20070220 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
FEBRUARY 20, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem
Gonzales.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 5,
2007, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time to present a merit pin and certificate to Police
Officer Christian Moscoso.
The Acting Police Captain summarized the extraordinary
efforts of Officer Moscoso in solving a crime that resulted in
an arrest.
The Mayor Pro-Tem presented the merit pin and
certificate to Officer Moscoso and extended congratulations on
behalf of the City Council.
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time to present the Perfect Attendance Awards.
The Mayor Pro-Tem presented Perfect Attendance Awards
for the month of January to the following employees who were in
attendance.
EMPLOYEE NAME
Sherwood Natsuhara
Jesse Palomarez
Marisol Trujillo
David Kimes
Stella Pasillas
Jerry Chavez
Jed Hulsey
Christian Moscoso
Daniel Calleros
Anthony Zack
Anthony Serrano
Francisco Tosatado
Felix Saldana
JOB TITLE
D.O.H.
YEARS
Deputy Director of Community
01/14/02
5
Services
Generations Coordinator
01/02/02
5
Sr. Administrative Assistant
12/05/99
6
Battalion Chief
01/05/87
11
Sr. Administrative Assistant
06/30/81
11
Sergeant
01/10/94
13
Fire Captain
01/05/87
14
Police Officer
09/22/87
14
Lieutenant
04/04/88
15
Lieutenant
08/17/87
15
Administrative Aide II
01/21/91
16
Fire Engineer
09/18/89
16
Utilityman II
09/28/86
19
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
The below listed employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their awards were forwarded to them.
EMPLOYEE NAME
JOB TITLE
D.O.H.
YEARS
Rudy Valdez
Generations Coordinator
01/10/05
2
Fernando Weathers
Utilityman I
05/12/80
3
Norma Rodriguez
Dispatcher
01/14/02
5
Efrain Sandoval
Resource Scheduler
01/15/01
6
Belinda Mejia
Dispatcher
01/03/00
7
Bryan Dome
Fire Engineer
01/12/98
9
Greg Galvan
Fire Engineer
01/12/98
9
William Foltz
Fire Engineer'
09/18/89
10
Bradley Miller
Fire Engineer
08/17/87
11
Andrew Guth
Battalion Chief
10/24/88
13
Mauro Trujillo
Utilityman II
08/28/88
15
Silas Williams
Utilityman II
01/02/90
17
Craig Peltier
Firefighter
10/24/88
18
The Mayor Pro-Tem called a short recess at 10:05 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
10:10 a.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time to present the proclamations.
The Director of Community Services & Water spoke about
the investments the following companies have made in the Vernon
community and gave a power point presentation detailing each
company's accomplishments.
The Mayor Pro-Tem thanked the following companies for
their investments in the Vernon community, congratulated them on
their accomplishments, and presented proclamations to each of
them.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Southland Box Company
in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon Community, was
read by title and presented to Southland Box Company.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Preferred Freezer
Services LBF, LLC in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon
Community, was read by title and presented to Preferred Freezer
Services LBF, LLC.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Baker Cold Storage,
Inc. in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon Community,
was read by title and presented to Baker Cold Storage, Inc.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring True Religion
Apparel, Inc. in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon
Community, was read by title and presented to True Religion
Apparel, Inc.
Page 2 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Norton Packaging,
Inc. in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon Community,
was read by title and presented to Norton Packaging, Inc.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Matheson Tri-Gas,
Inc. in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon Community,
was read by title and presented to Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Dynamic Builders,
Inc. in Recognition of Its Investment in the Vernon Community,
was read by title and presented to Dynamic Builders, Inc.
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time to present the Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS
61) .
Mr. Jim Godsey introduced himself and Mr. David
Livingston, both with Macias, Gini & O'Connell, LLP, and
summarized the contents of "The City of Vernon Required
Communications For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006," copies
of which were provided to the entire City Council.
The Mayor Pro-Tem thanked Mr. Godsey for his service.
Health Department Report for the month of January
2007, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
Health Department Report for the month of January 2007, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period of
February 1st through February 15th, 2007, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period of February 1st
through February 15th, 2007, be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period of
February 1st through February 15th, 2007, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period of February 1st
through February 15th, 2007, 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 agenda or non -agenda items 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.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council at this time.
