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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 20, 1991
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, Gonzales, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the City Council Meeting held August 6, 1991, be approved
as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk read the names of employees who achieved
Perfect Attendance and the Mayor Pro Tem extended his congratulations
and presented gift selection brochures to the following:
TWO YEARS
Brian Adel
Adam Alvarez
Steven Hartsfield
Rory Moore
Larry Spadt
Mark Whitworth
THREE YEARS
FIVE YEARS
Steve Ruffoni
Lynn Telford
The following employees were acknowledged for their
attendance record; however, were not in attendance at the meeting:
TWO YEARS
THREE YEARS
FOUR YEARS
Lewis Francescon
Daniel Keprta
Thomas Pavlovsky
Art Reynoso
Jeff Coburn
The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 5:12 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 5:18 p.m., all members present
before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period August 1
thru 15, 1991, was presented.
It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period August 1 thru 15, 1991,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 1
thru 15, 1991, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire
Department Activity Report for the period August 1 thru 15, 1991, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of July, 1991, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Health Department Report for the month of July, 1991, be received and
filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of July, 1991, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk
Management Report for the month of July, 1991, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
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At this time, the Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone
in the audience who wished to address the Council on any matters
listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings
that may be listed.
There was no one in the audience who wished to address the
City Council on any matter on the Agenda at this time.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending Owens/Perricone for its support of the
Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to
Owens/Perricone at the Jewel Avenue street Dedication to be held
September 17, 1991. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending Union Pacific Railroad for its support of
the Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to Union
Pacific Railroad at the Jewel Avenue Street Dedication to be held
September 17, 1991. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending 37th st. Property Co. for its support of
the Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to 37th st.
Property Co. at the Jewel Avenue Street Dedication to be held
September 17, 1991. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending Vernon Associates for its support of the
Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to Vernon
Associates at the Jewel Avenue Street Dedication to be held September
17, 1991. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
city of Vernon Commending Donald Investment Co. for its support of
the Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to Donald
Investment Co. at the Jewel Avenue Street Dedication to be held
September 17, 1991. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending Strada Developments for its support of the
Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to Strada
Developments at the Jewel Avenue Street Dedication to be held
September 17, 1991. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending Dapper Tire Company for its support of the
Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to Dapper Tire
Company at the Jewel Avenue Street Dedication to be held September
17, 1991. Motion carried.
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Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Vernon Commending J-Blak Partnership for its support of the
Jewel Avenue Project, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned Proclamation be approved and presented to J-Blak
Partnership at the Jewel Avenue street Dedication to be held
September 17, 1991. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormiCk, to open
the Public Hearing to receive any and all testimony regarding the
preliminary draft of the City of Vernon Source Reduction and
Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element, the time
being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried.
Norman Michiels, Director of Environmental Health,
addressed the city Council and briefly summarized this matter for the
Council.
Bonnie Teaford, a representative of Emcon Associates, the
consulting firm which prepared the plan, also addressed the city
Council and summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 14, 1991, was presented, advising that the Preliminary Draft
of the city of Vernon Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the
Household Hazardous Waste Element was distributed to the following
agencies, as required, on July 17, 1991:
California Integrated Waste Management Board
County of Los Angeles, Director of Public Works
County of Los Angeles, Local Task Force
City of Bell
City of Commerce
City of Huntington Park
City of Los Angeles
City of Maywood
We are required to prepare Source Reduction and Recycling Elements
(SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Elements in order to provide a
baseline of current waste management practices and to develop future
reduction and recycling efforts. The goals of the SRRE are to assure
that each city and county diverts at least 25% of all solid waste
from landfills by 1995 and at least 50% by the year 2000. At this
time it is hereby recommended that the Preliminary Draft be received
and filed.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the
Public Hearing regarding the preliminary draft of the city of Vernon
Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous
Waste Element, the time being 5:29 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated August 14, 1991 submitted
during the Public Hearing, and the preliminary draft of the Source
Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste
Element be received and filed. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 998 - 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 SECOND AND FINAL READING.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 998 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
McCormick, Gonzales, Davis, Ybarra
None
Malburg
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
July 30, 1991, was presented, recommending that authority be granted
to sell surplus City property on Packers Avenue to Smart and Final,
and that the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney be
authorized to prepare escrow instructions. (Deferred from the City
Council Meeting held August 6, 1991.)
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
aforementioned matter be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to
be held September 3, 1991. Motion carried.
Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated July 31, 1991, was presented, requesting authority
and funds for utility Clerk Stella Pasillas to attend the Accelerated
Computer Training "WordPerfect" Class in Los Angeles, September 3,
1991, with an expense allowance of $274.20.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Stella Pasillas to attend the Accelerated
Computer Training "WordPerfect" Class in Los Angeles, September 3,
1991, with an expense allowance of $274.20. Motion carried.
Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated
August 1, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Officers Steven Wiles and David Cheng to attend the Orange County
Sheriff's Department Lazer Village at the Orange county Sheriff's
Training Center, August 19, 1991, with an expense allowance of $112
each of which $111 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Officers Steven Wiles and David Cheng to
attend the Orange County Sheriff's Department Lazer Village at the
Orange County Sheriff's Training Center, August 19, 1991, with an
expense allowance of $112 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 5, 1991, was presented, advising that the agreement with
Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson providing for legal services in
employment relations matters expires August 31, 1991. The fees for
the 1991-92 year have increased $10 per hour ($120 to $185 per hour
for attorney staff). This has been reviewed by the Personnel
Assistant/Risk Manager and the City Attorney, and it is hereby
recommended that the Agreement for Special Services with the law firm
of Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson for 1991-92 be approved and executed.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the city Clerk, dated August 5, 1991, be received
and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 5976 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the
Agreement for Special Services By and Between the City of Vernon and
the Law Firm of Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5976 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 5, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Purchasing Assistant Dolores Fonseca to attend the Accelerated
Computer Training "WordPerfect" Class in Los Angeles, September 17,
1991, with an expense allowance of $274.20.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Dolores Fonseca to attend the Accelerated
Computer Training "WordPerfect" Class in Los Angeles, September 17,
1991, with an expense allowance of $274.20. Motion carried.
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Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 6, 1991, was presented, requesting authority
and funds for Civil Engineering Associate Kevin Wilson to attend the
International Public Works Congress and Equipment Show in San
Francisco, August 25-28, 1991, with an expense allowance of $867.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Kevin Wilson to attend the International
Public Works Congress and Equipment Show in San Francisco, August 25-
28, 1991, with an expense allowance of $867. Motion carried.
Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 6, 1991, was presented, advising that Contract
No. 502, Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-1, has been completed. The
total contract amount was $179,831 which includes Extra Work Order
No.1. A final partial payment of $44,897.22 is now due with the
remaining ten percent, $17,983.10, payable thirty-five days after
acceptance of the work. It is hereby recommended that the work be
accepted and that authority be granted to pay the contractor, Advance
Tank and Construction Company, P.O. Box 1806, perris, California
92370.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated August 6, 1991, be received
and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5971 - A Resolution of the City council of
the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Advance Tank and
Construction Company in Accordance with Contract No. 502 of the city
of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5971 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 8, 1991, was presented, transmitting for
approval Contract No. 507, Resurfacing of Various Streets, and
recommending that the contract be approved and authority be granted
to advertise for bids.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated August 8, 1991 be received
and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5972 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 507 and Authorizing Notice
Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Resurfacing of Various Streets
in Accordance with Contract No. 507 of the City of Vernon, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5972 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Norman Michiels, Director of Environ-
mental Health, dated August 12, 1991, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Environmental Specialist James wilcox to
attend the Underground Storage Tank Installation Course in Manhattan
Beach, September 23-24, 1991, with an expense allowance of $156.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for James wilcox to attend the Underground
Storage Tank Installation Course in Manhattan Beach, September 23-24,
1991, with an expense allowance of $156. Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 12, 1991, was presented, advising that Traffic
Signal Maintenance Agreement (Contract No. 443) with Signal
Maintenance, Inc. expires August 31, 1991; however, the contract
provides for an extension by mutual agreement under section 16 of the
Special Provisions. Signal Maintenance would like to continue the
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contract and they are eligible for a three percent increase, and it
is hereby recommended that authority be granted to extend the
contract with Signal Maintenance, Inc., 2720 E. Regal Park Drive,
Anaheim, California 92806, to August 31, 1992, with a three percent
increase.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the Director of community Services dated August
12, 1991 be received and filed and that his recommendation be
approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5975 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving a One-Year Extension of Contract No. 443
and a 3.0% Increase in Compensation for Signal Maintenance, Inc., was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolu-
tion No. 5975 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 13, 1991, was presented, advising that the City of Fullerton
wishes to join the Independent cities Risk Management Authority and
their participation in ICRMA will reduce the share of costs to the
present member cities. The Governing Board of ICRMA has approved
Fullerton's admission, and it is required that all cities adopt a
resolution to include them as a member of the Authority. This has
been reviewed by the Risk Manager and the City Attorney, and it is
hereby recommended that the City of Fullerton be admitted as a member
of the ICRMA and that the following resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated August 13, 1991 be received
and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5977 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Providing for the Admittance of the City of
Fullerton to Membership in the Independent cities Risk Management
Authority, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5977 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 13, 1991, was presented, advising that the Agreement for Con-
tractual Services with Lewis R. Adams expired June 30, and recom-
mending that the term of the agreement be extended from July 1, 1991
through June 30, 1992. This has been reviewed by the Director of
Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended
that the extension of the agreement be approved.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated August 13, 1991 be received
and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5974 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Amend-
ment No. 2 to Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between the
City of Vernon and Lewis R. Adams, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5974 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5973 - A Resolution of the city Council of
the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit "A", Schedule II, Page 14 of
Resolution No. 5944, Which Fixed the compensation for certain
Employees of Said City and Authorized certain Expense Allowances, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5973 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 12, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Joan Francone, Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant to attend the 18th
Annual Public Agency Safety Management Association Seminar in Palm
Springs, September 17-20, 1991, with an expense allowance of $546.42.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Joan Francone to attend the 18th Annual
Public Agency Safety Management Association Seminar in Palm Springs,
September 17-20, 1991, with an expense allowance of $546.42. Motion
carried. .
