20120619 Regular City Council Meeting - Agenda AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 , 2012 , 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
Michael Ybarra, 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 :
FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COHNENT: 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1 . A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Commending Jansel Rodriguez and Freddy Covarruvias in
Preventing a Subject from Jumping Off the Atlantic
Boulevard Bridge
2 . Merit Award to Detective Celestino Chavez .
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MINUTES
1 . Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 1,
2012 .
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Ordinance No . 1196 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Declaring an Emergency and Establishing
a Date for a Special Election to Submit to the Voters of
the City a Proposition to Levy a Utility Users Tax,
Establishing Procedures in Connection with Such Election,
Adding Article VII to Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of
Vernon to Codify Such Utility Users Tax Upon Approval of
Such Proposition By Such Voters, Establishing Procedures
for the Levy and Collection of Such Utility Users Tax Upon
Such Approval, and Other Related Matters (first reading)
2 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding By and Between the City of Vernon and the
Vernon Firemen' s Association
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding By and Between the City of Vernon and the
Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association (Employee Group
2)
4 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Determining the Tax on all Parcels Subject to the Special
Parcel Tax Imposed by Ordinance No . 1076 for Fiscal Year
2012-2013
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Consideration of a proposed increase to Vernon' s retail
electric rates .
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Removal of Certain
Language to the Public Benefits Charge and the
Allocation of Funds to Offset the Renewable Power Cost
Pass-Through to Customers
b. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Amending Rate Schedule Nos . CS, D, GS-1, GS-2, LS-1,
LS-2, OL-1, PA-1, PA-2, PA-TOU, TC-1, TOU-GS-1, TOU-
GS-2, TOU-PA-1, TOU-D, TOU-G, TOU-I and TOU-V
Regarding Electrical Rates to be Charged for
Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied By the City
within its Boundaries
2 . Consider the adoption of the proposed Budget for the City
of Vernon for fiscal year 2012-2013 .
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013
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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. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No . 672, totaling
$3, 779, 814 . 92, which covers the period of April 8,
through May 19, 2012, and consists of the following:
1 . Ratification of direct deposits, checks and
taxes totaling $2, 743, 198 . 30; and
2 . Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFTS)
through the General bank account totaling
$1, 036, 616 . 62 .
b. Approval of City Warrant Register No . 1359, totaling
$1, 193, 904 . 72, which covers the period of May 25,
through June 11, 2012, and consists of the following:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$780, 890 . 95; and
2 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $214, 960 . 12; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$198, 053 . 65; and
c. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No . 324,
totaling $1, 159, 766 . 32, which covers the period of
April 24, through May 7, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$825, 384 . 02; and
2 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $72, 407 . 94; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$261, 974 . 36 .
d. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No . 112, totaling
$17, 993 . 27 , which covers the period of May 25,
through June 11, 2012, and consists of the following:
1 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $6, 077 . 82; and
2 . Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$11, 915 . 45 .
2 . Community Services
a. Building Department Report for the month of May 2012,
to be received and filed.
3. Health Department
a. May 2012 Monthly Report, to be received and filed.
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4 . Police Department
a. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of May 16, through May 31,
2012, to be received and filed.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION
1 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Adopting an Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 2013 Pursuant To Government Code Section
7910
2 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Encroachment
License Agreement No . 410 By and Between the City of
Vernon and Nile Financial
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Accepting the Work of SAK Construction, LLC in Accordance
with Contract No . CS-0015 of the City of Vernon
4 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Tolling
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Water
Replenishment District of Southern California
5 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving a Lot Line Adjustment for the Properties Located
at 2929 E . 54th Street and 5215 & 5375 S . Boyle Avenue in
the City of Vernon
6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Repealing Resolution No . 2012-26 Regarding the Conflict of
Interest Code for the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for
Business Development
7 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Application
for the 2012/2013 Used Oil Payment Program
8 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Repealing Resolution No . 2011-171 Regarding the Conflict
of Interest Code for the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on
Electric Rates
9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
for Exclusive Purchase of Goods and Related Services with
Rapid & Reliable Copier Service for Purchase of Supplies
and Maintenance Repairs of Copiers
10 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
for Continuation and Upgrade of Dedicated Internet Access
Services under the Business Markets Master Service
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Level 3
Communications, LLC for Dedicated Internet Access Services
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11 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
for Exclusive Purchase of Goods and Related Services with
General Data Company, Inc. , for Purchase of Printer
Supplies and Repair of Printers and Facsimile Machines
12 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Adopting an Amended and Restated Sick Leave Policy and
Repealing all Resolutions or Parts of Resolutions in
Conflict Therewith
13. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Accepting the Bid of Carmenita Truck Center on Bid No .
1464 for the Purchase of a 2012 Ford F-750 Regular Cab XLT
(F7F) Asphalt Truck with a PB Loader Corporation Unitized
Patcher for the Community Services & Water Department,
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Vehicle
Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase Order
Respecting Said Bid
14 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving the Payment of Premiums for Insurance for
Medical, Dental, and Life, Benefits for Employees during
the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year
15 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving the Continued Payment of Premiums for Medical-
Dental Insurance for Retired Employees During the 2012-
2013 Fiscal Year
ORDINANCES
5 . Ordinance No . 1194 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Adding Section 2 . 123 . 1 to Article XVII
and Amending Article XVII, Sections 2 . 123, 2 . 125, and 2 . 128
of the Vernon City Code Relating to the Vernon Housing
Commission (second reading)
6. Ordinance No . 1195 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon adding Section 2 . 147 . 1 to Article XIX
and Amending Article XIX, Sections 2 . 147, 2 . 149 and 2 . 150
of the Vernon City Code Relating to the Sustainable
Development and Energy Efficiency Commission (second
reading)
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Authorization to approve and issue Change Order No . 1 to
Interwest Consulting Group in order to extend their
agreement from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and
incorporate the City' s Living Wage provision.
2 . Authorization to issue purchase orders to the following
vendors for the purchase of transformers :
a. Howard Industries
b. HD - Cooper Power
c. HD - GE
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3. Approval of the Employee Health and Wellness Fair to be
held September 27, 2012 .
4 . Repeal of City Council housing assignments that were not
effectuated through a written lease on or before July 8,
2011 .
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1 . Presentation by Director of Community Services & Water
Department and Hogle Ireland Inc. on various housing
options .
2 . Presentation by Director of Community Services & Water
Department on the alternative analysis for the construction
of a proposed transit line along the former Pacific
Electric/West Santa Ana Branch right of way.
3. Cancellation of the July 3, 2012 City Council meeting due
to the July 4, 2012 Holiday.
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)
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-PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956 . 9 (c)
Number of potential cases : 2
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 14th day of June 2012.
By:
Willard G. Yamaguchi
City Clerk
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