20041006 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY
OF VERNON HELD OCTOBER,6, 2004,
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 McCormick, that the
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting hold September 15,
2004, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8546 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Commending Charla'J. Duncan for Her Many
Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8546 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City Council.
Victor Modesto 'Utilityman 11 110 years
Anthony Hinojds Utilityman IV 10 years
'Jason McEachran Fire Engineer 10 years
Kurt Smith Fire Engineer 10 years
William Foltz Fire Engineer 15 years
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their pins were accepted by their respective
department heads,
Paul Johnson Fire Engineer 10 years
David Koltvet Fire Engineer 10 years
Michael Langer Fire Captain 10 years
Lawrence Muno Firefightex 10 years
Jeffrey Neely Fire Engineer 10 years
Gregory Bringhurst Firefighter 15 years
Jeffrey Graves Fire Captain 15 years
Daniel Kimes Fire Captain 15 years
Dean Richens Fire Engineer 15 year's
Michael Roche Fire Captain- 15 years
David Shea Fire Engineer 15 years
Francisco Tostado Fire Engineer 15 years
Police Department Activity Log for the period
September 15 through 30, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period September 15
through 30, 2004„ be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
September 15 through 30, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period September 15
through 30, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried.
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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;
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council at this time.
The City Clerk asked that the following communication
dated September 1, 2004 and Resolution No. 8554 be deferred to
the next City Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst„ City
Administrator/City .Clerk, dated September 1, 2004, advising that
the 'Police Department is requesting authorization to replace
their existing 911-telephone system and radio dispatch system to
replace an existing unit to which the maintenance has become too
costly. The department obtained various quotes and is
requesting to purchase the necessary equipment and services
based on the lowest cost and effortless integration.
• New E911 system that includes installation, removal of
existing unit, warranty, and maintenance services for five
years from Zetron Inc., at an approximate cost of
$170,785.00
• Hi -Desert Communications for integration of the Nextel
system to provide City employees with direct access to
dispatchers in, -the Communications Center at an approximate
cost of $2,045.63.
• Accurate Telecom to provide the required upgrades to the
Mitel telephone system at an approximate cost of $4,250.89.
Funds from the State of California through the Department of
General Services in the amount of '$110,000.`00 and COPS 000`4
grant in the amount of $100,000.00 will be used for this
expenditure:. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it
is hereby recommended that the request to purchase be approved
at the stated amounts and an equipment purchase contract with
Zetron Inc,, be prepared by the City Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 8554 - -A<Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase Contract and Professional Services
Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and Zetroh, Inc. for
E911 System for the Police Department.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis,' that the
aforementioned communication and resolution be deferred to the
next City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 29, 2004, was
presented, advising that the Political Reform Act requires every
local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code
for designated employees biennially to determine: its accuracy.
Staff has reviewed this, and it is hereby recommended that the
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Conflict of Interest Code for designated employees be amended to
include the following changes
Delete: Information Technology Manager
Fiber Optic and Traffic Systems Manager
Add: Assistant to the 'City :Attorney
Deputy City Attorney
Assistant to the City Administrator
Chief Executive Officer of Light & Power
Fiber optic Manager
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 29, 2004rbe received
and filed and his recommendations approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8542 - A Resolution of :the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Appendix No. 1 of Resolution No.
4733, as Amended by,Resoluti,on Nos. 5255, 5478, 5505, 5853,
5.923, 6858 And 8074, which Adopted a Conflict of Interest Code
that Incorporated by Reference the Standard Model Conflict of
Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices Commission, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. '8542'be approved and adopted. Motion carried..
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 29, 2004, was
presented, advising that on July 28, 2004, this legislative body
approved the Finance Committee's recommendation to renew the
existing Support Service Agreement with Hewlett Packard to
continue providing software and technical support to the Police
Department,
The agreement has been finalized by the City Attorney's office
and it is hereby recommended that the agreement with Hewlett
Packard be`approved and executed.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales:, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk,, dated September 29, 21004 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8556 -A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Support Services Contract By and Between the City of Vernon
and the Hewlett-Packard Company, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8556 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce*V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 29,, 2004, was
presented, advising that on August 8, 2004, this legislative
body approved the .Finance Committee's recommendation to renew
the existing maintenance contract with Advance Electronics to
continue providing maintenance and repairs to the radios and
closed circuit video equipment used by various departments.
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The contract has been finalized by the City Attorney's office
and it is hereby recommended that the contract with Advanced
Electronics be approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated September 29, 2004 be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried..
RESOLUTION NO. 8555 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Maintenance Agreement.By and Between the City of Vernon and
Advanced Electronics for Radio and Closed Circuit, Video
Equipment for the Fire Department, was presented.
It was moved ;by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8555 be approved and adopted'. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
Services and Water, dated September 28, 2004, was presented,
transmitting for consideration, Contract No. 576, Citywide
Traffic Lane Striping 2004-2005, and recommending that the
contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for
bids.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community
Services and Water', dated September 2,8, 2004 be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8543 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 576 for Citywide
Traffic Lane Striping 2004-2005 and Authorizing Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals or Bids in .Accordance Therewith, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8543 be approved and adopted.; Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Records Clerks to
attend the "Beginning Excel Seminar" at Santa Ana on October 18
and 20, 2004, with an expense allowance of $58.8Q each,
• Stephanie Johnson
• Martha Parra
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Records
Clerks to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $58.80 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudi'z, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 2, 2004,`was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Records Clerks to
attend the "Beginning Word Seminar" at 'Santa Ana on October 5
and 7, 2004, with an expense allowance of $58.80 each.
• Maria Gonzalez
• Marianne Vazquez
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It wasmovedby Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Records
Clerks to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $58.80 each. Motion carried:
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief ,of
Police, dated September 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for. Assistant Records Manager Elizabeth
n Sawickis to attend the "Beginning Excel Seminar" at Santa Ana on
October 8, 2004., with an expense allowance of $32.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds.be approved for Elizabeth Sawickis to attend
the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $32.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 2, 2004, was presented, 'requesting
authority and funds for Assistant Records Manager Elizabeth
Sawickis to attend the "Intermediate Excel Seminar" at Santa Ana
on October 18 and 20, 2004, with an•expense allowance of $58,80.
I't was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Elizabeth Sawickis to attend
the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $58.80
Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Records Manager Danita Robertson to
attend the "Employee Relations for Supervisors Seminar" at Santa
Ana on October 22, 2004, with an expense allowance of $32.00,"
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and.funds be approved for Danita Robertson to attend'
the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $32,00,
Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 2, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Records Clerk Marianne Vazquez to attend
the "Memory Skills Seminar" at Santa Ana on October 4 and 6,
2004, with an expense allowance of. $58.80.,,
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Marianne Vazquez to attend'
the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of I$58.80.
Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz,, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 3, 2004, was presented, .requesting
authority and funds for the below listed police personnel to
attend the "Investigation Interview .and Interrogation Techniques
Training" at Santa Rosa on November 1 through 5, 2004, with an
expense allowance of $1,365.80, of which POST will reimburse
$1,194,00 each.
• Anthony tncinas, Detective
• Steven Wiles, Police Officer
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It was moved by Ybarra seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the'above listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $1,365.80 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 3, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Detectives to attend
the "California Narcotic Officers' Association Conference" at
San Diego on November 20 through 23, 2004, with an expense.
allowance of $1,268,;36 and $1,198,76, respectively.
• Phillip Swintord
• Michael Docherty
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Detectives
to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense
allowance of $1,268.36 each. Motion carried.,
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 3, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Police Officers to
attend the "Driving Under the Influence Seminar" at Laguna Hills
on November 15 through 19, 2004, with an expense allowance of
$1,152.30, of which POST will reimburse $903.92 each.
• Eugenio Cerda
• Lorenzo Gaytan
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Police
Officers to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense
allowance of $1,152.30 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 3, 2004, was presented; requesting
authority and funds for Sergeant Robert Sousa to attend the
"Office of Traffic Services Seminar" at Palm Dessert on November
8 through 10, 2004, with an expense allowance of $723.16 of
which the State will reimburse $723.16..
It was moved by Ybarra,, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Sergeant Robert Sousa to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$723.16. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of'
Police, dated September 3, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Dispatcher'Cerissa Diaz to attend the
"Computerized CLETS Users Group Conference" at Palm Springs on
November l through 5, 2004,,with an expense allowance of
$958.64,
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Cerissa Diaz to attend the
aforementioned conference with an, expense allowance of $958.64:
Motion carried.
