19990413 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD APRIL 13, 1999
AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
approval of the March 30, 1999 Minutes of the City Council
Meeting be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. 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.
William M. McCormick, Councilman 25 Years
Theresa Nicholas, Transcriber Typist 15 Years
Michael DeFrank, Engineering Aide I, 15 Years, was
unable to attend the meeting and his Service Pin was accepted by
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water.
The Mayor called a short recess, the time being 5:03
p.m. Council reconvened at 5:05 p.m., all members present before
the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period March
16th thru 315t, 1999, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period March 16th thru
31st, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period March
16th thru 31st, 1999, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 16th thru
315t, 1999, 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 wishing to address the City Council.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to
open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Baszile Metals
Service for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Trade School at
their facility located at 2554 25th Street.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the Public Hearing pertaining to the request from Baszile Metals
Service for a Conditional Use Permit, the time being 5:06 p.m.
Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this
matter.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services & Water dated April 6, 1999, was presented,
advising that Baszile Metals Service has applied for a
conditional use permit to operate a trade school at 2554 25th
Street in the City of Vernon.
documents:
Transmitted herewith are the following supporting
1. Staff Report.
2. Request for conditional use permit and
information supporting the application.
3. Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent,
copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area,
and affidavits of posting and mailing.
4. Environmental Checklist Form and Initial Study.
5. Negative Declaration.
An initial study has been conducted for the project
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) which identifies potentially significant impacts on the
environment from the project. A mitigation monitoring program
has been proposed to mitigate any potentially significant
effects. The project is consistent with the General Plan as
adopted by the City of Vernon.
It is recommended that the following conditions be
placed on the conditional use permit:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance
with, and made to conform with, all current codes, rules and
regulations and shall be 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 2554 25th
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. 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. The facility shall be operated in a manner which
will not impede traffic on Harriett Street or 26th Street.
f. All existing cracked sidewalk, curb, and gutter
adjacent to the site on 26th Street and Harriett Street shall be
repaired and maintained to meet City Standards.
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g. The site currently generates approximately 16
truck trips per month. Any substantial increase in the number of
truck trips shall require a new conditional use permit.
h. The trailer shall be removed or replaced with a
permanent structure on or before June 22, 1999 that complies with
all applicable codes.
i. The owner of the property shall provide to the
City of Vernon a utility easement for underground electrical
lines, a pull box, and a pad mounted transformer located on the
applicant's property in a form and manner subject to approval of
the Director of Community Services and Water.
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 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 further recommended that the Negative
Declaration be approved and adopted, a Notice of Determination
and De Minimis Findings be filed with the County Clerk, and that
the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon conditions
(i f1
a-i .
The Mayor asked if the City Council or anyone from
the audience had any questions of Kevin Wilson.
be?"
The City Clerk asked, "How many students would there
Mr. Wilson responded, "10 - 30 students."
The City Clerk asked if there was sufficient parking.
Mr. Wilson advised that, "yes, there would be."
Councilman Davis asked about Condition "h".
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to the request from Baszile
Metals Service for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Trade
School at 2554 25th Street, Vernon, the time being 5:12 p.m.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the Director of Community Services & Water
dated April 6, 1999 and all supporting documents submitted as
evidence during the Public Hearing, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the City Council hereby determines that the project is consistent
with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council hereby determines that the project will not have a
significant effect on the environment. Motion carried.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the City Council hereby determines that the project will not
individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife
resources. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Negative Declaration be approved and adopted, a Notice of
Determination and De Minimis Findings be filed with the County
Clerk, and that the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent
upon conditions "a-i". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7306 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting A Conditional Use Permit
to Baszile Metals Service for a Trade School at 2554 25th Street
in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7306 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1071 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Sections 13.6 and 13.7 of the Code
of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, Relating to Health
Permits and Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in
Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a second and final
reading.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1071 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 1, 1999, was presented, transmitting the latest
revision of the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the
Vernon Police Department and the California Highway Patrol
(C.H.P.), East Los Angeles area, regarding California Highway
Patrol originated narcotic cases. The original M.O.U. has been
approved and on file since May 5, 1992; a revised M.O.U. is also
on file and was executed in February of 1995. This latest
revision has been reviewed by the Chief of Police and the City
Attorney's office and it is hereby recommended that the M.O.U. be
approved.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the City Clerk, dated April 1, 1999 be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7309 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the
City of Vernon and the California Highway Patrol Regarding CHP
Originated Narcotics Investigations, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7309 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 7, 1999, was presented, submitting a "Year 2000
Readiness Plan" which defines the Utilities Department's
approach to resolve any Year 2000 (Y2K) embedded systems
problems. This Y2K Plan has five major tasks:
• Develop a complete inventory of embedded systems;
• Analyze compliance of embedded systems to the Year 2000;
• Define immediate and long-term corrective measures;
• Implement corrective action and testing programs; and
• Develop a contingency plan to mitigate external failures.
