20090105 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009, AT 10:04 A.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Administrator advised that following two
matters, which required immediate action, were brought to his
attention after the agenda was posted. He asked that a vote be
taken to determine that said matters required immediate action
and to add said matters to the closed session portion of the
agenda.
1. Acceptance of the resignation of a City Council
Member.
2. Consideration of the Declaration of Thomas A. Ybarra
to Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
add the two aforementioned matters to the end of the agenda.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: None
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 15,
2008, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to present the Service Pins.
The Mayor presented a Service Pin to Viet Nguyen,
Operations Engineer, and congratulated him on his 5 years of
service with the City.
Police Officer Eugenio Cerda was unable to attend the
meeting. His 10-year Service Pin was forwarded to him.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
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 Fire Chief introduced the following members of his
staff who would fill the new rotation of administrative
positions on the 4/10 schedule:
1. Michael Wilson - Assistant Fire Chief
2. Michael Busch - Training Officer
3. Todd Schoenig - Administrative Captain
4. Jed Hulsey - Fire Marshal
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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.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to continue the public hearing to consider a Conditional
Use Permit Application from Ensery West, LLC to operate a
medical waste transfer stationandtreatment facility at 4726
Loma Vista Avenue.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
continue the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit
Application from Ensery West, LLC to operate a medical waste
transfer station and treatment facility at 4726 Loma Vista
Avenue, the time being 10:09 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Community Services advised that a
second letter from Dewey & LeBoeuf was received, which needed to
be reviewed. He recommended the City Council continue the
public hearing.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
continue the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit
Application from Ensery West, LLC to operate a medical waste
transfer station and treatment facility at 4726 Loma Vista
Avenue, to January 12, 2009. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1154 - 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 McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1154 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 the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
a. Warrant Register No. 1244 to record voided Check No.
321336 in the amount of $29.65 issued to Kent Stevenson
on July 7, 2008.
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b. Warrant Register No. 1246 to record:
• Voided Check No. 321620 in the amount of $67.44 issued
to Maria Gonzalez on July 23, 2008;
• Voided Check No. 321635 in the amount of $0.48 issued
to AT&T Mobility on July 29, 2008;
• Voided Check No. 321708 in the amount of $84.68 issued
to Kent Stevenson on August 4, 2008; and
• Voided Check No. 321730 in the amount of $30.00 issued
to Phillip Swinford on August 4, 2008.
c. Warrant Register No. 1252 to record voided Check No.
322884 in the amount of $75.00 issued to Dr. David
Butchert, O.D. on November 3, 2008.
d. Warrant Register No. 1255 to record voided Check No.
323417 in the amount of $285.21 issued to Good Samaritan
Hospital on December 15, 2008.
e. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 219 to record voided
Check No. 506116 in the amount of $1,250.00 issued to
California Climate Action Registry on December 1, 2008.
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 November 19 through
December 29, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $500.00, which includes Requisition No.
CG014.
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 December 4
through December 29, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $1,277,973.77, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD501 through LCD519.
4. 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
November 19 through December 29, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New
York Mellon Corporation totaling $337,632.77, which includes
Requisition No. RPF027.
Fire Department
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of December
1 through December 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
Personnel Department
6. Granting of merit step increases to the following employees
as specified, effective January 6, 2009:
a. Tyler Shook, Firefighter, from step 2 to step 1.
b. Elizabeth Negrete, Associate Resource Scheduler, from
step 6 to step 5.
