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20110201 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011, 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 9:01 a.m. by Mayor Gonzales. The City Clerk requested that the agenda be amended to add the 2011 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest Awards as Item No. 2 of the Presentations. It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis, tc amend the agenda by adding the 2011 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest Awards as Item No. 2 of the Presentations. Motion carried, 5-0. 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. Marisa Olguin of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce publicly thanked the City Council for moving the regular meetings to Tuesdays. She cited the change as an example of good governance, as it allows businesses and members of the public sufficient time to review the agenda packets prior to the meetings. Olguin stated that she was glad to see good governance reforms that had been discussed in meetings with City representatives coming into play, and looked forward to more to come. The Mayor thanked Olguin for her comments and asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to address the City Council. No one responded. 1. Service Pins The Mayor presented service pins to the following employees and congratulated them on behalf of the entire City Council. Em to ee Name Job Title Years 1. Lewis Pozzebon Health Director 25 2. Jason Haugen Firefighter 20 3. Todd Schoenig Administrative Captain 20 4. Victor Vasquez, Sr. Lead Meter Reader 20 S. Anthony Serrano Customer Service Supervisor 20 6. Efrain Sandoval Resource Scheduler 10 7. Joaquin Leon Deputy City Treasurer 5 The following employees were unable to attend the meeting to receive their service pins. Em to ee Name IJob Title Years S. Christopher Hanson lEngineer 20 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 9. Jeffrey James Engineer 20 10. Bradley Mack Firefighter 20 11. Anthony Rotell Firefighter/Paramedic 20 12. Jeffrey Smith Engineer 20 13. Ignacio Estrada III Police Officer 10 The City Clerk pointed out that the current service pin recipients shared a combined 230 years of service with the City. The Mayor stated that was an indication that employees are happy at the City and have experience in what they do for the City. Director of Environmental Health Lew Pozzebon expressed his honor in having served such a great city for 25 years, and recognized the Council, staff, and Chamber of Commerce. 2.2011 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest Awards. Director of Environmental Health Lew Pozzebon gave a brief overview of the Used Oil Recycling CalendarContestrun for the Vernon Elementary School fifth grade students. He recognized the contributions of CalRecycle, which provides the grant funding used to print the calendars, local Vernon businesses, who provide donations and sponsorships used for the contest trophies and prizes, KJ Services, the used oil consultant that presents the program, the students and faculty for their participation and support, and City staff for their involvement. Pozzebon presented appreciation plaques to the following business sponsors for their support and funding: a. Joe Balfour of Asbury Environmental Services / DK Environmental b. Lilia Pena of Baker Commodities, Inc. C. Larry Rehaume and Hector Garcia of Farmer John / Clougherty Packing d. Steve Milam of Lubricating Specialties e. Angelo Antoci and Peter Corselli of US Growers f. Jim Fraumeni of Waste Management Healthcare solutions q.Rob Ricci of Waste Management Waste Division h. Tony Saldana of Exide Technologies i. David Rodriguez of The Alpert Group CR Laurence and Exxon Mobil representatives were not present to receive their plaques. Pozzebon presented the following appreciation awards to the following school faculty members. Each appreciation award included Staples gift cards in varying denominations for classroom and school supplies. a. Ms. Heng, 5th Grade Teacher b. Mr. Galvan, 5ch Grade Teacher c. Principal April Diedrich Pozzebon presented honorable mention awards to the following students. Each honorable mention award included a trophy, $100 Kmart gift card, $70 Discovery Science Page 2 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 Center/IMAX gift card, $25 McDonald's gift card, and 4 Regal Cinema tickets. a. Dulce Carlos b. Jared Garcia C. Lizeth Gonzalez d. Isaac Meza e. Jose Miranda f. Melissa Ortiz g. Briana Reyes h. Carlos Vasquez i. Melissa Villarruel Pozzebon presented second and first place awards to the following students. Each award included a trophy, $125 Kmart gift card, $70 Discovery Science Center/IMAX gift card, $25 McDonald's gift card, and 4 Regal Cinema tickets. a. Second Place: Aurora Guerrero b. First Place: Maria Hernandez Pozzebon presented the grand prize to Natalia DeDios. The grand prize consisted of 2 tickets to an LA Lakers game ($440 value), donated by Exide Technologies, $150 Kmart gift card, $70 Discovery Science Center/IMAX gift card, $25 McDonald's gift card, 4 Regal Cinema tickets, a notebook case of school supplies, and a trophy. Pozzebon announced that group pictures would be taken outside followed by a tour of Fire Station No. 2, PUBLIC HEARINGS I.Consider the adoption of ordinance No. 1175 and a resolution amending the encroachment, license, and franchise fees and deposit schedules pursuant to Chapter 22, Article VI of the Vernon City Code. (Continued from meeting of January 3, 2011.) Director of Community Services & Water Kevin Wilson advised that he had concluded his meetings with the Gas Company and Southern California Edison with regard to the changes made to the proposed ordinance, and that they were requesting one more continuance. Andy Carasco of the Gas Company publicly thanked Wilson for working with them so diligently and requested one more continuance to allow sufficient time to review the changes provided last week. He stated that he had a healthy and great working relationship with Wilson. Wilson did not see any concerns with granting one more continuance at this point. ORDINANCE NO. 1175 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing a Five -Year Restriction on Cutting of Newly Paved or Resurfaced Streets and Amending the Vernon. City Code Regarding Deposits, Surety Bonds and Liability Insurance for Encroachment Permits and Licenses. (First Reading - continued from meeting of January 3, 2011.) Page 3 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, to continue the public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1175 to the next meeting. Motion carried, 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Warrant Registers a. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No. 655, totaling $4,070,180.55, which covers the period of November 7 through December 18, 2010, and consists of the following: 1. Ratification of electronic fund transfers (EFTS) totaling $3,958,894.72; 2. Checks paid through prior General Fund Warrant Register totaling $17,583,39; and 3. Adjustments to Gross Earnings totaling $93,702.44. b. Approval of City warrant Register No. 1328, totaling $1,754,338.92, which covers the period of December 28, 2010 through January 24, 2011, and consists of the following: 1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $863,038.71; 2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $648,953.28; and 3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $242,346.93. 2. City Administration a. Recommendation that the Mayor be authorized to close escrow on the property located at 4850-5050 Pacific Boulevard on or before May 3, 2011. b. Approval of an agreement with Broad & Gusman for the period of January 15, 2011 through November 15, 2011, and authorization for the City Administrator, or his designee, to make modifications to the agreement, and take whatever actions are deemed necessary to implement and carry out the terms of the agreement. 3. City Clerk a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-11 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Linda Hudson, d/b/a Hudson Consulting Services, for Consulting Services Related to a General Municipal Election. 4. Community Services & Water Department a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-12 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Refuse Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services. Page 4 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-13 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Making Certain Findings Relating to the Property Located at 4850-5050 Pacific Boulevard Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Exemption for Said Property. c. Approval of a one-year extension of Amendment No. 5 to the Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract with Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc., commencing February 1, 2011. d.Building Department Report for December 2010, to be received and filed. e. Building Department 2010 Annual Report, to be received and filed. 5. Fire Department a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-14 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Fire Apparatus Solutions for Vehicle Maintenance Services for the Fire Department. b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-15 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Dispatch Services Joint Powers Agreement Relating to the City's Participation of the Regional Joint Powers Communication Center. c. Request to purchase Mobile Data Computers and various radio equipment for the proposed Joint Powers Communication Center using UASI grant funds. d. Activity Report for the period of December 16 through 31, 2010, to be received and filed. e. Activity Report for the period of January 1 through 15. 2011, to be received and filed. 6. Health Department a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-16 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services By and Between the City of Vernon, Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc. and Filtrol Corporation. b. December 2010 Monthly Report and 2010 Annual Report, to be received and filed. 7. Police Department a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-17 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Lease Agreement and an Ops Force Service Agreement Between Corona Software Inc., d.b.a. Corona Solutions. Page 5 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 b. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for the period of December 16 through December 31, 2010, to be received and filed. c. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for the period of January 1 through 15, 2011, to be received and filed. B.Purchasing Department a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-18 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Rental Lease Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the Lease of Two Mobile Trailer Units Located at Fire Station No. 1. It was moved by Davis and seconded by McCormick, that the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried, 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-19 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Appointing William Michael McCormick to the Council Office and Cancelling the General Municipal Election that was to be Held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire, that Resolution No. 2011-19 be approved and adopted. Motion carried, 4-0, with McCormick abstaining. hl aeii�r]all�l:Lk9 1. City Administrator Reports. City Administrator Mark Whitworth invited Department Heads up to report on recent activities in their respective departments. Interim Police Chief Danny Calleros reported as follows: a. January 6, 2011, a Vernon detective and members of the Cargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) recovered several loads of stolen cargo totaling approximately $200,000 at a business located at 4355 Fruitland Avenue. The investigation is ongoing. b. January 10, 2011, an armed robbery was reported at 2408 E. 57th Street, in which the suspect fled in the victim's vehicle with the victim's money, car keys, and cell phone. Through investigative leads, detectives located the suspect, charged him with armed robbery and other related charges, and recovered the victim's vehicle. c. January 20, 2011, detectives responded to a report of a suspicious package at 4366 26th Street that was discovered to contain marijuana. A search warrant for a second package revealed a large amount of US currency in a safe. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from a regional narcotics investigation team. Page 6 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 d. January 23, 2011, officers responded to an attempted robbery in the area of Santa Fe and 38th Street. The lone suspect was carrying a handgun and chased the lone victim on foot, until the stopping of a passing motorist caused the suspect to discharge his firearm in an attempt to scare off witnesses and flee the scene. Patrol officers searched the area and located the suspect in a vehicle, took him into custody without incident, and charged the suspect with attempted robbery and other related charges. The handgun was also recovered at the scene. e. January 25, 2011, patrol officers witnessed a subject placing boxes into a vehicle parked on the train tracks behind several businesses in the area of 4400 Seville Avenue. When officers stopped to check on the activity, the male subject had left the scene. The immediate businesses were inspected and a loading dock door was found open at 2721 45t Street. Further investigation revealed the business had been broken into and the suspect was later apprehended and taken into custody. Police Captain Jim Rodino reported that no incidents of vandalism had been reported since the last meeting. The Mayor reported graffiti on the Ameripride building and railroad spur on Slauson Avenue. Director of Community Services & water reported that the graffiti truck was currently at the shop because the check engine light had come on, thereby causing some delays on covering up recent graffiti. Assistant Fire Chief Andy Guth reported that there had been no significant events since the last meeting, but there had been a slight uptick in total calls. The next CERT training would begin February 1, 2011, and 16 new reserve firefighters would begin February 23, 2011. The Mayor asked what all the recent activity at Fire Station 1 was related to. Guth advised it was part of the department's hose evolutions target training for the month of January. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick passed his appreciation to Carol Childers and Matt Holtzendorf for their assistance in the Boy Scouts certification training on Sunday. Whitworth reported that the Fire Department intended to purchase a used ambulance for approximately $16,000 to $18,000, as compared to the $150,000 it would cost for a new one. The additional ambulance would decrease the department's reliance on Bowers. Whitworth reported that he had met with Speaker Perez in Sacramento to provide information about Vernon that the Speaker was unaware of and would continue to provide additional information on an ongoing basis. The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the open session portion of the agenda, but there were items for Page 7 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 closed session. At 9:54 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, that the City Council enter into closed session to discuss the items listed on the closed session agenda. Motion carried, 5-0. At 10:05 a.m., the City Council resumed open session. CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT The Interim City Attorney reported as follows: 1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Government Code Section 54957 The City Council unanimously voted to authorize the issuance of a written reprimand to a Utilityman III per the recommendation of the Director of Community Services & Water. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Government Code Section 54957 a. Title: Engineering Associate The City Council unanimously voted to reclassify Rafael Contreras to the position of Engineering Associate, step 5, effective February 1, 2011. b. Title: Project Engineer The City Council unanimously voted to reclassify Claudia Arellano to the position of Project Engineer, step 3, effective February 1, 2011. c. Title: Deputy City Clerk The City Council unanimously voted to reclassify Ana Barcia to the position of Deputy City Clerk, step 8, effective February 1, 2011. d. Title: Senior Administrative Assistant The City Council unanimously voted to reclassify Michelle Mermis to the position of Senior Administrative Assistant in the Risk Management Department, step 5, effective February 1, 2011. 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 a. Title: Department Secretary The City Council unanimously voted to approve a merit step increase for Department Secretary Karina Rueda, from step 7 to step 4, effective February 1, 2011. Page 8 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2011 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Luis Art Reynoso vs. City of Vernon Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. CAWC-0875, CAWC0880 and CAWc-o866 No reportable action was taken. 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C) Number of potential cases: 1 The City has received a claim for damages pursuant to the Tort Claims Act. The claim is available for public inspection. No reportable action was taken. The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the agenda. At 10:06 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. AT EST: 1 W llar Y gu City Clerk H ilario Gonzales Mayor Page 9 of 9