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19880315 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MARCH 15, 1988, AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA v MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: None Mayor Malburg called the meeting to order. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the March I, 1988, be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1 thru 14, 1988, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1 thru 14, 1988, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 1 thru 14, 1988, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 1 thru 14, 1988 be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of February 1988, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of February 1988 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing for the consideration of the proposed revised General Plan, consisting of all elements required by State Law for the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Mr. Vaits advised that several communications had been received since the Addendum to the General Plan Draft had been made available to the public, and at this time these communica- tions were being submitted and are listed below. I R. K. McIntosh, property owner, dated March 7, 1988 Drew & Driscoll, Attorneys at Law, dated March 10, 1988 representing Fort Howard Cup Corporation and Parker & Son Trucking both located in the City of Vernon Mr. Joseph S. Guzman, dated March 10, 1988 Mr. William E. Brown, Jr. Chief Executive Officer of Buehler & Brown Co., Inc., dated March 9, 1988 Ross & Scott, Attorneys at Law, dated March 14, 1988, on behalf of Central City South Charles Hargrave Associates, property owner, dated March 15, 1988 Francisco M. Gavina, 51st Street Partnership, dated March 15, 1988 Mr. Mel Craig, Vice President Modern Pattern & Foundry Co., Inc., dated March 10, 1988 C. D. VanGorden, President of Los Angeles By-Products, Co., dated March 10, 1988 The following listed communications were received during the Public Hearing in addition to the Communication from the State Department of Housing and Community Development dated February 22, 1988: Ross Palfreyman, of Richard B. Newton Law O~~~, on behalf of Vernon Warehouse Company, Sweet~~~roducts Company, and Modern Foods Inc., 1 1 City Council Minutes page 2 J.VlarCIl .1.::J, .1.:70U William D. Ross of Ross & Scott, A Professional Corporation, on behalf of Central City South Association dated March 15, 1988 Submitted by William D. Ross, a communication from State of California Office of Planning & Research dated March 7, 1988 The City Attorney advised that with regard to the communication from the State Department of Housing and Community Development the Council should take note that the State are concerned about the city's housing availability. The city should prepare more studies in order to consider the need for Housing in the City of Vernon. At this time the Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on the proposed revision of the General Plan. The following persons came forward to comment and there was a court reporter present to take these comments: Bill Ross of Ross & Scott Sandra Southworth of Rideon Services Miguel Mendivil on behalf of Assemblywoman Lucille Roybal-Allarde's office Ross Pelfreyman on behalf of Vernon Warehouse Company, Sweetener Products Company, and Modern Foods Donald Drew on behalf of Parker & Sons Trucking and Fort Howard Truck Carl West on behalf of Bill Moran and Slauson Distri- bution Center Stanly Lamport on behalf of Pep Boys Joe Guzman Jim Hilands of Hager Co. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Public Hearing to consider the proposed revised General Plan be continued to May 3, 1988, at 5:00 p.m., and that all communications submitted and presented during the public hearing be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing to consider the proposed revisions of the Vernon Zoning Ordinance, the time being 6:24 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor stated that all comments made during the public hearing regarding the proposed revised General Plan will be incorporated with this public hearing if so applicable. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that this public hearing be continued to May 3, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. or as shortly thereafter as possible. Motion carried. After further deliberation, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the public hearing on both the proposed revised General Plan and proposed revised zoning Ordinance be continued to May 17, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Motion carried. At this time, 6:40 p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess. The Council reconvened in regular session, the time being 6:50 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. At this time the Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council regarding any matters listed on today's agenda. There was no one present who wished to address the Council on any other matters. 1639 City Council Minutes page 3 March 15, 1988 Continuation of the Public Hearing in the matter of the application of the construction and operation of a 120 KW Engine/ Generator to be located at 6062 Alcoa Avenue (continued from March 1, 1988 Regular City Council Meeting). The City Clerk, and City Attorney advised the Council that they had received no further word from American Private Power on their application. 1 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that this Public Hearing be continued to the next Council Meeting and that American Private Power be notified that this application will be deemed abandoned if further information is not submitted. Motion carried. Public Hearing to consider the termination of a Conditional Use Permit granted to DeWitt Mail Services for a truck Terminal located at 4366 26th Street (continued from March 1, 1988 City Council meeting). Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, advised the Council that they are presently working on the irrevocable letter of credit and recommended that this public hearing be continued to the next City Council meeting. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the public hearing to consider the termination of a Conditional Use Permit granted to DeWitt Mail Services be continued to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. V. Malkenhorst, dated March 10, 1988, transmitting a certified copy of the transcript of the Public Hearing held on February 2, 1988, recommending that it be received and filed, was presented. It was moved Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the transcripts of the Public Hearing to consider the proposed General Plan and the proposed Zoning Ordinance held on February 2, 1988 be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, dated March 10, 1988, transmitting a certified copy of the transcript of the Public Hearing to consider the extension of time for the General Plan held on February 16, 1988, and recommending that said transcript be received and filed, was presented. 