19991221 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD DECEMBER 21, 1999
AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
the
Minutes of
the City Council Meeting held December 7, 1999,
be
approved
as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December
15, 1999, was presented,
advising that the
below
listed employees have qualified in the
month of November for
a
Perfect Attendance
Award. This is awarded to employees on
the
basis of
a minimum of two (2) years of
perfect attendance:
Date of Hire Employee
Award
05-16-74
Luke Salerno
Foreman
2
08-18-89
Daniel Kimes
Fire Captain
6
07-25-79
Martha Valenzuela
Office Manager
10
11-06-89
Elias Zepeda
Utilityman III
10
05-19-80
Manuel Giron
Utilityman II
11
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.
01-07-91
Bradley Mack
Firefighter
2
11-24-97
Bruce Malkenhorst Jr.
Systems
2
Coordinator I
11-18-96
Mark Goodman
Police Officer
3
08-17-87
John Cusolito
Fire Captain
4
10-25-95
Kenneth Fraser
Police Officer
4
07-01-85
Wenceslao Reynoso
Code Enforcement
4
Inspector
01-07-91
Jeff Smith
Firefighter
5
11-15-93
Michael Doherty
Police Officer
6
08-17-87
William Niesley
Fire Captain
6
11-15-93
Matthew Saidleman
Police Officer
6
10-06-91
Andrew Ippolito
Information System
7
Specialist II
11-02-92
Andrew Kroner
Firefighter
7
11-02-92
Todd Painton
Fire Engineer
7
11-04-91
Claudia Aguilar
Secretary
8
11-16-83
James Rodino
Police Lieutenant
9
08-01-83
Edward Rodriguez
Utilityman II
11
06-23-85
Martin Sanchez
Systems
12
Coordinator II
The Mayor called a short recess, the time being
5:09
p.m.
Council reconvened at 5:11 p.m.,
all members present
before the recess again being present.
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Police Department Activity Log for the period December
1st thru 15th, 1999, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period December 1st
thru 15th, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period December
1st thru 15th, 1999, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period December 1st thru
15th, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of November,
1999, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the.
Health Department Report for the month of November, 1999, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of November, 1999,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Risk Management Report for the month of November, 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 in the audience who wished to address
the City Council at this time.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a variance application from
BrandLab, Inc., to utilize eight (8) nonconforming truck loading
docks at 4355 Fruitland Avenue in the City of Vernon (continued
from the City Council Meeting held December 7,1999).
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the
Public Hearing to consider a request from BrandLab, Inc. for a
Variance application, the time being 5:12 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water
addressed the City Council and advised that a letter ha$ been
received from BrandLab, Inc. and staff needs additional time to
address certain issues and recommends that the Public Hearing be
continued to the next City Council meeting.
Justin Binfordi, Realtor on behalf of BrandLab, Inc.
advised that he received a Temporary Occupancy Permit and that
BrandLab, Inc. has moved out of Los Angeles. He also stated that
he was available to answer any questions that were pending.
Mr. Wilson stated that he would check on the Temporary
Occupancy Permit and would get back to BrandLab, Inc. later this
week or early next week.
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Mr. Jeff Schaefer, representative on behalf of
Brandlab, Inc., commented that a Vernon staff member informed him
that a Certificate of Occupancy would be coming in the mail.
Mr. Wilson stated that he would investigate the
validity of the Occupancy permit.
Mr. Binfordi asked if the City Attorney would address
the issues in question.
The City Attorney advised that he received a copy of
the letter late last week and there were various issues that
needed to be answered before we would be able to grant a
variance. He recommended that Council not take action until he
had a chance to review the letter.
The City Clerk asked the City Attorney what issues
needed to be addressed.
The City Attorney responded there were allegations that
were made and they needed to be reviewed and he would get back to
Brandlab, Inc. by the end of this week or early next week. He
again recommended that the Hearing be continued at the next City
Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December 2, 1999, advising that BrandLab, Inc. has
requested a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards, for the property
located at 4355 Fruitland Avenue in the City of Vernon. The
variance is to allow the use of eight (8) non -conforming truck
loading spaces. All the loading spaces, however, will be
restricted to trucks that do not extend into the public right-of-
way.
Submitted herewith are the following documents:
1) Staff report.
2) Application for variance.
3) Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification
letters to owners and tenants in the area, and
affidavits of posting and mailing.
