19951107 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 7,
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, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
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 City Council Meeting held October 17, 1995, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor presented Service Pin Awards to the
following employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the
entire City Council:
Dolores Fonseca, Accountant - 10 Years
Laney Wang, Account Clerk - 5 Years
Yvonne Jennings, Account Clerk - 5 Years
Robin Tolmasoff, Secretary - 5 Years
The below listed employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their award was accepted by their respective
department head:
Marvin King, Utilityman - 30 Years
John Diaz, System Operator - 5 Years
The Mayor called a recess at 5:14 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:17
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period October
16 thru 31, 1995, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period October 16 thru 31,
1995, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
October 16 thru 31, 1995, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 16
thru 31, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time for
anyone in the audience to address the City Council on any item on
the agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearing that may
be listed.
There was no one in the audience who wished to
address the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 1034 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, By Adding Article II, Including Sections 27.10
to 27.18, to Chapter 27 of Said Code Pertaining to the
Codification of Specified Sections of Ordinance Nos. 965, 992 and
1026 Relating to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
and Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith, was read by title by the City Clerk for a Second and
Final Reading.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1034 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
None
None
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated October 19, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Lt. Steven Towles to attend the Assertive Management
Course in Carmel Valley, California, November 14-16, 1995, with
an expense allowance of $733.47 of which $670.16 will be
reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Lt. Steven Towles to attend the afore-
mentioned course with an expense allowance of $733.47. Motion
carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated October 20, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds to attend the Polygraph Examiners Work Conference in San
Diego, December 4-8, 1995, with an expense allowance of $963.80.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for the Police Chief to attend the afore-
mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $963.80.
Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated October 24, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Civilian Traffic Officer Eliseo Genera to attend the
Basic Corrections Officer Core Course at the Riverside County
Sheriff's Academy, November 9-December 26, 1995, with an expense
allowance of $2,350.97.
The Police Chief advised the City Council that the
aforementioned course was cancelled, and that no action was
necessary at this time.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of
Community Services, dated October 24, 1995, was presented,
advising that Contract No. 522, Traffic Pavement Striping 1994,
has been completed. The total contract amount of $48,696.28 has
been paid, and it is hereby recommended that the work be
accepted.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the Acting Director of Community Services
dated October 24, 1995 be received and filed, and that his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6702 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Arrow
Straight Marking and Striping Service, In Accordance with
Contract No. 522 of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6702 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of
Community Services, dated October 24, 1995, was presented,
transmitting Contract No. 528, Traffic Pavement Striping 1996,
and recommending that the contract be approved and authority
granted to advertise for bids.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from the Acting Director of Community Services
dated October 24, 1995 be received and filed, and that his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6703 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 528 of the
City of Vernon for Traffic Pavement Striping 1996, and
Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in
Accordance Therewith, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6703 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated October 25, 1995, was presented, advising that Pan Metal
Corporation, the owner of two adjoining parcels of land located
at 2035 and 2111 49th Street in the City of Vernon, has requested
an adjustment of the boundary line between the parcels. This
will result in a portion of land being transferred from the
easterly parcel to the westerly parcel. This has been reviewed
by the Acting Director of Community Services and the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the lot line
adjustment be approved.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated October 25, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6701 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Lot Line Adjustment
Requested by Pan Metal Corporation, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6701 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated October 25, 1995, was presented, transmitting a Water Right
License and Agreement which will allow Vernon to extract 1,500
acre-feet of Dominguez Water Corporation's allowed pumping
allocation during the period commencing July I, 1995 through June
30, 1996 at a cost of $132 per acre-foot or $198,000 total. This
has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services,
and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the
agreement be approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated October 25, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6706 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Water Right License By and Between the City of
Vernon and Dominguez Water Corporation Which Grants the City of
Vernon a License to Extract 1,500 Acre-Feet of the Allowed
Pumping Allocation of Dominguez Water Corporation for the Period
July I, 1995 Through June 30, 1996, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6706 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated October 25, 1995, was presented, advising that various
Vernon City Code sections pertaining to "city administration"
need to be corrected, clarified, or deleted. This has been
reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that
the following ordinance be adopted.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated October 25, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1035 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959 Relating to City Administration, the Fire Code,
and Business Licenses by Repealing Sections 2.7-7, 2.18, 2.20 and
2.67; by Renumbering Sections 15.38, 15.39 and 15.40; and by
Amending Sections 1.1, 1.2, 2.7, 2.7-1, 2.7-3, 2.19, 2.21, 2.90,
7.64, 15.44 and 15.45; 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 McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1035 be approved for a First Reading. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated November 1, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Sharon L. Duckworth, Budget Auditor, to attend the
League of California Cities Financial Management Seminar in
Monterey, California, December 7-8, 1995, with an expense
allowance of $699.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for the Budget Auditor to attend the afore-
mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $699. Motion
carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated November 1, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Sgt. Robert Faldetta to attend the Internal Affairs
Course in Long Beach, December 4-6, 1995, with an expense
allowance of $305.80 of which $281.80 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Sgt. Robert Faldetta to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $305.80.
Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of
Community Services, dated November 1, 1995, was presented,
transmitting a fully executed Easement Deed from Catellus
Development Corporation for electrical purposes for a portion of
property (approximately 429 feet) north of District Boulevard at
Corona Avenue. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and
it is hereby recommended that the Easement be accepted and the
Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Easement Deed from Catellus Development Corporation be accepted,
and that the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and executed.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated November 2, 1995, was presented, advising that the City
Council previously approved an agreement with Black & Veatch to
assist the City in a Victorville-Lugo 500 kV Transmission Line
(VLTL) Rating Review and an evaluation of the availability of
transmission service across the VLTL path. Other participants in
the Adelanto-Lugo 500 kV Transmission Project (ALTP) have
requested information from Black & Veatch's work product, and
have offered to compensate the City based on the amount of
information they feel is necessary. This has been reviewed by
the Director of Light and Power, and it is hereby recommended
that the City Administrator be authorized to disseminate
information obtained from Black & Veatch to the ALTP Participants
in consideration for reimbursement of a portion of Vernon's cost
for said work product.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the City Administrator be authorized to disseminate information
obtained from Black & Veatch to participants in the Adelanto-Lugo
500 kV Transmission Project in consideration for reimbursement of
a portion of Vernon's cost for the work product. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
November 2, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Firefighters Stephen Keller, Jeffrey James, and Todd Schoenig
to attend the Haz Mat Technician Course, Module lA, in Torrance,
December 4-8, 1995, with an allowance of $375 each for
registration.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Firefighters Stephen Keller, Jeffrey
James, and Todd Schoenig to attend the aforementioned course
(Module 1A) with an allowance of $375 each for the registration
fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
November 2, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Firefighters Stephen Keller, Jeffrey James, and Todd Schoenig
to attend the Haz Mat Technician Course, Module 1B, in Torrance,
December 11-15, 1995, with an allowance of $375 each for
registration.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for Firefighters Stephen Keller, Jeffrey
James, and Todd Schoenig to attend the aforementioned course
(Module 1B) with an allowance of $375 each for the registration
fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated November 2, 1995, was presented, advising that the City has
underground tanks located at the City yards, fire stations, and
diesel plant that must be removed in accordance with a City
ordinance requiring that all single wall tanks and associated
piping be removed by December, 1998. Staff of the Community
Services Department has reviewed proposals from engineering firms
for this project, and has selected Conservtech to prepare plans
and oversee removal work at a cost not to exceed $30,000.
Additional costs (beyond the agreement price) of approximately
$7,000 will include laboratory analysis of soil samples and
associated administrative costs, monitoring costs for any soil
remediation and soil vapor study, and administrative costs for
the fuel tanks in the City yard. This has been reviewed by the
Acting Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and
it is hereby recommended that an agreement with Conservtech for
consulting services be approved and executed at a cost not to
exceed $30,000, and also approve the additional cost of
approximately $7,000 to cover various lab work, soil samples,
etc.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated November 2, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6708 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Conservtech Regarding the Removal and
Installation of Underground Storage Tanks, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6708 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated November 2, 1995, was presented, transmitting an In-Lieu
Replenishment Agreement with the Water Replenishment District of
Southern California covering the period July 1, 1995 through June
30, 1996. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of
Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby
recommended that the agreement be approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated November 2, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6705 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement (Central Basin
and West Coast Basin: July 1, 1995-June 30, 1996) By and Between
the City of Vernon and the Water Replenishment District of
Southern California, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6705 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated November 2, 1995, was presented, advising that staff has
been involved in the process of negotiating the terms of the
proposed municipal National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit that is scheduled to become effective early
next year. It has been determined that a "guidance document" is
necessary to aid cities in the interpretation of the lengthy and
complex permit. The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board worked out an agreement with the Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Foundation to fund development of the document with
the understanding that individual cities would enter into
voluntary agreements to contribute funds. This has been reviewed
by the Acting Director of Community Services and the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that authority be granted
for the City to contribute $500 and that an agreement with the
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation be approved and executed.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated November 2, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6709 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for the Development of a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") Permit Guidance
Manual By and Between the City of Vernon and the Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Foundation and Providing for the Contribution of
Funds, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6709 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, advised the Council
that the following matter should be deferred to the next City
Council meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated November 2, 1995, advising that Douglas Steel Company is
requesting the City's assistance in developing property at the
northeast corner of Slauson and Alcoa Avenue which will consist
of the construction of a 60,000 square ft. industrial/
manufacturing facility at a cost of approximately $4.5 million.
They are specifically requesting assistance from the City in
relocating power poles and providing electrical service to
their meter. Douglas Steel has agreed to a seven year commitment
to purchase up to approximately 1.1 megawatts of power which will
result in additional monthly revenue for the Department of Light
and Power. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it
is hereby recommended that an Electrical Service Agreement with
Douglas Steel Supply Company be approved and executed.
