19820420 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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Leonis C. Malburg
William M. McCormick
Thomas A. Ybarra
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD
APRIL 20, 1982, AT 4:00 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
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MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 4884, the City Clerk presented
his "Certificate of Canvass" of the results of the regular
General Municipal Election held April 13, 1982.
Resolution No. 4897 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, California, Reciting The Fact Of The General
Municipal Election Held In Said City On The 13th Day Of April,
1982, Declaring The Results Thereof And Such Other Matters As Are
Provided By Law, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 4897 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent
Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Ybarra, Malburg
None
None
The City Clerk issued Certificate of Election to Leonis C.
Malburg, William M. McCormick and Thomas A. Ybarra, and adminis-
tered the Oath of Office prescribed in the State Constitution to
the duly elected members of the City Council.
An election was held for the purpose of electing the new
officers of said City as required by the law relating to Cities
in the State of California, to wit:
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Three (3) Members of the City Council of said City for the
full term of four years.
The total number of votes cast in the City was Forty Nine
(49) and the number of precincts used in said election was one (1).
The names of the persons voted for at said election for
Members of the City Council of said City were as follows:
Leonis C. Malburg
William M. McCormick
Thomas A. Ybarra
The votes cast for the three (3) offices of the City Council
for the full term of four (4) years in the entire City (Precinct No.
1), were as follows:
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for the
selection of the Mayor.
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Upon motion of Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, Leonis C.
Malburg was elected as Mayor. Motion carried
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis, Malburg
None
None
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The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
for the selection of a Mayor Pro Tempore.
Upon motion of Gonzales, seconded by Davis, Thomas A.
Ybarra, was elected Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Davis, McCormick, Malburg, Ybarra
None
None
Mayor Malburg appointed the following Committees until
further order of the Chair:
Finance Committee:
Leonis C. Malburg
Thomas A. Ybarra
Hilario Gonzales
Personnel Committee:
Leonis C. Malburg
Thomas A. Ybarra
William J. Davis
Police & Fire Commission:
Leonis C. Malburg
William M. McCormick
Thomas Ybarra
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Committees appointed by the Mayor be approved. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, McCormick
None
None
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Presentation of Resolution No. 4876 to Retired Battalion
Chief Patrick N. Moorehead, which commends him for his many
years of service to the City of Vernon, was made by the City
Administrator/City Clerk.
At this time, Battalion Chief Moorehead addressed the
City Council expressing his appreciation for his many years of
service to the.City of Vernon.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
minutes of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting held
April 8, 1982 be approved as corrected. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period April 1~15,
1982, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Police
Department Activity Log for the period April 1-15, 1982 be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
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Health Department Report for the month of March, 1982,
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
Health Department Report for the month of March, 1982, be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director of
Community Services, dated April 7, 1982, advising that the
bids received and opened on 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, Calif-
ornia, 90701, 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 Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 4896 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick
NOES: None
Absent: None
Communication from Rita M. Luich, Secretary of the Board
of Library Trustees, dated April 1, 1982, recommending that the
City Council re-appoint trustees Leonis C. ~1alburg and Thomas A.
Ybarra to a two (2) year term as of July 1, 1982, as their pre-
sent term expires on June 30, 1982, was presented. (Deferred
from April 8, 1982 City Council Meeting)-
RESOLUTION NO. 4898 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Reappointing Leonis C. Malburg And Thomas A.
Ybarra To Serve As Trustees On The Board Of Library Trustees,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 4898 be approved and adopted.
