20080707 Regular City Council Meeting - Agenda (5)CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 7, 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
16, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June
Service Pins to be awarded to the following employees:
1. Alexandra Ronquillo Dispatcher 10 Years
2. Otis Smith Electrical Engineer 10 Years
3. Barry Miller Police Officer 5 Years
Recognition of the Vernon Elementary School "D.A.R.E."
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program essay award winning
students, their teachers, Mr. Yamaguchi and Mrs. Santa Cruz, and
their Principal, Mr. Martin Sandoval.
Runners -Up From Mr. Yamaauchi's Class:
Marc Rios
Karen Diaz de Leon
Sergio Lopez
Runners -Up From Mrs. Santa Cruz's Class:
Victor Osuna
Melody Perez
Joeanna Munoz
Grand Prize Winner:
Anel Angel (Mr. Yamaguchi's class)
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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July 7, 2008
Public Hearing to consider the appeal made to the
determination of the Director of Community Services that the
property located at 2800 Ayers Avenue may not be used as a truck
terminal.
Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the City of
Vernon 2008-2014 Housing Element.
RESOLUTION NO. 9653 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Final 2008-2014
Housing Element, Making Findings and Adopting Finding of
Consistency with the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update in Conformance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
Public Hearing to consider a conditional use permit
for Santa Fe Equity, LLC to construct and operate a retail,
commercial, and office facility at 4300 Santa Fe Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 9656 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit for
Santa Fe Equity, LLC to Operate a Commercial/Retail Facility
Located at 4300 Santa Fe Avenue
Public Hearing to determine whether to take the
following actions in accordance with the Energy Policy Act of
2005:
1.Expand and implement net metering for on -site
customer generation.
2.Adopt a plan for fuel diversity to minimize
dependence on one fuel source and ensure a diverse
range of fuels and generation technologies.
3.Adopt a ten-year plan to increase efficiency in
fossil fuel generation.
RESOLUTION NO. 9661 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Considering and Approving the Adoption of
a Solar and Wind Net Metering Program Pursuant to the Energy
Policy Act of 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 9662 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Considering the Adoption of a Formal Plan
to Increase Fuel Diversity Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of
2005
RESOLUTION NO. 9663 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Considering the Adoption of a Formal Plan
to Increase Fuel Efficiency of the City's Electrical Generation
from Fossil Fuels Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005
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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 Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1238 to record voided
Check No. 319966 in the amount of $6,777.63 issued to Advanced
Electronics, Inc. on April 7, 2008.
2. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1241 to record voided
Check No. 320638 in the amount of $8,455.00 issued to
Diamondback Tactical on May 19, 2008
3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the City
of Vernon Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 29 through June 30,
2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling
$8,922,632.31, which includes Requisition Nos. CE337 through
CE339.
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 June 2 through
June 30, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $1,635,011.75, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD373
through LCD397.
Fire Department
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of June 12
through June 30, 2008, to be received and filed.
Police Department
6. Police Department Activity Log for the period of June 12
through June 30, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
Request for authorization and funds for three City
Councilmembers and one City Consultant to participate in the
"Countrywide 15th Annual Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf
Tournament" to be held at Lost Canyons Golf Club on August 25,
2008.
Request for authorization and funds for all City
Councilmembers and one City Consultant to attend the "RETECH
(Renewable Energy Technology) 2009 Conference & Exhibition" to
be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 25-27, 2009.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for ratification of the issuance of purchase orders to the
following vendors at the stated amounts for fuel for the City's
fleet vehicles:
1. G.P. Resources in the amount of $34,016.58
2.Merrimac Energy Group in the amount of $13,480.99
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Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute the following contract
change orders:
1.Change Order No. Five to the contract with Wood
Group Services, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of
$50,000.00 for additional maintenance and
operational services for the H. Gonzales turbine
units, emergency generators, and miscellaneous plant
equipment.
