20120207 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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 9:02 a.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem
Davis.
Councilman McCormick led the flag salute.
The City Clerk announced that Resolution number 4, regarding the
building code variance for Tacos E1 Gavilan, Inc. needed to be
amended. The address is listed as 5185 Malabar Street, but
should be listed as 5182 Malabar Street.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to amend the
resolution 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. No one
responded.
1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Commending Fan Abel for Her Many Years of Service to the
Area E Civil Defense and Disaster Organization
The Secretary announced that Fan Abel was not in attendance but
that the proclamation would be mailed to her attention.
2. Service Pin Awards
Mayor Pro-Tem presented service pins to Jed Hulsey, Fire
Marshal, for his 25 years of service; David Kimes, Battalion
Chief, for his 25 years of service; Ana "Karina" Rueda,
Department Secretary, for her 10 years of service; and Tania
Tolmasoff, Document Control Assistant, for her 5 years of
service.
The City Council also recognized Alicia Saldana, Administrative
Assistant, for her 30 years of service and Norma Rodriguez,
Dispatcher, for her 10 years of service, who were unable to
attend the meeting.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire to approve the
Minutes of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting held January
3, 2012. 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.
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1. Warrant Registers
a.Ratification of City Warrant Register No. 1349 to
record voided check no. 336170 in the amount of
$134.28.
b. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1350, totaling
$991,359.12, which covers the period of January 10
through January 30, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1.Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$314,400.65; and
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $222,542.46; and
3.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$454,416.01.
c.Approval of Federal Funds for Street Improvement
Warrant Register No. 14, totaling $7,746.12, which
covers the period of January 10 through January 30,
2012, and consists of the following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$7,746.12.
d. Approval of RDA Warrant Register No. 418, totaling
$34,219.05, which covers the period of December 27,
2011, through January 3D, 2012, and consists of the
following:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling
$9,617.75; and
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $3,750.00; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$20,851.30.
2. City Administrator
a. Councilmember attendance report on the California
Contract Cities Association "45th Annual Sacramento
Legislative Orientation Tour" held January 9-10, 2012,
to be received and filed.
3. Fire Department
a. Activity Report for the period of December 16 through
December 31, 2011, to be received and filed.
b. Activity Report for the period of January 1 through
January 15, 2012, to be received and filed.
4. Police Department
a. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of January 1, through
January 15, 2012, to be received and filed.
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1. Resolution No. 2012-26 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving a Conflict of Interest Code
for the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for Business Development
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire to approve
Resolution No. 2012-26. Motion carried, 4-0.
2. Resolution No. 2012-27 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement for Election Consultant Services By and Between
the City of Vernon and Linda Hudson, d/b/a Hudson
Consulting Services, for Consulting Services related to 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. 2012-27. Motion carried, 4-0.
3. Resolution No. 2012-28 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of Contract Change Order No. 3 to the Traffic
Signal Maintenance By and Between the City of Vernon and
Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc. for
Maintenance of the City's Existing Traffic and Any New
Signals Installed by the City During the Contract
Director of Community Services and water Kevin Wilson reported
on the request for a month to month continuance of the current
maintenance agreement in order to evaluate two proposals.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to approve
Resolution No. 2012-28. Motion carried, 4-0.
4. Resolution No. 2012-29 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Building Code Variance to
Tacos E1 Gavilan, Inc. from Table 705.8 of the California
Building Code, for the Property Located at 2500 Fruitland
Avenue and 5182 Malabar Street
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to approve
amended Resolution No. 2012-29. Motion carried, 4-0.
5.Resolution No. 2012-30 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Vehicle Purchase Contract By and Between the
City of Vernon and Wondries Fleet Group for the Purchase of
a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-30. Motion carried.
6.Resolution No. 2012-31 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a No Cost Lease Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and the Southeast Community Development
Corporation for the Use of City Property Located at 2716
Leonis Blvd.
The City Administrator advised that Cesar Zaldivar-Motts, the
representative for Southeast Community Development Corporation,
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was interested in storing the mobile computer lab that the City
helped fund, at a secure Vernon location.
In response to Councilman Maisano, Zaldivar-Motts reported on
the various community activities the mobile computer lab has
participated in.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-31. Motion carried, 4-0.
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1. ORDINANCE No. 1192 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Repealing Section 2.90 of the Vernon
City Code Relating to City Council Elections and the
Appointment of Council Members in Uncontested Elections
(first reading)
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire to approve the
first reading of Ordinance No. 1192. Motion carried, 4-0.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Selection of search firm for City Attorney search.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported that he had been
working with Independent Ethics Advisor John Van De Kamp to
start the search for a City Attorney.
Van de Kamp emphasized the importance of selecting a firm and
filling the position, and advised that the Council needs to
work together to resolve the selection of the search firm.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis reported on the previous meeting's vote
between Alliance Resource Consulting ("Alliance") and The
Hawkins Company ("Hawkins").
Councilman Newmire explained his endorsement for Alliance.
Van de Kamp reported on the history of the three firms. He
advised that the costs are similar, and recommended that the
Council consider who will actually be conducting the searches.
