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2015-07-07 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Ybarra, and Woodruff-Perez MEMBERS ABSENT: Martinez The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor McCormick. Councilmember Ybarra led the flag salute. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor McCormick announced there were no changes to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will also be given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council deliberation. Sal Ramirez (Southern California Edison Region Manager) Mr. Ramirez introduced himself as the new representative for the regional area that includes the City of Vernon. Sandra Orozco (Community Member) Ms. Orozco announced an upcoming event, “Wheelchair Wash Day” scheduled to take place on July 26. PRESENTATIONS 1. Swear-In Ceremony for newly hired Firefighter, Raymond De Nijs. Fire Chief Michael Wilson introduced Mr. De Nijs. City Clerk Maria E. Ayala conducted the swearing-in ceremony. Mr. De Nijs was accompanied by his family, and said a few words in gratitude of his new career opportunity. 2. Cyber Security Breach Prevention. Information Technology Manager Ernesto Smith conducted a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor McCormick recessed the meeting at 9:21 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:34 a.m. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve all matters listed under the Consent Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 4-0. Claims Against the City – Received and Filed 3. Claim for Damages from Juan Juarez received on June 17, 2015, in the amount of $70.00. Warrant Registers 4. Ratification of City Warrant Register No. 1415 to record voided Check No. 346160 in the amount of $389.00. 5. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1427, totaling $2,152,695.88, which covers the period of, June 9 through June 29, 2015, and consists of the following: Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 2 of 11 A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,737,806.90; and B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $290,610.32; and C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $124,278.66. 6. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 392, totaling $6,485,946.43, which covers the period of June 9, through June 29, 2015, and consists of the following: A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $6,294,945.52; and B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $135,657.78; and C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $55,343.13. 7. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 180, totaling $550,695.22, which covers the period of June 9, through June 29, 2015, and consists of the following: A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $528,611.63; and B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $11,579.68; and C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $10,503.91. 8. Approval of Federal Funds Street Improvements Warrant Register No. 20, totaling $44,384.51, which covers the period of June 9, through June 29, 2015, and consists of the following: A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $44,384.51. Fire Department 9. Activity Report for the period of June 1 through June 15, 2015, to be received and filed. 10. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Vernon Fire Department and City of Burbank Fire Department. Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment.; and B. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute the existing Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Vernon Fire Department and the City of Burbank Fire Department for the transfer of grant-funded Ballistic Helmets. Police Department 11. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of June 1, through June 16, 2015, to be received and filed. Public Works, Water and Development Services Department 12. March 2015 Monthly Building Department Report, to be received and filed. 13. April 2015 Monthly Building Department Report, to be received and filed. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 3 of 11 14. May 2015 Monthly Building Department Report, to be received and filed. NEW BUSINESS City Administration Department 15. Resolution No. 2015-46 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement between the City of Vernon and Legacy LA Youth Development Corporation. Recommendation: A. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because (a) approval of the below-described Grant Agreement is not an “approval” as defined by Section 15352 due to its conditional nature; and (b) the City of Vernon is neither the “lead agency” as defined in Sections 15051 and 15367 nor a “responsible agency” as defined in Section 15381. B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement between the City of Vernon and Legacy LA Youth Development Corporation effective June 30, 2015, that provides the following grant funding for certain capital improvements to the Hazard Park Armory Youth Development Center: 1. Up to $350,000 from the 2015 fiscal year budget for a Design Development Phase. 2. Up to $1,000,000 from the 2016 fiscal year budget for Phase I Construction Projects. Senior Advisor to the City Administrator Fred MacFarlane introduced the item and explained the background of the monies appropriated to support nonprofits. Mr. MacFarlane introduced, Executive Director Lou Calanche, who spoke on behalf of the organization and the project. Ms. Calanche also introduced residents from Ramona Gardens who have participated in the youth development center: Eddie Licon, Jarrielle Johnson, and Lesly Valenzuela. Ms. Calanche also introduced Mr. Cody Briggs, from the Project Management Team, who provided slides and information on the construction project. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve Resolution No. 2015-46. Motion carried, 4-0. Finance Department 16. Resolution No. 2015-47 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the termination of interest rate swaps and the forms of swap termination agreements; and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto. Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the resolution to terminate the two interest rate swap contracts entered into December 2004 is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines section 15378 and not subject to CEQA review. Furthermore, even if it were a project, it would be exempt under CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the termination of interest rate swaps and the forms of swap termination agreements; Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 4 of 11 and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto, including the termination of the two outstanding 2004 interest rate swap agreements with Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC (Morgan Stanley) and Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank). The swap agreements are being terminated in conjunction with the issuance of 2015 Electric System Revenue Taxable Series A Bonds in the par amount of $110.3 million. A portion of the 2015 Electric System Revenue Taxable Series A Bonds proceeds will finance the costs of terminating the two existing interest rate swap agreements. William Fox, Finance Director, introduced the item and explained the interest rate swaps process. President of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Marisa Olguin, commended the Finance Department and Vernon Gas and Electric Department for the hard work to move this process in the right direction. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve Resolution No. 2015-47. Motion carried, 4-0. 17. Property and Casualty Insurance Placements for Fiscal Year 2015-16. Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the placement of property and casualty insurance for fiscal year 2015-16 is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Sections 15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(4), and 15378(b)(5). This is because the activity of authorizing the placement of insurance will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and, therefore, is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; and B. Authorize the City Administrator to bind the City for the annual insurance coverage for fiscal year 2015-16, provided the total annual premiums to be paid shall not exceed $1,018,600 and $15,000 for loss mitigation services related to Cyber liability coverage for a total of $1,033,600. This includes the renewal of policies for excess liability insurance, errors & omissions, property, excess workers’ compensation, crime, pollution liability, and environmental site liability, and the addition of cyber liability coverages with the related Loss Mitigation Services. Mr. Fox introduced the item and explained the annual insurance premiums. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to authorize property and casualty insurance placement for fiscal year 2015-16. Motion carried, 4-0. Fire Department 18. Resolution No. 2015-48 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the City’s participation in the 2014 State Homeland Security Program by the Vernon Fire Department, approving and authorizing the execution of a Subrecipient Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles and authorizing the execution of documents necessary to obtain said grant. Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed Agreement is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the City’s participation in the 2014 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) by the Vernon Fire Department, approving and authorizing the execution of a Subrecipient Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 5 of 11 authorizing the execution of documents necessary to obtain said grant. The County of Los Angeles has approved and awarded 2014 SHSP funds in the amount of $300,000.00 to the City of Vernon Fire Department. Fire Chief Michael Wilson introduced this item. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2015-48. Motion carried, 4-0. 19. Donation of 1964 Crown Fire Coach 2000 GPM Pumper to the California Fire Museum and Safety Learning Center. Recommendation: A. Find that authorization of the proposed donation is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Authorize the donation of a surplus 1964 Crown Fire Coach 2000 GPM Pumper to be conveyed to the California Fire Museum and Safety Learning Center (“CFM”); and C. Enter into a Donation and Release Agreement with CFM to use, retain or dispose of pursuant to the historical and educational purposes of the museum. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to authorize the donation of the 1964 Crown Fire Coach 2000 GPM Pumper to the California Museum and Safety Learning Center. Motion carried, 4-0. Gas and Electric Department 20. Approval of Agreement with Northwest Electrical Services, LLC in Response to Notice Inviting Bids for Allison Turbine Control System Upgrade Project. Recommendation: A. Find that proposed agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Northwest Electrical Services, LLC is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment, because the agreement does not have an impact; and B. Approve and authorize the execution of a services agreement with Northwest Electrical Services, LLC (NWE), for a Control System upgrade of two existing aero-derivative Allison Gas Turbines. The proposed contract includes compensation for design, equipment, fabrication, and testing, equating to a grand total compensation amount not-to-exceed $662,330.16 over the three (3) year term of the agreement. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve the agreement with Northwest Electrical Services, LLC for Allison Turbine Control System Upgrade Project. Motion carried, 4-0. Human Resources Department 21. Adoption of new Personnel Policies and Procedures: Rest and Meal Breaks II-5 (New), and Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Applicants and Employees III- 5 (New). Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 6 of 11 Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed personnel policy and procedures is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEAQ”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Adoption of Personnel Policy and Procedures: Rest and Meal Breaks II-5 (new), and Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Applicants and Employees III-5 (new); and incorporating newly adopted policies into the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; and C. Authorize the City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources to execute and distribute the above-referenced policies to all employees. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to adopt new Personnel Policies and Procedures: Rest and Meal Breaks II-5 (New), and Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Applicants and Employees III-5 (New). Motion carried, 4-0. 22. Authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for an executive search firm to conduct a recruitment for the position of City Administrator for the City of Vernon. Recommendation: A. Find that approval to issue a request for proposal for an Executive Search Firm to conduct a recruitment for the position of City Administrator for the City of Vernon is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve and authorize the Director of Human Resources to issue the Request for Proposals for an Executive Search Firm to conduct a recruitment for the position of City Administrator for the City of Vernon. Ms. McAllister introduced the item. Considerable discussion took place over this item with staff addressing questions regarding: possible timeline of retirement of current City Administrator; what pending projects or future projects are being considered; should executive search be conducted by in-house staff or executive search firm; etc. Marisa Olguin, Vernon Chamber of Commerce President: Ms. Olguin commented on the impending transition and commended Mr. Whitworth on his leadership of Vernon. Ms. Olguin also indicated that the Chamber of Commerce would like to be involved in the hiring process for the new City Administrator. Sandra Orozco, Local Activist: Ms. Orozco commented that she has the utmost respect for Mr. Whitworth and has admired his leadership of the City. Jon Van de Kamp, Independent Reform Monitor: Mr. Van de Kamp expressed his support for the hiring of an executive search firm, as ample time will be needed to conduct an appropriate search. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to authorize to issue a Request for Proposals for an executive search firm to conduct a recruitment for the position of City Administrator. Motion carried, 4-0. 23. Approving and authorizing the execution of an At-Will Employment Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Kristen Enomoto. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 7 of 11 Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed At-Will Employment Agreement is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve the At-Will Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Kristen Enomoto effective June 28, 2015. The proposed Agreement is the standard At-Will Employment Agreement (Non-Safety) Form approved by City Council for other executive and at-will positions. Ms. Enomoto stepped out of the meeting at 10:39 a.m. as this item was addressed. Ms. McAllister introduced the item. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve the At-Will Employment Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Kristen Enomoto. Motion carried, 4-0. Ms. Enomoto returned to the meeting after the vote on the item at approximately 10:41 a.m. Police Department 24. Approve Inmate Housing Services Agreement. Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed contract authorization is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Find that the contract is exempt from competitive selection requirements pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code § 2.17.12 (A) 5, Exemptions - Contracts with other governmental entities for services; and C. Authorize the Mayor to ratify and execute an Inmate Housing Agreement by and between the City of Vernon Police Department and the City of Huntington Park Police Department (“HPPD”) for a period of three (3) years, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve the inmate housing service agreement with City of Huntington Park Police Department. Motion carried, 4-0. Public Works, Water and Development Services Department 25. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the existing Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and Interwest Consulting Group for On-Call Building Plan Check and Inspection Services. Recommendation: A. Find that Amendment No. 2 renewing the existing Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and Interwest Consulting Group, for a period of one year, for On Call Building Plan Check and Inspection Services, is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with (a) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment and (b) CEQA Guidelines Section 15268, because the proposed Amendment No.2 involves the issuance of building permits which is a ministerial action; and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 8 of 11 B. Approve Amendment No. 2 renewing the existing Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and Interwest Consulting Group for On Call Building Plan Check and Inspection Services, for a period of one year (as amended, the contract would expire on July 1, 2016). It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve Amendment No. 2 to the existing Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for on-call building plan check and inspection services. Motion carried, 4-0. 26. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the existing Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services dba JAS Pacific for On Call Building Plan Check and Inspection Services. Recommendation: A. Find that Amendment No. 2 renewing the existing Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services dba JAS Pacific, for a period of one year, for On Call Building Plan Check and Inspection Services, is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEAQ”) in accordance with (a) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment and (b) Guidelines Section 15268, because the proposed Amendment No. 2 involves the issuance of building permits which is a ministerial action; and B. Approve Amendment No. 2 renewing the existing Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services dba JAS Pacific, for a period of one year, for On Call Building Plan Check and Inspection Services. As revised, the contract would expire, effective July 1, 2016. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Amendment No. 2 to the existing Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for on-call building plan check and inspection services. Motion carried, 4-0. 27. Bid Award for Contract No. CS-0534: Slauson and Boyle Street and Traffic Improvements. Recommendation: A. Find that the award of the proposed Capital Improvement Project at Slauson Avenue and Boyle Avenue is categorically exempt under the California Environmentally Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), part (c) (existing highways and streets), because the project is merely to repair existing streets and involves negligible or no expansion of existing use; and B. Accept the bid proposal from Sully-Miller Contracting Company, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and enter into contract, not to exceed $1,624,230.25, for the Slauson and Boyle Street and Traffic Improvements Project, City Contract No. CS-0534, and to reject all other bids. Further authorize a contingency of $75,000.00 in the event of an unexpected changed condition in the project and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue a change order for an amount up to the contingency amount. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to award the bid for Contract No. CS-0534, Slauson and Boyle Street and Traffic Improvements, to Sully-Miller contracting Company. Motion carried, 4-0. 28. Resolution No. 2015-49 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the execution of the State Master Agreement No. 00474S and Program Supplement No. N43 by and between the City of Vernon and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 9 of 11 the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, for the citywide feasibility study to create a bicycle master plan. Recommendation: A. Find that the approval of the State Master Agreement No. 00474S with Caltrans and the approval of the Program Supplement No. N43 proposed is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the execution of the State Master Agreement No. 00474S and Program Supplement No. N43 by and between the City of Vernon and the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, for the citywide feasibility study to create a bicycle master plan. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2015-49. Motion carried, 4-0. 29. Bid Award for Contract No. CS-0484: Equipping Well No. 21 and Related Site Work. Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed project, for Equipping Well No. 21 and Related Site Work is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, subsections (b) and (d), because the project involves negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the lead agency’s determination; and B. Accept the bid from Environmental Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and enter into the a contract, in an amount not to exceed $1,348,851, For Equipping Well No. 21 and Related Site Work, Contract No. CS- 0484. Furthermore, authorize a contingency amount of $135,000 in the event an unexpected changed condition in the project occurs and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue a change order for an amount up to the contingency amount. It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to award bid for Contract No. CS-0484, Equipping Well No. 21 and Related Site Work, to Environmental Construction, Inc. Motion carried, 4-0. ORDINANCES 30. Ordinance No. 1230 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon amending Sections 2.123(a) and 2.125(b) of Article XVII of Chapter 2 of the Vernon Municipal