20031105 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
NOVEMBER. 5, 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, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 15,
2003,, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following
employees and extendedcongratulations on behalf of the entire
City Council.
Craig Peltier
Firefighter p
15
years
Andrew Guth -
Battalion Chief
-15
years
Pete Torres
Fire Engineer -
15
years
Elizabeth Negrete
Senior Account Clerk
5
years -
The following employee visa unable to attend the meeting and
her service pin was accepted by her respective department head.
Jacqueline .Hamilton Dispatcher 5years
Police Department Activity Log for the period
October 15 through 31, 2003, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period October 15
through 31, 2003, be received and filed.. Motion carried.
Fire' Department Activity Report for the period
October 15 through 31, 2003, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded byDavis,that -the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period. October 15
through 31, 2003, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, was presented,
advising that on October 14, 2003, the Finance Committee
recommended approval to enter into an agreement with Compulink
Management Center,, Inc. dba LaserFiche Document Imaging for the
update and expansion of the City's computerized Records
Management Program. _
The agreement has been reviewed by the Acting City Attorney and
it is hereby recommended that the agreement with Compulink.
Management Center, Inc. dba LaserFiche Document Imaging be
approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis,that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated. October 30, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8303-A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing .the Execution of
an Agreement for Laserfiche Document Management System By and
Between the City of Vernon and Compulink Management Center, Inc.
dba LaserFiche Document Imaging, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No.. 8303 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk,. dated October 22, 2003, was presented,
advising that at this time it is necessary that the City amend
its existing Family and Medical Leave Policy (Section V.),. If
approval is grantedtheamendment will add the following and
should read as follows: "
V. Substitution of Paid Vacation and In -
Lieu Holiday time..
This has been reviewed by the Risk Manager and it is hereby
recommended that said policy be amended to reflect the above
change to Section V.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 22, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8297 - A Resolution of the City Council
of theCityof Vernon Amending the City of Vernon Family and
Medical Leave Policy, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8297 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, -dated October 28, 2003,. was presented,
advising that West Pico Foods, Inc., has requested an additional
one-year permit extension for their temporary office trailer .
located at 5201 Downey Road. This has been reviewed by the
Director of Community Services and Water and it is hereby
recommended that the trailer permit be extended to August 7,.
2004.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded, by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 28, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce. V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk,. dated October 30, 2003, was presented,.
advising that on May 8, 2002, the City entered into an agreement
for professional consulting services with Michael Kodama to
provide assistance with Federal, State, Regional, and Local
transportation planning policies and funding efforts for the
City. it is necessary that the agreement be extended and
amended to reflect changes on fees from a $2,000.00 retainer to
an hourly rate of approximately $160.00 per hour and not to
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This has been reviewed by the City Administrator's Office and it
is hereby recommended that Amendment No. 3 to the existing
agreement with Michael Kodama be extended six months, through
May 8, 2004..
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned communication from the. City -
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, be received
and filed and his recommendation be approved.. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. '8308 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Three to Agreement for Professional Consulting
Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Michael R. Kodama
Planning Consultants, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis,. that
Resolution No. 8308 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the following communication
dated October 30, 2003, and Resolution No. 8302 be deferred to
the next City Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, advising that
the Fire Department has received notification of approval for
the four below listed grants that are provided by the Office of
the Assistant United States Attorney General, the Office of
Justice Programs, and the Office for Domestic Preparedness
Equipment Program. At this time it is necessary to approve and
ratify the filing of the applications, which are as follows:
• 5YO1 State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program-
2002-88, OES #037-00000
• FY02 State Domestic Preparedness Grant Program-2002-
133, OES #037-00000
• FY03 State Homeland Security Grant Program-2003-167,
OES #037-00000
• FY03 State Homeland Security Grant Program, Part II-
2003-35, OES.#037-00000
,. This has been reviewed by the Fire Chief and the City Attorney
and it is hereby recommended that the filing of the four
applications be approved. and ratified,
RESOLUTION NO. 8302 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Electronic
Filing of Two 2003 StateHomelandSecurity Grants, One 2001
State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant and One 2002 State
Domestic Preparedness Grant by the Vernon Fire Department.
It was moved Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication and resolution bedeferred -to the
next council meeting Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30,2003,was presented,
advising that the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) is
requesting that all recipients of FHA funds adopt a Disadvantage
Business Enterprises (DBE) Program to establish their own DBE
goals before any funding can be released. On August 18, 2003,
the DBE Program for FFY 2003-2004 submitted by the Community
Services and Water Department was approved.
