20071119 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
NOVEMBER 19, 2007, AT 10:15 A.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Administrator advised that there were no
changes to the agenda.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held October 23,
2007, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 5,
2007, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
Mayor Malburg abstained and disqualified himself on this matter.
The City Administrator advised that the Minutes of the
Adjourned City Council Meeting held November 6, 2007, should be'
deferred to the next meeting.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to defer
the Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held November
6, 2007, to the next meeting. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was time for
anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on
any agenda or non -agenda items other than with regard to any
public hearings that may be listed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council at this time.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council at this time.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to determine whether to offer net
metering to allow customers to use on -site generation delivered
to the City's distribution system to off -set electricity
provided by the City.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open
the public hearing to determine whether to offer net metering to
allow customers to use on -site generation delivered to the
City's distribution system to off -set electricity provided by
the City, the time being 10:17 a.m. Motion carried.
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The Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager
advised that this matter is part of Resolution No. 9472 and the
corresponding public hearing on the solar incentive program,
both listed on this agenda. He advised that the establishment
of the proposed Solar Energy and Net Metering Program is
required pursuant to SB 1 and the EPA 2005. He summarized the
staff report on on -site solar and wind facilities
interconnection to Vernon's distribution system, dated November
15, 2007, and advised that the recommendations listed in said
report still stand.
The City Administrator advised that the
recommendations listed in the staff report were incorporated
into Resolution No. 9472 and no action would be necessary until
said resolution was presented.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales asked how the proposed program
would affect residential customers since all but two of the
residential properties are City -owned.
The Director of Light & Power advised that the program
must be made equally available to all customers.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the public hearing to determine whether to offer net
metering to allow customers to use on -site generation delivered
to the City's distribution system to off -set electricity
provided by the City, the time being 10:29 a.m. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider a variance from Section
26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Skylimit
Apparel, Inc., located at 2533-2535 28th Street, to utilize two
non -conforming truck loading spaces.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the
public hearing to consider a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c)
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Skylimit Apparel,
Inc., located at 2533-2535 28th Street, to utilize two non-
conforming truck loading spaces, the time being 10:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
The Director of Community Services & Water summarized
the staff report on this matter, showed a brief slide
presentation, and recommended the variance be granted subject to
the conditions listed in Section 3 of Resolution No. 9467.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close the public hearing to consider a variance from Section
26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Skylimit
Apparel, Inc., located at 2533-2535 28th Street, to utilize two
non -conforming truck loading spaces, the time being 10:34 a.m.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9467 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Skylimit Apparel,
Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8-(G-�(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance for the Property Located at 2533-2535 28th Street in
the City of Vernon, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9467 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of an
amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year
2007-2008.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
open the public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment
to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2007-2008,
the time being 10:35 a.m. Motion carried.
The City Administrator advised that the proposed
budget amendment incorporated the changes necessary as a result
of the creation of the Industrial Development Department
proposed in Ordinance No. 1138 on this agenda.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the public hearing to consider the adoption of an
amendment to the budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year
2007-2008, the time being 10:44 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9468 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9341, which
Approved a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008, to Reflect
Changes, was read by title.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9468 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to open the public hearing to determine whether to adopt a solar
incentive program encouraging increase installation of customer -
owned solar energy systems and whether to adopt interconnection
standards allowing for the interconnection of such customer -
owned solar facilities to the City's distribution system.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the
public hearing to determine whether to adopt a solar incentive
program encouraging increase installation of customer -owned
solar energy systems and whether to adopt interconnection
standards allowing for the interconnection of such customer -
owned solar facilities to the City's distribution system, the
time being 10:45 a.m. Motion carried.
The Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager
briefly reiterated and elaborated on some of the points covered
during the first public hearing at this meeting regarding net
metering.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council on this matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
close the public hearing to determine whether to adopt a solar
incentive program encouraging increase installation of customer -
owned solar energy systems and whether to adopt interconnection
standards allowing for the interconnection of such customer -
owned solar facilities to the City's distribution system, the
time being 10:45 a.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9472 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Adopting Solar Energy and Net Metering
Program and Parallel Program for Customer -Owned Wind Turbine
Generation; Adopting Form Agreements Respecting said Programs;
and Amending Rate Schedule No. NM and Adding New Rate Schedule
Nos. NM -Small and NM -Large Regarding Electrical Rates to be
Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied by the
City within its Boundaries, was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9472 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1138 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.69 of Chapter 2 of the
Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959; and Repealing All
Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was
read by title for a second and final reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1138 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: None
The Consent Calendar was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Treasurer's Department
1. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1217 to
record voided Check No. 316158 in the amount of $946.76 issued
to AT&T on May 22, 2007.
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2. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1225 to
record the following voided checks:
• Check No. 317479 in the amount of $1,075.00 issued to UC
Regents on September 5, 2007
• Check No. 317494 in the amount of $60.60 issued to Pin
Chan on September 6, 2007
3. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1226 to
record the following voided checks:
• Check No. 317621 in the amount of $179.35 issued to
Jacqueline Hamilton on September 19, 2007
• Check No. 317630 in the amount of $4,620.00 issued to
Kent Stevenson on September 20, 2007
4. Ratification of changes to Warrant Register No. 1227 to
record the following voided checks:
• Check No. 317894 in the amount of $169.20 issued to
Lissette Melendez on October 15, 2007
• Check No. 317902 in the amount of $4,756.44 issued to
Mutual of Omaha on October 15, 2007
5. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant
Register No. 617 covering claims and demands presented during
the period of September 16 through October 13, 2007, drawn on
Bank of America totaling $2,547,445.46, which includes Check
Nos. 9468 through 9486 (Accounting period October 2007).
6. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Custody Escrow Account No. 800452 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of November 1 through
November 14, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $7,940,000.00, which includes Requisition
No. CE330.
7. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Legal
Counsel Disbursement Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of November 1
through November 14, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $171,995.90, which includes Requisition
Nos. LCD208 through LCD211.
8. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light
& Power Stabilization Custody Escrow Account No. 800459 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of November 1
through November 14, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $20,844,742.59, which includes Requisition
No. LPS003.
Aforementioned paragraph reflects a correction to the period
referenced in Item No. Four of the November 6, 2007 Consent
Calendar, which read:
Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Light &
Power Stabilization Custody Escrow Account No. 800459 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of October 11
through October 31, 2007, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation totaling $20,844,742.59, which includes Requisition
No. LPS003.
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Community Services & Water Department
9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "2006 IBC Solving Means of Egress Issues in Commercial
Buildings Seminar"
Fire Department
10. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of November
1 through November 14, 2007, to be received and filed.
Health Department
11. Health Department Report for the month of October 2007, to
be received and filed.
Police Department
12. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend
the following:
• "Solving Police Personnel Problems Seminar"
• "Rio Hondo College Police Academy FTO Training Course"
(2)
• "POST Executive Development Course" (2)
• "Springfield Armory Armorers Course" (3)
• "Honoring the Badge Training Course" (4)
13. Police Department Activity Log for the period of November 1
through November 14, 2007, to be received and filed.
End of Consent Calendar
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
Request from the Director of Community Services &
Water for approval of and authorization to execute a rental
agreement with Pure Water Science LLC for the installation and
rental of fourteen water filtration units for a term of 36
months at total cost of $34,107.44, was presented.
