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19810407 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes 534 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD April 7, 1981, AT TWO O.CLOCK, P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Kaeser, Gonzales, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor pro tem Ybarra. I The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids for Traffic Signal Installation, Downey Road and Leonis-District Blvd., and Downey Road and Fruitland Avenue, according to Contract No. 432. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The City Clerk opened and read the following bids: Vince's Electrical C.T.& F. Corporation Steiny and Company, Inc. Grissom & Johnson, INc. Paul Gardner Corporation Signal Maintenance, Inc. Electrend, Inc. Sherwin Electric Service $ 41,621.00 32,863.00 33,955.00 41,890.00 37,391.00 35,525~00 33,950.00 33,444.00 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the bids received for Contract 432, Traffic Signal Installation, be referred to the Director of Community Services for recapitulation and recommendation. Motion carried. Claim for Damages received March 25, 1981, from Automotive & rndustriA1Supply Company, in the amount of $298.00; clty-owned vehicle driven by Albert Cruz backed up into company.s parked vehicle, March 5, 1981, at Vernon City Garage. (Deferred from City Council meeting of March 31, 1981, for recommendation of the City's Risk Manager), was presented. Louis Hauger, City of Vernon Risk Manager, reported that the Accident invest- igation Committee had reviewed the accident and recommended that the City pay the claim. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the claim be paid, and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $298.00 to Automotive & Industrial Supply Company. Motion carried. I Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Deputy Director-Community Services, dated March 30, 1981, transmitting for consideration proposed agreement to install No. 8A cantilevered flashing lights to replace existing crossbucks on 44th Street at L. A. Junction Railroad Grade Crossing No. 25-1.4l-C; total project cost of $30,250, Federal Highway Administration participates with $27,225, and Vernon's share is $3,025, recommending that the agreement be approved (Supplement No.3) , was presented. (Deferred on request of the City Attorney 3/31/81, for review of the parent agreement with Department of Transportation, No. 07-5139). RESOLUTION NO. 4786 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Execution of Program Supplement Agreement No. 3 to Local Agency/State Master Agreement No. 07-5139 For Federal Aid Program For Installation of No. 8A Cantilevered Flashing Lights to Replace Existing Crossbucks on 44th Street and LAJC R. R. Grade Crossing No. 25-1.41-C, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4786 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Ybarra None Malburg page 2 April 7, 1981 RESOLUTION NO. 4781 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Determining the Disability Retirement of Patrick Anthony Taylor, A Local Safety Member, Employed by the City of Vernon (SS21024 and 21025 of the Government Code) was presented. Mayor pro tem Ybarra inquired if there was anyone in the audience on behalf Patrick Taylor, who wished to be heard. There was no response. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4781 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Gonzales, McCormick, Kaeser, Ybarra None Malburg I RESOLUTION NO. 4784 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Recommending the Disability Retirement of Nicholas J. Jurovich, A Local Safety Member Employed by the City of Vernon (SS21024 and 21025 of the Government Code), was presented. Mayor pro tem Ybarra inquired if there was anyone in the audience on behalf of Nicholas J. Jurovich, who wished to be heard. There was no response. The City Attorney advised the City Council that Dr. Anthony Marturano is forwarding a report dated April 6, 1981 in which he states that Nicholas Jurovich is permanent and stationary in .regard to the lower back and also the knee, is precluded from heavy work and cannot return to fire fighting. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that Resolution No. 4784 be be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Ybarra None Malburg Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Community Services, dated March 31, 1981, requesting authority and funds for Raymond R. Rich to attend 53rd Annual Training School and Conference, Wa~er Polution Control Association, Long Beach April 29, 30, and May 1, 1981, with an expense allowance of $161.00, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of the Director of Community Services be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $161.00 to Raymond R. Rich. Motion carried. Communication from City of Commerce, dated April 2, 1981, enclosing copy of Resolution of Commerce City Council supporting ratification of Senate Bill No. 200, Peripheral Canal, urging'Ternon to give strong support to the project, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the resolution from the City of Commerce be received and filed. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log, March 16-31, 1981, was presented. I It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick that the Log be received and filed. Motion carried. Minutes of a meeting of the Personnel Committee held April 6, 1981 for approval of the recommendations contained therein were presented. Itf,was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the Personnel Committee meeting minutes, April 6, 1981, be approved and the recommendations therein adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated April 6, 1981, requesting authority and funds for Albert B. Mervish to attend City Clerks Association of California Annual Conference, April 23 - 25, 1981, at Palo Alto with an expense allowance of $450.00, was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales that the request of the City Administrator/City Clerk, be approved, and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $450.00 to Albert B. Mervish. Motion carried. 