19810303 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL HELD MARCH 3, 1981, 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, Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg,
Minutes of the City Council meeting held February 17, 1981 were
presented for approval. (Copy to each member of the City Council).
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the minutes of
the February 17, 1981 City Council meeting be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor presented Donald Glaze, a member of the
Fire Department, with a 15-year service pin.
Minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting held March 2, 1981,
were presented for approval and adoption of the recommendations therin.
(Copy to each member of the City Council).
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of
the Personnel Committee meeting held March 2, 1981, be approved and that
the recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator, dated
February 3, 1981, requesting Industry Corrections Interface not be
charged for a business license due to being a non-profit organization,
was presented. (Deferred from the February 17, 1981 Council Meeting).
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Industry
Corrections Interface is not required to have a business license, as
they are a non-profit organization, and no business license is needed.
Motion carried.
Communication from George F. Bass, Fire Chief, and Victor H. Vaits,
Deputy Director of Community Services, dated January 28, 1981, recom-
mending a temporary variance be granted under certain conditions, to
Mr. R. M. Ulrich's building at 5075 Santa Fe Avenue, was presented.
(Deferred from February 17, 1981 City Council Meeting),
Agreement to Install Fire Sprinkler at 5075 Santa Fe Avenue, Roy
Ulrich, owner, was read in its entirety by the City Attorney.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Agreement
be approved and that upon execution of the Agreement to Install Fire
Sprinklers by Mr, Ulrich, that a temporary variance be granted for the
building at 5075 Santa Fe Avenue, as requested by Mr. Ulrich in him
communication. Motion Carried,
Communication from Manuel P. Graiwer, dated February 11, 1981,
transmitting Claim for Damages on behalf of Louis Ricardo Samkow, in
the amount of $1,213.50, and injury (unknown at this time), resulting
from traffic collision at the intersection of Santa Fe and Vernon
Avenues on December 15, 1980, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser; that the Claim for
Damages and injury, submitted on behalf of Louis Ricardo Samkow, be
denied and same referred to the Southern California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority for review and defense. Motion carried.
Communication from Eva R. Lopez, dated February 23, 19.81, trans....
mitting Claim for Damages in the amount of $218.05,result;tng from
traffic collision at 50th Street, in Vernon, February 17, 1~81, was
presented.
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It was moved by Kaeser~ seconded by Ybarra~ that the claim for
damages of Eva R. Lopez in the amount of $218.05~ be referred to the
Vernon Risk Manager for report and recommendation. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 286" covering claims and demands presented
during the period February 16 thru 28th~ which includes Demands Nos.
2629 to 2712~ (both inclusive) excluding vOided Demand Nos. 2635
and 2665~ drawn on the United California Bank totaling $251~305.86
(Light and Power Warrants $135~292.05) (Accounting Period March 1981)~
was examined and audited.
It was moved by Kaeser~ seconded by McCormick~ that Warrant Register
No. 286 be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 2629 to 2712
(both inclusive) excluding voided Demands Nos. 2635 and 2665~ with
no other exceptions. Motion carried.
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 286" covering claims and demands
presented during the period January 11 to February 7~ which includes
Demands Nos. 3220 to 3230 (both inclusive)~ drawn on the Crocker
National Bank~ totaling $507~422.03 (Accounting Period February 1981)
was examined and audited.
It was moved by Kaeser~ seconded by McCormick~ that Payroll Warrant
Register No. 286 be approved and payment authorized for Demands No. 3220
to 3230 (both inclusive)~ with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log~ February 16th thru 28th~ 1981~
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra~ seconded by Kaeser~ that the Police
Department Activity Log~ February 16-28~ 1981~ be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst~ City Administrator~
dated March 3~ 1981~ recommending acceptance of resignation for the
purpose of service retirement of Anna M. Dorsey~ effective June l~ 1981~
was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser~ seconded by Ybarra~ that the service
retirement resignation of Anna M. Dorsey~ effective June l~ 1981~ be
accepted~ and that a resolution be drafted commending Anna M. Dorsey
for her many years of service to the City of Vernon. Motion carried.
Communication from L. A. Espinoza~ Police Chief~ dated February
20~ 1981~ requesting authority and funds for Acting Captain L. S.
Rosenkrantz to attend the California Association of Labor Relations
Officers Training Seminar~ in Sacramento~ California~ March 19 & 20~
1981, with an expense allowance of $214.50, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the request
of the Chief of Police be approved and authority granted to issue
warrant in the amount of $214.50 to L. S. Rosenkrantz. Motion carried.
