20041020 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY
OF VERNON HELD OCTOBER 20, 2004,
AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales', Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by`Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 6,
2004, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 12, 2004, was presented,
advising that the below listed employees qualified in the month
of September 2004 for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is
awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) years
of perfect attendance
Date Hired Employee Award
07/23/90 Sharon Capper Customer Service Representative 2
08/12/02 Holly Webb Engineering Assistant 2
09/11/00 Gloria Molleda Deputy City Clerk 3
09/25/00 Christopher Delgado Systems Coordinator II" 4
09/28,/98 Brett Koontz Environmental Health Specialist 6
02/25/91 Leonard Grossberg Senior Environmental Health
Specialist 6
07/14/81 Richard Stoykovich Foreman 7
05/16/88 David Moore Fire Captain 18,
11/02/92 Thomas Egan Firefighter9
09/12,/94 Paul Johnson Fire Engineer 10
01/06/86 Lewis Pozzebon Director of Environmental Health 11
08/17/87 Michael Busch Fire Captain 13
The Mayor presented the awards to the aforementioned
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City council.
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their awards were accepted by their respective
department heads
Date Hired Employee Award
06/18/01 Jose Ramos Police officer 2
10/04/00 Cindy Calzada secretary 3
09/24/01 Arturo Padilla Police Officer 3
06/24/98 Leo Lee Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector 6
05/19/91 Gerardo Farias Utilityman III 8:'
09/18/95 Daniel Santos Police Officer 9
01/07/91 Anthony Rotell Firefighter 9
09/18/94 Anthony Rinojos Utilityman 111 10`
09/12/94 David Koltvet Fire Engineer 10
09/12/94 Michael Langer Fire Captain 10
09/12/-94 Jason McEachran Fire Engineer 10
09/12/94 Jeffrey Neely Fire Engineer 10
01/08/84 Roy Ness Utilityman II 1,0
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09/12/94 Kurt Smith Fire Engineer 10
06/29/87 Michael Gillman: Lieutenant 13
07/01/79 Charla Duncan Secretary 21
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:05 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:08
p.m.,, all members present 'before the recess again being present,
Police Department Activity Log for the period
October 1 through 15, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period October 1 through
15, 2004, be received and filed, Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period October
1 through 15, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 1 through
15, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of September
2004, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Risk Management Report for the month of September 2004, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of September
2004, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that, .the
Health Department Report for the month of September 2004, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was time for anyone
in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any
item on the agenda other than with regard to any public hearing
that may be listed:
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the Council at this time.
There was no one who wished to address the Council at
this time.
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to open
the public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City of
Vernon's :intention to vacate a portion o(f Packers Avenue, from
Alcoa Avenue to Downey ,Road, except the easternmost 120 feet
thereof in accordance with division 9 of the Streets and Highway
Code of the,State of California (commencing with Section 8300)
otherwise known as the Public Streets, Highways and Service
Easements Vacation law.
It was moved by Ybarra; seconded by Davis`, to open the
public hearing the time being 5:10 p.m. Motion carried.
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Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this
matter and the staff report:;
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004, advising that,
on September 15, 2004, this legislative body approved the
scheduling of a public hearing, in accordance with Division 9 of
the Streets and Highway Code (Section 8300), to receive
testimony regarding the City:'s intention to vacate a portion of
Packers Avenue from Alcoa Avenue to Downey Road. Masterfoods
USA, has requested said vacation to use the parcel for future
business expansion.
Herewith are the following documents:
• Staff Report dated August 19, 2004
• 'Affidavit of Posting of the Notice of Public Hearing
• Proof of Publication
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and
Water and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended to
vacate the requested portion of Packers Avenue.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any
questions regarding this matter.
Donald Paskewitz of Anderson & Anderson LLP, addressed
the City Council on behalf of Margaret Papazian, the owner of
properties located at 4501, 4505,, and 4507 Downey Road. He
briefly summarized the letter submitted to the City of Vernon in
which he addressed his concerns of the decrease of property due
to the proposed vacation.
