20130604 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 4,
2013, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Ybarra, Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The Special meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:30 a.m. by Mayor McCormick.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment on the Special meeting portion of
the Agenda, the Budget Study Session only. Mayor McCormick
inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the
City Council. No one responded.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
1. Budget review for City Council Department, City
Administration Department, City Clerk Department, Human
Resources Department, Community Services and Water
Department, Industrial Development and Community
Promotion.
City staff conducted a public workshop on the review of the
proposed budget for said Departments.
At 9:00 a.m., it was moved by Maisano and seconded by Ybarra to
adjourn the Special Meeting of the City Council.
A short recess was declared, the Regular City Council is to
begin at 9:10 a.m.
The Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
9:10 a.m. by Mayor McCormick who led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that the Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency, the Public Benefits Resource
Committee and the Board of Library Trustees meetings will be
heard before the Closed Session of the City Council meeting, as
it is anticipated that the Closed Session matter will be long in
nature.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment. Mayor McCormick inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council.
Marisa Olguin, President of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce,
advised that the City Council member's compensation has been
agendized multiple times but has been deferred. She explained
that one of the concerns in Sacramento was that Vernon's City
Council is compensated at a much higher rate in comparison to
other Councilmembers.
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In May 2011, the City approved a resolution to reduce the salary
compensation to be effective at the end of the current term.
Independent Reform Monitor John Van de Kamp keeps referring to
the inequality. Olguin advised that the Council needs to
reevaluate the issue. Confirmation from the Fair Political
Practices Commission has been received that there is no conflict
of interest. Olguin opined that legislators would not be
pleased to find that there is inequality in compensation among
the Councilmembers. She urged the Council to address the issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve the
matters listed on the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion
carried, 5-0.
Claims Against the City (to be received and filed)
1. None received
Minutes Approval
2. Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting
held May 21, 2013, to be received and filed.
Warrant Registers
3. Ratification of City Warrant Register No. 1367 to record
voided Check No. 339067 in the amount of $15.00.
4. Ratification of Light and Power Warrant Register No. 344
to record voided Check No. 510059 in the amount of
$200.00.
5. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1380, totaling
$774,211.99, which covers the period of May 14, through
May 27, 2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $585,782.27;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$67,061.63; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$121,368.09.
6. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 345,
totaling $1,520,841.57, which covers the period of May 14,
through May 27, 2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,507,337.48;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$2,635.10; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$10,868.99.
7. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 133, totaling
$24,977,82, which covers the period of May 14, through May
27, 2013, and consists of the following:
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a. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$7,982.31; and
b. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$16,995.51.
8. Approval of Federal Funds Street Improvements Warrant
Register No. 17, totaling $57,134.66, which covers the
period of September 25, 2012, through May 27, 2013, for
the ratification of wire transfers.
Community Services and Water Department
9. On May 7, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1207 to
impose a 45 day moratorium on the establishment of new
private electricity generating facilities. Consistent
with the requirements of Government Code Section 65858,
Ordinance 1207 directed the Director of Community Services
and Water to create a report describing the measures taken
to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of
Ordinance No. 1207. It is recommended that the Council
receive and file the report. No action is required.
10. Approval of Amendment No. 1 extending the existing
Services Agreement for Engineering Design and Support
Services for Well 21 between the City of Vernon and Cannon
Corporation for a period of one year.
Recommendation:
(1) Find Amendment No. 1 extending the existing Services
Agreement for Engineering Design and Construction
Support Services for Well 21 with Cannon Corporation,
is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into
Amendment No. 1, extending the existing Services
Agreement for Engineering Design and Construction
Support Services for Well 21 with Cannon Corporation.
The Services Agreement will be made effective June 4,
2013, and terminate upon completion of the project, or
June 3, 2014, which ever date occurs first. The
amendment will be in a not to exceed amount of
$46,311.46.
11. Alameda Street Repair at Union Pacific Railroad ("UPRR")
Rail Crossing (Fed Xing ID 747585T) (CPUC No. 001BG-
485.96-C) - Section 130 Grade Crossing Improvement Program
Caltrans Service Contract No. 75LX230 - Federal Aid
Project No. STPLR-7500(207).
