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20070904 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD SEPTEMBER 4, 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. The City Administrator advised that there were no changes to the agenda. 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. Juan Arellano Utilityman I 20 Years 2. Bradley Miller Fire Engineer 20 Years 3. Anthony Zack Lieutenant 20 Years 4. Roberto Sousa Lieutenant 10 Years The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their Service Pins were forwarded to them. 1. Stephen Agon Fire Captain 20 Years 2. Michael Busch Fire Captain 20 Years 3. John Cusolito Fire Captain 20 Years 4. Will Niesley Fire Captain 20 Years 5. Michael Wilson Battalion Chief 20 Years 6. Paul Woida Fire Engineer 20 Years 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 provided an update on the City's upcoming capital projects regarding the Light & Power, Fire, and Police Departments. He also advised that the Finance Director has successfully completed the financial reports for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. 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. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Community Services & Water Department 1. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Introduction to the 2006 Uniform Plumbing & Mechanical Codes Seminar" (2) • "Construction Inspection of Traffic Signals Class" • "Basic Traffic Signal Design Class" (2) • "GIS (Geographic Information System) for Public Works Seminar" 2. Community Services & Water Department 2006 Annual Report, to be received and filed, and authorization to post said report on the City's website. Fire Department 3. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of August 16 through August 29, 2007, to be received and filed. Light & Power Department 4. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of April 2007, to be received and filed. 5. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of May 2007, to be received and filed. Personnel Department 6. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "2007 CALPELRA Annual Conference" Police Department 7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "K9 Handler Development Course" (2) • "K9 Basic Handlers Course" (2) • "How to Read and Understand Financial Statements Seminar" • "California Sexual Assault Investigators Association Fall Conference 2007" • "K9 Agitator Seminar" (3) 8. Police Department Activity Log for the period of August 16 through August 29, 2007, to be received and filed. End of Consent Calendar It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. Page 2 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 Request from the Director of Community Services & Water for authorization to issue a purchase order to Lim & Nascimento Engineering Corp. in the amount of $23,450.00 for review of railroad bridge plans, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Lim & Nascimento Engineering Corp. in the amount of $23,450.00 for review of railroad bridge plans. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9386 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of USS Cal Builders, Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 582 of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9386 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9402 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to Agreement for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services By and Between the City of Vernon and AdminSure, Inc. (Formerly Colen & Lee) and Amending Resolution No. 5333 Regarding Workers' Compensation Insurance Trust Account for the Administration of the City of Vernon Workers' Compensation Self -Insurance Program, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9402 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9403 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to Agreement for Liability Claims Administration Services By and Between the City of Vernon and AdminSure, Inc. (Formerly'Colen & Lee) and Amending Resolution No. 5330 Regarding Liability Insurance Trust Account for the Administration of the City of Vernon General and Automobile Liability Self -Insurance Program, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9403 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9404 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Joint Development of Property Located at 3200 Fruitland in the City of Vernon and Ratifying Payments Made for the Purchase of the Property and the Purchase of Reclaim Trading Credits, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9404 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9405 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Software Service Attachment Renewal By and Between the City of Vernon and Visionair Inc., was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9405 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 3 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9406 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Long Term Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery, Inc. for Repair and Maintenance Services for the Malburg Generating Station, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9406 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9407 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Rite Tech Construction for the Renovation, Reconstruction and Remodeling of City -Owned Housing Located at 4326, 4327 and 4330 Furlong Avenue, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9407 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 9408 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Keystone Archway Construction for the Renovation, Reconstruction and Remodeling of City -Owned Housing Located at 3550 and 3560 Vernon Avenue and 3349 Fruitland Avenue, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9408 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9409 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Hansolo Building Services for the Renovation, Reconstruction and Remodeling of City -Owned Housing Located at 3378, 3380 and 3388 50th Street and Replacement of Apartment Electrical Service, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9409 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman McCormick abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 9410 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the City Administrator to Negotiate and Enter into Exclusive Agreements with any Third Party Respecting the Potential Purchase of any City Asset, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9410 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9411 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement for the Los Angeles Regional Integrated Law and Justice Project Among the Regional Terrorism Intelligence and Integration System Participating Agencies, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9411 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 4 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9412 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument Loan Agreement By and Between the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program -Environmental Health, and the City of Vernon Health and Environmental Control Department, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9412 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1224, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 23 through August 29, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $25,524.26, which includes Check Nos. 317395 through 317425 (Accounting period September 2007), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1224, covering claims and demands totaling $25,524.26, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1224, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 23 through August 29, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $350,425.47, which includes Wire Nos. 246 through 249 (Accounting period September 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1224, covering claims and demands totaling $350,425.47, be ratified. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 1224, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 23 through August 29, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $209,946.29, which includes Check Nos. 317426 through 317442 (Accounting period September 2007), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 1224 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $209,946.29. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 189, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 23 through August 29, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $25,181.74, which includes Check Nos. 504622 through 504625 (Accounting period September 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 189, covering claims and demands totaling $25,181.74, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself from voting on this matter. Page 5 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 189, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 23 through August 29, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $728,802.59, which includes Wire Nos. 3655 through 3662 (Accounting period September 2007), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 189, covering claims and demands totaling $728,802.59, be ratified. Motion carried. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 189, covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 23 through August 29, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $31,598.30, which includes Check Nos. 504626 through 504636 (Accounting period September 2007), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Light & Power Warrant Register No. 189 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $31,598.30. 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 27 through September 3, 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 provided an update on the department's staffing levels and the new staffing processes. The Chief of Police thanked the City Council for allowing the department to participate in the Los Angeles Regional Integrated Law and Justice Project. The Director of Community Services & Water informed the City Council of the approximate cost ($72,750.00) to purchase graffiti equipment similar to that utilized by the City of Phoenix and advised that a proposed budget amendment incorporating said cost would be presented for their consideration. The Director of Light & Power provided an update on the ongoing upgrade of the 7kV system and expressed his opinion on the importance of the construction of the Vernon Power Plant for the entire state of California based on the energy failures during the week of August 27, 2007. He also advised that there were no outages reported in Vernon during the recent heat wave. The City Treasurer, Director of Personnel, and Director of Environmental Health had nothing to report at this time. The City Administrator announced that now was the time to go into closed session. Page 6 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go into closed session, the time being 10:48 a.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the Director of Community Services & Water, 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 Community Services & Water was excused from closed session after the one Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pertaining to one of his employees was heard, the time being 10:50 a.m. The Director of Personnel was excused from closed session after the one Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter and two Public Employment matters were heard, the time being 10:52 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 11:13 a.m. Motion carried. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding one Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and the recommendation of the Director of Community Services & Water respecting said matter was approved. 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. Daniel Lopez, as Gas Systems Lead, step 2, effective September 5, 2007. 2.Juan Lozano, as Gas Systems Technician, step 7, effective September 5, 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. 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 (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and authority was given to the City Attorney's Office to accept the settlement from American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania regarding Micaela Vargas and Field Fresh Foods, in the amount of $16,573.85. Page 7 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2007 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 11:13 a.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: Manuela Giron City Clerk Na��-- Leonis C. Malbu g Title: Mayor Page 8 of 8