19810421 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, HELD APRIL 21, 1981
AT TWO O'CLOCK, P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CA.
ME~mERS PRESENT: Gonzales, Kaeser, McCormick, Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-tern Ybarra.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the minutes
of the City Council meetings of March 31, and April 7, 1981, be approved
as written and submitted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening
bids for Slurry Sealing of Various Streets, according to Contract No. 441.
It was moved by Kaeser seconded by Gonzales that the Clerk be
instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc.
$24,524.00
It was moved by McCormick seconded by Gonzales that the bids received
for Contract No. 441, Slurry Sealing of Various Streets, be referred
to the Director of Community Services for recapitulation and recom-
mendation. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor Pro-tem Ybarra presented service pins to the
following employees:
Fire Engineer Tom Stanley
Edward L. Saenz, Sr.
25 year pin
15 year pin .
Councilman Gonzales presented Mayor pro tern Ybarra with a 15
year service pin.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of Community Services,
dated April 7, 1981, advising that bids opened April 7, 1981 for Traffic
Signal Installation, Downey Road and Leonis-District Boulevard, and
Downey Road and Fruitland Avenue according to Contract No. 432, be
awarded to C.T.& F., Inc., on the basis of their bid of $32,863.00,
was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 4791 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Awarding Contract No. 432, Traffic Signal Installation, Downey
Road and Leonis-District Boulevard, and Downey Road and Fruitland
Avenue, to C.T. & F., Inc.
It was moved by McCormick seconded by Kaeser that Resolution
No. 4791 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Kaeser, Gonzales, Ybarra
None
Malburg
ORDINANCE NO. 908 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Vernon authorizing the issuance by Southern California Public Power
Authority of Notes and Power Project Revenue Bonds, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that Ordinance
No. 908 receive and pass a second reading and be adopted. Motion
carried.
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AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, McCormick, Kaeser, Ybarra
None
Malburg
Communication from Carol A. Watson, dated April 6, 1981, submitting
application for leave to file late claim and claim of Steven Meyer and
Cheryl Thompson, for compensatory damages in the sum of $25,000.00 each
plus medical, hos~ital, doctor, pharmaceutical and incidental expenses
and damages for loss of earnings as a result of a alleged illegal
arrest, detention and imprisonment on July 28, 1980, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick that application
for leave to file late claim on behalf of Steven Meyer and Cheryl
Thompson be denied. Motion carried.
Health Department Activity Report for month of March, 1981, was
presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick that the Activity
Report of the Health Department for the month of March 1981, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log, April 1-15, 1981, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser that the Police
Department Activity Log, April 1-15, 1981, be received and filed.
Motion carried .--
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated April 14, 1981 requesting authority and funds for Robert
Fleischman to attend the 1981 Legislative Seminar on Local Government
Finance, May 27, 1981, with an expense allowance of $150.00, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser that the request of
the City Administrator be approved and authority granted to issue warrant
in the amount of $150.00 to Robert Fleischman. Motion carried.
Communication from Louis Hauger, Risk Manager, dated April 13, 1981
transmitting claim for damages, received April 13, 1981, in the amount
of $2,547.08, filed by Ralf Helmig, as a result of traffic collision at
Bandini Boulevard and Soto Street, January 28, 1981, recommending
that the claim be denies, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser that the Claim for
Damages in the amount of $2,547.08 filed by Ralf Helmig, be denied.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance,
dated April 16, 1981, transmitting minutes of the April 13, 1981 Finance
Committee Meeting for approval of recommendations contained therein,
was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of
the April 13, 1981 Finance Committee Meeting be approved, and the rec-
commendations therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 20, 1981, transmitting minutes of the Personnel
Committee Meeting held April 20, 1981, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes
of the April 20, 1981 Personnel Committee Meeting be approved, and the
recommendations therein be adopted. Motion carried.
. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
C1ty ~lerk, dated April 15, 1981, requesting authority and funds for
Counc1lman W. M. McCormick to attend California Fire Chiefs' Association
25th Annual Conference, Santa Rosa, May 3 to May 7, 1981, with an
expense allowance of $526.00, was presented.
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It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that the request of
the City Administrator be approved and authority granted to issue warrant
in the amount of $526.00 to W. M. McCormick. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 570 covering claims and demands presented
during the period of April 1-15, which includes Demand Nos. 2957 to
3130 (both inclusive) excluding voided demands Nos. 2984, 3060 and 3081,
drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $5,310,952.15 (Light
& Power Warrants $5,171,961.05) accounting period April 1981, was
examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that Warrant
Register No. 570 be approved and payment authorized for Denlands Nos.
2957 to 3130 (both 'inclusive) excluding voided Demands Nos. 2984, 3060,
and 3081, with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4788 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon commending Irene Northrop for Her Many Years of Service to
the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales that Resolution No.
4788 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kaeser, Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra
None
Malburg
RESOLUTION NO. 4789 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Commending Ann M. Dorsey for Her Many Years of Service
to the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick seconded by Kaeser that Resolution No.
