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19770802 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I MINUTES OF A REGUlAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 2, 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 COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Gonzales Malburg. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that minutes of the meeting of July 19, 1977, be approved as writ- ten and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids for Traffic Signal Maintenance 1977-80 in Accordance with Contract No. 411. It was moved by McCormick, 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: I Superior Signal Service Corporation Signal Maintenance, Inc. $ 9,538.68 8,136.24 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the bids received for Traffic Signal Maintenance in accordance with Contract No. 411 be referred to the Director of Public Works/Building and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. I I Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 25, 1977, recommending that authority be granted for Francis W. Sumner to attend the 55th Annual Business Meeting of the International Conference of Building Officials to be held in the City of Coronado (San Diego), California from September 12 to 16, 1977, with an ex- pense allowance of $450.00, was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 25, 1977, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the sum of $450.00 to Francis W. Sumner. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 26, 1977, recommending that authority be granted for Fred A. Tachovsky to attend the Southwestern Section Annual Business Meeting of the Internation- al Association of Electrical Inspectors to be held in Carson City, Nevada, from September 18 to 22, 1977, with an expense allowance of $440.00, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 26, 1977, be approved, and authority granted to issue war- rant in the sum of ~440.00 to Fred A. Tachovsky. Motion carried. 006 -2- 8-2-77 I I Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated July 26, 1977, transmitting requests for pay from Firemen K. Slifka and D. Wiskus, with a Subpoena requesting their presence in Court; recommending that the City Council take this under advisement to provide some means of compensation in situations arising of persons being subpoenaed as members of the Fire Department, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 26, 1977, be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. MOtion carried. I Communication from Gerald Gees of Gee Gee Liquor Store, dated July 21, 1977, requesting to be granted a Permit to have a pool table on the premises of a new beer bar he is planning to open at 4505 South Downey Road, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of Gerald Gees of Gee Gee Liquor Store, dated July 21, 1977, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from the City of Carson, dated July 20, 1977, advising that the City Council of the City of Carson has adopted a position of opposition to the proposed South Bay Peninsula Counties formation, was presented. (Copy to each mem- ber of the City Council) It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that com- munication from the City of Carson, dated July 20, 1977, be received and filed. MOtion carried. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated July 27, 1977, recommending that the City of Vernon enter into an interim agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire Depart- ment to provide paramedic services, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 27, 1977, be re- ferred to the Finance Committee for study and report. MOtion carried. I Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated July 28, 1977, advising that the California Peace Officers Association is sponsoring a substantial number of bills this year in the California Legislature and urging the Council to lend its support to these bills if called upon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that communication from the Police Chief, dated July 28, 1977, be received and filed. MOtion carried. I Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated July 28, 1977, regarding a leave of absence granted to Sheldon Bardin August 16, 1976; requesting authorization to 'require a physical examination, at City expense, to insure Mr. Bardin's satisfactory condition for the performance of his duties, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated July 28, 1977, be approved and that Sheldon Bardin be reinstated provided he reports back to work on or before August 16, 1977 and has satisfactorily com- pleted a physical examination. MOtion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period July 16 - 31, 1977, inclusive, was presented. 007 -3- 8-2-77 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. I I Communication from William H. Horton, dated July 29, 1977, submitting his resignation as police officer from the City of Vernon, effective the close of business, August 17, 1977, was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the resignation of William H. Horton, dated July 29, 1977, be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 28, 1977, regarding a Re- quest for Variance submitted by Mr. Harold Roach, owner of the property at 5820 Alameda Street; recommending that the request for variance be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in said communication, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 28, 1977, be approved, subject to the conditions as out- lined in said communication. Motion carried. Communication from the City of Stanton, transmitting a copy of Resolution No. 77-31 Urging the State Legislature to Amend Penal Code 5311 Relating to the Definition of Obscene Material, which was adopted by the City Council of the City of Stanton on June 27, 1977, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that communication from the City of Stanton, transmitting Resolu- tion No. 77-31, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 29, 1977, recommending that Robert G. Hill, Utility Man II Step 2 be advanced to Utility Man II Step 1, effective September 1, 1977, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 29, 1977, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building, dated July 29, 1977, transmitting a letter from Kenneth E. Fieler of