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19740806 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 6, 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: None (Keebler resigned 7/31/74) 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 July 16, 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 the construction of City Hall and Police Facility and Parking Structure, in accordance with Contract No. 383. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk opened and read the following bids: Stolte, Inc. Ruane Corp. Oberg Construction Corp. Merco Construction Engineers, Inc. $ 3,566,000.00 3,474,000.00 3,598,560.00 3,724,500.00 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that bids received for the construction of City Hall and Police Facility and Parking Structure, in accordance with Contract No. 383, be referred to the Director of Public Works, Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects, and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the tUne and place for opening of bids received for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals 1974-1977, in accordance with Contract No. 384. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk opened and read the following bid: Signal Maintenance Inc. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that bid received for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals 1974-1977, in accordance with Contract No. 384, be referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. Communication from Samuel Wacht Associates, dated July 17, 1974, requesting a variance from provisions of the Building Code for Salem Packing Company, Incorporated, 2929 East 44th Street, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -2- 8 6 74 Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated July 31, 1974, with reference to request for variance for Salem Packing Co., Inc., 2929 East 44th Street, advising that the Public Works Department and the Fire Department have investi- gated this request for a variance to the Building Code and will approve the request as stated in the letter from Samuel Wacht Associates, dated July 17, 1974, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Salem Packing Co., Inc. be granted a variance from the provisions of the Building Code covering the property at 2929 East 44th Street , as requested by Samuel Wacht Associates in their letter dated July 17, 1974, and subject to the conditions as outlined in letter from Samuel Wacht Associates, dated July 17, 1974. Motion carried. Communication from the State of California, Department of Public Health, dated July 8, 1974, transmitting four copies of Contract No. 74-50047 relating to the Radiation Control Program for the fiscal year July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Contract No. 74-50047 with the State of California, Department of Public Health, relating to the Radiation Control Program for the fiscal year July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975. Motion carried. Communication from Mr. John A. Malone, dated July 12, 1974, requesting that he be considered as a tenant for one of the city-owned houses, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that request from Mr. John A. Malone, dated July 12, 1974, be received and filed for future consideration. Motion carried. Communication from the League of California Cities announcing the 76th Annual Conference to be held in Los Angeles from October 20 to 23, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to issue warrants in the amount of $100.00 each to representatives of the City departments attending the 76th Annual Conference of the League of California Cities. Motion carried. Communication from the Law Offices of Goller & Leveton, dated July 15, 1974, transmitting a "Claim for Damages" signed by Claimant Pedro Garcia Bravo, dated July 11, 1974, was presented. (Copy of letter and claim to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that "Claim for Damages" signed by Claimant Pedro Garcia Bravo, dated July 11, 1974, be denied and referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carriers for necessary action. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated July 18, 1974, requesting that Eugene M. DeFrank, Survey Party Chief, be reimbursed the sum of $20.50 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for books in connection with the Surveyor's Test Training Workshop, was presented. I I -3- 8 6 74 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the request of the Director of Public Works, dated July 18, 1.974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $20.50 to Eugene M. DeFrank. Motion carried. Communication from William T. Hays, Attorney at Law, dated July 18, 1974, transmitting a copy of Findings and Award issued on July 2, 1974, and a medical release of Dr. Ross B. Denlinger of July 9, 1974 relative to Fireman Jack E. Anderson, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that communication from William T. Hays, Attorney at Law, dated July 18, 1974, together with transmittals, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated July 26, 1974, requesting authority for Dale M. Kruse to attend the Waterous Fire Pump Training School at Hayward, California from September 30 to October 4, 1974, with an expense allowance of $258.00, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated July 26, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $258.00. Motion carried. Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated July 29, 1974, requesting that certain personnel be reimbursed the amounts as indicated from the Education and Training Budget appro- priation for Fire Science Courses, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated July 29, 1974, 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 July 29, 1974, advising that Dennis Codon, Utility Man IV, has submitted his resignation effective at the close of business July 31, 1974; and recommending that Mr. Codon's resignation be accepted, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the resignation of Dennis Codon be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated July 29, 1974, recommending that all employees of the Public Works and Building Departments be allowed to attend a three- hour multimedia defensive driver training course during the period September 4-24, 1974 at California Museum of Science and Industry at a total cost of $300.00, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that all employees of the Public Works and Building Departments who drive city-owned vehicles (thirty-three) be authorized to attend a three- hour multimedia defensive driver training course during the period September 4-24, 1974 at California Museum of Science and Industry; and that the City authorize an expenditure of $6.00 for each person who attends the defensive driving course. Motion carried. I I -4- 8 6 74 Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, July 30, 1974, advising that Fireman John J. Creedon has for a service retirement to be effective at the close of business day September 9, 1974, was presented. (Copy to member of the City Council) dated applied the each It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that communication from the Fire Chief, dated July 30, 1974, be received and filed. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4272 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon commending John J. Creedon upon his retirement as Engineer Grade I of the Fire Department of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4272 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated July 30, 1974, recommending that Salary Resolution No. 4257 be amended to include the classification of Police Cadet at the schedules as outlined; and recommending that the City furnish khaki uniforms to the Cadets upon being accepted by the Department and that these uniforms be replaced as needed, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations of the Police Chief, dated July 30, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4271 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon amending Resolution No. 4257, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4271 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Activity Log of the Police Department for the period July 16 - 31, 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 July 31, 1974, transmitting a proposed Encroachment License Agreement between the City of Vernon and Kurt von Bauer doing business as Photo Scan Continental covering an overhead television transmission cable across Vernon Avenue; 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 McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated July 31, 1974, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Encroachment License Agreement between the City of Vernon and Kurt von Bauer doing business as Photo Scan Continental. Motion carried. I I -5- 8 6 74 Communication from the Los Angeles County Road Department, dated July 29, 1974, transmitting two certified copies of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors declaring a portion of Bandini Boulevard to be a part of the County System of Highways for the purpose of constructing improvements and performing appurtenant work as may be necessary in the City of Vernon; and transmitting a sample resolution for the City Council's consideration consenting to establishment of portions of Bandini Boulevard within said City as a part of the system of highways of the County of Los Angeles, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 4273 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, consenting to establishment of portions of Bandini Boulevard within said City as a part of the System of Highways of the County of Los Angeles, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4273 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None '~arrant Register No. 410" covering c1afms and demands presented during the period July 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 4-1728 to 4-1937 (both inclusive, except Demand No. 4-1753) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $83,706.68 (Light and Power Warrants $10,174.72) (Accounting Period July 1974), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that '~arrant Register No. 410" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4-1728 to 4-1937 (both inclusive), with the exception of Demand No. 4-1753. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Paul P. Hendricks, Consulting Electrical Engineer, dated August 2, 1974, recommending that the fuel clause adjustment Vernon charges its customers be increased from the present 0.308~ Kwh to 0.818~ Kwh, effective August 6, 1974, to partially offset the increased costs of purchased power to Vernon; and recom- mending that the 5% discount remain in effect, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 4274 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon changing the fuel cost adjustment billing factor charged for electrical energy distributed and supplied to its electrical consumers, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4274 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 4275 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon commending Robert M. Eatherly upon his retirement, was presented. -6- 8 6 74 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4275 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None The Mayor called the City Council into Executive Session at 3:22 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 Wesley J. Keebler (Resigned). I All persons, with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney, were excluded from the Executive Session. The Executive Session ended at 3:43 o'clock p.m. Resolution No. 4276 -'A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon appointing Keith K. Kaeser to the City Council of the City of Vernon to fill the unexpired term of a Member of the City Council, Wesley J. Keebler, now Retired, subject to the filing by Keith K. Kaeser of the Financial Disclosure Statement as required by Section 3701(b) of the Government Code, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4276 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: Norte Absent: None Discussion was held with reference to the appointment of a Fire Chief to replace Robert M. Eatherly when he retires on September 1, 1974. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Fred H. Colvin be appointed Fire Chief, Step 4, on a probationary period of not to exceed one year, effective September 1, 1974; and that he be granted the sum of $100.00 per month for using his own motor vehicle in the service of the City. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. I Leonis C. Ma1bur r-City of Vern ATl'EST: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City C1erk- Director of Finance 547