19820720 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD
JULY 20, 1982, AT 2:00 P.M.,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIF.
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick
Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
for opening of bids in Accordance with Contract No.45l, Exchange
Avenue Storm Drain. .
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the City Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitt-
ed. Motion carried.
The Clerk opened and read the following bids:
D. G. Concrete Construction
Robert G. Castongia, Inc.
George Miller Construction Co.
A & A Pipeline
Tomovich-Delorme, JV
G. R. Frost, Inc.
Valverde Construction, Inc.
N. A. & J. Frank Artukovich JV
Clarke Contracting Corp.
Colich & Sons (JV)
Advanco Constructors, Inc.
$134,832.00
$178.359.00
$117,861. 59
$122,822.00
$176,810.00
$107,332.00
$119,400.00
$104-,067.00
$102,669.00
$123,817.00
$153,783.00
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the bids received for Exchange Avenue Storm Drain in Accord-
ance with Contract No. 451, be referred to the Community
Services Department and the City Attorney for checking and
report. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held June 15, 1982,
be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
minutes of an adjourned regular City Council Meeting, held
June 24, 1982, be approved as written and submitted. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the minutes of an adjourned regular City Council Meeting, held
July 6, 1982, at 5:00 p.m., be approved as written and submitt-
ed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of an adjourned regular City Council Meeting, held
July 13, 1982, be approved as written and submitted. Motion
carried.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra, presented David B.
Brearley, City Attorney with a Service Pin Award for his five
years of service to the City of Vernon.
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At 2: 20 p. m., Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra declared a recess.
At 2:25 p.m., the City Council reconvened in regular
session, all members present before the recess, again being
present.
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Warrant Register No. 600, covering claims and demands
presented during the period July 1-15, 1982, which includes
Demand Nos. 7043-7198 (both inclusive), excluding Light and
Power Demands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling
$82,672.25, (accounting period June and July, 1982) was examin-
ed and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 600 be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 7043-7198 (both inclusive), excluding Light
and Power Demands,tota1ing $82,672.25 with no other except-
ions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 600, covering claims and demands
presented during the period July 1-15, 1982, which includes
Light & Power Demands Nos. 7048,7106, 7130, 7139, 7146, 7149,
7155, 7158, 7160, 7167, 7180, 7189 7190, 7191, 7192, 7193,
7196, 7197, and 7198 totaling $9,959,494.25 (accounting period
June and July 1982), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 600, be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 7048, 7106, 7130, 7139, 7146, 7149, 7155,
7158, 7160, 7167, 7180, 7189, 7190, 7191, 7192, 7193, 7196,
7197 and 7198, in the amount of $9, 959,494.25, with no except-
ions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance Nos.927, 928 and 929 be deferred to executive session,
later the same day. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated July 14, 1982, recommending authority and funds
for Louis S. Hauger to attend the annual meeting of the Cali-
fornia Conference of Environmental Health Directors in Rancho
Mirage, September 12-16, 1982, with an expense allowance of
$498.00, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seoonded by McCormick, that the
recommendation of the Community Services Director be approved
and authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of
$498.00, to Louis S. Hauger to attend the annual meeting of the
California Conference of Environmental Health Directors. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated July 15, 1982, transmitting the minutes of the
Finance Committee Meeting, held July 12, 1982, for approval
of recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that- the
minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held July 12, 1982, be
approved as written and recommendations contained therein adopt-
ed. Motion carried.
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Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director
Community Services, dated July 14, 1982, advising that
the bids for Contract No. 442 were received and opened
July 6, 1982, and recommending that the contract be award-
ed to Vernon Paving Company, 17100 Norwalk Boulevard, Suite
103, Cerritos, California, on the basis of their bid in the
amount of $468,145;45, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 4926 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting The Bid Of Vernon Paving
Company For Leonis Boulevard Reconstruction In Accordance
With Contract No. 442 Of The City Of Vernon And Approving The
Execution Of Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 4926 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Davis, Ybarra, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: Malburg
Health Department Report for the month of June, 1982,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Health Department Report for the month of June, 1982 be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1-15,
1982, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 1-15,1982,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated July 15, 1982, transmitting Contract No. 453,
Vernon Avenue and Bandini Boulevard Improvement, for consider-
ation and recommending that said contract be approved and
authority be granted to advertise for bids. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4927 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 453 And Authoriz-
ing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals Or Bids For Vernon Avenue
And Bandini Boulevard Improvement, In Accordance With Contract
No. 453 Of The City Of Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4927 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra, Davis
NOES: None
Absent: Malburg
RESOLUTION NO. 4924 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting The Bid Of Carmenita Ford
Truck Sales, Inc. For The Purchase Of Two New Dump Trucks, In
Which One Will Be Used In The Community Services Department and
One Will Be Used In The Water Department, was presented.
