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20041117 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEM13ER 17, 2004, AT 5 :0'0 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALI:FORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: Gonzales, _., The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg;. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held November 9, 2004, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 9, 2004,,was presented, advising that the below listed employees qualified in the month of October 2004 for a,Perfect Attendance Award. This .is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2)years of perfect attendance': Date Hired Employee Award 01/03/95 Shirley Salas Account Clerk 4 10/11/98 Elizabeth Negrete, Senior Account Clerk 5 10/16/94 Armando Hinojos Systems Coordinator I 10 10/19/92 Abraham Alemu Resource Engineer 12 10/01/87 Jerry Schreiber Senior Electrical Inspector 17 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 heads,' Date Hired Employee Award 11/02/92 Daniel Armellini Fire Captain 3 11/15/93 Michael Docherty Police Officer 3 01/12/89 Inez Aragon Police officer 4 10/02/00 Salvador Ramos Police Officer 4 10/23/00 Marianne`Vazquez Records Clerk 4 10/11/99 Miguel Zendejas Police officer 5 06/08/98 Alexandra Ronquillo Dispatcher 6 10/13/97 Richard Hill Police Officer 7 01/07/91 Christopher Hanson Fire Engineer 8 01/07/91 Jason,Haugen Firefighter 8 05/12/80 Joe Jimenez Systems Coordinator II 9 11/16/87 Martha Parra Records Clerk 9 03/18/84 Michael DeFrank Project Engineer 10 12/04/89. Deborah Romero Administrative Associate '' 10, 09/1;8/89 David Shea Fire Engineer 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 The Mayor called a short recess at 5:05 p.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 5:>07 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present:, Police Department Activity Log for the period November 1 through 15, 2004, was presented. It was movedbyMcCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period November 1 through 15, 2004, be received and.filed.. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period November 1 through 15, 2004, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire -Department Activity Report for the period -November l through 15, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried. Risk Management Report for the month of October 2004Y was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Risk Management Report for the month of -October 2004,,be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of October 2004, was presented. it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Health Department Report for the month of October 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was 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 hearing 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 Council at this time: The City Clerk advised that now was the time to open, the public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City of Vernon's intention to vacate -a portion of Packers Avenue from Alcoa Avenue to Downey Road,` except the easternmost 120 feet thereof in accordance with division 9 of the Streets's and Highway Code of the State•of California (commencing with Section 8300) otherwise known as the Public Streets., Highways and Service Easements Vacation law. (Continued from City Council Meeting held November 3, 2004) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing the time being 5:08 p.m. Motion carried. Page 2 of 13 Regular.City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, briefed the Council on this matter, advised that a study was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):; and recommended that Council approve said street vacation. Councilman Davis asked Mr; Wilson if there were any utility lines in said areas. Mr. Wilson responded that there are utility lines and that the easements for said lines will be maintained until the utilities are removed;, Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 13, 2004, was presented, advising that on September 15, 2004, this legislative body approved the scheduling of a public hearing, in accordance with Division 9 of the Streets and Highway Code (Section 8300), to receive testimony regarding the City''s intention to vacate.a portion of Packers Avenue from Alcoa Avenue to Downey Road. Masterfoods USA, has requested said vacation to use the parcel for future business expansion: Herewith are the following documents - Staff Report dated August 19, 2004 •.Affidavit of Posting of the Notice of Public Hearing • Proof of Publication This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and the City Attorney and it is hereby''recommended to vacate the requested portion of Packers Avenue, (Continued from City Council Meeting held November 3, 2004) Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated November 9, 2004, was presented, advising that after further review and as part of the project, the City Council must adopt a Negative Declaration for the project. An initial study was prepared in accordance with California.Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Intent to adopt -the Negative Declaration was circulated. A second public hearing notice was prepared, mailed, and posted regarding the City's intent to vacate the street and adopt a Negative Declaration. Submitted herewith are the following supporting documents: 1. Notice of Public Hearing, Copies of notification' letters to owners and,tenants in the area and Affidavits of Posting and Mailing, Proof of Publication, and. Notice of Intent, 2. Environmental Checklist form and Initial Study, 3. Proposed Negative Declaration. The project is consistent with the City of Vernon General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Page 3, of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November,17 2004 It is hereby recommended that the City Council determine: 1. That the Packers Avenue vacation is consistent with the 'General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 2., That the Packers Avenue vacation will not have a significant effect on the.environment. ,3. That the Packers Avenue vacation will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. It is furtherrecommended that the proposed Packers Avenue street vacation -be approved, a Negative Declaration be adopted, and that a Notice of Determination and a DeMinimus Finding be filed with the County Clerk. Mayor Malburg asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. Donald Paskewitz addressed the City Council on ,behalf of Margaret Papazian, the property owner of the properties being affected, and asked the Council to reconsider°their decision on the vacation of Packers Avenue and consider the small tax payers. Mr. Enrique Arres, of