20081006 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
M0NDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 Rescheduled Regular City Council
Meeting held September 8, 2008.
Service Pins to be awarded to the following employees:
1. Robert Kipness Foreman 30 Years
2. Vincent Washington Utilityman II 30 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.
Public Hearing to consider the proposed issuance by
the California Municipal Finance Authority of its revenue bonds
in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for the purpose of
financing and refinancing the acquisition and development of
manufacturing facilities for 5699 District Blvd. LLC and
Charlie's Pride Meats.
RESOLUTION NO. 9712 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by
the California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate
Principal Amount not to Exceed $10,000,000 for the Purpose of
Financing and Refinancing the Acquisition and Development of
Manufacturing Facilities for 5699 District Blvd. LLC and Value
Meats, Doing Business as Charlie's Pride Meats, and Certain
Other Matters Relating Thereto
Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an
amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year
2008-2009.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9727 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9638, which
Approved a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, to Reflect
Changes (Amendment No. 2)
ORDINANCE NO. 1148 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Placing a Moratorium on the Establishment
and/or Expansion of Truck Terminals, Freight Terminals or
Transportation -Related Uses Within the City, Declaring the
Urgency Thereof and a Basis for said Ordinance to Take Effect
Immediately (first and final 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 the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
■ Warrant Register No. 1247 to record voided Check No.
321919 in the amount of $869.62 issued to Silva's
Printing on August 18, 2008.
■ Warrant Register No. 1248 to record voided Check No.
322064 in the amount of $57.60 issued to Good Samaritan
Hospital on September 8, 2008.
2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 627 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of July 20 through August 16, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $3,075,010.95 - $2,450,057.79 paid through
electronic funds transfers (EFTS), $6,016.69 paid through Early
Check No. 9607, and $618,936.47 paid through General Warrant
Register (Accounting period August 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 September 5 through
September 30, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $2,282,273.03, which includes Requisition
Nos. CE345 through CE347.
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 September 5
through September 30, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $499,279.14, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD450 through LCD468.
Community Services & Water Department
5. Building Permit Report for the month of August 2008, to be
received and filed.
Fire Department
6. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of September
1 through September 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
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7. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of September
16 through September 30, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health & Environmental Control Department
8. Health & Environmental Control Department Monthly Report
for August 2008, to be received and filed.
Police Department
9. Police Department Activity Log for the period of September
1 through September 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
10. Police Department Activity Log for the period of September
16 through September 30, 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
Merrimac Energy Group in the amount of $26,407.40, plus
environmental fees and taxes, for fuel for the City's fleet
vehicles.
Request from the Chief of Police for ratification of
the execution of Work Authorization No. PM-228-08-VernonPD of
the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the
amount of $40,379.15 for the third floor office set-up for the
Los Angeles Metropolitan Task Force on Violent Crime.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute a Water College
Training Agreement with the CA -NV Section of the American Water
Works Association in the amount of $9,100.00.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of and authorization to execute the following
documents:
1. Proposal & Agreement with Delta Fire Protection and
Equipment in the amount of $3,951.60 for the removal
and replacement of the outdated fire sprinkler
system in the City jail.
2.Easement Deed from the Alameda Corridor
Transportation Authority for a sewer easement
parallel to and east of the Alameda Corridor from
25th Street to Alameda Street, and a street easement
for a portion of land at the northeast corner of
Minerva Street and 26th Street.
3. Acquisition Agreement No. 721137 with Canon Business
Solutions in the amount of $5,370.55 for the
purchase, installation, and three-year maintenance
of a scanner and related software for the
department's copier.
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Request from the Chief of Police for approval of an
authorization to execute the following agreements:
1. Platinum Service Protection Plan and Service
Agreement No. 1215 with McMurray Stern, Inc. in the
total amount of $371.20 to extend the warranty
coverage on the department's Spacesaver Mobile
system located in Evidence Room for the period of
September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009.
2. Acceptance of Standard Terms and Conditions for All
Orders with Purchase Planners Group for office
furnishings.
