19750617 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SITTING AS A PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT
1:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1975, IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR
NOT ORDINANCE NO. 856 OF THE CITY OF VERNON
SHALL BE ADOPTED TO REZONE SAID CITY.
PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
PLANNING COMMISSION ABSENT: Kaeser
The hearing was called to order by Chairman Malburg.
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The City stated that this was the time and place for
the hearing of the City Council sitting as a Planning Commission
of the City of Vernon, pursuant to Resolution No. 4336, to de-
termine whether to adopt, reject or modify proposed Ordinance
No. 856.
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The City Clerk reported that Notice of Hearing was
posted in accordance with Section 65854 (b) of the Government
Code of the State of California; and presented Affidavit that
Notice of Hearing was posted on May 21, 1975.
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 relative to this matter.
Chairman Malburg asked if anyone wished to make an oral
comment with reference to proposed Ordinance No. 856.
No one responded.
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After discussion it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by
McCormick, that the Planning Commission approve the adoption of
Ordinance No. 856 as presented and make a determination that
Ordinance No. 856 will not have a significant effect on the environ-
ment; and that the Planning Commission recommend that the City
Council approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 856 and make a de-
termination that Ordinance No. 856 will not have a significant
effect on the environment. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarr~
Noes: None
Absent: Kaeser
Resolution No. 4342 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon sitting as a Planning Commission recommending
that proposed Ordinance No. 856 be adopted to be consistent with
the General Plan and making a determination that said ordinance
will not have a significant effect on the environment, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4342 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Kaeser
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick
that the hearing adjourn. Motion carried.
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JUNE 17, 1975 AT TWO O'CLOCKP. M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT:
Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT:
None
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C, Malburg,
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that minutes of
the meeting of June 3, 1975 be approved as written and submitted, Motion
carried,
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of
bids received for one dump truck in accordance with Contract No, 390,
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Clerk be
instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried,
The Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Park Ford Automotive, Inc,
Alameda Ford Truck Sales, Inc.
Maurice J. Sopp & Son (1975 Model)
Maurice J. Sopp & Son (1976 Model)
Muller Chevrolet
$ 11,750,38
14,564,56
14,318.95
15, 411. 60
13,257,91
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that bids received
for one dump truck, in accordance with Contract No. 390, be referred to the
Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for checking and report.
Motion carried. .
Communication from Aluminum Company of America, dated June 4,
1975, requesting that the City Council reconsider the action it took at the meeting
of April 1, 1975, in rejecting the renewal of the permit for their Office Trailer
Unit No, 1, for the reasons as outlined; and requesting that the deliberations
include Units Nos. 7 and 8 expiring on August 31, 1975, as the decision on Unit
No. 1 will affect the use of these units, was presented, (Copy to each member
of the City Council) .
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Mr, J, R, Jones, Engineering Manager, Aluminum Company of
America, appeared before the City Council to elaborate on the communication
from the Aluminum Company of America, dated June 4, 1975; and to answer
any questions relative to this matter,
After discussion, it was moved by McCormick, s~conded by Ybarra,
that the Building Department be authorized to issue commercial coach renewal
permits for a one year extension from September 1, 1975 to Aluminum Company
of America for use of the office trailers designated as Units Nos, 1, 7 and 8.
Motion carried.
Claim for Damages of Dow Chemical Company (Charles A, Ashburn),
dated June 2, 1975, against the City of Vernon, was pre~ented, (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
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The City Clerk advised that he had received written notification from
Harbor Insurance Company, the City's insurance carrier, that the claim has
been settled and no further action is required on the part of the City.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Claim for
Damages of Dow Chemical Company (Charles A, Ashburn), dated June 2, 1975,
against the City of Vernon, be referred to Harbor Insurance Company,
Motion carried.
Communication was presented from S. E, Hogan, Police Chief, dated
June 4, 1975, requesting that the following be advanced as indicated effective
July 1, 1975:
L, W. Stone to Policeman, Grade 1
D. W, Green to Policeman, Grade 2
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the request of
Police Chief, dated June 4, 1975, be approved, Motion carried,
Communication from A. E, Nelson, Jr" Director of Public Works
dated June 4, 1975, requesting authority to advance ~onald Lee Anderson to
Utility Man IV, Step 4, effective July 1, 1975, waspresented,
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick that the request of
the Director of Public Works, dated June 4, 1975, be approved, Motion carried.
