19861216 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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NOTICE OF AN ADJOURNMENT
OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the City Council Meeting to be held
on December 16, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. in the Northwest corner
of the City Hall property located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, was
adjourned (due to lack of quorum) until December 16, 1986 at
4:45 P.M., at the same location.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD DECEMBER 16, 1986 AT 4:45 P.M.
IN THE LUNCH ROOM OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of
of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held December 10,
1986, be deferred. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Report for the period December 1
thru 15, 1986, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police
Department Activity Report for the period December 1 thru 15, 1986,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period December 1
thru 15, 198~, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire
Department Activity Report for the period December 1 thru 15, 1986
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the Month of November, 1986, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Health
Department Report for the month of November, 1986 be received and
filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December 11, 1986, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Edward Cooney Assistant Director of Finance to attend the Annual
Seminar of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
Feb. 10 to 14, 1987, in Fresno, California with an expense allowance
of $703.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be
granted to issue a warrant to Edward Cooney in the amount of $703
to attend the Annual Seminar of the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers Feb. 10 to 14, 1987, in Fresno, California.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December 11, 1986, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for himself and Councilmen Ybarra, Davis, and McCormick to attend
the 19th Annual Legislative Orientation Tour in Sacramento,
January 20, to 22, 1987 with an expense allowance of $575.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority
be granted for the City Clerk and Councilmen Ybarra, Davis, and
McCormick to attend the 19th Annual Legislative Orientation Tour
in Sacramento, January 20, to 22, 1987 with an expense allowance
of $575. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December 11, 1986, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for himself and Councilmen Gonzales and Ybarra to attend the
Municipal Finance Officers 27th Annual Seminar in Fresno,
February 11 to 14, 1987, with an expense allowance of $800.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be
granted for the City Clerk and Councilmen Gonzales and Ybarra to
attend the Municipal Finance Officers 27th Annual Seminar in Fresno,
February 11 to 14, 1987 with an expense allowance of $800. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December II, 1986, was presented, advising of a request from Julius
Zelman to adjust the common boundary between his two parcels by
moving the common line 30 feet south. This request has been reviewed
by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended
that the requested lot line adjustment be granted.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the afore-
mentioned lot line adjustment from Julius Zelman be approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5350 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving "Lot Line Adjustment" requested by
Julius L. Zelman Co./Real Estate, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5350 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5342 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing
Factor Computation Method Which Establishes An Energy Cost Adjust-
ment Rate Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied
to Its Electrical Consumers, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5342 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December ,1986, was presented, transmitting a Memorandum of
Understanding between the State of California, Department of
Health Services and the City of Vernon. Said Memorandum of Under-
standing has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health
and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the
Health Officer and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the afore-
mentioned Memorandum of Understanding be approved and the Health
Officer and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the same.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5353 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of A Mem-
orandum of Understanding Respecting the Coordination of Hazardous
Waste Enforcement Efforts Between the State of California Depart-
ment of Health Services and the City of Vernon, Department of
Health, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5353 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 707 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of December 1 thru 15, 986, which includes
Demand Nos. 11022 thru 11183 (both inclusive) excluding void demand
Nos. 11025, 11063 thru 11065, and 11144, and excluding Light and
Power Demands drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling
$69,977.20 (accounting period December 1986), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 707 be approved and payment authorized for Demand
Nos. 11022 thru 11183 (both inclusive) excluding void Demand Nos.
11025, 11063 thru 11065, and 11144, and excluding Light and Power
Demands drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $69,977.20,
with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 707 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of December 1 thru 15, 1986, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below, totaling $4,214,207.71
(accounting period December 1986):
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11026
11033
11046
11054
11057
11076
11124
11145
11170
was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant
Register No. 707 be approved and payment authorized for Light &
Power Demand Nos. as listed above in the amount of $4,214,207.71
with no other exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis is
abstaining from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself
because it's reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a
material financial effect on his source of income.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December 11, 1986, was presented, advising that Mr. Dewitt, owner of
property located on Bandini Boulevard adjacent to Fire Station 4, has
placed it for sale and that it would be advantageous to the city to
purchase said property. A purchase price of $500,000 has been nego-
tiated and it is recommended that the city purchase said property on
the condition that any costs associated with hazardous material
removal will be borne by the seller.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the afore-
mentioned property owned by Mr. Dewitt be purchased by the City on
the condition that any costs associated with hazardous material
removal will be borne by the seller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5351 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Setting the Time and Place for Regular Meetings
of the City Council of the City of Vernon and setting the time
and place of meetings for Committees and Commissions of the City
of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5351 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5352 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Consent to Assignment By and Between the City of Vernon and Sun
Law Cogeneration Partners I, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5332 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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The City Attorney indicated to the City Council that Reso-
lution No. 5336, which was previously adopted by the City Council
on October 7, 1986, referenced a Consulting Service Agreement.