This plan was prepared by staff of the Utilities
Department and reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby
recommended that this plan be approved and adopted.
Ramon Abueg, Assistant Director of Engineering &
Operations for the Utilities Department addressed the City
Council and gave a brief overview of the "Plan."
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk, dated April 7, 1999 be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7311 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Adopting a City of Vernon Utilities
Department Year 2000 Readiness Plan, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7311 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 7, 1999, was presented, advising the Fire Department
currently conducts on going training exercises which have been
done on City property. In order for the department to provide
broader training exercises, the need and availability of private
property has become necessary. The agreement has been reviewed
by the City Attorney. In order for the City to continue in this
manner, it is hereby recommended that a Standard Indemnification
and Hold Harmless Agreement for use of Private Property be
approved.
The Mayor asked if the City had any areas or property
that was sufficient for this.
The Fire Chief replied "no", and advised that this
will allow us to use buildings that are being prepared for
demolition thereby giving the department access to more extensive
training.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk, dated April 7, 1999 be
received and filed, and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7305 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Standard
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for the Fire
Department's Use of Property for Training Activities, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7305 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7307 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Amending Schedule II, Exhibit "B,"
Page 18 of Resolution No. 7165, 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. 7307 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised the City Council that the
following matter and the Resolution pertaining to same be
deferred to the next City Council meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Clerk, dated April 8, 1999 advising the Community Services
Department has selected Interior Design Development, Inc. (IDD)
to provide professional services for the procurement, storage,
delivery, and installation of new furnishings, artwork, and
houseplants for the City Hall Addition and Remodel Project. IDD
has first-hand knowledge of the design details which will enable
them to provide the City with the best service and maintain
continuity throughout the project.
The procurement of furnishings for the City Hall
Addition and Remodel Project has been reviewed by the Director of
Community Services & Water and the agreement has been reviewed by
the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the
agreement be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 7308 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Interior Design Development, Inc., was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter and Resolution No. 7308 be deferred to the
next City Council meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 8, 1999, was presented, advising that staff is
currently reviewing three potential CDBG loan applications:
1. Rite -Way Meat Packers $162,240.00
2. Sandberg Furniture 70,720.00
3. CKM Industries 183,040.00
The developments being considered for CDBG funding
require a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. One of the
requirements for posting of the NEPA document is that a
certifying officer must be designated to sign the document and he
is also required to request the reliance of funds from the State.
