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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
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COUNCIL PRESENT:
McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, Ybarra
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COUNCIL ABSENT ~
None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A YES: Kaeser, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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''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.
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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.
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AYES:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.,
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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.
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BRUCE V. MAti€ENHORST, . City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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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
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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.
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Director of Finance
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 7th day of June , 197L.
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Los Angeles, State of California
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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.
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City Clerk-
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