This agreement was unacceptable to the consultant and changes have
been negotiated between the City Staff and the consultant. The
City Attorney therefore recommended that the City Council approve
the agreement as modified by subsequent negotiations, and that
Resolution No. 5336 be readopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 5336 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of a Consulting Service Agreement to Perform Engineering Services
By and Between the City of Vernon and Ben Holt Company (deferred
from December 9, 1986 City Council meeting), was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City
Attorney's recommendations be approved, that Resolution No. 5336
be approved and readopted and the Consulting Service Agreement as
modified be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5354 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit "A" Schedule II Page 13 of
Resolution 5294 Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees
of Said City and Authorized Certain Expense Allowances, was
presented.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution
No. 5354 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, was presented, dated December 15, 1986, recommending that
the following personnel actions be approved:
1. Louis Guerrero, a temporary employee, be hired as a
full time regular employee classified as Utilityman V,
Step 7, for the Community Services Department, with
a monthly salary of $1406, contingent upon his successful
completion of a pre-employment physical.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Louis
Guerrero be hired as a Utilityman V, Step 7, effective December 15,
1986. Motion carried.
2. Antonio Olivo be hired as a temporary employee assigned
to the Light & Power Department at an hourly wage of $5.25
effective December 15, 1986.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Antonio Olivo
be hired as a temporary employee with an hourly wage of $5.25
effective December 15, 1986. Motion carried.
3. Christopher Romero be hired as a temporary employee
assigned to the City Clerk's office at an hourly wage of
$5.25 effective December 15, 1986.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Christopher
Romero be hired as a temporary employee with an hourly wage of $5.25
effective December 15, 1986. Motion carried.
The following gentlemen be hired as Firefighters, Step 7,
with monthly salaries of $1878, effective January 5, 1987 and
that they serve a one year probationary period. All gentlemen
have successfully completed the testing procedure:
Jed Hulsey
Gabriel Rodriguez
David Nicassio
David Mann
David Kimes
Robert pasmino
Stuart Fujino
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the afore-
mentioned gentlemen be hired as Firefighters, Step 7, effective
January 5, 1987. Motion carried.
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5. Officer Rex Hill be advanced to Police Officer I, Step
1, with a new monthly salary of $2269 effective January
2, 1987, based upon his successful completion of six
months field service and in accordance with Section 2.5
of the Memorandum of Understanding dated August 31, 1986.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Officer Rex
Hill be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 1, effective January 2,
1987. Motion carried.
6. Officer Bruce Bundschuh be advanced to Police
Officer Step 2 with a new monthly salary of $2151
effective January 2, 1987, based upon his successful
completion of six months field training and in accordance
with Section 2.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding
dated August 31, 1986.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Officer Bruce
Bundschuh be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 2, effective
January 2, 1987. Motion carried.
7. Officer Christopher Hansen be granted a merit step
increase to Police Officer II, Step 4, with a new monthly
salary of $2395 effective January 14, 1987 based upon
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his satisfactory job performance during the past year
and in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Memorandum
of Understanding dated August 31, 1986.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Officer
Christopher Hansen be granted a merit step increase to Police
Officer II, Step 4, effective January 14, 1987. Motion carried.
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8. Civilian Parking Enforcement Officer Ignacio Somoano
be granted a merit step increase to Civilian Parking
Enforcement Officer, Step 5, with a new monthly salary
of $1537 effective January 18, 1987, based upon his
satisfactory job performance during the past year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Civilian
Parking Enforcement Officer Ignacio Somoano be granted a merit step
increase to Civilian Parking Enforcement Officer, Step 5, effective
January 18, 1987. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December 16, 1986, was presented, recommending that the City
Clerk be designated as the responsible party to insure that the
appropriate agenda is posted, effective for the first meeting in
January, 1987, and each subsequent meeting thereafter.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the afore-
mentioned communication be approved and received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
December 16, 1986, was presented, advising that bids have been
received by two companies: RCA and Standard Tel for new telephone
equipment; the Mitel SX-200 Electronic System equipped with 1001
software. The bid amounts are as follows: RCA $95,056 and
Standard Tel $86,004. It is hereby recommended that the bid of
Standard Tel be accepted, and a sales contract agreed upon for
five yearly payments of $23,500 each.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the bid of
Standard Tel be accepted and the recommendation of the City Clerk
be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council
go into closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9,
the time being 6:30 p.m. Motion carried. .
All persons with the exception of the City Attorney and the
City Clerk were excluded from Closed Session.
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The Mayor ordered all Communications to and from Closed Session
be deemed privileged and confidential.
Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session, the time
being 6:36 p.m.
Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council, the time
being 7:04 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council
go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being
7:05 p.m. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council
it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Malkenhorst, City Clerk
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ATTEST:
Bruce V.
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