20001107 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2000 AT
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, 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 from the City Council Meeting held October 17, 2000, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7652 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Commending James Frank Smith For His Many
Years Of Service To The City Of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7652 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated October 24, 2000, was
presented, advising that he has elected to award Ying Kwan,
Civil Engineer, to receive the Community Services and Water
Department's Level I Spirits Award based on his Superior
Performance during the past 12 months.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services and water
be received and filed. 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.
Dolores Fonseca Purchasing Assistant 15 yrs
Laney Wang Payroll Clerk 10 yrs
The following employee was unable to attend the
meeting, his Service Pin was accepted by his department head.
Kenneth Fraser Police Officer
5 yrs
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:03 p.m. The City
Council reconvened at 5:05 p.m., all members present before the
recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period October
16th thru 31st, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period October 16th thru
31St, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried.
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Fire Department Activity Report for the period October
16th thru 31st, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 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
may be listed.
The Mayor advised that there was no one in the
audience wishing to address the City Council.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 4, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Daniel Santos, Police Officer, to attend the Pursuit Driving
Update at San Bernardino on November 6th, 2000, with an expense
allowance of $191.20, of which POST will reimburse $39.20.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted to Daniel Santos to attend the
above listed seminar with an expense allowance of $191.20.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 4, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Steve Wiles, Police Officer, to attend the Pursuit Driving
update at San Bernardino on November 9th, 2000, with an expense
allowance of $191.20, of which POST will reimburse $39.20.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted to Steve Wiles to attend the
above listed seminar with an expense allowance of $191.20.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 4, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Gustavo Alvarran, Police Officer, to attend the Pursuit
Driving Update at San Bernardino on November 22nd, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $191.20, of which POST will reimburse
$39.20.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted to Gustavo Alvarran to attend the
above listed seminar with an expense allowance of $191.20.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 4, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Michael Docherty, Police Detective, to attend the California
Narcotic's Officer's Association Annual Conference at Long Beach
on November 18th thru 215t, 2000, with an expense allowance of
$350.00.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted to Michael Docherty to attend the
above listed conference with an expense allowance of $350.00.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 19, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for James Rodino, Lieutenant, to attend the Polygraph Examiner
Work Conference at San Diego on December 4th, thru 8th, 2000, with
an expense allowance of $1,064.70.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted to James Rodino to attend the
above listed conference with an expense allowance of $1,064.70.
Motion carried.
Communication from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated October 24, 2000, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for Richard Lucas,
Senior Building Inspector, to attend the Simplified Engineering
Conference at Alhambra on November 2nd, 2000, with an expense
allowance of $125.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted to Richard Lucas to attend the
above listed conference with an expense allowance of $125.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 24, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Michael Galindo, Police Detective, to attend the Search
Warrant Training Class at Redondo Beach on December 8th, 2000,
with an expense allowance of $23.26 of which POST will reimburse
$14.26.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted to Michael Galindo to attend the
above listed training class with an expense allowance of $23.26.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 2, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Gloria Orosco, Chief Deputy
City Clerk, to attend the City Clerks New Law and Election
Seminar at San Diego on December 5th, thru 8th, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $944.33.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted to Gloria Orosco to attend the
above listed seminar with an expense allowance of $944.33.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 2, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Christopher Romero,
Administrative Aide, to attend the League of California Cities
Legislative Briefing Seminar at Burbank on November 14th, 2000,
with an expense allowance of $162.35.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted to Christopher Romero to attend
the above listed seminar with an expense allowance of $162.35.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Mark Whitworth, Battalion Chief,
dated November 1, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Chris Hanson, Fire Engineer, to attend the PC832,
Laws, Arrest and Control (Module A) Seminar at Garden Grove on
December 4th, thru 8th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $40.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted to Chris Hanson to attend the
above listed seminar with an expense allowance of $40.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Mark Whitworth, Battalion Chief,
dated November 1, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for the following fire personnel to attend the Critical
Incident Stress Management -Suicide Prevention Conference at San
Diego on December 2' and 3', 2000, with an expense allowance of
$309.00 and $391.90 respectively.
