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20090727 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009, AT 9:03 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gonzales. Special Counsel announced that the City Attorney asked that the following two requests on the agenda, immediately following the Consent Calendar; be removed: 1. Request to issue a purchase order to Facilities Protection Systems in the amount of $2,800.00. 2. Request to issue a purchase order to Dennis D. Rock Construction in the amount of $3,200.00. Special Counsel announced to the audience that this was the 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 in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held July 20, 2009, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. APPROVED - Gonzales, Davis, Maisano, Newmire ABSTAINED - McCormick The Consent Calendar was presented. Fire Department 1. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of July 1st through July 15th 2009. Health & Environmental Control Department 2. Health & Environmental Control Department Report for the month of June 2009. Police Department 3. Police Department Activity Report for the period of July 1st through July 15th2009. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2009 Treasury Department 4. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1278, covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009, through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $3,208.49, which includes Check. Nos. 326410 through 326419 (Accounting period July 2009). 5. Warrant Register No. 1278, covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009, through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $235,118.45, which includes Check Nos.�326420 through 326508 (Accounting period July 2009) . 6. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 243, covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009, through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $3,279,049.96, which includes Wire Nos. 4355 through 4359 (Accounting period July 2009). 7.' Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 243, covering claims and demands presented during .the period of July 14, 2009, through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $38,154.93, which includes Check Nos. 506705 through 506709 (Accounting period July 2009). 8. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 243 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009, through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $239,645.69, which includes Check Nos. 506710 through 506714 (Accounting period July 2009). 9. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 33, covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009 through. July 20, 2009, drawn on'East West Bank totaling $9,977.99, which includes Check Nos. 182 through 184 (Accounting period July 2009). 10. Gas Warrant Register No. 33 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009 through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $17,430.47, which includes Check Nos. 185 through 186 (Accounting Period July 2009) . 11. Payroll Warrant Register No. 637 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 10, 2009 through June 6, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $3,080,708.58; $2,466,898.84 paid through electronic funds transfers (EFTS), $613,8.09.74 paid through General Warrant Register. (Accounting Period June 2009). 12. City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light & Power Capital Projects Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009, through July 20, 2009, to be drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon totaling $92,915.31, which includes Requisition Nos. LPCP617 through LPCP620 (Accounting period July 2009). End of Consent Calendar Page 2 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2009 Councilmember Davis asked that item number seven be removed from the Consent Calendar and be considered separately. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that. the matters on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of item number seven, be approved as recommended. Motion carried. APPROVED- Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire Item Number 7 - Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 243, covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 14, 2009,. through July 20, 2009, drawn on East West Bank totaling $38,154.93, which includes Check Nos. 506705 through 506709 (Accounting period July 2009), was presented. Councilmember Davis recused himself and reported that he had a pension with Southern California Edison that may cause a conflict of interest in this.matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 243, covering claims and demands totaling $38,154.93, be ratified. Motion carried. APPROVED - Gonzales, McCormick, Maisano, Newmire RECUSED - Davis Request from the Director of Business Services & Purchasing Department for approval to issue a purchase order to Facilities Protection Systems for the bi-annual maintenance services for the Clean Agent/CO2 Fire Suppression systems located at the off -site building and in City Hall, for a total cost of $2,800.O0,, and to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to execute the maintenance agreement, was removed from the agenda. Request from the Director of Business Service & Purchasing Department for approval to issue a purchase order to Dennis D. Rock Construction for the removal and replacement of the Underground Storage Tank foot valve and housing for fuel tank #2 located in the city yard, in the amount of $3,200.00, and to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to sign'the service contract, was removed from the agenda. Request from the Council Department Manager for authorization for all five Councilmen and the Renewable Energy Development Manager to attend the California Contract Cities Association 29th Annual Fall Seminar in Carlsbad, California,.at a total estimated cost of $7,615.42, was presented. It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, to authorize all five Councilmen and the Renewable Energy Development Manager to attend the California Contract Cities Association 29th Annual Fall Seminar in Carlsbad, California, at a total estimated cost of $7,615.42. Motion carried. 