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19900717 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I .",.. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 17, 1990 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg (Excused) The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 19, 1990, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded ~y McCormick, that the minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 26, 1990, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held July 3, 1990, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1 thru 15, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1 thru 15, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 1 thru 15, 1990, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 1 thru 15, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of June, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Health Department Report for the month of June, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matters listed on the agenda other than with regard to the Public Hearing. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter listed on the Agenda. The City Clerk advised that a letter was received this date from Ted M. Handel, Attorney with the Law Offices of Ross & Scott, dated July 17, 1990, requesting that their appeal with regard to World Discount Center, Inc. at 3030 South Atlantic Boulevard be continued due to their being involved in final negotiations on the property. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from Ted M. Handel, dated July 17, 1990, regarding their request for a continuance of their appeal, be received and filed and that the matter be removed from the agenda. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application by Allied Veneer for a Variance to allow the occupant to utilize non-conforming truck docks at 4901 Fruitland Avenue, the time being 5:05 p.m. Motion carried. 4020 I I City Council Minutes page 2 July 17, 1990 victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated July 11, 1990, was presented, advising that Allied Veneer has re- quested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4901 Fruitland Avenue. The building has a recessed dock with a depth of 40 feet measured from the right-of-way and is 30 feet wide. They company is proposing to use only vehicles of a small length at this dock. Transmitted herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for a Variance 2. Affidavit of posting and mailing 3. Notice of Public Hearing 4. Property owners list statement, property owners list and 300 foot radius map This has been reviewed by the Director of community Services and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: 1. All vehicles using this dock be limited to 40 feet in length; 2. Any damage to the City of Vernon fence on the south side of Fruitland Avenue caused by vehicles entering or exiting the subject site shall be repaired by Allied Veneer immediately. The City Clerk asked Mr. vaits what constitutes "immediately" with regard to Condition No.2, and how often will damage have to occur before the City Staff will realize it is on-going. Mr. Va its responded we could require three days for repair work if we wish, and indicated that damage does not happen often. Councilman Gonzales asked if there was a dock 65 feet deep. Mr. Vaits replied, yes, and that it conforms to the Compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance; however, the other truck docks do not. Councilman Davis asked if the traffic will affect the trucks or rather will the trucks impede the traffic on Fruitland. traffic. Mr. Vaits advised that there really is not that much David B. Brearley, City Attorney, asked if we are going to add a condition that damage to the fence on the south side of Fruitland be repaired within three days of receipt of notification. The City Clerk said yes. At this time, the Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. The owner of Allied Veneer addressed the City Council and advised that he would seldom use the 65' dock; however there may be an occasion to do so. The primary use would be the shorter docks but he will allow only shorter trucks to use those docks. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, to close the Public Hearing with regard to Allied Veneer's request for a Variance, the time being 5:14 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 11, 1990, submitted during the Public Hearing, regarding the Variance request by Allied Veneer, be received and filed as evidence, and his recommendation be 4021 I I City Council Minutes page 3 July 17, 1990 approved contingent upon the conditions set forth, and that Condition No. 2 be amended to read as listed below. Motion carried. 2. Any damage to the City of Vernon fence on the south side of Fruitland Avenue caused by vehicles entering or exiting the subject site shall be repaired by Allied Veneer within three days of receipt of a written notice from the Director of Community Services. RESOLUTION NO. 5784 - A Resolution of the City council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Allied Veneer from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for Property Located at 4901 Fruitland Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5784 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held July 16, 1990 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held July 16, 1990, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, advising that on June 6, 1990, the City Council approved and adopted an agreement for Contractual Services with Ms. Pamela Maddox which reflected an hourly wage of $19.82. It is hereby recommended that Section 2 ("Compensation") of said agreement be amended to reflect a new hourly wage of $21.21. This increase will be equal to the recommendation submitted to the Personnel Committee on July 16, 1990. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, regarding Ms. Pamela Maddox, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5790 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. One to the Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Pamela M. Maddox, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5790 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held July II, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held July II, 1990, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5796 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Maintenance Agreement (7/1/90 Through 9/29/90) By and Between the City of Vernon and A.L. Communications, Inc. for Maintenance of the City's Present Telephone System, was presented. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the Council and advised that the matter of the Equipment Maintenance Agreement with A.L. Communications should be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. 4022 I I City Council Minutes page 4 July 17, 1990 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5796 be deferred to the City council Meeting to be held August 7, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5797 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Maintenance Agreement (10/1/90 Through 6/29/91) By and Between the City of Vernon and A.L. Communications, Inc. for Maintenance of the City's Telephone System That Includes the Third Floor Addition, was presented. \ It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5797 be deferred to the City Council Meeting to be held August 7, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5787 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and United Creditors Alliance Corporation for Collection of Past Due utility Accounts, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5787 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5794 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit "A", Schedule II, Page 10 of Resolution No. 5780, Which Fixed the Compensation for certain Employees of Said City and Authorized Certain Expense Allowances, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5794 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, advising that PERS has notified us that there is a surplus in our 1959 Survivor Benefit Account, making it possible to raise our miscellaneous employees to the "Third Level" of coverage. This has been reviewed by our Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant and the City Attorney, and since this surplus is locked into the "Standard Level" and is not available for any other use, it is hereby recommended that authority be granted to amend the PERS Contract to provide the Third Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit for miscellaneous employees only. At this time the City Clerk submitted the following letter to the Council with regard to the "Annual Cost of Change of PERS Benefits." Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 17, 1990, advising that Government Code section 7507 requires that the future annual cost of any change in PERS benefits be made public at a public meeting at least two weeks prior to the adoption of any such changes. The purpose of this letter is to comply with Government Code Section 7507 by making this information pUblic prior to the final adoption of Ordinance No. 990. The Actuarial section of PERS has indicated, by its letter dated June 22, 1990, that the employer cost for the Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits could be $2.50 per month per covered employee, and the employee cost may be $2.00 per month if there was a sharp decrease in interest rates on the surplus, or if the death rate increased and it was necessary to use the surplus immediately. It is hereby recommended that the City Council receive and file this letter and authorize the execution of the Certificate of Compliance with Government Code section 7507. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, regarding PERS Benefits be received and filed and his recommendation to amend the PERS Contract be approved. Motion carried. 4023 I I City Council Minutes page 5 July 17, 1990 It was moved by Gonzales, communication from the City Clerk , PERS Benefits be received and filed be approved. Motion carried. seconded by Davis, that the dated July 17, 1990, regarding and the certificate of Compliance RESOLUTION NO. 5793 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Declaring its Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City Council of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5793 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 990 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Vernon and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System ("PERS"), was read by title for a FIRST READING. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 990 be approved for a First Reading. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 11, 1990, was presented, advising that due to the retirement of Mr. Lewis Adams, it is hereby recommended that Mr. Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light & Power, be appointed to serve as the Alternate Director of Southern California Public Power Authority on behalf of the City of Vernon. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 11, 1990, regarding Mr. Kenneth DeDario, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5789 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution 4983 to Appoint Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, as an Alternate on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Public Power Authority Representing the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5789 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 11, 1990, was presented, transmitting a Workers' compensation Self-Insurance Agreement from Colen & Lee, the City's third party workers' compensation administrators. This agreement reflects an 11% increase for service to $1788 per month for Fiscal Year 1990-91. This has been reviewed by our Risk Manager and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that said Service Agreement be approved and that the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the matter of the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Agreement from Colen & Lee be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held August 7, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5791 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Colen & Lee, Inc. Providing for the Administration of a Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Program, was presented. It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5791 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held August 7, 1990. Motion carried. 4024 I I City Council Minutes page 6 July 17, 1990 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, transmitting two (2) copies of the 1990-91 In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement with the Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District. This agreement allows the City to continue the interruptible water program and to adjust our water pumping and purchases to obtain maximum savings while replenishing the basin. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said Agreement be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, regarding the In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5786 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a 1990- 91 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 Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5786 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, advising that in accordance with Assembly Bill 939, we are required to prepare a Source Reduction and Recycling Element Plan by July 1, 1991 in order to implement a schedule to divert 25% of all solid waste by January 1, 1995 through source reduction, recycling, and composting activities. Proposals were taken from two (2) integrated waste management services firms and it is hereby recommended that the City retain the services of EMCON Associates, 140 Camino Ruiz, Camarillo 93012 for Consulting Services to prepare a Waste Management Plan at an approximate cost of $90,000. This matter has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services, the Director of Environmental Health and the City Attorney. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the matter of retaining EMCON Associates for Consulting Services be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held August 7, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5792 - 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 EMCON Associates to Provide Consulting Services for the Implementation of AB 939, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5792 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held August 7, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Light & Power Consultant, dated July 9, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Chief Dispatcher Manuel Garcia and Senior Dispatcher Carlos Fandino to attend the Western Systems Coordinating Council (WSCC) Trainers Workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona, August 8-9, 1990, with expense allowances of $364.50 and $221.50 respectively. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrants to Manuel Garcia and Carlos Fandino in the amounts of $364.50 and $221.50 respectively for their attendance at the Western Systems Coordinating Council Trainers Workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona, August 8-9, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Light & Power Consultant, dated July 9, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Curtis Kirkland, Substation Test Technician, and Joe Thompson, Substation Electrician, to attend the Granger Radio School at DSC Communications Corporation in San Jose, July 23 and 24, 1990, with an expense allowance of $333.00 each. 4025 I I City Council Minutes page 7 July 17, 1990 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrants to curtis Kirkland and Joe Thompson in the amount of $333.00 each for their attendance at the Granger Radio School in San Jose, July 23 and 24, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Norman J. Michiels. Director of Environmental Health, dated June 11, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the 35th Annual Meeting of the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health in Lake Tahoe, September 24-28, 1990, with an expense allowance of $849.69. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Norman J. Michiels in the amount of $849.69 for his attendance at the 35th Annual Meeting of the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health in Lake Tahoe, September 24-28, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5788 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Collection Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Sierra National Forest, USDA Forest Service, for the Bear Butte Pumped Storage Project, FERC No. 10700, was presented. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5788 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 793 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $210,131.87, which includes Demand Nos. 28201 thru 28365 (Inclusive); excluding the following Demand Nos; 28204 28205 28208 28209 28217 28218 28219 28221 28222 28223 28224 28225 28226 28227 28228 (July checks) and excluding Light & Power Demands and the following void Demands (accounting period June (paid in July), 1990) was examined and audited: 28212 28229 28230 28231 28232 28233 28234 28235 28361 28362 28363 28364 28365 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 793 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $210,131.87 excluding Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 793 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $454,643.32, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below, (accounting period June (paid in July), 1990) was examined and audited: 28202 28238 28260 28281 28293 28314 28336 28203 28247 28261 28283 28296 28317 28338 28206 28250 28264 28286 28298 28324 28340 28211 28251 28265 28287 28302 28329 28346 28213 28252 28273 28289 28303 28332 28357 28214 28253 28275 28290 28306 28334 28220 28258 28276 28291 28311 28335 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 793 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $454,643.32. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. 4026 I I City Council Minutes page 8 July 17, 1990 PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 405 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 20 thru June 16, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,120,581.95 which includes Demand Nos. 5793 thru 5819 (inclusive), (accounting period June, 1990) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 405 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,120,581.95. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 794 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $265,984.67, which includes Demand Nos. 28204 thru 28411 (inclusive); excluding Demand Nos: 28206, 28207, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214 thru 28216, 28220, and 28236 thru 28365 (inclusive) (June expenses, paid in July); excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 28368 thru 28376 (inclusive), (accounting period July, 1990), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 794 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $265,984.67 excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 794 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $15,864.90, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below, (accounting period, July 1990), was examined and audited: 28204 28221 28222 28223 28380 28384 28386 28388 28391 28393 28397 28402 28403 28404 28405 28408 28409 28410 28411 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 794 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $15,864.90. Motion carried. Councilman abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, advising that a computation report is being compiled by Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, which will determine the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor for the next three month period and will be submitted to the City Council on July 17, 1990. Based on actual fuel expenses and revenues, and Southern California Edison Company's forecast of fuel cost for the next three months, it is hereby recommended that the new Factor, to be announced at the meeting, be adopted to be effective August 1, 1990. At this time the City Clerk submitted the following communication with regard to the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 17, 1990, advising that in accordance with his letter dated July 12, 1990 regarding the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor, transmitted herewith is the Computation Report pursuant to Ordinance No. 911, which was submitted by Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power. Based on the actual fuel expenses and revenues for the previous period and Southern California Edison Company's forecast of fuel cost for the next three months, the new factor is Negative $.02335, and it is hereby recommended that this new factor be adopted effective August 1, 1990. 4027 I I City Council Minutes page 9 July 17, 1990 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, regarding a new Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 17, 1990, regarding the new Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5785 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and supplied to Its Electrical Consumers, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5785 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, recommending that the services of Stanley C. Henslee, certified Public Accountant, be retained for auditing records of various Hazardous Waste Disposal Businesses to verify their compliance with Ordinance No. 968 at an approximate initial cost of $75.00 per hour. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, regarding the retention of Mr. Stanley C. Henslee, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5798 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services between the city of Vernon and Stanley C. Henslee, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5798 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication directed to the City council acting as the Planning Agency from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, was presented, advising that the review of the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project has been completed by our legal consultants and staff. It is hereby recommended that the proposed Industrial Redevelopment Plan be approved and adopted; the following resolution be adopted; and that the City Clerk or his designee be directed to submit a certified copy of said resolution to the Redevelopment Agency for consideration as part of the Agency's report to the City Council pursuant to section 33352 of the Health and Safety Code. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated July 12, 1990, regarding the proposed Industrial Redevelopment Plan, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5795 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Functioning as the Planning Agency of the City of Vernon, Reporting on the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project and Recommending that Said Plan be Approved and Adopted, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5795 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Consideration of an agreement with South Coast Environmental Company for Air Quality Consulting Services for the Light and Power Department. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. 4028 I I City Council Minutes page 10 July 17, 1990 RESOLUTION NO. 5799 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services Between the City of Vernon and South Coast Environmental Company, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5799 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. At this time, 5:50 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra called a recess. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:55 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. At 5:56 p.m. it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go into Closed Session Attorney/Client privilege pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a). Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go out of Closed Session the time being 6:20 p.m. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~~ t1'l./;.><~ Thomas A. Yb rra Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: ({: ~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4029