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20070827 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 27, 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 Closed Session Item No. Three regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 should be removed from the agenda. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Closed Session Item No. Three regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 be removed from the agenda. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held August 6, 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. There was no one who wished to address the City Council at this time. The City Administrator announced that now was the time to present "A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Congratulating [the Following Companies] on Receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in Recognition of [Their] Compliance with Industrial Wastewater Discharge Requirements for 2006." The Mayor presented framed versions of the aforementioned proclamation to representatives from the following companies and extended congratulations to each on behalf of the City Council: 1. ALLIED FEATHER & DOWN CORPORATION 2. BARKSDALE, INC 3. FANTASY DYEING AND FINISHING 4. FISHERMAN'S PRIDE PROCESSING, INC. 5. J & J SNACK FOODS CORP OF CA 6. KING MEAT, INC. 7. KROGER CO. 8. MRS. GOOCH'S NATURAL FOOD MARKETS, INC. 9. PAPA CANTELLA'S, INC. 10. RITE -WAY MEAT PACKERS, INC. 11. WEST COAST RENDERING COMPANY 12. WIMATEX, INC. Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 Representatives from the following companies were unable to attend the meeting and the Director of Environmental Health advised that their framed proclamations would be hand delivered to them. 1. A & G ENGRAVING, INC. 2. AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS, INC. 3. BERNEY-KARP, INC. 4. CHRISTENSEN PLATING WORKS, INC. 5. EXXONMOBIL OIL CORP. 6. GOLDBERG & SOLOVY FOODS 7. H & N FOODS INTERNATIONAL 8. JEFFERSON SMURFIT CORP. 9. KAL KAN FOODS, INC. 10. KENNEDY NAME PLATE 11. MASSON CHEESE CORPORATION 12. METRO WASH & LAUNDRY, INC. 13. OVERHILL FARMS, INC. 14. PACIFIC FABRIC PRINTERS 15. PACKAGING ADVANTAGE CORP. 16. PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA 17. SELF INDUSTRIES, INC. 18. SQUARE H BRANDS, INC. 19. TEMPO INDUSTRIES, INC. 20. UNITED STATES ALUMINUM CORP. 21. WEST SOTO STREET PARTNERS 22. YONEKYU U.S.A., INC. The City Administrator announced that now was the time to present the Service Pins. The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following employees and extended congratulations to each on behalf of the City Council: 1. Adam Alvarez Utilityman III 20 Years 2. Robert Zepeda Utilityman III 5 Years 3. Ana "Lissette" Melendez Engineering Associate 5 Years 4. Christopher Shields Firefighter 5 Years 5. Fabian Reyes Firefighter 5 Years The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their Service Pins were forwarded to them. 1. Jerrick Torres 2. Teresa Nelson 3. Jonathan Flagler Environmental Health Specialist Senior Dispatcher Firefighter 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years The City Administrator announced that now was the time to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution for self -certification of the 2006-2007 Local Development Report as required by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and outlined in the Congestion Management Program Land Use Analysis Program. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution for self -certification of the 2006-2007 Local Development Report as required by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and outlined in the Congestion Management Program Land Use Analysis Program, the time being 10:20 a.m. Motion carried. Page 2 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 The Director of Community Services & Water summarized the staff report on this matter. 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 adoption of a resolution for self -certification of the 2006-2007 Local Development Report as required by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and outlined in the Congestion Management Program Land Use Analysis Program, the time being 10:23 a.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9384 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Finding the City of Vernon to be in Conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Adopting the CMP Local Development Report, in Accordance with California Government Code Section 65089, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9384 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 Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc., located at 5233 Alcoa Avenue, to allow parking to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from the main building. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2- 8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc., located at 5233 Alcoa Avenue, to allow parking to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from the main building, the time being 10:23 a.m. Motion carried. The Director of Community Services & Water summarized the staff report on this matter and recommended that the variance be granted subject to the conditions set forth in Section 3 of Resolution No. 9385. 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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to close the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2- 8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc., located at 5233 Alcoa Avenue, to allow parking to be provided on a separate lot within one thousand feet from the main building, the time being 10:27 a.m. Motion carried. Page 3 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9385 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 5233 Alcoa Avenue in the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9385 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 an amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, the time being 10:28 a.m. Motion carried. The City Administrator advised that the proposed budget amendment incorporated the proposed increases to Police Department Group 2 salaries and the proposed Bilingual Incentive Pay Program for eligible employees within the Fire and Police Departments. 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 an amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, the time being 10:31 a.