5-0 Page 3 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2009 RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Sewer System Management Plan and Subparts Thereof in.Compliance with the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,026 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Sewer System Management Plan and Subparts Thereof in Compliance with the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Application for a 2009/2010 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant, was read by title. The Director of Health & Environmental Control reported that due to the elimination of various programs by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, that it may be necessary to redirect the grant application for used oil recycling to a successor agency and that the motion should be amended to approve and authorize the submission of the grant application to the Integrated Waste Management Board, or its successor agency. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,031 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Application for a 2009/2010 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant be approved and adopted with the amendment as recommended by the Director of Health & Environmental Control. Motion carried. 5-0 RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Two Interconnection Requests for the City of Vernon Tehachapi Wind Resource Area, Authorizing the Payment of $500,000 and Authorizing the Director of Light & Power to do all Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning Said Interconnection Requests, was read by title.. Mayor Gonzales asked if a study on the wind speed is being performed. Director of Light & Power reported that a statistical analysis that would take up to a year to complete is being performed. Councilmember Davis asked if the 1100Mw would be only wind energy. Director of Light & Power responded that it would include both solar and wind energy. Councilmember Newmire asked if the statistics used in the wind speed analysis were current. Director of Light & Power responded that both, historical and current data is being used. Mayor Gonzales asked if there was enough data available to complete the study. Page 4 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2009 Director of Light & Power responded that there is not enough data at this time, but that it would be compiled for the purpose of the wind speed study. He further reiterated his belief and support of the development of green energy and his desire for the City of Vernon to move forward with the project. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,032 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Two Interconnection Requests for the City of Vernon Tehachapi Wind Resource Area, Authorizing the Payment of $500,000 and Authorizing the Director of Light & Power to do all Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning Said Interconnection Requests be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 The Director of Community Services & Water sought direction from the City Council on the matter of Street Name Signs as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The City Council unanimously agreed on the following:, Shape - Hump back Color background =Blue, with green border All Capitals City Name - no logo Include Block Numbers Special Counsel announced that the resignation of Gary Sawyer was to be effective July 28, 2009. ,Councilmember Davis requested the preparation of a Resolution in honor.of Mr. Gary Sawyer's many years of service and to bring forth the resolution at a future Council meeting. Special Counsel announced that the retirement of Daniel O'Neil was effective July 17, 2009. Special Counsel announced that now was the time for. elected officials to report on conference/seminars for the period of July 20, 2009, through July 26, 2009. .It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend any conferences/seminars during the period of July 20, 2009, through July 26, 2009. Special Counsel announced that now was the time for. reports from departments. The Risk Manager had nothing to report. The Director of Community Services & Water reported on the following: • Working with County of Los Angeles on the seismic retrofit of the Soto Street Bridge. • The incident involving the removal and replacement of a water main valve on Fruitland. Avenue over the weekend. • The letter opposing the inclusion of numeric limits of trash in NPDES permits. Page 5 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2009. • The letter to State Water Resources Control Board supporting Los Angeles County's petition to place numeric limits on the bacteria going into Santa Monica Bay.. The Police Chief had nothing to report, but he asked the City Council to consider the preparation of a resolution honoring Dan O'Neil for his many years or service upon his retirement. The City Treasurer had nothing to report. The Director of Personnel had nothing to report. The Director of Health & Environmental Control had nothing to report. The Fire Chief reported on the following: • His work with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts on the ammonia release procedures. • The upcoming E-[Taste collection at Fire Station #1 sometime.in.October 2009. • Commended the Risk Manager for the assistance provided regarding the contracts with the Los Angeles Department of Health Services for the Paramedic Program. The Director of Light & Power reported on the Malburg Generating Station (MGS) outage last week caused by the vibration of a gas turbine to which Siemens was called to inspect. The City Administrator reported on the following: •. Working with Finance Department on the budget. • The Parcel Tax resolution forthcoming next week. Special Counsel had nothing to report. The City Clerk had nothing to report. The City Attorney had nothing to report. Mayor Gonzales called a short recess at 9:57 a.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 10:05 a.m., all members present before the recess again being, present. Special Counsel announced that this was the time to go into closed session for the item listed on the closed session agenda. Page 6 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2009 OPEN SESSION Report on closed session items: The City Attorney reported that during closed session the City Council unanimously voted to employ Michael Lawrence Johnson as a police officer. There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ATTEST: Manuela Giron City Clerk Name: Hilario onzales Title: Mayor Page 7 of 7