19830607 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD JUNE 7, 1983
AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
I MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gonzales (Arrived at 5:10 P.M.)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held May
17, 1983 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carr-
ied.
At this time the Mayor announced the presentation of
Service Pins.
Sergeant Thomas Igyarto's Pin for fifteen years of
service was accepted by Chief Espinoza, in his behalf.
At this time, a formal ceremony was held for the
promotions of the following Fire Department Personnel:
Craig Edman
George Goins
Gerald Lohrke
Verl Bulkley
Arnold deBoer
Engineer
Engineer
Engineer
Captain
Battalion Chief
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Mayor Malburg announced that this was the time and
place for the Proposed Use Hearing relating to Revenue
Sharing Funds in accordance with notice dated May 17, 1983.
Proof of Publication in the Los Angeles Daily Journal
of May 17, 1983 of "Notice of Public Hearing" was duly ack-
nowledged as being on file.
A discussion was held and it was proposed by the City
Council that the total funds available, in the amount of
$4,141.00, be used to procure Capital items for the Police
Department.
The City Clerk reported that no written communications
relative to this matter had been received.
The Mayor invited anyone present in the audience to
address the City Council with respect to the matter under
discussion.
There being no further discussion, it was moved by
McCormick, seconded by Davis that the hearing be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Payroll Warrant Register No. 318, covering claims and
demands presented during the period April 17, 1983 and May
14, 1983, which includes Demand Nos. 3704-3720 (both inclus-
ive) drawn on the Crocker National Bank, totaling $522,563.
44, (Accounting period May 1983) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 318 be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 3704-3720 (both inclusive) in the amount of
$522,563.44, with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 621, covering claims and demands
presented during the period May 16-31, 1983, which includes
Demand Nos. 10063-10173 (both inc1usive)exc1uding Light and
Power Demands drawn on the First Interstate ~ank, totaling
$96,320.04, (Accounting period June 1983) was examined and
audited.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 621, be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 10063-10173 (both inclusive) excluding Light
and Power Demands, in the amount of $96,320.04, with no other
exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 621, covering claims and demands
presented during the period May 16-31, 1983 which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 10064, 10066, 10084, 10085,10090,
10093, 10096, 10109, 10113, 10114, 101256 10129, 10132,10152,
10170, 10172, and 10173, totaling $529,6 8.97, (Accounting
period June 1983) was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 621 be approved and payment authorized
for Light and Power Demand Nos. 10064, 10066, 10084, 10085,
10090, 10093, 10096, 10109, 10113, 10114, 10125, 10129, 10132,
10152, 10170, 10172 and 10173, in the amount of $529,608.97,
with no exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstain-
ed.
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The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
for opening of bids in accordance with Janitorial Contract No.
006.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the City
Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Mot-
ion carried.
The City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Corporate Building Maintenance
Maintenance Management Corp.
Korean Maintenance Co.
Empire Maintenance Co., Inc.
Executive Suite Services, Inc.
$24,780.
$17,700.
$25,368.
$47,844.
$25,680.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
bids received in.accordance with Janitorial Contract No. 006
be referred to the Purchasing Agent for review. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated May 26, 1983, advising that bids for Water
Department Pick-up Truck, Purchasing Bid No. 1203, were opened
on May 24, 1983, with the lowest bidder being GMC Truck and
Coach, in the amount of $10,245.30 (including tax). All bids
were reviewed by Lewis Adams, Director of Water, and it is re-
commended that said bid be awarded to GMC Truck and Coach for
$10,245.30 and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue pur-
chase order to GMC Truck and Coach for said amount,was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5006 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Accepting The Bid Of GMC Truck And Coach For
The Purchase Of One New Pick-Up Truck For Use In The Water De-
partment In Accordance With Purchasing Bid No. 1203, was pre-
sented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5006 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis
None
Gonzales
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RESOLUTION NO. 5005 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing Permit Fees And Service Charges
Applicable To All Permits Granted By The City Of Vernon Pursuant
To Sections 4A.5, 4A.15, 4A.16 and 4A.22 Of The Code Of The City
Of Vernon, California, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5005 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Davis, McCormick, Malburg
None
Gonzales
Communication from Arthur Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated May 31, 1983, advising that Contract No. 455,
Exchange Avenue and Loma Vista Avenue Paving, Storm Drain and
Water Line Construction has been completed with the total con-
tract amount being $347,195.79 (which includes extra wo.rk orders
and change orders). A final partial payment of $174,527.63 is
now due and payable with the remaining ten percent of $37,719.60
payable thirty-five days after acceptance and recommending that
the work be accepted and authority be granted to pay contractor,
Fleming Engineering, Inc., 8281 Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park,
CA. 90621 in accordance with said agreement, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5007 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Accepting The Work Of Exchange Avenue And
Loma Vista Avenue, Paving, Storm Drain And Water Line Construct-
ion In Accordance With Contract No. 455 Of The City Of Vernon,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolut-
ion No. 5007 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra
None
Gonzales
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated May 31, 1983 recommending that the effective
date of the lease agreement with International Baking Company
be change from May 1, 1983 to June 1, 1983 because of delays in
approval of insurance coverages the Leasee did not occupy the
property until June 1, 1983, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the re-
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that the effective date of the lease agreement with Inter-
national Baking Company for rental of City property at 51st
Street be change from May 1, 1983 to June 1, 1983, because of
delays in approval of insurance coverages the Leasee did not
occupy the property until June 1, 1983. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated May 26, 1983, recommending that an extension of
a trailer permit be granted to Owens-Illinois, to July 27, 1984,
with the usual permit fees, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be
approved and that an extension of a trailer permit be
granted to Owens-Illinois, to July 27, 1983, with the
usual permit fees. Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief L. A. Espinoza, dated
May 18, 1983, recommending authority and funds for L. S.
Rosenkrantz to attend the California Association of Poly-
graph Examiners Training Seminar in San Diego, June 25-26,
1983 with an expense allowance of $217.00, was presented.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendation of the Police Chief be approve and
authority be granted to issue warrant to L.S. Rosenkrantz
in the amount of $217.00, to attend the California Associat-
ion of Polygraph Examiners Training Seminar in San Diego.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 2, 1983, advising that Mr. L. A. Hanson
owner of property at 4220-30 Charter is requesting a variance
from section 7.39 of the City Code (minimum on site parking
requirements) and recommending that said request be granted
on the condition that the frontage along Charter Street is
improved to City standards, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the re-
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that said request for variance from section 7.39 of the
City Code be granted provided that Mr. Hanson improves the
frontage along Charter Street to City standards. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 2, 1983, advising that Flanagan Motor
Express and Warehouse Company has requested an extension of their
trailer permit as they are presently moving to another location
on Fruitland Avenue and recommending that said permit be extend-
ed to October 1, 1983, with the usual permit fees, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that an extension of a trailer permit be granted to Flanagan
Motor Express and Warehouse Company to October 1, 1983, with the
usual permit fees. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 2, 1983, recommending that the bids for
Contract No. 457, Sewer Cleaning, be rejected, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the re-
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that the bids for Contract No. 457 Sewer Cleaning, be reject-
ed. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 2, 1983, transmitting the minutes of the
adjourned Finance Committee Meetingsheld May 26, 1983 and May 31,
1983 for approval of recommendations contained therein, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes
of the adjourned Finance Committee Meetings held May 26, 1983
and May 31, 1983 be approved as written and recommendations
contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 3, 1983, recommending that the Vernon
Lions Club be granted a variance from the Uniform Fire Code, 1979
Edition, Section 78.1002(b) for the period June 28-July 4, 1983
for the purpose of selling fireworks within the City of Vernon,
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 that the Vernon Lions Club be granted a variance from the
Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition, Section 78.1002(b) for the
period June 28-Ju1y 4, 1983, for the purpose of selling fireworks
within the City of Vernon. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 3, 1983, recommending that Change Order
No.1 for Contract No. 447, Equipment and Services: Police Depart-
ment Radio System, in the amount of $1,442.00 be approved. The
recommended changes are as follows:
1. Relocate receiver at Fire Station No.1, 3375 Fruitland
Avenue to the Water Tower at 2800 Soto Street at a cost
of $287.00.
2. Add noise blankers to all three voter receivers, City
Hall 4305 Santa Fe Avenue: Water Tower at 2800 So to
Street and Fire Station No.4, 4530 Bandini Boulevard,
at a cost of $693.00.
3. Add noise b1ankers to mobile units at a cost of $462.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Change
Order No.1 for Contract No. 447, Equipment and Services: Police
Department Radio System, be deferred to a later date. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated June 7, 1983, transmitting the minutes of the
Personnel Committee Meeting, held June 6, 1983, for approval of
recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting, held June 6, 1983,
be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be
adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of Finance,
dated June 7, 1983, transmitting the minutes of the Finance
Committee Meeting held June 6, 1983, for approval of recommend-
ations contained therein, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 6, 1983 be
approved as written and recommendations contained therein be
adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5008 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving The Execution Of An Interruptible
Transmission Service Agreement Between The City Of Vernon And
The Department Of Water And Power Of The City Of Los Angeles
And Repealing Resolution No. 4995, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Re-
solution No. 5008 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg
NOES: None
Absent: Gonzales
Abstained; Davis
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Police Department Activity Log for the period May 16-31,
1983, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period May 16-31, 1983,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5011 - Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Expressing Its Condolences Upon The Passing
of Vincent D'Amico, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Re-
solution No. 5011 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra
None
Gonzales
At 4:12 p.m., Mayor Malburg declared a recess.
At 5:10 p.m., the City Council reconvened in regular
session, all members present before the recess, again being
present.
Councilman Gonzales assumed his seat on the council, at
this time.
At 5':10 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 and City Attorney were excluded from the executive
session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from
the executive session deemed private and confidental.
At 5:40 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.
At 5:41 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra,
that the City Council go into executive session under Government
Code Section 54957. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/
City Clerk and City Attorney were excluded from the executive
session.
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Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
executive session deemed private and confidental.
At 6:10 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 Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 3, 1983, recommending that the claim of
Mr. Rudy Espinoza be rejected, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be
and that the claim of Mr. Rudy Espinoza be rejected.
carried.
the re-
approved
Motion
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 6, 1983, recommending that we initialize
the Vernon Financial Management System through Monterey Park's
computer. The City of Monterey Park would allow use of this
system and disk storage space necessary to initialize and run
Vernon's system for $1,000.00 not to exceed a six month period.
George Tamas of George Tamas & Associates will charge $1,000.00
to set up the Vernon system and train personnel in the initial-
ization and also charge an extra $250.00 a month until we went
on our own system, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that the City initialize the Vernon Financial Management
System through Monterey Park's computer, with the charges
specified above. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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onis C. Malbug, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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