20080407 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
APRIL 7, 2008, AT 10:07 A.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
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 March 17, 2008,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held March 24, 2008,
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 a Service Pin to Gabriel A.
Aldrete and extended congratulations to him on behalf of the
City Council for his 5 years of service with the City.
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their Service Pins were forwarded to them.
1. Phillip M. Swinford Police Officer 10 Years
2. Paul Cerda, Jr. Police Officer 10 Years
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Declaring April 13-19, 2008, as "The Week of
the Young Child," was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned proclamation be approved. 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.
Ms. Marisela Cervantes, Executive Director of the
Southeast Cities Schools Coalition, introduced herself and
thanked the City Council for taking the time to proclaim the
"Week of the Young Child."
Ms. Nora Almaguer with Los Angeles Universal Preschool
also thanked the City Council for supporting "The Week of the
Young Child."
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to
address the City Council at this time.
There was no one else who wished to'address the City
Council at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 1146 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.69-1 of Chapter 2,
Administration, 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 Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1146 be approved for a first reading. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis
Noes: None
Absent: McCormick
Abstained: None
The City Administrator announced that this 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 Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, 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 10:14 a.m. Motion carried.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
The City Administrator advised that the proposed
budget amendment reflected the changes being made in connection
with the re -organization of the Finance, Personnel, and Risk
Management Departments, and the addition of the Human Resources
Department.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one else who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, 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 10:15 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9580 - 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 Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9580 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to open the public hearing regarding the proposed
demolition of City -owned buildings and structures located at
2200 55th Street and 2001 57th Street.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing regarding the proposed demolition of City -
owned buildings and structures located at 2200 55th Street and
2001 57th Street, the time being 10:15 a.m. Motion carried.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
The Director of Community Services & Water gave a
slide presentation regarding the proposed demolition, summarized
the bid responses received for Contract No. 612, and recommended
that the contract and a Negative Declaration be approved.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one else who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to close
the public hearing regarding the proposed demolition of City -
owned buildings and structures located at 2200 55th Street and
2001 57th Street, the time being 10:21 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9584 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 612, Demolition of
City Owned Buildings and Structures Located at 2200 55th Street
and 2001 57th Street; Accepting the Bid of American Wrecking,
Inc. for the Demolition of City Owned Buildings and Structures
in Accordance with Contract No. 612 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 Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9584 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to open the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance
by the California Municipal Finance Authority of its revenue
bonds in one or more series in an amount not to exceed
$10,000,000.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open
the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by the
California Municipal Finance Authority of its revenue bonds in
one or more series in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, the
time being 10:22 a.m. Motion carried.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
The City Attorney reminded the City Council that the
City would not be liable for any of the funds for the proposed
bond issue.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one else who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to close
the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by the
California Municipal Finance Authority of its revenue bonds in
one or more series in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, the
time being 10:24 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9590 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Issuance of the California
Municipal Finance Authority Tax -Exempt Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Vernon B, LLC Project), Series 2008 in an
Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $10,000,000 for the
Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition,
Construction, Rehabilitation, Improving and Equipping of a Food
Processing and Manufacturing Facility and Certain Other Matters
Relating Thereto, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9590 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney's Department
1. Request for authorization and funds for all City
Councilmembers and Department Representatives to attend the
"General Membership Meeting of the Independent Cities
Association" to be held in Compton, California on April 10,
2008.
City Clerk's Department
2. Request for authorization for all City Councilmembers to
attend the "Annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner" to be held
in Sacramento, California on April 29, 2008, and authorization
of the appropriate funds related to attendance, lodging, and
traveling expenses for this event.
City Treasurer's Department
3. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1227 to record voided
Check No. 317809 in the amount of $440.00 issued to Northpark
HOA on October 2, 2007.
4. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1228 to record voided
Check No. 317951 in the amount of $1,447.00 issued to Rudy
Valdez on October 11, 2007.
5. 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 March 8
through March 21, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $2,149,699.42, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD290 through LCD308.
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6. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the
Remediation Proceeds Fund Custody Escrow Account No. 800460
covering claims and demands presented during the period of March
8 through March 21, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $414,115.00, which includes Requisition
Nos. RPF012 through RPF013.
Community Services & Water Department
7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Carlson College SurvCE Course"
Fire Department
8. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of March 13
through April 2, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health Department
9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Environmental Public Health in California Conference"
Light & Power Department
10. Request for authorization for one City consultant to attend
the "Annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner" to be held in
Sacramento, California on April 29, 2008, and authorization of
the appropriate funds related to attendance, lodging, and
traveling expenses for this event.
11. Resource Procurement Final Report for the month of October
2007, to be received and filed.
Police Department
12. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Beginning Excel Class"
• "Intermediate Excel Class"
13. Police Department Activity Log for the period of March 13
through March 31, 2008, 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
authorization to provide new gas service connection to the City
of Vernon Gas Distribution System for the following_customers at
the stated amounts, was presented.
1. Owens Illinois $95,081.64
2. Darling International $47,672.78
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
authorize the Director of Light & Power to provide new gas
service connection to the City of Vernon Gas Distribution System
for the aforementioned customers at the stated amounts. Motion
carried.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
authorization to issue a rebate to Baker Commodities in the
amount of $27,663.53 in connection to the retrofitting of their
office and plant area, was presented.
- It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to
authorize the Director of Light & Power to issue a rebate to
Baker Commodities in the amount of $27,663.53 in connection to
the retrofitting of their office and plant area. Motion
carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of and authorization to execute the following
change orders at the stated amounts, was presented.
1.Change Order No. One to the contract with PIC
Environmental Services in the not to exceed amount
of $35,000.00 for additional oversight, sampling,
and planning services in connection with the
environmental cleanup of contaminated soil at 5119
District Boulevard for Contract No. 602.
