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19740903 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD SEPTEMBER 3, 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: Kaeser 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 August 20, 1974 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 851 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 851 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, amending The Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, by amending Sec. 7.15-2 of said Code, was read for a second reading by title. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 851 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 851 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 851 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Ordinance No. 851 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, amending The Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, by amending Sec. 7.15-2 of said Code, was read by title for a third and final reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 851 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 852 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 852 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon providing for salary for members of the City Council of the City of Vernon, was read for a second reading by title. (Copy to each member of the City Council) -2- 9 3 74 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 852 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Kaeser It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 852 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 852 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser . Ordinance No. 852 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon providing for salary for members of the City Council of the City of Vernon, was read by title for a third and final reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 852 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Communication from B. G. Baker, Vernon Police Department, dated August 15, 1974, requesting permission to temporarily park his personal camper at the rear of Vernon Fire Station No.3, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Officer B. G. Baker, dated August 15, 1974, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in his communication. Motion carried. Communication from the Southern California Edison Company, dated August 15, 1974, transmitting a License Agreement executed by Swift & Company covering proposed facilities for service to Swift Food Service, 3750 Jewel Avenue, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute License Agreement covering proposed facilities for service to Swift Food Service, 3750 Jewel Avenue. Motion carried. . Copy of Resolution No. 74-709 of the Modesto City Council urging a no vote on Proposition 17 by all citizens of the State, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that copy of Resolution No. 74-709 of the Modesto City Council be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from A.. E. Chrisman, Police Captain, dated August 26, 1974, requesting that Officers A. W. Tortoriello, R. V. Sapp, W. H. Horton and D. W. Green be allowed to attend a Criminal Investigation course being given September 16, 17 and 18, 1974 at the California State University at a cost of $17.00 for each officer, was presented. I I -3- 9 3 74 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of Police Captain A. E. Chrisman, dated August 26, 1974, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $17.00 each to A. W. Tortoriello, R. V. Sapp, W. H. Horton and D. W. Green. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 74-37 of the City Council of the City of Bellflower requesting members of the California Legislature to repeal and amend those sections of the California Government Code pertaining to the State Employee Retirement System for State Legislators who are no longer serving due to loss of election or apportionment, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that copy of Resolution No. 74-37 of the City Council of the City of Bellflower be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated August 28, 1974, recommending that Section 4 of the Agreement between Michael Snyder and the City of Vernon, dated October 1, 1973, providing for School Crossing Guard service, be amended to increase the compensation from $3.00 per hour to $3.25 per hour, effective September 3, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated August 28, 1974, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute a new Agreement between Michael Snyder and the City of Vernon effective September 3, 1974. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated August 28, 1974, advising that J. B. Crosby Company, Inc. has completed the work for Pacific Boulevard Median in accordance with Contract No. 373; and recommending that the work be accepted and that authority be granted to pay the contractor in accordance with the agreement, was presented. Resolution No. 4286 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the work of J. B. Crosby Company, Inc., for Pacific Boulevard Median Construction, in accordance with Contract No. 373 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4286 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Kaeser Activity Log of the Police Department for the period August 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 August 27, 1974, transmitting Contract No. 379 for Washington Boulevard Reconstruction, Downey Road to East City Boundary; and recommending that this contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was presented. I I -4- 9 3 74 Resolution No. 4268 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 379, for Washington Boulevard Reconstruction, Downey Road to East City Boundary, in accordance with Contract No. 379 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4268 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public ~"orks, dated August 28, 1974, recommending that street sweeping services be obtained from R. F. Dickson Company, Inc. for $1,879.48 per month, one sweeping all curbed streets each week, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August 28, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. ''Warrant Register No. 412" covering claims and demands presented during the period August 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 4-2085 to 4-2188 (both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $65,765.71 (Light and Power Warrants $4,857.48 (Accounting Period September 1974), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that ''Warrant Register No. 412" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4-2085 to 4-2188 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Summons in connection with Case Number C98302 filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, by Pedro Bravo Garcia vs. Robert Monzingo, David J. Castellanos, City of Vernon, a Municipal Corporation, and DOES I through X, inclusive, for assault and battery; false arrest and imprisonment; and intentional infliction of mental suffering, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Counc il) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Summons in connection with Case Number C98302 filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, by Pedro Bravo Garcia vs. Robert Monzingo, David J. Castellanos, City of Vernon, a Municipal Corporation, and DOES I through