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19780606 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes :138 MINUTES OF: THE MEE TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 6, 1978, AT TWO O'CLOCK P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCA TED AT 4305 SANTA FE A VENUE, VERNON CALIFORNIA ______L________________________ COUNCIL PRESENT: McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, Ybarra I COUNCIL ABSENT ~ None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the meetings of May 16, 23 and 30, 1978, be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids for Cleaning and Painting Eighteen City-Owned Houses, in accordance with Con- tract No. 420 of the City of Vernon. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. The Clerk opened and read the following bids: I Homer L. Dunn M. P. Painting George's Painting Darco Painting Corporation $ 13,962.00 9,945.00 13,250.00 18,930.00 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the bids received for Cleaning and Painting Eighteen City-Owned Houses, in accordance with Con- tract No. 420, be referred to the Director of Public Works/Building for study and recommendation. Motion carried. ' Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/ Building, submitting Contract No. 421, Water Meter and Pressure Regulating Facility, recommending approval and authority to advertise for bids, was presented. Resolution No. 4573 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon ApprovIilg-ColitracCNo. 421 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Water Meter and Pressure Regulating Facility, in Accordance with Contract No. 420 of the City of Vernon, was presented. I I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4573 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra, Kaeser, Malburg NOES: None Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, forwarding proposed resolution which designates authorized individuals to act for and in behalf of. the City of Vernon in certain matters related to the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, superseding Resolution No. 4215, dated February 19, 1974, recommending adoption and authority to distribute copies to necessary parties, was presented. Resolution No. 4574 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Designating Authorized Individuals to Act for and in Behalf of the City of Vernon in Certain Matters Related to the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, Superseding Resolution No. 4215, dated February 19, 1974, was presented. -2- 6/6/78 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4574 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg NOES: None I Communication from S. E. Hogan, Chief of Police, requesting authoriz- ation to appoint Cadet Donald J. Wrobel to the position of Policeman, Grade 4, effective June 16, 1978, slated to attend the next Academy Class on June 26, 1978, was presented. I It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Police Chief appointing Cadet Donald J. Wrobel to the position of Policeman, Grade 4, effective June 16, 1978, be referred to the Finance Committee. Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, advising that D. L. Wiskus has submitted a letter of resignation, effective June 3, 1978, recommend- ing acceptance of the resignation. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from D. L. Wiskus, advising of his resignation be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/ Building, with a proposal from International Baking Company, 2050 East 51st Street, concerning the possibility of their use for parking of a portion of Well No. 18 site adjacent to their property, recommending the proposal be accepted under certain conditions stipulated and agreed to by International Baking Company, and that authority be granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the City, was presented. I It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the proposal from International Baking Company be referred to the City Attorney for review and recom mendation. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/ Building, advising that Widom/Wein and Associates have submitted a proposed site plan for the development of'_; the property at the northwest corner of Bandini Boulevard and Downey Road on behalf of LAWI/CSA Consolidators, Inc., and recommending that the Director of Public Works/Building be authorized to issue building permits in connection with this project, provided that there are no major improvements at the southeast corner of the property, was presented. This communication was deferred at the meeting of the Council on May 16, 1978. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the next-above mentioned proposal be received and filed. Motion carried. I I Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/ Building, dated March 13, 1978, regarding twelve listed crossings that require repair or maintenance on the part of Union Pacific Railroad Company, recom- mending that the City Council schedule a hearing to consider forfeiture of the franchises involved. This item has been deferred by the Council at meetings held March 21, April 4, 18, 25, 28, May 2 and 16, 1978. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the subject next above referred to, be deferred to the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4563 - A proposed draft Establishing Layoff Procedures Applicabieto the-Fire Department. It was m 0 v e d by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that the proposed draft of Resolution No. 4563 be deferred to the council meeting of June 13, 1978. 139 -3- 6/6/78 Ordinance No. 886 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon AmenafiigCiiapter8 of the Vernon Municipal Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 798, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 886 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. I A YES: Kaeser, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg NOES: None I Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/ Building, advising that Kal Kan Foods, Inc., 3386 E. 44th Street, wishes to make application for permit for temporary trailer for the period August 2, 1978 through August 2, 1979, having previously been granted a permit for temporary trailer for the period August 2, 1977 through August 2, 1978, recommending authority be granted to issue a new permit, was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation to issue the permit for temporary trailer, for the period mentioned, be approved. Motion carried. 