19730619 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JUNE 19, 1973 AT TWO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANl'A FE
AVENUE. VERNON. CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Furlong, Malburg, Taverne11i, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT: Anderson
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Furlong.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that
minutes of the meeting of June 5, 1973 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
Mr. C. H. McGovern, City Attorney, presented a fully
executed Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Employee
Relations Representative of the City of Vernon and the Vernon
Firemen's Association (Employee Groups 1 and 4). The City Attorney
commented on the document and recommended that the City Council
approve it.
Resolution No. 4163 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving a Memorandum of Understanding between
the Municipal Employee Relations Representative of the City of
Vernon and the Vernon Firemen's Association (Employee Groups land
4), was presented.
It was moved by Tavernelli, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 4163 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Furlong, Malburg, Tavernelli, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson
The City Attorney reported that the Municipal Employee
Relations Representative of the City of Vernon had been unable to
reach an agreement with the Vernon Police Officers Benefit Associ-
ation and made no recommendation regarding wages and benefits at
this time.
Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent, dated June 4, 1973,
addressed to the Finance Director, with reference to sealed
proposals received for providing maintenance services for specified
items of City's radio equipment, making certain recommendations in
connection therewith, was presented. (Copy to each member of the
City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
current radio maintenance agreements (MA-60l37-545 covering police
and fire radios and MA-l-Ol14-39 covering public works radios)
between the City of Vernon and Motorola Communications & Electronics,
Inc., be cancelled effective July 31, 1973; and that the Purchasing
Agent be authorized to issue a purchase order to Microwave Radio
Communications for maintenance of radio equipment as specified in
City Request for~otation No. 790, in accordance with that
company's proposal effective August 1,1973; but with 'the under-
standing that for a period of 90 days thereafter should the services
provided prove unsatisfactory to the City, that the Purchasing Agent
be authorized to cancel the purchase order and issue purchase order
to Mobile Radio, Inc. in accordance with the terms of their
proposal. Motion carried.
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Communication was presented from R. M. Eatherly, Fire
Chief, dated June 11, 1973, recommending that the following
personnel be advanced as indicated effective July 1, 1973:
L. R. Burdett to Autofireman, Grade 1
A. J. deBoer to Engineer, Grade 2
J. F. Stickel to Engineer, Grade 1
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated June 11, 1973, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated June 11, 1973, advising that Arley M. Barnes, Utility
Man IV, has submitted his resignation effective at the close of
business on June 29, 1973, was presented.
It was moved by Tavernelli, seconded by Malburg, that the
resignation of Arley M. Barnes be accepted. Motion carried.
Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated June
12, 1973, requesting that Assistant Chief F. H. Colvin be reimbursed
the sum of $20.00 for expenses incurred while attending "Fire..
Earthquake'Seminar on June 5, 1973 at Anahefm Convention Center,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated June 12, 1973, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $20.00 to
F. H. Colvin. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 12, 1973, requesting that Officer L. J. Ebelt be reimbursed
the sum of $40.75 from the Education and Training Budget appro-
priation for Police Science Courses at Cerritos Junior College, was
presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated June 12, 1973, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $40.75 to
L. J. Ebelt. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 12, 1973, requesting that Lt. L. F. Ely and Lt. L. S.
Rosenkrantz be reimbursed the sum of $54.00 each from the Education
and Training Budget appropriation to cover cost of credits for the
Police Middle Management Course they are presently attending at
California State University, Long Beach, was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated June 12, 1973, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $54.00 each
to L. F. Ely and L. S. Rosenkrantz. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 12, 1973, requesting that certain personnel as listed be
advanced as indicated, effective July 1, 1973, was presented. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated June 12, 1973, be approved.
Motion carried.
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Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated June 14, 1973, advising that the Phase lB application
for Civil Defense Funds for the Emergency Operating Center in the
new City Hall and Police Facility is currently pending with the
Office of Emergency Services in Sacramento; and recommending that
City representatives be authorized to participate in necessary
meetings at Sacramento and that actual expenses be reimbursed, was
presented.
It was moved by Tavernelli, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 14,
1973, be approved. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
June 1 - 15, 1973 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that Activity
Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.
''Warrant Register No. 383" covering claims and demands
presented during the period June 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 3-1060 to 3-1201 (both inclusive), drawn on the United
California Bank, totaling $1,166,522.35 (Light and Power Warrants
$1,101,206.78) (Accounting Period June 1973), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that
''Warrant Register No. 383" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 3-1060 to 3-1207 (both inclusive), with no exceptions,
Motion carried.
