19830906 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A HEG1.JLAR MEETING OF TIlE
CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEHBER 6, 1983,
AT 2: 00 P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHANBER
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
lfEHBERS ABSENT:
None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the bids
for Contract No. 459, Pavement Striping be opened. Motion
carried.
The City Clerk read the following bids:
Safety Striping Service, Inc.
Pacific Striping
$ 21,812.97
$ 20, 838 .47
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
bids for Contract No. 459 Pavement Striping be referred to the
Public Works Department. Motion carried.
At this time, the Hayor presented Service Pin Awards to
the following employees:
Genaro Acosta, Community Services - 30 years
Fire Chief George Bass - 30 years
Police Captain Louis Rosenkrantz - 25 years
Vincent Washington - Community Services - 5 years
Robert Kipness - Community Services - 5 years
At 2:10 P.M., th~ Mayor declared a recess.
At 2:20 P.M., the City Council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess again being present.
RESOLUTION NO. 5010 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving the Execution of an Agreement by
and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Huntington Park
Providing for the Maintenance, Operation and Service of Traffic
Control Devices at the Intersections of Slauson and Boyle Avenue
(State Street) and Randolph Street and Boyle Avenue (State Street)
(Deferred from August 11, 1983, Council Meeting), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5010 be deferred until the next City Council Meeting September
20, 1983. Motion carried.
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Communication from Carol J. Dorfmeyer, City Clerk of
Hawaiian Gardens, dated August I, 1983, advising of their City
Council's adoption of a resolution urging the legislature and
the Governor of the State of California to Take Positive Action
to Control Telephone Rates and requesting the City of Vernon's
City Council support of their action (deferred from August II, 1983,
City Council }~eting), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from Carol J. Dorfmeyer, be deferred until the
next City Council Meeting September 20, 1983. Hotion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period August 1-15,
1983, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
Police Department Activity Log for August I-IS, 1983, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
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Payroll Warrant Register No. 322 - covering claims and
demands presented during the period July 10 thru August 6, 1983,
which includes Demand Nos. 3756 thru 3776 (both inclusive) draym
on the Crocker National Bank totaling $610,704.26 (accounting
period August 1983), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 322, be approved and payment authorized for
Demand Nos. 3756 thru 3776 (both inclusive) drawn on the Crocker
National Bank totaling $610,704.26, with no exceptions. Motion
carried.
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Warrant Register No. 627 - covering claims and demands
presented during the period August 16-31, 1983, which includes
Demand Nos. 10855 to 11004 (both inclusive) excluding Light &
Power Demands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling
$85,545.71 accounting period Septe~ber 1983), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 627 be approved and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 10855 thru 11004 (both inclusive) excluding Light & Power
Demands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $85,545.71,
with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 627 - covering claims and demands
presented during the period August 16-31, 1983, which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. 10855, 10859, 10860, 10869, 10878, 10880,
10881, 10884, 10897, 10916, 10919, 10920, 10930, 10950, 10967,
10990, 11002, and 11003, totaling $302,188.03 (accounting period
September 1983) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant
Register No. 627 be approved and p.ayment authorized for Light &
Power Demand Nos. 10855, 10859, 10860, 10869, 10878, 10880, 10881,
10884, 10897, 10916, 10919, 10920, 10930, 10950, 10967, 10990,
11002, and 11003, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling
$302,188.03, with no exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman
Davis abstained.
Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Deputy Director of
Connnunity Services, dated August 25, 1983, transmitting for
City Council consideration, contract No. 458, District at Atlantic
Improvements and recommending that said contract be approved and
authority be granted to advertise for bids, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5038 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 458 and Authorizing
Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or bids for District At Atlantic
Improvements, in Accordance with Contract No. 458, of the City of
Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution
No. 5038 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
None
None
Minutes of the City Council Meeting held August 11, 1983,
were presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes
of the City Council Meeting dated August 11, 1983, be deferred to
the September 20, 1983 City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 1, 1983, ,regarding the purchase of
a Computer and Software and recommending that Phase I of the
George Tamas & Associates (Tamas) software package be purchased
at a cost of $42,081.00 and the Hewlett Packard (H.P.) har&vare
be purchased at a cost of $71,769.87 for a total of $113,850.87,
was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5039 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving the Purchase of Computer Hardware
and Municipal Software Phase I from Hewlett Packard Company and
George Tamas & Associates, respectively for use in the City
Administrator/City Clerk Department and Authorizing the Purchasing
Agent to Issue Purchase Orders for Said Items, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5039 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
:~one
None
CommunicatIDon from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 1, 1983, requesting authority and
funds for Louis S. Hauger, Health Officer, to attend the Office
of Emergency Services Radiological Defense Conference in Ontario,
California, September 13-14, 1983, with an allowance of $10..00
to cover lunch for both days, 'vas presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that authority be granted to issue warrant to Louis S. Hauger
in the amount of $10.00 for lunch for both days at the Emergency
Services Radiological Defense Conference in Ontario, California,
September 13-14, 1983. Motion carried.
Communication-froIn Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 1, 1983, transmitting for review a
copy of the Vernon-Los Angeles Economy Energy Agreement and
recommending that Resolution No. 5009, approving the execution
of said agreement be adopted and that the Hayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute said agreement, was presented.
P~SOLUTION NO. 5009 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving the Execution of a Vernon-Los
Angeles Economy Energy Agreement Between the City of Vernon and
the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles,
was presented.
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AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Abs tained:
Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick
None
None
Davis
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September I, 1983, advising that Vernon Truck
Wash located at 3308 Bandini Blvd. has requested a four month
extension of their present trailer permit and recommending that
the request be approved (to expire October 23, 1983) contingent
upon payment of the usual permit fees, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the recom-
mendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk to grant an
extension of a trailer permit to Vernon Truck t'Jash for four
(4) months be approved. - Motion carried
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Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 1, 1983, transmitting a proposed
Encroachment License Agreement for N.I. Industries for a conveyor
tunnel bridge over 54th Street and recommending that said
Encroachment License Agreement be approved and executed by the
Mayor and the City Clerk, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from the City Administrator/City Clerk trans~~tting
a proposed Encroachment License Agreement for N.I. Industries for
a conveyor tunnel bridge over 54th Street be approved. Motion
carrie d .
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Police Department Activity Log for the period August 16-31,
1983, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police
Department Activity Log for the period August 16-31, 1983, be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of Personnel,
dated September 1, 1983, recommending approval of the following
personnel actions, was presented.
I Accept the resignation of Ms. Debbie Cunningham, a
temporary worker assigned to the Police Department,
effective September 2, 1983.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to accept the
resignation of Ms. Debbie Cunningham, effective September 2, 1983.
Motion carried.
II Merit Step Increases based upon satisfactory job
performance during the past year;
Manuel Giron Merit Step Increase to Uti1ityman II,
Grade 5 , effective September 18, 1983.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Manual
Giron be granted a Merit Step Increase to Uti1ityman II, Grade 5,
effective September 18, 1983. Motion carried.
Officer Roger Gambill Merit Step Increase to Patrolman
II, Grade IV, effective September 15, 1983.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Officer
Roger Gambill be granted a Merit Step Increase to Patrolman II,
Grade IV, effective September 15, 1983. Motion carried.
Deborah Naber Merit Step Increase to Uti1ityc1erk,
Grade 4, effective October 2, 1983.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Deborah Naber be granted a Merit Step Increase to Uti1ityc1erk
Grade 4, effective October 2, 1983. Motion carried.
III Reclassification:
Joe Jimenez be reclassified to Uti1ityman IV, Grade 5,
effective September 18, 1983, based on satisfactory job
performance and satisfactory completion of the Water
Treatment Operator Certification Exam.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Joe Jimenez
be reclassified to Uti1ityman IV, Grade 5, effective September 18,
1983. 1-1otion ,carried.
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IV
P.O.S.T. Certification
Officer Paul J. Koppes be granted the 2~% Incentive
Pay Increase due to his acquiring the Intermediate
P.O.S.T. Certification, effective September 1, 1983.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Officer Paul J. Koppes be granted the 2~% Incentive Pay Increase
due to his acquiring the Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certification,
effective September 1, 1983. Motion carried.
