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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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• 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.
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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
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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
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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);
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(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
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