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19760504 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGUlAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 4, 1976, AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA I COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: Kaeser The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of the meeting of April 20, 1976, be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 28, 1976, transmitting Addendum No. 1 to Con- tract No. 401, Communications Equipment for Vernon City Hall and Police Facility, prepared by Marion J. Varner and Associates; and recommending that Addendum No. 1 to Contract No. 401 be approved prior to the opening of bids, was presented. Resolution No. 4406 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Addendum No. 1 to Contract No. 401 for Communications Equipment for the Vernon City Hall and Police Facility and Amending Resolution No. 4401 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4406 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Kaeser I ~ The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for ~,~ opening of bids received for the furnishing of Communications Equipment for the Vernon City Hall and Police Facility in accord- ance with Contract No. 401. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk opened and read the following bids: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Otto K. Olesen Electronics, Inc. $ Oliver Radio Emergency Monitoring Company Electric Servjoe & Supply Co. of Pasadena Video System~Network, Inc. Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. No Bid 148,526.00 191,167.00 282,057.49 261,588.73 1.1.3 -2- 5-4-76 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the bids received for the furnishing of Communications Equipment for the Vernon City Hall and Police Facility in accordance with Contract No. 401 be referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. I Communication from Louis S. Hauger, Director of Environmental Health, dated April 20, 1976, recommending that the City Council approve the animal control program as outlined in said communication and authorize the Department of Health and Environmental Control to fully implement it on July 1, 1976, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Director of Environmental Health, dated April 20, 1976, be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4404 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles for Animal Control Services, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4404 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Copy of Resolution No. 11,358 of the City Council of the City of Compton authorizing the City Manager to enter into Joint Power Agreement for purposes of providing better fire prevention to the citizens of Compton, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that copy of Resolution No. 11,358 of the City Council of the City of Compton be received and filed. Motion carried. I Communication from Fireman Larry J. Weaver, dated April 21, 1976, requesting permission to temporarily park his boat trailer at the rear of Vernon Fire Station No.3, subject to certain conditions, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Fireman Larry J. Weaver, dated April 21, 1976, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in his communica- tion. Motion carried. Communication from Fireman Robert L. Hawkey, dated April 22, 1976, requesting permission to temporarily park his personal camper at the rear of Vernon Fire Station No.3, subject to certain conditions, was presented. 1j,1 -3- 5-4-76 It was moved by McCokmick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Fireman Robert L. Hawkey, dated April 22, 1976, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in his communica- tion. Motion carried. I Claim for Damages, dated April 23, 1976, filed by Reed Albert Parry against the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Claim for Damages, dated April 23, 1976, filed by Reed Albert Parry against the City of Vernon, be rejected. Motion carried. Claim for Damages, dated AprilS, 1976, filed by Armond Burroughs against the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Claim for Damages, dated AprilS, 1976, filed by Armond Burroughs against the City of Vernon, be rejected. Motion carried. Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated April 26, 1976, requesting authority for Lt. B. G. Emrick to attend the California Law Enforcement Association of Records Supervisors Annual Training Conference at Carmel, California, from May 20 to 22, 1976, with an expense allowance of $207.80, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the request of the Police Chief, dated April 26, 1976, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $207.80 to B. G. Emrick. Motion carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated April 27, 1976, requesting that certain personnel be reimbursed the amounts as indicated from the Education and Training Budget appro- priation for Fire Science courses, was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated April 27, 1976, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as indicated. Motion carried. Communication from Lindt-Wilson Motors, Inc., dated April 26, 1976, requesting that the City Council approve payment of the sales tax on 1976 Ford Dump