RESOLUTION NO. 6707 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Electrical Service Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
and Douglas Steel Supply Company.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned matter be deferred to the next City Council
Meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated October 26, 1995, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes of the Special Finance Committee Meeting held October 24,
1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Minutes of the Special Finance Committee Meeting held October 24,
1995, be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6704 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon (1) Amending Section 8 of
Resolution 6651 By Amending Subsection (g) Thereof and Adding
Subsection (h) to Said Section; (2) Amending Schedule II, Exhibit
"B", Page 15 of Resolution No. 6651; and (3) Amending Section 25,
Subsections (e) (7) and (e) (13), of Resolution No. 6651 Which
Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City and
Authorized Certain Expense Allowances, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6704 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated November 2, 1995, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held
November 6, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
approve the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the
Personnel Committee Meeting held November 6, 1995. Motion
carried.
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 925 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of October 13 thru November 2, 1995,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $590,234.14, which
includes Demand Nos. 54049 thru 54301 (inclusive), excluding
Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below
(accounting period November, 1995) was examined and audited:
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54122
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54125
54187
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 925 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $590,234.14, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 925 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of October 13 thru November 2, 1995,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,394,617.09, which
includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting
period November, 1995) was examined and audited:
54065 54087 54103 54154 54205 54264
54066 54088 54112 54159 54215 54267
54067 54089 54113 54171 54216 54274
54069 54092 54114 54177 54218 54275
54072 54093 54116 54188 54221 54287
54075 54094 54119 54191 54228 54288
54081 54096 54133 54196 54241 54290
54084 54097 54141 54199 54242 54295
54085 54098 54144 54201 54254 54298
54086 54099 54148 54204 54260
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 925 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $2,394,617.09. 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.
The City Attorney advised that the following matter
should be deferred until after Closed Session later this date.
RESOLUTION NO. 6697 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Settlement Agreement Relating to Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. BC 104302 By and Between the City of
Riverside and the City of Vernon. (Deferred from the City
Council Meeting held October 17, 1995.)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter be deferred until after Closed Session
later this date. Motion carried.
Consideration and discussion of amending the present
agreement with Cotton/Beland/Associates in order for them to
prepare an application for the CDBG Community Economic Enterprise
Funds with an increase in their fees for providing such services
at a cost not to exceed $10,000, as submitted by the Acting
Director of Community services on October 12, 1995. (Deferred
from the City Council Meeting held October 17, 1995.)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to amend
the present agreement with Cotton/Beland/Associates to provide
for their preparation of an application for a Community
Development Block Grant. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6700 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc. for
the Preparation of an Application for a Community Development
Block Grant, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6700 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:46 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:50
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Council go into Closed Session to discuss Item No. 1 listed
below, the time being 5:51 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from the Closed Session
with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy
City Clerk, and the Chief of Police.
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.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
The Chief of Police was excused from the Closed
Session at 6 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 6:01 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Items No. 2 and 3
listed below, the time being 6:02 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excused from the Closed Session with
the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and the 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) Citv of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municipal
Water District, LASC No. BC 121124;
(b) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin. etc.,
Zastrow, et al., LASC No. BC 130693;
(c) City of South Gate. et al. vs. City of
Los Anqeles, et al., LASC No. BC 129447;
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(d)
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway vs. City of Vernon; LASC No.
BC 123510;
(e)
Romo vs. Vernon, et al. HPMC No. 94 C01494N;
(f)
CPUC Docket No. A.93-09-006 (SoCalGas)
(BCAP) ;
(g)
CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCalGas)
(BCAP) ;
(h) City of Anaheim, etc. vs. City of Vernon,
LASC BC 104302;
(i) SoCalGas v. Vernon LASC No. BS 017468;
2 CIV B088723 and 2 CIV B077228;
(j) Andrew Beltowski vs. City of Vernon; WCAB
Nos. ANA 0265141; ANA 0265142; 89 VEN
073111;
(k) Vernon v. SoCalGas, USDC No. CV-92-03435 SVW
(Ctx); USCA No. 94-56174
(1) FERC Docket No. ER95-1489-000 (SCE)
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation: Three (3) potential
cases
The Mayor was excused from the Closed Session at 6:17
p.m. and Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra assumed the Chair.
The Mayor returned to Closed Session at 6:21 p.m. and
continued to chair the meeting.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:21 p.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6697 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Settlement Agreement Relating to Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. BC 104302 By and Between the City of
Riverside and the City of Vernon, was presented. (Deferred from
earlier in the meeting.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6697 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the City Attorney's actions in intervening in FERC Docket No.
ER95-980-000 are hereby ratified. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve discipline as recommended for the Police Officer. Motion
carried.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the City Attorney be authorized to join in an amicus brief on
behalf of the City of Vernon in the matter of San Jose v. the
State of California Commission on State Mandates. 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, the time being 6:23 p.m.
Motion carried.
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