1 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that that the transcript of the Public Hearing held to consider the extension of time for the General Plan held on February 16, 1988 be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5478 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Appendix No. 1 of Resolution No. 4733, as Amended by Resolution No. 5255, Which Adopted Conflict of Int- erest Codes that Incorporated by Reference the Standard Model Con- flict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices Commission (deferred from March 1, 1988 City Council Meeting), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Reso- lution No. 5478 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 18, 1988, was presented, regarding the conditional use permit application from Uintah Freightways, Inc., for the operation of a truck terminal at 4366 26th Street and advising that it is still his recommendation to deny the condi- tional use permit (deferred from March 1, 1988 City Council 164:0 Meet ing) . It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the decision on the conditional use permit application from Uintah Freightways be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carrled. 1 1 City Council Minutes page 4 March 15, 1988 Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 18, 1988, (deferred from March 1, 1988 City Council meeting), was presented, advising that Consolidated Garments, Inc. has applied for a conditional use permit to oper- ate a truck terminal at 4366 26th Street and transmitting the following supporting documents: 1. request for a conditional use permit and information supporting the permit application; 2. notice of a public hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. environmental information form; 4. engineering report. The Director of Community Services advises that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City and will not have a significant effect on the environment and no mitigating measures are required, however, it is hereby recommended to Council to deny the conditional use permit. The owner of the property, DeWitt Mail Services, was granted a conditional use permit in September 1986 and is not adhering to the conditions set for said use permit It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the decision of the application for a conditional use permit from Consolidated Garments be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5479 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a 1989-90 Power Sale Agreement by and Between the Department of Water Resources of the State of California of and the City of Vernon, (deferred from the March 1, 1988 City Council Meeting), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5479 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water & Power, dated February 23, 1988, was presented, transmitting a copy of a proposed new Joint Pole Agreement to be effective January 1, 1988. This Agreement has been reviewed by the Water & Power Department and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same (deferred from March 1, 1988 City Council Meeting). RESOLUTION NO. 5488 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Southern California Joint Pole Agreement providing for the Joint Ownership and Occupancy of Poles in the State of California and Elsewhere (deferred from March 1, 1988 City Council Meeting). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the matter of the Joint Pole Agreement be deferred to the next meeting. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 974 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Increasing The Compensation of the City Council Members Pursuant to Government Code Section 36516, was read by title for second and final reading. 1641 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 974 receive and pass a second and final reading and be adopted. Motion carried. 1 1 City Council Minutes page 5 March 15, 1988 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 10, 1988, was presented, transmitting a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Employees Relations Represen- tative and the Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association recom- mending that same be approved, effective March 1, 1988. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Employees Relations Representative and the Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association be accepted and ratified effective March 1, 1988. Motion carried. Resolution No. 5489 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving A Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU) Between the Municipal Employee Relations Representative ("MERR") Of the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association ("VPOBA") (Employee Group 2), (March 1, 1988) was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5489 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Resolution No. 5490 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, and 21 and Exhibit "A", Schedule II, Page 12, of REsolution No. 5405, Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City and Authporized Certain Expense Allowances, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5490 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated March 7, 1988, advising that the bids for Contract No. 490 (Traffic Safety Striping - 1988) have been reviewed and recommending that said contract be awarded to Safety Striping Service, Inc., P.O. Box 725 Fillmore, California 93015 on the basis of their bid in the amount of $23,797.14, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Mr. Vaits' recommendation be approved and that said communication be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5492 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City 0 Vernon Accepting the Bid of Safety Striping Service, Inc., for Traffic Pavement Striping - 1988 in Accordance with Contract No. 490 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5492 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated March 7, 1988, advising that the bids for contract No. 486 (Traffic Signal Installation, Santa Fe Avenue & 28th Street) have been reviewed and recommending that said contract be awarded to Steiny & Company, Inc., 2230 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, FUllerton, California 92631, on the