20030827 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 27, 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 Davis, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held August 6, 2003,
be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Councilman William Davis, dated
August 14, 2003, was presented, requesting to be excused from
the Adjourned City Council Meeting on August 27, 2003.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request from Councilman Davis, dated August 14, 2003, approved.
Motion carried.
Adeline M.L. Yoong, Director of Government Relations
for the Water Replenishment District of Southern California
handed out information and summarized their management of water
practices.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, was presented,
advising that the below listed employees qualified in the month
of July 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
Award
06/26/89
Mark Whitworth
Battalion Chief
3
07/04/99
Sergio Canales
Engineering Aide
4
07/01/90
Ali Nourmohamandian
Fiber Optic & Traffic
Systems Manager
4
11/03/91
Kenneth Jackson
Utilityman IV
6
07/09/90
Kenneth DeDario
Director of Utilities
13
12/16/85
Steven Hartsfield
Utilityman II
14
08/19/84
Luis Reynoso
Utilityman I
16
The
Mayor presented the
awards to the aforementioned
employees and
extended congratulations
on behalf of the entire
City Council.
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their awards were accepted by their respective
department head.
Date of Hire
Employee
Award
O1/08/01
Ignacio
Estrada
Police
Officer 2
03/16/98
Phillip
Swinford
Police
Officer 2
07/17/00
Rogelio
Alvarez
Police
Officer 3
09/18/89
Michael
Roche
Fire Captain 3
O1/30/95
Donald Vanover
Police
Officer 3
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07/13/98 David Taylor Gas Systems
Superintendent 5
05/16/88 David Lazar Fire Captain 7
02/26/90 Darren Simpkins Firefighter 9
03/16/86 Jeff Wightman Utilityman III 9
12/08/85 Rex Hill Police Sergeant 13
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:17
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period
August 1 through 15, 2003, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period
August 1 through 15, 2003, be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
August 1 through 15, 2003, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 1
through 15, 2003, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of July 2003, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Risk Management Report for the month of July 2003, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of July 2003,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Health Department Report for the month of July 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 Council at this time on.
There was no one in the audience who wished to address
the Council.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 12, 2003, was presented,
advising that JC Sales has requested an additional one-year
permit extension for their temporary office trailer located at
2720 Soto Street. This has been reviewed by the Director of
Community Services and Water and it is hereby recommended that
the trailer permit be extended to July 16, 2004.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated August 12, 2003, be received and filed and the
trailer permit be extended to July 16, 2004. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
Services and Water, dated August 13, 2003, was presented,
advising that the Roof Replacement of the Vernon Power Plant,
Contract No. 564, has been completed according to the Plans and
Specifications.
The total amount expended for the construction equals the
original contract amount of $127,100.00. The final ten percent
(10%) of the total contract amount, the sum of $12,710.00, is
payable thirty-five days after acceptance of the work. Any
claims filed by properly executed and filed notices of stop
payment or as may be authorized by the contract to be retained
will be withheld from this retention.
It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted and that
authority be granted to pay the contractor, Stone Roofing
Company, Incorporated, 730 N. Coney Avenue Azusa, California
91702, in accordance with the contract.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community
Services and Water, dated August 13, 2003, be received and filed
and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8266 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Stone Roofing Co.,
Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 564 of the City of Vernon,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8266 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, was presented,
transmitting a one-year Water Right License and Agreement with
NI Industries, Inc., for the rights to 138 acre-feet of water.
The cost of this water is $230.00 per acre-foot or $31,740.00
total.
It is hereby recommended that the Agreement be approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8264 - 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 NI
Industries, Inc. which Grants the City of Vernon a License to
Extract 138 Acre -Feet of the Allowed Pumping Allocation for the
Period July 1, 2003 Through June 30, 2004, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8264 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, was presented,
transmitting a one-year Water Right License and Agreement with
Kal Kan Foods, Inc., for the rights to 140 acre-feet of water.
The cost of this water is $225.00 per acre-foot or $31,500.00
total.
It is hereby recommended that the Agreement be approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8265 - 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 140 Acre -Feet of the Allowed Pumping Allocation for the
Period July 1, 2003 Through June 30, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8265 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, was presented,
advising that on February 5, 2003, this legislative body
approved, Resolution No. 8138, authorizing the City's
participation in the Orange Line Development Authority. In
order to continue to participate, a Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement (JEPA) must be approved, which will provide the City
with full member rights and privileges. This has been reviewed
by staff and the City Attorney's office has reviewed the JEPA.
It is hereby recommended that the following be approved:
• Execution of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement,
• Appoint two elected officials to represent the City,
and;
• The City's dues in the amount of $7,405.00.
• It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 14, 2003, be
received and filed, and the following actions be
approved. Motion carried.
• Councilman McCormick be appointed as the primary
representative and Councilman Davis be appointed as
the alternate representative, and
• Authorize the Mayor to execute the JEPA, and proceed
with payment of the member Dues. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8267 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Orange Line Development Authority Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement and Approving the City's Member Dues, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8267 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 21, 2003, was presented,
advising that the city has in effect an approved Records
Retention Schedule for all departments with the exception of the
Police Department. The current retention schedule has been
reviewed by the Finance Administrator in order to update &
revise certain records series for certain departments.