Communications from L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police~ dated
February 23, 1981~ requesting authority and funds for Robert N. Graham
to attend a Homicide Investigation Training Course in Sacramento~
California, April 5-10, 1981, with an expense allowance of $471.52,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the
request of Chief Expinoza be approved and authority granted to issue
warrant in the amount of $471.52 to Robert N. Graham. Motion carried.
'l'he City Administrator having nothing further at this time to
present to the City Council, comments from the staff were invited by
the Mayor.
Louis Hauger, Director of Environmental Sanitation advised the City
Council that should the City wish to terminate the contract with Southeast
Animal Control Association, which expires on June 30, 1981, notice must
be given them thirty days in advance.
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Arthur Nelson, Director of Community Services reported that he
was in contact with Mr. Howes of the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company
concerning the transfer of the Public works system in that area and
has been advised that legal descriptions on the street deed portions
have been completed and should be forthcoming for council action.
Communication from George F. Bass, Fire Chief dated February 25, 1981,
submitting agreements, two of which are written and the third which is
verbal, for day to day operations and requests for assistance and/or
specialized equipment from the nine southeast cities, the City of
Los Angeles, and Los Angeles County was presented.
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A discussion was held at length on this item. The responsibilities
and committments of the agreements, as it relates to the jurisdictions
concerned, poses problems which must be resolved by the parties v
involved. It was agreed that the overall operation of call, assembly
and dispatch of fire units to various locations, with back-up assistance
should be reviewed and revised, wherein all agreements could be
updated by having the cities address their future policies in this
regard.
Communications from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator,
dated March 3, 1981, requesting authority and funds for Tom Ybarra
and Bruce Malkenhorst to attend the CMTA Annual Seminar in Palm Springs,
April 22-25, 1981, with an expense allowance of $422.00, was
presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the request
of the City Administrator be approved and authority granted to issue
warrants to Tom Ybarra and Bruce V. Malkenhorst in the amount of
$422.00 each. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4175 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Amending Schedule V of Resolution No. 4748 Providing for the
Duties and Salaries of Officials and Employees of the City and Fixing
Their Compensation, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution
No. 4775 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg
None
None
At this time, 3:25 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded
by McCormick, that the City Council go into executive session under
Section 54957 of the Government Code. Motion carried.
All persons, with the exception of the City Administrator,
the City Attorney, and Paul Hendricks, Consulting Electrical Engineer,
were excluded from the executive session.
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Mayor Malburg advised that all communications to and from the
executive session were deemed private and confidential.
At this time, 3:26 o'clock, p.m., the Mayor declared a recess
until 3:45 o'clock, p.m.
At this time, 3:45 o'clock, p.m., the City Council reconvened,
all members present before the recess again being present.
At this time, 4:55 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by Kaeser,
seconded by Ybarra that the City Council go out of executive session
and resume regular session. Motion carried.
Communication from Paul P. ~endricks, dated February 25, 1981,
terminating present consulting service agreement concerning overall
operations of Vernon Light and Power System, as of March 1, 1981 was
presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales" seconded by McCormick" that termination
of consulting services agreement by Paul P. Hendricks" effective
March 1" 1981, be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that execution of
a new consulting services agreement be authorized under different terms
and conditions, as specified in the February 25, 1981 communication
from Paul P. Hendricks, effective March 1, 1981" terminable by either
party after one month's written notice. Motion carried.
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The City Administrator recommended the following personnel actions
effective March 8, 1981:
Patricia Salerno be advanced to Utility Clerk, Step 4;
Carol Childers be advanced to Utility Clerk, Step 3;
Roselia Gonzales be advanced to Utility Clerk, Step 3;
Renee Doull' s probationary period be terminated and she be
classified as Utility Clerk, Step 3, regular employee status.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommended
personnel actions listed above be approved, with an effective date
of March 8, 1981.
At this time, 4:58 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by McCormick,
seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go into executive session
under Attorney/Client privilege. Motion carried.
All persons, with the exception of the City Administrator, the
City Attorney and Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water and Power" were
excluded from the executive session.
Mayor Malburg declared that all communications to and from the
executive session were deemed confidential and private.
At this time, 6:18 o'clock" p.m." it was moved by Kaeser,
seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of executive session
and resume regular session. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that EBASCO Business
Consulting Company be authorized to conduct a management study, as
outlined in Stage I, contained in their communication dated October
16, 1980 to Lewis R. Adams" Director of Water and Power, and a written
report provided to the City of Vernon, for an agreed amount of
$11,660.00. Motion carriedl
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
it was moved by Kaeser" seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
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LEONIS C. MALBU .G - May6r
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
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