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19920901 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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 Ybarra. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held August 18, 1992, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. The following employees were in attendance at the Council Meeting to be recognized for their continuous years of service with the City and the Mayor Pro Tem extended congratulations on behalf of the Council: POLICE DEPARTMENT Anthony Zack, Officer - 5 years FIRE DEPARTMENT Stephen Agon, Engineer - 5 years Bradley Miller, Firefighter - 5 years Paul Woida, Firefighter - 5 years COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Juan Arellano, Utilityman - 5 years The below listed employees were unable to attend the meeting; however, the City Clerk asked the respective Department Heads to extend congratulations to these employees for their continuous years of service: Lt. Bruce Olson, Police Department - 10 years Sgt. Robert Faldetta, Police Department - 5 years Firefighter Michael Busch, Fire Department - 5 years Engineer John Cusolito, Fire Department - 5 years Engineer William Niesley, Fire Department - 5 years Firefighter Michael Wilson, Fire Department - 5 years Dispatcher Jeff Roland, Light & Power Department - 5 years The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 5:10 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:14 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period August 16 thru 31, 1992, was presented It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period August 16 thru 31, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 16 thru 31, 1992, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 16 thru 31, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried. fS:t_, I I City Council Minutes page 2 september I, 1992 The City Clerk advised that this was the time for anyone in the audience who wished 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 Pro Tem asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Council on any matter 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 at this time. Request by Mr. Rob Guzman, candidate for Congress, to introduce himself. Council. Mr. Guzman was not present to address the City ORDINANCE NO. 1009 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Sections 15.9, 15.20 and 15.30 of the Code of the City of Vernon Regarding Fees for Conducting Business Activities in the City of Vernon, was read by title for a Second and Final Reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1009 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales None Malburg RESOLUTION NO. 6153 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 6014 to Add Business License Transfer Fees for Peddlers and to Insure Proper Collection of Penalties for Delinquent Licenses, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6153 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request from Holly Decorations, Inc. for a Variance to allow the owner to utilize two non- conforming truck docks at 2501 27th Street, the time being 5:16 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, advising that Holly Decorations, Inc. has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 2501 27th Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavit of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The existing 37,000 square foot building was constructed with two non-conforming loading docks each measuring 12 feet wide and 42.4 feet deep. The company is proposing to use the building as a warehouse to store Christmas goods, and advised that recessing the docks at this time would be a hardship. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and based on the fact that the company will occasionally use trucks that will extend into the public right-of-way, it is hereby recommended 45.3 I I City Council Minutes page 3 september 1, 1992 that the variance be DENIED and that the two truck docks be recessed to 65 feet from the street right-of-way as shown on the master plan of streets. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there were any questions regarding this matter, or if anyone had any further comments pertaining to this matter. Mr. Ed Reynolds, property owner, advised that it was located at the end of a dead-end street and most of the traffic was just from incoming workers in the morning or leaving at night. Occasionally trucks enter the street as they are unaware that this is a dead end street. Holly Decorations is a sub-sub tenant and that is why the problem has occurred. Mr. Reynolds stated that since it appears that there is minimum traffic on this street that the Variance should be granted. Mr. John publiese, representing Holly Decorations, addressed the Council and advised this is their Christmas business and for the next two months will find it necessary to use larger trucks. Normally a 20 foot van is used. It is only approximately the two months before Christmas that larger trucks will be used and if he didn't get this variance he would be unable to conduct business during his busiest season. Councilman Gonzales asked Mr. Publiese how long he had been there. Mr. publiese replied since March. Councilman Gonzales asked if the sub-tenant advised him of this possible problem or the requirement of a Variance in this case. Mr. publiese said no, he didn't realize this until the inspector came out to check on the place. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, asked if this arose because of the Occupancy Permit. Kevin Wilson stated that is why the delay has since taken place. They didn't get an Occupancy Permit in the beginning when they first moved in. Mr. publiese said he wasn't aware of this and wasn't informed of this by anyone. Mr. Brearley stated that Vernon is a unique City being that it is mainly industrial and has different requirements mainly based upon the type of business that is in a building. Mr. publiese said he used a real estate agent to assist him in this area and he was never told of an initial occupancy permit at the time. He applied for a business license however and was not told at that time that an occupancy permit was required.. Mr. Brearley advised that the only thing the city Council could do is follow the present ordinance and rules and act on the evidence that is submitted. Mr. publiese stated if we don't get the Variance then it will be just too difficult to continue operations during this upcoming season. The City Clerk stated that perhaps the City Council should refer this back to the Director of community services for further review and study. "'. 