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19970325 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MARCH 25, 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, Gonzales MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis, McCormick The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. 1997. Minutes of the City Council Meeting held March 4, It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned matter be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 12, 1997, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of February 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 EmDlovee Award 01/01/67 03/02/81 Dave Telford, Fire Chief 11 Year Gloria Orosco, Chief Dep. City Clerk 12 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 head. 11/18/63 09/18/89 08/14/89 09/18/89 02/26/90 George Burgess, Engineering Associate Michael Roche, Firefighter Ruben Herrera, Utilityman Francisco Tostado, Fire Engineer John Doersam, Firefighter 2 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year The Mayor called a recess at 5:07 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:10 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 19, 1997, was presented, advising that the Management Committee for the selection of the Annual City Employee SPIRITS Award has selected Manuel Morales, Utilityman in the Community Services Department, as the recipient of the 1996 SPIRITS LEVEL III AWARD. RESOLUTION NO. 6930 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Manuel H. Morales, A Utilityman in the Community Services Department, for His Exemplary Services to the City of Vernon During 1996, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City C~erk dated March 19, 1997, be received and filed, and that Resolution No. 6930 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. $686 I I City Council Minutes page 2 March 25, 1997 The Mayor presented the resolution to Mr. Morales and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1 thru 15, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1 thru 15, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 1 thru 15, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 1 thru 15, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of February, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of February, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of February, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of February, 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 there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council. There was no one in the audience wishing to address the Council at this time. Communication from Emilio Garcia, Principal of Huntington Park High School, dated March 6, 1997, was presented, requesting to address the City Council regarding Proposition BB, a proposal by the Los Angeles Unified School District regarding the needs of all schools in the district. Mr. Garcia addressed the Council and discussed the effect of Proposition BB. Mr. Garcia stated that Vernon City School would receive $680,000 for repairs and to bring it up to date in the electronic area. The school is in Cluster Group I. Mr. Garcia discussed the funds that would be made available to the schools in Huntington Park, the growth of the schools, and the need for maintaining the schools. Proposition BB is in the best interest of all the schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Mr. Garcia indicated that he was attending the City Council Meeting on his own time and asked the City Council's support of the Proposition as it also affects the Vernon City School and the schools in the surrounding cities including Huntington Park. The Mayor thanked Mr. Garcia for his comments and asked the City Council if there were any questions for Mr. Garcia. There were no questions from the Council and no further action was taken at this time. 5685 I I City Council Minutes page 3 March 25, 1997 Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated February 18, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lt. Bruce Olson to attend the 1997 Law Enforcement Intelligence Units National Seminar in Los Angeles, April 29-May 2, 1997, with an expense allowance of $240. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Lt. Bruce Olson to attend the afore- mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $240. Motion carried. Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated February 20, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officer Steve Coday to attend the Narcotics Investigation Course in Sacramento, April 6-18, 1997, with an expense allowance of $1,461.24 of which $879.24 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Officer Steve Coday to attend the afore- mentioned course with an expense allowance of $1,461.24. Motion carried. Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated February 27, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the 1997 Annual Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Executive Seminar in Palm Springs, April 7-9, 1997, with an expense allowance of $469.59 of which $281.04 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $469.59. Motion carried. Communication from Nichole Mongeon, General Counsel, Continental Currency Services, Inc., dated March 3, 1997, was presented, requesting, on behalf of Mobile Money, Inc., amendments to Chapter 6A, Mobile Check Cashing Services, of the Vernon City Code (specifically Chapter 6A, Sections 8(a), (b), and (d). The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to address this issue. Mr. Jeff Lum of Mobile Money, Inc. addressed the Council and requested that the check cashing ordinance be changed. He asked for a change in the dates, times and length of time for stops. He also asked for permission to park in the public right-of-way. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 18, 1997, was presented, advising that Mobile Money, Inc. is interested in operating a mobile check cashing service within the City of Vernon and their counsel advises it would be beneficial to their organization if we would revise certain sections of Chapter 6A of the Vernon City Code, specifically Chapter 6A, Sections 8(a), (b), and (d), Operating Requirements. These sections of the code address hours of operation, days of operation, length of stops, and parking restrictions. This has been reviewed by staff of the Police Department, and it is hereby recommended that Chapter 6A of the Vernon City Code not be changed or amended at this time. questions. The Mayor asked if there were any comments or 568A I I City Council Minutes page 4 March 25, 1997 Councilman Gonzales asked the Chief of Police why he was recommending that it not be changed. The Chief of Police stated that hours of operation are conducive to the City at this time and any change could be dangerous or affect crime within the City. He stated that the ordinance was originally designed to fit our industrial environment, but also to deter crime, if possible, by setting the hours and days of operation that would be applicable to our environment. Councilman Gonzales asked if any other check cashing companies requested these changes. knowledge. The Chief of Police responded no, not to his It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from Attorney Nichole Mongeon dated March 3, 1997 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated March 18, 1997, be received and filed, and that Chapter 6A of the Vernon City Code not be changed or amended at this time. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 6, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Gloria Orosco, Chief Deputy City Clerk, to attend the Annual Conference City Clerks Association of California in Santa Clara, April 23-26, 1997, with an expense allowance of $960.20. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Gloria Orosco to attend the afore- mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $960.20. Motion carried. ~ ~ Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 6, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the California Municipal Treasurers Association 38th Annual Conference in Palm Springs, April 14-18, 1997, with an expense allowance of $915. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $915. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 6, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Thomas A. Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmen Hilario Gonzales and William Davis to attend the ~alifornia Municipal Treasurers Association 38th Annual Conference in Palm Springs, April 14-18, 1997, with an expense allowance of $870 each. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for the above listed City officials to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $870 each. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services, dated March 12, 1997, was presented, advising that Contract No. 530, Traffic Signal Modernization Soto Street and 26th Street, Soto Street and Fruitland Avenue, has been completed. The total contract amount is $97,587 and a partial paYment of $46,549 has been paid. A final partial paYment of $41,279.30 is now due, with the remaining ten percent of 5683 I I City Council Minutes page 5 March 25, 1997 $9,758.70, payable thirty-five days after acceptance of the work. It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted and that authority be granted to pay the contractor, C.T. & F. Inc., 7228 Scout Avenue, Bell Gardens, California 90201. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated March 12, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6929 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of C.T. & F., Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 530 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 6929 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services, dated March 18, 1997, was presented, transmitting results, as listed below, of bids received and opened March 18, 1997, in accordance with Contract No. 534, Renovation of Fire Station No.1: Midland Construction Company Gamma Constructors, Inc. Robert Parada Construction Co. ETZ Construction, Inc. Ark Construction Co. Sabzerou Inc. DBA Target Construction K-Son Construction, Inc. Woodcliff Corporation Armand Gonzales, Inc. DBA Gonzales Construction Global Construction $ 379,470 384,145 401,147 436,700 437,000 444,426 469,000 489,000 543,900 616,000 The bids have been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that Contract No. 534 be awarded to Midland Construction Company on the basis of their bid in the amount of $379,470. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated March 18, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6931 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Midland Construction Company for Fire Station #1 Renovation in Accordance with Contract No. 534 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6931 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 19, 1997, was presented, transmitting a copy of an application for Used Oil Block Grant Funds that has been submitted to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Cities are eligible to apply for a minimum of $5,000 in grant funds which are to be used to inform the public of locally available used oil recycling opportunities and the provision of used oil collection activities. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the Director of Environmental Health, and it is hereby recommended that the application be ratified, and a resolution adopted approving same. 588~ I I City Council Minutes page 6 March 25, 1997 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated March 19, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6932 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing an Application for a Used Oil Block Grant Under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6932 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated, March 20, 1997, was presented, transmitting agreements received from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the 1996 California Community Economic Enterprise Fund (Community Development Block Grant Program). The agreements have been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the agreements be approved and executed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated March 20, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6934 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Standard Agreement No. 96-EDBG-471 By and Between the City of Vernon and the State of California, Acting By and Through the Department of Housing and Community Development, Pertaining to Community Development Block Grant Funds, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6934 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated March 20, 1997, was presented, advising that our ambulance company (paramedic service), AME, has been taken over by American Medical Response Company (AMR). The City has been utilizing the services of AMR and the Fire Chief is satisfied with their service, although at this time they are requesting to increase their fee approximately $5,000 per month. At this time it is recommended to enter into an agreement with AMR for paramedic service with a monthly fee of $18,250. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated March 20, 1997, be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6933 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Paramedic and Ambulance Services and Use of Vehicle, Equipment and Facilities By and Between the City of Vernon and American Medical Response, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6933 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services, dated March 20, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend a seminar entitled "Overview of the Uniform Building Code" in Whittier, April 28-29, 1997, with an allowance of $210 for the registration fee. 56S1 City Council Minutes page 7 March 25, 1997 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by authority be granted for Kevin Wilson to attend mentioned seminar with an allowance of $210 for fee. Motion carried. Gonzales, that the afore- the registration Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated March 20, 1997, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held March 24, 1997, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to approve the recommendations contained on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held March 24, 1997. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated March 20, 1997, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting to be held March 24, 1997 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the recommendations contained on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting held March 24, 1997. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 959 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 28 thru March 20, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $686,337.84, which includes Demand Nos. 60815 thru 61123 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period March, 1997) was examined and audited: 60834 60861 60870 60900 60901 60902 60974 61038 61052 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 959 be approved and paYment authorized for claims and demands totaling $686,337.84, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 959 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 28 thru March 20, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank Totaling $2,173,458.65, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period March, 1997) was examined and audited: I 60817 60835 60872 60886 60934 60986 61074 61122 60820 60840 60873 60890 60937 60996 61075 61123 60821 60842 60874 60891 60941 61010 61076 60822 60849 60875 60895 60944 61028 61078 60823 60850 60876 60896 60945 61030 61093 60824 60858 60877 60897 60946 61039 61099 60825 60859 60878 60907 60955 61046 61102 60826 60862 60879 60920 60956 61053 61107 60827 60868 60880 60925 60964 61054 61108 60831 60869 60882 60929 60967 61064 61115 60833 60871 60885 60931 60975 61072 61116 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 959 be approved and paYment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,173,458.65. Motion carried. S6sD I I City Council Minutes page 8 March 25, 1997 PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 489 covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 19 thru February 15, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,554,830.82 which includes Demand Nos. 5149 thru 5186 (inclusive) (accounting period February, 1997) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 489 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,554,830.82. Motion carried. The City Attorney advised that the following matter should be removed from the Agenda and no further action taken at this time. 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 March 4, 1997.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned matter be removed from the Agenda. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6925 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Schedule II, Exhibit "B", Page 6, and Schedule III, Exhibit "C" of Resolution No. 6811 Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City and Authorized Certain Expense Allowances, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6925 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:41 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:44 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item No. 1 listed below, the time being 5:44 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, Eduardo Olivo, legal associate from the City Attorney's office, Chief of Police, first Police Officer, and the first Police Officer's legal counsel. 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 first Police Officer and his counsel were excused from the Closed Session at 5:54 p.m. The City Clerk advised the City Council that the Police Sergeant elected not to attend this Closed Session and then proceeded to present the matter to the City Council. The City Clerk advised the City Council that the next Police Officer elected not to attend this Closed Session and then proceeded to present this matter to the City Council. 5679 I I City Council Minutes page 9 March 25, 1997 The Police Chief was excused from the Closed Session at 6:07 p.m. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item Nos. 2, 3, and 4 listed below, the time being 6:09 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 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: (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; (c) City of South Gate, et ale 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 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) Vernon v. Southern California Gas Company, CPUC No. 96-05-038; (h) Johnson & Vincent v. Vernon, LASC BS 039646; (i) Allstate, etc. et ale 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); (1) Gonzalez, etc., et al v. u.S. Customs Services, et al., USDC CV96-4361 RJK (Jrx); (m) Lynwood v. Vernon, LASC BS 041786; 5678 I I City Council Minutes page 10 March 25, 1997 (n) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/ SoCalGas Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15 (ENOVA/PACIFIC ENTERPRISES; (0) City of Oranqe, et ale v. Alabama Treasury, et al., LASC Case No. BC 106461; (p) City of Vernon v. Western Motor Exoress Invoice 09651; 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: Anuilani Liua Agency claimed against: City of Vernon 4. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation: Two (2) potential cases It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:19 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the first Police Officer be disciplined as recommended. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Sergeant be disciplined as recommended. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the second Police Officer be disciplined as recommended. 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 San Jose in the matter entitled San Jose Mercury News v. City of San Jose. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, 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 and County of San Francisco in the matter entitled Associated Builders and Contractors v. San Francisco Airoorts Commission, Appeal to the First Appellate District, Court of Appeal. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~. AZ/~~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk 5617 I I NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE CITY CLERK (DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM) TO TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1997 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. Jtj~ Gloria J. Oro Chief Deputy Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF VERNON ) I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 18th day of March, 1997, have posted: The above Notice of Adjournment for the City Council Meeting to be held March 18, 1997. Said Notice was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said adjournment. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated: Gloria J. Orosco/ Chief Deputy Citl