19840619 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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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 JUNE 19, 1984
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 4:45 P.M.
JUNE 19, 1984
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL.
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Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst
City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
City of Vernon )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did ,on the 19th
day of June , 1984, pgst Notice of Adj ourn-
ment of Meeting of the City Council o{"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
June 19,1984 , was held.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 19th day of June
, 1984
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OFFICIAL SEAL
lOIS J HilTON
NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGrL~S COUNTY
My comm,exf-lircs APR 6, 1986
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4306 $anta, fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
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 20th day of June
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at ~O: 00 ~~hm., post order of adj ournment ' of adj ourned regular meet-
of the .City Counc'ibf the City of Vernon, copy' attached hereto, at
a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at ~hich
said meeting of
June 19. 1984
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Signed this 3rd day of July. 1984
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Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of Ju16 , 1984.
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Los Angeles, State of California
of
OFFICIAL SEAL
lOIS J HILTON
NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES COUNT'{ ,
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD JUNE 19, 1984,
AT 4:45 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA
FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting held June 5, 1984,
be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried.
At this time, the Mayor presented Service Pin Awards to the
following employees:
Francis "Walter" Sumner
James Wolcott
Loren Dome
Don Glaze
Robert Hawkey
Melvin Wiles
Tom Pavlovsky
30 Years
25 Years
20 Years
20 Years
20 Years
20 Years
20 Years
Service Pins for Loren Dome and Don Glaze were accepted by
Fire Chief George Bass on their behalf.
At 4:55 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 5:00 p.m., the council reconvened in regular session all
members present before the recess, again being present.
At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Malburg declared that the Public Hearing
to consider an application for a conditional use permit to con-
struct and operate a cogeneration facility at the southwest corner
of Vernon and Alcoa Avenues was open.
Mayor Malburg asked Victor Vaits, Director of Community Ser-
vices if he had evidence to submit for the public hearing and to
briefly explain his recommendations.
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The Director of Community Services submitted an Application,
petition for Permanent Cogeneration Exemption, Notice of Public
Hearing, Declaration of Posting, Notice of Intent to approve a
Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act, Declaration of Posting, California Environ-
mental Quality Act Negative Declaration and a Report advising
that the proposed cogeneration facility is expected to pose no
adverse effects on the City of Vernon and recommending that a
conditional use permit be granted with certain conditions, which
are outlined in the report.
Mayor Malburg asked if there were any comments, questions
or testimony from the audience.
Mayor Malburg asked the City Attorney if he had any comments.
The City Attorney recommended that the evidence submitted
for the Public Hearing by the Director of Community Services be
received and filed and accepted as evidence.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Public
Hearing to consider an application for a conditional use permit to
construct and operate a cogeneration facility at the southwest
corner of Vernon and Alcoa Avenues, be closed. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Ap-
plication, Petition for Permanent Cogeneration Exemption, Notice
of Public Hearing, Declaration of Posting, Notice of Intent to
approve a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, Declaration of Posting, California
Environmental Quality Act Negative Declaration and a Report ad-
vising that the proposed cogeneration facility is expected to
pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon and recommending
that a conditional use permit be granted with certain conditions,
which are outlined in the report submitted by Victor Vai ts, Dir-
ector of Community Services be received and filed and accepted
as evidence. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Council
approve the Negative Declaration and send Notice of Determination
to the County of Los Angeles. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the rec-
ommendation of the Director of Community Services be approved
and that a conditional use permit to construct and operate a co-
generation facility at the southwest corner of Vernon and Alcoa
Avenues be granted with certain conditions outlined in the report
submitted as evidence. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, Malburg
None
McCormick
At this time, it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis,
that the Public Hearing to consider an application for a con-
ditional use permit to construct and operate a cogeneration
facility on Downey Road at 50th Street was open.
Mayor Malburg asked Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services if he had evidence to submit for the public hearing
and to explain his recommendations.
The Director of Community Services submitted an Application,
petition for Permanent Cogeneration Exemption, Notice of Public
Hearing, Declaration of posting, Notice of Intent to approve a
Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act, Declaration of Posting, California Environ-
mental Quality Act Negative Declaration and a Report advising
that the proposed cogeneration facility is expected to pose no
adverse effects on the City of Vernon and recommending that a
conditional use permit be granted with certain conditions, which
are outlined in the report.
Mayor Malburg asked if there were any comments, questions or
testimony from the audience.
Mayor Malburg asked the City Attorney if he had any comments.
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The City Attorney recommended that the evidence submitted
for the Public Hearing by the Director of Community Services be
received and filed and accepted as evidence.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Public
Hearing to consider an application for a conditional use permit
to construct and operate a cogeneration facility on Downey Road
at 50th street, be closed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Applica-
tion, Petition for Permanent Cogeneration Exemption, Notice of
Public Hearing, Declaration of Posting, Notice of Intent to ap-
prove a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, Declaration of Posting, Cal~f9~nia
Environmental Quality Act Negative Declaration and a Report
advising that the proposed cogeneration facility is expected to
pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon and recommending
that a conditional use permit be granted with certain conditions,
which are outlined in the report submitted by Victor Vaits, Dir-
ector of Community Services be received and filed and accepted
as evidence. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Council
approve. the Negative Declaration and send Notice of Determination
to the County of Los Angeles. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the rec-
ommendation of the Director of Community Services be approved
and that a conditional use permit to construct and operate a co-
generation facility on Downey Road at 50th Street be granted
subject to the conditions outlined in the report submitted as
evidence and subject to the additional conditions that there be
constructed a cinderblock wall along the west side of the pro-
perty in order to abate the effects of noise pollution. Motion
carried.
