20080317 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 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 March
3, 2008.
Presentation of a Merit Bar to Officer Richard
Villegas in recognition of the life-saving aid he provided to
the victim of an electrocution.
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 (second and final reading)
Public Hearing to consider evidence regarding the
adoption of a new Transmission Revenue Requirement associated
with the City's High Voltage Entitlements located outside the
City, and an amended Transmission Owner Tariff, pursuant to the
City's participation in the California Independent System
Operator.
RESOLUTION NO. 9562 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Adopting a New Transmission Revenue
Requirement Associated with Vernon's High Voltage (Over 200 KV)
Entitlements Located Outside of the City and Adopting an Amended
Transmission Owner Tariff for Purposes of the City's
Participation in the California Independent System Operator
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
March 17, 2008
Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an
ordinance amending the Master Plan of City Streets.
RESOLUTION NO. 9573 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting an Updated and
Revised Vernon Master Plan of City Streets, Making Findings and
Adopting a Negative Declaration for the Revised Vernon Master Plan
of City Streets
Public Hearing to consider the termination of the Non -
Exclusive Franchise for Solid Waste Management Services
Agreement between the City of Vernon and Norcal Waste Services,
Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9577 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Terminating the Non -Exclusive Solid Waste
Franchise Granted to Norcal Waste Services, Inc. by the City of
Vernon Pursuant to Resolution No. 7299, as Assigned by
Resolution No. 7762
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 to
attend the "Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit" to be held
in San Diego, California on April 7 through 9, 2008, and
authorization of the appropriate funds related to registration,
lodging, and traveling expenses for this conference.
2. Request for authorization for all City Council Members to
attend the "National League of Cities Congress of Cities &
Exposition" to be held in Orlando, Florida on November 11
through 15, 2008, and authorization of the appropriate funds
related to registration, lodging, and traveling expenses for
this conference.
City Clerk's Department
3. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Managing Emotions and Thriving Under Pressure Seminar"
• "The Essentials of Managing the Front Desk Workshop"
City Treasurer's Department
4. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 621 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of January 20 through February 16, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $2,753,951.16, which includes Check
Nos. 9546 through 9558 (Accounting period February 2008).
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5. 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 23
through March 7, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $227,929.21, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD285 through LCD289.
6. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises/VPP Emission Credit Custody
Escrow Account No. 800506 covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 23 through March 7, 2008, drawn on
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $916,122.78,
which includes Requisition No. 002.
Community Services & Water Department
7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Basic Supervision in Public Works"
• "CALBO Postdisaster Safety Assessment Evaluator Training
Update"
• "Carlson Fundamentals 2008 & Carlson Survey Office 2008"
Fire Department
8. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of February
28 through March 12, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health Department
9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Ammonia Safety & Training Institute 32-Hour 'Managing
Ammonia Emergencies"'
10. Health Department Report for the month of February 2008, to
be received and filed.
Light & Power Department
11. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Installing, Administering & Optimizing Exchange Server
2003 Workshop" (2)
• "SonicWALL Product Training Class" (2)
12. Request for authorization for one City consultant to attend
the "Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit" to be held in San
Diego, California on April 7 through 9, 2008, and authorization
of the appropriate funds related to registration, lodging, and
traveling expenses for this conference.
13. Request for authorization for one City consultant to attend
the "National League of Cities Congress of Cities & Exposition"
to be held in Orlando, Florida on November 11 through 15, 2008,
and authorization of the appropriate funds related to
registration, lodging, and traveling expenses for this
conference.
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14. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of August
2007, to be received and filed.
15. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of
September 2007, to be received and filed.
Police Department
16. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Leadership & Accountability Course" (2)
• "Notary Update Seminar"
• "SB90 Spring 2008 Workshop" (2)
• "Public Records Act Class" (2)
17. Police Department Activity Log for the period of February
28 through March 12, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for ratification of the execution of Change Order No. Five
to the contract with U.S. Demolition, Inc. in the not to exceed
amount of $50,000.00 for the removal of materials discovered at
the demolition site when the existing building slabs were
removed.
Request from the Director of Environmental Health for
approval of and authorization to execute Change Order No. One to
the contract with MSW Consultants in the not to exceed amount of
$90,000.00 for the Wood -Textile Diversion Program, Solid Waste
Alternatives Program Award Video, and Sustainability Technical
Assistance Program.
Request from the Fire Chief for authorization to issue
an open purchase order to LN Curtis & Sons in the not to exceed
amount of $45,000.00 for turnout gear for the firefighters
through the remainder of the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
RESOLUTION NO. 9569 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of South West Pump &
Drilling, Inc. for the Well 14 Packer Testing, Water Quality
Sampling and Liner Installation in Accordance with Contract No.
604 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said
Contract
RESOLUTION NO. 9570 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for
Proposals for Annual Citywide Street Lane Line Striping for the
Department of Community Services & Water
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RESOLUTION NO. 9571 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Rejecting the Bid Received for Contract
No. 603, Approving Contract No. 611 for the Destruction of Well
18 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in
Accordance Therewith
RESOLUTION NO. 9572 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property
from the Following Departments: Community Services & Water,
Light & Power, and Police Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon
City Code
RESOLUTION NO. 9574 - 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
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC Relating to Well 21
RESOLUTION NO. 9575 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of
an Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Program Grant
Application from the California Environmental Protection Agency
RESOLUTION NO. 9576 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the City's
Participation in a 2008 Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mini
Enforcement Program Grant and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Grant Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and University of California Berkeley Traffic Safety Center
RESOLUTION NO. 9578 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Directing, Approving and Authorizing
Certain Actions by the Vernon National Gas Financing Authority
Relating to 2006 Series A, B and C Bonds
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1237, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 28 through March 12, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $382,210.16, which includes Check
Nos. 319677 through 319721, excluding Void Check No. 319704
(Accounting period March 2008).
There were no wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1237.
Warrant Register No. 1237, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 28 through March 12,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $220,696.85, which
includes Check Nos. 319722 through 319886 (Accounting period
March 2008).
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Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 202, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 28 through March 12,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $65,383.56, which
includes Check Nos. 505294 through 505310 (Accounting period
March 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 202, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 28 through March 12, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $2,587,999.52, which includes Wire
Nos. 3885 through 3898 (Accounting period March 2008).
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 202, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 28
through March 12, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$159,872.90, which includes Check Nos. 505311 through 505362
(Accounting period March 2008).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of March 3 through March 16, 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. EMPLOYMEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
b. EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1. Public Works & Water Superintendent
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. WCAB Nos. VNO 0508364, VNO 0514506, VNO 0514507
and VNO 0514508
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 13th day of March 2008.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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