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed Section 130 Grade Crossing
Improvement Program is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15301, Existing Facilities, part (c), existing
highways and streets, because the project is merely to
repair existing streets; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a
Section 130 Grade Crossing Improvement Program Service
Contract with the State of California, Department of
Transportation ("Caltrans") to reimburse the City for
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the design and construction for the street
improvements at the UPRR crossing on Alameda Street
south of 37th Street.
12. Downey Road Sidewalk Repair at Union Pacific Railroad
("UPRR") Rail Crossing (Fed Xing ID 810942N) (CPUC No.
003A-4.67-C) - Section 130 Grade Crossing Improvement
Program - Caltrans Service Contract No. 75LX228 - Federal
Aid Project No. STPLR-7500(206).
Recommendation:
(1) Find the proposed Section 130 Grade Crossing
Improvement Program is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15301, Existing Facilities, part (c), existing
highways and streets, because the project is merely to
repair existing streets; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a
Section 130 Grade Crossing Improvement Program Service
Contract with the State of California, Department of
Transportation ("Caltrans") to reimburse the City for
the design and construction for the street
improvements at the UPRR crossing on Downey Road north
of Slauson Avenue.
Fire Department
13. Activity Report for the period of May 1, through May 15,
2013, to be received and filed.
Police Department
14. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of May 1, through May 15, 2013,
to be received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Services and Water Department
1. Resolution No. 2013-53 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles
Gateway Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
and the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy,
Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon and the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District for Administration and Cost
Sharing relating to a Watershed Management Program and
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed Memorandum of Understanding
("MOU") between the Los Angeles Gateway Regional Water
Management Joint Powers Authority ("GWMA") and the
Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy,
Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon and the Los Angeles
Flood Control District ("Watershed Permittees") is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that
may have an effect on the environment; and
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(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into the
proposed MOU between GWMA and the Watershed Permittees
for administration and cost sharing to prepare a
Watershed Management Program ("WMP") Plan and
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program ("CIMP")
Plan as required by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Los Angeles Region ("RWQCB"), National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ("MS4") Permit
Order No. R4-2012-0175 ("Permit"). The City of
Vernon's estimated cost share for the WMP Plan and
CIMP Plan is $135,000. The term of the MOU is through
July 1, 2023; however, the WMP and CIMP Plans are due
by June 28, 2014, to the RWQCB; and
(3) Authorize the Director of Community Services and Water
to execute the Notice of Intent ("NOI") as required by
the RWQCB NPDES MS4 Permit. The purpose of the NOI is
to notify the RWQCB of the Watershed Permittees'
intent to develop a WMP Plan and CIMP Plan for the Los
Angeles River Upper Reach 2 Sub Watershed area. The
NOI is due to the RWQCB by June 28, 2013.
Director of Community Services and Water Kevin Wilson recalled
that he had previously reported on the requirement to develop a
Watershed Management Program and Coordinated Integrated
Monitoring Program plans to meet the criterion set forth by the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ("MS4") Permit. The City
has grouped with neighboring communities, as this will allow for
cost savings.
Wilson explained the cost allocation formula; 50o is divided
evenly among the participants, the rest is broken down
proportional to the size of the community. Wilson noted that
this is more advantages to Vernon than other similar formulas.
Vernon's cost is approximately $135,000; however if a
participant should drop out, the cost allocated to Vernon will
increase. This is not anticipated.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2013-53. Motion carried, 5-0.
2. Contract No. CS-0338: City Hall Building Chiller
Replacement - Acceptance of Work.
Recommendation:
(1) Affirm that accepting the work of Complete Thermal
Services, Inc. ("Complete Thermal"), on the City Hall
Building Chiller Replacement Project, Contract No. CS-
0338, is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with Title 14,
Chapter 3, Class 1, Section 15301, and in accordance
with Section 15061(b)(3) because the project consisted
of the repair of an existing mechanical piece of
equipment involving no expansion of use beyond that
existing at time of the lead agency's determination;
and
(2) Accept the work by Complete Thermal as part of the
City Hall Building Chiller Replacement Project,
Contract No. CS-0338.
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Director of Community Services and Water Kevin Wilson reported
that the Chiller unit has been replaced, and is operational.
