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20071106 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2007, AT 11:02 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 October 1, 2007, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held October 2, 2007, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 15, 2007, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. 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. Tilahun (Abraham) Alemu Richard Hill Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager Police Officer The following employee was unable to attend the meeting and his Service Pin was forwarded to him. Jerome (Jerry) Schreiber Senior Electrical Inspector 15 Years 10 Years 20 Years A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Certain Employees in Recognition of Their Outstanding Service to the City of Vernon, was read. The Mayor presented said proclamation to Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power, and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council for his outstanding performance. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Certain Employees in Recognition of Their Outstanding Service to the City of Vernon, was read. Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 The Mayor presented said proclamation to Eric T. Fresch, City Administrator, and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council for his outstanding performance. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Joseph D. Clougherty, President of Clougherty Packing Company dba Farmer John Meats, in Recognition of His Service and Support of the Vernon Community, was read by title. The Mayor advised that he presented said proclamation to Mr. Joseph D. Clougherty at a retirement luncheon on October 30, 2007. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Anthony P. Clougherty, Executive Vice President, Administrative Services of Clougherty Packing Company, dba Farmer John Meats, In Recognition of His Service and Support of the Vernon Community, was read by title. The Mayor advised that he presented said proclamation to Mr. Anthony P. Clougherty at a retirement luncheon on October 30, 2007. The City Administrator announced that now was the time to present the City of Vernon Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) Awards to the following businesses in recognition of their contributions to the City's success in meeting its 500 waste diversion goal. The Director of Environmental Health thanked the representatives who were present, provided a summary of the SWAP, and showed a video presentation. The Mayor presented SWAP Awards to the following companies whose representatives attended the meeting and extended congratulations to each on behalf of the City Council. 1. 7-Up/RC Bottling of So. California - Pete Szabo 2. Clorox - Diana Hampton 3. Clougherty Packing/Farmer John Meat - George Hynes 4. Command Packaging - Ruben Vargas 5. Core Mark International - Paul Shutt 6. Douglas Steel Supply - Don Beier 7. Euro Coffee - Paul Hensler 8. F. Gavina & Sons - Pedro Gavina & Leonor Gavina-Valls 9. Fleetwood Container and Display, LLC - Kevin Paulus 10. Hannibal Industries - John Hogarth 11. International Paper/Vernon Container Plant - Eleazar Espinosa 12. Ivy Hill Corp/A Cinram Company - Dan Coe 13. King Meat, Inc. - Andy Lofquist 14. La Monica's Pizza Dough Co. - Sal Mazzola 15. Modern Pattern & Foundry Co. - John Merkel 16. National Transmission Products - Wendy Merlin 17. Overhill Farms Plant #1 - Michael Palmer 18. Overhill Farms Plant #2 - Michael Palmer Page 2 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 19. Packaging Corporation of America - Richard Thomas 20. Prime Wire and Cable - Steve Teixeira 21. Randall Foods, Inc. - Donna Zuchowski & Joel Rodriguez 22. Rehrig Pacific Company - Guadalupe Sanchez 23. Rittenhouse, LLC. - Frank Garcia 24. Simply Fresh Fruit - Bill Sander 25. Topnotch Foods, Inc. - Anna Arroyo 26. U.P.D., Inc. - Richard Novelo 27. United Food Group, Inc. 28. United Industries Corporation - Chuck Vaughn 29. United Parcel Service - Derek Johnson & Derk Butts 30. Whole Foods Market Kitchen - Phillip Gaiser The following companies were unable to send representatives to accept their SWAP awards and the Director of Environmental Health advised that their awards would be delivered to them. 1. ALEF Design 2. Alkam Home Fashions 3. Arcadia, Inc. 4. Best Oriental Produce, Inc. 5. Bon Appetit 6. Chris Stone and Associates 7. Chunma USA, Inc. 8. C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. 9. Crower's Marketing/La Mexicana Food Products 10. General Mills 11. General Trading Group 12. Hart Bindery Company 13. J & J Snack Foods Corp. 14. Kal Plastics 15. Los Angeles Carton Co., Inc. 16. Ryerson Tull 17. Sara Lee Fresh 18. Whole Foods Market Distribution Center 19. Yonekyu The Mayor congratulated all the SWAP Award recipients and advised that Vernon is the only City in Los Angeles County that has this many companies working together toward a common goal. The Director of Environmental Health thanked the SWAP Award recipients for their contributions and for attending the meeting. He also asked the recipients present to take a group picture outside in front of City Hall. 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. Page 3 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 Mr. Norbert Schnabel, a retired Fire Chief of Santa Fe Springs and a current volunteer with the Boy Scouts, addressed the City Council and commended Fire Chief Whitworth for his involvement in the firefighting efforts that saved the Boy Scouts Arrowhead Camp from being damaged or destroyed by fire. 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 requested that the public hearing to determine whether to offer net metering to allow customers to use on -site generation delivered to the City's distribution system to off -set electricity provided by the City, be deferred to the next meeting. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the public hearing to determine whether to offer net metering to allow customers to use on -site generation delivered to the City's distribution system to off -set electricity provided by the City, be deferred to the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 9442 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 602, Demolition of City Owned Buildings and Structures Located at 5119 District Boulevard; Accepting the Bid of US Demolition, Inc. for the Demolition of City Owned Buildings and Structures in Accordance with Contract No. 602 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of said Contract; Making Certain Findings Relative to the Proposed Project; and Approving and Adopting a Negative Declaration for the Proposed Project, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9442 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1136 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon; Adopting by Reference (1) the 2007 California Building Code; (2) the 2007 California Electrical Code and the 2006 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (3) the 2007 California Mechanical Code; (4) the 2007 California Plumbing Code; (5) the 2007 California Existing Building Code; and (6) the 2006 International Existing Building Code and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1136 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None Page 4 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 ORDINANCE NO. 1137 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Article II of Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Vernon; Adopting by Reference the 2007 California Fire Code, Including Appendices; and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 1137 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None ORDINANCE NO. 1138 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.69 of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959; and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 1138 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR City Treasurer's Department 1. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $5,056,661.91, which includes Requisition Nos. CE328 through CE329. 2. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Citi Gas Custody Escrow Account No. 800457 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $28,138.52, which includes Requisition No. CG012. 3. 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 October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $838,138.28, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD190 through LCD207. Page 5 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 4. 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 October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $20,844,742.59, which includes Requisition No. LPS003. Community Services & Water Department 5. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Pavement 101 Workshop" (2) • "Managing CEQA & Global Warming Issues Seminar" 6. Community Services & Water Department Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan, to be received and filed, and authorization to post said plan on the City's website. Finance Department 7. City of Vernon Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year -Ended June 30, 2007, to be received and filed. Fire Department 8. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, to be received and filed. Health Department 9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Business Writing & Grammar Skills Workshop" • "Local Enforcement Agency/California Integrated Waste Board Partnership Conference" Light & Power Department 10. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of June 2007, to be received and filed. Police Department 11. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Basic Geographic Profiling Training Course" • "Taser X26 Advanced Instructor Recertification Training Course" (2) • "Geographic Profiling Advanced Training Course" (2) • "Internal Affairs Seminar" (2) • "Polygraph Work Conference" • "9th Annual California Background Investigators Association (CBIA) Training Symposium" • "Search Warrant Class" (2) Page 6 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 12. Police Department Activity Log for the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, to be received and filed. 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. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of and authorization to execute Task Authorization No. Seven of the contract with R.W. Beck in accordance with the estimated budget on page one of said authorization for Malburg Generating Station outage monitoring and associated testing and review, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to approve Task Authorization No. Seven of the contract with R.W. Beck in accordance with the estimated budget on page one of said authorization for Malburg Generating Station outage monitoring and associated testing and review, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said authorization. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services & Water for ratification of the execution of Change Order No. Five to the contract with R.E. Fiege Company, Inc. in the amount of $26,565.00 for the removal and installation of roofs on three Furlong Place housing units, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to ratify the execution of Change Order No. Five to the contract with R.E. Fiege Company, Inc. in the amount of $26,565.00 for the removal and installation of roofs on three Furlong Place housing units. Motion carried. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Request from the Director of Community Services & Water for approval of and authorization to execute Change Order No. One in the amount of $27,000.00 for installation of interior wall insulation in three 50th Street housing units, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to approve Change Order No. One in the amount of $27,000.00 for installation of interior wall insulation in three 50th Street housing units, and to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to execute said authorization. Motion carried. Councilman McCormick abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 9449 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from the Following Departments: City Clerk, Community Services & Water, Finance, Fire, Light & Power, and Police Pursuant To Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9449 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 7 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9450 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of One 2007 Chevrolet Silverado for the Light and Power Department, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9450 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9451 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Lot Line Adjustment Requested by Dynamic Builders Inc. for 3100-3200 Washington Boulevard, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9451 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9452 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and ABB Inc., for the Light & Power Department, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9452 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9453 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Amending Schedule J of Said Resolution Regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9453 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9454 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Revised Employee University Education Loan Program Guidelines and Form Employee Tuition Loan Reimbursement Agreement, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9454 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9455 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Clarifying the Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of Employees Holding Deputy Positions Within the City, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9455 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9456 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Los Angeles Regarding the use of 2006 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Funds, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9456 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 8 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9457 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services By and Between the City of Vernon and TSS Consultants and D/K Environmental, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9457 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9458 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Keygent LLC, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9458 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9459 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for Water Well Drilling Project for the Department of Community Services & Water, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9459 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9460 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Greer/Dailey/Minter for Consulting Services, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9460 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9461 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services By and Between the City of Vernon and PCR Services Corporation and WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc., was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9461 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9462 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Lot Line Adjustment Requested by Dynamic Builders Inc. for 3200 and 3185 Washington Boulevard, was read by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9462 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9463 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of AA-1 Services, Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 598 of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9463 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 9 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 9464 - 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 