basis of their bid in the amount of $58,484.00, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Victor Vaits' recommendation be approved and said communication received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5491 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Steiny and Company, Inc., for Traffic Signal Installation, Santa Fe Avenue and 28th Street, in Accordance with Contract No. 486 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5491 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 1642 I 1 City Council Minutes page 6 March 15, 1988 Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water & Power dated March 8, 1988, advising that bids for contract No. 491 (12" Water Main & Appurtenances in Bandini Blvd E/O Downey Road) have been reviewed and recommending that said contract be awarded to Simich Construction Company, 324 Carbonia Avenue, Walnut, California 91789 on the basis of their bid in the amount of $63,525.00, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Lewis Adams' recommendation be approved and said communication be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5495 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Simich Construction Company for 12" Water Main and Appurtenances In Bandini Blvd. E/O Downey Rd. In Accordance with Contract No. 491 of the City of Vernon Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5495 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Larry Spadt, dated March 9, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Walter Sumner to attend the California Fire Chiefs Association Fire Prevention Officer's Section Joint Meeting in Ontario, California on April 14, 1988, with an expense allowance of $55 for registration fees, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Walter Sumner in the amount of $55 for his attendance to the aforementioned seminar. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 737 covering claims and demands presented during the period of March I, thru 15, 1988, which includes Demand Nos. 16574 thru 16812 (inclusive) excluding void Demand Nos. as listed below, excluding Light & Power Demands drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $146,387.29 (accounting period March 1988) was examined and audited: 16585 16610 16611 16612 16613 16746 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 737 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 16574 thru 16812 (inclusive) excluding Light & Power Demands, in the amount of $146,387.29 with no other exceptions. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 737 covering claims and demand pre- sented during the period of March 1, thru 15, 1988, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos., as listed below, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $5,186,351.00, was examined and audited: 16580 16582 16583 16587 16600 16601 16625 16626 16636 16644 16656 16665 16667 16672 16700 16701 16706 16723 16733 16738 16742 16747 16751 16767 16774 16781 16784 16785 16789 16795 16800 16811 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 737 be approved and payment authorized for the above listed Light & Power Demands in the amount of $5,186,351.00. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Motion carried. '1643 Payroll Warrant Register No. 377 covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 17, 1988 thru February 13, 1988, which includes Demand Nos. 4986 thru 5007, City Council Minutes page 7 March 15, 1988 (inclusive) drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $862,272.55 (accounting period February 1988), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 377 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 4986 thru 5007 (inclusive), in the amount of $862,272.55, with no exceptions. Motion carried. I Communication from Fire Chief Larry Spadt, dated March 9, 1988, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the California Fire Chiefs Association Fire Preventions Officer.s Section Joint Meeting in Ontario, California on April 14, 1988 with an expense allowance of $55 for registration, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Larry Spadt in the amount of $55 for his attendance to the aforementioned meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Larry Spadt, dated March 8, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Fire Captain Gary Wiskus to attend the California Fire Chiefs. Association NIS Training Officers Workshop 1988 in Fresno, California April 18 to 22, 1988, with an expense allowance of $340, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Gary Wiskus in the amount of $340 for his attendance to the aforementioned workshop. Motion carried. Communication from Norm Michiels, Director of Environmen- tal Health, dated March 3, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Lewis Pozzebon to attend the Hazardous Materials Conference in Anaheim, April 5 thru 7, 1988, with an expense allowance of $245, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Lewis Pozzebon in the amount of $245 for his attendance to the Hazardous Materials Conference. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Adams Director of Water & Power, dated March 9, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Jorge Somoano to attend the L & N Meeting for the Mead-Phoenix and Mead Adelanto Transmission Project in Sacramento, March 17 and 18, 1988, with an expense allowance of $434.93, was presented. It was moved by seconded Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Jorge Somoano in the amount of $434.93 for his attendance to above referenced meeting. Motion carried. 1 Communication from Norm Michiels, Director of Environmental Health, dated March 10, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Dan Downing, Environmental Specialist, to attend the California Environmental Health Association 37th Educational Symposium in Sacramento, California April 14, to 15, 1988, with expense allowance of $413, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Dan Downing in the amount of $413 for his attendance to the above referenced symposium. Motion carried. Communication from Chief of Police Espinoza, dated March 10, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Lt. Les Brown to attend the POST Special Seminar for SEPTA Members at Cal Poly Pomona, March 29 to 31, 1988, with an expense allowance of $178.47 (this seminar is POST reimburseable). authority amount of seminar. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that be granted to issued warrant to Lt. Les Brown in $178.47 for his attendance to the aforementioned Motion carried. th~ 6 4 4 1 1 City Counc'l Minutes page 8 March 15, 1988 Co unication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 10, 1988, was presented, recommending that the Financial Statements nd the Opinion of the Certified Public Accountants for the year en ed June 30, 1987, be approved and accepted. matter Co March 9, 19 attend the Training Se allowance 0 It authority b amount of $ Motion carr by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that this the Finance Committee. Motion carried. unication from Chief of Police L. A. Espinoza, dated 8, requesting authority and funds for Lt. Les Brown to a1ifornia Association of Labor Relation Officers inar in Ventura, April 28 & 29, 1988 with an expense $175.00, was presented. was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that granted to issue warrant to Lt. Les Brown in the 75 for his attendance to the aforementioned seminar. ed. C mmunication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, d ted February 11, 1988, was presented, advising that the Communi y Services Department is proposing to reconstruct Maywood Ave ue between Exchange Avenue and District Blvd. Maywood Avenue has een quitclaimed to the City from Santa Fe Land Improvement Company in 1981, per recorded document 81-658625. Parker and ons Trucking is located at 4520 Maywood Avenue, and the steps t their building project into the street right-of-way approximately 9.5 feet. They have been contacted several times since May 0 1987 requesting that the steps be relocated out of the street ight-of-way and to date no positive action has been taken on their part. The Director of Community hereby recommends that authority be granted to institute legal proceedings in this matter (deferred from February 16, 1988 City Council Meeting). The prepared a L Sons Truckin he be grante Opinion and to the next It attorney's r from Messrs. carried. Co dated March and Between City of Vern authorized t City Attorney advised the City Council that he had gal Opinion with regard to the matter of Parker & (submitted herewith) and recommended to Council that authority to transmit to Parker & Sons said Legal hat the decision on legal proceedings be deferred ity council meeting. as moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the city commendation be approved and that the communications Brearley be received and filed. Motion unication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Cleek, 0, 1988, recommending that the Letter Agreement by he California Department of Water Resources and the n be approved and the mayor and city clerk be execute same, was presented. The City Attorney advised the Council that this is not a letter agree ent but an Interchange Agreement by and Between the California D partment of Water Resources and City of Vernon. It aforemention authorized t abstained fr because its material fin as moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the d agreement be approved and the mayor and city clerk execute same. Motion carried. Councilman Davis m voting on the above motion and disqualified himself easonab1y foreseeable that the decision will have a ncia1 effect on his source of income. RES LUTION NO. 5500 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of An Energy Int rchange Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Department of Water Resources of the State of California, was presented. It w s moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that t 645 Resolution No. 5500 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Da is abstained from voting on the above motion and City Counci Minutes page 9 March 15, 1988 disqualifie himself because its reasonably foreseeable that the decisio will have a material financial effect on his source of i come. Motion carried. RE of the City City of Ver Needs, was OLUTION NO. 5493 - A Resolution of the City Council of Vernon Directing the Redevelopment Agency of the on to Designate Survey Areas and to Prepare Budgetary resented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 1 of the of the OLUTION NO. 5494 - A Resolution of the City Council of Vernon Establishing Compensation for the Members elopment Agency, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution o. 5494 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Co Personnel, Personnel C recommendin presented. unication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of ated March 10, 1988, transmitting the agenda for mmittee Meeting to be held March 14, 1988, and approval of the actions listed thereon, was the It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the actions lis ed on the Personnel Agenda be approved. Motion carried. Co Finance, da Finance Co recommendat munication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of ed March 10, 1988, transmitting the Minutes of the ittee Meeting held March 7, 1988 for your approval ons contained therein, was presented. of It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that minutes of the Fina ce Committee meeting held March 7, 1988 be approved and adopted Motion carried. RE of the City from the Fi City Code, OLUTION NO. 5496 - A Resolution of the City Council of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property e Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon as presented. was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that o. 5496 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RE OLUTION NO. 5498 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from the Li ht & Power Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution o. 5498 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RE OLUTION NO. 5497 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit "A" Schedule II, Pages 8 and 13 of R solution No. 5405, Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Emp oyees of Said City and Authorized Certain Expense Allowances, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution o. 5497 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RE OLUTION NO. 5499 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California Ordering the Canvass of the General Mun'cipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 12, 1988, was p esented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that 1646 Resolution o. 5499 be approved and adopted. Motion carrie . . City Council Minutes page 10 March 15, 1988 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Council recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9a to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigations, the time being 7:52 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from closed session deemed privileged and confidential. 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 8:22 p.m. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: ~; ~~~ Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk 1 1647