20090406 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 30, 2009,
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time to present the Service Pins.
The Mayor presented a Service Pin to Michael DeFrank,
Project Manager, for his 25 years of service.
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting. Their Service Pins were forwarded to them.
Name
Position
Years
Robert Farrell
Fire Engineer
10 Years
Anthony Fish
Firefighter
10 Years
Matthew Holtzendorff
Firefighter
10 Years
Chadrick McGovney
Firefighter
10 Years
Derek Meyer
Firefighter
10 Years
Michael Pinnere
Firefighter
10 Years
Andrew Smith
Battalion Chief
10 Years
Norman Sutherlin
Firefighter
10 Years
The City Administrator announced to the audience, that
this was the time allotted for anyone who wished to'address the
City Council on any issues or matters on the agenda, including
those matters on the consent calendar, and items not on the
agenda. Any comments concerning a public hearing on the agenda
should be addressed at the time the hearing is formally opened.
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.
Personnel Department
1. Granting of merit step increase to the following employee
as specified:
a. Joe Pereyra, Generation Coordinator, from step 7
to step 6
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Fire Department
2. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of March 16,
2009 through March 31, 2009, to be received and filed.
Police Department
3. Police Department Activity Report for the period of March
16, 2009 through March 31, 2009, to be received and filed.
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.
Request from the Council Department Manager for
approval to issue a purchase order to Canon Business Solutions -
West, Inc. (CBS) for the total of $24,537.68, for the purchase
of a Canon ImageRunner C5185 copier and authorization for the
Mayor Pro Tem to execute the related documents, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
approve the request from the Council Department Manager to issue
a purchase order to Canon Business Solutions -West, Inc. (CBS)
for the total of $24,537.68, for the purchase of a Canon
ImageRunner C5185 copier and authorization for the Mayor Pro Tem
to execute the related documents. Motion carried.
Request from the Chief of Police for approval to issue
a purchase order for the annual renewal of the department's
access to the AutoTrackXP services and CLEAR services at a
monthly cost of $500.00, and approval to execute the services
agreement, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by.Maisano, to
approve the request from the Chief of Police to issue a purchase
order for the annual renewal of the department's access to the
AutoTrackXP services and CLEAR services at a monthly cost of
$500.00, and approval to execute the services agreement. Motion
carried.
Request from the Business Services and Purchasing
Department for approval of a Canon Fleet Maintenance agreement
for (3) Canon copiers at a rate of .0089 cents per black and
white images and .0065 cents per color images, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
approve the request from the Business Services and Purchasing
Department of a Canon Fleet Maintenance agreement for (3) Canon
copiers at a rate of .0089 cents per black and white images and
.0065 cents per color images. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval to issue a purchase order to Keystone Archway
Construction, in the amount of $60,100.00, for the installation
of HVAC systems and upgrade of electrical panels in five of the
city -owned houses, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Maisano, to
approve the request from the Director of Community Services &
Water to issue a purchase order to Keystone Archway
Construction, for the amount of $60,100.00, for the installation
of HVAC systems and upgrade of electrical panels in five of the
city -owned houses. Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water to issue a change order to PIC Environmental Services, in
the amount of $19,305.00, for the preparation of a Phase II
Environmental Assessment of the property located at 2700-2734
Leonis Boulevard, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, to
approve the request from the Director of Community Services &
Water to issue a change order to PIC Environmental Services, for
the amount of $19,305.00, for the preparation of a Phase II
Environmental Assessment of the property located at 2700-2734
Leonis Boulevard. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9904 - A Resolution of .the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Loan Agreement, an Environmental Indemnity Agreement and
Related Loan Documents By and Between the City of Vernon and
East West Bank and Authorizing the City to do all Actions Deemed
Necessary or Advisable Concerning the Loan, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9904 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9905 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting an -Amended City of
Vernon Jury Duty Policy, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9905 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9909 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Consent and Waiver of Conflict Letter By and Between the City of
Vernon and Latham & Watkins LLP, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9909 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9910 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a CityGIS Service Subscription and Sublicense Agreement and
Sublicense, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9.910 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1266, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 25 through March 30, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $23,450.22, which includes.Check Nos.
324928 through 324941 (Accounting period April 2009), was
presented.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1266, covering
claims and demands totaling $23,450.22, be ratified. Motion
carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1266, covering claims and demands presented during the
period of March 25 through March 30, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $3,075.00, which includes Wire_Nos. 316 through
317 (Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick,. seconded by Maisano, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1266, covering claims
and demands totaling $3,075.00, be ratified. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1266, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 25 through March 30, 2009,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $138,704.93, which includes
Check Nos. 324942 through 324996 (Accounting period April 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1266 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $138,704.93. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 231, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 25 through March 30, 2009,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $6,557.70, which includes
Check Nos. 506423 through 506429 (Accounting period April 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 231, covering claims and demands totaling $6,557.70, be
ratified. Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 231, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 25 through March 30, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $572,755.21, which includes Wire Nos.