Communication from A, E, Nelson, Jr" Director of Public Works,
dated June 4, 1975, requesting authority to employ Richard J, Venezia, as
Utility Man IV, Step 5, for a temporary period from approximately June 25,
1975 through September 30, 1975, was presented,
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of the
Director of Public Works, dated June 4, 1975, be approved, Motion carried.
Communication from the County of Los Angeles, Road Department,
dated June 3, 1975, with reference to proposed installation of illuminated street
name signs at Downey Road and Fruitland Avenue, requeSting the City Council
to take certain action, was presented, (Copy to each member of the City
Counc ill
Resolution No, 4341 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon, California, consenting to establishment of portions of Downey Road
and Fruitland Avenue within said City as apart of the System of County High-
ways of the County of Los Angeles, was presented,
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution
No, 4341 be approved and adopted, Motion carried,
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: ~.<me
Communication from A, E. Nelson, Jr" Director of Public Works,
dated June 6, 1975, advising that Teresa L. Hatt, Engineering Clerk III, has
submitted her resignation from City employment effective July 1, 1975; and
recommending that Mrs. Hatt's resignation be accepted, was presented,
It was moved by Gonzales, s~conded by Ybarra, that the resignation
of Teresa L, Hatt be accepted. :Motion carried,
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Communication from A. E, Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works,
dated June 6, 1975, transmitting a proposed agreement prepared by The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company cpvering the installation of
two No, 8A flashing light signals on 22 -foot cantilevers at Pacific Boulevard
Crossing No, 2H-1. 35-C at 46th Street intersection; and recommending that
the agreement be approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to
execute the document, was presented,
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 6, 1975, be approved;
and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement between
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and the City of Vernon
covering the installation of two No, 8A flashing light Signals at Pacific Boulevard
Crossing No, 2H-1. 35..;C at 46th Street intersection, Motion carried,
Communication from Lillian S. Lewicki, dated June 9, 1975, tendering
her resignation effective at the close of the business day, July 8, 1975, was
presented,
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation
of Lillian S. Lewicki be accepted. Motion ca.rried.
Communication fromF, A, Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance,
dated June 11, 1975, recommending that th.e C~ty Council adopt a minute order
stating.. that any communication or item of business to be considered by the
City Council at its regular meetings must be received by the City Clerk's office
not later than 3 :00 o'clock p. m, on the Friday preceding the meeting, was
presented,
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that any communication
or item of business to be considered by the City Council at its regular meetings
must be received by the City Clerk's office not later than 3 :00 o'clock p. m, on
the Friday preceding the meeting, Motion carried.
Communication from A, E. Nelson, Jr" Director of Public Works,
dated June 10, 1975, transmitting Contract No. 391 to Cement Line Cast Iron
Pipe; and recommending that the contract be apprO\Hi!6 and that authority be
granted to advertise for bids, was presented,
Resolution No, 4340 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon approving Contract No, 391 and authorizing notice inviting sealed bids
to Cement Line Ca~t Iron Pipe, . in accordance with Contract No, 391 of the
City of Vernon, was,. pre se:tlted,
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution
No, 4340 be approved and adopted, Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malbur~" McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Claim for Vacation Pay Due and Unpaid filed by Robert D, Linke against
the City of Vernon, was presented" (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was mQved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Claim for Vacation
Pay Due and Unpaid filed by Robert D. Linke against the City of Vernon be denied,
Motion carried.
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Activity Log of the Police Department for the period June 1 - 15, 1975,
inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Activity Log
of the Pollce Department be received and filjtd. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works,
dated June 12, 1975, requesting authority to advance certain personnel as
indicated effective July 1, 1975, was presented, (Copy to each member of the
City Council)
It was mo.-ed by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of the
Director of Public Works, dated June 12, 1975, be approved. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of May, 1975,
was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Report of Health
Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried.
