20080616 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
JUNE 16, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ybarra, McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Administrator advised that a request to
consider July 3, 2008 as an additional day -off was inadvertently
omitted from the agenda. Due to time constraints, he asked that
a vote be taken to add said request to the agenda for this
meeting.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to add
the request to consider July 3, 2008 as an additional day -off to
the agenda for this meeting. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Malburg, Gonzales, Davis
Noes:
None
Absent:
Ybarra, McCormick
Abstained:
None
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 2, 2008,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this 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.
Mr. Ronald Garcia of Southern California Edison
addressed the City Council and provided an update on various
organizations' current opposition to the proposed initiative for
the November 2008 ballot that would mandate the use of
alternative renewable energy. He also talked about the costs
associated with the proposed mandate.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to
address the City Council at this time.
Mr. Cesar Salvidar-Motts addressed the City Council
and thanked them for their recent contribution to the Southeast
Cities Technology Collaborative, which promotes computer
literacy in schools and public places throughout various
Southeast Cities.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to
address the City Council at this time.
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The City Administrator distributed copies of a USA
Today article entitled, "Utilities Raising Price of Power" to
the Councilmembers and reassured them that the electric energy
fuel cost adjustment billing factor approved at the June 2, 2008
meeting was an appropriate measure to take in the current energy
market.
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. 1147 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, by Adding a New Article XII to Chapter 24
Relating to Placards Used to Denote Conditions Relating to
Continued Occupancy of Buildings and Repealing all Ordinances or
Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for
a second and final reading.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1147 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Malburg, Gonzales, Davis
Noes:
None
Absent:
Ybarra, McCormick
Abstained:
None
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to open the public hearing to consider the expenditure of
Citizen Options for Public Safety (COPS) funds for fiscal year
2007-2008.
It was moved Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open the
public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen Options
for Public Safety (COPS) funds for fiscal year 2007-2008, the
time being 10:23 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 Police Chief provided additional details on the
COPS Grant Program and the proposed uses of the funds, which
included the purchase of a motorcycle for the department, and
recommended that Resolution No. 9634 be approved.
The Mayor advised that the department had several
motorcycles as part of its fleet in the past, but discontinued
using them because of related accidents.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales voiced his concern with regard
to the use of motorcycles and the City's liability.
The City Administrator pointed out the benefit of
using motorcycles during emergency situations that result in
traffic shutdowns.
Councilman Davis reiterated Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales's
concern about the City's liability with regard to the use of
motorcycles.
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The Police Chief advised that circumstances had
improved since the last time the department was using
motorcycles and offered to present supporting facts at a later
date. He requested that the City Council approve Resolution No.
9634 to allow the department to encumber the funds in the
meantime, and make a final determination on the proposed usage
of the funds at a later date.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else 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 Davis, to close
the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen
Options for Public Safety (COPS) funds for fiscal year 2007-
2008, the time being 10:35 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9634 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Providing for the Implementation of the
Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program for 2007-2008,
was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9634 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, 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 10:35 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
fiscal year 2007-2008 budget amendment was to cover the
increased retirement cost of the CalPERS amendment for the 2.7%
at 55 formula during the period of June 22 through 30, 2008. He
pointed out that Resolution No. 9646 on Page 4 of the agenda was
seeking to establish June 22, 2008 as the effective date of the
CalPERS amendment.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else 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 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 10:38 a.m. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9636 - 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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9636 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of the
proposed budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008-
2009.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed
budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008-2009, the
time being 10:39 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 highlighted the main details of
the budget review for the proposed fiscal year 2008-2009 budget.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else 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 Gonzales, to close
the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed
budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008-2009, the
time being 10:50 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9638 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving a Budget for the Fiscal Year
2008-2009, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9638 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1242 to record the
following voided checks:
• Check No. 320865 in the amount of $27.97 issued to Men's
Health on June 2, 2008.
• Check No. 320866 in the amount of $1,436.23 issued to
Merit Moving Systems, Inc. on June 2, 2008.
2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 624 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of April 13 through May 10, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $2,784,004.25, which includes Check Nos. 9588
through 9602 (Accounting period May 2008).
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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 May 29 through
June 1, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $636,558.39, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD369
through LCD372.
Community Services & Water Department
4. Building Permit Report for the month of May 2008, to be
received and filed.
Fire Department
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of May 29
through June 11, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health Department
6. Health Department Report for the month of May 2008, to be
received and filed.
Police Department
7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "California CLETS User Group Training"
8. Police Department Activity Log for the period of May 29
through June 11, 2008, to be received and filed.
Risk Management Department
9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Essentials of HR Law 2008 Seminar"
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by Davis,
matters on the Consent Calendar
Motion carried.
seconded by Gonzales, that the
be approved as recommended.
