20120103 Regular City Council Meeting - Agenda AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 , 2011 , 9 : 00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
W. Michael McCormick, Council Member
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Daniel D. Newmire, Council Member
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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 :
FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
ELECTION MATTERS
1 . Election of Mayor pursuant Chapter 3 . 5 of the City of
Vernon Charter. If necessary, selection of Mayor Pro Tem
pursuant to Chapter 3 . 6 of the Charter.
2 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Reciting the Fact of the Municipal Election Held on
November 8, 2011 and the Special Mailed Ballot Election
Held on November 22, 2011, Declaring the Results and such
other Matters as Provided by Law
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, if indicated.
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PRESENTATIONS
1 . Service Pin Awards
Employee Name Job Title Years
1 . Stephanie Johnson Lead Records Technician 15
2 . Cynthia Mireles Administrative Assistant 5
2 . A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Commending Lewis Pozzebon for His Many Years of Service to
the City of Vernon
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Commending and Honoring Former Mayor Hilario Gonzales for
His Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon
MINUTES
1 . Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November
15, 2011 .
2 . Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December
6, 2011 .
3. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held December
15, 2011 .
4 . Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December
20, 2011 .
5 . Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held December
22, 2011 .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Consider the adoption of the proposed water rate
adjustments .
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Establishing the Rates for the Sale of Water in the
City of Vernon in Accordance with the Vernon City Code
and Ordinance No . 1029
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 . Warrant Registers
a. Ratification of City Warrant Registers to record the
following voided checks :
1 . City Warrant Register No . 1338 to record voided
check no . 334043 in the amount of $23 . 90; and
2 . City Warrant Register No . 1338 to record voided
check no . 334077 in the amount of $10 . 00; and
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3. City Warrant Register No . 1338 to record voided
check no . 334091 in the amount of $555 . 98; and
4 . City Warrant Register No . 1341 to record voided
check no . 334514 in the amount of $100 . 00; and
5 . City Warrant Register No . 1347 to record voided
check no . 335632 in the amount of $565 . 30; and
6. City Warrant Register No . 1347 to record voided
check no . 335637 in the amount of $565 . 30; and
7 . City Warrant Register No . 1347 to record voided
check no . 335683 in the amount of $344 . 00; and
8 . City Warrant Register No . 1347 to record voided
check no . 335684 in the amount of $115 . 15 .
b. Ratification of City Warrant Registers to record the
following voided checks :
1 . City Warrant Register No . 1340 to record voided
check no . 334292 in the amount of $61 . 92; and
2 . City Warrant Register No . 1345 to record voided
check no . 335232 in the amount of $30 . 00 .
c. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No . 666, totaling
$2, 611, 356 . 88, which covers the period of October 9
through November 5, 2011, and consists of the
following:
1 . Ratification of electronic fund transfers (EFTS)
totaling $2, 585, 799 . 60; and
2 . Checks paid through General Fund Warrant
Register totaling $25, 557 . 28 .
d. Approval of City Warrant Register No . 1348, totaling
$1, 518, 582 . 34, which covers the period of November 29
through December 26, 2011, and consists of the
following:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$105, 283 . 79; and
2 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $1, 003, 580 . 33; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$409, 718 . 22 .
2 . Community Services
a. Building Department Report for the month of November
2011, to be received and filed.
3. Fire Department
a. Activity Report for the period of November 1 through
November 15, 2011, to be received and filed.
b. Activity Report for the period of November 16 through
November 30, 2011, to be received and filed.
c. Activity Report for the period of December 1 through
December 15, 2011, to be received and filed.
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4 . Health Department
a. November 2011 Monthly Report, to be received and
filed.
5 . Police Department
a. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of November 16, through
November 30, 2011, to be received and filed.
b. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of December 1, through
December 15, 2011, to be received and filed.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
1 . 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 John
Van de Kamp and Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP to serve as an
Independent Reform Monitor
2 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Amending Resolution No . 2011-129 regarding the
Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees
("Personnel Resolution") by Amending Sections 9, 10 and
15 (C) and Schedule No . III of the Personnel Resolution
(Amendment No . 1)
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Accepting the Quitclaim Deed Dedicating in
Fee a Portion of the Property Located at 3030 Atlantic
Boulevard
4 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for
Engineering Design and Construction Support Services for
Well 21
5 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals
or Bids for the Purchase of Two 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police
Patrol Vehicles and One 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police
Interceptor for the Police Department
6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for the
Engineered Design of a Temporary Closed Water System,
Elevated Tank Standpipe Repair and Technical Support
Services
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ORDINANCES
1 . ORDINANCE No. 1190 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing Administrative Enforcement
Provisions and Nuisance Abatement Procedures and Amending
the Vernon City Code to Allow for Administrative Procedures
for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles (first reading)
2 . ORDINANCE No. 1191 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending Ordinance No . 1187 relating to
Living Wages to Remove Language in Section 2 . 132 (b) (first
reading)
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Approval of the agreement with Christopher Lancaster and
Civic Publications, and authorization for the City
Administrator to issue purchase orders for various
advertising opportunities at the stated costs .
2 . Authorization to issue a monthly purchase order to L.N.
Curtis & Sons for the service and repairs of the Fire
Department' s Sperian SCBA equipment .
3. Acceptance of donation from YN Apparel by the City Council
for the proposed uses .
4 . The Mayor' s selection of a Council member to serve on the
Vernon Housing Commission for the unexpired term, subject
to ratification by the City Council .
5 . Authorization to issue a purchase order to RoboVu for the
purchase of mobile computer terminals for the Police
Department .
6. Authorization to execute letter to Senator Kevin De Leon
regarding the Harbor Toxics TMDL.
7 . Appointment of members to the Sustainable Development and
Energy Efficiency Commission (SDEEC) .
Category Recommendation
Business Representative Jim Andreoli Jr.
Business Representative Albert Halimi
Business Representative Ingun Littorin
Labor Representative Armando Espinoza
Labor Representative Jaime Villanueva
Environmental Representative Peter Corselli
Environmental Justice Representative Michael Gavina
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1 . Implementation of budget approved expenditures effective
January 1, 2012 .
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ORAL REPORTS
1 . City Administrator Reports - brief reports on activities
and other brief announcements .
CLOSED SESSION
1 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956 . 9 (b) (3) (C)
Number of potential cases : 1
The City has received a claim for damages pursuant to the
Tort Claims Act . The claim is available for public
inspection.
2 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956 . 9 (b) (3) (B)
Number of potential cases : 2
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (2)
Government Code Section 54956 . 8
a. Parcel No . 6303-010-903
b. 5611 District Boulevard (also listed as 5555 District
Boulevard) and 4855 E . 52nd Street
AD JOURNME N T
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 29th day of December 2011.
By:
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
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