20000726 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 26, 2000
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, McCormick, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the City Council Meeting held July 11, 2000, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7568 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Authorizing The Purchasing Agent To
Purchase For The Police Department Annual Software Support
Services for Software Operating the Records Management System,
the Computer Aided Dispatch System and the Mobile Computer
Terminals System And Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Contract By And Between The City Of Vernon And Hewlett-Packard
Co., In Accordance With Section 2.27(a) Of The Vernon City Code
(Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 11, 2000), was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7568 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7572 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Professional Consulting Agreement By And Between The City Of
Vernon And David Turch And Associates For Federal Advocacy
Services (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 11,
2000), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7572 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce
V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 13, 2000, was presented,
advising that the below
listed employees
have qualified in
the month of June 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
01/05/98
Peter Pirnejad
Planning Assistant
2
06/22/98
Otis Smith
Electrical Engineer
2
06/27/82
Kevin Wilson
Director of Community
2
Services & Water
02/18/97
Arturo Cervantes
Engineering Associate
3
06/26/95
Gustavo Alvarran
Police Officer
5
06/28/89
Carol Dacey
Customer Service &
6
Information System Mgr.
04/28/85
Donald Quiroz
Facilities Coordinator
6
06/01/94
John Salomon
Information System
6
Specialist I
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04/04/82
Richard Lucas
06/11/90
Christopher Romero
03/16/86
Robert Martinez
04/27/88
Solomon Benudiz
08/17/87
Michael Wilson
08/30/87
Juan Arellano
03/26/84
Theresa Nicholas
04/01/84
Gary Sawyer
02/21/82
Joe Cervantes
12/21/87
Victor Trujillo
12/16/60
Richard Wiles
July 26, 2000
Sr. Building Inspector
7
Administrative Aide I
7
Utilityman III
8
Police Captain
9
Battalion Chief
9
Utilityman II
10
Assistant Records Mgr.
10
Utilityman II
10
Utilityman II
11
Utilityman III
12
Battalion Chief
13
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.
09/01/78
Vince Washington
Utilityman II
2
09/18/89
Jeffrey Graves
Firefighter
5
04/22/80
Steven Towles
Police Lieutenant
5
09/03/85
David Zapien
Police Officer
9
02/01/70
Dan Simon
Fire Captain
10
06/26/89
Mark Whitworth
Fire Captain
11
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:10 p.m. The City
Council reconvened at 5:13 p.m., all members present before the
recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1st
thru 15th, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick,* seconded by Gonzales, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1st thru
15th, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period July
1st thru 15th, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 18t thru 15th,
2000, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of June, 2000,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Health Department Report for the month of June, 2000, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of June, 2000,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Risk Management Report for the month of June, 2000, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
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The City Clerk advised 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.
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 17, 2000, was presented, transmitting a letter dated
July 13, 2000 from the City of Monterey Park requesting that the
City of Vernon join the coalition of Southern California cities
to support the 710 Freeway completion. Two bills in the state
legislature, AB 2448 and SB 1497, would give the City of South
Pasadena the right to obstruct the construction of said freeway,
thus reducing the mobility and economic vitality of the region.
It is hereby recommended that their request be approved and that
we support the 710 Freeway completion.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated, July 17, 2000, be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7579 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Opposing Senate Bill 1497 And Assembly
Bill 2448 Which Would Have The Effect Of Stopping The 710
Freeway Extension And Reaffirming Its Support For The Completion
Of The 710 Freeway, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7579 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 18, 2000, was presented, advising that the Finance
Committee previously recommended approval of an Agreement for
Special Services from the law firm of Liebert Cassidy for
2000/2001, at their meeting held July 10, 2000. This has been
reviewed by the Risk Manager and City Attorney, and it is hereby
recommended that the Agreement for Special Services, by and
between, Liebert Cassidy and the City of Vernon be approved, the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement,
and that a resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, July 18, 2000, be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7577 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Agreement For Special Services (July 1, 2000 To June 30,
2001) By And Between The City Of Vernon And Liebert Cassidy, A
Professional Corporation, To Provide Special Legal Services
Pertaining To Employment Relations Matters And For Participation
By The City In The South Bay Employment Relations Consortium
Training Sessions, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7577 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, was presented, advising that the Finance
Committee previously recommended approval of an agreement for
legal, financial, and administrative consulting services from
the law office of Eric T. Fresch, at their meeting held July 10,
2000. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is
hereby recommended that the Agreement for Consulting Services,
by and between, Eric T. Fresch and the City of Vernon be
approved, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said
Agreement, and that a resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, July 20, 2000, be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7576 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Agreement For Legal, Financial And Administrative Consulting
Services By And Between The City Of Vernon And Eric T. Fresch,
was presented..