450a 't.:: ",~. I I City Council Minutes page 4 September 1, 1992 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Public Hearing with regard to Holly Decorations, Inc.'s request for a Variance be continued to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. At this time, it was noticed that Mr. Guzman was present in the audience and Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra asked if he would like to address the council at this time. Mr. Rob Guzman, candidate for Congress in the 33rd Congressional District which includes Vernon, addressed the City Council and introduced himself. He advised the council that if they have any needs or concerns they would like to address he would be happy to meet with them. His primary concerns are education and jobs. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request from Aleco Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. for a Variance to allow the owner to utilize eight non-conforming truck docks at 4770 50th Street, the time being 5:36 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer, addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter for them. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, advising that Aleco Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4770 50th Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavit of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building has a sufficient number of docks, but was constructed with eight non-conforming truck docks, which measure 9 feet wide by 31 feet long. The company would like to use the non-conforming spaces for vehicles of smaller lengths. Longer trucks will use the conforming docks. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the following "Condition:" 1. The usage of the eight 9 feet wide by 31 feet long loading spaces shall be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 30 feet. Mr. Wilson also advised the City Council that an additional Condition is required before granting the Variance, and that is: That at Least eight (8) of the conforming truck loading and parking spaces shall be maintained. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there were any questions. There were no questions from anyone in the audience. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to close the Public Hearing with regard to a request from Aleco Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. for a Variance, the time being 5:40 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the city Clerk dated August 24, 1992 and all supporting evidence submitted during the Public Hearing be 450f I I City Council Minutes page 5 September 1, 1992 received and filed, and that the Variance be approved contingent upon the following Conditions. Motion carried. 1. The usage of the eight 9 feet wide by 31 feet long loading spaces shall be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 30 feet. 2. At least eight (8) of the conforming truck loading and parking spaces shall be maintained. RESOLUTION NO. 6155 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Aleco Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, For Property Located at 4770 50th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6155 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 25, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the California Contract cities 12th Annual Fall Seminar in San Diego, September 24-27, 1992, with an expense allowance of $756.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the California Contract cities 12th Annual Fall Seminar in San Diego, September 24-27, 1992, with an expense allowance of $756. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated August 17, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sergeant James Wohlt to attend the California Association of Police Training Officers' Conference in Buellton, California, October 14-16, 1992, with an expense allowance of $557.40. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Sgt. James Wohlt to attend the California Association of Police Training Officers' Conference in Buellton, California, October 14-16, 1992, with an expense allowance of $557.40. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated August 17, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Theresa Nicholas, Assistant Records Manager, to attend the Civilian Supervisor Course in Huntington Beach, October 12- 21, 1992, with an expense allowance of $257.80 of which $188.80 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Theresa Nicholas to attend the Civilian Supervisor Course in Huntington Beach, October 12-21, 1992, with an expense allowance of $257.80. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated August 17, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lieutenant Steven Towles to attend the supervisory Development Seminar in San Simeon, October 14-16, 1992, with an expense allowance of $745.32. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Lt. Steven Towles to attend the Supervisory Development Seminar in San Simeon, October 14-16, 1992, with an expense allowance of $745.32. Motion carried. 450' .:t' I I City Council Minutes page 6 September 1, 1992 Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated August 18, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officer Penny Turner to attend the Western States Auto Theft Investigation Training Seminar in San Diego, October 7-9; 1992, with an expense allowance of $425.91. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Officer Penny Turner to attend the Western States Auto Theft Investigation Training Seminar in San Diego, October 7-9, 1992, with an expense allowance of $425.91. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the below listed City officials to attend the 94th Annual League of California cities Conference in Los Angeles, October 10-13; 1992, with an expense allowance of $781 each: David B. Brearley, City Attorney Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor Thomas A. Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem William Davis, Councilman William McCormick, Councilman Hilario Gonzales, Councilman Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the 94th Annual League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles, October 10-13, 1992, with an expense allowance of $781 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the below listed department heads to attend the 94th Annual League of California cities Conference in Los Angeles, October 10-13, 1992, with an expense allowance of $781 each: Louis Rosenkrantz, Chief of Police victor Vaits, Director of community Services Larry Spadt, Fire Chief Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light & Power It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the 94th Annual League of California cities Conference in Los Angeles, October 10-13, 1992, with an expense allowance of $781 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, advising that Directline Motor Express, Inc., has requested an extension of their permit for a temporary office trailer at 2720 E. 26th Street because their planned addition has not been completed. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community services, and it is hereby recommended that the extension be granted to August 14, 1993. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to extend the trailer permit to Directline Motor Express, Inc., to August 14, 1993. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the ICMA 78th Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada, September 13-15, 1992, with an expense allowance of $1266. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst, to attend the ICMA 78th Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada, September 13-15, 1992, with an expense allowance of $1266. Motion carried. 44it I I City Council Minutes page 7 September 1, 1992 Communication frornBruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 27, 1992, was presented, transmitting Encroachment License Agreement No. 373 which grants L.A. Dye and Printworks, Inc. permission to maintain and operate a 10 inch cast iron wastewater pipeline and a 6 inch ductile iron wastewater pipeline in 52nd Street. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said Encroachment License Agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 27, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6156 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Encroachment License Agreement No. 373 By and Between the City of Vernon and L.A. Dye and Printworks, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6156 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 27, 1992, was presented, transmitting Encroachment License Agreement No. 374 which grants Vernon Warehouse Company permission to maintain, use and operate an underground conveyor, an overhead conveyor, an overhead electrical crossing, a drainage facility, and an overhead pipe crossing, under, on or over the east-west alley which intersects Irving Street between 37th Street and 38th Street. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said Encroachment License Agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 27, 1992 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6157 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Encroachment License Agreement No. 374 By and Between the City of Vernon and Vernon Warehouse Company, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6157 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 27, 1992, was presented, transmitting for review and acceptance the 1992 Annual Report to the City Council on the Status of the City of Vernon General Plan for the Fiscal Year 1991-92. accept for the Status 1991-1992. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, review the 1992 Annual Report to the City Council of the City of Vernon General Plan for the Fiscal Motion carried. to on Year Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated August 27, 1992, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held August 31, 1992, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. The City Clerk advised that the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held August 31 was adjourned due to lack of quorum, and therefore is recommenainq each personnel action li.ted below as listed on the Personnel Committee Agenda be individually approved as follows: 4~~8 I I City Council Minutes page 8 September 1, 1992 Merit Step Increases Felix Saldana, utilityman III, Step 2 in the community Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 1, with a new monthly base salary of $2764, effective September 20, 1992, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to grant Felix Saldana a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 1, effective September 20, 1992. Motion carried. Robert Osborne, Police Officer, Step 4, be granted a merit step increase to Police Officer, step 3, with a new monthly base salary of $3418, effective September 13, 1992, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant Robert Osborne a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step. 3, effective September 13, 1992. Motion carried. Ana Ceja, utility Clerk, Step 8 in the Risk Management/Personnel Department, be granted a merit step increase to utility Clerk, Step 7, with a new monthly base salary of $2,005, effective September 20, 1992, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to grant Ana Ceja a merit step increase to utility Clerk, Step 7, effective September 20, 1992. Motion carried. Reclassification David Lazar, Firefighter, Step 3, be advanced and reclassified to Captain, Step 7, with a new monthly base salary of $3718, effective August 23, 1992. Mr. Lazar will fill the vacant position created by the recent retirement of Captain James Raabe. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to advance and reclassify David Lazar to Fire captain, Step 7, effective August 23, 1992. Motion carried. Hire Pamela Mackie be hired as Computer Operations Assistant II, Step 7, assigned to the City Clerk's/Computer Services Department, with a monthly salary of $2611, effective August 31, 1992, with continued employment contingent upon her satisfactory completion of her pre-employment physical It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales to hire Pamela Mackie as Computer Operations Assistant II, Step 7, effective August 31, 1992. Motion carried. Reimbursements curtis Kirkland, Substation Technician in the Light and Power Department, be reimbursed $1000 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at NRI/McGraw-Hill Education Center related to his position with the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to reimburse curtis Kirkland $1000 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Fire Captain David Lazar be reimbursed $384.71 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Long Beach City college related to his position with the City. 4197 I I City Council Minutes page 9 september 1, 1992 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to reimburse Fire Captain David Lazar $384.71 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Firefighter Mike Rogers be reimbursed $195 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Long Beach City College related to his position with the city. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to reimburse Firefighter Mike Rogers $195 from the Education and Training Appropriation account. Motion carried. Environmental Specialist James wilcox be reimbursed $341 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken University of California, Irvine, related to his position with the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to reimburse James wilcox $341 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Termination Police Dispatcher Gilda Sanchez be terminated effective August 25, 1992, based on her failure to pass probation. Consideration of disciplinary action - Dispatcher Rebecca Mahan. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the two aforementioned matters concerning Dispatchers Gilda Sanchez and Rebecca Mahan be referred to Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilmen William McCormick, William Davis and Hilario Gonzales to attend the National League of cities 1992 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 27-December 2, 1992, with an expense allowance of $1935. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the National League of cities 1992 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 27-December 2, 1992, with an expense allowance of $1935. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 24, 1992, was presented, recommending that Mayor Pro Tem Thomas A. Ybarra and Councilman Hilario Gonzales be appointed voting delegate and alternate voting delegate, respectively, at the National League of cities' Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Congress of cities in New Orleans, November 28-December 2, 1992. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Thomas A. Ybarra voting delegate and Councilman Hilario Gonzales alternate voting delegate at the National League of Cities' Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Congress of cities in New Orleans, November 28-December 2, 1992. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 846 covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 14 thru 27, 1992, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $727,482.24, which includes Demand Nos. 38560 thru 38759 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demand Nos. 38604, 38606 thru 38616 (inclusive) and 38732 (accounting period September, 1992) was examined and audited. : 44t&'; City Council Minutes page 10 September 1, 1992 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 846 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $727,482.24, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTE~ NO. 846 covering claims and demands presented during the period of August 14 thru August 27, 1992, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,833,382.27, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period September, 1992) was examined and audited: 38560 38568 38585 38603 38664 38686 38725 38750 I 38561 38569 38587 38605 38668 38691 38726 38753 38562 38570 38592 38618 38671 38694 38727 38754 38563 38575 38597 38621 38672 38712 38733 38759 38565 38580 38600 38626 38673 38715 38743 38566 38582 38601 38633 38676 38719 38744 38567 38583 38602 38637 38682 38723 38745 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 846 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $3,833,382.27. 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 August 27, 1992, transmitting (1) A report from the Director of Light and Power dated August 27, 1992, concerning the Fuel Cell Demonstration Project; (2) A Participation Agreement for the Santa Clara Demonstration project; and (3) A Pro-Rata Funding Letter Agreement related to the project. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreements be approved and executed. RESOLUTION NO. 6154 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of (1) A Participation Agreement for the Santa Clara Demonstration Project and Various Public and Private Agencies; and (2) A Pro- Rata Funding Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Santa Clara. The City Clerk advised that the aforementioned matters be removed from the agenda. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication concerning the Fuel Cell Demonstration Project and Resolution No. 6154 be removed from the Agenda. Motion carried. I Consideration of a firm bi-directional Transmission Service Exchange Agreement Between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Vernon. RESOLUTION NO. 6158 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Transmission Service Exchange Agreement By and Between the Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the City of Vernon. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned matter concerning an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric and Resolution No. 6158 be referred to Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 6 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:03 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. .,4 4 85 "' .:.. ',.A.; '.it'.':" .......:, I I City Council Minutes page 11 September 1, 1992 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go into Closed Session, Personnel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the time being 6:04 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Chief of Police were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor Pro Tem ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. The Chief of Police was excused at 6:09 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:10 p.m. Motion carried. Termination of Police Dispatcher Gilda Sanchez effective August 25, 1992, based on her failure to pass probation. (Deferred from earlier in the meeting this date.) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Police Dispatcher Gilda Sanchez be terminated-effective August 25, 1992, based on her failure to pass probation. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to terminate Police Dispatcher Rebecca Mahan effective September 1, 1992. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session, Attorney/Client Privilege, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b) (1) time being 6:11 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and Director of Light and Power were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor Pro Tem ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. Councilman Davis was excused at 6:12 p.m. Mr. DeDario was excused at 6:15 p.m. Councilman Davis returned at 6:22 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 6:22 p.m. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated September 1, 1992, was presented, submitting a report to Council concerning the California-Oregon Transmission Project (COTP), and transmitting the PG&E-Vernon Transmission Service Exchange Agreement and recommending that it be approved and executed. It was moved McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated September 1, 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. 4494 I I City Council Minutes page 12 September 1, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 6158 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Transmission Service Exchange Agreement By and Between the Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the City of Vernon, was presented. (Deferred from earlier in the meeting this date.) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6158 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. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. -~... . ..... 2 f. .k ... 'n/,~~.:~ C.-I. ..-e;- ?::,-'v t--t:;',,/ Thomas A. Ybfirra Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: /// //~~ , ~V 4~~~ .. r Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4493