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19701117 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 17, 1970 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON t CALIFORNIA. COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that minutes of the meeting of November 4, 1970 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 822 receive a second reading by title. MOtion carried. Ordinance No. 822 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon, authorizing certain City employees to use citations for violations of City ordinances and State statutes, was read for a second reading by title. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 822 receive and pass a second reading. MOtion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 822 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 822 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 822 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon,authorizing certain City employees to use citations for violations of City ordinances and State statutes, was read by title for a third and final reading. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 822 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra None None It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 823 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 823 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon regulating the speed on certain streets within the City of Vernon, was read for a second reading by title. I -2- 11-17-70 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 823 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 823 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 823 re- ceive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 823 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon regulating the speed on certain streets within the City of Vernon, was read by title for a third and final reading. It was moved by Malburg, Ordinance No. 823 receive and pass Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: seconded by Mailliard, that a third reading and be adopted. Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra None None Communication from the Finance Committee, dated November 9, 1970, transmitting a proposed resolution relative to holidays for the City of Vernon to be operative January 1, 1971; and recommending that the City Council approve and adopt this resolution, was pre- sented. (Copy of communication and proposed resolution to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 4019 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing holidays for the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4019 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated November 10, 1970, transmitting Contract No. 358 for Traffic Signal Installation, Santa Fe Avenue at 27th Street; recommending that this contract be approved and that authority be granted to ad- vertise for bids; and requesting that authority be granted to install an additional 20KLMV street lighting fixtura in conjunction with the signal work, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 4018 - A Resolution of the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 358 for traffic signal installation, Santa Fe Avenue at 27th Street, and giving notice inviting sealed proposals or bids in accordance with Contract No. 358 of the City of Vernon, was presented. I I -3- 11-17-'.0 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4018 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to install an additional 20KLMV street light- ing fixture in conjunction with the signal work at Santa Fe Avenue at 27th Street. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated November 5, 1970, recommending that Officer J. E. Mason be reim- bursed the sum of $28.85 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for Police Science courses, was presented. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated November 5, 1970, be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $28.85 to J. E. Mason. MOtion carried. Report of Health Department Activities for the month of October, 1970, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the Report of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated November 12, 1970, requesting authority to advance Fred A. Tachovsky from Electrical Inspector, Grade 2, to Senior Electrical Inspector, Grade 4, effective December 1, 1970, as he has satis- factorily completed his probationary period, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Superintendent of Building, dated November 12, 1970, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated November 12, 1970, with reference to Mr. Leonard M. Gonzalez, Utility Man II, who has been off work due to a back injury, suggest- ing two alternatives relative to this matter, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Leonard M. Gonzalez be allowed to return to work with a reduction in his classification to Utility Man IV, Step 1, and allow him to do such light work as he is qualified to do. Motion carried. iiWarrant Register No. 3211' covering claims and demands presented during the period November 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 70-2780 to 70-2949 (both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $1,072,54~ga1 (Light and Power Warrants $1,022,046.27) (Accounting Period November 1970), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that "Warrant Register No. 321H be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 70-2780 to 70-2949 (both inclusive), with no ex- ceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I I -4- 11-17-70 "Payroll Warrant Register No. 160" covering claims and demands presented during the period October 1 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 1731 to 1739 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker-Citizens National Bank, totaling $319,954.53 (Accounting Period October 1970), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that "Payroll Warrant Register No. 16011 be approved and payment author~ ized for Demands Nos. 1731 to 1739 (both inclusive), with no ex- ceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Activity Log of the Police Department for the period November 1 - 15, 1970, inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Ac- tivity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. MOtion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated November 11, 1970, requesting authority to appoint Lawrence Clarke Eldridge to the position of Policeman, Grade 4, effective November 16, 1970, was presented. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Police Chief, dated November 11, 1970, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated November 11, 1970, recommending that Officer R. Amos b~Teimbursed the sum of $18.36 from the Education and Training Budget appro- priation for Police Science courses, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated November 11, 1970, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $18.36 to R. Amos. MOtion carried. Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated November 13, 1970, requesting authority to employ Mr. John Elton Olson as Deputy City Clerk-Accountant, Grade 4, effective November 16, 1970, pending satisfactory completion of physical examination" was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the City-Clerk-Director of Finance, dated November 13, 1970, be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4020 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, amending the rules and regulations respecting the distribution of electric energy supplied by the City of Vernon, was presented. I I -5- 11-17-70 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 4020 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, November 18, 1970, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. Motion carried. The meeting adj ourned at 2: 30 0' clock p. m. Attest: ~, en! r--~4'~- F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ~ State of California ) County of Los Angeles) ss. City of Vernon ) I, F. A. ZIEMER, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 17th day of November, 1970, at :}:3.~0'clock 0 d fAd. f M i of the p.m., post r er 0 Journment 0 eet ng City Council of the City of Vernon, copy attached hereto, at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of November 17, 1970 was held. Signed this 17th day of November, 1970. .' (JlJr-~L F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of November 1970. /~} ,.(....f. ~,~.w..j......./f'...::/.../';.:;>" /,A/' AI!",'..<""" ., '. "../ ...'. Nota;y~~ubl~~ in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California. I ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held November 17, 1970, 1n the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by order of the City Council (quorum present) until Wednesday, November 18, 1970, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. '7~'L(~'1'f 1.(;,t _ . t.. F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance I -~ L,.~ 't.;-".)?