Request from the Fire Chief to grant the Vernon Police
Officers' Benefit Association a variance from the Unifer
California Fire Code, 1994 2007 Edition, Seetien 7802.4, to
allow the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks on the property
located at 2357 Slauson Avenue, subject to the normal conditions
imposed by the Fire Department, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant
the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association a variance from
the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, to allow the sale of
"safe and sane" fireworks on the property located at 2357
Slauson Avenue, subject to the normal conditions imposed by the
Fire Department. Motion carried.
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The City Attorney asked for a motion regarding the
aforementioned corrections with regard to the Fire Code Edition,
to change "Uniform" Fire Code to "California" Fire Code, to
change "1994" to "2007", and to delete the reference to "Section
7802.4."
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve the aforementioned corrections. Motion carried.
Request from the Police Chief for ratification of the
execution of a Standard Maintenance Agreement and a Medallion
Service Agreement with Intermec Technologies Corporation by
Police Captain Rodino for annual maintenance services for the
label printer in the department's evidence room, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to ratify
the execution of a Standard Maintenance Agreement and a
Medallion Service Agreement with Intermec Technologies
Corporation by Police Captain Rodino for annual maintenance
services for the label printer in the department's evidence
room. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute Change Order No. One to
the contract with R.W. Beck in the amount of $254,061.00 to
provide electric system inventory, valuation, modeling, and
mapping assistance in addition to the scope of work provided
under Task Authorization No. Eight, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve Change Order No. One to the contract with R.W. Beck in
the amount of $254,061.00 to provide electric system inventory,
valuation, modeling, and mapping assistance in addition to the
scope of work provided under Task Authorization No. Eight, and
to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said
change order. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
approval of and authorization to execute the following
agreements, was presented.
1. Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual
inspections of the Simplex #2040 fire panels and
sprinkler systems located throughout City Hall.
2. Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual
inspections of the Simplex #4100 fire panels and
sprinkler systems located throughout Fire Station
No. 2.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve a Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual
inspections of the Simplex #2040 fire panels and sprinkler
systems located throughout City Hall, and to authorize the
Director of Community Services & Water to execute said
agreement. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve a Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual
inspections of the Simplex #4100 fire panels and sprinkler
systems located throughout Fire Station No. 2, and to authorize
the Director of Community Services & Water to execute said
agreement. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9635 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Application for a 2008/2009 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant,
was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9635 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9637 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing a General Government
Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009
Pursuant to Government Code Section 7910, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9637 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9639 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Fixing the Compensation, Costs and
Benefits of its Employees as of July 6, 2008, and Repealing All
Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9639 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9640 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Payment of Premiums for
Insurance for Life, Health and Dental Benefits for Employees
During the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9640 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9641 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Continued Payment of
Premiums for Medical -Dental Insurance for Certain Categories of
Retired Employees During the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year, was read by
title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9641 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9642 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Actions Taken
Regarding the Renewal and/or Purchase of Commercial Insurance
Policies (Property and Excess Liability), Employee Benefit,
Public Employee Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation Through
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9642 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9643 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report
on the General Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, was read by
title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9643 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9644 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and Emergency Equipment Management, Inc. for Camera
Equipment for the Fire Department, was read by title.
It was moved Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9644 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9645 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Two to Contract No. FO 2003 By and Between the
City of Vernon and VCI Telcom, Inc. Relating to the Fiber Optic
Program, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9645 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9646 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing the Effective Date of the
Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City
of Vernon and the Board of Administration of the Public
Employees' Retirement System, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9646 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9647 - 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 EK &
EK, LLC Regarding Public Relations, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9647 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9648 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Proposal Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Joel
Schwartz, an Environmental Consultant, Regarding the Southeast
Region Energy Project, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9648 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9649 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing Martha Valenzuela to Serve as
the Director of Business Services & Purchasing, was read by
title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9649 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9650 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Repealing Resolution No. 9622, Rescinding
the License Agreement Approved on May 19, 2008 and Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a New License Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and the City of Monterey Park
Providing for the Maintenance of a Remote Radio Receiver at
Sequoia Park in the City of Monterey Park, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9650 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9651 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Letter in Support of Assembly Bill 2702 Relating to Emergency
Medical Care Reimbursement, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9651 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9652 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Supporting a Small Schools II Resolution
Sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District, was read
by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9652 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Request from the City Administrator to grant one
additional day off to City employees in observance of the 4th of
July holiday, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to grant
Thursday, July 3, 2008, as an additional day off to City
employees in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Motion
carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1243, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $296,059.81, which includes Check Nos.