It is hereby recommended that the Records Retention Schedule be
amended to reflect the revisions and be effective immediately.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 21, 2003, be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8269 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the
City Of Vernon Records Retention Schedule 2000 For Maintaining
Documents And Records By All City Departments Except The Police
Department, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8269 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 21, 2003, was presented,
advising that at this time it is necessary that Amendment No.
One to the existing Professional Consulting Agreement with RRM
Design Group be approved to include additional remodeling in the
Public Works building.
This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby
recommended that Amendment No. One to the RRM Design Group
Agreement be approved and executed.
The Director of Community Services and Water addressed
the council and briefly summarized this matter
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 21, 2003, be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8270 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. One to the Agreement for Professional
Consulting Services By and Between the City of Vernon and RRM
Design Group, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8270 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 21, 2003, was presented,
advising that the Utilities Department is requesting approval of
the new Transmission Control Agreement Among the Independent
System Operator and Participating Transmission Owners to include
Appendix A (Trans -Elect NTD Path 15, LLC).
This has been reviewed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Counsel
and our Legal Consultant. It is hereby recommended that the new
Transmission Control Agreement Among the Independent System
Operator and Participating transmission Owners be approved and
executed.
The Director of Utilities addressed the City Council
and briefly summarized this matter for them.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated August 21, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8271 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Transmission Control Agreement Among the California
Independent System Operator Corporation and the Participating
Transmission Owners and Prospective New Participating
Transmission Owners, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8271 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
July 24, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Lieutenant James Wohlt to attend the "Beretta Armorer Training
Course" at Riverside on September 8 through 10, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $346.80.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Lieutenant James Wohlt to
attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance of
$346.80. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
July 29, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Records Manager Danita Robertson to attend the "Managing
Multiple Projects, Objectives, and Deadlines Training" at Long
Beach on September 10, 2003, with an expense allowance of
$221.60.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Records Manager Danita
Robertson to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $221.60. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
July 29, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Assistant Records Manager Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the
"Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives, and Deadlines Training"
at Pasadena on September 3 2003, with an expense allowance of
$216.80.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Assistant Records Manager
Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the aforementioned training with an
expense allowance of $216.80. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
August 6, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Vernon Service Officer Daniel Onopa to attend the
"Correction Officer Core Course" at Orange on September 15, 2003
through October 20, 2003, with an expense allowance of
$1,404.79.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Vernon Service Officer
Daniel Onopa to attend the aforementioned course with an expense
allowance of $1,404.79. Motion carried.
Communication from Steven Parker, Fire Chief, dated
August 11, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for himself to attend the "California Fire Chiefs Association's
Annual Conference" at Irvine on September 22 through 25, 2003,
with an expense allowance of $330.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the Fire Chief Steven Parker
to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense
allowance of $330.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Steven Parker, Fire Chief, dated
August 12, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Secretary Luz Martinez to attend the "Southern Division AFSS
Quarterly Meeting" at Hermosa Beach on September 9, 2003, with
an expense allowance of $25.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Secretary Luz Martinez to
attend the aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of
$25.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Steven Parker, Fire Chief, dated
August 12, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the following fire personnel to attend the "Rescue System 1
Training" at Riverside on November 1 through 7, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $250.00 each.
• Brad Miller, Fire Engineer
• Doug Barker, Firefighter
• Chris Shields, Firefighter
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the above mentioned fire
personnel to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $250.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated August 18, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Risk Manager/Personnel
Assistant Joan Francone to attend the "2003-Cal PERS Educational
Forum" at San Francisco on October 20 through 22, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $1,104.55.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Risk Manager/Personnel
Assistant Joan Francone to attend the aforementioned forum with
an expense allowance of $1,104.55. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 14, 2003, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes for the Special Finance Committee Meeting held on August
12, 2003, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendations on the Minutes for the Special Finance
Committee Meeting held on August 12, 2003, be approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8262 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Escrow Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and BNY
Western Trust Company Regarding the Malburg Generating Station
Project, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8262 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8263 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Form of an Interest Rate
Swap Agreement and Authorizing the Entry into One or More
Interest Rate Swap Agreements and Transactions and Certain
Actions Relating Thereto, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8263 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8268 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Software Service Agreement Renewal By and Between the City of
Vernon and VisionAir Inc., was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8268 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8273 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Rescinding Resolution No. 7566 and
Reaffirming Resolution No. 5946 Which Established a Gas
Municipal Utility Department Within The City Of Vernon, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8273 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 21, 2003, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be
held on August 26, 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 on August 26, 2003, be approved.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated August 21, 2003, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting
to be held on August 26, 2003, for approval of the
recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular
Personnel Committee Meeting held on August 26, 2003, be
approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8272 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Various Sections and Schedules of
Resolution No. 8228 Pertaining to the Utilities Department and
Group 2 Employees of the Police Department, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8272 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1120 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 31, 2003 through August 20,
2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $999,259.59, which
includes the below listed demand nos., and also excluding
Utilities' demands (Accounting period August 2003).