Enrique Arres of San Antonio Restaurant addressed the.
City Council and informed his concerns of the proposed vacation
impacting their business in a negative manner.
Esther Monte of Gee Gee Liquor addressed the City
Council and advised that the proposed vacation will result in a
hardship on their business.; Also advised that in an emergency
situation fire trucks would find it difficult to enter their
' location and asked that the street not be close.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water, asked that the public hearing be continued to the next
City Council Meeting
RESOLUTIONNOr. 8570 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Vacating a Portion of Packers Avenue
Between Downey Road and Alcoa Avenue.
'It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
continue the public hearing to the next City Council Meeting,
the time being 5:58 p.m. Motion carried,.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 1, 2004, was
presented, 'advising that the Police Department is requesting
authorization to replace their existing 911-telephone system and
radio dispatch system to replace an existing unit to which the
maintenance has become too costly. The department obtained
various quotes and is requesting to purchase the necessary
equipment and services based on the lowest cost and effortless
integration.
• New B911 system that includes installation, removal of existing unit,
warranty, and maintenance services for five years from Zetron Inc., at
an approximate cost of $170,785,.00.
• Hi -Desert Communications for integration of the Nextel system to
provide City employees with direct access to dispatchers in the
Communications Center at an approximate cost of $2,045.63.
• Accurate Telecom to provide the required upgrades to the Mitel
telephone system at an approximate cost of $4,250,89.
Funds from the State of California through the Department of
General Services in the amount of $110,000.'00 and COPS 0004
grant in the amount of $100,000.00 will be used for this
expenditure,. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it
is hereby recommended that the request to purchase be approved
at the stated amounts and an equipment purchase contract with
Zetron Inc., be prepared by the City Attorney. (Deferred from
City Council Meeting held October 6, 2004.)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated September 1, 2004 be received and filed and his
recommendations approved. Motion carried`:
RESOLUTION NO. 8554 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase Contract and Professional Services
Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and Zetron, Inc. for.
E911 System for the Police Department (Deferred from City
Council Meeting held October 6, 2004.), was presented.
I-t was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8554 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004,,was presented:,
advising that on July 13, 2004„ this legislative body approved
the Finance Committee'srecommendation to prepare a new
agreement with Decade. Software to include their detachment of
relationship ,with California Associations of Environmental
Health Administrators.
The agreement was finalized by the City Attorney's office and
due to the urgency .of this matter was executed. It is 'hereby
recommended that the agreement with Decade Software be ratified.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded, by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004 be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8566 - A Resolution of the City Council.
of theCityof Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
City of Vernon License and Support Agreement Renewal By and
Between the CityofVernon and Decade Software Company LLC., was
presented
I't was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8566 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, 'City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004, was presented,
advising that on June 2, 2004, this legislative body approved
the Finance Committee's recommendation to approve an equipment
purchase,contract with Comserco to provide the Fire Department
with installation services
The contract has been finalized by the City Attorney's office
and it is hereby recommended that the contract with Comserco be
approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 13, 2004 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8579 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase Contract By and Between the City of Vernon
and Comserco, Inc;, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8579 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from.Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004, was presented,
advising that on August 4, 2004, this legislative body approved
the Finance Committee's recommendation to approve an agreement
with VisionAir to provide software maintenance services to the
Police Department,,
The agreement has been finalized by the City Attorney's office
and it is hereby recommended that the agreement with VisionAir
be approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 13, 2004 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.. 8578 -,A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Software'Service Agreement Renewal By and Between the City of
'Vernon and Visionair Inc:, was presented.-
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8578 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004, advising that
on September 15, 2004, this legislative body approved the
Finance Committee's recommendation to approve an equipment
purchase contract with Xerox Company to provide the Community
Services and Water Department with an engineering copier.,
The contract has been finalized by the City Attorney's office
and it is hereby recommended that the contract with Xerox
Company be approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 13, 200`4 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8577 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase Contract By and Between the City of Vernon
and Xerox Corp., was presented.