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Communication from S61 Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 7, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Lieutenant Daniel Calleros to attend the
"Advanced Internal Affairs Seminar" at .Anaheim on November 8
through 10, 2004, with an expense allowance of $465.20, of which
the POST will reimburse $45`.1.04.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Lieutenant Daniel Calleros
to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance
of $465,20,. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol B'enudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 9, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed police personnel to
attend the "Identity Theft Investigations Training" at San Diego
on October 18 through 22, 2004, with an"expense allowance of
$842.05, of which the 'POST will reimburse $554.80 each,
• Anthony Zack, Lieutenant
• Daniel Santos, Detective
It was moved -by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $842.05 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated September 13, 2004','was presented,
recommending ratification of the below listed personnel's
attendance to the "Envision User Group Training & Conference" at
Fresno on October 3 through 5,-2004, with an expense allowance
of $558.08 and $424.88, respectively,.
• Brett Koontz, Environmental Health Specialist
• Linda Smith, utility Clerk
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds relating to the above listed personnel's
attendance to the aforementioned conference with expense
allowances of $558.08 and $424.88, be ratified. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 20, 2004, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for ~' A '^„'' n;h; 1
Deputy City Clerke Manuela,.G%ron to attend the 112004 City Clerks
New Law & Election Seminar" at San Diego on December 8 through
10, 2004, with an expense allowance of $913.00 and $9!9
-respeetively.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Manuela Giron to attend the
aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance.of $913.00.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 21, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Detective Inez Aragon to attend the
"California Background Investigator Associations Annual
Conference" at Santa Barbara on November 30 through December 2,
2004,.with an expense allowance of $78804.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for Detective Inez Aragon to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$788.04, Motion carried.
Communication from Steve Parker, Fire Chief, dated
September 28, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and
-funds for the below listed fire personnel to attend the
"California Training Officers Symposium" at Fresno on November
15 through 19, '2004, with an expense allowance of $962.40 and
$444.00, respectively.
• William Niesley, Fire Captain
0 James Espalin, Firefighter
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed fire
personnel to attend the aforementioned symposium with expense
allowances of $962:40 and $444a;00, respectively. Motion
carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 28, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Vernon Service Officer Douglas Ulibarri
to attend the "Laws of Arrest Course° at Whittier on November 15
through 19, 2004, with an expense allowance of $138.00.
It was moved,by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and fundsbe approved for Douglas Ulibarri to attend
the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $138.00:.
Motion carried.
Communication from ;Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 28, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Dispatchers to attend
the "Building Your 911 Liability Shield Course" at Upland on`
November 4,, 2004, with an expense allowance of $130,20, of which
POST will reimburse $19.24 each.
• Maria Alway
• Alexandra Ronquillo
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by.Davis, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Dispatchers
to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of
$130.20 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Acting Chief of
Police, dated September 28, 2004, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for the below listed Dispatchers to attend
the "Building Your 9`11 Liability Shield Course" at Upland on
November 5, 2004, with an expense allowance of $130.20, of which
POST will.` reimburse $19,.24 each.
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• Teresa Nelson
•, Gina Trujillo
It, was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the .above listed Dispatchers
to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance -of
$130.20 each. Motion carried..
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated September 30, 2004, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting -
Finance Committee Section, to be held on October 5, 2004, for
approval of the recommendations contained therein. '
It was 'moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations on the 'Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City
Council Meeting Finance Committee Section„ held on October 6,
2004, be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8544 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying a License
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Southern
California Edison Company for Underground Electric Distribution.
Purposes, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra:, seconded by Gonzales:, that
Resolution No. 8544 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself.
RESOLUTION NO. 85`45 - A Resolution of the City Council
of,the City of Vernon Approving.and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement for Plan
Number 301376 and 109759 By and Between the City of Vernon and
ICMA Retirement Corporation, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra;, that
Resolution No..8545 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8547 - A Resolution ,of the City Council
of the City of Authorizing the Issuance of Request for Proposal
for Weed Abatement and General Trash Control, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No, 8547 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8548 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution .of
an Equipment Purchase and Professional Services Contract By and.
Between the City of Vernon and Palsons`Electrical Engineering
Services, 'Inc. for the Malburg Generating Station Project, was
presented.
It was 'moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8548 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8549 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Fourth Amendment to Contract for Procurement, Construction and
Startup By and Between the City of Vernon and Marelich
Mechanical Co., Inc. dba University Marelich'Mechanical
Galliera, Inc., dba Trico Construction for the Malburg
Generating Station Project, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra seconded by Gonzales; that
Resolution No, 8549 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO, 8550 - A Resolution of the City Council
.of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. Two to Agreement for Professional Consulting
Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Power Engineers,
Inc. for the Malburg Generating Station Project, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No, 8550 approved and: adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8551 - A,Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving.and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. One to Agreement for Professional Consulting
Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Lowney Associates
for the Malburg Generating Station Project, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8551 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8552 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Second Amendment to Equipment Purchase and Professional
Services Contract By and Between the City of Vernon and
Galliera, Inc. dba Trico Construction for the Malburg Generating
Station Project., was presented';
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8552 approved and adopted. Motion carried.'