211865 211866 211867 211868 211869 211870
211871 211872 211873 211874
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 1120 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $999,259.59. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1120 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 31, 2003 through August 20,
2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $1,244,527.22, which
includes Utilities' demands nos. as listed below: (Accounting
period August 2003).
211779
211780
211782
211783
211784
211786
211787
211791
211820
211824
211829
211831
211833
211834
211837
211851
211857
211859
211862
211864
211882
211903
211905
211913
211915
211938
211939
211951
211965
211988
211991
211996
211997
212024
212032
212038
212039
212040
212048
212049
212056
212062
212076
212083
212086
212104
212109
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 1120 be approved and payment authorized for
Utilities' claims and demands totaling $1,244,527.22. Motion
carried.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 566 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of June 15, 2003 through
July 12, 2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,067,651.14,
which includes demand nos. 8186 through 8225 (inclusive).
(Accounting Period: July 2003).
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Payroll Warrant Register No. 566 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,067,651.14.
Motion carried.
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:50 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:56
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to go
into closed session on Item No. 1.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go into closed session on Item No. 1 the time being
5:56 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, City Attorney,
Chief Deputy City Clerk, and Director of Community Services.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
b. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
City Council go out of closed session on item No. 1 and resume
regular session, the time being 5:57 p.m. Motion carried.
The Director of Community Services and Water was
excused at 5:57 p.m.
The City Clerk advised that there was nothing to
discuss on Item No. 2.
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
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to go
into closed session on Item Nos. 3 and 4.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the City Council go into closed session on Item Nos. 3 and 4,
the time being 5:58 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.
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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) 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); California Department of Toxic Substances
Control, etc., et al. v. Commercial Realty Projects,
Inc., et al; USDC Case No. 95-8773 MRP (MANx)
(d) Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; Nos.
A-1280, A1280 (a) and A-1280 (b) ;
(e) 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;
(f) 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. ER01-313
(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
(PG&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);
FERC Docket No. EL01-75 (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), RT01-83 (PG&E), RT01-85
(ISO) and RT01-92 (SCE); FERC Docket No. EL01-84 (SRP
v. ISO); 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.
ER02-637 (PG&E); FERC Docket No. ER02-651 (ISO); FERC
Docket No. ER02-922 (ISO); FERC Docket No. ER02-1656
(ISO); FERC Docket No. EL02-103 (Vernon); FERC Docket
No. ER02-2321 (ISO); FERC Docket No. EL03-14 (Azusa);
FERC Docket No. EL03-15 (Anaheim); 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); FERC Docket No. ER03-338 (SCE); FERC Docket No.
PA02-2-001; FERC Docket No.ER03-310 (ISO); FERC Docket
No. ER03-407 (ISO); FERC Docket No. EL03-54 (Anaheim,
et al, v. ISO)
(g) The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
v. City of Vernon; USDC No. CV-00-12891 NM (AJWx);
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(h) Sterling Davis v. City of Vernon, et al., USDC No. CV-
01-01602 DDP (AJWx);
(i) Cities of Arcadia, et al. v. The California Regional
Water Quality Control Board, etc., et al., LASC No BC
245633;
(j) 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);
(k) FERC Docket No. ELO1-34 (SCE, PG&E, SDG&E);
(1) Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District,
etc., v. Charles E. Adams, et al, LASC No. C 786656;
(m) Department of Water Resources v. ACN Energy, Inc., et
al., Case No. O1ASO5497;
(n) FERC Docket No. ER02-455 (PG&E); FERC Docket Nos.
ECO2-31, EL02-36 and CP02-38 (PG&E, et al.);
(o) Winston Hayes v. Glenn Finley, et al., USDC No. CV-02-
01247 DT
(p) Jose N. Irias v. Vernon; LASC No. 02CO2359 (East
District -Covina);
(q) Aucensio Saucedo Lopez v. Vernon; LASC No. 02C00862
(H.P. District);
(r) Vernon v. SoCalGas, El Paso Natural Gas, et al., Case
No. BC 265905;
(s) JVL Books, Inc. v. Vernon; USDC No. CV-03-2033 SVW
(MCx) ;
(t) Jessica Rodriguez v. Vernon; WCAB Case No. Unassigned;
(u) Enron Power Marketing Inc. v. Vernon; USBC Adversary
Proceeding No. 03-03131 (AJG);
(v) Robert S. Spradlin, etc. v. Vernon; Norwalk Superior
Court No. VC 039280;
(w) Jessica Rodriguez v. Vernon; LASC No. BC298890;
(x) Lexington Insurance Company v. Vernon; Norwalk
Superior Court No. VC 040647;
4. 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 Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to
approve the recommendation of the Director of Community Services
relating to the temporary employee. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
authorize the filing of an appeal of the trial court's judgment
granting a preliminary injunction in the matter of BNSF v. City
of Vernon, Case No. CV-00-12891, and to assign the handling of
the appeal to of the Law Offices of Kirkpatrick Lockhart
pursuant to their existing retainer agreement.
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Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
August 27, 2003
There being no further business to come before the City
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn, the time being 6:10 p.m. Motion
carried.
Le(onis C. Malbu�g
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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