20090629 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2009, AT 10:15 A.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg, Maisano, Davis.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gonzales.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June 1, 2009,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Maisano, that the
Minutes of the Adjourned Special City Council Meeting held June
2, 2009, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Malburg, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 8, 2009,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. Mayor
Pro Tempore McCormick abstained and disqualified himself on this
matter.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June 8, 2009,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. Mayor
Pro Tempore McCormick abstained and disqualified himself on this
matter.
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.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time for,
the presentation, of a "10851" Award to Officers Barry Miller and
Fernando Valenzuela, from representatives of the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Automobile Club of Southern
California (AAA), for recovering 12 stolen vehicles and making
three arrests for auto theft for the year July 15, 2006, through
July 15, 2007
Police Chief Towles introduced Gregory Peck of the
East Los Angeles.Division of the Highway Patrol to present the
"10851" awards to Officer Barry Miller for his 1st time award,.
and to Officer Fernando Valenzuela for his 4th time award.
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Special Counsel announced that this was the time for a
Public Hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen Options
for Public Safety (COPS) Funds for fiscal year 2008-2009. The
use of these funds is for front-line municipal police services
and supplement, not to supplant current front-line law
enforcement services. These funds must be used or encumbered by
June 30, 2009.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open
the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen
Options for Public Safety (COPS) Funds for fiscal year 2008-
2009, the time being 10:10 a.m. Motion carried.
Police Chief Towles addressed the City Council and
stated that the funds would be used for crime analysis mapping
software from Geospatial, that the funds had to be encumbered by.
June 30, 2009, and that the funds had to be liquidated by June
30, 2011.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, to close,
the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen
Options for Public Safety (COPS) Funds for fiscal year 2008
2009, the time being 10:23 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9991 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Providing for the Implementation of the
Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program for 2008-2009,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9991.be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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 Malburg, that
Ordinance No. 1159 be approved for a second and final reading.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg, Davis, Maisano
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: 'None
The Consent Calendar was presented.
Building Department
1. Building Department Report for the month of May 2009, to be
received and filed.
Personnel Department
2. Granting of merit step increase to Rafael Soto, Engineering
Assistant, from step 5 to step<4, effective July 5, 2009.
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Treasury Department
3. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
a. Warrant Register No. 1272 to record voided Check No.
325709, in the amount of $26.07.
b. Warrant Register No. 1273 to record voided Check No.
325833, in the amount of $670.46.
4. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant
Register No. 1274, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West,
Bank totaling $1,055,044.04, which includes Check Nos. 325878
through 325978, excluding Check No. 325963 (Accounting period
June 2009).
S. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1274, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
June 2 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling
$33,403.01, which includes,Wire Nos. 330 through 333 (Accounting
period June 2009).
6. Warrant Register No. 1274, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $622,344.51, which includes
Check Nos, 325979 through 326140 (Accounting period June 2009).
7. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant
Register No. 239, covering claims and demands presented during
the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West
Bank totaling $4,525,374.50, which includes Wire Nos. 4326
through 4341 (Accounting period June 2009).
8. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light&
Power Warrant Register No. 239, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $104,319.34, which includes
Check Nos. 506601 through 506625 (Accounting period June 2009).
9., Light & Power Warrant Register No. 239 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of June 2 through June 22,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $47,827.03, which
includes Check Nos. 506626 through 506657 (Accounting period
June 2009)
10. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No�. 29, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of June 2, 2009 through June 22, 2009, drawn
on East West Bank totaling $27,009.53, which includes Check Nos.
154 through 164 (Accounting period June 2009).
11. Ratification of wire transfer for Gas Warrant Register No..
29, covering claims and demands presented during the period of
June 2, 2009 through June 22, 2009, drawn on East West Bank
totaling $2,812.50,-which includes Wire No. 36 (Accounting
Period June 2009).
12. Gas Warrant Register No. 29 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of ,.June 2, 2009 through June 22,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $1,512.32, which includes
Check Nos. 165 through 166 (Accounting Period June 2009).
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13. Payroll Warrant Register No. 636 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of April 12, 2009 through
May 9, 2009, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,060,256.60;
$2,452,306.63 paid through electronic funds transfers (EFTS),
$607,949.97 paid through General Warrant Register. (Accounting
Period May 2009).
14. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Custody
Escrow Account No. 800452, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of November 26, 2008 through June 8, 2009, to
be drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling $2,105.00,
which includes Requisition No. CE355 (Accounting Period June
2009).
