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20050518 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 18, 2005, 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 advised the City Council that a Variance request submitted by Golden West Trading, Inc., currently occupying a portion of the building located at 3420 Vernon Avenue, from the 2001 California Building Code (CBC), Chapter 5, Table 5A was brought to his attention after the agenda was posted, a matter that needs immediate action, and asked the Council to take a vote to add this matter to the agenda. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Variance request submitted by Golden West Trading, Inc., be added to the agenda. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that after the agenda was posted he was notified that the total Payroll Warrant Register No. 587, for accounting period April 2005, had to be corrected from $3,292,965.06 to $2,297,165.63. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the total for Payroll Warrant Register No. 587, for accounting period April 2005, be corrected to reflect a total of $2,297,165.63. The City Clerk further advised that the request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with Advanced Electronics in the amount of $61,305.63 should be removed from the Consent Calendar, and that Resolution No. 8754 approving the execution of the same Equipment Purchase Contract, should also be removed from the agenda. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to remove, both, the request to approve and execute and Equipment Purchase Contract with Advanced Electronics in the amount of $61,305.63 from the Consent Calendar and Resolution No. 8754 pertaining to the approval and execution of the same contract. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 4, 2005, be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 5, 2005, was presented, advising that the below listed employees qualified in the month of April 2005 for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) years of perfect attendance: Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 EMPLOYEE NAME Glenn Burdick Matthew Daniels Dolores Jaunzemis Eric Anderson Barry Schoolmeester Linda Smith Albert De La Cruz POSITION Electronics Technician Senior Substation Technician Purchasing Assistant Utilityman III Firefighter Secretary Utilityman III DOH YEARS 01/23/89 2 04/27/98 5 10/10/85 8 04/17/94 11 02/26/90 13 04/29/91 14 04/23/90 15 The Mayor presented the awards to the above listed employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. The following employees were unable to attend the meeting. The awards were accepted by the respective department head. EMPLOYEE NAME David Muniz David Soto Fernando Valenzuela Fernando Flores Mario Mendoza Melody Falvo Francesco Pirello Ben Busse Rose Gonzales Jerry Winegar Todd Hewett Michael Chavez Michael Hendrickson Richard Recano POSITION DOH YEARS Utilityman III 04/23/89 3 Utilityman III 01/18/87 3 Police Officer 04/15/02 3 Utilityman IV 05/25/97 4 Utilityman III 03/16/86 5 Police Secretary 10/28/81 7 Police Officer 08/27/90 8 Sergeant 06/22/90 10 Secretary 08/O1/79 10 Sergeant 01/08/90 10 Fire Captain 06/26/89 13 Sergeant 06/13/85 14 Controls Technician 04/09/90 15 Systems Coordinator II 08/19/84 15 The Mayor called a short recess at 5:10 p.m. The entire City Council reconvened in regular session, all members present before the recess again being present, the time being 5:12 p.m. Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1st through 15th 2005, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1st through 15th 2005, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1st through 15th 2005, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period May ist through 15th2005, be received and filed. Motion carried. Page 2 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 Risk Management Report for the month of April 2005, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Risk Management Report for the month of April 2005, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of April 2005, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Health Department Report for the month of April 2005, 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 City Council at this time. this time. There was no one wishing to address the Council at The Consent Calendar was presented. Community Services & Water Department Requesting authority for personnel to attend the following: • "Fundamentals of Inspection Practice" course • "Collections/Maintenance Seminar" Police Department Requesting authority for personnel to attend the following: • "Labor Management Dispute Update Training" seminar • "D.U.I. Seminar" Finance Committee Final Light & Power Department's Monthly Resource Procurement Report for the month of January 2005. Estimated Light & Power Department's Monthly Resource Procurement Report for the month of March 2005. Request to approve and execute a Vehicle Purchase Contract with Wondries Chevrolet for the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes, for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $86,955.00. Request for a Variance to sell Fireworks for the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association. Page 3 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 Request to approve the renewal with Decade Software Company from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, for the Environmental Health Department at an approximate total cost of $20,930.00. Request to issue a purchase order to OneSource Distributors for the purchase of two Ethernet Switches for the Light & Power Department at an approximate cost of $8,198.96. Request to approve four (4) computer loan applications. Request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with Range Systems by Renew Resources, Inc. for the purchase of 429 Accoustic Dura Panels for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $27,640.00. Request to approve and execute an agreement with Horizon Air Measurement Services, Inc. to complete source testing and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System Certification required for the Malburg Generating Station at an amount of $51,355.00. Request to issue a purchase order to NAES/DATASTREAM for the purchase of one Professional SQL Server License, four Professional Client Seats, five Runtime Licenses, and twelve months of support for the Professional SQL Software to be utilized by the Malburg Generating Station Management Personnel at an approximate cost of $19,649.54. Request to issue a purchase order to Identix Incorporated for the purchase of a biometric device and a one year maintenance contract for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $12,562.50. Request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with Advanced Electronics for the purchase of three satellite