20121218 Regular City Council Meeting - Agenda AGENDA
VERNON CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE VERNON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 , 2012
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE VERNON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(CLOSED SESSION ITEM 1) .
SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
(CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 2 AND 3) .
8 : 30 A.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING 9 : 00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
William J. Davis, Mayor
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Michael Ybarra, Council Member
Luz Martinez, Council Member
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California Public Records Act ("PRA") : In compliance with the PRA, the
documents pertaining to agenda items, including attachments, which are
presented to the City Council in open session are available for public
inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the City
Clerk's Office at Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue; Vernon, California
90058. No prior appointment is required.
Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") : In compliance with the ADA, if you
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
staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide
accessibility to the meeting or service.
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SPECIAL MEETING 8 :30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
■ Members Present :
■ Members Absent :
PUBLIC COMMENT (Special Meeting) : At this time the public is
encouraged to address the City Council and/or Successor Agency
on any matter on the Special Meeting portion of the Agenda
(Closed Sessions) , only.
CLOSED SESSIONS (TO BE HEARD AT 8 :30 A.M. AND/OR AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING)
1 . CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO VERNON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Government Code section 54956 . 9 (b) (3) (A)
Number of potential cases : 1
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2 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential Initiation of Litigation
Government Code Section 54956 . 9 (c)
Number of potential cases : 1
3. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code Section 54957
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PUBLIC MEETING — 9: 00 A.M.
FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT (Regular Meeting) : At this time the public is
encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council . The
public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which
are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on
those specific matters .
PERSONNEL MATTERS
1 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Appointing Daniel E . Calleros to Serve as the Chief of
Police of the City of Vernon and Approving and Authorizing
the Execution of an At-Will Employment Agreement
2 . Oath (Affirmation) of Office to be administered by the
Interim City Clerk to newly appointed Police Chief Daniel
Calleros .
3. Police Department ceremonial proceedings .
4 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Appointing William F. Fox to Serve as the Finance Director
of the City of Vernon and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an At-Will Employment Agreement
5 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Appointing Mark Whitworth to Serve as the City
Administrator of the City of Vernon and Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an At-Will Employment
Agreement
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.
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1 . Minutes Approval
a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held October
16, 2012, to be received and filed.
2 . Warrant Registers
a. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No . 678, totaling
$3, 973, 540 . 55, which covers the period of October 7,
through November 17, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1 . Ratification of direct deposits, checks and
taxes totaling $2, 890, 622 . 08; and
2 . Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFTS)
through the General bank account totaling
$1, 082, 918 . 47 .
b. Approval of City Warrant Register No . 1370, totaling
$1, 648, 091 . 53, which covers the period of November 27,
through December 10, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$417, 093 . 01; and
2 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $407, 057 . 56; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$823, 940 . 96; and
4 . Authorization to void check no . 339463 in the
amount of $209 . 49 .
c. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No . 335,
totaling $1, 990, 556 . 18, which covers the period of
November 27, through December 10, 2012, and consists
of the following:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$1, 863, 512 . 10; and
2 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $11, 782 . 40; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$115, 261 . 68 .
d. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No . 123, totaling
$2, 285, 691 . 20, which covers the period of November 27,
through December 10, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$2, 283, 054 . 10; and
2 . Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $2, 445 . 22; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$191 . 88 .
3. City Clerk Department
a. Updated Commission and Committee Appointments List as
required by the Maddy Act, to be posted.
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4 . Community Services
a. Building Department Report for the month of November
2012, to be received and filed.
5 . Fire Department
a. Activity Report for the period of November 16, through
November 30, 2012, to be received and filed.
6. Health Department
a. November 2012 Monthly Report, to be received and
filed.
7 . Light & Power Department
a. August 2012 Resource Procurement Report, to be
received and filed.
8 . Police Department
a. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of November 16, through
November 30, 2012, to be received and filed.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
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
Roberts Consulting Group, Inc. to Recruit a Fire Chief
for the City of Vernon
2 . City Administration and Light & Power Department
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Engagement Letter By and Between the City of Vernon
and Latham & Watkins, LLP for Legal Services
b. 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 Latham & Watkins, LLP for Legal Services
Regarding the Wind Energy Project
3. Community Services and Water Department
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Initiating Proceedings with Respect to a Revised
Schedule of Water Rates
b. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Accepting the Work of All American Asphalt in
Accordance with Contract No . CS-0052 of the City of
Vernon
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c. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Accepting a Fire Lane Easement Deed for
Property Located at 4401 Downey Road and 3383 45th
Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Certificate of Acceptance in Relation Thereto
d. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Accepting the Bid of Complete Thermal Services, Inc.
for the Replacement of City Hall Chiller Unit in
Accordance with Contract No . CS-0338 of the City of
Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract
4 . Light & Power Department
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Adopting a City of Vernon Minimum Investment Report
Five Year Plan FY2013-FY2017 as an Alternative to an
Integrated Resource Plan under the Guidelines Set
Forth by the Western Area Power Administration
Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992
b. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Adopting the Resource Adequacy Plan for
2013, Which Includes the Demand Forecast, the Planning
Reserve Margin, the Qualifying Capacity Criteria, and
the Supply Plan, in Accordance with the California
Independent System Operator' s Tariff Requirements
ORDINANCES
1 . Ordinance No. 1199 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Adding Section 2 . 11-1 to Article III of
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California,
1959, Relating to Investigation, Denial and Settlement of
Claims and Demands Against the City (second reading)
2 . Ordinance No. 1200 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon
By Amending Article IV of Chapter 2, Sections 2 . 17 through
2 . 31 and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances In
Conflict Therewith (second reading)
ORAL REPORTS
1 . City Administrator Reports - brief reports on activities
and other brief announcements .
2 . City Council Reports -brief report on activities,
announcements, or directives to staff.
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CLOSED SESSION
1 . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (TO BE HELD AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING)
Government Code Section 54957 . 6
Agency Designated Representative : Dana Reed, Legal Counsel
Unrepresented Employee : City Attorney
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 13th day of December 2012.
By:
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
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