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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar may 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.
1. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the January 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. January 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
2. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 143, for the period of December 22, 2024 through January 4, 2025, totaling $4,232,814.29 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $3,835,250.14 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $397,564.15.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 143
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3. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the November 2024 and December 2024 Building Reports.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department November 2024 Building Report
2. Public Works Department December 2024 Building Report Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
4. Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Fourth Quarter Cash and Investments Report.
Agenda Report
1. Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report
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5. Amendment to Section 13.24.050 (Definitions) of Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 13.24 (Sewer System) and Adding Section 13.24.101 Regarding Responsibility for the Sewer System Pipes Recommendation:
Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1305 amending Vernon Municipal Code Section 13.24.050 and adding Section 13.24.101 pertaining to sewer definitions and responsibility.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1305
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6. Remedial Action Agreements with Responsible Parties
Recommendation:
A. Approve the Remedial Action Agreement template, in substantially the same form as submitted, for local regulatory oversight of contaminated sites within the City; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-003 authorizing the Director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control to enter into Remedial Action Agreements with responsible parties and oversee remedial investigations and actions to ensure the safe and effective implementation of remediation and contaminated site cleanup efforts.
Agenda Report
1. Remedial Action Agreement Template
2. Resolution No. 2025-003
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7. Notice of Completion for Contract No. 20240089, City Hall HVAC System Improvements 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 project consists of the maintenance, repair, or minor alternation of existing structures and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Accept the work of
Western Allied Corporation as related to City Contract No. 20240089; and C. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and submit the Notice of Completion for the project to the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Agenda Report
1. Notice of Completion - Contract No. 20240089
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8. Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group
Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) for a 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $78,923.25; B. Authorize a contingency amount of twenty percent (20%) or $15,785 for the vehicle purchase from NAFG in case of unforeseen fluctuations in price caused by inflation or supply chain issues; and C. Authorize the City Administrator to facilitate the bidding and purchase of a comparable vehicle for an amount not-to-exceed $94,708 (NAFG price plus contingency amount) from an alternate source/dealership should NAFG vehicle availability be impacted by inventory shortages.
Agenda Report
1. National Auto Fleet - Quote ID 30698RL
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9. Payment to California Municipal Utilities Association Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the issuance of a payment to the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) for Vernon Public Utilities’ participation in a Bill Comparison and Rate Forecasting Project for a total amount not-to-exceed $10,000.
Agenda Report
1. California Municipal Utilities Association - Invoice No. 250307 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
10. Services Agreement with NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC.
Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide Utility Cost of Service, Rate Design, and Financial Planning Services in an amount not-to-exceed $399,400 for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $39,940 for unforeseen expenses not included in the proposal, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute necessary amendments up to the contingency amount.
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11. Change Order No. 21 to Amended and Restated Services Agreement with Siemens Energy Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; to the extent the Purchase Contracts with Siemens Energy, Inc. provides for facility and equipment maintenance or repairs, such work is categorically exempt from CEQA review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, or equipment, and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Change Order No. 21 to the Amended and Restated Services Agreement with Siemens Energy, Inc. (Siemens Energy), in substantially the same form as submitted, to revise the Payment Schedule.
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12. Services Agreement with Allied Universal for Janitorial Services Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the work consists of the maintenance of existing structures and involves no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Allied Universal, in substantially the same form as submitted, for a three (3) year term in an amount not-to-exceed $375,570.
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1. Services Agreement with Allied Universal
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NEW BUSINESS
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13. City of Vernon 2025-2026 Legislative and Regulatory Platform Recommendation:
Discuss the proposed City of Vernon 2025-2026 Legislative and Regulatory Platform (Platform), provide feedback, and direct staff to place the Platform on the February 18, 2025 agenda for adoption.
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ORAL REPORTS
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14. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
15. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CLOSED SESSION
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16. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of potential cases: 2
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17. Conference with Legal Counsel –
Anticipated Litigation
Initiation
of
Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number
of
potential cases: 1
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On January 30, 2025, 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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