C.H.P. Enterprises, Inc., dba Ken Porter Auctions, and Approving and Ratifying the City's Participation in the Los Angeles Metro Public Purchasing Agents' Cooperative, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 9464 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9465 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. One to Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Eden Division), was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9465 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9466 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. Four to Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon, Joseph E. Furnish and Lake Street Associates, was read by title It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9466 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1228, covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $306,053.84, which includes Check Nos. 317941 through 318008, (Accounting period November 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1228, covering claims and demands totaling $306,053.84, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1228, covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $472,771.47, which includes Wire Nos. 255 through 260 (Accounting period November 2007), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1228, covering claims and demands totaling $472,771.47, be ratified. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 1228, covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $958,599.68, which includes Check Nos. 318009 through 318212 (Accounting period November 2007), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 1228 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $958,599.68. Motion carried. Page 10 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 193, covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $7,772.58, which includes Check Nos. 504792 through 504802 (Accounting period November 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 193, covering claims and demands totaling $7,772.58, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 193, covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $4,193,463.03, which includes Wire Nos. 3711 through 3746 (Accounting period November 2007), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 193, covering claims and demands totaling $4,193,463.03, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 193, covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 through October 31, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $279,713.48, which includes Check Nos. 504803 through 504863, (Accounting period November 2007), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Light & Power Warrant Register No. 193 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $279,713.48. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that now was the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars during the period of October 15 through November 4, 2007. Councilman Davis reported on the Solar Energy Financing Conference he, Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, and Councilman McCormick attended in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 29 through October 31, 2007. He advised that total reliance on solar energy would be disadvantageous. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales advised that the conference focused on the financing of solar projects, which seem to be in demand in desert areas. Councilman McCormick reported on the costs of solar energy and the current demand for alternative sources of energy in the future. The City Administrator announced that now was the time for reports from departments. Page 11 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 The Fire Chief congratulated the Director of Environmental Health on the success of the Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP). He introduced the former City of Vernon Fire Chief, Dave Telford, who was sitting in the audience. He provided a summary of the ongoing search for future fire station locations and advised that all Fire Department personnel will be Haz Mat specialists by the end of June 2008. The Chief of Police had nothing to report at this time. The Director of Finance advised that his staff completed City of Vernon Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007, on October 31, 2007, at 7:40 p.m. The Director of Environmental Health thanked the City Council for taking the time to present the 2007 SWAP Awards. The Director of Community Services & Water reported on the following matters: 1. 26th Street Bridge Project 2. Phase II of the City Housing Renovation Project 3.Final draft of the City's General Plan, which will be presented to the City Council at their meeting on December 3, 2007. The Director of Light & Power reported on the following matters: 1. His recent meeting with Siemens in Sweden regarding the inspection of the damaged Malburg Generating Station (MGS) turbine and the performance guarantee for the replacement turbine. 2. The MGS 23-day outage, originally scheduled to be performed during the first quarter of 2008, which will now be performed early due to the current work to repair the damaged MGS turbine. 3. The re-evaluation of the Vernon Power Plant (VPP) Project pricing based on current prices. 4. VPP environmental concerns that will be addressed, while emphasizing the importance of industrial development within the region. 5. The recent power outage that occurred while he was in Sweden. The Director of Light & Power thanked the City Council for the proclamation presented to him today. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns of the major environmental groups within the area regarding the construction of the VPP. The City Attorney advised that the sole purpose of Resolution No. 9460 on this agenda is to reach out to affected communities to address their concerns. Page 12 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 The City Administrator handed out copies of the City's slide presentation package presented at the recent meeting with Moody's in New York to all the City Councilmembers and provided an update on the transaction with Beowulf (Vernon) Power LLC (Beowulf). He thanked the City Council for giving him the opportunity to serve as the City Administrator. The City Administrator announced that now was the time to go into closed session. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council go into closed session, the time being 12:45 p.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the Chief of Police, 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 his two Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matters pertaining to two of his employees were heard, the time being 12:50 p.m. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 1:03 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 the recommendations of the Chief of Police respecting said matters were approved. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding one Employee Appointment matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and the reclassification of Anthony Serrano, from Administrative Aide II, step 1, to Customer Service Supervisor, step 6, effective November 6, 2007, was approved. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding one Employee Evaluation matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and a merit step increase was granted to Irene Castillo, Account Clerk, from step 3 to step 2, effective November 11, 2007. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding existing litigation cases LASC No. BC331516 and WCAB Nos. LBO 0343318 and LBO 0344977 pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and settlement authority was granted to the City Attorney with regard to cases WCAB Nos. LBO 0343318 and LBO 0344977. No action was taken with regard to case LASC No. BC331516. Page 13 of 14 Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 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 1:03 p.m. Motion carried. ATTFST: Manuela Giron City Clerk Name:(-- Leonis C. M b Title: Mayor Page 14 of 14