proceed without disruption caused by a change in City planning and development policies and requirements, which assurance will thereby reduce the actual or perceived risk of planning, financing and proceeding with construction of the Project.

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E. City Benefits. City has determined that by entering into this Development Agreement: (1) City will ensure the productive use of property and foster orderly growth and quality development in City; (2) development will proceed in accordance with the goals and policies set forth in City’s General Plan; (3) and City will receive increased property tax revenues and Community Benefit Fees (as described hereinbelow).

F. Consistency with General Plan. As required by Government Code section 65867.5, City has found that the provisions and purposes of this Development Agreement are consistent with the goals, policies, standards and land use designations specified in City’s General Plan.

G. Substantial Benefits. For the reasons recited herein, City and Developer have determined that the Project is a development for which a Development Agreement is appropriate.

This Development Agreement will reduce the uncertainty regarding the Project, thereby encouraging planning for investment in and commitment to use and develop the Property in a manner beneficial to City residents and surrounding properties. Use and development of the Property will provide employment and additional revenue to the City and contribute to the provision of needed infrastructure enhancements and public benefits, thereby achieving the goals and purposes for which the Development Agreement Law was enacted.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein and other valuable consideration, City and Developer agree as follows:

ADMINISTRATION

1.1 Definitions. This Development Agreement includes defined terms as provided throughout the Agreement, including the following definitions:

1.1.1 “Applicable Law” shall mean any ordinances, resolutions, orders, rules, official policies, standards, specifications, guidelines, or other regulations, which are promulgated or adopted by City (including but not limited to any City agency, body, department, officer, or employee) applicable to the development of the Property, in force and effect on the Effective Date.

1.1.2 “Applicable New City Laws” shall mean New City Laws that are enacted by City after the Effective Date and are specifically required to be applied by County, State or Federal laws or regulations.

1.1.3 “Excused Delay” shall mean delay due to the following, provided that Developer can reasonably document that such disruptions prevent, limit, retard or hinder the ability to complete the Project: (1) war, insurrection, terrorism, strikes, lockouts, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, pandemics, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, or freight embargoes; (2) unusually severe weather; (3) initiatives, referenda, or litigation challenging the Existing Approvals or Subsequent Approvals; or (4) failure to act by a governmental agency (except that the failure to act by City shall not excuse performance by City).

1.1.4 “Existing Approvals” shall mean the permits and approvals granted to Developer by City for the Project.

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1.1.5 “New City Laws” shall mean any ordinances, resolutions, orders, rules, official policies, standards, specifications, guidelines or other regulations, which are promulgated or adopted by City (including but not limited to any City agency, body, department, officer or employee) after the Effective Date. New City Laws include amendments to Applicable Law.

1.1.6 “Subsequent Approvals” shall mean the permits and approvals granted to Developer by City for the Project after the Effective Date, as described in Section 4.5.

1.2 Effective Date. The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be May 2, , 2024, which date is thirty (30) calendar days after the Ordinance approving this Agreement is adopted by second reading, provided that this Agreement is fully executed by the Parties.

1.3 Term.

1.3.1 Initial Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of six (6) years after the Effective Date, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the “Term”). The Term has been established by the Parties as a reasonable estimate of the time required to carry out the Project, develop the Project and obtain the public benefits of the Project.

1.3.2 Extensions of Term. The Term may be extended as provided herein. a. If Developer is deprived of the benefits of this Agreement as a result of an Excused Delay, then the Term of this Agreement shall be extended for the period of such Excused Delay; provided, however, that in no event shall the total period of all Excused Delays exceed two (2) years. If the conditions warranting any Excused Delay extend beyond two (2) years, amendment of this Agreement shall be required in order to further extend the Term. Developer shall notify City of its intent to claim an Excused Delay within thirty (30) days of the commencement of the cause of such delay, the specific grounds for same, and the anticipated period of the Excused Delay, if known (“Notice of Excused Delay”). After City’s receipt of such notice, City may reasonably object in writing to Developer’s Notice of Excused Delay by delivering written notice to Developer setting forth the reasons for City’s objections. If City does not object in writing to Developer’s Notice of Excused Delay within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, then the Term of this Agreement shall be modified in accordance with the Notice of Excused Delay, subject to the limitations herein. If City timely objects in writing to Developer’s Notice of Excused Delay, City and Developer shall meet and confer regarding the grounds of the Excused Delay. Developer acknowledges that changes in economic conditions, market conditions or demand, or the inability to obtain financing or other lack of funding to complete the Project shall not constitute grounds for any Excused Delay.
b. Notwithstanding Section 1.3.2(a), so long as Developer is not in default under this Agreement, Developer shall have one (1) option to extend the Term for an additional period of nine (9) years (the “Extension”). To exercise the Extension to extend the Term pursuant to this subsection, Developer shall provide written notice of intention to exercise the Extension and pay an extension fee of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). Within five (5) business days after Developer has given the notice of intention and delivered the extension fee, City shall confirm in writing that the Extension is in effect.

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1.3.3 Memorandum of Extension. Upon City and Developer’s concurrence regarding the existence and duration of any Excused Delay, City and Developer shall execute and record, within ten (10) days after written request of any Party, a memorandum evidencing any approved extension of the Term pursuant to Section 1.3.1. However, recordation of a memorandum shall not be a condition of an approved extension of the Term.

1.4 Developer Representations and Warranties. Developer represents and warrants to City that, as of the Effective Date:

1.4.1 Developer is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of its incorporation or formation, and is in good standing and has all necessary powers under the laws of the State of California to own property interests and in all other respects to enter into and perform its respective undertakings and obligations under this Agreement.

1.4.2 The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations of Developer hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership or company action and all necessary shareholder, partner or member approvals have been obtained.

1.4.3 This Agreement is a valid obligation of Developer and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, and Developer has acquired the necessary legal or equitable interest in the Property as required by the Development Agreement Law.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE PROPERTY

2.1 Vested Development Standards. City hereby grants to Developer the vested right to develop, construct and use the Property for uses authorized by the Applicable Law and this Agreement, provided that the provisions of this Agreement and the obligations required by the Existing Approvals are fulfilled. To the extent permitted by law, and except as otherwise provided herein, no future modification of the Applicable Law, including but not limited to, City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, ordinances, policies or regulations shall apply to the Property that purport to (i) limit the use of the Property, the density and intensity of use (including but not limited to maximum size and floor area ratios of commercial/retail buildings), the maximum height and size of proposed buildings; (ii) impose exactions, requirements for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, the subdivision of land, or requirements for infrastructure, public improvements, or public utilities, other than as provided in this Agreement or pursuant to the Existing Approvals; (iii) impose conditions upon the development of the Property other than as permitted by the Applicable Law, the Existing Approvals and this Agreement; or (iv) limit the rate or timing of development of the Property.

2.1.1 Permitted Uses. Without limiting anything in the Existing Approvals, the permitted uses shall include approximately 153,000 square feet of industrial space, as is generally depicted in the Site Plan (collectively, the “Permitted Uses”).

2.1.2 Density and Design Standards. Without limiting the effect of Section 2.1, Developer shall have the vested right to develop the Property in conformance with and up to the maximum density indicated in the Site Plan, Permitted Density and Intensity of Use, in conformance with the existing General Plan designation. Minimum and maximum lot size, maximum gross lot Ordinance No. 1299

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coverage, maximum floor area, setbacks and other development standards shall be as specified in the Existing Approvals.

2.2 Impact Fees, Exactions, Processing Fees and Taxes. Except as otherwise provided herein, Developer agrees to pay when due any required fees, taxes, assessments, impact fees and other monetary and non-monetary exactions as required by this Agreement.

2.2.1 Federal/State Compliance Fees. City may charge and Developer agrees to pay any new, increased or modified taxes, assessments, impact fees or other monetary or nonmonetary exactions, whether imposed as a condition of or in connection with any Existing Approvals, Subsequent Approvals or otherwise, which are uniformly imposed and required by any Federal or State statute or regulation that is enacted or adopted after the Effective Date of this Agreement.

2.2.2 City Processing Fees. City may charge and Developer agrees to pay all regular processing fees, including application, permit processing, plan check (time and materials) and inspection and monitoring fees (“Processing Fees”), for land use approvals, grading and building permits, and other permits and entitlements in connection with any Subsequent Existing Approval or otherwise, which are in force and effect on a City-wide basis at the time those permits, approvals or entitlements are applied for, and which are intended to cover the actual costs of processing the foregoing.

2.3 Timing of Commencement of Construction and Completion. Developer shall have the vested right to develop the Project in such order, at such rate and at such times as Developer deems appropriate in the exercise of its business judgment, and in accordance with the phasing requirements set forth herein and in the Existing Approvals. In particular, the Parties hereto seek to avoid the result applied by the California Supreme Court in Pardee Construction Co. v. City of Camarillo (1984) 37 Cal.3d 465, that the failure of parties therein to consider, and expressly provide for, the timing of development resulted in a later adopted initiative restricting the timing of development to prevail over such parties’ agreement. The Parties acknowledge that Developer shall have the vested right to develop the Project in such order and at such rate and at such times as Developer deems appropriate in the exercise of its business judgment, so long as each phase of construction can operate independently, consistent with the Phasing Plan, as determined by City in its reasonable discretion, and except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement. The adoption of an initiative after the Effective Date by City’s electorate shall have no effect on Developer’s such business judgment.

2.4 New City Laws; Reservations of Authority. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the following New City Laws shall apply to the development of the Property:

2.4.1 Fees. City updates to Processing Fees, as such fees and charges are adjusted from time to time, provided such updates are uniformly applied on a City-wide basis to all substantially similar types of development projects and properties similar to the Project.

2.4.2 Procedural Rules. Regulations relating to hearing bodies, petitions, applications, notices, findings, records, hearings, reports, recommendations, appeals and any other matter of procedure, provided such procedures are uniformly applied on a City-wide basis to all substantially similar types of Development Projects and properties similar to the Project.

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2.4.3 Construction Standards. Regulations governing construction standards and specifications, including City’s Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Grading and Erosion Control provisions and all other uniform construction codes then applicable in City at the time of permit application.

2.4.4 Health and Safety Standards. New City Laws which may be in conflict with the Existing Approvals, but which are necessary to protect persons or property from dangerous or hazardous conditions that create a threat to the public health or safety or create a physical risk, based on findings supported by substantial evidence by City identifying dangerous or hazardous conditions requiring such changes in the law, why there are no feasible alternatives to the imposition of such changes, and how such changes would alleviate the dangerous or hazardous condition.

2.4.5 Green Building Standards. New City Laws establishing or otherwise related to green building standards for residential or commercial development, as in effect at the time of Developer’s application for the applicable building permit.

2.4.6 Laws Not in Conflict with this Agreement. New City Laws applicable to the Property, which do not conflict with this Agreement or the Existing Approvals, provided such New City Laws are uniformly applied on a City-wide basis to all substantially similar types of development projects and properties and do not materially affect Developer’s ability to develop the Property or materially increase the costs of developing the Property consistent with the Applicable Law or the Existing Entitlements.

2.4.7 New Other Laws. City shall not be precluded from adopting and applying Applicable New City Laws to the Project to the extent that such Applicable New City Laws are specifically required to be adopted and applied to the Project by County, State or Federal laws or regulations enacted after the Effective Date.

2.5 Initiatives and Referenda. If any City ordinance is enacted or imposed by a citizensponsored initiative or referendum, and if such new City ordinance conflicts with the Applicable Law or Existing Approvals or reduces the development rights or assurances provided by this Agreement (“Citizen’s Initiative”), such Citizen’s Initiative shall not apply to the Property or Project; provided, however, the Parties acknowledge that City’s approval of this Agreement is a legislative action subject to the possibility of referendum. Without limiting the generality of any of the foregoing, no moratorium or other limitation (whether relating to the rate, timing, phasing or sequencing of development) affecting subdivision maps, use permits, building permits or other entitlements to develop or use the Property that are approved or to be approved, issued or granted by City shall apply to the Property or Project during the Term. City, except as otherwise provided herein and except to submit to vote of the electorate initiatives and referendums required by law to be placed on a ballot and fulfill any legal responsibility to defend a ballot measure passed by its voters, shall not support, adopt or enact any New City Law, or take any other action which would violate the express provisions or spirit and intent of this Agreement.

