20070605 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
JUNE 5, 2007, AT 2:14 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held May 29, 2007,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The 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 asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council at this time.
Mr. Cesar Zaldivar-Motts representing Southeast
Community Development Corporation (SCDC) introduced himself,
addressed the City Council, and provided an update on various
programs offered by SCDC.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who wished to address the City Council at this time.
There was no one else who wished to address the City
Council at this time.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider the adjustment of City of
Vernon Health & Environmental Control Department permit fees.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open the
public hearing to consider the adjustment of City of Vernon
Health & Environmental Control Department permit fees, the time
being 2:20 p.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Environmental Health summarized his
findings on this matter and recommended all health permit fees
be increased by 5% effective July 1, 2007.
The Mayor 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 Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close the public hearing to consider the adjustment of City of
Vernon Health & Environmental Control Department permit fees,
the time being 2:21 p.m. Motion carried.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 9325 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing Health Permit, Hazardous
Materials Establishment Permit, and Application Fees for Permits
Granted by the City of Vernon Pursuant to Sections 11.9.4, 13.7,
13.31, 13.53, 25.12, and 25.13-6 of the Vernon City Code and
Repealing Resolution No. 9058, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9325 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council
1. Request for authorization and funds for City Officials to
attend the following:
• "Independent Cities Conference" (5)
Community Services & Water Department
2. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "American Public Works Association (APWA) Greenbook
Seminar" (3)
Fire Department
3. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of May 16
through May 31, 2007, to be received and filed.
Light & Power Department
4. Request for authorization and funds for City contract
personnel to attend the following:
• "Independent Cities Conference"
Police Department
5. Police Department Activity Log for the period of May 16
through May 31, 2007, to be received and filed.
Treasurer's Department
6. 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 May 24 through
May 30, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.
totaling $950,000.00, which includes Requisition No. LCD102.
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
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Request from the Fire Chief to grant a variance to the
Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association from the Uniform
Fire Code, 1994 Edition, Section 7802.4, for the property
located at 2357 Slauson Avenue, subject to the normal conditions
imposed by the Fire Department, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant a
variance to the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association from
the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, Section 7802.4, for the
property located at 2357 Slauson Avenue, subject to the normal
conditions imposed by the Fire Department. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water to approve the following fully executed deeds from the
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA), was presented.
I.Easement Grant Deed for a water line, gas line, and
sewer line on 25th Street and 27th Street just east
of Alameda Street.
2. Easement Deed for overhead utility lines within a
portion of Lot "A" of Tract No. 1561.
3. Quitclaim Deed for the property on the northeast
corner of 26th Street and Minerva Street.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
approve the aforementioned fully executed deeds from the Alameda
Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA). Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water to approve a fully executed Easement Deed from the City of
Vernon to the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority for the
properties located at Alameda Street and 57th Street and Alameda
Street and 38th Street, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve a fully executed Easement Deed from the City of Vernon
to the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority for the
properties located at Alameda Street and 57th Street and Alameda
Street and 38th Street. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9330 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Determining the Tax on all Parcels Subject
to the Special Parcel Tax Imposed by Ordinance No. 1076 for
Fiscal Year 2007-2008, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9330 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9333 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services By and Between
the City of Vernon and Kevin Sales, dba KJ Services, Relating to
2007/2008 Grant Programs, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9333 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9334 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying Actions Taken
Regarding Renewal of the Medicare Part D Program, was read by
title.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9334 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9335 - 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 Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9335 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
1RESOLUTION NO. 9336 - 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 Hi -Desert Communications, a Division of
Cazcom, Inc. for Radio System for the Police Department, was
read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9336 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1217, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of April 26 through May 23, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $430,541.49, which includes Check Nos.
315920 through 316007 and 316157 through 316160, excluding void
Check Nos. listed below (Accounting period May 2007), was
presented.
315973, 315997
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1217, covering
claims and demands totaling $430,541.49, be ratified. Motion
carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1217, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of April 26 through May 23, 2007, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $570,436.69, which includes Wire Nos. 223
through 226 (Accounting period May 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1217, covering claims
and demands totaling $570,436.69, be ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1217, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of April 26
through May 23, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$332,424.80, which includes Check Nos. 316100 through 316156 and
316161 through 316212, excluding void Check Nos. listed below
(Accounting period May 2007), was presented.
