20100816 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 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 9:15 a.m. 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.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to address the City Council. No one responded.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Plaque presentation in
recognition of the Vernon firefighters' participation in
the Fill the Boot fundraising campaign.
Erin Kelly, MDA Director of Business Development, provided
some background information on the MDA, and advised that
firefighters have been its largest supporters since 1954.
She stated that this was the second year Vernon
firefighters had volunteered their off -duty time to
participate in the Fill the Boot program, raising an
impressive $17,729 over three days, for a two-year total of
$38,995. On behalf of the MDA and the families it serves,
Kelly presented a plaque to the City in appreciation of the
Vernon firefighters, participation in the 2010 MDA Fill the
Boot fundraising program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of a resolution adjusting health permit,
hazardous materials establishment, and application fees
pursuant to Sections 11.9.4, 13.8, 13.34, 13.55, and 24.14-
4 of the Vernon City Code.
At 9:18 a.m., it was moved by Davis and seconded by
Newmire, to open the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0.
Director of Environmental Health Lew Pozzebon stated that a
30-o increase on most fees was being proposed in order to
cover program costs. He advised that fees had not been
increased since fiscal year 2008. He further advised that
the proposed fee increases would not impact businesses
until January 2011.
The Mayor asked Pozzebon if he had received any
communications on the proposed increases.
Pozzebon stated that no communications had been received,
and that the Notice of Public Hearing respecting the matter
had been published twice in the Vernon Sun: August 5 and
12, 2010.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to address the City Council on this matter. No one
responded.
At 9:20 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by
Maisano, to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-117 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Establishing Health
Permit, Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit,
Water Well Permit and Application Fees for Permits
Granted by the City of Vernon Pursuant to Sections
11.9.4, 13.7, 13.31, 13.53, 25.12, and 25.13-6 of the
Vernon City Code and Repealing Resolution No. 9617.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 2010-117 be approved and adopted.
Motion carried, 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Community Services & Water Department
a. Approval of Change Order No. 4 to the agreement between
the City of Vernon and Consolidated Disposal Services, to
extend the term of the agreement by one year beginning
July 1, 2010, with a 5o rate increase.
b. Building Department Report for the month of July 2010, to
be received and filed.
2. Fire Department
a. Activity Report for the period of July 16 through July
31, 2010, to be received and filed.
3. Health Department
a. July 2010 Report, to be received and filed.
4. Police Department
a. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of July 16 through July 31,
2010, to be received and filed.
5. Treasurer's Department
a. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1315 to record
voided Check No. 330075 in the amount of $60.38 issued
05/26/10.
b. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No. 650, totaling
$4,035,116.11, which covers the period of June 6 through
July 17, 2010, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of electronic fund transfers (EFTS)
totaling $4,017,240.32; and
2. Checks paid through prior General Fund Warrant
Register totaling $17,875.79.
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c. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1320, totaling
$1,140,495.90, which covers the period of July 27 through
August 9, 2010, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $580,996.37;
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $292,761.79; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$266,737.74.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis, that the matters
on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion
carried, 5-0.
ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1174 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending the Vernon City Code to Clarify
that the City Council Appoints the Purchasing Agent.
(Second and Final Reading)
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire, that
Ordinance No. 1174 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried, 5-0.
RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-118 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Services Agreement for Ambulance Billing
Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Wittman
Enterprises, LLC and a HIPPA Business Associate Agreement
for the Use of Health Information by Wittman Enterprises,
LLC.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 2010-118 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried, 5-0.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-119 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a City of Vernon License and Support Agreement
By and Between the City of Vernon and Decade Software
Company, LLC for Environmental Health Software and Related
Services.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 2010-119 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried, 5-0.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-120 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Program Management and
Implementation Services By and Between the City of Vernon
and KJServices Environmental Consulting.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 2010-120 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried, 5-0.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-121 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual
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Certification Report with the U.S. Department of Justice
and U.S. Department of the Treasury for Fiscal Year 2009-
2010 Enabling Vernon to Continue to Receive Federal Asset
Forfeiture Funds and Amending Equitable Sharing Agreements
and Certification Reports for the Period 2005-2009.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano, that
Resolution No. 2010-121 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried, 5-0.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-122 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Emergency Ground Ambulance Transport
Services Agreement with Bowers Companies, Inc. doing
Business as Bowers Ambulance Services.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, that
Resolution No. 2010-122 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried, 5-0.
DISCUSSIONS
1. Personnel Department: Proposed amendment to the City's
vacation policy for the 2011 calendar year.
