20090608 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009, AT 10:08 A.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305'SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, Maisano, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gonzales.
Special Counsel announced that Resolution No. 9976 was
to be removed from the agenda.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 1, 2009,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time to
present the Service.Pins.
The Mayor presented service pins to the following
employees:
Name
Position
Years
Vincent Rodriguez
Project Engineer
25 Years
Willard Yamaguchi
Risk Manager/Chief
Deputy City Attorney
5 Years
Special Counsel announced to the audience that this
was time for public comments.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone in the
audience who wished to address the City Council at this time.
There was -no one who wished to address the City
Council at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 1159 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending,the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, by Amending Section 2.37 of said Code
Regarding Board of Library Trustee Meetings and Repealing all
Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was
read by title for a -second and final reading.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1159 be approved.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
Fire Department
1.' Fire Department Activity Report for the period of May 16th
through May 31St, 2009, to be received and filed.
Police Department
2. Police Department Activity Report for the period of May 16th
through May 31st1 2009, to be received and filed.
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Light & Power Department
3. Light & Power Resource Procurement Report for the Month of
February 2009, to be received and filed.
Treasury Department
4. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant
Register No. 1273, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of May 22 through June 1, 2009, drawn on East West
Bank totaling $332,867.90, which includes Check Nos. 325781
through 325806, excluding Void Check No. 325785 (Accounting
period June 2009).
5. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1273, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
May 22 through June 1, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling
$4,517.28, which includes Wire Nos. 328 through 329 (Accounting
period June 2009).
6. Warrant Register No. 1273, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 22 through June 1, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $186,304.46, which includes
Check Nos. 325807 through 325877 (Accounting period June 2009).
7. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant
Register No. 238, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of May 22 through June 1, 2009, drawn on East West
Bank totaling $1,065,940.19, which includes Wire Nos. 4316
through 4325 (Accounting period June 2009).
8. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light &
Power Warrant Register No. 238, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 22 through June 1, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $6,680.13, which includes Check
Nos. 506589 through'506596 (Accounting period June 2009).
9. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 238 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 22 through June 1,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $23,680.02, which
includes Check Nos. 506597 through 506600 (Accounting period
June 2009).
10. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 28, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of May 22, 2009 through June 1, 2009, drawn on
East West Bank totaling $67.99, which includes Check No. 151
(Accounting period June 2009).
11. Ratification of wire transfer for Gas Warrant Register No.
28, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
May 22, 2009 through June 1, 2009, drawn on East West Bank
totaling $2,205,235.93, which includes Wire Nos. 33 through 35
(Accounting Period June 2009).
12. Gas Warrant Register No. 28 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 22, 2009 through June 1,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $22,004.51, which
includes Check Nos. 151 through 153 (Accounting Period June
2009) .
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13. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Capital
Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 27, 2009 through June
1, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling
$2;137.50, which includes Requisition No. LPCP589 (Accounting
Period June 2009).
End of Consent Calendar
Councilman Davis asked that item numbers four, seven,
and eight be removed from the Consent Calendar to be considered
separately.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of item
numbers four, seven, and eight, be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
Item Number 4 - Ratification of the issuance of early
checks for Warrant Register No. 1273, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 22 through June 1,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $332,867.90, which
incudes Check'Nos. 325781 through 325806, excluding Void Check
No. 325785 (Accounting Period June 2009).
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Maisano, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1273, covering
claims and demands totaling $332,867.90, be ratified. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on
this matter.
Item Number 7 - Ratification of wire transfers for
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 238, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 22 through June 1,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $1,065,940.19, which
includes Wire Nos. 4316 through 4325 (Accounting Period June
2009) .
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Malburg, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 238,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,065,940.19, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Item Number 8 - Ratification of the issuance of early
checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 238, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of May 22 through
June 1, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $6,680.13, which
includes Check Nos. 506589 through 506596 (Accounting Period
June 2009).
It was moored by Malburg, seconded by Maisano, that the
issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No.
238, covering claims and demands totaling $6,680.13, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9973 _ A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Animal Control Services By and Between the City
of Vernon and the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority for
Animal Control Services for the Period of July 1, 2009 to June
30, 2014, was read by title.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9973 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9974 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Recruitment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Expert Executive Recruiters, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9974 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9975 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Recruitment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Synergy Executive Search/Synergy Solutions, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 9975 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9976 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting Additions,
Deletions and other Changes to Natural Gas Rate Schedules and
Rules for Gas Service Regarding Natural Gas Rates to be Charged
for Gas Distributed and Supplied by the City Within Its
Boundaries, was removed from the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 9977 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Second Amendment to Grant Deed Relating to the Sale of
Property Located at 5001 S. Soto Street to DP Vernon, LLC, was
read by title.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9977 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9978 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Schedule of
Parking Penalties, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9978 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9979 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services By and Between
the City of Vernon and Kevin Sales, dba KJ Services, Relating to
2009/2010 Grant Programs, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 9979 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9981 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Setting Forth the Duties of the City
Administrator Regarding Management of All Inside or Outside
Counsel Representing the City, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 9981 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9982 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Reciting the Fact of the Special Municipal
Election Held on June 2, 2009, Declaring the Result and Such
Other Matters as Provided by Law, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9982 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time to
discuss the Ca1PERS Long -Term Care Program and the current level
of benefits, the status of former Councilmember Thomas A.