''Warrant Register No. 431" covering claims and demands presented
during the period June 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 5-1356 to 5-1537
(both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $2,948,018.96
(Light and Power Warrants $2,774,455. 75) (Accounting Period June 1975) was
examined and audited,
It was moved by ~onzales, seconded by Ybarra, that "Warrant Register
No. 431" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 5-1356 to 5-1537
(both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser ,Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
"PayrOll Warrant Register No. 215" covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period May 1 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 2250 to 2258
(both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker National. Bank, totaling $409, 306. 58
(Accounting Period May, 1975), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, thatl'tPayroll Warrant
Register No. 215" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 2250
to 2258 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated June 13, 1975,
requesting that Officer B. . G. Baker be authorized to atte:nd a California Department
of Justice "Specialized Surveillance Equipment" course in Broderick, California
on July 1, 2 and 3, 1975, with an expense allowance of $154.00, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick that the request of the
Police Chief, dated June 13, 1975, Qe approved and authority granted to issue
warrant tIt the amount of $154. 00 toB. G. Baker. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4342 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon sitting as a Planning Commission recommending that proposed Ordinance
No. 856 be adopted to be consistent with the General Plan and making a determination
that said ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment, was
presented.
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Ordtnanee No. 856 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon establishing
zoning districts in the City. of Vernon, California, and regulating and restricting
use of land and buildings, height of buildings, open spaces and the location of
buildings and improvements on land, adopting a map showing said zoning districts,
defining the terms used in the ordinance, providing for its adjustment, amendment,
and enforcement, prescribing penalties for violations and repealing Ordinances
541, 578, 594, 640 and 752 and all ordinances in conflict herewith, was read by
title for a first reading,
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No.
856 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk-Director of Finance made an oral request to employ a
Secretary on a temporary basis until a permanent replacement can be recruited
to replace Lillian S. Lewicki.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the oral request of
the City Clerk-Director of Finance be approved. Motion carried.
Discussion was held with reference to Agreement between the City of
Vernon and Los Angeles County Fire Protection District for Automatic First-
Alarm assignments in all cities of the Area ''Eu mutual aid area, except for the
City of Commerce, which was approved by the City Council at its meeting held
June 3, 1975.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser , that the City Clerk and
the Fire Chief be instructed not to forward said Agreement until so instructed by
the City COUIlcil. Motion carried..
The Mayor called the City Council into Executive Session at 3:10 o'clock
p. m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6 for the purpose of reviewing
with the City Attorney the requests of the recognized units of the Fire and Police
Departments relative to salaries, salary schedules and compensation paid in the
form of benefits; and for the purpose of instructing the Ciwrelative to these
requests. Attorne~
All the persons with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney and
the Police Chief, were excluded from the Executive Session.
Mayor Malburg ordered that communications to and from the Executive
Session were. deemed private.
The Executive Session ended at 3 :28 o'clock p. m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn until Thursday, June 26, 1975, at 2:00 o'clock p. m., in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 3 :30 o'clock p. m.
ATTEST:
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director
of Finance
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AFFIDAVITT OF POSTma
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) 55.
City of Vernon )
I, F. A. ZIEMER, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certif.r that I did, on the 18th day of June, 1975, at
9:00 a . m., post Order of Adjournment of Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Vernon, copy attached hereto, at a conspi-
cuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting
of June 17, 1975, was held.
Signed this 18th day of June, 1975.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of June, 1975.
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Notary Public in and for the
County of Los Angeles, State of
California
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ORDER OF j,D,JiJUmn,1H!T OF MFFTHiG
elF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF IE? CITY OF VEHNON
I hereby certify that a regular rreeting of the City
Council of the CUy of Vernon, held June 17, 1975, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hetll located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon,
California, (vas adjourned b:r order of the City Council (quorum
present)until ThursdaJ:' June 26 , 1975, at ~ , o'clock E..m., in
the Gouncil Ghaniber of t.he City Hall located at I,d OS' Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, C1lifornia.
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F. A. Zieme;r, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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