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19930817 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 17, 1993 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held August 3, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. At this time Mr. John Norman, General Manager of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, introduced Mr. Albert Robles, director of this area, who presented a check to the City in the amount of $125,996.00 which represents the City's savings for participating in the In-Lieu Water Replenishment Program. The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 5:09 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:11 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 11, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Transcript of the Public Hearing held July 20, 1993 in the matter of the request by SERVCON-Vernon for a Conditional Use Permit. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Transcript of the Public Hearing held July 20, 1993 in the matter of the request by SERVCON-Vernon for a Conditional Use Permit be received for review. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of July 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 07/31/88 07/08/91 07/07/90 09/28/86 07/09/90 04/23/90 12/09/85 07/01/90 06/02/80 01/04/82 07/01/87 08/19/84 David Roland, Utilityman Todd Slezak, Police Officer 2 years 2 years Nathan Allen, Police Officer Gerald Chavez, utilityman Kenneth DeDario, Dir. Lt. & Pwr. Albert De La Cruz, utilityman Rex Hill, Police Officer Ali Nourmohamadian, Elect. Engr. Assoc. James Wohlt, Sergeant 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years Brian Adel, civil Engineer Adam Alvarez, utilityman 4 years 4 years Luis Reynoso, Utilityman 5 years The Mayor Pro Tem 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: 07/08/91 12/16/85 David Rumley, Police Officer Steve Hartsfield, Utilityman 2 years 4 years 4706 I I City Council Minutes page 2 August 17, 1993 The Mayor Pro Tern called a recess at 5:16 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:18 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period August 1 thru 15, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period August 1 thru 15, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 1 thru 15, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 1 thru 15, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of July, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Health Department Report for the month of July, 1993 be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of July, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of July, 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 Pro Tern asked if there was 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. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. Public Hearing to consider a request from DC Industrial Services, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the applicant to operate a hazardous waste treatment facility. at 4626 48th Street. (Continued from the City Council Meeting held August 3, 1993.) The City Clerk advised that a letter was received from Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Attorneys at Law, dated August 13, 1993, on behalf of DC Industrial services, Inc. advising that the company wished to withdraw their application for a Conditional Use Permit. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri dated August 13, 1993 be received and filed, and that the request of DC Industrial Services, Inc. to withdraw their application for a Conditional Use Permit be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request from CKA Group, Inc. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non- conforming truck docks at 1950 25th Street, the time being 5:22 p.m. Motion carried. 4705 City Council Minutes page 3 August 17, 1993 Victor H. Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter for them. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 5, 1993, was presented, advising that CKA Group, Inc. is requesting a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 1950 25th Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; I 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building has two non-conforming truck docks which measure 59.1 feet long and 9 feet wide. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at these docks. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the following Condition: 1. The usage of the two 59.1 foot-long loading spaces shall be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 59 feet. questions. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra asked if anyone had any There were no questions. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing, the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 5, 1993 and supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to CKA Group, Inc. contingent upon the aforementioned Condition. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6306 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to CKA Group, Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8 Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, For Property Located at 1950 25th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. I It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6306 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request from Rock Jeans Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming truck docks at 4611 48th Street, the time being 5:25 p.m. Motion carried. victor H. Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter for them. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated, August 10, 1993, was presented, advising that Rock Jeans Company is requesting a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4611 48th Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 4704 I I City Council Minutes page 4 August 17, 1993 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building has two non-conforming truck docks; one measuring 28.3 feet in length and 16.5 feet wide and the other 30.4 feet in length and 15 feet wide. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at these docks. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the following Condition: 1. Usage of the 28.3 foot-long loading space shall be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 28 feet, and usage of the 30.4 foot-long loading space shall be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 30 feet. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there were any questions. There were no questions. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to close the Public Hearing, the time being 5:28 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 10, 1993 and supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Rock Jeans Company contingent upon the aforementioned Condition. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6305 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Rock Jeans Company from Section 26.4.2-8 Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for Property Located at 4611 48th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6305 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request from Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a truck and freight terminal at 3575 Ross Street, the time being 5:28 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, address the Council and briefly summarized his communication dated August 10, 1993. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, advising that Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a truck and freight terminal at 3575 Ross Street, and transmitting the following supporting documents: 1. Request for Conditional Use Permit and information supporting the application; 2. Engineer's Report; 3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area, and affidavits of posting and mailing. 