19820408 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD
APRIL 8, 1982, AT 5:00 O'CLOCK,
P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIF.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, McCormick, Davis, Ybarra, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place for
ccnsiderationofBid No~118l for new Health Department vehicles.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, thattbe consid-
eratib~ of Bid No. 1181, be deferred until the regular City
Council meeting, April 20, 1982. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held March 16, 1982
be approved as submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the adjourned City Council Meeting held March 23, 1982,
be approved as submitted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4884 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, California, Ordering The Canvass Of The
General Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, April 13, 1982,
To Be Made By The City Clerk, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 4884 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Davis, Ybarra, Malburg, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
Police Department Activity Log for the period March 16-31,
1982, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period March l6~3l, 1982,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
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Connnunication from L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police, dated
March 15, 1982, reconnnending authority and funds for Officer
James A. Wohlt to attend the CAPTO Training Seminar in Solvang,
April 22 and 23, 1982 with an expense allowance of $203.00 was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
reconnnendation of the Chief of Police be approved, and authority
be granted to issue warrant in the amount' of $203.00 to Officer
James A. Hohlt to attend the CAPTO Training Seminar, in Solvang,
April 22 and 23, 1982. Motion carried.
Connnunication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director Connnunity
Services, dated March 23, 1982, reconnnending authority and funds
for Raymond Rich to attend the 54th Annual Training School and
Conference for California l.vater Pollution Control April 28, 29, 30,
1982, with an expense allowance of $500.00, to be held at State-
line, Nevada, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
reconnnendation of the Director Connnunity Services be approved,
and authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $500.00
to Raymond Rich to attend the 54th Annual Training School and
Conference for California Water Pollution Control. Motion carried.
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Communication from L. A. Espinoza. Chief of Police. dated
March 1. 1982. recommending authority and funds for Howard Stolan
to attend the California Check Investigators Training Institute.
in San Jose. May 20-23. 1982. with and expense allowance of
$364.86. was presented. -
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It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by Gonzales. that the
recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and authority
be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $364.86 to Howard
Stolan to attend the California Check Investigators Training
Institute. Motion carried.
Communication from David B. Brearley. City Attorney. dated
March 18. 1982. recommending authority and funds to attend the
1982 League of California Cities City Attorneys Department Spring
Meeting in Long Beach. April 28 to April 30. 1982. with an expense
allowance of $317.00. was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by Davis. that the recommend-
ation of the City Attorney be approved and authority be granted to
issue warrant in the amount of $317.00 to David B. Brearley. to
attend the 1982 League of California Cities City Attroneys Depart-
ment Spring Meeting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4891 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Expressing Its Opposition to Assembly Bill
2660 And Urging The Members Of The Legislature To Reject Said Bill.
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick. seconded by Davis. that Resolution
No. 4891 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick. Davis. Malburg. Ybarra. Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent:None
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RESOLUTION NO. 4892 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Grant Award Contract By And Between The City Of Vernon And The
State Of California Department Of Health Services Providing For
The Purchase Of Two New Fuel-Efficient Vehicles For Use By Register-
ed Sanitarians Of The Health And Environmental Control Section.
City Of Vernon. Department Of Community Services. was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales. seconded by Davis. that Resolution
No. 4892 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Gonzales. Davis. Malburg. Ybarra. McCormick
NOES: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4867 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of The
Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And The American Bus
Shelter. Inc. Providing For A Bus Shelter Program. was presented.
