19781019 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD OCTOBER f~, 1978, AT 3 :15 O'CLOCK, P. M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL,
LOCA TED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
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I COUNCIL PRESENT: Ybarra, Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg
COUNCIL ABSENT: McCormick
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg.
Communication from ArthurE. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/
Building, requesting authority for Lewis R. Adams to attend Fall Conference,
California-Nevada Section-American Water Works Association, at Los Angeles,
from October 24 to October 27, 1978, with an expense allowance of $104.00, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of
the Director of Public Works/Building, for Lewis R. Adams to attend Fall
Conference, California-Nevada Section-American Water Works Association,
at Los Angeles, October 24 - 27, 1978, be approved and authority granted to
issue warrant in the sum of $104.00. Motion carried.
Communication from S. E. Hogan, Chief of Police, requesting that
Officer Scott A. Miedecke be advanced to Patrolman II, Grade 3, effective
November 1, 1978, having served one year in his present grade, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the
Police Chief to advance Officer Scott A. Miedecke to Patrolman II, Grade 3,
effective November 1, 1978, on the basis of merit, having served one year in
his present grade, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/
Building, recommending that John G. Anderson be advanced one step in his
classification to Environmental Specialist, Step 3, effective November 1, 1978,
having been in grade one year, and on the basls of merit, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra that the request of the
Director of Public WorkS/Building, to advance John G. Anderson to Environmental
Specialist, Step 3, effective November 1, 1978, having served one year in his
present grade, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from S. E. Hogan, Chief of Police, re.questing that J.
W. Triplett be reimbursed $100.00 from the City's Training and Education Fund
to cover cost of tuition and books for Police Science courses at California State
University, Fullerton, Fall Semester, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of the
Chief of Police to reimburse J. W. Triplett $100.00 from the Training and Education
Fund to cover cost of tuition and books for Police Science courses at California
State University, Fullerton, Fall Semester, be approved and authority granted to
issue warrant in the amount of $100.00 to J. W. Triplett. Motion carried.
Communication from Officer J. L. Shaw submitting his resignation from
the Police Department effective the end of the business day, October 10, 1978,
was presented.
It was moved by Yl:mrE'a, seconded by Kaeser, that the resignation of
J. L. Shaw from the Police Department be accepted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Officer R. D. Gott, tendering his re signation
from the Police Department, effective midnight, October 14, 1978, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation of
Officer R. D. Gott, from the Police Department be accepted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Officer David F. Collins, submitting his resign-
ation from the Police Department, effective October 23, 1978, was presented.
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It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation of
Officer David F. Collins from the Police Department be accepted. Motion
carried.
Continuation of the Public Hearing to consider forfeiture of Union Pacific
franchises for certain crossings that require repair or maintenance, as listed in
communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/Building,
dated March 13, 1978. (Defer:red from previous meetings).
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the Public Hearing
to consider forfeiture of Union Pacific franchises for certain crossings that
require repair or maintenance, be deferred to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council. Motion carried.
Communication from Conrad Lopes, attorney for Fred H. Colvin, re-
garding dispute over the sum of $1,068.20, which was deducted because of alleged
absence from work by Chief Colvin July 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1978,
requesting the opportunity to present and review evidence which the City utilized
to support contention for said deduction. (Deferred from previous meetings).
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication
from Conrad Lopes, Clttorney for Fred H. Colvin, regarding dispute over the
sum of $1,068.20, be deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
City Council. Motion carried.
sented.
Report of Health Department Activities for September 1978, was pre-
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the Health Depart-
ment Activities Report for September 1978, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period October 1 - 15,
1978, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police De-
partment Activity Log for the period October 1 - 15, 1978, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Ronald L. Cummings dated October 4, 1978, en-
closing copy of application to PERS for industrial disability retirement, request-
ing the City determine questions necessary for PERS to process the case: (1)
that he is incapacitated as a fire fighter; (2) that such incapacity is job related;
and (3) effective date after using the balance of his leave rights under Labor
Code, Sec. 4850 and Government Code Sections 21025.2 and 21025. 5, and ex-
pressing his desire to cash out accrued vacation time, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication
from Ronald L. Cummings, dated October 4, 1978 regarding disability retirement
and requesting determination of questions by the City fer PERStoprocess the case,
be referred to the City Attorney and the City Clerk. Motion carried.
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director ~f Public Works/
Building, enclosing letter dated September 19, 1978, concenning requested "lot
line adjustment" for 2 parcels owned by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company,
recommending said 'flot line adjustment" be accomplished pursuant to Section
66412(d) of the Subdivision Map Act, by adoption of a resolution approving said
adjustment was presented.
