20080303 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
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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
February 19, 2008.
Service Pins to be awarded to the following employees:
1. Antonio M. Lopez, Jr. Electronics Technician 10 Years
2. Maria J. Gonzalez Records Clerk 10 Years
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. 1134 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the
Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, by Amending,
Renumbering and Reorganizing Various Sections in said Chapter
and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith (first reading)
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 Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1231 to record voided
Check No. 318548 in the amount of $105.00 issued to CCAC on
December 3, 2007.
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2. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1235 to record the
following voided checks:
• Check No. 319325 in the amount of $1,649.12 issued to
Curtis Fresch on February 11, 2008.
• Check No. 319350 in the amount of $24,162.34 issued to
Camino Real Chevrolet on February 19, 2008.
3. 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 February 9
through February 22, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $1,191,986.88, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD275 through LCD284.
Fire Department
4. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Southern Division AFSS (Administrative Fire Services
Section) Quarterly Meeting"
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of February
14 through February 27, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health Department
6. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Food Safety - Good Manufacturing Practices Training
Course"
Police Department
7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Lethal and Less Lethal Force Workshop" (2)
8. Police Department Activity Log for the period of February
14 through February 27, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
Request from the Director of Environmental Health for
authorization to conduct the second Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Recycling Event in Vernon for Vernon businesses at no cost to
the City.
Request from the City Attorney for authorization to
reserve two tables at a total cost of $1,000.00 for the Chamber
of Commerce 58th Annual Installation Dinner & Awards Banquet to
be held March 26, 2008 at Stevens Steak & Seafood House in
Commerce.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9559 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 610 for the
Citywide Sewer System Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Inspection and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or
Bids in Accordance Therewith
RESOLUTION NO. 9561 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Appointment of an I-710
EIR/EIS Vernon Local Advisory Committee Comprised of Members
Appointed by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce
RESOLUTION NO. 9563 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9542 by Amending
Section 9 and Schedule D and Deleting Section 6.3.4 of said
Resolution Respecting Vacation Policies for Employees of the
City of Vernon and Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict
Therewith
RESOLUTION NO. 9564 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Maintenance of Landscape Area Within State
Highway Right of Way By and Between the City of Vernon and the
State of California, Acting By and Through the Department of
Transportation, for Slope Paving on Atlantic Boulevard South of
the New 26th Street Bridge
RESOLUTION NO. 9565 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Power
Engineers, Inc. for Operating Instruction Manuals for Owill,
Vernon and Ybarra Substations and to Provide On -Site CAD Support
RESOLUTION NO. 9566 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and On -
Site Health Screening, Inc. for Health Screenings
RESOLUTION NO. 9567 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Consulting Services Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and Hector F. Elizalde Regarding Public Relations
RESOLUTION NO. 9568 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Adding
Section 12a(4) to said Resolution Regarding the Compensation,
Costs and Benefits of its Employees
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1236, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 14 through February 27, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $99,499.16, which includes
Check Nos. 319495 through 319544 (Accounting period March 2008).
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Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1236, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of February 14 through February 27, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $1,475,464.65, which includes Wire Nos. 269
through 273 (Accounting period March 2008).
Warrant Register No. 1236, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 14 through February 27,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $614,136.52, which
includes Check Nos. 319545 through 319676 (Accounting period
March 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 201, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 14 through February 27,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $39,483.51, which
includes Check Nos. 505227 through 505239 (Accounting period
March 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 201, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 14 through February 27, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $5,506,398.25, which includes
Wire Nos. 3862 through 3884 (Accounting period March 2008).
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 201, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 14
through February 27, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$281,214.13, which includes Check Nos. 505240 through 505293
(Accounting period March 2008).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of February 19 through March 2, 2008.
Reports from departments.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code § 54957.
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. Police Officer (3)
2. Vernon Service Officer
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
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation: Two (2) potential
cases.
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 28th day of March 2008.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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