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19740507 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 7, 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, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: None 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 16, 1974 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4236 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon amending Resolution No. 4235, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4236 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Tavernelli (Deceased) The City Clerk administered the constitutional oath of office to Wesley J. Keebler and Wesley J. Keebler was seated as a member of the City Council of the City of Vernon. Mayor Malburg appointed Councilman Gonzales to the Finance Committee and Councilman McCormick to the Fire and Police Commission. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the appointment of Councilman Gonzales to the Finance Committee and Councilman McCormick to the Fire and Police Committee by Mayor Malburg be approved. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg appointed Wesley J. Keebler to the Board of Library Trustees to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Martha F. Tavernelli, now deceased. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the appointment of Wesley J. Keebler to the Board of Library Trustees by Mayor Malburg to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Martha F. Tavernelli be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 1974, advising that Chester A. Webb has submitted his resignation effective at the close of business May 21, 1974; and recommending that Mr. Webb's resignation be accepted, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the resignation of Chester A. Webb be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 1974, recommending that certain personnel as indicated be reclassified effective June 1, 1974, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I P. 2 5 7 74 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated April 19, 1974, requesting that Officers E. W. Roady, I. L. Elder and L. C. Eldridge be permitted to attend the Law Enforcement Academy of Driving at Irvine, California, from May 1 to 3, 1974, inclusive, at a total cost of $792.00, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Police Chief, dated April 19, 1974, be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $675.00 to the Law Enforcement Academy of Driving; and that authority be granted to issue warrants in the amount of $39.00 each to E. W. Roady, I. L. Elder and L. C. Eldridge. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 23, 1974, requesting authority to employ Ronald Lee Anderson and Luke V. Salerno as Utility Men IV, Step 5, effective approximately June 1, 1974, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Director of Public Works, dated April 23, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated April 24, 1974, requesting authority for F. H. Colvin to attend the California Fire Chiefs' Conference at Newport Beach, California, from May 14 to 18, 1974, with an expense allowance of $147.20, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated April 24, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $147.20 to F. H. Colvin. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated April 24, 1974, requesting authority to attend the California Fire Chiefs' Conference at Newport Beach, California, from May 14 to 18, 1974, with an expense allowance of $153.00, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated April 24, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $153.00 to R. M. Eatherly. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated April 24, 1974, requesting authority to attend the California Peace Officers' Association Annual Conference at San Diego, California, from May 12 to 16, 1974, with an expense allowance of $221.00, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Police Chief, dated April 24, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $221.00 to R. H. Bockhacker. Motion carried. I I P. 3 5 7 74 Communication from the City of Maywood, 1974, requesting that the City Council support HR amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, was to each member of the City Council) dated April 22, 982, an act presented. (Copy It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that communi- cation from the City of Maywood, dated April 22, 1974, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 24, 1974, transmitting Contract No. 373, Pacific Boulevard Median Construction, Santa Fe Avenue to Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad; and recommending that this contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was presented. Resolution No. 4234 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 373 for Pacific Boulevard Median Construction, Santa Fe Avenue to Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, in accordance with Contract No. 373 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4234 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated April 23, 1974, requesting authority for Louis S. Hauger to attend the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health at Asilomar, California, from May 13 to 17, 1974, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $281.48, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the request of the Health Officer, dated April 23, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $281.48 to Louis S. Hauger. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 24, 1974, advising that George Winkler, Utility Man II, has submitted his resignation effective at the close of business on May 13, 1974; and recommending that his resignation be accepted, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the resignation of George Winkler be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from the County of Los Angeles Road Depart- ment, dated April 19, 1974, with reference to project entitled "Bandini Boulevard between Atlantic Boulevard and 700 feet east of Eastern Avenue", transmitting two copies of the Exemption Declara- tion dated April 10, 1974 for approval by the City Council and a finding by the City Council that the project has no significant effect on the environment, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I P. 4 5 7 74 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Exemption Declaration, dated April 10, 1974, relative to Bandini Boulevard Project - C. C. 4144, transmitted by the County of Los Angeles Road Department, be approved; and that the City Council finds that this project has no significant effect on the environ- ment. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 24, 1974, with reference to bids received for City Hall Sewer, Storm Drain and Frontage Improvement construction in accordance with Contract No. 377, recommending that the contract be awarded to J. B. Crosby Company, Inc. on the basis of their bid of $48,508.00, was presented. Resolution No. 4242 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the bid of J. B. Crosby Company, Inc., for City Hall Sewer, Storm Drain and Frontage Improvement construction in accordance with Contract No. 377 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4242 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 74-20 of the City Council of the City of Bellflower expressing support for Senate Bill No. 1652, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 74-20 of the City Council of the City of Bellflower be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 29, 1974, requesting authority for Victor H. Vaits to attend the American Public Works Association 1974 Western Regional Conference in Anaheim, California, from May 19 to 22, 1974, with an expense allowance of $108.00, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Director of Public Works, dated April 29, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $108.00 to Victor H. Vaits. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 26, 1974, requesting authority to attend the 1974 Western Regional Conference & Equipment Show at Anaheim, California, from May 19 to 22, 1974, with an expense allowance of $57.00, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Director of Public Works, dated April 26, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $57.00 to A. E. Nelson, Jr. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 19, 1974, transmitting a summary of the major street projects anticipated for the next five years, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I P. 5 5 7 74 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, summary of the major street projects anticipated for the years be referred to the Finance Committee for study and Motion carried. that a next five report. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period April 16- 30, 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 30, 1974, transmitting an Agreement for the City to maintain a storm drain in Ross Street south of 38th Street; and recommending that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1974, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1974, transmitting a proposed Encroachment License Agreement between the City of Vernon and Morris P. Kirk & Son, Inc. covering a gate with appurtenance in Indiana Street; and recommending that the Encroachment License Agreement be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Keebler, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1974, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Encroachment License Agreement between the City of Vernon and Morris P. Kirk & Son, Inc. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1974, transmitting a Supplemental Agreement prepared by Union Pacific Railroad Company covering clearance requirements for their tracks crossing District Boulevard, Crossing No. 3A-3.9; and recommending that the Supplemental Agreement be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1974, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Supplemental Agreement between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and its Lessee, Union Pacific Railroad Company. Motion carried. "Warrant Register No. 404" covering claims and demands presented during the~eriod April 16 to 30, which includes Demands Nos. 4-952 to 4-l053v~both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $102,706.48 (Light and Power Warrants $8,983.50) (Accounting Period May 1974), was examined and audited. I I P. 6 5 7 74 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that '~arrant Register No. 404" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4-952 to 4-105; (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. ~ Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated May 1, 1974, transmitting a letter from Fireman Jack Anderson, dated April 29, 1974, requesting compensation for unused vacation time, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Keebler, that communication from the Fire Chief, dated May 1, 1974, be referred to the City Attorney for a written report at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated May 2, 1974, transmitting bids for the re-powering of Engine #4 with a Cummins diesel engine, Model NTF-365; and requesting that the City Council authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue two Purchase Orders, one to Cummins Sales & Service to purchase the engine and one to Crown Coach to install the engine, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 4243 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the purchase of a Cummins diesel engine, Model NTF-365 and the installation of same for Fire Engine Unit #4, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4243 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated May 3, 1974, requesting that Officers W. H. Horton, L. J. Ebelt and R. D. Adams be permitted to attend the Law Enforcement Academy of Driving at Irvine, California, from May 15 to 17, 1974, inclusive, and Officers J. A. Miller, B. T. Stack and L. B. Reimers from May 29 to 31, 1974, inclusive, at a total cost of $1,584.00, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Keebler, that the request of the Police Chief, dated May 3, 1974, be approved; that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $1,350.00 to the Law Enforcement Academy of Driving; and that authority be granted to issue warrants in the amount of $39.00 each to W. H. Horton, L. J. Ebelt, R. D. Adams, J. A. Miller, B. T. Stack and L. B. Reimers. Motion carried. Communication from Paul P. Hendricks, Consulting Electrical Engineer, dated May 3, 1974, with reference to Edison's invoice of October 30, 1973 to Vernon for an additional amount of $5,650.74 for meters purchased through the Edison System for use in Vernon during the period September, 1962 through July, 1973, recommending that a negotiated settlement in the amount of one- half that claimed by Edison, namely $2,825.37, be approved subject to certain conditions as outlined, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I P. 7 5 7 74 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Consulting Electrical Engineer, dated May 3, 1974, with reference to Edison's invoice of October 30, 1973 to Vernon for an additional amount of $5,650.74 for meters purchased through the Edison System for use in Vernon during the period September, 1962 through July, 1973, be approved; and that a negotiated settlement amount of one-half that claimed by Edison, namely $2,825.37, be approved, provided it is understood and agreed that Edison will make no further claims for adjustments of past billed charges other than provided for in the Operating Agreement and that such payment by Vernon shall not constitute a waiver of the requirements of the Operating Agreement and that henceforth Vernon will pay only those actual costs billed in accordance with the provisions of the Operating Agreement. Motion carr ied. Resolution No. 4237 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon appointing an Alternate Member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No.1, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4237 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 4238 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon appointing an Alternate Member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No.2, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4238 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 4239 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing an acceptable procedure for Allocation of 1973 Highway Act Funds, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4239 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 4240 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon commending Carl F. Fossette upon his retire- ment as Secretary of the Central Basin Municipal Water District, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4240 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I I P. 8 5 7 74 Resolution No. 4241 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon commending Vernon A. Tibbets upon his retirement as Engineer Grade 1 of the Fire Department of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4241 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None Resolution No. 4244 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting changes in the fuel cost adjustment billing factor as set forth in Southern California Edison Company's preliminary statement being revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. 4456-E, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Keebler, that Resolution No. 4244 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None Ordinance No. 849 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, fixing certain rates to be charged for electrical energy distri- buted and supplied by said City of Vernon within its boundaries and repealing certain ordinances of the City of Vernon, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 849 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance 509