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19750701 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AT 1 :15 P. M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 857 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 4338 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED' JUNE 3, 1975. COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: Kaeser The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place for the hearing relative to the adoption of Ordinance No. 857 in accordance with notice dated June 3, 1975. Proof of publication in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on June 13, and 20, 1975 of "Notice of Public Hearing" was duly acknowledged as being on file. The City Clerk reported that no written communications relative to this matter had been received. Mayor Malburg asked if anyone in the audience wished to com ment on this matter. No one wished to comment. Mayor Malburg adjourned the meeting at 1:19 o'clock p. m. " ATTEST: F.~itY Clerk- Director of Finance 001. I I MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AT 1:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1975 IN THE COUNelL CHAMBER OF'THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 859 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 4339 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED JUNE 3, 1975. COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: Kaeser The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place for the hearing relative to the adoption of Ordinance No. 859 in accordance with notice dated June 3, 1975. Proof of Publication in the Los Angeles Daily JQurnal on June 13 and 20, 1975 of "Notice of Public Hearing" was duly acknowledged as being on file. The City Clerk reported that no written communications relative to this matter had been received. Mayor Malburg asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this matter. No one wished to comment. Mayor Malburg adjourned the meeting i at 1:25 o'clock p. m. ATTEST: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance 002 I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 1, 1975 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 McCormick, that minutes of the meeting of June 26, 1975 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids received to Cement Line Cast Iron Pipe in accordance with Contract No. 391. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk opened and read the following bid: Ameron Inc., Pipe Lining Division $3,900.00 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that bids received to Cement Line Cast Iron Pipe, in accordance with Contract No. 391, be referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 857 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 857 - An Ordinance af the City of Vernon amending The City Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959 to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of Vernon, State of California, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; declaring and establish- ing fire districts, providing penalties for the violation thereof, and adopting, in part, the Uniform Building Code, Accumulative Supple- ment, 1975 Edition, as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, 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. 857 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. 857 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 857 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser (Jf)~ ...-'~.c,.IT~ I I -2- 7 1 75 Ordinance No. 857 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon amending The City Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959 to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of Vernon, State of California, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; declaring and establishing fire districts, providing pemUties for the violation thereof, and adopting, in part, the Uniform Building Code, Accumul- ative Supplement, 1975 Edition, as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, was read by title for a third and final reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 857 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None .A.l8sent: Kaeser It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 859 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 859 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon regulating ithe installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures, and other electrical appliances and equipment on premises within the City of Vernon; adopting by reference The National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition; and amending The Code of the City of Vernon, 1959, was read for a second reading by title. (Copy to each .eu:D>er of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 859 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. 859 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 859 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Ordinance No. 859 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon regulating the installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, USe and operation of electrical wiring, ,connections, fixtures, and other electrical appliances and equipment on premises within the City of Vernon; adopting by reference The National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition; and amending The Code of the City of Vernon, 1959, was read by title for a third and final reading. No. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance 859 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None ' Absent: Kaeser 004 I I -3- 7 1 75 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 856 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance 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 building, 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, 569, 578, 594, 640 and 752 and all Ordinances in conflict herewith, was read for a second reading by tit lee (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 856, 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. 