19800715 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL~ HELD JULY 15~ 1980~ AT
4:55 OICLOCK~ P.M.~ IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL~ LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE~ VERNON~ CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ybarra~ Gonzales~ McCormick
Malburg~ Kaeser
The meeting was called to order by Mayor pro tem Ybarra.
Minutes of the City Council meeting held July 1~ 1980~ were presented.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by McCormick~ seconded by Gonzales~ that the minutes of
the City Council meeting held July 1~ 1980~ be approved as written and submitted.
Motion carried.
Arthur E. Nelson~ Director of Public Works/Building reported that Willig
Freight Lines had submitted a plan check for development of property at 2230 E.
38th Street~ formerly Asbury Systems Terminal~ a ten acre parcel located south-
westerly of the Irving Street-38th Street Intersection.
Drainage into the drain at the end of Ross Street is not feasible due
to the limited capacity of this drain. Willig has attempted to obtain a private
easement southerly of their property in order to drain into the storm drain at
Vernon Avenue and St. Charles Street~ but have not been successful. Surface
drainage to 38th Street would cause increased flooding at 38th Street and Irving
Street. There is an old 1511 storm drain in Irving Street between 37th Street and
38th Street that was not upgraded by L.A. County Flood Control District due to
lack of bond issue funds when the main line storm drain was constructed in 37th Street
by L.A.C.F.C.D. as a part of the 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue projects.
Mr. Nelson reported that the length of the Irving Street Storm Drain is
approximately 400 feet and cost to upgrade will be about $67~000. Willig desires
to have their construction completed before the beginning of the next rainy season.
Mr. Nelson proposed a recommendation to the City Council that Irving Street storm
drain be upgraded concurrent with the development at 2230 E. 38th Street with an
additional cost of increasing the storm drain size from 30 inches to 36 inches
and adding a junction structure to provide for drainage and connection from the
development~ would by $4~000~ to be paid for by Willig, with the remaining cost
to the City of $63,000.
After discussion by Councilman Gonzales, McCormick, the City Administrator
and the Director of Public Works~ it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick
that funds for the upgrading of the storm drain in Inving Street be approved and
included in the 1980-81 budget. Motion carried.
Mr. Nelson stated that his department would prepare the contract documents
and the specifications for this project, for approval within the next 3 weeks.
Communication from City Administrator/Director of Finance~ dated July 10,
1980~ submitting minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held July 7~ 1980, for
approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Go~zales, that the minutes of
the Finance Committee meeting held July 7, 1980, be approved and that the
recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4743 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Determining the Disability Retirement of Sgt. R.L. McBean, a Safety
Member Employed by the City of Vernon Police Department, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4743
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra
None
Malburg, Kaeser
Communication from Frank Murillo, Purchasing Agent, dated July 15, 1980,
requesting authorization to advertise for bids on replacement of heating and
air conditioning system at Fire Station No.2, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Frank Murillo's
request be approved. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4745 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon,
approving Lot Line Adjustment Requested by Leonis C. Malburg and Coast Packing
Company.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4745
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra
None
Kaeser, Malburg
Building Department Report for the month of June 1980 was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Building
Department Report for the month of June 1980 be received and filed. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log, July 1 - 15, 1980, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Police Department
Activity Log, July 1 - 15, 1980 be received and filed. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 552" covering claims and demands presented during
the period July 1st through the 15th, 1980, which includes Demands Nos. 93676 to
93841, (both inclusive) excluding voided Demands Nos. 93696, 93704, 93705 and 93746
(which are on July invoices) drawn on the Utl'ited California Bank totaling
$4,672,646.00 (Light and Power Warrants $4,589,356.92) (Accounting period June 1980)
was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register
No. 552 be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 93676 to 93841,
(both inclusive) excluding voided Demands Nos. 93696, 93704, 93705 and 93746
(which are on July invoices) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling
$4,672,646.00 (Light and Power Warrants $4,589,356.92) (Accounting period
June, 1980) with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 278" covering claims and demands presented
during the period May 18, 1980 through June 28, 1980, which includes Demands Nos.
3072 to 3101 (both inclusive) drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling
$395,483.54 (Accounting Period June 1980) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that "Payroll Warrant
Register No. 278" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 3072 to
3101 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4744 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Establishing a Fee and Providing Procedures for Public Inspection and
Examination of Public Records, and for Obtaining Copies of Public Records of
the City of Vernon and Repealing Resolution No. 4547, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No.
4744 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra
None
Malburg, Kaeser
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/Director of
Finance, dated July 15, 1980, transmitting the Finance Committee Minutes of the
July 14, 1980 meeting, for approval or recorrmendations contained therein, was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of
the Finance Committee meeting held July 14, 1980, be approved and that the
recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from City Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 15, 1980,
submitting recommendations, as follows, due to the fact that no Personnel
Committee meetings were held in the month of July:
That Officer R.D. Finerty be assigned to Court Officer in the Records
Bureau, per request of Acting Chief Espinoza;
That Officer E.W. Roady and Officer R.V. Sapp be assigned to the
Detectives Bureau, per request of Acting Chief Espinoza;
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations
of the City Administrator/City Clerk, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from City Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 15, 1980,
submitting recommendation, as follows, due to the fact that no Personnel Com-
mittee meetings were held in the month of July:
That Communications Operator Mary Mason be suspended and terminated,
effective close of business, July 1, 1980, per request of Acting Chief Espinoza.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation
of the City Administrator/City Clerk, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from City Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 15, 1980,
submitting recommendations, as follow, due to the fact that no Personnel Com-
mittee meetings were held in the month of July:
That Luther Fore be hi red as Poli ceman I, Step 5, effecti ve July 3, 1980.
