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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 2, 1980, AT TWO 0'
CLOCK, P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kaeser
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the
December 4, 1979 meeting, be approved as submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of the
December 18, 1979 meeting, be approved as submitted. Motion carried.
Summons and Complaint filed December 12, 1979, in Superior Court of the
State of California, Coutny of Los Angeles, Case No. SEC31177, entitled, "Damages
for Personal Injuries, Property Damages,.1 of Morris Schwartzman, vs. Louis E.
Robertson, City of Vernon, a Municipal Corporation; Does 1 through 50, inclusive,
received by Ci.ty Clerk, December 26, 1979.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that this matter be referred
to Joint Powers Insurance, Authority for Defense. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/Building, dated
December 18, 1979, requesting that Contract No. 434, be awarded to "R & M Highway
Improvements", on the basis of thet~ bid of $15,808.84, for Traffic Pavement
Striping, 1980.
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Resolution No. 4688 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
Accepting the Bid of R & M Highway Improvement for Traffic Pavement Striping for
1980 in Accordance with Contract No. 434 of the City of Vernon and Approving the
Execution of Said Contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg
None
Kaeser
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Contract No. 434, Traffic
Pavement Striping, 1980, be approved as submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/Building,
dated January 2, 1980, requesting authority and funds for John E. Reid, Health
Department, to attend the NSF Regional Seminar re Food Service Equipment and
Facility Plan, Preperation and Review, in Los Angeles, California, on January
21 to 22, 1980, with a registration fee of $75.00.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Arthur Nelson's request
be approved and funds be authorized to John E. Reid, in the amount of $75.00,
to attend the above mentioned seminar. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4689 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, Pertaining
to Materials Submitted to the Electorate and the Costs Thereof for the General
Municipal Election to be held in Said City on Tuesday, April 8, 1980.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 4689, be
approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gonzales, Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg
None
Kaeser
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Public Works/Building, dated
October 29, 1979, (Deferred to this meeting at the December 4, 1979, session,)
submitting a report on the Santa Fe Land Improvement, with a hydrant rental for
private fire hydrants on District Boulevard.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that this item be deferred
to the next regularly scheduled meeting in January, 1980,\for further review.
~10tion carried.
Summons and Complaint filed December 26, 1979, in Superior Court of the
State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. SEC30216, entitled, "Complaint
for Personal Injuries", of Mohamed A. Hamed, M.D., against Dolores Villa, Fred Horrel,
the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Huntington Park, the
City of Vernon, Superior Signal Service Corporation, a.California Corporation, and
Does 1 through 100, inclusive.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that this matter be referred to
Joint Powers Insurance, Authority for Defense. Motion carried.
Communication from Acting Chief Espinoza, dated January 2, 1980, requesting
authorization to hire Ms. Teri R. Herbert as a Communications Operator in the Police
Department, with a monthly salary of $908.00, (Step 6), effective January 2,1980.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Acting Chief Espinoza's request
to hire Terri R. Herbert as Communications Operator, be approved. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4690 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
Calling-ana-Movlng-Notlce of the Holding of a General Election to be Held in Said
City on Tuesday, April 8, 1980, for the Election of Certain Officers' in Said City
as Required by the Provision of the Laws of the State of California, Relating to General
Law Cities.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4690, be ap-
proved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg
None
Kaeser
At this time, 2:45 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra,
that the Committee go into executive session under attorney/client privilege. Motion
carried.
All persons with the exception of the Elect-rt,cal Consultant, City Administrator,
and the City Attorney, were excluded from the executive session.
At this time, 3:20 o'clock, p.m., Paul Hendricks was excused from executive
session.
At this time, 3:21 o'clock, p.m., Councilman McCormick was excused, at his
request, from further attendance at the executive session.
At this time, 3:30 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales,
that the Committee go out of executive session and resume regular session. Motion
carried.
At this time, 3:31 o'clock, p.m., Councilman McCormick resumed his seat.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney be authorized
to institute legal proceedings against Philip Reavis for indemnification of attorney's
fees to the City of Vernon in connection with the unlawful detainer action to the
City against Marge Garcia, and the suit of Marge Garcia vs. the City of Vernon (U.S.
District Court Action No. CV79-02988.) McCormick abstained, all others approved.
Motion carri ed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare an Ordinance to adjust electrical rates for the City of Vernon and to
instruct the City Clerk to post a notice of Public Hearing to be held on February
5, 1980, 2:30 p.m., to consider the electrical rates.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, it was moved by
Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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