The unit has a five year warranty. He recommends acceptance of
the work and issuance of the final payment.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to accept the
work by Complete Thermal as part of City Hall Building Chiller
Replacement Project, Contract No. CS-0338. Motion carried, 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
City Administration Department
1. One-year Consulting Services Agreement with Mercury Public
Affairs for strategic consulting and management services
on City of Vernon government relations, issues management,
renewable energy projects, and retention and expansion of
utility customer base.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed agreement is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a
consulting service agreement with Mercury Public
Affairs, in substantially the same form presented, for
a term of one year, June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014,
at a not to exceed cost of $200,000, for strategic
consulting and management services on the City of
Vernon government relations, issue management,
renewable energy projects, and retention and expansion
of utility customer base. Competitive bidding is not
required for this professional service contract
pursuant to Section 2.17.12(A)(10) of the Vernon
Municipal Code. It is requested that the City Council
grant an exemption from the competitive selection
process, pursuant to Section 2.17.12(B)(2) of the
Vernon Municipal Code, based upon a determination that
the best interests of the City are served by a direct
award of the contract without a competitive selection
process, for the reasons set forth in the staff
report.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported on Mercury Public
Affairs' expertise. They are familiar with the community and
assisted with the success of the AB46 defeat. They will be a
valuable asset for Vernon going forward. Whitworth noted that
the contract includes the services of former Speaker Fabian
Nunez. Additionally, the costs for services have been reduced
to $200,000 from the previous recommendation.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve the
Consulting Services Agreement with Mercury Public Affairs.
Motion carried, 5-0.
2. Request from Mayor Pro-Tem Davis to discuss the
compensation of the City Council members. (This matter
had been continued from prior meetings pending advice
requested of the Fair Political Practices Commission
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("FPPC"), by Mayor Michael McCormick, which has now been
provided by FPPC letter, dated April 29, 2013.)
Mayor McCormick moved to table the item.
Hearing no second, Interim City Clerk Dana Reed declared that
the motion dies due to a lack of a second.
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis reported on conversations with other cities'
councilmembers and their inquiry on why there was a difference
in salaries among the Vernon Councilmembers. The same has been
questioned by the Vernon businesses and residents. Independent
Reform Monitor John Van de Kamp has recommended the same rate
for all the members. Davis questioned why the salary rates
should be different when all the Councilmembers share the same
responsibilities.
Davis recalled that the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2011-87 reducing the Councilmembers' salaries to $24,996 at the
completion of their current term. However, the City of Vernon
is now facing a financial deficit. He recommended amending the
resolution to reduce the salaries effective immediately.
Davis formally motioned to direct staff to prepare a resolution
to amend Resolution No. 2011-87 to equalize the Councilmembers'
salaries at the reduced rate to be effective immediately. It
was seconded by Ybarra. Motion carried, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on an armed robbery that
occurred on May 24, 2011, in the 4700 block of 26th Street. The
suspect fled the scene in an awaiting vehicle; there are few
leads in the case.
Calleros reported that there have been 3 diesel fuel thefts
during the last three weeks. Video footage is being used and
Detectives are aggressively working on leads. This is an
ongoing issue in the Los Angeles area.
On June 2, 2013, officers responded to a burglary investigation
on 49th Street as two suspects were removing copper wire from a
vacant building. Calleros noted that it was the same building
that had a recent fire. Officers requested support from local
agencies and located one suspect. The second suspect was not
located. Based on evidence and statements made by the suspect,
he was arrested for suspicion of commercial burglary. The
suspect's vehicle was impounded for investigation given the
numbers of items found in the vehicle.
On June 2, 2013, City staff reported a break-in of three storage
containers located at the City Recycle storage yard. Detectives
will be examining the evidence found in the aforementioned
suspect's vehicle as the two incidents may be linked. An
inventory of the containers will be performed to identify
missing items, if any.
The Police Department is working on an online reporting system.
This will not only make it convenient for the public to file
reports online, but will also allocate patrol and detective
resources to better meet the needs of the community. The system
will interface the records management system eliminating the
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need for records staff to re -type the report data. Calleros
anticipates having the system available on the Police
Department's webpage within the next few months. The project is
being funded through grant funds.
Calleros reported on the anticipated promotion of one sergeant
and one captain. In addition to hiring a Records Technician on
June 3rd, two additional staff positions are critical given that
there was only one person working in the Records Division as a
result of the retirements that occurred in January. This will
bring staffing levels up to a satisfactory level.
Lieutenant Jerry Winegar reported vandalism on June 3, 2013, at
a commercial building on 27th Street. The incident resulted in
the arrest of four adults and one juvenile. One of the suspects
assaulted an officer during the arrest and will be charged with
assault on a police officer.