2.Change Order No. One to the contract with Burns and
Roe Enterprises, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of
$140,000.00 to add Task Authorization No. Eight for
an underground feasibility study.
Request from the Fire Chief for approval of and
authorization to execute a Service Agreement with GE Ionics,
Inc. for maintenance coverage on the Challenger Mobile
Deionizing Water System at Fire Station No. 1 during the 2008-
2009 fiscal year.
Request from the Fire Chief for approval of and
authorization to execute four Preventive Maintenance Agreements
with Reliable Ice Equipment, Inc. for bi-annual maintenance
during the 2008-2009 fiscal year on each of the Manitowoc Ice
Machines located at each of the four Fire Stations.
Request from the Personnel Director for approval of
and authorization to execute, as the Principal Signer, a Test
Rental Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services, dba CPS
Human Resource Services for the rental of employee testing
materials for a one-year term. Also requested is authorization
to include the Human Resources Director and Veronica Avendano,
Administrative Assistant, as Additional Signees on said
agreement.
Request from the Personnel Director for approval of
and authorization to execute a Catering Agreement with Double
Tree Hotel in the estimated amount of $7,924.44 for City of
Vernon Holiday Party to be held at the Double Tree Hotel in
Commerce, California on December 4, 2008.
Appointment of a voting delegate and two alternates to
represent the City of Vernon at the "League of California Cities
Annual Conference" to be held in Long Beach on September 24-27,
2008.
RESOLUTION NO. 9654 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Wondries Fleet Group
on Bid No. 1454 for the Purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe for
the Fire Department, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase Order
Respecting Said Bid and Repealing Resolution No. 9538 and
Rescinding Vehicle Purchase Contract Dated February 4, 2008
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RESOLUTION NO. 9655 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a City of Vernon License and Support Agreement Renewal By and
Between the City of Vernon and Decade Software Company, LLC for
Environmental Health Software and Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9657 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing a Payment for an
Abandonment of Easement Relating to Property Located at 5119
District Boulevard
RESOLUTION NO. 9658 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Generation Tie -Lines Study Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company Regarding the
Vernon Power Plant
RESOLUTION NO. 9659 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property
from the Following Departments: City Clerk, Community Services &
Water, Fire, and Police Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon
City Code
RESOLUTION NO. 9660- A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services By and Between
the City of Vernon and Kevin Sales, dba KJ Services, Relating to
2008/2009 Grant Programs
RESOLUTION NO. 9664 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9639 by Amending
Various Sections within the Resolution and Amending Schedules
VIII, XVII and XXII of said Resolution Regarding the
Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees
RESOLUTION NO. 9665 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Telephone Service/Maintenance Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Crosspoint Network Solutions, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 9666 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Branding Campaign
Plan for the City and Authorizing the Director of Industrial
Development to take all Actions Necessary to Implement the Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 9667 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Community
Outreach Program for the and Authorizing the Director of
Industrial Development to take all Actions Necessary to
Implement the Program
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Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1244, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of June 12 through June 30, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $714,850.91, which includes Check Nos.
321142 through 321202 (Accounting period July 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1244, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of June 12 through June 30, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $5,863,219.99, which includes Wire Nos. 286
through 288 (Accounting period July 2008).
Warrant Register No. 1244, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 12 through June 30, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $708,469.18, which includes
Check Nos. 321203 through 321430 (Accounting period July 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 209, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 12 through June 30, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $33,684.80, which includes
Check Nos. 505655 through 505672 (Accounting period July 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 209, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of June 12 through June 30, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $1,330,103.68, which includes Wire Nos.
3992 through 4006, (Accounting period July 2008).
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 209, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of June 12
through June 30, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$102,360.37, which includes Check Nos. 505673 through 505704
(Accounting period July 2008).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of June 16 through July 6, 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. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (6)
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. Staff Accountant
2. Utilityman IV (2)
3. Business and Account Clerk
C. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
1. Environmental Health Specialist
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. VNO Nos. 0525065 and 0525080
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 2nd day of July 2008.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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