19840410 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD APRIL 10, 1984
AT 5:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
At this time, the Mayor presented Service Pin Awards to
the following employees:
Councilman William McCormick
Clarence Perkins
Officer Paul Koppes
10 Years
15 Years
5 Years
Clarence Perkins Service Pin was accepted by Victor Vaits
on his behalf.
At 5:02 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 5:05 p.m., the council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
minutes of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting held
March 20, 1984 be approved as written and submitted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 5, 1984, advising of a request from Gold
Realty Company owners of property located at 4724 Boyle Avenue,
for a variance from the Code of the City of Vernon, Section 7.39,
minimum parking requirement, and recommending that they be
granted said variance by allowing only 28 legal parking spaces;
providing that the street frontage be improved in accordance with
City standards, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that a variance from the Code of the City of Vernon Section
7.39, minimum parking requirement be granted to Gold Realty
Company, owners of the property, located at 4724 Boyle Avenue,
providing that the street frontage be improved in accordance
with City standards and that the variance be revoked if there
is a change of occupancy. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 3, 1984, recommending authority and
funds for a two bedroom suite to be used by Councilmen Gonzales
and McCormick at the Independent Cities Seminar in San Diego
May 2-6, 1984 and also to be used as a hospitality suite, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the recom-
mendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and
authority be granted to issue funds for a two bedroom suite to
be used by Councilmen Gonzales and McCormick at the Independent
Cities Seminar in San Diego May 2-6, 1984 and also to be used
as a hospitality suite. Motion carried.
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Warrant Register No. 641, covering claims and demands
presented during the period March 16-31, 1984, which includes
Demand Nos. 584-709 (both inclusive) excluding void Demand
Nos. 606-612 (both inclusive) and Light & Power Demands, drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $114,140.15 (accounting
period April 1984) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 641 be approved and payment authorized for
Demand Nos. 584-709 (both inclusive) excluding Light and
Power Demands, in the amount of $114,140.15, with.no other
exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 641 - covering claims and demands
presented during the period March 16-31, 1984, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 585-588 (both inclusive) 601, 605,
618, 622, 628, 639, 641, 642, 644, 646, 651, 668, 675, 677,
682, 691, 700, 702, and 706, totaling $495,946. 65 (accounting
period April 1984), was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 641 be approved and payment authorized
for Light and Power Demand Nos. 585-588 (both inclusive) 601,
605, 618, 622, 628, 639, 641, 642, 644, 646, 651, 668, 675,
677, 682, 691, 700, 702, and 706, in the amount of $495,946.65
with no exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
Police Department Activity Log for the period March 16-31,
1984 was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Police
Department Activity Log for the period March 16-31, 1984 be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director Community
Services, dated March 27, 1984, requesting authority and
funds for Fred Tachovsky to attend the Quint Chapter Meeting
of the Southwestern Section of the International Association
of Electrical Inspectors in Oakland, May 3-5, 1984 with an
expense allowance of $389.24, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendation of the Director of Community Services be
approved and authority be granted to issue a warrant to
Fred Tachovsky, in the amount of $389.24, to attend the
Quint Chapter Meeting of the Southwestern Section of the
International Association of Electrical Inspectors in
Oakland, May 3-5, 1984. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 4, 1984, advising of the receipt of a
Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Lynwood and the City
of Vernon with regard to the 1980 Parklands Act and recommending
that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 5092 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Joint Powers Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and
the City of Lynwood for the development and use of Lynwood Park
Property as a park for the benefit of the residents of the City
of Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5092 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales
None
None
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Communication from Mr. Raymond D. Tisdale, retired Vernon
Police officer, dated March 22, 1984, regarding his request
to carry a concealed weapon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
request from Mr. Raymond D. Tisdale, regarding his request
to carry a concealed weapon be deferred to the April 17,
1984 meeting. Motion carried.
Conununication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated April 2, 1984, advising that the bids received
and opened on March 20, 1984 in accordance with Contract No.
463 have been reviewed and recommending that said Contract be
awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, 3000 East South
Street, Long Beach, on the basis of their bid in the amount of
$223,406.43 was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that the
communication from the Director of Community Services, dated
April 2, 1984, that the bids received and opened on March 20,
1984 in accordance with Contract No. 463 have been reviewed
and recommending that said Contract be awarded to Sully-Miller
Contracting Company, 300 East South Street, Long Beach, on the
basis of their bid in the amount o~ $223,406.43 be received and
filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5093 - A Resolution of the City Council .of
the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Sully Miller Contracting
Company for Santa Fe Avenue and Soto Street Resurfacing in
Accordance with Contract No. 463 of the City of Vernon and
Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5093 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 4, 1984, advising of a request for
variance from NI Industries of 5215 S. Boyle Avenue from
Section 505 & 506 (allowable floor area) from the Uniform Build-
ing Code as they are proposing to construct a covered loading
dock along the west wall of their building 5A and recommending
that said variance be granted, was presented.