Fieler and Associates with regard to screening, testing, interviewin& selection and train- ing of communication operators for the new communications center; recommending that an additional twenty days services from Fieler and Associates be authorized at a cost of $2400.00, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/BuildiQg, dated July 29, 1977, be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. I I I Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated July 29, 1977, recommending that Fireman Larry J. Weaver be granted a military leave-of-absence with pay from August 13 - 27, 1977, was presented. ~ 008 -4- 8-2-77 I I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 29, 1977, be approved. MOtion carried. "Warrant Register No. 482" covering claims and demands presented during the period July 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 7-1688 to 7-1734 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $3,772,167.71 (Light and Power Warrants $3,729,131.46) (Accounting Period August 1977), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that "Warrant Register No. 482" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 7-1688 to 7-1734 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. MOtion carried. Ayes: Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Gonzales Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City C1erk- Director of Finance, dated August 2, 1977, recommending that the City Attorney's office located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, be leased to David B. Brearley, City Attorney, on a full time basis at the rate of $235.20 per month until such time as he is able to relocate in other permanent quarters. I It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated August 2, 1977, be approved. MOtion carried. Ordinance No. 882 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon Adopting the County of Los Angeles Checking Fee Schedule for Parcel Maps and Subdivision Tract Maps and Repealing Ordi- nance No. 762 and Resolution No. 2985 and All Ordinances and Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a 1st reading. Ordinance It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that No. 882 receive and pass a 1st reading. MOtion carried. Ayes: Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Gonzales I Resolution No. 4492 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Thomas H. Garner for his Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4492 be approved and adopted. MOtion carried. Ayes: Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Gonzales The City Attorney presented a report explaining the decision in the case of John Corby, et a1. vs. City of West Covina, et a1. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the report presented by the City Attorney be received and filed. MOtion carried. The City Attorney reported that he had received a notice of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's Application for an increase in directory advertising rates. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra,that the report submitted by the City Attorney, be received and filed. MOtion carried. I 009 -5- 8-2-77 I I The City Attorney reported, as requested by the City Council at its meeting held June 21, 1977, that Harbor Insurance Company, after investigation, had recommended that the applica- tion to file a late claim submitted by Mink and Neiman, Inc., on behalf of Nestor Baluja and Israel Baluja, against the City of Vernon, be rejected. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the recommendation of Harbor Insurance Company be approved and the application to file late claim on behalf of Nestor and Israel Baluja, received from Mink and Neiman, Inc., be rejected. Motion carried. Communication from Robert W. Adams, Manager - Vernon Chamber of Commerce, dated July 28, 1977, requesting a place on the City Council Agenda for the meeting to be held August 2, 1977, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Howard Banzett, Chairman of the Chamber City Liaison Committee, appeared to discuss the Paramedic situation. No action was taken. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the City Council go into Executive Session in accordance with Gov. C. 54957. Motion carried. Ayes: Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Gonzales I All persons, with the exception of the City Clerk- Director of Finance and the City Attorney, were excluded from the Executive Session. I Mayor Malburg ordered that all communications to and from the Executive Session were deemed private. The Executive Session ended at 3:27 o'clock p.m. The City Clerk-Director of Finance, Bruce V. Malkenhorst, reported on a meeting he had with Fire Captain George E. Foster during which Captain Foster indicated his de- sire to effectuate his retirement, beginning August 1, 1977, with a lump-sum payment for vacation benefits in order to re- ceive both payments at the same time. The City Attorney, David B. Brearley, advised the Council that Section 9 of Resolution No. 4115 of the City of Vernon, precluded payment of vacation benefits on an accrual basis and that the City Council would have to change its policy in order to comply with Captain Foster's requests. After discussion, it was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the Order of the City Council at its meeting held July 19, 1977, relative to Captain George E. Foster's retire- ment, be rescinded and that Captain Foster's retirement be accepted, effective August 1, 1977, and that his claim for a lump-sum payment of vacation benefits, is hereby denied. Motion carried. I Communication from Silber, Benezra & Taslitz, Attorneys for Vernon Fire Fighters, Local 2312, dated July 29, 1977, relative to the Court's minute order dated June 30, 1977, and other related correspondence, requesting notification by the City of any intended proposals regarding the forthcoming negotiations, was presented. 0:10 -6- 8-2-77 I I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the City Attorney be instructed to reply to the communication from Silber, Benezra & Tas1itz, dated July 29, 1977, in accord- ance with instruction from the City Council. MOtion carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. MOtion carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. ATTEST: I ~ ~;/~ BRU~V. MALKENHORST, City C1erk- Director of Finance I I " - 0:11