53,S page 3 April 7, 1981 Communication fram Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk dated April 7, 1981 requesting authority and funds for the following personnel to attend the Seventh Annual Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Wednesday, April 15, 1981, for a total cost of $128.00 ($16.00 each): L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police L. S. Rosenkrantz, Acting Captain George Bass, Fire Chief Patrick N. Moorehead, Battalion Chief Lewis Adams, Director Water & Power Victor H. Vaits, Deputy Director Community Services Louis S. Hauger, Director Environmental Health Councilman William M. McCormick I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser, that the request of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved, and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $128.00 to League of California Cities, L. A. Division, for the above listed individuals at $16.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from George F. Bass requesting authority and funds for California Fire Chiefs' Association Annual Conference in Santa Rosa May 3 thru May 7, 1981, in the amount of 526.00 was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the request of the Fire Chief be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $525.00 to George F. Bass. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated April 7, 1981, recommending the hire of Miss Deborah Ann Fox on a temporary basis, as switchboard operator at an hourly rate of $5.00, effective as of April 8, 1981 was presented. It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the request of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved, and Miss Deborah Ann Fox be temporarily employed as switchboard operator, at an hourly rate of $5.00, effective April 8, 1981. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, dated April 7, 1981, recommending approval of Encroachment License Agreement for the construction of a sign over the sidewalk area on the west side of Santa Fe Avenue for the Babcock Medical Building, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Encroachment License Agreement for sign construction over sidewalk at Babcock Medical Building be approved, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 909 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 907 and amending Section 15.30 (a) (1) of the Code of the City of Vernon, California 1959 and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith, was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that Ordinance No. 909 receive and pass a first and final reading. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: McCormick, Gonzales, Ybarra, Kaeser None Malburg RESOLUTION NO. 4787 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Renewal of a General Services Agreement Between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4787 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: Absent: Gonzales, McCormick, Kaeser, Ybarra None Malburg The Mayor pro tern invited comments from the Staff, after which, at 2:28 o'clock p.m. it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that the City Council go into executive session under Section 54957 of the Government Code. Motion carried. 536 page 4 April 7, 1981 All persons, with the exception of the City Administrator/City Clerk, and the City Attorney, were excluded from the executive session. Mayor pro tern Ybarra declared all communications to and from the executive session were deemed private and confidential. Mayor pro tem Ybarra declared a ten minute recess. At this time, 2:55 o'clock, p.m., the City Council reconvened, all members present before the recess, again being present, and went into executive session. At this time, 3:20 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. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, at this time, 3:20 o'clock p.m. that the City Council go into executive session under Attorney/Client privilege 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 tern declared all communications to and from the executive session were deemed private and confidential. At this time', 3:34 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 Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Attorney be authorized to review procedures for the acquisition of property considered to be a historical landmark in the City of Vernon since its incorporation. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the out-of court settlement reached in the case of City of Vernon vs. Dinah Louise Hall, L.A.S.C. Case No. C 284 492, and Case No. SE C 28494 (as a result of accident that occurred on May 17, 1978) in the amount of $23,248.00, and release in full of all claims against Dinah Louise Hall, be approved. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented proposed Stipulations with Request for Award and Award in regard to the Workers': compensation Appeals Board case of Byrt M. Waller vs. City of Vernon, WC~ Cases No. 79 VEN 28055 and 80 VEN 30046 and recommended to the City Council that said Stipulations be approved with a permanent disability rating of 50%. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the proposed Stipulations and Request for Award and Award in the case of Byrt M. Waller vs. City of Vernon WCAB Case Nos. 79 VEN 28055 and 80 VEN 30046, with a permanent disability rating of 50% be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to execute said Stipulations with Request for Award and Award on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. I There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ..-I ,7 ~-c: et; f!~ THOMAS A. YBARRA - Mayor pro tem ATTEST BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk 537