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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MARCH 5, 1996
AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ybarra
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the City Council Meeting held February 20, 1996, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
Mayor Malburg presented Service Pins to the following
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City Council:
Gloria Orosco, Chief Deputy City Clerk - 15 years
Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health - 10 years
Tom Kennedy, Engineering Aide - 5 years
Leonard Grossberg, Environmental Specialist - 5 years
The Chief of PoI ice accepted a 5 Year pin for Police
Dispatcher Daveau Haugen who was unable to attend the meeting.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:05 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:07
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period
February 16 thru 29, 1996, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period February 16
thru 29, 1996, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
February 16 thru 29, 1996, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 16 thru
29, 1996, 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 matter
listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public
Hearings that may be listed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council.
There was no one present who wished to address the
City Council at this time.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of the 1994 Editions
of the following codes, the time being 5:10 p.m. Motion carried.
Uniform Buildinq Code
Volumes 1, 2, and 3, including Appendices Chapters
3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 30 and 33
Uniform Mechanical Code
Including Appendices A, B, and C
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Uniform PlumbinQ Code
Including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, and I with the
IAPMO Installation Standards
Uniform Fire Code
Volume I including Appendices I-A, I-C, II-A, II-B,
II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-I, III-A, III-B,
III-C, III-D, IV-A, V-A, VI-B, VI-D, VI-F, and
VI-G; and Volume 2 including the Uniform Fire Code
Standards
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danqerous Buildings
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services,
addressed the communication of the City Clerk dated February 28,
1996, and also advised that Appendice Chapter 34 of the Uniform
Building Code and Appendice VI-A of the Uniform Fire Code should
both be shown as being added. Chapter 10 of the Uniform Building
Code should be deleted.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 28, 1996, was presented, transmitting the
following documents pertaining to the adoption of the
aforementioned codes:
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Affidavit of Posting
3. Declaration of Publication
Certain sections of the codes have been amended in order to meet
the requirements and needs of the City. The proposed code
amendments have been prepared jointly by the Director of
Community Services, the Fire Chief and the City Attorney, and it
is hereby recommended that the ordinances listed hereafter be
approved for a first reading.
Mayor Malburg asked if anyone in the audience wished
to address the City Council on this matter.
this issue.
There was no one wishing to address the Council on
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to
close the Public Hearing regarding the adoption of various codes,
the time being 5:12 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated February 28, 1996 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, and that his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1036 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 7, Buildings, of the Code
of the City of Vernon; Adopting By Reference the 1994 Editions of
(1) The Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, Including
Selected Appendices; (2) The Uniform Plumbing Code with the IAPMO
Installation Standards, Including Selected Appendices; and (3)
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Adding
Chapter 24 to the Code and Consolidating Building and
Construction provisions Therein; and Repealing All Ordinances and
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 Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1036 be approved for a First Reading. Motion
carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1037 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 7, Buildings, of the Code
of the City of Vernon; Adopting By Reference the 1994 Edition of
the Uniform Mechanical Code, Including Selected Appendices; and
Repealing All Ordinances and 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 Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1037 be approved for a First Reading. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1038 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending, Adding, and Renumbering Various
Sections in Chapter 7, Buildings, of the Code of the City of
Vernon; Adopting by Reference the 1994 Edition of the Uniform
Fire Code, Volumes 1 and 2, Including Specified Appendices and
the Uniform Fire Code Standards; and Repealing All Ordinances and
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. 1038 be approved for a First Reading. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1039 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Chapters 8A and 10 of the Code of
the City of Vernon to Consolidate and Reorganize provisions
Pertaining to Building and Construction in Chapter 24; 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 Davis, that
Ordinance No. 1039 be approved for a First Reading. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Primo Corporation
for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming
truck loading spaces at 4921 Gifford Avenue in the City of
Vernon, the time being 5:15 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 27, 1996, was presented, advising that Primo
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 4921 Gifford Avenue, and
transmitting the following as evidence:
1. Application for Variance
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing
3. Notice of Public Hearing
4. Engineer's Report
The building has one conforming truck loading space and two non-
conforming spaces that are 17.5 feet wide and 31 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 Director of Community Services and City Attorney, and it
is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the
following Condition:
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a. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading
spaces shall be limited so that any truck
parked at or using the loading docks shall not
extend into the street right-of-way as shown on
the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992.
