19840703 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD JULY 3, 1984,
AT 5:00 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
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
minutes of the adjourned City Council Meeting held June 28,
1984, be deferred to 7/17/84. Motion carried.
At this time, the Mayor presented Service pin Awards to
the following employees:
Murry Wooten
Charla Duncan
25 Years
5 Years
Chief Espinoza accepted the service pin award for Murry
Wooten.
RESOLUTION NO. 5123 -- A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Commending Frederick B. Helmer For His
Many Years Of Service To The City Of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Res-
olution No. 5123 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick
None
None
At 5:05 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 5:10 p.m., the council reconvened in regular session
all members present before the recess, again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16-30,
1984, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16-30, 1984,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
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Communication from Mr. Douglas R. Miller, President of
Three Valleys Municipal Water District, dated June 5, 1984,
requesting the City of Vernon's assistance and support through
their Metropolitan Water District Representative to hold down
excessive spending at the Metropolitan Water District (deferred
from June 19, 1984 City Council Meeting), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from Mr. Douglas R. Miller, President of Three
Valleys Municipal Water District, dated June 5, 1984, requesting
the City of Vernon's assistance and support through their Metro-
politan Water District Representative to hold down excessive
spending at the Metropolitan Water District be received and
filed. Motion carried.
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Payroll Warrant Register No. 332 covering claims and
demands presented during the period May l3-June 9, 1984,
which includes Demand Nos. 3956-3973 (both inclusive) drawn
on the Crocker National Bank totaling $595,249.12 (accounting
period June 1984), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 332 be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 3956-3973 (both inclusive), in the amount of
$595,249.12, with no exceptions. Motion carried.
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Warrant Register NQ. 647 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of June l6-30, 1984, which includes
Demand Nos. 1440-1557 (both inclusive) excluding Void Demand
Nos. 1445, 1453, 1457 to 1462 and 1557, and Light and Power
Demands dra.wn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $135,839.05,
(accounting period June in July 1984), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant
Register No. 647 be approved and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 1440~1557 (both inclusive), excluding Void Demand Nos.
1445, 1453, 1457 to 1462 and 1557, and Light and Power Demands,
in the amount of $135,839.05, with no other exceptions. Motion
carried.
Warrant Register No. 647, covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of June 16-30, 1984, which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. 1441-1444 (both inclusive), 1454,
1463, 1465,1476, 1484, 1491, 1495, 1502, 1505, 1506, 1515,
1519, 1524, 1535, 1537 and 1556, totaling $433,299.32 (account-
ing period June in July 1984), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 647, be approved and payment authorized for Light
& Power Demand Nos. 1441-1444 (both inclusive), 1454, 1463, 1465,
1476, 1484, 1491, 1495, 1502, 1505, 1506, 1515, 1519, 1524, 1535,
1537 and 1556, in the amount of $433,299.32, with no exceptions.
Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/
City Clerk, dated June 28, 1984, advising that the Chiropractic,
Health Education and Research Foundation has submitted a request,
dated June 11, 1984, for permission to place canisters similar
to those of the March of Dimes, etc., at business locations
throughout the city. Mr. Malkenhorst also advised that this
does not require a business license, was presented.
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.It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the com-
munication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated June 28, 1984, advising that the Chiropractic,
Health Education and Research Foundation has submitted a re-
quest, dated June 11, 1984, for permission to place canisters
similar to those of the March of Dimes, etc., at business
locations throughout the city be? referred to the Police
Department. Motion carried.
Communication from Don Benninghoven, Executive Director
of the League of California Cities, dated June 13, 1984, re-
questing the City to designate a voting representative and
an alternate for the League Annual Conference Business Session,
was presented. .
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Mayor be the designated voting representative and the Mayor
Pro Tern be appointed as an alternate for the League of
California Cities. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Adminis-
trator/City Clerk, dated June 27, 1984, advising that Harshaw/
Filtrol Partnership has submitted a request for permission to
install and maintain three pipes under 26th street, 506 feet
west of the first angle point west of Downey Road and recom-
mending that the Encroachment License Agreement be approved,
was presented.
It was. moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the city Administrator/City Clerk be approved
and that Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership be granted permission to
install and maintain three pipes under 26th street, 506 feet
west of the first angle point west of Downey Road and an
Encroachment License Agreement be granted. Motion carried.
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Summons dated June 18, 1984, from Arnold I. Weber,
William E. Saul, Claude F. Kohm, attorneys for plantiff
Southern Pacific Pipe Lines, Inc. (received in the City
Clerk's office July 2, 1984,) v. Board of Equalization of
the State of California (Los Ange.les County, City of Vernon)
in the Superior Court of the State of California for the
county of Los Angeles, Case No. 0502533 - Complaint For Re-
fund of Property Tax for Fiscal Years 7/1/79 through 6/30/80,
7/1/80 through 6/30/81, 7/1/81 through 6/30/82, and 7/1/82
through 6/30/83, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Summons dated June 18, 1984, from Arnold I. Weber, William E.
Saul, Claude F. Kohm, attorneys for plantiff Southern Pacific
Pipe Lines, Inc. v. Board of Equalization of the State of
California (Los Angeles County, City of Vernon) in the Superior
Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles,
Case No. 0502533 - Complaint For Refund of Property Tax be
referred to County Counsel of Los Angeles County. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated July 3, 1984, transmitting the minutes of
the Personnel Committee Meeting held July 2, 1984, for ap-
proval of recommendations contained therein, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held July 2, 1984,
be approved as written and recommendations contained therein
be adopted. Motion carried.
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The City Attorney presented to the City Council two
Transmission Service Agreements between Sunlaw Cogeneration
partners I and the City of Vernon for cogeneration facilities
located in the City of Vernon. He further indicated that the
city Council had previously approved the granting of condi-
tional use permits for said facilities and he recommended that
the Transmission Service Agreements be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 5124 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Transmission Service Agreement By And Between Sunlaw Co-
generation Partners I And The City Of Vernon For Cogeneration
Facility Located At Downey Road At 50th Street, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Res-
olution No. 5124 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, McCormick
None
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 5125 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Transmission Service Agreement By And Between Sunlaw
cogeneration Partners I And The City Of Vernon For Cogeneration
Facility Located At The Southwest Corner Of Vernon And Alcoa
Avenues, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Res-
olution No. 5125 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
None
None
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At 6:14 P.M., it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by
McCormick, 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 the City Attorney were excluded from the execu-
tive session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
executive session deemed private and confidential.
At 6:18 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.
There being no further business to come before the City
council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the meeting be adjourned.
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L~ONIS C. MALBURG. Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 JULY 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 5:00 P.M.,
July 3, 1984,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
City of Vernon )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the irc1
day of July , 1984, pqst Notice of Adjourn-
ment of Meeting of the City Council ot'. 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
July 3, 1984 , was held.
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BRUCE V.MALKENHORST, City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of July
, 19 84
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Notary P~i'e7i::~~ County of
Los Angeles, State of California
OFFICIAL SEAL
LOIS J HILTON
NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA
LOS ",NGEL~S COUNTY
My comm. expi!.:s _~_R 6, l~
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058