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19950620 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes 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 HELD JUNE 20, 1995 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 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1995 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA I ~. ;'\ 4.~_~:;,./ 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 21st day of June 1995, have posted: The above Order of Adjournment for the City Council Meeting held June 20, 1995. 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 qorrect. Clerk I OOA I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 20, 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 Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held May 8, 1995, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 6, 1995, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6646 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Eugene M. DeFrank For His Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6646 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June l4, 1995, 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 Ol/23/89 Carlos Fandino, Sr. Water/Power Disp. 2 Year 05/l9/91 Roger Conant, Utilityman IV 4 Year 05/l9/9l Gerardo Farias, Utilityman IV 4 Year 11/05/90 Robin Tolmasoff, Secretary 4 Year 12/21/87 Renan Castro, Utilityman III 5 Year OS/22/89 Fred Amiri, Engineering Aide 6 Year 07/01/66 James Mason, Police Captain 6 Year 05/l6/88 Curtis Kirkland, Sr. Electronics Tech. 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: 05/12/80 07/06/87 08-l8-87 11-13-90 09/l8/89 05/19/86 05/l6/88 02/29/88 01/06/64 06/01/57 Joe Jimenez, System Operator Randy Phillips, Police Officer Paul Woida, Fire Engineer Ben Busse, Police Sergeant Jeffrey Graves, Firefighter Fernando Rodriguez, Police Officer Steven Ruffoni, Fire Captain Jose Alvarez, Utilityman III Jack Looper, Utilityman I Robert Beaudette, Fire Engineer 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 6 Year 6 Year 7 Year 5238 I I City Council Minutes page 2 June 20, 1995 The Mayor called a recess at 5:12 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:14 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1995, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru l5, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried. . Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1995, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of May, 1995, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Health Department Report for the month of May, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1995, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1995, 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. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the Council at this time. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the PUBLIC BEARING to consider an application from Il Treno Restaurant for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of the restaurant at 535l Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon, 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. Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, addressed the City Council and summarized the matter from the Health Department's concern. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services, dated June 15, 1995, was presented, advising that II Treno Restaurant has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of the restaurant at 5351 Santa Fe Avenue, and transmitting the following supporting documents: 1. Request for Conditional Use Permit and information supporting the application; 2. Engineer's Report; 5231 I I City Council Minutes page 3 June 20, 1995 3. Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. 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 have no significant effects on the environment, and no mitigating measures are required. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and 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; 3. The Conditional Use Permit be granted to II Treno Restaurant contingent upon their adherence to the following Conditions. a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules, regulations, and subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. Prior to occupancy an occupancy permit shall be obtained. b. Pursuant to the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, parking and loading spaces shall be provided for both the restaurant and warehouse in accordance with Vernon City Code Sections 26.4.2-6 and 26.4.2-7. All parking and maneuvering areas, including the ingress and egress shall be paved. An easement for ingress and egress and vehicle parking on a lot located at 5415 Santa Fe Avenue shall be submitted and approved by the City and recorded prior to the issuance of building permits. All parking shall be limited to the lot at 5403 and 5415 Santa Fe Avenue. c. II Treno Restaurant shall construct all frontage improvements adjacent to the site along Santa Fe Avenue as directed by the Acting Director of Community Services. All work shall be performed to City standards and shall be completed prior to occupancy. d. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided on the site to keep litter to a minimum. All litter associated with the operation of the restaurant, blown or dropped on adjacent properties shall be retrieved and disposed of daily by a restaurant employee. e. Any expansion or change in use shall be approved by the Acting Director of Community Services and the Director of Environmental Health. f. The parking, driveway access, and landscaping shall be developed in accordance with the site plan which was submitted with this application and approved by the Acting Director of Community Services. Changes shall not be made in the site development except with the prior approval of the Acting Director of Community Services. 523' I I City Council Minutes page 4 June 20, 1995 g. Upon termination of the leases for the use of a portion of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company property, the use of a portion of the Ernest L. Rose property, the use of a portion of the Feichtinger property, and the use of a portion of the All American Trimming, Inc., property, this Conditional Use Permit shall terminate and all restaurant improvements located on that property shall be removed. h. A Wrong Way/Do Not Enter sign shall be maintained at the Santa Fe Avenue exit only driveway. i. Two sets of complete plans for improvement shall be submitted by August l, 1995. The plans shall be approved by the Community Services and Health Departments prior to the start of construction. j. The railcar shall be rodent-proofed and an inspection shall be conducted by the Vernon Health Department, prior to the installation of any equipment and/or seating, to verify rodent- proofing. k. All food preparation and storage equipment shall be within the restaurant and shall be National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved or its equivalent and approved by the Vernon Health Department prior to installation and use. 1. An equipment list with specifications shall be submitted to the Vernon Health Department for approval prior to installation. m. The restaurant shall comply will all requirements of the California Uniform Food Facilities Law. (CURFFL). n. No additional area beyond the existing restaurant shall be occupied or utilized until final approval is granted by the Health Department. o. Sylvia Filippini dba II treno Restaurant, shall maintain a sales tax permit with the State Board of Equalization bearing the City of Vernon tax number 19039 and a City of Vernon Business License. questions. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any David B. Brearley, City Attorney, asked how many people could be seated in the restaurant. Sylvia Filippini, owner, stated that 44 to 49 persons could be seated inside and 40 to 50 in the deck area outside. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing regarding the request from II Treno Restaurant for a Conditional Use Permit, the time being 5:26 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Acting Director of Community Services dated June 15, 1995 and all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence. Motion carried. 5235 I I City Council Minutes page 5 June 20, 1995 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council hereby finds that the proposed use is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Process. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Conditional Use Permit be granted to Sylvia Filippini DBA Il Treno Restaurant contingent upon her adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "0". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6643 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Sylvia Filippini DBA II Treno Restaurant for a Retail Commercial Use Which Will Generate More Than 20 Vehicle Trips Per Day Per 1,000 Gross Square Feet of Floor Area at 535l Santa Fe Avenue, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6643 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider an application from North American Land and Leasing Corporation for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming truck loading spaces at 3620 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon, the time being 5:29 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 June 15, 1995, was presented, advising that North American Land and Leasing Corporation has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2- 8, Development Standards, for the building located at 3620 Santa Fe Avenue, 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 at the site has been vacant for more than one year and, in accordance with Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the building shall be brought into conformance with all regulations of the C-M zone. The building currently has two non-conforming truck loading spaces 10 feet wide and 45 feet long. One dock will be eliminated, and the building will be brought up to meet the code in all other respects. The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the non- conforming space. The lot is 62.5 feet wide by 140 feet long, and the truck parking, loading, and maneuvering requirements cannot be met. The Zoning Code allows for variances based on lot size and shape. 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: . a. 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 the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. 5234 I I City Council Minutes page 6 June 20, 1995 b. All existing and future tenants shall be noti- fied of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. c. The building shall be brought into conformance with all current City codes and regulations with the exception of truck parking, loading, and maneuvering requirements. d. The most northerly existing loading space shall be removed and replaced with automobile parking. The Mayor asked if there were any questions. The City Attorney asked how this property was zoned. Mr. Wilson replied that it is a C-M Zone. Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, asked what length or size trucks would be used. Mr. Wilson stated a 45 foot trailer would be the maximum that could get onto the property. The City Attorney asked if the code required only one dock. property. Mr. Wilson replied, yes. The City Clerk asked how they would access the Mr. Wilson said they will come in off of Violet Avenue. They can only get onto the lot with a smaller truck because of the access area. Mark Ludon, representing North American Land and Leasing Corporation, advised they have the same thoughts as Mr. Wilson. Large trucks cannot get onto the site using Violet Avenue since it is so small or tight. We were unaware of any code violations until now. Anything other than what Mr. Wilson is requiring in the loading dock area as a condition could not be met by us. The City Clerk stated that in the past we have not given variances to buildings that have been vacant over a year. We could have the Community Services Department prepare a report to the Finance Committee showing the effects and the vicinity that this type of variance would cover. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing regarding the request from North American Land and Leasing Corporation for a Variance, the time being 5:38 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1995 and all supporting documents regarding the variance request from North American Land and Leasing Corporation be received and filed as evidence. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to defer action on the North American Land and Leasing Variance request to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. ,,5.23 3 I I City Council Minutes page 7 June 20, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 6644 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to North American Land and Leasing Corporation from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 3620 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6644 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis J. Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated June 1, 1995, was presented, transmitting the Local Detention Facility Health Inspection Report which shows that in accordance with Section 459 of the Health and Safety Code, the City of Vernon jail was inspected on May 24, 1995, and is in compliance with standards and requirements prescribed by the Board of Corrections regarding sanitary conditions. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Environmental Health dated June l, 1995 be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 12, 1995, was presented, advising that staff of the Community Services Department recently reviewed Chapter 21 of our City Code and have determined that it is necessary to amend said section. The department advises that changes are necessary in order to clarify certain prohibitions and to meet specific language required as part of the NPDES Permit from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. The revisions will also bring the chapter up to date and in line with modern sewer systems and for clarification purposes. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that an ordinance be adopted approving the revision. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 12, 1995 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. l03l - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, By Repealing Chapter 21, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959 and Adding Chapter 21 Thereto Regarding Sewers and Storm Drains and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by Title by the City Clerk for a First Reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 1031 be approved for a First Reading. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 12, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Administrative Aide Christopher Romero to attend the Newsletters Seminar in Pasadena on July 11, 1995, with an expense allowance of $312.