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19950117 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JANUARY 17, 1995 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. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 3, 1995, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 11, 1995, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of December 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 01/12/89 12/02/91 03/09/86 11/08/89 01/18/87 12/01/57 Employee Award Inez Aragon, Police Officer 2 Year Dawn Solis, Engineering Aide 3 Year Danny Garcia, Power Scheduler 4 Year Frank Saldana, Utilityman 5 Year David Soto, utilityman 5 Year John Kriste, Fire Engineer 7 Year The Mayor presented the aforementioned employees with their awards and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their awards were accepted by their respective department head: 12/02/91 02/26/90 Joseph Binstein, Water/Pwr. Dispatcher 3 Year Steven Coster, Firefighter 3 Year The Mayor called a recess at 5:08 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:10 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period January 1 thru 15, 1995, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by MCCormick, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period January 1 thru 15, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period January 1 thru 15, 1995, was presented. ~ > ~" It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period January 1 thru 15, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of December, 1994, was presented. ~"\ -' 51 fli I I City Council Minutes page 2 January 17, 1995 It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Health Department Report for the month of December, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of December, 1994, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Risk Management Report for the month of December, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time for anyone in the audience to address the Council on any matter listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. The Mayor 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 January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Fire Captain Thomas M. Pavlovsky applied for disability retirement with the Public Employees Retirement System on June 7, 1994, and transmitting the Medical Report on Mr. Pavlovsky submitted by the Qualified Medical Examiner, Bruce S. Gillis, M.D., M.P.H. In accordance with Government Code sections 21024 and 21025, Mr. Pavlovsky was notified by letter dated December 19, 1994 that based on the medical examiner's report, staff would be recommending that his application for disability retirement be denied, and that if he disagreed with the City's recommendation, he should file a written notice of objections by January 11, 1995 and a hearing would be scheduled. As of this date, a written notice of objections has not been received from Mr. Pavlovsky, and it is hereby recommended that the application for disability retirement of Fire Captain Thomas M. Pavlovsky be denied. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6576 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Denying the Disability Retirement of Thomas M. Pavlovsky, a Local Safety Member Employed by the City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21024 and 21025), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6576 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Champion International Corporation for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize fifteen non-conforming truck loading spaces at property located at 3100 44th Street. (CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1995.) Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 12, 1995, advising that staff of the Community Services Department is continuing to work with Champion International Corporation regarding their Variance request, and it is necessary that this Public Hearing be continued to the next City Council Meeting. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Daniel C. Fessenden Company d.b.a. California Warehouse Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize forty non-conforming .~: p 5113 I I City Council Minutes January 17, 1995 page 3 truck loading spaces at 4455 Fruitland Avenue. (CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1995.) Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 12, 1995, advising that staff of the Community Services Department is continuing to work with Daniel C. Fessenden Company d.b.a. California Warehouse Company regarding their Variance request, and it is necessary that this Public Hearing be continued to the next City Council Meeting. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the two Public Hearings regarding the Variance requests of Champion International Corporation and Daniel C. Fessenden Company d.b.a. California Warehouse Company be continued to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Phoenix Draperies International for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-conforming truck loading space at 4215 District Boulevard. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Phoenix Draperies International for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-conforming truck loading space at 4215 District Boulevard, the time being 5:15 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 January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Phoenix Draperies International has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2- 8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4215 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 one non-conforming truck loading space that is 10 feet wide and 51.6 feet long, and the company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at this space. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the following Condition: 1. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading space shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading dock does not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Phoenix Draperies International, the time being 5:17 p.m. Motion carried. the all It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 and, " supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, a~d :.< 31 :1'-8 I I City Council Minutes page 4 January 17, 1995 that the Variance be granted to Phoenix Draperies International contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Condition No.1. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6570 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Phoenix Draperies International from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4215 District Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6570 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. PUB~C HEARING to consider a request from Allied Supply Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming truck loading spaces at 4770 48th Street, It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open the PUB~C HEARING to consider a request from Allied Supply Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non- conforming truck loading spaces at 4770 48th Street, the time being 5:18 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 January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Allied Supply Company has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4770 48th 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 conforming truck loading spaces and two non- conforming spaces that are 9 feet wide and 30 feet long. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the non-conforming spaces. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the following Conditions: 1. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading dock does not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. 2. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. The Mayor asked if there were any questions of the Councilor Mr. Wilson. There were no questions. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from Allied Supply Company, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 and all supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to Allied Supply Company contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "1" and "2". Motion carried. / sii f;:' I I City Council Minutes page 5 January 17, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 6573 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a variance to Allied Supply Company from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4770 48th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6573 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Chorus Line for a Variance to construct a mezzanine addition at 4651 Bandini Boulevard, and provide the required parking on a separate parcel without executing a parking covenant for the parcel. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Chorus Line for a Variance to construct a mezzanine addition at 4651 Bandini Boulevard, and provide the required parking on a separate parcel without executing a parking covenant for the parcel, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Mr. Wilson also submitted an additional communication this date regarding a change in the conditions to be placed on the Variance. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Chorus Line Corporation has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8{b) for the building located at 4651 Bandini 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 site is currently fully developed and the company is proposing to construct a 56,000 square foot mezzanine addition and also add 6,000 square feet of office space. These additions would require 64 additional parking spaces. The company leases the parcel at 4415 Bandini, which is within 1000 feet of the building and is paved and striped and provides 72 parking spaces; however, execution of a covenant restricting the use of the 4415 site is not agreeable to the property owner. If Chorus Line should lose the lease at the 4415 site, they have agreed to provide the required additional parking spaces within 1000 feet of the 4651 site or demolish the additions mentioned herein. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted to Chorus Line Corporation subject to the following Conditions: 1. Chorus Line Corporation shall maintain at least 68 automobile parking spaces at 4415 Bandini Boulevard; or 2. If Chorus Line Corporation loses its lease for the parcel located at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, then 68 automobile parking spaces shall be provided within 1000 feet of 4651 Bandini Boulevard, or the subject additions shall be demolished and the required automobile parking shall be provided on site. 'S;j}' ii' I I City Council Minutes page 6 January 17, 1995 Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, dated January 17, 1995, was presented, advising that after further review of the variance request for Chorus Line Corporation, he is submitting a new Engineer's Report and recommending that the Conditions be changed to read as follows: 1. Chorus Line Corporation shall maintain the current required parking spaces at 4651 Bandini Boulevard and 4415 Bandini Boulevard; and 2. If Chorus Line Corporation loses its lease for the parcel located at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, then the current required parking spaces shall be provided at 4651 Bandini Boulevard or within 1000 feet thereof, or the subject additions shall be demolished. The Mayor asked if there were any questions of the City Councilor Mr. Wilson. There were no questions. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from Chorus Line Corporation, the time being 5:23 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communications from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 and the Acting Director of Community Services dated January 17, 1995 and all supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to Chorus Line Corporation contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "1" and "2" listed in the communication dated January 17th from the Acting Director of Community Services. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6569 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Chorus Line Corporation from Section 26.4.2-8(b), of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4651 Bandini Boulevard in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6569 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated November 30, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Firefighters Darrin Curry, Michael Langer and Jason McEachran to attend the Haz Mat Technician Module Course 1B in Santa Fe Springs, February 6-10, 1995, with an allowance of $350 each for registration. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Firefighters Darrin Curry, Michael Langer and Jason McEachran to attend the aforementioned course with an allowance of $350 each for registration. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 6, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Budget Auditor Sharon Duckworth to attend the Stress Management for Businesswomen Seminar in Torrance on February 24, 1995 with an allowance of $79 for the registration fee. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Sharon Duckworth to attend the afore- mentioned seminar with an allowance of $79 for the registration fee. Motion carried. 5.,. t'"(f'''g' . ,;-." ,,' '-'.. . , I I City Council Minutes page 7 January 17, 1995 Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated January 3, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sgt. Robert Faldetta to attend the Management of the Field Training Officer Program in Sacramento, February 8-10, 1995, with an expense allowance of $711.48 of which $687.24 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Sgt. Robert Faldetta to attend the aforementioned program with an expense allowance of $711.48. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 3, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Councilman William McCormick to attend the Independent cities Association Annual winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, February 17-19, 1995, with an expense allowance of $847.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Councilman William McCormick to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $847.50. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated January 5, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Elizabeth Sawickis, Records Manager, to attend the "How to Develop and Prepare a Budget Seminar" in Los Angeles on January 24, 1995, with an expense allowance of $219.00. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the afore- mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $219. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, dated January 10, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Jerry Schreiber, Senior Electrical Inspector, to attend the Electric West 95 Conference in Anaheim on February 8, 1995 with an expense allowance of $171.25. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormiCk, that authority be granted for Jerry Schreiber to attend the afore- mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $171.25. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 10, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the League of California Cities city Managers Department Meeting in Monterey, February 22-24, 1995, with an expense allowance of $754.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of $754. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 10, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself and Councilmen Hilario Gonzales and William Davis to attend the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers 1995 Annual Seminar in San Luis Obispo, February 25-28, 1995, with an expense allowance of $721.50 each. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormiCk, that authority be granted for the above listed city officials to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $721.50 each. Motion carried. . ~\;~* ~)lDa ,. ..Ii, I I City Council Minutes page 8 January 17, 1995 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 10, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself and Councilmen Hilario Gonzales and William Davis to attend the California Municipal utilities Association 63rd Annual Conference in Napa, February 28-March 3, 1995, with an expense allowance of $1,060.00 each. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for the above listed City officials to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $1,060.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated January 11, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Firefighter Jeff Smith to attend the HIV/Aids & Communicable Disease Instruction for Resource Trainers in Sacramento, February 22-24, 1995, with an expense allowance of $659.00. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Firefighter Jeff Smith to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $659. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated January 12, 1995, was presented, transmitting the results, listed below, of bids opened December 20, 1994 in accordance with Bid No. 1341 for the following padmount Transformers for the Light and Power Department: One 1500 kVA Padmount Transformer Vendor Annual ODeratinq Cost Purchase Price Pauwels A.B.B. Howard Industries G.E. Cooper Industries $4,842.45 4,932.31 4,907.54 5,456.34 Bid Rejected $15,763.00 15,707.08 19,404.90 21,406.16 One 500 kVA Padmount Transformer Pauwels A.B.B. Howard Industries (second G.E. Cooper Industries 2,088.70 2,143.38 2,124.17 option) 2,284.59 2,324.41 Bid Rejected 9,101.00 9,586.62 10,223.13 11,332.69 13,709.01 The bids were reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the bids of Cooper Industries were rejected because the manufacturer did not provide sufficient data for bid evaluation purposes. It is hereby recommended that Bid No. 1341 be accepted and authority granted to issue a Purchase Order to Pauwels Transformers, Inc. on the basis of their bid totaling $24,864 for both a 1500 kVA Padmount Transformer and a 500 kVA Padmount Transformer. Councilmen William Davis asked if these transformers were being purchased for storage. Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, advised that the transformers were for two specific customers. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Bid No. 1341 be accepted and authority granted to issue a purchase order to Pauwels Transformers, Inc. for the purchase of a 1500 kVA Padmount Transformer and a 500 kVA Padmount Trans- former at a cost of $24,864. Motion carried. 51(,l I I City Council Minutes page 9 January 17, 1995 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that the City of Bell has requested that Vernon stripe portions of Atlantic Boulevard and Bandini Boulevard located in Bell (which would be done under Contract No. 522), and has agreed to pay Vernon $2,800 to cover the cost. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Agreement to Restripe Atlantic Boulevard and Bandini Boulevard be approved and executed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6575 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement to Restripe Atlantic Boulevard and Bandini Boulevard By and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Bell, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6575 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that a Computation Report is being compiled by Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, which will determine the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor for the next three month period, and will be submitted to the Council at their meeting to be held January 17, 1995. 