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19740416 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGUlAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD APRIL 16, 1974 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE. VERNON, CALIFORNIA. COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: Taverne11i The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1974 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids received for City Hall Sewer, Storm Drain and Frontage Improvement, in accordance with revised Contract No. 377. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carr ied . The Clerk opened and read the following bids: Vernon Paving Company George Miller Construction Company J. B. Crosby Co., Inc. G. B. Cooke $ 49,269.40 51,940.60 48,508.00 56,389.10 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that bids received for City Hall Sewer, Storm Drain and Frontage Improvement, in accordance with revised Contract No. 377, be referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. Cormnunication from X. J. Padilla, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, dated March 29, 1974, requesting authorization and funds to replace damaged Fire Department handie talkie at an esti- mated cost of $870.00, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Assistant Director of Civil Defense, dated March 29, 1974, be approved. Motion carri.ed. Cormnunication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 2, 1974, requesting authority for F. A. Tachovsky to attend the Quad Chapter Meeting of International Association of Electrical Inspectors at Sacramento, California May 10 and 11, 1974, with an expense allowance of $162.50, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Director of Public Works, dated April 2, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $162.50 to F. A. Tachovsky. Motion carried. I I P. 2 4 16 74 Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated April 1, 1974, requesting authority for M. T. Mello to attend the Fire Service Instructor Academy at Fresno, California from April 28 to May 3, 1974, with an expense allowance of $257.00, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated April 1, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $257.00 to M. T. Mello. Motion carried. Communication from Louis S. Hauger, Director of Environ- mental Health, dated April 2, 1974, advising that the Vernon City Jail was inspected on January 3, 1974; and transmitting a copy of the report on said inspection, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that communication from the Director of Environmental Health, dated April 2, 1974, together with transmittal, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Finance Committee, dated April 8, 1974, recommending that the city-owned house located at 4322 Furlong Place be leased to Mrs. Martha F. Tavernelli when it becomes available for occupancy, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that communication from the Finance Committee, dated April 8, 1974, be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 74-R-5035 of the Council of the City of Beverly Hills recommending the development of an urban regional park of the Pan Pacific Auditorium site area, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that copy of Resolution No. 74-R-5035 of the Council of the City of Beverly Hills be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, dated April 5, 1974, transmitting a suggested resolution format with reference to establishing an acceptable procedure for allocation of 1973 Highway Act Funds, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution for presentation at the next regular meeting in accordance with the suggested resolution format transmitted by the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, with its communication dated April 5, 1974. Motion carried. Claim for Damage, dated April 5, 1974, filed by Murphy Doyle vs. the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Claim for Damage, dated April 5, 1974, filed by Murphy Doyle vs. the City of Vernon, be denied and referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary action. Motion carried. I I P. 3 4 16 74 Copy of Resolution No. 1862 of the City Council of the City of Chino concerning the need for state tax relief to implement the conservation and open space elements of general plans, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that copy of Resolution No. 1862 of the City Council of the City of Chino be received and filed. Motion carried. Report of Health Department Activities for the month of March, 1974, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Report of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated April 9, 1974, advising that Fireman Vernon A. Tibbets has applied for retirement effective at the close of the business day on May 14, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution commending Fireman Vernon A. Tibbets for his many years of service. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated April 8, 1974, recommending that Jack E. Anderson be deleted from the payroll at the end of the working day May 4, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 8, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated April 9, 1974, recommending that J. A. Stout, Temporary Engineer Grade 3, be appointed to the position of Engineer Grade 3, effective May 1, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 9, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 10, 1974, with reference to bids received for three utility trucks in accordance with Contract No. 381, recom- mending that the contract be awarded to Lindt-Wilson Motors, Inc. on the basis of their bid of $10,565.07, was presented. Resolution No. 4232 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the bid of Lindt-Wilson Motors, Inc., providing for the purchase of three (3) utility trucks, in accordance with Contract No. 381 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4232 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Taverne11i I I P. 4 4 16 74 Activity Log of the Police Department for the period April 1 - 15, 1974 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 