4703 I I City Council Minutes page 5 August 17, 1993 Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. was found to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act process, since they will be using an existing truck terminal and the facility is not being expanded. It is the opinion of the Interim Director of Community Services that the operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will not have a significant effect on the environment, and no mitigating measures are required. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the following have been recommended as Conditions of the Conditional Use Permit: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and made to conform with, all current codes, rules, regulations and subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors, and other nuisances. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be obtained. All trucking operations, including truck and trailer parking, shall be limited to the lot located at 3575 Ross Street. b. A hazardous materials inventory and business/ contingency plan shall be submitted and a hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Hazardous materials/wastes shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local laws. c. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash, and weeds. d. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam cleaning and repairing shall be performed in facilities in compliance with appropriate codes. e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources. f. No equipment or freight shall be stored on the site, other than in trailers or on the docks. Adequate plans and materials must be available for handling leaks or spills from vehicles during storage or transportation. g. The underground storage tank leak detection monitoring systems shall be checked and certified by a qualified leak detection service company. Underground tank and monitoring systems must meet the requirements of Ordinance No. 944 or a certificate of closure for removal of the underground storage tanks must be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. If the underground storage tanks remain in operation an Underground Storage Tank Health Permit must be obtained in the name of the occupant from the City of Vernon Health Department. h. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. 4702 I I City Council Minutes page 6 August 17, 1993 i. The facility's buildings shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the property shall be maintained rodent free. Based on the aforementioned, it is hereby recommended that: 1. The City Council find that the proposed use is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Process. 2. A Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk. 3. The Conditional Use Permit be granted to Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. contingent upon the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "i". The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who had any questions. Mr. Claude D. Van Gorden, President of Los Angeles By-PrOducts, inquired about the Conditions that have been set on the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Vaits read the Conditions that were being set upon the Conditional Use Permit and that were incorporated on the August 17th City Council Agenda. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use Permit by Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc., the time being 5:35 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Interim Director of Community Services dated August 12, 1993 and all supporting documents pertaining to Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. be received and filed as evidence. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council find that the proposed use is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Process. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales,that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Conditional Use Permit be granted to Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. contingent upon the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "i". RESOLUTION NO. 6304 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Vecta Transportation Systems, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck and Freight Terminal at 3575 Ross Street, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6304 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1014 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Various Sections in the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959 to Establish civil Penalties for Parking Violations and To Consolidate and Reorganize Various Law Enforcement provisions, was read by title for a Second and Final Reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1014 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 470:1 I I City Council Minutes page 7 August 17, 1993 Ayes: Noes: Absent: McCormick, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis None Malburg RESOLUTION NO. 6302 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adopting a Schedule of Parking Penalties, was presented. (Deferred from the city Council Meeting held August 3, 1993.) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6302 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated July 6, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sgt. Mark Moen to attend the Impact Weapons Instructor Course in Pittsburg, California, August 16-20, 1993, with an expense allowance of $825.36 of which $685.36 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Sgt. Mark Moen to attend the Impact Weapons Instructor Course in Pittsburg, California, August 16-20, 1993, with an expense allowance of $825.36. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated July 27, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Officer Ben Busse to attend the Western States Safe & Burglary Investigation Training Seminar in San Diego, September 19-23, 1993, with an expense allowance of $624.05. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Officer Ben Busse to attend the Western States Safe & Burglary Investigation Training Seminar in San Diego, September 19-23, 1993, with an expense allowance of $624.05. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated July 28, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health in Lake Tahoe, September 20-24, 1993, with an expense allowance of $804.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Lewis Pozzebon to attend the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health in Lake Tahoe, September 20-24, 1993, with an expense allowance of $804. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated August 2, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Fire Captains Steve Ruffoni, David Lazar, Jed Hulsey and Firefighter Chris Hanson to attend the below listed classes on the dates indicated in Santa Fe Springs, with an expense allowance of $700 each for registration for both classes: September 20-24, 1993 - Hazardous Material Specialist Module IF September 27-0ctober 1, 1993 - Hazardous Material Specialist Module IG It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for the aforementioned Fire Department personnel to attend two classes on the dates listed with an expense allowance of $700 each for registration for both classes. Motion carried. 47(}& I I City Council Minutes page 8 August 17, 1993 Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated August 5, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Officer Penny Turner to attend the Western states Auto Theft Investigation Training Seminar in Shell Beach, California, October 6-8, 1993, with an expense allowance of $514.60. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Officer Penny Turner to attend the Western States Auto Theft Investigation Training Seminar in Shell Beach, California, October 6-8, 1993, with an expense allowance of $514.60. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 10, 1993, was presented, transmitting a Water Right License and Agreement with Domtar Gypsum for the City's rights to extract 550 acre-feet of Domtar Gypsum's allowed pumping allocation for the 1993-94 Fiscal Year at a cost of $196.23 per acre-foot or $107,926.50 total. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 10, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6307 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Water Right License and Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Domtar Gypsum Which Grants the City of Vernon a License to Extract 550 Acre-Feet of Domtar Gypsum's Allowed Pumping Allocation for the Period July 1, 1993 Through June 30, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6307 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated August 11, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Captain Jed Hulsey to attend the Haz Mat Emergency Response Workshop in Sacramento, September 7-10, 1993, with an expense allowance of $728.84. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Captain Jed Hulsey to attend the Haz Mat Emergency Response Workshop in Sacramento, September 7-10, 1993, with an expense allowance of $728.84. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated August 11, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Firefighter Craig Peltier to attend the Haz Mat Emergency Response Workshop in Sacramento, September 8-10, 1993, with an expense allowance of $549.72. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Firefighter Craig Peltier to attend the Haz Mat Emergency Response Workshop in Sacramento, September 8- 10, 1993, with an expense allowance of $549.72. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, transmitting a fully executed Grant Deed from Delmo Charles Molinari and Diane S. Molinari for a ten foot strip of property (for street purposes) on the east side of Alameda Street north of 51st Street. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Grant Deed be accepted, and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed. 4699 I I City Council Minutes page 9 August 17, 1993 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Grant Deed from Delmo Charles Molinari and Diane S. Molinari be accepted and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, transmitting a Letter Agreement with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) providing for a seasonal exchange between BPA and Vernon wherein Vernon receives capacity and energy in September 1993, and BPA receives payment for the capacity and a one-for-one return of the energy in November and December 1993. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said letter agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 12, 1993, 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. 6309 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Agreement, Contract No. DE-MS79-93BP94106, Providing for a Seasonal Exchange of Capacity and Associated Energy with Bonneville Power Administration ("BPA"), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6309 be approved and executed. 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 12, 1993, was presented, transmitting a Water Right License and Agreement with Kal-Kan Foods, Inc. granting Vernon the right to extract 140 acre-feet of water from Kal-Kan Foods, Inc.'s allowed pumping allocation at a cost of $94.50 per acre- foot or a total of $13,230. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated August 12, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6311 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Water Right License and Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Kal-Kan Foods, Inc. Which Grants the City of Vernon a License to Extract 140 Acre-Feet of Kal-Kan's Allowed Pumping Allocation for the Period July 1, 1993 Through June 30, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6311 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee meeting to be held August 12, 1993, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. 4698 I I City Council Minutes page 10 August 17, 1993 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held August 12, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6308 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Lease and Service Order Agreements By and Between the City of Vernon and California Purification and Recycling, Inc. Providing for the Lease and Maintenance of a Reverse Osmosis and Deionizer System for the Operation of the Turbine Generators, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6308 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held August 16, 1993 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held August 16, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 870 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 30 thru August 12, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $555,618.32, which includes Demand Nos. 43183 thru 43386 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 43208, 43213 thru 43219 (inclusive) and 43230 thru 43234 (inclusive) (accounting period August, 1993) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 870 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $555,618.32, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 870 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 30 thru August 12, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,545,108.00, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period August, 1993) was examined and audited: 43186 43201 43224 43247 43276 43305 43345 43374 43192 43202 43225 43256 43277 43307 43348 43375 43193 43203 43227 43257 43279 43323 43357 43382 43194 43204 43235 43263 43285 43325 43359 43198 43206 43237 43267 43286 43336 43363 43199 43210 43238 43272 43290 43340 43365 43200 43211 43246 43275 43293 43341 43369 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 870 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,545,108.00. 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. 446 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 27 thru July 10, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $732,133.83 which includes Demand Nos. 7106 thru 7124 (inclusive) (accounting period July, 1993), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 446 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $732,133.83. Motion carried. 4697 I I City Council Minutes page 11 August 17, 1993 Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated August 12, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Ali Nourmohamadian, Electrical Engineering Associate, to attend the Electrical Environment Power Quality Seminar in Anaheim, September 23-24, 1993, with an expense allowance of $751.25. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Ali Nourmohamadian to attend the Electrical Environment Power Quality Seminar in Anaheim, September 23-24, 1993, with an expense allowance of $751.25. Motion carried. Consideration of a Firm Power Sale Agreement for the Sale/Purchase of Capacity and Energy between the Imperial Irrigation District and the City of Vernon submitted by Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, August 12, 1993. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Firm Power Sale Agreement for the Sale/Purchase of Capacity and Energy between the Imperial Irrigation District and the City of Vernon be approved and executed. 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. 6310 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Firm Power Sale Agreement for the Sale/Purchase of Capacity and Energy By and Between the City of Vernon and the Imperial Irrigation District, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6310 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. The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 5:48 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:50 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session, Attorney/Client Privilege, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the time being 5:51 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney. The Mayor Pro Tem ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. Councilman Davis was excused at 5:51 p.m. Councilman Davis returned at 5:55 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 6:10 p.m. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Thomas A. AT": ~..// /h ~ S d~z~z // ~ /7;;tjf~;;7ff Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk Pro Tem 4696