20030319 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD MARCH 19, 2003, 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
MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 5, 2003,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to
present the 10851 Award.
Presentation of a 10851 Award to Police Officer
Fernando Valenzuela by the California Highway Patrol for his
outstanding performance while recovering stolen vehicles and/or
arrests related to grand theft auto.
Ed Dario from the Automobile Club of Southern
California and Captain Tyler from the California Highway Patrol
addressed the City Council and explained the award and how it
can be attained.
Captain Tyler presented the 10851 Award for the year
2002 to Officer Valenzuela for his recovery of three (3) "moving
stolen" vehicles and 10 abandoned vehicles.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, was presented,
advising that the below listed employees qualified in the month
of February 2003 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
A1.7a rrl
08/17/87
Stephen Agon
Fire Captain
5
11/02/92
Douglas Barker
Firefighter
5
02/17/98
Antonio Lopez
Electronics Technician
5
05/12/80
Fernando Weathers
Utilityman I
5
02/26/90
John Doersam
Firefighter
13
03/02/81
Gloria Orosco
Chief Deputy
City Clerk 18
The
Mayor presented the
awards to the
aforementioned
employees and
extended congratulations on behalf
of the entire
City Council.
The following employee was unable to attend the
meeting and her award was accepted by the Chief of Police.
Date of Hire Employee Award
02/23/98 Maria Gonzalez Records Clerk 5
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Police Department Activity Log for the period
March 1 through 15, 2003, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1
through 15, 2003, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
March 1 through 15, 2003, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 1
through 15, 2003, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of February 2003,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Risk Management Report for the period of February 2003, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of February
2003, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Health Department Report for the period of February 2003, be
received and filed. Motion carried
The City Clerk announced that now was the time for
anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on
any item on the agenda other than with regard to any public
hearings that may be listed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council at this time on any items
that are on tonight's Agenda?
Mr. Jose Gavina, President of Gavina Coffee addressed
the City Council to express his concerns with regard to a
proposed trip to Cuba.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Gavina for his comments and
advised him that those planning to attend had earlier this day
chosen not to attend.
Dolores Pettullo, President of the Vernon Chamber of
Commerce, discussed current events with the Chamber and current
issues (railroads) affecting the City of Vernon.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter
should be deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated February 27, 2003, advising that
this legislative body previously agreed to rebate a portion of
Kal Kan Food, Inc.'s personal property tax. This was based on
Kal Kan's intent to expand their manufacturing facility.
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As a condition of that agreement a Utility Use Agreement for the
purchase and use of electricity, water, natural gas, and
communication services for a five (5) year period has been
prepared. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is
hereby recommended that the Utility Use Agreement be approved
and executed. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held March 5,
2003.)
RESOLUTION NO. 8166 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Utility Use Agreement By and Among the City of Vernon, the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon and Kal Kan Foods,
Inc. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held March 5, 2003.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication and Resolution No. 8166 be deferred
to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 11, 2003, was presented,
advising that on February 5, 2003, this legislative body adopted
Ordinance No. 1091 declaring a moratorium on the acceptance of
applications for, or the issuance of, permits for any Adult -
Oriented Businesses pending further study. In order to more
thoroughly review this matter it is necessary that the
moratorium be extended and Ordinance No. 1092 be adopted,
pursuant to Government Code Section 65858.
This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the Director of
Community Services and Water and it is hereby recommended that
the moratorium be extended to February 3, 2004.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 11, 2003, be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1092 - An Interim Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Extending Interim Ordinance No.
1091, Making Findings with Respect Thereto, Declaring the
Urgency Thereof and a Basis for Said Ordinance to Take Effect
Immediately.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1092 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: Davis
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, was presented,
advising that the California Department of Conservation (CDC)
has announced that, pursuant to Section 14581(a)(4)(A) of the
California Beverage Container Recycling Litter Reduction Act,
the City of Vernon is eligible for $5,000.00 in grant funds for
the years 2003-2004. Staff is requesting approval to apply for
the grant funds and utilize them to develop and distribute
public information items to promote recycling.