Request from the Fire Chief for authorization to issue
a purchase order to Bowers Ambulance Services in the total
amount of $237,067.50, which includes a 9% rate increase, to
renew the monthly ambulance service for the period of September
1, 2008 through August 31, 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. 9711 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code for
the City of Vernon That Incorporates by Reference the Standard
Model Conflict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices
Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 9713 - 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
Nationwide Environmental Services for Citywide Street Sweeping
Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9714 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow
Instructions By and Between the City of Vernon and DP Vernon,
LLC for Property Located at 5001 S. Soto Street (Five Foot
Parcel in Back)
RESOLUTION NO. 9715 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a 2008 Disneyland Resort Ticket Sales Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Disney Destinations, LLC dba Disney
Destinations Sales
RESOLUTION NO. 9716 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding By and Between
the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
RESOLUTION NO. 9717 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Six to Consulting Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon, Joseph E. Furnish and Lake Street Associates,
Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9718 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Non -Disclosure and Non -Use Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and FlueGen, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9719 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Revised Computer
Purchase Plan, a Form Personal Participation Loan Application
and Agreement, a Form Personal Computer Specification Sheet and
a Form Computer Loan Verification from Department Head and
Payroll and Establishing an Employee Computer Purchase Loan
Program
RESOLUTION NO. 9720 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Revised Hearing
Aid Device Plan, a Form Personal Participation Loan Application
and Agreement and a Form Computer Loan Verification from
Department Head and Payroll and Establishing an Employee Hearing
Aid Device Loan Program
RESOLUTION NO. 9721 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Revised
Corrective Eye Surgery Plan, a Form Personal Participation Loan
Application and Agreement and a Form Corrective Eye Surgery Loan
Verification from Department Head and Payroll and Establishing
an Employee Corrective Eye Surgery Loan Program
RESOLUTION NO. 9722 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Dennis D. Rock Construction for an Enhanced
Vapor Recovery System for the Gasoline Dispensing Operation of
the Department of Community Services & Water
RESOLUTION NO. 9723 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Encroachment License Agreement No. 407 By and Between the City
of Vernon and KBB Investments
RESOLUTION NO. 9724 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of General Pump Company
in Accordance with Contract No. 611 of the City of Vernon
RESOLUTION NO. 9725 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for
Proposals for Citywide Speed Study for the Department of
Community Services & Water
RESOLUTION NO. 9726 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. CS-0014 for the
City Apartment Complex Parking Lot and Authorizing Notice
Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in Accordance Therewith
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RESOLUTION NO. 9728 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9639 By Amending
Schedule No. XIII of said Resolution Regarding the Compensation,
Costs and Benefits of its Employees (Amendment No. 4)
RESOLUTION NO. 9729 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9730 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Special Services By and Between the City of
Vernon and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Employment Relations
Matters
RESOLUTION NO. 9731 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Revised City of
Vernon Family and Medical Leave Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 9732 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Additions,
Deletions and Other Changes to Natural Gas Rate Schedules, Rules
for Gas Service, Form Natural Gas Transportation Agreement and
Form Natural Gas Commodity Agreement Regarding Natural Gas Rates
to be Charged for Gas Distributed and Supplied by the City
Within its Boundaries
RESOLUTION NO. 9733 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying Actions Taken
Regarding Renewal of Pollution Legal Liability Insurance from
American International Specialty Lines Insurance Company
RESOLUTION NO. 9734 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Third 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. 9735 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Lake Chevrolet on Bid
No. 1457 for the Purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban for the
Fire Department and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase Order
Respecting said Bid
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1249, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of September 3 through September 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,889,422.97, which includes
Check Nos. 322159 through 322364, excluding void Check No.
322172 (Accounting period September 2008).
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There were no wire transfers made for Warrant Register
No. 1248.
There were no regular printed checks issued for
Warrant Register No. 1248.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1250, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of September 17 through September 30, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $388,666.31, which includes
Check Nos. 322365 through 322435, excluding void Check No.
322367 (Accounting period October 2008).
There were no wire transfers made for Warrant Register
No. 1250.
Warrant Register No. 1250, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of September 17 through September
30, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $712,952.95, which
includes Check Nos. 322436 through 322564 (Accounting period
October 2008) .
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 214, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of September 3 through September 16,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $301,584.33, which
includes Check Nos. 505864 through 505916 (Accounting period
September 2008) .
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 214, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of September 3 through September 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $2,774,954.14, which includes
Wire Nos. 4070 through 4084 (Accounting period September 2008).
There were no regular printed checks issued for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 214.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 215, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of September 17 through September
30, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $27,686.96, which
includes Check Nos. 505917 through 505936 (Accounting period
October 2008) .
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 215, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of September 17 through September 30, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,357,429.94, which includes
Wire Nos. 4085 through 4102 (Accounting period October 2008).
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Light & Power Warrant Register No. 215, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of September 17
through September 30, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$70,746.68, which includes Check Nos. 505937 through 505964
(Accounting period October 2008).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 5, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of September 3 through September 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $8,259.07, which includes
Check Nos. 34 through 38 (Accounting period September 2008).
There were no wire transfers issued for Gas Warrant
Register No. 5.
There were no regular printed checks issued for Gas
Warrant Register No. 5.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 6, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of September 17 through September 30, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $322.54, which includes Check
Nos. 39 through 44 (Accounting period October 2008).
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 6, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of September 17 through September 30, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $5,594,324.31, which includes Wire Nos. 0004
through 0005 (Accounting period October 2008).
Gas Warrant Register No. 6, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of September 17 through
September 30, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $7,575.47,
which includes Check Nos. 45 through 49 (Accounting period
October 2008) .
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of September 8 through October 5, 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. Utilityman IV (2)
b. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
1.
Electronics
Technician (2)
2.
Gas Systems
Lead
3.
Gas Systems
Technician
4.
Information
Technology Analyst
5.
Utilityman
II
6.
Utilityman
IV
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:
➢ 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 2nd day of October 2008.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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