receivers with related equipment and one comparator chassis with related equipment for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $61,305.63. Request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with Motorola for the purchase of eighteen portable digital radios and related equipment for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $63,268.00. Request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with Gacela Group for the purchase of digital recorders and related equipment for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $30,264.00. Request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with France Compressor Products for the purchase of a new packing system for the Light & Power Department at an approximate cost of $47,293.13. Ratification of the execution of Work Authorization No. PM11-05- 007-LP to the Contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $71,925.00, utilizing Rhino Construction as the Subcontractor. Page 4 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 Ratification of the execution of Work Authorization No. PM12-05- 008-LP to the Contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $48,678.00, utilizing Contra Costa Electric as the Subcontractor. Ratification of the execution of Work Authorization No. PM13-05- 009-LP to the Contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $3,964.00, utilizing Contra Costa Electric as the Subcontractor. Ratification of the execution of Work Authorization No. PM14-05- 010-LP to the Contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $40,547.00, utilizing Contra Costa Electric as the Subcontractor. Ratification of the execution of Work Authorization No. PM15-05- 011-LP to the Contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $55,750.00, utilizing Rhino Construction as the Subcontractor. Request to issue a purchase order to Crane & Lift for the crane operator certification for staff of the Community Services & Water Department at an approximate cost of $11,960.00. Request to issue a purchase order to Verizon Enterprise Solutions for a one-year subscription to a Dedicated Internet Access T-1 Circuit for the Fiber Optic Pilot Program at an approximate yearly cost of $10,416.00. Ratification of the execution of the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement for the Police Department. Request to lease a City -owned two -bedroom house located at 3560 E. Vernon Avenue to Eddie Saenz, Jr. Discussion of electrical rates distributed and supplied by the City within its boundaries. Review of proposed 2005-2006 Budget. Personnel Committee A. Merit Step Increase Requesting the Grant of a merit step increase for the below listed employee(s) • Miguel Torres, to Police Officer, Step 1 • Kent Stevenson Jr., to Police Officer, Step 1 • Solomon Benudiz, to Police Chief, Step 2 • Steven Towles, to Police Captain, Step 2 • Jerry Chavez Jr., to Sergeant, Step 2 • Daniel Calleros, to Lieutenant, Step 1 • Elizabeth Zepeda, to Utility Clerk, Step 8 • Donald Hurdle, to Foreman, Step 2 • Sean Singletary, Engineering Associate, Step 7 Page 5 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 B. Reimbursement Requesting authority to reimburse on an individual basis the below listed employee(s) for the satisfactory completion of qualified courses • James Espalin, Fire Department C. Reclassification Requesting Employment Reclassification of the below listed employee(s) • VSO Jeremy Cross to Police Officer, Step 5, contingent upon the execution of a thirty-six (36) month employment agreement effective May 29, 2005 D. Resignation Requesting acceptance of the resignation from the below listed employee(s) • Gina Trujillo, Dispatcher It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that all the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of the request to approve and execute an Equipment Purchase Contract with Advanced Electronics in the amount of $61,305.63. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that it was the time to add the Variance request submitted by Golden West Trading, Inc. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Variance request be added to the agenda at this time. Motion carried. The Director of Community Services & Water briefly reviewed the staff report for the City Council and demonstrated a slide presentation. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 12, 2005, was presented, advising that Golden West Trading, Inc., a meat processing/cold storage company, is currently occupying a portion of the building located at 3420 Vernon Avenue. 3450 Vernon, LLC is proposing to construct a new 40,000 square foot building at 3450 Vernon Avenue and will adjoin the building located at 3420 Vernon Avenue. Golden West Trading, Inc. will also be occupying the building located at 3450 Vernon Avenue, once its constructed. The new processing building will support their existing freezer building. Golden West Trading, Inc. is requesting a building code variance from the 2001 California Building Code (CBC), Chapter 5, Table 5A "Exterior Wall and Opening Protection based on location on property for all construction types" it states that openings in exterior walls are allowed within five (5) feet of the property line. Golden West Trading, Inc. is proposing to provide direct access between the two buildings constructed along a common property line by Page 6 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 constructing one (1) protected door opening measuring 10' x 8' in the adjoining walls of the two buildings. By applying for this variance, if granted, Golden West Trading, Inc. will improve productivity and reduce the amount of truck traffic by providing direct access from one building to the other. The two property owners, P&0 Cold Logistics and 3450 Vernon, LLC have approved the construction of the opening. Submitted herewith is the staff report dated May 11, 2005. It is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the following conditions: 1. A three-hour fire rated door assembly shall be provided at each opening in the property line wall. The door shall have fusible links on both sides. 2. Upon any change in occupancy, ownership or use, under a building permit the door shall be removed and the wall shall be reconstructed to provide a four-hour rating. 3. All on -site construction or improvements shall be in compliance with the 2001 California Building Codes (Building, Fire, Mechanical, plumbing and Electrical). The proponent shall obtain all necessary building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits from the City of Vernon Community Services Department prior to commencement of construction. The Mayor asked if there were any questions on this matter at this time. There were no questions at this time. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned communication presented by City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 12, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, dated May 10, 2005, was presented, advising that the bids for Contract No. 589, the Roof Replacement of Various City Structures, were received and opened on May 10, 2005, and the results are as follows: • Best Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. dba Best Contracting Services, Inc. $31,883.00 • SCR Group, Inc. dba Southern California Roofing Company $63,200.00 The bids have been reviewed by staff and it is hereby recommended that Contract No. 589 be awarded to Best Contracting Services, Inc. in the amount of $31,883.00. Page 7 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk, on behalf of the Director of Community Services & Water, dated May 10, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8739 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Best Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. dba Best Contracting Services for the Roofing Replacement of Various City Structures in Accordance with Contract No. 589 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 8739 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 11, 2005, was presented, advising that on April 27, 2005, this legislative body approved Resolution No. 8732, setting the time and place for regular meetings of the Public Benefits Resource Committee and amending Resolution No. 8365. This has been further reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that Resolution No. 8732 be repealed and Resolution No. 8740 be approved and adopted. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 11, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8740 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 8365 Which Set the Time and Place for Regular Meetings of the Public Benefits Resource Committee of the City of Vernon and Repealing Resolution No. 8732, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 8740 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 11, 2005, was presented, advising that on April 27, 2005, this legislative body approved Resolution No. 8731, setting the time and place for regular meetings of certain committees and commissions of the City and amending Resolution No. 7682. This has been further reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that Resolution No. 8731 be repealed and Resolution No. 8741 be approved and adopted. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk dated May 11, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Page 8 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 8741 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 7682 Which Set the Time and Place for Regular Meetings of Certain Committees and Commissions of the City of Vernon and Repealing Resolution No. 8731, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 8741 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 10, 2005, was presented, advising that the Director of Environmental Health is requesting that the Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement with BZ Disposal Services be transferred to Edco Waste Services, in accordance with Section 7.5 of said agreement. Edco has submitted the required documentation and is current on all fees that were owed by BZ Disposal. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the transfer of the Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement from BZ Disposal Services to Edco Waste Services be approved and the Official Transfer of Franchise forms be executed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 10, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8742 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Transfer of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and BZ Disposal Services, Inc. to Edco Waste Services LLC, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8742 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 11, 2005, was presented, advising that based on the recent review of the agreement with Marelich Mechanical Company, Inc., dba University Marelich Mechanical & Galliera, Inc., dba Trico Construction ("UMM/T"), it is necessary that said agreement be amended to include various change orders totaling $512,239.00, of which $145,254.00 will be recovered from Alstom for back charges. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the Thirteenth Amendment to the agreement with UMM/T be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 11, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Page 9 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 8743 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Thirteenth 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 McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8743 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following resolution should be removed from the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 8744 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. One to Agreement for Malburg Generating Station Project Director Consulting Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Samuel W. Grossman. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8744 be removed from the agenda and no further action be taken at this time. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 16, 2005, was presented, advising that the Light & Power Department has conducted a review of energy costs for the current fiscal year and has estimated a 17% increase for the year. The Bulk Power Division forecasts that future prices of energy will not decrease over the short term. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that electric rate schedules be increased by 4.7% to allow the City to stay competitive with SCE and LADWP. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 16, 2005, be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8746 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Rate Schedules D, GS-1, GS-2, LS- 1, LS-2, OL-1, PA-1, PA-2, PA-TOU, TC-1, 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, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 8746 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8747 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury Enabling Vernon to Continue to Receive Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, was presented. Page 10 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 8747 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8748 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Wondries Fleet Group on Bid No. 1439 for the Purchase of Three 2005 Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase Order Respecting Said Bid, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8748 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8749 - 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 Motorola, Inc. for Radios for the Police Department, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 8749 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8750 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Product Purchase Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and Renew Resources, Inc. dba Range Systems By Renew Resources, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8750 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 12, 2005, was presented, advising that the Community Services & Water Department is seeking permission to solicit Request for Proposals from qualified firms to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The Urban Water Management Planning Act requires water suppliers to adopt a complete UWMP and submit it to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for review of eligibility for drought assistance. The 2005 UWMP's are due on December 31, 2005. Funds have been specifically budgeted for this project as it is anticipated to begin after July of 2005. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that authorization be granted to the Community Services & Water Department to issue Request for Proposals for said work. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned communication presented by the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated May 12, 2005, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8751 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for Proposal for the Preparation of a Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Vernon, was presented. Page 11 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 8751 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8752 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Product Purchase Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and France Compressor Products for Engine Packing System for Light and Power Department, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8752 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8753 - 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 Horizon Air Measurement Services, Inc. Relating to Source Testing and GEMS Certification at the Malburg Generating Station, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 8753 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following resolution should be removed from the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 8754 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase and Services Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and Advanced Electronics for Radio Receivers and Related Equipment for Police Department. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 8754 be removed from the agenda and no further action be taken at this time. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8755 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase and Services Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and Gacela Group for Digital Voice Recorders for Police Department, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 8755 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 1164 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 28 through May 11, 2005, drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,219,428.71, which includes Demand Nos. 305902 through 306168 (inclusive), and also excluding Void Demand Nos. as listed below. (Accounting period May 2005) : 305957 305990 305991 305992 305993 305994 305995 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 1164 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,219,428.71. Motion carried. Page 12 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 129 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 28 through May 11, 2005, drawn on Bank of America totaling $6,283,644.47, which includes Demand Nos. 501504 through 501568 (inclusive), and also excluding Void Demand Nos. as listed below. (Accounting period May 2005): 501530 501531 501532 501533 501534 501535 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 129 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $6,283,644.47. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonable foreseeable that his decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. Payroll Warrant Register No. 587 covering claims and demands presented during the period of March 20 through April 16, 2005, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,292,965.06 $2,297,165.63, which includes Demand Nos. 8777 through 8792 (inclusive), with no voids. (Accounting period April 2005) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 587, for accounting period April 2005, be approved in the corrected amount of $2,297,165.63. Motion carried. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from 2004 Series C Construction Fund covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 28 through May 11, 2005, drawn on the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. totaling $4,160,498.62, which includes Requisition Nos. 121 through 137 (inclusive). It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the City of Vernon Requisitions from the 2004 Series C Construction Fund and the payment of claims and demands totaling $4,160,498.62 be ratified. Motion carried. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from Light & Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 28 through May 11, 2005, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. totaling $427,897.09, which includes Requisition Nos. CE120 through CE125 (inclusive). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 and the payment of claims and demands totaling $427,897.09 be ratified. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time to go into closed session. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go into closed session, the time being 5:48 p.m. Motion carried. Page 13 of 14 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2005 Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, staff from the City Attorney's Office, and outside legal counsel of the City. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from closed session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 5:55 p.m. Motion carried. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with legal counsel pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 with respect to existing litigation, FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95 and EL00-98, and that authorization was given to the City Attorney to act on behalf of the City on these matters. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with legal counsel pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 with respect to anticipated litigation and that authority was given to the City attorney to accept on behalf of the City the claim submitted by Rodriguera. 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 5:57 p.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk nis C. Mal`bu� f Mayor Page 14 of 14