320909 through 320965, excluding void Check No. 320953
(Accounting period June 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Malburg, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1243,
covering claims and demands totaling $296,059.81, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
The City Administrator advised that there were no wire
transfers made for Warrant Register No. 1243.
Warrant Register No. 1243, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $534,989.21, which includes
Check Nos. 320966 through 321141 (Accounting period June 2008),
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1243 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $534,989.21. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $58,325.12, which includes
Check Nos. 505599 through 505614, excluding void Check No.
505611 (Accounting period June 2008), was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Malburg, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 208, covering claims and demands totaling $58,325.12, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $2,195,526.15, which includes Wire Nos. 3979
through 3991, (Accounting period June 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Malburg, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208,
covering claims and demands totaling $2,195,526.15, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 through
June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $130,483.85,
which includes Check Nos. 505615 through 505654 (Accounting
period June 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $130,483.85. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars
attended during the period of June 2 through June 15, 2008.
Elected officials did not attend any
conferences/seminars during the period of June 2 through June
15, 2008.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief reported that the Strike Team was
deployed to Humboldt County during the weekend of June 14, 2008,
to assist in a fire and no injuries to personnel were reported.
He also thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on
July 3, 2008.
The Police Chief reported on the department's
involvement in a significant narcotics case under the Los
Angeles Inter -agency Metropolitan Apprehension Crime Task Force
("L.A. IMPACT"), which resulted in the recovery of over two tons
of marijuana from a residence in the City of Gardena. He also
provided a summary review of the Crime Statistics Reports for
the first five months of the 2008 calendar year.
The City Treasurer thanked the City Council for the
additional day -off on July 3, 2008.
The Personnel Director reported on the Los Angeles
County Sanitation District Board of Directors Tour that she
attended on June 4, 2008. She also thanked the City Council for
the additional day -off on July 3, 2008.
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The Finance Director thanked the City Council for the
additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for approving Change
Order No. One to the contract with R.W. Beck, which was on the
agenda for this meeting.
The Risk Manager thanked the City Council for the
additional day -off on July 3, 2008.
The Director of Environmental Health reported on the
recent Risk Management Workshop held June 12, 2008, and the
favorable evaluations received regarding the workshop. He also
thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3,
2008, and for setting the effective date of the CalPERS contract
amendment to increase the retirement formula for miscellaneous
employees to 2.7% at 55.
The Director of Community Services & Water thanked the
City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for
setting the effective date of the CalPERS contract amendment to
increase the retirement formula for miscellaneous employees to
2.7% at 55. He reported on the following matters:
1. In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales's request at
the June 2, 2008 meeting, the department's efforts
to obtain more information on AB 2766 from the South
Coast Air Quality Management District ("AQMD"),
specifically any programs available to the City of
Vernon.
2. The Smurfit -Stone site, where the building on the
property was scheduled to be razed within the next
few weeks.
3. The completion of the soil remediation process at
the Thermador site, which came in under budget.
4. The 26th Street Widening and Storm Drain Construction
Project, which was moving right along.
5. The 26th Street Bridge Project, which was anticipated
to be completed by mid -July 2008. He also sought
direction from the City Council with regard to a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the bridge and a
dedication ceremony for the portion of 26th Street
that was renamed to Pennington Way in honor of a
fallen police officer.
The City Council agreed to provide the Director of
Community Services & Water with direction on the 26th Street
ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies at a later date.
The Director of Light & Power reported on the
following matters:
1. Bicent invoicing.
2. The global fuel crisis.
3. The benefits of the asset inventory and depreciation
schedules R.W. Beck had been retained to
conduct/compile, which would reflect actual revenues
and provide access to monthly financial reports.
4. The cost and effects of increasing energy rates and
the future impact the proposed November 2008 ballot
initiative regarding the mandated use of alternative
renewable energy would have on energy rates.
5. The need for the Southeast Region Energy Project
(SREP) during the energy crisis.
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The Human Resources Director had nothing to report in
open session.
The City Attorney reported on a meeting he and Mayor
Pro-Tem Gonzales had with representatives of the Southeast
Cities Technology Collaborative and the City's participation in
said program, including future contributions to support the
program.
The City Clerk thanked the City Council for the
additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for setting the
effective date of the CalPERS contract amendment to increase the
retirement formula for miscellaneous employees to 2.7% at 55.
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:37 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:43 a.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
The City Administrator announced that this 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 11:43 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the Human Resources Director, Personnel Director,
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 Human Resources Director and Personnel Director
were excused from closed session at 11:58 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 12:01 p.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 direction was given to the Human Resources
Director on said matter.
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 said case.
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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 12:02 p.m.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
M uela Giron
City Clerk
lv.��e : Leoni s C. Mal urg
Title: Mayor
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