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19850108 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD JANUARY 8, 1985 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. I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held December 18, 1984, be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor P1esented Service Pin Awards to the following employees: Randolph Lascurain Guy Reneau Roy Tinkler 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years Police Chief Espinoza accepted the service pins on be- half of Randolph Lascurain and Roy Tinkler. 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. Communication from the City Clerk of the City of Rose- mead advising that their City Council adopted Resolution No. 84-60, which urges the governor and state legislators to oppose the rate increase requested by phone companies. The City of Rosemead City Clerk also advised that the Rosemead City Council requests the support of the Vernon City Council in this matter, was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 5162 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Urging The Legislators And The Governor Of The State Of California To Take Positive Action To Control Telephone Rates. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5162 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick None None Police Department Activity Log for the period December 16, 1984, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period December 16, 1984, be received and filed. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 660, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 16-31, 1984, which includes Demand Nos. 3290-3423 (both inclusive), excluding void Demand Nos. 3311-3320, and Light & Power Demands drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $144,910.22 (account- ing period January 1985, was examined and audited. 1105 =2= 1/8/85 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 660 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 3290-3423 (both inclusive), excluding void Demand Nos. 3311-3320, and Light & Power Demands, in the amount of $144,910.22, with no other exceptions. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 660, covering claims and demands pre- sented during the period of December 16-31, 1984, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. 3292, 3293, 3305, 3307, 3309, 3339, 3346, 3352, 3353, 3359, 3360, 3369, 3371, 3385, 3394, 3395, 3396, 3409 and 3417, drawn on the First Interstate Bank, totaling $388,439.34, (accounting period January 1985), was examined and audited. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 660, be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power Demand Nos. 3292, 3293, 3305, 3307, 3309, 3339, 3346, 3352, 3353, 3359, 3360, 3369, 3371, 3385, 3394, 3395, 3396, 3409 and 3417, in the amount of $388,439.34, with no exceptions. Councilman Davis is abstaining from voting on the above motion and is disqualifying himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Motion carried. Payroll Warrant Register No. 339, covering claims and demands presented during the period November II-December 8, 1984, which includes Demand Nos. 4085-4105 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker National Bank totaling $302,254.03 (accounting period December 1984), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 339, be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 4085-4105 (both inclusive), in the amount of $302,254.03, with no exceptions. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated January 2, 1985, recommending authority and funds to attend the League of California Cities' City Manager's Department Annual Meeting in Monterey, California, February 13-15, 1985, with an expense allowance of $761.50, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be approved and authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the League of California Cities' City Manager's Department Annual Meeting in Monterey, California, February 13-15, 1985, with an expense allowance of $761.50. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated January 3, 1985, advising of a request from Kitty Queen Pet Foods, Inc., for a variance from Section 7.52 of the City Code (truck loading space). They are propos- ing to place a dock within 17 feet from the street right~of~w~y, however, it is to be used exclusively for tow motor access. The City Administrator/City Clerk also advises that said re- quest has been reviewed by the Community Services Department and is hereby recommending that said variance from Section 7.52 of the Vernon City Code be granted, contingent upon the dock being used strictly for tow-motor access. It was moved by Davis, seconded by ybarra, that the rec,... ommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk, dated January 3, 1985, be approved and that a variance from Section 7.52 of the City Code be granted to Kitty Queen Pet Foods, Inc., contingent upon the dock being used strictly for tow-motor access. Motion carried. 1106 =3= 1/8/85 Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water, dated January 3, 1985, advising of the basis for the restructuring of the rates of the Water Department. The Director of Water also advises that the California Environmental Quality Act is not applicable to restructuring or approval of rates which the public agency finds necessary, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from Lewis Adams, dated January 3, 1985, ad- vising of the basis for the restructuring of the rates of the Water Department be received and filed. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated January 3, 1985, submitting proposed changes for water rates for Vernon I and Vernon II, which reflect increases of 14% and 12%, respectively. The City Administrator/City Cterk hereby recommends that said changes be approved and that a resolution be adopted to adjust the rates to be effective at the regular billing in February 1985. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk that the proposed changes for water rates for Vernon I and Vernon II, which reflect increases of 14% and 12%, respectively be approved and become effective at the regular billing in February 1985. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5160 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Establishing The Rates For The Sale Of Water In The City Of Vernon In Accordance with Ordinance No. 942 And Repealing Resolution No. 5075, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Res- olution No. 5160 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales None None RESOLUTION NO. 5159 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving The Execution Of An Interrupt- ible Energy Agreement By And Between The City Of Vernon And The State Of California Department Of Water Resources Provid- ing For The Purqhase Of Interruptible Energy, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Res- olution No. 5159 be approved and adopted. Councilman Davis is abstaining from voting on the above motion and is dis- qualifying himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decisiQnw.ill have a material financial effect on his source of income. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated January 8, 1985, transmitting the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held January 7, 1985, for ap- proval, as corrected, of recommendations contained therein, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held January 7, 1985, be approved as corrected and recommendations contained therein adopted. Motion carried. 110.7:' =4= 1/8/85 RESOLUTION NO. 5161 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Establishing A Moratorium On The Issuance Of Building Permits For Buildings To Be Used For Warehouse Purposes, was presented.- It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Res- olution No. 5161 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: McCormick, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra None None I ORDINANCE NO. 950 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Ratifying The Establishment Of Separate Funds was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 950 received and pass a first reading. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick None None Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per- sonnel, dated January 8, 1985, transmitting the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 7, 1985, for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 7, 1985, be deferred until executive session. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per- sonnel, dated January 8, 1985, recommending that Officer Jeffrey Pimentel be terminated, effective at the end of his watch on January 8, 1985, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the Director of Personnel, dated January 8, 1985, regarding Officer Jeffrey Pimentel be deferred to executive session. Motion carried. At 6:06 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. I Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the executive session deemed private and confidential. At 6:46 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of executive session and resume regular session. At 6:49 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, 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 executive session. 1108 =5= 1/8/85 Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the executive session deemed private and confidential. At 7:20 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 Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated January 7, 1985, advising that a timely claim had been received from Thomas A. Culbertson & Associates on behalf of Southwest Processors, Inc., for indemnification and recommending that said claim be denied, was presented. I It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the claim received from Thomas A. Culbertson & Associates on behalf of Southwest Processors, Inc., be denied. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per- sonnel, dated January 8, 1985, transmitting the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 7, 1985, for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 7, 1985, be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated January 7, 1985, recommending that Police Officer Mark B. Boike be terminated due to his failure to pass probation effective at the end of his watch January a, 1985, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendation of the Director of Personnel, dated January 7, 1985, be approved and that Police Officer Mark B. Boike be terminated due to his failure to pass probation, effective at the end of his watch January 8, 1985. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per- sonnel, dated January 7, 1985, recommending that Police Officer James E. Deal be terminated due to his failure to pass probation effective at the end of his watch January 8, 1985, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendation of the Director of Personnel, dated January 7, 1985, be approved and that Police Officer James E. Deal be terminated due to his failure to pass probation effective at the end of his watch January 8, 1985. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per.... sonnel, dated January 8, 1985, recommending that Police Officer Jeffrey pimentel be terminated due to his failure to pass probation effective at the end of his watch January 8, 1985, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Director of Personnel, dated January 8, 1985, be approved and that Police Officer Jeffrey Pimentel be terminated due to his failure to pass probation effective at the end of his watch January 8, 1985. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Per- sonnel, dated January 7, 1985, recommending that Elizabeth Sawickis be appointed Police Records Manager, Step 7, with a monthly salary of $2,110.00, effective January 20, 1985, was presented. 1109 =6= 1/8/85 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the Director of Personnel be approved and that Elizabeth Sawickis be appointed Police Records Manager, Step 7, with a monthly salary of $2,110.00, effective January 20, 1985. 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. I ~ ~ EONIS C. MALB G, Mayor ATTEST: h /,~///4 /1~~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/ City Clerk I 1110 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 2nd day of January , 19 85, 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 January 2, 1985 , was held. 4~_/~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST" City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of January , 19 85 of r~T~:':~~ f . 0.' l' ,c'.. T/l.u S0AL \! JP' LOiS J :nQ;'-J ) '-:;'f!;;::; y . . .. ? 1\ :;\~m. "';:J~' NOTP.RY PUBLIC - C'\UFORrJIA 'I ~~~2'~}~;[{ "C" !\llQlllnill flA1fil1l1.!I. ~fjlOn. CA IlOOLi,l I I 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 JANUARY 2, 1985 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 JANUARY 8, 1985 AT 5:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. ~ Wl~g~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk By d g.~ Chief Dep&f"y City Clerk