Page 3 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 1129 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Sections 2.10 Through 2.16 of
Article III of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, Relating to Claims and Demands Against the
City and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in
Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first reading.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1129 be approved for a first reading. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Abstained None
ORDINANCE NO. 1131 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.6-6(h), Article II of
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959,
Pertaining to the Budget and Repealing all Ordinances or Parts
of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a
first reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1131 be approved for a first reading. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Abstained: None
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of
an amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal
year 2006-2007.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment to
the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2006-2007, the
time being 10:31 a.m. Motion carried.
The Acting City Administrator advised that the
proposed budget amendment incorporates the salary increases for
professional and management positions within the Health
Department.
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 who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close
the public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment to
the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2006-2007, the
time being 10:32 a.m. Motion carried.
Page 4 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 9237 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9088, Which
Approved a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007, to Reflect
Changes, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9237 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time to open the public hearing to consider amending gas
rates for the City of Vernon and amending Vernon's Gas Municipal
Utilities Department Schedules G-2 (Small Commercial Gas
Service), G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Transportation), G-4 (Large
Commercial Gas Commodity), and G-5 (Electric Generation Gas
Transportation), and amending form Natural Gas Transportation
Agreement.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the public hearing to consider amending gas rates for the City
of Vernon and amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities
Department Schedules G-2 (Small Commercial Gas Service), G-3
(Large Commercial Gas Transportation), G-4 (Large Commercial Gas
Commodity), and G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation),
and amending form Natural Gas Transportation Agreement, the time
being 10:34 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Light & Power advised that the purpose
of the City's rate adjustments is to pass on the cost savings
received from Southern California Gas Company to Vernon's
customers.
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 who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close
the public hearing to consider amending gas rates for the City
of Vernon and amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities
Department Schedules G-2 (Small Commercial Gas Service), G-3
(Large Commercial Gas Transportation), G-4 (Large Commercial Gas
Commodity), and G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation),
and amending form Natural Gas Transportation Agreement, the time
being 10:44 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9240 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Rate Schedule Nos. G-2, G-3, G-4
and G-5 Regarding Natural Gas Rates to be Charged for Gas
Distributed and Supplied by the City Within Its Boundaries and
Approving and Adopting an Amended Form Natural Gas
Transportation Agreement, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9240 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Page 5 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Fire Department
1. Request for authorization for personnel to attend the
following:
• "Hazmat Specialist Training - "Upgrade" Modules 1F & 1G"
Light & Power Department
2. Ratification of a partial payment in the amount of
$78,813.15 on purchase order number 11866 to Siemens Industrial
Turbo -Machinery for spare parts for the Malburg Generating
Station. (Note: total amount issued for spare parts in
accordance with Resolution No. 8834 is $540,252.66 for purchase
order numbers 11866, 11867, 11868; $461,439.51 of the total
amount was ratified by City Council on February 5, 2007).
Police Department
3. Ratification of the attendance of the following:
• "Beginning Power Point Class"
4. Request for authorization for personnel to attend the
following:
• "Beginning Excel Class"
• "California Police Chief's Conference"
• "Identity Theft Investigation Course"
• "Records Clerk Course"
• "Tactical Response Expo"
• "Emergency Vehicle Operations Course"
• "California Office of Traffic Safety Summit 2007"
• "L.A. County Police Chiefs' Association 2007 Conference"
Treasurer's Department
5. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Legal
Counsel Disbursement Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 1
through February 14, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust
Company, N.A. totaling $448,662.71, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD058 through LCD063 (inclusive).
6. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 608 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of December 10, 2006 through January 6, 2007, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $2,295,591.24, which includes Check
Nos. 9262 through 9281 (inclusive), (Accounting period January
2007).
Page 6 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
Finance Committee
7. Ratification of the execution of the following Work
Authorization No(s). of the contract with Galliera Inc., dba
Trico Construction ("Trico") at the stated amount(s):
• PM-127-07-GAS in the amount of $33,936.71 for meter sets
for future gas customer, Owens-Illinois
8. Request to approve and execute the following change
order(s) to the stated contract(s) at the stated amount(s):
Contract
AA-1 Services, Inc.