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If the grant is approved, the Environmental Health Department is
proposing to retain the services of KJ Services, their current
Used Oil Recycling consultant. It is hereby recommended that
authorization be granted to submit the Grant Fund Application.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8169 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Grant Application Under the California Beverage Container
Recycling and Litter Reduction Act to the Department of
Conservation's Division of Recycling.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8169 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, was presented,
transmitting for consideration and execution a Quitclaim Deed
for an easement across the property located at 2501 Vernon
Avenue. In 1917 the original deed was recorded for the
construction and maintenance of a storm water sewer; however,
the construction did not take place. Noran Company (the
property owner) is requesting that the easement be Quitclaimed
so that they may possess clear title to the property. This has
been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water
and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the
Quitclaim Deed be approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, was presented,
advising that Tetra Tech, Inc., has completed the 26th Street and
Soto Street Corridor Studies, which have been reviewed by the
Director of Community Services. It is hereby recommended that
the Final Project Study Reports be received and filed.
It was moved by McCormick,
the aforementioned communication from
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March
filed and his recommendation approved
seconded by Gonzales, that
the City
13, 2003,
Motion
be received and
carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
February 21, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the below listed Dispatchers to attend the "Dispatchers Role
in Officer Safety Course" at Riverside on April 7, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $69.60 each.
• Norma Rodriguez
• Debra Davis
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned course with an expense
allowance of $69.60 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
February 21, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Detective Jerry Chavez to attend the "Basic Homicide
Investigation Course" at Garden Grove on April 7 through 11,
2003, with an expense allowance of $160.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Detective Jerry Chavez to
attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of
$160.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
February 21, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Sergeant David Zapien to attend the "Field Training Program
Management" at Newport on April 7 through 9, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $514.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Sergeant David Zapien to
attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of
$514.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated February 27, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Environmental Specialist
Jerrick Torres to attend the "California Stormwater Quality
Association Meeting" at Downey on April 21 and 22, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $233.20.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Environmental Specialist
Jerrick Torres to attend the aforementioned training with an
expense allowance of $233.20. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
March 4, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
himself to attend the "Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Annual
Conference" at Palm Springs on April 23 through 25, 2003, with
an expense allowance of $488.28.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the Chief of Police Bruce
Olson to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $488.28. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated March 11, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for the below listed personnel to
attend the "Food Industrial Business Roundtable Seminar" at
Monterey Park on March 26, 2003, with an expense allowance of
$125.40 each.
• Leonard Grossberg, Senior Environmental Specialist
• David LeDuff, Environmental Specialist
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the Health Department
personnel to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $125.40 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself and Mayor Pro Tem
Thomas Ybarra to attend the "CMTA Conference" at Indian Wells on
April 29 through May 2, 2003, with an expense allowance of
$1,102.29 each.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the City Officials to attend
the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of
$1,102.29 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for the below listed Councilmen
to attend the "CMTA Conference" at Indian Wells on April 29
through May 2, 2003, with an expense allowance of $1,077.29
each.
• Hilario Gonzales
• William Davis
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the Councilmen to attend the
aforementioned training with an expense allowance of $1,077.29
each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated March 13, 2003, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be
held March 19, 2003, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular
Finance Committee Meeting held March 19, 2003, be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8170 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services (Fire Station
No. 2 Replacement and Police Department Remodeling) By and
Between the City of Vernon and RRM Design Group and Terminating
the Existing Agreement dated February 27, 2002, and any
Amendments Thereto.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8170 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8171 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 8007 By Amending
Pages 4 and 5 of Schedule II (EXHIBIT "B") of Said Resolution
Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City
and Authorized Certain Expense Allowance.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8171 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8172 - 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 Technical & Business Systems, Inc. for
the Malburg Generating Station Project.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8172 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8173 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for
Proposals From Qualified Consultants for the Investigation and
Assessment of the Atlantic Blvd. Bridge Over the Los Angeles
River Improvement Project.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8173 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated March 13, 2003, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Regular Personnel Committee Meeting to be held
March 18, 2003, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendations on the Agenda for the Regular Personnel
Committee Meeting held March 18, 2003, be approved. Motion
carried.