Truck delivered to the City on January 7, 1976, in accordance with Contract No. 390, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Communication from C. H. McGovern, City Attorney, dated May 3, 1976, addressed to F. A. Ziemer, with reference to payment of sales taxes on 1976 Ford Dump Truck per request of Lindt- Wilson Motors, Inc., was read. :t15 -4- 5-4-76 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Lindt-Wilson Motors, Inc., dated April 27, 1976, be denied. Motion carried. I Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 27, 1976, transmitting a proposed License Agreement with Kaiser Steel Tubing, Inc. covering a building, asphalt paving, an electrical transformer pad and equipment and appurtenances in joint right-of-way for one or more railroad tracks between the City Hall property on Santa Fe Avenue and the property to the north; and recommending that the Encroachment License Agreement be executed, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 27, 1976, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Encroachment License Agreement between the City of Vernon and Kaiser Steel Tubing, Inc. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period April 16 - 30, 1976, 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 F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated April 30, 1976, requesting authority and funds to purchase a new F & E Check Protector and a F & E Check Signer and Dater from F & E Checkwriter Company at an approximate cost of $1,013.00, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated April 30, 1976, be approved. Motion carried. I Communication from United Business Interiors, dated May 3, 1976, with reference to partial bid submitted by them on fur- nishings for the new City Hall and Police Facility in accordance with Contract No. 403, was read. Marion J. Varner, Architect, appeared before the City Council and spoke in rebuttal to the communication from United Business Interiors, dated May 3, 1976. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1976, with reference to bids received for furnishing Furniture and Accessories for Vernon City Hall and Police Facility in accordance with Contract No. 403, recommending that the contract be awarded to James Hill & Co., Inc., on the basis of their bid of $137,113.14; subject to certain conditions as outlined, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) 1:16 -5- 5-4-76 Resolution No. 4405 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of James Hill & Co., Inc., for Furniture and Accessories for Vernon City Hall and Police Facility in Accordance with Contract No. 403 of the City of Vernon, was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4405 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser ''Warrant Register No. 452" covering claims and demands presented during the period April 16 to 30, which includes Demands Nos. 6-1084 to 6-1145 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $91,957.25 (Light and Power Warrants $29,651.30) (Accounting Period May 1976) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that ''Warrant Register No. 452" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 6-1084 to 6-1145 (both inclusive), with no ex- ceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Kaeser Hearing in the matter of Albert W. Tortoriello regarding his discharge from the Vernon City Police Department. At approximately 2:31 o'clock p.m. the City Clerk announced that this was the time and place for the hearing in the matter of ALBERT W. TORTORIELLO, regarding his discharge from the Vernon City Police Department. I The City Clerk advised the City Council that the City of Vernon was represented by Mr. Nick Counter of the law firm of Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp. Mr. Tortoriello was present and represented by Mr. Richard Goldman. The parties were advised that they were able to present whatever evidence was appropriate and that testimony would be taken from interested witnesses. The City Clerk then announced that Darlene Villani, from the office of Edwin L. Sarnoff & Associates, was present as a Certified Shorthand Reporter and that all proceedings would be taken down verbatim and reduced to a transcript. The Mayor then asked Mr. Counter to proceed on behalf of the City of Vernon. The proceedings then began with Mr. Richard Goldman representing Mr. Albert W. Tortoriello. j_1_7 -6- 5-4-76 The following witnesses were called during the proceedings: Mr. Herbert J. Steinitz, Deputy District Attorney Captain Artie E. Chrisman, Vernon Police Department Dennis J. Tavernelli, Vernon Police Department Mr. Albert W. Tortoriello I Mayor Malburg asked both parties to present any additional information that they might have by way of rebuttal or otherwise. Both parties stated that they had nothing further to present. Upon motion of McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, the matter was referred to the City Council of the City of Vernon for deter- mination. Motion carried. The hearing ended at 8:15 o'clock p.m. (All proceedings of the hearing were taken down verbatim by Darlene Villani, from the office of Edwin L. Sarnoff & Assoc. and will be reduced to a transcript) There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. EONIS C. MALB ayor - City of Vernon ATTEST: I ~'D~ F. A. ZIEMER, City Clerk- Director of Finance ~118