20090629 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaCITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 29 2009, 10:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
Hilario "Larry" Gonzales, Mayor
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor Pro Tempore
Leonis C. Malburg, Councilmember
William "Bill" Davis, Councilmember
Richard J. Maisano, Councilmember
Under the California Public Records Act, any records not exempt from
disclosure 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
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special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to
investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future City
Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June
1, 2009.
Minutes of the Adjourned Special City Council Meeting
held June 2, 2009.
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June
8, 2009.
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June
8, 2009.
Regular City Councii Meeting Agenda
June 29, 2009
Presentation of a "10851" Award to Officer Barry
Miller, from representatives of the California Highway Patrol
(CHP) and the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA), for
recovering 12 stolen vehicles and making three arrests for auto
theft for the year July 15, 2006, through July 15, 2007.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is encouraged to address the City
Council at this time on any matter listed on the agenda,
including those matters on the Consent Calendar, or on any other
matter within its jurisdiction. If you would like to make
comment concerning a matter that is noticed for a public hearing
item today, please wait until that hearing is formally opened
before you make your comment.
Public Hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen
Options for Public Safety (COPS) Funds for fiscal year 2008-
2009. The use of these funds is for front-line municipal police
services and supplement, not to supplant current front-line law
enforcement services. These funds must be used or encumbered by
June 30, 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. 9991 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Providing for the Implementation of the
Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program for 2008-2009
ORDINANCE NO. 1159 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, by Amending Section 2.37 of said Code
Regarding Board of Library Trustee Meetings and Repealing all
Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith (second
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.
Building Department
1. Building Department Report for the month of May 2009, to be
received and filed.
Personnel Department
2. Granting of merit step increase to Rafael Soto, Engineering
Assistant, from step 5 to step 4, effective July 5, 2009.
Treasury Department
3. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
a. Warrant Register No. 1272 to record voided Check No.
325709, in the amount of $26.07.
b. Warrant Register No. 1273 to record voided Check No.
325833, in the amount of $670.46.
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4. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant
Register No. 1274, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West
Bank totaling $1,055,044.04, which includes Check Nos. 325878
through 325978, excluding Check No. 325963 (Accounting period
June 2009).
5. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1274, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
June 2 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling
$33,403.01, which includes Wire Nos. 330 through 333 (Accounting
period June 2009).
6. Warrant Register No. 1274, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $622,344.51, which includes
Check Nos. 325979 through 326140 (Accounting period June 2009).
7. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant
Register No. 239, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West
Bank totaling $4,525,374.50, which includes Wire Nos. 4326
through 4341 (Accounting period June 2009).
8. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light &
Power Warrant Register.No. 239, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $104,319.34, which includes
Check Nos. 506601 through 506625 (Accounting period June 2009).
9. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 239 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of June 2 through June 22,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $47,827.03, which
includes Check Nos. 506626 through 506657 (Accounting period
June 2009).
10. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 29, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of June 2, 2009 through June 22, 2009, drawn
on East West Bank totaling $27,009.53, which includes Check Nos.
154 through 164 (Accounting period June 2009).
11. Ratification of wire transfer for Gas Warrant Register No.
29, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
June 2, 2009 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West Bank
totaling $2,812.50, which includes Wire No. 36 (Accounting
Period June 2009).
12. Gas Warrant Register No. 29 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 2, 2009 through June 22,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $1,512.32, which includes
Check Nos. 165 through 166 (Accounting Period June 2009).
13. Payroll Warrant Register No. 636 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of April 12, 2009 through
May 9, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,060,256.60;
$2,452,306.63 paid through electronic funds transfers (EFTs),
$607,949.97 paid through General Warrant Register. (Accounting
Period May 2009).
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14. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Custody
Escrow Account No. 800452, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of November 26, 2008 through June 8, 2009, to
be drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling $2,105.00,
which includes Requisition No. CE355 (Accounting Period June
2009) .
15. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Capital
Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 27, 2009 through June
8, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling
$426,406.91, which includes Requisition Nos. LPCP590 through
LPCP597(Accounting Period June 2009).
16. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Capital
Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of June 9, 2009 through June
22, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling
$121,048.81, which includes Requisition Nos. LPCP598 through
LPCP603 (Accounting Period June 2009).