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AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis
None
McCormick
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1-15,
1984, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Police
Department Activity Log for the period June 1-15, 1984, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated June 6, 1984, advising that the bids received
and opened on June 5, 1984, in accordance with Contract No. 462,
Fruitland Avenue Improvement, have been reviewed and recommend-
ing that said contract be awarded to Aman Brothers, Inc., P.O.
Box 4233, Covina, California on the basis of their bid in the
amount of $475,076.85, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the com-
munication from the Director of Community Services, dated June 6,
1984, that the bids received and opened on June 5, 1984, in ac-
cordance with Contract No. 462 have been reviewed and recommend-
ing that said Contract be awarded to Aman Brothers, Inc., P.O.
Box 4233, Covina, California, on the basis of their bid in the
amount of $475,076.85 be received and filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5115 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Accepting The Bid Of Aman Brothers, Inc. for
Fruitland Avenue Improvement In Accordance With Contract No. 462
Of The City Of Vernon And Approving The Execution Of Said Con-
tract, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5115 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales
None
McCormick
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 12, 1984, advising that the contract for
Animal Control Services for the period July 1, 1984-June 30, 1985,
with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority has been rec-
eived and reviewed and recommending that said agreement for such
services be approved and authority be granted for the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute same, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recom-
mendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and
the contract for Animal Control Services for the period July 1,
1984-June 30, 1985, with the Southeast Area Animal Control Au-
thority be received and that authority be granted for said agree-
ment to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5114 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Establishing Dog License Fees And Approving
The Renewal Of The Animal Control Services Contract With South-
east Area Animal Control Authority For An Additional Year,
July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985, And Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5114 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra
None
McCormick
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Health Department Report for the month of May, 1984, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Health Department Report for the month of May, 1984 be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 646 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of June 1-15, 1984, which includes
Demand Nos. 1265-1439 (both inclusive) excluding void Demand
Nos. 1271, 1281, 1283-1287 (both inclusive), 1392 and 1439,
and Light & Power Demands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank,
totaling $100,852.13, (accounting period June 1984) was examined
and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 646 be approved and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 1265-1439 (both inclusive) excluding void Demand Nos. 1271,
1281, 1283-1287 (both inclusive) 1392 and 1439, and Light & Power
Demands, in the amount of $100,852.13, with no other exceptions.
Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 646, covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of June 1-15, 1984, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 1270, 1272, 1276, 1279, 1280, 1282,
1303, 1314, 1316, 1322, 1327, 1332, 1333, 1348, 1363, 1393, 1408,
1412, 1417, 1424, 1425, 1434, 1437, totaling $4,399,829.36
(accounting period June 1984), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 646, be approved and payment authorized for Light
and Power Demand Nos. 1270, 1272, 1276, 1279, 1280, 1282,. 1303,
1314, 1316, 1322, 1327, 1332, 1333, 1348, 1363, 1393, 1408, 1412,
1417, 1424, 1425, 1434, and 1437, in the amount of $4,399,829.36,
with no exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 14, 1984, recommending that the City enter
into an agreement with Communication Resources Company (CRC) for
the purpose of their reviewing all present telecommunication
services to determine the degree to which they are meeting cur-
rent needs and requirements of the City at a cost of $5,400.00,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the rec-
ommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and
authority be granted to enter into an agreement with Communication
Resources Company (CRC), at a cost of $5,400.00, for the purpose
of reviewing all present telecommunication services to determine
the degree to which we are meeting current needs and requirements.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5116 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Telecommunications Consulting Agreement By And Between The City
Of Vernon And Communication Resources Company For The Purpose Of
Analyzing The City's Present Telecommunications Services, was
presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution
No. 5116 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis
None
McCormick
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 14, 1984, recommending that authority be
granted to advertise for sealed bids or proposals for Janitorial
Services for the City Hall Building for the 1984-85 fiscal year,
was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the com-
munication from the City Administrator/City Clerk be referred
to the Finance Committee for study and report. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 14, 1984, recommending authority and funds
for Councilmen Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick and the City
Administrator/City Clerk Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the
Mayor's and Councilmen's Executive Forum in Monterey, July 11-13,
1984, with an expense allowance of $663.00, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that an expense
allowance of $663.00 be approved for Councilmen Ybarra, Davis,
Gonzales, McCormick and the City Administrator/City Clerk Bruce
V. Malkenhorst to attend the Mayor's and Councilmen's Executive
Forum in Monterey, July 11-13, 1984. Motion carried.
