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19920616 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 16, 1992 AT 5 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 Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 2, 1992, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the names of the employees who had achieved perfect attendance and the Mayor presented award brochures to the following and extended congratulations on behalf of he and the City Council: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Fred Amiri, Engineering Aide - 3 years Jose Alvarez, utilityman - 3 years Jack Looper, utilityman - 3 years LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT curtis Kirkland, Substation Maint. Technician - 4 years FIRE DEPARTMENT Robert Beaudette, Engineer - 4 years POLICE DEPARTMENT Don Green, Lieutenant - 3 years James Mason, Captain - 3 years The following persons were acknowledged for their Perfect Attendance; however were not at the meeting due to a conflict in their work schedule: Renan Castro, utilityman, Community Services Department - 2 years Steven Ruffoni, Engineer, Fire Department - 4 years Steven Coday, Officer, Police Department, 3 years The Mayor called a recess at 5:12 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:16 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1992, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1992, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of May, 1992, was presented. 4454 I I City Council Minutes page 2 June 16, 1992 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Health Department Report for the month of May, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1992, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that now was the time for anyone to address the Council on any matter listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. The Mayor asked if there was anyone who wished to address the City council at this time with regard to any matter listed on the agenda with the exception of any Public Hearing. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider revisions to the General Plan and the Master Plan of streets, and the adoption of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, the time being 5:17 p.m. Motion carried. Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 10, 1992, was presented, advising that the Community Services Department has reviewed the City of Vernon's General Plan and has found that revisions are necessary in response to changes in state law regarding housing elements and the Health and Safety Code, plus the addition of updated traffic analyses and Disaster Preparedness Plan information for the city. It has been determined that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report is required and said report has been prepared. In addition, the Master Plan of Streets needs to be revised to meet the goals of Vernon's General Plan. The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development has reviewed the City's Draft Housing Element Addendum and has found it in compliance with State Housing Element laws. Submitted herewith are the following documents: 1. Revised Vernon General Plan dated April 21, 1992; 2. Notice of Completion and Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; 3. Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; 4. Affidavit of Mailing and Posting of Supplemental EIR and Notice of Completion and Availability; 5. Revised Master Plan of Streets; 6. Comments received during public review period and City's response; 7. Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Posting, Mailing, and Declaration of Publication; 8. Engineer's Report. It is the opinion of the Director of community Services that the proposed revisions will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and there will be no significant effects on the environment. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the city council determine: 4453 I I City Council Minutes page 3 June 16, 1992 1. That the revisions to the General Plan are minor and that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report should be adopted; 2. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the environment, and that a Notice of Determination be filed with the County Clerk and Office of Planning and Research and a De Minimis finding be filed with the County Clerk; 3. No mitigation measures are required for this project; 4. A statement of overriding conditions is not required for this project. 5. No findings are required for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. It is further recommended that the City Council shall certify the following: 1. That the Supplemental EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; 2. That the final EIR was presented to the City council of the City of Vernon and that the information contained in the Supplemental EIR was reviewed and considered prior to approving the project. victor Vaits, Director of community services, addressed the City Council and summarized his communication dated June 10, 1992. Further, Mr. vaits submitted proposed revisions to the Master Plan of Streets which appear on Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 6120 enumerated as Numbers 1 thru 60. Mr. vaits also submitted changes (as listed below) to his June 10th communication in a written communication dated June 16, 1992, pertaining to determinations he recommended be made by City Council and stated that the following determinations be omitted: 2. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the environment, and that a Notice of Determination be filed with the County Clerk and Office of Planning and Research and a De Minimis Finding be filed with the County Clerk; 5. No findings are required for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. Mr. vaits also recommended the City Council make the following findings: 1. The project will have no significant environmental impacts beyond those identified in the previous certified General Plan FEIR. 2. Pursuant to Section 711.4(c) of the Fish and Game Code, the city has found no evidence that the proposed project will have the potential for adverse effects on wildlife resources. The project is therefore exempt from the fees other- wise payable under Section 711.4. Based on the aforementioned, it is hereby recommended that the Revised General Plan and the Revised Master Plan of Streets be approved and adopted. 4452 I I City Council Minutes page 4 June 16, 1992 The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who had any questions regarding this matter. There were no questions. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing with regard to revisions to the General Plan and Master Plan of streets and adoption of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, the time being 5:29 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to receive and file the communication from the Director of Community Services dated June 10, 1992 and all supporting documents submitted therewith which includes comments (item 6) received during public review period from the following parties: 1. Communication from Los Angeles County Sanitation District dated May 6, 1992 sent by Marie L. Pagenkopp; 2. Communication from Department of Transportation, Wilford Melton, Senior Transportation Planner, dated May 21, 1992; 3. Communication from County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Carl Blum, Assistant Deputy Director, dated May 28, 1992. They also moved to receive and file his communication dated June 16, 1992, both communications presented during the Public Hearing. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council hereby determine the following. Motion carried. 1. That the revisions to the General Plan are minor and that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report be adopted; 2. No mitigation measures are required for this project; 3. A statement of overriding conditions is not required for this project. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the City Council make the findings listed below in accordance with Mr. vaits's memo dated June 16, 1992; and that the Revised General Plan and Revised Master Plan of Streets be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 1. The project will have no significant environmental impacts beyond those identified in the previous certified General Plan FEIR; 2. Pursuant to Section 711.4(c) of the Fish and Game Code, the City has found no evidence that the Proposed project will have the potential for adverse effects on wildlife resources. The project is therefore exempt from the fees other- wise payable under Section 711.4. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the City Council certify the following. Motion carried. 1. That the Supplemental EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; 4451 I I City Council Minutes page 5 June 16, 1992 2. That the final EIR was presented to the City Council of the City of Vernon and that the information contained in the Supplemental EIR was reviewed and considered prior to approving the project. RESOLUTION NO. 6109 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adopting the General Plan Revisions for the City of Vernon and the Various Elements Included Therein and Repealing all Resolutions in Conflict Herewith, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6109 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6120 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Additions and changes to the City of Vernon Master Plan of Streets, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6120 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application from Abagi, Inc., dba Apparel Service Int'l., for a Variance to allow the owner to utilize a non-conforming truck dock at property located at 5015 Hampton Street, the time being 5:31 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter for the City Council. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 8, 1992, was presented, advising that Abagi, Inc., DBA Apparel Service Int'l. has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 5015 Hampton Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavit of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Property owners list statement, property owners list and 300 foot radius map; 5. Engineer's Report. The building has one non-conforming truck dock measuring approx- imately 10.7 feet wide and 46.3 feet from the street right-of- way, and the company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at this dock. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the condition that the usage of the loading space be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 45'. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing, the time being 5:36 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 8, 1992 and all supporting evidence be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 4450 I City Council Minutes page 6 June 16, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 6106 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Abagi, Inc., DBA Apparel Service Int'l., from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for property located at 5015 Hampton Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6106 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 8, 1992, was presented, advising that the Department of Community Services has prepared applications for street improvement projects for submission to the State Department of Transportation's State-Local Transportation Partnership Program Cycle 4. If these applications are approved by the State, this program will fund approximately 10% of each street improvement project submitted. The applications are for the following projects: Resurfacing portions of Fruitland Avenue; Malabar Street; Soto Street; Boyle Avenue; Alcoa Avenue; 26th Street. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that authority be granted for the Director of Community Services to submit applications for the Fourth Cycle State-Local Transportation Partnership Program and that a resolution be adopted approving same. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated June 8, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6107 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Applications for State- Local Transportation Partnership Program Funds, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6107 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 8, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra and Councilman William McCormick, to attend the League of California cities Executive Forum in Monterey, July 29-31, 1992, with an expense allowance of $863 each. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the League of California cities Executive Forum in Monterey, July 29-31, 1992, with an expense allowance of $863 each. Motion carried. Communication from Gloria J. Orosco, Secretary to the Board of Library Trustees, dated June 8, 1992, was presented, advising that the term of Library Trustee william McCormick will expire on June 30, 1992, and requesting that the Mayor reappoint William McCormick as Library Trustee for a full three year term commencing July 1, 1992. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Secretary to the Board of Library Trustees dated June 8, 1992 be received and filed, and that her request be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6105 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Reappointing William M. McCormick to Serve as a Trustee on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. 4449 I I City Council Minutes page 7 June 16, 1992 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6105 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 8, 1992, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 4, 1992, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 4, 1992, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 9, 1992, was presented, advising that the Animal Control Service Agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) expires on June 30, 1992. SEACCA has submitted their new agreement for the next fiscal year which has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and executed to be effective July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 9, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6108 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the extension of the Animal Control Services Contract with Southeast Area Animal / Control Authority (SEAACA) for an Additional Year, July 1 199270 June 30, 1993, and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to Said Agreement, was presented. . It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6108 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 9, 1992, was presented, advising that an amendment to the Southern California Joint Pole Agreement has been submitted and reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney. Said amendment changes the requirements for a quorum for meetings and describes the status of the various members. It is hereby recommended that said Amendment be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 9, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6116 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Agreement Southern California Joint Pole Agreement providing for the Joint Ownership and Occupancy of Public Utility Poles in the State of California and Elsewhere, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6116 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated June 10, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officers Gairon Johnson and Delma Perez to attend Laser Firearms Training at Biscaluiz Center, July 14, 1992, with an expense allowance of $106.16 which will be reimbursed by POST. 4448 I I City Council Minutes page 8 June 16, 1992 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Officers Gairon Johnson and Delma Perez to attend Laser Firearms Training at Biscaluiz Center, July 14, 1992, with an expense allowance of $106.16. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 11, 1992, was presented, advising that the Agreement for Contractual Services with Lewis R. Adams expires June 30, 1992. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that an amendment extending the agreement from July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993 be approved and executed. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 11, 1992, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.. 6118 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Lewis R. Adams, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6118 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 11, 1992, was presented, transmitting an Interchange Agreement with Tucson Electric Power Company. This agreement gives the City the ability to purchase economy energy from a southwest utility and will be used to displace higher cost energy. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 11, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 6117 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution on an Interchange Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Tucson Electric Power Company for the Purchase of Economy Energy, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that Resolution No. 6117 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 financial effect on his source of income. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 11, 1992, was presented, transmitting a Service Agreement with The Washington Water Power Company Under FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No.4. This agreement gives the City the ability to choose from a variety of services for purchase of capacity and/or energy from a northwest utility and will be used to displace higher cost capacity and/or energy. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and executed. 44:.'4" I ] City Council Minutes page 9 June 16, 1992 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 11, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 6115 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Washington Water Power Company (WWP) Under FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 4 Providing for the Purchase of Capacity and/or Energy, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6115 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 financial effect on his source of income. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 11, 1992, advising that Chambers Waste Systems of California, Inc. located at 3677 Bandini Boulevard, is proposing to construct a transfer station/material recovery facility. This project requires that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared and it's recommended that the services of Conservtech Corporation be retained for the purpose of preparing said EIR. It is hereby recommended that an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon, Chambers Waste Systems of California, Inc., and Conservtech Corporation be approved and executed. All costs associated with the preparation of the EIR will be borne by Chambers Waste Systems. It is also recommended that an Indemnification Agreement between the City of Vernon and Chambers Waste Systems be approved and executed. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 6110 - 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 Chambers Waste Systems of California, Inc. ("APPLICANT") and Conservtech Corporation ("CONSULTANT") for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Related Services Regarding Applicant's Vernon Transfer station/Material Recovery Facility. RESOLUTION NO. 6119 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Indemnification Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Chambers Waste Systems of California, Inc. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication from the city Clerk dated June 11, 1992 pertaining to Chambers Waste systems, and Resolutions No. 6110 and 6119 be removed from the agenda. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 11, 1992, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 15, 1992, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 15, 1992, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 11, 1992, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held June 15, 1992, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. 4446 I I City Council Minutes page 10 June 16, 1992 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June 15, 1992, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6111 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Extension of the 1990-1991 Agreement and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for City Hall Janitorial Services for the 1992-1993 Fiscal Year By and Between the City of Vernon and Korean Maintenance, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6111 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6114 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a CITYLINK Subscriber Service Addendum By and Between Information for Public Affairs, Inc. and the City of Vernon, a Member of the League of California cities, Which Extends the CITYLINK Subscriber Agreement for an Additional Twelve (12) Months, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6114 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 841 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 thru June 11, 1992, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $298,219.36, which includes Demand Nos. 37574 thru 37793 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demand Nos. 37622 thru 37625 (inclusive) and 37711 and 37741 (accounting period June 16, 1992) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 841 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $298,219.36, excluding Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 841 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 thru June 11, 1992, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,210,495.14, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June 16, 1992) was examined and audited: 37574 37575 37576 37577 37578 37583 37584 37762 37763 37765 37767 37770 37771 37776 37779 37781 37787 37789 37792 37793 37585 37594 37595 37596 37597 37608 37609 37613 37614 37615 37616 37620 37626 37635 37665 37669 37673 37677 37680 37689 37697 37704 37712 37715 37718 37722 37738 37739 37740 37742 37743 37747 37755 37757 37761 37639 37640 37641 37646 37647 37650 37653 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 841 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $3,210,495.14. 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. 430 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 19 thru May 16, 1992, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,209,626.00 which includes Demand Nos. 6568 thru 6597 (inclusive) (accounting period May, 1992) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 430 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,209,626.00 Motion carried. 4445 I I City Council Minutes page 12 June 16, 1992 All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, city Attorney and the Fire Chief were excluded from the Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communications 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 the time being 6:30 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Firefighter Vernon Sem be suspended for two (2) days without pay. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session Attorney/Client privilege, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(c), the time being 6:50 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session. Motion carried. The City Attorney recommended that the City of Vernon intervene in the following three (3) cases before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission because they relate to the City's investment in the California-Oregon Transmission Project: 1. FERC Docket No. ER92-595 2. FERC Docket No. ER92-596 3. FERC Docket No. ER92-626 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. 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 Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, June 30, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried. ~~ /_ fi~~~ ~~'~~~/:.. . ~- - ~"onis c. Mal .urg, Ma or ' Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk '4443 I I ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 16, 1992 AT 5 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 COUNCIL (QUORUM PRESENT) TO JUNE 30, 1992 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA CJ.0t~ (Q ce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk BY: Clerk NOA