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20090126 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009, AT 10:08 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Davis, McCormick, Maisano MEMBERS ABSENT: Gonzales The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held January 12, 2009, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held January 14, 2009, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this was the time to present trophies and prizes to the following students from the Vernon Elementary School for their participation in the City's 112009 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest." The Director of Environmental Health welcomed the 5th grade classes, teachers, and thanked all those who participated on the project. He also advised that the Fire Department would be providing a tour of their Fire Station No. 2 to those interested immediately after the award ceremony. The Mayor presented the following awards related to '12009 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest," and congratulated each student on behalf of the City Council. Honorable Mention Prize Winners: 1. Alyssa Bravo 2. Luis Calderon 3. Victoria Drapeau 4. Claudette Guzman 5. Marbella Hernandez 6. Joeanna Munoz 7. Julia Ochoa 8. Wendy Parrilla 9. Viviana Vargas Second Prize Winner: First Prize Winner Grand Prize Winner Cynthia Hernandez (not present) Gloria Avelino Allison Hernandez Faculty appreciation awards: 1. Mrs. Santa Cruz 2. Mrs. Vargas 3. Principal Martin Sandoval Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 Local business sponsors: 1. Asbury Environmental Services 2. Baker Commodities 3. ExxonMobil Oil Corporation 4. Lubricating Specialties 5. U.S. Growers 6. Athens Disposal Company 7. Exide Technologies 8. The Alpert Group 9. Waste Management Healthcare Solutions The City Administrator announced that this was the time to appoint members to sit on the following committees and the designation of the Chairman and Vice Chairman for each committee: 1. Police & Fire Commissions' Section 2. Public Benefits Resource Committee It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to appoint the following members to serve on the following committees and specific designation of the Chairman and Vice Chairman for each. Motion carried. • Police & Fire Commissions: Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis and Maisano ➢ Chairman: Malburg ➢ Vice Chairman: Gonzales • Public Benefits Resource Committee: Malburg, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick and Maisano ➢ Chairman: Malburg ➢ Vice Chairman: Gonzales The City Attorney distributed a matrix of the boards the City participates in for their review and asked for their direction for the designation of delegates and alternates to each board. The City Council provided their input. The City Attorney advised that he would bring back resolutions appointing delegates and alternates at a future meeting for their approval. 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. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 2 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 City Treasurer's Department 1. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record the following voided checks: a. Gas Warrant Register No. 8 to record voided Check No. 56 in the amount of $19.20 issued to Qwest on October 27, 2008. b. Warrant Register No. 1256 to record voided Check No. 323649 in the amount of $72.00 issued to League of California Cities on January 5, 2009. c. Warrant Register No. 1257 to record: • Voided Check No. 323754 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323755 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323756 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323757 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323758 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323759 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323760 in the amount of $71.00 issued to Imperial Professional Services on January 7, 2009; • Voided Check No. 323821 in the amount of $225.00 issued to Derek Meyer on January 14, 2009; and • Voided Check No. 323857 in the amount of $569.20 issued to Margaret Kenzy on January 14, 2009. 2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant Register No. 631 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 9 through December 6, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,048,196.74 - $2,445,970.37 paid through electronic funds transfers (EFTS); $6,141.81 paid through Early Check No. 9610; and $596,084.56 paid through General Warrant Register (Accounting period December 2008). 3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Capital Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 (formerly the Legal Counsel Disbursement Custody Escrow Account) covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 6 through January 20, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $357,553.01, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD523 through LCD536. 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 December 30, 2008 through January 20, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $337,632.77, which includes Requisition No. RPF027. 5. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Bicent Capacity Payment Custody Escrow Account No. 800594 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 30, 2008 through January 20, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $1,679,684.26, which includes Requisition No. BCP001. Page 3 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 Fire Department 6. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of January 1 through January 15, 2009, to be received and filed. Health & Environmental Control Department 7. Health & Environmental Control Department Monthly Report for December 2008, to be received and filed. Police Department 8. Police Department Activity Log for the period of January 1 through January 15, 2009, 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. Request for authorization for the Fire Chief to seek quotes for custodial services for the four fire stations and all Fire Department facilities and offices located outside of City Hall, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, to authorize the Fire Chief to seek quotes for custodial services for the four fire stations and all Fire Department facilities and offices located outside of City Hall. Motion carried. Request from the Fire Chief for a $12,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order issued to L.N. Curtis & Sons for turnout gear, which would bring the total amount of said purchase order to $42,000.00 for the current fiscal year, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, to approve the request from the Fire Chief for a $12,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order issued to L.N. Curtis & Sons for turnout gear, which would bring the total amount of said purchase order to $42,000.00 for the current fiscal year. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of and authorization to execute Work Authorization No. PM-257-08-GAS under the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $30,312.62 for the annual leak assessment of the natural gas distribution and transmission system, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to approve the Work Authorization No. PM-257-08-GAS under the contract with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction in the amount of $30,312.62 for the annual leak assessment of the natural gas distribution and transmission system, and authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said work authorization. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Business Services & Purchasing for approval of and authorization to execute Maintenance Agreement No. 422972 with Canon Business Solutions, Page 4 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 Inc. for the Purchasing Department's IR1630 copier for the period of January 12, 2009 through January 11, 2010, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, to approve the Maintenance Agreement No. 422972 with. Canon Business Solutions, Inc. for the Purchasing Department's IR1630 copier for the period of January 12, 2009 through January 11, 2010, and authorize the Director of Business Services & Purchasing to execute said agreement. Motion carried. Request from the Chief of Police for approval of and authorization to execute a Sale and Installation Agreement with SimplexGrinnell LP for an audio/video recording system for the department's Interview Room, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, to approve a Sale and Installation Agreement with SimplexGrinnell LP for an audio/video recording system for the department's Interview Room, and authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for approval of and authorization to execute an Account Application and Agreement to Pay Charges with SC Fuels/Cardlock Fuels System, Inc. to serve as an alternative fuel source for the City's fleet vehicles, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to approve an Account Application and Agreement to Pay Charges with SC Fuels/Cardlock Fuels System, Inc. to serve as an alternative fuel source for the City's fleet vehicles, and authorize the Director of Community Services to execute said documents. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for approval of and authorization to execute an Agreement for Code Enforcement Software and Services with HdL Software, LLC, at a cost of $18,150.00, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to approve an Agreement for Code Enforcement Software and Services with HdL Software, LLC, at a cost of $18,150.00, and authorize the Director of Community Services to execute said agreement. Motion carried. Request for ratification of the presentation of the following proclamation to Mr. George Cole on January 23, 2009, was presented. A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON COMMENDING AND HONORING GEORGE COLE IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CITY GOVERNMENT Councilman Davis provided a detailed summary of the event that took place on January 23, 2009, honoring Mr. George Cole, to which he attended as a representative of the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, to ratify the presentation of the aforementioned proclamation to Mr. George Cole on January 23, 2009. Motion carried. Page 5 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. 9823 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Appointing Richard J. Maisano to Fill the Unexpired Term of Thomas A. Ybarra as a Library Trustee on the Board of Library Trustees, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9823 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9824 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to L.A. Wash Rack, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck Wash Facility Located at 4317 Downey Road in the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9824 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9825 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Appointing Richard J. Maisano to Fill the Unexpired Term of Thomas A. Ybarra as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9825 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9826 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Providing for the Recognition of Certain Signatures on Warrants Issued by the City of Vernon to Withdraw Funds Deposited by the City of Vernon in Any Bank Account, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9826 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9827 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for Citywide Speed Study, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9827 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9828 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Confidentiality Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9828 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9829 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. Four to Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc., was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9829 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 6 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. 