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19961105 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 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, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis (excused) The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. Communication from the City Clerk, dated October 31, 1996, was presented, advising that Councilman William Davis is out of the country, and that Mr. Davis is requesting to be excused from this City Council Meeting. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to excuse Councilman Davis from this meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held October 15, 1996, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor presented Service Pins to the following employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council: Liz Sawickis, Records Manager - 20 years Kenneth Jackson, Utilityman - 5 years Claudia Aguilar, Secretary, did not attend the meeting and her 5 Year Service Pin was accepted by the Chief Deputy City Clerk. The Mayor called a recess at 5:14 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:16 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period October 15 thru 31, 1996, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period October 15 thru 31, 1996, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 15 thru 31, 1996, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 15 thru 31, 1996, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised 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, and stated that there was no one interested in addressing the Council at this time. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to open the PUBLIC HEARING for consideration of the City of Vernon, Department of Light and Power, Integrated Resource Plan as required by Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), the time being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried. 5592 I I City Council Minutes page 2 November 5, 1996 Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, addressed the City Council and submitted a brief report on the Integrated Resource Plan, and also briefly summarized it for the Council. The Mayor asked if there were any questions of the Councilor if the Council had any questions. There were none. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to close the Public Hearing regarding the City of Vernon, Department of Light and Power, Integrated Resource Plan, the time being 5:27 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6879 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adopting an Integrated Resource Plan Under the Guidelines Set Forth by the Western Area Power Administration Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6879 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from American Handle, Inc. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non- conforming truck loading spaces at property located at 4340 49th Street in the City of Vernon, the time being 5:28 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this issue. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, advising that American Handle, Inc. has submitted an application requesting a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4340 49th Street, and transmitting the following documents: 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 truck loading spaces that are 9 feet wide and 31 feet long. They are 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 it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the following Condition: 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. There were none. 5591 I I City Council Minutes Page 3 November 5, 1996 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to close the Public Hearing regarding the request from American Handle, Inc. for a Variance, the time being 5:30 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated October 30, 1996 and all supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to American Handle, Inc. contingent on their adherence to the aforementioned Condition. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6872 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to American Handle, Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4340 49th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6872 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated October 17, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lt. Steven Towles to attend the Arson/Explosives Training Course in Costa Mesa, November 18-22, 1996, with an expense allowance of $705.92 of which $669.70 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Lt. Steven Towles to attend the afore- mentioned course with an expense allowance of $705.92. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 23, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Gloria J. Orosco, Chief Deputy City Clerk, to attend the League of California Cities City Clerks Election Law Seminar in San Diego, December 4-6, 1996, with an expense allowance of $780. <I ! i It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Gloria J. Orosco to attend the afore- mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $780. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, transmitting the Mead- Adelanto Supplemental Ownership Agreement among Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), M-S-R Public Power Agency (M-S-R), and the City of Vernon. The agreement provides that SCPPA shall accept, acquire and hold title to easements, land, land rights, interests in land, and permits on behalf of SCPPA, M-S-R, and the City of Vernon as tenants-in-common. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and 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 30, 1996 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6877 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Supplemental Ownership Agreement Relating to the Mead-Adelanto Transmission Line, was presented. 5590 I I City Council Minutes page 4 November 5, 1996 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6877 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, advising that the City currently has an Agreement with the firm of Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates to provide sales tax auditing services and a resolution approving these services was adopted in 1990. The State Board of Equalization has provided a draft resolution and is requesting that the City adopt a new resolution in accordance with this draft. It is in the City's best interest to continue using the services of Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, and it is hereby recommended that the following resolution be approved and adopted. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated October 30, 1996 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6873 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Requesting that the State Board of Equalization Permit Designated Employees of the City of Vernon and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates to Examine Sales or Transaction and Use Tax Records Pertaining to the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6873 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, transmitting a Water Right License and Agreement with Dominguez Water Corporation which would allow Vernon the rights to extract 800 acre-feet of Dominguez's allowed pumping allocation at a cost of $150 per acre-foot or $120,000 total. This has been reviewed by the 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 October 30, 1996 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6871 - 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 800 Acre-Feet of the Allowed Pumping Allocation of Dominguez Water Corporation for the Period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6871 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, advising that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has declared the portion of Bandini Boulevard over the Los Angeles River, within the City of Vernon, to be part of the County System of Highways. This declaration allows them to administer a project to repair and retrofit the bridge to meet seismic structural standards. The improvements will be made at no cost to the City. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that (1) the City Council make a determination that this project is categorically exempt from the 5~8g I I City Council Minutes page 5 November 5, 1996 Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301, Class I (C)i and (2) jurisdiction of the bridge be given to Los Angeles County during the retrofit construction. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated October 30, 1996 be received and filed and that (1) the City Council hereby determines that the project is categorically exempt from the Environmental Quality Act, and (2) jurisdiction of the bridge be given to Los Angeles County during the retrofit construction. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6875 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Consenting to the Establishment of a Portion of Bandini Boulevard Over the Los Angeles River in the City of Vernon to be a Part of the System of Highways of the County of Los Angeles for the Purpose of Seismic Safety Retrofit of the Bridge, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6875 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, transmitting the In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement (Central Basin and West Coast Basin: July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997) with the Water Replenishment District of Southern California. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and 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 30, 1996, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6870 - 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, 1996-June 30, 1997) By and Between the City of Vernon and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6870 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 30, 1996, was presented, advising that the City was awarded a $500,000 grant in connection with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and has recently applied for a second grant. Staff has met with State CDBG representatives to discuss the grant process, and it is felt that outside consulting services will be necessary to properly administer the grants to comply with state specifications. Funds are available within the grant for such services. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the City retain the services of The Holt Group, Inc. for administration and implementation of CDBG Grant No. 95-EDBG-390 (Enterprise Fund), and that an agreement be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated October 30, 1996, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 5588 I I City Council Minutes Page 6 November 5, 1996 RESOLUTION NO. 6874 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement to Provide Consulting Services By and Between the City of Vernon and the Holt Group, Inc. to Assist in Complying with CDBG Regulations, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6874 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 31, 1996, was presented, advising that the Finance Committee previously approved an agreement with DeComa Engineering to prepare plans and specifications for the repair of earthquake damage to the warehouse and maintenance facility; however, the company was unable to provide the required liability insurance. Attached hereto is a bid that Boyle Engineering has submitted for'the design of a retrofit system and repairs to both the warehouse and maintenance building. The bid has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that an Addendum to Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services (City Offices Addition) with Boyle Engineering be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated October 31, 1996 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6881 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Addendum to Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services (City Offices Addition) By and Between the City of Vernon and Boyle Engineering Corporation Pertaining to the Repair and Retrofit of Vehicle Maintenance Building and Warehouse Building, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6881 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6876 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Expressing Its Regret at the Untimely Passing of Raul R. Perez and Offering Its Condolences to His Surviving Family, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6876 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated October 31, 1996, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held November 4, 1996 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held November 4, 1996, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 31, was presented, advising that listed below are the results of Bid No. 1359 for four Padmount Transformers for the Light and Power Department: 2500 kVA 500 kVA 300 kVA 1500 kVA Southcoast Utility Sales/ $ 22,219 9,490 7,429 16,297 Pauwels Transformers 5587 I I City Council Minutes page 7 November 5, 1996 Howard Industries c/o Young & Co. 20,979 10,173 7,547 16,723 Cooper Power Systems/ Utility Products Supply 21,510 9,509 6,281 15,562 Southwest Power 28,246 11,247 7,772 21,436 ABB/Wesco Utility 19,468 7,368 6,837 12,842 Listed below is a breakdown of the bids based on the lowest annual ownership costs determined by the lowest annual operating cost: Vendor Transformer Cost (incl. tax) Pauwels c/o Southcoast Utility ABB ABB ABB 2500 kVA 500 kVA 300 kVA 1500 kVA $ 24,052.06 7,975.86 7,401. 05 13,901. 46 This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and it is hereby recommended that Bid Number 1359 be accepted and authority granted to issue one purchase order to Pauwels for one 2500 kVA padmount Transformer in the amount of $24,052.06; and one purchase order to ABB for one 500 kVA, one 300 kVA, and one 1500 kVA padmount transformer in the total amount of $29,278.37. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated October 31, 1996 be received and filed; to accept Bid Number 1359; and to issue one purchase order to Pauwels for one 2500 kVA padmount Transformer in the amount of $24,052.06; and one purchase order to ABB for one 500 kVA, one 300 kVA, and one 1500 kVA padmount transformer in the total amount of $29,278.37. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 950 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 thru October 31, 1996, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $377,067.64, which includes Demand Nos. 58905 thru 59166 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period November, 1996) was examined and audited: 58942 58945 58954 58998 58999 59012 59013 59020 59063 59117 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 950 be approved and paYment authorized for claims and demands totaling $377,067.64, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 950 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 11 thru October 31, 1996, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $3,447,933.04, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period November, 1996) was examined and audited: 58924 58944 58967 58980 59011 59084 59138 58925 58946 58968 58981 59015 59085 59139 28929 58947 58969 58982 59021 59088 59150 58934 58948 58970 58997 59035 59093 59159 58935 58949 58971 59002 59038 59097 59160 58937 58950 58972 59003 59041 59104 58938 58952 58973 59004 59049 59114 58939 58960 58974 59005 59057 59115 5586 I I City Council Minutes page 8 November 5, 1996 58940 58941 58943 58964 58965 58966 58975 58978 58979 59006 59007 59008 59059 59076 59080 59118 59119 59127 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 950 be approved and paYment authorized for claims and demands totaling $3,447,933.04. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated October 10, 1996, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officer Brian Liest to attend the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Bicycle Patrol School in Whittier, November 18-22, 1996, with an expense allowance of 237.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Officer Brian Liest to attend the afore- mentioned course with an expense allowance of $237.50. Motion carried. Consideration of the Final Version of the Amended Consent Decree Between the United States and the State of California and the Settling Local Governmental Entities in United States of America. et ale V. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California. et al., USDC Case No. CV90-3122 AAH (Jrx). It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to approve the Final Version of the Amended Consent Decree Between the United States and the State of California and the Settling Local Governmental Entities in United States of America. et ale V. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California. et al., USDC Case No. CV90-3122 AAH (Jrx). Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6878 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Final Version of the Amended Consent Decree Between the United States and the State of California and the Settling Local Governmental Entities in United States of America. et ale V. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California. et al., USDC Case No. CV90-3122 AAH (Jrx) , was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6878 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Consideration of an amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between Nevada Power Company and City of Vernon, Service Schedule B, Economy Energy Interchange as submitted by Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, October 28, 1996. Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, briefly summarized this issue for the City Council. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between Nevada Power Company and City of Vernon, Service Schedule B, Economy Energy Interchange. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6880 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement Between Nevada Power Company and the City of Vernon, Service Schedule B., Economy Energy Interchange, dated December 15, 1981, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6880 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5585 City Council Minutes page 9 November 5, 1996 RESOLUTION NO. 6868 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon (I) Authorizing the Establishment of a Power Resource Cost Reduction Account Within the Light and Power Department Fund, (II) Providing Procedures for Deposits To and Withdrawals From Such Account, (III) Authorizing Certain Related Actions and (IV) Authorizing the City Treasurer To Do All Other Things Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning Such Account. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held October 15, 1996.) I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6868 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6847 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Termination of the Agreement to Form Association and to Conduct Litigation. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held October 15, 1996.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6847 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 6 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:03 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 discuss Item No. 1 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, Chief of Police, Director of Light and Power, Chief Deputy City Clerk, and Police Officer. The Mayor ordered that all communications to and from the Closed Session be 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 Police Officer was excused at 6:07 p.m. The Chief of Police was excused at 6:12 p.m. I The Director of Light and Power was excused at 6:20 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 6:22 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item Numbers 2 and 3 listed below, the time being 6:22 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 that all communications to and from the Closed Session be deemed privileged and confidential. 5584 I I City Council Minutes page 10 November 5, 1996 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 121124; (b) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin. etc.. Zastrow. et al., LASC No. BC 130693; 2CIV B098203; (c) City of South Gate. et ale vs. City of Los Anqeles. et al., LASC No. BC 129447; 2CIV B100019; (d) City of Vernon V. Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Lonq Beach. et al., LASC Case No. BC 158591; (Pier T) (e) The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway vs. City of Vernon; LASC No. BC 123510; 2CIV B102025; (f) The City of Vernon V. The Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, CPUC Case No. 96-01-019; (g) CPUC Docket No. A.93-09-006 (SoCalGas) (BCAP) ; (h) CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCalGas) (BCAP) ; (i) SoCalGas V. Vernon LASC No. BS 017468; 2 CIV B088723; (j) Vernon V. Southern California Gas Company, CPUC No. 96-05-038; (k) Johnson & Vincent V. Vernon, LASC BS 039646; (I) Allstate. etc. et ale V. Vernon, Case No. VC022411; (m) FERC Docket No. OA-96-76 (Open Access) ; (n) FERC Docket Nos. EC96-19-000, ER96-1633 and EL96-48 (Restructuring); (0) Gonzalez. etc.. et al V. u.S. Customs Services. et al., USDC CV96-4361 RJK (Jrx); (p) Carranza v. Vernon, HPMC No. 96C00688N (q) United States of America. et ale V. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California. et al.. USDC Case No. CV90-3122 AAH (Jrx); 55fij I I City Council Minutes page 11 November 5, 1996 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: MARCIA SCHROEDER Agency claimed against: City of Vernon It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:35 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Police Officer be disciplined as recommended. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the employee of the Light and Power Department be disciplined as recommended by the City Administrator. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Liability Claim of Marcia Schroeder be settled in the amount of $431.32. 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.~~ - Leonis C. Malb/ or A~/~~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Administrator fise2 ~ :