20120117 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, McCormick, Maisano, Newmire
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem
Davis.
Councilman Newmire led the flag salute.
The City Clerk announced that resolutions number 2 and 4,
regarding the special municipal election needed to be amended.
The term of office is listed as a 5-year term, but is actually
the unexpired term of the former Council member.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to amend the
resolutions as recommended. Motion carried, 4-0.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time allotted for
public comment. The Mayor Pro-Tem inquired whether anyone in
the audience wished to address the City Council.
Ronald Garcia of Southern California Edison reported on deadly
incidents involving down power lines and training materials
available through Edison regarding public safety.
Leonard Grossberg, Chief Deputy Director of the Environmental
Health Department, presented the 2012 Used Oil Recycling
Calendar Contest Awards to Vernon City School 5`h grade students
and appreciation plaques to supporting businesses.
MINUTES
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve the
corrected Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held
October 4, 2011. Motion carried, 4-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried, 4-0.
1. Warrant Registers
a. Ratification of City Warrant Register No. 1348 to
record the following voided checks:
1.Check no. 335907 in the amount of $30.00; and
2. Check no. 335908 in the amount of $30.00; and
3.Check no. 335914 in the amount of $109.20.
b. Approval of Payroll Warrant Register No. 667, totaling
$4,020,664.20, which covers the period of November
through December 17, 2011, and consists of the
following:
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1.Ratification of electronic fund transfers (EFTS)
totaling $3,986,372.64; and
2. Checks paid through General Fund Warrant
Register totaling $34,291.56.
c. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1349, totaling
$383,459.27, which covers the period of December 27,
2011, through January 9, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$4,741.73; and
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $206,400.06; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$172,317.48.
d.Approval of Federal Funds for Street Improvements
Warrant Register No. 13, totaling $52,655.89, which
covers the period of November 8, 2011, through January
9, 2012, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$52,655.89.
2. Community Services
a.Building Department Report for the month of December
2011, to be received and filed.
b.Building Department 2011 Annual Report, to be received
and filed.
3. Health Department
a.December 2011 Monthly Report, to be received and
filed.
4. Police Department
a.Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of December 16, through
December 31, 2011, to be received and filed.
1. Resolution No. 2012-16 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Accepting a Utility
Easement Deed and a Fire Lane Easement Deed for Property
Located at 4366 Alcoa Avenue and Approving and Authorizing
the Execution of a Certificate of Acceptance in Relation
Thereto
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick to approve
Resolution No. 2012-16. Motion carried, 4-0.
2. Resolution No. 2012-17 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Calling for the Holding
of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June
5, 2012, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required
by the Provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon
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City Clerk Willard Yamaguchi advised that the election will
fill the unexpired term of the vacant seat.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-17 as amended. Motion carried, 4-0.
3. Resolution No. 2012-18 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Adopting Regulations for
Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate
Statements Submitted to the Voters at a Special Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by McCormick to approve
Resolution No. 2012-18. Motion carried, 4-0.
4. Resolution No. 2012-19 - A Resolution of the city council
of the City of Vernon, California, Requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a
Special Municipal Election to be held on June 5, 2012 with
the Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held on the
Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code -
It was moved by McCormick and seconded my Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-19 as amended. Motion carried, 4-0.
5.Resolution No. 2012-20 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Render
Specified Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of a
Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 5,
2012
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-20. Motion carried, 4-0.
OROTNANCRC
1. ORDINANCE No. 1190 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing Administrative Enforcement
Provisions and Nuisance Abatement Procedures and Amending
the Vernon City Code to Allow for Administrative Procedures
for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles (second reading)
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by Maisano to adopt the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1190. Motion carried, 4-0.
2. ORDINANCE No. 1191 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending Ordinance No. 1187 relating to
Living Wages to Remove Language in Section 2.132(b) (second
reading)
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to adopt the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1191. Motion carried, 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Selection of search firm for City Attorney search.
Independent Ethics Advisor John Van De Kamp summarized the
search firm process, and advised that it was within the City
Council's power to decide which firm to use.
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Councilman Newmire moved to select Alliance Resource
Consulting ("Alliance"). It was seconded by Maisano.
Councilman McCormick moved to select The Hawkins Company
("Hawkins"). It was seconded by Davis.
