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20000808 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 8, 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 Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held July 26, 2000, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held August 1, 2000, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7591 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Commending Richard Wiles For His Many Years Of Service To The City Of Vernon, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. The Mayor presented the resolution to Battalion Chief Wiles and extended his congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7591 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time to present the Service Pins. The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. Wenceslao Reynoso Jaime DeLaRosa Ali Nourmohamadian Kenneth DeDario Sharon Capper Code Enforcement 15 Years Inspector Utilityman III 15 Years Electrical Engineer 10 Years Director of Utilities 10 Years Customer Service 10 Years Representative The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and their Service Pins were accepted by their respective department heads. Jose Pereyra Systems Coordinator II 10 Years Brandon Gray Police Officer 5 Years The Mayor called a short recess at 5:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 5:16 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16th thru 31st, 2000, was presented. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 It was moved McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16th thru the 31st, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 16" thru 313t, 2000, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 16th thru 31st, 2000, 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 be listed. The Mayor asked if there was anyone wishing to address the City Council at this time. There was no one wishing to address the City Council. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 31, 2000, was presented, advising that the League of California Cities holds its Annual Business Meeting during its Annual Seminar which is to be held in September this year. As customary, the League is asking each city to designate its voting representative and alternate voting representative and to advise them of our designees. It is hereby recommended that the Mayor be selected as the city's voting representative and the Mayor Pro-Tem as the alternate voting representative. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated July 31, 2000, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, advising that attached herewith is an Agreement For Professional Consulting Services, by and between, GRT & Associates, Inc. (GRT) and the City of Vernon. On June 6, 2000 this Council approved Resolution No. 7550 which authorized the City to enter into negotiations with GRT for energy audit services and associated technical support. This has been reviewed by the Director of Utilities and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Agreement For Professional Consulting Services be approved for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said Agreement, and a Resolution adopted. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated August 3, 2000, be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Page 2 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 7594 - 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 The City Of Vernon And GRT & Associates, Inc. To Provide Energy Audit Services And Assistance In The Development And Implementation Of Public Benefit Programs In Compliance With AB 1890, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7594 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated July 26, 2000, was presented, requesting that Contract No. 552, Traffic Signal Synchronization, Santa Fe Avenue, 25th/26th Street to 55th Street and Soto Street, and 26th Street to Fruitland Avenue be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community Services and Water dated July 26, 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7587 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Adopting Contract No. 552 Of The City Of Vernon For Traffic Signal Synchronization And Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals Or Bids In Accordance Therewith, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7587 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis J. Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated July 20, 2000, was presented, advising that the City of Vernon Jail was inspected on July 13, 2000 showing that the facility complies with the standards and requirements prescribed by the Board of Corrections regarding sanitary conditions. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Environmental Health dated July 20, 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 2, 2000, was presented, submitting a Water Right License and Agreement, by and between Kal Kan Foods, Inc. and the City of Vernon, for the rights to 168 acre-feet of water. The cost of this water is $235.00 per acre-foot or $39,480.00 total. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Water Right License and Agreement be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated August 2, Page 3 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7592 - 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 168 Acre -Feet Of Kal-Kan's Allowed Pumping Allocation For The Period July 1, 2000 Through June 30, 2001, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7592 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, transmitting an Implementation Agreement, by and between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the City of Vernon, for a major investment study to identify potential improvements to the I-710 Corridor. In order to participate in the Investment Study, the Gateway Cities is requiring each City to pay its proportional share. The budget cost of the study is $3,900,000, with the Gateway Cities share of the study and estimated related costs being $660,000. The City's proportional share, based on impacts, is $75,000. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said Agreement, a resolution adopted, and that funds for this study be taken from the ACTA Settlement Agreement. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated August 3, 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7596 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Implementation Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And Gateway Cities Council Of Governments Concerning The I-710 Corridor, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 7596 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following matter should be deferred to the first city council meeting in September. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 2000, advising that this Council previously approved Ordinance No. 1080 which repealed Chapter 11 of the City Code, amended Chapter 13, and codified the "Food Protection Program" into a new Chapter 11. These revisions now require Resolution No. 7337 to be amended to reflect fee additions/changes to certain permit categories. This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and City Page 4 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the following Resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7597 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Establishing Health Permit, Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit, And Application Fees For Permits Granted By The City Of Vernon Pursuant To Sections 11.9.4, 13.7, 13.31, 13.53, 25.12, And 25.13-6 Of The Vernon City Code And Repealing Resolution No. 7337. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the above communication and Resolution No. 7597 be deferred to the first city council meeting in September. Motion carried. Communication from S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, advising that Contract No. 547, Vernon Gas Distribution System, Phase IV, has been completed, and that attached hereto is Exhibit "A" itemizing certain claims. The total contract amount, including Change Orders 1, 2, 3, 41 and 5 is $3,768,943.75. A final partial payment of $3,571.45 is now due. The remaining ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount, or the sum of $376,894.38, is payable thirty-five days after acceptance of the work, except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by properly executed and filed notices to stop payment, or as may be authorized by the contract to be further retained. The Community Services and Water Department has received four Stop Notices to withhold payment totaling $62,923.34. Valley Engineers has furnished Release Bonds for two of the Stop Notices for the amount of $56,240.50. The City of Vernon is to withhold from the payment, one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the Stop Notices, which amounts to $8,353.55. Since the contract work has been completed, Valley Engineers has requested that the City accept the work in order for them to obtain their retention. it is hereby recommended that the City Council accept the work. It is also recommended to withhold the sum of $236,580.14 from the retention, when due, to cover the City's claims. Therefore the payment now due to Valley Engineers is $3,571.45 and the payable retention after withholding the City's claim is $140.314.24. The Community Services and Water Department will seek separate approval from the City Council for the unresolved outstanding claims. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community Services and Water dated August 3, 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7589 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Accepting The Work Of Valley Engineers In Connection With Contract No. 547 Of The City Of Vernon For The Page 5 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 Purpose Of Allowing A Disbursement From The Retention, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7589 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, advising that on June 6, 2000 this Council adopted Resolution No. 7544, which approved the City's application for a Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency Assistance Grant. The grant application has'been approved by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) in the amount of $15,639.09, which must be used during the 2000-01 Fiscal Year. It is hereby recommended that the Grant Agreement be approved and executed, and the Grant Request for Payment be submitted to the state. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis'„ that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated August 3, 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7584 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A Grant Agreement And Grant Payment Request By And Between The City Of Vernon And The California Integrated Waste Management Board For An Enforcement Assistance Grant, Grant Number EA10-99- 3281, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7584 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, transmitting for review and discussion, a letter dated July 11, 2000 from the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County for support of the State Water Resources Control Boards (SWRCB) draft environmental impact report and general order covering general waste discharge requirements for biosolids land application. The City Clerk advised that staff has a concern with this matter and that perhaps it should be deferred to the next City Council meeting so that further information could be provided to the council at that time. RESOLUTION NO. 7599 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Supporting (1) The Certification Of The State Water Resources Control Board Draft Environmental Impact Report And Adoption Of The General Order Covering General Waste Discharge Requirements For Biosolids Land Application And (2) Supporting Senate Bill No. 1956. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis', that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated August 3, 2000 and Resolution No. 7599, be deferred to the next city council meeting. Motion carried. Page 6 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, advising that on April 11, 2000, the Finance Committee recommended to the City, Council that authority be granted to the Purchasing Section to negotiate costs with VCI, Telecom, Inc. to continue with Phase II of the Fiber Optics project at a cost not to exceed $450,000.00. This was subsequently approved by City Council on April 18, 2000 through the adoption of Resolution No. 7522. Negotiations have been completed at a total amount of $426,343.00. Phase III of the project provides the backbone placement for the fiber optic telecommunication access at the Trammel Crow Subdivision and for the City's proposed business incubator project and Phase IV consists of providing backbone for the four fire stations connectivity. However, due to the time economic factor associated with the construction of these two projects, it is tc the City's advantage to handle all three projects at one time. Negotiations were held and the estimated costs for Phases III & IV are $156,200.45. This has been reviewed by the Director of Utilities, and it is hereby recommended that the total negotiated amount of $582,543.45 for Phases II, III, and IV be approved (including fiber cable and applicable taxes). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk dated August 3, 2000 be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 24, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the following city officials to attend the League of California Cities Annual Seminar at Anaheim, on September 7th thru 9th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $834.00 each. • Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator • Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor • Thomas A. Ybarra, Mayor Pro-Tem • Hilario Gonzales, Councilman • M. William McCormick, Councilman • William Davis, Councilman • Eduardo Olivo, City Attorney It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority and funds be granted for the above listed city officials to attend the League of California Cities Annual Seminar with an expense allowance of $834.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 24, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the following officers to attend the League of California Cities Annual Seminar at Anaheim, on September 7th thru 9th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $744.00 each. • S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water Page 7 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 • Lewis J. Pozzebon, Director of Environmental', Health • Fire Chief It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for the above listed',officers to attend the League of California Cities Annual Seminar with an expense allowance of &744.00 each. Motion carried.' Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 25, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Joan Francone, Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant, to attend the California Coalition on Workers' Compensation - California Self -Insurers Association Symposium 2000 at San Francisco on August 17th and 18th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $834.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority and funds be granted for Joan Francone to, attend the above listed symposium with an expense allowance of',$834.00. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated July 20, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lieutenant James Rodino, to attend the Internal Affairs Investigation at Los Angeles on August 23rd thru 25th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $158.80, of which POST reimburses $152.80. It was by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted for James Rodino to attend the l,Internal Affairs Investigation with an expense allowance of $158.80. Motion carried. Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Utilities, dated July 20, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Timmothy Bass, Assistant Engineer, to attend the G.O. 95/128 Rules Committee Fall 2000 General Meeting at Ontario on August 22nd thru 24th 2000, with an expense allowance of $122.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be granted to Timothy Bass to attend the aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of',$122.00. Motion carried. Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Utilities, dated August 2, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Ali Nourmohamadian, Electrical Engineer, to attend the Fiber Optics Update Course at Orange County on August 22nd 2000, with an expense allowance of $357.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be granted to Ali Nourmohamadian to attend the Fiber Optics Update Course with an expense allowance of $357.50. Motion carried. Page 8 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated August 1, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Leonard Grossberg, Environmental Health Specialist, to attend the Haz-Mat Continuing Challenge at Sacramento on August 5th thru 8th 2000, with an expense allowance of $876.32. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that authority and funds be granted to Leonard Grossberg to attend Haz-Mat Continuing Challenge Meeting with an expense allowance of $876.32. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7593 - A Resolution Of TheCity Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing (1)'!The Transfer Of Funds To The Redevelopment Revolving Fund; (2) The Payment Of Monies In The Redevelopment Revolving Fund To The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Vernon; And (3) The Execution', Of Redevelopment Revolving Fund Loan No. 6 Between The City Of Vernon And The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Vernon And Rescinding Resolution No. 7527 Adopted April 18, 2000, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7593 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee meeting to be held August 7, 2000 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations on the August 7, 2000 Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting Agenda be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated August 3, 2000, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee meeting to be held August 7, 2000 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations on the August 7, 2000 AdjournedFinance Committee Meeting Agenda be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7588 - 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 James Persons, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7588 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7590 - A Resolution Of The',City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The',Execution Of An Amendment To Southeast Water Coalition Joint Powers Agreement Among The Cities Of Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Huntington Park, Lakewood, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera, South Gate, Vernon And Page 9 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Minutes August 8, 2000 Whittier And The Water Replenishment District Of Southern California, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7590 be approved and adopted. Motioncarried. RESOLUTION NO. 7598 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals Or Bids For The Purchase Of 36 Overhead Distribution Transformers And 28 Padmount Transformers To Replenish Stock For Electrical Service Construction, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7598 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7595 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon (1) Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement (Contract No. FO2000) By And Between The City Of Vernon And VCI Telecom, Inc. For Phase II Of The Construction Of Utilities Communication System (Fiber Optics Project) And (2) Approving And Ratifying The Inclusion Of Phases III And IV In Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7595 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1046 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 21St thru August' 3rd, 2000 drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $455,244.88, and includes check Nos. 78750 through 78994 (inclusive), excluding Utility demands and Voided checks as listed below (accounting period August, 2000): 78802 78812 78834 78835 78836 78837 78838 78852 78964 78965 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 1046 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $455,244.88, excluding Utility demands and voided checks as listed above. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1046 covering claimsand demands presented during the period of July 20th thru August 3rd, 2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank Totaling $1,484,498.91 which includes Utility demands and check Nos. as listed below (accounting period August, 2000): 78750 78756 78759 78780 78781 78783 78786 78787 78788 78789 78790 78792 78794 78797 78799 78801 78807 78815 78816 78823 78825 78831 78845 78858 78882 78889 78900 78922 78925 78934 78939 78944 78949 78956 78959 78966 78970 78972 78981 78984 78987 78993 Page 10 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 It was moved McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No 1046 be approved and payment authorized for Utility claims and demands totaling $1,484,498.91. 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. The Mayor called a recess at 5:50 p.m. The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 6:02 p.m.,',all members present before the recess again being present. The City Clerk advised that there was nothing to be discussed in closed session for Item No. 1. 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 Ybarra, that the City Council go into closed session on Item No. 2, the time being 6:03 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from closed session deemed privileged and confidential. All persons were excused from closed session with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and the',Chief Deputy City Clerk. 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 Rai w , CPUC Case No. 96-01-019; (b) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC 96-19-000, ER96;1633 and EL96-48 (Restructuring); (c) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/SoCalGas;Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15 (ENOVA/PACIFIC ENTERPRISES); FERC Docket No. EC97-12-000; (d) Vernon Sem v. City of Vernon, WC No. POM 0187239, VNO Unassigned; (e) FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO); (f) CPUC Application No. 98-07-005; (g) FERC Docket No. ER98-3760 (ISO); Page 11 of 12 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2000 (h) David Venegas, et al. V. City of Vernon, LASC No. BC 207136; (i) Vernon v. All Persons; LASC No. BC 222145; (j) Cal Compact Landfill Site, Carson, California;EPA No. Unassigned; (k) Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; No. A-1280, A1280 (a) and A-1280 (b) ; (1) Arnold Klein dba AMRO Industries v City of Vernon Kevin Wilson, Jerry Schreiber, et al., LASC No. BC 226167; (m) Vernon v. INS, USDC No. CV-0003590(JSL); (n) FERC Docket No. EL00-58-000 (ISO); (o) City of Torrance et al v State Compensation Insurance Fun , Case Number Unknown; (p) Mark A. Suarez v. New Matic Construction, etc., et al., LASC No. BC 228903; (q) FERC Docket No. ER00-2019-000 (ISO). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council go out of closed session pertaining to'Item No. 2, the time being 6:15 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that with regards to VERNON v. INS, that counsel for the City be authorized to file an administrative appeal from the decision by the INS denying the City's proposal for an immigrant investor pilot program. 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. Mal urg ayor Page 12 of 12