San Antonio Rose Restaurant, addressed the Council and expressed his concern on the availability of customer parking and the great possibility of closing out his business if Packers Avenue is vacated. Esther Monte, of Gee Gee Liquor, addressed the City Council and asked them to reconsider their decision in the closing of Packers Avenue and she also reiterated the concern of the parking issue and the closing of her business if Packers Avenue is vacated. Mayor Malburg asked if there was any one else who wished to address the Council on this matter at this time. There was no one else wishing to address the Council at this time; The Mayor asked the City Attorney if there had been any offers made by developers on property purchases., The City Attorney briefly explained the difference between developers' ideals and the City's intent"to maintain the vision of creating employment by attracting manufacturers. The Mayor asked the City Attorney to prepare an overview of this matter for the entire Council. Councilman Davis asked it the Thermador Property is vacant. The City Attorney advised that the Thermador'Property is vacant. Councilman Davis asked the size of Thermador's Property. Page 4 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 The City Attorney advised the Council that the Thermador Property's size is about the same size as the property on 4855 E. 52nd Street„ The Mayor reiterated that the City Attorney prepare an overview of the City's vision as it relates to development, It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the public hearing, the time being 5:22 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communications from the City Administrator/City Clerk dated October 13, 2004 and the Director of Community Services and Water, dated November 9, 2004, and any and all supporting documents submitted as evidence during the public hearing be received and filed'and their recommendations approved-. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council determine that the ,Packers Avenue vacation is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council determine that the Packers Avenue vacation will not have a significant effect on the environment. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council determine that the Packers Avenue vacation will of individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. Motion carried, RESOLUTION NO. 8570 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Vacating a Portion of Packers Avenue Between Downey Road and Alcoa Avenue, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No, 8570 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that now was the time to open the public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit from NuMark Transportation Co., Inc., located at 2065 Ross Street to allow the applicant to operate an existing freight and truck terminal. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried. Kevin Wilson., Director of Community Services and Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter and the staff report. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated November 9, 2004, was presented, advising that NuMark Transportation Co., Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "NuMark Transportation") has submitted an application for a conditional use permit to operate an existing truck and freight germinal at 2065 Ross Street.. The proposed operation will include the hauling and temporary storage of general products, which provides worldwide pick-up and delivery services of a wide range of items. Page 5 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 The facility's operating hours will be 5:00 a.m. to 6:oo.p.m., Monday through Friday. The 'applicant has not proposed any changes to the size, shape or topography of the existing site. Submitted herewith are the following supporting documents: 1. Staff Report,dated November 2, 2004„ 2. Request for conditional use permit and information supporting the application.. 3 Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA because it is an existing facility as described in Section 15301. A Notice of Exemption will be prepared and filed with the County Clerk. In my opinion the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will have no significant effects on the environment. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. It is hereby recommended that the City Council determine: 1. That the project is consistent with the: General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 2. That the project will not have a (significant effect on the environment. 3. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. It is further recommended that the conditional use permit be granted subject to the following conditions: a. The facility shall be.operated in accordance with, and madetoconform with all current codes, rules, and regulations and subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon not otherwise addressed by this grant of a conditional use permit. All trucking operations, including truck and trailer parking, shall be limited to the lot located at 2065 Ross Street in the City of Vernon. b. All required federal, state,, local and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be obtained. C. Any extensions, change in use, change in ownership interest, and/or the issuance of a new occupancy permit shall require a new conditional use permit;. d. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud.,"trash and weeds. Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and 'maintained to meet City standards. Page 6 of 13 .Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 Adequate on -site parking shall be maintained so that no on -street parking will occur. e. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances, The property shall be provided with adequate refuse containers and refuse disposal services. Collection services shall be provided by :a City of Vernon franchised solid waste hauler. f. The facility's buildings shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the property shall be maintained rodent free. g. Servicing of vehicles, including but not limited to, washing, steam cleaning and repairing, shall not be permitted on the premises without prior approval from the Community Services and Water and Health Departments; No inoperative vehicles.shall be stored on -site. All vehicles operated at the facility shall be tuned and maintained in accordance with applicable emission standards: h. No equipment or freight shall be stored on the site other than in buildings, trailers or on the docks (outside storage is prohibited). i. In accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit regulations, NuMark Transportation shall submit a Notice of Intent to the State Water Resources Control Board and a Storm Water ' Pollution Prevention Plan shall be prepared and implemented. j. Adequate plans and materials must be available for handling leaks or spills from vehicles during storage or transportation.. k. A Hazardous Materials Inventory permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department, 1. No food products shall be handled and/or stored, unless a Food Warehouse permit is obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department,: M. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will not impede traffic on Ross Street. All vehicles shall enter and exit the site in a front forward manner. No maneuvering or vehicle parking shall take place on the public street n. All existing cracked sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and gutters adjacent to the site on Ross Street shall be repaired and maintained to meet City standards, o. This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall become void on January 1, 2029 in accordance with Section 26.4.6-3 of the Vernon Municipal Code or when NuMark Transportation no longer is conducting business as a freight and truck terminal at the subject site, Page 7 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2<004 whichever occurs: first. Uponthepermit becoming` void, NuMark Transportation shall vacate the site. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any questions regarding this matter. There was no one who wished to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Davis, seconded by 'McCormick, to close the public hearing, the time;5:29 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra;, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community Services and Water, dated November 9, 2004, and any and all supporting 'documents submitted as evidence during the public hearing be received and filed and his recommendations approved. Motion ,carried. I't was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council determine that the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council determine that the project will not have a significant effect on,the environment. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City Council determine that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8569 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to NuMark Transportation Co., Inc., for the Operation of an Existing Freight and Truck Terminal at 2065 Ross Street, was presented. I't was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8569 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce'V. Malkenhorst,, City Administrator/City Clerk, datedOctober14, 2004, was presented, advising that in September 1964, this legislative body approved a Master Plan of Streets for the City of Vernon, which has been amended as needed. The plan has been reviewed and at this time it is necessary that the following changes be approved; Existing Proposed Existing Proposed' Street Segment Right -of- Right -of- Curb -to- Curb -to - Way Width Way Width Curb Width Curb Width Soto Street Bandini Blvd. to eh 80 feet 100 feet 56 feet 84 feet 26 Street Soto Street to 26°h Street - 400-feet East of 60 feet 66 feet 44 feet Variable Soto Street Atlantic Los Angeles Rivera Blvd. to District Blvd. 100 feet 110 feet SA, feet Variable Atlantic District Blvd. to Blvd: 52°d Drive 100 feet, 100 feet 80 feet Variable Washington City Limit to Blvd. Downey Road 90 feet 100 feet 80 feet 84 feet Page 8 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes< November 17, 2004 �T{�l Alcoa Ave. to 120 Vacated Packers Avenue ft. East of City Council Meeting Scheduled October 20,, Downey Rd. 2004 (Remove from Master Plan of Streets ?Sap) This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the amendments to the Master Plan of Streets for the City of Vernon be approved. (Deferred from City Council Meeting held November 3, 2004) I't was moved by Ybarra„ seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 14, 2004 be received and filed and his recommendations approved.. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8571 -,A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting a Revised City of Vernon Master Plan of Streets (Deferred from City 'Council Meeting held November 3, 2004), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by,Ybarra, that Resolution No. i8571 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, dated November 8, 2004, was presented, transmitting for consideration, Contract No. -583, Citywide Storm Drain System Closed Circuit Television Inspection, and recommending that the contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids;,, It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community Services and Water, dated November 8, 2004 be received and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8595 A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 583 for Citywide Storm DrainSystemClosed Circuit Television Inspection and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in Accordance Therewith,, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 8595 be approved <and adopted; Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 26, 2004,, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to at -tend the "California Contract Cities - 38th Annual Conference" at Sacramento on January 10 and 11, 2005,`with an expense allowance of $605.00 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be approved for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $605.00. Motion carried_ Page 9 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated October 26, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the below listed legislative body to attend the "California Contract Cities - 38th Annual Conference" at Sacramento on January 10 through 12, 2005, with an expense allowance of $965.00 each • Thomas Ybarra, Mayor Pro-Tem • William Davis, Councilman It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be approved for the above listed legislative body to attend the aforementioned conference, with an expense allowance of $965.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health, dated October 28, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Chief Deputy Director Dan Downing: to attend 'the "Papa Pesticide Applicators Seminar" at Anaheim on December 1, 2004, with an expense allowance of $69.40. It was moved by Ybarra„ seconded by Davis, that authority and funds be approved for Dan Downing to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $69.40. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated November 2, 2004, was.presented, requesting authority and funds for -Utility Clerk Karina Rueda to attend the "Assertive Communications Skills for Women Seminar" at Pasadena on December 15,'2004,.with an expense allowance of $159, 50, It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority and funds be approved for Karina Rueda to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $159.