15. 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
8, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling
$426,406.91, which includes Requisition Nos. LPCP590 through
LPCP597(Accounting Period June 2009).
16. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Capital,
Projects Custody. Escrow Account No. 800458, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of June 9, 2009 through June
22, 2009, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling
$121,048.81, which includes Requisition Nos. LPCP598 through
LPCP603 (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 McCormick, 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 No. 4 - Ratification of the issuance of early
checks for. Warrant Register No. 1274, covering claims and
demands presented during the period of June 2 through June 22,
2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $1,055,044.04, which
includes Check Nos. 325878 through 325,978, excluding Check No.
325963 (Accounting period June 2009), was presented.
It wasmoved by Malburg, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1274,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,055,044.04, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Item No. 7 - Ratification of wire transfers for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 239, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 2 through June 22, 2009,
drawn on East West Bank totaling $4,525,374.50, which includes
Wire Nos. 4326 through 4341 (Accounting period June 2009), was
presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 239,
covering claims and demands totaling $4,525,374.50, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Item No. 8 - Ratification of the issuance of early
checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 239, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of June 2 through
June 22, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $104,319.34,
which includes Check Nos. 506601 through 506625 (Accounting
period June 2009), was presented.
it was moved by Malburg, seconded by McCormick, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 239, covering claims and demands totaling $104,319.34, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
Request from the Council Department Manager for
authorization for all.City Council Members and the Renewable
Energy Development Manager to.attend the Independent Cities
Association 49th Annual Seminar at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San
Diego; from July 9, 2009 to July 12, 2009, at a total cost not
to exceed $10,761.60, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
approve the request from the Council Department Manager for all
City Council Members and the Renewable Energy Development
Manager to attend the Independent Cities Association 49th Annual
Seminar at the,Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, from July 9,
2009 to July 12, 2009, at a total cost not to exceed $10,761.60.
Motion carried.
Request from the Council Department Manager for
authorization for all City Council Members and the Renewable
Energy Development Manager to attend the National League of
Cities 2009 Congress of Cities & Exposition at the Henry B.
Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from November
10, 2009 to November 14, 200.9, at a total estimated cost of
$1'0,671.00, was presented.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, to
approve the request from the Council Department Manager for all
City Council Members and the Renewable Energy Development
Manager to attend the National League of Cities 2009 Congress of
Cities & Exposition at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
in San Antonio, Texas, from November 10, 2009 to November 14,
2009, at a total estimated cost of $10,671.00. Motion carried.
Request from the'Fire Chief for approval to issue a
purchase order to GALLS/Long Beach Uniform, to purchase (65)
Transcom FR Urban Search and Rescue Jumpsuits, #612M for all of
their fire line personnel, at an approximate cost of $19,986.58",
was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, to approve
the request from the Fire Chief to issue a purchase order to
GALLS/Long Beach Uniform, to purchase (65) Transcom FR Urban
Search and Rescue Jumpsuits, #612M for all of their fire line
personnel, at an approximate cost of $19,986.58. Motion
carried.
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Request from the Police Chief for approval to issue a
purchase order to purchase a portable covert camera system from
GotWiFi.com Inc., at a cost of $11,193.65, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, to
approve the request from the Police Chief to issue a purchase
order to purchase a portable covert camera system from
GotWiFi.com Inc., at a cost of $11,193.65. Motion carried.
Request from the Police Chief for approval to issue a
purchase order to Marlow White, for the purchase of 15 Honor
Guard Uniforms, at an approximate cost of $12,885.00, (not
including freight charges), was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, to approve.
the request from the Police Chief to issue a purchase order to
Marlow White, for the purchase of 15 Honor Guard Uniforms, at an
approximate cost of-$12,885.00 (not including freight charges).
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9983 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Telephone Service/Maintenance Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Crosspoint Network Solutions INC., was read
by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9983 be approved and adopted. Motion carried..
RESOLUTION NO'. 9985 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of..
Contract Change Order No. 8 to Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Common Area Maintenance Services, Inc.
for Janitorial Services, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 99.85 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9987.- A Resolution of the City Council.
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of
Commercial Insurance Policy,(Property, Contingent Extra Expense
and Business Interruption) through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.,
was read by title.
'It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9987 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9988 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report
on the General Plan'for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, was read by
title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9988 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9989 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Memorandum of Understanding between Jurisdictions and the City
of Los Angeles Regarding the Recovery Act Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program Award, was read by title.