AYES: McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Warrant Register No. 594, covering claims and demands
presented during the period April 1-15, 1982, which includes
Demand Nos. 6174-6362 (both inclusive), excluding Light and
Power Demands and void Demand No. 6272, drawn on the First
Interstate Bank, totaling $92,696.97, accounting period April,
1982 was examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 594, be approved and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 6174-6362 (both inclusive) excluding Light and Power Demands
and void Demand No. 6272, in the amount of $92,696.97, with no
other exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 594, covering claims and demands
presented during the period April 1-15, 1982, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 6175, 6179, 6223,6230,6231, 6307,
6308, 6310, 6311, 6317 6321, 6326, 6331, 6334, 6335, 6336, 6341
and 6358, totaling $4,747,340.95, accounting period April, 1982,
was examined and audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 594 be approved and payment authorized
for Light and Power Demand Nos. 6175, 6179, 6223,6230, 6231,
6307, 6308, 6310, 6311, 6317, 6321, 6326, 6331, 6334, 6335,
6336, 6341 and 6358, in the amount of $4,747,340.95, with no
exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated April 14, 1982, recommending authority and
funds for James Persons to attend the American Public Works
Street and Traffic Control Systems Conference, May 13-14, 1982,
at El Segundo, with and expense allowance of $138.00, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendation of the Director Community Services be approved,
and authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of
$138.00 to James Persons, to attend the American Public Works
Street and Traffic Systems Conference, May 13-14, 1982, at El
Segundo. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 926 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Repealing Articles I And II Of Chapter 12,
Sections 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 receive and pass a first reading. Motion
carried.
AYES: Gonzales, McCormick, Malburg, Davis, Ybarra,
NOES: None
Absent: None
Communication from Frank Murillo, Purchasing Agent, dated
April 8, 1982, advising that the bids received for Quotation No.
1181, Purchase of New Health Department Vehicles, have been re-
viewed and recommending that Ouotation No. 1181 be awarded to
Thomas Glenn Dodge Company, 340 E. Anaheim, Long, Beach, Calif-
ornia, on the basis of their bid of $16,727.02, was presented.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4899 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving The Purchase Of Two (2) 1982
Chrysler "K" Vehicles From Thomas Glenn Dodge Company For Use By
Registered Sanitarians Of The Health And Environmental Control
Section, City Of Vernon, Department Of Community Services, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 4899 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4900 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Commending Fire Captain Robert L. Gramer
For His Many Years Of Service To The City Of Vernon, was present-
ed.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 4900 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 20, 1982, transmitting the minutes of the
Personnel Committee Meeting held April 19, 1982, for approval of
recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held April 19, 1982,
be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be
adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4901 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending And Honoring Thomas E. Jackson, The
President Of California Contract Cities Association, For His Many
Years Of Service And Support To Said Association, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 4901 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick
NOES: None
Absent: None
Communication from L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police, dated
April 19, 1982, recommending authority and funds for Detective
Guy Reneau to attend the Criminal Investigation Courses in Palm
Springs, May 3-7, 1982 with an expense allowance of $468.60, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief be approved and authority be
granted to issue warrant to Guy Reneau, in the amount of $468.60,
to attend the Criminal Investigation Courses in Palm Springs.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water and
Operations Manager of the Light and Power Department, dated
April 20, 1982, recommending that the Energy Cost Adjusting
Billing Factor for the period May 1 through July 31, 1982 be
established at -1.028~ and recommending that Resolution No. 4903
providing for an Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor of -1.028~
be approved.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis that this item
, be deferred until executive session, later the same day. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 19, 1982 recommending authority and funds
for the following to attend the California Contract Cities Associat-
ions 23rd Annual Municipal Seminar in Palm Springs, May 20-23, 1982,
with an expense allowance as indicated:, was presented.1
Councilman William Davis and Hilario Gonzales
Thomas A. Ybarra, Councilman
David B. Brearley, City Attorney
William McCormick, Councilman
Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator
$490.00
662.50
685.00
805.00
805.00
ea.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and authority be granted to issue warrants to William J. Davis,
Hilario Gonzales, Thomas A. Ybarra, William M. McCormick, David
B. Brearley and Bruce V. Malkenhorst, in the amounts indicated
in the communication, to attend the California Contract Cities
Associations 23rd Annual Municipal Seminar in Palm Springs.
Motion carried.
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At this time, a discussion was held by the City Council
regarding appropriate funds for "Hospitality Room" expenses, and
it was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be
granted to issue funds not to exceed $300.00 for "Hospitality
Room" expenses at the California Contract Cities Associations
23rd Annual Municipal Seminar, in Palm Springs. Motion carried.
At 4:55 o'clock, p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 5:33 o'clock, p.m., the council reconvened in regular
session, all members present before the recess, again being
present.
