20041215 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD DECEMBER 15, 2°004
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.
The City Clerk asked that the Minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting held December 1, 20,04 be deferred to the
next meeting.
I't was moved by Ybarra, seconded by,Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 1,
2004, be deferred to the next meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, was presented;
advising ;that the below listed employees qualified in the month
of November 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 Emcee, Award
11/22/99 Scott Rigg Water Operations Supervisor 2
11/04/02 Jose Uriarte Utilityman I -II
11/26/01 Raquel Franco Account Clerk 2
3
01/12/98 Lorenzo Gaytan Police officer
3
11/24/97 Bruce Malkenhorst Jr. Assistant City Attorney 7
07/25/79 Martha Valenzuela Office Manager
15
11/06/89 Elias Zepeda Utdlityman II
15
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 the respective
department head.
11/16/98 Ana Quinones Police Officer
2,
02/24/0,2 Victor Vasquez Jr,, Utilityman IV 2
08/13/79 Carol Childers Computer Aided Drafting
Technician 3
11/19/O1 Pin Chan Engineering Associate
3
07/01/,85 Jaime DeLaRosa Utilityman 1II
3
11/08/89 Francisco saldana Utilityman II
5
11/09/98 Victor Ontiveros Police officer 6
08/17/87 John Cusolito Fire 'Captain 9
07/01/85 Wenceslao Reynoso _ P1an:Checker 9
01/07/91 Jeff Smith Firefighter 10
09/18/89 Daniel Kimes Fire Captain 11
08/17/81 William Niesley Fire Captain 11
11/02/92 Andrew Kroner Fire Engineer 12
1,1/02/92 Todd Painton Fire Engineer 12,
11 /04/91 Claudia Arellano Secretary to the Director of
Community Services & water 13
11/16/83 James Rodino Police`Li.eutenant
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08/01/83 Edward Rodriguez Utilityman II 16
06/23/85 Martin Sanchez Systems Coordinator I;I 17 `
The Mayor called a short recess, the time being 5:05
p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:10
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period
December 1 through 14, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that.
the Police Department Activity Log for the period December 1
through 14, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
December 1 through 14, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period December 1
through 14, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of November 2004,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Risk Management Report for the month of November 2004, be'
received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of November
2004, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Health Department Report for the month of November 2004, be
.received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was the 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
hearings that may be listed.,
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the Council:
There was no one wishing to address the Council at
this time.
RESOLUTION NO.. 8611 - A Resolution of, the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase and Managed Services Contract By and
Between the City of Vernon and Verizon Select Services, Inc, for
Fiber Optic Network and Maintenance Management Services.,
deferred from City Council Meeting held December •1, 2004, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No,,: 8611 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the following resolution be
deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8612 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and, Authorizing the Execution of
a Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. for Fiber Optic Help 'Desk
Technical Support. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held
December 1, 2004.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No, 8612 be deferred to the next City Council
Meeting. Motion carried_
RESOLUTION NO. 8613 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 8473 by Amending
Schedule II (Exhibit "B") of Said Resolution Which Fixed the
Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City and Authorized
Certain Expense Allowances, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8613 be approved and adopted,. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, was presented,
advising that Dynamic Builders, Inc;, owns three adjoining
parcels located at,2955 and 29`87 Leonis Boulevard. Dynamic
Builders is requesting for an adjustment of the boundary.linels
to reduce the number of parcels from three to two.
This has been reviewed by the Community Services and Water
Department and theCityAttorney. It is hereby recommended to
grant the lot line adjustment requested by Dynamic Builders,;
Inc.
It was moved by Gonzales; seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, be received
and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8616 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving a Lot Line Adjustment Requested
by Dynamic Builders, Inc., was"presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8616 be approved and adopted; Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
Services and Water, dated December 7, 2004, was presented,
advising, that the bids received and opened on December 1, 2004,
according to Contract No. 583, Citywide Storm Drain System
Closed Circuit.Television Inspection, areas follows:
Empire Pipe 'Cleaning & Equipment, Inc- $43,890.00
National Plant Services, Inc. $64,680.0.0
The bids have been reviewed and it is hereby recommended that
this contract be awarded to Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment,
Inc. on the basis of their bid of $43,890.00.:
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the Director of Community
Services & Water, dated December 7, 2004,_be received and filed
and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8615: - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Empire Pipe Cleaning
& Equipment, Inc. for the Citywide Storm Drain System Closed
Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection in Accordance with Contract
No. 583 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of
Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
_- Resolution No. 8615 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, was presented,
transmitting the Actuarial Valuation Report prepared for the
City of Vernon dated October 15, 2004, from CalPERS and an
Amendment to the Contract. A copy of this Report is available
for review by the general public. In accordance with Government
Code Section 7507, future annual costs of the proposed contract
amendment need to be made public at a public meeting at least
two weeks prior to the adoption of the ordinance of January 5,
2005. Future Employer Contribution required pursuant to this
contract amendment will be an additional 0.481% change t.o the
City's normal cost component of its Total Employer Rate.