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It was moved by Malburg, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9989'be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9992 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting the Disability Retirement of
Mason Chancey, a Local Safety Member Formerly Employed by the
City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21154 and 21156), was
read by title.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9992 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9993 — A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution.of
Contract Change Order No. 11 and Scope of Services to Agreement
for Professional and Technical Services By and Between the City
of Vernon and Commonwealth Associates, Inc., was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No., 9993 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9994 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Scope of Services Relating to the Consulting Services
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Black & Veatch
Corporation Regarding the Combined -Cycle Project, was read by
title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that.
Resolution No. 9994 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9995 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of FS Construction in
Accordance with Contract No. CS-0014 of the City of Vernon, was
read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 9995 be approved and adopted. Motion carried._
RESOLUTION NO. 9996 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of.
Contract Change Order No. 4 to Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Common Area Maintenance Services, Inc.
for Weed Abatement, Trash Removal and Dirt Control Services, was
read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9996 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9997 - A Resolution of the City Council.
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Purchase of a
Public Employee Crime Policy through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co'.,
was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 9997 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,001 - A Resolution ofithe City
Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9639 by
Amending Schedule No. XIII of said Resolution Regarding the
Compensation, Costs and.Benefits of its Employeesi(Amendment No.
9), was read by title.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 10,001 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,002 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Purchase of Commercial Insurance Policy (Excess Liability and
Workers' Compensation) through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., was
read by title.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 10,002 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,003 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Resignation of
Councilman Leonis C. Malburg, was read by title.
It wasmoved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 10,003 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Special Counsel announced that now was the time to
discuss the request from the Risk Manager to extend each lunch
hour by a half-hour for the Health & Wellness Fair to be held on
August 19, 2009.
The Risk Manager provided details on the matter and
explained the time constraint involved with employees being able
to visit the numerous vendors at the Health & Wellness Fair..
The Risk Manager was given direction to bring the
request to the City Council for approval.
Special Counsel announced that now was the time to
discuss the request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for authority to apply to the Gateway Cities Council of
Governments (COG) for funds to reconstruct the pavement and
approaches with concrete at intersections that the COG and the
City of Vernon determine are eligible for funding at a
reimbursement Irate of 65% of the construction costs.
The Director of Community Services & Water provided
details on the matter and explained that the funds
(approximately $650,000), if request approved, would be used for
the 26th Street Project.
The Director of Community Services & Water was given
direction to apply to Gateway Cities Council of Governments for
funds as specified.
Special Counsel requested that the request from Eric
T. Fresch to remove his name from the housing lease for 3357
Fruitland Avenue, in the City of Vernon, and assigning Stephen
Fresch as the primary contact be removed from the agenda.
'Special. Counsel announced that this was the time for
elected officials to report on,conferences/seminars for the
period of June 8 through June.28, 2009.
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Councilman Davis reported that Mayor Gonzales, Mayor,
Pro Tempore McCormick, Councilman Maisano and himself attended
the 6th Annual Renewable Energy Forum in New York, June 22 - 2.6,
2009, stated that it was a well attended seminar, and named some
of the top speakers addressing the economic slow down in the
market.
Mayor Gonzales reported on the following regarding the
6th Annual Renewable Energy Forum in New York:
• Various speakers regarding the American Recovery
Act
• The different programs available to developers.
•, Wind Power industry testing the speed of wind at
ground level and that it is dropping by 10% per.
year due to the climate change.
Mayor Pro Tempore McCormick reported on the Keynote
Speaker Christina Johnson, the Undersecretary of the Department
of Energy, speaking about the need to put in 18,000 wind
generators per year to meet the goal of the President by the
year 2030.
Councilman Maisano reported on the following:
• The 129 patents pending on renewable energy.
• The zleed to be less dependent on foreign oil.
• Wind turbine repair problems.
• The expense involved to accomplish the goals set
by legislation.
• United. States of America being the leader of
renewable energy and that he is very glad to see
the City investing for the future.
Special Counsel announced that this was the time for
reports from departments.
The Risk Manager wished Councilman Malburg the best in
his retirement.
The Police Chief wished Councilman Malburg the best in
his retirement.
The Director of Community Services & Water reported on
the following:,
• The Soto Street`Bridge seismic retrofitting work
being performed.
• His attendance at the Harbor Subdivision of the
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
meeting regarding the proposed transit corridor
and provided details of the proposed
alternatives.
• Congratulated Councilman Malburg on his
retirement and his many years of service.