Communication from Mr. Douglas R. Miller, President of Three
Valleys Municipal Water District, dated June 5, 1984, requesting
our help and support through our Metropolitan Water District Rep-
resentative to hold down excessive spending at the Metropolitan
Water District, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the com-
munication from Mr. Douglas R. Miller, President of Three Valleys
Municipal Water District, dated June 5, 1984, requesting our help
and support through our Metropolitan Water District Representative
to hold down excessive spending at the Metropolitan Water District
be deferred to the July 3, 1984 meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance
dated June 18, 1984, transmitting the minutes of the adjourned
Finance CorornitteeMeetings held June 7, 1984 and June 14, 1984,
for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the min-
utes of the adjourned regular Finance Committee Meeting, held
June 7, 1984 and June 14, 1984, be approved as written and rec-
ommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Person-
nel dated June 18, 1984, recommending that the following personnel
actions be taken:
I Merit Step Increases:
Charla Duncan be granted a merit step increase to
Secretary step 1 with a monthly salary of $1916.00
effective June 24, 1984 based on her satisfactory
job performance during the past year.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Charla Duncan be granted a merit step increase to
Secretary Step 1 with a monthly salary of $1916.00
effective June 24, 1984. Motion carried.
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Richard Stoykovich be granted a step increase to
utilityman III, Grade 2 with a monthly salary of
$2015.00 effective July 8, 1984 based on his sat-
isfactory job performance during the past year.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Richard Stoykovich be granted a step increase to
Utilityman III, Grade 2 with a monthly salary of
$2015.00 effective July 8, 1984. Motion carried.
Gloria Orosco be granted a step increase to Secretary
to City Administrator, step 5, with a monthly salary
of $2216.00 based on her satisfactory job performance
during the past year, effective June 24, 1984.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Gloria Orosco be granted a step increase to Secretary
to City Administrator, step 5, with a monthly salary
of $2216.00. Motion carried.
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Hire:
Mr. Adrian Victor punderson as Patrolman I, Grade IV
with a monthly salary of $1756.00 effective July 6,
1984, contingent upon his signing an employment agree-
mentwith the city for said position and the outcome
of his background process.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Mr.
Adrian Victor punderson be hired as Patrolman I, Grade
IV with a monthly salary of $1756.00 effective July 6,
1984, contingent upon his signing an employment agree-
ment with the city for said position and the outcome
of his background process. Motion carried.
Ms. Debra J. Cunningham on a temporary basis assigned
to the Police Department with an hourly wage of $5.25
effective June 25, 1984.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that Ms.
Debra J. Cunningham be hired on a temporary basis
assigned to the Police Department with an hourly
wage of $5.25. Motion carried.
Ernie Gonzales be hired on a temporary basis assigned
to the Community Services Department with an hourly
wage of $5.00, effective June 18, 1984.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Ernie
Gonzales be hired on a temporary basis assigned to the
Community Services Department with an hourly wage of
$5.00, effective June 18, 1984. Motion carried.
III Disciplinary Action
That Officer Robert Parks not be held chargeable for
his on duty accident occurring on May 21, 1984 and
that no disciplinary action be taken.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Officer
Robert Parks not be held chargeable for his on duty ac-
cident occurring on May 21, 1984 and that no disciplinary
action be taken. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Person-
nel, dated June 19, 1984, recommending that the following persons
be hired, as indicated:
1. Susan Venegas as a switchboard operator on
temporary basis with an hourly wage of $5.25
effective June 20, 1984.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Susan Venegas be hired as a switchboard operator on
a temporary basis with an hourly wage of $5.25.
Motion carried.
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2. Luis Arturo Reynoso on a temporary basis to work
at the diesel plant with an hourly wage of $5.50
effective June 25, 1984.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Luis
Arturo Reynoso be hired on a temporary basis to work
at the diesel plant with an hourly wage of $5.50
effective June 25, 1984.
RESOLUTION NO. 5117 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Authorizing Fleming & Associates To Establish
A City Of Vernon Workers' Compensation Trust Account With Crocker
National Bank And Authorizing The Execution Of Checks Or Other
Instruments Necessary For The Administration Of The City Of
Vernon Workers' Compensation Program, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5117 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis
None
McCormick
RESOLUTION NO. 5118 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Authorizing Fleming & Associates To Establish
A City Of Vernon Liability Insurance Trust Account With Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A., And Authorizing The Execution Of Checks Or
Other Instruments Necessary For The Administration Of The City
Of Vernon Liability Insurance Program, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolu-
tion No. 5118 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra
None
McCormick
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At 6:00 p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis,
that the City Council go into executive session under Attorney/
Client privilege. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/
City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from the execu-
tive session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communication to and from the
executive session deemed private and confidential.
At 6:25 p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis,
that the City Council go out of executive session and resume
regular session. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City
council, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
meeting be adjourned to June 28, 1984, at 4:45 p.m. Motion
carried.
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ORDER 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 HELD JUNE 19,
1984 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CH&~ERS
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL (Quorum Present) UNTIL JUNE 28, 1984
AT 4:45 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE
CITY HALL
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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Lois J. Hilton
Chief Deputy City Clerk