19791016 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, HELD OC'DOBER 16, 1979, 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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MEMBERS PRESENT: Kaeser, McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gonzales (Assumed seat at 4:00 p. m.)
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the minutes of
the meeting of October 2, 1979, be approved as written and submitted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Elizabeth Belles, Representative of the land
owners and business owners and voters in the County Island located
between 52nd Street-Slauson and Malabar Avenues and Santa Fe Avenue,
dated October 15, 1979, advising that there is a possibility that Vernon-
Santa Fe Avenue Annexation 41= 1 may be referred back to LAFCO for
further review, requesting the City of Vernon to prepare and have avail-
able to file within approximately two weeks, an Environmental Impact
Report for LAFCO, was presented.
Elizabeth Belles addressed the City Council and announced that the
landowners and business interests have filed a suit to prevent a decision
on the recommendation of LAFCO by the Board of Supervisors, and if
successful, the petitioners' efforts toward annexation to the City of
Vernon would be enhanced.
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The City Attorre y stated that as of this moment, there was nothing
before the City Council to approve or act upon, but that the Director of
Public Works could put together a report on the costs of the services in
case of annexation to the City and an environmental impact report, but
that it would be futile at this time, to assume a posture favorable to the
petitioners, until a decision is reached that supports the City's annexation.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Director
of Public Works be instructed to draft a report on the costs of services to
the City, and an environmental impact report once the project is before
the City Council. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/
Building, dated October 3, 1979, requesting authority and funds for F. A.
Tachovsky to attend Basic Techniques of Industrial Commercial Electrical
Systems, San Francisco, November 8 to November 9, 1979, with an
expense allowance of $254.00, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the
Director of Public Works be ~pproved, and authority granted to issue
warrant in the amount of $254.00 to F. A. Tachovsky. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 3, 1979, requesting authority and funds to attend 1979
Annual Calpelra Conference, Monterey, November 14 to November 17,
1979, with an expense allowance of $456.00, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the
City Administrator/City Clerk, be approved and authority granted to issue
warrant in the amount of $456.00 to Bruce V. Malkenhorst. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated October 3, 1979, requesting authority and funds for Keith K.
Kaeser to attend 19th Annual Seminar, Independent Cities Asseciation of
Los Angeles County at Santa Barbara, November 1 to November 4, 1979,
with an expense allowance of $479.00, was presented.
I t was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the request
of the City Administrator be approved and authority granted to issue warrant
to K. K. Kaeser, in the amount of $479.00. Motion carried.
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Communication from Robert N. Oslan, First Vice President, Vernon
Chamber of Commerce, dated September 28, 1979, requesting that con-
sideration be given to the appointment of Mr. Phil Reavis to the City Council,
if the Council should find itself inaposition of having to fill an unscheduled
council vacancy, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the communication
from Robert N. Oslan, First Vice President, Vernon Chamber of Commerce,
dated September 28, 1979, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log, October 1 - 15, 1979, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Police
Department Activity Log, October I - 15, 1979, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
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Health Department Activities Report, month of September 1979, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McC ormick, that the Health
Department Acttvities Report, mort h of September 1979, be received and
filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/
Building, dated October 9, 1979, transmitting fully executed Easement Deed
for a portion of 52nd Street from H. A. Geib and Gretchen L. Gorman,
recommending that the Deed be accepted and grantor advised of the official
recordation, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded byYbarra that the Easement Deed
for a portion of 52nd Street from H. A. Geib and Gretchen L. Gorman, be
accepted upon approval by the City Attorney. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 535" covering claims and demands presented
during the period October 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 91622 to
91746 (both inclusive) excluding voided Demands Nos. 91671, 91687, 91689,
drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $4,342,463.64 (Light and
Power Warrants $4,290, 753.01) (Accounting Period October 1979) was
examined and audited;
It was moved by Ybarra, seoonded by McCormick that "Warrant
Register No. 535 be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos.
91622 to 91746 (both inclusive) excluding voided Demands No. 91671, 91687
and 91689, with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/
Building, dated October 10, 1979, requesting authority and funds for Jim
Persons to attend a one-day course on roadway lighting in Los Angeles,
October 23, 1979, with a registration fee of $50.00, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the re quest of
the Director of Public Works be approved and that authority be granted to
issue warrant in the amount of $50.00 to Jim Persons. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administl:a tor /
Director of Finance, dated October 11, 1979, transmitting minutes of the
Finance Committee meetings held October 4 and October 9, 1979, requesting
approval and adoption of the recommendations contained therein, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of the
meetings of the Finance Committee held October 4 and October 9, 1979, be
approved, and that the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
Motion carried.
