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20101004 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Gonzales. The City Clerk requested a motion to remove Resolution Nos. 4 and 5, relating respectively to agreements with Bishop Consulting and Michael B. Montgomery, from the agenda. It was moved by Davis and seconded by McCormick, that Resolution Nos. 4 and 5 be removed from the agenda. Motion carried, 5-0. The City Clerk announced that this was the time allotted for public comments. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council. No one responded. PRESENTATIONS 1. Service Pin Awards The Mayor presented a service pin to the following employee and congratulated him on behalf of the entire City Council. Employee Name Job Title Years Christopher Delgado jElectronics Technician 10 The following employees were unable to attend the meeting to receive their service pins. Employee Name Job Title Years David Zapien Sergeant 25 Daniel Santos Sergeant 15 Irene Castillo Senior Account Clerk 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 1175 and a resolution amending the encroachment, license, and franchise fees and deposit schedules pursuant to Chapter 22, Article VI of the Vernon City Code. At 9:01 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis, to open the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0. Director of Community Services & Water Kevin Wilson advised that staff was recommending approval of Ordinance No. 1175, which would, among other things, establish a five-year restriction on cutting newly paved streets and a three-year restriction on cutting slurry sealed streets. The restriction is currently an unwritten policy that the various utilities are advised of, but staff recommends formally codifying it. The proposed ordinance provides several circumstances, as outlined in the respective staff Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 report, under which streets could be cut within the restricted time periods. It would also allow the City Attorney and Risk Manager to set bonding and insurance requirements on a case by case basis. Ordinance No. 1175 is exempt from CEQA. Wilson advised that, upon approval of the first reading of Ordinance No. 1175, a new resolution establishing fees will also be presented. The fees, established using City of Los Angeles' fee schedule as a general guide, will be reflective of the age of the street in five-year increments. The proposed resolution will also include restoration requirements. Wilson advised that notices were mailed to the relevant utilities, and a letter from AT&T was received stating its concerns with the appropriateness of the permit fees and the five-year moratorium. The letter was given to the Deputy City Clerk to enter into the record. Wilson advised that representatives from Southern California Gas Company and Southern California Edison were present to address the City Council on this matter. Andy Carrasco, Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Gas Company, asked that the Council continue the public hearing and not take action on Ordinance No. 1175 at this time, in order to allow the Gas Company additional time to review the impacts. He advised that he did not receive the notification of the matter until September 27, 2010, although he had on January 27, 2010, submitted a letter to the City Clerk with a copy to Donal O'Callaghan, requesting to receive notice of meetings to consider new or increased fees or service charges fourteen days in advance, pursuant to Government Code Section 66016. He outlined the following concerns the Gas Company had with the proposed ordinance and resolution: 1. It needs to be shown how the permit fees based on linear or square footage relate to the actual cost of service; typically, it costs the same to administer a permit for a 50-foot trench as it does for a 500-foot trench. 2. Deposit requirements, street restoration fees, and insurance requirements violate the Gas Company's current franchise agreement by imposing additional costs on the utility for the right to maintain operating facilities for which it already pays a franchise fee. 3. Annual franchise renewal fees are not required under the Gas Company's franchise agreement. 4. With regard to the moratorium, the following additional exemptions should be included: a. Modification to prevent interruption of essential utility service, which is a statute that requires the terms be material; b. Verification of the utility depth or location for potholing; c. Trenches and excavations not requiring more than two significant surface incisions greater than the industry bore pit standards; and Page 2 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 d. Removal of abandoned facilities currently serviced by SoCalGas should its customers leave to join the Vernon gas system. Carrasco pointed out that the Gas Company has not had any issues or problems with recent street restorations or the City's standards. He again asked that the matter be continued to allow the Gas Company additional time to meet with City staff to address its concerns. Ronald Garcia, Regional Manager of Public Affairs for Southern California Edison Company, said "ditto" to all the comments made by Carrasco. He pointed out that Edison also has not had a problem following City procedures