It was moved by Davis,, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8577 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst,'City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 14, 2004, was presented,
advising that the bids for Contract No.,: 588, City Hall, East
Wing, Second Floor Remodel, were received and opened on October
6, 2004, and thereafter submitted, to the Community Services and
Water Department for review:
JMH Construction $114,399,,00
Kendrick Construction $163,794.00
2H Construction $166,000.00
It is hereby recommended that Contract No. 588 be awarded to JMH
Construction, the lowest bidder, in the amount of $114,399.00,
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 14, 2004 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved: Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8563 A Resolution of the City.Counc,il
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Proposal of JMH Construction
for the City Hall, East Wing, Second Floor Remodel in Accordance
with Contract No. 588 of the City of Vernon and Approving the
Execution of Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8563 be approved and adopted'. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water, asked that the following communication, dated October 14,
2004, and Resolution No. 8571, be deferred to the next City
Council Meeting.
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October 20, 2004
RESOLUTION NO. 8567' - A Resolution of tYe City Council
of the City,of Vernon Approving. -and Authorizing the Execution of
an Orangeline Development Authority First Flmended'Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement, was presented.
It was moved by -McCormick,' seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No,' 8567 be approvedcand•adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V.-Malkenhorst, City;
Administrator/City' Clerkdated'Oc`tober 14,"`2OQ4,was, presented,
advising that, ,in accordance with the Federal. Disaster Management
Act of 2.00,0, the. City is required to adopt a Natutal Hazards
Mitigation P1an'by,November 1y `2Q04 �t.aad plait Y}as been
prepared, and �onsis'ts -bf an assessment of `the rattiral hazards
that: pose threat to Vernon j< a plan ttq mstgate` the se hazards;
a method of moriitq"ring-, eva`luatzng, ,and ,;ifpdating the plan at
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 14, 2004, advising that
in September 1964, this legislative body approved a Master Plan
of Streets for the City of Vernon, which has been amended as
needed. The plan has been reviewed and at this time it is
necessary that the following changes be approved:
Existing
Proposed
Existing
Proposed'`
Street
Segment
Right -of-
Right -of-
Curb -to-
Curb -to -
Way Width
'Way Width
Curb
Curb
Width
width
Soto
Bandini Blvd. to 26`h
Street
Street
80 feet
100 feet
56 feet
84 feet
Soto Street to 400-
20 Street
feet East of Soto
60 feet
66 feet
44 feet
Variable
Street
Atlantic
Los Angeles River to
Blvd. �
District Blvd.
100 feet
110 feet
80 feet
Variable
Atlantic
District Blvd. to
Blvd.
nd
52 Drive
100feet--
100 feet
80 feet
Variable
Washington
- City Limit to Downey
Blvd,
Road
90 feet
100 feet
80 feet
84 feet
Vacated
Packers
Alcoa Ave. to 120 ft.
City Council Meeting Scheduled October 20,
Avenue
East of Downey Rd.
2004
(Remove from Master Plan of Streets Map)
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and
Water and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that
the amendments to the Master Plan of Streets for the City of
Vernon be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 8571 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving. and Adopting a Revised City of
Vernon Master Plan of Streets,
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication and resolution be deferred to the
next`City Council Meeting, Motion carried.
Communication.from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 14, 2004, was presented,
advising that, at this time it is necessary that the City approve
the First Amended Joint Exercise of; -Powers Agreement with
Orangeline Development Authority to include amended Article IV,
Section 4.1, which enables eities,and counties whose territory
is within the Orangelin'e's "Sphere of Influence" to join the
Authority, Said amendment will facilitate the growing'
membership of :the Authority by creating more flexibility in the
membership requirements
This has been.reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby
recommended -,that' the First Amended Joirit'Exercise of Powers
Agreement with Orangeline Development Authority be approved and
executed.