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Summons and Complaint, Richard D. Ferris vs. City of Vernon; Vernon
Police Department, L. S. Rosenkrantz; James Mason, and Does 1 through 500,
inclusive, Superior Court of the Southeast Judicial District, Case #SEC30647,
served on the City October 11, 1979, seekingcompansatory damages in the
sum of $225,000.00, costs of suit herein and such other relief as the court
may deem proper, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that this item be
deferred to executive session for discussion. Motion carried.
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/
Building, dated October 10, requesting authority and funds for Victor H.
Vaits to attend a Seminar on the Design of Horizontal Wood Diaphragms
in Los Angeles, November 19, 1979, with a registration fee of $40.00 was
presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of
the Director of Public Works be approved and that authority be granted to
issue warrant in the amount of $40.00 to Victor H. Vaits. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4678 - A Resolution of the City COWlcil of the City of
Vernon Approvfng'l:neRePlacement of the Heating and Cooling System at
Fire Station #3 Located at 2800 Soto Street in the City of Vernon and Author-
izing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase Thereof,
was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser ~ seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No.
4678, be approved and adoptea. Motion carried.
AYES: Kaeser, Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
Absent: Gonzales
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Resolution No. 4676 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
VernonTxPressmg"IfS-C-ondolences Upon the Passing of Edward J. Valliere
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that Resolution No.
4676 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra, Kaeser, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
Absent: Gonzales
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Resolution No. 4677 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon-:ESfaT>fisfilnga""FOur (4) Day Work Week, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser ~ seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No.
4677, be approved and adoptea. Motion carried.
AYES: Kaeser, Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
Absent: Gonzales
CommWlication from City Administrator/City Clerk, dated October
16, 1979, transmitting minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting held
October 15, 1979, recommending approval of the recommendations contained
therein, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of the
Personnel Committee meeting held October 15, 1979, be approved, and that
the recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from L. A. Espinoza, Acting Chief of Police, dated
October 2, 1979, Ie questing that Officer Paul J. Koppes be advanced from
Police Officer I, Grade 5 to Police Officer I, Grade 4, effective the October
21, 1979 pay period. Request is predicated on successful completion and
graduation from the Academy at Rio Hondo College on October 19, 1979.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the
Acting Chief of Police to advance Officer Koppes be approved. Motion
carried.
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Acknowledgment from the family of Edward Valliere for the expression
of sympathy by the City Council, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that the acknowledge-
ment be received and filed. Motion carried.
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~~~o.!'!!~E~-9..:..~~1.~ - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Making Application For Reimbursement For Extraordinary
Costs In Law Enforcement Protection Incurred by the City During the
1978-79 Fiscal Year.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that Resolution No.
4679 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra, Kaeser, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
Absent: Gonzales
At this time, 2 :45 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Kaeser, seconded
by Ybarra, that the City Council go into executive session under the Attorney/
Client privilege. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of Acting Chief of Police, L. A.
Espinoza, the City Administrator/City Clerk and the City Attorney were
excluded from the executive session.
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Mayor Malburg ordered that all communications to and fro m the ex-
ecutive 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 under Attorney/
Client privilege and into executive session under the provisions of Section
54957 of the Government Code. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of Acting Chief of Police, L. A.
Espinoza, the City Administrator/City Clem: and the Gty Attorney were
excluded from the executive session. Mayor Malburg ordered tm t all com-
munications to and from the executive session were deemed private.
At this time, 3:21 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by McCormick,
seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of executive session under
Sec. 54957 of the Government Code, and into executive session under the
Attorney/Client privilege. Motion carried.
Councilman McCormick was excused from further attendance at this
session at 3 :35 o'clock, p. m.
Councilman Gonzales assumed his seat on the City Council at 4:00
o'clock, p. m.
At this time, 4:05 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded
by Kaeser, tmt the City Council go out of executive session and resume
regular session. Motion carried.
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Communication from Captain L. F. Ely, dated October 16, 1979,
advising that Officer David Melnyk has submitted his resignation from the
Police Department, effective close of business October 18, 1979.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation of
Officer David Melnyk from the Police Department, effective October 18,
1979, be accepted. Motion carried.
Acting Chief of Police, L. A. Espinoza, discussed the propriety of
issuance of identification cards to police personnel who have retired from
service.
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No action was taken on this matter.
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There being no further business to COIlE before the City Council, it
was moved by Kaeser, seconded byYbarra, that the meeting adjourn until
October 29, 1979, at 4:00 o'clock, p. m. Motion carried.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
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I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, held
2:00 P.~1.
October 16
197~ 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 ___M~dai____, ___Q..ctobe!:..~~______, 197tt
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at _1:00 ___ o'clock p. m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall,
located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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BRUCE-V.-MALKENHORST ------ ---
City Administrator ICity Clerk
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