20090112 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009, 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, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Administrator advised that Resolution No.
9822 regarding the termination of agreements with various legal
firms, which required immediate action, was brought to his
attention after the agenda was posted. He asked that a vote be
taken to determine that Resolution No. 9822 required immediate
action and to add said resolution to the agenda.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to add
Resolution No. 9822 to the agenda. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Malburg,
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstained:
None
Gonzales, Davis, McCormick
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held January 5,
2009, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator recommended that the following
resolution be deferred.
RESOLUTION NO. 9808 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Councilman Thomas
A. Ybarra for His Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon
and Conferring the Honorary Title of Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus
upon Thomas A. Ybarra
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9808 be deferred. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9809 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing Richard J. Maisano to Fill the
Unexpired Term of a Member of the City Council, Thomas A.
Ybarra, Now Retired, Subject to the Filing by Richard J. Maisano
of the Necessary Disclosure Statements Required by Government
Code Section 87200, et seq., was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9809 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk delivered the Administration of Oath to
newly appointed Council Member Richard J. Maisano.
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.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council at this time.
There was no one in the audience 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 station and treatment facility at 4726
Loma Vista Avenue.
It was moved by Davis, 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, the time being 10:08 a.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Community Services provided a summary
of the matter and recommended that the public hearing be closed
after the time allotted for public comments on the matter.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one in the audience who wished to address
the City Council on this matter.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close 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 10:10 a.m. 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
2008-2009.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
open the public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment
to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008-2009,
the time being 10:11 a.m. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis advised that there was a typo (the
number "6" should be "16") in the second line of item (3) under
the Capital Outlays section on page 4 of the Light & Power
Department's Budget Preparation Document Edit List submitted as
part of the supporting documents to the proposed budget
amendment.
The Director of Light & Power and City Treasurer
advised that the typo did not affect the proposed budget
amendment, but that the correction from "6" to "16" would be
made on the respective supporting document.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one in the audience who wished to address
the City Council on this matter.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
close the public hearing to consider the adoption of an
amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year
2008-2009, the time being 10:19 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9810 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9638, which
Approved a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, to Reflect
Changes (Amendment No. 3), was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9810 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to open the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use
Permit Application from Waste Management Health Care Solutions
to operate a medical waste transfer station and treatment
facility at 4280 Bandini Boulevard.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open
the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit
Application from Waste Management Health Care Solutions to
operate a medical waste transfer station and treatment facility
at 4280 Bandini Boulevard, the time being 10:19 a.m. Motion
carried.
The Director of Community Services advised that this
Conditional Use Permit Application was similar to the one
submitted by Ensery West, LLC. He summarized the staff report
on the matter and gave a Power Point presentation.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
A representative of Stericycle advised that he had
been working with the Community Services Department in an
attempt to be a resource to the City on this matter, since
Stericycle's operation is similar to the applicant's operation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales asked the Director of Community
Services if the comments from Stericycle had been considered.
The Director of Community Services responded that his
department had been working with Dewey & LeBoeuf, which
represents Stericycle, and was considering the comments
received.
Councilman Davis asked if the proposed building was
currently occupied.
The Director of Community Services responded that the
company was currently occupying the building, but would like to
shift operations. He also advised that his department received
letters from Dewey & LeBoeuf, the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District, and the Department of Transportation District 7
(Caltrans), which needed to be responded to.
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.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit
Application from Waste Management Health Care Solutions to
operate a medical waste transfer station and treatment facility
at 4280 Bandini Boulevard, the time being 10:40 a.m. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to open the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use
Permit Application from L.A. Wash Rack, Inc. to operate a truck
wash facility at 4317 Downey Road.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit
Application from L.A. Wash Rack, Inc. to operate a truck wash
facility at 4317 Downey Road, the time being 10:40 a.m. Motion
carried.
The Director of Community Services summarized the
staff report on this matter, gave a Power Point presentation,
and recommended that the application be approved, subject to the
conditions set forth in the staff report.
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 Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close
the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit
Application from L.A. Wash Rack, Inc. to operate a truck wash
facility at 4317 Downey Road, the time being 10:48 a.m. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator requested that the following
ordinance be deferred.
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 (second and final reading)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1154 be deferred. Motion carried.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Treasurer's Department
1. 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 30,
2008 through January 5, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York
Mellon Corporation totaling $1,695,064.72, which includes
Requisition Nos. LCD520 through LCD522.
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Community Services Department
2. Building Permit Report for the month of December 2008, to
be received and filed.
3. Annual Building Permit Report for the 2008 calendar year,
to be received and filed.
Fire Department
4. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of December
16 through December 31, 2008, to be received and filed.