It was moved by Ybarra,; seconded by McCormick,.that
the aforementioned communication from the.City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 14, 2004 be.received and
filed and his recommendation approved: Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8567 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Orangeline Development Authority First Amended Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8567 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
m„ Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 14, 2004, was presented,
advising that in accordance with the Federal Disaster Management
Act of 2000, the City is required to adopt a Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan by November 1, 2004. Said plan has been
prepared and consists of an assessment of the natural hazards
that pose a threat to Vernon; -a plan to mitigate these hazards;
a method of monitoring, evaluating, and updating the plan at
least every five years.
This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby
recommend that the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan be approved
and adopted.
I't was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 14, 2-004 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8572 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8572 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudi,z, Acting Chief of
Police, dated;September 28, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Records Clerks ,to
attend the "Intermediate Word Seminar" at Santa Ana on October
29, 2004, with an expense allowance of $32.00 each.
• Maria Gonzalez
• Marianne Vasquez
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $32.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 29, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Records Clerks to
attend the "Intermediate Excel Seminar" at Santa Ana on 'November
2 through 4, 2004, with an expense allowance of $58.80 each.
• Stephanie Johnson
• Martha Parra
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense .
allowance of $58,80 each. Motion carried.
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October 20, 2004
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 29,. 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Records Clerks to
attend the "Advanced Excel Seminar" at Santa Ana on December 6
through 8, 2004, with an expense allowance of $58.80 each.
• Stephanie Johnson
• .Martha Parra
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authorityand funds beapproved for theabovelisted police
personnel to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $5`8.80 each. Motion, carried.
Communication from Sol,Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September,29, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Recor'ds.Clerk Maria Gonzalez to attend
the "Advanced Word Seminar"`at Santa Ana on December 1, .2004,:
with an expense allowance of $32400.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded 'by'Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for Maria Gonzalez to attend the
aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance `of $32.00,
Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudi-z, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 30, 2004,,was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Detective Nicholas Perez to attend the
"Southern California Fraud Investigator's Association Annual
Conference" at Palm Springs on November 10 through 12, 2004,
with an expense allowance of $908.25.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Detective Nicholas Perez to
attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance
of $908.25. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudi=z, Acting .Chief of
Police, dated September 30, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Detective Michael Docherty to attend the
"Tactical Entry Techniques Course" at San Diego on November 19,
2004, with an expense allowance of $213.64.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for Detective Michael Docherty
to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of
$213.64. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated.october 12, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Environmental Health
Specialist Jerrick Torres to attend the "Cross Connection
Control Specialist Course" at Los Angeles on January 24 through
28, 2005, with an expense allowance of`$702.00
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Jerrick Torresto attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $702,00..
Motion carried.
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Communication from Steve Parker, Fire Chief, dated
October 13, 2004,,was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the below listed personnel to attend the "Truck Company
Operations,;Seminar"at Carlsbad on November 22 and 23, 2004,
with an expense allowance of $249 each,
•- Michael Busch, Fire Captain
• William Foltz, Fire Engineer
• Timothy Behen, Firefighter
I't was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed fire
personnel to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $249,00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated October 14, 2004, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned"Regular City Council Meeting - Finance
Committee Section,, to be held on October 20, 2004, for approval
of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City
Council Meeting - Finance Committee Section, held on October 20,
2004, be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8564 - A Resolution, of the City Council
of the City of Authorizing the Issuance of Request for Proposal
for Hydraulic Analysis of. the Vernon Water Distribution System,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8564 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8565 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Authorizing the Issuance of Request for Proposal
for Annual Pump Contract -Fiscal Year 2004-2005-for the Removal,
Repair, and Reinstallation of the City's Well and Booster Motor
Pumps, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8565 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the following resolution be
deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 8569 - A Resolution of the City,Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Revised Term Sheet in Connection with the Financing of the
City's Electric System and the Refinancing of the.Bonds the City
Issued.for the Malburg Generating Station Project with Goldman
Sachs and Authorizing the City to do all Other Actions Deemed
Necessary or Advisable Concerning the Refinancing Process..
I°t was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that.