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7576 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, was presented, advising that in December,
1998, this Council adopted Ordinance No. 1067, which requires
solid waste collection companies doing business in Vernon to
apply for a Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement with the City.
The Agreement requires the submission of waste generation and
recycling reports and a franchise fee on gross receipts. System
Disposal, Inc., has submitted a Franchise Agreement package to
include: two original agreements, insurance documentation, and a
performance bond instrument.
This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health
and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the
Franchise Agreement for System Disposal, Inc. be approved, the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement,
and a resolution be adopted.
It was moved
communication from the
received and filed and
carried.
by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Clerk dated, July 20, 2000, be
his recommendation approved. Motion
RESOLUTION NO. 7581 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Non -Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Pursuant To
Article VI Of Chapter 12 Of The Vernon City Code By And Between
The City Of Vernon And System Disposal, Inc., was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7581 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, was presented, advising that the City
received $300,000.00 of federal monies to fund projects which
would assist in mitigating impacts from the Alameda Corridor
construction. The following two (2) projects were initiated and
the first project has been completed:
1. Alameda Corridor Pre -Construction Mitigation Survey
2. 26th Street/Soto Street Corridor Studies.
Submitted herewith is a Project Report and Appendix as prepared
by Cotton/Beland/Associates. The report's purpose is to assist
businesses with the potential impacts that may result from
construction, and prepare mitigation measures that the City and
Businesses can consider prior to the commencement of
construction. It is hereby recommended that the Project Report
and Appendix be received and accepted.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, July 20, 2000, be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, was presented, advising that this Council,
at their last meeting, accepted the proposal for the purchase of
an HP3000 Computer System and HP LineJet Printer Manager from
Systems Technology Associates, Inc., and authorized the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary contract. An Equipment
Purchase Contract has been prepared by the City Attorney, and it
is hereby recommended that the contract, by and between, the
City of Vernon and Systems Technology Associates, Inc. be
approved, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said
Contract, and a resolution adopted.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 20, 2000, be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7578 A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Equipment Purchase Contract By And Between The City Of Vernon
And Systems Technology Associates, Inc. For HP 3000 939 Computer
System And HP LineJet Printer Manager, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7578 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, was presented, submitting for review the
City of Vernon Sexual Harassment Policy, amended to include
"horseplay of a sexual nature" as an example of unacceptable
conduct. It is hereby recommended that the amendment to the
Sexual Harassment Policy be accepted and approved.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated, July 20, 2000, be
received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7580 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Adopting An Amendment To The City Of
Vernon Sexual Harassment Policy, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7580 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter and
Resolution No. 7584 should be removed from the Agenda.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, advising that Section 33607.5 and 33607.7
of the Health & Safety Code determines how payment will be
distributed to entities who have had redevelopment project areas
adopted or amended on or after January 1, 1994. Each community
can elect to receive a share of its tax increment pursuant to
Section 33607.5(b) for new projects effective Fiscal Year 1999-
2000. If a community does not choose to elect to receive its
share of tax increment, the monies will be redistributed to
Counties Tax & Entities. It is hereby recommended that we
advise the County that the City wants to receive its share of
the first 25% of tax increment, which begins the first fiscal
year and will continue through the last fiscal year in which the
Agency receives tax increment.
RESOLUTION NO. 7584 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Electing to Receive allocation of Taxes
Pursuant to the Provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 20, 2000 regarding
the tax increments and Resolution No. 7584 be removed from the
agenda. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated July 12, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Dan Downing, Chief Deputy
Director, to attend the Local Enforcement Agency -California
Integrated Waste Management Board Conference at San Diego, on
August 29ththru 318t, 2000, with an expense allowance of $358.14.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted for Dan Downing to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $358.14.
Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated July 17, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Elizabeth Quaranta,
Environmental Health Specialist, to attend the Food Safety
Workshop at Sacramento, on August 15t thru 3rd, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $476.16.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Elizabeth Quaranta to attend
the aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of
$476.16. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated, July 19, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself, to attend the
California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health at
San Diego, on September 25ththru 29th, 2000, with an expense
allowance of $1298.22.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Lewis Pozzebon to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $1298.22.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
July 12, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
the following officers to attend the Pursuit Driver Training
Update at San Bernardino, on August 21st, 2000, with an expense
allowance of $191.20 each, of which POST reimburses $41.20 each.
• Christian Moscoso
• Inez Aragon
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted for the above listed officers to
attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of
$191.20 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
July 6, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Sergeant Fernando Rodriguez, to attend the Major Assault Crimes
Investigation at Los Angeles, on August 21St thru 25th, 2000, with
an expense allowance of $60.40, of which POST reimburses $50.40.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Sergeant Fernando Rodriguez
to attend the aforementioned Investigation classes with an
expense allowance of $60.40. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
July 13, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Jacqueline Hamilton, Dispatcher, to attend the Dispatcher Update
Training at E1 Monte, on August 20th thru 218t, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $61.12, of which POST reimburses $46.62.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted for Jacqueline Hamilton to attend
the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of $61.12.
Motion carried.
Communication from James Smith, Fire Chief, dated July
20, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Firefighter Nathan Norris, to attend the Hazmat Technician
Module 1C and 1D Course, on August 14th thru 25th, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $550.00.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Firefighter Nathan Norris to
attend the aforementioned classes with an expense allowance of
$550.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated
July 19, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Sergeant Daniel Calleros, to attend the Internal Affairs
Investigation Course on August 23rd thru 25th, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $158.80, of which POST reimburses $152.80.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted for Sergeant Daniel Calleros to
attend the aforementioned investigation classes with an expense
allowance of $158.80. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 2000, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for
the Personnel Committee meeting to be held July 24, 2000 for
approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations listed on the agenda for the Personnel Committee
meeting held July 24, 2000 be approved. Motion carried.
Consideration of the approval of an application for
participating transmission owner status with the Independent
Systems Operator and related transmissions.
Kenneth DeDario, Director of Utilities, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter for them and
discussed the application process.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
filing of the application for participating transmission owner
status with the Independent Systems Operator and related
transmissions be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7582 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of An
Application And Related Documents With The California
Independent Systems Operator To Become A Participating
Transmission Owner And Authorizing The City To Do All Other
Actions Deemed Necessary Or Advisable Concerning The Application
Process, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7582 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter and
Resolution No. 7583 should be deferred to after closed session.
Consideration of the approval of a Letter Agreement
with the firm of Fred Saffer & Associates for assistance in
Federal Energy Regulatory matters.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7583 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Letter Agreement With Fred Saffer & Associates, Inc. For
Assistance In Federal Energy Regulatory Matters.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
above matter regarding a Letter Agreement and Resolution No.
7583 be deferred to after Closed Session. Motion carried.
Consideration of approving and authorizing the
execution of an Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement for use of
City of Vernon Fire Engine No. 24 by the City of Compton and
ratifying the loan of the City of Vernon reserve fire engine to
the City of Compton.
It
was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra tha
t
the Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement for the use of the
City of Vernon Fire Engine No. 24 by the City of Compton be
approved and authorization be given to the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute said agreement and the loan of Fire Engine No. 24 to
the City of Compton be ratified. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7585 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Indemnity And Hold Harmless Agreement For Use Of City Of
Vernon Fire Engine No. 24 By The City Of Vernon And Ratifying
The Loan Of The City Of Vernon Reserve Fire Engine To The City
Of Compton, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7585 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Consideration & discussion of replacing a pump unit at
Well #17 and recommending that approval be granted to seek bids
at an estimated cost of $50,000.00.
S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water addressed the City Council and discussed the well and its
production capabilities.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
pump unit at Well #17 be replaced and authority be granted to
seek bids at an estimated cost of $50,000.00. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7586 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving & Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Replacement & Reinstallation of
Well Pump #17, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7586 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1045 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 7th thru July 20th, 2000,
drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $707,062.26, and includes
check Nos. 78548 thru 78749 (inclusive), excluding Utility
demands and Voided checks as listed below (accounting period
July, 2000), was examined and audited.