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9388 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9341, Which Approved a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008, to Reflect Changes, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9388 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that now was the time to open the public hearing to consider water treatment alternatives for the removal of iron and manganese based on customer survey results. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open the public hearing to consider water treatment alternatives for the removal of iron and manganese based on customer survey results, the time being 10:32 a.m. Motion carried. The Director of Community Services & Water summarized the results of the survey and recommended that the City seek an official waiver from the California Department of Health Services. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. Page 4 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 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 water treatment alternatives for the removal of iron and manganese based on customer survey results, the time being 10:35 a.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9390 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Declaring the Results of an Iron and Manganese Treatment Alternative Survey and Authorizing the City to do all Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning the Water Treatment Process, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9390 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 "Investing in Solar Conference" and to take all actions necessary to secure registration, transportation, lodging, and all other related matters for said conference. City Treasurer's Department 2. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1218 to record void Check No. 316259 in the amount of $4,832.68 issued to Claudia Arellano on June 5, 2007. 3. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1221 to record void Check No. 316694 in the amount of $370.97 issued to Verizon Wireless on June 27, 2007, and void Check No. 316700 in the amount of $904.67 issued to Innovative Waste Control on July 2, 2007. 4. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1222 to record void Check No. 317068 in the amount of $816.00 issued to Thomas H. Kanagae, M.D. on August 6, 2007. 5. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant Register No. 614 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 10 through July 7, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $2,398,506.23, which includes Check Nos. 9398 through 9415 (Accounting period July 2007). 6. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2, 2007 through August 22, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $478,677.66, which includes Requisition No. CE322. Page 5 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 7. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the General Custody Escrow Account No. 800455 covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2, 2007 through August 22, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $2,175.00, which includes Requisition No. GCE025. 8. 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 August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $955,370.59, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD140 through LCD155. 9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Accounting for Capital Assets Training Seminar" Community Services & Water Department 10. Ratification of the attendance of the following and authorization to reimburse personnel for the associated costs incurred: • "AWWA 2007 Educational Extravaganza Workshop" (4) Fire Department 11. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Southern Division Administrative Fire Service Section Quarterly Meeting" 12. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2007, to be received and filed. Health Department 13. Health Department Report for the month of July 2007, to be received and filed. Light & Power Department 14. Ratification of the attendance of the following and authorization to reimburse personnel for the associated costs incurred: • "Microsoft Excel - A One Day Seminar" 15. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Excel II Workshop" (3) 16. Request for authorization for a contract consultant to attend the "Investing in Solar Conference" and to take all actions necessary to secure registration, transportation, lodging, and all other related matters for said conference. Page 6 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 Police Department 17. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Field Training Officer Update Course" (2) • "2007 California CLETS Users Group Training & Technology Seminar" • "D.U.I. Seminar" (2) • "Institute of Criminal Investigation Core Course" (2) • "Assertive Supervision Workshop" (2) • "VisionAir VisionRMS 4.2 Report Writing Workshop" (2) • "California Highway Patrol Commercial Enforcement Training," including ratification of the execution of a Reimbursable Training Services Agreement for said training • "High Intensity Dynamic and Covert Entry Class" 18. Police Department Activity Log for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2007, to be received and filed. Risk Management Department 19. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Conference" • "Microsoft Excel Basics Seminar" End of Consent Calendar It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. Request from the City Administrator for authorization for all City Councilmembers and all Department Heads to attend the Independent Cities Association (ICA) Installation Dinner on September 13, 2007, at the La Villa Basque Restaurant, and authorization of the appropriate funds related to said event, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to authorize all City Councilmembers and all Department Heads to attend the Independent Cities Association (ICA) Installation Dinner on September 13, 2007, at the La Villa Basque Restaurant, and to authorize the appropriate funds related to said event. Motion carried. The Mayor abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of and authorization to execute the "Application and Contract for Natural Gas Service" for the following customers, was presented. 1. United Foods (5M) under Rate Schedule G-2. 