RESOLUTION NO. 7457 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Granting A Variance To Brandlab, Inc. From
Section 26.4.2-8(C), Development Standards, Of The Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, For The Property Located At 4355 Fruitland
Avenue In The City Of Vernon.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Public Hearing on the Variance application and Resolution No.
7457 be continued to the next City Council meeting, the time
being 5:40 p.m. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December 15, 1999, was presented, transmitting a letter
dated November 15, 1999 from Assembly Member, Marco Antonio
Firebaugh, requesting that the City adopt the attached Community -
School District Partnership proposal, in concept, between the Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the cities in the
50th Assembly District for modernization and construction of new
schools within said district. The enclosed proposal calls for a
partnership between the Southeast Community Development
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Corporation (SCDC) and the LAUSD. LAUSD would fund and transfer
the responsibility for managing the school site selection process
and community outreach activities to the SCDC. The SCDC would
work with local elected officials, city staff, and community
residents to identify land for potential school sites and conduct
community meetings in the SCDC service area. It is hereby
recommended that the City support a proposal to establish a
Community -School District Partnership between the cities in the
50th Assembly District and the LAUSD.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, December 15, 1999, be
received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7468 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Supporting A Proposal To Establish A
Community - School Partnership In The 50th Assembly District, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 7468 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December 16, 1999, was presented, advising that this
Council approved at their meeting held October 19, 1999, by
Resolution No. 7428, for the Purchasing Agent to enter into
negotiations for an agreement with Accurate Telecom, Inc. for the
purchase, installation, training, and testing of a Telephone
Cabling System and Telecommunications System for the annexation
and remodeling project at City Hall.
After further negotiations, the original price of $40,897.87
remains unchanged. Payments will be disbursed in four payments
by the following percentages of the total cost:
• 30% - $12,269.36
• 30% - $12,269.36
• 30% - $12,269.36
• 10% - $4,089.79
This has been reviewed by the Director of Utilities and the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that City Council approve
and authorize the execution of an Equipment Order Agreement, -by
and between the City of Vernon and Accurate Telecom, Inc., to
purchase and install a Telephone Cabling System and the testing
of the Telecommunications System, at a cost of $40,897.87.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, December 16, 1999, be
received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7466 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Equipment Order Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon
And Accurate Telecom Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of
Telephone Cabling System And The Testing Of The
Telecommunications System For The Annexation And Remodeling
Project At Vernon City Hall, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7466 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December 16, 1999, was presented, transmitting a proposed
Development Construction Program and the Illicit
Discharge/Illicit Connection Elimination Program portions of the
City of Vernon Stormwater Management Program. The City's
participation in the countywide National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requires the city to develop a
Stormwater Management Program that is consistent with the Model
Programs developed by the County of Los Angeles.
The City's Stormwater Management Program will consist of the
following five elements:
• Illicit Connection/Illicit Discharge Elimination
• Development Construction
• Public Education (previously approved a few years
ago and currently being implemented)
• Development Planning (the County model program is
still under development)
• Public Agency Activities (requires the creation of a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for City
facilities, which is currently under development)
The Director of Community Services and Water and City Attorney
have reviewed the Development Construction Program and Illicit
Discharge/Illicit Connection Elimination Program portions of the
City of Vernon Stormwater Management Program for compliance with
the countywide NPDES Permit, and it is hereby recommended that
said program portions be approved and adopted.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, December 16, 1999, be
received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7465 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Adopting The Development
Construction And Illicit Connections/Illicit Discharge
Elimination Portions Of The City Of Vernon's Stormwater
Management Program, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7465 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December 16, 1999, was presented, advising that Universal
Care HMO has requested a renewal of the Universal Care Group
Subscriber Agreement and has submitted an amended "Schedule C",
attached hereto, reflecting a 6% premium rate increase for the
Universal Care HMO program for the period January 1, 2000 through
December 31, 2000. Based upon the most recent Universal Care
census report, cost increase will be as follows:
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FROM
# of
Type Enrollees Rate
Employee(E) 50 $ 95.68
E+1 35 $220.03
E+2 116 $382.97
Retiree(R) 1 $ 95.68
R+1 6 $220.03
R+2 0 $382.97
COBRA 0
Total
$ 4,784.00
$ 7,701.05
$44,424.52
$ 95.68
$ 1,320.18
$ 0
$ 0
December 21, 1999
N01
Rate Total
$101.42 $ 5,071.00
$233.23 $ 8,163.75
$405.95 $47,090.20
$101.42
$233.23
$382.97
$ 101.42
$ 1,399.38
$ 0
$ 0
TOTAL 208 $58,325.43/Month $61,825.75/Month
$699,905.16/Year $741,909.00/Year
It is hereby recommended that the Universal Care Group Subscriber
Agreement, by and between, the City of Vernon and Universal Care
be renewed for the policy year from January 1, 2000 to December
31, 2000, and that the amended "Schedule C" to said agreement, be
approved.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, December 16, 1999, be
received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7467 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Renewing The Universal Care Group
Subscriber Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And
Universal Care And Approving And Amending Schedule C To Said
Agreement, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7467 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated
December 9, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Jacqueline Warshaw, Dispatcher, to attend the Dispatcher
Update Course at Riverside on February 15th thru 17th, 2000, with
an expense allowance of $130.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Jacqueline Warshaw to attend
the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $130.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated
December 10, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Miguel Zendejas, Vernon Service Officer, to attend the
Corrections Officer Basic Course at Riverside on January 31st
thru March 215t, 2000, with an expense allowance of $1,727.65.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Miguel Zendejas to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $1,727.65.
