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19940621 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 21, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that the Minutes of the City council Meeting held June 7, 1994, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 13, 1994, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. 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 May for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) years of perfect attendance: Date of Hire Employee Award 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 6 Year 6 Year 11-13-90 05-19-86 Ben Busse, Police Officer Fernando Rodriguez, Police Officer 05-15-89 08-01-79 11-05-90 Roger Conant, utilityman Rose Gonzales, Secretary Robin Tolmasoff, Secretary 12-21-87 04-23-90 04-09-90 Renan Castro, utilityman Albert De La Cruz, utilityman Michael Hendrickson, Diesel Operator 05-22-89 01-06-64 07-01-66 Fred Amiri, Engineering Aide Jack Looper, utilityman James Mason, Police Captain 06-01-57 05-16-88 Robert Beaudette, Fire Engineer Curtis Kirkland, Electronics Tech. The Mayor presented the above listed employees with their respective awards and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their respective awards were accepted by their respective department head or supervisor. 11-19-89 09-18-89 05-16-88 02-29-88 Wayne Barnard, utilityman Jeffrey Graves, Firefighter Steven Ruffoni, Fire Captain Jose Alvarez, utilityman 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 5 Year The Mayor called a recess at 5:11 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:15 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. 4921 I I City Council Minutes page 2 June 21, 1994 Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of May, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of May, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of May, 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 Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Maurice L. Heller, Paul Fisher and Vince Rosato for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming truck loading spaces at 2365 57th street, the time being 5:16 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Civil Engineer in the community Services Department, addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated June 15, 1994, was presented, advising that Maurice L. Heller, Paul Fisher and Vince Rosato have submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 2365 57th 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 two non-conforming truck loading spaces 10 feet wide and 38 feet long, and 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 contingent upon the following Conditions: 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. 4926 I I City Council Minutes page 3 June 21, 1994 b. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in their lease. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who had any questions on this matter. There were no questions. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Maurice L. Heller, Paul Fisher and Vince Rosato, the time being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Maurice L. Heller, Paul Fisher and Vince Rosato contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6454 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Maurice L. Heller, Paul Fisher and Vince Rosato, From section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, For the Property Located at 2365 57th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6454 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Don V. Stull, Patricia Stull, and Aaron Stull for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-conforming truck loading space at 5100 District Boulevard, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer in the Community Services Department, addressed the City Council and briefly discussed this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1994, was presented, advising that Don V. Stull, Patricia Stull and Aaron Stull have submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 5100 District 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 three conforming truck loading spaces, and two non-conforming spaces on Fruitland Avenue. The easterly non- conforming space is 10 feet wide and 35 feet long and the westerly space is not used. The company is proposing to use vehicles of a smaller length at the easterly dock and not use the westerly dock. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following Conditions: a. The Usage of the easterly non-conforming truck loading space on Fruitland Avenue shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading dock shall not extend into the existing street right-of-way. f925 I I City Council Minutes page 4 June 21, 1994 b. The westerly non-conforming truck loading dock on Fruitland Avenue shall be sealed and the driveway shall be removed and replaced with City of Vernon standard curb, gutter and side- walk. c. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in their lease. The Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about this matter. There were no questions. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Don V. stull, Patricia stull and Aaron stull, the time being 5:23 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Don V. stull, Patricia stull and Aaron stull contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "C". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6453 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Don V. Stull, Patricia stull and Aaron stull, From section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, For the Property Located at 5100 District Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6453 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Laskey Weil II for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize eight non- conforming truck loading spaces at 1901-2137 55th Street and 5320 Aladema Street, the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer in the Community Services Department, addressed the City Council and briefly discussed this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1994, was presented, advising that Laskey Weil II has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the buildings located at 1901-2137 55th Street and 5320 Alameda 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 Buildings have twenty-seven conforming truck loading spaces and eight non-conforming spaces. All eight spaces are 10 feet wide with six being 46 feet long; the other two are 51 and 50 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 it is hereby recommended that the variance be granted contingent upon the following Conditions: 4924 I I City Council Minutes page 5 June 21, 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. Laskey Weil II shall dedicate the necessary street right-of-way, which is the portion of property on 55th street currently used as side- walk, to the City of Vernon. c. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in their lease. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any questions on this matter. There were no questions. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Laskey Weil II, the time being 5:27. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Laskey Weil II contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "C". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6451 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Laskey Weil II, From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, For the Property Located at 1901- 2137 55th Street and 5320 Alameda street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6451 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from B & W Woodturning Co., Inc. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non- conforming truck loading space at 2252 37th Street, the time being 5:29 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer in the Community Services Department, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1994, was presented, advising that B & W Woodturning Co., Inc. has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 2252 37th 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 one non-conforming truck loading space 10 feet wide and 36.8 feet long, and the company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at this dock. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following Conditions: .4.923 I I City Council Minutes page 6 June 21, 1994 a. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading space shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading dock shall not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of street dated June 16, 1992. b. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in their lease. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who had any questions on this matter. There were no questions. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from B & W Woodturning Co., Inc., the time being 5:31 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to B & W Woodturning Co., Inc. contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6452 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to B & W Woodturning Co., Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2252 37th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6452 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated June 8, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Jorge Somoano, Resource Planning Manager, to attend the Negotiating Power Supply and Transmission Contracts Workshop in San Francisco, July 25-26, 1994, with an expense allowance of $1,022.52. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Jorge Somoano to attend the aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of $1,022.52. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1994, was presented, transmitting an agreement for continuation of the Southeast Education Center in Huntington Park by the East Los Angeles Community College District between the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon. The City's cost for the initial twelve months (term of agreement) is $24,000. The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1994 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6464 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Satellite Campus of Los Angeles Community District by and Among the City of Vernon, Six Nearby Cities, and Los Angeles Community College District for a Satellite Campus, was presented. In! I I City Council Minutes page 7 June 21, 1994 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6464 be approved and adopted. Communication from Gloria J. Orosco, Secretary to the Board of Library Trustees, dated May 28, 1994, was presented, advising that the terms of Library Trustees Leonis C. Malburg and Thomas A. Ybarra will expire on June 30, 1994, and requesting that the City Council reappoint Leonis C. Malburg and Thomas A. Ybarra as Library Trustees for a new three-year term to be effective July 1, 1994. The Mayor motioned to reappoint himself and Thomas Ybarra as Library Trustees. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Secretary to the Board of Library Trustees dated May 28, 1994 be received and filed, and that the motion of the Mayor be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6455 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Reappointing Leonis C. Malburg and Thomas A. Ybarra To Serve as Trustees on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6455 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 16, 1994, was presented, recommending that Donald R. Howard be retained as a rate consultant to prepare a study examining and developing appropriate rates for the water department. It was moved b Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 16, 1994 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6458 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Consultant Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Donald R. Howard, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6548 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 13, 1994 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 13, 1994 be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6456 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Lewis R. Adams, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6456 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6457 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property From the Light and Power Department and the Health Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. 4921 I I City Council Minutes page 8 June 21, 1994 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6457 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 14, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 14, 1994, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held June 20, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve the recommendations contained on the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 20, 1994. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6463 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 3 to the Information Management and Software Maintenance Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Flair Data Services, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6463 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following matter should be deferred to after Closed Session this date. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 16, 1994, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 20, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to defer the aforementioned matter to after Closed Session this date. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following communication and the three resolutions pertaining to same should be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 16, 1994, advising that Vernon Metro Center II, a California Limited Partnership is proposing to subdivide and develop property at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard. In order to subdivide the property, the City is requiring the construction of frontage improvements which will include the widening of Atlantic Boulevard, the installation of a traffic signal and the extension of utilities. Vernon Metro Center II has requested that an assessment district be formed to pay for improvements. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that (1) an agreement with Vernon Metro Center II be approved to insure that all costs associated with the formation of the Assessment District will be paid for out of a deposit made by the developer; (2) the services of Willdan Associates be retained as Assessment Engineer; and (3) the law firm of Jones Hall Hill & White be retained as Bond Attorneys for the project. RESOLUTION NO. 6459 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Payment of Engineering and Bond Counsel Costs By and Between the City of Vernon and Vernon Metro Center II, A California Limited Partnership. 4920 I I Ui City Council Minutes page 9 June 21, 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 6460 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Willdan Associates. RESOLUTION NO. 6461 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Legal Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Jones Hall Hill & White. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 16, 1994 pertaining to Vernon Metro Center II, a California Limited Partnership, and Resolution Nos. 6459, 6460 and 6461 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 890 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 3 thru 16, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $439,501.42, which includes Demand Nos. 47217 thru 47429 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 47242, 47267 thru 47272 (inclusive) and 47381 (accounting period June, 1994), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 890 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $439,501.42, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 890 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 3 thru 16, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $931,133.69, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June, 1994), was examined and audited. 47221 47249 47266 47298 47337 47360 47394 47419 47225 47250 47276 47302 47341 47371 47402 47422 47226 47251 47280 47303 47344 47375 47403 47427 47227 47253 47281 47308 47347 47382 47412 47428 47231 47254 47283 47317 47349 47387 47415 47233 47263 47288 47318 47353 47392 47416 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 890 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $931,133.69. 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. 456 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 17 thru May 14, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,452,746.43 which includes Demand Nos. 7498 thru 7538 (inclusive) (accounting period May, 1994), was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 456 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,452,746.43. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales to open the discussions pertaining to (1) the Southeast Enterprise Community Coalition's Strategic Plan and approval of the Application for Designation as a Federal Enterprise community; and (2) the state required "Nominating Local Governments Responsibilities Agreement" between the City and the State of California Department of Social Services. Motion carried. (Deferred from the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 13, 1994) . 491'$ I I City Council Minutes page 10 June 21, 1994 Gerald W. Forde, Assistant to the City Administrator, addressed the Council and briefly summarized these matters. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the Council and also summarized the aforementioned matter. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to approve and execute the documents as listed in the following Resolution No. 6445. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6445 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon (1) Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Nominating Local Government Responsibilities Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the State Department of Social Services; and (2) Approving the Strategic Plan Prepared by the Southeast Enterprise Community Consortium and providing Assurances that the City of Vernon will Carry Out Those Portions of Said Plan Which Apply to Said City if the S.E.C.C. Area is Designated as an Enterprise Community, was presented. (Deferred from the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 13, 1994.) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6445 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Consideration of the City of Los Angeles's Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Application which includes a portion of Vernon. HUD requires the approval of Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community applications by each jurisdiction whose territory is included within the census tracts comprising the application areas, no matter how small that territory is. Census Tract No. 532400, the boundaries of which generally coincide with the City limits of the City of Vernon, also include very small portions of the territories of the City of Los Angeles. (Submitted by Gerald W. Forde, Assistant to the City Administrator, June 16, 1994.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve and execute the documents as listed in the following Resolution No. 6462. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6462 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon (1) Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Nominating Local Government Responsibilities Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the State Department of Social Services; and (2) Approving the strategic Plan Prepared by the City of Los Angeles for its Empowerment Zone and Providing Assurances that the City of Vernon will Carry Out Those Portions of Said Plan Which Apply to Said City if the City of Los Angeles Area is Designated as an Empowerment Zone, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6462 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 6:04 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:07 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session on Item No. 3 listed below, the time being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Police Chief, Police Captain, Director of Light and Power, Jose Pereyra and Alice Ramos. 4918 I I City Council Minutes page 11 June 21, 1994 The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. 3. with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Mr. Pereyra was excused at 6:10 p.m. The Director of Light and Power was excused at 6:12 p.m. Ms. Ramos was excused at 6:16 p.m. The Chief of Police and Police Captain were excused at 6:20 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to go out of Closed Session (Government Code section 54957) and resume regular session, the time being 6:20 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to approve the City Administrator's recommendation regarding an employee in the Transcriber/Typist position. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the City Administrator's recommendation regarding an employee in the Diesel Operator position. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 16, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 20, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. (Deferred from earlier in the meeting.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 20, 1994. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer with Legal Counsel on Item Nos. 1 and 2 as listed below, the time being 6:23 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from the Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney and Chief Deputy City Clerk. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. 1. 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) Central Basin Municipal Water District v. city of Vernon, LASC No. BS 028717; (b) City of Vernon v. Central Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors. et al., LASC No. BS 028742 (c) City of Vernon. et ale v. Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach et al., LASC No. BC 106713 4917 I I City Council Minutes page 12 June 21, 1994 2. with respect to every of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: ALEJANDRO ANTONIO PRADO Agency claimed against: CITY OF VERNON The Mayor was excused at 6:26 p.m. The Mayor returned at 6:31 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 6:32 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to accept and approve the Liability Claim of Alejandro Antonio Prado for property damage only in the amount of $444.43. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to adjourn to Thursday, June 30, 1994 at 5 p.m. Motion carried. ~' ~--~ .~, . eonis C. ~ yor AT~/#~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4916 I I ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 21, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (QUORUM PRESENT) TO THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA E AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 0A Malkenhorst k 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 22nd day of June, 1994, have posted: The above Order of Adjournment for the City Council Meeting held June 21, 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. Dated: ~4~t( ~ Gloria J. Oros Chief Deputy Clerk OOA