Personnel Department
5. Request to grant merit step increases to the following
employees as specified:
a. David Alvarez, Senior Administrative Assistant, from step
3 to step 2, effective January 18, 2009.
b. Luz Martinez, Department Secretary, from step 3 to step
2, effective January 18, 2009.
c. Paul Hallenberg, Firefighter, from step 3 to step 2,
effective January 18, 2009.
d. Corey Hernandez, Firefighter, from step 3 to step 2,
effective January 18, 2009.
e. Jonathan Sudduth, Firefighter, from step 3 to step 2,
effective January 18, 2009.
f. Jonathan Van Oeffelen, Firefighter, from step 3 to step
2, effective January 18, 2009.
g. Erik Stene, Engineering Aide, from step 5 to step 4,
effective January 18, 2009.
h. Tania Tolmasoff, Document Control Assistant, from step 6
to step 5, effective January 18, 2009.
i. Daniel Santos, Sergeant, from step 2 to step 1, effective
January 21, 2009.
j. Carlos Gudino, Utilityman III, from step 4 to step 3,
effective February 1, 2009.
k. Ivette Alfaro, Dispatcher, from step 5 to step 4,
effective February 1, 2009.
6. Request to reassign the following Police Department
personnel as specified:
a. Sergeant Brandon Gray, from the Patrol Division to the
Professional Standards Unit, effective January 6,
2009.
b. Sergeant David Zapien, from the Cargo Theft
Interdiction Program (outside detail) to the Patrol
Division, effective January 7, 2009.
Police Department
7. Police Department Activity Log for the period of December
16 through December 31, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
submitted. Motion carried.
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Request for authorization for all City Council Members
and one City Consultant to attend the "California Contract
Cities Association 42nd Annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation
Tour 2009" in Sacramento, California on January 12-14, 2009, and
for the disbursement of funds for registration, transportation,
lodging, and other related expenses at a total cost not to
exceed $21,000.00, was presented.
It was moved Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to authorize
one City Council Member to attend the "California Contract
Cities Association 42nd Annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation
Tour 2009" in Sacramento, California on January 12-14, 2009, and
to authorize the disbursement of funds for registration,
transportation, lodging, and other related expenses at a total
cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion carried.
Request for authorization for all City Council Members
and one City Consultant to attend the "Independent Cities
Association 21st Annual Winter Seminar" in Santa Barbara,
California on February 6-8, 2009, and for the disbursement of
funds for registration, transportation, lodging, and other
related expenses at a total cost not to exceed $19,000.00, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
authorize three City Council Members and one City Consultant to
attend the "Independent Cities Association 21St Annual Winter
Seminar" in Santa Barbara, California on February 6-8, 2009, and
to authorize the disbursement of funds for registration,
transportation, lodging, and other related expenses at a total
cost not to exceed $7,000.00. Motion carried.
Request from the Fire Chief for ratification of a work
order issued to Valley Power Systems, Inc. in the amount of
$38,950.00 for a replacement motor and related repairs for Fire
Engine No. 11, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
ratify the work order issued to Valley Power Systems, Inc. in
the amount of $38,950.00 for a replacement motor and related
repairs for Fire Engine No. 11. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
approval of a fully executed Grant Deed from 5699 District Blvd.
LLC, for the property located at 5699 District Boulevard, and
authorization for the Mayor to execute the Certificate of
Acceptance for said Grant Deed, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve a fully executed Grant Deed from 5699 District Blvd.
LLC, for the property located at 5699 District Boulevard, and to
authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance for
said Grant Deed. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
approval of and authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to
the contract with Infrastructure Engineering Corporation, Inc.
in the amount of $84,510.00 for the collection of sewer flow
data, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Infrastructure
Engineering Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $84,510.00 for
the collection of sewer flow data, and to authorize the Director
of Community Services to execute said document. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9779 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of FS Construction for
the City Apartment Complex Parking Lot in Accordance with
Contract No. CS-0014 of the City of Vernon and Approving the
Execution of Said Contract, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9779 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9811 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amended and Restated Escrow Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
Regarding a City of Vernon Light & Power Capital Projects
Account, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9811 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9812 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Consulting Services Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and Black & Veatch Corporation Regarding the Onyx Ranch
Wind Farm, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9812 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9813 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Emergency Vehicle Group, Inc. for
Retrofitting of Fire Department Command Vehicle, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9813 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9814 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and L-3 Mobile -
Vision, Inc. for In -Car Wireless Mobile Video Systems for the
Police Department, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9814 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9815 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9639 by Amending
Section lla and Schedule Nos. V and VIII of said Resolution
Regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees
(Amendment No. 5), was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick., seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9815 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9816 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and DSK LLC, was
read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9816 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9817 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Rene Cardona,
was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9817 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9818 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Pat Fresch,
was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9818 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9819 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Jack
Megorden, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9819 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9820 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Kimberly
McBride, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9820 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9821 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Environmental Management Professionals, LLC, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9821 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9822 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Dissolving, Cancelling and Terminating All
Agreements with Revere & Wallace, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
and Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP and Repealing
All Resolutions or Parts of Resolutions in Conflict Therewith,
was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9822 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Request from the City Administrator to assign the City
apartment at 3386 East 50th Street to the City Treasurer, Sharon
Duckworth, was presented.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to assign
the City apartment at 3386 East 50th Street to the City
Treasurer, Sharon Duckworth, and to rescind the previous
assignment made to her for the City apartment at 3388 East 50th
Street.
The City Administrator requested that the following
discussion regarding City -owned housing be deferred.
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.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to defer
the aforementioned discussion regarding City -owned housing.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars
attended during the period of January 5 through January 11,
2009.