Resolution No. 4603 - A Resolution of the City Council (!)f the City of
Vernon Approving'tLOtLirie-Adjustment" Requested by Santa Fe Land Improve-
ment Company, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that ResCf)lution No. 4603
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
A YES: Kaeser, Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg
NOES: None
Absent: McCormick
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/
Building, advising that Crescent Food Company has requested a variance from
the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition to construct four openings between the
building on 5403 Santa Fe Avenue, owned by Rowen and Rose, leased by Crescent
Food Company, and an industrial building being constructed at 2323 E. 55th
Street, recommending the variance be granted under certain conditions, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the requested
variance from the UBC 1976 edition sought by Crescent Food Company, to con-
struct four openings between the building on 5403 Santa Fe Avenue, and the building
being constructed at 2323 E. 55th Street, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works/
Building, advising that Michael J. O'Rourke & Associates, representing Joseph
Morris, owner of property located at 4545-61 E. 50th Street, has requested a
variance from City Ordinance No. 801, requiring a 65 foot long loading space,
recommending that, considering the circumstances, a variance be granted for,
two spaces (Paramount Health Equipment Corporation and Bertolini Seating of
California) consisting of 40 foot each, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the requested variance
from City Ordinance No. 801, by Michael J. O'Rourke & Associates, representing
Joseph Morris, owner of property located at 4545-61 E. 50th Street, be approved.
Motion c,arried.
"Warrant Register No. 511" covering claims and demands presented
during the period October 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 8-2217. to
8-2455 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $339, 166.72
(Light and Power Warrants $184,442.61) (Accounting Period October, 1978) was
examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales that Warrant Register
No. 511 be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 8-2217 to
8-2455 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 256" covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period September 1 to 30, wh ich includes Demands Nos.
2706 to 2718 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling
$374, 767. 03 (Accounting Period September, 1978) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that "Payroll Warrant
Register No. 256" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 2706
to 2718 (both inclusive) with no exceptions. Motion carried.
At this time, 3 :45 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Gonzales, secomed
by Ybarra, that the City Council go into executive session under the provision of
Section 54957 of the Government Code. Motion carried.
All persons, with the exception of the City Clerk, the City Attorney and
Jack. Ander($on were excluded from th~;e1Cecutive session.
Mayor Malburg ordered that all communications to and from the
executive session were deemed private.
At this time, 3 :55 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.
Resolution No. 4602 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Determining the -Disability of Jack Anderson, a Local Safety Member
Employed by the City of Vernon ($ $ 21024 and 21025 of the Government Code),
was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No.
4602 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
At this time, 4:00 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded
by Kaeser, that the City Council go into executive sessicminaecardance'witb
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., 5:20 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded
by Kaeser, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume regular
session. Motion carried.
At its adjourned regular meeting held October 19, 1978, it was the order
of the Finance Committee that the following recommendations be made to the City
Council:
That the request of S. E. Hogan, Chief of Police to advance the following
officers and clerk in grade, effective November 1, 1978, based on merit and having
served in their present step for one year be approved:
A. J. Benedetti, to Patrolman II, Grade 3
M. D. O'Connor, to Patrolman II, Grade 3
E. C. Sawickis, to Clerk, Grade 2
That the recommendation of Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator /
City Clerk, for authority to employ Lupe Balderas "as Communications Dispatcher,
Step 5, be granted.
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That>the requeSt of }lance ChiefS- E. Hogan, for a budget increa~e of
$50,000.-00 -for overtimeinthe>Police,D~partment for-the month of October, 1978,
be reduced to the amount of $25, 000.00.
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That a contract be prepared to retain William Everett as an engineer
in the Light and Power Department in accordance, with the submitted employ-
ment proposal.
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That the request of S. E. Hogan for Lt. Louis Rosenkrantz to attend
Special Seminar at Sacramento, California, October 26 - 27, 1978 be approved
providing that no strikes are presently in progress in the City of Vernon.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommend-
ations of the Finance Committee outlined above be approved.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the following salary
schedule be established for the position of City Administrator/City Clerk, and
that Bruce V. Malkenhorst be appointed to Grade 2, in said position. Motion
carried.
City Administrator/City Clerk
Grade 1
2
3
4
5
$ 3662 per mo.
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3347 "
3204 "
3060 "
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that Bruce V. Malken-
horst be granted a car allowance of $125.00 per month. Motion carried.
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There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was
moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting be adjourned to Monday,
October 23, 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 r~LKENHORS 1 '
City Administrator/City Clerk
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEE.TING
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 __T..!1~r~~l.____
October 19,
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 __ Mo.!!Q.~_____, __~tober_23_______, 1978,
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at 4:00 o'clock
po m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall,
located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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BRUCE V. MAL{<<~ST
City Administrator/City Clerk
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