This has been reviewed by the Acting City Attorney and it is
hereby recommended that the City of Vernon's DBE Program be
approved and a -resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8307 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Program Pursuant to Part 26 of Title 49 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8307 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, was presented,
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advising that at the meeting of August 6, 2003, this legislative
body authorized the Light & Power Department to issue informal
RFPs to qualified vendors for the maintenance and services of
the Electric System. The following vendors responded:
Hampton Tedder Electric Co., Inc..
Henkels & McCoy. Contractors, Inca
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Petrelli Electric, Inc.
The proposals have been reviewed by the Director of Light &
Power and it is hereby recommended that the Acting City Attorney
be authorized tonegotiate an agreement with Petrelli Electric,
Inc., and report back to Council with recommendation..
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, be received and filed and his
recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, was presented,
advising that on October 14, 2003 the City responded to a payoff
demand statement from Pickford Realty, Inc:.:, regarding the
City's CDBG loan to Princess Paper.. At this time it is
necessary that the "Request for full Reconveyance" be approved
for Payoff of the Promissory Note with Princess Paper, Inc., and
the City Administrator be authorized to execute any
documentation regarding this matter.
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This has been reviewed by the Acting City Attorney and it is
hereby recommended that the "Request for full Reconveyance" be
executed and the City Administrator be authorized to execute any
documentation regarding this matter.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City -
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 30, 2003, be received
and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
` RESOLUTION NO. 8301 - A Resolution of the City Council.
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Request for Full Reconveyance for Payoff of the Promissory
Note with Princess Paper, Inc., was presented.
It was moved by Davi a, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8301 be approved and adopted. Motion carried,
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 3, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Sergeant Michael Alway to attend the "Post Supervisory
Course" at Costa Mesa on December 1 through 12, 2003, with an
expense.allowance of $404.90, of which POST will reimburse
$275 .78.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Michael Alway to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $404.90-.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, .Chief of Police, dated
October 3; 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Police Officer Donald Vanover to attend the "SIMUNITION
Supervisor Training and Safety Course" at Huntington Beach on
December ,2 through 5, 2003, with an expense allowance of
$672.80, of which POST will reimburse $103.76.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for Donald Vanover to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $672..80.
Motion carried.
-� Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 8, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Police Officer Maria Madrigal to attend the "California
D.A.R.t. Conference" at Modesto on November 24 through 26, 2003,
with an expense allowance of $557.14.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for Maria Madrigal to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $557.14.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 8, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Assistant to the Chief Deputy
City Clerk Manuela Giron to attend the "City Clerks New Law &
Election Seminar" at Monterey on December 9 through 12, 2003,
with an expense allowance of $1,360.00.
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It was moved by Ybarra,. seconded by Davis,. that
authority and funds be approved for Manuela Giron to attend the
aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $1,360.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Steven Parker, Fire Chief, dated
October 15, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for himself to attend the "Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar" at
Monterey on December 10 through 12,- 2003, with an expense.
allowance of $788.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the FireChiefSteven Parker
to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowances
of $788.00. Motion carried.
.Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 22, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the below listed Sergeants to attend the "Taxer Instructor
Training" at Gardena on December 1 and 2, 2003, with an expense
allowance of $195.00 each.
.• Michael Chavez
• David Zapien
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Sergeants
to attend the aforementioned training with anexpenseallowance
of $195.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Chief of Police, dated
October 23, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the below listed Detectives to attend the "Advanced
Cognitive Interview and Forensic Statement Analysis Class" at
Long Beach on January 5 through 9, 2003, with an expense
allowance of $746.00, of which POST will reimburse 701-,00 each.
• Brandon Gray
• Phillip swinford
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listedDetectives
-- to attend the aforementioned class with an expense allowance of
$746.00 each. Motion carried. -
Communication from S. Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated October 27, 2003, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for Engineering Aide
Sergio A. Canales-to attend the "Association of Environmental
Professionals - California Environmental Protection Act
Workshop" at Irvine on November 10, 2003, with an expense
allowance of $154.00.
It was moved by .McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds.be approved for .Sergio A. Canales to attend "
the aforementioned workshop with an expense allowance of
$154.00. Motion carried.
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Communication from Steven Parker, Fire Chief, dated
October 29, 2003, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Administrative Captain Rory Moore to attend the "Emergency
Response 2003 Conference at Long Beach on November 18 through
20, 2003, with an expense allowance of $250.00,
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for Rory Moore to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $250.00.-
Motion carried.
