20090309 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 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 23, 2009.
Presentation of check for playground equipment
matching fund drive to the Vernon Elementary School.
Service Pins to be awarded to the following employees:
Name
Position
Years
1. Hilario Gonzales
Councilman
35 Years
2. Sharon Johnson
City Treasurer
30 Yearsi
3. Alberto Oliva
Utilityman IV
5 Years
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring the following
Companies in Recognition of their Investment in the Vernon
Community:
1. Reynaldo's Mexican Food Company, LLC
2. Rich and Skinny, Inc.
3. Amcor Industries, Inc. dba Gorilla Automotive
Products
4. Real Mex Foods, Inc.
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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March 9, 2009
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.
Building Department
1. Building Permit Report for the month of February 2009, to
be received and filed.
City Treasurer's Department
2. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
a. Warrant Register No. 1261 to record:
• Voided Check No. 324228 in the amount of $2,043.00
issued to County Clerk, County of L.A. on February
10, 2009.
• Voided Check No. 324359 in the amount of $14,143.25
issued to Krishna Nand on February 23, 2009.
• Voided Check No. 324384 in the amount of $3,750.25
issued to Pat Fresch on February 23, 2009.
b. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 226 to record:
• Voided Check No. 506304 in the amount of $260.00
issued to Jack Megorden on February 23, 2009.
• Voided Check No. 506305 in the amount of $4,160.00
issued to Kimberly McBride on February 23, 2009.
c. Gas Warrant Register No. 17 to record:
• Voided Check No. 101 in the amount of $7,410.00
issued to Dan Christensen on February 23, 2009.
• Voided Check No. 106 in the amount of $3,250.00
issued to Pat Fresch on 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 18 through March 3, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York
Mellon Corporation totaling $49,131.24, which includes
Requisition Nos. LPCP550 through LPCP552.
4. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Bicent
Capacity Payment Custody Escrow Account No. 800594 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 4
through March 3, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $1,809,093.14, which includes Requisition
No. BCP003.
Fire Department
S. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of February
16, 2009 through February 28, 2009, to be received and filed.
Health & Environmental Control Department
6. Health & Environmental Control Department Report for the
month of January 2009, to be received and filed.
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Personnel Department
7. Granting of merit step increases to the following employees
as specified:
a. Gabriel Aldrete, Utilityman III, from step 5 to step 4,
effective 3/29/09.
b. Leonardo Diaz, Vernon Services Officer, from step 8 to
step 7, effective 3/15/09.
c.Todd Duesenberry, Systems Coordinator I, from step 4 to
step 3, effective 3/15/09.
d. Jorrie Estrada, Systems Coordinator I, from step 4 to
step 3, effective 3/15/09.
e. Scott Rigg, Public Works & Water Superintendent, from
step 2 to step 1, effective 3/15/09.
f. Victor Modesto, Utilityman I, from step 3 to step 2,
effective 3/15/09.
8. Reclassification of Ana Swinford from Administrative
Assistant, step 1 to Dispatcher, step 1, effective 3/15/09.
Police Department
9. Police Department Activity Report for the period of
February 16, 2009 through February 28, 2009.
End of Consent Calendar
Discussion to determine the attendance of City
Officials and City Consultant to the "California Contract Cities
Association 50th Annual Municipal Seminar" in Indian Wells,
California on May 14-17, 2009.
Discussion to determine the attendance of City
Officials and City Consultant to the "6th Renewable Energy
Finance Forum -Wall Street" in New York City, New York on June
23-24, 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. 9873 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Waste
Management Health Care Solutions for the Operation of a Medical
Waste Transfer Station and Treatment Facility at 4280 Bandini
Boulevard in the City of Vernon; Making Certain Findings
Relative to the Proposed Project; and Approving and Adopting a
Negative Declaration for the Proposed Project
RESOLUTION NO. 9874 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California Amending the Ballot Question
Relating to Whether an Amendment to the City Charter of the City
of Vernon Should be Adopted at the Special Municipal Election to
be Held on June 2, 2009
RESOLUTION NO. 9877 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the City's
Sponsorship of the TELACU Education Foundation 26th Annual
"Building the Dream" Scholarship Awards Dinner
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RESOLUTION NO. 9878 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Cobra Administrative Services Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Igoe & Company Incorporated dba Igoe
Administrative Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9879 - 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
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9880 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Long Beach BMW
Motorcycles on Bid No. 1459 for the Purchase of Two 2009 BMW
Black and White Police Patrol Motorcycles for the Police
Department and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase Order
Respecting said Bid
RESOLUTION NO. 9881 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Procurement
of Pollution Legal Liability Insurance from Great American
Insurance Group Through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 9882 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Property Management Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and ReNu Resources, LLC Regarding Property in Kern County
RESOLUTION NO. 9883 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Representative to
the LA-RICS Authority, a Joint Powers Agency
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1262, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 18 through March 3, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $1,020,855.89, which includes Check
Nos. 324432 through 324490. (Accounting period March 2009).
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1262, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of February 18 through March 3, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $151,975.61, which includes Wire Nos. 304
through 309 (Accounting period March 2009).
Warrant Register No. 1262, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 18 through March 3,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $312,832.09, which
includes Check Nos. 324491 through 324613 (Accounting period
March 2009).
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Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 227, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 18 through March 3,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $8,321.64, which
includes Check Nos. 506327 through 506340 (Accounting period
March 2009).
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 227, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 18 through March 3, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $3,058,087.54, which includes Wire Nos.
4218 through 4236 (Accounting period March 2009).
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 227, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 18
through March 3, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$46,048.03, which includes Check Nos. 506341 through 506356
(Accounting period March 2009).
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 18, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 18 through March 3, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $10,837.73, which includes Check Nos.
108 through 111 (Accounting period March 2009).
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 18, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of February 18 through March 3, 2009, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $3,220,106.59, which includes Wire No. 19
(Accounting period March 2009).
Gas Warrant Register No. 18, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of February 18 through March
3, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $26,188.19, which
includes Check Nos. 112 through 118 (Accounting period March
2009).
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of February 23 through March 8, 2009.
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 the Ralph M. Brown Act,
subdivision (b) of Government Code § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation:
➢ Three (3) potential cases
2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act,
subdivision (c) of Government Code §54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation:
➢ One (1) potential case
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code § 54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1)
b. EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1. Director of Utilities & Government
Infrastructure
C. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
1. Administrative Assistant
2. City Administrator
3. Director of Light & Power
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 5th day of March, 2009.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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