(Deferred from July 6, 1982 Council Meeting)
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4924 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra, Davis
NOES: None
Absent: Malburg
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrat-
or/City Clerk, dated July 20, 1982, recommending that Janitorial
Contract No. 005 specifications be reviewed by the. Purchasing
Department and the Community Services and that the purchasing
agent be authorized to negotiate a cost for janitorial services
for the Fiscal Year 1982-83 with Korean Maintenance Company on
the basis of their providing us with excellant janitorial ser-
vice since 1980. was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated July 20, 1982, transmitting the minutes of the
Personnel Committee Meeting held July 19, 1982, for approv~1
of recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting, held July 19,
1982, be approved as written and recommendations contained
therein adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4928 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Changing The Energy Cost Adjustment Bill-
ing Factor Charged For Electrical Energy Distributed And Suppli-
ed To Its Electrical Consumers, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4928 be deferred to executive session, later the
same day. Motion carried.
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At 2:45 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra declared a recess.
At 3:25 p.m., the council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the City Council go into executive session under Attorney/
Client privilege, at 3:25 p.m.
All persons with the exception of the City Administrator,
City Attorney and Lewis R. Adams were excluded from the exe-
cutive session.
Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra declared all communications to and
from the executive session deemed private and confidential.
Lewis R. Adams was excused from the executive session
at 4:10 p.m.
Arthur E. Nelson and Victor Vaits arrived in the
executive session, at 4:30 p.m. and were excused at 5:15 p.m.
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At 5:20 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Davis, that the City Council go out of executive session and
resume regular session. Motion carried.
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The City Attorney presented a proposed Joint Compromise
and Release in regard to the Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board case of Raymond L. Michalski vs. City of Vernon, Case Nos.
78 VE 24214; 80 VE 32713 and recommended to the City Council
that said Joint Compromise and Release be approved for the lump
sum of $21,653.57 with the City of Vernon paying $12,461.78 of
said settlement.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the proposed Joint Compromise and Release in the case of Raymond
L. Michalski vs. City of Vernon, Case Nos. 78 VE 24214; 80 VE
32713, for a total lump sum of $21,653.57 with the City of
Vernon paying $12,461.78 of said settlement be approved and the
City Attorney be authorized to execute said Joint Compromise and
Release on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 927 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Undertaking To Comply With Certain Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission Regulations On Arrangements With
Qualifying Gogeneration And Small Power Production Facilities
Under Section 210 Of The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
of 1978 was read by title for a second and final reading.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick that
Ordinance No. 927 receive and pass a second..and!l.fin.al.'.regding
and be ,Iadopted. 1<1oJdon carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, McCormick, Ybarra, Davis
None
Malburg
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ORDINANCE NO. 928 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Providing For Certain Electric Power And
Energy Arrangements With Qualifying Cogeneration And Small Power
Production Facilities was read by title for a second and final
reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 928 receive and pass a second and f:hna1 reading
and be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrat-
or/City Clerk recommending authority and funds for the follow-
ing personnel to attend the League of California Cities 84th
Annual Conference in San Diego, October 17, 1982 to October 20,
1982, with expense allowances as indicated:
William Davis and Hilario Gonza1es,$31l.00, each
Leonis C. Malburg, William M. McCormick, Thomas Ybarra,
Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, David B. Brearley, Lewis R. Adams, Arthur
E. Nelson, George Bass and Luis A. Espinoza, $521.00 each, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, 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
and Hilario Gonzales, in the amount of $311.00 and warrants to
Leonis C. Malburg, William M. McCormick, Thomas A. Ybarra, Bruce
V. Ma1kenhorst, David B. Brearley, Lewis R. Adams, Arthur E.
Nelson, George Bass and Luis A. Espinoza, in the amount of
$521.00. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
leasing of a van for transportation be approved for use
during the League of California Cities 84th Annual Con-
ference in San Diego to Be held October 17-20, 1982.
Motion carried.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted to issue funds not to exceed $300.00
for "Hospitality Room" expenses, at the League of Cali-
fornia Cities 84th Annual Conference, in San Diego, Oct-
ober 17-20, 1982. Motion carried.
The City Attorney reported that the City's Con-
sultant Baker C. Clay was considering recommending addit-
ional modifications in Ordinance No. 929-An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Vernon Fixing Rates To Be
Charged For Electrical Energy Distributed And Supplied By
Said City Within Its Boundaries And Repealing Certain Ord-
inances Of The City Of Vernon Relating Thereto, and there-
fore recommended that the City Council adjourn this meet-
ing to July 22, 1982 at 4:45 p.m., to reconsider the first
reading of Ordinance No. 929.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales
that the meeting be adjourned to July 22, 1982 at 4:45 p.m.
Motion carried.
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 the20 TH day of Ju1v
1982
, at
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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 said meeting of Ju1v 20
1982 , was heldo
Subscribe~and sworn to before me
this ;)'1 day of 77 ' 19 ,f';r.
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Notary Pu~c ~~ for the County of
Los Angeles, State of California
OFFICIAL SEAL
LOIS J HILTON
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LOS AHGtI.ES COUNTY
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ORDER OF ADJOUR~~NT OF MEETING
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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 Tuesday, July 20,
1982,in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by Order of
the City Council (quorum present) until Thursday, July 22,
1982, at bc:45 p.'m. , in the Council Cham.ber of the City Hall,
located at q.305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
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