2.6 Regulation by Other Public Agencies. Developer agrees and understands that City does not have authority or jurisdiction over any other public agency’s ability to grant governmental approvals or permits or to impose a moratorium or other limitations that may affect the Project.

2.7 Nuisance. Developer shall not use or permit the use of any portion of the Project for any offensive, noisy or dangerous trade, business manufacturing activity or occupation; for any Ordinance No. 1299

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activity which constitutes a nuisance or violated public policy; in violation of any law, ordinance rule or regulation of any governmental authority with jurisdiction over any portion of the Project.

Such obligation shall terminate as to any legal lot upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a residential unit.

PUBLIC BENEFITS

3.1 Community Benefit Contribution. Developer agrees, as a material inducement to the certainty of development rights agreed to in this Agreement, to pay the following community benefit fee, in the amounts and at such times as set forth herein:

3.1.1 Payment 1. Prior to and as a condition to issuance of a grading permit, Developer shall deliver to the City Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000).

3.1.2 Payment 2. Prior to and as a condition to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, Developer shall deliver to the City an estimated annual community benefit fee payment (an “Estimated ACBF Payment”) not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000).

The Estimated ACBF Payment shall be based upon the projected electrical usage for the upcoming 12-month period based upon Developer’s reasonable estimate (subject to approval of the General Manager of the City’s Department of Public Utilities) of expected electrical usage of occupant(s) of the Property. The formula set forth below in Section 3.2 will be applied to the estimate of expected electrical usage to calculate the Estimated ACBF.

3.1.3 Payment 3. On the date that is one (1) year after Payment 2 is made, Developer shall deliver to the City an Estimated ACBF Payment not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), calculated in the same manner as provided in Section 3.1.2.

3.1.4 Payment 4. On the date that is two (2) years after Payment 2 is made, Developer shall deliver to the City an Estimated ACBF Payment not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), calculated in the same manner as provided in Section 3.1.2.

3.2 Calculation of Annual Community Benefit Fee. The final annual community benefit fee payment shall be calculated annually based upon the City electrical power utility user tax (“UUT”) paid by the occupant(s) of the Property for the preceding calendar year as provided herein.

The final annual community benefit fee payment shall be calculated based upon the actual user utility tax paid for electrical usage for the twelve (12) month period following an Estimated ACBF.

The final annual community benefit fee shall be calculated as follows:

3.2.1 If the Property has generated at least Ten (10) cents of UUT per square foot of building floor area, the final annual community benefit fee shall be $150,000.

3.2.2 If the Property has generated at least Twenty (20) cents of UUT per square foot of building floor area, the final annual community benefit fee shall be $100,000.

3.2.3 If the Property has generated at least Thirty (30) cents of UUT per square foot of building floor area, the final annual community benefit fee shall be $50,000.

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3.2.4 If the Property has generated at least Forty (40) cents of UUT per square foot of building floor area, the final annual community benefit fee shall be zero (0).

3.2.5 If the Estimated ACBF previously paid for a given year is less than the final annual community benefit fee payment amount, Developer shall within thirty (30) days written notice of underpayment (including City’s evidence relied upon to make such determination) remit the unpaid amount to the City. In no event shall City be required to refund to Developer any Estimated ACBF regardless of the final annual community benefit fee payment amount. By way of example and for avoidance of doubt, if Developer makes an Estimated ACBF for Year 2 in the amount of $100,000, and after the end of Year 2 City determines the final annual community benefit fee amount is $50,000, Developer is not entitled to any refund of the Estimated ACBF. If the final annual community benefit payment is determined to be $150,000, Developer is obligated to remit an additional $50,000 to City within the time provided.

3.3 Use Tax Point of Sale/Use Designation. Developer shall use good faith efforts to the extent allowed by law to require all persons and entities providing (i) forklifts and (ii) materials and fixtures to be used for internal materials movement (i.e., the racking system) , to (a) obtain a use tax direct payment permit; and (b) designate the Property as the place of use of materials and/or fixtures used in the construction of the Project in order to have the full local use tax portion of the sales and use tax distributed directly to the City. Developer shall instruct each of its contractors, and all subcontractors, to cooperate with the City to ensure the local use tax is allocated to City as applicable.

AMENDMENT AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS

4.1 Amendment to Development Agreement. This Agreement may only be amended or canceled in whole or in part by the mutual consent of both Parties in writing. City’s review and approval of an amendment to this Agreement shall be strictly limited to consideration of only those provisions to be added or modified. No amendment, modification, waiver or change to this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be effective for any purpose unless it is specifically set forth in a writing that expressly refers to this Agreement and is signed by the duly authorized representatives of both Parties. All amendments to this Agreement shall be reviewed by the Director of Public Works and considered by the City Council and, if approved, will become part of the Existing Approvals.

4.2 Operating Memoranda. If, during the Term of this Agreement, City and Developer agree that minor clarifications of this Agreement are necessary or appropriate, City and Developer shall effectuate such clarifications by recording an operating memorandum approved by City and Developer, which, after execution and recordation, shall be attached hereto and become part of the Existing Approvals. Any proposed operating memorandum that does not substantially affect (i) the Term of this Agreement, (ii) permitted uses of the Property; (iii) provisions for the reservation or dedication of land, (iv) conditions, terms, restrictions or requirements for Subsequent Approvals, (v) the density or intensity of the use of the Property or the maximum height or size of proposed buildings, (vii) monetary contributions by Developer, or (viii) Developer’s Affordable Housing obligations hereunder may be deemed by City as a “Minor Amendment” subject to implementation through an operating memorandum and shall not, except to the extent otherwise required by law, require notice or public hearing before the parties may execute an amendment hereto. The following Ordinance No. 1299

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modifications to the Project may constitute Minor Amendments, in City’s sole and reasonable discretion: (a) changes in landscaping; (b) variations in the location of structures that do not substantially alter the Tentative Map; (c) variations in the location of utilities or other infrastructure connections or facilities not materially affecting design concepts; (d) minor adjustments to the Tentative Map, Final Map or Property legal description; (e) minor variations in park or plaza configurations that do not reduce the overall acreage or proposed facilities; and (f) minor modifications to the Phasing Plan as long as phases continue to operate independently and uses provided in a particular phase are compatible. The City Administrator shall have authority to execute a Minor Amendment, in his or her discretion, or seek approval of a Minor Amendment by City resolution. The City Administrator, in consultation with the City Attorney, shall make the determination on behalf of City whether a requested clarification may be effectuated as an operating memorandum or whether the requested clarification requires formal amendment hereof.

4.3 Formal Amendment. Any amendment to this Agreement other than a Minor Amendment shall require noticed public hearings before the City Council consistent with the Development Agreement Law (“Formal Amendment”).

4.4 Amendments to Existing Approvals. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Development Agreement, Developer may seek and City may review and grant amendments or modifications to the Existing Approvals (including the Subsequent Approvals) subject to the following (except that the procedures for amendment of this Development Agreement are set forth in Section 4.1 herein). Existing Approvals other than this Development Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, but only at the written request of Developer or with the written consent of Developer (at its sole discretion). All amendments to Existing Approvals shall automatically become part of the Existing Approvals, except to the extent such amendments are considered by the City Administrator, in his or her sole discretion and in consultation with the City Attorney, to require a Formal Amendment of this Agreement.

4.5 Subsequent Approvals. In order to develop the Project as contemplated in this Agreement, the Project will require land use approvals, entitlements, development permits, and use or construction approvals in addition to the Existing Approvals, which may include, without limitation: Site Development Reviews, administrative use permits, variances, subdivision approvals, street abandonments, demolition permits, improvement agreements, infrastructure agreements, grading permits, building permits, lot line adjustments, site plans, sewer and water connection permits, certificates of occupancy, parcel maps, lot splits, landscaping plans, master sign programs, transportation demand management programs, encroachment permits, and amendments thereto and to the Existing Approvals (collectively, “Subsequent Approvals”). At such time as any Subsequent Approval applicable to the Property is approved by City, such Subsequent Approval shall become subject to all terms and conditions herein and shall be treated as a “Existing Approval” under this Agreement.

4.5.1 Scope of Review of Subsequent Approvals. By approving the Existing Approvals, City has made a final policy decision that the Project is in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare. Accordingly, City shall not prevent or delay development of the Project in accordance with the Existing Approvals. The Subsequent Approvals shall be deemed to be tools to implement the Existing Approvals. The scope of the review of applications for Subsequent Approvals shall be limited to a review of substantial conformity with the Existing Approvals and Applicable Rules, and compliance with CEQA.

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4.5.2 Conditions of Subsequent Approvals. In connection with any Subsequent Approvals, City shall have the right to impose reasonable conditions including, without limitation, normal and customary dedications for rights of way or easements for public access, utilities, water, sewers, and drainage necessary for the Project and in accordance with the provisions herein; provided, however, no conditions imposed on Subsequent Approvals shall require dedications or reservations for, or construction or funding of, public infrastructure or public improvements beyond those already included in the MMRP or Existing Approvals.

ANNUAL REVIEW

5.1 Annual Review. The annual review required by California Government Code section 65865.1 will be conducted for the purposes and in the manner stated in those laws as further provided herein. As part of that review, City and Developer shall have a reasonable opportunity to assert actions that either Party believes have not been undertaken in accordance with this Development Agreement, to explain the basis for such assertion, and to receive from the other Party a justification for the other Party’s position with respect to such actions, and to take such actions as permitted by law. The procedure set forth in this Article shall be used by Developer and City in complying with the annual review requirement. City and Developer agree that the annual review process will review compliance by Developer and City with the obligations under this Development Agreement but will not review compliance with other Existing Approvals or other agreements between City and Developer.

5.2 Commencement of Process; Developer Compliance Letter. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the anniversary of the Effective Date each year, Developer shall submit an annual review form, using a form prepared by the Public Works Department, to the Director of the Public Works Department, demonstrating Developer’s good faith compliance with the material terms and conditions of this Development Agreement.

5.3 Development Services Director/City Engineer Review. Within thirty (30) days after the receipt of Developer’s letter, the Public Works Director shall review Developer’s submission and determine whether Developer has in fact, for the year under review, demonstrated good faith compliance with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Developer has demonstrated good faith compliance, then the Public Works Director shall make such a finding and send a letter back to Developer describing the Public Works Director /City Engineer’s finding and any comments.

5.4 Noncompliance Finding. If the Public Works Director finds and determines that there is substantial evidence that Developer has not complied in good faith with any material term or condition of this Agreement, or that Developer is in material breach of this Development Agreement for the year under review, the Public Works Director shall issue and deliver to Developer a written “Notice of Default” specifying in detail the nature of the failure in performance that the Public Works Director claims constitutes material noncompliance or material breach, all facts demonstrating substantial evidence of material noncompliance, and the manner in which such noncompliance may be satisfactorily cured in accordance with this Agreement. In the event that the material noncompliance is an Event of Default pursuant to Article 6 herein, the Parties shall be Ordinance No. 1299

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entitled to their respective rights and obligations under Article 6 herein, except that the particular entity allegedly in default shall be accorded only one 60 (sixty) day cure period.

5.5 Cure Period. If the Public Works Director finds that Developer is not in compliance, the Public Works Director shall grant a reasonable period of time of not less than thirty (30) days for Developer to cure the alleged noncompliance. The Public Works Director shall grant a cure period of at least sixty (60) days and shall extend the sixty (60) day period if Developer is proceeding in good faith to cure the noncompliance and additional time is reasonably needed. At the conclusion of the cure period, the Public Works Director shall either (i) find that Developer is in compliance; or (ii) find that Developer is not in compliance.

