20080122 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
Under the California Public Records Act, any disclosable records that relate
to an agenda item for the open session portion of this meeting are available
in the City Clerk's Office of the City of Vernon City Hall located at 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058.
CALL TO ORDER
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held
January 7, 2008.
Presentation of awards to the following students from
the Vernon Elementary School for their participation in the
City's "2008 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest."
Honorable Mention Award Winners:
1.
Tatiana Ayala
2.
Samuel De La Cruz
3.
Fredis Martinez
4.
Joeanna Munoz
5.
Pedro Ordunez
6.
Melody Perez
7.
Josselyne Pineda
8.
Alonso Vargas
9.
Jackelyn Vasquez
Second Place Winner: Johanna Milagros Hernandez
First Place Winner: Cesar Aguilar
Presentation of appreciation awards to the following
teachers and principal for supporting the "2008 Used Oil
Recycling Calendar Contest."
1. Mrs. Santa Cruz
2. Mr. Yamaguchi
3. Principal Martin Sandoval
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Presentation of appreciation plaques to the following
businesses for supporting the "2008 Used Oil Recycling Calendar
Contest" and providing the funds for the gifts and trophies.
1. Baker Commodities, Inc.
2. Asbury Environmental Services/DK Environmental
3. Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation
4. Innovative Waste Control, Inc.
5. Waste Management Healthcare Solutions
6. Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.
7. Lubricating Specialties
8. Exide Technologies
9. Norman Fox & Company
10. The Alpert Group
11. Athens Disposal
Time allotted for anyone in the audience who wishes to
address the City Council on agenda and non -agenda items other
than with regard to any public hearings that may be listed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1140 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, by Amending Sections 16.24 and 16.25 of
Article II of Chapter 16 of said Code Relating to Law
Enforcement and Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances
in Conflict Therewith (first reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 1141 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, by Adding Subparagraph 8 to Section 17.14 of
Chapter 17 and Adding Section 17.16 to Chapter 17 of said Code
Relating to Law Enforcement and Repealing all Ordinances or
Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith (first reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 1142 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959 by Adding Sections 2.5-6 and 2.5-7 to Chapter
2, Article I, Regarding the Finance and Personnel Committees and
Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith (first reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 1143 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing a Date for the Installation
of Newly Elected Officers and Declaring that said Ordinance
Shall Take Effect Immediately (first and final reading)
Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an
amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year
2007-2008
RESOLUTION NO. 9523 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9341, which
Approved a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008, to Reflect
Changes
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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 by
Council. Those items removed will be considered at the end of the agenda.
City Council
1. Request for authorization for all City Council Members and
one City consultant to attend the "5th Annual Renewable Energy
Finance Forum" in New York on June 18-19, 2008, and
authorization of the appropriate funds related to registration,
lodging, and traveling expenses for this conference.
City Treasurer's Department
2. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1231 to record voided
Check No. 318646 in the amount of $4,505.79 issued to Matzinger-
Keegan on December 17, 2007.
3. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1232 to record voided
Check No. 318774 in the amount of $15,000.00 issued to City of
Downey on January 7, 2008.
4. Ratification of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 195 to
record voided Check No. 504911 in the amount of $319.36 issued
to AT&T on November 26, 2007.
5. Ratification of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 196 to
record voided Check No. 505004 in the amount of $54.50 issued to
Xebec Data Corp. on December 17, 2007.
6. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 619 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of November 11 through December 8, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $2,588,538.74, which includes Check
Nos. 9509 through 9525 (Accounting period December 2007).
7. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of January 3 through January
16, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $3,409,875.00, which includes Requisition No. CE333.
8. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Legal
Counsel Disbursement Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of January 3
through January 16, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $509,623.85, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD245 through LCD263.
9. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the
Remediation Proceeds Fund Custody Escrow Account No. 800460
covering claims and demands presented during the period of
January 3 through January 16, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New
York Mellon Corporation totaling $51,546.56, which includes
Requisition No. RPF004.
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Community Services & Water Department
10. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Management Skills for First -Time Supervisors"
• "2008 Public Works Officers Institute and Mini Expo"
Fire Department
11. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Hazardous Materials Technician 1C & 1D Training" (7)
• "Fire Officer Academy" (2)
12. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of January 1
through January 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health Department
13. Request for ratification of the attendance of the following
and the disbursement of the appropriate expenses:
• "CDPH/Directors of Environmental Health Forum on Current
Issues"
14. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Improving Employee Performance Workshop"
• "Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Program Training"
15. Health Department Report for the month of December 2007, to
be received and filed.
Police Department
16. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Robbery Training Seminar"
• "Role of the Police Chief's Executive Assistant Course"
• "CALNENA Conference"
17. Police Department Activity Log for the period of January 1
through January 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
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January 22, 2008
Pursuant to Section 2.90 of the City of Vernon Code
and Section 10229 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, certification from the City Clerk, Manuela Giron,
dated January 15, 2008, of the following facts relating to the
General Municipal Election to be held April 8, 2008, to be
received and filed:
As of the close of the nomination period on January
14, 2008, there are not more candidates than offices to be
elected.