Communication from Larry Spadt, Fire Chief, dated August
15, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Battalion
Chief Lynn Telford to attend the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Response Workshop in Sacramento, September 4-6, 1991, with an expense
allowance of $537.30.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for Lynn Telford to attend the Hazardous Ma-
terials Emergency Response Workshop in Sacramento, september 4-6,
1991, with an expense allowance of $537.30. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 15, 1991, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held
August 19, 1991, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter be deferred to after Closed Session. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5978 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement for the Investment of Excess Funds in the Los Angeles
County Treasury Pool, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolu-
tion No. 5978 be deferred to after Closed Session. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5980 - A Resolution of the City council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and strategis
Asset Valuation & Management for Fixed Asset Appraisal Services, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5980 be deferred to after Closed Session. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per-
sonnel, dated August 15, 1991, was presented, transmitting the Agenda
for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held August 19, 1991, for
approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee
Meeting held August 19, 1991, be approved as submitted and adopted.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5979 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 5950 to Include Police
Officers and Sergeants in the Perfect Attendance Incentive Program
Established by that Resolution, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5979 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 821 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of August 2 thru 15, 1991, drawn on the
First Interstate Bank totaling $281,160.61, which includes Demand
Nos. 33547 thru 33757 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands
and void Demand Nos. 33583 thru 33586 (inclusive) (accounting period
August, 1991) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant
Register No. 821 be approved and payment authorized for claims and
demands totaling $281,160.61, excluding Light and Power Demands.
Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 821 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of August 2 thru 15, 1991, drawn on the
First Interstate Bank totaling $172,780.08, which includes Light &
Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period August, 1991)
was examined and audited:
33550 33595 33633 33679 33721
33555 33596 33634 33685 33724
33556 33598 33635 33695 33726
33560 33600 33639 33696 33727
33565 33603 33649 33701 33731
33566 33610 33650 33702 33745
33579 33612 33651 33708 33746
33581 33613 33656 33709 33747
33587 33622 33663 33712 33752
33589 33624 33665 33716
33594 33627 33666 33719
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 821 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $172,780.08. 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.
PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 420 covering claims and de-
mands presented during the period of June 30 thru July 13, 1991,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $706,071.43 which in-
cludes Demand Nos. 6223 thru 6239 (inclusive), (accounting period
July, 1991) was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 420 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $706,071.43. Motion carried.
consideration of settlement in claim of Jesus Rodriguez
Consideration of settlement in claim of Richard Garcia
The City Clerk advised that the preceding claims should be
deferred to Closed Session.
The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess, the time being 5:45
p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:50 p.m.,
all members present before the recess again being present.
At 5:55 p.m. it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by
McCormick, that the Council recess to Closed Session Attorney/Client
privilege pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(a) and
54956.9(c). Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the
City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session.
The Mayor Pro tem ordered all communications to and from
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the time
being 6:12 p.m. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 15, 1991, (deferred from an earlier time during
this meeting) transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular
Finance Committee Meeting to be held August 19, 1991, for approval of
the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendations listed on the Finance Committee Agenda for the
meeting to be held August 19, 1991 be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5978 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement for the Investment of Excess Funds in the Los Angeles
County Treasury Pool, (deferred from an earlier time during this
meeting) .
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5978 be approved and adopted. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 5980 - A Resolution of the City council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Strategis
Asset Valuation & Management for Fixed Asset Appraisal Services,
(deferred from an earlier time during this meeting).
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5980 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
claim of Mr. Jesus ROdriguez for personal injury be settled in the
amount of $9,700. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
case in the matter of Richard Garcia, WCAB #NOR 01 53681, be settled
as a compromise and release in the amount of $25,000. Motion carried.
The City Attorney reported that the County Counsel's
office of the County of Los Angeles had indicated that the following
companies had served the County with a Summons and complaint
disputing the Board of Equalization's assessment of property to the
affected companies which may affect a potential refund of taxes
received by the city of Vernon: Chevron U.S.A. v. State Board of
Equalization, et al., LASC Case No. BC 030639; Standard Gas Co. v.
State Board of Equalization, et al., LASC Case No. BC 030550; and
American Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. State Board of Equalization et
al., Sacramento No. BC 030639.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
County Counsel's office of the County of Los Angeles is authorized to
respond to these matters on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
City Attorney be authorized to file an amicus brief in the matter of
the City of Turlock PCE Pollution Hearing before the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board-Central Valley Region. Motion
carried.
There being no further business to come before the Counctl
at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
adjourn. Motion carried.
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