20090202 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009, AT 10:07 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.
The City Administrator announced that an Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, was brought to his attention after the agenda was
posted. It is necessary that a vote be taken to find that there
is a need to take immediate action and that said matter be added
to the closed session portion of today's agenda.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
add the Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter to the
closed session of today's agenda. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Malburg,
Noes:
None
Absent:
Gonzales
Abstained:
None
Davis, McCormick, Maisano
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held January 26,
2009, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to present the Service Pins.
employees:
The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following
Employee Name
Job Title
Years
1. Inez Aragon
Police Detective
20
2. Carlos Fandino
Transmission & Dist Mgr
20
3. Maria Garcia
Police Officer
10
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting. Their Service Pins were forwarded to them.
Employee Name
Job Title
Years
1. Manuel Morales
Utilityman III
20
2. Glenn Burdick
Electronics Technician
20
3. Jerry Chavez
Sergeant
15
Time allotted for anyone in the audience who wishes to
address the City Council on agenda and 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.
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Mr. Richard Ryan, District Director of the Office of
Assembly Member John Perez, addressed the City Council to
express the intent of Assemblyman Perez to work close with the
City on those matters that the City would like to address at the
State level.
Miguel Martinez, Field Representative of the Office of
Assembly Member John Perez, also addressed the City Council and
made himself available to assist with any concerns the City
might have.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of the following warrant register to record
the following voided check:
a. Warrant Register No. 1258 to record voided Check No.
323974 in the amount of 338.68 issued to State Board of
Equalization on January 26, 2009.
2. 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 39, 2 0 ^v v 8 chreugh j^ _}ary-20,2 November 19, 2008
through January 11, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $337,632.77, which includes Requisition No.
RPF027. (This is a correction to item number 4 on the Consent
Calendar of the January 26, 2009 City Council Meeting Agenda,
which referenced the incorrect period.)
3. 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
January 12 through January 27, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New
York Mellon Corporation totaling $1,168,305.00, which includes
Requisition No. RPF028.
4. City of Vernon Report of Cash and Investments for Quarter
Ending December 31, 2008, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Request from the Director of Community Services to
ratify the issuance of a purchase order to Moine Bros in the
approximate cost of $10,600.00 for the replacement of the
secondary containment pans of the underground fuel storage tanks
located at the City Yard, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, to
ratify the issuance of a purchase order to Moine Bros in the
approximate cost of $10,600.00 for the replacement of the
secondary containment pans of the underground fuel storage tanks
located at the City Yard. Motion carried.
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Request from the Chief of Police for authorization to
issue a purchase order to Simplex -Grinnell in the approximate
amount of $10,480.00 for an interview management system, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Simplex -Grinnell
in the approximate amount of $10,480.00 for an interview
management system. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services for
approval of a fully executed Grant Deed from 2720 Soto LLC for
the property located at 2600 Soto Street, and authorization for
the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance for said
Grant Deed, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
approve a fully executed Grant Deed from 2720 Soto LLC for the
property located at 2600 Soto Street, and authorized the Mayor
to execute the Certificate of Acceptance for said Grant Deed.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9835 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing Members and Alternate Members
to Represent the City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of
County Sanitation District -Nos. 1, 2 and 23, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9835 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9836 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Delegate and
Alternate Delegate on the Board of Directors of the Independent
Cities of Los Angeles County, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9836 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9837 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Delegate and
Alternate Delegate on the Board of Directors of the California
Contract Cities Association, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9837 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9838 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Representative and
Alternate Representatives on the Board of Directors of the
Gateway Cities Council of Governments, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9838 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9839 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Delegate and
Alternate Delegates on the Board of Directors of the League of
California Cities and at Various Conferences of the League, was
read by title.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9839 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9840 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Representatives and
Alternate Representatives in the General Assembly of Southern
California Association of Governments, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9840 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9841 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing a Representative and Alternate
Representative to the Directorate of the Central Basin Water
Association, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9841 be amended to include the Director of
Community Services or his designee as an alternate and
Resolution No. 9841, as amended, be approved and adopted.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9842 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City of Vernon's
Representatives to the Southeast Water Coalition and to Various
Water Meetings to Represent the City's Interests, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9842 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9843 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Member and Alternate
Member to the Board of Directors of the Southeast Community
Development Corporation Board of Directors, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9843 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9844 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing the City's Representative and
Alternate Representative to the Board of Directors of the
Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9844 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9845 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing a Representative and Alternate
