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20091207 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009, AT 9:00 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. The Chief Deputy City Attorney advised that there were no changes to the agenda. The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced 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. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that this was the time to present the Service Pins. The Mayor presented the Service Pins and congratulated the following employees on behalf of the entire City Council: Employee Name Job Title Years 1. Elias Zepeda Utilityman II 20 2. Scott Rigg Public Works & Water Superintendent 10 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 9, 2009, be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 23, 2009, be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that now was the time to open the Public Hearing - to amend the natural gas rate schedules for gas service for gas distributed and supplied by the City of Vernon (the "City") within its boundaries. These amendments include deleting the City's Gas Municipal Utilities Department Schedule G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation) and amending the "Natural Gas Commodity Agreement" for larger consuming customers to increase both the quantity ceiling and buyback rate. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire to open the public hearing, the time being 9:03 a.m. Motion carried. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009 Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. The Gas Department Manager, Dan Bergman, addressed the City Council and went over the proposed changes to the Gas Tariff which included the termination of Schedule G-5 and amendments to the Gas Commodity Agreement requirements affecting the fixed purchase rate by customers and revisions to the general language of the agreement. Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. There was no one else in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, to close the public hearing, the time being 9:06 a.m. Motion carried. Resolution 10,108 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Terminating Natural Gas Rate Schedule No. G-5 (Electric Generation Gas Transportation) and Approving and Adopting a "Natural Gas Commodity Agreement" Form Regarding Rates to be Charged for Gas Distributed and Supplied by the City within Its Boundaries for Larger Consuming Customers and Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter into Such Agreements and Related Purchase Confirmations, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,108 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 The Consent Calendar was presented. Health & Environmental Control Request to schedule the Used Oil Calendar Awards presentation for the City Council meeting to be held January 11, 2010. Light & Power Request from the City Administrator/Director of Light & Power to purchase transformers from One Source/Central Moloney in the amount of $104,883.00 and from HD Supply/Cooper Power in the amount of $100,344.00 as quoted, to replenish current inventory levels. Treasury Warrant Registers - November 24 through November 30, 2009: 1. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1294, totaling $316,632.36. 2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1294, totaling $115,644.00. 3. Warrant Register No. 1294, totaling $104,145.17. 4. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 259, totaling $215,264.46. Page 2 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009 5. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 259 totaling $3,549.95. 6. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 259 totaling $27,752.41. 7. Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 49, totaling $2,492,099.00. 8. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 49, totaling $246.32. 9. No Warrant Checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 49. 10. There was no BNY Report for this period. 11. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record the following voided checks: a. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 247 to record voided Check No. 506777, in the amount of $773.27. b. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 249 to record voided Check No. 506831, in the amount of $72.86. End of Consent Calendar It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that the items listed on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. 5-0 RESOLUTION 10,109 of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Calling for the Holding of an All Mail Ballot General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 10.,109 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 RESOLUTION 10,110 of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Render Specified Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,110 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Resolution 10,111 of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,111 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Page 3 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009 Resolution 10,112 of of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement with CNS Engineers, Inc. for the Design of the Rehabilitation and Widening of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge, was read by title. It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,112 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Resolution 10,113 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Receipt Point Master Agreement (Schedule M), Pooling Service Agreement (Schedule K), and Electronic Bulletin Board Agreement with the Southern California Gas Company Relating to the Purchase, Transportation and Pooling of Natural Gas, was read by title. It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 10,113 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Resolution 10,114 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 8 to Agreement for Maintenance Services with VCI Telcom, Inc. Relating to the City's Fiber Optic Network System, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 10,114 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Resolution 10,115 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Exclusive Purchase of Goods and Related Services with Microtech Pro, Inc. for Purchase of Printer Supplies and Repair of Printers and Facsimile Machines, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,115 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Resolution 10,116 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Services Agreement with Sugerman Communications Group, Inc. for Public Affairs Services, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 10,116 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Resolution 10,117 of the City Council of the City of Vernon Designating December 24, 2009 and December 31, 2009 as City Holidays and Directing Closure of the Public Offices of the City Of Vernon on these Days, was read by title. It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 10,117 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5-0 Page 4 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009 The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that now was the time for elected officials to report on conference/seminars for the period of November 23, 2009, through December 6, 2009. There were no reports for the period of November 23, 2009, through December 6, 2009. The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that now was the time for the City Administrator to report on activities and other brief announcements. The City Administrator asked the Director of Community Services & Water to make an announcement. The Director of Community Services & Water addressed the City Council to advise that former city employee, Gary Sawyer, passed away on Thanksgiving Day and that he would provide information regarding the funeral as it becomes available. The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that now was the time for reports from the City Council. Councilman Davis wished Happy Holidays to everyone present. There were no additional reports from the City Council at this time. Mayor Gonzales called a short recess at 9:19 a.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 9:25 a.m., all members present before the recess again being present. The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that this was the time to go into closed session. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to go into Closed Session, the time being 9:25 a.m. Motion carried. 5-0 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume open session, the time being 10:32 a.m. Motion carried. 5-0 OPEN SESSION Closed Session Reports: there were no reportable actions. CONSENT CALENDAR II Personnel Department The City Attorney reported that 1. Request to hire Michael TenEyck, Resource Planner, step 2, effective December 21, 2009. End of Consent Calendar II Page 5 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that the matter on the Consent Calendar II be approved as recommended. Motion carried. 5-0 Mayor Pro Tem McCormick asked that a request be placed on the agenda for the next meeting for the consideration of the cancellation of the Regular Council Meeting to be held on December 28, 2009. There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 9:34 a.m. Motion carried. 5-0 ATTEST: anuela Giron City Clerk Hilario Gonzales Mayor Page 6 of 6