RESOLUTION NO. 8553 -;A Resolution of the City 'Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of
Closing Documents for the Purchase of Real Property Located at
5001 S. Soto Street from SC International Services, Inc.,,, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis,,that
Resolution No. 8553 approved and adopted. Motion carried.,;
RESOLUTION NO. 8557 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Amendment No. One to Agreement for Tree Maintenance Services' ,
By and Between the City of Vernon and West Coast Arbori-sts,
Inc., was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8557 approved and adopted. Motion carried,
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RESOLUTION 140. 8558 A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the; Execution of
Various Agreements, Including a Term Sheet., in Connection with
the Financing of the City's Electric System and the Refinancing
of the Bonds the City Issued for the Malburg Generating Station
Project with Goldman Sachs and Authorizing the City to do all
Other Actions Deemed Necessary or Advisable Concerning the
Refinancing Process, was presented.<
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8558 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8559 - A Resolution of the•City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Exclusive Marketing Agreement with Lincoln Properties in
Connection with Real Estate Held by the City of Vernon, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8559 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION.NO. 8560 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Exclusive Marketing Agreement with Kearny Real Estate Company
in Connection with Real Estate Held by the Ci`ty,of Vernon, was
presented."
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8560 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V—Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated September 3,0, 2004, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting - Personnel
Committee Section, to be held on October 5, 2004, for approval
of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved, by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City,
Council Meeting— Personnel Committee Section, held on October
6, 2004, be approved. Motion carried.
City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1149covering
claims' and demands presented during the period of September 9
2004 through September 29, 2004 drawn on Bank of America
totaling $1,048,342.09, which includes Demand Nos, 302561
through 302843 (inclusive'), and also excluding, Void Demand Nos;.
as listed below. (Accounting period October 2004), was
presented:
302650 3026,51 302652 302653 302654 302655
It was moved .by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 114.9 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,048,342.09,
excluding voided checks as listed above,. Motion Carried.
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Sight & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register
No. 114 covering claims and demands presented during the period
of September 9, 2004 through September 29, 2004 drawn on Bank of
America totaling $5,343,648.93, which includes Demand Nos.
500696 through 500769 (inclusive), also excluding Void 'Demands
Nos., as listed below. (Accounting period October 2004), was
presented,;
500723 500734 500735 500736 500737 500738
500739
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant'Register No. 114
be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power's claims
and demands totaling $5,343,648.93. Motion carried. Councilman
Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it
is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material
financial effect on his source of income..
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:533 p..m.
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 6:00
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
RESOLUTION NO. 8561 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Resolution No. RA-2I45 which
Approves an Amendment to Appendix No. l of Resolution No. RA-'5,
as Amended, for the Conflict of Interest Code of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It.was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8561 approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8562 A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of 'Vernon Approving Resolution No. IDA-11 which
Approves an Amendment to Appendix No. 1 of Resolution No. IDA-5,
as Amended, for the Conflict of Interest Code of the Industrial
Development Authority of the City of Vernon, was presented.
I't was moved_by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 8562 approved and adopted. Motion.carried
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to go
into closed session with respect to existing litigation, pursuant
to subdivision (a) of 'Government Code 54956.9:
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to go
into closed session with respect to existing litigation matters,
pursuant to subdivision (a)•of Government Code 54956.9, the time
being 6:02 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from closed session with the
exceptionof the City Administrator/,City Clerk, City Attorney,
Willard Yamaguchi, John Crane, and John Karns.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go out of closed session with respect to the existing
litigation matter pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code..`
54956_.9, and resume regular session, the time being 6:05 p.m,
Motion.carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
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conference with the City Attorney :in closed session and
direction was given to the City Attorney to take appropriate
action in the matter of FERTC Docket No. ERO'072019/EL00-105;
EL00-95 cons. W/EL00-98; EL09-54. No action was taken on the
remaining of the existing litigation matters;
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 be adjourned, the time being 6:06
p.m. Motion carried.
Leonis C. Maf)Svrg '
Mayor
ATTEST
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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