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19820420 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes 1-. Leonis C. Malburg William M. McCormick Thomas A. Ybarra 48 47 48 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 1 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: .1 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. 675 =2= 4/20/82 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 I 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 I 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. 676 =3= 4/20/82 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. I 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 I 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. 677 =4= 4/20/82 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. I 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. I 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. 678 =5= 4/20/82 . 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 I 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. I 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. 679 =6= 4/20/82 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. I 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. I 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. 6fiO =7= 4/20/82 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. I 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 I 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. 681 -8- -.;- 4/20/82 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. I There being no further business, it was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~~' EONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor ATTEST: A;Ah~M/ ~~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/ City Clerk I 682 ;., .. 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 ~. ~) c5{~ ,&. /~ Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California OFFICIAL SEAL LOIS J HILTON NOTARY PUBLIC. CAlIFORNIA LOS ANGElES COUNTY My comm. UPires APR 6, 198~ k~ . ~...-___ __ . _ . -. w t; ~ ............--- 4305 Santa Fii AvetIIl.. Vernon, CA 90058 " .If 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. (fJ~ V d22J.~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST ~ ._ City Administrator/City Clerk of ~ (~ '-- 'Hi~f I)E;PUTY en)' CI.fH.k I