Police Department
7. Police Department Activity Log for the period of December 1
through December 15, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
ratification of the execution of an agreement with United Site
Services in the amount of $2,844.45 for the installation of a
temporary fence for a one-year period at the demolition site of
5119 District Boulevard, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to ratify
the execution of an agreement with United Site Services in the
amount of $2,844.45 for the installation of a temporary fence
for a one-year period at the demolition site of 5119 District
Boulevard. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for a
$25,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase
order to Beacon Concrete, Inc., which would bring the total
amount of said purchase order to $45,000.00 for the current
fiscal year, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
approve a $25,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open
purchase order to Beacon Concrete, Inc., which would bring the
total amount of said purchase order to $45,000.00 for the
current fiscal year. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
approval of an Application for Credit with Inter Valley Pool
Supply, Inc. for future chlorine purchases, and for
authorization for the Purchasing Agent to execute said
application, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve an Application for Credit with Inter Valley Pool Supply,
Inc. for futurechlorinepurchases, and to authorize the
Purchasing Agent to execute said application. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
approval of and authorization to execute a Global Services
Agreement with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for recent and
future equipment inspection services, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve a Global Services Agreement with Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. for recent and future equipment inspection
services, and to authorize the Director of Community Services to
execute said agreement. Motion carried.
Request from the Fire Chief for a $10,000.00 increase
to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order to L.N. Curtis
& Sons for turnout gear, which would bring the total amount of
said purchase order to $30,000.00 for the current fiscal year,
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve a $10,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open
purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons for turnout gear, which
would bring the total amount of said purchase order to
$30,000.00 for the current fiscal year. Motion carried.
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Request from the Fire Chief for approval of Work
Authorization No. 008 with Motorola, Inc. in the amount of
$41,585.59 for communication equipment for the department's new
Command Vehicle, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
approve Work Authorization No. 008 with Motorola, Inc. in the
amount of $41,585.59 for communication equipment for the
department's new Command Vehicle. Motion carried.
Request from the Fire Chief for approval of and
authorization to execute Work Authorization No. PM-253-08-Fire
Station #1 with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction, in the
amount of $167,827.00 for the removal of underground gas tanks
and the installation of an above -ground tank, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
approve Work Authorization No. PM-253-08-Fire Station #1 with
Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction, in the amount of
$167,827.00 for the removal of underground gas tanks and the
installation of an above -ground tank, and to authorize the Fire
Chief to execute said document. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Health for authorization
to purchase a new copier from Canon Business Solutions, Inc. at
an approximate cost of $18,955.39, and for authorization to
execute any and all forms related to said purchase, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve the purchase a new copier from Canon Business Solutions,
Inc. at an approximate cost of $18,955.39, and to authorize the
Director of Health to execute any and all forms related to said
purchase, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Light & Power for
approval of and authorization to execute the following Work
Authorizations with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction, was
presented.
1. Work Authorization No. PM-249-08-Light & Power in
the amount of $42,342.30 for the installation and
testing of additional power supplies to the 66kV
lines and circuit breakers at the Vernon Substation.
2. Work Authorization No. PM-250-08-Light & Power in
the amount of $34,123.10 for the installation and
testing of an additional power source to the 7 kV
feeders at the Vernon Substation.
It was McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to approve
Work Authorization No. PM-249-08-Light & Power in the amount of
$42,342.30 for the installation and testing of additional power
supplies to the 66kV lines and circuit breakers at the Vernon
Substation, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to
execute said document. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
approve Work Authorization No. PM-250-08-Light & Power in the
amount of $34,123.10 for the installation and testing of an
additional power source to the 7 kV feeders at the Vernon
Substation, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to
execute said document. Motion carried.
Request from the Chief of Police for approval and
funding to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico,
Virginia, from September through December 2009, at an estimated
cost not to exceed $3,000.00, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
authorize the Chief of Police to attend the FBI National Academy
in Quantico, Virginia, from September through December 2009,
with pay, and to authorize the disbursement of funds for related
expenses at an estimated cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9799 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of Two 2009 BMW Patrol
Motorcycles for the Police Department, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9799 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9800 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Non -Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Pursuant to
Article VI of Chapter 12 of the Vernon City Code By and Between
the City of Vernon and Waste and Recycling Services, Inc., was
read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9800 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9801 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of US Demolition, Inc.
