20090413 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009, AT 10:04 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 was a change
needed to the title of Resolution No. 9914 after the agenda was
posted, but that said change did not affect the content of
Resolution No. 9914.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 6, 2009,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
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 matterson 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.
Environmental Health Department
1. Health & Environmental Control Department Monthly Report
for the month of February 2009, to be received and filed.
Light & Power Department
2. Light & Power Resource Procurement Report for the Month of
December 2008, to be received and filed.
Treasury Department
3. Ratification of the following Warrant Registers to record
the following void checks:
a..Warrant Register No. 1246 to record voided Check No.
321650 in the amount of $84.68 issued on August 4,
2008
b.-Warrant Register No. 1250 to record voided Check No.
322417 in the amount of $21.44 issued on September 29,
2008
c. Warrant Register No. 1250 to record voided Check No.
322371 in the amount of $13,375.00 issued September
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d. Warrant Register No. 1265 to record voided Check No.
324886 in the amount of $520.35 issued March 30, 2009
e. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 218 to record
voided Check No. 506091 in the amount of $15.07 issued
November 13, 2008
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the matters on the consent calendar be approved.as recommended.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9911 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of American Wrecking,
Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 612 of the City of Vernon,
was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9911 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9912 - A Resolution of the City Council
of.the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a First Amendment to COBRA Administrative Services Agreement By
and Between the City of Vernon and Igoe & Company Incorporated
dba Igoe Administrative Services, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9912 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9913 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a City of Vernon
Fire Department and City of Vernon Police Department Community
Emergency Response Team Program, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9913 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9914 - 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 Moriarty & Associates, LLC and Terminating the Letter
Agreement with F. James Moriarty Dated on or About February 4,
2008, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9914 be approved and adopted as amended. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9915 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing and Approving the Issuance of
Electric System Revenue Bonds; Approving the Supplemental
Indenture of Trust Pursuant to which such Bonds are to be
Issued; Approving a Disclosure Document, a Contract of Purchase
and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in Connection with such
Bonds; Authorizing and Approving Other Documents in Connection
with the Issuance, Securing and Sale of such Bonds; and
Authorizing Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, was read by
title.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No..9915 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9916 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the.Execution of
(i) a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas By and
Between the City of Vernon and Sacramento Municipal Utility
District and (ii.) an Exchange Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. Regarding the
Sale and Delivery of Prepaid Natural Gas, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9916 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1267, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 31 through April 7, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $399,717.24, which includes Check Nos.
324997 through 325039 (Accounting period April 2009), was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1267, covering
claims and demands totaling $399,717.24, be ratified. Motion
carried.
Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register
No. 1267, covering claims and demands presented during the,
period of March 31 through April 7, 2009, drawn on Bank of
America totaling $16,620.13, which includes Wire Nos. 318
through 319 (Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1267, covering claims
and demands totaling $16,620.13, be ratified. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1267, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 31 through April 7, 2009,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $168,263.93, which includes
Check Nos. 32504.0 through 325129 (Accounting period April 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1267 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $168,263.93. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power. Warrant Register No. 232, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 31 through April 7, 2009,
drawn on Bank of America totaling $25,286.79, which includes
Check Nos. 506442 through 506449 (Accounting period April 2009),
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 232, covering claims and demands totaling $25,286.79, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
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Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 232, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 31 through April 7, 2009, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $1,586,447.13, which includes Wire Nos.
4262 through 4269 (Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 232,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,586,447.13,-be ratified.
Motion carried.
Light ,& Power Warrant Register No. 232, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of March 31
through April 7, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$133,085.43, which includes Check Nos. 506450 through 506477
(Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 232 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $133,085.43. Motion
carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 23, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of March 31 through April 7, 2009; drawn on
Bank of America totaling $6,055.80, which includes Check Nos.
131 through 133 (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. 23,
covering claims and demands totaling $6,055.80, be ratified.
Motion carried.
The City Administrator advised there were no wire
transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 23.
Gas Warrant Register No. 23, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of March 31 through April 7,
2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $26.60,.which includes
Check No. 134 (Accounting period April 2009), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, .seconded by Davis, that Gas
Warrant Register No. 23 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $26.60. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for elected officials to report on any conference/seminars
attended during the period of April 6 through April 12, 2009.
It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend
any conferences/seminars during the period of April 6 through'
April 12, 2009.
The City Administrator announced that this was the
time for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief reported on the successful turnout of
the recent blood drive for the Children's Hospital.
The Police Chief had nothing to report.
The City Treasurer had nothing to report.
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The Director of Personnel had nothing to report.
The Finance Director had nothing to report.
The City Clerk had nothing to report.
The Director of Health and Environmental Control
reported on the following:
• The Earth Day outreach of last week in which
about 500 promotional packages were distributed
throughout the city by consultant KJJ Services.
• The successful E-Waste event that took place last
week and the anticipated E-Waste event to take
place in the Fall.
• The recent comparison of health permit rates with
other jurisdictions and his recommendation of no
fee increases for fiscal year 2009-2010 based on
his findings.
The Director of Community Services & Water reported on
the proposal from the City of South Gate regarding a Court
House.
The Director of Utilities and Government
Infrastructure reported that there had been no significant
outages.
Councilman Gonzales. acknowledged at this time the
Light & Power department and commended the Director of Light &
Power and the City Administrator for their work regarding
refinancing of the Gas Bonds.
The Director of Human Resources reported on the
compensation and benefits information she received from the
Mercer Group and the attempt made to provide said information.to
Department Heads for their use in the preparation of their
budgets.
The City Attorney handed to the Council material
submitted by the League of California Cities asking them to take
a position by Friday, April 17, 2009, on AB155,'Municipal
Bankruptcy proceedings and asked the Council for direction.
The entire Council agreed to stay neutral and take no
position at this time.
Councilman McCormick reported that the Independent
Cities Association is seeking support from cities on SB696
(Wright) on air quality.
The entire Council agreed to send a letter in support
of SB696 (Wright) . '
The Mayor called a short recess at 11:09 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:17 a.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
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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 11:18 a.m.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, City Attorney and Director
of Human Resources.
The Mayor, the City Attorney and the Director of Human
Resources were excused from closed session at 11:40 a.m.
The Mayor returned to closed session at 11:54 a.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis to go out
of closed session. at 11:54 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 Director of
Community'Services & Water was approved.
It was. reported out that the City Council had
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding one
potential case of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken on the
matter.
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 11:55
a.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
Name: Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor.
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