The Director of Community Services & Water advised
that the proposed fourteen water filtration units would replace
the current Arrowhead bottled water dispensers and provided
additional information with regard to how the proposed units
compare to the existing dispensers.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
approve the rental agreement with Pure Water Science LLC for the
installation and rental of fourteen water filtration units for a
term of 36 months at total cost of $34,107.44, and to authorize
the Director of Community Services & Water to execute said
agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9469 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 9362 By Adding
Schedule U to Said Resolution Regarding the Compensation, Costs
and Benefits of its Employees, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9469 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9470 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Appointing Jeff A. Harrison to Serve as
the Director of Industrial Development and Robert J. Toering to
Serve as the Assistant Director of Industrial Development, was
read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9470 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9471 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Dissolving, Cancelling and Ratifying the
Termination of all Agreements with Adminsure, Inc. (formerly
Colen & Lee) and Repealing all Resolutions or Parts of
Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9471 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9473 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Calling and Giving Notice of
the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 for the Election of Certain Officers as
Required by the Provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon,
was read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9473 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9474 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Adopting Regulations for
Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate
Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9474 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9475 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, California, Requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Render Specified
Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of a General
Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, was
read by title.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 9475 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9476 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Camino Real Chevrolet
on Bid No. 1447 for the Purchase of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
for the Police Department and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Vehicle Purchase Contract and the Issuance of a
Purchase Order Respecting said Bid, was read by title.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9476 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9477 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Inter -Agency Instructional Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Rancho Santiago Community College
District, was read by title.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9477 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9478 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Supporting the City of Maywood's Request
to the Local Agency Formation Commission to Initiate Proceeding
for the Reorganization of Territory, was read by title.
The Mayor asked for additional information on
Resolution No. 9478.
The City Attorney advised of a past land swap that
took place between Vernon and Maywood and explained that Maywood
now wants their original property back. Based on the fact that
Vernon is not currently utilizing the property and in order to
maintain good relationships with neighboring cities, he
recommended that the property be returned to Maywood.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9478 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9479 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Jeff A. Harrison, was read by title.
The City Administrator advised that the main purpose
of the proposed new employment agreement was to incorporate Mr.
Harrison's duties as the Director of Industrial Development.
The Mayor asked if any change in compensation was
included in the new agreement.
The City Administrator advised that Mr. Harrison's
hourly overage rate would be increased by $20, but that his
monthly base compensation rate would remain the same.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9479 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9480 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Employment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Robert J. Toering, was read by title.
The City Administrator advised that the purpose of the
proposed new employment agreement was to convert Mr. Toering
from City consultant status to City employee status.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9480 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9481 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
the Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the Gateway
Cities Council of Governments, was read by title.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 9481 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 9482 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Demand Forecast
for 2008, Planning Reserve Margin and Qualifying Capacity
Criteria, was read by title.
The Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager
explained the state legislation requirements regarding this
matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 9482 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for
Warrant Register No. 1229, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of November 1 through November 14, 2007, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $52,924.55, which includes Check
Nos. 318213 through 318258, (Accounting period November 2007),
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1229, covering
claims and demands totaling $52,924.55, be ratified. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on
this matter.
There were no wire transfers for Warrant Register No.
1229.
Warrant Register No. 1229, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of November 1 through November 14,
2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $324,098.97, which
includes Check Nos. 318259 through 318356 (Accounting period
November 2007), was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1229 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $324,098.97. Motion carried.
Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light
& Power Warrant Register No. 194, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of November 1 through November 14,
2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling $39,302.17, which
includes Check Nos. 504864 through 504871 (Accounting period
November 2007), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register
No. 194, covering claims and demands totaling $39,302.17, be
ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and
disqualified himself on this matter.
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Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power
Warrant Register No. 194, covering claims and demands presented
during the period of November 1 through November 14, 2007, drawn
on Bank of America totaling $1,900,393.27, which includes Wire
Nos. 3747 through 3755 (Accounting period November 2007), was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 194,
covering claims and demands totaling $1,900,393.27, be ratified.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified
himself on this matter.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 194, covering
claims and demands presented during the period of November 1
through November 14, 2007, drawn on Bank of America totaling
$166,854.98, which includes Check Nos. 504872 through 504906,
(Accounting period November 2007), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 194 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $166,854.98. Motion
carried.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars during
the period of November 5 through November 18, 2007.
Councilman Davis
League of Cities Conferenc
in New Orleans, Louisiana,
2007. He advised that the
Ray Nagin and talked about
immigration and homelessne
reported on the 84th Annual National
e he and Councilman McCormick attended
November 13 through November 17,
opening speech was delivered by Mayor
several sessions he attended on
ss.