The City Clerk advised that the below referenced
Warrant Register should be No. 1110 NOT 1109 & asked that the
correction be so noted.
Warrant Register No. 1109 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 27, 2003 through March
12, 2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $845,258.53, which
includes demand nos. 209421 through 209700, (inclusive),
excluding Utilities' demands and voided check no. 209500
(Accounting period March 2003).
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Clerks advisement be accepted & that Warrant Register No.
1110 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands
totaling $845,258.53, excluding Utilities' demands and voided
check as listed above. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1109 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 27, 2003 through March
12, 2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,049,160.95,
which includes Utilities' demands nos. as listed below:
(Accounting period March 2003).
209421 209424 209427 209428 209429 209430
209431 209436 209441 209442 209458 209459
209460 209470 209481 209485 209487 209488
209492 209493 209497 209498 209505 209509
209515 209518 209524 209526 209531 209541
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209542 209545 209548 209554 209560 209565
209583 209584 209591 209593 209594 209599
209600 209605 209606 209610 209614 209619
209624 209628 209629 209630 209643 209645
209648 209650 209659 209661 209675 209676
209687 209694 209698
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
correction to the Warrant Register number be made to reflect
Warrant Register No. 1110 and that it be approved and payment
authorized for Utilities' claims and demands totaling
$1,049,160.95. Motion carried.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 561 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of January 12 through
February 8, 2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling
$1,882,685.52, which includes demand nos. 7988 through 8025
inclusive). (Accounting Period: February 2003).
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Payroll Warrant Register No. 561 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,882,685.52.
Motion carried.
The City Attorney asked that the following item be
deferred to the next Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated March 13, 2003, advising that
staff of the Utilities Department and the City Attorney have
been negotiating changes to the Transmission Service Agreement
with Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners I. It is hereby recommended
that if the proposed amendment, as prepared by the City
Attorney's office, meets with SunLaw's approval that it be
approved & executed.
It was moved Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
aforementioned matter pertaining to Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners
I be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:45 p.m. The City
Council reconvened in regular session at 5:51 p.m., all members
present before the recess again being present.
The City Clerk announced that there was nothing to be
discussed under closed session Items No. 1 and 2.
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
b. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54957.
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency negotiator: City Administrator
Unrepresented classification
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the City Council go into closed session on Items No. 3, 4, and
5, the time being 5:51 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, City Attorney,
and Chief Deputy City Clerk.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
3. 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) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC 96-19-000 and ER96-1663
(Restructuring);
(b) David Venegas, et al. v. City of Vernon, LASC No. BC
207136;
(c) Vernon v. All Persons; LASC No. BC 222145; CA B148676;
(d) Cal Compact Landfill Site, Carson, California; EPA No.
Unassigned; Shell Chemical Company, et al. v. County
of Los Angeles, et al., USDC Case No. 00-01917 MRP
(MANx); Phillips Petroleum Company, et al., v. County
of Los Angeles, et al., USDC Case No. CV00-01938 MRP
( MANx) ;
(e) Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; Nos.
A-1280, A1280(a) and A-1280(b);
(f) Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, etc. v.
City of Vernon, etc., et al., LASC Case No. BC 238846
cons. with City of Vernon v. Alameda Corridor Transp.