9830 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Termination of Rental Agreements for All City -Owned Housing in Huntington Park and to do All Other Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning Said Termination, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9830 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9831 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Dissolving, Cancelling and Terminating all Agreements with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Calderon Group, Inc. and McCabe & Company and Repealing all Resolutions or Parts of Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9831 be amended, approved without reference to McCabe & Company, and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9833 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Dissolving, Cancelling and Terminating all Agreements with Project Labor Group and Repealing all Resolutions or Parts of Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9833 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9834 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing an Amendment to the Current City Health Plans, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9834 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1258, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $15,805.57, which includes Check Nos. 323904 through 323930, (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1258, covering claims and demands totaling $15,805.57 be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1258, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $5,295.91, which includes Wire No. 300 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1258, covering claims and demands totaling $5,295.91 be ratified. Motion carried. Page 7 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 Warrant Register No. 1258, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $225,793.54, which includes Check Nos. 323931 through 323987 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the issuance of claims and demands for Warrant Register No. 1258, covering claims and demands totaling $225,793.54 be ratified. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 223, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $931.22, which includes Check Nos. 506218 through 506222 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 223, covering claims and demands totaling $931.22 be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 223, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $272,252.10, which includes Wire Nos. 4192 through 4193 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the wires for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 223, covering claims and demands totaling $272,252.10 be ratified. Motion carried. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 223, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $106,765.58, which includes Check Nos. 506223 through 506245 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the claims and demands for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 223, covering claims and demands totaling $106,765.58 be ratified. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 14, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $118.50, which includes Check No. 92 (Accounting period January 2009). It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that the early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 14, covering claims and demands totaling $118.50 be ratified. Motion carried. The City Administrator advised that there were no wire transfers made for Gas Warrant Register No. 14. Page 8 of 13 sk Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 Gas Warrant Register No. 14, covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 14 through January 20, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,212.15, which includes Check Nos. 93 through 94 (Accounting period January 2009). It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the claims and demands for Gas Warrant Register No. 14, covering claims and demands totaling $3,212.15 be ratified. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that there were no issues to discuss at this time regarding 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 City Administrator announced that this was the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended during the period of January 15 through January 25, 2009. It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend any conferences/seminars during the period of January 15 through January 25, 2009. The City Administrator announced that this was the time for reports from departments. The Fire Chief announced that the Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Awards will be presented at the Rotary Club meeting on February 18, 2009 at La Villa Basque. He also reported the appreciation expressed by John Kriste for allowing him to live in city housing and that Mr. Kriste is assisting Fire Station # 1 as a volunteer handling clerical tasks. time. The Chief of Police had nothing to report at this The City Treasurer had nothing to report at this time. The Director of Personnel announced that the CalPERS meeting would be held on January 27, 2009 in the Council Chambers from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. She encouraged Councilman Maisano to attend. The Director of Finance reported on the following: • The new process with East West Bank. • The soon to begin audit of financial statements of the last six months. The City Clerk mentioned the relocation of the City Attorney and City Clerk's offices which started today and would be completed by the afternoon. The Director of Health reported on the following: • The success of the Annual Calendar Awards and the gratitude demonstrated by the students' parents. • The tour of the Owens Illinois facility to be conducted by the California Waste Management Page 9 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 following: Board on Thursday, January 29, 2009, and the introduction of the City's Sustainability Program to the Board on that same day. The Director of Community Services addressed the • Sought direction from the City Council on how to handle public hearings regarding Conditional Use Permits. He further addressed that the City's Code requires that a public hearing be held to obtain comments and