5.6 Referral of Noncompliance to City Council. The Public Works Director shall refer the alleged default to the City Administrator or their designee who then shall discuss the matter with the City Council. If Developer fails to cure the alleged noncompliance to the Public Works Director’s reasonable satisfaction during the prescribed cure period and any extensions thereto. The Public Works Director shall refer the alleged noncompliance to the City Administrator who shall forward to the City Council if Developer requests a hearing before the City Council. The Public Works Director shall prepare a staff report to the City Council which shall include, in addition to Developer’s letter, (i) demonstration of City’s good faith compliance with the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement; (ii) the Notice of Default; and (iii) a description of any cure undertaken by Developer during the cure period.

5.6.1 Delivery of Documents. At least five (5) days prior to any City hearing regarding Developer’s compliance with this Development Agreement, City shall deliver to Developer all staff reports and all other relevant documents pertaining to the hearing.

5.6.2 City Council Compliance Finding. If the City Council, following a noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 5.6, determines that Developer is in compliance with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement, the annual review shall be deemed concluded. City shall, at Developer’s request, issue and have recorded a Certificate of Compliance indicating Developer’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement.

5.6.3 City Council Noncompliance Finding. If the City Council, at a properly noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 5.6 finds and determines, on the basis of substantial evidence, that Developer has not complied in good faith with the material terms or conditions of this Agreement and that Developer is in material breach of this Agreement, Developer will have a reasonable time determined by the City Council to meet the reasonable terms of compliance approved by the City Council, which time shall be not less than fifteen (15) days. If Developer does not complete the terms of compliance within the time specified, the City Council shall hold a public hearing regarding termination or modification of this Agreement. Notification of intention to modify or terminate this Agreement shall be delivered to Developer by certified mail containing:
(i) the time and place of the City Council hearing; (ii) a statement as to whether City proposes to terminate or modify this Agreement and the terms of any proposed modification; and (iii) any other information reasonably necessary to inform Developer of the nature of the proceedings. At the time of the hearing, Developer shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The City Council may impose conditions to the action it takes as necessary to protect the interests of City, provided that any modification or termination of this Development Agreement pursuant to this provision shall bear a Ordinance No. 1299

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reasonable nexus to, and be proportional in severity to the magnitude of, the alleged breach, and in no event shall termination be permitted except in accordance with Article 6 herein.

5.7 Relationship to Default Provisions. The above procedures are independent of, in addition to, and do not replace, that provision of Section 6.1 of this Agreement whereby either City or Developer may, at any time, assert matters which either Party believes have not been undertaken in accordance with this Agreement by delivering a written Notice of Default and following the procedures set forth in Section 6.1.

5.8 Reimbursement of City Costs Incurred in Bringing Cure. Developer shall be obligated to reimburse to City all costs (including fully burdened staff time), expenses, damages and attorneys’ fees incurred as a result of any Developer’s default including all costs incurred in bringing about Developer’s cure of any such default.

DEFAULT, REMEDIES AND TERMINATION

6.1 Event of Default. Subject to any extensions of time by mutual consent of the Parties in writing, and subject to the provisions of Section 1.3.3 hereof regarding Excused Delays and a Mortgagee’s right to cure pursuant to Section 9.3 hereof, any failure by either Party to perform any material term or provision of this Agreement (not including any failure by Developer to perform any term or provision of any other Existing Approvals) shall constitute an “Event of Default,” (i) if such defaulting Party does not cure such failure within sixty (60) days following written “Notice of Default” from the other Party, where such failure is of a nature that can be cured within such sixty (60) day period; or (ii) if such failure is not of a nature which can be cured within such sixty (60) day period, the defaulting Party does not within such sixty (60) day period commence substantial efforts to cure such failure, or thereafter does not within a reasonable time prosecute to completion with diligence and continuity the curing of such failure.

Any Notice of Default given hereunder shall specify in detail the nature of the failures in performance that the noticing Party claims constitutes the Event of Default, all facts constituting substantial evidence of such failure, and the manner in which such failure may be satisfactorily cured in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement. During the time periods herein specified for cure of a failure of performance, the Party charged therewith shall not be considered to be in default for purposes of (a) termination of this Development Agreement, (b) institution of legal proceedings with respect thereto, or (c) issuance of any approval with respect to the Project. The waiver by either Party of any default under this Development Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Development Agreement.

6.2 Meet and Confer. During the sixty (60) day period specified in Section 6.1 for cure of a failure of performance, the Parties shall meet and confer in a timely and responsive manner, to attempt to resolve any matters prior to litigation or other action being taken, including without limitation any action in law or equity; provided, however, nothing herein shall be construed to extend the time period for this meet and confer obligation beyond the sixty (60) day cure period Ordinance No. 1299

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referred to in Section 6.1 (even if the sixty (60) day cure period itself is extended pursuant to Section 6.1) unless the Parties agree otherwise in writing.

6.3 Remedies and Termination. If, after notice and expiration of the cure periods and procedures set forth in Sections 6.1 and 6.2, the alleged Event of Default is not cured, the nondefaulting Party, at its option, may institute legal proceedings pursuant to Section 6.4 of this Agreement or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.5 herein. In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 6.5 herein and litigation is instituted that results in a final decision that such termination was improper, then this Agreement shall immediately be reinstated as though it had never been terminated.

6.4 Legal Action by Parties.

6.4.1 Remedies. Either Party may, in addition to any other rights or remedies, institute legal action to cure, correct or remedy any default, enforce any covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted violation thereof, enforce by specific performance the obligations and rights of the Parties hereto or to obtain any remedies consistent with the purpose of this Development Agreement. All remedies shall be cumulative and not exclusive of one another, and the exercise of any one or more of these remedies shall not constitute a waiver or election with respect to any other available remedy. Without limiting the foregoing, Developer reserves the right to challenge in court any New City Laws that would conflict with Developer’s vested rights..

6.5 Termination.

6.5.1 Automatic Termination. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of no further effect upon the expiration of the Term, including extension thereof, as set forth in Section 1.3 herein.

6.5.2 Survival of Obligations. Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement as provided herein, neither Party shall have any further right or obligation with respect to the Property under this Agreement except with respect to any obligation that is specifically set forth as surviving the termination or expiration of this Agreement. The termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the Existing Approvals (other than this Agreement) for the Project.

6.5.3 Termination by City. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, City shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement with respect to all or any portion of the Property before the expiration of its Term unless City complies with all termination procedures set forth in the Development Agreement Law and there is an alleged Event of Default by Developer and such Event of Default is not cured pursuant to Article 5 herein or this Article 6 and Developer has first been afforded an opportunity to be heard regarding the alleged default before the City Council and this Agreement is terminated only with respect to that portion of the Property to which the default applies.

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COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

7.1 Further Actions and Instruments.

Each Party to this Development Agreement shall cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the other Party and take all actions necessary to ensure that the Parties receive the benefits of this Development Agreement, subject to satisfaction of the conditions of this Development Agreement. Upon the request of any Party, the other Party shall promptly execute, with acknowledgment or affidavit if reasonably required, and file or record such required instruments and writings and take any actions as may be reasonably necessary under the terms of this Development Agreement to carry out the intent and to fulfill the provisions of this Development Agreement or to evidence or consummate the transactions contemplated by this Development Agreement.

7.2 Regulation by Other Public Agencies.

Other public agencies not within the control of City may possess authority to regulate aspects of the development of the Property separately from or jointly with City, and this Development Agreement does not limit the authority of such other public agencies. Nevertheless, City shall be bound by, and shall abide by, its covenants and obligations under this Development Agreement in all respects when dealing with any such agency regarding the Property. To the extent that City, the City Council, or any other board, agency, committee, department or commission of City constitutes and sits as any other board, agency, commission, committee, or department, it shall not take any action that conflicts with City’s obligations under this Agreement unless required to by any State or Federal law.

7.3 Other Governmental Permits and Approvals; Grants.

Developer shall apply for the permits and approvals from other governmental or quasigovernmental agencies having jurisdiction over the Project as may be required for the development of, or provision of services to, the Project. Developer shall comply with all such permits, requirements and approvals. City shall cooperate with Developer in its endeavors to obtain (a) such permits and approvals and (b) any grants for the Project for which Developer applies.

TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS

8.1 Right to Transfer.

Developer shall have the right to sell, transfer, or assign the Property in whole or in part (provided that no such parcel transfer shall violate the Subdivision Map Act (Gov. Code § 66410, et seq.)) and the rights and obligations under this Agreement to any person, partnership, joint venture, firm or corporation at any time during the term of this Agreement.

8.2 Release upon Transfer.

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and liabilities under this Development Agreement with respect to that portion of the Property transferred, and any subsequent default or breach with respect to the transferred rights and/or obligations shall not constitute a default or breach with respect to the retained rights and/or obligations under this Development Agreement.

8.3 Covenants Run with the Land.

All of the provisions, agreements, rights, powers, standards, terms, covenants and obligations contained in this Development Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors (by merger, reorganization, consolidation, or otherwise) and assigns, devisees, administrators, representatives, lessees, and all of the persons or entities acquiring the Property or any portion thereof, or any interest therein, whether by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever, and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) and assigns. All of the provisions of this Development Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitudes and constitute covenants running with the land pursuant to applicable law, including but not limited to, section 1468 of the Civil Code of the State of California. Each covenant to do, or refrain from doing, some act on the Property hereunder (i) is for the benefit of such Property and is a burden upon such Property: (ii) runs with such Property; (iii) is binding upon each Party and each successive owner during its ownership of such Property or any portion thereof; and (iv) each person or entity having any interest therein derived in any manner through any owner of such Property, or any portion thereof, and shall benefit the Property hereunder, and each other person or entity succeeding to an interest in such Property.

MORTGAGEE PROTECTION; CERTAIN RIGHTS OF CURE

9.1 Mortgagee Protection.

This Development Agreement shall not prevent or limit Developer in any manner, at Developer’s sole discretion, from encumbering the Property or any portion thereof or any improvement thereon by any mortgage, deed of trust or other security device securing financing with respect to the Property (“Mortgage”). This Development Agreement shall be superior and senior to any lien placed upon the Property or any portion thereof after the date of recording this Development Agreement, including the lien of any Mortgage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no breach hereof shall defeat, render invalid, diminish or impair the lien of any Mortgage made in good faith and for value, but all of the terms and conditions contained in this Development Agreement shall be binding upon and effective against and inure to the benefit of any person or entity, including any deed of trust beneficiary or mortgagee (“Mortgagee”) who acquires title to the Property, or any portion thereof, by foreclosure, trustee’s sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or otherwise.

9.2 Mortgagee Not Obligated.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1 above, no Mortgagee shall have any obligation or duty under this Development Agreement to perform Developer’s obligations or other affirmative covenants of Developer hereunder, provided, however, that a Mortgagee shall not be entitled to devote the Property to any uses or to construct any improvements thereon other than those uses or improvements provided for or authorized by this Development Agreement, or by the Existing Approvals and Applicable Rules.

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9.3 Notice of Default to Mortgagee; Right of Mortgagee to Cure.

If City receives a notice from a Mortgagee requesting a copy of any Notice of Default given to Developer hereunder and specifying the address for service thereof, then City shall deliver to such Mortgagee, concurrently with service thereon to Developer, any notice given to Developer with respect to any claim by City that Developer has committed a default, and if City makes a determination of noncompliance hereunder, City shall likewise serve notice of such noncompliance on such Mortgagee concurrently with service thereof on Developer. Each Mortgagee shall have the right (but not the obligation) during the same period available to Developer to cure or remedy, or to commence to cure or remedy, the Event of Default claimed or the areas of noncompliance set forth in City’s notice.

