20070806 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
AUGUST 6, 2007, AT 10:05 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.
The City Administrator advised that there were no
changes to the agenda.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held July 16, 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.
The Director of Environmental Health introduced his
department's new staff member, Linda Johnson, who started with
the City on July 23, 2007.
Mr. Cesar Zaldivar-Motts, representing the Southeast
Community Development Corporation (SCDC), introduced himself and
asked the City Council for their support on a proposed project
to improve the technology infrastructure of the Southeast
Cities.
Ms. Angela Gibson of AT&T introduced herself as the
Public Relations Representative for the area and made herself
available to address any issues the City may have.
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 adoption of Ordinance
No. 1133 regarding disaster repair and reconstruction.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance No.
1133 regarding disaster repair and reconstruction, the time
being 10:10 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Community Services & Water summarized,
the details of this matter and emphasized the necessity of
having such an ordinance in place.
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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 McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the public hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance
No. 1133 regarding disaster repair and reconstruction, the time
being 10:14 a.m. Motion carried.
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, for a second and final
reading.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1133 be approved and adopted. 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 revising gas rates for
the City of Vernon; amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities
Department Schedules G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Transportation)
and G-4 (Large Commercial Gas Commodity); reinstating and
revising Schedule G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation);
terminating Schedule G-MGS; and adopting a form Commodity Gas
Agreement to replace the form Customized Price Agreement.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the
public hearing to consider revising gas rates for the City of
Vernon; amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities Department
Schedules G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Transportation) and G-4
(Large Commercial Gas Commodity); reinstating and revising
Schedule G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation);
terminating Schedule G-MGS; and adopting a form Commodity Gas
Agreement to replace the form Customized Price Agreement, the
time being 10:15 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Light & Power summarized the details
of the proposed amendments.
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.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close the public hearing to consider revising gas rates for the
City of Vernon; amending Vernon's Gas Municipal Utilities
Department Schedules G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Transportation)
and G-4 (Large Commercial Gas Commodity); reinstating and
revising Schedule G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation);
terminating Schedule G-MGS; and adopting a form Commodity Gas
Agreement to replace the form Customized Price Agreement, the
time being 10:24 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9374 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Additions,
Deletions and Other Changes to Natural Gas Rate Schedules 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 Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9374 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of Time of
Use Rate Study, Time of Use Rates, and Time of Use Rate
Schedules for electrical customers.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
open the public hearing to consider the adoption of Time of Use
Rate Study, Time of Use Rates, and Time of Use Rate Schedules
for electrical customers, the time being 10:25 a.m. Motion
carried.
The Director of Light & Power summarized the details
of this matter and emphasized the necessity of adopting Time of
Use Rates.
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 Davis, to close
the public hearing to consider the adoption of Time of Use Rate
Study, Time of Use Rates, and Time of Use Rate Schedules for
electrical customers, the time being 10:40 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9375 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Determining to Adopt Time of Use Rates for
Certain Classes of Electric Service for Customers of the City's
Municipal Utility, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9375 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of general
guidelines for the interconnection of customer -owned solar
generator facility to allow generation on -site at the customer's
location to be connected to the City's distribution system.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open the
public hearing to consider the adoption of general guidelines
for the interconnection of customer -owned solar generator
facility to allow generation on -site at the customer's location
to be connected to the City's distribution system, the time
being 10:40 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Light & Power summarized the staff
report on this matter, advised that the proposed guidelines are
in compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and
recommended that said guidelines be adopted.
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 McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
close the public hearing to consider the adoption of general
guidelines for the interconnection of customer -owned solar
generator facility to allow generation on -site at the customer's
location to be connected to the City's distribution system, the
time being 10:47 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9376 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Determining to Make Interconnection
Service Available, Upon Request, to Customers of the City's
Municipal Utility, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9376 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council
1. Request for authorization for three City Officials to
attend the "Renewable Energy Conference" and for ratification of
actions taken and payments issued with regard to registration,
transportation, lodging, and all other related matters for said
conference.
2. Request for authorization for two City Officials to attend
the "National League of Cities Conference" and to take all
actions necessary to secure registration, transportation,
lodging, and all other related matters for said conference.
City Clerk Department
3. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "How to Organize and Maintain Files and Records Seminar"
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Community Services & Water Department
4. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Southern California Water Utilities Association (SCWUA)
Workshop"
• "Prevention 1A Inspection Practices Course"
• "Code Academies - CALBO Focused Training Classes" (2)
• "Pesticide Applicator Seminar"
Fire Department
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of July 12
through July 31, 2007, to be received and filed.
Health Department
6. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "California Conference of Directors of Environmental
Health Annual Conference"
Light & Power Department
7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "CISCO - Cedar Software and Breez75 EDR Training"
8. Request for authorization for a contract consultant to
attend the "Renewable Energy Conference" and for ratification of
actions taken and payments issued with regard to registration,
transportation, lodging, and all other related matters for said
conference.
9. Request for authorization for a contract consultant to
attend the "National League of Cities Conference" and to take
all actions necessary to secure registration, transportation,
lodging, and all other related matters for said conference.
10. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of March
2007, to be received and filed.
Police Department
11. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "K-9 Agitator Seminar" (2)
• "Public Records Act Seminar"
12. Police Department Activity Log for the period of July 12
through July 31, 2007, to be received and filed.
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Treasurer's Department
13. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Morgan
Stanley Debt Service Custody Escrow Account No. 800456 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of July 12, 2007
through August 1, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $2,770.00, which includes Requisition No.
MS002.
14. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Citi
Gas Custody Escrow Account No. 800457 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of July 12, 2007 through
August 1, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $46,619.66, which includes Requisition Nos. CGO09
through CG011.
15. 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 July 12
through August 1, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $121,342.14, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD127 through LCD139.
16. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Stabilization Custody Escrow Account No. 800459 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of July 12
through August 1, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $2,070.00, which includes Requisition No.
LPS002.
Finance Committee Meeting of July 24, 2007
17. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of
and authorization for him to execute the following change orders
to the following contracts not to exceed the stated amounts, to
extend the term of each contract by a period of one year, with
minimal if or no change to the scopes of work.
Contract C.O.# Amount
Hill Brothers Chemical Company 1 $130,000.00
Wood Group Field Services, Inc. 3 $175,000.00
Interstate Gas Services, Inc. 2 $250,000.00
Nalco Company 1 $275,000.00
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
Request from the City Attorney for approval and
authorization of a $1,000.00 contribution to the Southeast
Community Development Corporation (SCDC) in support of the
expansion of the current technology infrastructure for the
Southeast area, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve and authorize the contribution of $1,000.00 to the
Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) in support of
the expansion of the current technology infrastructure for the
Southeast area. Motion carried.
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Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of a fully executed Grant Deed from Huff Real
Estate Holdings, LLC, for the property located at 3301 Vernon
Avenue, and for approval and execution of the respective
Certificate of Acceptance, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve
a fully executed Grant Deed from Huff Real Estate Holdings, LLC,
for the property located at 3301 Vernon Avenue, and to authorize
the execution of the respective Certificate of Acceptance.
Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of a fully executed Grant Deed from Vernon B,
LLC, for the property located at 3305 Vernon Avenue, and for
approval and execution of the respective Certificate of
Acceptance, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
approve a fully executed Grant Deed from Vernon B, LLC, for the
property located at 3305 Vernon Avenue, and to authorize the
execution of the respective Certificate of Acceptance. Motion
carried.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute Work Authorization No.
PM-185-07-GAS of the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico
Construction ("Trico") in the estimated amount of $29,452.50 for
new gas service connection for King Meats, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve
Work Authorization No. PM-185-07-GAS of the contract with
Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction ("Trico") in the estimated
amount of $29,452.50 for new gas service connection for King
Meats, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute
said work authorization.
Request from the Purchasing Agent for ratification of
the issuance of the following blanket purchase orders for the
2007-2008 Fiscal Year for the Community Services & Water
Department and Fire Department, respectively, was presented.
