20070625 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
JUNE 25, 2007, AT 10:04 A.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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June 5, 2007,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to present a Service Pin to Claudia Luna, Account Clerk, 5
years.
Ms. Luna was unable to attend the meeting and her
Service Pin was forwarded to her.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Gary Milliman, South
Gate City Manager, in Recognition of His Contributions to City
Government for Thirty -Two Years, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the aforementioned proclamation be approved and presented to Mr.
Gary Milliman at his retirement dinner to be held in Downey,
California on June 27, 2007. 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.
The City Administrator distributed the Light & Power
Fund Asset Sale Credit Presentation, dated June 11, 2007, to the
City Council and provided a brief summary of the current
situation.
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1133 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, by Adding a New Article XI to Chapter 24
Regarding Disaster Repair and Reconstruction; Adopting by
Reference Certain Sections of the 2006 International Existing
Building Code; and Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of
Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first
reading.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1133 be approved for a first reading. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: None
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider a variance from Section
26.4.2-8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for BCBG Max
Azria Group, Inc., located at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue, to allow
parking to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand
feet from the main building.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open
the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2-
8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for BCBG Max Azria
Group, Inc., located at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue, to allow parking
to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from
the main building, the time being 10:10 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Community Services & Water summarized
the staff report on this matter as well as the staff reports on
the following two BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc. public hearing
matters - a variance for the property located at 2761 Fruitland
Avenue (Resolution No. 9338), and a conditional use permit for
the property located at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue (Resolution No.
9339).
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 Ybarra, to close
the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2-
8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for BCBG Max Azria
Group, Inc., located at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue, to allow parking
to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from
the main building, the time being 10:15 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9337 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to BCBG Max Azria
Group, Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue in
the City of Vernon, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9337 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider a variance from Section
26.4.2-8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for BCBG Max
Azria Group, Inc., located at 2761 Fruitland Avenue, to allow
parking to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand
feet from the main building.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2-
8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for BCBG Max Azria
Group, Inc., located at 2761 Fruitland Avenue, to allow parking
to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from
the main building, the time being 10:16 a.m. Motion carried.
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 McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close
the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2-
8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for BCBG Max Azria
Group, Inc., located at 2761 Fruitland Avenue, to allow parking
to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from
the main building, the time being 10:17 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9338 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to BCBG Max Azria
Group, Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2761 Fruitland Avenue in
the City of Vernon, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9338 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider a conditional use permit
for BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc. to utilize more than 50,000
square feet of a building as an accessory warehouse at 4701
Santa Fe Avenue.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open
the public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for BCBG
Max Azria Group, Inc. to utilize more than 50,000 square feet of
a building as an accessory warehouse at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue,
the time being 10:18 a.m. Motion carried.
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 Ybarra, to close
the public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for BCBG
Max Azria Group, Inc. to utilize more than 50,000 square feet of
a building as an accessory warehouse at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue,
the time being 10:18 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9339 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to BCBG
Max Azria Group, Inc. for the Operation of an Accessory
Warehouse at 4701 Santa Fe Avenue, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9339 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of the
proposed budget for the City of Vernon for Fiscal Year 2007-
2008.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed
budget for the City of Vernon for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, the
time being 10:19 a.m. Motion carried.
The City Administrator summarized the budget process
implemented.
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 Ybarra, to close
the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed
budget for the City of Vernon for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, the
time being 10:26 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9341 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving a Budget for the Fiscal Year
2007-2008, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9341 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider amending gas rates for
the City of Vernon; amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities
Department Schedules G-1 (Residential Gas Service), G-2 (Small
Commercial Gas Service), G-3 (Large Commercial Gas
Transportation), G-4 (Large Commercial Gas Commodity), Schedule
G-MGS replacing G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation),
and G-CS (Customer Service Fee); amending Rules for Gas Service;
amending form Natural Gas Transportation Agreement; adopting a
form Customized Price Natural Gas Agreement; and adopting a form
Access Agreement.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing to consider amending gas rates for the City
of Vernon; amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities Department
Schedules G-1 (Residential Gas Service), G-2 (Small Commercial
Gas Service), G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Transportation), G-4
(Large Commercial Gas Commodity), Schedule G-MGS replacing G-5
(Electric Generation Gas Transportation), and G-CS (Customer
Service Fee); amending Rules for Gas Service; amending form
Natural Gas Transportation Agreement; adopting a form Customized
Price Natural Gas Agreement; and adopting a form Access
Agreement, the time being 10:28 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Light & Power summarized the proposed
changes to the aforementioned schedules, rules, and agreements.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
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There was no one who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the public hearing to consider amending gas rates for the
City of Vernon; amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities
Department Schedules G-1 (Residential Gas Service), G-2 (Small
Commercial Gas Service), G-3 (Large Commercial Gas
Transportation), G-4 (Large Commercial Gas Commodity), Schedule
G-MGS replacing G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation),
and G-CS (Customer Service Fee); amending Rules for Gas Service;
amending form Natural Gas Transportation Agreement; adopting a
form Customized Price Natural Gas Agreement; and adopting a form
Access Agreement, the time being 10:38 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9344 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Additions,
Deletions and Other Changes to Natural Gas Rate Schedules, Rules
for Gas Service, Form Natural Gas Transportation Agreement, Form
Access Agreement and Form Customized Price Natural Gas Agreement
Regarding Rates to be Charged for Gas Distributed and Supplied
by the City Within its Boundaries, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9344 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider the expenditure of
Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Fiscal Year 2006-2007
funds.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizens
Option for Public Safety (COPS) Fiscal Year 2006-2007 funds, the
time being 10:39 a.m. Motion carried.
