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19910219 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY 19, 1991 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held February 5, 1991, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, 1991, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, 1991, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 1 thru 15, 1991, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 1 thru 15, 1991, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of January, 1991, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that the Risk Management Report for the month of January, 1991, be received and filed. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor 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 who wished to address the City council on any matter on the Agenda at this time. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held February 11, 1991, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held February 11, 1991 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 6, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Brian Adel, civil Engineering Associate, to attend the Regional Stormwater Meeting in Ontario, February 25, 1991, with an expense allowance of $141.80. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Brian Adel to attend the Regional Stormwater Meeting in Ontario, February 25, 1991, with an expense allowance of $141.80. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 7, 1991, was presented, recommending that approval be granted for the purchase of modular furniture for the Health Department in the amount of $23,501.89 which includes planning assistance and .1S1 I I City Council Minutes page 2 February 19, 1991 installation. The additional furniture is needed to house new employees being added to the staff. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 7, 1991 be received and filed, and to approve the purchase of modular furniture for the Health Department in the amount of $23,501.89 which includes planning assistance and installation. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 7, 1991, was presented, transmitting results as listed below of bids received and opened February 5, 1991 in accordance with Contract No. 506, and recommending that said Contract be awarded to Arrow Straight Marking and Striping service, 3084 Strasbourg Drive, Riverside, California 92504, on the basis of their bid in the amount of $23,235.05: Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Service $23,235.05 Pacific Striping 27,178.89 Consley & Montigny, Inc. 35,350.85 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated February 7, 1991 be received and filed, and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5882 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Arrow straight Marking and Striping Service for Traffic Pavement Striping 1991, In accordance with Contract No. 506 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execu- tion of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5882 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5885 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from the Department of Community Services, the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Light and Power Department, and the Water Department pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that Resolution No. 5885 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 13, 1991, was presented, transmitting a fully executed Grant Deed from Masco Building Products Corporation for a portion of property south of District Boulevard and approxi- mately 500 feet west of Heliotrope. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the Grant Deed be accepted, and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the com- munication from the Director of Community Services dated February 13, 1991 be received and filed, and that the Grant Deed from Masco Buil- ding Products Corporation be accepted and the Certificate of Accept- ance be approved and executed. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 13, 1991, was presented, recommending that authority be granted for the City of Vernon to join the National League of cities organization. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 13, 1991 be received and filed, and that authority be granted for the city to join the National League of cities organization. Motion carried. 4i38 I I City Council Minutes page 3 February 19, 1991 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 13, 1991, was presented, advising that The Southern Pacific Transportation Company and Delmo and Diane Molinari are the owners of four adjoining parcels of land located on the north side of 51st st. between Alameda Street and Santa Fe Avenue. They have requested an adjustment of the boundary line between the parcels, which will re- sult in the three Molinari properties being extended to encompass the Southern Pacific Transportation Company property to the north of their present property lines. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney and is in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan of the City, and it is hereby recommended that the Lot Line Adjustment be granted. Victor Vaits addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated February 13, 1991 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5883 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company and Delmo C. and Diane S. Molinari, Husband and Wife, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolu- tion No. 5883 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Joan Francone, Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant, dated February 13, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Utility Clerk Claudia Valenzuela to attend a course entitled Principles of Personnel for Personnel Clericals in Los Angeles, March 19, 1991, with an expense allowance of $305.35. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Claudia Valenzuela to attend a course entitled Prin- ciples of Personnel for Personnel Clericals in Los Angeles, March 19, 1991, with an expense allowance of $305.35. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that Ring and Ellzey, Land Surveyors, have submitted Parcel Map No. 22047 for M.A.B~ Partners for investigation and report in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Print of Parcel Map No. 22047 2. Report on Parcel Map No. 22047 3. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act It is the opinion of the Director of Community Services that the evi- dence supports a finding that the proposed parcel map is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon; the State Environmental Quality Act and the State Subdivision Map Act. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that Parcel Map No. 22047 be approved. victor Vaits addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed, and that Parcel Map No. 22047 be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that at the meeting of the Direction and Control Group of the Emergency operations Center held 41St: I I City Council Minutes page 4 February 19, 1991 February 13, 1991, the Chief Executive Officer asked staff to review the matter of the installation of previously purchased radio equip- ment. Based on the information provided, it is hereby recommended that the appropriation of funds in the amount of approximately $60,000 be approved for modification of the existing communications system. These modifications will include installation of radio equipment associated with the communications center upgrade project. The Mayor asked the Chief of Police if he could provide the City council with any more information regarding this request. The Police Chief briefly summarized the need and the reasons for this request at this time. The City Clerk advised the Council that the Police Department could prepare a report detailing the costs for them. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 14, 1991, be re- ceived and filed, and that $60,000 be appropriated for modification of the existing communications system associated with the communica- tions center upgrade project. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that Trammell Crow Company was given approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 19848 at the City council Meeting held August 23, 1988, and recommen- ding that Final Parcel Map No. 19848 be approved. All conditions set upon the Tentative Parcel Map have been met, including the construc- tion of Malburg Way from Slauson Avenue to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power right-of-way. Victor vaits addressed the City Council and briefly sum- marized this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed, and that Final Parcel Map No. 19848 be approved. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, transmitting a fully executed Grant Deed from Crow-Copley-Vernon #1 Associates for the Malburg Way street right-of-way from Slauson Avenue to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power right-of-way. The Malburg Way street right-of-way from Alcoa to the east side of the L.A.D.W.P. right-of-way were previously deeded to the City. It is hereby recommended that the Grant Deed be accepted and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the com- munication from the Director of Community Services dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed, and that the Grant Deed from Crow-Copley- Vernon #1 Associates be accepted and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that the Light and Power Department staff has been reviewing various resource options at the City Council's direction. Vernon has now entered into a Settlement Agreement with Edison for rate issues in Rate Case FERC Docket No. ER88-83. This agreement gives us a firm rate for settlement. Council previously approved resolutions for agreements and negotiations with utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (Resolution No. 5808) and Salt River Project (Resolution No. 5718), and based on the firm set- tlement rate and the present negotiation stand of the other agencies it is hereby recommended that the aforementioned resolutions and agreements be rescinded. This matter has been reviewed in depth by the Light and Power Department staff and the City Attorney. 411ft I I city Council Minutes page 5 February 19, 1991 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the city Clerk dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed, and to rescind the agreements and negotiations with utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (Resolution No. 5808) and Salt River Project (Resolution No. 5718). Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on this matter and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. RESOLUTION NO. 5889 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Rescinding Resolution No. 5808 Which Approved and Authorized the Execution of a Firm Power Sale Agreement By and Be- tween the City of Vernon and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5889 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. council- man Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material finan- cial effect on his source of income. RESOLUTION NO. 5888 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Rescinding Resolution No. 5718 Which Approved and Authorized the Execution of a Firm Power Sale Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that Reso- lution No. 5888 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material finan- cial effect on his source of income. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that L.A. Dye and Print Works, Inc. occupies two adjacent buildings at 5132 Alameda Street and 2021 52nd Street and has submitted an application for a variance from the 1988 Edition of the U.B.C. Table No. 5a: "Wall and Opening Protection of Occupancies Based on Location on Property." They are proposing to split the lot on which these two buildings are con- structed and due to the nature of their manufacturing operation, they will need direct access between the two buildings. Two existing openings provide access between the buildings and they are re- questing that these openings be allowed to remain after the lot split; thus requiring a Variance. Transmitted herewith is the Engi- neer's Report. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and if the Variance is granted no additional hazards will be introduced. It is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following "Conditions:" 1. A three-hour fire rated door assembly shall be provided at each opening with fusible links on both sides of the opening. 