20090223 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009, 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
February 9, 2009.
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 the following warrant register to record
the following voided checks:
a. Warrant Register No. 1260 to record:
• Voided Check No. 324108 in the amount of $50.00
issued to County Clerk, County of L.A. on February 3,
2009.
• Voided Check No. 324196 in the amount of $230.00
issued to Willard Yamaguchi on February 9, 2009.
2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 632 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of December 7, 2008 through January 17, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $4,980,738.10 - $4,047,785.91 paid
through electronic funds transfers (EFTS); $5,546.34 paid
through Early Check Nos. 9611 through 9613; and $927,405.85 paid
through General Warrant Register (Accounting period January
2009).
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
February 23, 2009
3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Capital Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458
covering claims and demands presented during the period of
February 4 through February 17, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New
York Mellon Corporation totaling $310,464.29, which includes
Requisition Nos. LPCP538 through LPCP549.
Community Services Department
Building Permit Report for the month of January 2009, to be
received and filed.
Personnel Department
5. Granting of merit step increases to the following employees
as specified, effective March 1, 2009:
a.Crystal Figueroa, Administrative Assistant, from step 10
to step 9
b. Hannes Swart, Utilityman IV, from step 5 to step 4
c. Jason Tomlinson, Utilityman II, from step 3 to step 2
End of Consent Calendar
Request for approval of the following "In -Lieu" tax
payments to the General Fund from the following departments for
the year 2008:
1. Community Services & Water $ 220,677.90
2. Light & Power $3,185,552.43
Request from the Fire Chief for authorization to issue
a purchase order to Fire Etc. in the approximate amount of
$16,430.19, to purchase line hoses_
Request from the Fire Chief for approval and
authorization to execute a Technical Service Support Agreement
with Physio Control for on -site repair and inspection services
for (2) Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/monitors and the battery
support system for the units.
Request from the Director of Community Servvices &
Water for authorization to sign a Tremcare Platinum Service
Agreement between the City and Weatherproofing Technologies,
Inc. covering a 5 year maintenance agreement for the roof at the
Power Plant.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for authorization to sign a Rental Agreement between the
City and Pure Water Science to add (1) water filtration unit at
the Fire Department temporary trailer, located at Fire Station
#1, on a month to month basis, at an approximate monthly cost of
$64.90.
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Request from Director of Light & Power for
authorization and approval to execute a Standard Agreement for
Professional Services with CH2M Hill to prepare Greenhouse Gas
Inventory for the City of Vernon.
RESOLUTION NO. 9861 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase
of Real Estate and Addendum Thereto By and Between the City of
Vernon and O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. and the Oliver E. Clark III
and Jean A. Clark Family Trust for Property Located at 2716 and
2724 Leonis Boulevard in the City of Vernon
RESOLUTION NO. 9862 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of
an Amended and Restated 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. 9863 - 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 Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9864 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Professional Engineering Services Task Agreement By and
Between Burns and Roe Enterprises, Inc. and the City of Vernon
RESOLUTION NO. 9865 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Contract for Software Development By and Between the City of
Vernon and Angel City Data, LLC for Phase 3 of the Database
Tracking System for the Fire Department
RESOLUTION NO. 9866 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Standard Master Agreement for Professional Services By and
Between the City of Vernon and CH2M Hill, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9867 - 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 Atlas
Environmental Engineering, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9868 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and WLC
Architects, Inc. for Vernon Fire Station No. 4
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RESOLUTION NO. 9869 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Revised Final
2008-2014 Housing Element of the City of Vernon
RESOLUTION NO. 9870 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Calling for the Holding of a
Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009,
for the Submission to the Voters of a Question Relating to
Whether an Amendment to the City Charter of the City of Vernon
Should be Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 9871 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Render Specified
Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of a Special
Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009
RESOLUTION NO. 9872 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Setting Priorities for Filing
Written Arguments Regarding a City Measure and Directing the
City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis
RESOLUTION NO. 9875 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Lease Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and ReNu
Resources, LLC for Horse and Cattle Grazing
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1261, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 4 through February 17, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $455,549.31, which includes Check
Nos. 324199 through 324259, excluding void check no. 324203
(Accounting period February 2009).
There were no wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1261.
Warrant Register No. 1261, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 4 through February 17,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $579,050.90, which
includes Check Nos. 324260 through 324431 (Accounting period
February 2009).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 226, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 4 through February 17,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,555.36, which
includes Check Nos. 506277 through 506287 (Accounting period
February 2009).
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February 23, 2009
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 226, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 4 through February 17, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $799,751.19, which includes Wire
Nos. 4212 through 4217 (Accounting period February 2009).
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 226, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 4
through February 17, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$88,253.45, which includes Check Nos. 506288 through 506326
(Accounting period February 2009).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 17, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 4 through February 17, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $193.07, which includes Check Nos.
96 through 98 (Accounting period February 2009).
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 17, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of February 4 through February 17, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $9,959.68, which includes Wire No. 18
(Accounting period February 2009).
Gas Warrant Register No. 17, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of February 4 through
February 17, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $28,112.43,
which includes Check Nos. 99 through 107 (Accounting period
February 2009).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of February 9 through February 22, 2009.
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. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (4)
b. EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1. Dispatcher
2. Director of Utilities & Government
Infrastructure
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February 23, 2009
C. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
1. Systems Coordinator (2)
2. Utilityman I
3. Utilityman III
4. Public Works & Water Superintendent
5. Vernon Services Officer
2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act,
subdivision (a) of Government Code § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
a. Marin, et al. v. Vernon, LASC No. VC 052176
b. Rueben Rosales v. Vernon, LASC No. VC 051674
3. 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:
➢ Five (5) 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 19th day of February, 2009.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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