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20060621 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 21, 2006, AT 5:05 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Ybarra. The Deputy City Clerk advised that an existing litigation case, which required immediate action, was brought to the attention of the Acting City Clerk after the agenda was posted, and asked that a vote be taken to add case LASC No. BC 337476 to the closed session portion of the agenda pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code § 54956.9. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to add existing litigation case LASC No. BC 337476 to the closed session portion of the agenda. Motion carried. Ayes: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: Malburg Abstained: None It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 7, 2006, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. The Deputy City Clerk announced that now was the time to present the Perfect Attendance Awards. The Mayor Pro Tem presented Perfect Attendance Awards for the month of May to the following employees who were in attendance. NAME JOB TITLE D.O.H. YEARS Willard Yamaguchi Chief Deputy City Attorney 05/03/04 2 Wesley Cruz Engineering Aide 05/26/96 10 Robin Tolmasoff Sr. Administrative Assistant 11/05/90 15 Curtis Kirkland Sr. Electronics Technician 05/16/88 18 The below listed employees were unable to attend the meeting and their awards were forwarded to them. NAME JOB TITLE D.O.H. YEARS Gerald Chavez Utilityman I 09/28/86 2 Jose Reyna Police Officer 05/19/03 3 George Ning Telephone Technician 04/21/03 3 Ruben Herrera Utilityman III 08/14/89 4 Marco Reynoso Utilityman III 06/14/92 4 Celestino Chavez Police Officer 02/20/01 5 Anthony Encinas Police Officer 05/07/01 5 Marisela Martinez Account Clerk 05/15/00 6 Victor Modesto Utilityman II 09/04/94 9 Carlos Fandino Systems Manager 01/23/89 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 NAME JOB TITLE D.O.H. YEARS Paul Woida Fire Engineer 08/17/87 13 Renan Castro Utilityman II 12/21/87 16 The Mayor Pro Tem called a short recess at 5:07 p.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:10 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. The Deputy City Clerk advised that the following matter should be removed from the agenda. Presentation of a California Highway Patrol 10851 Award to Police Officers Ignacio Estrada and Oscar Zozaya in recognition of their achievements in recovering stolen vehicles. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned matter be removed from the agenda. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1st through June 15th, 2006, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1st through June 15th, 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1st through June 15th, 2006, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1st through June 15th, 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of May 2006, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Health Department Report for the month of May 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of May 2006, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Risk Management Report for the month of May 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. The Deputy 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 hearings that may be listed. The Mayor Pro Tem 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 City Council at Page 2 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 ORDINANCE NO. 1120 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, by Adding Sections 2.4 and 2.4-1 to Chapter 2, Article I, Relating to the City Treasurer, and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a second and final reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1120 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: Malburg Abstained: None The Deputy City Clerk announced that now was the time to open the public hearing to consider a one-time credit to Vernon utility customers as a result of a settlement reached with E1 Paso Corporation, El Paso Natural Gas Company and El Paso Merchant Energy, L.P. for claims arising out of the California Energy Crisis of 2000 and 2001. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open the public hearing to consider a one-time credit to Vernon utility customers as a result of a settlement reached with El Paso Corporation, El Paso Natural Gas Company and El Paso Merchant Energy, L.P. for claims arising out of the California Energy Crisis of 2000 and 2001, the time being 5:12 p.m. Motion carried. The Director of Light & Power provided the City Council with a summary of this matter. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one wishing to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the public hearing to consider a one-time credit to Vernon utility customers as a result of a settlement reached with El Paso Corporation, E1 Paso Natural Gas Company and E1 Paso Merchant Energy, L.P. for claims arising out of the California Energy Crisis of 2000 and 2001, the time being 5:15 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9070 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Providing for the Creation of a One -Time Credit to Vernon Utility Customers as a Result of a Settlement Reached with El Paso Corporation, El Paso Natural Gas Company and El Paso Merchant Energy, L.P., was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9070 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Deputy City Clerk announced that now was the time to open the public hearing regarding the City's intention to vacate a portion of Atlantic Boulevard in accordance with Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and the adoption of a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Page 3 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing regarding the City's intention to vacate a portion of Atlantic Boulevard in accordance with Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and the adoption of a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the time being 5:15 p.m. Motion carried. The Director of Community Services & Water provided the City Council with a summary of this matter. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one wishing to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the public hearing regarding the City's intention to vacate a portion of Atlantic Boulevard in accordance with Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and the adoption of a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9077 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Vacating a Portion of Atlantic Boulevard, Approximately 600 Feet Northeast of Bandini Boulevard, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9077 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Consent Calendar was presented. Councilman Gonzales advised that item number thirteen should be removed from the Consent Calendar at this time. Consent Calendar Community Services & Water Department 1. Request to approve a fully executed Grant Deed from James A. Padden for the property located at 4309 District Boulevard. 2. Request to approve a fully executed Grant Deed from 3450 Vernon LLC for the property located at 3450 Vernon Avenue. 3. Request to approve a fully executed Grant Deed from Baker Commodities, Inc. for the property located at 3001 Sierra Pine Avenue. 4. Request to transfer Wesley Cruz to the Code Enforcement Inspector position for a three-month period. Light & Power Department 5. Ratification of the attendance of the following: • "Muni Wireless Workshop" Page 4 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 6. Requesting authority for personnel to attend the following: • "SEL-421 Protection, Automation, and Control System Course" 7. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from Light & Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 1 through June 14, 2006, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. totaling $763,698.49, which includes Requisition Nos. CE284 through CE294 (inclusive). Treasurer's Department 8. Payroll Warrant Register No. 600 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 16 through May 13, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $2,248,425.93, which includes Demand Nos. 9007 through 9022 (inclusive), with no voids (Accounting period May 2006). Finance Committee 9. Request to issue a purchase order to Report Department in the approximate amount of $16,650.00 for a National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) software license. 10. Request to issue a purchase order to All Star Fire Equipment in the approximate amount of $20,784.00 for Haz Mat suits for the Fire Department. 11. Request to approve and execute Change Order No. One to the contract with Thomason Mechanical Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $20,000.00. 12. Request to issue a purchase order to McMurray Stern dba Burt C. Gentle Co., Inc. in the approximate amount of $19,024.93 for the purchase and installation of cabinets and shelving for the jail facility. 13. Removed - listed after the end of the Consent Calendar. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9080 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and McMurray Stern, Inc., dba Burt C. Gentle Co., Inc. for Storage Equipment for Vernon Police Department Shooting Range 15. RESOLUTION NO. 9083 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Phoenix Distributors for Weapons for the Vernon Police Department 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9084 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Advanced Electronics for Electronic Door Access Security System for the Vernon Police Department Page 5 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 Personnel Committee 17. Ratification of the granting of a merit step increase to Solomon Benudiz from Police Chief, Step 2, to Police Chief, Step 1, effective June 11, 2006 (Last increase June 12, 2005). 18. Request to grant David Lazar, Battalion Chief, Step 3, a merit step increase to Battalion Chief, Step 2, effective June 25, 2006 (Last increase June 26, 2005). 19. Request to grant Todd Painton, Acting Fire Captain, Step 3, a merit step increase to Acting Fire Captain, Step 2, effective June 25, 2006 (Last increase June 26, 2005). 20. Request to grant Troy Durbin, Acting Fire Engineer, Step 3, a merit step increase to Acting Fire Engineer, Step 2, effective June 25, 2006 (Last increase June 26, 2005). 21. Request to grant Christopher Romero, Administrative Aide II, Step 3, a merit step increase to Administrative Aide II, Step 2, effective July 1, 2006 (Last increase July 1, 2005). 22. Request to grant Cindy Calzada, Senior Administrative Assistant, Step 6, a merit step increase to Senior Administrative Assistant, Step 5, effective July 1, 2006 (Last increase July 1, 2005). 23. Request to grant Armando Hinojos, Systems Coordinator I, Step 4, a merit step increase to Systems Coordinator I, Step 3, effective July 9, 2006 (Last increase July 10, 2005). 24. Request to grant Richard Villegas, Police Officer, Step 3, a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step 2, effective July 19, 2006 (Last increase July 19, 2005). End of Consent Calendar 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9079 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Software Purchase and Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Visionair Inc. for Software for the Vernon Police Department It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that item number thirteen of the Consent Calendar (listed above) be removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the matters on the consent calendar, with the exception of item number thirteen, be approved as recommended. Motion carried. Request for authority for the Chief Deputy City Attorney/Acting Risk Manager to file and prosecute small claims actions on behalf of the City, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to grant authority to the Chief Deputy City Attorney/Acting Risk Manager to file and prosecute small claims actions on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Request to approve Final Parcel Map No. 63140 for the property located at 4901 Bandini Boulevard, was presented. Page 6 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to approve Final Parcel Map No. 63140 for the property located at 4901 Bandini Boulevard. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9071 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement for Fire Chief Services, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9071 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9072 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the City's Participation in the FY 2005 State Homeland Security Grant Program by the Vernon Police Department, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9072 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9073 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report on the General Plan for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9073 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9074 - 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 Innovative Waste Control, Inc. for Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Services, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9074 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9075 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of an Interconnection System Impact Study Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company Regarding the Vernon Power Plant, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9075 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 9076 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a 2005 Amendment No. 1 to Administrative Services Agreement and a 2006 Amendment No. 1 to Administrative Services By and Between the City of Vernon and United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9076 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 7 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 9078 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Standard Offer, Agreement And Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Property By and Between the City of Vernon and Dynamic Builders for Property Located at 4901 Bandini Boulevard, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9078 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9081 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a City of Vernon License and Support Agreement Renewal By and Between the City of Vernon and Decade Software Company, LLC for Environmental Health Software and Services, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9081 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9082 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and SKS Professional Services, Inc., dba MSW Consultants for Solid Waste Consulting Services, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9082 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis was excused from the meeting at 5:25 p.m. Warrant Register No. 1192 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 1 through June 14, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,631,938.87, which includes Demand Nos. 311381 through 311589 (inclusive), excluding Void Demand Nos. as listed below (Accounting period June 2006), was presented. 311400, 311401, 311415 through 311420 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 1192 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,631,938.87. Motion carried. Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 157 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 1 through June 14, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $849,673.38, which includes Demand Nos. 502993 through 503038 (inclusive), excluding Void Demand Nos. as listed below (Accounting period June 2006), was presented. 503001 through 503006 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 157 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $849,673.38. Motion carried. Councilman Davis re-entered the Council Chamber and resumed the meeting in regular session at 5:27 p.m. Page 8 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2006 The Deputy City Clerk announced that now was the time to go into closed session. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go into closed session, the time being 5:32 p.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the Director of Community Services & Water, the Acting City Clerk, members of the City Attorney's Office, and outside Legal Counsel. The Mayor Pro Tem ordered all communications to and from closed session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with the Director of Community Services & Water, the Acting City Clerk, and Legal Counsel regarding an Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and that direction was given to the Acting City Clerk on said matter. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with the Acting City Clerk and Legal Counsel regarding an Employee Performance Evaluation matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and that direction was given to the Acting City Clerk on said matter. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with Legal Counsel regarding the following existing litigation case numbers pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and that no action was taken on the cases listed under letters a through e, and that direction was given to the Chief Assistant City Attorney on case LASC No. BC 337476. a. LASC No. BC 331516 b. LASC No. BS 095763 C. LASC No. BC 343370 d. LASC No. BS 101423 e. LASC No. BC 346114 f. LASC No. BC 337476 There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried. ATTWT : Bruce alkenhorst, Jr. Acting Mty Clerk v Thomas A. YbaIrra Mayor Pro Tempore Page 9 of 9