20080721 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
JULY 21, 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, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ybarra
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 Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held July 7, 2008,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9673 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Commending Richard R. Stoykovich for his
Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its
entirety.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9673 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor presented Resolution No. 9673 to Mr. Richard
R. Stoykovich and extended congratulations to him on behalf of
the City Council for his many years of service to the City.
The City Administrator announced that this was time
for anyone in the audience 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 distributed copies of the July
2008 City of Vernon Employee Newsletter to the Councilmembers
and advised that the salary increases contained therein were
approved during the 2008-2009 budget review.
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.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of warrant Register No. 1244 to record voided
Check No. 321317 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial
Professional Services on July 7, 2008.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2008
2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 625 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of May 11 through June 7, 2008, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $2,792,274.78 - $2,289,528.95 paid through
electronic funds transfers (EFTS) and $502,745.83 paid through
General Warrant Register (Accounting period June 2008).
3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the City
of Vernon Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of July 1 through July 14,
2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling
$20,059.48, which includes Requisition No. CE340.
4. 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 July 1 through
July 14, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $1,336,047.73, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD398
through LCD411.
5. 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
22 through July 14, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $2,951,686.75, which includes Requisition
Nos. RPF014 through RPF022.
Community Services & Water Department
6. Building Permit Report for the month of June 2008, to be
received and filed.
Fire Department
7. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of July 1
through July 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
Health Department
8. Health Department Monthly Report for June 2008, to be
received and filed.
Police Department
9. Police Department Activity Log for the period of July 1
through July 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
remove the following two items from the agenda. Motion carried.
1. Request for authorization and funds for three City
Councilmembers and one City Consultant to
participate in the "Countrywide 15th Annual Simi
Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament" to be held
at Lost Canyons Golf Club on August 25, 2008.
(Deferred from last meeting)
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2. Request for authorization and funds for all City
Councilmembers and one City Consultant to attend the
"RETECH (Renewable Energy Technology) 2009
Conference & Exhibition" to be held in Las Vegas,
Nevada on February 25-27, 2009. (Deferred from last
meeting)
Request for authorization and funds for two City
Councilmembers, one City Consultant, and one Department Head to
participate in the "Southeast -Rio Vista Family YMCA Annual
`Friends of the Kids' Golf Classic" to be held at the Industry
Hills Golf Club on August 11, 2008, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
authorize two City Councilmembers, one City Consultant, and one
Department Head to participate in the "Southeast -Rio Vista
Family YMCA Annual `Friends of the Kids' Golf Classic" to be
held at the Industry Hills Golf Club on August 11, 2008, and to
authorize the disbursement of the appropriate funds related to
registration and traveling expenses for said conference. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the City donate and additional $2,500.00 to the "Southeast -Rio
Vista Family YMCA Annual `Friends of the Kids' Golf Classic" to
be an Hermanos (Big Brothers) Sponsor. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute Work Authorization No.
PM-223-08-L&P of the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico
Construction ("Trico") in the amount of $81,321.00 for the
replacement of the Auxiliary Transformer Bank Nos. 6 and 7 at
Station A, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
approve Work Authorization No. PM-223-08-L&P of the contract
with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction ("Trico") in the
amount of $81,321.00 for the replacement of the Auxiliary
Transformer Bank Nos. 6 and 7 at Station A, and to authorize the
Director of Light & Power to execute said work authorization.
Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of a fully executed Grant Deed from Santa Fe
Equity, LLC, for the property located at 4300 Santa Fe Avenue,
and authorization for the Mayor to execute the Certificate of
Acceptance for said Grant Deed, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
approve a fully executed Grant Deed from Santa Fe Equity, LLC,
for the property located at 4300 Santa Fe Avenue, and
authorization for the Mayor to execute the Certificate of
Acceptance for said Grant Deed, and to authorize the Mayor to
execute the Certificate of Acceptance for said Grant Deed.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9668 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Rejecting the Bid of Sopp Chevrolet,
Authorizing the Issuance of a New Request for Proposal for a
2009 Chevrolet W5500 Diesel Truck with Modified 16 Foot Van Body
for the Department of Community Services & Water and Repealing
Resolution No. 9598, was read by title.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9668 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9669 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Advanced Electronics, Inc. for Radio and Closed Circuit Video
Equipment Used by Various Departments in the City, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9669 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9670 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Program Supplement No. M002 Rev. 1 to Administering Agency -State
Agreement for Federal -Aid Projects No. 07-5139 By and Between
the City of Vernon and the State of California, Acting By and
Through the Department of Transportation, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9670 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9671 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution.of
a First Supplemental 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 and Authorizing the
Purchase of Equipment by Joining on the County of Los Angeles
Contract Awarded to L.N. Curtis & Sons, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9671 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9672 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9639 by Amending
Various Sections and Amending Schedules XIII and XXI of said
Resolution Regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its
Employees, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9672 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9675 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Establishment of Business
Charge Card Accounts with Bank of America and Ratifying and
Approving the Actions Taken by the City Treasurer in
Establishing said Accounts, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9675 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9676 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Declaring its Intent to Reimburse Certain
Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9676 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9680 - 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, Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. and K2 Pure Solutions
- LA, LP, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9680 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9681 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9601, which
Approved and Authorized the Execution of One Escrow Account
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Bank of New
York Trust Company, N.A. for City of Vernon Bicent Capacity
Payment Custody Escrow Account, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9681 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1245, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of July 2 through July 16, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $312,731.41, which includes Check Nos.
321431 through 321467 (Accounting period July 2008), was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1245,
covering claims and demands totaling $312,731.41, 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. 1245.
Warrant Register No. 1245, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 2 through July 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $530,293.67, which includes
Check Nos. 321468 through 321590 (Accounting period July 2008),
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1245 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $530,293.67. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 210, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 2 through July 16, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $75,604.80, which includes
Check Nos. 505705 through 505718 (Accounting period July 2008),
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 210, covering claims and demands totaling $75,604.80, 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. 210, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of July 2 through July 16, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $2,277,193.59, which includes Wire Nos. 4007
through 4017, (Accounting period July 2008), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 210,
covering claims and demands totaling $2,277,193.59, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 210, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of July 2 through
July 16, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $249,746.94,
which includes Check Nos. 505719 through 505744 (Accounting
period July 2008), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 210 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $249,746.94. Motion
carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 1, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of July 2 through July 16, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $144.59, which includes Check No. 2
(Accounting period July 2008), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 1,
covering claims and demands totaling $144.59, be ratified.
Motion carried.
The City Administrator advised that there were no wire
transfers made for Gas Warrant Register No. 1.
Gas Warrant Register No. 1, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of July 2 through July 16,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $24,845.12, which
includes Check Nos. 3 through 7 (Accounting period July 2008),
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Gas
Warrant Register No. 1 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $24,845.12. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars
attended during the period of July 7 through July 20, 2008.
Councilman Davis reported on the "Independent Cities
Association (ICA) Summer Seminar" he, Mayor Malburg, Mayor Pro-
Tem Gonzales, and Councilman McCormick attended in San Diego,
California on July 10-13, 2008.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales reported on the ICA Summer
Seminar's session on homelessness and the City of Compton's
efforts to reach out to surrounding cities to work together on
the problem. Another concern addressed by the City of Compton
was that it was not considered in the proposed route of the
Orangeline Project.
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Mayor Malburg reported on the attempts made by the
City of Manhattan Beach to keep the city "green" and the fees
imposed for the removal of greenery.
Councilman McCormick, President of the ICA, reported
on the following matters covered at the ICA Summer Seminar:
1. Upcoming League of California Cities news conference
regarding state legislation that could affect cities
by imposing on local government funds. He advised
the Police and Fire Departments that the news
conference regarding said legislation would be held
on July 24, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. in Downey.
2. Optional programs on water conservation and
homelessness awareness in Southern California.
3. Proposed construction of a stadium in the City of
Industry.
4. Orangeline Project, with a proposed completion year
of 2019.
5. Los Angeles County's intent to allow participating
cities to piggy -back on the County's purchase orders
in order to obtain better prices on city -made
purchases.
6. "Going Green" funding programs being established to
assist cities in meeting certain requirements.