(Deferred from January 19. 1982 City Council Meeting)
It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by McCormick. that
Resolution No. 4867 be dropped from the agenda. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra. McCormick. Malburg. Davis. Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated March 30, 1982, recommending that a claim for
damages in the amount of $375.19 be paid to Automobile Club of
Southern California as subrogee of Jose Guadalupe DeLuna as a
result of a traffic collision caused by a City of Vernon police
vehicle on December 15, 1982, on condition that both parties
sign a full release, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $375.19
to Automobile Club of Southern California as subrogee of Jose
GuadalupeDeLuna for damages caused by a City of Vernon police
vehicle, on condition that both parties sign a full release.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 926 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Repealing Articles I And II Of Chapter 12,
Section 12.1 Through 12.12 Of The Code Of The City Of Vernon,
California 1959 And Adding New Articles I And II To Chapter 12,
Sections 12.1 Through 12.18 To Said Code Regarding Weed And
Rubbish Abatement And Repealing All Ordinances And Parts Of
Ordinances In Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first
reading.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Ordinance No. 926 be deferred until the regular City Council
Meeting, April 20, 1982. Motion carried.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 302 covering claims and
demands presented during the period January 10 through February
6, 1982, which includes Demand Nos. 3431 - 3446 (both inclusive)
drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling $551,220.32, (Account-
ing period, February, 1982) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 302, be approved and payment authorized for
Demand Nos. 3431-3446 (both inclusive), in the amount of $551,220.32
with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 303, covering claims and demands
presented during the period February 7 through March 6, 1982,
which includes Demand Nos. 3447-3464 (both inclusive) drawn on
the Crocker National Bank, totaling $544,825.12, (Accounting
period, March, 1982) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by t1cCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 303, be approved and payment authorized for
Demand Nos. 3447-3464 (both inclusive), in the amount of
$544,825.12, with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 593, covering claims and demands
presented during the period March 16-31, 1982, which includes
Demand Nos. 6006-6173 (both inclusive) excluding Light and Power
Demands and void Demand Nos. 6091 and 6097, drawn on the First
Interstate Bank, totaling $215,091.55, (accounting period April,
1982) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 593 be approved and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 6006-6173 (both inclusive) excluding Light and Power Demands
and void Demand Nos. 6091 and 6097, in the amount of $215,091.55,
with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
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Warrant Register No. 593, covering claims and demands
presented during the period March 16-31, 1982, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 6021, 6065, 6066, 6088, 6089, 6090,
6093, 6096, 6110, 6124, 6135, 6142, 6145, 6162, 6163, 6164, and
6165, totaling $4,674,517.10, (Accounting period, April, 1982)
was examined and audited.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 593, be approved and payment authorized
for Light and Power Demand Nos. 6021, 6065, 6066, 6088, 6089,
6090, 6093, 6096, 6110, 6124, 6135, 6142, 6145, 6162, 6163,
6164, and 6165, in the amount of $4,674,517.10, with no except-
ions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
RESOLUTION NO. 4893 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving And Ratifying The Purchase Of Four
(4) New Police Department Vehicles From Domenich Basso, Inc.,
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution
No. 4893 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Gonzales, Davis
NOES: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4894 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving And Ratifying The Purchase Of Two
(2) Jeeps From The U. S. Postal Service For Use In The Civilian
Traffic Enforcement Division Of The Police Department, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 4894 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated April 1, 1982, advising that Contract No. 444,
Traffic Signal Installation, Soto Street and Fruitland Avenue,
Pacific Boulevard and Fruitland Avenue has been completed, and
that a final partial payment of $23,490.00 is now due, with the
remaining ten percent of $2,610.00 payable thirty five (35) days
after acceptance and recommending that the work be accepted and
authority be granted to pay the contractor, Steiny and Company,
Inc., P.O. Box 74901, Los Angeles, California, 90004, in accord-
ance with the agreement, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the Director Community Services be approved
and authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of
$23, 490.00 to Steiny and Company, Inc., P.O. Box 74901, Los
Angeles, California, 90004, final partial payment, with the
remaining ten percent of $2,610.00 payable thrity five (35) days
after acceptance. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4895 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Accepting The Work Of Traffic Installation,
Soto Street And Fruitland Avenue, Pacific Boulevard And Fruit-
land Avenue, In Accordance With Contract No. 444 Of The City Of
Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4895 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg, Gonzales, Davis
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Rita M. Luich, Secretary of the Board
of Library Trustees, dated April 1, 1982, recommending that the
City Council re-appoint trustees Malburg and Ybarra to a two (2)
year term as of July 1, 1982, as their present term expires on
June 30, 1982, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees,
to re-appoint trustees Malburg and Ybarra to a two (2) year term
as of July 1, 1982 be deferred until the regular City Council
Meeting, April 20, 1982. Motion carried.
Cormnunication from George F. Bass, dated April 1, 1982,
recormnending authority and funds to attend the California Fire
Chiefs' 26th Annual Conference in Long Beach, May 9-13, 1982,
with an expense allowance of $150.00, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recormnendation of Fire Chief Bass be approved and authority be
granted to issue warrant in the amount of $150.00 to George F.
Bass to attend the California Fire Chiefs' 26th Annual Con-
ference, in Long Beach. Motion carried.
Cormnunication from Police Chief L. A. Espinoza, dated
March 31, 1982, recommending authority and funds to attend the
Seminar on "The Problem Employee" to be held in Santa Ana, April
13, 1982, with an expense allowance of $43.00, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the recormnend-
ation of the Police Chief be approved and authority be granted to
issue warrant in the amount or:$43. 00 to L. A. Bspinoza, to attend
the Seminar on "The Problem Employee" to be held- in Santa Ana.
Motion carried.
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Communication from L. A. Espinoza, Police Chief, dated
April 5, 1982, recormnending authority and funds for J. E. Mason
and R. E. Lascurain to attend the California Association of Labor
Relations Officers Seminar in Palm Springs, May 5-6, 1982, with
an expense, allowance of $148.70 each, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
recormnendation of the Police Chief be approved and authority be
granted to issue warrants in the amount of $148.70 to J. E. Mason,
and R. E. Lascurain to attend the California Association of Labor
Relations Officers Seminar in Palm Springs. Motion carried.
