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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
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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
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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.
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