4789 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Kaeser, Gonzales, Ybarra
None
Malburg
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated April 20, 1981, recommending granting a variance from the
Uniform Fire Code of 1979 to the Vernon Lions Club, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that this item
be deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Council, May
5, 1981. Motion carried.
Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated April
21, 1981, requesting authority and funds to attend City Attorneys
Department Spring Meeting, Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn, Sacramento,
April 29 to May I, 1981, with an expense allowance of $431.04, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser that the request of
the City Attorney be approved and authority granted to issue warrant
in the sum of $431.04 to David B. Brearley. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4790 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Commending Carlton Lemons for His Many years of Service to
the City of Vernon, was presented. .
It was moved by McCormick) seconded by Gonzales that Resolution
No. 4790 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser, Ybarra
None
Malburg
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P~SOLUTION NO. 4792 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Amending Section 9 of Resolution No. 4748 Providing for
the Duties and Salaries of Officials and Employees of the City and
Fixing Their Compensation.
It was moved by Kaeser1 seconded by Gonzales that Resolution No.
4792 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kaeser, Gonzales 1 McCormick 1 Ybarra
None
Malburg
RESOLUTION NO. 4793 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon, Authorizing The Execution of a New General Services Agreement
Between the City of Vernon and the County of Los Angeles for a five
(5) Year Period1 was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick 1 seconded by Gonzales that Resolution
No. 4793 Be Approved and Adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick 1 Gonzales, Kaeser 1 Ybarra
None
Malburg
RESOLUTION NO. 4794 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor Charged for
Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied to its Electrical Consumers,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick1 seconded by Gonzales that Resolution
No. 4794 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Gonzales 1 Kaeser 1 Ybarra
None
Malburg
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson1 Director of Community Services
dated April 13, 19811 requesting authority and funds to attend the
53rd Annual California Water Association Pollution Control Conference
in Long Beach, April 29, 19811 with an expense allowance of $38.001
was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser1 seconded by Gonzales that the request of
Director of Community Services be approved, and authority granted to
issue warrant in the amount of $38.00 to Arthur E. Nelson. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4795 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Authorizing and Instructing Lewis R. Adams to Represent
the City of Vernon in All Matters ~ertaining to the Joint Pole Agreement
Heretofore Entered Into Between the City of Vernon and the Joint Pole
Committee, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick 1 seconded by Gonzales1 that Resolution
No. 4795 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Gonzales, Kaeser 1 Ybarra
None
Malburg
RESOLUTION NO. 4796 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Supporting Legislation Removing the Restrictions and Prohi-
bitions on the Use of Natural Gas in Utility Power Plants for Submittal
to the California Congressional Delegation, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that Resolution
No. 4796 be approved and adopted. Hotion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gonzales 1 McCormick, Kaeser, Ybarra
None
Malburg
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Communications from Victor Vaits, Deputy Director of Community
Services, dated April 21, 1981, advising that Under Parcel Map No.
14055 an existing parcel of land is divided in two parcels; the parcels
are located approximately 200 feet north of Vernon Avenue, between
Soto and Jewel Avenue. The parcels do not have direct public street
frontages. Access to public streets is provided by recorded easements.
Over the same easements access can be provided to all utilities. All
City-owned utilities are of sufficient size to handle all anticipated
requirements. The property is zoned M & MS1, industry and slaughtering,
with no living quarters or housing on any of the parcels. In Vait's
opinion the evidence listed supports a finding that the proposed
parcels are consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City
of Vernon, recommending that the proposed Parcel Map No. 14055 be
approved, was presented.
Mr. Stan Karvas, Swift & Company, Chicago Office, addressed the
City Council with respect to the requested subdivision.
There was futher discussion with regard to easements to the
proposed subdivision, the maintenance of the access thereto, fire, police
and other city serviceR and code requirements.
The City Attorney recommended that this item be deferred and that
Victor Vaits, George Bass - Fire Chief and Police Chief Espinoza make
a further study of this proposed subdivision.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that further
action on the proposed subdivision be referred to the City Attorney,
Public Works Department, Fire Chief and Police Chief, for review
and recommendation to be submitted for City Council consideration at the
May 5, 1981 regular meeting. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro tem Ybarra invited comments from the Staff, after which,
at 2:55 o'clock p.m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick
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 tem Ybarra declared all communications to and from the
executive session were deemed private and confidential.
Arthur E. Nelson and Victor Vaits were asked to remain on call of
the City Council.
At this time 2:56 o'clock p.m., Mayor Pro tem Ybarra declared a
15 minute recess.
At 3:20 o'clock p.m., the City Council reconvened, in executive
session, all members present before the recess, again being present.
At this time, 4:32 o'clock p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Kaeser, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume
regular session. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that members of
the City Council, the City Administrator and the City Attorney be
granted authority and funds to attend the 22nd Annual Municipal
Seminar of California Contract Cities Association at Palm Springs,
California June 25 through June 28, 1981, with an expense allowance
of $600.00 each. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the City
of Vernon retain the services of James T. Brodie of Creative Power
Management, as Electrical Consultant and that the City Attorney be
instructed to draft an employment agreement covering the conditions
agreed upon.
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Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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Thomas A. Ybarr - Mayor pro tern
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ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Administrator/City Clerk
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