20080421 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 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 April
7, 2008.
RESOLUTION NO. 9594 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the City Clerk to Make and
Deliver a Certificate of Election to Council Member Hilario
Gonzales and to Administer the Oath of Office
RESOLUTION NO. 9595 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the City Clerk to Make and
Deliver a Certificate of Election to Council Member William J.
Davis and to Administer the Oath of Office
Appointment of members to the following offices for
the following committees:
• Finance Committee:
➢ Chairman:
➢ Vice Chairman:
• Personnel Committee:
➢ Chairman:
➢ Vice Chairman:
• Public Benefits Resource Committee:
➢ Chairman:
➢ Vice Chairman:
• Police & Fire Commission:
➢ Chairman:
➢ Vice Chairman:
➢ Alternates:
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.
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April 21, 2008
ORDINANCE NO. 1146 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.69-1 of Chapter 2,
Administration, of the Code of the City of Vernon, California,
1959, and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in
Conflict Therewith (second and final reading)
Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the
existing variance for Orient Fisheries, Inc. located at 5970
Alcoa Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 9599 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9514 Granting a
Variance to Orient Fisheries, Inc., from the Parking Provisions
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located
at 5970 Alcoa Avenue in the City of Vernon
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. 1238 to record the
following voided checks issued to Metlife SBC:
• Check No. 319888 in the amount of $31,267.02 on March 13,
2008.
• Check No. 319906 in the amount of $32,079.04 on March 19,
2008
2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 622 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of February 17 through March 15, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $2,757,727.96, which includes Check Nos.
9559 through 9570 (Accounting period March 2008).
3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of March 22 through March
28, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $1,456,556.63, which includes Requisition No. CE334.
4. 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 March 22
through March 28, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $290,366.82, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD309 through LCD315.
Fire Department
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of April 3
through April 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
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Health Department
6. Request for authorization and partial funds for personnel
to attend the following:
• "National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
Conference"
7. Health Department Report for the month of March 2008, to be
received and filed.
Police Department
8. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Introduction to Prison Gangs and Disruptive Groups from
State Institutions Course" (2)
• "Basic TMS Millennium Training" (2)
• "Background Investigators Update Training Seminar"
• "Advanced Power Point Class"
9. Police Department Activity Log for the period of April 1
through April 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
Request from the City Attorney for authorization of a
$5,000.00 contribution to the Oldtimers Foundation as a Gold
Sponsor for the Foundation's Annual Gala Dinner and Silent
Auction to be held Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Huntington Park,
California.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for ratification of the issuance of a purchase order to
Merrimac Energy Group in the amount of $24,177.40 for fuel for
the City's fleet vehicles.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
authorization to provide new gas service connection to the City
of Vernon Gas Distribution System for West Coast Rendering at a
total cost of $51,005.39.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute Change Order No. Four
to the contract with Wood Group Field Services, Inc. in the not
to exceed amount of $52,000.00 for additional operational,
mechanical, and technical support for the Malburg Generating
Station provided through April 10, 2008.
RESOLUTION NO. 9596 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of AES Enterprises, Inc.
for the Citywide Sewer System Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Inspection in Accordance With Contract No. 610 of the City of
Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract
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RESOLUTION NO. 9597 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of One 2008 Dodge
Charger for the Police Department
RESOLUTION NO. 9598 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for
Proposal for a 2008 Chevrolet W5500 Diesel Truck with Modified
16 Foot Van Body for the Department of Community Services &
Water
RESOLUTION NO. 9600 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Letter in Support of Assembly Bill 2546 Relating to the Air
Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act
RESOLUTION NO. 9601 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Escrow Account Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. for City of Vernon
Bicent Capacity Payment Custody Escrow Account
RESOLUTION NO. 9602 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Amending
and Ratifying the Amendment of Salary Schedule No. VI Regarding
the Compensation Costs and Benefits of Its Employees
RESOLUTION NO. 9603 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Keystone Archway
Construction for the Renovation, Reconstruction and Remodeling
of City -Owned Housing Located at 50th Street Apartments and
Garages, 4329 Furlong Place, 3376, 3382, 3384, 3386 and 3390 50th
Street
RESOLUTION NO. 9604 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Futures Account Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and Prudential Bache Commodities, LLC via Wachovia Securities,
LLC and Authorizing the City to do All Other Actions Deemed
Necessary or Advisable Concerning Said Account
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1239, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of April 3 through April 16, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $350,730.35, which includes Check Nos.
320168 through 320216, excluding Void Check No. 320189
(Accounting period April 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1239, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of April 3 through April 16, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $43,878.87, which includes Wire Nos. 275
through 277 (Accounting period April 2008).
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Warrant Register No. 1239, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of April 3 through April 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $279,849.59, which includes
Check Nos. 320217 through 320364 (Accounting period April 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 204, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of April 3 through April 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $27,284.77, which includes
Check Nos. 505405 through 505416 (Accounting period April 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 204, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of April 3 through April 16, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $4,615,257.20, which includes Wire Nos.
3922 through 3932 (Accounting period April 2008).
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 204, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of April 3
through April 16, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$171,364.19, which includes Check Nos. 505417 through 505464,
excluding Void Check No. 505461 (Accounting period April 2008).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of April 7 through April 20, 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. EMPLOYMEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1)
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. Account Clerk
C. EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1. 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
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation: One (1) potential case.
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 April 2008.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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