19780718 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JULY 18, 1978, AT TWO O'CLOCK. p. m.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY
HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON CALIFORNIA
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COUNCIL PRESENT: Ybarra, Kaeser, McCormick, Gonzales, Malburg
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COUNCIL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg.
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It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of
the City Council meetings held June 20, 29 and July 5, 1978, be approved as
written and submitted. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4563 - A proposed draft Establishing Layoff Pro-
cedures AppliCable to-tJie -Fire Department, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the proposed
draft of Resolution No. 4563 be deferred to executive session scheduled later
in the day. Motion carried.
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, recommending that the City Council schedule a hearing to consider
forfeiture of the franchises involved. This item has been deferred by the City
Council at previous meetings, and was presented at this time.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that a Public
Hearing be scheduled for 2 :30 p. m., on August 1, 1978 to consider forfeiture
of the Union Pacific franchises involved for the above-mentioned crossings.
Motion carried.
Recommendation of tile Finance Committee that Dr. C. A. Nemethi's
service retirement effective July 31, 1978, be accepted, in conformance with
Health Department Reorganization, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Finance Com-
mittee recommendation regarding Dr. C. A. Nemethi's service retirement, be
deferred to executive session at a later time this same day. Motion carried.
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Communication from Clive J. Kemp, with the firm of Garrett &
Dimino, Inc., Attorneys at Law, Tustin, California, dated July 10, 1978,
representing Officer Larry Stone, regarding alleged intention of the Chief of
Police to suspend or terminate Officer Stone from the department, in which
a demand is made to schedule an Administrative Hearing with respect to any
attempted disciplinary action, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the grievance of
Officer Stone, through his attorney, Clive J. Kemp, be deferred to the next
adjourned meeting of the City Council, Monday, July 24, 1978, at 4:00 o'clock
p. m. Motion carried.
Communication from Coded Systems Corporation, Seal Beach, Cali-
fornia, dated June 7, 1978, detailing their proposal to provide the City of
Vernon with full supplementation service to the City Code, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded byYbarra, that the proposal of
Coded Systems Corporation, Seal Beach, California, be approved and accepted
and authority granted to pay invoices as submitted by Coded Systems Corporation.
Motion carried.
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Communication from S. E. Hogan, dated July 12, 1978, requesting
that Konrad B. Raschke be advanced to Patrolman, Grade TI, effective July 1,
1978, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the request of
Chief S. E. Hogan, to advance Patrolman Konrad B. Raschke to Grade II,
effective July 1, 1978, be approved. Motion carried.
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/
Building, advising that Oberg Construction Corporation, Simi Valley, desires to
place a trailer on city property at the southeast corner of Downey Road and
Bandini Boulevard, while under contract with the County Road Department for
widening of Downey Road Bridge, at a rental fee of $233.00 per month, recom-
mending permission be granted, certain conditions be approved and preparation
of a Lease Agreement, was presented.
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Councilman McCormick announced that he would refrain from discussion
and consideration of this matter, to avoid possible conflict of interest, and there-
fore would abstain in the vote thereon.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works/Building for Oberg Construction Corporation to
place a trailer on city property for the purpose above mentioned, be approved,
and that the city be authorized to execute a Lease Agreement therefor. Motion
carried.
AYES:" Kaeser, Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg
NOES: None
Abstained: McCormick
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Proposed Data Processing Agreement between U. S. Computer Systems,
dba. CABLEDA TA, Sacramento, Cal ifornia, and the City of Vernon, for provision
of and subscription to professional services and computer operations in the Water
Department, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the proposal of
U. S. Computer Systems as above set forth, be approved and accepted, and
authority granted to pay invoices as submitted by Cabledata. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4588 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving the Proposed Agreement with the U. S. Computer Systems,
dba. Cabledata, and Authorizing the Execution thereof, was presented.
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It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No.
4588 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
A YES: Kaeser, McCormick, Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg
NOES: None
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of June, 1978,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales that Health Department
Report of Activities for the month of June 1978 be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period July 1 - 15, 1978
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales that the Activity Log
of the Police Department for the period July 1 - 15, 1978 be received and filed.
Motion carried.
