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19940517 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 17, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS ABSENT: None MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the City Council Meetings held April 26 and May 3, 1994, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6437 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending victor H. vaits for His Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6437 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 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. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of April 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 Employee 11/19/90 06/01/64 06/26/89 04/20/92 02/26/90 02/01/68 04/29/91 07/01/85 04/09/90 08/19/84 04/23/89 05/13/84 Jeffrey Bullock, Police Officer Loren Dome, Fire Engineer Todd Hewett, Fire Engineer Edwin Hornquist, Asst. Power Engr. Barry Schoolmeester, Firefighter Gary Wiskus, Battalion Chief Linda Smith, Utility Clerk Jaime De La Rosa, Utilityman Gerald Forde, Asst. to the City Adm. Richard Recano, Diesel Operator James Siegert, Power Plant Supt. Vince Rodriguez, Engineering Aide The Mayor presented the above listed employees their respective awards and extended congratulations on the entire City Council. Award 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year with behalf of The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their respective awards were accepted by the Chief of Police: OS/21/90 06/13/86 Steven Wiles, Police Officer Michael Chavez, Police Sergeant The Mayor called a recess at 5:25 p.m. 2 Year 3 Year The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:37 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. 4898 I I City Council Minutes page 2 May 17, 1994 Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1 thru 15, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru 15, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru 15, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru 15, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of April, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of April, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of April, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Risk Management Report for the month of April, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised 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 asked if anyone in the audience 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 Council at this time. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Alsuda Enterprises for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize six non-conforming truck docks at property located at 2801 46th street, the time being 5:39 p.m. Motion carried. Victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, advising that Alsuda Enterprises has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 2801 46th Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building has twelve non-conforming truck loading spaces 10 feet wide and 48.2 feet long. The company is proposing to recess six of the docks and to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the remaining docks. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following Conditions: 4897 I I city Council Minutes page 3 May 17, 1994 a. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading docks shall not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of streets dated June 16, 1992. b. within six months, the westerly six of the easterly eight docks shall be recessed to comply with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8 and prior to modification, Alsuda Enterprises shall obtain all of the necessary permits from the City of Vernon. The Mayor asked if there were any questions, or if anyone wished to address the City Council on this matter. No one wished to address the Council. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Alsuda Enterprises, the time being 5:41 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 12, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Alsuda Enterprises contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6428 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Alsuda Enterprises From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2801 46th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6428 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Gerald Sraberg and Ilene Sraberg for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize three non-conforming truck docks at property located at 3003 Leonis Boulevard, the time being 5:42 p.m. Motion carried. Victor Vaits, Interim Director of community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, advising that Gerald sraberg and Ilene Sraberg have submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 3003 Leonis Boulevard, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building has one conforming truck loading space and three non-conforming spaces which measure 10 feet wide and 64.5 feet long. 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 the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following Condition: 4896 I I City Council Minutes page 4 May 17, 1994 1. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading docks shall not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of streets dated June 16, 1992. The Mayor asked if there were any questions, or if anyone wished to address the City Council on this matter. No one wished to address the Council. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Gerald Sraberg and Ilene Sraberg, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 12, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Gerald Sraberg and Ilene Sraberg contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Condition No.1. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6430 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Gerald Sraberg and Ilene Sraberg from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 3003 Leonis Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6430 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Choice Meat Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize five non-conforming truck docks at 4820 Everett Avenue, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried. Victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and asked that the Public Hearing pertaining to a Variance request from Choice Meat Company be continued to the next City Council Meeting. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to continue the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Choice Meat Company to the next City Council Meeting, the time being 5:46 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a resolution self-certifying that the City of Vernon is in conformance with the 1993 Congestion Management Program and approving Vernon's Congestion Management Program Local Implementation Report, the time being 5:47 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, advising that the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1015 on March 15, 1994 adopting a Trip Reduction and Travel Demand Program in order to implement the Congestion Management Program (CMP) of the County of Los Angeles. As part of this program the we must annually self-certify the City's compliance with the Program and submit a Local Implementation Report. Transmitted herewith is the following: 1. 