2. United Foods (11M) under Rate Schedule G-3. Page 7 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to approve the "Application and Contract for Natural Gas Service" for the aforementioned customers, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said applications/contracts. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of and authorization to execute the following Work Authorization Nos. of the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction ("Trico") at the stated amounts, was presented. 1. PM-130-08-LP in the estimated amount of $481,250.00 for 66KV line and bus differential protective systems. 2. PM-131-08-LP in the estimated amount of $782,650.00 for 7KV protective relay augmentation and bus differential protection package installation. 3. PM-179-07-GAS in the estimated amount of $29,830.92 for new gas service connection (5M) for United Foods. 4. PM-181-07-GAS in the estimated amount of $35,656.34 for new gas service connection (11M) for United Foods. Councilman Davis asked the Director of Light & Power to further explain the scope of work for Work Authorization No. PM-131-08-LP. The Director of Light & Power explained that PM-131- 08-LP provides for improvement of the 7kV distribution feeder from a one relay system to a two relays system, which would greatly improve reliability. He advised the City Council that he would submit additional paperwork with respect to this matter. The Mayor asked the Director of Light & Power how much gas United Foods uses, referring to Work Authorization Nos. PM- 179-07-GAS and PM-181-07-GAS. The Director of Light & Power informed the City Council that United Foods uses roughly 2,000 BTUs per day. He also advised that the gas connection costs related to these jobs are recoverable costs. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the aforementioned Work Authorization Nos. of the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction ("Trico") at the stated amounts, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said work authorizations. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9387 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Frank Hill and Company, LLC, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9387 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 8 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9389 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Amending Schedules C, F, H, J, N and Q and Adding Subsection-& d to Sections 11 and 12 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. 9389 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9391 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Amended Purchasing Procedures in Connection with the Internal Management and Operation of the Purchasing Department, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9391 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9392 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a Telephone Service/ Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Crosspoint Network Solutions, Inc., was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9392 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9393 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9107 Regarding the Engagement of Lehman Brothers Inc. for Financial Advisory Services Regarding the Malburg Generating Station, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9393 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9394 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of an Engagement Letter Agreement for Auditing Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9394 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9395 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Accounting, Tax and Consulting Services Engagement Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Gursey, Schneider & Co. LLP, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9395 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9396 - A Resolution of the. City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Fire Department Rules and Regulations, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9396 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 9 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9397 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for Proposals for Architectural Services for the Construction of Fire Station No. 4 for the Department of Community Services & Water, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9397 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9398 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 1 to Cardiac Care Program Equipment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9398 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9399 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and HMD Consulting Regarding Media Relations, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9399 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9400 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a General Conditions for Professional Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Alart Mechanical, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9400 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9401 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the City Attorney to do All Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning City Projects; Authorizing the Establishment of a New Account Under the Direction and Control of the City Attorney Concerning said Projects, and Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in Accounts 278- TI/278-18 and 278-10 to the New Account, was read by title. The City Administrator explained that this resolution would allow for the transfer of unused funds remaining from the cancelled Thermador Site Municipal Housing Units Project to new accounts for any City project. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales asked for an update on the Thermador property. The Director of Community Services & Water advised that Trico Construction had done some demolition work on said property and might currently be using it as a holding place for equipment. The City Administrator added that the property would likely be classified under Industrial Development and sold at a later date. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9401 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 10 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1223, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $199,140.67, which includes Check Nos. 317092 through 317167 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1223, covering claims and demands totaling $199,140.67, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1223, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $933,783.33, which includes Wire Nos. 241 through 245 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1223, covering claims and demands totaling $933,783.33, be ratified. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 1223, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,233,927.31, which includes Check Nos. 317168 through 317394 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 1223 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,233,927.31. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 188, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $28,250.83, which includes Check Nos. 504572 through 504588 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 188, covering claims and demands totaling $28,250.83, 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. 188, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $6,555,333.53, which includes Wire Nos. 3628 through 3654 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 188, covering claims and demands totaling $6,555,333.53, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. Page 11 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 Light & Power Warrant Register No. 188, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 2 through August 22, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $315,997.06, which includes Check Nos. 504589 through 504621 (Accounting period August 2007), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Light & Power Warrant Register No. 188 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $315,997.06. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that now was the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended during the period of August 6 through August 26, 2007. Mr Councilman Davis reported that he, Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, and Councilman McCormick attended the "3rd Annual Renewable Energy Conference" in Seattle, Washington on August 9 and 10, 2007, in which a comprehensive update of the current laws respecting renewable energy was given. He also reported that one of the speakers provided estimated timetables for renewable energy use: 20% wind by the year 2030 and a 20% reduction in gasoline use in the next 10 years. Mayor Pro-Tem. Gonzales reported that the Renewable Energy Conference was a lawyers' conference and, therefore, heavily focused on the legal matters relating to energy policies. He also reported that wind power was emphasized as the most cost effective energy source, while solar power is also a viable option in the United States. Councilman McCormick reported that the matter of identifying transmission problems, including ways to supply energy to users, was discussed at the Renewable Energy Conference. The City Administrator announced that now was the time for reports from departments. The Fire Chief thanked the City Council for attending the viewing of the department's new Haz Mat unit. The City Treasurer apologized for being late to the meeting. The Director of Environmental Health reported on the E-Waste Recycling event the department held on August 21, 2007, at Fire Station No. 1, with the help of the Community Services & Water Department and a company called Recycle San Diego, in which 80,000 pounds of e-waste was collected. He commended the efforts of Leonard Grossberg, Senior Environmental Specialist, and the Community Services & Water Department staff in making the event successful. The Director of Community Services & Water provided updates on the following matters: 1. 26th Street Bridge Project 2. Railroad plans for another bridge 3. Last zoning workshop held August 13, 2007 4. Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) soon to be available for review Page 12 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 The Director of Light & Power reported on the following matters: 1. Vernon Power Plant emissions credits priority reserve 2.Malburg Generating Station trip last week, which is running well now 3.7kV breaker outage on August 25, 2007, due to a balloon in the transmission lines (12 seconds) 4. 16kV breaker outage over the past weekend due to a large rodent in the transmission lines that shorted out the insulators ➢ Light & Power Department staff had lines up and running in under an hour ➢ City will purchase a replacement breaker from ABB or Southern California Edison Councilman Davis commended the Director of Light & Power for the timely manner in which power was restored on the 16kV breaker. The Director of Light & Power, in turn, commended his staff for their efforts in successfully and quickly restoring power on the 16kV breaker. The Chief of Police, Director of Personnel, City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, and City Administrator had nothing to report at this time. 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 11:32 a.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the Chief of Police, 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 Chief of Police was excused from closed session after the three Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matters pertaining to his employees were heard, the time being 11:39 a.m. The Director of Personnel was excused from closed session after the three Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matters and two Public Employment matters were heard, the time being 11:43 a.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 11:56 a.m. Motion carried. Page 13 of 14 Special City Council Meeting Agenda August 27, 2007 It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding three Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and direction was given to the Chief of Police on all three matters. 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 the following new hires were approved: 1. Mary Rutz, as part-time Civil Engineer, effective September 10, 2007. 2. Christina Rivera, as Account Clerk, step 9, effective September 10, 2007. 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. 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 11:56 a.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: Manuela Giron City Clerk Nam . -Leonis C. Malburg Title: Mayor Page 14 of 14