and believes that Edison's franchise fee covers many of the proposed fees. Garcia submitted a letter outlining Edison's concerns and also requested a continuance of the hearing in order to allow Edison time to meet with City staff on the matter. The Mayor asked Wilson to comment on the matter. Wilson stated that the ordinance, as written, addressed many of the concerns raised, including those respecting the franchise fee, but he had no issue with continuing to meet with the various utilities to fully resolve their concerns. He recommended the public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1175 be continued. Councilman Davis asked Wilson if the encroachment fee will cover sidewalks. Wilson advised that there is an encroachment permit fee for the sidewalk, but that it was not part of the proposed ordinance and resolution because sidewalk repairs and replacements are required to go score line to score line and only experience pedestrian traffic, thereby avoiding damage to the life of the facility. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to comment on this matter. No one responded. ORDINANCE NO. 1175 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing a Five -Year Restriction on Cutting of Newly Paved or Resurfaced Streets and Amending the Vernon City Code Regarding Deposits, Surety Bonds and Liability Insurance for Encroachment Permits and Licenses. (First Reading) At 9:16 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, to continue the public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1175 to the next Council meeting. Motion carried, 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. City Administration a. Authorization for all City Council members, the City Administrator, and the Renewable Energy Development Manager to attend the California Contract Cities Association 30th Annual Fall Seminar in Santa Barbara, California on October 29, 30, and 31, 2010. Page 3 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes" October 4, 2010 2. City Clerk a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-135 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Vernon that Incorporates By Reference the Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices Commission. b. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-136 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon. c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-137 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Vernon. d. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-138 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Vernon Historic Preservation Society. e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-139 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Conflict of Interest Code for the Vernon Natural Gas Financing Authority. f. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-140 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Conflict of Interest Code for the Vernon Economic Development Authority. 3. Community Services & Water Department a. Building Department Report for the month of August 2010, to be received and filed. 4. Fire Department a. Activity Report for the period of September 1 through September 15, 2010, to be received and filed. 5. Police Department a. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for the period of September l through September 15, 2010, to be received and filed. 6. Treasurer's Department a. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1322, totaling $1,471,501.12, which covers the period of September 14 through September 27, 2010, and consists of the following: 1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $697,241.47; 2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $286,066.07; and 3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $488,193.58. Page 4 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis, that the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried, 5-0. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-141 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Ordering the Summary Vacation of Public Service Easements within the City of Vernon and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Quitclaim Deeds to Mars Petcare Us, Inc. for such Easements. It was moved by Maisano and seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 2010-141 be approved and adopted. Motion carried, 5-0. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-142 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Regarding Reimbursement for Overtime and Other Authorized Expenditures. It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 2010-142 be approved and adopted. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-143 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the City's Submission of a Letter of Interest to Participate in the Los Angeles County Conversion Technology Program. It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano, that Resolution No. 2010-143 be approved and adopted. Motion carried, 5-0. City Administrator Mark Whitworth asked that Director of Environmental Health Lew Pozzebon be permitted to comment on this item. Pozzebon advised that this was a nonbinding letter with Los Angeles County to provide the City an opportunity to participate in the Conversion Technology Program, which would support the construction of three different conversion technologies that would really help the City address future solid waste disposal. The conversion technologies look at converting solid waste to inert material or other benign material, as well as the co- generation of electricity or steam. With L.A. County support, there is a lot of federal funding available for construction of these facilities, so it is an opportune time for the City to show its support. 4. REMOVED 5. REMOVED Page 5 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 NEW BUSINESS I.Report from the Director of Community Services & Water on a major investment study of the I-710 freeway, and request for authorization to submit an Early Action Project application. Director of Community Services & Water Kevin Wilson gave a Power Point presentation on the development of a major investment study of the I-710 freeway to widen and improve it, and construct goods movement lanes from the ports in San Pedro and Long Beach to the 60 freeway, which passes through the City of Vernon at the Atlantic/Bandini region. Wilson advised that the current proposal includes the construction of a new on/off-ramp at Slauson Avenue, and explained the different options being looked at for this, including concerns respecting whether LADWP and Edison transmission lines will be placed underground, freight movement lanes going directly into the rail yards, and impacts to the City of Commerce and some of its residential community. The Mayor stated that the Slauson interchange has been discussed for many years, but Commerce has always resisted. Wilson advised that Commerce seemed to be reserving judgment on that, but believes they realize it's necessary. He thought prior concerns related to the potential development of a casino in the City of Bell, which no longer seems to be in the queue. Councilman Davis asked if the project would include changes to eliminate the sharp left turn from District onto Slauson and the sharp right turn from Atlantic onto District. Wilson advised that various proposals are being looked at with regard to the first issue and that a full T intersection may be the solution. With regard to the second issue, the proposal is to have only one through lane from District through the intersection and widen that out to make the turn easier for trucks. Wilson added that the project includes a major air quality management plan relating to the dedicated truck lanes that will require alternative fuel trucks resulting in decreased emissions when all is said and done. With regard to aesthetics, freeways around the world have been studied, and if elements from those studies are incorporated, the I- 710 would probably be the nicest freeway in the United States. Wilson advised that Jerry Wood of the Gateway City Council of Governments, who was working with all of the affected communities, was in attendance to answer any questions or provide additional comments. No further questions or comments were raised. Wilson advised that the entire I-710 project will take at least 30 years to complete, and recommended the City seek funding for related early action projects that can be completed sooner. He requested City Council authorization Page 6 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 to submit an Early Action Project application for the following proposed improvements: a. Design of the I-710/Slauson Avenue interchange; b. Reconfiguration design of the northbound on -ramps and off -ramps to and from Atlantic Boulevard; and c. Design of the widening of the Atlantic Boulevard bridge. It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, to authorize the Director of Community Services & Water to submit an Early Action Project application for the aforementioned proposed improvements. Motion carried, 5-0. DISCUSSIONS 1. Southeast Cities Educational (SCE) Foundation. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick advised that he is the Chairman of the SCE Foundation Board and recused himself from this discussion. City Administrator Mark Whitworth advised that the City had received a letter from the SCE Foundation requesting the use of the third floor City office space directly adjacent to the space currently occupied by the Southeast Cities Schools Coalition. He advised that representative Ramon Miramontes was in attendance and asked him to address the Council on this matter. Before addressing the issue at hand, Ramon Miramontes, Executive Director of the Southeast Cities Schools Coalition, a Joint Powers Authority that addresses education issues in the Southeast area, provided the Council with a mid -year report of the Coalition's work. He provided background information on the Coalition and pointed out some of the highlights in the report, including public school choice resolutions, community meetings, and the development of a memo of understanding with LAUSD. He talked about the historical marginalization of Local School District 6 and the disparity between the monies the Southeast redevelopment agencies contribute to LAUSD and the monies coming back to the community. As a prime example, Vernon's Redevelopment Agency contributed $7 million and only has one elementary school. Miramontes advised that the Coalition has established itself as an official body with which LAUSD political entities routinely confer on policy issues affecting the region. Getting to the issue at hand, Miramontes advised that the Southeast Cities Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization that will collaborate with the Coalition's objectives and goals. The mission of the Foundation is to secure resources and augment educational programs aimed to increase the success of the region's local students. The Foundation plans to draft'a strategic capital campaign plan, hire a part-time grant writer, and establish a strong Board of Directors by Spring 2011. Miramontes advised that the Foundation is currently seeking an office and had submitted a request to the City for an office space on the third floor that could be.used exclusively by the Foundation. Because it is a separate Page 7 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 entity from the Coalition, it must have a separate physical location. He publicly thanked Whitworth for his attention and responsiveness to the Foundation's request and thanked the City for hosting the Coalition office space. Councilman Davis stated the while he believes the Foundation is a good organization for local students, he has some concerns about the City providing the office space and associated maintenance at no cost, as well as potential increased foot traffic associated with meetings. Miramontes appreciated Davis's concerns and fiduciary responsibility to the tax payers, but acknowledged Vernon's well-known generosity, and indicated the Foundation was looking for just a one-year platform to establish a mailing address, as meetings are held at restaurants and other locations. He advised that direct maintenance costs could be addressed in the Foundation's operational budget, but it was seeking to stretch the generosity of the City during a very tough financial situation. The Mayor stated his reservations based on LAUSD and the Coalition's historic unwillingness to help the local elementary school, citing donations made by the City and the local business community to provide necessary upgrades and other items. He indicated that, although Vernon hosts the Coalition and has contributed greater membership shares in the past, the Coalition monies are used on other schools in the area rather than Vernon's elementary school. He stated that the City had been fortunate enough to make the donations it had in the past, but that it is not currently as fortunate, and is also being affected by the down economy. Miramontes respectfully responded that that is the whole point of the Foundation, for the Southeast to have its own non-profit directly driven by the priorities of the area, enabling it to make changes without LAUSD's approval. Changes such as a charter school operation that would enable the Vernon Elementary School to change to a K-8 school, as the Mayor had touched on. The Mayor stated that no action would be taken at this time, as the Council would need more time to make a decision. Councilman Newmire thanked Miramontes for his presentation and pointed out that the City cannot just take on every request it receives. He hoped Miramontes would understand that the City would need more time to make the appropriate decision. Miramontes confirmed his understanding and thanked the City for its time and generosity to the entire region. 2. California High Speed Rail Authority Project (CHSRA). Director of Community Services & Water Kevin Wilson gave a Power Point presentation on the CHSRA Project, which would run from San Diego to Sacramento, and focused on the two rail corridor segments, Los Angeles to Anaheim and Los Angeles to San Diego, that are proposed to traverse through Vernon. He credited Jerry Wood of the Gateway COG for many Page 8 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 of the slides in the presentation, as many were part of. presentations Wood has made to the Technical Advisory Committee and the High Speed Rail Authority. Wilson advised that Wood, who has helped Vernon and the other impacted corridor cities study the project, was in attendance. Also in attendance was Mike Gillam, Deputy Project Director of Parsons Brinckerhoff, who oversees the entire project in Southern California, and Dave Thompson of STV, who is the Lead Design Engineer for the L.A. to Anaheim corridor section. Wilson advised that a consortium of the impacted cities in the Gateway COG had been formed in an attempt to address concerns with one unified voice and seek resolutions as a whole, without forgoing any City's rights to address individual impacts. At present, the consortium consists of Vernon, Commerce, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, La Mirada, and Buena Park. The CHSRA has given the consortium $700,000 to perform various studies relating to the impacts of the proposed project. With respect to the L.A. to Anaheim corridor, Wilson talked about design concepts relating to how many total tracks would be needed, including the $700-$800 million needed for a future new track, which of those would be for exclusive use by the CHSRA versus shared use with Metrolink, BNSF, and Amtrak, the locations of new tracks, and which of those would be constructed at -grade versus on elevated structures. The portion passing through Vernon would be on an elevated structure over the I-710 freeway, as the at