20100614 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 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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accessibility to the meeting or service.
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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.
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 May 2010, to be
received and filed.
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Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
a.City Warrant Register No. 1311 for voided check no.
329777 in the amount of $510.00, issued May 3, 2010.
2.Approval of the following Warrant Registers covering the
period of May 28 through June 7, 2010.
a.City Warrant Register No. 1316, totaling $336,568.11,
which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$293,897.91;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $6,431.38; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$36,238.82.
b.Light & Power Warrant Register No. 281, totaling
$1,346,334.21, which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$1,285,316.88;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $19,346.79; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$41,670.54.
c. Gas Warrant Register No. 69, totaling $38,170.12,
which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $13,908.88; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$24,261.24.
d. Federal Funds for Street Improvements Warrant Register
No. 1, totaling $164,070.77, which consists of the
following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$164,070.77.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1169 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Abolishing the Police and Fire
Commission (second reading)
a.Cancellation of all Police and Fire Commission
meetings during the period beginning June 28 through
July 15, 2010.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1170 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Repealing Section 7.3 of the Vernon City
Code Authorizing the Delegation of Enforcement
Responsibilities for Certain Provisions of the Fire Code
and Other Fire Safety Regulations (second reading)
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3. ORDINANCE NO. 1171 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
Amending the Vernon City Code by Adding Section 13.88 to
Establish Fees and Charges Pursuant to the Aboveground
Petroleum Storage Act (second reading)
4. ORDINANCE NO. 1172 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending Sections 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37
and 2.39 of the Vernon City Code Relating to the Vernon
Public Library
RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Orangeline
Development Authority Second Amended Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement
2.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Office Lease
Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and the Law
Offices of Eric T. Fresch, LTD for a Portion of City
Property Located at 2724 Leonis Boulevard in Vernon,
California
DISCUSSIONS
City Administration
1. Consider having the Fire Chief report directly to the City
Council. (This item was requested by Councilman Maisano at
the June 7, 2010 City Council meeting.)
2. Proposed budget for the City of Vernon for the 2010-2011
fiscal year.
ORAL REPORTS
1.Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for the
period of June 7 through June 13, 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.
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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
1. Agency Designated Representative: City Administrator
Employee Organization: Vernon Police Officers Benefit
Association
2.Agency Designated Representatives: City Administrator and
City Attorney
Unrepresented Employees: Finance Director, Police Chief
3.Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Administrator
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. Police Chief
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
1. Name of Case: Batchan v. City of Vernon, et al.
LASC Case No. BC423702
REPORT OUT - CLOSED SESSION
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 loth day of June 2010.
By:
Willard G. Yamaguchi
City Clerk
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