Code relating to the Vernon Housing Commission. (first reading) Recommendation: The Vernon Housing Commission and City Staff recommend the City Council: A. Find that the actions recommended are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. B. Hold the first reading of and subsequently adopt an ordinance to amend Section 2.125(b) of the Vernon Municipal Code to remove the first responder leasing priority, effective at 5:01 p.m. on December 8, 2015. As part of the aforementioned ordinance, City Staff further recommends the City Council: Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 10 of 11 C. Amend Section 2.123(a) of the Vernon Municipal Code to establish Commission Member terms to run from July 1 through June 30, effective July 1, 2019 for four of the seven seats, and effective July 1, 2021 for the three remaining seats. D. Include uncodified sections to establish the following upcoming terms in order to fully effectuate the July 1 through June 30 terms: Appointing Category Term Resident/Council Member August 11, 2017 – June 30, 2021 Resident No. 1 August 11, 2017 – June 30, 2021 Resident No. 2 August 11, 2015 – June 30, 2019 Business Representative No. 1 August 11, 2015 – June 30, 2019 Business Representative No. 2 August 11, 2017 – June 30, 2021 Business Representative No. 3 August 11, 2015 – June 30, 2019 Employee of Vernon Business August 11, 2015 – June 30, 2019 Mayor McCormick introduced the proposed ordinance by title. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1230 for recommendation sections A, C and D, and remove item B from said ordinance. Recommendation section B is to be addressed at a future Council Meeting after further consideration. Motion carried, 4-0. ORAL REPORTS 31. City Administrator Reports – brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by the City Administrator and Department Heads. Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on the following: June 20 call reporting an individual brandishing a large knife; June 20 Officers’ response to a burglary alarm activation; July 1 Officers’ response to a man down in a parked vehicle; and a report on the DUI Checkpoint conducted over the holiday weekend, July 4. Police Captain Michael Gillman reported on a recent spray-painting incident. Fire Chief Michael Wilson reported on the following: in process of a Paramedic Ambulance purchase and two new fire engine lease agreements; update on the Battalion Chief’s Exam; reported on Fire Department’s response to the same man-down incident the Police Department responded to; July 4 commercial structure fire; July 5 alarm residential fire; an update from a June 15 motorcycle accident, wherein the individual has contacted the Fire Department to meet the personnel who assisted him through this; announced the passing of Retired Fire Captain Jim Dunn, who served 39 years with the Vernon Fire Department. Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services Kevin Wilson reported on the following: update on the generator replacement at City Hall; forthcoming presentations for next City Council meetings on I-710 and current construction projects; and a brief report on the rehabbing of Fire Station No. 2. Director of Gas and Electric Carlos Fandino briefly reported on the following: two recent power outages; and provided an update on SB350 and its impact. Finance Director William Fox provided a brief update on the pending bond sale. Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg provided a brief update on: The DTSC addressing the Exide closure; AQMD Rule 415; and the mailing of permit renewals by the Health Department. Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister reported on the following: administration of the Account Clerk exam; updating payroll system with new MOU provisions; update on annual Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 11 of 11 health fair; training calendar soon will be out; currently working on various personnel policies to bring forward for Council consideration. Economic Development Manager Alex Kung briefly reported on the following: update on AB113 and AB86; and the City’s application for the LAEDC award. City Clerk Maria Ayala briefly reported on the following: announced the FPPC Form 470 due at the end of the month by Councilmembers; City Clerk’s office being awarded a grant from the CCAC to apply to the Records Program; and the department working on finalizing an RFI to begin Records Program. Senior Advisor to the City Administrator Fred MacFarlane reported on the: grand opening of Vernon Village Park Apartments; and the airing of True Detectives Season 2 which was filmed in Vernon. City Deputy Administrator Kristen Enomoto provided an update on the following: Housing Commission related activities, such as: four of the seven seats that will be vacant, and advertisement of vacancies on commission; RFP responses to commence sale of Huntington Park properties; and an update to the remodel project for the seven Vernon units. City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported on: upcoming Independent Cities conference beginning July 9 in San Diego; and the City is soon expecting Mr. Van de Kamp’s latest report. 32. City Council Reports – brief report on activities, announcements, or directives to staff. Mayor Pro-Tem Davis asked that the street lights that are out on Fruitland and Boyle be addressed. With no further business, at 12:04 p.m., Mayor McCormick adjourned the meeting in memory of Captain Jim Dunn. ________________________ W. Michael McCormick Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Maria E. Ayala City Clerk