9.4 No Supersedure.

Nothing in this Article 9 shall be deemed to supersede or release a Mortgagee or modify a Mortgagee’s obligations under any subdivision improvement agreement or other obligation incurred with respect to the Project outside this Development Agreement, nor shall any provision of this Article 9 constitute an obligation of City to such Mortgagee, except as to the notice requirements of Section 9.3.

9.5 Technical Amendments.

City agrees to reasonably consider and approve interpretations and/or technical amendments to the provisions of this Agreement that are required by lenders for the acquisition and construction of the improvements on the Property or any refinancing thereof and to otherwise cooperate in good faith to facilitate Developer’s negotiations with lenders.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Limitation on Liability.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Development Agreement, in no event shall any member, officer, agent or employee of City be personally liable for any breach of this Development Agreement by City or for any amount which may become due to Developer under the terms of this Development Agreement.

10.2 Notices, Demands and Communications Between the Parties.

Written notices, demands, correspondence and communications between City and Developer shall be sufficiently given if (i) delivered personally (including delivery by private courier); (ii) dispatched by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested; or (iii) delivered by nationally recognized overnight courier service; (iv) by electronic facsimile transmission followed by delivery of a “hard” copy to the addresses indicated below; or (v) by electronic mail followed by delivery of a “hard” copy to the addresses indicated below. Such written notices, demands, correspondence and communications may be sent in the same manner to such persons and addresses as either Party may from time-to-time designate in writing at least fifteen (15) days prior to the name and/or address change and as provided in this Section 10.3.

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City City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attn: City Administrator
with copies
to:

City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attn: City Attorney
Developer: GPT VERNON OWNER LP
3333 Michelson Drive,
Suite 725
Irvine, CA 92612
Attn: Joe Williams/Jenny Tseng, Esq.

General Counsel
Link Logistics Real Estate LLC
602 W Office Center Dr., Suite 200
Fort Washington, PA 19034
[email protected]
Notices personally delivered shall be deemed to have been received upon delivery. Notices delivered by certified mail, as provided above, shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (i) actual receipt by any of the addresses designated above as the Party to whom notices are to be sent; or (ii) within five (5) days after a certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. Notices delivered by overnight courier service as provided above shall be deemed to have been received twentyfour (24) hours after the date of deposit. Notices delivered by electronic facsimile transmission or email shall be deemed received upon receipt of sender of electronic confirmation of delivery, provided that a “hard” copy is delivered as provided above.

10.3 Project Is Private Development.

The Project constitutes private development, neither City nor Developer is acting as the agent of the other in any respect hereunder, and City and Developer are independent entities with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Development Agreement or in any document executed in connection with this Development Agreement shall be construed as making City and Developer joint venturers or partners.

10.4 Severability.

If any terms or provision(s) of this Development Agreement or the application of any term(s)or provision(s) of this Development Agreement to a particular situation, is (are) held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of this Development Agreement or the application of this Development Agreement to other situations, shall remain in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual consent of the Parties.

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application of such provision to a particular situation, is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, Developer (in its sole and absolute discretion) may terminate this Development Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to City.

10.5 Section Headings.

Article and Section headings in this Development Agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to be used in interpreting or construing the terms, covenants or conditions of this Development Agreement.

10.6 Construction of Agreement.

This Development Agreement has been reviewed and revised by legal counsel for both Developer and City, and no presumption or rule that ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting Party shall apply to the interpretation or enforcement of this Development Agreement.

10.7 Entire Agreement.

This Development Agreement, including the Recitals, and exhibits attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, together with the Existing Approvals, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the Parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter hereof.

10.8 Estoppel Certificates.

Either Party may, at any time during the Term of this Development Agreement, and from time to time, deliver written notice to the other Party requesting such Party to certify in writing that, to the knowledge of the certifying Party, (i) this Development Agreement is in full force and effect and a binding obligation of the Parties; (ii) this Development Agreement has not been amended or modified either orally or in writing, or if amended; identifying the amendments; (iii) the requesting Party is not in default in the performance of its obligations under this Development Agreement, or if in default, to describe therein the nature and amount of any such defaults; and (iv) any other information reasonably requested. The Party receiving a request hereunder shall execute and return such certificate or give a written, detailed response explaining why it will not do so within twenty (20) days following the receipt thereof. The failure of either Party to provide the requested certificate within such twenty (20) day period shall constitute a confirmation that this Agreement is in full force and effect and no modification or default exists. Either the City Administrator or their designee shall have the right to execute any certificate requested by Developer hereunder. City acknowledges that a certificate hereunder may be relied upon by transferees and Mortgagees.

10.9 No Waiver.

No delay or omission by either Party in exercising any right or power accruing upon noncompliance or failure to perform by the other Party under any of the provisions of this Development Agreement shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver thereof. A waiver by either Party of any of the covenants or conditions to be performed by the other Party shall be in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought, and any such waiver shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach or non-performance of the same or other covenants and conditions hereof.

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10.10 Time Is of the Essence.

Time is of the essence for each provision of this Development Agreement for which time is an element.

10.11 Applicable Law.

This Development Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

10.12 Attorneys’ Fees.

Should any legal action be brought by either Party because of a breach of this Development Agreement or to enforce any provision of this Development Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and such other costs as may be found by the court.

10.13 Third Party Beneficiaries.

Except as otherwise provided herein, City and Developer hereby renounce the existence of any third party beneficiary to this Development Agreement and agree that nothing contained herein shall be construed as giving any other person or entity third party beneficiary status.

10.14 Constructive Notice and Acceptance.

Every person who now or hereafter owns or acquires any right, title or interest in or to any portion of the Property is and shall be conclusively deemed to have consented and agreed to every provision contained herein, whether or not any reference to this Development Agreement is contained in the instrument by which such person acquired an interest in the Property.

10.15 Counterparts.

This Development Agreement may be executed by each Party on a separate signature page, and when the executed signature pages are combined, shall constitute one single instrument.

10.16 Authority.

The persons signing below represent and warrant that they have the authority to bind their respective Party and that all necessary board of directors,’ shareholders,’ partners,’ city councils or other approvals have been obtained.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Developer have executed this Development Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
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DEVELOPER:

GPT VERNON OWNER LP,
a Delaware limited partnership
By: Link Logistics Real Estate Management, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: __________________________________
Its Authorized Agent
CITY:

CITY OF VERNON
a California municipal corporation and
California charter City
By: __________________________________
Carlos R. Fandino Jr,
City Administrator
ATTESTATION:

By: __________________________________
Lisa Pope
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: __________________________________
Zaynah Moussa
City Attorney

SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )
County of _____________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ____________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared _______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature

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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )
County of _____________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ____________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared _______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature
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EXHIBIT A-1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT A-2

DEPICTION OF PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT B-1

SITE PLAN
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EXHIBIT B-2
Landscape Plan

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EXHIBIT B-3
Elevations and Materials Board
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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of Vernon will conduct a public hearing on March 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard) which you may attend at Vernon City Hall, City Council Chamber, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 to:

CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND GPT VERNON
OWNER LP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE AT 5764

ALCOA AVENUE
All relevant documents will be available for public review on the City’s website once the agenda for the meeting is posted or from the City Clerk at [email protected] or (323) 583-8811, ext. 546. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment on the above-referenced items during the public hearing. In addition, written comment or questions may be submitted prior to the hearing as set forth below. Written Testimony or questions must be received prior to 9:00 a.m. on the date of the hearing.

Please send your comments or questions to:

Daniel Wall, Director of Public Works
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Subject
Meeting Minutes
Recommendation
Approve the March 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Background
Staff has prepared and submits the minutes for approval.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

Attachments

1. March 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes ..

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MINUTES

VERNON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Merlo called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.

FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Merlo led the Flag Salute.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT:

Judith Merlo, Mayor Pro Tem
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
ABSENT
Crystal Larios, Mayor
STAFF PRESENT:

Carlos Fandino, 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
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Staff pulled and moved Item 7 from the Consent Calendar to New Business.

MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Council Member Ybarra seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously, Mayor Larios absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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March 5, 2024

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation Recognizing Retired Employee - Wenceslao P. Reynoso City Council acknowledged Wenceslao P. Reynoso for his years of service to the City.

CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, Items 2-6, and 8. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously, Mayor Larios absent.

The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:

2. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the February 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

3. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Jared A. Dickerson.

4. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 125, for the period of January 21 through February 3, 2024, totaling $7,617,882.77 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,843,535.52 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $774,347.25.

5. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the January 2024 Building Report.

6. Services Agreement with Aon Risk Insurance West, Inc. for Professional Property/Casualty Insurance Broker of Record
Recommendation: A. Find that it is commercially unreasonable to rebid the proposed service agreement for a professional property/casualty insurance broker of record every three years pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section (VMC)

3.32.220 (B); and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Aon Risk Insurance Services West, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for professional property/casualty insurance broker of record, for a total amount not-to-exceed $462,500, for a five-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend for an additional two years after the expiration of the initial term.

8. National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Vernon and Wellness and Equity Alliance, LLC (WEA)
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the NAACHO Grant Program Agreement with WEA, in substantially the same form as submitted, for a vaccine equity project, for a total amount not-to-exceed $150,000, for the duration of the NACCHO grant term ending on July 31, 2024. ..

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March 5, 2024

NEW BUSINESS

7. Amendment No. 1 to the Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA Services Agreement
City Administrator Fandino and Administrative Analyst Figueroa presented the staff report and answered City Council’s questions related to wear and tear, facilities equipment, and supplies fund allocation.

MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to table Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Southeast-Rio Vista Family YMCA and directed staff to amend recommendations as stated for Council consideration to the March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. The question was called and the motion was carried unanimously, Mayor Larios absent.

9. Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9 – Contract No. 20240173
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.

MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera 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 Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance and minor alteration of the existing City’s traffic signals and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Accept the bid proposal from Elecnor Belco Electric 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 Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Traffic Signal Indications Upgrades and Placement of Solar-Powered Speed Signs HSIP Cycle 9 Project in an amount not-to-exceed $247,000; and D. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $24,700 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 motion carried unanimously, Mayor Larios absent.

10. City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
Deputy City Clerk Parker presented the staff report.

MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Lopez seconded a motion to A. Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Merlo as the City’s delegate and Council Member Lopez the City’s alternate to represent the City at the Southern California ..

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March 5, 2024
Association of Governments 2024 Regional Conference and General Assembly; and B. Table appointment of the City’s representative and alternate to Gateway Cities Council of Governments. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously, Mayor Larios absent.

ORAL REPORTS

11. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements.

City Administrator Fandino announced the February 2024 Vernon Resident Newsletter, upcoming Vernon Housing Commission Meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. and Business and Industry Commission Meeting on March 14, 2024 at 9 a.m.; Spring Egg-Stravaganza on Thursday, March 21,2024; Presidential Primary on March 5, 2024; and the City of Vernon General Municipal Election on Tuesday April 9, 2024.

12. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff.

