20090330 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009, AT 10:05 A.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick, Maisano, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Administrator advised that there were no
changes to the agenda.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 23, 2009,
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time allotted for anyone in the audience who wished 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.
There was no one in the audience who wished to address
the City Council.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of the following warrant register to record
the following void check:
a. Warrant Register No. 1264 to record voided Check No.
324822 in the amount of $63,006.57 issued on March 23,
2009
2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 633 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of January 18, 2009 through February 14, 2009, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $2,934,164.23 - $2,328,892.90 paid
3.57 paid
through electronicfunds
9614sfers throughF9616;$l and$601,857a
through Early 76 paid
through General Warrant Register (Accounting period February
2009) .
3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Citi
Gas Custody Escrow Account No. 800457 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of February 4 through March
25, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
totaling $790.00', which includes Requisition No., CG016.
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4. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Capital Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458
covering claims and demands presented during the period of March
17 through March 25, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $824,277.50, which includes Requisition
Nos. LPCP562 through LPCP563.
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 March 4
through March 25, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $1,673,132.41, which includes Requisition
No. BCP004.
Personnel Department
6. Granting of merit step increases to the following employees
as specified:
a. Albert Oliva, Utilityman IV, from step 4 to step
3, effective 4/12/09
b. Michael Hendrickson, Electronics Technician, from
step 2 to step 1, effective 4/26/09
C. Rafael Landa, Police Officer, from step 5 to step
4, effective 4/16/09
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9876 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Various Policies
Relating to Employment with the City and Employee Work
Environment, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9876 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9900 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a License Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Southern California Edison Company for the Use of Land at the
Laguna Bell Substation, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9900 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9901 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Vehicle Purchase Contract By and Between the City Of Vernon
and Sopp Ford Truck Center, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9901 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9902 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Master Confirmation MRTU Agreement Under the WSPP Agreement (aka
"MRTU Amendment"), was read by title.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9902 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9903 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Master Services Contract Schedule A Intrastate Transmission
Service By and Between the City of Vernon and Southern
California Gas Company, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9903 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9906 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9639 by Amending
Schedule No. XV of Said Resolution Regarding the Compensation,
Costs and Benefits of its Employees (Amendment No. 7), was read
by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9.906 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9907 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing Joaquin Leon to the Position of
Deputy City Treasurer, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9907 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9908 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
First Amendment to Agreement Number C-115076 of'City of Los
Angeles Contract By and Between the .City of Vernon and the City
of Los Angeles Regarding the Use of 2007 Urban Area Security
Initiative Grant Funds, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9908 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1265, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 18 through March 24, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $267,387.22, which includes Check Nos.
324829 through 324856 (Accounting period March 2009), was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1265,
covering claims and demands totaling. $267,387.22, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1265, covering claims and demands presented.during the
period of March 18 through March 24, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $44,629.49, which includes Wire No. 315
(Accounting period March 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded
transfers for Warrant Register No. 1265,
demands totaling $44,629.49, be ratified.
by Gonzales, that wire
covering claims and
Motion carried.
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Warrant Register No. 1265,, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 18 through March 24, 2009,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $629,504.11, which includes
Check Nos. 324857 through 324927 (Accounting period March 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 1265 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $629,504.11. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 230, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 18 through March 24, 2009,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $4,087.80, which includes
Check Nos. 506399 through 506406 (Accounting period March 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 230, covering claims and demands totaling $4,087.80, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 230, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 18 through March 24, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $2,212,276.71, which includes Wire Nos.
4244 through 4256 (Accounting period March 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 230,
covering claims and demands totaling $2,212,276.71, be ratified.
Motion carried.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 230, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of March 18
through March 24, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$81,386.80, which includes Check Nos. 506407 through 506422
(Accounting period March 2009), was presented. ,
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 230 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $81,386.80. Motion
carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 21, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 18 through March 24, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $10,978.87, which includes Check Nos.
121 through 124 .(Accounting period March 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the
issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 21,
covering claims and demands totaling $10,978.87; be ratified.
Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 21,. covering claims and demands presented during
the period of March 18 through March 24, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $126,089.60, which includes Wire Nos. 23
through 24 (Accounting period March 2009), was presented.
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It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 21, covering claims
and demands totaling $126,089.60, be ratified. Motion carried.
Gas Warrant Register No. 21, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of March 18 through March
24, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $209.81, which
includes Check Nos. 125 through 126 (Accounting period March
2009), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Gas
Warrant Register No. 21 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $209.81. Motion carried.
Request for approval of City -owned housing
reassignment of Dean Gulla from 3353 Fruitland Avenue to 3378 E.
50th Street in the City of Vernon.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
approval be granted for the reassignment of city -owned housing
for Dean Gulla from 3353 Fruitland Avenue to 3378 E. 50th Street
in the City of Vernon. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on conference/seminars
attended during -the period of March 23 through March 29, 2009.
It was. reported that elected officials did not attend
any conferences/seminars during the period of March 23 through
March 29, 2009.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief reminded everyone of the upcoming blood
drive on April'9., 2009, for Children's Hospital.
The Police Chief had nothing to report.
The Director of Finance stated the department's
support to the City Administrator for reissuing the city's debt.
following:
The Risk Manager had nothing to report.
The City Treasurer had nothing to report.
The Director of Environmental Health reported on the
• Lyndon Ong Yiu represented the department at a
business roundtable "Meet the Inspectors" in the
City of Downey last week.
• The upcoming E-Waste collection event to beheld
April 7, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at
Firestation #1.
The Director of Community Services & Water reported on
the following:
• The parking lot project at the city's apartments
is coming along on schedule.
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following:
• He and Woody Natsuhara interviewed design
contractors for the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge
Widening Project.
• The pending conditional use permit from
Lubrication Specialists to be submitted to
Council soon.
The Director of Light & Power reported on the
• Waiting for the results of the performance test
on the Malburg Generating Station (MGS) from
Bicent.
• Working on selling pre -paid gas to a
municipality.
The Director of Human Resources had nothing to report.
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:20 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:24 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 11:24
a.m. Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, Director of
Human Resources, Risk Manager and City Treasurer.
The City Treasurer was excused from closed session at
11:32 a.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis to go out
of closed session at 11:39 a.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 City Treasurer with
regard to said matter was approved.
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, for the
following employee:
1. Joe Pereyra, Generation Coordinator, for the period
of April 2008 to March 2009.
It was. reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding the
following existing litigation case pursuant to subdivision (a)
of Government Code Section 54956.9 and settlement authority was
given to the City Attorney regarding Venegas, et al. v. County
of Los Angeles, et al.; LASC No. BC 207136.
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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 approval of the City
Attorney's recommendation responding to the claim of the County
of Los Angeles was given.
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 11:39
a.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Sharon L. Duckworth
Acting Deputy City Clerk
Name: Leonis C. Malburg
Title: Mayor
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