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19850326 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD MARCH 26, 1985 AT 4:45 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 Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Adjourned regular City Council Meeting held March 5, 1985, be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1-15, 1985, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period March 1-15, 1985, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Log for the period March 1-15, 1985, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Log for the period March 1-15, 1985, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of February, 1985, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Health Department Report for the month of February, 1985, be received and filed. Motion carried. Payroll Warrant Register No. 341, covering claims and demands presented during the period January 20-February 16, 1985, which includes Demand Nos. 4134-4150 (both inclusive) , drawn on the Crocker National Bank totaling $606,165.67, (accounting period February 1985) was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Pay- roll Warrant Register No. 341, be approved and payment autho- rized for Demand Nos. 4134-4150 (both inclusive), in the amount of $606,165.67, with no exceptions. Motion carried. I Warrant Register No. 665, covering claims and demands presented during the period of March 1-15, 1985, which includes Demand Nos. 4063-4233 (both inclusive), excluding void Demand Nos. 4085, 4086, 4087, and 4088 and Light and Power Demands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank, totaling $119,486.09, (accounting period March 1985) was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 665 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 4063-4233 (both inclusive), excluding void Demand Nos. 4085, 4086, 4087, and 4088 and Light and Power Demands, in the amount of $119,486.09, with no other ex- ceptions. Motion carried. 1134 =2= 3/26/85 Warrant Register No. 665, covering claims and demands presented during the period March 1-15, 1985, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. 4065, 4071, 4083, 4092, 4099, 4116, 4119, 4125, 4131, 4132, 4135, 4143, 4161, 4165, 4180, 4185, 4193, 4195, 4210, 4214, 4215 and 4223, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $4,203,444.38, (accounting period March 1985) was examined and audited. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 665, be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power Demand Nos. 4065, 4071, 4083, 4092, 4099, 4116, 4119, 4125, 4131, 4132, 4135, 4143, 4161, 4165, 4180, 4185, 4193, 4195, 4210, 4214, 4215 and 4223, in the amount of $4,203,444.38, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 950 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Establishing And Creating Separate Funds And Ratifying The Establishment Of Separate Funds Which Are To Be Under The Custody And Control Of The City Treasurer And Administered Pursuant To State Statutes was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 950 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick None None Communication from L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police, dated February 28, 1985, recommending authority and funds for L. W. Brown to attend the Jail Management Course at Cal Poly Pomona, June 16-21, 1985, with an expense allowance of $549.00, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and author- ity be granted to issue a warrant to L. W. Brown in the amount of $549.00 to attend the Jail Management Course at Cal Poly Pomona, June 16-21, 1985. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administra- tor/City Clerk, dated March 19, 1985, recommending authority and funds for himself and Councilman Thomas A. Ybarra to attend the California Municipal Treasurer's Association meeting in Long Beach, April 16-19, 1985, with an expense allowance of $601.00, was presented. I It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendation of the City Administrator/City Clerk be ap- proved and authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst and Thomas A. Ybarra to attend the California Municipal Treasurer's Association meeting in Long Beach, April 16-19, 1985, with an expense allowance of $601. 00. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5173 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Determining The Disability Retirement Of Gurdon W. Wilcox, A Local Safety Member Employed By The City Of Vernon (9921024 & 21025 of the Government Code), was presented. 1135 ='3= 3/26/85 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5173 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: McCormick, Ybarra, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales None. None I Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services dated March 14, 1985, advising that Pacific Coast Packaging Corporation has submitted Parcel Map No. 16575 and 16576 and evidence for investigation and report in ac- cordance with the subdivision Map Act. The Director of Community Services advises that it is his opinion that the evidence supports a finding that the proposed Parcel Maps are consistent with the General Plan and recommends approval of said parcel maps. It is also recommended by the Director of Community Services that Pacific Coast Packaging Corpora- tion execute for the City Council's approval the Improvement Agreement and the Covenant and Agreement to Hold Two (2) Separate Parcels of Real Property As One Parcel, prior to approval of Parcel Map No.s 16575 and 16576. (Agreements submitted herewith), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the report on Parcel Map Nos. 16575 and 16576 and Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act submitted by Pacific Coast Packaging Corporation be received and filed as evidence, that the ex- cuted Improvement Agreement, the Covenant and Agreement To Hold Two (2) Separate Parcels of Real Property As One Parcel submitted by Pacific Coast Packaging Corporation be approved and that Parcel Map Nos. 16575 and 16576 be approved as the evidence submitted supports a finding that it is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water and Power, dated March 14, 1985, recommending authority and funds to attend the 1985 Spring Conference of the American Water Works Association, California Nevada Section, in Oakland, California, April 11-12, 1985, with an expense allowance of $475.00, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendation of the Director of Water and Power be approved and authority be granted to issue a warrant to Lewis R. Adams in the amount of $475.00 to attend the 1985 Spring Conference of the American Water Works Association, California Nevada Section, in Oakland, California, April 11-12, 1985. Motion carried. I Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Assistant Director or Emergency Services, dated March 13, 1985, advising that a pro- clamation has been issued by the Governor of the State of California proclaiming the week of April 15-20, 1985 as "Earthquake Preparedness Week", and recommending that the City Council also issue a proclamation endorsing and support- ing "Earthquake Preparedness Week". The Assistant Director of Emergency Services also recommends that the City of Vernon's Emergency Services Direction and Control Group participate in the "Shake 85" exercise through a day-after scenario tabletop discussion, was presented. PROCLAMATION - A Proclamation Of The Mayor And The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Declaring The Week Of April 15-20, 1985 As "Earthquake Preparedness Week". 1136 =4= 3/26/85 Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Adminis- trator/City Clerk, dated March 19, 1985, advising of a request from Camino Real Foods for a 12 month extension of their temporary variance from the Uniform Building Code which requires the installation of fire sprinklers. The request has been reviewed by both the Community Services Department and the Fire Department, and based on their continual property improvement it is hereby recommended that a 12 month extension to April 1986 be approved con- tingent that if any substantial change in the business operations or ownership take place, the remaining sprinkler work be completed, was presented. I It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the request from Camino Real Foods for a 12 month extension of their temporary variance from the Uniform Building Code which requires the installation of fire sprinklers be ap- proved to April, 1986 based on their continual property improvement and contingent that if any substantial change in the business operations or ownership take place the re- maining sprinkler work be completed. Motion carried. Communications from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Adminis- trator/City Clerk, dated March 19, 1985, advising of a re- quest from Stacy Construction Company, who represent Mr. Neil Torie1lo the owner of property located at 4820 Everett Avenue, for a variance from Section 7.39 (minimum parking requirements) of the Vernon City Code. The City Adminis- trator/City Clerk advises that they are proposing to re- construct a portion of the building which was ordered removed by the City Code. The parcel is covered with building and loading areas and parking cannot be economi- cally provided, however, company employees presently (and have for years) use property across the street which meets its needs. The request has been reviewed by both the Director of Community Services and the Fire Department and it is hereby recommended that said variance from Section 7.39 of the City Code be granted contingent upon the street frontage being improved to Vernon's code requirements, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request from Stacy Construction Company representing Mr. Neil Toriel10, the owner of property located at 4820 Everett Avenue for a variance from Section 7.39 (minimum parking requirements) of the Vernon City Code, be approved contingent upon the street frontage being improved to Vernon's code requirement. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Adminis- trator/City Clerk, advising of a request from Koppers Co., Inc. of 5431 District Boulevard for a variance from Section 7.39 of the Vernon City Code. They wish to replace a 2,920 square foot structure with a 8,800 square foot structure which would require 50 on site parking spaces. The employees presently rely on street parking and ample parking is avail- able. This request has been reviewed by both the Community Services Department and the Fire Department and it is hereby recommended that said variance from Section 7.39 of the Vernon City Code be granted contingent upon the frontage along District Boulevard and Heliotrope Avenue being im- proved to City of Vernon Master plan standards, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the request from Koppers Company, Inc. be approved and that a variance from Section 7.39 of the Vernon City Code be granted contingent upon the frontage along District Boulevard and Heliotrope Avenue being improved to City of Vernon Master Plan standards. Motion carried. 1137 =5= 3/26/85 RESOLUTION NO. 5174 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Commending Burney Sipe For His Many Years Of Service To The City Of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Res- olution No. 5174 be approved and adopted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ybarra, Davis, Malburg, Gonzales, McCormick None None I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated March 26, 1985, transmitting the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held March 25, 1985, for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held March 25, 1985, be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated March 26, 1985, transmitting the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held March 25, 1985, for approval of recommendations contained therein, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormiCk, that the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held March 25, 1985, be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 953 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Amending The Code Of The City Of Vernon, California 1959 By Amending Section l2A.2 And Adding Sections 12A.3 To 12A.19 To Chapter 12A Of Said Code Relating To Graffiti And Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith, Specifically Ordinance No..896, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 953 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales None None I RESOLUTION NO. 5175 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving The Joint Applications For Capacity And Energy From The Parker-Davis Project And The Hoover Power Plant Uprating Program Pursuant To The Western Area Power Administration Published In The Federal Register On January 18, 1985, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Res- olution No. 5175 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 decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Gonzales, Ybarra, Malburg, McCormick None None 1138 =6= 3/26/85 RESOLUTION NO. 5176 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Concerning The Alameda Corridor Task Force (ICTS Project) Requesting The Approval Of Grade Seperation Projects, was pres8nted. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5176 be approved and adopted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ybarra, McCormick, Malburg, Davis, Gonzales None None I At 6:03 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go into executive session under Government Code Section 54957. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Administra- tor/City Clerk, Police Chief Espinoza, Captain Rosenkrantz and the City Attorney were excluded from the executive session. Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the executive session deemed private and confidential. At 6:03 p.m., Councilman Gonzales was excused. At 6:33 p.m., Police Chief Espinoza and Captain Rosenkrantz were excused. At 6:33 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. At 6:34 p.m., it was moved by McCormick, 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 Administra- tor/City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from the executive session. Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the executive session deemed private and confidential. At 7:05 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. The City Administrator/City Clerk advised that a com- munication, dated February 25, 1985, to the City Council, had been received from Dale Osborne requesting employment. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from Dale Osborne be received and filed. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. 1139 =7= 3/26/85 ~~~~~, LE NIS C. MALBURG. - ayo;- I ATTEST: 4~_/p/4/~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Administrator/ City Clerk I 1140 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 19th day of March, 1985 post Notice of Adjournment of the 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 March 19, 1985 , was to be held. 4:KJ~'/~~ BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to!;>efore me this 19th day of March, 1985 cY~ tJ. /~~ Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California OFFICIAL SEAL LOIS J HILTON ! ? NOTARY PUBliC - CALIFORNIA ii L03 fii'C:::'.C:S COUNTY ' .'7r:~~i!2S ~~~R .6. .!~ .. - t, "'~l '1.rntnl M '"" 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 }~RCH 19, 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 MARCH 26, 1985, AT 4:45 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. ~.7/)J1~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk ~' By k/~ Chie Deputy City Clerk