None.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Merlo adjourned the meeting at 9:29 a.m.
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CRYSTAL LARIOS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
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VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Activity Report
Period Ending: 1/31/24
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS NO. PROPERTY RECOVERED
TOTAL 35 VEHICLES: $ 524,025.00
NON-INJURY 21
INJURY 14
Persons Injured 20
Pedestrian 1
Fatalities 0
City Property Damage 4
Hit & Run (Felony) 3
Hit & Run (Misdemeanor) 8

VEHICLES STORED PROPERTY RECOVERED FOR
Unlicensed Driver/Impounded Vehicle 20 OTHER DEPARTMENTS Unattached Trailer 0 VEHICLES: $ 220,217.00
Abandoned/Stored Vehicle 12
Traffic Hazard 0

CITATIONS
Citations Iss (Prisoner Release) 37
Citations Iss (Other Violations) 0
Parking 100
Hazardous 41
Non-Hazardous 43
Citations Iss (Moving) 84
Citations Iss (Total) 184

CASES CLEARED BY ARREST
AR24-001 CR24-0001 11364(A) HS AR24-024 CR24-0091 594(B)(1) PC AR24-002 CR24-0002 11364(A) HS AR24-027 CR24-0106 10851 VC AR24-004 CR24-0016 594.2(A) PC AR24-029 CR24-0125 14601.2(A) VC AR24-009 CR24-0035 14601.2(A) VC AR24-030 CR24-0126 14601.2(A) VC AR24-011 CR24-0036 647(F) PC AR24-031 CR24-0127 11364(A) HS AR24-012 CR24-0039 14601.2(A) VC AR24-032 CR24-0131 11377(A) HS AR24-013 CR24-0047 11357(A) HS AR24-033 CR24-0133 11377(A) HS AR24-014 CR24-0048 647(F) PC AR24-034 CR24-0136 14601.2(A) VC AR24-015 CR24-0049 273.6 PC AR24-035 CR24-0143 11364(A) HS AR24-016 CR24-0053 211 PC AR24-037 CR24-0147 487 PC
AR24-017 CR24-0053 211 PC AR24-039 CR24-0153 496(A) PC
AR24-019 CR24-0073 666.5 PC AR24-040 CR24-0154 20001(A) VC AR24-021 CR24-0082 14601.2(A) VC AR24-041 CR24-0159 14601.2(A) VC AR24-022 CR24-0087 11364(A) HS AR24-042 CR24-0165 11377(A) HS AR24-023 CR24-0088 369I(1) PC AR24-043 CR24-0168 242 PC ..

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CASES CLEARED BY ARREST (CONTINUED)
AR24-044 CR24-0170 594(B)(1) PC
AR24-045 CR24-0174 10851(A) VC
AR24-046 CR24-0175 594(B)(1) PC
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MALE FEMALE TOTAL
ARSON

ASSAULT
BURGLARY 1

CARRY LOADED FIREARM PERSON/VEH

CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT

CHILD ABUSE/CHILD ENDANGERMENT
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE w/ INJURY

EMBEZZLEMENT

FORGERY
GRAND THEFT: AUTO 3
GRAND THEFT: PROPERTY 1
HIT/RUN 1

KIDNAPPING

POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
RAPE

RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING
ROBBERY 2

SEXUAL BATTERY

THREATS
VANDALISM 1
WARRANT (VERNON) 2
WARRANT (OUTSIDE AGENCY) 2

WEAPONS
TOTAL FELONY ARRESTS 13 0 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL
ASSAULT 1

CARRY LOADED FIREARM PERSON/VEH

DISPLAY UNLAWFUL VEH REGISTRATION
DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE 6 1
DRUNK IN PUBLIC 2
DUI 6 1

FAIL TO SIGN CITATION

ILLEGAL DUMPING

MAIL THEFT

OPERATE VEHICLE W/O INTERLOCK DEV

PETTY THEFT
POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS 4
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA 5
POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY 1

RECKLESS DRIVING

RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING

SPEED CONTEST

THREATS

THROW SUBSTANCE AT VEHICLE
TRESPASSING 1

UNDETECTABLE FIREARM
VANDALISM 3

VEHICLE TAMPERING
VIOLATE COURT ORDER 1
WARRANT (OUTSIDE AGENCY) 1

WARRANT (VERNON)
WEAPONS 1
TOTAL MISD. ARRESTS 30 4 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL
BURGLARY 0
CARRY LOADED FIREARM IN PUBLIC 0
ROBBERY 0
VANDALISM 0
WARRANT 0
TOTAL JUVENILES DET. 0 0 0
13 331
47 TOTAL FELONY ARRESTS (ADULT) TO DATE:

TOTAL MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS (ADULT) TO DATE:

TOTAL JUVENILES DETAINED (FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR) TO DATE:

TOTAL ARRESTS AND DETAINED JUVENILES (FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR) TO DATE:

VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT

REPORT FOR PERSONS ARRESTED

ADULT FELONY ARRESTS AND DISPOSITIONS
PERIOD ENDING: 1/31/2024

ADULT MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS AND DISPOSITIONS

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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Jessica Alcaraz, Financial Services Administrator Department: Finance
Submitted by: Angela Melgar, Finance Manager
Subject
Amendments No. 3 and No. 4 to the Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies Recommendation
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Enterprise Resource Planning Software as a Service Hosting and Support for a total amount notto-exceed $1,271,211.34, for a 3-year term; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, to reflect the addition and removal of various modules from the current Agreement, for a total amount notto-exceed $568,770.22, for the 3-year term.

Background
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Tyler) is the market leader in technology solutions for government Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Enterprise ERP, formerly Munis, is an integrated financial management software that provides a robust and user-friendly solution to access information, streamline reporting, and enhance workflow efficiencies, which aids local governments to ensure accountability, make well-informed decisions, and elevate financial transparency. EERP integrates all of the City’s core functions, including financial reporting, human resources/payroll, and procurement. Similarly, Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EP&L), formerly EnerGov, provides a simplified solution for permit management and business licenses by automating manual and repetitive tasks and allowing for electronic submittal by businesses.

On December 1, 2020, City Council approved an agreement with Tyler for the implementation of a new ERP system and Software as a Service (SaaS) hosting and support services. Since then, most Enterprise ERP and EP&L modules have been implemented and are currently in use, such as Financials, Human Capital Management, Code Enforcement, and Business Management.

This software has aided City staff in providing timely payments, service, and data to vendors, customers, and employees. It has added the capability to apply, pay, and check status online for many functions that were previously in-person or paper-based. General Revenues and Utility Billing module implementations are still in progress. The contract has approximately $700,000 remaining available to see these implementation projects through completion. Once complete, these remaining implementations will divest the City completely from the Eden legacy ERP and will offer true integration of all the City’s financial transactions.

Amendment No. 3 renews the SaaS and hosting agreement for a period of 3 years stating the annual subscription fees for the first year and the maximum annual increase rate for years 2 and 3 of the agreement.

Amendment No. 4 adds EP&L Environmental Health, GIS to the agreement. Environmental Health is the new solution to replace DHD. It simplifies managing inspections and compliance and has a customer facing online portal where they can search for inspection results and report issues that affect public health and community safety. My Civic App is also being added to the ..

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agreement. This is a comprehensive and customizable mobile app platform that connects government departments with residents, visitors, and business owners to promote engagement and simplify access to City services. Through this app the City can send push notifications, provide a secure access to bill payment portals, receive community-reported issues, and report back issue resolution all in one mobile app. Resident Access will be added to replace Citizen Self Service. Citizen Self Service allows the public to access City services, apply for licenses and permits, and create requests. Resident Access is the newer version with increased functionality across multiple Enterprise ERP modules thus enhancing the user experience with one logon to access City services and various payment options The Inventory module is being removed from the annual maintenance agreement until the Geographic Information System (GIS) study is completed and the City is ready to implement the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module.

The proposed Amendment No. 3 and Amendment No. 4 have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.

Fiscal Impact
Total fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $1,839,981.56 for the three-year agreement. Sufficient funds are available in General Fund, Information Technology, Repairs & Maintenance – IT Account No. 011-010-110-529110 and IT Equipment & Software Account No. 011-010-110-660005 for the current fiscal year and funds will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years.

Attachments

1. Amendment 3 – SaaS Fees

2. Amendment 4 – Module Additions and Removals Year 1*
Year2*+Year3*+Total Amendment No. 3
Annual SaaSFee$409,909.50$422,206.79$439,095.06$1,271,211.34 AmendmentNo. 4
MyCivicSaaSFee(CitizenEngagement&Requests)$20,000.00$20,600.00$21,424.00$62,024.00 Environmental HealthSaaSFee$75,190.00$77,445.70$80,543.53$233,179.23 Environmental Health Implementation$63,700.00$232,500.00$-$296,200.00 CitizenSelfServiceSaaSFee(removal)$(10,962.00)$(11,290.86)$(11,742.49)$(33,995.35) ResidentAccessSaaSFee$10,440.00$10,753.20$11,183.33$32,376.53 ResidentAccess Implementation$11,200.00$-$-$11,200.00 Inventory SaaS Fee (removal) $ (10,387.65) $ (10,699.28) $ (11,127.25) $ (32,214.18 )
AmendmentNo. 4Total $159,180.35$319,308.76$90,281.11$568,770.22 $569,089.85$741,515.55$529,376.17$1,839,981.56
*AgreementyearspansFebruary-January
+SaaSfeeCPInottoexceed3%inyear2and4%inyear3
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1 AMENDMENT NO.3
This amendment (“Amendment No. 3”) is effective as of the date of signature of the last party to sign as indicated below (“Amendment Effective Date”), by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. with offices at One Tyler Drive, Yarmouth, Maine 04096 (“Tyler”) and the City of Vernon, California, with offices at 4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 (“Client”).

WHEREAS, Tyler and Client are parties to an agreement dated January 13, 2021 (“Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Initial Term of the Agreement expires January 31, 2024 (“Expiration Date”), subject to an optional renewal term upon the parties’ mutual written agreement and amendment; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained, Tyler and Client agree as follows:

1. SaaS Term. The term of the Agreement is hereby renewed for an additional period of three (3) years commencing on the day following the Expiration Date (for the purposes of this Amendment, the “Renewal Term”) unless terminated in writing by either party at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then-current term.

2. SaaS Fees. SaaS Fees, as detailed in the proforma attached hereto as Exhibit 1, for year one (1) are invoiced annually in advance, beginning on the commencement date of the Renewal Term.

Subsequent annual SaaS Fees are invoiced annually in advance, beginning on the anniversary of the initial invoice date. Tyler will not increase annual SaaS fees by more than 3% in year two (2) and 4% in year three (3) of the Renewal Term.

3. Users Limits. The SaaS fees may be based on user limits indicated in the Agreement. Should the number of users be exceeded, Tyler reserves the right to request renegotiation of the SaaS fees based upon any resulting changes in the pricing categories.

4. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

5. Except as expressly indicated in this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the dates set forth below.

Tyler Technologies, Inc. City of Vernon, California
By: By:

Name: Name: Carlos R. Fandino Jr.

Title: Title: City Administrator
Date: Date:

Attest:

By: By:

Name: Name: Yonnie Parker
Title: Title: Deputy City Clerk
Date: Date:

Approved as to form:

By:

Name: Zaynah N. Moussa
Title: City Attorney
Date:

Abigail Diaz
Chief Legal Officer
March 11, 2024
Robert Kennedy-Jensen
Group General Counsel
March 11, 2024
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1 AMENDMENT NO. 4
This amendment (“Amendment No. 4”) is effective as of the date of signature of the last party to sign as indicated below (“Amendment Effective Date”), by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. with offices at One Tyler Drive, Yarmouth, Maine 04096 (“Tyler”) and the City of Vernon, California, with offices at 4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 (“Client”). WHEREAS, Tyler and Client are parties to an agreement dated January 13, 2021 (“Agreement”); and WHEREAS, Tyler and Client desire to amend the terms of the Agreement as provided herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained, Tyler and Client agree as follows:

1. Enterprise Permitting & Licensing; Environmental Health; GIS. a. The items set forth in the sales quotation attached as Exhibit 1 to this Amendment are hereby added to the Agreement as of the earlier of (i) commencement of implementation of the Tyler Software set forth in Exhibit 1; or (ii) October 1, 2024 (“Start Date”) and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Exhibit 1, ending at the same time as the SaaS Term as defined in the Agreement, as amended. Payment of fees and costs for such items shall conform to the following terms:
i.The annual SaaS fees payable under the Agreement shall be increased in the amount of $95,190, for the Tyler Software added herein. The prorated SaaS Fees shall be invoiced on the Start Date. Subsequent SaaS Fees shall be invoice d
in accord with the terms of the Agreement.
ii.Services added to the Agreement pursuant to this Amendment, along with applicable expenses, shall be invoiced as provided and/or incurred. b. Client acknowledges that Tyler will neither make the Tyler Software set forth in Exhibit 1 available nor commence providing the professional services set forth in Exhibit 1 until the Start Date.

