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20000125 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JANUARY 25, 2000 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 January 4, 2000, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 13, 2000, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of December 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 12-01-97 Daniel Garcia Power Resource 2 Coordinator 03-16-92 Brian Montoya Meter Reader 2 03-31-96 Jason Weathers Utilityman IV 2 12-11-94 Carlos Gudino Utilityman IV 5 02-26-90 Steven Coster Fire Engineer 8 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. 10-13-97 Edward Hano Police Officer 2 09-18-89 Dean Richens Fire Engineer 2 01-07-91 Todd Schoenig Fire Engineer 2 11-02-92 Daniel Armellini Firefighter 5 02-26-90 Michael Rogers Fire Engineer 5 01-07-91 Jeffrey James Fire Engineer 6 06-26-89 Rory Moore Fire Engineer 6 06-02-80 James Wohlt Police Lieutenant 6 01-18-87 David Soto Utilityman III 10 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. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 12, 2000, was presented, advising that Kenneth DeDario, Director of Utilities, has selected Brian Montoya, Meter Reader, to receive a 1999 Level II Department SPIRITS Award. It is hereby recommended that Brian Montoya, Meter Reader, be awarded the Level II Department SPIRITS Award for the Utilities Department for the year 1999. City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated, January 12, 2000, be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. The Mayor presented the Level II SPIRITS Award to Brian Montoya and offered congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. Police Department Activity Log for the period January 1st thru 15th, 2000, was presented. It was moved McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period January ist thru 15th, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period January 1st thru 15th, 2000, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period January 1st thru 15th, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of December, 1999, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of December, 1999, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of December, 1999, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Risk Management Report for the month of December, 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. A representative on behalf of Assemblyman Firebaugh presented Legislative booklets to the members of the Council. Communication from S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated January 6, 2000, was presented, transmitting a fully executed Grant Deed from Dynamic Builders, Inc. The deed is for a portion of property located at 3320 Vernon Avenue, and consists of approximately 3,210 square feet. The property will be used for street purposes. 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 sign. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services and Water dated, January 6, 2000, be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. Page 2 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 13, 2000, was presented, transmitting a Water Right License and Agreement, by and between Kal Kan Foods, Inc. and the City of Vernon, for the rights to 140 acre-feet of water, at a cost of $195.00 per acre foot or $27,300.00 total. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said Agreement. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated, January 13, 2000, be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7472- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A Water Right License By And Between The City Of Vernon And Kal- Kan Foods, Inc. Which Grants The City Of Vernon A License To Extract 140 Acre -Feet Of Kal-Kan's Allowed Pumping Allocation For The Period July 1, 1999 Through June 30, 2000, was presented. It was moved Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7472 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that the following matter and Resolution should be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 20, 2000, advising that the State of California Department of General Services Procurement Division manages the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. Under this program, agencies are able to purchase various items ranging from hand tools to motor vehicles at a fraction of the original costs, however, the following conditions and restrictions exists: 1) All property must be placed into service within one year. 2) Property costing more than $5,000 and all motor vehicles must have 18 months of continuous use prior to transferring the title to the participant. 3) Additional terms are imposed on the transfer of aircraft and vessels over 50 feet in length. 4) Participant may not sell, trade, lend, cannibalize, or otherwise dispose of the property, or remove it outside the state without prior approval. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that approval be granted to participate in the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program, and to authorize the execution of all necessary documents to satisfy the requirements to become a participant in said program. RESOLUTION NO. 7477 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing (1) Participation In The Federal Surplus Personal Property Program; And (2) The Execution Of All Documents Necessary To Satisfy The Requirements To Allow Vernon To Be A Federal Surplus Property Participant. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the above matter and Resolution be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. Page 3 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, addressed the City Council and persons in attendance extending recognition to the following teachers for their support of the "Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest" and encouragement of their students to participate: Acknowledgement for Encouragement: Mrs. Rivas Mrs. Vargas Mr. Pozzebon advised that the below listed students from the Vernon Elementary School are to be presented with trophies for their participation in the City of Vernon "Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest." The Mayor presented to the students the trophies and extended congratulations atulations for their hard work on behalf of the entire City Council. Student Award Winners: Grand Prize Award: 1st Prize: 2nd Prize: Maria Cervantes Leslie Cortez Vanessa Covarrubias Eliza Delarosa Andrea Diaz Diane C. Gomez Alexander B. Gomez Hina Rainbowchild Kenia Garcia Elizabeth Lozano Ivan Macias Angel Rojas Plaques were also presented to the below listed sponsors of the contest who also provided the prizes: Charlie Blank of Mobil Oil Tony Saldana of GNB Crystal Hunt of Owens Brockway A representative from Consolidated Services was unable to attend and a plaque will be delivered to their business. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 20, 2000, was presented, advising that as part of the Alameda Corridor Construction, the City of Vernon was granted $300,000.00 in Federal Aid money to prepare feasibility studies of congestion and traffic management in order to identify potential impacts that would result from the construction of the Alameda Corridor. A determination was made that the City would benefit from allocating a portion of these funds to produce a Corridor Studies Report(CSR) of 26th Street and Soto Street. The main goal of the CSR would be to identify the potential improvements to Soto and 26th Street necessary to mitigate impacts resulting from the corridor construction. A Request for Proposal was advertised and the preferred proposal was submitted by Tetra Tech, Inc. Infrastructure Southwest Group. As part of the Caltrans Local Procedures Manual, we were required to submit the proposal to Caltrans for approval. The proposal has now been approved. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that an Agreement, by and between, The City of Vernon and Tetra Tech, Inc. Infrastructure Southwest Group for the preparation of a Soto and 26th Street CSR, be approved for an amount not to exceed $194,439.00. Page 4 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated, January 20, 2000, be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7476 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Professional Services By And Between The City Of Vernon And Tetra Tech, Inc. Infrastructure Southwest Group For The Preparation Of A Soto And 26th Street Corridor Studies Report, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7476 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 20, 2000, was presented, advising that the City of Vernon entered into an Agreement with Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc. (CBA) on August 16, 1999, by which their services were retained to prepare a Pre -construction Survey and Mitigation Study report along the Alameda Corridor. In order to accomplish the task required, CBA would like to utilize the County of Los Angeles' GIS Ready Digital Graphics System. However, the County has advised CBA that in order to gain access to such information a License Agreement should be entered into between the City and the County of Los Angeles. This License Agreement requires the City to assure that any independent contractor granted access to the product shall be informed of and agree to adhere to the terms of confidentiality and nondisclosure within the Agreement. This requirement will require an amendment to the CBA Agreement that provides language regarding non -disclosure and confidentiality of the County's GIS Digital Graphics System. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that both a License Agreement, by and between, the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles for utilization of a GIS ready Digital Graphics System, and Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services, by and between, The City of Vernon and Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc.'s, be approved. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk dated, January 20, 2000, be received and filed and the recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7478 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A License Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And The County Of Los Angeles Regarding Utilization Of A GIS Ready Digital Graphics System, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 7478 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7479 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Amendment No. One To The Agreement For Professional Consulting Services By And Between The City Of Vernon And Cotton/Beland/ Associates, Inc., was presented. Page 5 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7479 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated January 4, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Theresa Nicholas, Assistant Records Manager, to attend the Records Supervision/Management Course at San Diego on February 14th thru 18th, 2000,,with an expense allowance of $1, 018. 65 of which POST reimburses $864.60. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for Theresa Nicholas to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $1,018.65. Motion carried. Communication from Kenneth DeDario, Director of Utilities, dated January 11, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Timothy Bass, Assistant Engineer, to attend the Spring 2000 General Meeting at Holtsville on February 8th thru 10t', 2000, with an expense allowance of $403.00. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted for Timothy Bass to attend the aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of $403.00. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated January 11, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the Hazardous Materials Certified Unified Program Agency Conference at San Francisco on February 8th thru llth, 2000, with an expense allowance of $946.20. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted for Lewis Pozzebon to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $946.20. Motion carried. Communication from S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated January 10, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the Subdivision Map Act: Introduction and 2000 Update at Los Angeles on March 17th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $245.00. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that authority and funds be granted for Kevin Wilson to attend the aforementioned Update with an expense allowance of $245.00. Motion carried. Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated January 10, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the 10th Annual Fire Prevention Workshop at Monterey on February 7ththru llth, 2000, with an expense allowance of $959.75. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for Fire Chief Telford to attend the aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of $959.75. Motion carried. Page 6 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 Communication from Kenneth DeDario, Director of Utilities, dated January 12, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Jeffrey Coburn, Systems Coordinator I, to attend the WSCC Dispatcher Training Session 2 at Salt Lake City, Utah on February 15ththru 18th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $1,028.60. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority and funds be granted for Jeffrey Coburn to attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of $1,028.60. Motion carried. Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated January 13, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the following personnel to attend the Hazmat Specialist "Upgrade" Modules 1F & 1G at Santa Fe Springs on March 20ththru 315t, 2000, with an expense allowance of $500.00 each. • Gregory Galvan, Firefighter • Robert Combe, Firefighter It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for the above listed Firefighters to attend the aforementioned Modules with an expense allowance of $500.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated January 5, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Gustavo Alvarran, Police Officer, to attend the Field Training Officer Course at Whittier on February 21st thru 25th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $114.20 of which POST reimburses $77.70. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted for Police Officer Gustavo Alvarran to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $114.20. Motion carried. Communication from S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated January 18, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the Public Works Officers Institute at San Diego on March 8ththru 10th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $722.82. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that authority and funds be granted for Kevin Wilson to attend the aforementioned Institute with an expense allowance of $722.82. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated January 18, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Elizabeth Quaranta, Environmental Health Specialist, to attend the Power Point Presentations at Pasadena on February 22nd, 2000, with an expense allowance of $266.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority and funds be granted for Elizabeth Quaranta to attend the aforementioned Presentations with an expense allowance of $266.00. Motion carried. Page 7 of 11 City Council Minutes Communication from Personnel, dated January 20, the Agenda for the Adjourned to be held January 24, 2000, contained therein. January 25, 2000 Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of 2000, was presented, transmitting Regular Personnel Committee meeting for approval of the recommendations It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 24, 2000 be approved. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the January 17, 2000 Finance Minutes and Resolution Nos. 7473, 7474, and 7475 should be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated January 19, 2000, transmitting the Minutes for the Finance Committee Meeting held January 17, 2000, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. RESOLUTION NO. 7473 - 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 Dodge Grand Caravan For The Police Department To Be Used As A Surveillance Vehicle Assigned To LA IMPACT. RESOLUTION NO. 7474 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals Or Bids For The Second Phase Of The Repair And Reinstallation Of Pumping Equipment At Well No. 20 For The Community Services & Water Department. RESOLUTION NO. 7475 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 7272 Which Approved The Annual Statement Of Investment Policy Of The City And Delegated Investment Authority To The City Treasurer. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Januaay 17, 2000 Finance Minutes and Resolution Nos. 7473, 7474, and 7475 be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following matter and Resolution should be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Consideration and discussion of a Request for Proposals for construction and maintenance services for the Gas Utility. RESOLUTION NO. 7480 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Authorizing The Issuance Of A Request For Proposals For Construction And Maintenance Services For The City's Municipal Gas System. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the above consideration and Resolution be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1033 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 30th, 1999, thru January 20th, 2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,201,393.39, and includes check Nos. 75714 thru 76020 (inclusive), excluding Utility demands and voided checks as listed below (accounting period January, 2000), was examined and audited. 75715 75755 75756 75757 75758 75800 75801 75802 75803 75804 Page 8 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 1033 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,201,393.39, excluding Utility claims and demands, and voided checks as listed above. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1033 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 30th, 1999, thru January 20th, 2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,036,688.03, which includes Utility demands and check Nos. as listed below: (accounting period January, 2000), was examined and audited. 75720 75725 75733 75734 75744 75779 75780 75781 75790 75792 75797 75798 75811 75812 75813 75819 75820 75824 75828 75833 75836 75840 75842 75857 75863 75872 75880 75884 75893 75898 75901 75904 75910 75912 75917 75921 75924 75946 75949 75952 75961 75970 75975 75981 75984 75985' 75987 75996 75997 76005 76010 76013 76015 76018 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 1033 be approved and payment authorized for Utility claims and demands totaling $2,036.688.03. 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. PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 523 covering claims and i demands presented during the period of November 7th, thru December 18th, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,417,042.43, which includes demand Nos. 6488 thru 6526 (inclusive), (accounting period December, 1999), was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 523 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 7th thru December 18th, 1999, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,417,042.43. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated January 24, 2000, was presented, transmitting the Certification dated January 19, 2000 and the Notice pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held April 11, 2000. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated, January 19, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:50 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 there were no issues for closed session, Item No. 1. Page 9 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 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 Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Council go into closed session on Item Nos. 2, 3, and 4, the time being 5:56 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from closed session except the City Clerk, Chief Deputy City Clerk, and the City Attorney. 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 and 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); (d) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/SoCalGas 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) Vernon v. All Persons; LASC No. BC 222145; (1) Cal Compact Landfill Site, Carson, California, 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIM Claimant: Oscar Portillo Agency Claimed Against: City of Vernon Page 10 of 11 City Council Minutes January 25, 2000 LIABILITY CLAIM Claimant: Jose Rivera Perdomo Aguilar Agency Claimed Against: City of Vernon LIABILITY CLAIM Claimant: Julio Alexander Lopez Agency Claimed Against: City of Vernon 4. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code § 54956.9. Initiation of litigation: One (1) potential case. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item Nos. 2, 3, & 4 and resume Regular Session, the time being 5:59 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the claim for Portillo be rejected. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the claim for Aguilar be rejected. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the claim for Lopez be rejected. 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. ATTEST: Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk G ' e nis C. Mal urg Mayor Page 11 of 11 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that by order of the City Clerk of the City of Vernon, the City Council meeting scheduled to be held January 18, 2000, at 4:45 p.m., was adjourned to January 25, 2000 at 4:45 p.m. (due to lack of quorum) in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. //CP Date Chief Dey 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 a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon to be held January 18, 2000 was adjourned to January 25, 2000 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 was to be held, within 24 hours of said adjournment. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 9 at Vernon, California. Chief ut City Clerk