19840515 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD
MAY 15, 1984, AT 4:45 O'CLOCK P.M.,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY
HALL* LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Clerk read the following bids for Contract No.
465, Fruitland Avenue Improvement (West Boundary to District
Boulevard) Pavement Striping, that had been opened by the
Chief Deputy City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., earlier the same day.
Safety Striping Service, Inc.
Pacific Striping
Cons ley & Montigny
Sterndahl Enterprises, Inc.
23,915.08
22,957.17
31,291.43
24,664.70
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the bids received for Fruitland Avenue Improvement Pavement
Striping in accordance with Contract No. 465 be referred to
the Community Services Department for checking and report.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
minutes of the adjourned regular City Council Meeting held
May 1, 1984 be approved as written and submitted. Motion
carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1-14,
1984 was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Police
Department Activity Log for the period May 1-14, 1984 be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of April, 1984
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Health Department Report for the month of April, 1984 be
received and filed. Motion carried.
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Warrant Register No. 644, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 1-15, 1984 which includes
Demand Nos. 993-1149 (both inclusive) excluding Void Demand
Nos. 995, 1000-1008 (both inclusive), 1075 and 1106, and
excluding Light and Power Demands, drawn on the First Inter-
state Bank totaling $197,381.65 (accounting period May 1984)
was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 644 be approved and payment authorized for
Demand Nos. 993-1149 (both inclusive) excluding Void Demand
Nos. 995, 1000-1008 (both inclusive), 1075 and 1106, and
excluding Light and Power Demands, in the amount of $197,381.65,
with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 644 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 1-15, 1984, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 997, 1016, 1030, 1034, 1039, 1044,
1046, 1070, 1079, 1093, 1098, 1104, 1107, 1125, 1127 and 1139,
totaling #4,573,400.44 (accounting period May 1984), was
examined and audited.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 644 be approved and payment authorized
for Light and Power Demand Nos. 997, 1016, 1030, 1034, 1039,
1044, 1046, 1070, 1079, 1093,1098, 1104, 1107, 1125, 1127
and 1139, in the amount of $4,573,400.44, with no exceptions.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
Communication from Attorney Jay R. Martin of Crosby,
Heafey, Roach and May dated May 1, 1984, transmitting a
copy of the First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and
.Injunctive Relief in the matter of: The Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railway Company, et. aI, vs Board of Equal-
ization of the State of California, et. aI, No. C 82 6030
SW; Master Consolidated No. C 81 4365 SW, was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communication from Attorney Jay R. Martin of Crosby,
Heafey, Roach and May transmitting a copy of the First
Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
in the matter of: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
way Company, et. all. vs Board of Equalization of the State
of California, et. aI, No. C 82 6030 SW; Master Consolidated
No. C 81 4365 SW, be referred to the County Counsel. Motion
carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services Department dated May 10, 1984, transmitting spec-
ifications and construction plans for Contract No. 462,
Fruitland Avenue Improvement and recommending that said
contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise
for bids, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication and Contract No. 462 be received and filed.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5103 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 462 and Autho-
rizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Fruitland
Avenue Improvement in Accordance with Contract No. 462 of the
City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonza.les, that
Resolution No. 5103 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, McCormick
None
None
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Communication from Chief of Police, L. A. Espinoza,
dated May 14, 1984, recommending authority and funds to attend
the League of California Cities Workshops on Handling
Disciplinary Actions and Charges of Discrimination in Irvine,
California on May 23, 1984, with an expense allowance of
$65.00 to cover registration, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and authority
be granted to issue a warrant to L. A. Espinoza in the amount
of $65.00 to attend the League of California Cities Workshops
on Handling Disciplinary Actions and Charges of Discrimination
in Irvine, California on May 23, 1984. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated May 15, 1984, transmitting the minutes of
the Personnel Committee Meeting held May 14, 1984, for
approval of recommendations 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 May 14,
1984, be approved as written and recommendations contained
therein be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Adminis-
trator/City Clerk, dated May 14, 1984, recommending author-
ity and funds for the City Administrator/City Clerk Bruce V.
