20101115 Regular City Council Meeting - AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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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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.
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. (Continued from
meeting of November 15, 2010.)
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 - continued from meeting of November 15,
2010.)
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2.Consider the proposed issuance by the California Municipal
Finance Authority of its revenue bonds in one or more
series in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000 to Golden
West Trading, Inc., Culver City Meat Co., Inc., or another
affiliate thereof. The proceeds of the bonds will be used
to: (i) finance the design, acquisition, installation,
construction, development, improvement, rehabilitation, and
equipping of a food processing facility located at 3376 E.
44th Street in the City of Vernon; and (ii) pay certain
expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the
bonds.
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the
California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate
Principal Amount Not to Exceed $16,000,000 for the Purpose
of Financing the Acquisition of Certain Recovery Zone
Facilities for the Benefit of Golden West Trading or an
Affiliate thereof, Ratifying the Designation of the County
of Los Angeles as a Recovery Zone Within the Meaning of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and Other
Related Matters.
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.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 BLX Group LLC for
Financial Advisory and Consulting Services.
b. Report of California Contract Cities 30th Annual Fall
Seminar attended by Councilmen, to be received and filed.
2. City Clerk Department
a.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
California, Calling for the Holding of an All Mail Ballot
General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April
12, 2011 for the Election of Certain Officers as required
by the Provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon.
b.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Los Angeles to Render Specified Services to the
City Relating to the Conduct of a General Municipal
Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
c.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for
Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements
Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on
Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
3. Community Services & Water Department
a.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for
the Maintenance, Testing and Repair of Underground and
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Aboveground Storage Tanks, Fuel Dispensers and Related
Facilities.
b.Building Department Report for the month of October 2010,
to be received and filed.
4. Fire Department
a.Activity Report for the period of October 16 through
October 31, 2010, to be received and filed.
5. Health Department
a. October 2010 Report, to be received and filed.
6. Police Department
a.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the City's Participation in the
Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program and Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of Grant Agreement No. SC11446
By and Between the City of Vernon and the University of
California, Berkeley Traffic Safety Center.
b.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving the City's Participation in the 2009 State
Homeland Security Grant Program By the Vernon Police and
Fire Departments, Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of a Subrecipient Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and the County of Los Angeles and Authorizing the
Execution of Documents Necessary to Obtain the Grant.
c.Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of October 16 through October
31, 2010, to be received and filed.
7. Purchasing Department
a.Authorization to issue a purchase order not to exceed
$20,000 to Haaker Equipment Company for repairs to Vactor
Truck S302.
8. Treasurer's Department
a.Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No. 653, totaling
$2,621,423.79, which covers the period of September 12
through October 9, 2010, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of electronic fund transfers (EFTS)
totaling $2,606,099.63; and
2.Checks paid through prior General Fund Warrant
Register totaling $15,324.16.
b.Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1324, totaling
$884,776.17, which covers the period of October 26
through November 8, 2010, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $304,135.46;
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $478,361.04; and
3.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$102,279.67.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1178 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Extending the Existing Time Limits for
the Effectiveness of and the Receipt of Tax Increment for
the Industrial Redevelopment Project (First Reading).
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1179 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Eliminating The Existing Time Limits On
Incurring Debt For The First Amended Industrial
Redevelopment Project (First Reading).
RESOLUTIONS
1.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 Seki Nishimura & Watase, LLP
for Legal Services.
2.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Engagement
Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller & Naylor, LLP for
Legislative and Administrative Advocacy Services.
ORAL REPORTS
1.City Administrator Reports - brief reports on activities
and other brief announcements.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code Section 54957
a.Title: Interim Chief of Police
b.Title: Police Captain
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Workers Compensation Appeals Board Hearing
of Ruben Herrera. Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
Nos. VNO 0529213 and VNO 0529214.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - Potential initiation
of litigation.
Number of potential cases: 8
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT
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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 10th day of November 2010.
By:
Willard G. Yamaguchi
City Clerk
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