19731018 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGUIAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON HELD OCTOBER 18, 1973 AT TWO
O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE. VERNON. CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Malburg, Tavernelli, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT: Anderson, Furlong
Malburg.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that
minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1973 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne1li, that
Ordinance No. 841 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried.
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Ordinance No. 841 - An Ordinance imposing a Sales and Use
administered by the State Board of Equalization and
penalties for violations, was read for a second reading
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
Ordinance
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernel1i, that
No. 841 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Tavernelli" Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernel1i, that in
accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of
Ordinance No. 841 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 841
receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously
carried.
Ayes: Malburg. Tavernel1i, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
Ordinance No. 841 - An Ordinance imposing a Sales and Une
Tax to be administered by the State Board of Equalization and
providing penalties for violations, was read by title for a third
and final reading.
It was moved by Taverne11i, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 841 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Tavernel1i, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
Communication from the Finance Committee, dated October 9,
1973, making a recommendation with reference to the five year
estimate for anticipated street projects, as submitted by the
Director of Public Works, dated April 20, 1973, was presented.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by Tavernelli, that the
five year estimate for anticipated street improven~nt projects, as
submitted by the Director of Public Works under date of April 20,
1973, be approved in principle only; and that the priority suggested
by the Director of Public Works and the amounts estimated to cover
the costs of the projects suggested by the Director of Public Works
not be construed as final approval but only as a guide for long
range planning and that this summary be reviewed and re-evaluated
each fiscal year. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
September 1973, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that
Report of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Communication from the Aluminum Company of America, dated
October 3, 1973, requesting permission to continue to utilize two
trailers for temporary facilities at their plant location at 5151
Alcoa Avenue, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernelli, that the
request of Aluminum Company of America, dated October 3, 1973, be
referred to the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief for
invest igation and report. Mot ion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
October 4, 1973, requesting that L. B. Reimers be promoted to
Policeman, Grade 2, effective November 1, 1973, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated October 4, 1973, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
October 4, 1973, requesting that certain Police Department personnel
be reimbursed the amounts as indicated from the Education and
Training Budget appropriation for Police Science courses, 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 October 4, 1973, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as indicated.
Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated October 5, 1973, requesting authority to purchase
thirty additional plain steel shelves at an approximate cost of
$195.00, was presented.
It was moved by Tavernelli, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated October 5, 1973, be
approved. Motion carried.
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Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated
October 9, 1973, requesting authority and funds to purchase one
siamese fitting for Snorkel Truck No. 1 at an estimated cost of
$260.00, was presented.
It was moved by Taverne11i, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated October 9, 1973, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
October 8, 1973, requesting authority for Officers G. M. Alverez,
R. F. D'A1essandro and T. R. Igyarto to attend the Law Enforcement
Academy of Driving at Irvine, California from October 24 to 26,
1973, inclusive, with a total cost of $792.00, was presented. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernel1i, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated October 8, 1973, be approved;
that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $675.00
to Law Enforcement Academy of Driving; and that authority be granted
to issue warrants in the amount of $39.00 each to G. M. Alverez,
R. F. D'Alessandro and T. R. Igyarto. Motion carried.
Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated
October 10, 1973, requesting that Assistant Chief F. H. Colvin and
Captain M. T. Mello be reimbursed $11.50 and $26.50 respectively
for meetings they attended, was presented.
It was moved by Taverne11i, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated October 10, 1973, be approved;
that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $11.50
to F. H. Colvin; and that authority be granted to issue warrant in
the amount of $26.50 to M. T. Mello.. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
October 1 - 15, 1973 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that
Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion
carr ied.
Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated
October 11, 1973, requesting authority to attend the Western Fire
Chief's Association Annual Conference at Sparks, Nevada from
November 11 to 15, 1973, with an expense allowance of $331.00, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated October 11, 1973, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $331.00 to
R. M. Eatherly. MOtion carried.
''Warrant Register No. 391" covering claims and demands
presented during the period October 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 3-2152 to 3-2331 (both inclusive), drawn on the United
California Bank, totaling $1,470,173.18 (Light and Power Warrants
$1,405,815.24) (Accounting Period October, 1973), was examined and
audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that
'....warrant Register No. 391" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 3-2152 to 3-2331 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Taverne11i, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 195" covering claims and
demands presented during the period September 1 to 30, which inc1ud~s
Demands Nos. 2057 to 2065 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker
National Bank, totaling $379,286.60 (Accounting Period September,
1973), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 195" be approved and payment authorized
for Demands Nos. 2057 to 2065 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Taverne11i, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
October 12, 1973, requesting that A. E. Chrisman be promoted to
Captain, Grade 2, effective November 1, 1973, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Tavernel1i, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated October 12, 1973, be approved.
Motion carried.
Summons in connection with Case Number 913255 filed in the
Municipal Court of California, County of Los Angeles, by Cole of
California, a Delaware Corporation, vs. City of Vernon, California,
a Municipal Corporation, Does I through X, inclusive, for damages,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne11i, that Summons
in connection with Case Number 913255 filed in the Municipal Court
of California, County of Los Angeles, by Cole of California, a
Delaware Corporation, vs. City of Vernon, California, a Municipal
Corporation, Does I through X, inclusive, for damages, be referred
to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary
action. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 842 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon,
fixing certain rates tobe~charged for electrical energy distributed
and supplied by said City of Vernon, within its boundaries, was
read by title for a first reading.
It was moved by Taverne11i, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 842 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Tavernelli, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
Resolution No. 4182 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon amending Resolution No. 4168, was presented.
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It was mOl1ed by Ybarra, seconded by Tal1ernelli, that
Resolution No. 4182 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Tavernelli, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson. Furlong
Resolution No. 4183 - A Resolution of the City Councilor
the City of Vernon amending Resolution No. 4019, was presentedc
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Taverne1li, that
Resolution No. 4183 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Malburg, Taverne11i, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Anderson, Furlong
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Tavernel1i, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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