-So Motion .carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated November 10, 2004, was ,presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Finance Committee Section, to be held on November 17, 2004„ for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Finance Committee Section, held on November 17, 2004, be approved. Motion carried; RESOLUTION NO. 8596 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Third 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 Davis, that, Resolution No. 8596 approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 10 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 RESOLUTION NO. 8597 - A Resolution of the City Council of. the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate By and Between the City of Vernon and Saint- Gobain Containers, Inc,, for Property Located at 4855 E, 52nd Place;, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 8597 approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8598 - 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 Tetra Tech, Inc. for the Malburg Generating Station Project, was presented.. It was moved by Ybarra; seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8598 approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8599.- 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 .ONYX Pre -Commissioning Services, Inc., for the Malburg Generating Station Project, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 8595 approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8600 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Sixth 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 McCormick; that Resolution No. 8600 approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8601 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Authorizing and Approving the Issuance of not to Exceed $350,000,0:00 Aggregate Principal Amount of Electric System Revenue Bonds; Approving the Form of a Contract of Purchase and Certain Other Documents By and Between the City and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated in Connection with the Sale of Such Bonds; Authorizing and Approving Certain,Other Agreements for Broker -Dealer Services, Financial Advisory Services, and Legal Services in Connection with the Issuance, Securing and Sale of Such Bonds; and Authorizing Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No, 8601 approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8602 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Joe Furnish for the Real Estate Land Acquisition Program, was presented. Page 11 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2004 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 8602 approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated November 10, 2004, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Personnel Committee Section, to be held on November 17, 2004, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the, recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Personnel Committee Section, held on November 17, 2004, be approved. Motion carried. City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1152 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 28, 2004 through November 10, 2004 drawn on Bank o,f America totaling $517,723.34, which includes Demand Nos. 303285 through 303484 (inclusive), and also excluding, Void Demand Nos, —as listed below (Accounting period November 2004), was presented: 303340 303341 3.03342 303343 303344 303345 303442 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 1152 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $517,723.34, excluding voided checks as listed above. Motion carried. Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 117 covering claims and demands presented, during the period of October 28, 2004 through November 10, 2004 drawn on Bank of .America totaling $1,196,961.33, which includes Demand Nos. 500862 through�50'0918 ,(inclusive), also excluding Void Demands Nos,,as listed below (Accounting period November 2004), was presented: 500885 500886 500887 500888 500889 50089,Q It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Light & Power of the City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 117 be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power's claims and.demands'totaling $1,196,961,33.. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualifiedhimselfbecause it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a.material financial effect on his source of income. 'Payroll Warrant Register No. 581 covering claims and demands presented during the period of 'September 19, 2004, through October 16, 2004, drawn on Bank of America totaling $2,176,131.18', which includes demand nos. 8669 through 8683, (inclusive) (Accounting period October 2004), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Payroll City of Vernon Warrant Register No. 581 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2„176,131,18. Motion carried. The Mayor called a short recess at 5:55 p.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 6:00 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Page 12 of 13 i Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes November 17, 2004 The City Clerk announced that ,now was the time to go into closed session with respect to employee discipline/ dismissal/release pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go into closed session with respect to every item of business to be discussed pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, (a) EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE, the time being 6:00 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from closed session with the exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, the City Attorney, Assistant to the City Attorney, 'Mr. Crane, Mr. Karns, Mr, Harrison, and the Deputy City .Attorney. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from closed session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Council go out of closed session with respect to employee discipline/dismissal/release matters, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the time being 6:08 p.m, Motion carried. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference with the City Attorneywithrespect to Government Code'Section 54957, (a) EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE and that appropriate direction was ,given to staff. There being no further business to come before the City Council :at this time, it -was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 5:42 p.m. Motion carried. ATTEST - Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk y Leonis C. Mal Kur ayor Page 13 of 13