1994 Local Implementation Report 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Posting and Proof of Publication 4895 I I City Council Minutes page 5 May 17, 1994 This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Local Implementation Report be adopted and that the Council determine and certify that the City is in conformance with the 1993 Congestion Management Program. The Mayor asked if there were any questions, or if anyone wished to address the City Council on this matter. No one wished to address the Council. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to Vernon's conformance with the 1993 Congestion Management Program and also Vernon's Congestion Management Program Local Implementation Report, the time being 5:49 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that (1) the communication from the City Clerk dated May 12, 1994 be received and filed; (2) the Local Implementation Report be adopted; and (3) the Council hereby determines and certifies that the City is in conformance with the 1993 Congestion Management Program. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6434 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Finding the City of Vernon To Be In Conformance with the 1993 Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Adopting Vernon's CMP Local Implementation Report, in Accordance with California Government Code section 65089, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6434 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 9, 1994, was presented, transmitting an Amendment to the Animal Control Service Agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) for the 1994-95 Fiscal Year. There will be no increase in hourly rates or fees and the language remains the same. This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved and executed effective July 1, 1994 thru June 30, 1995. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 9, 1994 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6432 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Extension of the Animal Control Services Contract with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) For An Additional Year, July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to Said Agreement, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6432 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, transmitting a Speed Zone Survey as prepared by the Community Services Department, and recommending that speed limits on City streets be changed as indicated in said survey, and that an ordinance approving the speed limits be adopted. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 12, 1994 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 4894 I I City Council Minutes page 6 May 17, 1994 ORDINANCE NO. 1021 - An Ordinance of the city Council of the City of Vernon Amending Sections 16.14, 16.15, 16.18-3 and 16.18-4 and Adding Section 16.18 to the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, to Change Speed Limits on certain Streets and to Repeal All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith, was read by Title for a First Reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Dqvis, that Ordinance No. 1021 be approved for a First Reading. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, advising that one bid was received and opened May 11, 1994, in accordance with Contract No. 522, Traffic Pavement Striping 1994. The bid has been reviewed by Mr. Vaits, and it is hereby recommended that the bid be awarded to Arrow straight Marking and striping Service, 3084 Strasbourg Drive, Riverside, California 92504, on the basis of their bid of $45,300.91. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Interim Director of Community Services dated May 12, 1994, be received and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6417 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Arrow straight Marking and Striping Service for Traffic Pavement striping 1994 in Accordance with Contract No. 522 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6417 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated May 9, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Edwin Hornquist, Assistant Power Engineer, to attend the Western Area Power Administration Resource Planning Guide Training in Sacramento, June 28-30, 1994, with an expense allowance of $554. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Edwin Hornquist to attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of $554. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated May 5, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sgt. Thomas Igyarto to attend the California Association of Labor Relations Officers' Training Seminar in Palm Springs, June 8-10, 1994, with an expense allowance of $395.54. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Sgt. Thomas Igyarto to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $395.54. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6438 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Creation of a Community Development Corporation and Authorizing the City of Vernon's Joint Participation with the Seven cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood and South Gate in the Southeast Community Development Corporation, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6438 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6439 - A Resolution of the City Cauncil of the City af Vernan Appraving the Applicatian for a Federal Enterprise Community and Authorizing the City of Vernon's Participation with the Five cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, 4898 I I City Council Minutes page 7 May 17, 1994 Huntington Park and Maywood in a Joint Application for the Federal Enterprise Community, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6439 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6435 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the City of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park and Maywood and the City of Vernon in Order to Prepare and Submit a Joint Application for Designation as a Federal Enterprise Community, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6435 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held May 10, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held May 10, 1994 be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6433 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution Nos. 4983 and 5789 to Appoint Kenneth J. DeDarlo, Director of Light and Power, to Represent the City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Public Power Authority and to Appoint Jorge Somoano, Resource Planning Manager, to Act as an Alternate, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6433 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated May 12, 194, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held May 16, 1994, for approval of the recommendatians contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to defer the aforementioned matter to after Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 12, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held May 16, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held May 16, 1994, be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6436 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing the Rates for the Sale of Water in the City of Vernon in Accordance with the Vernon City Code and Repealing Resolution Nos. 6256 and 6203, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6436 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 888 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 29 thru May 12, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $533,139.35, which includes Demand Nos 46729 thru 46973 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 46761, 46764, 46777, 46790 and 46801 thru 46803 (inclusive) (accounting periad May, 1994) was examined and audited. 