20101004 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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
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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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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. Service Pin Awards
Employee Name
Job Title
Years
David Zapien
Sergeant
25
Daniel Santos
Sergeant
15
Christopher Delgado
Electronics Technician
10
Irene Castillo
Senior Account Clerk
10
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 1175 and a
resolution amending the encroachment, license, and
franchise fees and deposit schedules pursuant to Chapter
22, Article VI of the Vernon City Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 1175 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing a Five -Year Restriction on
Cutting of Newly Paved or Resurfaced Streets and Amending
the Vernon City Code Regarding Deposits, Surety Bonds and
Liability Insurance for Encroachment Permits and Licenses
(First 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 immediately after the Consent Calendar.
1. City Administration
a. Authorization for all City Council members, the City
Administrator, and the Renewable Energy Development
Manager to attend the California Contract Cities
Association 30th Annual Fall Seminar in Santa Barbara,
California on October 29, 30, and 31, 2010.
2. City Clerk
a.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of
Vernon that Incorporates By Reference the Standard Model
Conflict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices
Commission
b.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
c.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Vernon
d.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the
Vernon Historic Preservation Society
e.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving a Conflict of Interest Code for the Vernon
Natural Gas Financing Authority
f.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving a Conflict of Interest Code for the Vernon
Economic Development Authority
3. Community Services & Water Department
a. Building Department Report for the month of August 2010,
to be received and filed.
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4. Fire Department
a.Activity Report for the period of September 1 through
September 15, 2010, to be received and filed.
5. Police Department
a.Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of September 1 through
September 15, 2010, to be received and filed.
6. Treasurer's Department
a.Approvai of City Warrant Register No. 1322, totaling
$1,471,501.12, which covers the period of September 14
through September 27, 2010, and consists of the
following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $697,241.47;
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $286,066.07; and
3.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$488,193.58.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Ordering the Summary Vacation of Public Service Easements
within the City of Vernon and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of Quitclaim Deeds to Mars Petcare Us, Inc. for
such Easements
2.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 the Organized Crime Drug
Enforcement Task Forces Regarding Reimbursement for
Overtime and Other Authorized Expenditures
3.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the City's Submission of a Letter
of Interest to Participate in the Los Angeles County
Conversion Technology Program
4.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
Between the City of Vernon and Bishop Consulting, Inc. for
Labor Negotiation Services
5.A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon
Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For
Consulting Services By And Between The City Of Vernon, The
Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Vernon And Michael B.
Montgomery
NEW BUSINESS
1.The Director of Community Services & Water will give a
report on the development of a major investment study of
the I-710 freeway from State Route 60 to the ports in Los
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Angeles and Long Beach. He will seek City Council
authorization to submit an Early Action Project application
for the following proposed improvements and any other
infrastructure projects the City believes may be funded
under the program:
a. Design of the I-710/Slauson Avenue interchange;
b. Reconfiguration design of the northbound on -ramps and
off -ramps to and from Atlantic Boulevard; and
c. Design of the widening of the Atlantic Boulevard
bridge.
DISCUSSIONS
1.Southeast Cities Educational (SCE) Foundation.
The City Administrator has received a letter from the SCE
Foundation requesting the use of the City office space
directly adjacent to the space currently occupied by the
Southeast Cities Schools Coalition.
2.California High Speed Rail Authority Project (CHSRA).
The Director of Community Services & Water will report on
the two rail corridor segments, Los Angeles to Anaheim
and Los Angeles to San Diego, that are proposed to
traverse through Vernon, and seek City Council direction
with regard to the City's position respecting the
proposed CHSRA project.
ORAL REPORTS
1.Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for the
period of September 20 through October 3, 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
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 4900 Pacific Boulevard, Vernon, California
Agency Negotiators: George Mihlsten, Eric Fresch
Negotiating Party: Pacific XC, LP
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)
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Number of potential cases: 3
The City has received a written communication threatening
litigation. The communication is available for public
review.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential Initiation of Litigation
Government Code Section 54856.9(c)
Number of potential cases: 1
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim Chief of Police
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Director of Industrial Development
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 30th day of September 2010.
By:
Willard G. Yamaguchi
City Clerk
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