10, 1974, requesting authority to employ Richard J. Venezia as Utility Man IV, Step 5, for a temporary period from approximately June 24 through September 20, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Director of Public Works, dated April 10, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 10, 1974, transmitting two fully executed deeds from Alameda Properties, a general partnership, conveying water rights, well and well site; and recommending that these deeds be accepted, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that two fully executed deeds be accepted from Alameda Properties, a general partnership, conveying water rights, well and well site; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance for each deed. Motion carried. ''Warrant Register No. 403" covering claims and demands presented during the period April 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 4-770 to 4-951 (both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $1,738,526.17 (Light and Power Warrants $1,549,956.37) (Accounting Period April 1974), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that "Warrant Register No. 403" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4-770 to 4-951 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Taverne11i "Payroll Warrant Register No. 201" covering claims and demands presented during the period March 1 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 2112 to 2120 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling $367,747.61 (Accounting Period March 1974), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that "Payroll Warrant Register No. 201" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 2112 to 2120 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Tavernel1i I I P. 5 4 16 74 Communication from Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., dated April 11, 1974, requesting that the City Council of Vernon express a favorable position on the transfer of certain property on the north side of 26th Street from the City of Los Angeles to the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council express a willingness to consider favorably the transfer of certain property on the north side of 26th Street from the City of Los Angeles to the City of Vernon provided that the City of Los Angeles is willing to approve the transfer. Motion carried. Communication was presented from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated April 8, 1974, requesting that the following personnel be promoted as follows effective May 1, 1974: J. L. Shaw to Policeman, Grade 1 A. W. Tortoriello to Policeman, Grade 2 R. A. Monzingo to Policeman, Grade 3 R. W. Mitchell to Policeman, Grade 3 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Police Chief, dated April 8, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 11, 1974, transmitting Contract No. 376, City Hall and Police Facility and Parking Structure and Fire Department Service Garage; and recommending that subject to certain considerations as outlined that the Contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 4230 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 376 for the construction of City Hall and Police Facility and Parking Structure and Fire Department Service Garage, in accordance with Contract No. 376 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4230 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Tavernelli Resolution No. 4231 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 376 for Jail Equipment, in accordance with Contract No. 376 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4231 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Tavernelli I I P. 6 4 16 74 Communication was presented from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 12, 1974, requesting that the following personnel be reimbursed the amounts as indicated from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for Police Science Courses: T. R. Igyarto S. E. Putman $ 9.97 55.33 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Police Chief, dated March 12, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $9.97 to T. R. Igyarto and $55.33 to S. E. Putman. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4233 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon expressing its condolences and regrets over the death of Martha F. Taverne11i, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4233 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Taverne11i The Mayor called the City Council into Executive Session at 2:55 o'clock p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, for the purpose of discussing an appointment to fill a City Council vacancy for the unexpired term of Mrs. Martha F. Taverne11i (Deceased). All persons, with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney, were excluded from the Executive Session. The Executive Session ended at 3:16 o'clock p.m. Resolution No. 4235 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon appointing Wesley J. Keebler to the City Council of the City of Vernon to fill the unexpired term of a Member of the City Council, Mrs. Martha F. Taverne11i, now deceased, subject to the filing by Wesley J. Keebler the financial disclosure statement as required by Section 3701(b) of the Government Code, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4235 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Taverne11i The Mayor called the City Council into Executive Session at 3:18 o'clock p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, for the purpose of considering the employment of a Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance. All persons, with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney, were excluded from the Executive Session. The Executive Session ended at 3:23 o'clock p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Clerk-Director of Finance be authorized to employ Bernard J. Fratto as Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, Step 3, effective as soon as he is available. Motion carried. I I P. 7 4 16 74 There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. \ ~. ATTEST: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance ~n:1 t"'~; -"