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19990615 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 15, 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, Gonzales, MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis, McCormick The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 1, 1999 be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated June 10, 1999, was presented, advising the below listed employees have qualified in the month of May for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) years of perfect attendance: 04/01/84 Pilar Arguello 05/25/97 Fernando Flores 09/04/94 Victor Modesto 05/26/96 Wesley Cruz 08/17/87 Paul Woida 05/19/91 Roger Conant 11/05/90 Robin Tolmasoff 12/21/87 Renan Castro 05/22/89 Fred Amiri 05/16/88 Curtis Kirkland Utilityman 2 Years Utilityman 2 Years Utilityman 2 Years Utilityman 3 Years Fire Engineer 6 Years Utilityman 8 Years Secretary 8 Years Utilityman 9 Years Engineering Aide 10 Years Senior Electronics 11 Years Technician The Mayor presented awards to the aforementioned employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their awards were accepted by their respective department head. 05/31/88 Alfred Jaime 07/08/91 David Rumley 02/27/95 Michael Alway 01/23/89 Carlos Fandino 05/19/86 Fernando Rodriguez 05/16/88 Steven Ruffoni Sergeant 2 Years Sergeant 2 Years Police Officer 3 Years Systems Supervisor 6 Years Sergeant 7 Years Fire Captain 7 Years The Mayor called a recess at 5:05 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:07 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1st thru 14t'', 1999, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1st thru 14th, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1st thru 14th, 1999, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1st thru 14th, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried. City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 Health Department Report for the month of May, 1999, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Health Department Report for the month of May, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of May, 1999, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of May, 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 Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Local Subdivision Regulations of the City of Vernon, and to consider the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Local Subdivision Regulations of the City of Vernon, and to consider the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration, the time being 5:09 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter and his staff report. Mr. Wilson advised the Council that in addition to providing all notices required by law, he took the additional step of notifying major Real Estate offices and Developers that this matter was in the process of being reviewed, that a staff report was available for review, and that the City welcomed comments so that all issues could be considered by the City Council prior to proceeding with this matter. The Mayor asked if the City Council or anyone else had any questions or comments. Ms. Carol Lefkowitz, representative of Dynamic Builders, asked if this exempted parcels smaller than three acres. Mr. Wilson responded, "Yes, they may be developed as is (less than three); however, if a parcel's boundary lines are adjusted, then you will have to meet the minimum lot sizes and zoning requirements." Mr. John McMillan, representative of Ashman & Wakeman, supports change of 75,000 sq. ft. He asked if the change is only to the year 2014. Mr. Wilson responded, "50,000 sq. ft. to 75,000 sq. ft. buildings currently can go back and forth between manufacturing and warehousing until that date. The same date was used for larger buildings. Page 2 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 Mr. John McMillan asked, "Is the 8% tax rate for manufacturing facilities and does that apply to new occupants or everyone." Mr. Wilson responded, "It would apply to all warehousing and transportation related facilities." Mr. Ken Jackson, representative of Dynamic Builders, stated he is pleased with the new rules and asked if this would increase Redevelopment Agency activities and programs. Mr. Wilson responded, "No, this action has nothing to do with the Redevelopment Agency. However, the Redevelopment Agency is now reviewing its forecast of tax increment to see if it can play a more active role in property redevelopment." Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated June 10, 1999, was presented, advising that on March 24, 1998 the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Ordinance No. 1061 prohibiting the processing or approval of Tentative Maps, Parcel Maps, and Lot Line Adjustments. The moratorium on the processing of maps and lot line adjustments was extended by Ordinance No. 1062. (April 28, 1998) In recent years numerous large industrial facilities within the City have closed. Many of these sites were subsequently subdivided into smaller parcels which encouraged the construction of warehouse and other distribution related facilities. The principal focus of the City of Vernon's General Plan (approved by Resolution No. 5609, and revised by Resolution No. 6109) is to provide appropriate locations for manufacturing and industrial uses. It also provides for the location of those activities which play a supporting role to manufacturing. Therefore, warehousing, distribution, and transportation related uses are intended to be located in areas where they will not interfere with manufacturing and industrial uses. The Community Services Department has completed its review on what impacts subdivisions and lot line adjustments have on the City of Vernon. Staff determined that the study should not be limited to the creation of lots or adjusting of lot lines, but should be on a broader scale in order to meet the General Plan goal. Therefore, in addition to studying the impact of subdivisions, staff also reviewed various zoning amendments, disincentives to warehouse uses, and various redevelopment programs. The Community Services Department considered numerous programs that can assist the City in reaching the General Plan goal of providing sufficient appropriate locations for manufacturing and industrial uses. It is apparent zoning and City policies can be changed to encourage industrial development in the City. Transmitted herewith are the following supporting documents: • Staff Report • Notice of Public Hearing • Notice of Intent • Initial Study • Proposed Negative Declaration • Affidavits of Posting, Mailing and Publishing • Confirmation that the Notice of Intent was posted with the County Clerk • Proposed Negative Declaration • Proposed Ordinance No. 1075 Page 3 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 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. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 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 recommended that the Negative Declaration be approved and adopted, and that a Notice of Determination and De Minimis Findings be filed with the County Clerk. Based on staff findings, it is recommended that the City Code be amended to establish the following: A. Restrict the adjusting of Lot Lines or Subdividing of parcels in excess of 3 acres so that only one lot less than three acres is created. Establish a minimum lot size of 3/4 acre for commercial and general office, and one acre for all other uses with the exception of residential lots which will be developed in accordance with Section 26.4.3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Each lot shall have a minimum frontage along a public street of 150 feet. City owned property shall be exempt from the minimum lot size and frontage requirements; B. Allow existing warehouses in excess of 75,000 square feet the ability to convert back and forth between warehouse and manufacturing use. In addition, it is recommended that the City Council adopt the following goals and take whatever steps are necessary to implement them: A. Increase the City parcel tax on warehouse and transportation related uses; B. Encourage the Redevelopment Agency to purchase smaller sites and assemble them into larger sites to be made available for manufacturing uses. It is hereby recommended that staff submit to the Council at their first meeting in August, a progress report on the parcel tax issue and that the second meeting in August be set as the tentative date for adopting the necessary ordinance and resolutions to increase the tax, and schedule an election. The Mayor asked if the City Council or anyone else had any more questions or comments. There were no other questions. Page 4 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Public Hearing to consider Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Local Subdivision Regulations of the City of Vernon; and the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration be continued to the next City Council meeting, the time being 5:27 p.m. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that the following matter and Resolution No. 7297 should be deferred to the first City Council meeting in July. Communication from Laurie D. Zelon, Esq. of Morrison & Foerster, Attorneys at Law, representing Far East National Bank, dated February 18, 1999 requesting the City Council reconsider its denial of an appeal of a Certificate of Occupancy regarding the building located at 4901 Pacific Boulevard, Vernon. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 1, 1999). Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated March 10, 1999 advising Laurie D. Zelon, Legal Representative for the Far East National Bank, requested that the City Council reconsider its denial of an appeal, dated August 4, 1998, regarding the building located at 4901 Pacific Boulevard, Vernon. At that time the City made a determination that the building had been continuously vacant for one year; and therefore, pursuant to Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, cannot be re -occupied except in the case that it is brought into conformity with all the regulations of the zone in which it is located. Submitted herewith is a staff report dated March 9, 1999 and based on the facts contained therein, it is hereby recommended that the denial of the August 4, 1998 Appeal be reaffirmed. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 1, 1999.) RESOLUTION NO. 7297 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Making Additional Findings in Support of the Denial of an Appeal Concerning a Nonconforming Building at 4901-4903 Pacific Boulevard. (Deferred from City Council meeting held June 1, 1999). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned matter pertaining to Far East National Bank be deferred to the first City Council meeting in July. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated May 26, 1999, was presented, advising that the Finance Committee, at their meeting held May 17, 1999, approved an agreement to retain the services of A.C.T. GIS, Inc. which was subsequently approved by City Council on May 18, 1999. Said services are to provide Geographic Information System (GIS) Implementation Services which will improve the productivity within and among the various departments of the City. This agreement has been reviewed by the Director of Utilities, the Director of Community Services & Water, and the City Attorney's office, and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. (Continued from City Council meeting held June 1, 1999). It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated May 26, 1999 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Page 5 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. 7330 - 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 A.C.T. GIS, Inc. and the City of Vernon, was presented. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held June 1, 1999). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7330 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis J. Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health dated May 26, 1999, was presented, advising the City of Vernon jail was inspected on May 4, 1999. The inspection showed that the facility complies with the standards and requirements prescribed by the Board of Corrections regarding sanitary conditions. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from Lewis J. Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health dated May 26, 1999 be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Councilman William M. McCormick dated June 7, 1999, was presented, requesting approval to represent the City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of the Independent Cities Association. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from Councilman William M. McCormick, dated June 7, 1999 be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water dated June 8, 1999, was presented, transmitting for your consideration, Contract No. 553, Traffic Pavement Striping 1999-2000, and recommending the contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Contract No. 553, Traffic Pavement Striping 1999-2000, be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7346 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 553 of the City of Vernon for Traffic Pavement Striping 1999-2000 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in Accordance Therewith, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7346 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water dated June 8, 1999, was presented, advising that Contract No. 528, Traffic Pavement Striping 1996, has been completed. The total contract amount of $97,340.04 has been paid to the contractor, Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Service, and it is hereby recommended that the work be accepted. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7345 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the work of Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Service in Accordance with contract No. 528 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7345 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 6 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated June 9, 1999, was presented, advising that the Water Department would like to phase out the construction of underground fire sprinkler services in an attempt to improve service, reduce costs, and eliminate safety hazards. Attached is a staff report that details the necessity for this change. New fire sprinkler services will be installed through above ground detector check assemblies that will be owned and maintained by the property owner. Staff of the Water Department has prepared an Application and Contract which will document the property owner's responsibilities for maintenance of the above ground assemblies and ensure our right of access for meter reading and repair. This form also outlines the extent of the City's responsibility and liability, and outlines the property owner's responsibility to test the back flow devices annually as required by State law. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services & Water and the Application and Contract have been reviewed by the City Attorney's office, and it is hereby recommended that the Standard Form Application & Contract be approved, and the City phase out the construction of underground fire sprinkler services. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed, and the recommendations approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7351 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving (i) A New Standard for Fire Sprinkler Service Installations and (ii) A Standard Form Entitled "Application and Contract for Fire Sprinkler Service" for use by the City Water Department, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7351 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated June 9, 1999, was presented, transmitting the 1998-1999 Annual Report on the status of the Vernon General Plan, and it is hereby recommended that this report be received and filed. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7347 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report on the General Plan for the Fiscal Year 1998-1999, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7347 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 9, 1999, was presented, advising that Metricom, Inc. has applied for a franchise agreement to attach, install, operate and maintain equipment for its wireless digital communications radio network on facilities located in the Public Rights -of -Way for purposes of operating its RicochetTM wireless digital communications radio network. Metricom, Inc. has provided the required insurance, which was approved by Risk Management on June 1, 1999. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services & Water and it is hereby recommended that a non- exclusive franchise be granted to Metricom, Inc., and that Ordinance No. 1065 be approved. Page 7 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendations approved. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1065 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Non -Exclusive Franchise to Metricom, Inc., to Attach, Install, Maintain and Operate Equipment for a Wireless Digital Communications Radio Network at Various Locations in the Public Streets, Alleys and Rights -of -Way in the City of Vernon, was read by title by the City Clerk for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 1065 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated June 9, 1999, was presented, advising that on May 27, 1999, the Finance Committee recommended accepting the bid of Duthie Power, Bid No. 1379, for the purchase of a diesel generator set and authorized issuance of a purchase order which was subsequently approved by the City Council at their meeting held June 1, 1999. Based on the cost of the item, approximately $30,000, the execution of purchase contract documents is necessary. It is hereby recommended that a Resolution be adopted ratifying issuance of Bid No. 1379 and authorizing the execution of contract documents. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendations approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7348 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Ratifying the Issuance of Bid No. 1379, Accepting the Bid of Duthie Power Services for the Purchase of a Diesel Generation Set and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Purchase Contract Documents, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7348 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance dated June 10, 1999, was presented, transmitting the Minutes for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 3, 1999, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations listed on the June 3, 1999 Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee meeting be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7349 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Directing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into Negotiations with Walter's Wholesale Electric for the Purchase of Two (2) Cutler Hammer Circuit Breakers for the Vernon Substation, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7349 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7352 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Albert Robles, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7352 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 8 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. 7350 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Directing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into Negotiations with Ingalls Power Products for the Purchase of a Siemens Power Circuit Breaker for use on the City's 69KV System, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7350 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance dated June 10, 1999, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held June 14, 1999 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the June 14, 1999 Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee meeting be approved. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that the following Resolution should be deferred to the next City Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7353 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon (i) Ratifying the Issuance of Bid Nos. 1381 and 1382 by the Purchasing Department for the Purchase of One Utility Truck and One Utility Truck Body for the Community Services and Water Department; (ii) Accepting the Bids of Downey Ford for Bid No. 1381 and Royal Truck for Bid No. 1382; and (iii) Approving the Issuance of Purchase Orders Respecting Bid Nos. 1381 and 1382. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7353 be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7354 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from the Following Departments: Civil Defense, Community Services and Water, Utilities, and Police Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7354 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that the following Resolution should be deferred to the next City Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7355 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon (i) Ratifying the Issuance of Bid No. 1383 by the Purchasing Department for the Purchase of Twenty - Eight Overhead Distribution Transformers for the'Utilities Department; (ii) Accepting the bid of Central Moloney (C/O Southcoast Utility); and (iii) approving the Issuance of a Purchase Order Respecting Said Bid. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7355 be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that the following Resolution should be deferred to the next City Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7356 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon (i) Ratifying the Issuance of Bid No. 1384 By the Purchasing Department for the Purchase of Five Padmount Transformers for the Utilities Department; (ii) Accepting the Bid of ABB Power (C/O Wesco); and (iii) Approving the Issuance of a Purchase Order Respecting Said Bid. Page 9 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7356 be deferred to he next City Council meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel dated June 10, 1999, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 14, 1999, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations on the June 14, 1999 Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting be approved. Motioned carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, dated June 9, 1999, was presented, transmitting for your consideration of a Quitclaim Deed for the purpose of exchanging property with Ronen Nourian, Yoram Nourian, and Shoeila Nourian. The deed is for a portion of property located on the southeast corner of Santa Fe Avenue and 26th Street and consists of approximately 182 square feet. The City no longer requires this portion of the street and it is recommended that it be transferred to the Nourian's and it is hereby recommended that the Quitclaim Deed be authorized by the City Council and that the deed be signed. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendations approved. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, dated June 9, 1999, was presented, transmitting for your consideration, a fully executed Grant Deed from Ronen Nourian, Yoram Nourian, and Soheila Nourian. The deed is for two portions of property located on the southeast corner of Santa Fe Avenue and 26th Street and consists of approximately 433 square feet. The property will be used for street purposes and it is hereby recommended that the Grant Deed be accepted, the Certificate of Acceptance be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Grant Deed from Ronen Nourian, Yoram Nourian, and Soheila Nourian, be accepted, the Certificate of Acceptance be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion carried. Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated June 10, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Firefighters Greg Galvan and Robert Combe to attend the Hazmat Technician Module 1A at Mobil Oil, Torrance on July 12th thru 16, 1999 with an expense allowance of $250.00 each. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted for Firefighters Greg Galvan and Robert Combe to attend the aforementioned Module with an expense allowance of $250.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated June 10, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Firefighters Greg Galvan and Robert Combe to attend the Hazmat Technician Module 1B at Mobil Oil, Torrance on July 19th thru 23, 1999 with an expense allowance of $250.00 each. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority and funds be granted for Firefighters Greg Galvan and Robert Combe to attend the aforementioned Module with an expense allowance of $250.00 each. Motion carried. Page 10 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Utilities, dated June 10, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Ali Nourmohamadian, Electrical Engineer to attend the MTA Communications workshop at Los Angeles on June 28th thru 30, 1999 with an expense allowance of $87.50. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted for Ali Nourmohamadian, Electrical Engineer to attend the aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of $87.50. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1018 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 28th thru June 10, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $764,590.16, which includes demand Nos. 72575 thru 72766 (inclusive), excluding Utility demands and Void demand Nos. 72633, and 72643 thru 72646 (accounting period June, 1999), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 1018 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $764,590.16, excluding Utility demands and Void demands as listed above. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1018 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 28th thru June 10, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,863,333.96 which includes Utility demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June, 1999), was examined audited. 72594 72634 72703 72758 72595 72635 72711 72764 72603 72636 72714 72604 72637 72729 72605 72638 72730 72612 72674 72733 72617 72684 72737 72618 72685 72743 72621 72699 72747 72630 72701 72753 72632 72702 72754 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 1018 be approved and payment authorized for Utility claims and demands totaling $1,863,333.96. Motion carried. PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 516 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 111h thru May 8th, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,548,135.72 which includes demand Nos. 6231 thru 6262 (inclusive) (accounting period May, 1999), was examined and audited. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 516 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 11th thru May 8th, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,548,135.72. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:52 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:56 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. The City Clerk advised that there were no items to be discussed pursuant to Government Code §54957. Page 11 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 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 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Council go into Closed Session on Item Nos. 2 and 3, the time being 5:57 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session except the City Clerk, Assistant City Attorney, and 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, EC96-19-00 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); (k) David Venegas, et al. V. City of Vernon, LASC No. BC 207136; (1) Joe Lawrence Rivera, et al. V. City of Vernon, USDC No. 99-02923 CM (Rz); (m) 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 subdivision (c) of Government Code § 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation: Two (2) potential cases. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume Regular Session, the time being 6:01 p.m. Motion carried. Page 12 of 13 City Council Minutes June 15, 1999 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Assistant City Attorney be authorized to execute the appropriate authorization form to join in an amicus brief to be filed by McDonough, Holland & Allen on behalf of the City of Vallejo in Vallejo Ridgecrest HOA v. City of Vallejo, the Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District, Case No. AO85723. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Assistant City attorney be authorized to execute the appropriate authorization form on behalf of the City of Vernon to join in the amicus brief to be filed on behalf of Laidlaw Environmental Services by Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson in Friends of the Earth v. Laidlaw Environmental Services, United States Supreme Court Case No. 98-822. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn to June 29, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried. L onis C. Ma urg Ma or t ATTEST: Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk Page 13 of 13 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that by order of the City Council of the City of Vernon, the June 15, 1999 City Council meeting was adjourned to June 29, 1999 at 5:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. Date Chief Deputy City 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 held June 15, 1999, was adjourned to June 29, 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 /(- , Chief De c-f ty Clerk at Vernon, California.