2. Inventory; Citizen Self Service.
a. The following Tyler Software as a Service (SaaS) are hereby removed from the Agreement as of February 1, 2024:

Inventory
Citizen Self Service
b
. As of such date, Client’s right to access the above-listed software is terminated, as are Tyler’s obligations to maintain, support, host and update such software. ..

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2 c. Additionally, Client’s SaaS fees payment obligation the above -listed software ends on
the same date.

3.Resident Access.
a. The items set forth in the sales quotation attached as Exhibit 2 to this Amendment are hereby added to the Agreement as of February 1, 2024 and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Exhibit 2, ending coterminous with the SaaS Term as defined in th e
Agreement. Payment of fees and costs for such items shall conform to the following terms:
i.The annual SaaS fees payable under the Agreement shall be increased in the amount of $10,440, for the Tyler Software added herein. The first year’s annual SaaS Fees shall be invoiced on February 1, 2024. Subsequent SaaS Fees shall be invoiced in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. ii.Unless otherwise provided herein, services identified at Exhibit 2 and added to the Agreement pursuant to this Amendment, along with applicable expenses, shall be invoiced as provided and/or incurred.

4. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

5.Except as expressly indicated in this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] ..

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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the dates set forth below.

Tyler Technologies, Inc. City of Vernon, California
By: By:

Name: Name: Carlos R. Fandino Jr.

Title: Title: City Administrator
Date: Date:

Attest:

By: By:

Name: Name: Yonnie Parker
Title: Title: Deputy City Clerk
Date: Date:

Approved as to form:

By:

Name: Zaynah N. Moussa
Title: City Attorney
Date:

Abigail Diaz
Chief Legal Officer
March 11, 2024
Robert Kennedy-Jensen
Group General Counsel
March 11, 2024
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Exhibit 1
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Investment Summary
The following Investment Summary details the software, products, and services to be delivered by us to you under the Agreement. This Investment Summary is effective as of the Effective Date, despite any expiration date in the Investment Summary that may have lapsed as of the Effective Date. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement. In the event of conflict between the Agreement and terms in the Comments section of this Investment Summary, the language in the Agreement will prevail. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ..

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Investment Summary
The following Investment Summary details the software, products, and services to be delivered by us to you under the Agreement. This Investment Summary is effective as of the Effective Date, despite any expiration date in the Investment Summary that may have lapsed as of the Effective Date. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement. In the event of conflict between the Agreement and terms in the Comments section of this Investment Summary, the language in the Agreement will prevail. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ..

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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Department: City Administration
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa, Management Analyst
Subject
Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation
Receive and file the January 2024 Fire Department Activity Report.

Background
Attached is a copy of a Fire Department Activity Report which covers the period of January 1 through January 31, 2024. The report is provided by Los Angeles County Fire and consists of incident details and a summary for the month.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

Attachments

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF VERNON

FIRE STATISTICAL REPORT
JANUARY 2024
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FIRES:

Incident
Date/Time
Basic Incident Basic Incident Full
Number (FD1) Address
Basic Incident
Type Code And Property PreDescription
(FD1.21)
Basic Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Contents PreIncident
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
Basic
Primary
Station
Name
Basic Incident Basic Person
Address
Favorite
Involved
Postal Code
(FD3.18)
Incident
Value
(FD1.37)
Value
(FD1.38)
Address Postal
(FD1.4) Code (FD1.78)
Basic Incident City Name (FD1.16): VERNON
Basic Incident Postal Code (FD1.19): 90058
01/04/2024 LAC24004995
01/08/2024 LAC24009464
01/09/2024 LAC24011022
East VERNON
Avenue and S

SANTA FE AV
VERNON CA 90058
100 - Fire, other LAC052
4361 South SOTO
Street VERNON CA other outside
90058
154 - Dumpster or 500 500 LAC052
LAC027
trash receptacle
fire
South SB 710 SO 150 - Outside000
BANDINI Boulevard rubbish fire, other
and 710 FWY
VERNON CA 90058
01/16/2024 LAC24020050
01/20/2024 LAC24024316
01/21/2024 LAC24025925
01/24/2024 LAC24029637
LAC24029832
4301 South SANTA
FE Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
150 - Outside
rubbish fire, other
LAC052
LAC052
LAC052
LAC052
LAC052
2230 East 38TH
Street VERNON CA
90058
111 - Building fire
3810 South SANTA
FE Avenue
VERNON CA 90058 waste fire
151 - Outside
rubbish, trash or
1938 East 46TH
Street VERNON CA rubbish fire, other
90058
150 - Outside
2444 South 151 - Outside
ALAMEDA Street rubbish, trash or
VERNON CA 90058 waste fire
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Incident
Date/Time
Basic Incident Basic Incident Full Basic Incident
Type Code And Property PreDescription
(FD1.21)
Basic Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Contents PreIncident
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
Basic
Primary
Station
Name
Basic Incident Basic Person
Number (FD1) Address Address
Favorite
Involved
Postal Code
(FD3.18)
Incident
Value
(FD1.37)
Value
(FD1.38)
Address Postal
(FD1.4) Code (FD1.78)
LAC24029930 East 37TH Street 151 - Outside LAC052
and BANDINI BLVD rubbish, trash or
VERNON CA 90058 waste fire
01/25/2024 LAC24031108
01/26/2024 LAC24031868
4333 MAYWOOD
VERNON CA 90058 rubbish fire, other
150 - Outside LAC013
South ALAMEDA 118 - Trash or LAC052
Street and 25TH ST rubbish fire,
VERNON CA 90058 contained
01/28/2024 LAC24034215
LAC24035004
BICKETT Street and 150 - Outside LAC013
LAC027
LAC013
E 54TH ST rubbish fire, other
VERNON CA 90058
SB 710 AT BANDINI 131 - Passenger
Boulevard VERNON vehicle fire
CA 90058
01/29/2024 LAC24035191 5400 South ALCOA 132 - Road freight Avenue and E

SLAUSON AV
or transport
vehicle fire
VERNON CA 90058
Count: 14
TRANSPORTS:

Disposition Incident Patient Disposition (eDisposition.12) Number of Incidents (ALS) Patient Treated, Transported
Canceled (Prior to Arrival At Scene)
Canceled on Scene (FD Not Needed)
98 11
Canceled on Scene (Unable to Locate Patient)
3 Care Transferred to BLS 29
111Patient Refusal (AMA) - (No Transport)
Treated and Transferred Care
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 INCIDENT SUMMARY TYPES AND TOTALS:

Cad Initial Cad Incident Type
Description
Fire Initial Cad Incident Type
Description (FD1.86)
Basic Incident Type Code And
Description (FD1.21)
Number of
incidents
Property
Loss
Content
Loss
Acres
Burned
Basic Incident Type Category (FD1.21): (None)
Basic Incident City Name (FD1.16): VERNON
ALRA
ALRWF
EMS
ALRA
ALRWF
EMS
131
MISC1 MISC1
1 Total: 6 Total: $0 Total: 0 Total: 0
Basic Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 1 - Fire
Basic Incident City Name (FD1.16): VERNON
INVO INVO 118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained
132 - Road freight or transport vehicle fire
150 - Outside rubbish fire, other
100 - Fire, other
1111221

INVO INVO
INVO INVO $00
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
150 - Outside rubbish fire, other
151 - Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
154 - Dumpster or other outside trash
receptacle fire
$500
RUB RUB 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other $0
151 - Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
111 - Building fire
20 RUB RUB1
STRC
TREE
VEHF
STRC
TREE
VEHF
1 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other
131 - Passenger vehicle fire
11 Total: 15 Total: $500 Total: 0 Total: 0
Basic Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 3 - Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident Basic Incident City Name (FD1.16): VERNON
BLEEDA BLEEDA 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
121
DB DB 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
DIAA DIAA 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
EMS
EMS
EMS
EMS
300 - Rescue, EMS incident, other1
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
3 with injury
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 INCIDENT SUMMARY
Cad Initial Cad Incident Type
Description
Fire Initial Cad Incident Type
Description (FD1.86)
Basic Incident Type Code And
Description (FD1.21)
Number of
incidents
Property
Loss
Content
Loss
Acres
Burned
INJA INJA 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
10 INJB INJB 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident2 with injury
MAT MAT 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
2 SICKA
SNAKE
SZR
SICKA
SNAKE
SZR
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
3 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
1 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
2 TCA
TCA
TCA
TCA
300 - Rescue, EMS incident, other1
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
4 with injury
TCB
TCB
TCB
TCB
TCB
TCB
300 - Rescue, EMS incident, other313
320 - Emergency medical service, other
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
TCB
TCP
VEH
VEHL
TCB
TCP
VEH
VEHL
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
311
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
1 with injury
Total: 46 Total: $0 Total: 0 Total: 0
Basic Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 6 - Good Intent Call Basic Incident City Name (FD1.16): VERNON
ALRA
ALRA
ALRAR
ALRWF
ALRWFR
DB
ALRA
ALRA
ALRAR
ALRWF
ALRWFR
DB
600 - Good intent call, other4
131
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
600 - Good intent call, other
71 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
600 - Good intent call, other
1 EMS EMS1
EMS EMS 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
600 - Good intent call, other
2 INJA INJA1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
MISC1
600 - Good intent call, other2
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route1
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 INCIDENT SUMMARY
Cad Initial Cad Incident Type
Description
Fire Initial Cad Incident Type
Description (FD1.86)
Basic Incident Type Code And
Description (FD1.21)
Number of
incidents
Property
Loss
Content
Loss
Acres
Burned

RUB RUB
STRC
TCA
TCA
TCB
TCT
UNC
600 - Good intent call, other2122311
STRC
TCA
TCA
TCB
TCT
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
600 - Good intent call, other
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
600 - Good intent call, other
600 - Good intent call, other
UNC 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
Total: 46 Total: $0 Total: 0 Total: 0
Basic Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 7 - False Alarm & False Call Basic Incident City Name (FD1.16): VERNON
ALRA
ALRA
ALRA
ALRA
700 - False alarm or false call, other5
735 - Alarm system sounded due to
1 malfunction
ALRA
ALRA
ALRAR
ALRA
ALRA
ALRAR
744 - Detector activation, no fire -
unintentional
221
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire -
unintentional
744 - Detector activation, no fire -
unintentional
ALRMAN
ALRWF
ALRWF
ALRWF
ALRMAN
ALRWF
ALRWF
ALRWF
730 - System malfunction, other
700 - False alarm or false call, other
730 - System malfunction, other
131
744 - Detector activation, no fire -
3 unintentional
ALRWF ALRWF 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire -
unintentional
1 ALRWFR
ALRWFR
ALRWFR
ALRWFR
730 - System malfunction, other1
735 - Alarm system sounded due to1
malfunction
MISC1
STRC
MISC1
STRC
700 - False alarm or false call, other
700 - False alarm or false call, other
11 Total: 24
Total: 137
Total: $0 Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: $500 Total: 06
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS CITY DETAILS:

Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/01/24
01/01/24
LAC24000391
LAC24001059
ALRA 611 - Dispatched and 3450 East VERNON Avenue 3450 East VERNON cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058 Avenue
DIAA 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4240 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
4240 BANDINI
Boulevard
S13
01/02/24 E52
01/02/24
01/02/24
01/02/24
01/03/24
01/03/24
01/04/24
01/04/24
LAC24001453
LAC24001563
LAC24001637
LAC24001821
LAC24002944
LAC24003846
LAC24003880
LAC24003929
ALRA
ALRA
ALRA
ALRA
ALRWF
ALRA
VEH
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
2600 East 28TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2600 East 28TH Street
600 - Good intent
call, other
3450 East VERNON Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
3450 East VERNON
Avenue
600 - Good intent
call, other
3055 East 44TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
3055 East 44TH Street
600 - Good intent
call, other
5580 South ALAMEDA Street 5580 South ALAMEDA
VERNON CA 90058 Street
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
3425 East VERNON Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
3425 East VERNON
Avenue
E52
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street 3055 East 44TH Street cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
322 - Motor vehicle 4809 South ALCOA Avenue 4809 South ALCOA Avenue
S13
E52
accident with injuries VERNON CA 90058
INJA 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4580 South PACIFIC
Boulevard VERNON CA
90058
4580 South PACIFIC
Boulevard
01/04/24
01/04/24
01/04/24
LAC24004076
LAC24004304
LAC24004485
ALRA
ALRA
TCB
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
3425 East VERNON Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
3425 East VERNON
Avenue
E52
611 - Dispatched and 3450 East VERNON Avenue
cancelled en route
3450 East VERNON
VERNON CA 90058 Avenue
322 - Motor vehicle
accident with injuries S SOTO ST VERNON CA
90058
East LEONIS Boulevard and East LEONIS Boulevard E52
and S SOTO ST
01/04/24
01/04/24
LAC24004720
LAC24004995
ALRA 611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street 3055 East 44TH Street cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
MISC1 100 - Fire, other East VERNON Avenue and S East VERNON Avenue E52

SANTA FE AV VERNON CA
90058
and S SANTA FE AV
01/05/24
01/05/24
LAC24005262
LAC24005297
TCP
UNC
322 - Motor vehicle
accident with injuries and FRUITLAND AV
VERNON CA 90058
123 South ALCOA Avenue 123 South ALCOA
Avenue and FRUITLAND
AV
S13
611 - Dispatched and 5831 South SANTA FE
cancelled en route
5831 South SANTA FE
Avenue
S164
Avenue VERNON CA 90058
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/05/24
01/05/24
LAC24005715
LAC24005944
ALRA 611 - Dispatched and 4353 East EXCHANGE 4353 East EXCHANGE cancelled en route Avenue VERNON CA 90058 Avenue
SNAKE 321 - EMS call, 2646 South DOWNEY Road 2646 South DOWNEY E52 E52
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
and E 26TH ST VERNON CA Road and E 26TH ST
90023
01/06/24
01/06/24
01/06/24
LAC24006727
LAC24006815
LAC24007103
ALRAR
ALRA
TCA
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
3055 East 44TH Street
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street 3055 East 44TH Street cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
123 South DOWNEY Road
and BANDINI BLVD
VERNON CA 90023
123 South DOWNEY
Road and BANDINI
BLVD
S13
01/06/24
01/07/24
01/07/24
LAC24007337
LAC24008114
LAC24008459
EMS
INJA
TCB
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
East SLAUSON Avenue and

STATE ST VERNON CA
90058
East SLAUSON Avenue S13
and STATE ST
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
FRUITLAND Avenue and S

PACIFIC BLVD VERNON CA S PACIFIC BLVD
90058
FRUITLAND Avenue and E52
300 - Rescue, EMS
incident, other
South ATLANTIC Boulevard
and DISTRICT BLVD
VERNON CA 90040
South ATLANTIC
Boulevard and
E13

DISTRICT BLVD
01/08/24
01/08/24
01/08/24
01/08/24
LAC24008898
LAC24009130
LAC24009273
LAC24009464
RUB 600 - Good intent
call, other
South ALAMEDA Street and
25TH ST VERNON CA 90058 and 25TH ST
South ALAMEDA Street E52
ALRA E27
ALRWF
MISC1
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
4151 BANDINI BLVD #4159
VERNON CA 90023
4151 BANDINI BLVD
#4159
611 - Dispatched and 3851 South SANTA FE
cancelled en route
3851 South SANTA FE
Avenue VERNON CA 90058 Avenue
154 - Dumpster or
other outside trash
receptacle fire
4361 South SOTO Street
VERNON CA 90058
4361 South SOTO Street E52 500
01/08/24
01/09/24
LAC24009652
LAC24010340
ALRA
DB
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street 3055 East 44TH Street cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4625 East 50TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
4625 East 50TH Street S13
01/09/24 E52
01/09/24
LAC24010365
LAC24011007
ALRA
RUB
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
5700 South ALAMEDA Street 5700 South ALAMEDA
VERNON CA 90058 Street
150 - Outside rubbish BANDINI Boulevard and BANDINI Boulevard and E27

PENNINGTON WY VERNON PENNINGTON WY
CA 90201
00 fire, other
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/09/24
01/10/24
01/10/24
01/10/24
01/10/24
01/11/24
LAC24011022
LAC24012023
LAC24012208
LAC24012250
LAC24012345
LAC24012970
INVO 150 - Outside rubbish South SB 710 SO BANDINI South SB 710 SO BANDINI Boulevard and
710 FWY
E2700
fire, other Boulevard and 710 FWY
VERNON CA 90058
TCB 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
East 44TH Street and S

BOYLE AV VERNON CA
90058
East 44TH Street and S

BOYLE AV
E52
TCA 600 - Good intent
call, other
SB 710 at Bandini SB 710 AT SB 710 at Bandini SB
BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90058
S163
710 AT BANDINI
Boulevard
TCA 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
5100 DISTRICT Boulevard
VERNON CA 90058
5100 DISTRICT
Boulevard
RUB
ALRWF
600 - Good intent
call, other
DISTRICT Boulevard and

HELIOTROPE AV VERNON
CA 90040
DISTRICT Boulevard
and HELIOTROPE AV
E163
744 - Detector E13
activation, no fire -
unintentional
5215 South BOYLE Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
5215 South BOYLE
Avenue
01/12/24
01/12/24
LAC24014004
LAC24014187
ALRMAN
INJA
730 - System
malfunction, other
2590 HARRIETT Street
VERNON CA 90058
2590 HARRIETT Street E52
321 - EMS call, E27
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4901 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90201
4901 BANDINI
Boulevard
01/12/24
01/12/24
01/12/24
01/12/24
LAC24014196
LAC24014393
LAC24014570
LAC24014966
ALRWFR
EMS
730 - System
malfunction, other
3268 East VERNON Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
3268 East VERNON
Avenue
E52
S13
E52
E163
300 - Rescue, EMS
incident, other
6133 MALBURG Way
VERNON CA 90058
6133 MALBURG Way
ALRWF
EMS
730 - System
malfunction, other
2051 East 27TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2051 East 27TH Street
611 - Dispatched and GIFFORD Avenue and
cancelled en route
GIFFORD Avenue and

DISTRICT BLVD VERNON DISTRICT BLVD
CA 90058
01/12/24
01/12/24
LAC24014971
LAC24015010
TCA
TCB
300 - Rescue, EMS
incident, other
BANDINI Boulevard and S

BONNIE BEACH PL
VERNON CA 90023
BANDINI Boulevard and E27

S BONNIE BEACH PL
320 - Emergency
medical service,
other
4177 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
4177 BANDINI
Boulevard
E27
01/13/24
01/13/24
LAC24015171
LAC24015247
TCB 322 - Motor vehicle
accident with injuries VERNON CA 90058
STATE Street and 61ST ST STATE Street and 61ST E13
ST
ALRA 600 - Good intent
call, other
4820 East 50TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
4820 East 50TH Street E163
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/13/24 LAC24016038 MISC1 600 - Good intent
call, other
South ATLANTIC Boulevard
and 710 FWY VERNON CA
90040
South ATLANTIC
Boulevard and 710 FWY
E27
01/13/24
01/13/24
01/14/24
01/14/24
01/15/24
01/15/24
01/15/24
01/15/24
01/15/24
01/15/24
LAC24016123
LAC24016456
LAC24016753
LAC24017656
LAC24017897
LAC24017939
LAC24018032
LAC24018033
LAC24018754
LAC24018892
INJA 600 - Good intent
call, other
3737 South SOTO Street
VERNON CA 90058
3737 South SOTO Street
4444 East 26TH Street
4444 East 26TH Street
4444 East 26TH Street
3055 East 44TH Street
4444 East 26TH Street
ALRWF
ALRA
611 - Dispatched and 4444 East 26TH Street
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90023
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
4444 East 26TH Street
VERNON CA 90023
ALRWF
ALRA
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
4444 East 26TH Street
VERNON CA 90023
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
ALRWF
ALRWFR
ALRWF
MISC1
INJA
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
4444 East 26TH Street
VERNON CA 90023
600 - Good intent
call, other
2901 FRUITLAND Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
2901 FRUITLAND
Avenue
E13
611 - Dispatched and 3255 SACO Street VERNON 3255 SACO Street cancelled en route CA 90058
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
25TH Street and S SANTA
FE AV VERNON CA 90058
25TH Street and S

SANTA FE AV
E52
321 - EMS call, E52
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4800 South SANTA FE
Avenue VERNON CA 90058
4800 South SANTA FE
Avenue
01/16/24
01/16/24
LAC24019815
LAC24019873
INJA
TCB
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
1 South PACIFIC Boulevard
and E 45TH ST VERNON CA Boulevard and E 45TH
90058
1 South PACIFIC E52
S13
E52
ST
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
5681 South DOWNEY Road
and E SLAUSON AV
VERNON CA 90058
5681 South DOWNEY
Road and E SLAUSON
AV
01/16/24
01/16/24
01/17/24
LAC24020050
LAC24020156
LAC24020364
MISC1
ALRA
TCB
150 - Outside rubbish 4301 South SANTA FE
fire, other Avenue VERNON CA 90058
4301 South SANTA FE
Avenue
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street
cancelled en route
3055 East 44TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
600 - Good intent
call, other
East VERNON Avenue and S East VERNON Avenue

SANTA FE AV VERNON CA
90058
E52
E52
and S SANTA FE AV
01/17/24 LAC24020444 SZR 321 - EMS call, 2600 East 28TH Street excluding vehicle
accident with injury
2600 East 28TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/17/24
01/17/24
LAC24020472
LAC24021230
MISC1 600 - Good intent
call, other
2100 25TH Street VERNON
CA 90058
2100 25TH Street E52
EMS
TCB
600 - Good intent
call, other
SANTA FE Avenue and E

SLAUSON AV VERNON CA
90255
SANTA FE Avenue and

E SLAUSON AV
S164
01/18/24
01/18/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
01/19/24
LAC24021680
LAC24021842
LAC24022818
LAC24022824
LAC24022896
LAC24022901
LAC24022926
LAC24023013
LAC24023015
LAC24023578
300 - Rescue, EMS
incident, other
South ATLANTIC Boulevard
and 710 FWY VERNON CA
90040
South ATLANTIC
Boulevard and 710 FWY
E27
MAT S13
TCA
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
3385 East LEONIS Boulevard 3385 East LEONIS
VERNON CA 90058 Boulevard
611 - Dispatched and East SLAUSON Avenue and
cancelled en route
East SLAUSON Avenue
STATE ST VERNON CA and STATE ST
90058
TCA 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
East SLAUSON Avenue and

STATE ST VERNON CA
90058
East SLAUSON Avenue S13
and STATE ST
INJA
SICKA
TCB
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
1937 East VERNON Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
1937 East VERNON
Avenue
E52
E13
E52
S13
E27
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
3870 SEVILLE Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
3870 SEVILLE Avenue
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
East 46TH Street and S

SOTO ST VERNON CA
90058
East 46TH Street and S

SOTO ST
EMS
MAT
MISC1
611 - Dispatched and 4221 South BANDINI
cancelled en route
4221 South BANDINI
Boulevard VERNON CA Boulevard
90023
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4222 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
4222 BANDINI
Boulevard
611 - Dispatched and South GRANDE VISTA
cancelled en route
South GRANDE VISTA
Avenue and E Avenue and E

WASHINGTON BLVD
VERNON CA 90023

WASHINGTON BLVD
01/20/24
01/20/24
LAC24024316
LAC24024426
STRC
EMS
111 - Building fire 2230 East 38TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2230 East 38TH Street T164
321 - EMS call, 0 South DOWNEY Road and 0 South DOWNEY Road E13 excluding vehicle
accident with injury