Role call vote was taken:
Councilman Newmire - vote for Alliance
Councilman Maisano - vote for Alliance
Councilman McCormick - vote for Hawkins
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis - vote for Hawkins
The City Clerk announced that there was no majority vote
Van de Kamp opined that it is unfortunate that the Council
could not come to a decision, but advised that Counsel Dana
Reed and Chief Deputy City Attorney Willard Yamaguchi will
continue to represent the City.
Van de Kamp reported on his experience working with Hawkins,
and on how he was impressed with the Hawkins' and Roberts
Consulting Group's presentation. He reported on his
disappointment with the Alliance presentation.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to receive
and file the vote. Motion carried, 4-0.
2.Approval of the agreements with Security Network, Inc. for
alarm surveillance services.
Kevin Wilson Director of Community Services and Water advised
that the request for security services was a result of a
recent robbery at various City owned property.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to approve
the agreement with Security Network, Inc. Motion carried,
4-0.
3.Authcrization to purchase covert PIPS Automatic License
Plate Recognition devices for the Police Department.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by Maisano to approve the
purchase of the devices. Motion carried, 4-0.
4. Appointment of Interim Director of Health and Environmental
Control.
City Administrator, Mark Whitworth, announced that with the
retirement of Lewis Pozzebon, he recommended that the next
person in line of seniority, Leonard Grossberg, assume the
responsibilities, and be appointed Interim Director of Health
and Environmental Control until the position is filled through
the search firm process.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick to appoint
Leonard Grossberg as the Interim Director of Health and
Environmental Control. Motion carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
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Interim Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on robberies that
occurred on January 6, 8, 9, and 16, 2012.
On January 6, 2012, patrol officers arrested an individual for
possession of drug paraphernalia, was also suspected of being
involved in an indecent exposure incident that was reported on
December 27, 2012 in the 2200 block of Vernon Avenue.
Calleros reported on presentations made by members of the
Professional Standards office at Exide Industries on drug and
alcohol abuse.
On January 25, 2012, the two motor units and members of the
Southeast Traffic Safety Coalition will conduct traffic
enforcement in several areas of high level incidents reports.
Lieutenant Jerry Winegar reported that there had been no
incidents of vandalism since the last Council meeting.
Councilman McCormick's reporting of vandalism at the previous
meeting had been addressed.
Assistant Chief Andrew Guth reported that the Fire Department
responded to more than 70 calls, including one mutual aid call
in Huntington Park.
Guth reported that the training focus for the month of January
is hose elevation and reported that six personnel will be
attending a search and rescue training at no cost.
A C.E.R.T.S. class is scheduled to begin February 14, 2012.
Director of Community Services and Water Department, Kevin
Wilson reported on a water main break on the Bandini Boulevard
Bridge. In response to Councilman Newmire, Wilson advised that
the incident is still being investigated to determine the cause.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported on the dissolution of
the Redevelopment Agency effective February 1, 2012, and the
discussion of the successor agency.
Whitworth reported that during the last meeting Council had
questions regarding billing and employee step increases, and
advised that responsive documents have been forwarded.
Whitworth reported on his and Councilmen McCormick's and Davis'
trip to Sacramento for the California Contract Cities
Association ^45°h Annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour"
held January 9-10, 2012.
Whitworth reported on a meeting with California Department of
Veterans Affairs as a potential option for new housing.
Whitworth reported on the closing of the nomination period for
the April 10, 2012, election, and the receipt of two
nominations. He also reported on the filing period for the June
5, 2012 special election.
Whitworth announced that the first Advisory Committee for
Business Development meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2012.
The City is confirming member appointments to the Sustainable
Development and Energy Efficiency Commission and member
availability.
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Whitworth reported on the Vernon Housing Commission's approval
of the standard form and lease -up procedures. The Commission is
scheduled to discuss market rates at a special January 26`n
meeting, with a public hearing scheduled on February 9, 2012.
Whitworth reported on the report matrix and the City's progress.
Van de Kamp is scheduled to issue a progress report by the end
of January or beginning of February.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:12 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by
Maisano, that the City Council go into closed session to discuss
the item listed on the closed session agenda. Motion carried,
4-0.
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Barbara Batchan vs. City of Vernon
Case No. BC423702
At 11:03 a.m. it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
that the City Council exit closed session. Motion carried, 4-0.
Chief Deputy City Attorney Willard G. Yamaguchi report out that
the council unanimously agreed to settle the Batchan matter.
Settlement documents will be available upon executed by all
parties.
The -City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
At 11:04 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by
Maisano, that the meeting he adjourned. Motion carried.
William J. Da''s
Mayor Pro-Tem
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