20110705 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, Davis, McCormick, Maisano, Newmire
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Gonzales.
City Attorney, Mike Montgomery, advised that he will be sitting
in for City Administrator, Mark Whitworth, who is in Sacramento
dealing with the issues of AB46.
It was moved my Newmire and seconded by Davis that items 2.a,
2.b, and 7.a be removed from the City Council agenda. Motion
carried, 5-0.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time allotted for
public comment. The Mayor inquired whether anyone in the
audience wished to address the City Council. No one responded.
Mayor Gonzales presented service pins to Mayor Pro Tem, William
Davis, for his 30 years of service, and David LeDuff,
Environmental Specialist, for his 10 years of service.
The Council also recognized Jose Ramos, Police Officer, for his
10 years of service, and Kent Stevenson Jr., Police Officer, for
his 10 years of service. Both were unable to attend the
meeting.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by Maisano to approve the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 1,
2010. Motion carried, 5-0.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by McCormick to approve the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 15,
2010. Motion carried, 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 9:08 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
to open the public hearing to consider a conditional use permit
amendment for Stericycle Inc. Motion carried, 5-0.
Scott Rigg, Public Works & Water Superintendent, requested a
continuance for the public hearing on behalf of the Community
Services Department until July 19, 2011. Rigg advised that on
June, 30, 2011, the department received a communication from the
AQMD, with questions that still needed to be addressed.
There were no representatives from Stericycle Inc. to object.
At 9:09 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano,
to continue the public hearing until July 19, 2011. Motion
carried, 5-0.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano, that the
remaining matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as
recommended. Motion carried, 5-0.
1. Warrant Registers
a. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1338, totaling
$774,052.92, which covers the period of June 14
through June 27, 2011, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$205,807.17; and
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $415,861.49; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$152,384.26.
b. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 303,
totaling $3,655,714.16, which covers the period of
June 14 through June 27, 2011, and consists of the
following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$3,296,917.63; and
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $221,915.44; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$136,881.09..
c. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 91, totaling
$136,491.70, which covers the period of June 14
through June 27, 2011, and consist of the following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$128,018.02; and
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $7,688.99; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$784.69.
2. City Administration
a. Removed from the agenda.
b. Removed from the agenda.
3. City Clerk
a. Resolution No. 2011-117 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Orangeline Development
Authority Third Amended Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement
b. Resolution No. 2011-118 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for
Professional Services by and between the City of
Vernon and Linda Hudson, d/b/a Hudson Consulting
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Services, for Consulting Services Related to a
Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2011
4. Community Services & Water Department
a. Resolution No. 2011-119 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting
the Annual Report on the General Plan for Fiscal Year
2010-2011
b. Resolution No. 2011-120 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of J &
S Striping Co, Inc. and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Services Agreement by and between the
City of Vernon and J & S Striping for Citywide Street
Lane Line Striping
c. Resolution No. 2011-121.- A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of So
Cal Land Maintenance, Inc. and Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Services Agreement by
and between the City of Vernon and So Cal Land
Maintenance, Inc. for Grounds Maintenance Services
d. Resolution No. 2011-122 - 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 General Pump
Company, Inc. for the well No. 19 Pump Unit
Replacement and Rehabilitation
e. Resolution No. 2011-123 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance
of a Request for Proposals for the Traffic Control
System Project
f. Approval of a building code variance from Sections
507.4, 705.8.1, and table 705.8 for Golden West
Trading, Inc.
g. Approval to extend the Service Agreement between the
City of Vernon and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
for one year, beginning July 1, 2011, for on -call
building plan review services and Certified
Accessibility Specialist services.
5. Fire Department
a. Resolution No. 2011-124 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying
the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding by and
between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Firemen's
Association
b. Activity Report for the period of June 1 through June
15, 2011, to be received and filed.
6. Health Department
a. Resolution No. 2011-125 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Terminating the
Agreement for Professional Services by and between the
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City of Vernon, Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc. and
Filtrol Corporation
b. Resolution No. 2011-126 - 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
7. Light & Power
a. Removed from the agenda.
8. Police Department
a. Resolution No. 2011-127 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying
the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding by and
between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police
Officers' Benefit Association (Employee Group 2) and
Repealing all Resolutions in Conflict Therewith
b. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of June 1, through June 15,
2011, to be received and filed.