78563 78583 78612 thru 78616
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1045 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $707,062.26, excluding Utility
demands and Voided checks as listed above. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1045 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 7th thru July 20th, 2000,
drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $9,736,266.71, which includes
Utility demands and check Nos. as listed below: (accounting
period July, 2000), was examined and audited.
78548
78549
78552
78567
78573
78574
78578
78579
78581
78582
78585
78586
78587
78598
78599
78601
78610
78613
78620
78625
78627
78636
78642
78649
78652
78671
78673
78678
78682
78686
78690
78697
78700
78702
78705
78709
78715
78719
78720
78724
78725
78730
78733
78737
78741
78749
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1045 be approved and payment authorized for
Utility claims and demands totaling $9,736,266.71. 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. 529 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of May 7th thru June 17th,
2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,418,216.82, which
includes demand Nos. 6705 thru 6741 (inclusive), (accounting
period June, 2000), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Payroll Warrant Register No. 529 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,418,216.82.
Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:51 p.m. The Council
reconvened in Regular Session at 5:55 p.m., all members present
before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go into Closed Session on Item Nos. 2, 3, & 4.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the
exception of the City Clerk, Chief Deputy City Clerk, and the
City Attorney.
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.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(a) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe
Railwav, CPUC Case No. 96-01-019;
(b) FERC Docket Nos. OA96-76, OA97-602, OA97-604, ER96-2221
(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) Vernon v. All Persons; LASC No. BC 222145;
(k) Cal Compact Landfill Site, Carson, California; EPA No.
Unassigned;
(1) Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; No. A-1280,
A1280(a) and A-1280(b);
(m) Arnold Klein dba AMRO Industries v. City of Vernon, Kevin
Wilson, Jerry Schreiber, et al., LASC No. BC 226167;
(n) Vernon v. INS, USDC No. CV-0003590(JSL);
(o) FERC Docket No. EL00-58-000 (ISO);
(p) City of Torrance, et al v. State Compensation Insurance
Fund, Case Number Unknown;
(q) Mark A. Suarez v. New Matic Construction etc et al.,
LASC
No. BC 228903;
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: One (1) potential case.
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4. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code §
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: SAF-T-CAB, INC.
Agency Claimed Against: CITY OF VERNON
Claimant: UTILITY BORING, INC.
Agency Claimed Against: CITY OF VERNON
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item Nos. 2,
3, and 4, the time being 6:02 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into Closed Session on Item No. 1. Motion
carried.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the
exception of the City Clerk, Chief Deputy City Clerk and the
City Attorney.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item No.
1 and resume Regular Session, the time being 6:19 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
claim for Saf-T-Cab, Inc. be rejected. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
claim for Utility Boring, Inc. be rejected. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
intervention in FERC Docket No. EL00-2019-000 (California
Independent System Operator Corporation) be ratified. Motion
carried.
Consideration of the approval of a Letter Agreement
with the firm of Fred Saffer & Associates for assistance in
Federal Energy Regulatory matters.
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Adjourned City Council Minutes
July 26, 2000
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Letter Agreement with the firm of Fred Saffer & Associates be -
approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7583 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution. Of
A Letter Agreement With Fred Saffer & Associates, Inc. For
Assistance In Federal Energy Regulatory Matters, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7583 be approved and adopted. 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:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
Leonis C. M burg
Mayor
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF VERNON
ADJOURNED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING (DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM) TO BE
HELD JULY 25, 2000, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE
CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA,
TO JULY 26, 2000, AT 5:00 P.M.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
By:
Gloria J.
Chief Depu
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF VERNON )
sco
City Clerk
I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the
City of Vernon do hereby certify that I did, on the 26th day of
July, 2000, have posted
The above Order of Adjournment for the City Council
Meeting.
Said Order was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of
the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said
adjournment.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct.
Dated: 2
loria J. Oros
Chief Deputy City Clerk
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON ADJOURNED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING (DUE TO LACK
OF QUORUM) TO BE HELD JULY 18, 2000, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, TO JULY 25, 2000, AT 5:00 P.M.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
By:
Gloria4Cci'oty
Chief Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 'ss
CITY OF VERNON )
I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the
City of Vernon do hereby certify that I did, on the 19th day of
July, 2000, have posted
The above Order of Adjournment for the City Council
Meeting.
Said Order was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of
the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said
adjournment.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct.
Dated: f? q D
Gloria J. Ora co
Chief Deputy City Clerk