At 5:34 o'clock, p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, 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, City Attorney and Lewis R. Adams were excluded from
the executive session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
executive session deemed private and confidental.
At 7:00 o'clock, p. m., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded
by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of executive session and
resume regular session. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis R.Adams, Director of Water and
Operations Manager of the Light and Power Department, dated April
20, 1982, recommending that the Energy Cost Adjusting Billing
Factor for the period May 1 through July 31, 1982 be established
at -1.028~ and recommending that Resolution No. 4903 providing
for an Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor of -1.028~ be approved.
Motion carried.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from Lewis R. Adams be received and filed and that
Resolution No. 4903 be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4903 - 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 McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 4903 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Gonzales, Davis
NOES: None
Absent: None
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, advised that Southern
California Edison Company had filed an application with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 31, 1982, increas-
ing the rates in the wholesale market for energy and that the
application is identified as FERC Docket No. ER82....427-000 and
recommended that the City of Vernon file a petition to intervene
in said proceedings.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Attorney and the City's consulting attorneys in Washington,
D.C., the law firm of Goldberg, Fieldman & Letham, P.D., be
authorized to file a petition to intervene in FERC Docket No. ER82-
427-000. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, presented Service Schedule
"D" (Savings Energy) as a proposed amendment to the Interconnection
Agreement between Nevada Power Company and the City of Vernon dated
December 15, 1981, and recommended that the Amendment be approved
and the Mayor authorized to execute said Amendment on behalf of the
City.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick that Service
Schedule "D" (Savings Energy), an Amendment to the Interconnection
Agreement between Nevada Power Company and the City of Vernon,
dated December 15, 1981, be approved and the Mayor authorized to
execute the same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Council-
man Davis abstained.
Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated
April 20, 1982, recommendin~ that the City Council participate in
the planning phase of the Harry Allen Project and that Resolution
No. 4902 approving the execution ofa Planning Cost Sharing Agree-
ment with Southern California Public Power Authority be approved.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the
communication from the City Attorney recommending participation
in the planning phase of the Harry Allen Project be received and
filed and that Resolution No. 4902 be approved. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained.
RESOLUTION NO. 4902 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Planning Cost Sharing Agreement For The Harry Allen Project Between
The City Of Vernon And Southern California Public Power Authority,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 4902 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Gonzales, Malburg, Ybarra
NOES: None
Absent: None
Abstained: Davis
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Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water and Operations Manager
of the Light and Power Department requested authority to expend
up to $12,000 to repair electric motor in the diesel plant.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick that authority
be granted to Mr. Adams to expend up to $12,000 to repair said
motor. Motion carried.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Chief Executive Office of the Light
and Power Department, advised that Section 6.1 of the Project
Development Agreement between Southern California Public Power
Authority and the City of Vernon for the Mead-Phoenix DE Intertie
Project provides for the formation of a Management Committee with
each co-owner appointing a duly authorized representative to serve
on said Committee. He further recommended that the City of Vernon
appoint himself as the City's representative and Lewis R. Adams as
an alternate representative to the Management Committee with author-
ity to attend all meetings of the Management Committee.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick that Bruce
V. Malkenhorst, Chief Executive Officer of the Light and Power
Department, be appointed to be the authorized representative
on the Management Committee for the City of Vernon in the Mead-
Phoenix DC Intertie Project and Lewis R. Adams, Director of
Water and Operations Manager of the Light and Power Department,
be appointed as the alternative representative to said Committee.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
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There being no further business, it was moved by Davis,
seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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EONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor
ATTEST:
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) SS
City of Vernon )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 20thday of April
1982
,at 2:00
n.m., post Order of Adjourn-
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 said meeting of April
20, 1982 to be
, was heldo
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 20th day of April , 19 ~.
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Notary Public in and for the County of
Los Angeles, State of California
OFFICIAL SEAL
LOIS J HILTON
NOTARY PUBLIC. CAlIFORNIA
LOS ANGElES COUNTY
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Vernon, held April 20, 1982
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by Order
f h' 'I (not ) 'I 1 20 1982
o t e C~ty Counc~ quorum present unt~ Apri ,
at 4: 00 0' clock p, m. in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST ~ ._
City Administrator/City Clerk of ~ (~
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