It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend
any conferences/seminars during the period of January 5 through
January 11, 2009.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief provided an update on the relocation of
the Fire Administration Office to a temporary trailer at Fire
Station No. 1.
The Chief of Police had nothing to report at this
time.
The City Treasurer congratulated Mr. Richard Maisano
on his appointment to the City Council.
The Director of Personnel congratulated Mr. Richard
Maisano on his appointment to the City Council.
The Risk Manager congratulated Mr. Richard Maisano on
his appointment to the City Council.
The Director of Health congratulated Mr. Richard
Maisano on his appointment to the City Council. He advised that
the annual vehicle inspections were scheduled to begin the first
week of February 2008. He also reminded everyone that the Used
Oil Calendar Contest Awards were scheduled to be presented to
the students of the Vernon Elementary School at the City Council
Meeting of January 26, 2009.
The Director of Community Services congratulated Mr.
Richard Maisano on his appointment to the City Council. He
provided a summary of the amendment to the Infrastructure
Agreement previously approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales informed the Director of
Community Services that the water meter for his house on Furlong
Place was not working properly advised of a recent flood that
occurred on Furlong Place as a result of heavy rain.
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The Director of Community Services replied that he
would look into the two matters and report back.
The Director of Light & Power congratulated Mr.
Richard Maisano on his appointment to the City Council. He
reported on the following matters:
1. Working with Bicent on various processes.
2. Expenditures, including energy costs and new
consulting services contracts.
3. Financial reporting system.
The Director of Human Resources welcomed Mr. Richard
Maisano aboard.
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
The City Clerk congratulated Mr. Richard Maisano on
his appointment to the City Council.
time.
The City Administrator had nothing to report at this
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:24 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:32 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 McCormick, that
the City Council go into closed session, the time being 11:33
a.m. Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, Risk
Manager, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Personnel.
The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session at 11:39 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 11:50 a.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding three Public Employment
matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and approval
was granted to hire the following persons as specified:
1.Douglas McBride, as a Systems Coordinator I, in the
Light & Power Department, effective January 13,
2009.
2. Justin Simpson, as a Systems Coordinator I, in the
Light & Power Department, effective January 13,
2009.
3. Gustavo Reveles, as a Computer Aided Drafting
Technician, in the Light & Power Department,
effective January 20, 2009.
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It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding three Employee
Appointment matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,
and the reclassifications of the following employees were
approved, as specified:
1. Fernando Flores, from Field Crew, step 5, to Systems
Coordinator I, in the Light & Power Department,
effective January 13, 2009.
2. Jeff Fraga, from Field Crew, step 5, to Systems
Coordinator I, in the Light & Power Department,
effective January 13, 2009.
3. Carol Childers, from Computer Aided Drafting
Technician, step 1, in the Light & Power Department,
to Fire Prevention/Civil Defense Assistant, in the
Fire Department.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding one Employee Evaluation
matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and the
evaluation for Linda Smith, Department Secretary, for the period
of December 2007 through January 2009, was reviewed.
deferred.
The following Employee Evaluation matters were
1. Director of Health & Environmental Control
2. Director of Human Resources
3. City Administrator
4. Finance Director
5. 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
existing litigation case Huff, et al. v. Malkenhorst; Giron v.
Huff, et al.; LASC No. BS 101423, Court of Appeal Case No.
B194722 pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section
54956.9, and no action was taken with regard to said case.
deferred.
The following two existing litigation cases were
1. City of Bell v. City of Vernon, LASC BC 390397
2. Venegas, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.;
LASC No. BC 207136
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding one of
four potential cases of litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)
of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken with
respect to said matter. The other three matters were deferred.
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The Consent Calendar II was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR II
Personnel Department
1. Request to hire the following persons as specified:
a. Doug McBride as a Systems Coordinator I, step 6, in
the Light & Power Department, effective January 13,
2009.
b. Justin Simpson as a Systems Coordinator I, step 6, in
the Light & Power Department, effective January 13,
2009.
C. Gustavo Reveles as a Computer Aided Drafting
Technician, step 9, in the Light & Power Department,
effective January 20, 2009.
2. Request to reclassify the following employees as specified:
a. Fernando Flores, from Field Crew, step 5, to Systems
Coordinator I, step 6, in the Light & Power
Department, effective January 13, 2009.
b. Jeff Fraga, from Field Crew, step 5, to Systems
Coordinator I, step 6, in the Light & Power
Department, effective January 13, 2009.
C. Request to reclassify Carol Childers from Computer
Aided Drafting Technician, step 1, in the Light &
Power Department, to Fire Prevention/Civil Defense
Assistant, step 2, in the Fire Department, effective
January 20, 2009.
3. Request to grant a merit step increase to Linda Smith,
Department Secretary, from step 5 to step 4, effective January
18, 2009.
End of Consent Calendar II
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar II be approved as recommended.
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Davis, that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, January
14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m., the time being 11:54 a.m. Motion
carried.
ATTEST:
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McAnuela Giron i
City Clerk
,--ffa`me Leonis & Malilurg
Title: Mayor
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