E EXCHANGE AV VERNON
CA 90058
and E EXCHANGE AV
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/20/24
01/21/24
LAC24024432
LAC24025925
EMS 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4401 South DOWNEY Road
VERNON CA 90058
4401 South DOWNEY
Road
Q13
RUB 151 - Outside E52
rubbish, trash or
waste fire
3810 South SANTA FE
Avenue VERNON CA 90058
3810 South SANTA FE
Avenue
01/22/24
01/22/24
LAC24026773
LAC24026928
ALRA
TCA
611 - Dispatched and 3055 East 44TH Street 3055 East 44TH Street cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
600 - Good intent
call, other
South SANTA FE Avenue
and E 48TH ST VERNON CA Avenue and E 48TH ST
90058
South SANTA FE E52
01/22/24
01/23/24
01/23/24
01/24/24
LAC24027223
LAC24027926
LAC24028193
LAC24028994
TCA 611 - Dispatched and 4615 South ALCOA Avenue
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
4615 South ALCOA
Avenue
ALRA
ALRA
ALRA
611 - Dispatched and 4601 South SOTO Street
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
4601 South SOTO Street
611 - Dispatched and 2700 FRUITLAND Avenue 2700 FRUITLAND cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058 Avenue
745 - Alarm system
activation, no fire -
unintentional
3336 FRUITLAND Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
3336 FRUITLAND
Avenue
E13
E52
E52
E52
01/24/24
01/24/24
01/24/24
LAC24029078
LAC24029262
LAC24029375
TCB 322 - Motor vehicle South SANTA FE Avenue South SANTA FE accident with injuries and E 54TH ST VERNON CA Avenue and E 54TH ST 90058
ALRA
INJA
735 - Alarm system
sounded due to
malfunction
5353 South DOWNEY Road
VERNON CA 90058
5353 South DOWNEY
Road
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
2049 East 27TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2049 East 27TH Street
01/24/24 1938 East 46TH Street
01/24/24
LAC24029637
LAC24029832
MISC1
MISC1
150 - Outside rubbish 1938 East 46TH Street E52
E52
fire, other VERNON CA 90058
151 - Outside
rubbish, trash or
waste fire
2444 South ALAMEDA Street 2444 South ALAMEDA
VERNON CA 90058
East 37TH Street and

BANDINI BLVD VERNON CA BANDINI BLVD
90058
Street
01/24/24
01/24/24
LAC24029930
LAC24030079
MISC1
STRC
151 - Outside
rubbish, trash or
waste fire
East 37TH Street and E52
611 - Dispatched and FRUITLAND Avenue and FRUITLAND Avenue and E13 cancelled en route LOMA VISTA AV VERNON LOMA VISTA AV
CA 90270
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/25/24 LAC24030540 ALRA 745 - Alarm system
activation, no fire -
unintentional
5353 South DOWNEY Road
VERNON CA 90058
5353 South DOWNEY
Road
E13
01/25/24
01/25/24
01/26/24
01/26/24
LAC24030865
LAC24031108
LAC24031465
LAC24031549
TCB 600 - Good intent
call, other
2468 East 26TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2468 East 26TH Street
4333 MAYWOOD
E52
E13
E52
S163
TREE
STRC
INJB
150 - Outside rubbish 4333 MAYWOOD VERNON
fire, other CA 90058
700 - False alarm or
false call, other
2150 East 37TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2150 East 37TH Street
321 - EMS call, 4950 East 49TH Street
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4950 East 49TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
01/26/24
01/26/24
01/26/24
01/26/24
01/27/24
01/27/24
01/28/24
01/28/24
LAC24031605
LAC24031649
LAC24031868
LAC24032048
LAC24032636
LAC24032896
LAC24033874
LAC24033906
INJA 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4454 South PACIFIC
Boulevard VERNON CA
90058
4454 South PACIFIC
Boulevard
E52
ALRWF
INVO
611 - Dispatched and 4621 South PACIFIC
cancelled en route
4621 South PACIFIC
Boulevard VERNON CA Boulevard
90058
118 - Trash or
rubbish fire,
contained
South ALAMEDA Street and
25TH ST VERNON CA 90058 and 25TH ST
South ALAMEDA Street E52
TCB 300 - Rescue, EMS E27
incident, other
3939 South ATLANTIC
Boulevard VERNON CA
90040
3939 South ATLANTIC
Boulevard
EMS BANDINI Boulevard and S

ATLANTIC BLVD VERNON
CA 90040
BANDINI Boulevard and

S ATLANTIC BLVD
ALRWF
INJA
611 - Dispatched and 4621 South PACIFIC
cancelled en route
4621 South PACIFIC
Boulevard VERNON CA Boulevard
90058
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4440 DISTRICT Boulevard
VERNON CA 90058
4440 DISTRICT
Boulevard
S13
BLEEDA 321 - EMS call, South SANTA FE Avenue South SANTA FE E52 excluding vehicle
accident with injury
and E 58TH ST VERNON CA Avenue and E 58TH ST
90058
01/28/24
01/28/24
LAC24034215
LAC24034769
RUB
INJB
150 - Outside rubbish BICKETT Street and E 54TH BICKETT Street and E E13 E52
fire, other ST VERNON CA 90058 54TH ST
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
3333 South DOWNEY Road
VERNON CA 90023
3333 South DOWNEY
Road
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/28/24
01/29/24
01/29/24
LAC24035004
LAC24035191
LAC24035200
VEHF 131 - Passenger
vehicle fire
SB 710 AT BANDINI
Boulevard VERNON CA
90058
SB 710 AT BANDINI
Boulevard
E3
INVO
TCB
132 - Road freight or 5400 South ALCOA Avenue
transport vehicle fire and E SLAUSON AV
VERNON CA 90058
5400 South ALCOA
Avenue and E

SLAUSON AV
E13
600 - Good intent E163
call, other
DISTRICT Boulevard and S

ATLANTIC BLVD VERNON
CA 90040
DISTRICT Boulevard
and S ATLANTIC BLVD
01/29/24
01/29/24
LAC24035203
LAC24035232
DB 611 - Dispatched and 3501 East VERNON Avenue 3501 East VERNON cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058 Avenue
ALRWFR 735 - Alarm system
sounded due to
malfunction
2050 East 38TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2050 East 38TH Street E52
01/29/24
01/29/24
01/29/24
LAC24035289
LAC24035302
LAC24035470
ALRWF
ALRWF
SICKA
611 - Dispatched and 2640 East 26TH Street
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
2640 East 26TH Street
611 - Dispatched and 2300 East 57TH Street 2300 East 57TH Street cancelled en route VERNON CA 90058
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
2801 East VERNON Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
2801 East VERNON
Avenue
E52
S13
E52
E52
S13
01/29/24
01/29/24
01/29/24
01/29/24
01/29/24
01/30/24
01/30/24
LAC24035492
LAC24035667
LAC24035689
LAC24036125
LAC24036271
LAC24036620
LAC24036642
DB 321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
5455 South BOYLE Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
5455 South BOYLE
Avenue
ALRWF
ALRWF
SICKA
MISC1
ALRA
ALRA
745 - Alarm system
activation, no fire -
unintentional
2300 East 57TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
2300 East 57TH Street
744 - Detector 2126 East 52ND Street
activation, no fire -
unintentional
2126 East 52ND Street
VERNON CA 90058
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4955 MAYWOOD Avenue
VERNON CA 90058
4955 MAYWOOD
Avenue
East SLAUSON Avenue and

S ALCOA AV VERNON CA
90058
East SLAUSON Avenue E13
and S ALCOA AV
744 - Detector
activation, no fire -
unintentional
3355 East 26TH Street
VERNON CA 90023
3355 East 26TH Street
3355 East 26TH Street
E52
611 - Dispatched and 3355 East 26TH Street
cancelled en route VERNON CA 90023
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CITY OF VERNON STATISTICS
JANUARY 2024 CITY DETAILS
Alarm
Date
Time
Basic Incident
Number (FD1)
Cad Initial Cad
Incident Type
Description
Incident Type Address Basic Incident Full
Street Address
Basic First
Arrived At Scene
Apparatus ID
Basic
Property
Losses
(FD1.35)
Basic
Content
Losses
(FD1.36)
01/30/24
01/30/24
LAC24036685
LAC24036705
ALRWF
ALRA
744 - Detector
activation, no fire -
unintentional
2345 East 52ND Street
VERNON CA 90058
2345 East 52ND Street
2345 East 52ND Street
E52
E52
E27
744 - Detector
activation, no fire -
unintentional
2345 East 52ND Street
VERNON CA 90058
01/30/24
01/30/24
01/30/24
01/30/24
01/30/24
LAC24036741
LAC24036782
LAC24036793
LAC24036832
LAC24036853
ALRWF
ALRWF
ALRWF
ALRA
4168 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
4168 BANDINI
Boulevard
4168 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
4168 BANDINI
Boulevard
4168 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
4168 BANDINI
Boulevard
3280 East 44TH Street
VERNON CA 90058
3280 East 44TH Street
ALRAR 744 - Detector
activation, no fire -
unintentional
4621 South PACIFIC
Boulevard VERNON CA
90058
4621 South PACIFIC
Boulevard
E52
S13
E52
E52
E27
E13
01/30/24
01/31/24
01/31/24
01/31/24
01/31/24
LAC24037046
LAC24037664
LAC24038557
LAC24038560
LAC24038572
Count: 137
TCT 600 - Good intent
call, other
South DOWNEY Road and E South DOWNEY Road

WASHINGTON BLVD
VERNON CA 90023
and E WASHINGTON
BLVD
SZR
INJA
TCA
VEHL
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
4646 HAMPTON Street
VERNON CA 90058
4646 HAMPTON Street
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
South SANTA FE Avenue
and E VERNON AV VERNON Avenue and E VERNON
CA 90058
South SANTA FE
AV
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
3768 BANDINI Boulevard
VERNON CA 90023
3768 BANDINI
Boulevard
321 - EMS call,
excluding vehicle
accident with injury
East 45TH Street and S

PACIFIC BLVD VERNON CA PACIFIC BLVD
90058
East 45TH Street and S
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Item 7 Page 15 of 15
City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Jessica Alcaraz, Financial Services Administrator Department: Finance
Submitted by: John Lau, Accountant
Subject
Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126, for the period of February 4 through February 17, 2024, totaling $8,774,682.53 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,123,746.31 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $650,936.22.

Background
Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.32.060 indicates the City Treasurer, or an authorized designee, shall prepare warrants covering claims or demands against the City which are to be presented to City Council for its audit and approval.

Pursuant to the aforementioned code section, the Deputy City Treasurer has prepared Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 4 through February 17, 2024, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank for City Council approval.

Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of approving Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126, totals $8,774,682.53. The Finance Department has determined that sufficient funds to pay such claims/demands, are available in the respective accounts referenced on Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126.

Attachments

1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126 ..

Item 8 Page 1 of 1

STAFF REPORT

FINANCE/TREASURY DEPARTMENT
DATE:

TO:

March 11, 2024
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:

RE:

Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Operating Account Warrant Register for City Council Agenda of March 19, 2024 It is recommended that the attached Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126 be approved at the City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.

Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126 totals $8,774,682.53, and covers claims and demands presented for February 04, 2024 to February 17, 2024, drawn or to be drawn, from East West Bank.

The following list details the components of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126:

1. Ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,123,746.31.

2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $650,936.22. ..

Item 8 Page 1 of 35

OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER
City of Vernon
No. 126
I hereby Certify: that claims or demands covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy
and availability of funds for payments thereof; and that said claims or demands are accurate and that funds are
available for payments thereof.

This is to certify that the claims or demands
covered by the above listed warrants have been
audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon
and that all of said warrants are approved for payments except Warrant Numbers:

Joa
Dep
DATE
DATE
Date: 3/11/2024