The Mayor asked if there were any questions from the
City Councilor anyone in the audience.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from Primo
Corporation, the time being 5:17 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated February 27, 1996 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance
be granted to Primo Corporation contingent upon their adherence
to the aforementioned Condition "a". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6757 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Primo
Corporation From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4921
Gifford Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6757 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
December 19, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Fire Engineer Todd Schoenig and Firefighters Stephen Keller
and Jeff James to attend the Haz Mat Specialist Upgrade Course,
Module IF, in Torrance, April 1-5, 1996, with an allowance of
$375 each for the registration fee.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Fire Engineer Todd Schoenig and
Firefighters Stephen Keller and Jeff James to attend the afore-
mentioned course with an allowance of $375 each for the
registration fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 15, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Computer Operations Assistants John Salomon and Andy
Ippolito to attend a Technical Workshop on "Windows" in Los
Angeles on March II, 1996 with an expense allowance of $206.50
and $212.50 respectively.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for John Salomon and Andy Ippolito to attend
the aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of $206.50
and $212.50 respectively. Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated February 21, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for the below listed police officers to attend a Sexual
Harassment and Hostile Work Environment training program in
Downey on March 21, 1996 with an allowance of $70 each for the
registration fee which wil1 be reimbursed by POST:
Matthew Brown
Matthew Saidleman
Mason Chancy
Jerry Winegar
Dennis Beene
Fernando Rodriguez
Francisco Pirello
Brian Leist
Inez Aragon
Jeff Bullock
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for the above listed police officers to
attend the aforementioned training program with an allowance of
$70 each for the registration fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
February 21, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Battalion Chief James Smith to attend an Urban Search and
Rescue workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 27-28, 1996, with an
allowance of $225 for the registration fee.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Battalion Chief James Smith to attend
the aforementioned workshop with an allowance of $225 for the
registration fee.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
February 21, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Battalion Chief James Smith to attend a Disaster Management
Workshop at the Fire Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on
March 29, 1996, with an expense allowance of $20 for the
registration fee.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for Battalion Chief James Smith to attend
the aforementioned workshop with an allowance of $20 for the
registration fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services, dated February 26, 1996, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Engineering Aide Wenceslao
Reynoso and Senior Building Inspector Richard Lucas to attend a
seminar offered by the International Conference of Building
Officials pertaining to "exiting requirements" of the 1994
Uniform Building Code in Alhambra on March 21, 1996, with an
expense allowance of $80 each.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Wenceslao Reynoso and Richard Lucas to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$80 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services, dated February 26, 1996, transmitting a fully
executed Grant of Easement from Douglas Steel Supply Company (for
electrical purposes) for approximately 1,000 square feet of land
on their property at 5764 Alcoa Avenue. It is hereby
recommended that the easement be accepted and the Certificate of
Acceptance be approved and executed.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communication from the Director of Community Services be
received and filed, and that the Grant of Easement from Douglas
Steel Supply Company be accepted and the Certificate of
Acceptance be approved and executed. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated February 26, 1996, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for paul Manasjan, Environmental
Specialist, to attend the Underground Storage Tank Conference in
Anaheim, April 1-3, 1996, with an expense allowance of $216.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Paul Manasjan to attend the afore-
mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $216. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated February 27, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Officer Robert Osborne to attend the Auto Theft
Investigation Course in Whittier, April 1-5, 1996, with an
expense allowance of $119.00 of which POST will reimburse the
City $79.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Officer Robert Osborne to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $119. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 28, 1996, was presented, advising that the Finance
Committee, at their meeting held February 13, 1996, approved
retaining the services of Cotton/Beland/Associates to prepare a
report entitled "General Plan Annual Report, 1996-2000 Housing
Element." An agreement for services has been prepared by the
City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be
approved and executed.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated February 28, 1996 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6758 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement for 1996 General
Plan Housing Element By and Between the City of Vernon and
Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc., was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6758 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 28, 1996, was presented, advising that Four M
Corporation, DBA Box USA, is proposing to relocate their
industrial facility to 3030 Atlantic Boulevard for the
manufacture of boxes and will employ approximately 250 people.
