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19980602 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 2, 1998 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held May 19, 1998, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time to present the Service Pins. The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. Steven Ruffoni, Fire Captain, 10 Years Curtis Kirkland, Sr. Electronics Tech, 10 Years The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their Service Pins were accepted by their respective department head: David Lazar, Fire Captain, 10 Years David Moore, Fire Captain, 10 Years Alfred Jaime, Police Sergeant, 10 Years The Mayor called a short recess, the time being 5:09 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:10 p.m. Police Department Activity Log for the period May 16 thru May 31, 1998, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period May 16 thru May 31, 1998, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 16 thru May 31, 1998, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 16 thru May 31, 1998, 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 Council at this time. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 1998 Page 2 The City Clerk announced that now was the time to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from C.R. Johnson Freight Services, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a truck terminal and vehicle maintenance facility at 2920 Ross Street, Vernon. (Continued from City Council Meeting held May 19, 1998.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing pertaining to the request from C.R. Johnson Freight Services, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit, the time being 5:11 p.m. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, dated April 29, 1998, advising that C.R. Johnson Freight Services, Inc., has applied for a conditional use permit to operate a truck terminal at 2920 Ross Street. Submitted herewith are the following supporting documents: 1. Staff Report. 2. Request for conditional use permit and information supporting the application. 3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act because it is an existing facility with no expansion of use. A Notice of Exemption will be prepared. In my opinion, the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will have no significant effects on the environment. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. It is hereby recommended that the City Council make the following determinations: 1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 2. That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 3. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. It is also recommended that the conditional use permit be granted subject to the following conditions: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and made to conform with, all current codes, rules, regulations, and be subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. b. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard, durable surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash, and weeds. Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and maintained to meet City standards. Adequate on -site parking shall be maintained so that no on -street parking will occur. City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 1998 Page 3 C. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources, if required. d. All required federal, state, local, and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to occupancy, a business license and occupancy permit shall be obtained. e. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam cleaning and repairing shall be performed in facilities in compliance with appropriate codes. f. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors, litter or other nuisances. The property shall be provided with adequate refuse containers and refuse disposal service. g. The facility shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the site shall be maintained in a sanitary manner which will prohibit the harborage and breeding of rodents. h. All existing cracked sidewalk, curb and gutter adjacent to the site on Ross Street shall be repaired and maintained to meet City Standards. i. The facility shall be operated in a manner which will not impede traffic on Ross Street. j. No more than thirty (30) trucks (65 feet or less in length) and four (4) bobtails or tractors (40 feet or less in length) shall occupy the site at any one time. k. A minimum of six (6) automobile parking spaces shall be maintained on -site at all times. 1. No vehicles parked at the site shall be occupied between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. M. Vehicles parking at the site shall not be used for sleeping or habitation purposes. n. All tenants subleasing must comply with all provisions of this conditional use permit. Mr. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, requested that the City Council continue this matter to the next City Council Meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7121 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to C.R. Johnson Freight Services, Inc., for a Truck Terminal at 2920 Ross Street. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to continue the Public Hearing pertaining to a request from C.R. Johnson Freight Services, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit, to the next City Council Meeting to be held June 23, 1998, and that no action on Resolution No. 7121 be taken. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following resolutions should be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7110 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to Take Proceedings for the Reorganization of Territory (Annexation to the City of Vernon from the City of Bell). (Deferred from City Council Meeting held May 19, 1998.) City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 June 2, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 7111 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving an Exchange of Property Taxes for the Annexation to the City of Vernon of Approximately 58 Acres Currently Within the Boundaries of the City of Bell. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held May 19, 1998.) It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolutions Nos. 7110 and 7111 be deferred until the City Council Meeting to be held June 23, 1998. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now is the time to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Dixon R. Harwin for a Variance to allow the utilization of eighteen (18) non- conforming truck loading spaces located at 4200-4210 Charter Street in the City of Vernon. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open the Public Hearing pertaining to a request from Dixon R. Harwin for a Variance, the time now being 5:12 p.m. Motion carried. Mr. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 28, 1998, advising that Dixon R. Harwin has requested a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2- 8, Development Standards for the property located at 4200-4210 Charter Street in the City of Vernon. Dixon R. Harwin is the owner of the property and is requesting to utilize 18 non- conforming truck loading spaces. The building has two occupants and both currently use the facility for warehousing and distribution. The building was constructed with 18 non -conforming truck loading spaces all fronting Charter Street. The owner has recessed four loading spaces to measure 65 feet in length and 9 feet in width. The four recessed loading spaces are nonconforming due to their width. Therefore, the applicant will require a variance for all 18 truck loading spaces. Herewith is the following evidence: 1. Staff report. 2. Application for variance. 3. Original Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. 4. Rescheduled Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. It is hereby recommended that the variance be granted with the following conditions: a) The applicant shall maintain a minimum of four recessed truck loading spaces on the property. b) The usage of all non -conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no trucks parked at or using the loading space shall extend into the existing street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992. c) All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 June 2, 1998 Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council or make any comments with regard to these proceedings. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to a request from Dixon R. Harwin for a Variance to allow the utilization of eighteen (18) non -conforming truck loading spaces located at 4200-4210 Charter street in the City of Vernon, the time being 5:15 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication and all supporting documents submitted during the Public Hearing, be received and filed as evidence, and the recommendations listed therein be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7128 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Dixon R. Harwin From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4200- 4210 Charter Street in the City of Vernon. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7128 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now is the time to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Danjon Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ridge Realty Group, LLC, for a tentative parcel map. Ridge Realty Group, LLC is proposing to subdivide 6.07 acres at 3211 26th Street into two parcels, one being 3.56 acres and one being 2.51 acres. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to the open the Public Hearing pertaining to a request from Danjon Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ridge Realty Group, LLC for a tentative parcel map, the time now being 5:16 p.m. Motion carried. Mr. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, dated May 28, 1998, advising that Danjon Engineering, Inc. has submitted on behalf of Ridge Realty Group, LLC, Tentative Parcel Map No. 25083 for investigation and report in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. They are proposing to subdivide one parcel into two, one being 3.56 acres and the other being 2.51 acres. Herewith for you consideration is the following evidence: 1. Engineer's Report. 2. Print of Tentative Parcel Map No. 25083. 3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners, and affidavits of posting and mailing. 4. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act. City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 1998 Page 6 In my opinion, the adoption of the Tentative Parcel map will pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon or any surrounding areas. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it consists of four or less parcels. The application was submitted on or before March 24, 1998 and therefore is exempt from the moratorium on the processing or approval of subdivisions, parcel maps, or lot line adjustments imposed by Ordinance Nos. 1061 and 1062. Mr. Wilson also advised of a change to condition six (6), which shall read, "Both parcels shall be provided with separate utilities. Utilities shall not cross property lines, with the exception of an existing City of Vernon Power Line." It is hereby recommended that the City Council determine: 1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 2. That the application for the tentative parcel map was submitted on or before March 24, 1998 and therefore is exempt from the moratorium on subdivisions, parcel maps and lot line adjustments imposed by Ordinance Nos. 1061 and 1062. 3. That the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15315 of the State CEQA Guidelines (division of industrial property into four or fewer parcels.) it is further recommended that Tentative Parcel Map No. 25083 be approved with the following conditions: 1. Dedicate a ten foot strip of property along 26th Street adjoining the parcels. 2. Design and reconstruct to City Standards the curb, gutter, sidewalk and associated pavement work on 26th Street. The new sidewalk width shall be 8 feet. All utility poles, water meters, fire hydrants, catch basins and any utilities or structures interfering with the relocation of the curb line shall be moved as part of the construction. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to construction. Street trees shall be planted in accordance with City Standards, unless on -site landscaping is provided as approved by the City. 3. Fire hydrants shall be spaced at intervals not exceeding 300 feet in the sidewalk adjoining the project site. Prior to construction, the Vernon Fire and Water Departments shall approve the final location. 4. Fire access lanes and on -site fire hydrants shall be provided as required by the City of Vernon Fire Department. 5. All storm drainage shall be in accordance with NPDES requirements. Both properties shall be graded such that drainage shall not cross property lines unless a drainage easement is provided as approved by the City. 6. Both parcels shall be provided with utilities. New utilities shall not cross property lines. Any existing utility lines which cross property lines shall be terminated at the property line. 7. The owner shall dedicate to the City of Vernon utility easements for the existing power lines on the property. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 June 2, 1998 8. Any structures built near the on -site power lines shall be in compliance with P.U.C. General Order Number 95. The power transformer indicated on the submitted site plan shall be relocated to a site mutually agreeable between the owner and the City of Vernon Department of Light & Power. Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council or make any comments with regard to these proceedings. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the communications and all supporting documents submitted during the Public Hearing be received and filed as evidence, and the recommendations listed therein be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the application for the tentative parcel map was submitted on or before March 24, 1998 and therefore is exempt from the moratorium on subdivisions, parcel maps and lot line adjustments imposed by Ordinance Nos. 1061 and 1062. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15315 of the State CEQA Guidelines (division of industrial property into four or fewer parcels). Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Tentative Parcel Map No. 25083 be approved contingent upon adherence to the conditions outlined in the letter dated May 27, 1998, by the Director of Community Services & Water. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 26, 1998, was presented, advising that the term of Library Trustee William M. McCormick will expire on June 30, 1998, and it is hereby requested that the City Council reappoint William M. McCormick as Library Trustee for a new full three-year term to be effective July 1, 1998. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication be received and filed, and the request for reappointment of William M. McCormick as Library Trustee be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7143 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Reappointing William M. McCormick to Serve as a Trustee on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7143 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 26, 1998, was presented, advising that at the Finance Committee Meeting of April 13, approval was granted to issue a purchase order for the Engineering Services of R.W. Beck, Inc. at the Ybarra Substation, and this was subsequently approved by City Council on April 21. Staff has determined at this time that a formal agreement is warranted, and it is hereby recommended that an agreement by and between R.W. Beck, Inc. and the City of Vernon be approved and executed. Li City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 June 2, 1998 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication and all supporting documents submitted as evidence be received and filed, and that an agreement by and between R.W. Beck, Inc. and the City of Vernon be approved and executed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7140 - 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 the Design of Ybarra Substation, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7140 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communications from Police Chief Bruce Olson, dated May 20, 1998, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lieutenant James Rodino to attend the Polygraph Examiners Seminar, at Sacramento on June 27 thru 28, 1998, with an expense allowance of $601.62. This seminar was included in the current budget. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Lieutenant James Rodino to attend the Polygraph Examiners Seminar, at Sacramento on June 27 thru 28, 1998, with an expense allowance of $601.62. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated May 27, 1998, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 1, 1998, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations listed on the June 1, 1998, Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 27, 1998, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held May 26, 1998, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations listed on the May 26, 1998, Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting, be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7101 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution Nos. 6369 and 7060 to Provide for the Selection of Vacation Trip Credits in Lieu of Awards From a Robbins Company Brochure in the City's Perfect Attendance Incentive Program, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7101 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7139 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Schedule II, Exhibit "B," Pages 6 and 7, of Resolution No. 6976, 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. 7139 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7141 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending the Guidelines for Filming in Vernon to Provide for the Use of Off -Duty Police Officers for Security at Filming Locations, was presented. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 It was moved by Davis, Resolution No. 7141 be deferred to to be held June 23, 1998. Motion June 2, 1998 seconded by McCormick, that the next City Council Meeting carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7145 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Kleinfelder, Inc. Relating to Engineering Services for Ybarra Substation, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 7145 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 27, 1998, was presented, transmitting the Agenda of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June 1, 1998, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the June 1, 1998, Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting, be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7144 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 4 to the Information Management and Software Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Flair Data Services, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7144 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Consideration of a Transmission Service Agreement between New Energy Ventures and the City of Vernon. The City Attorney addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 7119 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Transmission Service Agreement Between the City of Vernon and New Energy Ventures, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7119 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER No. 990 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 15, 1998 thru May 28, 1998, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $738,173.34, which includes Demand Nos. 66984 thru 67135 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands 67006 and 67040 thru 67044 (accounting period June, 1998), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 990 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $738,173.34, excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed above. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 1998 Page 10 WARRANT REGISTER No. 990 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 15, 1998 thru May 28, 1998, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,953,452.62, which includes Light and Power Demand Numbers as listed below (accounting period June, 1998), was examined and audited: 66988 67007 67027 67035 67073 67084 67108 66989 67020 67030 67036 67075 67088 67109 66991 67021 67032 67038 67076 67089 67110 66995 67022 67033 67065 67082 67093 67121 66996 67025 67034 67066 67083 67102 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 990 be approved and payment authorized for Light and Power claims and demands totaling $1,953,452.62. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. The Mayor called a recess at 5:40 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:42 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Council go into Closed Session, Item No. 1, the time being 5:43 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session except the City Clerk, City Attorney, Director of Community Services and Water, Chief Deputy City Clerk, and a 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 was excused at 6:02 p.m. The Director of Community Services & Water was excused at 6:09 p.m. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item No. 1, the time being 6:15 p.m. Motion carried. The City Attorney advised that there were no items to be discussed in Closed Session, Item No. 2. 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 (a) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municipal Water District, LASC No. BC 121124; 2CIV B101606; (b) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin, etc., Zastrow, et al., LASC No. BC 130693; City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 June 2, 1998 (c) City of South Gate, et al. vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC No. BC 129447; 2CIV B100019; Supreme Court No. 5057753; (d) City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, et al., LASC Case No. BC 158591; 2CIV B112374 (Pier T); (e) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, CPUC Case No. 96-01-019; (f) Johnson & Vincent v. Vernon, LASC BS 039646; (g) FERC Docket Nos. OA-96-76, OA97-602, OA97-604, ER96-222; (Open Access); (h) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC96-19-000, ER96-1633 and EL96-48 (Restructuring); (i) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/ SoCalGas Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15 (ENOVA/PACIFIC ENTERPRISES); FERC Docket No. EC97-12-000; (j) TOMCO Auto Products, Inc. v. Vernon, Norwalk Superior Court No. VCO23838; (k) Alex Mendrin (Al's Plastics) v. City of Vernon; Norwalk Superior Court No. VC 025592; consolidated with Scottsdale Insurance Company, et al. v. Vernon; Norwalk Superior Court No. VC 025888; (1) Vernon Sem v. City of Vernon, WC No. POM 0187239, VNO Unassigned (m) South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Case No. 4957-1 (n) Kevin R. Cluse, et al. V. Vernon, et al., Norwalk Superior Court No. VC 025634 (o) City of Vernon v. All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Validity of City of Vernon Ordinance No. 1057, etc., Los Angeles Superior Court No. BC 190791 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Council go into Closed Session, Item No. 3, the time being 6:15 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session except 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. 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.95 LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: Samuel Lovejoy Agency claimed against: City of Vernon City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 June 2, 1998 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item No. 3, and resume regular session, the time being 6:17 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the discipline as recommended for the Utilityman, and that said Utilityman also be reassigned to another division. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to approve the claim pertaining to Samuel Lovejoy in the amount of $99.00, contingent upon Mr. Lovejoy's execution of a release. 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. G- - Leonis C. *lburg Mayor ATTEST: Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk