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20080616 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 16, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Ybarra, McCormick The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. The City Administrator advised that a request to consider July 3, 2008 as an additional day -off was inadvertently omitted from the agenda. Due to time constraints, he asked that a vote be taken to add said request to the agenda for this meeting. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to add the request to consider July 3, 2008 as an additional day -off to the agenda for this meeting. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Davis Noes: None Absent: Ybarra, McCormick Abstained: None It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 2, 2008, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this 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. Mr. Ronald Garcia of Southern California Edison addressed the City Council and provided an update on various organizations' current opposition to the proposed initiative for the November 2008 ballot that would mandate the use of alternative renewable energy. He also talked about the costs associated with the proposed mandate. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council at this time. Mr. Cesar Salvidar-Motts addressed the City Council and thanked them for their recent contribution to the Southeast Cities Technology Collaborative, which promotes computer literacy in schools and public places throughout various Southeast Cities. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council at this time. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 The City Administrator distributed copies of a USA Today article entitled, "Utilities Raising Price of Power" to the Councilmembers and reassured them that the electric energy fuel cost adjustment billing factor approved at the June 2, 2008 meeting was an appropriate measure to take in the current energy market. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council at this time. There was no one else who wished to address the City Council at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 1147 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, by Adding a New Article XII to Chapter 24 Relating to Placards Used to Denote Conditions Relating to Continued Occupancy of Buildings 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 Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1147 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Davis Noes: None Absent: Ybarra, McCormick Abstained: None The City Administrator announced that this was the time to open the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen Options for Public Safety (COPS) funds for fiscal year 2007-2008. It was moved Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to open the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen Options for Public Safety (COPS) funds for fiscal year 2007-2008, the time being 10:23 a.m. Motion carried. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. The Police Chief provided additional details on the COPS Grant Program and the proposed uses of the funds, which included the purchase of a motorcycle for the department, and recommended that Resolution No. 9634 be approved. The Mayor advised that the department had several motorcycles as part of its fleet in the past, but discontinued using them because of related accidents. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales voiced his concern with regard to the use of motorcycles and the City's liability. The City Administrator pointed out the benefit of using motorcycles during emergency situations that result in traffic shutdowns. Councilman Davis reiterated Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales's concern about the City's liability with regard to the use of motorcycles. Page 2 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 The Police Chief advised that circumstances had improved since the last time the department was using motorcycles and offered to present supporting facts at a later date. He requested that the City Council approve Resolution No. 9634 to allow the department to encumber the funds in the meantime, and make a final determination on the proposed usage of the funds at a later date. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one else who wished to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the public hearing to consider the expenditure of Citizen Options for Public Safety (COPS) funds for fiscal year 2007- 2008, the time being 10:35 a.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9634 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Providing for the Implementation of the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program for 2007-2008, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9634 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this 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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, 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 Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. The City Administrator advised that the proposed fiscal year 2007-2008 budget amendment was to cover the increased retirement cost of the CalPERS amendment for the 2.7% at 55 formula during the period of June 22 through 30, 2008. He pointed out that Resolution No. 9646 on Page 4 of the agenda was seeking to establish June 22, 2008 as the effective date of the CalPERS amendment. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one else who wished to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, 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 10:38 a.m. Motion carried. Page 3 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 9636 - 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 Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9636 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this was the time to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008- 2009. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008-2009, the time being 10:39 a.m. Motion carried. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. The City Administrator highlighted the main details of the budget review for the proposed fiscal year 2008-2009 budget. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one else who wished to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to close the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the City of Vernon for fiscal year 2008-2009, the time being 10:50 a.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9638 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9638 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR City Treasurer's Department 1. Ratification of Warrant Register No. 1242 to record the following voided checks: • Check No. 320865 in the amount of $27.97 issued to Men's Health on June 2, 2008. • Check No. 320866 in the amount of $1,436.23 issued to Merit Moving Systems, Inc. on June 2, 2008. 2. Ratification of the issuance of checks for Payroll Warrant Register No. 624 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 13 through May 10, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $2,784,004.25, which includes Check Nos. 9588 through 9602 (Accounting period May 2008). Page 4 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 3. 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 May 29 through June 1, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $636,558.39, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD369 through LCD372. Community Services & Water Department 4. Building Permit Report for the month of May 2008, to be received and filed. Fire Department 5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, to be received and filed. Health Department 6. Health Department Report for the month of May 2008, to be received and filed. Police Department 7. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "California CLETS User Group Training" 8. Police Department Activity Log for the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, to be received and filed. Risk Management Department 9. Request for authorization and funds for personnel to attend the following: • "Essentials of HR Law 2008 Seminar" End of Consent Calendar It was moved by Davis, matters on the Consent Calendar Motion carried. seconded by Gonzales, that the be approved as recommended. Request from the Fire Chief to grant the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association a variance from the Unifer California Fire Code, 1994 2007 Edition, Seetien 7802.4, to allow the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks on the property located at 2357 Slauson Avenue, subject to the normal conditions imposed by the Fire Department, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association a variance from the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, to allow the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks on the property located at 2357 Slauson Avenue, subject to the normal conditions imposed by the Fire Department. Motion carried. Page 5 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 The City Attorney asked for a motion regarding the aforementioned corrections with regard to the Fire Code Edition, to change "Uniform" Fire Code to "California" Fire Code, to change "1994" to "2007", and to delete the reference to "Section 7802.4." It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the aforementioned corrections. Motion carried. Request from the Police Chief for ratification of the execution of a Standard Maintenance Agreement and a Medallion Service Agreement with Intermec Technologies Corporation by Police Captain Rodino for annual maintenance services for the label printer in the department's evidence room, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to ratify the execution of a Standard Maintenance Agreement and a Medallion Service Agreement with Intermec Technologies Corporation by Police Captain Rodino for annual maintenance services for the label printer in the department's evidence room. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of and authorization to execute Change Order No. One to the contract with R.W. Beck in the amount of $254,061.00 to provide electric system inventory, valuation, modeling, and mapping assistance in addition to the scope of work provided under Task Authorization No. Eight, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to approve Change Order No. One to the contract with R.W. Beck in the amount of $254,061.00 to provide electric system inventory, valuation, modeling, and mapping assistance in addition to the scope of work provided under Task Authorization No. Eight, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said change order. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for approval of and authorization to execute the following agreements, was presented. 1. Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual inspections of the Simplex #2040 fire panels and sprinkler systems located throughout City Hall. 2. Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual inspections of the Simplex #4100 fire panels and sprinkler systems located throughout Fire Station No. 2. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to approve a Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual inspections of the Simplex #2040 fire panels and sprinkler systems located throughout City Hall, and to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to execute said agreement. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to approve a Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell for annual inspections of the Simplex #4100 fire panels and sprinkler systems located throughout Fire Station No. 2, and to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to execute said agreement. Motion carried. Page 6 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 9635 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Application for a 2008/2009 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9635 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9637 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing a General Government Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 Pursuant to Government Code Section 7910, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9637 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9639 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Fixing the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees as of July 6, 2008, and Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9639 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9640 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Payment of Premiums for Insurance for Life, Health and Dental Benefits for Employees During the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9640 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9641 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Continued Payment of Premiums for Medical -Dental Insurance for Certain Categories of Retired Employees During the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9641 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9642 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Actions Taken Regarding the Renewal and/or Purchase of Commercial Insurance Policies (Property and Excess Liability), Employee Benefit, Public Employee Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation Through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9642 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9643 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the Annual Report on the General Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9643 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 7 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 9644 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Equipment Purchase Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Emergency Equipment Management, Inc. for Camera Equipment for the Fire Department, was read by title. It was moved Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9644 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9645 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. Two to Contract No. FO 2003 By and Between the City of Vernon and VCI Telcom, Inc. Relating to the Fiber Optic Program, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9645 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9646 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing the Effective Date of the Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Vernon and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9646 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9647 - 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 EK & EK, LLC Regarding Public Relations, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9647 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9648 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Proposal Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Joel Schwartz, an Environmental Consultant, Regarding the Southeast Region Energy Project, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9648 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9649 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Appointing Martha Valenzuela to Serve as the Director of Business Services & Purchasing, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9649 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9650 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Repealing Resolution No. 9622, Rescinding the License Agreement Approved on May 19, 2008 and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a New License Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the City of Monterey Park Providing for the Maintenance of a Remote Radio Receiver at Sequoia Park in the City of Monterey Park, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9650 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Page 8 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 9651 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter in Support of Assembly Bill 2702 Relating to Emergency Medical Care Reimbursement, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9651 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9652 