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19840828 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD AUGUST 28, 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, McCormick I MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the min- utes of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting held August 7, 1984, be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting held June 28, 1984 (deferred from August 7, 1984, City Council Meeting), be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor presented Lloyd Schultz with his Deputy Chief Badge. Police Department Activity Log for the period August 1-15, 1984, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period August l-l5, 1984, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of July, 1984, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzale~, that the Health Department Report for the month of July, 1984, be re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 65l, covering claims and demarlds pre- sented during the period of August 1-l5, 1984, which in~ludes Demand Nos. 1845-2025 (both inclusive), excluding void Demand NOS. l862-l868, 1967, 1979 and 2025 and Light and Power ~emands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank, totaling $228,007.42, (accounting period August 1984) was examined and audited. I It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register. No. 651 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. l845-2025 (both inclusive), excluding void Demand Nos. 1862- l868, 1967, 1979 and 2025 and Light and Power Demands, in the amount of $228,007.42, with no other exceptions. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 651, covering claims and demands pre- sented during the period of August 1-l5, 1984, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. 1845, l879, l898, 1903, 1911, 1913, 1915, 1922, 1947, 1953, 1968, 1974, 1980, 2001, 2005 and 2006, totaling $6,ll7,382.33 (accounting period August 1984), was examined and audited. 1038 =2= 8/28/84 It was ;moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that War- rant Register No. 651, be approved and payment authorized for Light and Power Demand Nos. 1845, l879, 1898, 1903, 1911, 19l3, 1915, 1922, 1947, 1953, 1968, 1974, 1980, 2001, 2005 and 2006, in the amount of $6,ll7,382.33, with no exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained. communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/ City Clerk, dated August l6, 1984, recommending authority and funds for Councilman William Davis and City Administrator Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst to attend the League of California Cities 86th Annual Conference in Ahaheim, September 23-26, 1984, with an expense allowance of $295.00, was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved for Councilman William Davis and City Administrator Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst to attend the League of California Cities 86th An- nual Conference in Anaheim, September 23-26, 1984, with an expense allowance of $295.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/ city Clerk, dated August l6, 1984, recommending authority and funds for Councilmen Leonis Malburg, Thomas Ybarra and William McCormick to attend the League of California Cities 86th Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, September 23-26, 1984, with an expense allowance of $541.00, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the recom- mendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved for Councilmen Leonis Malburg, Thomas Ybarra and William McCormick to attend the League of California Cities 86th Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, September 23-26, 1984, with an expense allowance of $541.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/ City Clerk, dated August 16, 1984, recommending authority and funds for department heads Victor Vaits, Lewis Adams, George Bass, Luis Espinoza and David B. Brearley, City Attorney, to attend the League of California Cities 86th Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, september 23-26, 1984, with an expense allowance of $541.00, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved for department heads Victor Vaits, Lewis Adams, George Bass, Luis Espinoza and David B. Brearley, City Attorney, to attend the League of California Cities 86th Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, September 23-26, 1984, with an expense allowance of $541.00 each. Motion carried. I RESOLUTION NO. 5130 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And Motorola communications And Electronics, Inc. ("Motorola") For A Police Communications System (deferred from the August 7, 1984 City council Meeting), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Res- olution No. 5130 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick None None 1039 =3= 8/28/84 communication from Mr. Cyrus Elahi of Ben's General store, dated August 2, 1984, advising of his feelings on the possibil- ity of granting a business license for mobile check cashing services, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from Cyrus Elahi of Ben's General store, dated August 2, 1984, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Chief of Police, L. A. Espinoza, dated August l3, 1984, recommending authority and funds for Lt. Leslie Brown to attend the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety and Enforce- ment Conference in Long Beach on September 24, 1984, with an allowance for registration of $16.00, was presented. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the rec- ommendation of the Police Chief be approved and authority be granted to issue a warrant in the amount of $16.00 to Leslie Brown to attend the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety and Enforce- ment Conference in Long Beach on September 24, 1984. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated August 22, 1984, requesting authority and funds for Fred Tachovsky to attend the Annual Meeting of the South- western Section of International Electrical Inspectors in Fresno, California, October 7-11, 1984, with an expense allow- ance of $597.68, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the rec- ommendation of the Director of Community Services be approved and authority be granted to issue a warrant in the amount of $597.68 to Fred Tachovsky to attend the Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Section of International Electrical Inspectors in Fresno, California, October 7-11, 1984. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief, George Bass, dated August 14, 1984, recommending authority and funds for Fire Prevention Inspector Francis W. Sumner to attend the Combined Northern/ Southern Division Fire Prevention Officer's Meeting in San Luis Obispo, California, October 18-19, 1984, with an expense allow- ance of $207.00, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the rec- ommendation of the Fire Chief be approved and authority be granted to issue a warrant in the amount of $207.00 to Francis W. Sumner to attend the Combined Northern/Southern Division Fire Prevention Officer's Meeting in San Luis Obispo, California, October l8-l9, 1984. Motion carried. I Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Ser- vices, dated August 7, 1984, transmitting Contract No. 466, Traffic Signal Modernization, Soto Street and 26th Street, Santa Fe Avenue and Fruitland Avenue, and Santa Fe Avenue and 55th street, for consideration and recommending that said contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids, was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 5131 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving Contract No. 466 And Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals Or Bids For Traffic Signal Modernization, Soto Street and 26th Street, Santa Fe Avenue and Fruitland Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue and 55th Street, In Accordance With Contract No. 466 Of The City Of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Res- olution No. 5131 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: McCormick, Ybarra I Malburg, Davis, Gonzales None None 1040 =4= 8/28/84 Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Ser- vices, dated August 8, 1984, advising that Contract No. 459, Pavement Striping 1983-84 has been completed. The total con- tract amount was $18,620.85, which has been paid and it is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that the work be accepted, was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 5132 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Accepting The Pavement Striping 1983-84 Work, In Accordance with Contract No. 459 Of The City Of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Res- olution No. 5132 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. I AYES: NOES: Absent: Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick None None RESOLUTION NO. 5133 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 5117 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 Nec- essary For The Administration Of The City Of Vernon Workers' Compensation Program, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Res- olution No. 5133 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra None None RESOLUTION NO. 5134 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Amending Schedule V, Exhibit "D", Schedule VI, Exhibit "E", And Schedule VII, Exhibit "F", Of Resolution No. 5120 Which Amended Resolution No. 4918 Fixing The Compen- sation For Certain Employees Of Said City And Authorizing certain Expense Allowances, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Reso- 1utionNo. 5134 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick None None I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Adnlinistra- tor/City Clerk, dated July 31, 1984, advising of a request from community Food Resources of Los Angeles County, Inc., for the city to waive the business warehousing fees based upon their being a charitable, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, how- ever, city services (i.e., police and fire) will be utilized by them whenever necessary. The location of their warehouse site is 1900 East 25th Street (deferred from August 7, 1984 meeting), was presented. It was moved Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the com- munication from the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 31, 1984, advising of a request from Community Food Resources .of Los Angeles County, Inc., for the City to waive the business warehousing fees based upon their being a charitable, non- profit, tax-exempt organization, however, city services will be utilized by them whenever necessary. The location of their warehouse site is 1900 East 25th Street, was deferred to the next meeting. Motion carried. 