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19940719 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 19, 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, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of June for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) years of perfect attendance: Date of Hire Emplovee Award 09/17/84 03/16/86 06/14/92 04/27/88 . 06/01/64 11/06/89 08/30/87 03/26/84 04/01/84 02/21/82 12/20/87 12/16/60 05/12/80 06/29/82 Ray Arias, utilityman Robert Martinez, utilityman Hector Vasquez, Utilityman 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years Solomon Benudiz, Police Sergeant Thomas Pavlovsky, Fire Captain 3 Years 3 Years Manuel Aquino, utilityman Juan Arellano, utilityman Theresa Nicholas, Asst. Records Mgr. Gary Sawyer, utilityman 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years Joe Cervantes, utilityman 5 Years Victor Trujillo, Utilityman 6 Years Richard Wiles, Battalion Chief 7 Years Fernando Weathers, utilityman 11 Years Samuel Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services 12 Years 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: 02/01/65 08/17/87 09/03/85 11/18/63 02/01/70 06/11/84 06/26/89 Ray Shelton, Fire Captain Michael Wilson, Fire captain David Zapien, Police Officer George Burgess, Engr. Assoc. Dan Simon, Fire Captain Mark Moen, Police Sergeant Mark Whitworth, Firefighter 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 4 Years 4 Years 5 Years 5 Years The Mayor called a recess at 5:10 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:13 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1 thru 15, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1 thru 15, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. 4956 I I City Council Minutes page 2 July 19, 1994 Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 1 thru 15, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 1 thru 15, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of June, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Health Department Report for the month of June, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of June, 1994, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Risk Management Report for the month of June, 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. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 16, 1994, was presented, 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. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 12, 1994.) Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, advised that the agreement with Vernon Metro Center II should be approved at this time; however, we should defer the 2nd and 3rd items. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 16, 1994 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Agreement with Vernon Metro Center II be approved and executed, and that Item 2 pertaining to the agreement with Willdan Associates, and Item 3 pertaining to the agreement with Jones Hall Hill & White and the applicable resolutions (numbers 6460 and 6461) be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. 4955 I I City Council Minutes page 3 July 19, 1994 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, was presented. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 12, 1994.) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6459 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from U.S.A. Consoli- dators, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to allow its subsidiary Reeder Fastway Trucking Inc. to operate a truck and freight terminal at 2626 26th Street, the time being 5:14 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that U.S.A. Consolidators, Inc. has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for its subsidiary, Reeder Fastway Trucking, Inc. to operate a truck and freight terminal at 2626 26th Street, and transmitting the following supporting documents: 1. Request for Conditional Use Permit and information supporting the application; 2. Engineer's Report; 3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notifi- cation letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. The application of U.S.A. Consolidators, Inc. was found to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act process, since they will be using an existing truck terminal and the facility is not being expanded. It is the opinion of the Acting Director of Community Services that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will not have a significant effect on the environment, and no mitigating measures are required. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and the following Conditions are recommended as part of the Conditional Use Permit: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and made to conform with all current codes, rules, regulations and subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be obtained. All trucking operations, including truck and trailer parking, shall be limited to the lot located at 2626 26th Street. b. A hazardous materials inventory and business contingency plan shall be submitted and a hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department within the first 30 days of occupying the site. Hazardous materials/wastes shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate federal, state, and local laws. 4954 I I City Council Minutes page 4 July 19, 1994 c. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash, and weeds. d. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam cleaning and repairing shall be performed in facilities in compliance with appropriate codes. e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources. f. No equipment or freight shall be stored on the site, other than in trailers or on the docks. Adequate plans and materials must be available for handling leaks or spills from vehicles during storage or transportation. g. All required federal, state, local, and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. h. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall be checked by a qualified service person. Tanks and monitoring system shall meet the requirements of Articles III and IV of Chapter 13 of the Vernon City Code. i. Reeder Fastway Trucking, Inc. shall occupy the site prior to February 1, 1995. If the site is not occupied by this date, the building will be considered non-conforming in respect to section 26.2.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. j. The owner shall dedicate an easement to the City of Vernon for the necessary street right-of-way to comply with the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. k. The owner shall either obtain a Variance for the usage of the truck loading spaces extending towards 26th Street subject to the condition that any truck parked at the loading docks shall not extend into the new street right-of-way, or the docks shall be recessed to comply with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8. Based on the aforementioned, it is hereby recommended that the following actions be taken: 1. The City Council find that the proposed use is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Process; 2. A Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk; and 3. The Conditional Use Permit be granted to U.S.A. Consolidators, Inc. for its subsidiary Reeder Fastway Trucking, Inc. contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "k". The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any questions on this matter. There were no questions. 4953 I I City Council Minutes page 5 July 19, 1994 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the request from U.S.A. Consolidators, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for its subsidiary, Reeder Fastway TrUCking, Inc., the time being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Acting Director of Community Services dated July 14, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council hereby finds that the proposed use is categori- cally exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Process. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk. Motion carried. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, to grant the Conditional Use Permit to U.S.A. Consolidators, Inc. for its subsidiary Reeder Fastway Truck, Inc. contingent upon there adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "k". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6380 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Reeder Fastway TrUCking, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck and Freight Terminal at 2626 26th Street, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6380 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from O. E. Clark Paper Box Co. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non- conforming truck loading spaces at 2705 Leonis Boulevard, the time being 5:19 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 2705 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 two conforming truck loading spaces and two non- conforming spaces that measure 10 feet wide and 60 feet long. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the non-conforming truck loading spaces. This has been reviewed by the Acting 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. 4952 I I City Council Minutes page 6 July 19, 1994 b. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in their leases. The Mayor asked if there were any questions from anyone in the audience. There were no questions. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. (2705 Leonis Boulevard), the time being 5:23 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated July 14, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6478 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to O.E. Clark Paper Box Co., From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2705 Leonis Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6478 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize three non-conforming truck loading spaces at 2716 Leonis Boulevard, the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 2716 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 three non-conforming truck loading spaces that measure 10 feet wide. Two spaces are 46.6 feet long and one is 24 feet long. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the non-conforming truck loading spaces. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with 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. b. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in their leases. 4951 I I City Council Minutes page 7 July 19, 1994 The Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about 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 O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. (2716 Leonis Boulevard), the time being 5:26 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated July 14, 1994 and all supporting evidence be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to O.E. Clark Paper Box Co. contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6477 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to O.E. Clark Paper Box Co., From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2716 Leonis Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6477 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Four Seasons for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-conforming truck loading space at 3320 Leonis Boulevard, the time being 5:26 p.m. Motion carried. . Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that Four Seasons has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-7, Minimum Truck Parking and Loading Facility Requirements, and also from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 3320 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 non-conforming truck loading space measuring 10 feet wide and 57 feet long. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the non-conforming truck loading space. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following Condition: 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 Streets dated June 16 1992. matter. The Mayor asked if there were any questions on this There were no questions. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Four Seasons, the time being 5:29 p.m. Motion carried. 4950 I I City Council Minutes page 8 July 19, 1994 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated July 14, 1994 and all supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to Four Seasons contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Condition "a". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6479 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Four Seasons From Sections 26.4.2-7 and 26.4.2-8 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the Property Located at 3320 Leonis Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6479 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Moussa Peykar for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize eight non- conforming truck loading spaces at 4820 50th Street, the time being 5:30 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that Moussa Peykar has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4820 50th Street, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineers Report. The building has four non-conforming truck loading spaces on the east that are 10 feet side and 60 feet long; and eight non- conforming spaces on the west that are 10 feet wide and 20 feet long. The owner has the choice of sealing the eight docks on the west; however he is proposing to recess the docks within the building 65 feet and to construct a 30-inch high barrier wall and driveways so that all maneuvering will be done on-site. A Variance is still required since the maneuvering space will be less than the required 40 feet. The owner is also proposing to demolish the metal shed to the east of the building which will bring the four truck loading spaces on the east end of the building into conformance. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following Conditions: a. The Metal shed east of the main structure shall be demolished and the four truck loading spaces on the east end of the main structure shall be maintained in accordance with Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Sections 26.4.2-8(c) and 26.2.2-8(e). b. On the west end of the building the eight non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be recessed within the building 65 feet and a 30-inch high barrier wall constructed on the property line in front of the eight non-conforming truck loading spaces. The usage of the eight non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck utilizing said docks shall not maneuver in the public right-of way. 4:949 I I City Council Minutes page 9 July 19, 1994 c. All frontage improvements shall be constructed including, but not limited to, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway and catch basin as shown on City of Vernon drawing numbers P2075 and P2182. d. Prior to any modification, all necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon. e. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of these restrictions and a condition stating these shall be placed in their leases. were in. The Mayor asked Mr. Wilson what type of business they company. Mr. Wilson advised they were a textile manufacturing The Mayor asked if anyone else had any questions. There were no questions. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Moussa Peykar, the time being 5:36 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated July 14, 1994 and all supporting documents ,be received and filed as evidence, and that the Variance be granted to Moussa Peykar contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "e". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6476 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Moussa Peykar, From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4820 50th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6476 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, advising that Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, is compiling a Computation Report which will determine the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor for the next three month period, and is to be submitted herewith. Based on the actual fuel expenses and revenues, and Southern California Edison Company's forecast for the next three months, it is hereby recommended that the new factor to be announced be adopted to be effective for all bills rendered from August 1, 1994. The City Clerk stated that the Computation Report submitted by the Light and Power Department reflected a negative 0.02464 cents per kilowatt hour. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the city Clerk dated July 14, 1994, be received and filed, and that the new factor of negative 0.02464 cents per kilowatt hour be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6480 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied To Its Electrical Customers, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6480 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 4948 I I City Council Minutes page 10 July 19, 1994 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held July 18, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held July 18, 1994, be approved. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following resolution should be deferred to the next Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 6481 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Mobile Intensive Care unit (MICU) Paramedic Ambulance Services and Use of Vehicle, Equipment and Facilities By and Between the City of Vernon and Aids Medical Enterprises, Inc. (AME). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6481 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following matter should be deferred until after Closed Session. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated July 14, 1994, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held July 18, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held July 18, 1994 be deferred until after Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 457 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 15 thru June 11, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,451,554.40 which includes Demand Nos. 7539 thru 7583 (inclusive) (accounting period June, 1994) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 457 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,451,554.40. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 893 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 8 thru July 14, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $255,342.41, which includes Demand Nos. 47618 thru 47700 (inclusive), and excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period July, 1994) was examined and audited: 47623 47643 47651 47676 47677 47678 47679 47680 47681 47682 47700 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 893 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $255,342.41, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 893 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 8 thru 14, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $586,397.29, which includes Light and Power demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period July, 1994) was examined and audited: 47622 47655 47658 47659 47675 47683 47685 47695 47698 4941 I I City Council Minutes page 11 July 19, 1994 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 893 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $586,397.29. 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. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 894 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 8 thru July 14, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $34,960.44, which includes Demand Nos. 47701 thru 47773 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 47705 thru 47707 (inclusive) (accounting period June Paid in July, 1994) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 894 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $34,960.44, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 894 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 8 thru 14, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,080,898.85, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June Paid in July, 1994) was examined and audited: 47701 47702 47703 47704 47709 47712 47715 47716 47718 47719 47721 47730 47734 47736 47744 47756 47758 47760 47768 47770 47772 47773 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 894 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,080,898.85. 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. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement between Resource Management International, Inc. and the City of Vernon, as submitted by Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, July 14, 1994. Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Professional Services Agreement with Resource Management International, Inc. be approved and executed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6482 - A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Resource Management International, Inc. (RMI), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6482 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:50 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:53 p.m., all persons present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item No. 1 listed below, the time being 5:53 p.m. Motion carried. 494i' I I City Council Minutes page 12 July 19, 1994 All persons were excluded from the Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, Legal Counsel 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 Government Code Section 54957. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 5:56 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer with legal counsel on Items No. 2 and 3 listed below, the time being 5:56 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, Legal Counsel and Chief Deputy City Clerk. The Mayor ordered that all communications to and from the Closed Session be 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) Central Basin Municioal 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 ala V. Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Lonq Beach et al., LASC No. BC 106713 (d) CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCaIGas); (e) Donald Glaze V. city of Vernon, WCAB Case Nos. AHM 027019 and AHM 027021 3. with respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: PACIFIC BELL Agency claimed against: CITY OF VERNON The Mayor was excused at 5:59 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra assumed the Chair. Chair. Mayor Malburg returned at 6:03 p.m. and assumed the It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:04 p.m. Motion carried. 494~ I I City Council Minutes page 13 July 19, 1994 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated July 14, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held July 18, 1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. (Deferred from earlier in the meeting.) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held July 18, 1994 be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Scott Volker be terminated effective July 19, 1994 at the end of the business day. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Walter Maxwell be terminated effective July 19, 1994 at the end of his shift. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Liability Claim of Pacific Bell be settled in the amount of $753.60 Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~. Leonis C. Ma . urg ayor ~~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 49.44