Communication from Steven Parker, Fire Chief, .dated
October 29, 2003,. was presented, requesting authority and funds
for the below listed Firefighters to attend the "Rescue Systems
II Class" at Anaheim on November 17 through 21, 2003, with an
expense allowance of $325.00 each.
• Brian Brown
• Jonathan Flagler
• Scott Metz
• William Niesley
• Larry Walker -
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed
firefighters to attend the aforementioned class with an expense
allowance of $325.00 each. Motion carried.
TheCity Clerk advised that the expense allowance for
Gus Gani should be corrected from $621.20 to $671..20.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk., dated October 30, 2003, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for the below listed Information
Technology Analysts to attend the "A Plus Computer Maintenance
Certification Training" at Pasadena on December 6t", 13en 26tn
2003 and January lit', 18tn 25tn 2004, with an expense allowance
of $774.00 and $621.20, respectively. '
• vipul B. Patel -
• Gus Gani
It was moved by Gonzales., seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed personnel
to attend the aforementioned training with an expense allowance
of $774..00 and 671.20, respectively. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated October 30, 2003, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held
on October 28, 2003, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations 'on -the Minutes for the Adjourned Regular Finance
Committee Meeting held on October 28, 2003, be approved. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8298 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Issuance of Request for
Proposals from Qualified Firms to Provide a Vulnerability
Assessment and Emergency Response Plan in Accordance with the
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Act of 2001. (Deferred
from City Council Meeting held October 15, 2003.), was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8298 be approved and adopted. Motion carried
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of.
Finance, dated October 30, 2063, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held on
-November 4, 2003, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance
Committee Meeting to beheld on November 4, 2003, be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8304 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Bond
Logistix LLC for Financial Advisory Services, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales,,seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8304 be.approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8305 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Engagement Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon
and Latham & Watkins, LLP for Legal Services,.was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 9305 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8306 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Retainer Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Albright, Yee & Schmit, LLP for Legal Services, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra,. seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8306 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0..8309 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Letter Agreement By and Between the City of. Vernon and the Law
Firm. of Albright, Yee & Schmit, LLP for Management Employment
Training, was presented. -
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8309 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated October 30, 2063, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting to be
held on November 4, 2003, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendations on the Agenda.for the Adjourned Personnel
Committee Meeting to be held on November 4, 2003,. be approved.
Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1125 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of October 9, 2003 through October .
29, 2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $5,201,075.07,
which includes demand nos. 212902- through;213234, (inclusive),
which. includes the below listed demand nos., and also excluding
Light &Power's demands and voided check no. 213034 (Accounting
period November 2003).
It was moved'by McCormick, 'seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 1125 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $5,201,075.07. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 1125 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of October 9, 2003 through October
29, 2003, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $6,291,006.71,
which includes Light & Power's demands nos. as listed below:
(Accounting period November 2003).
212903
212907
212911
212923
212926
212927
212929
212930
212963
212975
212976
212984
212996
213000
213002
213003
2i3011
213012
213024
213026
213027
213030
213031
213032
213044
213053
213057
213059
213060
213066
213070
213073
213085
213101
213118
213122
213123
213129
213142
213144
213159
213171
213174
213176 -
213178
213179
213191
213194
223200
223208
213229
213233
213234
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1125 be approved and payment authorized for
Light & Power's claims and demands totaling $6,291,006.71.
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 City Clerk asked that the following resolution be
deferred from the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 8310 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the,Execution of
an Amendment to Agreements for City Attorney Services..
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:49
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..
1. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to. Government Code Section
54957.
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a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
b. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into closed session on Item No. 1, the time
being 5:49 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, Acting City
Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Community
Services and Water, and Utilityman III.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
The Utilityman III was excused at 5:55 p.m.
The Director of Community Services and Water was
excused at 5:59 p.m. -�
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the City
Council go out. of closed session on Item No. 1, the time being
6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
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(s).
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to go
into closed session on Item Nos.-3 and 4.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the City Council go into closed session on Item Nos:. 3 and 4,
the time being 6:01 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, Acting 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;
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(c)- Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; Nos.