It was ,moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
reconunendation of the City Administrator/City Glerk be approved
and that NI Industries be granted a variance from the Uniform
Building Code to construct a covered loading dock along the
west wall of their building 5A. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 3, 1984, recommending authority and
funds for Edward Cooney, Assistant Finance Director, to attend
the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Legislative
Committee Meeting and Annual Seminar, May 23-24~ 1984 in
Sacramento with an expense allowance of $270.00, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the recom-
mendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and
authority be granted to issue a warrant in the amount of $270.00
to Edward Cooney to attend the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers Legislative Committee Meeting and Annual Seminar,
May 23-24, 1984 in Sacramento. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 5, 1984, recommending that the two (2)
NCR 3100 Bookkeeping Machines which are no longer utilized by
the City Clerk's office be declared surplus and that the
purchasing section be authorized to seek bids for said items,
was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the commu-
nication from the City Administrator/City Clerk recommending that
the two (2) NCR 3100 Bookkeeping Machines which are no longer
utilized by the City Clerk's office be declared surplus and that
the purchasing section be authorized to seek bids for said items,
be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 5094 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Two NCR 3100 Bookkeeping
Machines as Surplus Property Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the
Vernon City Code~ was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded byMcCormick~ that
Resolution No. 5094 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Davis~ Malburg~ Ybarra, Gonzales
NOES: None
Absent: None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel~ dated April 4, 1984, transmitting the minutes of
an adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting held April 2, 1984,
for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
minutes of an adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting held
April 4, 1984, be approved as written and recommendations
contained therein be adopt~d. Motion carried.
Communication from Chief George Bass, requesting authority
and funds to attend the 28th Annual Conference of California
Fire Chiefs Association in Palm Springs~ May 6-10, 1984, with
an e~pense allowance of $560.00~ was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendation from Chief George Bass be approved and authority
be granted to issue a warrant in the amount of $560.00 to
George Bass to attend the 28th Annual Conference of California
Fire Chiefs Association in Palm Springs, May 6-10, 1984. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated April 10, 1984, advising that the Vernon Lions
Club has submitted a request for variance from the Uniform Fire
Code, 1979 Edition, Article 78, Section 78.102(b), which pro-
hibits the sale of fireworks and also requesting that a permit
fee be waived as they are a non-profit organization, for the
period June 29-July 4, 1984. The City Administrator/City Clerk
hereby recommends that said request for variance be granted and
that the permit fee be waived.
It was moved by McCormick seconded by Gonzales, 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, Article 78, Section 78.102(b),
which prohibits the sale of fireworks and that a permit fee be
waived as they are a non-profit organization, for the period
June 29-July4, 1984. Motion carried.
The City Administrator/City Clerk advised the Council that
the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners at its adjourned
regular meeting held April 10, 1984, approved to recommend to
the City Council that the Vernon Fire Department be allowed to
participate in the City of Santa Fe Springs 27th Annual Parade,
May 5, 1984.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the re-
commendation of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners be
approved and that the Vernon Fire Department be allowed to part-
icipate in the City of Santa Fe Springs 27th Annual Parade,
May 5, 1984. Motion carried.
At 6:10 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 6:35 p.m., the council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
At 6:35 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis,
that the City Council go into executive session under Attorney/
Client privilege. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Administratol:'/
City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from the executive
session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
e~ecutive session deemed private and confidential.
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At 7:10 p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick,
that the City Council go out of executive session and resume
regular session. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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---- EONIS C. MALBuiG, Mayor . .
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF. THE CITY OF VERNON TO BE HELD APRIL 3, 1984. AT
2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY
ORDER OF THE CITY CLERK (Quorum Not Present) UNTIL APRIL 10,
1984, AT 5:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL.
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BruceV. Ma1kenhorst
City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) SS
City of Vernon )
I, BRUCE V. l~LKENHORST, City Cler~ of the City of Vernon,
do hereby certify that I did, on the 3rd day of April, 1984 , at
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2:00 P.M.
, post Notice of adjournment of the regular meeting of
the City Council
of the City of Vernon, copy attached hereto, at
a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said
meeting of April 3; 1984
, was held.
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BRUCE V. JVf..Al;KENHORST
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of April 1984 .
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Notary Public in and for the County of
Los Aneeles, State of California
OFFICIAL SEAL
lOIS J HILTON
NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA I~
LOS ANGEU:S COUNTY ,
My corom. expires APR 6, 1986 ,
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