20080908 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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
August 18, 2008.
Service Pins to be awarded to the following employees:
1. Edward Rodriguez Utilityman II 25 Years
2. Mauro Trujillo Foreman 20 Years
3. Ana Swinford Administrative Assistant 15 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.
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 City of Vernon Requisitions from the City
of Vernon Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of July 24 through September
4, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $6,439,546.62, which includes Requisition Nos. CE342
through CE344.
2. 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 August 11
through September 4, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $709,153.73, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD422 through LCD449.
Fire Department
3. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of August 14
through August 31, 2008, to be received and filed.
Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
September 8, 2008
Police Department
4. Police Department Activity Log for the period of August 14
through August 31, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for ratification of the issuance of a purchase order to
G.P. Resources, Inc. in the amount of $21,190.40, plus
environmental fees and taxes for fuel for the City's fleet
vehicles.
Request from the Purchasing Agent for ratification of
the execution of Maintenance Agreement No. 429835 with Canon
Business Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,080.45.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of and authorization to execute a quote from
Southwest Boulder & Stone, Inc. in the amount of $5,312.91 for
decorative rocks for the Pennington Way ceremony.
RESOLUTION NO. 9703 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Peck Road Truck
Center on Bid No. 1455 for the Purchase of One 2009 Chevrolet
W5500 NR354 Diesel Truck with 16 Foot Van Body for the Community
Services Department and Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of a Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase
Order Respecting said Bid
RESOLUTION NO. 9704 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and McCabe
& Company for Consulting and Advocacy Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9705 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing and Approving the Issuance of
Not to Exceed $100,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of
Electric System Revenue Bonds; Approving the Indenture of Trust
and Supplemental Indenture of Trust Pursuant to which such Bonds
are to be Issued; Approving a Contract of Purchase and a
Continuing Disclosure Agreement; Approving a Form of Swap
Termination Agreement; Authorizing and Approving Certain
Documents in Connection with the Issuance, Securing and Sale of
such Bonds; and Authorizing Certain Other Matters Relating
Thereto
RESOLUTION NO. 9706 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Mutual Confidentiality and Non -Circumvention Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and Marathon Capital, LLC
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September 8, 2008
RESOLUTION NO. 9707 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Three to Consulting Services Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and Melvyn Green and Associates, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9708 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a First Restated and Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Among Members of the Southeast Cities Schools Coalition,
Formerly the Southeast Local Educational Authority
RESOLUTION NO. 9709 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
First and Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and
Joint Escrow Instructions By and Between the City of Vernon and
ReNu Resources, LLC Relating to the Purchase of Land in Kern
County for Potential Development of Renewable Resources
RESOLUTION NO. 9710 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Confidentiality Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and Cal/AZ Portfolio No. 1, LLC Regarding Property Located at
4150-4174 Bandini Boulevard in the City of Vernon
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1248, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of August 14 through September 2, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $455,012.05, which includes Check
Nos. 321958 through 322006, excluding void Check No. 321979
(Accounting period September 2008).
There were no wire transfers made for Warrant Register
No. 1248.
Warrant Register No. 1248, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of August 14 through September 2,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $501,405.88, which
includes Check Nos. 322007 through 322158 (Accounting period
September 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 213, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of August 14 through September 2,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $22,232.07, which
includes Check Nos. 505829 through 505844 (Accounting period
September 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 213, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of August 14 through September 2, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $3,589,409.29, which includes Wire
Nos. 4048 through 4069 (Accounting period September 2008).
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September 8, 2008
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 213, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of August 14
through September 2, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$81,473.06, which includes Check Nos. 505845 through 505863
(Accounting period September 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 4, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of August 14 through September 2, 2008, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $1,248.18, which includes Check Nos.
23 through 29 (Accounting period September 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 4, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of August 14 through September 2, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $7,176,561.04, which includes Wire No. 0003
(Accounting period September 2008).
Gas Warrant Register No. 4, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of August 14 through
September 2, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $7,639.34,
which includes Check Nos. 30 through 33 (Accounting period
September 2008).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of August 18 through September 7, 2008.
Reports from departments.
Discussion of reimbursement of legal expenses for
litigation involving City employees, including City Council
members.
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. Assistant Controller
2. Business & Administrative Clerk
b. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
1. Resource Scheduler
2. Account Clerk (2)
2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act,
subdivision (b) of Government Code § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation:
➢ One (1) potential case
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