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services &
Water and the City Attorney's office, and it is hereby
recommended that the Director of Community Services & Water be
designated as the certifying officer for the program.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
addressed the City Council and submitted a memo dated April 12,
1999 which addressed this issue, and also advised the Council of
the necessity to ratify his signing the Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Alcoa property which had been signed and posted on
April 1, 1999.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated April 8, 1999 and the
memo submitted by Kevin Wilson dated April 12, 1999 be received
and filed, and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7310 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Designating the Director of
Community Services and Water as the City's Certifying Officer for
Purposes of the Community Development Block Grant Program and
Approving and Ratifying a Finding of No Significant Impact and
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Dated April 1, 1999,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7310 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 8, 1999, was presented, advising that the Department
of Community Services & Water has received a draft Property Tax
Transfer Resolution between the Cities of Vernon and Bell, the
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, and the
County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. The resolution is
required to complete the filing for the reorganization between
Bell and Vernon and must be approved by the various agencies
within 60 days from March 26, 1999. The Resolution has been
reviewed by the Director of Community Services & Water and the
City Attorney's office, and it is hereby recommended that the
resolution be approved and mailed to the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) for further processing.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned communication be received and filed, and the
recommendations approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7312 - A Resolution of the Board of
Supervisors of Los Angeles County, The City Council of the City
of Bell, The City Council of the City of Vernon and The Board of
Directors of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control
District Approving and Accepting Negotiated Exchange of Property
Tax Revenue Resulting From "Reorganization No. 98-1, Parcels 1
and 2" Between the Cities of Bell and Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7312 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 8, 1999, was presented, advising the Fire Department
has pursued an Inter -Agency Agreement between the City and Rancho
Santiago Community College District. The approval of such a
contract would enable the City to be reimbursed from the college
for Fire Department training of all department employees. There
is a tuition cost of $2.40 for each registered employee. This
agreement has been reviewed by the Fire Chief and the City
Attorney's office, and it is hereby recommended that the
agreement be approved with an effective date of January 1,1999.
The Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that
the effective date will be April 13, 1999 and not January 1,
1999. It was the department's hope that this could be done, but
the district would not accept it.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated April 8, 1999 be
received and filed, and the agreement approved with an effective
date of April 13, 1999. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7313 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Inter -Agency Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Rancho Santiago Community College
District, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7313 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services & Water, dated March 31, 1999, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Gerald Chavez, Utilityman II
to attend the Electrical Safety Requirements and Procedures
Seminar at Culver City on April 14t & 15th, 1999 with an expense
allowance of $695.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted for Gerald Chavez, Utilityman II
to attend the above mentioned seminar with an expense allowance
of $695.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police,
dated March 31, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Detective Michael Docherty to attend the Narcotic
Investigation Course at Ontario on May 9, 1999 with an expense
allowance of $100.00 of which $80.00 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Detective Michael Docherty to
attend the above mentioned course with an expense allowance of
$100.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police,
dated March 31, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Sergeant Fernando Rodriguez to attend the Supervisor
Course at Whittier on May 3rd to 14th, 1999 with an expense
allowance of $205.00 of which $132.00 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Sergeant Fernando Rodriguez to
attend the Supervisor Course with an expense allowance of
$205.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police,
dated March 31, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Maria Gonzalez, Records Clerk to attend the Basic
Records Course at El Monte on May 3rd to 7th, 1999 with an expense
allowance of $205.00 of which $63.40 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Maria Gonzalez, Records Clerk
to attend Basic Records Course with an expense allowance of
$205.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated
April 8, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Engineer Todd Painton and Captain David Lazar to attend the
Rescue Systems II at North Net Fire Training Center on May loth
to 14t'', 1999 with an expense allowance of $325.00 each.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Engineer Todd Painton and
Captain David Lazar to attend the aforementioned training with an
expense allowance of $325.00 each. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated April 8, 1999, was presented, advising that on March 30,
1999, City Council approved Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreements
with 21 solid waste haulers. The Environmental Health Department
attempted to have all interested haulers submit agreement
packages for approval at one time; however, some companies were
unable to fulfill all requirements by the March 30th meeting and
at this time the department has received four complete agreement
packages. Provisions in Ordinance No. 1067 permit approval of
franchise agreements as they are submitted and completed. This
has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and the
City Attorney's office and it is hereby recommended that the
additional four (4) companies, as reflected on the list submitted
herewith, be approved.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated April 8, 1999 be
received and filed, and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7314 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Additional Non -Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreements
Pursuant to Article VI of Chapter 12 of the Vernon City Code By
and Between the City of Vernon and Various Private Solid Waste
Collection Businesses, was presented.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1013 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 26, thru April 8, 1999,
drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,264,233.48, which includes
demand Nos. 71515 thru 71775 (inclusive), excluding Utility
demands and Void demand Nos. 71563, 71570, 71581, 71582, 71583,
71584, 71632, and 71713 (accounting period April, 1999), was
examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1013 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $1,264,233.48, excluding Utility
demands and Void demands as listed above. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1013 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 26 thru April 8, 1999, drawn
on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,658,564.14, which includes
Utility demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period April,
1999), was examined and audited.