grade impacts would be too severe for the affected properties and businesses, including the need to cul-de-sac 26th Street. Wilson provided a breakdown of the projected daily volume of trains, which totaled 320 cumulatively, and pointed out some of the concerns relating to the visual aesthetics, specifically graffiti, and noise issues of the elevated tracks. With respect to the L.A. to San Diego corridor, Wilson advised that four options are currently being considered, all of which have great environmental concerns: (1) a Union Pacific (UP) alignment; (2) a UP adjacent; (3) one that follows the 60 freeway; and (4) one that follows the I-10 freeway. The two UP options would pass through Vernon. The Union Pacific in other parts of the State has vehemently stated that it would not permit the CHSRA right- of-way on its tracks, and the same stance is anticipated for the L.A. to San Diego leg. The UP adjacent model would wipe out numerous businesses along the corridor, and is therefore not expected to be considered a viable option by the CHSRA. Wilson presented slides detailing the logistics of the dedicated and consolidated track alternatives in relation to Vernon, and the potential impacts to a portion of 26th Street and the businesses located along that portion. Alternatives that would reduce these impacts, including shifting rail lines to the north and a potential bridge, continue to be examined and discussed. At present, staff's position is that the City could probably live with the visual impacts of an elevated track if noise and vibration issues were properly mitigated and the L.A. to San Diego corridor was eliminated, although there would still be significant property impacts to deal Page 9 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 with. Further, the crossover of the consolidated track probably has less impact to Vernon's neighboring communities, but would have a significant impact on Vernon, specifically to the properties along the south side of the track and the north side of 26th Street. Staff has asked the CHSRA to look into the feasibility of shifting the crossover to the Hobart Yard, but have received indications that it would be too significant an impact to their operations. Staff has also repeatedly asked the CHSRA to consider an alternative alignment that would follow the Union Pacific. Wilson invited the other attendees to add any comments. Thompson introduced himself to the Council and commended Wilson for doing a fantastic job summarizing the issues. He advised that STV has been working with Wilson, other people in the City, and the Gateway COG, to explore various options and gain an understanding of how to place a very complicated rail interface into the most minimal area possible. With regard to questions raised by Wilson regarding Washington Boulevard, Thompson advised that the L.A. River crossing is also an issue. After discussions with the Army Corp of Engineers, Friends of the L.A. River, and the National Resource Defense Council, it appears that the best solution, in terms of visual aesthetics and hydraulic issues, would be a bridge that parallels the existing Redondo River Bridge. He also discussed the possibility of needing a flying injunction to accommodate the projected volume of rail traffic along the L.A. to Anaheim corridor, which came up after some initial analysis and is still being examined. Thompson asked for clarification that the City wished to look at the north side of the BNSF alignment as opposed to the south side, coming to the Hobart Yard and then crossing the river at the Redondo River Bridge. Wilson responded that the verdict is not yet out on that, as the City will need to look at the economic impacts of both options (i.e. losses in property tax, RDA funds, sales tax, and potential businesses), to determine which would be better. He hoped to be able to present an ultimate design of both scenarios to the Council for final direction to staff; so far, only the south side has been somewhat developed. Wilson advised that he had written letters to the CHSRA outlining the City's concerns with respect to the L.A. to Anaheim corridor and requesting removal of the L.A. to San Diego corridor. Although they haven't taken an official position, most of the cities east of Vernon are leaning toward opposition. Wilson recommended that the City continue to work with the CHSRA on a viable option for the L.A. to Anaheim corridor, but formally oppose the L.A. to San Diego corridor. He advised that, upon Council's concurrence, he would submit a letter of opposition, signed by the Mayor, to the CHSRA respecting the L.A. to San Diego corridor. The City Council unanimously concurred with Wilson's recommendation to submit said opposition letter. Page 10 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 ORAL REPORTS 1. Conference/Seminar reports from Elected Officials for the period of September 20 through October 3, 2010. The Mayor reported that none of the City Council Members attended conferences or seminars during the period of September 20 through October 3, 2010. 