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Christopher Romero to attend the afore- mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $312.50. Motion carried. 5232 I I City Council Minutes page 8 June 20, 1995 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 13, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra to attend the League of California Cities Mayors & Councilmembers Executive Forum in Monterey, July 26-28, 1995, with an expense allowance of $854. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $854. Motion carried. Communication from Gloria J. Orosco, Secretary to the Board of Library Trustees, dated June l3, 1995, was presented, advising that the term of Library Trustee William M. McCormick will expire on June 30, 1995, and requesting that the City Council reappoint William M. McCormick as Library Trustee for a new full three-year term to be effective July 1, 1995. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Secretary dated June 13, 1995 be received and filed and that her request be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6647 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Reappointing William M. McCormick to Serve as a Trustee on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6647 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated June 14, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Firefighter Dan Armellini to attend the Emergency Building Shoring Course in Rancho Cucamonga, August 16-l8, 1995, with an expense allowance of $230. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Firefighter Dan Armellini to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $230. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June l4, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Gloria J. Orosco, Chief Deputy City Clerk, to attend the City Clerks' Association Education Seminar in Pomona, August 25-26, 1995, with an expense allowance of $232.50. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Gloria J. Orosco to attend the afore- mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $232.50. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1995, was presented, advising that the Finance Committee, at their meeting held April 11, 1995, voted to reduce the lease payments for the satellite campus of East Los Angeles College from $2,000 per month to $1,500 per month for the 1995-96 fiscal year, and the minutes were subsequently approved by the City Council on April l8, 1995. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be renewed subject to the City's reduced support in the amount of $18,000 per year to be paid on a quarterly basis. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1995 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 5231 I I City Council Minutes page 9 June 20, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 6645 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Renewal of the Agreement for Satellite Campus of Los Angeles Community College District, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6645 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 15, 1995, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 19, 1995 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 19, 1995 be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June l5, 1995, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 12, 1995 and the Minutes of the Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June 13, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 12, 1995 and the Minutes of the Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June l3, 1995. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 15, 1995, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held June 19, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 19, 1995 be approved. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 916 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 1 thru June l5, 1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $276,20l.41, which includes Demand Nos. 52132 thru 52356 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 52l34, 52l58, and 52186 thru 52193 (inclusive) (accounting period June, 1995) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 916 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $276,201.41, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 916 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 2 thru June 15, 1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $778,l4l.50, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June, 1995) was examined and audited: 52137 52173 52196 52224 52270 52307 52330 52352 52138 52174 52200 52232 52279 52308 52337 52355 52140 52176 52202 52237 52285 52313 5234l 52l4l 52178 52205 5224l 52287 52315 52342 52145 52183 52216 52242 52296 52322 52343 52168 52184 52221 52244 52301 52324 52346 52170 52185 52222 52267 52306 52329 52351 5230 I I City Council Minutes page 10 June 20, 1995 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 916 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $778,14l.50. 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. 468 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April l6 thru May 13, 1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $l,5l7,307.04 which includes Demand Nos. 7978 thru 8013 (inclusive) (accounting period May, 1995) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 468 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $l,517,307.04. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June l5, 1995, was presented, advising that in accordance with previous City Council approval, litigation in the matter of City of South Gate, et ale vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC No. BC 129447, was filed in Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles on June 9, 1995, and further, a dismissal of City of Vernon, et al. vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC No. BS 032326 was filed simultaneously with the filing of the above- referenced case and litigation agreements were executed with taxpayers Anita Aviles and Edward Saenz. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, summarized this matter for the City Council. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 15, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:58 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:02 p.m., all members 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 Items No.2, 3, and 4 listed below, the time being 6:03 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. 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) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municipal Water District, LASC No. BC l21l24; (b) City of South Gate, et al. vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC NO. BC l29447; (c) CPUC Docket No. A.93-09-006 (BCAP); 5229 I I City Council Minutes page 11 June 20, 1995 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: Dan Vincent Agency claimed against: City of Vernon 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 Mayor Malburg was excused from the Closed Session at 6:06 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra assumed the Chair. The Mayor returned to the Closed Session and assumed the Chair at 6:14 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:14 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the liability claim of Dan Vincent be denied. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn to June 27, 1995 at 5 p.m. f I '\ /!f!~?U;~/7!{:lif~i/~ ' {:e9nis C. Ma urg Mayor A~.~~ Bruce V. 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