71515
71550
71606
71725
71517
71552
71615
71731
71525
71557
71617
71738
71527
71572
71633
71745
71528
71578
71643
71748
71531
71579
71662
71761
71532
71588
71663
71769
71533
71594
71676
71541
71597
71682
71542
71598
71709
71543
71602
71714
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1013 be approved and payment authorized for
Utility claims and demands totaling $1,658,564.14. 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.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel dated April 8, 1999, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting to
be held April 12, 1999 for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the recommendations listed on the April 12, 1999 Agenda for the
Adjourned Personnel Committee meeting be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated April 6, 1999, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held April
13, 1999 for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations listed on the April 13, 1999 Agenda for the
Regular Finance Committee meeting be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7303 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of Amendment No. 4 to the Environmental Services
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Safety-Kleen (Los
Angeles), Inc. (Successor to Laidlaw Environmental Services of
California, Inc., and Rollins Chempak Inc.), was presented.
(Deferred from City Council meeting held March 30, 1999.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 7303 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:56 p.m.
The Council reconvened in Regular Session at 6:00
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 6:00
p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session except
the City Clerk, Assistant City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk,
Director of Community Services & Water, and the Utilityman III.
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 III was excused at 6:06 p.m.
The Director of Community Services & Water was
excused at 6:08 p.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item No.
1, the time being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into Closed Session, Item Nos. 2 and 3, the time
being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried.
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All persons were excluded from Closed Session except
the City Clerk, Assistant City Attorney, and the 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 -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(a) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin, etc.,
Zastrow, et al. LASC No. BC 130693;
(b) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway, CPUC Case No. 96-01-019;
(c) FERC Docket Nos. OA-96-76, OA97-602, OA97-604,
ER96-222; (Open access);
(d) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC96-19-000, ER96-
1633 and EL96-48 (Restructuring);
(e) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/SoCalGas
Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15
(ENOVA/PACIFIC ENTERPRISES); FERC Docket No.
EC97-12-000;
(f) Vernon Sem v. City of Vernon, WC No. POM
0187239, VNO Unassigned;
(g) FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO);
(h) CPUC Application No. 98-07-005;
(i) FERC Docket No. ER98-3760 (ISO);
(j) Don Green v. City of Vernon, WC No. VNO
033230
(k) Casmalia Disposal Site, Santa Barbara County,
California, U.S. EPA Docket No. 99-02;
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Vincenta Plascencia, Maria Aguayo and
Manuel Plascencia
Agency claimed against: CITY OF VERNON
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item Nos. 2
and 3 and resume Regular Session, the time being 6:11 p.m.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
disciplinary action for the Utilityman III be approved as
recommended. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Minute Order of the City Council of March 2, 1999, regarding the
action entitled "IN THE MATTER OF: Casmalia Disposal Site, Santa
Barbara County, California, U.S. EPA Docket No. 99-02, be amended
by substituting "5:00 p.m. PDT on June 9, 1999" for "5:00 p.m.
PST on April 9, 1999." 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.
eonis C. M lburg
ayor
ATTEST: /
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Notice is hereby given that by order of the City
Council of the City of Vernon, the April 6, 1999 City Council
meeting was adjourned to April 13, 1999 at 5:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California.
Date hief Deputy Ci Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Gloria J. Orosco, declare as follows:
That I am the Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, and that the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon to be held April 6, 1999, was adjourned to April
13, 1999, and that a copy of said notice (as set forth above) was
posted at a conspicuous place near the door of the room at which
said meeting is to be held, within 24 hours of said adjournment.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct.
Executed on at Vernon, California.
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