C.O.# Amount
2 $124,690.00
9. Request to approve the following "In -Lieu" tax payments to
the General Fund from the following departments:
• Water Department $198,285.06
• Light & Power Department $2,804,774.51
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
Request to renew the Professional Services Agreement
with Bloomberg, LP for "Real Time Information" access for a term
of two years, March 28, 2007 through March 27, 2009, at an
approximate total cost of $79,794.00, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authorization be granted to renew the Professional Services
Agreement with Bloomberg, LP for "Real Time Information" access
for a term of two years, March 28, 2007 through March 27, 2009,
at an approximate total cost of $79,794.00. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9238 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9089 by Amending
Pages 1, 2, 12 and 23 of Schedule II (Exhibit B) of said
Resolution Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of
said City and Authorized Certain Expense. Allowances, was read by
title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9238 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9239 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting City of Vernon
Revised Fire Department Rules and Regulations, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9239 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Page 7 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 9241 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement No. 04 Optical Fiber Use Agreement and Short Form
IRU-04.1, IRU-04.2 and IRU-04.3 Indefeasible Right of Use
Agreements By and Between the City of Vernon and U.S. Growers
Cold Storage, Inc. Relating to the City's Fiber Optic Program,
was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9241 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9242 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. One to Contract No. FO 2003 By and Between the
City of Vernon and VCI Telcom, Inc. Relating to the Fiber Optic
Program, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9242 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9243 - 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
Carollo Engineers for a Study Regarding Iron and Manganese
Treatment in City Wells, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9243 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9244 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase
of Real Estate and Addendum for the Purchase By and Between the
City of Vernon and DP Vernon, LLC for Property Located at 5001
S. Soto Street, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9244 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9245 -
of the City of Vernon Approving
Strategic Plan of the Southeast
read by title.
A Resolution of the City Council
and Adopting the Final Draft
Cities Schools Coalition, was
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9245 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9246 - 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 U.S. Equipment Co., Inc. for the Malburg Generating Station,
was read by title.
Councilman Davis asked the Director of Light & Power
to explain the necessity of the purchase of two air compressors
from U.S. Equipment Co., Inc.
The Director of Light & Power explained the problems
related to the two existing air compressors and recommended that
two new more suitable air compressors be purchased.
Page 8 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9246 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9247 - 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 and Mike Roos, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9247 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9248 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the Acting City Administrator
as the Municipal Employee Relations Representative, was read by
title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9248 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9249 - 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 Camfil Farr, Inc. for the Malburg Generating Station, was
read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9249 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9250 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Recommendations of the
Steering Committee, Los Angeles River Metals Total Maximum Daily
Load, Regarding The NPDES Permit and Authorizing the City to do
all Other Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning the
Recommendations, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9250 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9251 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Landlord's Estoppel Certificate, Agreement and Consent
Regarding Property Located at 2970 E. 50th Street, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9251 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1211, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 1 through February 14, 2007, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $67,133.99, which includes Check
Nos. 314764 through 314808, excluding void Check No. 314789
(Accounting period February 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1211, covering
the payment of claims and demands totaling $67,133.99, be
ratified. Motion carried.
Page 9 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1211, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of February 1 through February 14, 2007, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $197,302.74, which includes Wire Nos. W00203
through W00204, (Accounting period February 2007), was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1211, covering the
payment of claims and demands totaling $197,302.74, be ratified.
Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1211, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 1 through February 14,
2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $785,817.18, which
includes Check Nos. 314809 through 314972, excluding void Check
Nos. listed below, (Accounting period February 2007), was
presented.
314809 through 314814
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 1211 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $785,817.18. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis excused himself from the meeting at
10:55 a.m.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 176, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 1 through February 14,
2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $473,352.85, which
includes Check Nos. 503855 through 503872, excluding void Check
No. 503872 (Accounting period February 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 176, covering claims and demands totaling $473,352.85, be
ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 176, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 1 through February 14, 2007, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $1,564,821.79, which includes Wire
Nos. W03412 through W03427, (Accounting period February 2007),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 176,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,564,821.79, be ratified.
Motion carried.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 176, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 1
through February 14, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$411,866.45, which includes Check Nos. 503873 through 503914,
excluding void Check Nos. listed below, (Accounting period
February 2007), was presented.
503873 through 503878
Page 10 of 11
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 176 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $411,866.45. Motion
carried.
Councilman Davis re-entered the Council Chamber and
resumed the meeting in regular session at 10:57 a.m.
The Acting City Administrator announced that now was
the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars
attended during the period of February 6 through February 20,
2007.
Elected officials had nothing to report at this time.
The Acting City Administrator 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 11:15 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the Acting City Administrator, 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 Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular
session, the time being 11:26 a.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding
existing litigation case nos. LASC No. BC 331516 and LASC No. BS
101423, and no action was taken on said cases.
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 11:26
a.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
anuela Giron
Acting City Clerk
.-&Yta
Hilario Gonzales
Mayor Pro-Tem
Page 11 of 11