in Accordance with Contract No. 602 of the City of Vernon, was
read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9801 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9802 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of AES Enterprises,
Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 610 of the City of Vernon,
was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9802 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9803 A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Adopting an Amended and Restated
Resolution Establishing Permit Fees, Certificate of Occupancy
Fees, Inspection Fees and Other Related Fees Pursuant to
Sections 7.12(L), 24.4, 24.11, 24.16, 24.21, 24.26, 24.42,
26.6.2-2, 26.6.3-1, 28.9 and 28.10 of the Vernon City Code
Relating to Zoning, Building and Fire Prevention Within the City
and Repealing all Resolutions or Parts of Resolutions in
Conflict Therewith, was read by title.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9803 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9804 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Policy Amendment with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Relating to Domestic Partners and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Policy Amendment with Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company Relating to Dependent Children, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9804 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9805 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Excusing Hilario Gonzales from Attendance
at Meetings of the City Council and Boards and Commissions from
January 26, 2009 through February 28, 2009, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9805 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales abstained and disqualified himself on
this matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 9806 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Consulting Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and Cape Canaveral Power Consultants for Technical Services to
the Light & Power Department, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9806 be approved and adopted.. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9807 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Consulting Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and Curtis Fresch, Ltd., was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9807 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,397,658.73, which includes
Check Nos. 323476 through 323552, (Accounting period January
2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1256,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,397,658.73, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1256, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $300.00, which includes Wire No. 297
(Accounting period January 2009), was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims
and demands totaling $300.00, be ratified. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this
matter.
Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of December 10 through December 29,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $551,620.67, which
includes Check Nos. 323553 through 323721 (Accounting period
January 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims
and demands totaling $551,620.67, be ratified. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this
matter.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of December 10 through December 29,
2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $5,740.62, which
includes Check Nos. 506165 through 506182 (Accounting period
January 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 221, covering claims and demands totaling $5,740.62, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,311,748.29, which includes
Wire Nos. 4161 through 4178 (Accounting period January 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221,
covering claims and demands totaling $3,311,748.29, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of December 10
through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$214,598.78, which includes Check Nos. 506183 through 506206
(Accounting period January 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $214,598.78. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on
this matter.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $156.60, which includes Check
Nos. 77 through 79 (Accounting period January 2009), was
presented.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 12,
covering claims and demands totaling $156.60, be ratified.
Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 12, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $181,813.94, which includes Wire Nos.
0012 through 0013 (Accounting period January 2009), was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that wire
transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and
demands totaling $181,813.94, be ratified. Motion carried.
Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of December 10 through
December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $21,852.19,
which includes Check Nos. 80 through 88 (Accounting period
January 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Gas
Warrant Register No. 12 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $21,852.19. Motion carried.
Requests from the following persons to be considered
for the rental of City -owned housing units upon availability,
was presented.
1. Hannes Swart
2. Luz Martinez
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned City -housing requests be received and filed.
Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to hold the discussion of City -owned housing to be occupied
by Police, Fire, Health, Electric Service and Gas Personnel, and
the City Treasurer, and«all necessary and appropriate changes to
be made in existing City -owned housing.
The Director of Community Services reported that the
bid for carpeting the City apartments was less than $1,000 per
unit and advised that it would be handled under a purchase
order. He also reported that the quote for the carports was
$77,000 and, in light of the current economy, recommended not
moving forward with it at this time.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars
attended during the period of December 14 through January 4,
2009.
It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend
any conferences/seminars during the period of December 15
through January 4, 2009.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
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The Fire Chief advised that Fire Captain Jim Raabe,
passed away from Leukemia on January 1, 2009. The funeral
services would be at Rose Hills on Saturday, January 10, 2009.
The Fire Chief also reported on the following:
1. Haz Mat Agreement with Long Beach to join the
current Haz Mat Agreement with Santa Fe Springs and
Vernon.
2. Temporary move of Fire Administration to office
trailers at Fire Station No. 1.
3. His appointment to Area E Coordinator as a result of
the City of Downey Fire Chief's leave.
The Chief of Police reported on the survey input he
received on the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Program.