It is hereby recommended that the Actuarial Valuation Report be
accepted and that approval be granted to proceed with a Notice
of Intent,• which will enable us to proceed with required
necessary action."
ORDINANCE NO. 1104 An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing an Amendment to
the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Vernon and
the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System, was read by title for a first reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No.-1104 be .approved for the a reading. Motion carried.
Ayes,: Malburg, Ybarra,.Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
Noes; None .
Absent- None
Abstain: None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004 was presented,.
advising that at this time it is necessary that the Fifth
Amendment to `the Independent Cities RiskManagement Authority
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement be approved for Insurance and
Risk Management purposes. This has been reviewed by the Risk
Manager/Personnel Assistant and the City Attorney and it is
hereby recommended that the Fifth Amendment to the ICRMA be
approved and executed and the appointment of Mayor-Pro-Tem
Thomas A. Ybarra to serve as the primary Governing Board
representative and Joan Francone to serve as alternate
representative be approved.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City ,
Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved— carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8614 -,A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of -Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a, Fifth Amendment to the Independent Cities Risk .Management
Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Insurance and
Risk Management Purposes and Appointing Representatives to the
Independent Management Authority's Governing Board and its
Separate Risk Management Programs, was presented
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8614 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, ;was presented,
advising that the Police Department is requesting approval of
the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program Part II that
will fund $77,090.00 for the police and fire personal protective
equipment and the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program
from which the, police and fire department will receive
$140,350.00 in additional personal protective an -communication
equipment. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it
is hereby recommended that the aforementioned grants be approved
and 'executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk,.dated December 9, 2004, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved.. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8620 - 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 the City.of
Los Angeles Regarding the Use of,2003 Urban Areas Security
Initiative Grant Funds, was presented:
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that,
Resolution No. 8620 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8621 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 the City of
Los Angeles Regarding the Use of 2004 Urban Areas Security
Initiative Grant Funds, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8621 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, was presented,
advising that in accordance with the City's Record Retention
Schedule, records on the attached lists are ready for
destruction;. 'This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and; it
is hereby recommended'that the destruction of said records be
approved and a resolution adopted authorizing the same.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from`the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 9, 2004, be received
and filed and his recommendation approved., Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8618 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Destruction of Certain
City Records, Documents, Instructions, Books and Papers,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 34090, was presented
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8618 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated October 28, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for himself to attend the "California Police
Chiefs Association Conference" at Sacramento on February 6
through 10, 2005, with an expense allowance of $1,060.52.
It wasmoved by Ybarra, seconded,by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the Acting Chief of Police
to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense
allowance of $1,060.52, Motion carried,.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated November 9, 2004,.was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed police personnel to
attend the "Property Room Management Training Seminar" at
Burbank on January 19 and 20, 2005, with an expense allowance of
$277.00 and $302:00',•respectively.
• Anthony Zack, Lieutenant
• Mason Chancey; Police Officer
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by .Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $277.00 and $302.00, respectively. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chiefof
Police, dated November 24, 2,604, was presented, requesting
authority,and funds for Dispatch Supervisor Maria Alway to
attend the "California National Emergency Number Association
Conference" at Garden Grove, on January 31 through February 2,
2005, with an expense allowance of $405,80, of which the State
will reimburse $1,045.88 ($640:08 is for employee salary cost-):,
It was moved by Ybarra,.seconded by Davis, that
authority and fund's'be approved for Dispatch `,Supervisor Maria
Alway to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense
allowance of $405.80,, Motion,carried,
Communication from Sol-Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated November 24, 2004, was presented, requesting;
authority and funds for•the below -listed Dispatchers toattendthe "Dispatcher Update Training" at Downey on January 26 through
28, 2005, with an expense allowance of $60.8.10, of which POST
will reimburse $39.60 each.
