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19770621 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 21, 1977, AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE LUNCH ROOM OF THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA I I COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra None Malburg. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that minutes of the meeting of June 7, 1977, be approved as written and submitted. MOtion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 881 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 881 receive a second and final reading by title. MOtion car- ried. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I Ordinance No. 881 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon Granting a Franchise to L~ Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and Its Lessee, Union Pacific Railroad Company, Utah Corporations and Their Successors and Assigns, to Maintain and Operat$ a Spur Track Across and Upon Downey Road in the City of Vernon, Califor- nia, and Repealing Ordinance No. 511, was read by title for a second and final reading. It was moved by McCormick, Seconded by Kaeser, that Ordinance No. 881 receive and pass a second reading and be adopt- ed. MOtion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I - It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 880 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 880 receive a second and final reading by title. MOtion carried. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 880 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon Providing for the Licensing, Impounding, and Regulating the Keep- ing, Sale and Exhibition of Animals and Adopting by Reference the Animal Control Ordinance of the County of Los Angeles, as Amended July 1, 1977, and Expressly Repealing Sections 3.3 through 3.19 of Chapter 3 of the Vernon City Code and Amending Sections 3.1 and 3.2 and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a second and final reading. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 880 receive and pass a second reading and be adopt- ed. MOtion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None 2fi5 -2- 6-21-77 I I Resolution No. 4486 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Repealing Resolution No. 4482 and Approvlag "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by Airco, Inc., was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4486 be deferred. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I Resolution No. 4475 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Use of Criminal History Information in Certain Instances Relating to Employ- ment and Licensing, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that Resolution No. 4475 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 4484 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing Leonis C. Malburg, Bruce V. Malkenhorst, J. A. Venezia and S. H. McKenna to Sign Checks Withdrawing Funds Deposited by the City of Vernon in any Bank Account, and to Enter any Safety Deposit Box Held in the Name of the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that Resolution No.4484 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated June 3, 1977, requesting that Sergeant B. E. Sweeney be placed on Military Leave of Absence effective as of June 20, 1977 through July 1, 1977, to attend mandatory Active Duty Training at Camp Roberts, California, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of the Police Chief, dated June 3, 1977, be approv- ed. Motion carried. Communication from the Law Offices of Kroll, Edelman, Elser & Wilson, Attorneys for the Assured, Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County, regarding a claim filed by Francisco Roa against the City of Vernon, et al., concerning an incident which occurred on or about January 20, 1977, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that communication from the Law Offices of Kroll, Edelman, Elser & Wilson, dated June 6, 1977, be received and filed. Motion carried. I I Communication from the Law Offices of Mink and Neiman, Inc., dated June 2, 1977, regarding application to file a claim on behalf of Nestor Baluja and Israel Baluja pursuant to Government Code Section 911.4 and Section 911.6 against the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that communication from the Law Offices of Mink and Neiman, Inc., dated June 2, 1977, be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. 2G6 -3- 6-21-77 I Communication from Claims Administration Systems, Inc., dated May 23, 1977, transmitting a proposed Novation of the prior Agreement regarding the responsibility for administration of the City of Vernon's self-insured Workers' Compensation program by Insurance Technology Company, was pre- sented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Novation received from Claims Administration Systems, Inc., be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authoriz- ed to execute said Novation on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated June 14, 1977, advising that the work on Vernon Avenue Improvement under Contract No. 406 has been completed; and recommending that the work be accepted and -.uthority granted to pay the contractor, Vernon Paving Company in accordance with the Agreement, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Ieso1ution No. 4485 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Vernon Paving Company for Vernon Avenue Improvement, Santa Fe Avenue to Downey Road, in accordance with Contract No. 406 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4485 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Silber, Benezra & Tas1itz, Attor- neys for Vernon Fire Fighters Local 2312, dated June 9, 1977, requesting that the City furnish them with certain information with respect to occupational disability retirement, was present- ed. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that communication from Silber, Benezra & Tas1itz, Attorneys for Vernon Fire Fighters Local 2312, dated June 9, 1977, be refer- red to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Chrisman, Police Patrol Commander, dated June 15, 1977, recommending that permission be granted for Officers G. M. Alverez and A. Hoover to attend a Field Evidence Technician course at California State Univer- sity, Long Beach, from July 12 through July 29, 1977, with an ~ense allowance of $580.00 tuition for both officers and $224.00 to cover food and travel for each officer, was present- ed. (This is a P.O.S. T reimbursable item upon completion) It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Pelice Patrol Commander, dated June 15, 1977, be approved and authority grantied to issue warrants in the amount of $580.00, payable to California State Univer- sity, Long Beach, and in the amounts of $224.00 each to G. M. Alverez and A. Hoover. Motion carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated June 14, 1977, advising that Fire Department Secretary, Sheri L. Harris is resigning her position effective July 16, 1977, and recommending that her resignation be accepted, was presented. I I I I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation that the resignation of Sheri L. Harris, be accepted, received from the Fire Chief, June 14, 1977, be approved. Motion carried. 267 -4- 6-22-77 I Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 14, 1977, recom- mending that Brooks Carden, Purchasing Agent for the City of Vernon, be reclassified as Senior Purchasing Agent, Grade 1, effective July 1, 1977, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendation of the Deputy City Clem -Deputy Director of - Finance, dated June 14, 1977, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1977, recom- mending that Dorothy Cox, Purchasing Clerk, be removed from the City of Vernon payroll effective as of June 30, 1977, as she has filed for non-occupational retirement, effective July 1, 1977, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation from the Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1977, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated June 16, 1977, recommending that certain personnel be advanced and reclassified as indicated in said communication, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Building, dated June 16,1977, be approved. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period June 1 - 15, 1977, inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Report of Health Department Activities for the month of May, 1977, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I I~ was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Report of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried. I I Communication from the Finance Committee, dated June 17, 1977, transmitting copies of Finance Committee minutes of the meetings of JUne 13, 1977, and June 16, 1977; and request- ing that the City Council approve the recommendations as out- lined in the minutes of the meetings of June 13 and 16, 1977, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendations of the Finance Committee as outlined in the minutes of the Finance Committee meetings held June 13 and June 16, 1977, be approved. Motion carried. First Amended Summons and Complaint filed by Cayer & Johnson, Inc., attorneys for Reed A. Parry against City of Vernon Police Officers, in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, Case No. SEC 19735, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that First Amended Summons and Complaint filed by Cayer & Johnson, Inc., attorneys for Reed A. Parry, be received and filed. Motion carried. 268 -5- 6-21-77 I I "Warrant Register No. 479" covering claims and demands presented during the period June 1 to 15, which in- cludes Demands Nos. 7-1320 to 7-1474 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $202,510.35 (Light and Power Warrants $108,164.17) (Accounting Period Jwe 1977) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that "Warrant Register No. 479" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 7-1320 to 7-1474 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. MOtion carried. Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None "Payroll Warrant Register No. 240':' covering claims and demands presented during the period May 1 to 31, which in- cludes Demands Nos. 2504 to 2513 (both inclusive) drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling $51',664.73 (Accounting Period May 1977), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that "Payroll Warrant Register No. 240" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 2504 to 2513 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. MOtion carried. Ayes: ' Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Meathandlers, Ltd., dated June 21, 1977, requesting an extension on their permit to occupy the premises at 3301 East 45th Street until such time as they are able to relocate in more suitable offices, was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of Meathandlers, Ltd., dated June 21, 1977, be re- ferred to the Director of Public Works/Building, the City Attorney and the Police Department for study and report. MOtion carried. I I I Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent to the Director of Finance, dated June 20, 1977, requesting authorization to proceed as outlined in said Memorandum relative to annual pur- chase order-agreements for certain supplies and services for fiscal 1977-78, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Purchasing Agent, dated June 20, 1977, for authorization to proceed as outlined in said Memorandum rela- tive to annual purchase order-agreements for certain supplies and services for fiscal 1977-78, be approved. MOtion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 21, 1977, trans- mitting Novation between David B. Brearley and Ralph B. Helm and the City of Vernon regarding "City Attorney Employment Agreement" and recommending that the Novation be approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute said Novation on behalf of the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendation of the Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 21, 1977, be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the Novation between David B. Brearley, Ralph B. Helm and the City of Vernon. MOtion carried. 269 270 -6- 6-21-77 I Coomunication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 20, 1977, recom- mending that Linda K. Shaulis be employed as Purchasing Clerk, Grade 5, effective June 24, 1977, pending satisfactory com- pletion of a physical examination, was presented. . It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance, dated June 20, 1977, that Linda K. Shaulis be em- ployed as Purchasing Clerk, Grade 5, effective June 24, 1977, pending satisfactory completion of a physical examination, be approved. Motion carried. Coomunication from Louis S. Hauger, Director of Environmental Health, dated June 9, 1977, recommending that authority be granted for John G. Anderson to attend a Train- ing Course in Food Protection (U.S. Food & Drug Admin. Course) from July 12 to July 15, 1977, inclusive, at Riverside, Cali- fornia, with an expense allowance of $155.50, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Director of Environmental Health, dated June 9, 1977, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of ~155.50 to John G. Anderson. Motion carried. I I '!bere being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, June 28, 1977, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Lunch Room of the Public Works Facility located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. ~tion carried. c~ P~~Nis C. Mayor - City 0 ATTEST: F. A. ZIEMER, City Clerk- Director of Finance I I BY:~~V .I- BRU E . T, Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance #r __~ ." AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING State of California ) County of Los Angeles)' SS City of Vernon ) 1, BRUCE V.MALKENHORST, Deputy City Clerk-Deputy Director of Finance ",of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 21st day d.Jup.e, \1977, at 3:30 p.m. post Order of Adjournment of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Copy attached hereto, at a conspicU9uS place \ on or near the door of the plaeeat which said meeting "f June 21, 1977, was held. Signed this 21st day of June, 1977. A~>>d~~ BCE V. MALKENHORST Deputy City Clerk- Deputy Director of Finance Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of June, 1977. ;\L SEAL TO',1Al YN C. BURES NCHARY PL'\,UCCALlFORNIA LOS ;,WELCS COUNTY MyCommission Ex,lires Dec. 10. 1977 .' I I5ddMf /Jd~lV BRUCE V. MALKENHORST DeJuty City Clerk- Deputy Director of Finance I I .ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held June 21, 1977, in the Lunch Room of the Public Works Facility located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by Order of the City Council (quorum present) until Tuesday, June 28, 1977 ,at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Lunch Room of the Public Works Facility located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. I I