19811103 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL HELD NOVEMBER 3, 1981
AT 2:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIF.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor ~1alburg.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes of an
adjourned regular City Council Meeting held October 27, be approved as written
and submitted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4847- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Vernon Commending Robert N. Simensen For His Many Years Of Service To The City
Of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 4847 be
approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Davis, McCormick, Malburg, Gonzales
None
None
At this time, 2:05 o'clock, p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At this time, 2:10 o'clock, p.m., the council reconvened in regular
session, all members present before the recess, again being present.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator, dated
November 2, 1981, advising that the request for subdivision of parcel map No.
14055 be abandoned, in accordance with information received from Mr. Gary Plotkin,
Esquire, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the abandonment of the
request for subdivision of Swift parcel map No. 14055 be approved. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period October 16-31, 1981, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department
Activity Log for the period October 16-31, 1981, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 583, covering claims and demands presented during the
period October 15-31, 1981, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. 4697, 4698,
4703, 4755 and 4782, drawn on the First Interstate Bank, totaling $34,238.51,
(Accounting period November, 1981) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by r~cCormick, that Warrant Register No. 583,
be approved and payment authorized for Light and Power Demand Nos. 4697,4698,4703,
4755 and 4782, totaling $34,238.51. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
Warrant Register No. 583, covering claims and demands presented during the
period October 15-31, 1981, which includes Demand Nos. 4693-4784, (both inclusive)
excluding Light and Power Demands and void Demand Nos. 4724 and 4758, drawn on the
First Interstate Bank, totaling $209,786.57, (Accounting period November, 1981)
was examined and audited.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra~ that Warrant Register
No. 583, be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 4693-4784 (both
inclusive) excluding Light and Power Demands and void Demands Nos. 4724 and
4758, with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Personnel Director, dated
November 3, 1981, transmitting the minutes of the Personnel Committee ~1eeting
held November 2, 1981, and recommending approval of recommendations contained
therein, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the
Personnel Committee Meeting, held November 2, 1981, be approved as written
and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk
dated November 2, 1981, recommending authority and funds to attend the CALPERLA
Conference in Monterey, December 3-5, 1981, with an expense allowance of $582.50,
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the
City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and authority be granted to issue
warrant in the amount of $582.50 to Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the CALPERLA
Conference, in Monterey. Motion carried.
The Mayor declared a. study session in order to review letters and reports
relating to participation in the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station ProJect.
At this time, 4:00 o'clock, p.m., the council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Operations Manager of Light and Power,
dated November 3, 1981 recommending that the City Council declare and approve a
negative declaration in respect to the Environmental Quality Act, for Vernon's
participation in the purchase of capacity in the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating
Station, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of
the Operations ~1anager of Light and Power, be approved and that the City Council
declare and approve a negative declaration in respect to the Environmental
Quality Act, for Vernon's participation in the purchase of capacity in the Palo
Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the report of R. W.
Beck and Associates, dated October 15, 1981, be received and filed. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the report from Baker
G. Clay and Associates, Inc., Dated November 2, 1981, be received and filed.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the letter, dated
November 2, 1981, from the City Attorney including the City Attorney's Report,
be received and filed. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/Chief
Executive Officer, dated November 2, 1981, recommending participation of the
City of Vernon with the Southern California. Public Power Authority to purchase
an interest in the Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation
of the City Administrator/Chief Executive Officer be approved and the letter
dated November 2, 1981, be received and filed. Motion carried. Councilman
Davis abstained.
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ORDINANCE NO. 916 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Authorizing The Issuance Of Power Project Revenue Bonds By Southern
California Public Power Authority And Repealing Ordinance No. 908, was read
by title for a first reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 916
receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg
None
None
ORDINANCE NO. 917 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Authorizing The Issuance Of Notes By Southern California Public
Power Authority And Repealihg Ordinance No. 908, was read by title for a
first reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 917
recei ve and pass a fi rst reading. Motion carried. Counci lman Davi s abstained.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Gonzales
None
None
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Assignment
Agreement between Southern California Public Power Authority and Salt River
Project be approved, received and filed. Motion carried. Councilman Davis
abstained.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Agency Agreement
between Southern California Public Power Authority and the Department of Water
and Power of the City of Los Angeles, be approved, received and filed. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Indenture of
Trust Agreement relating to the sale of revenue bonds by Southern California
Public Power Authority be approved, received and filed. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Mayor be
instructed to execute letter agreement by and between the City of Vernon
and Southern California Edison Company approving an Integrated Operations
Agreement restricted to Palo Verde. Motion carried. Councilman Davis
abstained.
RESOLUTION NO. 4854 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving The Execution Of A Letter Agreement With Southern California
Edison Company Providing For The Negotiation of An Intergrated Operations
Agreement For Intergration Of Vernon's Proposed Palo Verde Entitle~ent And
Certain Other Resources, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 4854
be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman 'Davis abstained.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg, Gonzales
None
None
ORDINANCE NO. 918 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving The Terms And Conditions Of A Power Sales Contract Between
Southern California Public Power Authority And The City Of Vernon and
Authorizing The Execution Of And Delivery Of Said Agreement By Officers Of
The City Of Vernon, was read by title for a first reading.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 918
receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Gonzales, Malburg, Ybarra
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 4852 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A Transmission Service
Agreement For The Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station Project Between The
City Of Vernon And The Department Of Water And Power Of The City Of Los Angeles,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 4852
be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick
None
None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk,
dated November 2, 1981, recommending that Taylor Bus Service be granted an
extension for the temporary office trailer to July 25, 1982, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the recommendation of
the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and that Taylor Bus Service be
granted an extension for the temporary office trailer to July 25, 1982~
Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it
was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn until
5:00 o'clock, p.m., November 10, 1981. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator
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