• Debra Davis
• Jacquelin Hamilton
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis;, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed police
dispatchers -to attend the aforementioned training with an
expense allowance of $60.80 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated November 24, 2004,'was presented, requesting
authority and.funds for the below -listed dispatchers to attend
the "In -Progress Dispatcher Training"at Garden Grove on January
31, 2005, with an expense allowance of $135:60, of which POST
will reimburse $13.52 each.
• Gina Trujillo
• Norma Rodriguez' - - -
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed police
dispatchers to attend the aforementioned training with an
expenseallowanceof $135.60 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, ActingChiefof
Police, dated December 1, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Police Officer Mason Chancey to 'attend
the "California Association for Property and Evidence
Conference" at Monterey on ,March l through 4,, 2005, with -an
expense allowance of $896.80.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Police Officer Mason,Chancey
to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense
allowance of $896,80, Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated December 2, 2004, was presented, requesting _
authority and funds for the below -listed Sergeants' to attend the
"Assertive Supervision Training" at E1 Segundo on January 11
through 13, 2005, with an expense allowance of $295.60, of which
POST will reimburse $285.52 each,
• Michael Chavez
• Robert Sousa
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed sergeants
to attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance
of $295.60`each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chiefof
Police, dated December 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Sergeant Jerry Chavez to attend the
"Supervisory Course" at Costa Mesa on January 31 through
February 11, 2005, with an expense allowance of $469.00„ of
which POST,will reimburse $272.40,
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Sergeant Jerry Chavez to
attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of
$469.00, Motion carried.
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Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated December 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below -listed police officers to
attend the "Driving Under the Influence Seminar" at Laguna Hills
on February 7 through 11, 2005, with an expense allowance of
$1,100.80, of which POST will reimburse $902.36 each,.
• Richard Hill.
• Christian Moscoso
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed police
Officers to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $1,100.80 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting. Chief of
Police, dated December 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below -listed police personnel to
attend the "Advanced Cognitive Interview and Forensic Statement
Course" at Glendale on February 14 through 18, 2005, with an
expense allowance of $766.00, of which POST will reimburse
$6`75.00 each.
• Rex Hill, Sergeant
• Celestino Chavez, Detective
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by,Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned course .with an expense
allowance of $766.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol,'Benudiz, Acting Chief .of
Police, dated December 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Sergeant Jerry Winegar to attend the
"Advanced Internal Affairs Seminar" at San Juan Capistrano on
January 25 through 27, 2005, with an expense allowance of`
$787.80, of which POST will reimburse $773.;56;,
I't was moved by Ybarra„ seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Sergeant Jerry Winegar to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$7,87.80. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated December 3, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below -listed Police Officers to
attend the "Driving Under the Influence Seminar" at Laguna Hills
on March 7 through 11, 2005, with an expense allowance of
$1,100.80,_ of which POST will reimburse $902.36,,.
• Arturo Padilla
• Jose Ramos
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above -listed police
officers to attend the -aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $1,100.80 each. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 7, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Secretary Cindy Calzada to
attend the "Basic Supervision Seminar" at Burbank on February
10,, 2005, with an expense allowance of $199,.,20.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for Secretary Cindy Calzada to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$199.,20. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City•,
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 7, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for'Personnel Clerk Michelle J.
Tolmasoff to attend the "How to Excel as an Administrative
Professional Seminar" at Pasadena on January 11, 2005, with an
expense allowance of $217.40.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Personnel Clerk Michelle J.
Tolmasof'f to attend the aforementioned seminar with an,expense
allowance of $217.40. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated December ,9, 2004, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City'Council Meeting - Finance
`Committee Section, to be held on.December 14, 2004, for approval
of the recommendations,contained therein.
I't was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the.
recommendations on the Agenda for the -Adjourned Regular City
Council Meeting Finance Committee Section, held December 14,
2004, be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8617 - A Resolution of the City Council.
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Krishna Nand, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8617 be approved and adopted. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 8622 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of, Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No.. Three to Maintenance Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and VCI Telcom, Inc., was presented.
It was moved by 'Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No; 8622 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8623 A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No, One to Consulting Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon, Joe Furnish and Lakestreet Property, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, .that
Resolution No. 8623 be approved -and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8624 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. One to Attorney -Client Contract By and Between
.the City of Vernon and Revere &"Wallace,:was presented.
It was moved by'Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No, 8624 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Attorney asked that the following resolution
be deferred to later today during this meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 8625 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase and Construction Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and New Age Fuel, Inc. in Connection with the
City's Public Benefit Program.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8625 be deferred to later today during this
meeting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8626 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing a Restricted Account Within
the Light & Power Fund, was presented.