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Memorandum from Paul Hendricks, Consulting Electrical Engineer
dated June 29, 1978, transmitting communication from Edison Company relative
to refund of excess fuel adjustment charges by Edison during the period May 2,
1974 to February 1, 1976 in the amount of $348,604.22, recommending that the
refund be passed on to the Vernon customers, after selection of a method of
distribution is formalized, was presented.
Resolution No. 4590 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Authorizing-ARefundTo Electric System Customers, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No.
4590 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Ybarra, Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg
NOES: None
Communication from Ruane Corporation, dated July 12, 1978, sub-
mitting Statement of Account as of June 20, 1977 in the amount of $26,461. 00
for Change Order Request No. 77, project delays, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser, that the Ruane Corp-
oration Statement of Account and communication be referred to the Finance
Committee for consideration. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 505" covering claims and demands presented
during the period July 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 8-1466 to 8-1599
(both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $162,032.87
(Light and Power Warrants $51,053. 43) (Accounting Period June and July 1978)
was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser that ''Warrant
Register No. 505" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos.
8-1466 to 8-1599 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 253" covering claims and demands
presented during the period June 1 to 30, which inch.}.des Demands Nos. 2664
to 2677 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling
$509,305.71 (Accounting Period June 1978) was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser that "Payroll
Warrant Register No. 253" be approved and payment authorized for Demands
Nos. 2664 to 2677 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/
Building that the bids received and opened at the council meeting on July 5, 1978
for Reroofing Seven City Houses, in accordance with Contract No. 422, have
been reviewed, recommending that the contract be awarded to DeBrouwer Bros.
Roofing Company, Downey, California, on the basis of their bid, $7, 775. 00,
was presented.
Resolution No. 4586 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Aeeepting theBidof DeBrouwer Bros. Roofing Company for the Reroofing
of Seven City of VernonHouses Located on Vernon Avenue and Fruitland Avenue,
in Accordance with Contract No. 422 of the City of Vernon and Approving the
Execution of said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No.
4586 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Kaeser, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
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Communication from George F. Bass, Administrative Battalion Chief,
requesting approval of Fire Department's authorization to provide enClosed cab
for Engine # 11, at an approximate cost of $3,000.00, as quoted for Engines =11=3,
#4 and #22, by Crown Coach Corporation, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the request of
Administrative Battalion Chief George F. Bass for authorization to provide
enclosed cab for Engine =11=11, at an approximate cost of $3,000.00 be granted.
Motion carried.
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At this time, 2 :35 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded
by Kaeser, 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 communications to and from the
executive session were deemed private.
At this time, 2 :40 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded
by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume regular
session. Motion carried.
At this time, 3 :00 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded
by McCormick, that the City Council go into exee,utive session in accordance
with Section 54957 of the Government Code. Motion carried.
All persons except the members of the City Council were excluded
from the executive session.
Mayor Malburg ordered that all communications to and from the ex-
ecutive session were deemed private.
At this time, 5:30 o'clock p. m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded
by McCormick, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume
regular session. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4587 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Coiiinlending CarlE~Nemethi, M. D. For His Many Years of Service
to the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution
No. 4587 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council
approve the Principles of the Police Package, as submitted. Motion carried.
Recommendation from the Finance Committee that a temporary clerk
be hired in the Office of the City Clerk, at $3.75 per hour, and that the City
Clerk be authorized to fill said position effective July 13, Un8, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommend-
ation of the Finance Committee to employ Brenda Thompson as a temporary
clerk at $3.75 per hour, effective July 13, 1978, be approved. Motion carried.
At this time, 5:35 o'clock p. m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Gonzales, that the City Council go into executive session in accordance with
Section 54957.6 of the Government Code. Motion carried.
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All persons, with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney
were excluded from the executive session.
Mayor Malburg ordered that all communications to and from the executive
session were deemed private.
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At this time, 6:10 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded
by McCormick, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume
regular session. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was
moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned to
July 27, 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. MALKENHORST, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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OP~ER OF ADJOU~~~NT 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 Tuesday, July 18, 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 Monday, July 24, 1978
at four 0' clock p..m. in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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