Representative to Represent the City of Vernon on the Board of
Directors of the Southern California Public Power Authority, was
read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9845 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9846 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing Representatives to Serve on the
Hearing Panel for the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste
Facilities, was read by title.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9846 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9847 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing a Representative and Alternate
Representative on the Board of Directors of the I-710 EIR/EIS
Project Committee, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9847 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9848 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Hazardous Materials
Incidents By and Between the City of Vernon and the Cities of
Long Beach and Santa Fe Springs, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9848 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9849 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Tolling Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and BKK
Working Group Regarding the BKK Corporation Landfill Facility
Consent Decree, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9849 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9850 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
WSCC Region OATI ETS Customer Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and Open Access Technology International, Inc., was
read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9850 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9851 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Independent Contractor Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and Freddie Taylor, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9851 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9852 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
First Amendment to Loan Agreement By and Between the City of
Vernon and East West Bank and Related Documents, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9852 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9853 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9753 Regarding
Matching Fund Drive Program for Kindergarten Outdoor Play
Equipment at the Vernon City Elementary School, was read by
title.
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It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9853 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1259, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of January 21 through January 27, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $377,293.55, which includes Check
Nos. 323988 through 324016, (Accounting period February 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1259,
covering claims and demands totaling $377,293.55, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1259, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of January 21 through January 27, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $131,480.00, which includes Wire No. 301
(Accounting period February 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that wire
transfers for Warrant Register No. 1259, covering claims and
demands totaling $131,480.00 be ratified. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1259, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 21 through January 27,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $156,717.32, which
includes Check Nos. 324017 through 324082 (Accounting period
February 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 1259 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $156,717.32. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 224, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 21 through January 27,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $656.84, which includes
Check Nos. 506246 through 506251 (Accounting period February
2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
the issuance or early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 224, covering claims and demands totaling $656.84, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 224, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of January 21 through January 27, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $3,040,074.45, which includes Wire
Nos. 4194 through 4204 (Accounting period February 2009), was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 224,
covering claims and demands totaling $3,040,074.45, be ratified.
Motion carried.
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Light & Power Warrant Register No. 224, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of January 21
through January 27, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$25,272.42, which includes Check Nos. 506252 through 506261
(Accounting period February 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 224 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $25,272.42. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator advised that there were no
early checks issued for Gas Warrant Register No. 15.
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 15, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of January 21 through January 27, 2009, drawn on Bank
of America totaling $3,377,689.33, which includes Wire No. 15
(Accounting period February 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
wire transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 15, covering claims
and demands totaling $3,377,689.33, be 'ratified.
The City Administrator advised there were no regular
printed checks issued for Gas Warrant Register No. 15.
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.
following:
The City Administrator reported details on the
• The housing requests to be addressed on the
February 9, 2009 Council meeting.
• The five 60-day notices in the process of being
delivered to the Huntington Park city tenants and
of which the 60-day period will begin from the
time the notice is received by the corresponding
tenant.
• Update of the carpeting of the city apartments.
• The apartment's parking lot project currently
awaiting for proof of insurance from the
contractor in order to proceed.
• A request received from U.S. Growers to meet with
the Mayor regarding the matter of ammonia release
requirement imposed by the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts LACSD).
Kevin Wilson provided a detailed summary on the matter
and the new ammonia release process being implemented by the
LACSD that would affect U.S. Growers financially.
The Mayor responded that the U.S. Growers matter
should be addressed to the LACSD.
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The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on conference/seminars
attended during the period of January 26 through February 1,
2009.
It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend
any conferences/seminars during the period of January 26 through
February 1, 2009.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief reported on the following:
• The favorable article of the City published by
"LA OPINION" on January 26, 2009, in which one
Fire Engineer was interviewed.
• Update of the Community Emergency Response
Training (CERT) program that would be ready for
delivery in April 2009.
The Police Chief reported about a letter to the City
Administrator regarding the incident with a bicyclist and the
department's effort to avoid similar future incidents.