• Brad Miller, Fire Engineer
• Peter Gantes, Firefighter
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted to Brad Miller and Peter Gantes
to attend the above listed conference with expense allowances of
$309.00 and $391.90 respectively. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 23, 2000, was presented,
advising that in accordance to Contract No. 552,`Traffic Signal
Synchronization, the following items have to be purchased to
replace the existing traffic equipment along Santa Fe Avenue and
Soto Street. The Community Services and Water Department is
requesting the purchase of (8) traffic control cabinets, (1)
Aries system traffic Management software package, (1) central
workstation computer system, (3) ASC/2S-2100 traffic controllers
and (1) ASC/2M Master Traffic Controller.
The department is requesting to purchase the traffic equipment
from the manufacturer, Econolite Control Products, Inc., at an
approximate cost of $129,726.00 to avoid an approximate 20%
markup if equipment is purchased by the contractor. The funds
will be refunded to the City thru the Alameda Corridor Project.
It is hereby recommended that the traffic equipment be purchased
from Econolite Control Products, Inc., at an approximate cost of
$129,726.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk dated October 23, 2000 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7656 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Authorizing The Purchasing Agent To
Purchase Traffic Equipment And Computer Hardware And Software To
Implement Contract No. 552, Traffic Signal Synchronization, And
Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Equipment Purchase
Contract By And Between The City Of Vernon And Econolite Control
Products, Inc., In Accordance With Section 2.27(A) Of The Vernon
City Code, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7656 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated November 2, 2000, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Personnel Committee meeting to be held
November 6, 2000 for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations on the November 6, 2000 Personnel Committee
Meeting Agenda be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated November 2, 2000, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held October 24, 2000
for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held October 24, 2000
be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 24, 2000, was presented,
advising that the Finance Committee recommended approval of
Surplus Property Reports at their meeting held October 16, 2000,
and it is hereby recommended that the following resolution be
approved and adopted.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk dated October 24, 2000 be approved and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7653 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Property
From The Following Departments: Police (Records), Fire,
Community Services & Water And Utilities (Information System),
Pursuant To Section 2.31 Of The Vernon City Code, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 7653 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 24, 2000, was presented,
advising that on August 8, 2000, by Resolution No. 7592, a Water
Right License Agreement with Kal Kan for 168 acre-feet water
lease was approved. The Department of Water Resources
determined that Kal Kan did not have sufficient Water rights and
returned the agreement as unacceptable. Staff of the Community
Services and Water Department has prepared a new agreement for
the correct 160 acre-feet of water which has been signed by Kal
Kan.
It is hereby recommended that a new one-year lease be executed
with Kal Kan Foods, Inc., for the rights to 160 acre-feet of
water at a cost of $235.00 per acre-foot for a total of
$37,600.00 and that Resolution No. 7592 be rescinded.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk dated October 24, 2000 be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7655 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon (1) Rescinding Resolution No. 7592 Adopted
On August 8, 2000; (2) Rescinding The Water Right License With
Kal-Kan Foods, Inc. For 168 Acre -Feet Of Kal-Kan's Allowed
Pumping Allocation; And (3) 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 160 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 Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 7655 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 2, 2000, was presented,
advising that Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. currently occupies
two adjacent properties at 3022 and 3046 50th Street. Vie de
France Yamazaki, Inc. has occupied 3046 50th Street for over 13
years and 3022 50th Street for more than four years. They are
proposing to expand their food processing into 3022 50th Street
that will include additional equipment and a blast freezer that
will be fed from the adjacent building. The proposed
improvements involve openings in;the property line walls in four
locations. One opening 4 feet wide by 8 feet high, two openings
3 feet wide by 3 feet high; and the fourth location consists of
six (6), 6-inch pipes for flour conveying. Vie de France
Yamazaki, Inc. has requested a variance from the 1997 Edition of
the Uniform Building Code (UBC), Table 5-A, Exterior Wall and
Opening Protection Based on Location on Property for all
Construction Types. The UBC states that openings are not
permitted within five feet of the property line. A staff report
recommending this issue is submitted herewith.