Community Services & Water Department:
Vendor Annual Limit
California Frame & Axle $24,000.00
Ford of Montebello
$48,000.00
Lu's Lighthouse
$18,000.00
Napa Auto Parts
$60,000.00
Sopp Chevrolet
$24,000.00
Sopp Ford Truck Center
$24,000.00
Thompson Tire
$24,000.00
County of L.A. Agric
$15,785.00
Commr/Wts & Measures
L.B. Johnson Hardware
$14,400.00
Home Depot
$36,000.00
Beacon Concrete
$20,000.00
Plumbing & Industrial
$12,000.00
Vulcan Materials
$16,000.00
Current Wholesale
$12,000.00
Electric
Description
Vehicle front-end repair
and alignment
Auto and truck parts
Electrical parts
Auto parts
Auto and truck parts
Auto and truck parts
Tires and tire repair
Water sampling services
Hand tools and hardware
Hand tools and hardware
Bulk concrete
Plumbing supplies
Bulk asphalt
Electrical supplies
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Matt-Chlor
White Cap
D'Angelo Co.
1st Alert
A & I Reprographics
Nextel Communications
Fire Departments
Vendor
Academy Pool Supplies,
Inc.
Home Depot
$30,000.00
Bulk chlorine
$18,000.00
Hand tools and hardware
$18,000.00
Water and plumbing supplies
$12,000.00
Visual inspections of
underground fuel storage
tank system
$12,000.00
Copy services for plans
$22,000.00
Radio/phone services
Annual Limit
$24,000.00
N99MOMMM
Description
Maintenance of Test Pit at
Fire Station #1
Small tools, plumbing, and
building hardware
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
ratify the issuance of the aforementioned blanket purchase
orders for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year for the Community Services
& Water Department and Fire Department, respectively. Motion
carried.
Request from the Purchasing Agent for authorization to
issue the following blanket purchase orders for the 2007-2008
Fiscal Year for the Light & Power Department, was presented.
Vendor
Current Wholesale
Grainger
Graybar
Home Depot
LB Johnson
McMaster -Carr
Menon
Newark In One
Royal Wholesale
Scott Specialties
Walters Wholesale
Annual Limit Description
$54,000.00 Electrical parts
$54,000.00 Building hardware
$54,000.00 Electrical parts and services
$60,000.00 Small tools, plumbing and building
hardware
$54,000.00 Small tools, plumbing and building
hardware
$60,000.00 Building hardware
$36,000.00 Pipe valves and fittings
$54,000.00 Electrical parts
$60,000.00 Electrical parts
$50,000.00 Specialty gases, CEMS gas and gas
metering skid gas as per gas
mixture requirements
$54,000.00 Electrical parts
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
authorize the issuance of the aforementioned blanket purchase
orders for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year for the Light & Power
Department. Motion carried.
Request from the Risk Manager for approval of the
addition of medical coverage to same sex partners to the City's
HMO health benefit plan with Health Net of California, Inc., was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve the addition of medical coverage to same sex partners to
the City's HMO health benefit plan with Health Net of
California, Inc. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9368 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Commission Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. for Sale/Purchase
Transactions, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9368 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9369 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Ratifying the Establishment of A Section
125 Cafeteria Plan, and Approving And Authorizing The Adoption
and Execution of Documents Necessary To Implement And Administer
The City Of Vernon Cafeteria Plan With Aflac Benefit
Services/Flex One, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9369 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9370 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Master Professional Services Agreement, Software License and
Maintenance Agreement and Statement of Work By and Between the
City of Vernon and Itron, Inc., was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9370 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9371 - 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
Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. for the Vernon Power
Plant Project, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9371 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9372 - 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
Enhanced Turbine Output LLC for the Vernon Power Plant Project,
was read by title.
It was moved McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9372 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9373 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Amending
Page 2 of Schedule X, Exhibit J, of said Resolution Regarding
the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees, was read
by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9373 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9377 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a CRR Entity Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the
California Independent System Operator Corporation, was read by
title.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9377 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9378 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing Participation in Phase Two of
the Lawsuit Challenging the NPDES Basin Plan/Triennial Review
and Authorizing the City to do all Actions Deemed Necessary or
Advisable Concerning the Lawsuits, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9378 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9379 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Implementation Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and Gateway Cities Council of Governments Regarding Studies for
the Los Angeles River Metals TMDLS, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9379 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9380 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Maintenance Agreement for the Vernon Power Plant Project By
and Between the City of Vernon and the State Building and
Construction Trades Council of California, the Los
Angeles/Orange Counties Building & Construction Trades Council
and Local Unions, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9380 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9381 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a License Agreement and Software Support and Maintenance
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Coplogic, Inc.
for the Police Department, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9381 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9382 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding By and Between
the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9382 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9383 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the City's 2007-2008 Annual
Investment Contribution to the Orangeline Development Authority,
was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9383 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1222, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of July 12 through August 1, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $180,148.40, which includes Check Nos.
