19870303 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 3, 1987 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes
of the City Council meeting held February 24, 1987, be approved and
adopted. Motion carried.
Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Richard Friedman in recognition of the help and
assistance he rendered in a major traffic accident, was read in full
and presented by the Mayor to Mr. Richard Friedman.
At this time the Mayor presented Service Pin Awards to the
following employees:
Eve Wise, Nurse
Jose Cervantes, Uti1ityman
10 Years
5 Years
At 5:13 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 5:15 P.M., the City Council reconvened in regular session,
all members present before the recess, again being present.
Police Department Activity Report for the period of February 16
thru 28, 1987, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police
Department Activity Report for the period of February 16 thru 28, 1987
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period of February 16
thru 28, 1987, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire
Department Activity Report for the period February 16 thru 28, 1987 be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Time allotted for anyone in the audience to address the City
Council regarding items of interest on the Agenda.
At this time, there was no one in the audience who wished to
addressed the Council regarding any item on the agenda.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services
dated February 24, 1987, was presented, transmitting for consideration
Contract No. 481, Civic Center Interior Remodeling, Phase II, specifi-
cations and construction plans and recommending that the contract be
approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 5374 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 4812, and Authorizing Notice
Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Civic Center Remodeling, Phase
II, Specifications & Construction Plans in Accordance with Contract
No. 481 of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from Victor Vaits be received and filed and that
Resolution No. 5374 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The consideration of a letter agreement between Southern
California Edison Company and the City of Vernon whereby Edison will
furnish information regarding the Big Creek Hydro Electric
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Generating Facilities to Vernon. Said Letter Agreement was reviewed
by staff and it is recommended for approval of said letter agreement
respecting the Bear Butte Project and the adoption of the following
resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 5375 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter
Agreement between Southern California Edison Company and the City of
Vernon Whereby Edison will Furnish Information Regarding the Big Creek
Hydro Electric Generating Facilities to Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Letter
Agreement and Resolution No. 5375 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained 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.
The consideration of a letter agreement between Southern
California Edison Company and the City of Vernon Giving Vernon
permission to install temperature recordes at Big Creek One
and Portal Powerhouses. Said Letter agreement was reviewed by
staff and it is hereby recommended for approval of said letter
agreement respecting the Bear Butte Project and request the adoption
of the following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 5376 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter
Agreement Between the Southern California Edison Company and the City
of Vernon giving Vernon permission to Install Temperature Recorders at
Big Creek One and Portal Powerhouses, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the letter
agreement and Resolution No. 5376 be approved and adopted. Motion
carried. Councilman Davis abstained 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.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
February 26, 1987, was presented, transmitting a letter addressed
to Applied Cogeneration of Manhattan Beach, in care of Eric T.
Fresch, Esquire.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the policy
described in said letter be approved and the City Administrator be
instructed to transmit said letter to Applied Cogeneration of
Manhattan Beach.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
February 26, 12987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
himself and councilmembers Hilario Gonzales, and Thomas Ybarra to
attend the California Municipal Treasures Association's 28th Annual
Seminar in Costa Mesa, April 21 to 24,1987, with an expense allowance
of $721.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that authority
be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst and councilmernbers Hilario
Gonzales, and Thomas Ybarra to attend the California Municipal
Treasurers Association's 28th Annual Seminar in Costa Mesa, April 21
to 24, 1987, with an expense allowance of $721. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis, Marenstein and Kadar in behalf of
former police officer Michael J. Rosenthal, dated February 24, 1987,
for demand of reinstatement and backpay, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the afore-
mentioned communication be referred to Steve Filarsky, Attorney at Law
for review. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 712 covering claims and demands presented
during the period of February 16, thru 28, 1987, which includes Demand
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Nos. 11973 thru 12043 (both inclusive) excluding void Demand Nos. 11982
thru 11987 inclusive and excluding Light and Power Demands drawn on the
First Interstate Bank totaling $505,796.90 (accounting period March
1987), was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 712 be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos.