Councilmember Ybarra reported that he has seen an increase in
graffiti on sidewalks. He will provide a list of the locations
to staff.
Mayor McCormick reported vandalism on Boyle Avenue and Randolph
Avenue, and in front of Greenwich Village Cafe. In response to
Mayor McCormick, Winegar advised that City staff does not paint
over a company's sign but would discuss it with staff and or the
company.
Fire Chief Michael Wilson reported on the Engineers' Practical
Exam scheduled for June 22, 2013. One personnel will be
promoted from this list as the previous list has been exhausted.
Retesting for a new list will be conducted in two years.
On June 5, 2013, first graders from the Vernon Elementary School
will be visiting Fire Station No. 2. Staff will educate the
students on fire survival techniques such as Stop, Drop and
Roll, and emergency evacuation for the home.
Hydrant Flushing will continue throughout the month of June.
Wilson reported that crews raised $29,000 for the Muscular
Dystrophy Association's Fill the Boot campaign. This is $2,000
more than the previous year.
On June 1, 2013, the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation made their
annual walk through the City and collected a donation of $500
from the Vernon Firefighters Association.
Fire Department training in June will consist of the annual wild
land fire training and night drills simulating commercial
structure fires with an emphasis on hose lay in conjunction with
raising ladders.
Wilson reported on a natural gas leak on May 29, 2013 at 4317 S.
Downey Road. The high pressure natural gas line was severed by
a backhoe digging in the area. The gas line was determined to
be a Southern California Gas ("So Cal Gas") line. So Cal Gas
responded and made the necessary repairs.
On May 29, 2013, Crews responded to a commercial structure fire
in the City of Maywood along with the Los Angeles County Fire
Department. On May 30, 2013, Crews responded to a commercial
structure fire on Pacific Blvd. The roof fire had been
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partially extinguished by a contractor working on the roof.
Staff checked the roof to ensure no fire had extended beyond the
roof area.
Lastly, on June 3, 2013, Crews responded to a structure fire at
49th Street and Santa Fe Avenue. Wilson noted that this was the
same building that burned in December of 2012. The fire is
currently under investigation.
Independent Reform Monitor John Van de Kamp noted that on the
Fire Activity Reports there was been a 30% decrease in fire
prevention and other activities than in the previous year. He
sought clarification.
In response, City Administrator Mark Whitworth recommended that
Council provide the Fire Chief time to look into the request and
report back at the next meeting.
Director of Community Services and Water Department Kevin Wilson
regretfully reported that former City employee Victor Trujillo
had passed away over the weekend. His funeral is this today.
Wilson advised that further closures on Atlantic Boulevard and
the 710 Freeway are anticipated. A notice from CalTrans has
been received. He will be working with the Police Department on
communicating the closures to the community.
With the funeral services for Victor Trujillo beginning at 11:00
a.m., Interim City Clerk Dana Reed requested that Wilson and any
other staff that planned on attending be excused from the
meeting so that they could attend the service.
Council concurred with the request. Mayor McCormick requested
that the meeting be adjourned in Trujillo's honor.
Electric Resources Planning and Development Manager Abraham
Alemu, siting in for the Director of Light & Power, reported on
a large power outage on May 26, 2013, caused by Mylar balloons.
Alemu expressed that Mylar balloons are a concern to the
department as they are the cause of many outages and add to
costs. On May 30, 2013, a 26 minute outage was also cause by a
Mylar balloon.
Alemu elaborated on the container break-in previously reported
by the Police Chief. It is not obvious what was taken. He
clarified that the equipment stored belongs to the Community
Services Department. It is believed that the break-in is
related to recent copper thefts. Alemu emphasized that copper
thefts and balloon related outages are real problems for the
Light & Power Department.
Alemu reported on potential new dark fiber customers to the
fiber optic system. Staff is conducting leak inspections on the
natural gas pipelines to comply with the Department of
Transportation requirements.
Alemu reported that electricity load consumption has increased
slightly. He advised that one customer did indicate that
business was picking up. He reported on the increase in power
and gas prices than in previous years.
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Alemu reported that the Regular Advisory Committee on Electric
Rates meeting scheduled for June 5, 2013, is canceled, but that
a Special meeting was held on May 23, 2013. He summarized the
informational items presented at the meeting. He noted that a
notice advising customers on the commencement of the pass -
through adder will be included in the next invoice.
