20100510 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010, 9:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
Hilario Gonzales, Mayor
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor Pro Tem
William J. Davis, Council Member
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Daniel D. Newmire, Council Member
California Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, 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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need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the
City Clerk's office at (323) 583-8811. Notification of at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City
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CALL TO ORDER
■ Members Present:
■ Members Absent:
CHANGES TO AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is encouraged to address the City
Council at this time on any matter listed on the agenda,
including those matters listed under the Consent Calendar and
Closed Session. The public is also encouraged to address the
City Council at this time on any matter not on the agenda that
is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
If you would like to comment concerning a matter that is noticed
for a public hearing today, please wait until that hearing is
formally opened before you make your comment.
PRESENTATIONS
1. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending Fernando M. Weathers for His Many
Years of Service to the City of Vernon
MINUTES
1.Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 5,
2010.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
May 10, 2010
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 immediately after the Consent Calendar.
Community Services & Water Department
1. Building Department Report for the month of April 2010, to
be received and filed.
Fire Department
1. Activity Report for the period of April 16 through April
30, 2010, to be received and filed.
Police Department
1.Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of April 16 through April 30,
2010, to be received and filed.
Treasurer's Department
1. Approval of the following Warrant Registers covering the
period of April 27 through May 3, 2010.
a.Warrant Register No. 1312, totaling $477,740.20, which
consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling $303,456.32;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$69,475.60; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$104,808.28.
b.Light & Power Warrant Register No. 277, totaling
$1,168,206.48, which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,128,951.52;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$10,996.36; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$28,258.60.
c. Gas Warrant Register No. 65, totaling $2,762,681.53,
which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,752,591.32;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$6,759.89; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$3,330.32.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
with Palsons Electrical Engineering Services, Inc. for
Engineering Services Related to Substation Underfrequency
Load Shed Project
2.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
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with JM Crew, Inc., D.B.A. Rhino Construction Services for
Electrical Work Related to Substation Underfrequency Load
Shed Project
3.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Optical Fiber
Use Agreement and Short Form Iru-07.1 and Iru-07.2
Indefeasible Right of Use Agreements by and between the
City of Vernon and C.R. Laurence International, Inc. for
the Use of the City's Fiber Optic Network
REQUESTS
1. The Maywood Business Association is seeking permission to
utilize the City -owned site located at 5119 District
Boulevard for the Ramos Circus Shows from May 13 through
May 19, 2010. Staff recommends the City deny this request
due to zoning and liability issues.
2.Councilman Davis will not be able to attend the City
Council meeting of May 17, 2010, and requests that his
absence from said meeting be excused.
DISCUSSIONS
Community Services & Water Department
1.Obtain direction from the City Council with regard to the
possible appointment of a City representative to serve on
the Steering Committee for the Pacific Electric Right -of -
Way (PE ROW)/West Santa Ana Branch Corridor Alternatives
Analysis.
ORAL REPORTS
1.Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for the
period of April 26 through May 9, 2010.
2.City Administrator Reports - brief reports on activities
and other brief announcements.
3.City Council Reports - Each member of the City Council will
provide a brief report on his activities and make other
brief announcements.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(b))
Significant exposure to litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
The City has become exposed to litigation due to the
blockage of a pipe that drains to the City right of way.
REPORT OUT - CLOSED SESSION
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: ; Second: ; Time:
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 6th day of May 2010.
By:
Willard G. Yamaguchi
City Clerk
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