A-1280, A1280(a) and A-1280(b);
(d) Alameda. Corridor Transnnrtarinn
ucy,oz vernon, etc.,, et al., LASC Case No. BC 238846
cons:. with City of Vernon v. Alameda Corridor Transn
' Auth., LASC Case No. BC 238841;
(e)
FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO), FERC Docket No. ER98-
3760 (ISO); FERC,Docket No. EROO-2019-000 (ISO); FERC
.Docket No. EROO-105 (Vernon); FERC Docket No. ERO1-313
h -
(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
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(PG&E); FERC Docket Nos. ELOO-95.-025/EL00-98-024
(SCE); FERC Docket No. ERO1-1579 (ISO); FERC Docket
No. EL01-57-000 (Reliant Energy, eta. 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. ELOO-95 (SDG&E v. Sellera of Energy, et
-
al.) consolidated with FERC Docket No.ELOO-98; FERC
Docket Nos. RTO1-82 (SDG&E), RTO1-83. (PG&E), RT01-85
(ISO) and RT01-92 (SCE); FERC Docket No. ELO1-84 (SRP
v. ISO); City of Anaheim, at 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 (LSO); FERC Docket No, nL03-14 (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-obi; FERC Docket NO.ER03-310 (ISO); FERC Docket
No. ER03-407 (ISO); FERC Docket No. EL03-54 (Anaheim,.
et al, v. ISO)
(f)
TheBurlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
v. City of Vernon; USDC No. CV-00-12891 NM (AJWx).;
(g)
Sterling. Davis v. City of Vernon, et al.., USDC No. CV-
01-01602 DDP (AJWx);
(h)
245633; -
(i) FERC Docket No EL01-33 (SCE/PX);. FERC Docket No. EL01-
36 (Coral Power, L.L.C., et al. v. PX); FERC Docket
No. EL01-37 (SRP & SMUD v. PX); -
(j) FERC Docket No. ELO1-34 (SCE, PG&E., SDG&E);
(k) -Central and West Basin. Water Replenishment District
etc..; v. Charles E. Adams, et al, LASC No. C 786656;
(1) Department of Water Resources V. ACN Energy Inc. et
al., Case No. 01ASO5497; -
(m) FERC Docket No. ER02-4.55 (PG&E); FERC Docket Nos.
E002-31, EL02-36 and CP02-38 (PG&E, et al.);
(n) Winston Hayes v. Glenn Finley',. et al., USDC No. CV-02-
01247 DT
(o) Jose N. Irias v. Vernon; LASC No. 02CO2359 (East
District -Covina);
(p) Aucensio Saucedo. Lopez v. Vernon; LASC No.;, 02CO0862
(H.P. District);
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(q) Vernon v. SoCalGas, E1 Paso Natural Gas, et al.., Case
No. BC 265905; 1
(r) Jessica Rodriguez v. Vernon; WCAB Case No RIV
0056007;
(s) Enron Power Marketin.2 Inc. V. Vernon; USBC Adversary
Proceeding.No. 03-03131 (AJG);-
(t) Robert.S. Sbradlin etc. v. Vernon; Norwalk Superior
Court,No. VC 039280;
(u) Jessica Rodriguez v. Vernon; LASC No. BC298890;
(v) Lexington Insurance Company, v. Vernon; Norwalk
Superior Court No. VC 040647;
(w) - Vernon v. Scott Co., at al., LASC No. BC 300307;
(x) CPUC No. 03-09-008 (SoCalGas BCAP);
4.. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS - -
Claimant: GEORGE C. KIM, INDIVIDUALLY AND DEAKOREAN
MAINTENANCECO.
Agency Claimed Against: CITY OF VERNON
Claimant: PACIFIC ARROW .EXPRESS, INC.
Agency Claimed Against: CITY OF VERNON
Claimant: J.H. PARRISH CONSTRUCTION
Agency Claimed Against; CITY OF VERNON
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:10 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
discipline recommended by the Director of Community Services and
Water for Utilityman III be approved as amended. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Settlement Agreement in the matter of Jose Irias v. City of
Vernon, Case No. 02CO2359, be approved an Mayor by authorized.
to execute the Agreement for and on behalf of the City. Motion
carried.
- It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
settlement in the matter of Robert S. Spradlin, et al. v. City of
Vernon, et al.; LASC Case No. VC039280 be approved. Motion -
carried. -
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Liability.Claim from George C. Kim, Individually and dba Korean
Maintenance Co., be rejected. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Liability Claim from Pacific Arrow Express, Inc., be rejected.
Motion carried. - - -
It .was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Liability Claim from J.H. Parrish Construction, be rejected.
Motion carried. -
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City's legal counsel be authorized to utilize the services of
Data Chasers, Inc.: Motion carried.
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 6:18 p.m.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Bruce-V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
/(L'�/
Leonis C. Ma urg
Mayor
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