Malkenhorst and Mayor Pro-tern Thomas Ybarra to attend the
Mayor and Councilmembers Legislative Conference in Sacramento,
June 11-12, 1984, with an expense allowance of $435.00, was
presented.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be ap-
proved and authority be granted to issue warrants in the
amount of $435.00 to Bruce V. Malkenhorst and Thomas Ybarra
to attend the Mayor and Councilmembers Legislative Conference
in Sacramento, June 11-12, 1984. Motion carried.
Lewis R. Adams submitted a copy of Baker C. Clay and
Associates Report On Rate Design, supplement to the December
1983 Report.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Report On Rate Design, supplement to the December 1983 Report
by Baker G. Clay and Associates be approved and accepted.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5076 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Providing for the Establishment of
Electrical Rates to Be Charged for Electrical Energy
Distributed and Supplied by Said City within its Boundaries,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5076 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
None
None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director o:f
Finance, dated May IS, 1984, transmitting the minutes of
the Finance Committee Meeting held May 14, 1984, for approval
of recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held May 14, 1984
be approved as written and recommendations contained therein
be adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained on
the Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (AEPCO) Agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5105 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Letter Agreement by and Between the City of Vernon and
Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (AEPCO) For Non-Firm
Energy, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5105 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis Abstained.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Ybarra, Malburg, McCormick
None
None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Adminis-
trator/City Clerk, dated May 15, 1984, advising that Owens-
Illinois Glass Company has submitted a request to attach two
(2) signs, one on each side of the conveyor tunnel bridge.
They have deposited $500 with the City covering the issuance
fees and $50.00 for the first annual renewal fee. It is
hereby recommended than an Encroachment License Agreement be
approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute same, was
presented. 997
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation from Owens-Illinois Glass Company for an
Encroachment License Agreement to attach two (2) signs,
one on each side of the conveyor tunnel bridge be approved
and the Mayor be authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney,
dated May 15, 1984, regarding the City of Vernon vs. David
Hawley, et. al and recommending a settlement in the amount
of $2,203.05 be approved and that he be authorized to execute
a stipulation, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, regarding
the City of Vernon vs. David Hawley, et. al and recommending
a settlement in the amount of $2,203.05 be deferred to
executive session. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5102 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Authorizing Bruce V. Malkenhorst and
Thomas A. Ybarra to sign Checks or Other Instruments with
Respect to the setting Up of A City of Vernon Employees
Health Benefit Account with Crocker National Bank And
Authorizing Bruce V. Malkenhorst and Thomas A. Ybarra to
Make Telephone Transfers From the Mobile Money Savings
Account, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by David that
Resolution No. 5102 be deferred to the June 6, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5106 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Consultant Agreement For Vernon Diesel plant Training And
Operating Services By And Between The City of Vernon And Lou
Pierotti, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5106 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 5108 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City of Vernon Expressing its Opposition to the Pro-
posed Relocation of the Huntingtb:n Park District Attorney's
Office, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5108 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES: McCormick, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, Malburg
NOES:
Absent: None
At 6:06 P.M., it was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra,
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 Adams were excluded from
the executive session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
executive session deemed private and confidential.
At 6:43 P.M., Lewis Adams was excused.
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At 6:50 P.M., Councilman Davis was excused.
At 6:55 P.M., Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the
council.
At 6:55 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.
Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated
May 15, 1984, regarding the City of Vernon vs. David Hawley,
et. ale and recommending a settlement in the amount of $2,203.05
be approved and that he be authorized to execute a stipulation,
was presented.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
settlement in the amount of $2,203.05 be approved and that
the City Attorney be authorized to execute a stipulation in
the matter of the City of Vernon vs. David Hawley, et. ale
Motion carried.
There being no further business to come bef.ore the City
Council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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~ONIS C. MAL URG, Mayor
ATTEST:
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/City Clerk
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OF THE CITY OF VERNON TO BE HELD MAY 15, 1984
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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
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 MAY 15, 1984
AT 4: 45 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
City of Vernon )
I, BRUCE V. MALKEI~lORST, City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 15th
day of May , 1984, pqst Notice 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
May 15, 1984 , was held.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 15th day of May
, 1984
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Notary Public in an for ' the County of
Los Angeles, State of California
OFFICIAL SEAL
LOIS J HILTON \
NOTARY PUBLIC. CALIFORNIA !~
lOS ANGELES COUNTY "
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