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19930615 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes 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 15, 1993 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 29, 1993 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. ",/y /J:k~dp e v. Malkenhorst Clerk t;'1 " ./1.. " [~/~ Clerk NOA I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 15, 1993 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 1, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of May for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) years of perfect attendance. Date of Hire Emplovee Award OS/20/91 Roger Conant, utilityman 2 years 02/01/65 Gary Dressen, Fire captain 2 years 08/01/79 Rose Gonzales, Secretary 2 years 11/05/90 Robin Tolmasoff, Secretary 2 years 04/09/90 Michael Hendrickson, Diesel Operator 3 years OS/22/89 Fred Amiri, Engineering Aide 4 years 01/01/64 Jack Looper, utilityman 4 years 07/01/66 James Mason, Police Captain 4 years 05/16/88 Curtis Kirkland, Electronics Tech. 5 years The Mayor presented the above listed employees with their respective awards. The following employees were unable to attend the meeting; however, awards were accepted on their behalf by their respective department head: 09/18/89 01/03/89 12/21/87 06/01/57 Mark Daggett, Fire Engineer Robert Valenzuela, Generation Dispchr. Renan Castro, Utilityman Robert Beaudette, Fire Engineer 2 years 2 years 3 years 5 years The Mayor called a recess at 5:18 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:20 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 14, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 14, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 14, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 14, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of May, 1993, was presented. -~- 4668 I I City Council Minutes page 2 June 15, 1993 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of May, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1993, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time for anyone in the audience 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 stated that there was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 27, 1993, was presented, advising that at their meeting held April 13, 1993, the Finance Committee approved a 48-month lease to lease/purchase a Simon-Telelect C-6000 Model Digger Derrick Truck for the Light and Power Department. This lease agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved and executed. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held June 1, 1993.) The City Clerk advised that after further review it was determined that the aforementioned truck should be purchased at a cost of $173,674.14 to avoid substantial finance charges, and recommended that approval be granted to purchase the vehicle. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 27, 1993, be received and filed, and that his recommendation made tonight, to purchase a Simon-Telelect C-6000 Model Digger Derrick Truck for the Light and Power Department at a cost of $173,674.14 be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated May 24, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the American Polygraph Association 28th Annual Seminar in Newport Beach, July 26-30, 1993, with an expense allowance of $678.20. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Chief Louis Rosenkrantz to attend the American Polygraph Association 28th Annual Seminar in Newport Beach, July 26-30, 1993, with an expense allowance of $678.20. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis J. Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated June 2, 1993, was presented, advising that the City jail was inspected on May 25, 1993 in compliance with Section 459 of the Health and Safety Code, and transmitting the inspection report showing that the facility complies with standards and requirements prescribed by the Board of Corrections regarding sanitary conditions. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by MCCormick, that the communication from the Director of Environmental Health dated June 2, 1993 be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 3, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Mayor Leonis Malburg, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra and Councilman William McCormick to attend the Independent cities Association Conference in San Diego, July 8-11, 1993, with an expense allowance of $1437 each. 4667 I I City Council Minutes page 3 June 15, 1993 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the Independent Cities Association Conference in San Diego, July 8-11, 1993, with an expense of $1437 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 3, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself and Councilman William Davis to attend the Independent cities Association Conference in San Diego, July 8- 11, 1993, with an expense allowance of $917 each. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the Independent Cities Association Conference in San Diego, July 8-11, 1993, with an expense allowance of $917 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 3, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for utility Clerk Claudia Padilla to attend the Business Grammar and Usage Seminar in Pasadena on July 8, 1993, with an expense allowance of $109.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Claudia Padilla to attend the Business Grammar and Usage Seminar in Pasadena on July 8, 1993 with an expense allowance of $109.50. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 7, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilmen Hilario Gonzales and William Davis to attend the Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum in Monterey, July 21-23, 1993, with an expense allowance of $941 each. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend the Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum in Monterey, July 21-23, 1993, with an expense allowance of $941 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 7, 1993, was presented, advising that the City has participated in the first four cycles of the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program which reimburses local agencies a percentage of costs incurred on highway and mass transit projects. The City is proposing to resurface portions of Bickett Street, 37th Street, Ross Street, 38th Street, Irving Street, 48th Street, 52nd Street, Vernon Avenue, Seville Avenue and Bandini Boulevard in the 1993-94 Fiscal Year at an estimated cost of $339,000. By participating in Cycle 5 of said Program, the City may be reimbursed approximately $34,000 of the costs. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that authority be granted to submit the applications for the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program, and that a resolution be authorized approving same. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 7, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6263 - 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 MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6163 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 466~ I I City Council Minutes page 4 June 15, 1993 Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 7, 1993, was presented, transmitting the results, as listed below, of the bids received and opened June 3, 1993 in accordance with Contract No. 518, Resurfacing of Various Streets: Sully-Miller Contracting Company Excel Paving Company Boral Resources, Inc. $179,201.76 187,011.56 197,912.99 It is hereby recommended that the contract be awarded to Sully- Miller Contracting Company, 3000 E. South Street, Long Beach, California 90805 on the basis of their bid of $179,201.76, It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated June 7, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6265 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Sully-Miller Contracting Company for Resurfacing of Various Streets in Accordance with Contract No. 518 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6265 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Gloria J. Orosco, Library Secretary, dated June 8, 1993, was presented, advising that the term of Library Trustees Hilario Gonzales and William Davis will expire on June 30, 1993, and requesting that they be reappointed to a new three year term commencing July 1, 1993. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the Library Secretary dated June 8, 1993 be received and filed, and that Library Trustees Hilario Gonzales and William Davis be reappointed as Library Trustees for a new three year term effective July 1, 1993. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6264 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Reappointing Hilario Gonzales and William J. Davis to Serve as Trustees on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6264 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 8, 1993, was presented, advising that the Agreement for Contractual Services with Lewis R. Adams expires June 30, 1993. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended than an amendment extending the agreement from July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994, be approved and executed. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 8, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6266 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 4 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 Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6266 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 4665 I I City Council Minutes page 5 June 15, 1993 Communication from Victor H. vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 9, 1993, was presented, advising that Contract No. 513, Pavement Maintenance of Various Streets, has been completed. The total contract amount was $274,644.90, and a final partial payment of $247,180.41 is now due. The remaining ten percent, $27,464.49, is payable thirty-five days after acceptance. It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted, and that authority be granted to pay the contractor, Sully-Miller Contracting Company, 3000 East South Street, Long Beach, California 90805, in accordance with the agreement. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated June 9, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6272 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Sully-Miller Contracting Company, In Accordance with Contract No. 513 of the City of Vernon, was presented It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6272 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, that at the Finance Committee Meeting held May 11, 1993, approval was granted for the City to become a member of the soon-to-be-created Financing Authority for Resource Efficiency of California (FARECal). Transmitted herewith is the agreement creating FARECal which has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Joint Powers Agreement Creating Financing Authority for Resource Efficiency of California be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated June 10, 1993 pertaining to the Financing Authority for Resource Efficiency of California (FARECal) be removed from the Agenda and no further action taken. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following two items should be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, advising that at their meeting held May 17, 1993, the Finance Committee approved the 1993 Software Maintenance Contract with OCS Technologies, Inc. for the Police Department effective July 1, 1993, pending final review by the City Attorney, The contract has now been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the contract be approved and executed. RESOLUTION NO. 6267 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of (1) A Consent To Assignment and Release on Behalf of OCS Command Data Systems; and (2) The OCS Software Support and Maintenance Agreement and Software Support and Maintenance Pricing and Configuration Addendum By and Between the City of Vernon and OCS Technologies, Inc. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by MCCormick, that the aforementioned communications be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, advising that a portion of 52nd Street from Santa Fe Avenue to Pacific Boulevard is within the boundary of Huntington Park. The street will be resurfaced under Vernon's contract No. 518, and Huntington Park has requested that their portion also be resurfaced under the same 48&4 I I City Council Minutes page 6 June 15, 1993 contract. The estimated cost for their portion is $19,000. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that an agreement with the City of Huntington Park pertaining to the paving of their portion of 52nd Street be approved and executed. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 10, 1993 be received and filed, and this his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6271 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement to Pave 52nd Street By and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Huntington Park, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6271 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, advising that DC Industrial Services, Inc. has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to site a hazardous waste facility within the City. The Health and Safety Code of the State of California has established procedures for the approval of specified hazardous waste facilities, and Section 25199.7(d) requires that the legislative body of the affected local agency appoint a seven member local assessment committee to advise the Council of the terms and conditions under which the proposed project may be acceptable to the Community. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the following representatives be appointed to the City's assessment committee to review the application of DC Industrial Services, Inc: Harold Bringman - Barksdale Controls J. Jeffrey Little - J.J. Little Company Dan Fulton - Hart Bindery Mailing George Bass - City of Bell Councilman, Kiwanis Club J.H. Misenhimer - Lions Club Rich Mashhoon - Bon Appetit Rick Ingoldsby- Ingoldsby Inc. Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, advised that this matter should be deferred at this time. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned item be deferred. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, transmitting proposed Resolution No. 6268 and an Amendment to Agreement for Consulting Services Final EIR Scope of Work with Servcon-Vernon and Ogden Environmental. The amendment addresses an increase in fees for Servcon-Vernon and an increase in the scope of work by Ogden Environmental and Energy Services. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the amendment to agreement be approved and executed, and that a resolution be adopted approving same. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 10, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6268 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to Agreement for Consulting Services Final EIR Scope of Work By and Between the City of Vernon, Servcon-Vernon, Inc. and Ogden Environmental and Energy Services Company, Inc., was presented. 466:1' I I City Council Minutes page 7 June 15, 1993 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6268 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, advising that Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Flair Data Services, Inc. providing information management services and software maintenance to the City expires June 30, 1993. The city desires to renew the agreement for an additional one year term. This has been reviewed by the Finance Department Office Manager and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that Amendment No. 2 to the Software Maintenance Agreement with Flair Data Services, effective July 1, 1993 thru June 30, 1994, be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 10, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6273 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 2 to the Information Management and Software Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Flair Data Services, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6273 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, advising that at the Finance Committee meeting held May 24, 1993, recommendation was made (and subsequently approved by City Council on June 1, 1993) to approve leasing space (approximately 1,000 square feet) at the Diesel Plant to Thomason Mechanical Corporation. The leasing agreement has since been prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the following resolution be approved and the lease agreement executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 10, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6270 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Lease By and Between the City of Vernon and Thomason Mechanical Corp. for 1,000 Square Feet of Space at the Vernon Power Plant Located at 2715 E. 50th Street, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6270 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 7, 1993, and the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 8, 1993, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 7, 1993, and the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 8, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6269 - 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. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6269 be removed from the Agenda. Motion carried. 4662 I I City Council Minutes page 8 June 15, 1993 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 10, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 14, 1993, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 14, 1993 be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 865 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 28 thru June 10, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $177,221.48, which includes Demand Nos. 42226 thru 42418 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 42245 and 42260 thru 42262 (inclusive) (accounting period June, 1993) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 865 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $177,221.48, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 865 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 28 thru June 10, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,403,301.01, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June, 1993) was examined and audited: 42227 42228 42229 42237 42238 42239 42242 42250 42258 42259 42267 42268 42288 42296 42299 42308 42311 42323 42339 42342 42351 42356 42359 42372 42384 42392 42406 42407 42412 42418 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 865 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,403,301.01. 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. 443 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 18 thru May 15, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,478,734.41 which includes Demand Nos. 7018 thru 7052 (inclusive) (accounting period May, 1993) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 443 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,478,734.41. Motion carried. Consideration of Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Vernon and Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association (Group 2). (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held June 1, 1993.) RESOLUTION NO. 6258 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Second Side Letter Agreement By and Between the Municipal Employee Relations Representative ("MERR") of the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association ("VPOBA") (Employee Group 2) Providing for the Continuation of the 4/10 Plan and Extending the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") Until August 31, 1999. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held June 1, 1993.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned consideration of a Side Letter Agreement and Resolution No. 6258 be deferred. Motion carried. Consideration of a Letter Agreement between the Bonneville Power Administration and the City of Vernon submitted by the Director of Light and Power on June 10, 1993. 4661 I I City Council Minutes page 9 June 15, 1993 Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that a Letter Agreement By and Between the Bonneville Power Administra- tion and the City of Vernon be approved and executed. 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. 6274 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Agreement, Contract No. DE-MS79-93BP94071, Providing for a Seasonal Exchange of Capacity and Associated Energy with Bonneville Power Administration ("BPA"), was pre- sented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6274 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on this matter and dis- qualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. The Mayor called a recess at 5:50 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:52 p.n., all members present before the recess again being present. 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 5:53 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. The Mayor was excused at 6 p.m. The Mayor returned at 6:10 p.m. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the being 6:22 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney intervene in FERC Docket No. EL93-36. 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. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Attorney be authorized to join the amicus brief on behalf of the City of Vernon in the case of Lorraine Loder versus the City of Glendale, California Court of Appeal Case No. B09565. Motion carried. 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 June 29, 1993 at 5 p.m. Motion carried. ~- . . .?~~{, ~. L~onis C. Ma~g :7yor A~T: Bruce V. 4680 , Malkenhorst, city Clerk