The Chief of Police summarized the ways in which these
funds would be used to support the proposed Canine Program.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
close the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizens
Option for Public Safety (COPS) Fiscal Year 2006-2007 funds, the
time being 10:40 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9348 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Providing for the Implementation of the
Citizens Option for Public Safety (Cops) Program for 2006-2007,
was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9348 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Fire Department
1. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of June 1
through June 15, 2007, to be received and filed.
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Health Department
2. Health Department Report for the month of May 2007, to be
received and filed.
Police Department
3. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "P.O.S.T. Institute of Criminal Investigation Core
Course"
• "Assertive Supervision Course"
• "CALNENA 2007 Summer Quarterly Meeting"
4. Police Department Activity Log for the period of June 1
through June 15, 2007, to be received and filed.
Treasurer's Department
5. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Citi
Gas Custody Escrow Account No. 800457 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of December 14, 2006 through
June 14, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.
totaling $28,460.34, which includes Requisition No. CG006.
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 31 through
June 14, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.
totaling $379,935.23, which includes Requisition No. LCD103
through LCD112.
7. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 612 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of April 15 through May 12, 2007, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $2,651,804.18, which includes Check Nos. 9346
through 9373 (Accounting period May 2007). (Check No. 9347 was
disbursed through Payroll Warrant Register No. 611, while Check
No. 9346 was not).
8. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Government Finance Officers Association (GFAO) Training
Seminar" (2)
• "Introduction to Governmental Accounting Course"
Finance Committee Meeting of June 14, 2007
9. Request to approve Change Order No. 2 to the contract with
Trico Construction for the Interior Demolition & Remodel of City
Housing Project in the amount of $38,000.00 for the installation
of siding on three City houses on Fruitland Avenue.
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
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Request from the City Administrator to grant one
additional day off to City employees in observance of the 4th of
July holiday, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to grant
one additional day off, July 5, 2007, to City employees in
observance of the 4th of July holiday. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water to grant a variance from Section 308.1 of the 2001
California Plumbing Code to Sterigenics EO, Inc., located at
4801 and 4863 50th Street, with the conditions listed in his
communication dated June 5, 2007, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
grant a variance from Section 308.1 of the 2001 California
Plumbing Code to Sterigenics EO, Inc., located at 4801 and 4863
50th Street, with the conditions listed in the communication from
the Director of Community Services & Water dated June 5, 2007.
Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Environmental Health for
authorization to conduct the first Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Recycling Event in Vernon for Vernon businesses, was presented.
The Director of Environmental Health summarized the
details of this event, which would be held at Fire Station No. 1
at a later date.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
authorize the Director of Environmental Health to conduct the
first Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Event in Vernon for
Vernon businesses. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9340 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing a General Government
Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008
Pursuant to Government Code Section 7910, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9340 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9342 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Fixing the Compensation, Costs and
Benefits of its Employees as of July 8, 2007, and Repealing all
Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9342 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9343 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Reappointing William McCormick to Serve as
a Trustee on the Board of Library Trustees, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9343 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9345 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Payment of Premiums for
Insurance for Life, Health and Dental Benefits for Employees
During the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year, was read by title.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9345 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9346 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Continued Payment of
Premiums for Medical -Dental Insurance for Certain Categories of
Retired Employees During the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year, was read by
title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9346 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9347 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Actions Taken
Regarding the Renewal and/or Purchase of Commercial Insurance
Policies (Property and Excess Liability), Employee Benefit,
Public Employee Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation Through
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9347 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9349 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment Number Two to Amended and Restated Services
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Project
Labor Group, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9349 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9350 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report
on the General Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, was read by
title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9350 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9351 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Renewal of a Dedicated Internet Access Service Agreement and
Bandwidth.Com Internet Access Service Level Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and Bandwidth.Com,Inc., Powered by
Qwest, for Fiber Optic Internet Access, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9351 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9352 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Contract for Software Development By and Between the City of
Vernon and Angel City Data, LLC for Database Tracking System for
the Fire Department, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9352 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9353 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Assignment and Assumption Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and EDAW and Hogle-Ireland, Inc. for Vernon General
Plan Update, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9353 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1219, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 31 through June 14, 2007, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $226,831.38, which includes Check Nos.