to take action within thirty days from the date the public hearing is held. All members of the council present agreed to the process. following: following: • The illumination on a trial basis of the elevated water tower would take place on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at dusk, of which photos will be taken and presented at a future council meeting. • The water usage trend decreased by approximately 270-. from last year. • The water billing error addressed by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzales at the last meeting which was contributed to a meter misreading and and advising that the overcharge has been credited. • The proposed implementation of a parcel tax fee by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) that would affect the cities in Los Angeles County. • Distributed the annual report of the department to Councilman Maisano and offered him a tour of his department. The Director of Light & Power reported on the • The outage on Sunday, January 25, 2009, that lasted about two hours attributed to a mylar balloon. • The preparation of the Malburg Generating Station for an emissions test and fully addressed the elements that might affect the test result. • Advised that the Malburg Generating Station (MGS) reliability has been over 9701 for the past few months. The Director of Human Resources reported on the • Advised that Risk Management had met with medical insurance brokers. She also reported on the upcoming Risk Management Conference next week to which she would be attending only the vendor exhibition. • Advised that the Mercer Group compensation study is near completion. The City Attorney sought direction regarding the recent city resolution that approved a matching fund program for the purchase of playground equipment for the Vernon Elementary School at an estimated amount of $25,000.00. He advised that Page 10 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 $15,090.00 had been donated and asked whether the City Council would like to match every dollar donated; thus exceeding the estimated amount of $25,000.00, or contribute the money to reach the estimated cost. The Council members present agreed to match every dollar donated; thus, exceeding the estimated cost. The City Attorney advised that the resolution would be amended to reflect their wish. time. The City Administrator had nothing to report at this The Mayor called a short recess at 11:35 a.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 11:42 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 McCormick, 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 City Administrator, City Attorney, Director of Human Resources, Director of Personnel, Chief of Police, and Risk Manager. The Chief of Police was excused from closed session at 11:56 a.m. The Director of Personnel was excused from closed session at 12:09 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 1:01 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. No action was taken. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding two Employee Appointment matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, approving the appointment of Sharon Duckworth to Acting Deputy City Clerk effective January 27, 2009, and the reclassification of Craig Peltier, Firefighter, to Captain, effective February 2, 2009. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding three Employee Evaluation matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, for the following employees: 1. Sherwood Natsuhara, Deputy Director of Community Services and Water, for the period of December 2007 through December 2008. Page 11 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 deferred: 2. Marisol Trujillo, Senior Administrative Assistant, for the period of December 2007 through January 2009. 3. Teresa Nelson, Senior Dispatcher, for the period of December 2007 through December 2008. 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 the following existing litigation cases pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and a settlement was accepted with regard to case City of Bell v. City of Vernon, LASC BC 39037 in the amount of $231,500.00 for a full and complete settlement of all matters. Settlement authority was also given to the City Attorney with respect to Marin, et al. v. Vernon, LASC No. VC 052176. No action was taken regarding case Huff, et al. v Malkenhorst; Giron v. Huff, et al.; LASC No. BS 101423, Court of Appeal Case No. B194722, and Venegas, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.; LASC No. BC 207136. 1. Huff, et al. v. Malkenhorst; Giron v. Huff, et al.; LASC No. BS 101423, Court of Appeal Case No. B194722 2. City of Bell v. City of Vernon, LASC BC 390397 3. Venegas, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.; LASC No. BC 207136 4. Marin, et al. v. Vernon, LASC No. VC 052176 It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding two Anticipated Litigation matters pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken regarding either matter. RESOLUTION NO. 9832 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Appointing Sharon Duckworth as Acting Deputy City Clerk, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 9832 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 12 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR II Personnel Department 1. Request to reclassify Craig Peltier, from Firefighter, step 1, to Captain, step 3, effective February 2, 2009. 2. Request to grant merit step increases to the following employees as specified: a. Sherwood Natsuhara, Deputy Director of Community Services & Water, from step 2 to step 1, effective February 1, 2009. b. Marisol Trujillo, Senior Administrative Assistant, from step 3 to step 2, effective February 1, 2009. C. Teresa Nelson, Senior Dispatcher, from step 3 to step 2, effective February 1, 2009. End of Consent Calendar II It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the matters on the Consent Calendar II be approved as recommended. Motion carried. 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, the time being 1:03 p.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: )anuela Giron / City Clerk am�g Leonis C. `-Malburg Title: Mayor Page 13 of 13