Councilman McCormick advised that he had originally selected
Hawkins but would endorse the selection of the Roberts
Consulting Group, Inc. ("Roberts") if it would move the
process along.
Councilman Newmire reaffirmed his endorsement for Alliance.
Mayor Pro Tem recalled that in Van De Kamp's report on the
firm's history, Alliance had not made it known that one of
their key people had recently passed away.
It was moved by Councilman McCormick and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Davis to select Roberts Consulting Group, Inc. to begin
the search for a City Attorney.
Councilman Maisano inquired whether there was a question of
validity in Alliance. In response, Van de Kamp advised that
Alliance has a good representative in Northern California but
that she is not conducting the search. The cost for all the
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firms are relatively equal and the request for proposal called
for a cap of $25,000.
Role call vote was taken:
Councilman Newmire - No
Councilman McCormick - Yes
Councilman Maisano - Yes
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis - Yes
The City Clerk announced that the motion passed, 3-1. Roberts
Consulting Group, Inc. has been selected to conduct the City
Attorney search.
2. Recruitment of an Electrical Engineer and Electronics
Technician.
Whitworth reported that the Light & Power Department was in
the process of hiring an electrical engineer and an electrical
technician.
3. Quarterly news publication.
Whitworth advised that the publication is important in
Vernon's continued transparency. Public Information Officer
Fred McFarlane advised that the intent is to get Vernon's
information to the public in a way that other media sources
would not. The publication would be on a quarterly basis.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve
the publication. Motion carried, 4-0.
4. Budget related matters.
Whitworth reported on the City's efforts to maintain essential
services while mitigating costs and decreasing the financial
impact. However, he reported that the general fund is facing
a deficit and the City is exploring a potential new special
parcel tax.
Whitworth reported that there will be a presentation on the
proposed special parcel tax during the February 8, 2012,
Advisory Committee on Business Development meeting and
encouraged all to attend. Whitworth advised that in order to
implement a special tax, the City would need to hold a special
election on July 17, 2012.
In response to Councilmen Newmire, Counsel Dana Reed advised
that the special tax will be designated for specific
expenditures.
ORAL REPORTS
Interim Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on an arrest made
on January 19, 2012, for various robberies of city water vault
metal cover plates.
On January 22, 2012, an officer was involved in a traffic
collision while driving his own personal vehicle. Calleros
reported that the officer was back on duty.
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Calleros reported on the traffic enforcement conducted by the
Southeast Traffic Safety Coalition on January 25, 2012, at
various locations. Over 65 citations were issued along with two
arrests for an outstanding warrant and driving with a suspended
license.
On January 26, 2012, Officers responded to a brandishing of a
gun incident at 5005 Hampton Avenue. Officers learned of an
earlier dispute and will be following up on leads.
Calleros reported that on January 27, 2012, People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) held a demonstration at the
corner of Vernon Avenue and Soto Street in front of Farmer John.
On January 29, 2012, Calleros reported an armed robbery occurred
when a passenger got off a bus and was knocked to the ground.
On January 29, 2012, a burglary arrest was made related to the
theft of copper wire from a vacant building.
On February 6, 2012, there was a four car collision that
resulted in a street closure for two hours.
Captain James Rodino reported that there had been no incidents
of vandalism since the last Council meeting. No new incidents
were reported.
Assistant Chief Andrew Guth reported that the Fire Department
responded to more than 80 calls, mostly routine in nature,
including a fire at Four Star Chemicals Company.
Guth reported that the department's training for the month of
February is rope rescue. A C.E.R.T.S. class is scheduled to
begin February 14, 2012.
Director of Community Services and Water Department, Kevin
Wilson announced the passing of former Director Victor Vaits.
Wilson provided a status update on the water main break on the
Bandini Boulevard Bridge. He advised that the City crew will be
able to make the repairs and that a consultant will be hired to
check and test the rest of the infrastructure.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported on Van de Kamp's
second report that was issued on January 31, 2012. He advised
that part of Senator Kevin De Leon's reforms called for the
doubling of city housing and reported on various options.
Whitworth announced that the first meeting of the Advisory
Committee for Business Development was held on January 25, 2012,
and covered mostly introductory items. He reported that the
Committee meeting scheduled for February 8, 2012, will have a
presentation on the proposed special parcel tax.
He reported that the Vernon Housing Commission has adopted lease
and lease -up procedures and is expected to set market rates at
its next meeting. The Sustainable Development and Energy
Efficiency Committee is expected to hold its first meeting on
February 22, 2012.
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Whitworth reported on his attendance at the League of California
Cities conference where the issues of the dissolution of the
Redevelopment Agency were discussed.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:15 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.
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code Section 54957
At 10:44 a.m. it was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick,
that the City Council exit closed session. Motion carried, 4-0.
Chief Deputy City Attorney Willard G. Yamaguchi reported out
that the City Council unanimously agreed to terminate a police
officer.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
At 10:45 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis,
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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City Clerk
William J. Davis
Mayor Pro-Tem
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