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19970218 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1997 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 (arrived at 5:20 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. 1997. 1997. ) Minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 21, (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held February 4, It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 21, 1997, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. 1997. Minutes of the City Council Meeting held February 4, It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held February 4, 1997, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 11, 1997, was presented, advising that Ali Nourmohamadian, Electrical Engineering Associate, has been selected to receive the Light and Power Department's 1996 ANNUAL LEVEL II SPIRITS AWARD based on his superior performance in 1996. The Mayor presented an engraved plaque to Mr. Nourmohamadian and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 11, 1997, was presented, advising that Manuel Morales, Utilityman, has been selected to receive the Community Services Department's 1996 ANNUAL LEVEL II SPIRITS AWARD based on his superior performance in 1996. The Mayor presented an engraved plaque to Mr. Morales and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 11, 1997, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of January 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 Emplovee Award 01/16/95 01/03/95 05/16/74 07/14/81 03/25/91 01/21/91 04/23/89 09/01/78 01/02/90 07/05/88 08/09/82 Paul Manasjan, Environmental Specialist Shirley Salas, Account Clerk Luke Salerno, Foreman Richard Stoykovich, Utilityman Jim Wilcox, Sr. Environmental Specialist Anthony Serrano, Customer Service Rep. David Muniz, Utilityman Vince Washington, Utilityman Silas Williams, Utilityman David Alvarez, Utility Clerk Bruce Olson, Police Lieutenant 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 6 Year 7 Year 7 Year 7 Year 8 Year 8 Year SSG? I I City Council Minutes page 2 February 18, 1997 04/12/66 09/28/86 Ed Saenz, Utilityman Felix Saldana, Utilityman 9 Year 9 Year The Mayor presented awards to the aforementioned employees 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 heads: 01/10/94 02/25/91 10/24/88 12/16/60 01/15/87 01/23/89 09/22/87 04/04/88 08/28/88 08/17/87 01/02/91 01/07/91 01/02/90 10/24/88 01/05/87 Jerry R. Chavez, Police Officer Leonard Grossberg, Environmental Spec. Andrew Guth, Fire Engineer Howard Stubbins, Fire Captain Jed Hulsey, Fire Captain Richard Lozano, Water/Power Dispatcher Christian Moscoso, Police Officer Daniel Calleros, Police Sergeant Mauro Trujillo, Utilityman Anthony Zack, Police Sergeant Tom Kennedy, Engineering Technician Bradley Mack, Firefighter Joan Francone, Risk Mgr./Personnel Asst. Craig Peltier, Firefighter Jon Arvizu, Firefighter Mayor Malburg called a recess at 5:15 p.m. 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 6 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 10 Year The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:20 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 1 thru 15, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 1 thru 15, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of January, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Health Department Report for the month of January 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of January, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Risk Management Report for the month of January, 1997, 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 Hearings that may be listed. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. 5668 I I City Council Minutes page 3 February 18, 1997 There was no one in the audience wishing to address the Council at this time. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 6, 1997, was presented, advising that the Fire Department is awarding Fire Engineer Brad Miller a 1997 SPIRITS LEVEL I AWARD for his outstanding performance. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 6, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz dated February 5, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sgt. James Rodino and Officer Richard Harvison to attend the Interview and Interrogation Course in San Bernardino, March 18-22, 1997, with an expense allowance of $407.48 each of which $383.48 each will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Sgt. James Rodino and Officer Richard Harvison to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $407.48 each. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services, dated February 6, 1997, was presented, transmitting Contract No. 534, Fire Station No. 1 Renovation, and recommending that the Contract be approved and authority granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated February 6, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6918 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 534 of the City of Vernon for Fire Station No. 1 Renovation and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in Accordance Therewith, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6918 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 10, 1997, was presented, advising that a Public Notice was posted in the City of Vernon on January 30, 1997 regarding consideration of a proposed Cooperating Agencies Agreement among the City of Vernon, the Long Beach/Signal Hill Joint Powers Agency, the County of Los Angeles, and the Cities ,of Glendale, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Springs, and Santa Monica. The purpose of the Agreement is to coordinate and make consistent the implementation of the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) programs, and CUPA authorization will allow the City of Vernon to continue to administer several hazardous material regulatory programs including Underground Storage Tank, Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Materials, Risk Management and Prevention, and Aboveground Tank Programs. The Agreement is required by the California Environmental Protection Agency in order for Vernon to be approved as a Certified Unified Program Agency. This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and 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 10, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 566,5 I I City Council Minutes page 4 February 18, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 6919 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution Of a Los Angeles County Unified Program Agencies Cooperating Agencies Agreement, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6919 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated February 10, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for his attendance to "Software for an Environmental Health Evaluation and Planning System User Group" Meeting in Sacramento, March 5-6, 1997, with an expense allowance of $292.64. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Lewis Pozzebon to attend the afore- mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $292.64. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated February 13, 1997, was presented, recommending that the fOllowing personnel actions be approved: Merit Steo Increases Elizabeth Quaranta, Environmental Health Specialist, Step 7, be granted a merit step increase to Environmental Specialist, Step 6, with a new monthly base salary of $4122, effective March 2, 1997, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Elizabeth Quaranta be granted a merit step increase to Environmental Specialist, Step 6, effective March 2, 1997. Motion carried. ~ The below listed Fire Department personnel, all classified as Firefighter, Step 4, be granted merit step increases to Firefighter, Step 3, with a new monthly base salary of $3397 each, effective March 16, 1997, based on their satisfactory job performances during the past year: Jason McEachran David Koltvet Robert Combe Jeff Neely Michael Langer Paul Johnson Lawrence Muno Kurt Smith It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the above listed firefighters be granted merit step increases to Firefighter, Step 3, effective March 16, 1997. Motion carried. David Alvarez, Utility Clerk, Step 2 in the Fire Department, be granted a merit increase to Utility Clerk, Step 1, with a new monthly base salary of $2989, effective March 2, 1997, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that David Alvarez be granted a merit step increase to Utility Clerk, Step 1, effective March 2, 1997. Motion carried. Rory Moore, Fire Engineer, Step 2, be granted a merit step increase to Fire Engineer, Step 1, with a new monthly base salary of $4433, effective March 2, 1997, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. 5664 I I City Council Minutes page 5 February 18, 1997 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Rory Moore be granted a merit step increase to Fire Engineer, Step 1, effective March 2, 1997. Motion carried. Mark Whitworth, Fire Captain, Step 5, be granted a merit step increase to Fire Captain, Step 4, with a new monthly base salary of $4497, effective March 2, 1997, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Mark Whitworth be granted a merit step increase to Fire Captain, Step 4, effective March 2, 1997. Motion carried. Reimbursements Police Lieutenant Steve Towles be reimbursed $1069.20 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Summer and Fall Quarters at California State University Los Angeles related to his position with the City. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Lt. Steve Towles be reimbursed $1069.20 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Senior Electronics Technician Curtis Kirkland be reimbursed $105 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Semester at Mount San Antonio College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Curtis Kirkland be reimbursed $105 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. System Operator Robert Valenzuela be reimbursed $1435 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Quarter at the University of California Los Angeles related to his position with the City. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Robert Valenzuela be reimbursed $1435 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Police Officer Javier Aguilar be reimbursed $311.19 which is one half the purchase price of his Body Armor (vest), and in accordance with Section 11.1 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated March 1, 1988. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Officer Javier Aguilar be reimbursed $311.19 for his purchase of Body Armor. Motion carried. Utilityman Elias Zepeda be reimbursed $148.66 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Semester at Rancho Santiago College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Elias Zepeda be reimbursed $148.66 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. 5663 I I City Council Minutes page 6 February 18, 1997 Utilityman Felix Saldana be reimbursed $109.66 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Semester at Rancho Santiago College related to his position with the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Felix Saldana be reimbursed $109.66 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Utilityman Roger Conant be reimbursed $148.66 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Semester at Rancho Santiago College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Roger Conant be reimbursed $148.66 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Utilityman Raymond Arias be reimbursed $145.48 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Semester at Rio Hondo College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Raymond Arias be reimbursed $145.48 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Systems Dispatcher Joseph Binstein be reimbursed $292.02 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken during the 1996 Fall Semester at both Citrus and Mt. San Antonio Colleges. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Joseph Binstein be reimbursed $292.02 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. EmDlovment Agreement The 36 Month Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Police Officer Oscar Zozaya be accepted and ratified effective February 3, 1997. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to accept and ratify the 36 Month Employment Agreement of Police Officer Oscar Zozaya effective February 3, 1997. Motion carried. Communication from Judy A. Lazar, Mayor of the City of Thousand Oaks, dated January 23, 1997, was presented, requesting that a resolution be adopted by the City of Vernon to oppose action which threatens local control of a City or County's right to enforce its Municipal Code and Franchise Agreements. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Mayor of Thousand Oaks dated January 23, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6922 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Opposing Actions to Limit Local Government Authority, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6922 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 5662 I I City Council Minutes page 7 February 18, 1997 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 13, 1997, was presented, transmitting a Letter of Assignment which authorizes the assignment of a Natural Gas Sales Agreement with PanEnergy Gas Services to PanEnergy Trading and Market Services. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Letter of Assignment be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 13, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 6917 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Assignment of a Natural Gas Sales Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and PanEnergy Gas Services, Inc. to PanEnergy Trading and Market Services, LLC., was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6917, be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting on this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 13, 1997, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held February 11, 1997, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held February 11, 1997, be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6920 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from the following departments: Community Services, City Administrator/City Clerk (Health/Finance), Fire, Light and Power, and Police (Jail), Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6920 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6921 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 6755 Which Approved the Annual Statement of Investment Policy of the City and Delegated Investment Authority to the City Treasurer, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6921 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 957 covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 31 thru February 13, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $551,532.49, which includes Demand Nos. 60409 thru 60616 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period February, 1997), was examined and audited: 60427 60442 60452 60484 60485 60486 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 957 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $551,532.49, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. 566i I I City Council Minutes page 8 February 18, 1997 WARRANT REGISTER NO. 957 covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 31 thru February 13, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $757,957.35, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period February, 1997), was examined and audited: 60415 60445 60475 60512 60553 60570 60598 60610 60428 60446 60480 60513 60539 60574 60599 60613 60435 60447 60483 60515 60544 60579 60600 60614 60436 60449 60491 60522 60545 60582 60601 60441 60450 60501 60523 60554 60588 60602 60443 60463 60510 60526 60564 60591 60608 60444 60473 60511 60530 60569 60594 60609 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 957 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $757,957.35. 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. 488 covering claims and demands presented during the period December 8, 1996 thru January 18, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,409,638.54 which includes Demand Nos. 5093 thru 5148 (inclusive) (accounting period January, 1997), was examined and audited. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 488 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,409,638.54. Motion carried. The City Attorney advised that the following matter should be deferred. 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 February 4, 1997.) It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6847 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Consideration of the Letter of Intent by E. Russell Werdin to present the City with property as a gift for a Historical Monument. The City Clerk addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter and submitted the following letter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 13, 1997, was presented, advising that E. Russell Werdin has submitted a Letter of Intent to Mayor Leonis Malburg and the City Council regarding the proposed construction of a museum building on property he owns at 3700 S. Soto Street and his desire to donate said property as a gift to the City. It is felt it would be beneficial for Vernon to express the City's interest in accepting this gift subject to negotiation of a formal agreement. This will enable the City to acquire historical records and equipment respecting the founding of the City, and it is hereby recommended that Mr. Werdin's Letter of Intent be approved and accepted. S66.\ I I City Council Minutes page 9 February 18, 1997 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 13, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6924 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and Accepting a Letter of Intent by E. Russell Werdin to Present to the City of Vernon the Property at 3700 S. Soto Street as a Gift to be Used as a Historical Monument to the City of Vernon and its Founders, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6924 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with R. W. Beck, Inc. for electrical distribution system analysis, submitted by the Director of Light and Power, February 11, 1997. The Director of Light and Power addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that a Professional Services Agreement with R.W. Beck, Inc. be approved and executed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6923 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and R.W. Beck, Inc. for Electrical Distribution System Analysis, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6923 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:58 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. The City Clerk advised the Council that there were no issues to be discussed in Closed Session Item No.1. 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 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Closed Session Item Nos. 2 and 3, the time being 6:02 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from the Closed Session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and Eduardo Olivo, legal associate from the City Attorney's office. 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: 5651 I I City Council Minutes page 10 February 18, 1997 (a) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municioal 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 al. vs. City of Los Anqeles. et al., LASC No. BC 129447; 2CIV B100019; Supreme Court No. S057753; (d) City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach. et al., LASC Case No. BC 158591; (Pier T) (e) The Atchison. Tooeka 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) Vernon v. Southern California Gas Comoany, CPUC No. 96-05-038; (h) Johnson & Vincent v. Vernon, LASC BS 039646; (i) Allstate. etc. et al. v. Vernon, Case No. VC022411; (j) FERC Docket No. OA-96-76 (Open Access); (k) FERC Docket Nos. EC96-19-000, ER96-1633 and EL96-48 (Restructuring); (I) Gonzalez. etc.. et al Y. U.S. Customs Services. et al., USDC CV96-4361 RJK (Jrx); (m) Lynwood v. Vernon, LASC BS 041786; (n) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/ SoCalGas Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15 (ENOVA/PACIFIC ENTERPRISES; 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: One (1) potential case Mayor Malburg was excused from the Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. The Mayor returned to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:30 p.m. Motion carried. 56~8 I I City Council Minutes page 11 February 18, 1997 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 13, 1997, was presented, recommending that the Mayor be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Vernon a Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims in the litigation entitled Northbrook Prooerty & Cas. Ins. Co. v. California Electric Works. et al. LASC Case No. VC 02241. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated February 13, 1997, be received and filed and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims in said litigation. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Attorney be authorized on behalf of the City of Vernon to join in an amicus brief to be filed on behalf of the City of Inglewood in the matter entitled Lockheed v. City of Inqlewood. Motion carried. 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. ~e -,- . ~ /~ ~ ...... e..on~ ~ ayor ATTEST: /~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk A :' 5657