Director of Personnel Martha Valenzuela advised that the
proposed amendment was being brought forward again for
Council concurrence to move forward with the drafting of
the respective resolution to be presented at the next
Council meeting. The amendment would help the City better
manage its liabilities by restricting the maximum annual
vacation payout to 40 hours for miscellaneous and police
safety personnel, excluding Group 2, and 48 hours for fire
safety. In circumstances where the 40 or 48 hour cap is
exceeded, such as might be the case for Light & Power
Systems Coordinators who work a 24/7 operation, it would be
left to the discretion of the respective department head to
make a recommendation respecting any additional payout to
the City Administrator for final approval. Valenzuela
advised that the proposed amendment had been discussed with
the City Administrator and Department Heads and all were in
concurrence with the amendment.
The City Council unanimously concurred with moving forward
with the proposed amendment.
ORAL REPORTS
1. Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for the
period of August 2 through August 15, 2010.
The Mayor reported that none of the City Council Members
attended conferences or seminars during the period of
August 2 through August 15, 2010.
2. City Administrator Reports.
Interim City Administrator Mark Whitworth invited
Department Heads up to report on recent activities in their
respective departments.
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Interim Police Chief Jim Rodino reported as follows:
a. August 4, 2010, Officer Vanover and Canine Officer
Rico assisted Downey Police Department in a narcotics
search of a residence. Twelve pounds of marijuana,
two pounds of methamphetamines, and $15,000 cash were
recovered. A portion of the case should be
forthcoming as part of asset forfeiture.
b. August 12, 2010, responded to a burglary of two 12-
packs of beer at AM/PM on Slauson and Alcoa, for which
the suspect was arrested the following day.
c. Detectives arrested the suspect in the July 29, 2010
sexual assault incident reported at the previous
Council meeting.
d. August 29 and September 2, 2010, two sobriety
checkpoints will be conducted. The Council Members
were encouraged to attend one of the checkpoints and
see the process first-hand. He praised the work of
officers in citing unlicensed drivers, towing
vehicles, and arresting DUI violators at these
checkpoints.
e. The department received an award from the Record
Industry Association of America for its efforts in
combating record piracy, which he showed the Council
and which will be prominently displayed in the Police
Department hallway.
Police Captain Daniel Calleros reported that only one
incident of graffiti had been reported since the last
Council meeting. It occurred over the past weekend at the
business at 3398 Leonis Boulevard, involving two juveniles
spray -painting graffiti, who were taken into custody.
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick reported graffiti spotted at Santa
Fe and Fruitland.
Calleros advised the graffiti would be taken care of.
Assistant Fire Chief Mike Wilson reported as follows:
a. Matt Holtzendorff is conducting a CPR class for City
employees today, and there will be one more class in
September.
b. The Haz Mat training at DK Environmental reported at
the last meeting has been completed. It went very
well and participation from outside agencies was good.
c. The department will participate in Metro Rail
emergency training this month, involving how to
evacuate the rail cars if they derail or are involved
in an accident, as the Metro Rail does pass through
the north end of Vernon on 26th Street.
d. A new group of reserves will be going through the
academy in September. The Reserve Program is going
well.
e. August 5, 2010, responded to,a smoke alarm call at
3737 Santa Fe, which was tripped by the use of
numerous pesticide bombs in the building. The company
rep was called out and the building was cleared of the
pesticide bombs to ensure the fumes would not meet
with the water heater or some other ignition source
and cause an explosion.
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Director of Environmental Health Lew Pozzebon reported that
the annual California Department of Resources for Recycling
Report provided to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board on the City's solid waste conversion rate,
shows a 65o rate for 2010, well above the mandated 50a
rate. The 65o rate is the highest ever for Vernon, and is
a tribute to the efforts of businesses to reduce, recycle,
and reuse any waste they generate.
3. City Council Reports.
None of the City Council Members had anything to report at
this time.
The City Clerk announced there were no further items on the open
session portion of the agenda, but there were items for closed
session.
At 9:38 a.m., the Mayor called a short recess.
At 9:42 a.m., all five members of the City Council in attendance
prior to the recess reconvened in open session.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick, that the City
Council enter into closed session to discuss the items listed on
the closed session agenda. Motion carried, 5-0.
At 9:45 a.m., the City Council resumed open session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT
The City Attorney reported as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Goldberg v. City of Vernon Case No.
BC434734
No reportable action was taken.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
At 9:46 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis,
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTFiST :
Willard -G e
City Clerk
Hilario Gonza es
Mayor
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