Cormnunication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 7, 1982, transmitting the minutes of the
Personnel Cormnittee Meeting held April 6, 1982, for approval of
recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the Personnel Cormnittee Meeting held April 6, 1982 be
approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopt-
ed. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 6, 1982, submitting a claim for damages
from Donald W. Vannoy, due to Enrique Romero, a city employee,
backing into Mr. Vannoy's vehicle while driving a city vehicle,
and recommending that the claim for damages in the amount of
$448.49 be paid on the condition of Mr. Vannoy signing a full
release, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $448.49,
to Donald W. Vannoy, for damages, on the condition of Mr. Vannoy
signing a full release. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated April 7, 1982, advising that the bids received
and opened April 6, 1982, for Contract No. 448, Soto Street and
Santa Fe Avenue Improvement have been reviewed and recommending
that the contract be awarded to Vernon Paving Company, 17100
Norwalk Boulevard, Suite 103, Cerritos, on the basis of their bid
of $119,721.10, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 4896 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Accepting The Bid Of Vernon Paving Company
For Soto Street And Santa Fe Avenue Improvement, In Accordance
With Contract No. 448 Of The City of Vernon And Approving The
Execution Of Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
approval of Resolution No. 4896, be deferred until the regular
City Council Meeting, April 20, 1982. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Executive Director
of Light and Power, dated April 7, 1982, recommending that the
refund from the ER76-205 Case be returned to customers at the rate
of 0.4759/KWH, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the,
recommendation of the Executive Director of Light and Power be
approved and that the refund from the ER76-205 Case be returned
to customers at the rate of 0.4759/KWH. Motion carried.
Communication from the Police and Fire Commission, recommend-
ing that the City of Vernon Fire Department participate in the
Santa Fe Springs Annual Parade on Saturday, May 15, 1982, was
presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, ,that the
recommendation of the Police and Fire Commission be approved and
that the City of Vernon Fire Department participate in~the Santa Fe
Springs Annual Parade on Saturday, May 15, 1982. Motion carried.
At this time, 6:00 o'clock, p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At this time, 6:20 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by Ybarra
seconded by Davis, 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, City Attorney and Victor Vaits were excluded from the
executive session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
executive session deemed private and confidental.
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Victor Vaits was excused from the executive session at
6:35 o'clock, p.m.
Lewis R. Adams arrived at 6:40 o'clock, p.m.
Lewis R. Adams was excused from the executive session at
6:50 o'clock, p.m.
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At 7:30 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of executive session and
resume regular session. Motion carried.
Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated
April 6, 1982, recommending that a Complaint for Property Damage
be filed against Salvador Beltran Carrillo and Francisco Bega, to
recover the cost of repairing the oroperty damaged, in the sum of
$11,447.01, as a result of an accident which occured on June 24,
1981, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
City Attorney be authorized to sign and file a Complaint for
Property Damage against Salvador Beltran Carrillo and Francisco
Bega on behalf of the City of Vernon, for the sum of $11,447.01.
Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted to issue appropriate funds to Thomas A.
Ybarra and William J. Davis to attend the Mayors and Councilmen
Conference, at San Diego, May 12-14, 1982. Motion carried.
There being no further business, it was moved by McCormick,
seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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lh~ONIS C. MALB G, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST. City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 6 day of
April, 1982 t 2: 00
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ment of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, a
copy of which is attached hereto, at a conspicuous place on or
near the door of the place at which s~id meeting of April
to be.
6, 1982 , was neLdo
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BRUCE V. LKENHORST, City C er -'
Director of Finance
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 8th day of April , 19 ~.
Notary~ia ~y of
Los Angeles, State of California
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OHDER OF ADJOl.JRN1ENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCJL OF '!HE CITY OF VEFIDN
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I HEREBY CERTIFY 'IHAT A :REGULAR l'lEETING OF THE CITY COUNCJL
OF THE CITY OF VEP~1ON,}:Q~E HELD Tuesday, ApFi1 6, 1982
IN THE COUNCn. CHAHBER OF THE CITY HAIL, lOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENl1E,
VEHNON, CALIFORNIA, 'WAS ADJOUP,NE[) BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCn.
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(QUO~1PRESENT) lThrrTL Thursday, April ~, 1982
AT 5':00
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O'CLOCK, P .li., IN THE COUNCJL (ll.AMBER OF THE CITY F.AIL,
lOCATED AT 4305 SM-ITA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, hV
CI'IY P-Jl-llNISTRATORj CITY CLERK . (~
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