It was moved by 'Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8626 be approved and adopted. Moti= carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8627 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of -Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Covenant and Environmental Restriction on Property: Notice of
Known Remaining Subsurface Structures By and Between the City of
Vernon and Filtrol Corporation, a Wholly -Owned Subsidiary of
Akzo Nobel Chemicals Inc.,, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis,, that
Resolution No. 8627 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8628 A Resolution of the City Council,
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Eighth Amendment to Contract for Procurement, Construction
and Startup By and Between -the -City of Vernon and Marelich
Mechanical Co., Inc., dba University Marelich Mechanical
Galliera, Inc., dba Trico Construction for the Malburg
Generating Station Project, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8628 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8629 - A Resolution of'the,City Council
of the Crty of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice Invitirg
Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of One 2005 Ford
Escape Hybrid for the Health Department, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8629 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated December 9, 2004, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting Personnel'
Committee Section, to be held on December 14, 2004, for approval
of the recommendations containedtherein.'
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick,` that
the recommendations on theAgendafor the Regular City Council
Meeting - Personnel Committee Section, held December 14, 2004,
be approved. Motion carried.
City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1154 covering
claims and demands presented during .the period of November 25,
2004 through December 8, 2004 drawn on Bank of America totaling
�$713,719.83, which includes Demand Nos., 303678 through 303874
(inclusive), and also excluding, Void Demand Nos. as'listed
below. (Accounting period December 2004):;
303738 303739 303740 303741, 303742 303743
It was moved Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City
of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1154 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $713,719.83, Motion
carried,
Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register
No. 119 covering claims and demands presented during the'period,
of November 25, 2004 through December 8, 2004 drawn on Bank of
America totaling $9,760,936.72, which includes Demand Nos.,
500971 through 501011 (inclusive), also excluding Void Demands
Nos., as listed below. (Accounting period December 2004`)
500983 500984 500985 5009BG 500987 500988
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 11-9
be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands
totaling $9,760,-936,72. Motion carried. Councilman Davis
abstained.from voting.and disqualified -himself because it.is
reasonably foreseeable that his decision may have a material
financial effect on his source of income.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 582 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of October 17, 2004 through
November 13, 2004, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$2,231,360.99, which includes demand nos. 8684 through 8697,
(inclusive),. (Accounting period November 2004)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Payroll Warrant Register No. 582 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,231,360.99
Motion carried.
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:37 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5,-46
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present;;
The City Attorney advised that now was the time to
introduce Resolution No. 8625,_deferred from earlier during this
meeting`, and briefly summarized this matter for the Council,
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RESOLUTION NO. 8625 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase and Construction Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and New Age Fuel, Inc. in Connection with the
City's Public Benefit Program, deferred from earlier today
during this meeting, was presented..
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. '8625 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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 Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Council go into closed session with respect to employee
discipline/dismissal/release pursuant to Government Code Section-
` 54957, the time being 5:47 p.m. Motion carried:
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, Director of
Community Services & Water, Utilityman II, City Attorney,
members of the City Attorney's Office, and outside counsel for
the City.
The Mayor ordered all communication to and from closed
session deemed privileged and confidential..
It was moved ,by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council ,go out of closed session with respect to employee
discipline/dismissal/release pursuant to Government Code Section
54957, the time being 5:51 p.m. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to go
into closed session with respect to existing litigation pursuant
to subdivision (a) of Government Code § 54956.9,..
It was moved by Gonzales`seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Council go ,into closed session with respect to legal
counsel existing litigation pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code §`54956..9, the time being 5:51 p.m. Motion
carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, City Attorney,
members of the City Attorney's Office, and outside counsel for
the City.
The Mayor ordered all communication to and from closed
session deemed privileged and confidential.
It was moved by Ybarra,-seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go out of closed session with respect to legal
counsel existing litigation pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code § 54956.9, the time being 5:57 p.m. Motion
carried.
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December 15, 2004
It was reported.out that the City Council had a
conference with the City Attorney in closed session with respect
Government Code Section 54.957. ('a) Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release and that appropriate- direction was
given to the City Attorney on this matter.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference with the City Attorney in closed session with respect
to LASC Case No. BC 3,09589 pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code § 54956.9, and direction was given to the :City
Attorney to take appropriate action.
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it.was moved by McCormick., seconded
by Ybarra, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 6:05
p.m.
Veonis C. M r'
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ATTEST:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst _
City Clerk
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