9. Purchasing
a. Approval to renew the software maintenance plan from
Geospatial Technologies, Inc. for the period of June
1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, for the GST CrimeMap Pro
software.
b. Approval of the following open purchase orders for the
2011-2012 fiscal year:
Light & Power Department:
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
ANNUAL LIMIT
AVF Process
Gas regulators, relief
Controls
valves
$72,000.00
Measurement
Gas meters, various gas
Control Systems
Isupplies
$64,000.00
Community Services:
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
ANNUAL LIMIT
Napa Auto Parts
Auto parts
$35,000.00
Home Depot
Building materials
$32,000.00
D'Angelo Company
Plumbing hardware & supplies
$18,000.00
Zumar Industries
Regulatory signs & hardware
$20,000.00
Catalina Pacific
Concrete
Bulk concrete
$28,000.00
Vulcan Materials
Asphalt paving materials
$25,000.00
Inter -Valley Pool
Supply
Bulk liquid chlorine
$28,000.00
Ameripride Uniform
Services
jUniform rental services
$15,000.00
California Frame &
Front end repair & alignment
$15,000.00
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10.
Axle
Lopez & Lopez Tire
Tires and accessories
$12,000.00
Fire Department:
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
ANNUAL LIMIT
L.N. Curtis
Turnout replacements
$20,000.00
L.N. Curtis
Self contained breathing
apparatus services
$13,000.00
Risk Management
a. Approval for the revision and correction to Resolution
No. 2011-109's title to:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Excess
Liability Insurance from Starr Indemnity & Liability
Company through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
ORAL REPORTS
City Attorney Mike Montgomery advised that the City
Administrator was in Sacramento regarding AB46 and AB781.
Montgomery advised that he had nothing further to report.
Interim Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported that on June 22,
2011, the Department received a courtesy report from LAPD
regarding an incident involving the branding of a firearm that
occurred on June 13, 2011, which was determined to be within the
City's jurisdiction. According to the victim, she and her
boyfriend were having a few drinks in his tractor trailer that
was parked in the McDonalds parking lot. Without provocation,
the suspect produced a handgun, pointed it at the victim and
asked her to leave. The victim left the trailer and reported
the incident to LAPD. Detectives have some leads and will be
following up on the information provided.
On June 25, 2011, patrol officers handled an armed robbery
report for the Maywood Sheriffs Department. The incident
occurred on Atlantic and 60th Street. According to the male
victim, one of two suspects was armed with a knife and demanded
money. Before the victim could respond, the second suspect
reached into his pockets and removed his wallet and cellular
phone. Before the suspects fled the scene, one of the suspects
hit the victim in the face. The incident occurred in Maywood,
but Maywood Sheriffs could not respond. Vernon Police Officers
took a courtesy report and will be transferring the incident to
the Sheriffs office.
Calleros reported that on June 30, 2011, police officers
participated in the annual health and safety fair hosted by
Gavina Coffee. There was a good turn out and positive responses
from the employees.
Montgomery interjected and advised that both the Fire Department
and Police Department MOUs were approved during the day's
meeting.
Captain James Rodino reported that on June 25, 2011, there was
another report of a window being shot out with a pellet gun at
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4901 Santa Fe Avenue. The Department is trying to apprehend the
suspect, but the incidents occur at odd times.
In response to Mayor Gonzales, Rodino advised that he would
follow up with the vandalism seen on Randolph Avenue and at
Slauson Avenue and Boyle Avenue.
Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Guth reported that several incidents
occurred on the 4700 block of District Boulevard over the
weekend. On Sunday, July 3rd, the sprinkler system was
activated. On Monday, July 4th, a rollover occurred. Also on
July 4th, a big -rig ran into the corner building of that same
block.
Guth reported that the Fire Department had responded to more
than 60 calls since the last meeting, including emergency
responses, but no major fires.
Guth reported that the Department had received $360,000 in
grants for self contained breathing apparatus from UASI funds.
The Fire Department is working with BNSF and Southern California
Edison on clearing overgrown shrubbery in order to cut down on
brush fires. Guth also advised that the transfer to the Downey
dispatch center is on schedule.
The training focus for the month of July is truck operations.
Guth also reported that the Department completed its Fill the
Boot event and reached its goal, collecting over $20,000 for
MDA.
CLOSED SESSION - Removed from the agenda.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
At 9:17 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis,
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTE T:
Willard d. Yam u hi
City Clerk
Hilario Gonzales
Mayor
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