4257 through 4261 (Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 231,
covering claims and demands totaling $572,755.21, be ratified.
Motion carried.. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 231, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of March 25
through March 30, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$27,989.15, which includes Check Nos. 506430 through 506441
(Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was Imoved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 231 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $27,989.15. Motion
carried.
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Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 22, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 25 through March 30, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $185.11, which includes Check No. 127
(Accounting period April 2009), was .presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
the issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 22,
covering claims and demands totaling $185.11, be ratified.
Motion carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant
Register No. 22, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of March 25 through March 30, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $2,298,153.62, which includes Wire Nos. 25
through 26 (Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by -Davis, that wire
transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 22, covering claims and
demands totaling $2,298,153.62, be ratified. Motion carried.
Gas Warrant Register No. 22, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of March 25 through March
301 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $21,841.68, which
includes Check Nos. 128 through 130 (Accounting period April
2009), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Gas Warrant Register No. 22 be approved and payment authorized
for claims and demands totaling $21,841.68. Motion carried.
Ratification of assignment of city -owned housing as
follows and approval of the continued occupancy of the
individuals at the specified addresses, was presented:
1. 4321 Furlong Place
Brad Gulla
Sandra Darcy
David Darcy
Heather Darcy
Glenn Gulla
Dennis Gulla
Esther Gulla
2. 4322 Furlong Place
Hector Moreno
Guadalupe M. Lozano
Maria Del Carmen Figueroa Moreno
Robert Lozano
Rosemary Dool
Prisilla Cerda
Wendy Moreno
Angel Zolorzano
Chelsea Dool
3. 4326 Furlong Place
Epifanio Avila
Cesar Avila
Miguel Angel Lopez
Francisco Lopez
Marlen Castellanos
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4. 4327 Furlong Place
Joe Maisano
Sarah Maisano
Michael Saucedo, Jr.
5. 4329 Furlong Place
Gabe Early
Virginia Early
Samantha Odell
Victor Garcia
6. 3353 Fruitland Avenue
Dan Newmire
Brenda Newmire
Jean Whitley
Shelly Fanger
Byron Fanger
7. 3357 Fruitland Avenue
Eric Fresch
Stephen Fresch
Wendy Fresch
Laura Fresch
8. 3378 E. 50" Street
Dean Gulla
Duane Gulla
Allen Edwards
9. 3388 E. 50th Street
Luz Martinez
Johnnie Moctezuma
10. 3560 Vernon Avenue
Keith Whitworth
Ryan Whitworth
Weston Whitworth
Tessa Kaneta
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
ratify the assignment of city -owned housing and the continued
occupancy of the individuals listed above. Motion carried.
.Request to reassign Thomas Knudsen and Steven Froberg
from 3560 E. Vernon Avenue to 3376 E. 50th Street, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis to approve
the request to reassign Thomas Knudsen and Steven Froberg from
3560 E. Vernon Avenue to 3376 E. 50th Street. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that, this was the
time for elected officials to report on conference/seminars for
the period of March 30 through April 5, 2009.
It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend
any conferences/seminars during the period of March 30, 2009
through April 5, 2009.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
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The Assistant Fire Chief wished Mayor Malburg a happy
birthday.
The Chief of Police wished Mayor Malburg a happy
birthday..
The City Treasurer wished Mayor Malburg a happy
birthday.
The Director of Personnel wished Mayor Malburg a happy
birthday.
The Director of Finance wished Mayor Malburg a happy
birthday.
The Risk.Manager wished Mayor Malburg a happy
birthday.
The City Clerk wished Mayor Malburg a.happy belated
birthday.
The Director of Environmental Health wished Mayor
Malburg a happy birthday and reminded everyone of the E-WASTE
event being held Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Fire Station #1 from
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Director of Community Services wished Mayor
Malburg a happy birthday and provided an update,on the
following:
• The apartment parking lot project.
• The elevated water tank illumination.
The Director of Utilities & Government Infrastructure
wished Mayor Malburg a happy birthday and reported on the
following:
• The outage last week.
• The Malburg Generating Station (MGS) performance
test results to come from Bicent soon.
• The Pre -paid Gas sale.
The Director of Human Resources wished Mayor Malburg a
happy birthday.
The City Attorney expressed belated birthday wishes to
Mayor Malburg and to the Director of Utilities & Government
Infrastructure.
The Mayor called a short recess at 10;31 a.m.
.The City Council reconvened in regular session at
10:55 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 10:55
a.m. Motion carried.
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Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney, Director of
Human Resources and Risk Manager.
a.m.
The Mayor was excused from closed session at 11:24
The Mayor returned to closed session at 11:56 a.m.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to go out
of closed session at 11:56 a.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that City Council had a conference
in closed session with legal counsel regarding two potential
cases of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government
Code Section 54956.9, and direction was given to staff to bring
additional information to the next meeting for one case, and no
action was taken on the other potential case.
It was reported out that City Council had a conference
in closed session with legal counsel regarding one potential
case of litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government
Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken.
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 11:57
a.m.
ATTEST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
Name: Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor
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