Auth., LASC Case No. BC 238841;
(g) FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO), FERC Docket No. ER98-
3760 (ISO); FERC Docket No. ER00-2019-000 (ISO); FERC
Docket No. ER00-105 (Vernon); FERC Docket No. ERO1-313
(ISO); FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95-022/EL00-98-021
(SDG&E); FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95-023/EL00-98-022
(ISO); FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95-024/EL00-98-023
G&E); FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95-025/EL00-98-024 (SCE);
FERC Docket No. ER01-1579 (ISO); FERC Docket No. EL01-
57-000 (Reliant Energy, etc. et al. v. ISO); ELO1-75
(Vernon v. ISO); USCA No. 01-1187 (consolidated with
01-1190) (PG&E v. FERC); FERC Docket No. EL00-95
(SDG&E v. Sellers of Energy, et al.) consolidated with
FERC Docket No. EL00-98; FERC Docket Nos. RT01-82
(SDG&E), RTO1-83 (PG&E), RTO1-85 (ISO) and RTO1-92
(SCE); SRP v. ISO, FERC Docket No. ELO1-84; City of
Anaheim, et al. v. ISO/Vernon/SCE/SDG&E, Case No. 71-
198-00758-00 04 JTJ-R; FERC Docket No. ER02-599
((ISO); FERC Docket No. ER02-651 (ISO); FERC Docket
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No. ER02-922 (ISO); FERC Docket No. ER02-1656 (ISO);
EL02-103 (Vernon); FERC Docket No. ER02-2321 (ISO);
FERC Docket No. EL03-20 (Riverside); FERC Docket No.
EL03-21 (Banning); FERC Docket No. ER03-142 (SCE);
FERC Docket No. EL03-31 (Vernon TRBA); FERC Docket No.
ER03-219 (ISO); ER03-338 (SCE); PA02-2-001;
(h) The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
v. City of Vernon; USDC No. CV-00-12891 NM (AJWx);
(i) Sterling Davis v. City of Vernon, et al., USDC No. CV-
01-01602 DDP (AJWx);
(j) Cities of Arcadia, et al. v. The California Regional
Water Quality Control Board, etc., et al., LASC No BC
245633;
(k) FERC Docket No ELO1-33 (SCE/PX); FERC Docket No. EL01-
36 (Coral Power, L.L.C., et al. v. PX); FERC Docket
No. ELO1-37 (SRP & SMUD v. PX);
(1) FERC Docket No. EL01-34 (SCE, PG&E, SDG&E);
(m) Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District,
etc., v. Charles E. Adams, et al, LASC No. C 786656;
(n) Department of Water Resources v. ACN Energy, Inc., et
al., Case No. O1ASO5497;
(o) FERC Docket No. ER02-455 (PG&E); FERC Docket Nos.
ECO2-31, EL02-36 and CP02-38 (PG&E, et al.);
(p) Winston Hayes v. Glenn Finley, et al., USDC No. CV-02-
01247 DT
(q) Jose N. Irias v. Vernon; LASC No. 02CO2359 (East
District -Covina);
(r) Aucensio Saucedo Lopez v. Vernon; LASC No. 02C00862
(H.P. District);
(s) Vernon v. SoCalGas, E1 Paso Natural Gas, et al., Case
No. BC 265905;
(t) Randy Bohlander v. Vernon, Workers' Compensation Claim
Nos. 013-01-00007 & 013-02-00002;
4. 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: Four (4) potential cases.
5. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation: One (1) potential case.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:07 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Claim in the matter of Randy Bohlander v. Vernon, Workers'
Compensation Claim Nos. 013-01-00007 & 013-02-00002; be approved
and the Releases of All Claims be accepted. Motion carried.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
actions by Channing Strother of McCarthy, Sweeney & Harkaway in
intervening in FERC Docket No. ER03-407 (California Independent
System Operator Corporation) are hereby ratified. Motion Carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the actions by Channing Strother of McCarthy, Sweeney & Harkaway
in intervening in FERC Docket NO ER03-310 (California Independent
System Operator Corporation) are hereby ratified. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
actions by Channing Strother of McCarthy, Sweeney & Harkaway in
intervening in FERC Docket No. EL03-15 (City of Anaheim) are
hereby ratified. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
actions by Channing Strother of McCarthy, Sweeney & Harkaway in
intervening in FERC Docket No. EL03-14 (City of Azusa) are hereby
ratified. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Gonzales, that the City Council Meeting adjourn, the time being
6:09 p.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
Donis C. Mal urg IT
Mayor
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