The property has been vacant for several years and has
deteriorated, and it is estimated that it will cost over 2
million dollars to bring it into conformance with current city
codes. The surrounding area (Atlantic Boulevard) also needs work
to accommodate this new facility. Staff has met with
representatives of Box USA and the following is a brief summary
of their needs:
- Monetary assistance from the Redevelopment Agency
Electrical service credit in the amount of $150,000 to
be taken during the first twenty-four months of service
The Redevelopment Agency is going to consider paying to the City
costs, not to exceed $90,000, for the installation and cost of
electrical service facilities to the Company's meter. An
agreement has been prepared which details the costs, projects,
and work that is to be done in connection with this relocation
project. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community
Services and legal counsel, and it is hereby recommended that
said agreement be approved and executed.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the City
Council at this time.
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David B. Brearley, City Attorney, advised the Council
that a change was made late last week to the term of the
electrical service credit and that it is now thirty months and
not twenty-four months.
Gary Straithern, representing Box USA, addressed the
Council and advised that they are looking forward to expanding
and moving to Vernon, and extended management's appreciation of
Vernon's willingness to assist and the professionalism exhibited.
RESOLUTION NO. 6762 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Electrical Service Credit Agreement By and Among
the City of Vernon, The Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Vernon and Four M Manufacturing Group of California, Inc. dba Box
USA, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6762 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 28, 1996, was presented, transmitting a Firm
Wholesale Power Agreement No. 1 between Arizona Public Service
Company and the City of Vernon and an attached Stipulation of
Charges for Transactions for said agreement. The agreement
provides for the City to purchase firm capacity and associated
energy for the next four winter seasons, and the Stipulation
specifies the rates for the capacity and energy. This has been
reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that both the Agreement
and the Stipulation be approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated February 28, 1996 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 6761 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Firm Wholesale Power Agreement No. 1 and
Stipulation of Charges for transactions By and Between the City
of Vernon and Arizona Public Service Company, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6761 be approved and adopted. 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.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter
should be deferred.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 29, 1996, advising that at the October 17, 1995
City Council meeting, approval was granted to amend the original
contract with Boyle Engineering for the preparation of plans and
specifications for the City Hall addition and remodel. The
Department of Community Services pursued reducing the costs
submitted by Boyle Engineering for said work and certain terms of
the agreement and have renegotiated a new fee. An amendment has
been drafted for the remaining architectural services at a cost
of $459,127. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community
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Services and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that
Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with
Boyle Engineering Corporation be approved and executed.
RESOLUTION NO. 6759 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional
Services (City Office Addition) By and Between the City of Vernon
and Boyle Engineering Corporation Pertaining to the Design
Development Phase, The Construction Documents Phase, and the
Construction and Administration Phase; Rescinding Amendment No. 2
to the Agreement for Professional Services Approved by Resolution
No. 6698; and Accepting the Work on the Schematic Design Phase of
the Agreement for Professional Services
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to defer
the aforementioned matter to the next City Council meeting.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 29, 1996, was presented, advising that in
accordance with Finance Committee approval on January 11, 1996,
quotations were obtained by the Purchasing office for one 1996
Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the Police Department (Cargo CATS). It
is hereby recommended that approval be granted to issue a
purchase order to Beach City Chevrolet for said vehicle based on
their bid of $18,902.33.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated February 29, 1996 be
received and filed, and to approve issuing a purchase order to
Beach City Chevrolet for one 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the
Police Department at a cost of $18,902.33. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated February 29, 1996, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held March
4, 1996 for approval of the recommendation contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
approve the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the
Personnel Committee Meeting held March 4, 1996. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6760 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Amending Schedule II, Exhibit "B",
Page lIB 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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6760 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 29, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for himself and Councilmen William Davis and Hilario
Gonzales to attend the California Municipal Treasurers
Association Conference in Monterey, April 22-26, 1996, with an
expense allowance of $1355 each.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for the above listed City officials to
attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$1355 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 29, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Deputy City Treasurer Sharon Duckworth to attend the
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California Municipal Treasurers Association Conference in
Monterey, April 22-26, 1996, with an expense allowance of
$1013.50.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Sharon Duckworth to attend the afore-
mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $1013.50.
Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 933 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 16 thru February 29,
1996, drawn on he First Interstate Bank totaling $271,110.14,
which includes Demand Nos. 55670 thru 55850 (inclusive),
excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 55719 thru
55723 (inclusive) and 55746 (accounting period March, 1996), was
examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 933 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $271,110.14, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 933 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 16 thru 29, 1996, drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,783,868.85, which
includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting
period March, 1996), was examined and audited:
55673 55681 55706 55714 55737 55785 55828
55674 55682 55707 55716 55747 55796 55833
55675 55695 55709 55724 55748 55804 55841
55676 55696 55711 55731 55755 55818 55843
55677 55697 55712 55734 55765 55820 55847
55680 55698 55713 55735 55772 55821 55850
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 933 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $1,783.868.85. 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.
The City Attorney advised that the following two
matters should be deferred.
Consideration of two Transformation Service
Agreements between Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners 1 and the City of
Vernon for Cogeneration Facilities at the Southwest Corner of
Vernon and Alcoa Avenues and Downey Road at 50th Street
RESOLUTION NO. 6763 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement in CPUC
Docket Nos. A.91-03-039 and A.93-09-006 By and Between the City
of Vernon and Southern California Gas Company.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned two matters be deferred to the next City
Council Meeting. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:36 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:50
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item No. 1 listed
below, the time being 5:50 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, Director of Community Services, and Utilityman.
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 Utilityman and Director of Community Services
were excused from the Closed Session at 5:53 p.m.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 5:53 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Council go into Closed to confer on Item Numbers 2 and 3
listed below, the time being 5:54 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 Municioal
Water District, LASC No. BC 121124;
(b) The People of the State of California ex
reI. City of Vernon, a municioal cor~oration
v. Charles M. Trevino (Attorney General);
(c) City of South Gate, et al. vs. City of
Los Anqeles, et al., LASC No. BC 129447;
(d) The Atchison, Tooeka and Santa Fe
Railway vs. City of Vernon; LASC No.
BC 123510;
(e) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railway, CPUC Case No.
96-01-019;
(f) CPUC Docket No. A.93-09-006 (SoCaIGas)
(BCAP) ;
(g) CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCalGas)
(BCAP) ;
(h) SoCalGas v. Vernon LASC No. BS 017468;
2 CIV B088723 and 2 CIV B077228;
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Vernon v. SoCalGas, USDC No. CV-92-03435 SVW
(Ctx); USCA No. 94-56174;
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Zeferina Carranza
Agency claimed against: City of Vernon
The Mayor was excused from the Closed Session at 5:55
p.m. and Councilman Gonzales assumed the chair.
The Mayor returned to the Closed Session at 6:03 and
resumed the chair.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:04 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve discipline as recommended for the Utilityman. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis,
that the City Attorney be authorized to notify the Attorney
General for the State of California that the City of Vernon's
request that it petition to file a Quo Warranto action against
Charles Trevino be withdrawn because Mr. Trevino has indicated
that he will resign his City Manager position with the City of
Bell Gardens. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from
voting on this matter.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Davis, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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