X, inclusive, for assault and battery; false arrest and imprisonment; and intentional infliction of mental suffering, be 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 August 30, 1974, transmitting a letter from Filtrol Corporation, dated August 28, 1974, requesting a variance to the Building Code relative to the property at 3200 E. Washington Boulevard; and recommending approval for a variance to the Code, I I -5- 9 3 74 provided the opening be protected with an approved 3-hour fire door and the necessary permits be obtained and provided that upon sale or change of occupancy, termination of lease or any other use of the building not necessitating said opening, then the opening shall be closed and returned to its original state or as required by the Code, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that F iltro 1 Corporation be granted a variance from the provisions of the Building Code covering the property at 3200 E. Washington Boulevard, subject to the conditions as outlined in letter from the Director of Public Works, dated August 30, 1974. Motion carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Assistant Fire Chief, dated August 30, 1974, requesting authority and funds to purchase tools and supplies, at an estimated cost of $1,000.00, necessary for Autofireman-Electrica1 Specialist Robert J. Glassner to adequately perform related repair and maintenance duties for the City, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Assistant Fire Chief, dated August 30, 1974, be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Assistant Fire Chief, dated August 30, 1974, requesting that Captain M. T. Mello be appointed Assistant Fire Chief, Grade 3, effective September 1, 1974, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Assistant Fire Chief, dated August 30, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. Summons and Complaint in connection with Case Number SE C 13509 filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, by Murphy Doyle vs. City of Vernon, a Municipal Corporation; Jack Henry Looper; DOE I through XX, inclusive, for personal injuries and damages, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Summons and Complaint in connection with Case Number SE C 13509 filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, by Murphy Doyle vs. City of Vernon, a Municipal Corporation; Jack Henry Looper; DOE I through DOE XX, inclusive, for personal injuries and damages, be referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary action. Motion carried. The City Clerk reported orally that Mr. William M. McCormick is interested in leasing the vacant city-owned house located at 3349 Fruitland Avenue. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the city-owned house located at 3349 Fruitland Avenue be leased to William M. McCormick as soon as it is available for occupancy. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Not Voting: McCormick I I -6- 9 3 74 Resolution No. 4285 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon congratulating the City of Maywood on its 50th Anniversary, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4285 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Pursuant to a recommendation of the Planning Commission, Resolution No. 4282 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the Environmental Impact Statement' regarding the Land Use Element, Circulation Element, Housing Element, Conservation Element, Seismic Safety Element, Noise Element, Scenic Highway Element and Safety Element of the General Plan, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4282 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Pursuant to a recommendation of the Planning Commission, Resolution No. 4283 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and adopting the Land U~e Element, Circulation Element, Housing Element, Conservation Element, Seismic Safety Element, Noise Element, Scenic Highway Element and Safety Element of the General Plan, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4283 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Resolution No. 4284 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing examination of Sales and Use Tax records, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4284 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Kaeser There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: ~ Leonis C. Mal Mayor-City of ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance 558 ..'" MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS A PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT 1:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLCMING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO COMMENT OR OBJECT TO CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PlAN. PlANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra PlANNING COMMISSION ABSENT: Kaeser I The hearing was called to order by Chairman Malburg. The City Clerk stated that this was the tfme and place for the hearing of the City Council sitting as a Planning Commission of the City of Vernon for the purpose of allowing the general public to comment or object to the following Elements of the General Plan: Land Use Element Circulation Element Housing Element Conservation Element Seismic Safety Element Noise Element Scenic Highway Element Safety Element The City Clerk reported that Notice of Hearing was posted in accordance with Section 65854 of the Government Code of the State of California; and presented Affidavit that Notice of Hearing was posted on August 22, 1974. Mr. James M. Hinzde1, Chief Planner, and Miriam W. Schmitt, Senior Planner, of Koebig & Koebig, Inc., Planning Services Contractor for the City of Vernon, appeared before the Planning Commission and discussed the draft of the following elements of the General Plan as prepared for the City of Vernon: I Land Use Element Circulation Element Housing Element Conservation Element Seismic Safety Element Noise Element Scenic Highway Element Safety Element Chairman Malburg asked if any written communications had been received relative to this matter. The City Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Chairman Malburg asked if anyone wished to make an oral comment with reference to the proposed Elements of the General Plan. No one responded. 559 -2- 9 3 74 After discussion, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the following be eliminated from the draft of the General Plan Program: I (1) First paragraph of Page 6 of the Land Use Element; (2) Fourth paragraph of Page 6 of the Land Use Element; (3) That portion of the Land Use & Circulation Map referring to selected residential and commercial sites; (4) Last three words of page 7 of the Land Use Element; and (5) "Subdivision Ordinance" on page 11 of the Safety Element. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Planning Commission approve the Elements of the General Plan as amended and make a determination that the Elements of the General Plan as amended will not have a significant effect on the environ- ment;and that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the Elements of the General Plan as amended and make a determination that the Elements of the General Plan as amended will not have a significant effect on the environment. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Kaeser It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the hearing adjourn. Motion carried. ATl'EST: I ~ F. A. Ziemer, City C1erk- Director of Finance 560 \ "