Councilman McCormick reported that he attended
sessions regarding the selling and leasing of assets and after
school programs.
The City Administrator announced that now was the time
for reports from departments.
The Fire Chief advised that the new Preferred Cold
Storage facility at 3200 Washington Boulevard would be opening
soon and that the company is looking into having a helicopter
fly -by for the grand opening. He also wished everybody a "Happy
Thanksgiving."
The Chief of Police had nothing to report at this
time, but wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
The City Treasurer had nothing to report at this time,
but wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
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The Director of Personnel reported on the 32nd Annual
CALPELRA Training Conference she attended in Monterey,
California, November 14 through November 16, 2007, where she
attended workshops on various personnel issues and record
keeping of personnel files and discovered many good networking
opportunities. She advised that the head count so far for the
2007 Holiday Luncheon was at 240 people and that she was
scheduled to visit the hotel facilities on November 20, 2007.
She also wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
The Chief Deputy Director of Environmental Health, who
attended the meeting in place of the Director of Environmental
Health, had nothing to report at this time, but wished everyone
a "Happy Thanksgiving."
The Director of Community Services & Water provided
updates on the 26th Street Bridge Project and the City Housing
Renovation Project. He reported on the Light & Power
Department's analysis of the dimming of the lights in the
Council Chamber and stated that the dimming was connected to the
use of the air conditioning unit. He advised that his
department and the Light & Power Department were looking into
possible solutions. He advised that a public hearing regarding
amendments to the General Plan and the zoning Ordinance were
slated for the City Council meeting of December 3, 2007. He
also wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
The City Administrator reported on behalf of the
Director of Light & Power, who had temporarily been rendered
inaudible, that units two and one of the Malburg Generating
Station (MGS) turbines should be up and running by November 24,
2007, and December 10, 2007, respectively.
The City Administrator advised that the deal with
Beowulf (Vernon) Power LLC should be finalized by mid -January
2008. He handed out rating agency presentation packages on the
City and Bicent (California) Power LLC to all the City
Councilmembers. He advised that the next California Energy
Commission (CEC) hearing regarding the Vernon Power Plant (VPP)
was slated for January 2008. He advised that a proposed
amendment to the compensation resolution to incorporate changes
to Fire Department salary scales and a resolution proposing a
3.1% cost of living increase for City employees would be
presented at the December 3, 2007 City Council meeting. He also
introduced the idea of reviewing the pros and cons of the City's
"at will" employer status, including surveying the employer
status of other nearby government agencies.
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
The Deputy City Clerk, who attended the meeting in
place of the City Clerk, had nothing to report at this time.
Councilman Davis complimented the Fire Department on a
thank you letter it received from the City of Rancho Santa Fe.
Councilman McCormick wished everyone a "Happy
Thanksgiving." He also announced that four boy scouts from his
troop were in attendance to satisfy one of the requirements
necessary to obtain their citizenship and community merit
badges. At the Mayor's request, the four boy scouts stood up
and introduced themselves.
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The City Administrator announced that now was the time
to go into closed session.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council go into closed session, the time being 11:48 a.m.
Motion carried.
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the Director of Personnel, City Administrator, City
Attorney, and members of the City Attorney's office.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential.
The Director of Personnel was excused from closed
session after the three Public Employment matters were heard,
the time being 11:52 a.m.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council go out of closed session and resume regular
session, the time being 12:15 p.m. Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding three Public Employment
matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and the
following two new hire requests were approved. No action was
taken with regard to the Engineering Aide position.
1. George Tolmasoff, as a Utilityman IV, step 5,
effective November 26, 2007.
2. Branislav Vujanovic, as an Associate Engineer, step
4, effective November 26, 2007.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding
existing litigation case LASC No. BC331516 and no action was
taken with regard to said case.
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 12:17
p.m. Motion carried.
Aam(e..:- Leonis C. albu g
Title: Mayor
ATTEST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
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