19761221 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGUIAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON, HELD DECEMBER
21, 1976, AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M.
IN THE LUNCH ROOM OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS FACILITY OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON" CALIFORNIA
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COUNCIL PRESENT:
Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
COUNC IL ABSENT:
Kaeser
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C.
Malburg.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1976, be approved as writ...
ten and submitted. Motion carried.
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Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated December 13, 1976, requesting authority for the
advancement of certain personnel as outlined in said communication,
was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated December 13, 1976,
be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Marvin King and Carlton Lemons, dated
December 13, 1976, requesting that a block wall be constructed on
the properties located at 4329-30 Furlong Place, Vernon, California,
to replace the chain link fence now in existence, was presented.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
request of Marvin King and Carlton Lemons, dated December 13,
1976, be referred to the Director of Public Works for preparation
of a cost est~ate for construction of a block wall as indicated.
Motion carried.
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Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated December 9, 1976, transmitting two fully executed
Easements from Sheffield Furniture Corporation, one for a portion
of Ross Street and the other for storm drain purposes; and recom-
mending that the Easements be accepted and the grantor advised of
the official recordation, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
two fully executed Easements be accepted from Sheffield Furniture
Corporation; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized
to execute Certificates of Acceptance. Motion carried.
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Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated
December 3, 1976, requesting permission for Sgt. F. E. Sweeney
to attend the Western Regional Training Institute in Sacramento,
California, from January 2 to 7, 1977, with an expense allowance
of $227.40, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the request of the Police Chief, dated December 3, 1976, be
approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of
$227.40 to F. E. Sweeney. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 76-1596 from the City Council of Temple
City Urging Cooperative and Positive Action with Regard to Pro...
gressive Reorganization of Los Angeles County which was approved
and adopted by the Temple City City Council November 16, 1976,
was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 76-1596 of the City Council of Temple City be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
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Communications from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated
December 7, 1976, requesting authority for James E. Mu1down and
R. A. Wiles to attend the California Conference of Arson Investi-
gators Work Shop in Fresno, California, from January 19 to 22, 1977,
with an expense allowance of $198.00 each, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
requests of the Fire Chief, dated December 7, 1976, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $198.00
each to James E. Mu1down and R. A. Wiles. Motion carried.
Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated
December 8, 1976, requesting authority for Dale Kruse to attend
the Fire Service Mechanics Academy at Santa Ana, California, from
January 31 to February 4, 1977, with an expense allowance of
$90.00, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the request of the Fire Chief, dated December 8, 1976, be approv-
ed and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $90.00
to Dale Kruse. Motion carried.
Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated
December 14, 1976, requesting that Officer Kendall D. Stahly be
advanced to Patrolman, Grade III, effective January 1, 1977, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated December 14, 1976, be approved.
Motion carried.
Summons in connection with Case Number C 151 031, filed
in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County
of Los Angeles (Central District) by The Meat Export Development
Co. (N.Z.), Ltd., against the County of Los Angeles; City of
Vernon; City of Santa Fe Springs; and Does 1 through 30, inclusive,
for recovery of ad valorem property taxes, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Summons in connection with Case Number C 151 031 filed in Superior
Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles
(Central District) be referred to the City Attorney for necessary
action. Motion carried.
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Summons in connection with Case Number C 151 026, filed
in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County
of Los Angeles (Central District) by Aquamar Brokerage Co.;
Crescent Food Company; K & C Food Sales; Standard Sales; Joseph
F. Grisay Company; and Lorie Imports, Inc. against County of Los
Angeles; City of Vernon; and City of Paramount; for recovery of
ad valorem property taxes, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Summons
in connection with Case Number C 151 026 filed in the Superior
Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles
(Central District) be referred to the City Attorney for necessary
action. Motion carried.
Communication from the Finance Committee, dated December
13, 1976, transmitting copy of the minutes of the meeting of the
Finance Committee held December 13, 1976; and requesting that the
City Council approve the recommendations of the Finance Committee
as outlined in the minutes of the meeting held December 13, 1976,
was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations of the Finance Committee be approved as outlined
in the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held December 13,
1976. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated December 14, 1976, advising that Case No. 74-LA 389-
636 regarding Genaro Acosta's Case pending before the Workers'
Compensation Appeals Board, was settled November 22, 1976; and
recommending that Mr. Acosta be allowed to continue work, but that
he be reclassified to Uti1ityman IV, Step 1, effective January 1,
1977, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December
14, 1976, be approved. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
November 1976, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City
Counc i1)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Report of Health Department Activities be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of
Finance, dated December 15, 1976, requesting authority for Brooks
Carden, Purchasing Agent, to attend the 60th Annual Conference -
California Association ~Pub1ic Purchasing Officers, at Monterey,
California, from January 26 to 28, 1977, with an expense allowance
of $243.30, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick. seconded by Gonzales. that
the request of the City Clerk-Director of Finance. dated December
15. 1976. be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in
the amount of $243.30 to Brooks Carden. Motion carried.
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City Attorney Employment Agrceement between the City of
Vernon and Ralph B. Helm. to be effective January 1. 1977. was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by McCormick. seconded by Ybarra. that
City Attorney Employment Agreement between the City of Vernon and
Ralph B. Helm. to be effective January 1. 1977. be approved; and
that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute said
City Attorney Employment Agreement. Motion carried.
Communication from F. H. Colvin. Fire Chief. dated
December 16. 1976. requesting authority for N. J. Jurovich to
attend the Division of Industrial Safety Advisory Committee at
San Francisco. California. from January 5 to 8. 1977. with an ex-
pense allowance of $128.00. was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales. seconded by Ybarra. that the
request of the Fire Chief. dated December 16. 1976. be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $128.00
to N. J. Jurovich. Motion carried.
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Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
December 1 - 15. 1976. inclusive. was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by McCormick. that
Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed.
Motion carried.
''Warrant Register No. 467" covering claims and demands
which includes Demands Nos. 6...2931 to 6-3102 (both inclusive)
drawn on the United California Bank. totaling $2.987.760.67
(Light and Power Warrants $2.873.591.73) (Accounting Period
December 1976), was examined and audited.
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It was moved by McCormick. seconded by Ybarra. that
''Warrant Register No. 467" be approved and payment authorized
for Demands Nos. 6-2931 to 6-3102 (both inclusive) with no excep...
tions. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales. Malburg. McCormick. Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Kaeser
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 234" covering claims and
demands presented during the period November 1 to 30. which
includes Demands Nos. 2440 to 2450 (both inclusive). drawn on
the Crocker National Bank. totaling $510.695.32. (Accounting
Period November 1976). was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick. seconded by Ybarra. that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 234" be approved and payment
authorized for Demands Nos. 2440 to 2450 (both inclusive) with
no exceptions. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales. Malburg. McCormick. Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Kaeser
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Resolution No. 4451 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Mayor or his Alternative
to Favorably Support a Los Angeles County Service Area Application,
was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4451 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Kaeser
Resolution No. 4453 ~ A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 4449, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4453 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Kaeser
The City Attorney announced that the City's Municipal
Employees Relations Representative and the Vernon Police Officers'
Benefit Association (Group 2) had reached an agreement to amend
the existing Memorandum of Understanding to allow limited changes
of watch for a period of not to exceed one year.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding be approved subject
to receiving the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association.' s
signature on the formal document prepared by the Municipal Employ-
ees Relations Representative. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the meet-
ing, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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, Mayor ... City of Vernon
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F. A. ZIEMER, City C1erk-
Director of Finance
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