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Supporting a Small Schools II Resolution Sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9652 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Request from the City Administrator to grant one additional day off to City employees in observance of the 4th of July holiday, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to grant Thursday, July 3, 2008, as an additional day off to City employees in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1243, covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $296,059.81, which includes Check Nos. 320909 through 320965, excluding void Check No. 320953 (Accounting period June 2008), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Malburg, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1243, covering claims and demands totaling $296,059.81, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. The City Administrator advised that there were no wire transfers made for Warrant Register No. 1243. Warrant Register No. 1243, covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $534,989.21, which includes Check Nos. 320966 through 321141 (Accounting period June 2008), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 1243 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $534,989.21. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $58,325.12, which includes Check Nos. 505599 through 505614, excluding void Check No. 505611 (Accounting period June 2008), was presented. Page 9 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Malburg, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands totaling $58,325.12, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $2,195,526.15, which includes Wire Nos. 3979 through 3991, (Accounting period June 2008), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Malburg, that wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands totaling $2,195,526.15, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208, covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 29 through June 11, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $130,483.85, which includes Check Nos. 505615 through 505654 (Accounting period June 2008), was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Light & Power Warrant Register No. 208 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $130,483.85. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this was the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended during the period of June 2 through June 15, 2008. Elected officials did not attend any conferences/seminars during the period of June 2 through June 15, 2008. The City Administrator announced that this was the time for reports from departments. The Fire Chief reported that the Strike Team was deployed to Humboldt County during the weekend of June 14, 2008, to assist in a fire and no injuries to personnel were reported. He also thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008. The Police Chief reported on the department's involvement in a significant narcotics case under the Los Angeles Inter -agency Metropolitan Apprehension Crime Task Force ("L.A. IMPACT"), which resulted in the recovery of over two tons of marijuana from a residence in the City of Gardena. He also provided a summary review of the Crime Statistics Reports for the first five months of the 2008 calendar year. The City Treasurer thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008. The Personnel Director reported on the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board of Directors Tour that she attended on June 4, 2008. She also thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008. Page 10 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 The Finance Director thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for approving Change Order No. One to the contract with R.W. Beck, which was on the agenda for this meeting. The Risk Manager thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008. The Director of Environmental Health reported on the recent Risk Management Workshop held June 12, 2008, and the favorable evaluations received regarding the workshop. He also thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for setting the effective date of the CalPERS contract amendment to increase the retirement formula for miscellaneous employees to 2.7% at 55. The Director of Community Services & Water thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for setting the effective date of the CalPERS contract amendment to increase the retirement formula for miscellaneous employees to 2.7% at 55. He reported on the following matters: 1. In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales's request at the June 2, 2008 meeting, the department's efforts to obtain more information on AB 2766 from the South Coast Air Quality Management District ("AQMD"), specifically any programs available to the City of Vernon. 2. The Smurfit -Stone site, where the building on the property was scheduled to be razed within the next few weeks. 3. The completion of the soil remediation process at the Thermador site, which came in under budget. 4. The 26th Street Widening and Storm Drain Construction Project, which was moving right along. 5. The 26th Street Bridge Project, which was anticipated to be completed by mid -July 2008. He also sought direction from the City Council with regard to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the bridge and a dedication ceremony for the portion of 26th Street that was renamed to Pennington Way in honor of a fallen police officer. The City Council agreed to provide the Director of Community Services & Water with direction on the 26th Street ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies at a later date. The Director of Light & Power reported on the following matters: 1. Bicent invoicing. 2. The global fuel crisis. 3. The benefits of the asset inventory and depreciation schedules R.W. Beck had been retained to conduct/compile, which would reflect actual revenues and provide access to monthly financial reports. 4. The cost and effects of increasing energy rates and the future impact the proposed November 2008 ballot initiative regarding the mandated use of alternative renewable energy would have on energy rates. 5. The need for the Southeast Region Energy Project (SREP) during the energy crisis. Page 11 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 The Human Resources Director had nothing to report in open session. The City Attorney reported on a meeting he and Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales had with representatives of the Southeast Cities Technology Collaborative and the City's participation in said program, including future contributions to support the program. The City Clerk thanked the City Council for the additional day -off on July 3, 2008, and for setting the effective date of the CalPERS contract amendment to increase the retirement formula for miscellaneous employees to 2.7% at 55. The Mayor called a short recess at 11:37 a.m. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 11:43 a.m., all members present before the recess again being present. The City Administrator announced that this 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 11:43 a.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session with the exception of the Human Resources Director, Personnel Director, 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 Human Resources Director and Personnel Director were excused from closed session at 11:58 a.m. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 12:01 p.m. Motion carried. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding one Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and direction was given to the Human Resources Director on said matter. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding existing litigation case LASC No. BC 331516 pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken with regard to said case. Page 12 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 12:02 p.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: M uela Giron City Clerk lv.��e : Leoni s C. Mal urg Title: Mayor Page 13 of 13