20100201 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AT 9:12 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.
Mr. Ronald Garcia with Southern California Edison Company
addressed the City Council and reported on the dedication ceremony
of the Mobile Technology Lab unit that took place recently in the
City of Huntington Park. He thanked the entire City Council for
funding the Technology Lab unit and reiterated the deserved
recognition given to City of Vernon Officials during the ceremony
for sponsoring the unit for the benefit of the communities of the
Southeast Cities.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who wished to address the City Council.
There was no one else 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:
Name Position Years
Jerry Winegar Lieutenant 20
Silas Williams Utilityman II 20
Shirley Salas Account Clerk 15
The following employees were unable to attend the meeting
and the Service Pin was forwarded to them.
Name Position Years
Donald Vanover Police Officer 15
Belinda Mejia Public Safety Dispatcher 10
ORDINANCE NO. 1166 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Vernon Temporarily Suspending
Acceptance and Review of Non -Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise
Agreement Applications, was read by title for introduction.
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It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Newmire, that full
reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 1166 be introduced.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1167 - An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of
the City of Vernon, Relating to City Council Elections and the
Appointment of Council Members in Uncontested Elections, was read by
title for Introduction and Adoption.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that full
reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 1167 be adopted. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: None
The Consent Calendar was presented.
Light & Power
1. Procurement Report for September 2009.
Treasury
Warrant Registers - January 15 through January 25, 2010:
1. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1300, totaling $314,458.26.
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant
Register No. 1300, totaling $3,892.46.
3. Warrant Register No. 1300, totaling $870,236.25.
4. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant
Register No. 265, totaling $3,877,963.60.
5. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light &
Power Warrant Register No. 265, totaling $5,248.51.
6. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 265; totaling
$36,201.91.
7. No wire transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 55.
8. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas
Warrant Register No. 55, totaling $7,345.31.
9. No Warrant Checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 55.
10. There was no BNY Report for this period.
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11. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record
the following voided checks:
a. City Warrant Register No. 1294 to record voided
Check No. 328081, in the amount of $1,349.74.
a. City Warrant Register No. 1297 to record voided
Check No. 328441, in the amount of $236.00.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
items listed on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried. 5-0
RESOLUTION 2010-16 of the City Council of the City of
Vernon, California, Appointing Richard J. Maisano and Cancelling
the Municipal Election that was to be Held on Tuesday, April 13,
2010, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 20,10-16 be adopted. Motion carried. 5-0
RESOLUTION 2010-17 of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 5
to Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract By and Between the City of
Vernon and Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc. for
Maintenance of the City's Existing Traffic Signals and any New
Signals Installed by the City During the Contract, was read by
title.
. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 2010-17 be adopted. Motion carried. 5-0
Resolution 2010-18 of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Termination of Windowbox.com,
Inc.'s Lease of a Portion of the Parking Area Located at 2265 38th
Street in the City of Vernon, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 2010-18 be adopted. Motion carried. 5-0
Resolution 2010-19 of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Authorizing and Approving the City Administrator to Terminate
a Commodity Swap Transaction When Appropriate; Approving the
Termination Agreement Pursuant to Which Such Termination Shall
Occur; and Authorizing Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, was
read by title.
Mr. Eric Fresch, Assistant City Attorney I, addressed the
city council; explained the facts related to the gas commodity swap
and reported that 250 of the city's gas commodity is purchased at a
variable rate; and addressed the importance of withdrawing from the
variable rate at the appropriate time before the gas rates go up.
Mayor Gonzales asked what would happen if the Vernon
Light & Power Department would be in financial trouble, like the
Department of Water & Power (DWP), would there be any assistance
offered from any source.
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Mr. Fresch responded that each department is responsible
for its own actions. That the only way DWP could recover from its
current status would be by closely managing its revenue, making
sure that the revenues cover its costs. He also advised that it
would be the same situation for the City of Vernon; once the Light
& Power revenues stop covering the City's costs, it would be
difficult for the City of Vernon to survive.
The City Administrator advised that Light & Power
revenues have increased, but that costs have also increased.
Mr. Fresch concluded and stated that the termination of
the agreement to purchase 250 of the City's gas commodity at a
variable rate would be appropriate at this time.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Newmire, that
Resolution No. 2010-19 be adopted. Motion carried. 5-0
Resolution 2010-20 of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Services
Agreement for Strategic Governmental Consulting Services By and
Between the City of Vernon and California Strategies, LLC and a
Services Agreement for Strategic Advocacy Services By and Between
the City of Vernon and California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC, was
read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 2010-20 be adopted. Motion carried. 5-0
The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that now was the
time for elected officials to report on conference/seminars for the
period of January 4, 2010 through January 31, 2010.
There were no reports for the period of January 4, 2010,
through January 31, 2010.
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 reported that the City would like
to proceed on the sale of the Tehachapi land. Due to the City
Council being out of town until Friday morning, he asked the City
Council if they were in agreement to meet for a Special Meeting on
Friday, upon their return, to discuss the matter.
All members of the Council expressed their availability
to meet on Friday, February 5, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. for a Special
Meeting.
The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that now was the
time for reports from the City Council.
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Councilman Maisano reported on the unveiling ceremony of
the Mobile Technology Lab unit in Huntington Park and thanked Mayor
Gonzales for this great achievement that will benefit the
communities of the Southeast Cities. He also thanked Mr. Ronald
Garcia for being the Master of Ceremony for the event; the comments
made regarding the efforts of the City of Vernon for always trying
to provide for others; and his support of the construction of a
power plant. He further reiterated that the Technology Lab project
would have not happened if it had not been for the support of Mayor
Gonzales in said project.
Councilman Davis reported on the tour of the inside of
the unit that he took during the unveiling ceremony and also
reported on the meeting he attended on the I-710 in which
opposition from the communities of various cities was demonstrated
at said meeting.
Mayor Gonzales reported that council members from the
Southeast Cities did not attend the unveiling ceremony of the
Mobile Technology Lab and the great response made by the
communities who gathered at the event as an act of appreciation to
the City of Vernon for providing the unit and making it available
for the communities to use. He further reported that this is a
project that will last throughout the years and make a positive
impact, not only in the City of Vernon but all throughout the
Southeast Cities.
Mayor Gonzales called a short recess at 9:51 a.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 9:59
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 9:59 a.m. Motion carried.
5-0
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume open session, the
time being 10:03 a.m. Motion carried. 5-0
OPEN SESSION
Closed Session Reports: The City Attorney reported that
there were no reportable actions.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis,
that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 10:03 a.m. Motion
carried. 5-0
Mayor Hilario Gonzales
ATTEST:
anuela Giron, i�y Clerk
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