489? I I City Council Minutes page 8 May 17, 1994 It was moved by Davis, seconded Warrant Register No. 888 be approved and claims and demands totaling $533,139.35, Power Demands. Motion carried. by McCormick, that payment authorized for excluding Light and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 888 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 29 thru May 12, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,550,951.79, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period May, 1994) was examined and audited: 46747 46772 46780 46806 46833 46849 46916 46941 46958 46748 46773 46784 46808 46834 46869 46919 46945 46963 46757 46774 46785 46811 46836 46877 46920 46949 46964 46769 46775 46791 46812 46843 46886 46923 46950 46969 46770 46776 46796 46824 46846 46887 46929 46951 46973 46771 46778 46799 46829 46847 46903 46931 46953 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 888 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,550,951.79. 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. 455 covering claims and demands presented during the period of March 20 thru April 16, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,468,990.52 which includes Demand Nos. 7456 thru 7497 (inclusive) (accounting period April, 1994) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 455 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,468,990.52. Motion carried. Results of bids opened this date for Contract No. 523, Rehabilitation of Reservoir 2-3: Spiess Construction Co, Inc. Matrix Service, Inc. Bragg Crane & Rigging Co. $206,783.00 $211,858.00 $368,477.00 10% Bid Bond 10% Bid Bond NO BID BOND It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned results of Bids pertaining to Contract No. 523 be referred to the Department of Community Services for review. Motion carried. Consideration of Partial Settlement Agreement with Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) - Transportation Line 765. RESOLUTION NO. 6381 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Partial Settlement Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Southern California Gas Company. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned matter pertaining to a partial settlement agreement with Southern California Gas Company and Resolution No. 6381 be deferred to Closed Session. Motion carried. Consideration of reducing Reclaim Trading Credits being made available by the South Coast Air Quality Management District to the City of Vernon for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, submitted by Kenneth J. DeDario, May 12, 1994. Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, addressed the City council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the matter of reducing Reclaim Trading Credits, submitted by the Director of 4891;\< I I ;,~ City Council Minutes page 9 May 17, 1994 Light and Power, should be increased to at least 2/3 of the amount available as opposed to the 1/3 cost originally suggested. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 6:18 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:28 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council to into Closed session to confer with legal counsel on Item No. 2 listed below, the time being 6:28 p.m. Motion carried. 2. with respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Cases: (d) City of Oranqe. et ale V. City of Vernon (Alabama Treasury Advisory Proqram. et al.l, San Francisco Case No. 956982; (e) city of Anaheim. et ale V. City of Vernon, LASC Case No. RC 104302. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy city Clerk, Director of Light and Power, Interim Director of Community Services, and civil Engineer, Kevin Wilson. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. The Interim Director of community Service and the civil Engineer were excused at 6:29 p.m. Councilman Davis was excused at 6:29 p.m. Councilman Davis returned at 6:37 p.m. The Director of Light and Power was excused at 6:37 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:37 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer with legal counsel on Item No. 1 listed below, the time being 6:38 p.m. Motion carried. 1. with respect to every item of business to discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Interim Director of Community Services and Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 7:05 p.m. Motion carried. 4890 I I City Council Minutes page 10 May 17, 1994 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer with legal counsel on Item Nos. 2 and 3 listed below, the time being 7:06 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Interim Director of Community Services and Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. 2. with respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Cases: (a) SoCalGas v. Vernon, LASC No. BS 017468; (b) Vernon v. SoCalGas, USDC No. 92-3435 SVW (ctx); (c) CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCaIGas); 3. with respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code section 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation: Two (2) potential cases The Mayor was excused at 7:22 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra assumed the Chair. The Interim Director of Community Services and Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer were excused at 7:27 p.m. The Mayor returned and assumed the chair at 7:30 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 7:33 p.m. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated May 12, 194, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held May 16, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. (Deferred from earlier in the meeting). It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held May 16, 1994, be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ms. Ana Ceja be released from her position as Utility Clerk effective May 10, 1994. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Gairon Johnson be issued a written reprimand and also be required to reimburse the City for certain City property. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the matter of Wenceslao Reynoso be continued to the next regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried. . 4,8,8'9 I I City Council Minutes Page 11 May 17, 1994 There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, May 24, 1994 at 5 p.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: / Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk ~~ri'~~' ayor 4888 I I ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 17, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN 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 MAY 24, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL CATED ~T 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIAlJ.( ,7k J~.. ruce V. Malkenhorst ~ City f1rk \ :; ./ By I J- L,U ..0 Gloria J. 0 os co Chief De y City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF VERNON ) I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 18th day of May, 1994, have posted: The above Order of Adjournment for the City Council Meeting held May 17, 1994. Said Notice was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said adjournment. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. NOA1