856 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 856 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Ordinance 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 building, height of buildings, open spaces and the location of buildings and improverrn nts 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, 569, 578, 594, 640 and 752 and all Ordinanc'es in conflict herewith, was read by ti tle for a third and final reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 856 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Copy of Resolution No. 7853 of the City of Monterey Park urging state legislation to safeguard municipalities against financial jeopardy caused by arbitrary and capricious cancellation of their general liability insurance, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that copy of Resolution No. 7853 of the City of Monterey Park be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 75-73 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California opposing the consolidation of the San Antonio Judicial District with the South Gate Judicial District, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that copy of Resolution No. 75-73 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, be received and filed. Motion carried. '-"A- '-..':1(,5 I I -4- 7 1 75 Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated June 19, 1975, requesting authority and funds for labor and materials necessary in the installation of shelving and related equipment on the Paramedic Unit at an approximate cost of $250.00, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated June 19, 1975, be approved. Motton carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated June 24, 1975, requesting that L. M. Jackson be reimbursed the sum of $14.50 from the Education and Trainin,g Budget appropriation for a course in Wildland Fire Control at East Los Angeles College, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated June 24, 1975, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $14.50 to L. M. Jackson. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated June 23, 1975, transmitting a License Agreement signed by The Pep Boys, Manny, Moe and Jack Corporation for the construction of three footings in the sidewalk area on 45th Street; and recommending that the Agreement be approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 23, 1975, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute License Agree- ment between the City of Vernon and The Pep Boys, Manny, Moe and Jack Corporation for the construction of three footings in the sidewalk area on 45th Street. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated June 24, 1975, transmitting an easement for rail purposes to be granted to Saxony Products, Inc.; and recommending that the easement be executed, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, tlat the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 24, 1975, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Easement to Saxony Products, Inc. on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Claim for Damages, dated June 25, 1975, filed by Vincente Rodriguez Cuellar, against the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra,that Claim for Damages, dated June 25, 1975, filed by Vincente Rodriguez Cuellar, against the City of Vernon, be rejected. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period June 16 - 30, 1975, inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. 006 I I -5- 7 1 75 Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated June 26, 1975, with reference to bids received for one dump truck in accordance with Contract No. 390, recommending that the contract be awarded to Park Ford Automotive, Inc. on the basis of their bid of $11,750.38, was presented. Resolution No. 4346 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the bid of Park Ford Automotive, Inc., for the purchase of one dump truck, in acoordance with Contract No. 390 of the City of Vernon, was pre sented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4346 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Communication from St. Regis Paper Company, dated June 25, 1975, requesting a public hearing before the City Council to resolve by ordinance the parking allocation at 4530 Loma Vista Avenue, Vernon, proposed by the Vernon Public Works Department, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Clerk be instructed to advise St. Regis Paper Company that a representative of their company could appear before the City Council on July 15, 1975 at2 :00 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated June 27, 1975, requesting permisSion for authority to advance M. T.ME:Hlo.from Assistant Chief, Grade 3 to Grade 2, and F. H. Colvin from Fire Chief, step 4 to Step 3, effective July 1, 1975, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated June 27, 1975, be approved. Motion carried. "Warrant Register No. 432" covering claims and demands presented during the period June 16 to 30, which includes Demands Nos. 5-1538 to 5-1591 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $74, 014. 51 (Light & Power Warrants $1,344.85) (Accounting Period June 1975), was examined and audited. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that "Warrant Register No. 432" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 5-1538 to 5-1591 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Communication from Rita M. Luich, Secretary to the City of Vernon Library Board of Trustees, dated July 1, 1975, advising that the term of Trustees Gonzales and Kaeser will expire on June 30, 1975; and requesting that the City Council make new appointments effective July 1, 1975, was presented. Mayor Malburg appointed Hilario Gonzales and Keith K. Kaeser as Members of the Board of Library Trustees effective July 1, 1975 for a three year term. 00'"(1 I I -6- 7 1 75 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the appoint- ment of Hilario Gonzales and Keith K. Kaeser as Members of the Board of Library Trustees effective July 1, 1975 for a three year term, be approved. "Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement" dated July 1, 1975, between the City of Vernon and Charles H. McGovern, Attorney at Law, to be effective July 1, 1975, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute "Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement", dated July 1, 1975, betweep the City of Vernon and CharlesH. McGovern, Attorney at Law, to be effective July 1, 1975. Motion carried. Agreement between Michael Snyder and the City of Vernon, dated July 1, 1975, providing for School Crossing Guard Service, effective Septem- ber 1, 1975, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement between Michael Snyder and the City of Vernon, dated July 1, 1975, providing for School Crossing Guard Service, effective September 1, 1975. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4345 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon continuing the retention of Paul P. Hendricks, as Consulting Electrical Engineer of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4345 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Resolution No. 4344 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon fixing the compensation for certain employees of said City as of July 1, 1975, authorizing certain expense allowances, and repealing all resolutions in conflict therewith, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4344 be approved and aopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Resolution No. 4347 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, approving budget for the fiscal year 1975-76, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4347 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser At this time (2 :47 p. m.), Councilman Ybarra was excused. Quorum still remained. n,0S '-... ;~_ .R -7- 7 1 75 There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. I ATTEST: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance I .-,.ng t.)}~ ,g