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20061213 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD DECEMBER 13, 2006, AT 4:19 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-Tem Ybarra. The Acting City Administrator advised that the following matters were brought to the attention of the Acting City Clerk after the agenda was posted and asked that a vote be taken to find that there was a need to take immediate action on said matters and to add said matters to the agenda. 1. Resolution No. 9194, authorizing the execution of a Letter Agreement and Authorization to Commence Work with PA Consulting Group for the Malburg Generating Station 2. Closed session public employment matter for the position of Document Control Assistant 3. Closed session employee appointment matters for the positions of Electric Resources Planning and Development Manager, Projects Control Manager, Secretary to the Director of Light and Power, and Assistant to the City Administrator It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to add the aforementioned matters to the agenda. Motion carried. Ayes: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: Malburg Abstained: None It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held November 22, 2006, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. The Acting City Administrator announced that now was the time to present the Service Pins. The Mayor Pro-Tem presented Service Pins to the following employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the City Council: Kenneth Jackson Utilityman III 15 Years Pin Chan Project Engineer 5 Years Raquel Franco Payroll Clerk 5 Years Claudia Arellano, Department Secretary, was unable to attend the meeting and her Service Pin was forwarded to her. Fire Department Activity Report for the period November 16th through November 30th, 2006, was presented. Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period November 16th through November 30th, 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period November 16th through November 30th, 2006, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period November 16th through November 30th, 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. Light & Power Department's Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of June 2006, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Light & Power Department's Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of June 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. Light & Power Department's Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of July 2006, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Light & Power Department's Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of July 2006, be received and filed. Motion carried. The Acting City Administrator 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 -Tern asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. There was no one wishing to address the City Council at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 1125 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.68 of Chapter 2 and Adding Section 2.65-1 to Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, 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 McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 1125 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Ybarra, Noes: None Absent: Malburg Abstained: None Gonzales, Davis, McCormick ORDINANCE NO. 1126 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Various Sections of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, Pertaining to the City Administrator; Adding Article X, Sections 2.69 and 2.69-1, to Chapter 2 of said Code; and Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first reading. Page 2 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 1126 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: Malburg Abstained: None RESOLUTION NO. 9176 - 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 IntraLinks Services Regarding Virtual Data Room Services for the Coldwater Project, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9176 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Acting City Administrator announced that now was the time to open the public hearing to consider evidence to establish Vernon's new Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for its high voltage transmission facilities and entitlements pursuant to Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing to consider evidence to establish Vernon's new Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for its high voltage transmission facilities and entitlements pursuant to Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff, the time being 4:25 p.m. Motion carried. The Director of Light & Power summarized the details regarding this matter. The Mayor Pro-Tem asked if there was anyone 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 evidence to establish Vernon's new Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for its high voltage transmission facilities and entitlements pursuant to Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff, the time being 4:31 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9190 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing the Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment in Accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff and Providing for Tariff Sheet Changes to Implement the Adjustment, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9190 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 3 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Community Services & Water Department 1. Request to approve a fully executed Grant Deed from GNB Batteries Inc. for the property located at 2700 S. Indiana Street. 2. Ratification of the attendance of the following: • "Heavy Duty Diagnostic Electronics Troubleshooting Workshop" 3. Request for authorization for personnel to attend the following: • "Hands-on Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance Seminar" Fire Department 4. Request for authorization for personnel to attend the following: • "Hazmat Technician - Modules 1A & 1B Training" Legal Department 5. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from Legal Counsel Disbursement Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. totaling $421,897.36, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD035 through LCD041 (inclusive). Light & Power Department 6. Ratification of the attendance of the following: • "California Municipal Utilities Association - Electric Utility Managers' Policy Meeting" Finance Committee 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9187 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Don Kott Ford on Bid Nos. 1443, 1444 and 1445 for the Purchase of Vehicles for the Community Services & Water Department and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a Purchase Order Respecting said Bids 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9191 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Advanced Electronics for Radio and Closed Circuit Video Equipment Used by Various Departments in the City Page 4 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 Personnel Committee 9. Ratification of the granting of a merit step increase to Marianne Vazquez, Administrative Assistant, from step 7 to step 6, effective November 26, 2006 (Last increase November 14, 2005). 10. Ratification of the granting of a merit step increase to William Wilson, Code Inspector, from step 2 to step 1, effective December 10, 2006 (Last increase December 11, 2005). 11. Ratification of the reclassification of Wesley Cruz from Engineering Aide, step 5, to Code Enforcement Inspector, step 7, effective November 26, 2006. 12. Ratification of the reclassification of Richard Velazquez from Vernon Service Officer, step 6, to Police Officer, step 6, effective November 13, 2006. 13. Request to grant a merit step increase to Dean Richens, Fire Captain, from step 3 to step 2, effective December 24, 2006 (Last increase December 25, 2005). End of Consent Calendar It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. Request for authorization for the Director of Environmental Health to participate in California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) and serve on its Executive Committee for a four-year term, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to authorize the Director of Environmental Health to participate in California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) and serve on its Executive Committee for a four-year term. Motion carried. Request for permission for the City to participate in the Local Government Sharing Program and the new City Business Tax Program for 2006 tax year data, subject to the City Attorney's approval of an agreement, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to approve the City's participation in the Local Government Sharing Program and the new City Business Tax Program for 2006 tax year data, subject to the City Attorney's approval of an agreement. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9177 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Eric T. Fresch, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9177 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 5 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 9178 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Appointing Eric T. Fresch to Serve as the Acting City Administrator of the City of Vernon and Repealing Resolution No. 9003, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9178 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9179 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amended General Counsel Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Karns & Karabian, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9179 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9180 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Appointing Jeff Harrison to Serve as the Acting City Attorney of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9180 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Acting City Administrator advised that the following matter should be deferred. RESOLUTION NO. 9181 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9089 by Amending Schedule II (Exhibit B) of said Resolution Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of said City and Authorized Certain Expense Allowances It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9181 be deferred. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9182 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of One 2007 Nissan Maxima Vehicle for the Police Department, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9182 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9183 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the City's Participation in the California Climate Action Registry and Authorizing the City to do any Action Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning said Participation, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9183 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9184 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an OSIsoft Software License and Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and OSIsoft, Inc. for the Malburg Generating Station, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9184 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 6 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 9185 - 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 Sudhakar Company International for Street Lane Line Striping, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9185 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9186 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 5946 Establishing a Gas Municipal Utility Department, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9186 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9188 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Cardiac Care Program Equipment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9188 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9189 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Declaring its Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9189 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9192 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Project Construction and Construction Management Services By and Between the City of Vernon and WGF, Incorporated, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9192 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9193 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Conflict of Interest Waiver Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott, LLP Respecting Property Located at 5001 South Soto Street, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9193 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9194 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Agreement and Authorization to Commence Work By and Between the City of Vernon and PA Consulting Group for the Malburg Generating Station, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9194 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 7 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1206, covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $676,957.14, which includes Check Nos. 313805 through 313873 (inclusive), excluding void Check No. 313810 (Accounting period December 2006), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1206, covering the payment of claims and demands totaling $676,957.14, be ratified. Motion carried. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1206, covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,113,492.49, which includes Wire Nos. W00181 through W00193 (inclusive), (Accounting period December 2006), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1206, covering the payment of claims and demands totaling $1,113,492.49, be ratified. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 1206, covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $546,983.13, which includes Check Nos. 313874 through 314042 (inclusive), excluding void Check Nos. listed below, (Accounting period December 2006), was presented. 313874 through 313879 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 1206 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $546,983.13. Motion carried. Councilman Davis excused himself from the meeting at 4:40 p.m. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 171, covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $78,937.63, which includes Check Nos. 503593 through 503609 (inclusive) (Accounting period December 2006), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 171, covering claims and demands totaling $78,937.63, be ratified. Motion carried. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 171, covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $4,137,021.23, which includes Wire Nos. W03301 through W03337 (inclusive), (Accounting period December 2006), was presented. Page 8 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 171, covering claims and demands totaling $4,137,021.23, be ratified. Motion carried. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 171, covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 16 through December 6, 2006, drawn on Bank of America totaling $191,607.07, which includes Check Nos. 503610 through 503638 (inclusive), excluding void Check Nos. listed below, (Accounting period December 2006), was presented. 503610 through 503614 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Light & Power Warrant Register No. 171 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $191,607.07. Motion carried. Councilman Davis re-entered the Council Chamber and resumed the meeting in regular session at 4:41 p.m. A discussion regarding the times and dates of City Council meetings was conducted. The Acting City Administrator proposed having the meetings on Monday mornings and explained the reasons for said proposal. The Acting City Administrator announced that now was the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended during the period of November 22 through December 12, 2006. Councilman McCormick summarized the events of the National League of Cities Annual Conference he attended in Reno, Nevada during the period of December 6 through December 9, 2006. The Acting City Administrator announced that now was the time to go into closed session. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council go into closed session, the time being 4:50 p.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the Acting City Administrator, the Acting City Clerk, the Acting City Attorney, 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 McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 4:55 p.m. Motion carried. Page 9 of 10 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 It was reported out that the City Council had a conference with legal counsel in closed session regarding four Employee Appointment matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and the following requests were approved: 1. Reclassification of Abraham Alemu from Resource Engineer, step 1, to Electric Resources Planning and Development Manager, step 3, effective December 24, 2006. 2. Reclassification of Gloria Orosco from Special Assistant to the City Administrator, step 1, to Projects Control Manager, step 5, effective December 24, 2006. 3. Reclassification of Robin Tolmasoff from Senior Administrative Assistant, step 1, to Secretary to the Director of Light & Power, step 6, effective December 24, 2006. 4. Reclassification of Kristen Enomoto from Senior Administrative Assistant, step 4, to Assistant to the City Administrator, step 8, effective December 24, 2006. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference with legal counsel in closed session regarding one Public Employment matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and the request to hire Tania Tolmasoff as a Document Control Assistant, step 7, effective January 3, 2007, was approved. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference with legal counsel in closed session regarding existing litigation case nos. LASC No. BC 331516 and LASC No. BS 101423 pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken on said cases. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference with legal counsel in closed session regarding two items of anticipated litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and both claims, Baskin and Continental Vitamin Co., were rejected. There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 4:55 p.m. Motion carried. Thomas A. Yb rra Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST: Br �Vitalkenhorst, Jr. Acty Clerk Page 10 of 10 9