316351 through 316394 (Accounting period June 2007), was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1219, covering
claims and demands totaling $226,831.38, be ratified. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself
from voting on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1219, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of May 31 through June 14, 2007, drawn on Bank of America
totaling $174,518.15, which includes Wire Nos. 228 through 231
(Accounting period June 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1219, covering claims
and demands totaling $174,518.15, be ratified. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1219, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 31 through June 14, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $778,796.69, which includes
Check Nos. 316395 through 316592 (Accounting period June 2007),
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1219 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $778,796.69. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 184, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 31 through June 14, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $25,438.27, which includes
Check Nos. 504355 through 504365, excluding void Check No.
504359 (Accounting period June 2007), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No.
184, covering claims and demands totaling $25,438.27, be
ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 184, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 31 through June 14, 2007, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $1,502,963.42, which includes Wire Nos. 3559
through 3569 (Accounting period June 2007), was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 184,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,502,963.42, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself from voting on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 184, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of May 31 through
June 14, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $279,077.96,
which includes Check Nos. 504366 through 504417 (Accounting
period June 2007), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 184 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $279,077.96. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended
during the period of June 5 through June 24, 2007.
Councilman Davis reported on the various types of
energy discussed at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum he,
Councilman McCormick, Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, and Consultant
Curtis Fresch, attended in New York City on June 19 through June
24, 2007.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales reported on the various aspects
of investment programs available.
Councilman McCormick summarized the information
provided by current investors at said forum, including their
returns on their investments.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief, Chief of Police, Director of
Personnel, Director of Finance (sat in on behalf of the City
Treasurer who was unable to attend the meeting), Director of
Environmental Health, and Director of Community Services & Water
individually thanked the City Council for the additional day
off.
The Fire Chief reminded the City Council about the
upcoming dedication ceremony and open house for Fire Station No.
2 scheduled to take place on July 2, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. and
discussed the proposed District Boulevard site for Fire Station
No. 4.
The Chief of Police advised that the case regarding
the recent pursuit in Huntington Park is under investigation.
He also thanked the members of the City Council for attending
the swearing -in ceremony for three new officers earlier that
morning.
The Director of Finance provided an update on the new
Eden financial software system, which is up and running, and
advised that the department is preparing for the Fiscal Year
2006-2007 audit.
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The Director of Environmental Health provided an
update on the increase in Health Permit Fees and comments
received with regard to said increase and informed of the recall
of chopped onions from Trader Joe's.
The Director of Community Services & Water provided
updates on the following matters:
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scoping meeting
held on June 20, 2007
• Three upcoming workshops regarding the proposed
General Plan
• Bridge project on Atlantic Boulevard
• Elevated tank project, for which the target date of
completion is July 4, 2007
• Proposed water rate increase, an article on which
would be published in the July 2007 Vernon Gazette
and for which a public hearing is scheduled for the
July 16, 2007 City Council meeting
The Director of Light & Power provided updates on the
following matters:
• Malburg Generating Station (MGS) operations:
• One outage on June 17, 2007
• New air compressors received
• Transmission and distribution outages due to
balloons
• Southern California Edison (SCE) Request for Offer
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
hearing regarding the Vernon Power Plant (VPP)
scheduled to be held on July 13, 2007
The Director of Light & Power also distributed a memo
regarding the proposed replacement of transformers and the
importance of investing in new transformers to cut costs in the
future.
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 11:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, members of
the City Attorney's office, and the Director of Personnel.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session after the conference regarding the Public Employment
matters, the time being 11:35 a.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular
session, the time being 12:29 p.m. Motion carried.
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It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding a one Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, and no action was taken on said matter.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding two Public Employment
matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and
authorization was granted to hire the following individuals for
the stated positions.
1. Cindy Padilla,
2007.
2. Linda Johnson,
effective July
Temporary Clerk, effective June 27,
Environmental Specialist, step 8,
16, 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 direction was given to
the City Attorney with regard to case LASC No. BC 331516. No
action was taken with respect to case LASC No. BS101423.
a. LASC No. BC 331516
b. LASC No. BS 101423
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding two
anticipated litigation matters pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code Section 54956.9, and authority was granted to
approve the Downing matter and settlement authority was granted
with respect to the Hawkins Trucking matter.
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 12:29
p.m. Motion carried.
City Clerk
Name: Leonis C. Marburg
Title: Mayor
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