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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/
City Clerk
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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.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST" 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 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.
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City Clerk
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Chief Dep&f"y City Clerk