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19980707 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 7, 1998 5:00 PM 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. Mr. Albert Robles, Director on the Water Replenishment District Board, presented a check in the amount of $114,840 representing a rebate for our participation in their In - Lieu Replenishment program. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16 thru 30, 1998, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16 thru 30, 1998, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 16 thru 30, 1998, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 16 thru 30, 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. Cary Reisman, Esquire on behalf of Maple Dinettes addressed the Council and stated that as far as he could see, all the documentation that was given him, which he in -turn presented, to the Council on June 23rd, clearly indicated that the building in question was occupied before the year elapsed. Mr. Sobotnick, pending occupant, and Harriett Belasco, owner, also addressed the Council. Mr. Reisman stated that they are asking to repeal Mr. Wilson's decision. The Mayor advised that if there were no more comments or questions on this, further action will be taken when this issue comes before the Council later during this meeting. President Marshall Mouw, Glendora Mayor Pro Tem and President of the LA County Division of League of California Cities, addressed the Council and stated his appreciation for their support and membership in the League of California Cities. City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency dated June 30, 1998, was presented regarding written comments received for the Joint Public Hearing held June 23, 1998 and submitting herewith responses to the written comments. It is the opinion of staff that conditions of blight exist within the amended project area and that the written and oral evidence in opposition received are not persuasive to the contrary. No valid written or oral objection has been made to the proposed adoption of the First Amendment to the Industrial Redevelopment Project and it is hereby recommended that the following Resolutions and Ordinance be adopted. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to receive and file the aforementioned communication regarding the First Amendment to Industrial Redevelopment Project. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting. The City Clerk submitted his communication dated, July 6, 1998, transmitting the transcript of the proceedings of the Joint Public Hearing regarding the Industrial Redevelopment Project held June 23, 1998 and recommending that the transcript be received and filed as evidence of said hearing. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the transcript of the proceedings of the Joint Public Hearing regarding the Industrial Redevelopment Project held June 23, 1998 be received and filed as evidence. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 7153 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Finding that the Provision of Low - and Moderate -Income Housing Outside the Amended Project Area will be of Benefit to the Industrial Redevelopment Project. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 23, 1998), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7153 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO.. 7176 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Making Written Findings in Response to Each Written Comment or Objection of an Affected Project Area Property Owner or Taxing Agency and Ruling on Written and Oral Objections to the Redevelopment Plan for the First Amendment to the Industrial Redevelopment Project, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7176 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting. The Mayor called a short recess, the time being 5:20 p.m., in order to hold the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to consider matters related to the Amended Redevelopment Agency Project. Council reconvened at 5:26 p.m. All members present before the recess again being present. Page 2 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 7155 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Certifying that the City Council has Reviewed and Considered the Information in the Final Environ- mental Impact Report for the Proposed First Amendment to the Industrial Redevelopment Project; Making Certain Findings Regarding the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Adoption of the Amended Redevelopment Project, Adopting a Reporting and Monitoring Program, and Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 23, 1998), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7155 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting. ORDINANCE NO. 1063 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Amended Redevelopment Plan for the First Amendment to the Industrial Redevelopment Project for the City of Vernon (FIRST READING) (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 23, 1998), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1063 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting. The City Clerk announced that now was the time to open the Public Hearing to consider a request from Pacific Arrow Express for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a trucking and freight terminal at 2043 Ross Street, Vernon. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing pertaining to the request from Pacific Arrow Express for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a trucking and freight terminal at 2043 Ross Street, Vernon, the time being 5:28 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 June 25, 1998, was presented, advising that Pacific Arrow Express has applied for a conditional use permit to operate a trucking and freight terminal at 2043 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. Page 3 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 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 subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. All trucking operations, including truck and trailer parking, shall be limited to the lot located at 2043 Ross Street in 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. C. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam cleaning and repairing shall not be performed on the facility unless conducted in compliance with appropriate codes. d. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources, if required. e. Equipment or freight shall not be stored on the site, other than in buildings, trailers or on the docks. f. Adequate plans and materials must be available for handling leaks or spills from vehicles during storage or transportation. g. 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. Page 4 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 h. A hazardous materials inventory and business/contingency plan shall be submitted and a hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Hazardous materials/waste shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local laws. i. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. The property shall be provided with adequate refuse containers and refuse disposal service. j. The facility's building shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the property shall be maintained rodent free. k. The facility shall be operated in a manner which will not impede traffic on Ross Street. 1. All existing cracked sidewalk, curb and gutter adjacent to the site in Ross Street shall be repaired and maintained to meet City Standards. M. The site shall not generate more than 50 truck trips (25 inbound and 25 outbound) and 50 automobile trips (25 inbound and 25 outbound) per day. Mayor asked if the City Council had any questions or comments. There were none. Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There were no questions or comments from the audience. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the request from Pacific Arrow Express for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a trucking and freight terminal at 2043 Ross Street, Vernon, the time being 5:32 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the Director of Community Services & Water dated June 25, 1998, and all supporting documents submitted as evidence during the Public Hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, 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 project will not have a significant effct on the environment. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources and that the conditional use permit be granted subject to conditions listed on the communication submitted during the Public Hearing. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7173 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Pacific Arrow Express for the Operation of a Trucking and Freight Terminal at 2043 Ross Street was presented. Page 5 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7173 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following two resolutions should be deferred to a later 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 1998.) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution Nos. 7110 and 7111 be deferred to a later meeting. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following resolution be removed from the agenda. 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. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 23, 1998.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No.7141 be removed from the agenda and no further action be taken at this time. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated June 17, 1998 requesting authority and funds for the Police personnel listed below to attend the Rifle Training at Corona on July 31, 1998 with a total expense allowance of $54.00, was presented. * Sergeant Penny Turner * Sergeant Daniel Calleros * Sergeant Michael Chavez It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for the Police personnel listed above to attend the aforementioned training with a total expense allowance of $54.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated June 17, 1998 requesting authority and funds for Police personnel listed below to attend the Rifle Training at Corona on July 27, 1998 with a total expense allowance of $54.00. * Sergeant Steven Coday * Sergeant Michael Chavez * Sergeant Christian Moscoso It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted for the Police personnel listed above with to attend the aforementioned training with a total expense allowance $54.00 each. Motion carried. Page 6 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated January 28, 1998 requesting authority and funds for Lieutenant Robert Faldetta to attend the Post Management Course at Dana Point on July 27, 1998 through August 7, 1998 with a total expense allowance of $1144.80 of which $942.80 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for Lieutenant Robert Faldetta to attend the aforementioned seminar, with a total expense allowance of $942.00. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator, dated June 30, 1998, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Mayor Leonis Malburg, Mayor Pro tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilmen Larry Gonzales and William McCormick to attend the ICA 38th Annual Seminar at San Diego on July 8, 1998 to July 12, 1998 with a total expense allowance of $1497.50. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority and funds be granted for Mayor Leonis Malburg, Mayor Pro tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilmen Larry Gonzales and William McCormick to attend the ICA 38th Annual Seminar with a total expense allowance of $1497.50. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator, dated June 30, 1998, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Councilman Bill Davis and himself to attend the ICA 38th Annual Seminar at San Diego on July 8, 1998 to July 12, 1998 with a total expense allowance of $957.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority and funds be granted for Councilman Bill Davis and City Administrator Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the ICA 38th Annual Seminar with a total expense allowance of $957.50. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 1, 1998, was presented, advising that the occupancy of a building located at 2111 E. 51St. Street was appealed by Maple Dinettes (the owner). Transmitted herewith for your review is a Staff Report prepared by the Department of Community Services & Water. Staff determined that the building was continuously vacant for one year. Based on staff's review and this report, and the City Attorney's letter to City Council dated July 7, 1998, it is hereby recommended that the determination not be reversed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication, City Attorney's letter dated July 7, 1998, and the Staff Report, be received and filed and that staff's determination be upheld. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7181 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Making Findings in Support of the Denial of an Appeal Concerning a Nonconforming Building at 2111 East 51st Street. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7181 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 7 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 1, 1998, was presented, advising that the City uses various standards for their design and construction of Public Works and Water projects. In order to maintain the highest standards in overseeing such projects, it is hereby recommended that the City adopt and approve the resolution establishing standards that apply to water projects; traffic signals and construction; roadway lighting; traffic controls; sewer line design and construction; storm drains; street design; and gas main design. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7178 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Various Standard Specifications for Design and Construction of Public Works and Water Projects, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7178 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 1, 1998, was presented, advising that the Fire Department is wishing to pursue the Area E Disaster Management Joint Powers Agreement to provide for inter -agency cooperation in major natural or man made disasters. This has been reviewed by the Fire Chief and the City Attorney's office and is hereby recommended that the City approve and execute the Joint Powers Agreement for Area E Disaster Management. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7177 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and authorizing the Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement to Provide for Inter -Agency Cooperation in Major,Natural or Man-made Disaster, Disaster Management Area E, Los Angeles County Operational Area. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7177 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 1, 1998, was presented, advising that the City has been utilizing the consulting services of Mr. David Roupe for the purposes of providing billing system software for our Utilities Dept. Considering the intricacy of the software, the department is seeking to retain the services of Mr. Roupe for both his software and support services. An Agreement for these services has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and is hereby recommending that the City enter into an agreement with Mr. David J. Roupe. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. Page 8 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 7179 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Software Source Code and support Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and David J. Roupe, dba D. J. Roupe & Associates. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7179 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated July 1, 1998, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held July 6, 1998, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the July 6, 1998 Agenda for the Personnel Committee meeting be approved. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER No. 992 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 19, 1998 thru July 1, 1998, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $191,243.29, which includes Demand Nos. 67429 thru 67588 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period June, 1998), was examined and audited: 67432 67434 67445 67487 67488 67489 It was moved Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 992 be approved and payment authorized for Light and Power claims and demands totaling $191,243.29. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER No. 992 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 19, 1998 thru July 1, 1998, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $235,289.73, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June, 1998), was examined and audited: 67439 67467 67497 67546 67440 67470 67502 67548 67441 67474 67506 67554 67446 67478 67512 67557 67460 67480 67515 67562 67461 67482 67518 67567 67462 67483 67525 67579 67463 67484 67527 67464 67485 67531 67465 67490 67539 67466 67493 67540 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 992 be approved and payment authorized for Light and Power claims and demands totaling $235,289.73. 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. Consideration & discussion of a contract between Raymundo Engineering Co. and the City of Vernon to provide design services and engineering advice for gas utility related matters as submitted by Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Utilities dated July 1, 1998. Page 9 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 Mr. DeDario addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter for them. RESOLUTION NO. 7180 - 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 Raymundo Engineering Co., Inc. Relating to Design Services and Engineering Advice on Gas Utility System Matters. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that Resolution No. 7180 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk asked that the following matter be deferred to after Closed Session later this date. RESOLUTION NO. 7166 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement Establishing Compensation for David B. Brearley as City Attorney. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to defer Resolution No. 7166 to after Closed Session. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:54 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:56 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded, by Ybarra, that Council go into Closed Session, Item No. 1, the time being 5:56 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session except the City Clerk, the City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Community Services, Chief of Police, Police Captain, and the 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 6:00 p.m. The Director of Community Services, Chief of Police, and Police Captain were excused at 6:02 p.m. b. Public Employee Review: City Attorney It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item No. 1, the time being 6:04 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go into Closed Session, Item Nos. 2 and 3, the time being 6:05 p.m. Motion carried. Page 10 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 All persons were excluded from Closed Session except the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk. 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 (a) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municipal Water District LASC No. BC 121124; 2CIV B1016, 06; (b) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin, etc., Zastrow, et al. LASC No. BC 130693; (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- 16,33 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) AlexMendrin (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; Page 11 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 (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; 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: AGNES MERCADO Agency claimed against: City of Vernon Claimant: LETICIA H. GARCIA Agency claimed against: City of Vernon Claimant: SAMUEL LOVEJOY Agency claimed against: City of Vernon It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:14 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Police Officer be disciplined as recommended by the Chief of Police. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Utilityman be disciplined as recommended by the Director of Community Services & Water. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the claim from Agnes Mercado be denied. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the claim from Leticia H. Garcia be rejected. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the claim from Samuel Lovejoy be approved in the amount of $99.00 and the "release of all claims" be accepted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7166 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement Establishing Compensation for David B. Brearley as City Attorney was presented, (deferred from earlier in this meeting.) It was moved Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7166 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 12 of 13 City Council Minutes July 7, 1998 There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. C eonis C. Mal urg ayor ATTEST: Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk Page 13 of 13