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19901120 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1990 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held November 6, 1990, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 27, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated November 15, 1990, submitting the transcript of the proceedings of the November 6, 1990 Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon to consider the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the transcript of the Joint Public Hearing held November 6, 1990, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5857 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Pursuant to Health and safety Code section 33676, Regarding the Allocation of Tax Revenue, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5857 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales to participate in the continued Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon on the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting, the time being 5:16 p.m. Motion carried. The City Council reconvened at 5:18 p.m. for the purpose of continuing the continued Joint Public Hearing. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Joint Public Hearing of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council the time being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried. The City Clerk called the roll of the Redevelopment Agency. Present: Absent: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis and Gonzales Malburg The City Clerk called the roll of the City Council. Present: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis and Gonzales Absent: Malburg The City Clerk stated that the following documents are submitted for the record and recommended that they be received as evidence: 1. Letter from Richard F. Triggiani, received November 19, 1990, on behalf of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 4079 I I City Council Minutes page 2 November 20, 1990 2. Agency Responses to Public Hearing Comments and Supplemental Report on Agency Consultation with Affected Taxing Entities 3. Declaration of Mailing from Mary Frances Bass dated November 19, 1990. 4. Declaration of Delivery from Fred Amiri dated November 20, 1990 5. Amended Declaration of Mailing from Samuel Kevin Wilson dated November 20, 1990 (three copies) 6. Amended Declaration of Mailing from Patricia Salerno dated November 20, 1990 7. Declaration of Hand Delivery from Gloria Jean Orosco dated November 20, 1990 The city Clerk asked if there were any further documents to be submitted at this time. Kathryn Reimann, Attorney with the law firm of Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, advised that there was a written response to the Metropolitan Water District letter of November 1, 1990 and submitted the response to the City Clerk. Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, submitted supplementary material which he requested to be received as evidence: 1. A memorandum from Kotin, Regan & Mouchly dated November 8, 1990 2. A memorandum from Kotin, Regan & Mouchly dated November 25, 1990 3. A memorandum from Katz, Hollis, Coren & Associates dated November 19, 1990 4. A Supplemental Report summarizing the consultations with taxing entities, dated November 19 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned documents submitted by the City Clerk, Kathryn Reimann, Special Counsel, and the Director of community Services be received as evidence. Motion carried. A Court Reporter was present to record the proceedings in their entirety. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales to close the Joint Public Hearing, the time being 5:40 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to conduct other business pertaining to the proposed redevelopment plan as listed on that Agenda, the time being 5:40 p.m.. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to reconvene the City Council Meeting, the time being 5:44 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5855 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Certifying that the City Council has Reviewed and Considered the Information in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Industrial Redevelopment Project; Making certain Findings Regarding the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Adoption of the Redevelopment Project; Adopting a Reporting and Monitoring Program; and Adopting a Statement of overriding Considerations, was presented. 4080 I I City Council Minutes page 3 November 20, 1990 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5855 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5858 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Making written Findings in Response to each written Comment or Objection of an Affected Property Owner or Taxing Agency and Ruling on written and Oral objections to the Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5858 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 992 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project for the City of Vernon, was read by title by the City Clerk for a First Reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 992 be approved for a First Reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis None Malburg Police Department Activity Log for the period November 1 thru 15, 1990, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period November 1 thru 15, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period November 1 thru 15, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period November 1 thru 15, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of October, 1990, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Health Department Report for the month of October, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of October, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of October, 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 matter on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to open the continued (from November 6, 1990) Public Hearing to consider the application for a Conditional Use Permit by Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated to operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility at 3650 26th Street, the time being 5:48 p.m. Motion carried. 4081 I I City Council Minutes page 4 November 20, 1990 victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and submitted a letter dated November 20, 1990, changing certain recommendations made with regard to the Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated request for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. vaits also reviewed his previously submitted letters, dated October 11, November 1 and 14, and reaffirmed the "Conditions" he is recommending for the granting of the Conditional Use Permit which are stated in Resolution 5837. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there were any questions regarding this matters. There were no questions from the audience or the members of the City Council. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use Permit by Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated, the time being 6 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the communications and all supporting documents from the Director of Community Services, dated October 11, November 1, 14, and 20, 1990, submitted during the Public Hearing for Chem-Tech systems, Incorporated be received as evidence and that the following resolution which includes all the required conditions by adopted. Motion carried. The City Attorney advised that a Negative Declaration should be approved in the matter of the Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated Conditional Use Permit. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to adopt a Negative Declaration. Motion carried. The City Attorney advised that it had been brought to his attention that the City of Vernon is not required to adopt a Negative Declaration for this project because the State Department of Health was the lead agency and had adopted a Negative Declaration and therefore recommended that the previous motion be rescinded. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the previous motion to adopt a Negative Declaration be rescinded. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5837 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Chem- Tech Systems, Incorporated to Operate a Hazardous Waste Facility at 3650 26th Street subject to certain Conditions, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5837 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to open the continued (from November 6, 1990) Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Code Variance application from Metro Pads and Fusing to allow the owner to construct and utilize non-conforming truck docks for property located at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue, the time being 6:03 p.m. victor Vaits addressed the City Council to summarize the matter of a Variance request by Metro Pads and Fusing and submitted a memorandum dated November 20, 1990, requesting that an additional "finding" (as listed below) be added in connection with the granting of the Variance: 9. Four parcels in close vicinity of the subject site are also in non-conformance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance due to the narrowness of their lots. The Los Angeles County Assessor numbers for these lots are 6302-18-07, 6302-15-16, 6302-15-17 and 6302-15-18. 4082 I I City Council Minutes page 5 November 20, 1990 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated November 14, 1990, was presented, advising that on October 31, 1990, a recommendation was made that a Variance be granted to Metro Pads and Fusing. This matter has been further reviewed by the Director of Community services and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the following findings be made in conjunction with the granting of the Variance: 1. The property located at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue has a unique shape, 100 feet wide by 635 feet long. Less than 5% of the properties in Vernon have these proportions. 2. Metro Pads and Fusing will be required to limit the length of vehicles entering the site to a maximum overall length of 40 feet. 3. Sixty-five feet long trucks traveling in the northbound direction cannot maneuver into the existing twenty foot wide aisle leading to the back portion of the property without blocking traffic on Santa Fe Avenue. 4. The variance will not adversely affect the interests of the public or the interests of other residents and property owners within the vicinity of the premises in question. 5. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The granting of the variance does not constitute the granting of a special privilege which is inconsistent with the limitations of other nearby properties. 7. Metro Pads and Fusing will restrict the property to industrial or manufacturing use only. 8. The strict application of the development standard will create an unreasonable hardship by reducing the allowable building space by more than 20%. It is also recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the Conditions set forth in the City Clerk's October 31, 1990, letter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, was presented, advising that Metro Pads and Fusing has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the site at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue, and transmitting the following evidence. (Continued from the city Council Meeting held November 6, 1990.) 1. Application for Variance 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Affidavit of posting and mailing 4. Engineer's Report This lot has unusual dimensions (635 feet long by 100 feet wide) and has an existing 20,800 square foot building on the front part of the lot. The owner is proposing to construct a 15,360 square foot building on the rear of the lot, and due to the narrowness of the lot and the configuration of the building, the required 105 foot long truck parking and loading spaces with maneuvering area cannot be obtained. Metro Pads and Fusing is proposing to provide a 40 foot maneuvering area with 40 foot long truck parking and loading spaces, and will restrict the length of vehicles entering the site to 40 feet. They are also proposing to construct only 6 truck parking and loading 4083 I I City Council Minutes page 6 November 20, 1990 spaces. This will conform only for a manufacturing type of operation; therefore, the owner should execute a covenant agreeing to limit the building to manufacturing type operations only. This has been reviewed by the city Attorney's staff and the Director of community services and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The owner provides a 40 foot long maneuvering area in front of the six 40 foot long loading and parking spaces and limits the length of vehicles entering the site to a maximum overall length of 40 feet. 2. Provide a minimum 20 foot clear driving aisle leading to all auto, truck loading or truck parking spaces. 3. The owner shall provide a covenant to the city agreeing to limit the use of the buildings on this site to manufacturing or industrial uses only and all trucks entering the site will be limited to 40 feet in overall length. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the application for a Variance by Metro Pads and Fusing, the time being 6:15 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communications listed below, submitted during the Public Hearing in connection with the request for a Variance by Metro Pads and Fusing be received as evidence. Motion carried. 1. Communication from the City Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, (which transmits the Engineer's Report and other supporting documents); 2. Communication from the City Clerk, dated November 14, 1990, (which recommends Findings in conjunction with granting the Variance); and 3. Communication from the Director of community Services, dated November 20, 1990, adding Finding No.9. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council make the Findings, Numbers 1 through 9, recommended by staff and supported by the communications submitted by staff. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5846 - A Resolution of the city council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Metro Pads and Fusing from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5846 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Consideration of a Power Sale Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the purchase of 16 mW of Capacity and Associated Energy from January 1, 1991 through December 31, 1992. It is anticipated that staff will recommend the approval of said Agreement and request the adoption of the following resolution. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held November 6, 1990.) RESOLUTION NO. 5824 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Power Sale Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held November 6, 1990.) 