316008 through 316099
1 This resolution pertains to a p purchase request that was approved by City
Council on May 7, 2007, in which Motorola c/o Advanced Electronics was
incorrectly identified as the selected vendor. The correct vendor is Hi -
Desert Communications.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1217 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $332,424.80. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll
Warrant Register No. 611 covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 18 through April 14, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $2,958,222.49, which includes Check
Nos. 9329 through 9347 (Accounting period April 2007), was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant Register No. 611,
covering the payment of claims and demands totaling
$2,958,222.49, be ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 182, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of April 26 through May 23, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $38,107.80, which includes
Check Nos. 504191 through 504214, excluding void Check Nos.
listed below (Accounting period May 2007), was presented.
504202, 504212 and 504215 through 504299
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 182, covering claims and demands totaling $38,107.80, be
ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 182, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of April 26 through May 23, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $7,503,505.69, which includes Wire Nos.
3513 through 3541 (Accounting period May 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 182,
covering claims and demands totaling $7,503,505.69, be ratified.
Motion carried.
Ratification of Light & Power Warrant Register No.
182, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
April 26 through May 23, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$186,250.56, which includes Check Nos. 504300 through 504319,
excluding void Check No. 504304 (Accounting period May 2007),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 182 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $186,250.56. Motion
carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1218, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 24 through May 30, 2007, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $15,942.07, which includes Check Nos. 316213
through 316232 (Accounting period June 2007), was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1218,
covering claims and demands totaling $15,942.07, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself from voting on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1218, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of May 24 through May 30, 2007, drawn on Bank of America
totaling $823,168.18, which includes Wire No. 227 (Accounting
period June 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that wire
transfers for Warrant Register No. 1218, covering claims and
demands totaling $823,168.18, be ratified. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1218, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 24 through May 30, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $345,629.15, which includes
Check Nos. 316233 through 316350 (Accounting period June 2007),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1218 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $345,629.15. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 183, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 24 through May 30, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $4,110.56, which includes
Check Nos. 504320 through 504323 (Accounting period June 2007),
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No.
183, covering claims and demands totaling $4,110.56, be
ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 183, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 24 through May 30, 2007, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $4,881,442.26, which includes Wire Nos. 3542
through 3558, excluding void Wire No. 3544 (Accounting period
June 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 183,
covering claims and demands totaling $4,881,442.26, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself from voting on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 183, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of May 24 through
May 30, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $163,377.86,
which includes Check Nos. 504324 through 504354 (Accounting
period June 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 183 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $163,377.86. Motion
carried.
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The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended
during the period of May 29 through June 4, 2007.
Elected Officials had nothing to report for said
period.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief, Chief of Police, City Treasurer, and
Director of Personnel had nothing to report at this time.
The Director of Environmental Health provided an
update on the E. Coli contamination in ground beef.
The Director of Community Services & Water provided
updates on the following matters:
• Fire Station #2
• Bridge project on Atlantic Boulevard
• Elevated tank project
• Water rate increase
• Proposed changes to the General Plan and public
workshops to obtain comments from the business
community
The Director of Light & Power provided updates on the
following matters:
• Transmission distribution and reliability reports
• Recent incident in which a power pole was cut in
half and replaced without outages
• City of Carson I.T. hacking incident
• Various updates on the Vernon Power Plant submitted
• to Southern California Edison
• South Coast Air Quality Management District
certification and emission credits
The City Administrator sought direction from the City
Council on an agenda item for the next City Council meeting
regarding July 5, 2007.
The City Administrator 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 3:09 p.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, members of
the City Attorneys office, and the Director of Personnel.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
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The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session after the conference regarding public employment,
employee appointment, and employee performance evaluation
matters, the time being 3:11 p.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular
session, the time being 3:24 p.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding a one Public Employment
matter, one Employee Appointment matter, and two Employee
Performance Evaluation matters pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, and the following actions taken at the Special
City Council Meeting of May 29, 2007, were ratified.
1. Authorization to hire Kevin Michael Amoroso as
Police Officer, step 5, effective June 11, 2007.
2. Ratification of the reclassification of Michelle
Tolmasoff, from Administrative Assistant, step 5, to
Document Control Specialist, step 7, effective May
28, 2007.
3. Approval of a merit step increase for Elizabeth
Zepeda, Administrative Assistant, from step 7 to
step 6, effective June 10, 2007.
4. Approval of a merit step increase for Cindy Gaytan,
Account Clerk, from step 9 to step 8, effective June
10, 2007.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding the
following existing litigation cases pursuant to subdivision (a)
of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken with
respect to said cases.
a. LASC No. BC 331516
b. LASC No. BS 101423
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 3:24
p.m. Motion carried.
✓ am: Leonis C. Malbur
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Title: Mayor
AT/TEST:
NYanuela Giron
City Clerk
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