V Educational Reimbursement:
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Firefighter Stubbins be reimbursed $57.00 and Fire
Captain Logan Clark be reimbursed $65.92 from the
Education and Training Approporiation Fund for their
satisfactory completion of courses taken in connection
with their position with the Vernon Fire Department.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Firefighter
Stubbins be reimbursed $57.00 and Captain Logan Clark be reim-
bursed $65.92 from the Education and Training Appropriation Fund
for their completion in courses taken in connection with their
position with the Vernon Fire Department. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of Personnel,
dated September 1, 1983, recommending that Battalion Chief
Larry Spadt be granted a merit step increase to Grade 3, with a
monthly salary of $3,642.00 (which includes the 2~% Educational
Incentive Pay previously granted) effective October 2, 1983,
based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
merit step increase for Battalion Chief Larry Spadt to Grade 3,
with a monthly salary of $3,642.00 (which includes the 2~%
Educational Incentive Pay previously granted) effective October 2,
1983, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Mr. Arthur E. Nelson, dated August 18, 1983,
thanking the City of Vernon for the retirement dinner held in his
honor and relaying his appreciation for being able to be a member
of the City Staff, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, 'seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from Arthur E. Nelson, dated August 18, 1983, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 1, 1983, recommending that the
present easements for an alley running parallel to Packers Avenue
between lots 33 and 52 for pipelines, power lines and railroad
be abandoned between lots 33 and 49 and that the City Attorney
be authorized to prepare a resolution allowing for the abandonment.
This abandonment if approved will allow Ka1 Kan Company to proceed
with the construction of their Corporate Headquarters on the site
between 45th and Packers Avenue, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5041 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Declaring its Intention to Vacate Public Utility
Easements (previously reserved in Resolution No. 2968) Located
Within The City of Vernon, Tract No. 6056, Adjacent to and Between
Lots 33 Through 48 and Lots 72 through 57 and Setting the Time and
Place For Hearing of the Proposed Vacation.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5041 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
None
None
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Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Deputy Director of
Community Services, dated August 31, 1983, advising that
Mr. Fred Stein, subdivider, submitted parcel Map no. 15469
for investigation and report in accordance with the Subdivision
Map Act. It is Mr. Vaits opinion that the report supports a
finding that the proposed Parcel Map is consistent with the
State Environmental Quality Act, the State Subdivision Map Act
and the General Plan of the City of Vernon and recommends that
Parcel Map No. 15469 be approved, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from Victor H. Vaits, regarding Parcel Map No.
15469, be deferred until next City Council Meeting September
20, 1983. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 6, 1983, requesting authority and
funds in the amount of $40.00 be granted to Walter Sumner for his
attendance to a State Fire Marshall's Workshop, September 20-22,
1983, Long Beach, California, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Administrator/City Clerk's .req.uest .for
funds for $40.00 be granted and a warrant issued to Walter Sumner
for him to attend the State Fire Marshall's Workshop, September
20-22, 1983, in Long Beach, California, be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 6, 1983, advising that the City of
Vernon has been allocated $20,000 under the California Park1ands
Bond Act of 1980 and recommending that it be allocated as follows:
Huntington Park - $5,000; Bell - $5,000; and Lynwood - $10,000;
and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for
same, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5040 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving the Application for 1980 State Grant
Monies for Area Recreation Facilities Project, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, the Resolution
No. 5040 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
None
None
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Minut:e:s~_of the Adj ourned Special Heetingof the City: Council
of the City of Vernon held August 11, 1983, were presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes
of the Adjourned Special Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held August 11, 1983, be approved as written and
adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 6, 1983, recommending that Ms. Irma J.
Alfaro be hired as a Communications Operator (dispatcher) Grade
7, effective upon her resignation from her present employer,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that M~.
Irma J. Alfaro be hired as a Communications Operator, Grade
7. Motion carried.
. Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
C~ty CLer~ dated September 6, 1983, recommending that Mr. Bradley
K. Elliott be hired as a Patrolman I, Grade III, effective
September 12, 1983, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Bradley K. Elliott be hired as Patrolman I, Grade III, effective
September 12, 1983, contingent upon his signing an employment
agreement with the City. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of Personnel
dated September 6, 1983, recommending that Fire Engineer Joe Stout
be appointed Acting Captain (temporary) Grade 3, with a monthly
salary of $3,028.00 (which includes the 2~% educational incentive
pay previously granted him), effective September 4, 1983, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Engineer Joe
Stout be appointed to Acting Captain (temporary), Grade 3, effective
September 4, 1983. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
Council go into Executive Session under Attorney/Client privilege,
the time being 3:55 P.M. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/
City Clerk, the City Attorney, and Lou Hauger were excused from
Executive Session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
Executive Session deemed private and confidential.
