MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Merlo called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Merlo led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Judith Merlo, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
Crystal Larios, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney
Deborah Harrington, Interim 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
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. City Administrator Report
City Administrator Fandino presented a PowerPoint 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Appropriations Limit (Gann)
Financial Services Administrator Alcaraz presented the staff report.
Mayor Merlo opened the public hearing at 9:16 a.m. There being no speakers, Mayor Merlo closed the public hearing at 9:16 a.m.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Lopez seconded a motion to : 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. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Council Member Larios seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the May 21, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
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.
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 notto-exceed $21,750, for a three-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
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.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Commission Appointments
Interim City Clerk Harrington presented the staff report.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Larios seconded a motion to appoint Brian Bailey as the Business Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to appoint Paul Sablock as the Real Estate Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Council Member Larios moved and Council Member Rivera seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra as the City Council Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Lopez seconded a motion to appoint Jack Cline as the Business Representative to the Green Vernon Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Council Member Larios moved and Mayor Merlo seconded a motion to appoint Hector Morfin as the Environmental Representative to the Green Vernon Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Council Member Larios moved and Mayor Merlo seconded a motion to appoint Martin Perez and Stan Stosel as the Labor Representatives to the Green Vernon Commission for full terms (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Rivera seconded to confirm the appointments to the Business and Industry Commission and Green Vernon Commission. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
10. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino announced the following:
• The Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting is scheduled for June 12 @6:00 p.m. A housing lottery will be held at the meeting. Interest forms must be submitted by June 5, at 5:30 p.m.
• A Special Board of Library Trustees Meeting is scheduled for June 18 at 9:00 a.m.
• The Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting is scheduled for June 19, at 3:30 p.m.
• Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates.
Police Chief noted the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run is happening today on the front lawn at City Hall.
11. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff.
None.
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CLOSED SESSION
RECESS
Mayor Merlo recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9:29 a.m.
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.
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
14. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Government Code Section 54957
RECONVENE
At 9:56 a.m., Mayor Merlo adjourned the Closed Session and reconvened the regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Moussa reported that Council met in Closed Session, discussed the items on the agenda and took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Merlo adjourned the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
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JUDITH MERLO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
(seal)
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