Ybarra, and what future action needs to be taken.
The Risk Manager advised the City Council that the
current long-term care benefit extended to the City Council does
not include retired Council members and sought direction on the
matter.
The Risk Manager was asked to compile the financial.
impact to the City related to extending the benefit to retired
members of the Council and to bring back a report to the City
Council for direction.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time for
elected officials to report on conference/seminars for the
period of June l through June 7, 2009.
It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend
any conference/seminars during the period of June 1 through June
7, 2009.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time for
department reports.
The Risk Manager had nothing to report.
The Director of Community Services & Water reported on
the following:
• The posting of parking restriction signs across
the street from the city housing on Fruitland
Avenue and on Chambers Avenue around LA MEXICANA
to eliminate overnight parking.
• The Central Basin's forecast cost increase of
approximately 30o for Metropolitan Water.
• The Sewer System Management Plan - A state
mandated program and which a draft will be made
available for public review and comments for a 20
day period and that will be brought to City
Council in July 2009.
The City Treasurer had nothing to report.
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The Director of Personnel had nothing to report.
The Director of Human Resources had nothing to report.
The Police Chief had nothing to report.
The Fire Chief reported on the following:
• A clerical correction made to the Office of
Emergency Services (OES) report in which they
had erroneously referred to the City as Camp
Pendleton.
• Invitation to Council and Department Heads to
the swear in ceremony of the
Firefighter/Paramedics on Thursday, June 18,
2009, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
The Director of Health & Environmental Control
reported on the following:
• The -reduction of the department's budget for
fiscal year 2009-2010 by over 801 and the freeze
of hiring for one vacant position.
• The annual used oil grant of $5,000 which is
based on population; the recommendation made by
the state for cities to submit joint
applications to split administrative costs; and
the recommendation from the city's consultant KJ
Services to merge with the City of Maywood and
submit a joint grant application to minimize
costs.
The City Administrator requested that the Director of
Health & Environmental Control prepare a staff report for the
Council addressing the details involved in the joint grant
application.
The Director of Finance reported on the following:
• Working closely with the City Administrator on
the budget for fiscal year 2009-2010.
• The City's auditors coming to the city soon to
begin the annual audit for fiscal year 2008-
2009.
• The favorable status of the swap rates.
The'City Administrator reported on the following:
• The budget review to take place later in the day
and the new budget process to balance revenues
and expenses.
• The'June 3, 2009, outage on 50th Street and Alcoa
Avenue due to metallic balloons.
• The June 4, 2009, outage due to lightning
hitting the feeders.
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The Director of Light & Power advised that he would
prepare a report on both outages and bring back to them in the
future.
Special Counsel had nothing to report.
The City Clerk had nothing to report.
The City Attorney had nothing to report.
Councilman Malburg read his letter dated June 8, 2009,
addressed to the City Clerk announcing his retirement effective
July 1, 2009.
Mayor Gonzales, Councilman Davis, and Councilman
Maisano individually thanked Councilman Malburg for his many
years of service with the City of Vernon.
Mayor Gonzales called a short recess at 11:05 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:15 a.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time to go
into closed session.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Malburg, that the
City Council go into closed session, the time being 11:15 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the City Administrator, Special Counsel, City
Attorney, Director of Human Resources, Director of Personnel,
and Risk Manager.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Malburg, to go out
of closed session and resume regular session, the time being
11:23 a.m. Motion carried.
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 as specified:
1. Rafael Soto, Engineering Assistant, for the
period of April 2009 through May 2009.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding two Public Employee
Appointment matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
and approval was given to reclassify the following employees as
specified:
1. Andrew Smith from Firefighter, step 1 to
Firefighter/Paramedic, step 3, effective June 21,
2009.
2. Marianne Vasquez from Account Clerk, step 5 to
Secretary to the Director of Light & Power, step
6, pending the approval of the City's budget for
fiscal year 2009-2010.
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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 approval was given for
estimated attorney's fees budget for:
(a) Central and West Basin Water Replenishment
District, etc., v. Charles E. Adams, et al.,;
LASC C786656
OPEN SESSION
Consent Calendar II
Personnel Department
1. Request to reclassify Andrew Smith from Firefighter, step 1
to Firefighter/Paramedic, step 3, effective June 21, 2009.
End of Consent Calendar II
It was moved by Maisano, 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 Malburg, seconded by
Davis, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 11:28 a.m.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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JManuela Giron L
City Clerk
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Name: Hilario 6onzales
Title: Mayor
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