20100510 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010,
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 at 9:02 a.m. by Mayor
Gonzales.
The City Clerk announced that there were no changes to
the agenda.
TheCityClerk announced that this was the time
allotted for public comments.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council.
Ramon Medina, President of the Maywood Business
Association, asked the City Council to consider allowing the
Maywood Business Association to use the site at 5119 District
Boulevard to conduct circus shows from May 13 through May 19,
2010.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener advised that because the
matter brought forward by Mr. Medina was an item listed on the
agenda, it would be appropriate for the City Council to wait and
take action on the matter when the item is presented.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who wished to address the City Council. No one
responded.
A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending Fernando M. Weathers for His Many
Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its
entirety.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
proclamation for Fernando M. Weathers be approved. Motion
carried. 5-0
The Mayor presented the proclamation to Mr. Weathers
and extended congratulations on behalf of the City Council.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Maisano, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 5, 2010,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. 5-0
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Community Services & Water Department
1. Building Department Report for the month of April 2010, to
be received and filed.
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Fire Department
1. Activity Report for the period of April 16 through April
30 2010, to be received and filed.
Police Department
I.Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of April 16 through April 30,
2010, to be received and filed.
Treasurer's Department
1. Approval of the following Warrant Registers covering the
period of April 27 through May 3, 2010.
a. Warrant Register No. 1312, totaling $477,740.20, which
consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$303,456.32;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $69,475.60; and
• Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$104,808.28.
b. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 277, totaling
$1,168,206.48, which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$1,128,951.52;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $10,996.36; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$28,258.60.
c. Gas Warrant Register No. 65, totaling $2,762,681.53,
which consists of the following:
■ Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$2,752,591.32;
■ Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $6,759.89; and
■ Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$3,330.32.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that
the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried. 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-53 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement with Palsons Electrical Engineering
Services, Inc. for Engineering Services Related to Substation
Underfrequency Load Shed Project.
It was moved by Maisano, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 2010-53 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-54 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement with JM Crew, Inc., D.B.A. Rhino
Construction Services for Electrical Work Related to Substation
Underfrequency Load Shed Project.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 2010-54 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-55 - 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-
07.1 and Iru-07.2 Indefeasible Right of Use Agreements by and
between the City of Vernon and C.R. Laurence International, Inc.
for the Use of the City's Fiber Optic Network.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that
Resolution No. 2010-55 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
5-0
A request from the Maywood Business Association for
permission to utilize the City -owned site located at 5119
District Boulevard for the Ramos Circus Shows from May 13
through May 19, 2010, was presented. Staff recommended the City
deny the request due to zoning and liability issues.
At the Mayor's request, Director of Community Services
& Water Kevin Wilson provided background information on the 5119
property and explained the zoning, parking, and safety issues
that led to staff's recommendation to deny the request.
The Mayor invited a response from Mr. Medina.
Mr. Medina stated that he had discussed with Director
Wilson concerns of neighborhood disruption the circus might
cause, but the event runs for only one week and many local
children and families enjoy the event. The profits from one
show, estimated to be $2,000 to $3,000, would be donated to the
City of Vernon, and adequate security and insurance would be
provided. Mr. Medina expressed his appreciation to the City
Council for considering the request.
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick asked the City Attorney to
comment on the matter.
City Attorney Wiener shared Director Wilson's
liability and safety concerns.
Councilman Newmire raised concerns with parking
enforcement and the additional burden the event would place on
the City's law enforcement personnel.
Mr. Medina acknowledged Councilman Newmire's concerns
and stated that a large percentage of attendees walk to the
event rather than drive, and that the security provided would
handle everything at and within the event location.
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick asked the Police Chief to
comment on the matter.
Police Chief Steve Towles stated that traffic would be
a concern and that the sidewalks in the surrounding vicinity
were not improved sidewalks, thereby adding to the safety
concern.
Councilman Newmire asked the Fire Chief to comment on
the matter.
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Fire Chief Mark Whitworth stated that a park would be
better suited for the event and that the request was not
submitted early enough to ensure adequate time to review and
enforce the Fire Code requirements that relate to such an event.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Newmire, to deny
use of the City -owned site located at 5119 District Boulevard.
for the Ramos Circus Shows. Motion carried. 5-0
A request from Councilman Davis to be excused from the
City Council meeting of May 17, 2010, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that
Councilman Davis be excused from the City Council meeting of May
17, 2010. 5-0
The City Clerk announced that this was the time to
hold the discussion to obtain City Council direction on the
possible appointment of a City representative to serve on the
Steering Committee for the Pacific Electric Right -of -Way (PE
ROW)/West Santa Ana Branch Corridor Alternatives Analysis.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
appoint Mayor Pro Tem McCormick to serve as the City's
representative on the Steering Committee for the PE ROW/West
Santa Ana Branch Corridor Alternatives Analysis. Motion
carried. 5-0
Director of Community Services & Water Wilson advised
that a Technical Advisory Committee for the PE ROW was also
being formed and asked the City Council if it would like him or
a member of his staff to serve on said committee. The City
Council agreed to appoint Director Wilson to serve on the
Technical Advisory Committee.
Director Wilson stated that the City Attorney's Office
would prepare a resolution affirming the Steering Committee and
Technical Advisory Committee appointments, and present it to the
City Council for final consideration at the next meeting.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time for
conference/seminar reports from elected officials for the period
of April 26 through May 9, 2010.
The Mayor reported that none of the Councilmembers
attended conferences or seminars during the period of April 26
through May 9, 2010.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time for
reports and announcements from the City Administrator.
follows:
City Administrator Donal O'Callaghan reported as
1. A new Barclays Capital agreement will be
presented to the City Council for its
consideration at an upcoming meeting. The new
agreement will replace the existing agreement and
be specific to the City's wind project.
2. The final draft of the proposed 2010-2011 fiscal
year budget will be completed over the next
couple of weeks and is expected to be delivered
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to the City Council for its consideration by the
May 31st deadline.
3. The two resolutions passed today regarding the
Substation Underfrequency Load Shed Project
relate to regulatory compliance and public safety
issues. He talked briefly about capital projects
and how to manage them going forward.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time for
reports and announcements from members of the City Council.
The Mayor announced that he recently signed the
Redevelopment Agency check for the money due to the State of
California.
None of the other Councilmembers had anything to
report at this time.
The City Council recessed into closed session to
discuss the items listed on the closed session agenda.
Closed Session Reports: The City Attorney reported
that there were no reportable actions.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Newmire, that
the meeting be adjourned at 9:44 a.m. Motion carried.
ATTYST:
Willard G. a g c i
City Cler
Hilario Gonzales
Mayor
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