It is hereby recommended that the variance be granted
with the following conditions:
1 Three-hour fire rated door assemblies shall be
provided at the openings in the property line wall. The doors
shall have fusible links on both sides.
2 The six (6), 6-inch pipe penetrations shall be
protected with an approved listed three (3) hour fire -rated
assembly in compliance with Section 709.6 of the 1997 UBC.
3. Upon any change in occupancy, ownership or use,
the doors shall be removed and the wall shall be reconstructed
to its original condition. A separate building permit shall be
obtained for the re -construction of the wall.
The Administrative Battalion Chief, Gary Wiskus, has reviewed
this proposal and is in agreement with my recommendation. If
the variance is granted no additional hazards will be
introduced.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk dated November 2, 2000 and all supporting documents
submitted as evidence be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 2, 2000, was presented,
advising that at the request of the manufacturer of our Urban
Search and Rescue (USAR) vehicle, Saulsbury Fire Rescue, Inc.,
the Fire Department has proceeded and made necessary
arrangements to have our USAR vehicle displayed at the Reno
Nevada Fire Apparatus Show on November 2, 3, and 4, 2000. The
vehicle will be driven to Reno by two Vernon Fire Department
Engineers and will be returning on Sunday, November 5, 2000.
As a condition of this request Saulsbury Fire Rescue has agreed
to assume liability of the vehicle from the time it leaves the
City until it returns and also pay for food, lodging, schooling
and one thousand dollars for additional shelving in the USAR
Vehicle. An agreement from said company that dictates the above
conditions has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney
and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and
executed.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk dated November 2, 2000 be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7657 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Agreement For Reimbursement Of Costs And Indemnification By
And Between The City Of Vernon And Saulsbury Fire Rescue, Inc.
And Ratifying The Transportation And Display Of Vernon's Urban
Search and Rescue Vehicle, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7657 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter
pertaining to the replacement of the gas main couplings be
deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 2, 2000, advising that
recommendation was made by the Finance Committee at their
meeting of October 16, 2000 to accept the proposal of Doty
Bros., for the replacement of the gas couplings at an
approximate cost of $528,910.00. An agreement has been prepared
by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommendedthat it be
approved and executed.
RESOLUTION NO. 7654 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Contract Agreement For Vernon Gas Distribution System,
Replacement Of Gas Main Couplings, By And Between The City Of
Vernon And Doty Bros. Equipment Co., A Division Of Meruelo
Enterprises Inc.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
items pertaining to the gas main couplings be deferred to the
next City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Consideration, discussion, and recommendation of the
adoption of a resolution to amend Resolution No. 7608 to provide
for a new Transmission Revenue Requirement and a New
Transmission Owner Tariff in Accordance with the decision of the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in FERC Docket No. EL00-
105-000 issued on October 27, 2000.
RESOLUTION NO. 7659 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 7608 To Provide
For A New Transmission Revenue Requirement And A New
Transmission Owner Tariff In Accordance With The Decision Of The
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In FERC Docket No. EL00-
105-000 Issued On October 25, 2000
The City Attorney requested that the above listed
matter and Resolution No. 7659 be deferred to after closed
session later this date.
Consideration and discussion of approving an amendment
to contract No. F02000 By and Between the City of Vernon and VCI
Telcom, Inc. relating to the purchase of fiber optic cable.
Kenneth DeDario, Director of Utilities, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 7654 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing An Amendment No.
One To Contract No. FO2000 By And Between The City Of Vernon And
VCI Telcom, Inc. For Phases II, III And IV Of The City's Fiber
Optics System, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 7654 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1052 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of October 13th, thru November 1st,
2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $461,207.78, and
includes check Nos. 80055 thru 80321 (inclusive), excluding
Utility demands and Voided checks Nos. 80141 thru 80146.
(Accounting period November, 2000).
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1052 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $461,207.78, excluding Utility
demands and voided checks as listed above. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1052 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of October 13th, thru November 1st,
2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $12,423,202.44, which
includes Utility demands and check Nos. as listed below:
(Accounting period November, 2000):
80058 80068 80069 80070 80072 80076
80088 80089 80095 80098 80100 80101
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80111 80123 80124 80127 80131 80132
80139 80140 80147 80153 80168 80170
80196 80199 80207 80210 80219 80226
80230 80238 80240 80247 80249 80257
80260 80271 80274 80280 80283 80297
80300 80307 80311
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1052 be approved and payment authorized for
Utility claims and demands totaling $12,423,202.44. 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 asked if anyone wanted to address the City
Council at this time.
Susan W. Guerra, Public Affairs Representative for
Southern California Gas, advised that the price of natural gas
has significantly gone up. She advised the City Council of the
Energy Program available to property owners.
The City Clerk advised that we should proceed on the
following matter which was deferred from an earlier time during
this meeting.
Consideration, discussion, and recommendation of the
adoption of a resolution to amend Resolution No. 7608 to provide
for a new Transmission Revenue Requirement and a New
Transmission Owner Tariff in Accordance with the decision of the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in FERC Docket No. EL00-
105-000 issued on October 27, 2000.
The City Attorney addressed the City Council and
briefly summarized this matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 7659 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 7608 To Provide
For A New Transmission Revenue Requirement And A New
Transmission Owner Tariff In Accordance With The Decision Of The
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In FERC Docket No. EL00-
105-000 Issued On October 25, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7659 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:36 p.m. The City
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 5:41 p.m., all members
present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into closed session on Item No. 1, the time
being 5:42 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excused from closed session except
the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Chief of
Police, and Police Captain.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
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1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
The Chief of Police and Police Captain were excused at
5:43 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session pertaining to Item No. 1,
the time being 5:44 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go into closed session pertaining to Item Nos. 2
and 3, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excused from closed session with the
exception of the City Clerk, Chief Deputy Clerk, and City
Attorney.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
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 § 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(a) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railwav, CPUC Case No. 96-01-019;
(b) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC 96-19-000, ER96-1633
and EL96-48 (Restructuring);
(c) Vernon Sem v. City of Vernon, WC No. POM 0187239, VNO
Unassigned;
(d) FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO);
(e) FERC Docket No. ER98-3760 (ISO);
(f) David Venegas, et al. v. City of Vernon, LASC No. BC
207136;
(g) Vernon v. All Persons; LASC No. BC 222145;
(h) Cal Compact Landfill Site, Carson, California; EPA No.
Unassigned;
(i) Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; Nos.
A-1280, A1280(a) and A-1280(b);
(j) Arnold Klein dba AMRO Industries v. City of Vernon,
Kevin Wilson, Jerry Schreiber, et al., LASC No. BC
226167;
(k) FERC Docket No. EL00-58-000 (ISO);
(1) City of Torrance et al v. State Compensation
Insurance Fund, Case Number Unknown;
(m) Mark A. Suarez v. New Matic Construction, etc., et
al., LASC No. BC 228903;
(n) FERC Docket No. ER00-2019-000 (ISO);
(o) Paveco Construction Inc. v. Valley Engineers, Inc.,
et al., LASC Case No. BC 236933;
(p) Kelly Pipe Co etc v Valley Engineers, Inc., etc.,
et al; Valley Engineers Inc etc v. City of Vernon,
etc. et al., LASC Case No. BC 227815;
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(q) Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, etc. v.
City of Vernon, etc., et al., LASC Case No. BC 238846;
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: Two (2) potential cases.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session pertaining to Item Nos. 2
and 3 and resume regular session, the time being 6:01 p.m.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the disciplinary action for the Police Officer as recommended by
the Chief of Police be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Attorney's actions in filing an action for injunctive
relief and specific performance in a matter entitled City of
Vernon v. Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, LASC No. BC
238841, are hereby ratified. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the City Attorney be authorized to execute the appropriate
authorization form to join in an amicus brief to be filed by the
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney on behalf of the City of
San Francisco in Eastman Kodak Company v. City and County of San
Francisco, Case No. A091910. 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
eo_nis C. Malb'&iZg
Mayor
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