That Gerald White be hired as Policeman I, Step 5, effective July 3, 1980.
That William J. Murphy be hired as Policeman I, Step 5, effective
July 3, 1980.
That Donald M. Lund be hired as Policeman I, Step 4, effective July 21,
1980.
That Rae Ann Winn be hired as Communications Operator, Step 6, effective
July 9, 1980.
in accordance with the request of Acting Chief Espinoza.
!twas moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the recommendations
of the City Administrator for new hires be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from City Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 15, 1980,
submitting recommendations, as follow, due to the fact no Personnel Committee
meetings were held in the month of July:
That Lieutenant B.A. Bunker be advanced from Step 2 to Step 1, effective
July 1, 1980.
That Gary A. Wiskus be advanced from Firefighter Step 1 to Fire Engineer,
Step 3, effective July 13, 1980.
That Officer R.L. Huff be advanced from Policeman I, Step 4 to Step 3,
effective June 29, 1980.
That Richard T. Edgar be advanced from Communications Operator, Step 6
to Step 5, effective June 29, 1980.
That Elizabeth C. Sawickis be advanced from Transcriber Typist, Step 1
to Police Secretary, Step 3, effective August 1, 1980.
That Robert L~ Uribe be advanced from Policeman I, Step 5 to Policeman I,
Step 4, effective July 14, 1980.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations
of the City Administrator to advance the above-named personnel, be approved.
Motion carried.
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Communication from City Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 15, 1980,
submitting recommendations, as follows, die to the fact that no Personnel Com-
mittee meetings were held in the month of July:
That Charla Duncan be advanced from Senior Utility Clerk Step 6 to
Step 5, effective July 13, 1980.
That Martha Garcia be advanced from Util ity Clerk Step 3 to Step 2,
effective July 27, 1980.
That Frank S. Murillo be advanced from Purchasing Agent Step 3 to
Step 2, effective July 27, 1980.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations
to advance the City Clerk Office Personnel, as listed, be approved. Motion carried.
Claim for Damages, Andrew E. Garcia, presented July 10, 1980, in the
amount of $500.00, as a result of accident June 24, 1980, with a city-owned
vehicle, at City of Vernon parking structure, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the claims of
Andrew E. Garcia be referred to the City Attorney for review, report and recom-
mendation. Motion carried.
Chief George Bass reported a mutual assistance incident with the
Montebello Fire Department, along the Pomona Freeway.
Acting Police Chief Espinoza reported on strike activity within the
City; three strikes in progress, with no problems.
Victor Vaits, Building Department, reported that a major redevelopment
is planned on Indiana, between 26th Street and Bandini Boulevard, the Kirk -
National Lead property, estimated upward of $30,000,000.
At this time, 5:30 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded
by McCormick, that the City Council go into executive session under the provisions
of Section 54957.6 of the Government Code. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk and
the City Attorney were excluded from the executive session.
Mayor pro tem Ybarra., ordered that all communications to and from the
executive session were deemed private and confidential.
At this time, 5:55 o'clock, p.m" it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Gonzales, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume regular
session. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales,. seconded by Mc~ormick, that the city-owned
apartment located at 3382 East 50th Street, be leased to Albert B. Mervish,
effective August 1, 1980. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4747 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving an Amendment to the M.O.U. Between the M.E.R.R. of the City of
Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association-Employee Group 2 -
August 23, 1979, as Amended on December 9, 1979 and March 27, 1980, was Presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4747
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Gonzales, Ybarra
None
None
Resolution No. 4748 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Fixing the Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City as of July 15,
1980, Authorizing Certain Expense Allowances, and Repealing all Resolutions in
Conflict Therewith.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4748
be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Gonzales, Ybarra
None
Ma 1 burg, Kaeser
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that the monies deposited
in the U.C.B. trust account #700002, which were collected pursuant to contract
with the California Teamster Public Employees Welfare Benefit Fund, for Vernon
Police Officers Benefit Association members health and dental insurance, be
disbursed to members of the Police Department who had requested Insurance
Coverage during applicable period and a report on the dispursement of these
funds be submitted to the Finance Committee. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the City-owned
house located at 3353 Fruitland Avenue, be leased to Ronald Anderson, when
the premises are vacated by the present tenant. Motion carried.
There being no further business to present to the City Council, it was
moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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City Administrator/City Clerk
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I here by certify that a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of yernon, held
Tuesday
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July 15,1980, 2:00 p.rn,
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1980 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by Order of the City Council
(not t) t'l 10-'89
quorum/presen un 1 __Tu&sd~_____, __~uly _15 !-________, tp ."
at _ 4: 42___ o'clock p. m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall,
located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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