End of Consent Calendar
Request from the Council Department Manager for
authorization for all City Council Members and the Renewable
Energy Development Manager to attend the Independent Cities
Association 49th Annual Seminar at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San
Diego, from July 9, 2009 to July 12, 2009, at a total cost not
to exceed $10,761.60.
Request from the Council Department Manager for
authorization for all City Council Members and the Renewable
Energy Development Manager to attend the National League of
Cities 2009 Congress of Cities & Exposition at the Henry B.
Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from November
10, 2009 to November 14, 2009, at a total estimated cost of
$10,671.00.
Request from the Fire Chief for approval to issue a
purchase order to GALLS/Long Beach Uniform, to purchase (65)
Transcom FR Urban Search and Rescue Jumpsuits, #612M for all of
their fire line personnel, at an approximate cost of $19,986.58.
Request from the Police Chief for approval to issue a
purchase order to purchase a portable covert camera system from
GotWiFi.com Inc., at a cost of $11,193.65.
Request from the Police Chief for approval to issue a
purchase order to Marlow White, for the purchase of 15 Honor
Guard Uniforms, at'an approximate cost of $12,885.00, (not
including freight charges).
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RESOLUTION NO. 9983 - 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. 9985 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Contract Change Order No. 8 to Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Common Area Maintenance Services, Inc.
for Janitorial Services
RESOLUTION NO. 9987 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of
Commercial Insurance Policy (Property, Contingent Extra Expense
and Business Interruption) through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 9988 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report
on the General Plan for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
RESOLUTION NO. 9989 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Memorandum of Understanding between Jurisdictions and the City
of Los Angeles Regarding the Recovery Act Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program Award
RESOLUTION NO. 9992 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting the Disability Retirement of
Mason Chancey, a Local Safety Member Formerly Employed by the
City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21154 and 21156)
RESOLUTION NO. 9993 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Contract Change Order No. 11 and Scope of Services to Agreement
for Professional and Technical Services By and Between the City
of Vernon and Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 9994 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Scope of Services Relating to the Consulting Services
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Black & Veatch
Corporation Regarding the Combined -Cycle Project
RESOLUTION NO. 9995 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of FS Construction in
Accordance with Contract No. CS-0014 of the City of Vernon
RESOLUTION NO. 9996 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Contract Change Order No. 4 to Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Common Area Maintenance Services, Inc.
for Weed Abatement, Trash Removal and Dirt Control Services
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RESOLUTION NO. 9997 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Purchase of a
Public Employee Crime Policy through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,001 - 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.
9)
RESOLUTION NO. 10,002 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Purchase of Commercial Insurance Policy (Excess Liability and
Workers' Compensation) through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,003 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Resignation of
Councilman Leonis C. Malburg
Discussion of request from the Risk Manager to extend
each lunch hour by a half-hour for the Health & Wellness Fair to
be held on August 19, 2009.
Discussion regarding authority for Director of
Community Services & Water to apply to the Gateway Cities
Council of Governments (COG) for funds to reconstruct the
pavement and approaches with concrete at intersections that the
COG and the City of Vernon determine are eligible for funding at
a reimbursement rate of 650 of the construction costs.
Request from Eric T. Fresch to remove his name from
the housing lease for 3357 Fruitland Avenue, in the City of
Vernon, and assigning Stephen Fresch as the primary contact.
Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for
the period of June 8 through June 28, 2009.
Reports from departments.
CLOSED SESSION
1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1)
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
L. Information Technology Manager
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C. EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1. Secretary to the Director of Light & Power
d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
1. Administrative Assistant
2. Operations Engineer
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 Section 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
a. Chris Hanson v. City of Vernon; WCAB No. 544246
and AHMO 138727.
OPEN SESSION
CONSENT CALENDAR II - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar II are to be
approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar II
by Council. Those items removed will be considered at the end of the agenda.
Personnel Department
1. Request to grant a merit step increase to Ana Barcia,
Administrative Assistant, from step 7 to step 5,
effective June 29, 2009.
2. Request to grant a merit step increase to Viet Nguyen,
Operations Engineer, from step 4 to step 3, effective
June 29, 2009.
3. Reclassification of Marianne Vasquez, from Account Clerk,
step 5, to Secretary to the Director of Light & Power,
step 6, effective July 5, 2009.
4. Request to hire Andrei Yermakov, Information Technology
Manager, step 1, effective July 5, 2009.
End of Consent Calendar II
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 24th day of June, 2009.
By:
Manuela Giron, City Clerk
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