1041 =5= 8/28/84 communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Com- munity Services, dated August 20, 1984, advising that Con- tract No. 458, District Boulevard (Atlantic to lst railroad track) and Atlantic Boulevard (Los Angeles River to south boundary) has been completed with a total contract amount of $80,567.20, a final partial payment of $72,510.48 has already been paid and $8,056.72 (which is the remaining 10%) is pay- able thirty-five (35) days after acceptance. It is the rec- ommendation of the Director of Community Services that the work be accepted and authority be granted to pay the contractor, Sully-Miller Contracting Company, 3000 East South Street, Long Beach, California 90805, was presented. I RESOLUTION NO. 5135 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Accepting The Work Of District At Atlantic Improvements In Accordance With Contract No. 458 Of The City Of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5135 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick None None Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated August 22, 1984, advising of a request from Mark Slotkin, owner of property located at 4900 E. 50th Street and 5000 District Boulevard, for a variance from Section 7.39 of the Vernon City Code (minimum parking requirements). The code required 70 parking spaces, however, only 60 spaces are provided and that is all that is economically feasible to provide. The request has been reviewed by the Community Services Department and it is hereby recommended that said variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: l. The variance be withdrawn upon change of use or occupancy. 2. The westerly dock be reconstructed by recessing 65 feet from the sidewalk 3. The second dock west of District Boulevard be restricted to trucks not more than 36' in length. 4. The 18' x 22' and 32' x 18' truck docks located at the intersection of District Boulevard and 50th Street be permanently closed. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the rec- ommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and that a variance from Section 7.39, minimum parking spaces, of the Vernon City Code be granted to Mark Slotkin contingent upon the above conditions. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra None None to,2 =6= 8/28/84 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated August 22, 1984, advising of a request from Bethlehem Steel Corporation for a variance from the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Section 505 (allowable Floor Areas). The request is for a building located at the southwest end of Alcoa Avenue which is to be leased by Bernard Epps Company. It is not sprinklered as required by the Uniform Building Code, however, it is non-combustible and they are pro- posing to manufacture steel tubing and various custom roll formed shapes. This request has been reviewed by both the Community Services Department and the Fire Department and it is hereby rec- ommended that said variance from Section 505 of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code be granted, contingent upon the following conditions, was presented. I 1. The variance be withdrawn upon change of use or occupancy; 2. A 60' wide yard be provided along the westerly portion of the property; 3. Fire hydrants be provided at the northwest corner and southwest corner of the building; 4. A 30' easement be provided along the southern portion of the property to Boyle Avenue, to be used for utilities and fire access; 5. Sprinklers be installed in the basement of the existing office building. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the rec- ommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and that a variance from Section 505, allowable Floor Areas, of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code be granted to Bernard Epps Company contingent upon the above conditions. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated August 23, 1984, advising of a request from Jade Range, Inc., owners of property located at 4901 Fruit- land Avenue, for a two (2) year extension of the requirement to reconstruct their existing 40' truck dock to 65'. The recon- struction was made a condition to Parcel Map l5947. It is here- by recommended that the request for a two (2) year extension be granted to Jade Range, Inc., contingent upon the maximum length of trucks permitted in the dock be limited to 40', was presented. I It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the rec- ommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and Jade Range, Inc., owners of property located at 490l Fruit- land Avenue, be granted a two (2) year extension of the require- ment to reconstruct their existing 40' truck dock to 65', contingent.upon the maximum length of trucks.pe.rmitted in the dock be limited to 40'. The reconstruction was made a condition to Parcel Map 15947. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated August 23, 1984, advising of a request from Mr. Yedor, owner of property located at 2328 E. 49th Street for a variance from City Code Section 7.39 (minimum requirements). The property does not have any off street parking facilities and at this time it is not economically feasible to provide off street parking. Mr. Yedor has proposed to lease the building for dead storage which has a minimal need for off street parking. The re- quest has been reviewed by the Community Services Department and it is hereby recommended that the request for a variance from Section 7.39 of the Vernon City Code be granted, was presented. 1/843 =7= 8/28/84 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the request from Mr. Yedor, for a variance from City Code Section 7.39 (minimum requirements) be deferred to the September 4, 1984 meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per- sonnel, dated August 23, 1984, transmitting the minutes of the adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting held August 20, 1984, for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presetned. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of an adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting held August 20, 1984, be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance dated August 23, 1984, transmitting the minutes of the adjourned regular Finance Committee Meeting held August 20, 1984, for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the adjourned regular Finance Committee Meeting held August 20, 1984, be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated AUgust 23, 1984, recommending that the 1984-85 In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement between the Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District and the City of Vernon be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Vernon, was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 5136 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving The Execution Of An In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And The Central And West Basin Water Replenishment District, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Res- olution No. 5136 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales None None RESOLUTION NO. 5137 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Accepting The Bid Of Korean Maintenance Company For Vernon City Hall Janitorial Services For The 1984- 85 Fiscal Year In Accordance with Janitorial Contract No. 007 And Approving The Execution Of Said Contract, was presented. I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5137 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra None None Communication from Dale Aaronson of Gray Jug Liquor Store, dated August 9, 1984, regarding the issuance of a temporary permit for mobile checking services, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from Dale Aaronson of Gray Jug Liquor Store, dated August 9, 1984, regarding the issuance of a temporary permit for mobile checking services be received and filed. Motion carried. 1844 =8= 8/28/84 At 6:12 p.m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go into executive session under Govern- ment Code Section 54957. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/ City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from the executive session. Mayor Malburg declared all conununications to and from the executive session deemed private and confidential. At 6:35 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. I At 6:35 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, 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 executive session. Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the executive session deemed private and confidential. At 7:20 p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume regular session. Motion carried. Conununication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated August 23, 1984, reconunending that the proposed settle- mentbfacompromise and the release of contribution issue be- tween State Compensation Insurance Fund and the City of Vernon in the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case of Roosevelt V. Sapp v. City of Vernon, Case No. 79 VEN 26038 in which State Compensation Insurance Fund would (i) pay 50% of the medical-legal costs or the sum of $299.85; (ii) pay 7% of the permanent disability or approximately $1,537.50 and (iii) pay the sum of $2,lOO.00 as its share of the future medical be approved and that he be authorized to notify State Compensation Insurance Fund to prepare the necessary documents and to execute said documents on behalf of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the proposed settlement of a compromise and release of the contri- bution issue between State Compensation Insurance Fund and the city of Vernon in the case of Roosevelt V. Sapp v. City of Vernon, Case NM. 79 VEN 26038, be approved and the City Attor- ney be authorized to (i) notify State Compensation Insurance Fund to prepare the necessary documents and (ii) to execute said documents on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. I Conununication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated August 21, 1984, advising that a claim had been received from the law firm of Jones & Wilson on be- half of E.T.V., Inc. and Mr. Henry C. Hulbert for indemnity for a traffic accident, and reconunending that said claim be denied, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the claim received from the law firm of Jones & Wilson on behalf of E.T.V., Inc. and Mr. Henry C. Hulbert be denied. Motion carried. 1045 =9= 8/28/84 There being no further business to come before the City council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. I ATTEST: 6~ ~. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/City Clerk I 1046 I I 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 28, 1984 AT 2:00 P .r1. , 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., AUGUST 2~, 1984 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. Jf/JbA'1?_1JJJ!~ Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst City Clerk . By c1~ ~ Chief Deputy 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 28th day of AuglJSt , 1984, P9st Notice 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 28, 1984 , was held. g~/~j! . BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of August , 1~4 OFFICIAL SEAL l\ LOIS J HILTON ' NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA ) LOS AHGEt:S com.:,y , ~~comm_ expires APne, IGSG ~"""'-.-c t1aQO IInUl ft AYDI'IUI,V.lrnon, CA (JOQ;ja --.'. I 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 21, 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., AUGUST 28, 1984, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. IJ,,~~~]/ md~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk ~ /L~~ By c:::::>( v-.:~ Lois Hilton Chief Deputy City Clerk I 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 Twenty First day of August , 1984, pqst Notice of Adjourn- ment of Meettng 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 21, 1984 , was held. ~~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST,City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of October , 1984 of OFFICIAL SEAL LOIS J HILTON , NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA) LOS ANGElES COUNTY My camm. expires APR G, l!)SG ~..--.....-"...~ ...____ ~ ~olllarnO'1, CA 30a53