Motion carried.
Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated
December 13, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Jed Hulsey, Fire Captain, to attend the Tech/Specialist
Terrorism Seminar at San Luis Obispo on January 11th thru 13th,
2000, with an expense allowance of $423.33.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Fire Captain Jed Hulsey to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$423.33. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, was presented, dated December 14, 1999,
requesting authority and funds for Elizabeth Quaranta, Health
Specialist, to attend the Food Standardization Meeting at
Sacramento on January 4th, 2000, with an expense allowance of
$161.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Elizabeth Quaranta to attend
the aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of $161.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Kenneth DeDario, Director of
Utilities, dated December 15, 1999, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Matthew Daniels, Senior Substation
Technician, to attend the essentials of Communicating with Tact &
Finesse Workshop at Anaheim on January 11th and 12th, 2000, with
an expense allowance of $447.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Matthew Daniels to attend the
aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of $447.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated
December 15, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the personnel listed below to attend the Confined Space
Rescue Operational Class at Anaheim, on January loth thru 14th,
2000, with an expense allowances of $325.00 each.
• Jeff Graves, Firefighter
• Rory Moore, Engineer
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted for the above listed personnel to
attend the aforementioned class with an expense allowance of
$325.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated
December 15, 1999, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the personnel listed below to attend the California
Conference of Arson Investigators, on January 17th thru 19th, 2000
with an expense allowance of $703.72 and $315.00 respectively.
• Chris Hanson, Firefighter
• Peter Gantes, Firefighter
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted for the above listed Firefighters
to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of
$703.72 and $315.00 respectively. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 16, 1999, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself, to attend the League
of California Cities City Manager's Meeting at Palm Springs, on
February 2nd thru 4th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $893.00.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend
the aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of $893.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 16, 1999, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Martha Valenzuela, Office
Manager, to attend the California Society of Municipal Finance
Officers' Annual Conference at Pasadena, on February 27th thru
29th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $617.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Martha Valenzuela to attend
the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$617.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 16, 1999, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself and the officials
listed below to attend the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers' Annual Conference at Pasadena, on February 27th
thru 29th, 2000, with expense allowances of $727.00 each.
• Thomas A. Ybarra, Mayor Pro-Tem
• Hilario Gonzales, Councilman
• William Davis, Councilman
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst and the
above listed officials to attend the aforementioned conference
with an expense allowance of $727.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 16, 1999, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself and Councilman William
Davis to attend the League of California Cities Employees
Relations Institute at Santa Barbara, on January 27th thru 28th,
2000, with expense allowances of $818.00 each. '
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst and
William Davis to attend the aforementioned conference with an
expense allowance of $818.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated December 16, 1999, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself and the officials
listed below to attend the California Contract Cities Association
33rd Annual Legislative Tour at Sacramento, on January 10th thru
12th, 2000, with expense allowances of $796.21 each.