The Director of Human Resources wished Councilman
Malburg good luck in his retirement.
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The Director of Finance wished Councilman Malburg the
best in his retirement.
The Director of Personnel wished Councilman Malburg a
happy and healthy retirement.
The City Treasurer wished Councilman Malburg joy and
happiness in his,retirement.
The Fire Chief congratulated Councilman Malburg on hi.s,
retirement and thanked him for his years of support and stated
that as of June 19, 2009, the department has been delivering
paramedic service's to the entire City.
The Deputy Director of Health & Environmental Health,
Dan Downing, congratulated Councilman Malburg on his retirement.
The City Administrator reported on the following:
• The outage on June 22, 2009, due to a fatal
automobile accident on Pacific Boulevard.
• Working with the Finance Director and his staff
on the budget to present to Council in the near
future for approval.
• Wished Councilman Malburg best wishes on his
retirement and wished him the best.
• Currently working with the City Attorney on
public records requests.
Special Counsel wished the best to Councilman Malburg
on his retirement.
The City Clerk wished the best to Councilman Malburg,
on his retirement and also announced that starting in July the
meeting times would start at 8:45 a.m. for Police & Fire
Commission and 9:00.a.m. for City Council.
The City Attorney wished the best to Councilman
Malburg on his retirement.
Councilman Davis wished the best to Councilman Malburg
on his retirement.
Councilman Malburg reported on the following:
• His service for about 53 years as a member of the
Council.
• The proclamation of recognition given to him by
the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and.,..
the standing ovation he received for his many
years of service as a board member.
• His best wishes to the City. Administrator in his
endeavor as Director of Light & Power and City
Administrator.
Mayor Gonzales reported on the following:
• Congratulated Councilman Malburg and wished him
the best for well deserved retirement.
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• Read a communication from True Religion thanking
the City for the recent Community Emergency
Response Training (CERT) and identifying it as a
life changing experience.
Mayor Pro Tempore McCormick expressed his wishes to
Councilman Malburg of many happy years in his retirement.
Councilman Maisano wished Councilman Malburg the best
health in his retirement.
Mayor Gonzales called a short recess at 11:22 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at
11:30 a.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
Special Council announced that this was the time to go
into closed session.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into closed session, the time being 11:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the
exception of the Chief of Police, Director of Personnel, Risk
Manager, Director of Human Resources Special Counsel, City
Administrator, and City Attorney.
The Police Chief, Director of Personnel, Risk Manager,
Director of Human Resources, City Administrator, City Attorney
and Councilman Malburg were excused from closed session, the
time being 11:'55 a.m.
The Police Chief, Director of Personnel, Risk Manager,
Director of Human Resources, City Administrator, City Attorney,
and Councilman Malburg returned to closed session, the time
being 12:08 p.m.
The Police Chief was excused from closed session at
12:11 p.m:
The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session at 12:20 p.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to go
out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being
12:24 p.m.
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 matter was deferred to July 6, 2009.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding one Public Employment
matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and approval
was granted to hire Andrei Yermakov, as Information Technology
Manager, step 1, effective July 5, 2009.
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It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding one Employee Appointment
matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and approval
was granted to reclassify Marianne Vasquez, from Account Clerk,
step 5, to Secretary to the Director of Light & Power, step 6,
effective July 5, 2009.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding two Public Employee
Performance Evaluation matters pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 for the following employees:
1. Ana Barcia, Administrative Assistant, for the
period of May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009.
2. Viet Nguyen, Operations Engineer, for the period of
June 4, 2008 to June 4, 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's office for:
(a) Chris Hanson v.,Cit
and AHMO 138727.
OPEN SESSION
Personnel Department
of Vernon; WCAB No. 544246
1. Request to grant a merit step increase to Ana Barcia,
Administrative Assistant, from step 7 to step 5,
effective June 29, 2009.
2. Request to grant a merit step increase to Viet Nguyen,
Operations Engineer, from step 4 to step 3, effective
June 29, 2009.
3., Reclassification of Marianne Vasquez, from Account Clerk,
step 5, to Secretary t'o the Director of Light & Power,.
step 6, effective July 5, 2009.
4. Request to hire Andrei Yermakov, Information Technology
Manager, step 1, effective July 5, 2009.
End of Consent Calendar II
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar II be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
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There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by Malburg, seconded by.
McCormick, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 12:25
p.m.
Name: Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor
ATTEST:
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Manuela Giron
City Clerk
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