19831101 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
Ray Groom
Sgt. Leslie W. Brown
15 years
15 years
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COPNCIL, HELD NOVEMBER 1, 1983
AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHM1BER
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
At this time, the Mayor announced the presentation of
Service Pins.
Ray Groom's Service Pin was accepted by Lewis R. Adams,
in his behalf.
At 2:02 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 2:05 P.M., the City Council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting, held October 6, 1983,
be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that. the minutes
of the regular City Council Meeting, held October 18, 1983, be
approved as written and submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated September 19, 1983, transmitting an executed Joint
Agreement from the Cities of Huntington Park and Bell regarding the
City of Vernon's allocated shares of the 1980 Parklands Act and re-
commending that the City Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement
with both cities, (deferred from October 18, 1983 meeting) was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the executed
Joint Powers Agreement with Huntington Park and Bell be approved and
that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the documents.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO.5059-A.Resolution of the City_Council of the City
of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of Joint Powers
Agreements By And Between The City Of Vernon And The Cities Of Hunt-
ington Park And Bell For The Development And Use Of Huntington Park
Property On 2000 Gage Avenue (Westside Park) And Bell Park Property
On 6526 Wilcox ( Veterans Memorial Park) As Parks For The Benefit Of
The Residents Of The City Of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution
No. 5059 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales
None
None
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Warrant Register No. 631, covering claims and demands present-
ed during the period October 16-31, 1983, which includes Demand Nos.
11402-11529 (both inclusive) excluding void Demand No. 11410 and
excluding Light and Power Demands, drawn on the First Interstate
Bank, totaling $144,130.35, (Accounting period November 1983) was
examined and audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 631 be approved, and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 11402-11529 (both inclusive) excluding Light and Power Demands,
and void Demand No. 11410, drawn on the First Interstate Bank, in
the amount of $144,130.35, with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 631, covering claims and demands presented
during the period October 16-31, which includes Light and Power De-
mand Nos. 11408, 11426, 11436, 11439, 11451, 11470, 11485, 11486,
11488, 11490, 11497, 11498, 11520, 11521, 11527, 11528 and 11529,
totaling $385,202.93, (Accounting period November 1983)was examined
and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant
Register No. 631 be approved, and payment authorized for Demand Nos.
11408, 11426, 11436, 11439, 11451, 11470, 11485, 11486, 11488, 11490,
11497, 11498, 11520, 11521, 11527, 11528, and 11529, in the amount
of $385,202.93, with no exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman
Davis abstained.
Police Department Activity Log for the period October 16-31,
1983, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Police
Department Activity Log for the period October 16-31, 1983 be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director Community Services,
dated October 26, 1983, transmitting Contract No. 461, Street Sweep-
ing 1984-86 for consideration and recommending that said contract be
approved and authority granted to advertise for bids, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5055 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 461 And Authorizing Notice In-
viting Sealed Proposals Or Bids For Street Sweeping, 1984-86, In
Accordance With Contract No. 461 Of The City Of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution
No. 5055 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick
None
None
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director Community Services,
dated October 26, 1983, transmitting Contract No. 460, Traffic~
Signal Modernization, Santa Fe Avenue and 37th and 38th Street,
District Boulevard and Lorna Vista Avenue and recommending that said
Contract be approved and authority granted to advertise for bids,
was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5057 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 460 And Authorizing Notice
Inviting Sealed Proposals Or Bids For Traffic Signal Modernization
Santa Fe Avenue And 37th-38th Street, District Boulevard And Lorna
Vista Avenue, In Accordance With Contract No. 460 Of The City Of
Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution
No. 5057 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales
None
None
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated October 27, 1983, advising that an emergency
situation exists in the 21 inch sewer in 57th Street and recommend-
ing approval of approximately $30,000.00, for the expenditures that
are anticipated, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the re-
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and that
approximately $30,000.00 for the expenditures that are anticipated
in the emergency situation existing in the 21 inch sewer in 57th
Street, be authorized. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5058 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing The Execution Of A Corpor-
ate Charge Card Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon. And
First Interstate Bank Of California For Issuance Of A Charge Card,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No.
5058 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick
None
None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated October 31, 1983, recommending that a uniform
allowance for the Parking Control Officer be established in the
amount of $150.00 per year, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the re-
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and
that a uniform allowance for the Parking Control Officer be estab-
lished in the amount of $150.00 per year. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel,
dated November 1, 1983, transmitting the minutes of the Personnel
Committee Meeting held October 31, 1983, for approval of recommend-
ations contained therein, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes
of the Personnel Committee Meeting held October 31, 1983, be approved
and recommendations contained tliereiribeado.pted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5060 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Amending Schedule VI, Exhibit "E", Of Resolution No.
5018 Fixing The Compensation Of Certain Employees Of The City Of
Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolut,ion
No. 5060 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra
None
None
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated November 1, 1983, advising that the cost for
Public Officials Liability Insurance for two million dollars is
$2,619.00 per million and the cost for ten million dollars is
$846.00 per million, for a net increase of $3,223.00 for an add-
itional eight million dollars in coverage for a three year premium
and recommending that the Public Officials Liability Insurance be
increased from two million dollars ($2,000,000.) to ten million
dollars ($10,000,000.), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the re-
commendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and
that the Public Officials Liability Insurance be increased from
two million dollars ($2,000,000.) to ten million ($10,000,000.).
Motion carried.
At this time Mayor Malburg ask if anyone in the audience
would like to address the City Council.
Mr. Eliseo Carrillo, Field Representative for Congressman
Matthew G. Martinez, 30th District, addressed the City Council
introducing himself and stated thathe.was attending the City
Council Meeting because he wanted to meet the members of the
City Council and the City Officials.
At 3:00 P.M., Mayor Malburg declared a recess.
At 3:55 P.M., the City Council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
At 4:00 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 were deemed private and confidential.
Councilman Davis was excused at 5:15 P.M.
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At 5:20 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 October 25, 1983, transmitting a copy of a
Summons received October 20, 1983, in the matter of Horia Moroaica
vs Pamela Marie Walton, Los Angeles Unified School District, City
of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, City of Huntington Park, and DOES
1 through 20, inclusive, and re,eommendingthat .i.fr he. re:ferred to .
Clailm~ l:dmini:Sdlra1!.d.on. .sy.sEems, Inc. 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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