316823 through 316872 (Accounting period August 2007), was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1222,
covering claims and demands totaling $180,148.40, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself from voting on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1222, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of July 12 through August 1, 2007, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $662,340.45, which includes Wire Nos. 236
through 240 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1222, covering claims
and demands totaling $662,340.45, be ratified. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting
on this matter.
Warrant Register No. 1222, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 12 through August 1, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $610,045.13, which includes
Check Nos. 316873 through 317091 (Accounting period August
2007), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1222 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $610,045.13. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting
on this matter.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 187, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 12 through August 1, 2007,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $108,702.01, which includes
Check Nos. 504486 through 504509, excluding void Check No.
504508 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 187, covering claims and demands totaling $108,702.01, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself from voting on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 187, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of July 12 through August 1, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $10,746,730.02, which includes Wire
Nos. 3603 through 3627 (Accounting period August 2007), was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 187,
covering claims and demands totaling $10,746,730.02, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself from voting on this matter.
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Light & Power Warrant Register No. 187, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of July 12
through August 1, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$331,745.13, which includes Check Nos. 504510 through 504571
(Accounting period August 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 187 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $331,745.13. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself
from voting on this matter.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to discuss the following matters:
1. Offering net metering to allow customers to use on -
site generation delivered to the City's distribution
system to offset electricity provided by the City;
2. Adoption of a plan for fuel diversity to minimize
dependence on one fuel source; and
3. Adoption of a 10-year plan to increase efficiency in
its fossil fuel generation, including setting a
public hearing date for said matter.
The Director of Light & Power briefed the City Council
on each of the aforementioned discussion items, advised that his
staff is working on said projects to fulfill requirements set
forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and provided tentative
public hearing dates of October 15, 2007 for item number one and
June 16, 2008 for items two and three listed above.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended
during the period of July 16 through August 5, 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 advised that the Haz Mat Unit had been
delivered. He also commended Police Officer Villegas for
resuscitating a 23-year-old individual who had been
electrocuted.
The Chief of Police advised that Officer Villegas
would be officially recognized at a later date.
The City Treasurer thanked the City Council for
allowing her and one of her staff members to attend the
Governmental Accounting Training Seminar in Utah in July.
The Director of Personnel announced that today was the
City Treasurer's birthday and wished her a "Happy Birthday."
The Director of Environmental Health wished the City
Treasurer a "Happy Birthday" and provided an update on the
recent recalls of various foods and children's toys.
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The Director of Community Services & Water reported on
the following matters:
0 Retrofitting of City bridges
• 26th Street Project
• Partial roof failure of a City business
• Elevated Tank Project
• Removal of several trees throughout the City
Zoning workshop sessions
Graffiti cover-up color -match paint process
He also advised that a Remembrance Ceremony in honor
of former long-time City employee, Roy Ness, who passed away on
July 19, 2007, would be held on August 8, 2007, from 12:00 to
1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
The Director of Light & Power commended the City
Administrator on his presentation during the South Coast Air
Quality Management District Meeting on Friday, August 3, 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 12:04 p.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the Director of Environmental Health, Director of
Personnel, City Administrator, City Attorney, and members of the
City Attorney's office.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
The Director of Environmental Health was excused from
closed session after the Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
matter pertaining to one of his employees was heard, the time
being 12:05 p.m.
The Director of Community Services & Water was called
into closed session at 12:05 p.m. and was excused after the
Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pertaining to one
of his employees was heard, the time being 12:15 p.m.
The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session after both Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matters
were heard, the time being 12:15 p.m.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session, the time being 12:44 p.m.
Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding two Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release matters pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, and direction was given to the respective
department head on each matter.
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It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding
existing litigation case LASC No. BC 331516 pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no
action was taken on said case.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding one
anticipated litigation matter pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code Section 54956.9, and authority was given to the
City Attorney's Office to settle the Aguirre claim.
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 12:44
p.m. Motion carried.
ST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
N Leonis . Mal urg
Title: Mayor
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