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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Judith Merlo, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
Crystal Larios, 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
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FLAG SALUTE
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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
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1. City Administrator Report
Recommendation:
Receive presentation on various topics including New Business Welcome, Alameda Electric Vehicle Charging Plaza, Electric Vehicle Incentives, Vernon Public Utilities Reliability Report, DARE Program at Vernon Elementary, International Council of Shopping Centers Conference, Community Partnerships, Business Engagement and Community Events.
Agenda Report
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Appropriations Limit (Gann) Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08 approving and adopting the Annual Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to Government Code Section 7910.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2024-08
2. Resolution No. 2024-09
3. FY 2024-25 Gann Limit Calculation
4. Public Hearing Notice
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approved the May 21, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. May 21, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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4. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 131, for the period of April 21 through May 4, 2024, totaling $2,055,073.64 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $1,742,730.62 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $312,343.02.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 131
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5. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the April 2024 Building Report.
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6. Services Agreement with Aon Risk Insurance West, Inc. for Actuarial Analysis Services Recommendation:
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 actuarial analysis services for a total amount not-to-exceed $21,750, for a three-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Agenda Report
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7. Amendment No. 3 to Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. Contract No. CS-1413 Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscape, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, to amend the scope of services and add additional funds in an amount not-to-exceed $43,652.73; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of fifteen percent (15%) or $6,547.90 for unplanned landscape work or repairs outlined in the scope of work, and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Amendment No. 3 with Mariposa Landscape, Inc
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8. Report on Contract Award Exemption Granted by the City Administrator Recommendation:
Receive and file report on contract award exemption granted by the City Administrator for a Change Order to Purchase Contract No. 20240050 with Commercial Door of Los Angeles for the installation of a steel gate at the City Yard.
Agenda Report
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NEW BUSINESS
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9. Commission Appointments
Recommendation:
A. Appoint one Business Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028); B. Appoint one Real Estate Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028); C. Appoint one City Council Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028); D. Appoint one Business Representative to the Green Vernon Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028); E. Appoint one Environmental Representative to the Green Vernon Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028) and; F. Appoint two Labor Representatives to the Green Vernon Commission for full terms (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028).
Agenda Report
1. Applications Received Chart
2. BIC Applications
3. GVC Applications
4. Local Appointment List
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ORAL REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION
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12. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential matter) Facts and Circumstances: The City has been identified as a potentially responsible party in the BKK Landfill matter.
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13. Conference With Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator Employee Organizations:
Unrepresented - Management, Confidential, Executive, Elected Officials, and Unclassified; IBEW Local 47;
Teamsters Local 911;
Vernon Police Management Association; and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
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14. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Government Code Section 54957
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On May 30, 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.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings
of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies
of all agenda items and back-up materials are available for review in the City Clerk Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disability-related services
are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at [email protected]
or (323) 583-8811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure arrangements can be made.
The
Public Comment
portion of the agenda is for members of the public to present items, which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda but matters raised under Public Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings
are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the applicant and appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the City Council. Time may be set aside for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as set for under Public Comment. If you challenge any City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing.
Consent Calendar
items may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or the public wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration. Council Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on any individual item by so declaring prior to the vote on the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar will be taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines as set forth under Public Comment.
New Business items
are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formal action. Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public Comment.
Closed Session
allows the Council to discuss specific matters pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54956.9.
Based on the advice of the City Attorney, discussion of these matters in open session would prejudice the position of the City.
Following Closed Session, the City Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed and actions taken.
At the conclusion of Closed Session, the Council may continue any item listed on the Closed Session agenda to the Open Session agenda for discussion or to take formal action as it deems appropriate.
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