Lou Hauger was excused from Executive Session, the time
being 4:05 P.M.
Councilman Davis was excused from Executive Session at
4:10 P.M. -
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Council come out of Executive Session, the time being 4:22 P.M.
Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented proposed stipulation with
Request for Award and Award in regard to the Workers Compensation
Appeals Board Case of Robert N. Simensen vs City of Vernon,
an unassigned case, and recommended to the City Council that
said stipulation be approved with a permanent disability rating of
93~%.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
proposed Stipulation with Request for Award and Award in the
case of Robert N. Simensen vs City of Vernon, an unassigned
case with a permanent disability rating of 93~% be approved
and the City Attorney be authorized to execute said Stipulation
With Request for Award and Award on behalf of the City of Vernon.
Motion carried.
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The City Attorney presented proposed Stipulations with
request for Award and Award in regard to the Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board case of Howard Sto1an vs City of Vernon, Case
No. 82BGN72526, and recommended to the City Council that said
Stipulation be approved with a permanent disability rating of
26%.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the proposed
Stipulation with Request for Award and Award in the case of
Howard Sto1an vs City of Vernon, Case No. 82BGN72526, with a
permanent disability rating of 26% be approved and the City
Attorney be authorized to execute said Stipulation with Request
for Award and Award on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion
carried.
The City Attorney presented a proposed Compromise and Release
in regard to the Workers Compensation Appeals Board cases of
Raymond Tisdale vs City of Vernon, Cases No. 82BGN71270 and
82BGN71271 and recommended to the City Council that said Compromise
and Release be approved for a total lump sum of $27,500.00.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Application for Leave to Present Late Claim on behalf of Olga
Fernandes as an individual be denied. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McComrick, that the
Application for Leave to Present Late Claim on behalf of
Olga Fernandes as guardian of Alex Fernandes, a minor be referred
to the liability administrator for their recommendation and
report. Motion carried.
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At this time the Mayor declared a recess until 4:45 P.M.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 4:45 P.M. all
members present before the recess again being present.
At this time, 4;45 p.m. the Mayor opened the hearing in the
matter of retired police officer Raymond Tisdale's request to
carry a concealed weapon.
Witnesses present at the Hearing were Chief of Police
L. A. Espinoza, and Police Captain Louis Rosenkrantz.
A Court Reporter was present and transcribed the proceedings.
The Mayor declared the Hearing Closed at 6:34 P.M. and
ordered that the Court Reporter to file the transcription of
the proceedings with the City Clerk and directed the City Attorney
to file all the exhibits and evidence with the City Clerk.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council take this matter under submission. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Council go into Executive Session under Attorney/Client
privilege, the time being 6:35 P.M. Motion carried.
Mayor Malburg declared all communication to and from the
Executive Session deemed private and confidential.
All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/
City Clerk and the City Attorney were excused from Executive
Session.
At 7:12 p.m. it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick
that the Council come out of Executive Session. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council
it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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eonis C. Malbu g, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst,
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF VERNON TO BE HELD AUGUST 16, 1983
AT
2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY
ORDER OF THE CITY CLERK (Quorum Not Present) UNTIL SEPTEMBER
6, 1983,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
By
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) SS
City of Vernon )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 16th day of
August, 1983 2:00
, at
.p m., post Order of Adjourn-
ment of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, a
copy of which is attached hereto, at a conspicuous place on or
near the door of the place at which said meeting of August 16 ,
1983 , w~~g~ldo
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BRDC
Subscribed and sworn to before me 83
this 1st day of September ,19 ___.
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Nota . -unic-ln~d1or the County of
Los Angeles, State of California
OFFICIAL SEAL
lOIS J HilTON ,
NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA 1')
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
My comm. expires .APR 6, 1986
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