19850205 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1985
AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PP~SENT: 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 Gonzales, that the
minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held
January 21, 1985, be approved as written and submitted.
Motion carried.
At this time, the Mayor presented Service pin Awards to
the following employees:
Michael Craven
Jim Greenlea
Randy Bohlander
George Goins
Ray Shelton
Larry Burdett
5 Years
15 Years
15 Years
20 Years
20 Years
20 Years
Lewis Adams accepted the pin on behalf of Jim Greenlea
and George Bass accepted the pin on behalf of George Goins.
At 2:05 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 2:10 p.m., the council reconvened in regular session
all members present before the recess, again being present.
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 second and final reading.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Ordi-
nance No. 950 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting,
February 19, 1985. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 952 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of
The City Of Vernon Amending The Code Of The City Of Vernon,
California 1959 By Adding New Chapter l6A Regulating Inter-
state Truck Terminal Designation And Terminal Access, Pro-
viding For The Establishment Of Fees Therefore, And
Providing For Penalties For The Violation Of Any provision
Of This Ordinarice, was read by title for a second and final
reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 952 receive and pass a second and final read-
ing and be adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
McCormick, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, Ybarra
None
None
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Police Department Activity Log for the period January
16-31, 1985, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period January 16-31,
1985, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 662, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 16-31, 1985, which
includes Demand Nos. 3613-3754 (both inclusive), 3758 and
3759, excluding void Demand Nos. 3634-3639 (both inclusive)
and 3669 and Light and Power Demands, drawn on the First
Interstate Bank, totaling $125,913.13, (accounting period
February 1985) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 662 be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 3613-3754 (both inclusive), 3758 and 3759,
excluding void Demand Nos. 3634-3639 (both inclusive), and
3669 and Light and Power Demands, in the amount of
$125,913.13, with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 662, covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 16-31, 1985, which
includes Light & Power Demand Nos. 3613, 3614, 3617-3619
(both inclusive), 3621, 3624, 3625, 3627-3630 (both in-
clusive), 3632, 3645, 3651, 3652, 3664, 3666, 3676, 3680,
3688, 3689, 3696, 3705, 3707, 3710, 3746 and 3752 drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $516,912.54, was
examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 662, be approved and payment authorized
for Light & Power Demand Nos. 3613, 3614, 3617-3619 (both
inclusive), 3621, 3624, 3625, 3627-3630 (both inclusive),
3632, 3645, 3651, 3652, 3664, 3666, 3676, 3680, 3688, 3689,
3696, 3705, 3707, 3710, 3746 and 3752, in the amount of
$516,912.54, with no exceptions. Councilman Davis is
abstaining from voting on the above motion and is dis-
qualifying himself because it is reasonably foreseeable
that the decision will have a material financial effect
on his source of income. Motion carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated January 23, 1985, recommending authority
and funds to attend the California Building Official's 23rd
Annual Business Conference in Anaheim, California, February
20-23, 1985, with an expense allowance of $475.00, was pre-
sented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the Director of Community Services be
approved and authority be granted to issue a warrant to
Victor Vaits in the amount of $475.00 to attend the Cali-
fornia Building Official's 23rd Annual Business Conference
in Anaheim, California, February 20-23, 1985. Motion
carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated January 23, 1985, advising that Contract No.
462, Fruitland Avenue Improvement (west boundary to District
Blvd.) has been completed, the total contract amount being
$458,880.30 (including extra work orders and change orders).
A final partial payment of $642.17 is now due with the re-
maining ten percent of $45,923.16 payable thirty-five (35)
days after acceptance. The Director of Community Services
hereby recommends that the work be accepted and authority
be granted to pay the contractor, Arnan Brothers, Inc., 614
Edna Place, Covina, California, 91723, in accordance with
said agreement.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the Director of Community Services be
approved and the work on Contract No. 462 be accepted and
authority be granted to pay the contractor, Aman Brothers,
Inc., 614 Edna Place, Covina, California, 91723, in
accordance with said agreement. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5165 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Accepting The Work Of Fruitland Avenue
Improvement (West Boundary To District Boulevard), In Ac-
cordance With Contract No. 462 Of The City Of Vernon, was
presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Res-
olution No. 5165 be approved and adopted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gonzales, Davis, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
None
None
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 30, 1985, advising that the below listed
vehicles have been inspected by the Community Services De-
partment and recommending that they be declared surplus and
that the Purchasing Section be authorized to dispose of
them:
Police Units Nos. 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82
Community Services Units Nos. 202, 203, 204, and 242
Fire Department: 4-wheel drive jeep pickup with tank
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be ap-
proved and that the above listed vehicles be declared sur-
plus and that the Purchasing Section be authorized to dis-
pose of them. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5166 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus
Vehicles From The Police Department, The Community Services
Department And The Fire Department Pursuant To Section 2.31
Of The Vernon City Code, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Res-
olution No. 5166 be approved and adopted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, McCormick
None
None
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Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated January 29, 1985, submitting for consider-
ation a fully executed Grant Deed from Smart & Final Iris
Corporation for portions of Lots 19 and 20 adjacent to 46th
Street between Boyle Avenue and Alcoa Avenue, for street
purposes. The Director of Community Services recommends
that the Grant Deed be accepted, the Certificate of Accep-
tance be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute same on behalf of the City of Vernon, was pre-
sented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the Director of Community Services be
approved and that the Grant Deed from Smart & Final Iris
Corporation be accepted, the Certificate of Acceptance
be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute same on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion
carried.
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Communication from L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police, rec-
ommending authority and funds for Captain Louis Rosenkrantz
to attend the California Association of Polygraph Examiners
Training Seminar in Sunnyvale, California, February 22-24,
1985, with an expense allowance of $327.50, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and
authority be granted to issue a warrant to Louis Rosenkrantz
in the amount of $327.50 to attend the California Association
of Polygraph Examiners Training Seminar in Sunnyvale, Cali-
fornia, February 22-24, 1985. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated February 5, 1985, transmitting the minutes
of an Adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting held February 4,
1985, for approval of recommendations contained therein,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of an Adjourned Personnel Committee Meeting held
February 4, 1985, be approved as written and recommendations
contained therein be adopted. Motion carried.
At 3:08 p.m., it was moved by Ybarra, 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 Administra-
tor/City Clerk, City Attorney and Louis Hauger were excluded
from the executive session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from
the executive session deemed private and confidential.
At 3:20 p.m. , Louis Hauger was excused.
At 3:31 p.m. , Councilman Davis was excused.
At 3:35 p.m. , Councilman Davis resumed his seat on
the Council.
At 3:36 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 Adminis-
trator/City Clerk, dated January 31, 1985, advising that a
timely claim had been received from the law offices of Jack
Scott on behalf of Maria Munoz, a pedestrian, involved in a
traffic accident, and recommending that said claim .be denied,
was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
claim received from the law office of Jack Scott on behalf
of Maria Munoz be denied. 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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.. . LEONIS C. IIALBU G. Mayor
ATTEST:
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/
City Clerk