2. City Administrator Reports. City Administrator Mark Whitworth invited Department Heads up to report on recent activities in their respective departments. Interim Police Chief Jim Rodino reported as follows: a. September 23, 2010, 820 gallons of diesel fuel, totaling $2,500, was siphoned off from four trucks at Big Fuel Savers located at 4260 Charter. Detectives are investigating the case. b. September 25, 2010, a stolen vehicle was identified using the automated license plate reader, and the driver was sent to jail for auto theft. c. September 25, 2010, officers were called to assist the Vernon Fire Department on call of a child not breathing. The Fire Department performed CPR and transported the child to White Memorial Hospital, but he did not survive. d. September 26, 2010, an officer spotted a parked vehicle containing two occupants in the area of Malburg and Alcoa, who were intending to light the vehicle on fire, probably for insurance fraud purposes. The officer intervened before anything happened and arrested the two subjects. e. September 28, 2010, officers responded to a call for canine assistance from the East L.A. California Highway Patrol, involving a hit-and-run attempt on a CHP Officer after the suspect had been stopped in a stolen vehicle. However, a Los Angeles Sheriff's SCB unit arrived first and ended up assisting. f. September 29, 2010, officers responded to an industrial accident at Real Mex Foods, 3305 Vernon Avenue, in which an employee severed two of his fingers in a machine he thought was turned off. Cal OSHA is investigating. g. October 3, 2010, an officer observed an attempted theft of a motor from 2900 Leonis. The subject was arrested and is believed to have been involved in prior motor thefts. h. October 4, 2010, officers spotted a white Chevy Silverado in the area of 2600 45th Street matching the description of prior fuel thefts. The driver was arrested for attempted fuel theft and is being investigated for the prior thefts. Police Captain Danny Calleros reported that an incident of graffiti was reported at 2825 E. 54th Street on September 24, 2010, where unknown suspects had spray painted graffiti on a company truck. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick advised that he noticed graffiti in the area of Soto Street near the railroad tracks. The Page 11 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 Mayor advised that he spotted graffiti on the canvas - covered fence at Pacific and 45th Street. Captain Calleros advised that he would check those locations. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Wilson reported as follows: a. October 3, 2010, 30 boy scouts participated in CERT training at Fire Station No. 1, and will return on November 14, 2010, to complete the training. He acknowledged the work of Matt Holtzendorff and Carol Childers. b. All Area E cities will be participating in high rise drills this week, hosted by Compton. c. Three paramedic/firefighters will be completing Haz Mat school this week and receiving certification as Haz Mat Specialists. The next class for this grant funded program will be in December. d. November 12-14, 2010, the department will participate in regional training at Universal Studios for a major incident involving Haz Mat and USAR teams. e. The regular CERT classes scheduled for October were cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Another series of classes will be scheduled for a later date. f. September 25, 2010, as reported by Interim Police Chief Rodino, the Fire Department responded to a call of a four -month -old child not breathing. The child did not survive, and Engineer Brad Miller conducted in-house critical response and stress debriefing. g. September 26, 2010, units assisted the Police Department in investigating the attempted arson reported by Rodino. h. September 27, 2010, units responded to a structure fire at 5000 Hampton Street involving a business under construction. The fire started as a result of sparks flying into a brush area and escalating from there. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly before it reached the roof. i. September 28, 2010, units responded to another structure fire at 4924 49th Street. Sparks from the demolition of a paint booth ignited some flammable liquids and caused the paint booth to catch fire. Crews again extinguished the fire quickly and the demolition continued. 3. City Council Reports. None of the City Council Members had anything to report at this time. The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the open session portion of the agenda, but there were items for closed session. At 10:58 a.m., the Mayor announced that he had to; leave the meeting and asked to be excused from the closed session. Due to the Mayor's absence, Maisano moved, and Newmire seconded, that the closed session items be deferred to the 'next regular meeting. Page 12 of 13 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010 The City Attorney advised that Item Nos. 2 and 3 of the closed session agenda were time sensitive and asked that the Council attempt to handle those items quickly or without the Mayor's presence. The Mayor stated that he had to leave and Maisano stated that his preference was to defer all the closed session items. The City Council unanimously voted to defer all the closed session items to the meeting of October 18, 2010. The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the agenda. At 10:58 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: W i 1 Yard 0. 17�C�gy�c City Clerk T, Hilario Gonzal s Mayor Page 13 of 13