11982 thru 12043 (both inclusive) excluding void demands Nos. 11982
thru 11987 inclusive and excluding Light and Power Demands in the
amount of $505,796.90 with no other exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 712 covering claims and demands
presented during the period february 16 thru 28, 1987, which includes
Light and Power Demands as listed below totaling $1,254,444.77
(accounting period March 1987) was examined and audited:
11974
11976
11981
11991
11993
12016
12022
12031
12032
12034
12038
12039
11996
12003
12009
12011
12014
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant
Register No. 712 be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power
Demands Nos., as listed above, in the amount of $1,254,444.77 with no
other exceptions. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained 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.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated February 26, 1987, was presented, recommending that
the following personnel actions be approved as indicated:
1. The resignation of Parking Enforcement Officer Ignacio
Somoano be accepted effective February 24, 1987.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
resignation of Parking Enforcement Officer Ignacio Somoano be accepted
effective February 24, 1987. Motion carried.
2. Rene Morales be hired as a temporary employee
assigned to the Community Services Department with an
hourly wage of $5.00 effective February 24, 1987.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Rene Morales
be hired as a temporary employee assigned to the Community Services
Department with an hourly wage of $5.00 effective February 24,
1987. Motion carried.
3. The following employees be granted merit step increases
to Utilityman V, Step 4, with new monthly salaries of
$1652 effective March 29, 1987, based on their satis-
factory job performance during the past year:
Gary Sawyer
Pilar Arguello
Francisco Saldana
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Gary Sawyer,
Pilar Arguello, Francisco Saldana, be granted a merit step increase to
Utilityman V, Step 4, effective March 29, 1987. Motion carried.
4. Richard Lucas, Building Inspector be granted a merit
step increase to Building Inspector, Step 1, with a
new monthly salary of $3334 effective March 29, 1987
based on his satisfactory job performance during the
past year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Richard
Lucas be granted a merit step increase to Building Inspector, Step 1,
effective March 29, 1987. Motion carried.
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5. Elias Rodriguez, a utilityman in the Community services
Department be granted a merit step increase to utilityman
V, Step 5, with a new monthly salary of $1565 effective
March 29, 1987, based on his satisfactory job performance
during the past year.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Elias
Rodriguez be granted a merit step increase to utilityman V, Step
5, effective March 29, 1987. Motion carried.
6. Fire Engineer James Smith be granted a merit step increase
to Fire Engineer, Step 1, with a monthly salary of $3187
(which includes 5% longevity pay) effective March 29, 1987
based on his satisfactory job performance during the past
year.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that James Smith
be granted a merit step increase to Fire Engineer, Step 1, with a
monthly salary of $3187 (which includes 5% longevity pay) effective
March 29, 1987. Motion carried.
7. Fire Engineer Daniel Simon be granted a merit step increase
to Fire Engineer, Step 1, with a monthly salary of $3263
(which includes 2 1/2% Educational Incentive Pay previously
granted and 5% longevity pay) effective March 29, 1987 based
on his satisfactory job performance during the past year.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by mcCormick, that Daniel Simon
be granted a merit step increase to fire Engineer, Step 1 with a monthly
salary of $3263 (which includes 5% longevity pay) effective March 29,
1987. Motion carried.
Communication from Norman J. Michiels. Director of Environ-
mental Health, dated February 26, 1987, was presented, requesting
authority for Lewis Pozzebon, Chief Deputy Director of Environmental
Health to attend the Training Schedule - 1987 Chemistry of Hazardous
Materials to be held at Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, on March 9 -
13, 1987.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be
granted for Lewis Pozzebon, Chief Deputy Director of Environmental
Health, to attend the Training Schedule - 1987 Chemistry of Hazardous
Materials to be held at Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, on March 9 -
13, 1987. Motion carried.
At this time Mr. David Hansen, Sales Manager of Pfizer Inc.,
came before the Council to address a matter of a median being put on
Bandini Blvd., near Ayers Avenue.
City Attorney advised the City Council that this matter was
part of Contract No. 473 and has previously been discussed and reviewed
by Staff and Council. The City Attorney also advised that the City
Council could not consider the suggestion made by Mr. Hansen because
the matter had not been placed on the City Council Agenda in accordance
with the Brown Act.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City
Council recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54556.9(a), to confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation,
the time being 6:22 P.M. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, and the City
Attorney were excluded from Closed Session.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session
deemed privileged and confidential.
At 6:23 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 6:45 P.M., the City Council reconvened to Closed Session.
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At 6:56 P.M., Councilman Davis, was excused.
At 7:09 P.M, Councilman Davis, returned to his seat on the
Council.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that City Council
go out of Closed Session and resume Regular Session, the time being 7:10
P.M. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council it
was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Leonis C. Malbu .
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ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
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