The person(s) so nominated are:
Hilario Gonzales
William J. Davis
That Section 2.90 of the City of Vernon Code and
Section 10229 of the Elections Code allows one of the following
courses of action to be taken by the City Council:
l.Appoint to the office the person who has been
nominated.
2. Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one
has been nominated.
3.Hold the election if either no one or only one
person has been nominated.
A notice of these facts was published on January 17,
2008, in a newspaper of general circulation in the city pursuant
to Section 6061 of the Government Code. After the fifth day
following the date of publication, the City Council will meet to
either make the appointment(s) or direct an election to be held.
The person(s) appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office
and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the
office.
According to the Vernon City Code Section 2.90, if by
the 50th day before the municipal election, no person has been
appointed to the offices pursuant to (1) or (2) above, the
election shall be held.
If the City Council makes an appointment pursuant to
the City of Vernon Code Section 2.90 and Section 10229 of the
Elections Code, the City Clerk shall not accept for filing any
statement of write-in candidacy which is submitted after the
appointment is made.
RESOLUTION NO. 9533 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Appointing Hilario Gonzales to
the City Council Office that was to be Elected on Tuesday, April
8, 2008
RESOLUTION NO. 9534 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Appointing William J. Davis to
the City Council Office that was to be Elected on Tuesday, April
8, 2008
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RESOLUTION NO. 9522 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting City of Vernon Fire
Department Revised Rules and Regulations
RESOLUTION NO. 9524 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Declaring its Intention to Approve an
Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of
the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City
Council of the City of Vernon
RESOLUTION NO. 9526 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Amending
Section 10b and Amending Salary Schedule Nos. VI and XIV to said
Resolution Regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its
Employees
RESOLUTION NO. 9527 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Rory Burnett
RESOLUTION NO. 9528 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Three to Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract By
and Between the City of Vernon and Republic Intelligent
Transportation Services, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9529 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Form ISDA Master
Agreement, US Municipal Counterparty Schedule and Paragraph 13
to the Credit Support Annex with Customers for Power
Transactions
RESOLUTION NO. 9530 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Assignment and Assumption Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon, Innovative Waste Control, Inc. and Consolidated
Disposal Services concerning a Conditional Use Permit to Operate
Solid Waste Transfer Station at 4133 Bandini Boulevard in the
City
RESOLUTION NO. 9531 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Assignment and Assumption Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon, Innovative Waste Control, Inc. and Consolidated
Disposal Services concerning a Services Agreement Relating to
Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9532 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Assignment and Assumption Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon, Innovative Waste Control, Inc. and Consolidated
Disposal Services concerning a Franchise Agreement for Solid
Waste Management Services
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RESOLUTION NO. 9535 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Purchase and Sale Agreement - Real Property - Dk 81-01-01 By
and Between the City of Vernon and the State of California,
Department of Transportation, for an Excess Right -of -Way
Easement in Atlantic Boulevard North of Bandini Boulevard
RESOLUTION NO. 9536 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amended Meter Subsystem Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and the California Independent System Operator Pursuant
to the Upcoming Market Redesign and Technology Upgrade
RESOLUTION NO. 9537 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Installation of Police Radio
Equipment at Vernon Fire Station No. 1 by the City of Maywood
and Authorizing the Execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement By
and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Maywood Relating
to said Equipment
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1233, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of January 3 through January 16, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $230,231.14, which includes Check
Nos. 318905 through 318955, (Accounting period January 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1233, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of January 3 through January 16, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $114,818.46, which includes Wire No. 267
(Accounting period January 2008).
Warrant Register No. 1233, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 3 through January 16,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $583,959.08, which
includes Check Nos. 318956 through 319082 (Accounting period
January 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 198, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 3 through January 16,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $4,128.41, which
includes Check Nos. 505054 through 505063 (Accounting period
January 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 198, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of January 3 through January 16, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $2,896,133.55, which includes Wire
Nos. 3820 through 3830 (Accounting period January 2008).
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Light & Power Warrant Register No. 198, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of January 3
through January 16, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$241,008.25, which includes Check Nos. 505064 through 505090,
(Accounting period January 2008).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of January 7 through January 21, 2008.
Reports from departments.
CLOSED SESSION
1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code § 54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. Temporary Employee/Document Management
2. Finance Director
3. Assistant Finance Director
4. Internal Control Manager
5. Controller
6. Account Clerk
2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
a. LASC No. BC 331516
b. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 06AS02506
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the
main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set
forth on this agenda. Dated this 17th day of January 2008.
By:
Kristen Enomoto, Deputy City Clerk
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