The City Treasurer had nothing to report.
The Director of Personnel reported on the successful
outcome of the Ca1PERS seminar held January 27, 2009, and
upcoming CalPERS and ICMA seminars in the near future.
The Director of Finance reported on the ongoing review
of financial statements for the last six month period and the
upcoming review of the same for the Redevelopment Agency.
following:
following:
The City Clerk had nothing to report.
The Director of Environmental Health reported on the
• Upcoming e-waste collection event on April 7,
2009.
• An amendment to the Haz Mat reporting Ordinance
currently being reviewed by the City Attorney.
• Summary of the Owens-Illinois tour held on
January 29, 2009, and the commendable comments
made by Owens-Illinois on the city and its staff.
The Director of Community Services reported on the
• The two-day evaluation by the Office of Traffic
Safety of the city's traffic system to be held
next week.
• Details related to the Grant Deed from 2720 Soto
LLC on this agenda for the purpose of widening
Soto Street.
• The illumination of the elevated water tank on
January 29, 2009, of which photos will be
presented at the next meeting.
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presented at the next meeting.
The Director of Human Resources advised that the Risk
Manager and staff are attending a Risk Management Convention
being held in Palm Springs through Wednesday, February 4, 2009.
She also advised that she would be attending the convention this
afternoon to set up independent meetings with insurance brokers.
The City Attorney distributed the English version of
the article published by LA OPINION on January 26, 2009.
Councilman Davis asked that the Director of Community
Services coordinate with his staff to attend the Gateway Cities
meeting to be held on February 5, 2009 in his absence.
Mayor Malburg handed to the City Administrator a
letter from the International Paper regarding the layoff of 98
of its employees.
He also reported on the communication received from
the Mayor of Los Angeles, Villaraigosa, regarding the proposed
Federal Funds on a per capita basis.
Councilman McCormick reported that former Chief of
Police Spencer Hogan who served the City from 1955 to 1980, had
passed away yesterday.
The City Administrator reported on the following:
• Distributed a Gas Bond's pricing matrix and
provided detailed information regarding the
refinancing of the gas debt.
• The request from Bowers Ambulance Service for a
solution to their existing contract by March 1,
2009, of an approximately $300,000.00 loss on
their part and advised that the Fire Chief is
working on the matter.
• The letter received from !iT Jeans, a jean
manufacturer located on Santa Fe Avenue inviting
the City Council on a tour of its design
facility.
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:10 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:28 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 11:28 a.m.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, Director of
Human Resources, Director of Personnel, and the Chief of Police.
11:39 a.m.
The Chief of Police was excused from closed session at
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The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session at 12:05 p.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis to go out
of closed session at 12:45 p.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding one Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, and the recommendation of the Chief of Police
with regard to said matter was approved.
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. Wilfredo Lopez, Meter Reader, for the period of
December 2007 through December 2008.
2. Rafael Cortes, Jr., Utilityman II, for the period
September 2008 through December 2008.
3. Yin Lan "Laney" Wang, Senior Accountant, for the
period of January 2008 through December 2008.
There was no action taken in closed session on the
following Employee Evaluation matters, as they were approved at
the meeting held January 26, 2009, but were inadvertently placed
on the closed session agenda.
deferred:
4. Deputy Director of Community Services & Water
5. Senior Administrative Assistant
6. Senior Dispatcher
The following Employee Evaluation matters were
7. Director of Health & Environmental Health
8. Director of Human Resources
9. City Administrator
10. Finance Director
11. City Attorney/Director of Industrial Development
12. Assistant Director of Industrial Development
13. Risk Manager
14. Director of Personnel/Director of Business
Services & Purchasing
15. Chief of Police
16. Fire Chief
17. Director of Community Services & Water
18. Director of Light & Power
19. City Treasurer
20. 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 no action was taken on
any of the cases.
1. Huff, et al. v. Malkenhorst; Giron v. Huff, et
al.; LASC No. BS 101423, Court of Appeal Case No.
B194722
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2. Venegas, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.;
LASC No. BC 207136
3. 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 three
potential cases of litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code § 54956.9, and no action was taken on any of the
matters.
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Maisano, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 12:45
p.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
Na e. Leonis Malburg
Title: Mayor
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