20100329 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010, AT 9:02 A.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER 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 City Clerk announced that there were no changes to
the agenda.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time
allotted for public comments.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone in the
audience who wished to address the City Council. No one in the
audience responded.
The Consent Calendar was presented.
The City Administrator requested that Item No. 1 under
the Personnel Department section of the Consent Calendar be
removed from the Consent Calendar and that the item be tabled.
It was moved by Newmire, seconded by Davis, that Item
No. 1 under the Personnel Department section of the Consent
Calendar be removed from the Consent Calendar and tabled.
Motion carried. 5-0
CONSENT CALENDAR
Treasurer's Department
1. Approval of Warrant Registers covering the period of March
16 through March 22, 2010.
a. Warrant Register No. 1307, totaling $104,836.87, which
consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling $4,507.92;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$18,487.10; and
Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$81,841.85.
b. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 272, totaling
$2,412,234.35, which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,367,040.08;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$7,939.71; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$37,254.56.
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2. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No. 645, covering the
period of January 17 through February 13, 2010, which
totals $3,587,055.00, and consists of the following:
■ Ratification of electronic fund transfers (EFT) totaling
$3,570,073.94; and
■ Ratification of checks totaling $16,981.06.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that
the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried. 5-0
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Declaring the Month of April 2010 as "Sexual
Assault Awareness Month" and April 21, 2010 as "Denim Day," was
read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the
aforementioned proclamation be approved. Motion carried. 5-0
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Amending Previously Amended Resolution No. 9639 regarding the
Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees ("Salary
Resolution"), by Amending Schedule No. XIII of the Salary
Resolution (Amendment No. 17), was read by title.
The City Administrator requested that this resolution
be tabled because it was associated with the Personnel item that
was removed from the Consent Calendar and tabled. It was moved
by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that the aforementioned
resolution be tabled. Motion carried. 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-43 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of General Pump
Company, Inc. and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and General
Pump Company, Inc. for the Redevelopment and Testing of Well No.
9, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 2010-43 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-44 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Optical Fiber Use Agreement and Short Form IRU-
06.1 Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and PWP Industries, Inc. for the Use of the City's
Fiber Optic Network, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Newmire, that
Resolution No. 2010-44 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-45 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Procurement of Pollution Legal Liability Insurance from Great
American Insurance Group through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., was
read by title.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 2010-45 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-46 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Rescinding Approval of the
Independent Contractor Agreement Approved by Resolution No. 9914
and Approving a Professional Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Moriarty & Associates, LLC for Financial
Management and Reporting Services, was read by title.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Newmire, that
Resolution No. 2010-46 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-47 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Declaring that the Total General
Fund Governmental Activities Expenses Must Equal the Total
General Fund Governmental Activities Revenues and Authorizing
and Directing the City Administrator to Submit and Present the
Appropriate Actions Required to Achieve this Balance, was read
by title.
It was moved by Newmire, seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 2010-47 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
The City Clerk announced that this was the time for
conference/seminar reports from elected officials for the period
of March 15 through March 28, 2010.
The City Council advised that none of its members
attended conferences or seminars during the period of March 15
through March 28, 2010.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time for
reports and announcements from the City Administrator.
The City Administrator advised that he was continuing
to work toward balancing the budget and expected to present a
plan to that end to the City Council by April 12, 2010. He also
reported on discussions he had with the Fire Chief regarding the
Insurance Services Offices (ISO) report with respect to the
department's Class 1 rating and the impact of that report and
rating on the budget. The City Administrator advised that the
Fire Chief was looking to give an oral report on the ISO matter
in three to four weeks, but that he would try to distribute a
written report to the Council Members before that time.
The Mayor concurred that it would be a good idea to
have a written report on the ISO matter before the oral report
and discussion occurs. He added that the more time the Council
Members have to review information from departments with respect
to budget changes, the better.
The City Administrator also reported that the Light &
Power Department had improved the magnitude and reliability of
its electrical service astronomically over the past few years.
The departments recorded only 24 outages in 2009, down from 28
in 2008 and 90+ in 2006. He advised that many of the outages in
2009 were caused by metallic balloons hitting the power lines,
which is out of the department's control.
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The City Clerk announced that this was the time for
reports and announcements from members of the City Council.
Mayor Gonzales and Councilman Maisano had nothing to
report at this time.
Councilman Davis spoke briefly about his experience at
the Vernon Rotary Luncheon on March 24, 2010, honoring the
Police Officer and Firefighter of the year.
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick and Councilman Newmire wished
everyone in attendance a "Happy Easter." Councilman Newmire
also added in a "Happy Passover" to those who observe the Jewish
religion.
The City Council recessed into closed session to
discuss the items listed on the closed session agenda.
Closed Session Reports: The Assistant City Attorney
reported that there were no reportable actions.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that
the meeting be adjourned, the time being 9:33 a.m. Motion
carried.
ATTE T:
Willard G. a ag c i
City Clerk
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Mayor Hilario onzales
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