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 at the meeting) be adopted to be effective for all bills rendered from February 1, 1995. Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, addressed the Council and advised that they had received and calculated this information just prior to this Council meeting and the new factor is a negative $0.02816 per kilowatt hour. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by MCCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 be received and filed, and that the new Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor of negative $0.02816 per kilowatt hour be adopted effective for all bills rendered from February 1, 1995. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6577 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied to Its Electrical Customers, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6577 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held January 16, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 16, 1995 be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held January 16, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. .l$....~/_lB..; :,~-- -~;.J.i' ." - '. ,:' .... - ~':\ - ..~.~,;.-;; I I City Council Minutes page 10 January 17, 1995 The City Attorney advised that the City Council should authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract for the emergency roof repair at the power plant as soon as a contractor has been selected and the required insurance documents have been received. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held January 16, 1995, be approved, and that the City Administrator be authorized to execute the contract for the roof repair at the power plant as soon as it is available. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6574 - 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 Fire Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6574 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 906 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 29, 1994 thru January 12, 1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $333,679.54, which includes Demand Nos. 49911 thru 50153 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 49943, 49971 through 49973 (inclusive), 50035 and 50091 (accounting period January, 1995) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 906 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $333,679.54, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 906 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 29, 1994 thru January 12, 1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,804,523.18, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period January, 1995) was examined and audited: 49916 49941 49982 50010 50040 50070 50120 50139 49917 49945 49997 50014 50045 50078 50127 50141 49923 49946 50000 50018 50051 50088 50133 50144 49924 49947 50002 50019 50060 50092 50135 50146 49939 49960 50006 50021 50062 50099 50137 50147 49940 49967 50007 50033 50067 50119 50138 50152 50153 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 906 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,804,253.18. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on this matter 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. 463 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 13 thru December 10, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,512,529.02 which includes Demand Nos. 7790 thru 7826 (inclusive) (accounting period December, 1994) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, Payroll Warrant Register No. 463 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,512,529.02. carried. that Motion The Mayor called a recess at 5:48 p.m. stoi .~~ I I City Council Minutes page 11 January 17, 1995 The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:52 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item No. 2a listed below, the time being 5:52 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excused from Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Acting Director of Community Services and a utilityman. 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 Government Code section 54957. a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE The Acting Director of Community Services and the utilityman were excused from the Closed Session at 6:10 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:11 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by MCCormick, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Items No.1, 3, and 4 listed below, the time being 6:11 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excused 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) Vernon v. Robert Ismael Marroche, Case No. 93 C00048 (S.E. Municipal); 3. with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: Rogelio Bedolla Garcia City claimed against: City of Vernon Claimant: Jackie Crosswhite City claimed against: City of Vernon Claimant: Jerry Nobuaki Sugano/Kikuko Takahashi City claimed against: city of Vernon . : ~i~f, I I City Council Minutes page 12 January 17, 1995 4. 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: One (1) potential case. The Mayor was excused at 6:20 p.m. The Mayor returned to the Closed Session at 6:23 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 6:24 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to accept the settlement and authorize execution of the Stipulation for Judgement in the case of Vernon v. Robert Ismael Marroche. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to accept the "Release of All Claims" (property damage only) executed by Jackie Crosswhite, and to settle the property damage claim in the amount of $2,324.57. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to accept the "Release of All Claims" (property damage only) executed by Jerry Nobuaki Sugano (vehicle owner), and to settle the property damage claim of Jerry Nobuaki Sugano/Kikuko Takahashi (vehicle driver) in the amount of $712.03. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to allow the utilityman thirty days to submit required documents to the City Administrator's office. 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. (C-~// _ . ~ ,-?r?~7-z.-.?-.;.t'-C-;,~-?iJ-u.. . . /" ~~9nis C. Malbug Mayor ATTEST: ""} 1// Jt1!L~/ ~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 5J93