The City Treasurer had nothing to report at this time.
The Director of Personnel had nothing to report at
this time.
The Finance Director reported that the Redevelopment
Agency's audited financials were nearly complete.
The Risk Manager reported on the results of the
medical open enrollment for employees and retirees. He also
advised that the medical audit of employees' dependents was
nearly complete.
The Director of Health reported on the health permit
renewals mailed out in December 2008, which would yield
approximately $300,000 in revenue.
The Director of Community Services reported on various
meetings he attended regarding the I-710 Project and advised
that he would set up a future presentation for the City Council
on the design concepts of the project to get the Council's
input. He also reported on the City's Christmas Tree Recycling
Program, which began that day.
following:
The Director of Light & Power reported on the
1. Recent small outage.
2. Malburg Generating Station (MGS) units that were
taken down on December 26 and 27, 2008, due to lower
energy costs and needs during that time.
3. MGS reached 9706 availability in 2008.
4. Department's efforts to find lower energy rates that
can be passed on to the City's customers.
5. Process of hiring three Project Labor Group
employees for the department's Transmission and
Distribution Division.
The Director of Human Resources reported on her recent
meeting with the underwriters of Ace Insurance Company regarding
changing the City's classification from a municipality to a
corporation based on its unique characteristics.
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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 10:55 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, Director of Human Resources
and Director of Personnel.
The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session at 11:15 a.m.
The Director of Human Resources was excused from
closed session at 11:40 a.m.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular
session, the time being 12:32 p.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding twenty-five (25) Employee
Evaluation matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,
and evaluations for the following eleven employees were
reviewed:
1. Luz Martinez, Department Secretary, step 3, for
the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1,
2008.
2. Paul Hallenberg, Firefighter, step 3, for the
period of January 1, 2008 through December 1,
2008.
3. Corey Hernandez, Firefighter, step 3, for the
period of January 1, 2008 through December 1,
2008.
4. Jonathan Sudduth, Firefighter, step 3, for the
period of January 1, 2008 through December 1,
2008.
S. Jonathan Van Oeffelen, Firefighter, step 3, for
the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1,
2008.
6. David Alvarez, Senior Administrative Assistant,
step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through
December 1, 2008.
7. Tania Tolmasoff, Document Control Assistant, step
6, for the period of January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2008.
8. Erik Stene, Engineering Aide, step 5, for the
period of October 8, 2008 through December 4,
2008.
9. Carlos Gudino, Utilityman III, step 4, for the
period of December 2007 through December 2008.
10. Daniel Santos, Sergeant, for the period of
January 1, 2008 through December 22, 2008.
11. Ivette Alfaro, Dispatcher, for the period of
November 25, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
No action was taken with regard to evaluations for the
remaining fourteen positions listed below.
1. Director of Health & Environmental Control
2. Director of Human Resources
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3. City Administrator
4. Finance Director
S. City Attorney/Director of Industrial Development
6. Assistant Director of Industrial Development
7. Risk Manager
8. Director of Personnel/Director of Business
Services & Purchasing
9. Chief of Police
10. Fire Chief
11. Director of Community Services & Water
12. Director of Light & Power
13. City Treasurer
14. City Clerk
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding one
potential case of litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken with
respect to said matter.
The Chief of Police reported on the recent
apprehension of a suspect and advised that the case would be
investigated by the Sheriff's Department because the incident
originated in the County's jurisdiction.
The City Administrator distributed the official
Audited Financial Statements to the City Council.
A letter of resignation from Councilman Ybarra was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
accept the resignation of Councilman Thomas A. Ybarra.
Councilman McCormick asked that a resolution be prepared in
honor of Councilman Ybarra's many years of service with the
City.
The City Administrator asked that the City Council
consider declaring Thomas A. Ybarra as Mayor Pro Tempore
Emeritus.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
declare Thomas A. Ybarra as Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus.
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 12:41
p.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
N.me : Leonis �C1. Malburg
Title: Mayor
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