4084 I I city council Minutes page 7 November 20, 1990 communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated November 1, 1990, advisng that Resolution No. 5808, which was approved by the City council on September 4, 1990, approved a power sale agreement between the City of Vernon and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) for the period December 31, 1990 through December 31, 1991. During subsequent negotiations, we have been able to expand this power sale agreement from December 31, 1990 through December 31, 1992, and it is hereby recommended that Resolution No. 5845 be approved amending Resolution No. 5808 to approve a power sale agreement with UAMPs providing for a two-year period. (Deferred from the City council Meeting held November 6, 1990.) RESOLUTION NO. 5845 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 5808 which Approved and Authorized the Execution of a Firm Power Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Utah Associated Municipal Power systems (UAMPS). (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held November 6, 1990.) The City Attorney addressed the Council and advised that the two aforementioned Power Sale Agreements be deferred to Closed Session. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the above listed agenda items with regard to power sales agreements and Resolution Numbers 5824 and 5845 be deferred to Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, advising that the cities of Costa Mesa, Upland and El Segundo wish to join the Independent cities Risk Management Authority. The Governing Board of ICRMA has approved the admission of the three cities and it is required that all member cities adopt a resolution to include the cities. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the Risk Manager, and it is hereby recommended that a resolution be adopted to include Costa Mesa, Upland and El Segundo as members of the ICRMA. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated November 1, 1990, with regard to the cities of Costa Mesa, Upland and El segundo joining the Independent cities Risk Management Authority be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5851 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving an Amendment to the Independent cities Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement to Provide for the Admittance to Membership of the cities of Costa Mesa, El segundo and Upland and Designating City Representatives, was presented. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5851 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated November 15, 1990, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held November 19, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. The City Clerk advised the City Council that the matter of merit step increases for Ms. Apodaca and Ms. Medina were referred back to their respective department heads for further review. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held November 19, 1990, be approved with the exception of the merit step increases for Deborah Apodaca and Deborah Medina. Motion carried. 4085 I I City Council Minutes page 8 November 20, 1990 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated November 15, 1990, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held November 19, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held November 19, 1990, be approved. Motion carried. The city Clerk submitted a letter, dated November 20, 1990, with regards to the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit for Local Miscellaneous Members and Public Safety (Fire) Members, which was discussed and approved at the Finance Committee Meeting held November 19. The City Clerk advised that the cost to the City for this benefit is approximately $47,226 for miscellaneous members and $3,392 for public safety (fire) members. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated November 20, 1990, with regard to the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5850 - 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 Resolution No. 5850 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5853 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Amending Appendix No. 1 of Resolution No. 4733, as Amended by Resolution Nos. 5255, 5478, and 5505, which Adopted a Conflict of Interest Code that Incorporated by Reference the Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices Commission, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5853 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated November 7, 1990, was presented, listing the following bids received and opened on November 6, 1990 in accordance with Contract No. 503 (Jewel Avenue Reconstruction): Excel Paving Co. J.E.G. Construction SUlley-Miller Shawnan Corporation Fecit Strada Modern Asphalt, Inc. Griffith Co. E.G.N. Construction Vernon Paving Co. Ruiz Engineering Damon Construction $348,114.24 360,855.50 362,800.00 365,321.97 371,904.25 403,048.15 412,785.60 414,270.82 416,212.60 416,832.17 484,388.00 Mr. vaits hereby recommends that the contract be awarded to Excel Paving Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, California 90806, on the basis of their bid of $348,114.24. It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of community Services, dated November 7, 1990, with regard to Contract No. 503 be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 1086 I I City Council Minutes page 9 November 20, 1990 RESOLUTION NO. 5856 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Excel Paving Company for Jewel Avenue Reconstruction in Accordance with Contract No. 503 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5856 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated November 8, 1990, was presented, transmitting two fully executed Grant Deeds from Sunset Cahuenga Partnership. The first is for a portion of property approximately 336 square feet situated at the southwest corner of 48th Street and Santa Fe Avenue. The second is for a portion of property situated at the northwest corner of 49th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, and includes a narrow strip along the north side of 49th Street. This property is approximately 0.1288 acre. Both properties are for street purposes. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the Grant Deeds be accepted, the Certificates of Acceptance be approved, and executed. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the two Grant Deeds from Sunset Cahuenga Partnership be accepted, and that the Certificates of Acceptance be approved and executed. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated November 7, 1990, was presented, advising that the street sweeping contract with R.F. Dickson Company, 12524 Clark Avenue, Downey, California 90242, expires December 31, 1990. The contract provides for a year extension by mutual agreement under the "Special Provisions" and the company has indicated that they would like to continue under the present contract. It is hereby recommended that approval be granted to extend the contract to December 31, 1991, with a price adjusted to 75% of the Consumer Price Index as published in January 1991. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Contract for Street Sweeping with R.F. Dickson Company be extended to December 31, 1991 with a price adjusted to 75% of the Consumer Price Index as published in January 1991. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated November 15, 1990, was presented, advisng that the Director of Environmental Health has advised us that there is a need for an independent consultant to assist the City with reviewing Risk Management and Prevention Plans submitted by businesses who handle acutely hazardous materials. Submitted herewith is an Agreement for Consulting Services by and between the City of Vernon and McLaren/Hart Environmental Engineering Corporation which has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the Director of Environmental Health, and it is hereby recommended that the Agreement be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated November 15, 1990, with regard to a Consulting Agreement with McLaren/Hart Environmental Engineering Corporation, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5854 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Consulting Services By and Between the City of Vernon and McLaren/Hart Environmental Engineering Corporation, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5854 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 4087 I I City Council Minutes page 10 November 20, 1990 communication from Bruce v. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated November 14, 1990, was presented, advising that at their meeting held September 11, 1990, the Finance Committee recommended to City Council to approve the City's membership in the Fuel Cell Commercialization Group (FCCG) which was subsequently approved by Council on September 18, 1990. Transmitted herewith is an Agreement to Join Fuel Cell Commercialization Group which has been reviewed by 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 November 14, 1990, with regard to an Agreement to Join Fuel Cell Commercialization Group be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5859 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement to Join Fuel Cell Commercialization Group, A Joint Research and Development Venture to be Organized Pursuant to National Cooperative Research Act of 1984, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5859 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated November 12, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lieutenant Steven Towles and Officer Gonzalo Martinez to attend the Orange county Sheriff Department's Lazer Village at the Orange County Training Center, December 4, 1990, with an expense allowance of $93.50 each of which $91.00 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by McCormick, that authority be granted for Lieutenant Steven Towles and Officer Gonzalo Martinez to attend the Orange County Sheriff Department's Lazer Village at the Orange County Training Center, December 4, 1990, with an expense allowance of $93.50 each. Motion carried. Communication from Victor H. vaits, Director of Community Services, dated November 8, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Senior Building Inspector Richard Lucas to attend the Los Angeles Basin Seismic Reinforcement Seminar in Alhambra, December 6, 1990, with an expense allowance of $128.36. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Richard Lucas to attend the Los Angeles Basin Seismic Reinforcement Seminar in Alhambra, December 6, 1990, with an expense allowance of $128.36. Motion carried. Communication from Joan Francone, Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant, dated November 14, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Utility Clerk Claudia Valenzuela to attend the Southwest Regional Training Center (computer word-processing training) in Carson, December 4, 1990, with an expense allowance of $115.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Claudia Valenzuela to attend the Southwest Regional Training Center in Carson, December 4, 1990, with an expense allowance of $115.00. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 802 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 2 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $315,119.85, which includes Demand Nos. 29940 thru 30103 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demands as listed below (accounting Period November, 1990) was examined and audited: 29956 29980 29981 29982 30008 29969 29970 29979 4188 City Council Minutes page 11 November 20, 1990 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 802 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $315,119.85, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 802 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 2 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,025,487.46, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period November, 1990) was examined and audited: I 29940 29955 29977 30001 30028 30050 30070 30080 29944 29960 29984 30003 30030 30052 30072 30083 29945 29961 29990 30005 30034 30055 30073 30091 29952 29967 29991 30007 30042 30063 30074 30095 29953 29973 29996 30015 30044 30067 30075 30099 29954 29976 29998 30016 30048 30069 30077 30100 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 801 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,025,487.46. 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. Payroll Warrant Register No. 410 covering claims and demands presented during the period of September 9 thru October 6, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,221,049.60 which includes Demand Nos. 5915 thru 5940 (inclusive) (accounting period, October, 1990) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 410 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,221,049.60. Motion carried. Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Arthur B. Kalnit Esquire on behalf of Socorro Ventura. Liability Claim of Richard Emerson. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the matter of the Leave to Present a Late Claim on behalf of Socorro Ventura and the matter of the Liability Claim of Richard Emerson be deferred to Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess, the time being 6:27 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:30 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go into Closed Session, Attorney/Client Privilege, pursuant to Government Code Section(s) 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b) (1), the time being 6:31 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 7:00 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 7:05 p.m. Motion carried. 4089 I I City Council Minutes page 12 November 20, 1990 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the application for "Leave to Present a Late Claim" from Arthur Kalnit, Esquire on behalf of Socorro Ventura be denied. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the timely claim of Helmut Golz, Esquire, on behalf of Richard Emerson be denied. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Vernon/Edison Settlement Agreement, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No. ER88-83, be approved and that the Mayor Pro Tem be authorized to execute the agreement. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. \ It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the previous four (4) items which were deferred to Closed Session relating to Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) be taken off the Agenda. 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. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the meeting adjourn to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 1990. Motion carried. ATTEST: tem ~.. /Y/v?7 Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4090 I I NOTICE OF ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1990 AT 5:00 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 TO NOVEMBER 27, 1990 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA i--JJ!~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk BY: Clerk :noa