Staff is working with the owner of the Malburg Generating
Station to get the plant certified and begin flowing bio-methane
gas. It is anticipated that by July 1, 2013, bio-methane gas
will be flown at the plant.
In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Davis' inquiry on the Mylar balloon
outage, Electronics Technician Don Quiroz clarified that the
string to the Mylar balloon allowed for the contact and further
added to the outage.
Director of Finance William Fox reported on the budget public
hearing scheduled for June 18, 2013. An overview of all the
departments as well as adjustments will be presented.
Fox announced that the external financial auditor and the
financial advisor request for proposals are on the City's
website. Southern California Public Power Authority ("SCPPA")
members' firms were notified to ensure that specific expertise
is captured in the responsive proposals.
Fox reported on the business license module as part of the IT
infrastructure. He advised that the module will allow
electronic filing, fee calculations, and online payments. He
anticipates that the module will be online by December 2012.
The cost allocation and rate study are progressing. Fox will be
providing an update at an upcoming meeting.
Through downsizing the Purchasing Department was reduced from
four to one employee. The department is in the process of
hiring one employee. Over one -hundred applications were
received. Interviews will be held this week.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Department Leonard
Grossberg reported that the Department continues to monitor the
situation at Exide Technologies ("Exide"). The Air Quality
Management Department ("AQMD") will be holding a workshop on
June 5, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. in the Vernon Council Chambers.
The Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
will be meeting on June 19, 2013.
In response to Councilmember Ybarra, Grossberg advised that
Exide is conducting both partial and long-term repairs, as final
testing cannot be concluded until the facility is running again.
The oversight is being conducted by AQMD. The Department of
Toxic Substances Control has authority over the other issues.
The Vernon Health and Environmental Control Department is there
as a consultant. Grossberg noted that permits for repairs at
Exide are being expedited by the Community Services Department.
Assistant to the City Administrator Alex Kung announced the
Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency meeting on June 6, 2013.
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Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that an ordinance
recommending Rules of Order will be introduced at the next
Council meeting. The Council will also need to appoint a
delegate and alternate for the League of California Cities
conference.
Mayor McCormick reported that usually the Mayor and Mayor Pro-
Tem are identified as the Delegate and Alternate. He directed
staff to prepare a resolution to that affect for Council
consideration.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth revisited the issue at Exide
Technologies ("Exide"). Staff attended the information meetings
and is available to answer questions.
Whitworth announced the Vernon Housing Commission meeting on
June 12, 2013. The June lottery for the housing waitlist will
be conducted at said meeting as well as the introduction of the
new third party property manager, Solari Enterprises, Inc. The
Commission will be revisiting the market rent implementation
schedule. Whitworth reported that seven units are currently at
full market rent. He noted that three of the Committee members'
terms will expire in August. Notice of the open seats will be
announced, incumbents are eligible for reappointment.
As previously requested by Independent Reform Monitor John Van
De Kamp, progress on the Community Benefit Fund will be captured
by a resolution. He noted that Interim City Clerk Dana Reed has
been engaged to spearhead the project. Whitworth advised that
consulting services from Jemmott-Rollins Group and Rockefeller
Philanthropy Advisors will be used.
Whitworth reminded all that the meeting will be adjourned in
memory of Victor Trujillo. Whitworth reported that Trujillo had
participated in the PARS early retirement program and retired on
January 31, 2013.
At 10:19 a.m., Mayor McCormick recessed the City Council meeting
to address the three other agency meetings.
At 10:26 a.m., the City Council meeting resumed.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:26 a.m. it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis
that the City Council go into closed session to discuss the item
listed under closed session. Motion carried, 5-0.
1. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mark Whitworth, Teresa
McAllister
Employee Organizations: Vernon Police Management
Association, Vernon Firemen's Association and Teamsters
Local 911
At 10:59 a.m, it was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis,
that the City Council exit closed session. Motion carried, 5-0.
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Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter announced that there was no
reportable action.
At 10:59 a.m., it was moved by Maisano and seconded by Martinez,
to adjourn the meeting in memory of former City of Vernon
employee Victor Trujillo. Motion carried, 5-0.
ATTEST:
Da$z Reed '
IntLyrim City Clerk
W. Michael McCormick
Mayor
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