• Thomas A. Ybarra, Mayor Pro-Tem
• William Davis, Councilman
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Mayor
Pro-Tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilman William Davis to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $796.21
each. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7458 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Amending Section 27, Subsection (e) Of
Resolution No. 7359 Which Fixed The Compensation For Certain
Employees Of Said City And Authorized Certain Expense Allowances,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7458 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated December 16, 1999, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held
December 20, 1999, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations listed on December 20, 1999 Agenda for the
Personnel Committee meeting be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated December 16, 1999, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes for the Finance Committee Meeting held December 14, 1999,
for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendations listed on the Minutes for the Finance Committee
Meeting held December 14, 1999 be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7459 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals Or Bids For The Purchase Of A One And A Half -Ton
Flatbed Truck For The Utilities Department, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7459 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7460 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals Or Bids For The Purchase Of A New Mid -Size
Passenger Van For The Police Department To Be Used As A Drug
Awareness Resistance Education Vehicle, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7460 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7461 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City,Of Vernon Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Property
From The Following Departments: City Administrator/City Clerk
(Finance), Fire, Police (Communications Center) And Utilities,
Pursuant To Section 2.31 Of The Vernon City Code, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 7461 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7462 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals Or Bids For The Purchase Of Two New Passenger
Sedans And One Sport Utility Vehicle For The Police Department,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7462 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7463 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Directing The Purchasing Agent TO Enter
Into Negotiations With Mitchell Humphrey & Company, In
Association With High Line Corporation, For The Purchase Of
Software, Supplies And Services To Replace The Existing Financial
Management System Pursuant To Section 2-29-3 Of The Vernon City
Code, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution NO. 7463 be approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 7464 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Vehicle Purchase Contract By And Between The City Of Vernon And
Saulsbury Fire Rescue, Inc. For The Purchase Of One Urban Search
And Rescue Vehicle, was presented.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated December 16, 1999, transmitting the Agenda for the
Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held December 21, 1999
for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance
Committee meeting held December 21, 1999, be approved. Motion
carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1031 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of December 3rd, thru December 16tn,
1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $736,457.52, and
includes check Nos. 75334 thru 75546 (inclusive), excluding
Utility demands and Voided checks as listed below (accounting
period December, 1999), was examined and audited.
75395 75396 75397
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1031 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $736,457.52, excluding Utility claims
and demands, and Voided checks as listed above. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1031 covering claims and demands
presented during the period Of December 3rd, thru December 16tn,
1999, drawn On Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,646,714.01, which
includes Utility demands and check Nos. as listed below:
(accounting period December, 1999), was examined and audited.
75339
75341
75356
75357
75358
75369
75371
75372
75373
75376
75377
75383
75384
75388
75389
75391
75401
75411
75414
75422
75424
75425
75430
75435
75436
75462
75464
75473
75476
75493
75497
75503
75508
75512
75515
75518
75521
75532
75538
75542
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1031 be approved and payment authorized for
Utility claims and demands totaling $1,646,714.01. 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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PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 522 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of October 10th, thru
November 6th, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling
$1,667,590.09, which includes demand Nos. 6455 thru 6487
(inclusive), (accounting period November, 1999), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Payroll Warrant Register No. 522 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,667,590.09. Motion
carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:00 p.m. The Council
reconvened in Regular Session at 6:03 p.m., all members present
before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Council go into Closed Session on Item No. 1, the time being 6:03
p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session except
the City Clerk, City Attorney, Secretary, Chief of Police, Police
Captain, and the Police Officer.
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 Police Officer was excused at 6:08 p.m.
The Chief of Police and Police Captain were excused at
6:10 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 6:10 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into Closed Session pertaining to Item Nos. 2 &
3, the time being 6:10 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session except
the City Clerk, City Attorney, and the Secretary.
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) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe
Railway, CPUC Case NO. 96 01-019;
(b) FERC Docket Nos. OA96-76, OA97-602, OA97-604, ER96-
222, {open access);
(c) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC 96-19-000, ER96-1633
and EL96-48 (Restructuring);
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(d) CPUC Application No. 96-10 038 (SDG&E/SOCa1GaS
Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15 (ENOVA/PACIFIC
ENTERPRISES); FERC Docket No. EC97-12-000;
(e) Vernon Sem v. City of Vernon, WC No. POM 0187239,
VNO Unassigned;
(f) FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO);
(g) CPUC Application No. 98-07-005;
(h) FERC Docket No. ER98-3760 (ISO);
(i) David Venegas, et al. v. City of Vernon, LASC NO.
BC 207136;
(j) Utility Boring v. City of Vernon, et al, Norwalk
Superior Court No. VC 029477;
(k) Piping Services, Inc. v. City Of Vernon, et al,
Norwalk Superior Court No. VC 029803
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code
§ 54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIM
Claimant: New Star Oriental Corporation
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 &
3 and resume Regular Session, the time being 6:11 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
Police Officer be disciplined as recommended by the Chief of
Police. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
claim for New Star Oriental Corporation be rejected. Motion
carried.
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.
ATTEST:
y
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
eLeonis
C. Mal rg
Mayor
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