Resolution No. 8569 be deferred to the next City Council_
Meeting. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8573 - A -Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services By and Between
the City of Vernon and Woodbury University, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8573 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 8574 - A Resolution of the City Council
of .'the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Los Angeles Regional Tactical Communication System Memorandum
of Understanding Between Participating Local, State, Federal,
and Military Agencies for Radio Communications, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8574 approved and adopted. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 8576 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract By and Between the City of''
Vernon and Republic Electric, was presented..
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8576 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8580 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the. City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement and Authorizing the
Execution of Documents Necessary to Obtain Said Grant, was ,
presented.
.It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8580 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated October 14, 2004, was presented, transmitting`
the Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting - Personnel
Committee Section, to be held on October 19, 2004, for approval
of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendations on the',Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City
Council Meeting Personnel Committee Section, held October 20,
2004, be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8568 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Disaster Overtime
Pay Policy for Exempt Employees, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8568 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO..8575 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving .and Adopting RifleandTaser
Deployment Policies for the Vernon Police Department, was
presented
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8575 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1150 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of September 30,
2004 through October 13, 2004 drawn on Bank of America - totaling
$5,667,13.1.87, which includes Demand Nos. 302844 through 303065
(inclusive), and also excluding, Void Demand Nos. as listed
below. (Accounting period October 2004), was presented
302920 302921 302922 302923 302924 302925`
I't was moved by,Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1150 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $5,667,131.87,
excluding voided checks as listed above. Motion carried.
Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register
No. 115 covering claims and demands presented during the period
of September 30, 2004 through October 13, 2004 drawn on Bank of
America totaling $1,761,924.71, which includes Demand Nos.
500770 through 50OB22 (inclusive), also excluding Void Demands
Nos'., as listed below. (Accounting period October 2004)„ was,
presented:-
500772 500793 500794 500795 500796 500797
500798
It was.moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 115 be
approved and payment authorized for Light & Power's claims and
demands totaling $1,761,924.71. Motion carried. Councilman
Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it
is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material
financial effect on his source of income.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 580 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of August 8; 2004, through
September 7, 2004, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$3,302,457.99, which includes demand nos. 8650 through 8668,
(inclusive)(Accounting period September 2004), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that,
the Payroll City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 580 be:approved
and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling
$3,302,457.99, Motion carried.
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:50 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5;;55
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present:
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to go
into closed session with respect to employee discipline/
dismissal/release pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the City Council go into closed session with respect to every
item of business%to be discussed pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, (a) EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE, the,
time being 5:55 p.m Motion carried.
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All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, the City
Attorney, Assistant to the City Attorney, Mr. Karns, Mr-.
Harrison, Chief of Police, Police Captain, Officer Montano, and
Mr. Montano's Counsel.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential..
The Chief of Police, Police Captain, Mr. Montano and
his counsel were excused from closed session at 6:15 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Council go out.of closed session with respect to employee
discipline/dismissal/release matters, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957, the time being 6:16 p.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference with the City Attorney with respect to 'Government
Code Section 54957, (a) EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DI'SMISSAL/RELEASE
and that appropriate direction was given to staff
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to go
into closed session with respect -to existing litigation pursuant
to subdivision (b) of Government Code 54956.9.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis,.to go
into closed session with respect to existing litigation matters,
pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code 54956.9, the time
being 6:16 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, City Attorney,
Assistant to the City Attorney, Mr. Karns, and Mr. .Harrison.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed 'privileged 'and confidential;
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session with respect to existing
litigation matters pursuant to subdivision (b,) of Government Code
54956.9, and resume regular session, the time being 6:17 p.m.-
Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference with the City Attorney in closed session and
direction was given to the City Attorney to take appropriate
action in the matter of significant exposure litigations. No
action was taken on the remaining of the existing; litigation
matters:
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by
Ybarra," that the 'meeting be adjourned, the time being 5:42 p.m.
Motion carried.
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Leonis C. Mal g w-✓
Mayor
ATTEST.-,
Nam.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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