Ayes: Furlong, Malburg, Tavernelli, Ybarra
Noe s: None
Absent: Anderson
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 191" covering claims and
demands presented during the period May 1 to 31, which includes
Demands Nos. 2018 to 2026 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker
National Bank, totaling $356,066.70 (Accounting Period May 1973),
was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernel1i, that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 191" be approved and payment
authorized for Demands Nos. 2018 to 2026 (both inclusive), with no
exceptions. Motion carried.
Ayes: Furlong, Malburg, Taverne1li, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Anderson
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
May 1973, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that Report
of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion
carr ied.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated June 14, 1973, recommending that Raymond R. Rich be
reimbursed the sum of $50.00 from the Education and Training
Budget appropriation for a course entitled "Electroplating Training
Course", was presented.
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It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated June 14, 1973, be
approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of
$50.00 to Raymond R. Rich. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr.., Director of Public
Works, dated June 14, 1973, requesting authority to advance certain
employees, effective July 1, 1973; and requesting authority to
reclassify certain employees, effective July 1, 1973, was presented.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Tavernelli, seconded by Ybarra, that the
requests of the Director of Public Works, dated June 14, 1973, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated June 14, 1973, transmitting Contract No. 372, Manhole
Bottom Reconstruction; and recommending that this contract be
approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was
presented.
Resolution No. 4162 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 372 for Manhole Bottom
Reconstruction in accordance with Contract No. 372 of the City of
Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 4162 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Furlong, Malburg, Taverne11i, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Anderson
Communication from Mr. Arley Barnes, dated June 15, 1973,
with reference to working conditions in the Street Department, was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Taverne11i, seconded by Ybarra, that
communication from Mr. Arley Barnes, dated June 15, 1973, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 15, 1973, advising that Officer C. J. Kemp is resigning
effective as of the end of his tour of duty on June 30, 1973, was
presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
resignation of Officer C. J. Kemp be accepted. Motion carried.
Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated June
15, 1973, requesting permission to proceed with installation of
seven new fire alarm boxes on District Boulevard between Downey
Road and Atlantic Boulevard, was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Tavernel1i, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated June 15, 1973, be approved. Motion
carried.
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MemorandUtll from the Purchasing Agent, dated June 18, 1973,
addressed to the Finance Director, requesting authority to give 30
days notice of termination of existing purchase order/agreement with
Allstate Building Maintenance Company and to solicit bids for the
purpose of contracting with another maintenance company to provide
janitorial service for the city hall building, was presented.
It was moved by Tavernelli, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Purchasing Agent be authorized to give notice to Allstate Building
Maintenance Company that the existing purchase order/agreement will
be terminated effective as of July 31, 1973; and that the Purchasing
Agent be authorized to solicit bids for the purpose of contracting
with another maintenance company to provide janitorial service for
the city hall building, effective August 1, 1973. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, and R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated June 15, 1973, advising
that the automatic fire sprinkler installation at Clougherty Packing
Company, 3049 E. Vernon Avenue, is continuing to progress in a
satisfactory manner, was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that communi-
cation from the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief, dated
June 15, 1973, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from C. H. McGovern, City Attorney, dated
June 19, 1973, with reference to Miller Construction Co. v. City of
Vernon, advising that it is his recommendation and the recoounendation
of the law firm of Musick, Peeler & Garrett that settlement in the
amount of $800.00 be accepted, was presented. (Copy to each member
of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
recommendation of the City Attorney and the law firm of Musick,
Peeler & Garrett, with reference to settlement of the case of
Miller Construction Co. v. City of Vernon in the amount of $800.00,
be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
meeting adjourn until Tuesday, June 26, 1973, at 2:00 o'clock p.m.,
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 o'clock p.m,.
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ORDER OJ ADJOURNMENT or MEETING
or TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I hereby certify that 4}\ regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Vernon. held June 19, 1973, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon,
California, wa. adjourned by order of the City Council (quorum
pre.ent) until Tu..day, June 26, 1973, at 2:00 o'clock p.m., in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California.
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,. A. Zi..er, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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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 19th day of June, 1973, at 2:50
p.m., post Order of Adjournment of Meeting of the 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
June 19, 1973, was held.
Signed this 19th day of June, 1973.
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F. A. ierner, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 19th day of June, 1973.
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Notary Public in and for the
County of Los Angeles, State of
California.
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L. RICHARD BURCH
NOTARY PUBLIC-CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
My .Commission Expires Mar. 24,1977
4305 Santa Fe Ave., Vernon, CA. 90058