Councilman McCormick also announced that his term as
ICA President would come to an end on September 11, 2008, and
that his successor would be Kevin Stapleton, the Mayor of the
City of Covina.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief reported on the following matters:
I.Department was recruiting for a Fire Marshall
position.
2. Recent wild fires.
3. Additional CPR/AED training classes would be
scheduled to accommodate the number of employees
who've demonstrated an interest in becoming CPR
certified.
4. Blood drive to be held July 30, 2008 at Fire Station
No. 2 for blood donations to the Children's
Hospital.
5. Rededication ceremony of the Fire Bird Boy Scouts
facility that he attended on Friday, July 18, 2008.
The Police Chief reported on the following matters:
I.Police and Fire Departments' collaborative efforts
toward the development of an emergency response
program.
2. Upcoming meeting on July 24, 2008 with law
enforcement personnel that would occupy a portion of
the third floor of City Hall.
3. Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City in the
amount of $820,108.00 to enhance the City's safety
and security programs.
The City Treasurer had nothing to report at this time.
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The Personnel Director had nothing to report at this
time.
The Finance Director advised that the audit of the
City was tentatively scheduled to be completed by October 31,
2008, and the audit of the City's Redevelopment Agency was
tentatively scheduled to be completed by October 1, 2008.
The Risk Manager reported that there had been a
decrease in the number of City employees reporting to Technimed
for work -related injuries.
The Director of Environmental Health reported on the
County Sanitation District's Certificates of Recognition given
to local businesses for not exceeding waste discharge maximum
allowances set forth by the Sanitation District. He advised
that forty of the businesses were located in Vernon and that
those businesses would be recognized at the August 18, 2008 City
Council meeting.
The Director of Community Services & Water reported
that the following projects were on schedule:
I.Smurfit-Stone site demolition.
2. Thermador site demolition, for which an additional
purchase order would have to be issued to have the
crushed pavement removed from the site.
3. 2 6th Street Bridge Project.
4. Recent court ruling in favor of a case brought forth
by a consortium of cities against the guidelines on
storm -water and treated -water processes.
The Director of Community Services & Water also
advised that he was still seeking proposals regarding the
lighting for the water tower.
The Director of Light & Power reported on the
following matters:
I.Slight decrease in energy costs.
2. Gas prepay bond refinancing possibilities currently
under review.
3. Possibility of a natural gas fuel station in the
City of Vernon.
4. Future financial impact to result from mandates on
the utilization of renewable energy.
5. Upcoming capacity testing of the Malburg Generating
Station (MGS) scheduled by Bicent to take place over
a five-day period beginning July 26th or 27th, 2008.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales advised that the City Council
has received comments in favor of the construction of the
Southeast Region Energy Project at the conferences he and other
members of the City Council have attended recently.
The Human Resources Director had nothing to report in
open session.
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
The City Clerk had nothing to report at this time.
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The City Administrator had nothing to report at this
time.
The Mayor reported on a mixer he attended July 17,
2008, hosted by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce at the La Villa
Basque Restaurant. One of the main goals of the mixer was to
encourage the business community to conduct mixers more often.
Mayor Pro -Tern Gonzales congratulated the City Clerk
and her staff on their successful conversion to paperless agenda
packets for City meetings.
The City Clerk thanked Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales for his
comments and said that she would relay them to her staff. She
also thanked the entire City Council for their support in this
matter.
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:21 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:30 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 11:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the Police Chief, 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 Police Chief was excused from closed session at
12:00 p.m.
The Human Resources Director and Personnel Director
were excused from closed session at 12:14 p.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 12:21 p.m. Motion carried.
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 recommendations of the respective
Department Heads for each of the three matters were approved.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding one Public Employment
matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and approval
was granted to hire Hilda Moreno as an Account Clerk, step 8,
effective July 28, 2008.
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It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding two Employee Evaluation
matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and merit
step increases were granted to the following employees as
specified:
1. Gina Torres, Dispatcher, from step 2 to step 1,
effective August 3, 2008.
2. James Rodino, Captain (Police), from step 2 to step
1, effective August 3, 2008.
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.
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 12:21
p.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
M nuela Giron
City Clerk
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NmeL.—Leonis C.LMalburg
Title: Mayor
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