2. Change Order No. One to the contract with General
Pump Company in the amount of $36,370.82 for Well
No. 9 pump testing, downwell flow profiling, and
depth sampling.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve the aforementioned change orders at the stated amounts
and to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to
execute said change orders. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9581 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 by Adding
Schedules XXII and XXIII, Exhibit V and W, to Said Resolution
and Amending Salary Schedule Nos. VI, X, XI, XII, and XIII
Regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees,
was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9581 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9582 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Avigal Horrow, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9582 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9583 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Five to Consulting Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon, Joseph E. Furnish and Lake Street Associates,
Inc., was read by title.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9583 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9585 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Cobra Administrative Services Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Igoe & Company Incorporated, dba Igoe
Administrative Services, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9585 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9586 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 8365 Regarding the
Public Benefits Resource Committee of the City of Vernon, was
read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9586 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9587 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Administrative Services Agreement with Igoe & Company
Incorporated, dba Igoe Administrative Services, Regarding the
City's Flexible Benefit Plan, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9587 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9588 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Subscriber Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Thomson West for Westlaw and West LegalEdcenter Databases, was
read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9588 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9589 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Amendment No. 7 to Joint Powers
Agreement with the. Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority
and Providing Other Matters Properly Related Thereto, was read
by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9589 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9591 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Grant Application Under the California Beverage Container
Recycling and Litter Reduction Act to the Department of
Conservation's Division of Recycling, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9591 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9592 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying Actions Taken
Regarding Renewal of Pollution Legal Liability Insurance from
American International Specialty Lines Insurance Company, was
read by title.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9592 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9593 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending and Restating Resolution No. 9578
Directing, Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions by the
Vernon National Gas Financing Authority Relating to 2006 Series A,
B and C Bonds, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9593 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1238, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 13 through April 2, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $354,283.76, which includes Check Nos.
319887 through 319959, excluding Void Check No. 319912
(Accounting period April 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1238, covering
claims and demands totaling $354,283.76, be ratified. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on
this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1238, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of March 13 through April 2, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $1,671,453.82, which includes Wire No. 274
(Accounting period April 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that wire
transfers for Warrant Register No. 1238, covering claims and
demands totaling $1,671,453.82, be ratified. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1238, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 13 through April 2, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $589,385.85, which includes
Check Nos. 319960 through 320167 (Accounting period April 2008),
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 1238 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $589,385.85. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 203, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 13 through April 2, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $39,710.31, which includes
Check Nos. 505363 through 505381 (Accounting period April 2008),
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No.
203, covering claims and demands totaling $39,710.31, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
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Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 203, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 13 through April 2', 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $5,558,100.48, which includes Wire Nos.
3899 through 3921 (Accounting period April 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 203,
covering claims and demands totaling $5,558,100.48, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 203, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of March 13
through April 2, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$110,699.57, which includes Check Nos. 505382 through 505404
(Accounting period April 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 203 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $110,699.57. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended
during the period of March 17 through April 6, 2008.
Elected officials did not attend any
conferences/seminars during the period of March 17 through April
6, 2008.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief, Police Captain, City Treasurer,
Director of Personnel, Finance Director, Director of Community
Services & Water, Director of Light & Power, City Attorney, and
City Clerk individually wished the Mayor a belated "Happy
Birthday."
The Fire Chief reported on the department's
participation in the Job Fair on Alameda Street in the City of
Los Angeles. He also reminded everyone that the Blood Drive
would take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Fire Station No.
2, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Councilman Davis asked if the blood is screened prior
to donation.
The Fire Chief advised that thorough screening is
enforced to ensure safe and proper blood donations.
The Finance Director advised that the City would be
receiving the funds from the assets sale later that same week.
The Director of Community Services & Water reported on
the following:
1. Demolition Project at 5119 District Boulevard
a.Crushing operations would begin soon
b.Would seek bids for the remediation of the
contaminated soil in the area where an
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following:
underground storage tank had been removed
2. Discovery of asbestos materials at the former
Smurfit -Stone Plant
a.Department's attempts to retain the services of
a firm to develop an asbestos abatement plan
and perform asbestos abatement monitoring
3.26th Street Bridge Project
a.Various change orders to be issued, including
one for the evaluation of the concrete on
Atlantic Boulevard
4.Flickering light problem in the Council Chambers
a.Installed a soft start device, which improved
the situation
The Director of Light & Power reported on the
1. Malburg Generating Station was running well
2. Monies from the assets sale expected later that week
3. Increased gas and power costs
a.Advantages of pre -paid gas contracts
b.Gas cost comparisons to other agencies
4. Legislature was currently working on banning the
sale of metallic balloons because of the damage they
cause to power lines
5. Potential to increase generated power to 400 MW to
take on new customers
The City Attorney expressed his gratitude to the
Police Department, specifically the Chief of Police and Officer
Docherty, for allowing him to participate in the Firearms
Training Simulator. He recommended that his colleagues take
advantage of the same opportunity.
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:00 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:09 a.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
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 11:09 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the 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 Personnel was excused from closed
session at 11:16 a.m.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular
session, the time being 11:35 a.m. Motion carried.
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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 the following matters were approved:
1. One Police Department disciplinary action.
2. One City Attorney Department dismissal, with a
severance package.
3. One Risk Management Department dismissal.
The City Council did not hold a conference in closed
session regarding the Public Employment matter listed on the
agenda.
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 with regard to case.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding three
potential cases of litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 and direction was given to the
City Attorney's Office to deny all three claims.
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by
Davis, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 11:35 a.m.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Man-dela Giron
City Clerk
Y
am�� Leonis C.<Malburg
Title: Mayor
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