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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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(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
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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