1.40 Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/ Building, advising that Packaging Corporation of America, 4633 Downey Road has prepared plans for a 4, 410 square foot, 2 story addition to their existing 52, 000 square foot one-story Type llI-N structure, to allow relocation of existing office areas for expansion of laboratory facilities, recommending a variance from the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition with the condition t hat an on-site fire hydrant with Fire Department access in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code be provided, was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommend- ation of the Director of Public Works/Building for a variance be approved. Motion carried. Communication from S. E. Hogan, Chief of Police, advising that budgeted funds, current fiscal year, for over,time allotment have been expended, requesting that an amount of $15, 000 be transferred from the salary budget and used for over- time, due to shortage of personnel, officers off duty due to injuries and vacations, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded byYbarra, that the request of the Chief of Police for the above-mentioned transfer of funds, be approved. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period May 16 - 31, 1978 was presented. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the Activity Log of the Police Department, for the period above-mentioned, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Department of Public Works/ Building advising that Resolution No. 4539 approved the retention of PaulO. Gooder as a Consulting Communications Engineer, February 22, through June 30, 1978, recommending his retention in such capacity, for the period July 1, 1978 through and including June 30, 1979, as he is presently assisting the City in con- nection with the Communications Equipment Contract No. 401 and mobil radio service for the Public Works, Polke and Fire Departments. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the request to retain PaulO. Gooder as a Consulting Communications Engineer for the next fiscal year, be deferred to the Finance Committee budget hearing. 141 -4- 6/6/78 ''Warrant Register No. 502" covering claims and demands presented during the period May 16 to 31, 1978, which includes Demands Nos. 8-1086 to 8-1200 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $3,791,416.24 (Light and Power Warrants $3,702, 145.46) (Accounting Period June 1978) was ex- amined and audited. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that ''Warrant Register No. 502" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 8-1086 to 8-1200 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. I AYES: NOES: Ybarra, Gonzales, Kaeser, McCormick, Malburg None Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk-Director of Finance, relative to an expenditure of $296.00 to obtain from P. E. R. S. an actuarial valuation for 2% - Age 50 (C. H. P.) retirement plan for Po lice Safety members, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the expenditure requested by the City Clerk for the actuarial valuation study be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Fred Colvin, Fire Chief, dated June 6, 1978, requesting permission to send the "On-Duty" Battalion Chiefs, in a city fire vehicle, to a Structural Fire Investigation Seminar and Work Shop, conducted by the West Covina Fire Department, one for each day, June 7, 8 and 9, 1978 was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Fire Chief Colvin, as outlined above, be approved. Motion carried. At this time, 2 :40 o'clock p. m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that the City Council go into executive session, in accordance with Attorney/Client privilege. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, and the City Attorney were excluded from the executive session. Mayor Malburg ordered that all co mmunications to and from the executive session were deemed private. At this time, 3 :05 o'clock p. m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the City Council go out of executive session and reconvene regular session. I I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Attorney be substituted as attorney of record in the place of Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp in the case of Donald S. Fisher vs. City of Vernon, et aI, Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California, No. SEC 18214. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council go into executive session in accordance with Section 54957 of the Government Code. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, the City Attorney, Fire Chief Colvin, Administrative Battalion Chief George Bass, and Battalion Chiefs Patrick Mooreheal, Lloyd Schultz and Larry Jackson, were excluded from the executive session. 142 -5- 6/6/78 Mayor Malburg ordered that all communications to and from the executive session were deemed private. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of executive session and reconvene regular session at 5:00 o'clock p. m., I I There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting be adjourned to June 13, 1978, at 4:00 o'clock p. m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. Motion carried. ~~~------- ATTEST: ~j/ ~tLd_ BRUCE V. MAti€ENHORST, . City Clerk- Director of Finance I I I t , AFFiDAVIT OF POSTING State of California ) County of Los Angeles) SS City of Vernon ) I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the-1~day of June 1978 , at9:4S a~ m., post Order of Adjourn- J l ment of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, a copy of which is attached hereto, at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of June 61 1978 , was held. ~~r:k- Director of Finance Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of June , 197L. . /) cX-r'~~ ~. L~ Notary Public in for the County of Los Angeles, State of California .. '. r)r.""~IAL SEAL ! 015 i HILTON NO! . 'JeLle . CALIFORNIA 'r!: I\NGaES COUNTY t,'" " ":1!!l. expires APR 6. 1982 4305 Sa~ta Fe r'~'2'1:'~, Verno", CA 90058 I I I 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 6, 1978 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by Order of the City Council (quorum present) until June 13, 1978 at 4:00 0' clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. ~~~~~ City Clerk- Director of Finance ,,/