2. Upon any change in occupancy, ownership or use the openings shall be permanently sealed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to L.A. Dye and Print Works, Inc. contingent upon the aforementioned two "Conditions." Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that approval was previ- ously granted to extend the Agreement for parking citation services with Lockheed Information Management Services Company to November 30, 1990. Approval was also granted to enter into an agreement for parking citation services with Judicial Data Services to be 4141 I I City Council Minutes page 6 February 19, 1991 effective December 3, 1990. The new company was unable to begin on December 3, and the Police Department continued to use Lockheed Information Services. It is hereby recommended to again extend the Agreement thru March 25, 1991. At that time all the requirements to complete the changeover will have been met and Judicial Data Services will proceed to handle our delinquent parking citations in accordance with their Agreement. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 14, 1991, be received and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5887 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Extension of Agreement to March 25, 1991, By and Between the City of Vernon and Lockheed Information Management Services Company, Formerly Lockheed Datacom Corporation, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5887 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, recommending that the "Police Vehicle Pursuit POlicy," which is currently being followed by the Police Department, be approved and adopted. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5884 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Ratifying and Adopting a Police Department Vehicle Pursuit Policy Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 17004.7, was presented. It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5884 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, advising that approval was previ- ously granted to enter into an agreement with Sunlaw Fuels for nego- tiating purchases of natural gas supplies. Further meetings have been held specifically pertaining to the liability provision of the contract and Sunlaw Fuels cannot accept the hold harmless and lia- bility provisions. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that further negotiations be terminated and Resolution No. 5867 be rescinded. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 14, 1991 be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5886 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Rescinding Resolution No. 5867 which Approved and Authorized the Execution of a Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Sunlaw Fuels, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that Resolution No. 5886 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated February 14, 1991, was presented, recommending that the following personnel actions be approved: HIRE Daveau Meek as Dispatcher, Step 5 assigned to the Police Department, with a monthly salary of $2025, effective February 11, 4142 I I City Council Minutes page 7 February 19, 1991 1991, with continued employment contingent upon her satisfactory completion of the background process. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Daveau Meek be hired as Dispatcher, step 5, effective February 11, 1991, with continued employment contingent upon her satisfactory completion of the background process. Motion carried. MERIT STEP INCREASE Robert Martinez, utilityman III, step 3 in the Community services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, step 2, with a new monthly base salary of $2377, effective March 10, 1991, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to grant Robert Martinez a merit step increase to utilityman III, step 2, effective March 10, 1991. Motion carried. Ed Rodriguez, utilityman III, step 3 in the Community Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 2, with a new monthly base salary of $2377, effective March 10, 1991, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to grant Ed ROdriguez a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 2, effective March 10, 1991. Motion carried. Mario Mendoza, utilityman III, Step 3 in the Community services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, step 2, with a new monthly base salary of $2377, effective March 10, 1991, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, to grant Mario Mendoza a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 2, effective March 10, 1991. Motion carried. The below listed Police Officers, step 2, be granted a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 1, with a new monthly base salary of $3451, effective March 1, 1991, based on their satisfactory job performance during the past year: Fernando Rodriguez David Guy Randolph Phillips Michael Gillman Jay Ellsworth It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant the above listed Police Officers a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 1, effective March 1, 1991. Motion carried. steven Coday, Police Officer, step 4, be granted a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 3, with a new monthly base salary of $3100, effective March 12, 1991, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to grant steven Coday a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 3, effective March 12, 1991. Motion carried. John Fisher, Police Officer, step 3, be granted a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 2, with a new monthly base salary of $3271, effective March 12, 1991, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant John Fisher a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 2, effective March 12, 1991. Motion carried. 4143 I I City Council Minutes page 8 February 19, 1991 Dale Kruse, Captain, Step 3 in the Fire Department, be granted a merit step increase to Captain, step 2, with a new monthly base salary of $4408, effective March 10, 1991, based on his satis- factory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to grant Dale Kruse a merit step increase to Captain, step 2, effective March 10, 1991. Motion carried. Deborah Medina, utility Clerk, step 9 in the Light and Power Department, be granted a merit step increase to utility Clerk, step 8, with a new monthly base salary of $1724, effective February 24, 1991, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past fifteen months. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to grant Deborah Medina a merit step increase to Utility Clerk, step 8, effective February 24, 1991. Motion carried. RECLASSIFICATION steven Ruffoni, Firefighter, step 4, be advanced and reclassified to Engineer, step 6, with a new monthly base salary of $2987, effective February 24, 1991, based on the results of the Engineer's Test wherein Mr. Ruffoni placed third. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to advance and reclassify steven Ruffoni to Fire Engineer, step 6, effective February 24, 1991. Motion carried. Thomas Pavlovsky, Acting Captain, step 3 in the Fire Department, be advanced and reclassified to Captain, step 3, with a monthly base salary of $4178, (no change in salary) effective February 24, 1991, to fill the position left open by the retirement of Andy Beltowski. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to advance and reclassify Thomas Pavlovsky to Fire Captain, step 3 (no change in salary) effective February 24, 1991. Motion carried. Michael Wilson, Firefighter, Step 4, be reclassified to Acting Engineer, Step 6, with a new monthly base salary of $2987, effective February 24, 1991, to fill the position of Daniel Simon who was promoted to Acting Captain in January. It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Ybarra, to reclassify Michael Wilson to Acting Fire Engineer, Step 6, effective February 24, 1991. Motion carried. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT The 18 Month Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Police Officer Robert Matthew Osborne be accepted and ratified effective February 4, 1991. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to accept and ratify the 18 Month Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Police Officer Robert Matthew Osborne effective February 4, 1991. Motion carried. REIMBURSEMENT Firefighter Daniel Keprta be reimbursed $84.10 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Rancho Santiago college related to his position with the city. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to reimburse Firefighter Daniel Keprta $84.10 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. 4144 I I City Council Minutes page 9 February 19, 1991 Firefighter Todd Hewett be reimbursed $123.59 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Rancho Santiago College related to his position with the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to reimburse Firefighter Todd Hewett $123.29 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. TERMINATION Anthony Redd, utility Clerk in the City Clerk's Department (Finance) be terminated effective February 14, 1991 at the close of the business day, based on his failure to pass probation. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Anthony Redd be terminated effective February 14, 1991 at the close of the business day. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 808 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 1 thru 14, 1991, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $223,134.19, which includes Demand Nos. 31107 thru 31305 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demand Nos. 31146 thru 31148 (accounting period, February, 1991) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 808 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $223,134.19, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 808 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 1 thru 14, 1991, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,233,978.36 which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period, February, 1991) was examined and audited: 31108 31128 31155 31181 31200 31241 31267 31294 31111 31131 31158 31184 31201 31243 31274 31297 31113 31132 31167 31190 31205 31244 31278 31300 31121 31139 31171 31191 31208 31249 31279 31122 31143 31175 31195 31219 31259 31281 31127 31148 31177 31198 31232 31264 31282 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 808 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,233,978.36. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reason- ably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 413 covering claims and de- mands presented during the period of December 16, 1990 thru January 12, 1991, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,264,451.20 which includes Demand Nos. 6003 thru 6032 (inclusive), (accounting period January, 1991), was examined and audited: It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 413 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,264,451.20. Motion carried. The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 5:45 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:50 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session at 5:51 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Motion carried. 4145 I I City council Minutes page 10 February 19, 1991 All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communication to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the time being 6:07 p.m. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that the matter of establishing a "perfect attendance program" was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting held on February 11, 1991 and at this time proceeded to summarize for the Council the intent and benefits of this type of program. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that an "Attendance Program" be created wherein employees with perfect attendance for a minimum of two years be allowed to select gifts from brochures. The selection of the gifts and the price range will be determined by the number of years they maintained perfect atten- dance. Bereavement leave will not be considered as absence and should not affect an employee's attendance record with regard to this program. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Council recess to Closed Session Attorney/Client Privilege to meet with its attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), the time being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:15 p.m. Motion carried. 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. Motion carried. f c....-';? --7fr'~~4-'~~~b~-f"~ (LeOnlS C. Malbu~9. -Mayor " ATTEST: .....,.,..,,,i~_,,,,.,,""";....,..,,,..",.,,,,., Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4146