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19870407 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I 2830Sa MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 7, 1987 AT 5:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON 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 March 3, 1987 (deferred from the City Council meeting of March 17, 1987), be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the City Council meeting held March 17, 1987, be approved and adopted with corrections on page 7, paragraph 7, Mayor to Mayor Pro-tern and signature line to be changed to Thomas A. -Ybarra, Mayor Pro-tern. Motion carried. At this time the Mayor presented Service Pin Award to the following employee: Richard Lucas, Building Inspector 5 Years At 5:10 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess. At 5:12 P.M., the City Council reconvened in Regular Session, all members present before the recess, again being present. At this time it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Public Hearing to consider an application for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a heliport at Smart & Final Iris (SFI) property located at the southeast corner of Boyle and 46th Street, be opened the time being 5:13 P.M. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Ser- vices, dated March 24, 1987, regarding the application for a conditional use permit by Vertical Aeronautics International, as Agent for Smart & Final Iris, to construct and operate a heliport at Smart & Final Iris (SFI) property located at the southeast corner of Boyle and 46th Street supporting documents and exhibits; 1. Request for a conditional use permit and information supporting the permit application. 2. Notice of Public Hearing and copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. 3. Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration and affidavits of posting and mailing. 4. Environmental information form. 5. Engineer's report. Mr. Vaits advises that it is his op1n1on that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon or any other sur- rounding area. The project is consistent with the City's General Plan and will not have a significant effect on the environment, and no mitigating measures are required. Mr. Vaits recommends that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration for the Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a heliport at Smart & Final Iris (SFI) property located at the southeast corner of Boyle and 46th Street, determining that the project will not have s significant effect on the environment. Mr. Vaits also recommends that a conditional use permit be granted based on the following conditions: 001452 I I J ~- -., t City Council Minutes Page 2 28~089 April 7, 1987 1. That the facility be constructed and operated in accordance with the appropriate codes, rules, regula- tions and permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon, the F.A.A., the Airport Land Use Commission and the Division of Aeronautics. 2. That the facility be designated for private company use only. The only exception being local government, for emergency operations. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Public Hearing be closed, the time being 5:15 P.M. Motion carried. Based on the information submitted during the Public Hearing it was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication from Victor Vaits regarding the proposed heliport at Smart & Final Iris (SFI) property located at the southeast corner of Boyle and 46th Street, the supporting documents, exhibits and Engineer's Report as presented by him, be accepted as evidence. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that based on the evidence presented during the Public Hearing a Negative Declaration for the heliport at Smart & Final Iris (SFI) property located at the southeast corner of Boyle and 46th Street, be adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that based on the evidence presented during the Public Hearing that the proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded Use Permit be granted, for a heliport at property located at the southeast corner subject to the below listed conditions: by Davis, that a Conditional Smart & Final Iris (SFI) of Boyle and 46th Street, Motion carried 1. That the facility be constructed and operated in accordance with the appropriate codes, rules, regula- tions and permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon, the F.A.A., the Airport Land Use Commission and the Division of Aeronautics. 2. That the facility be designated for private company use only. The only exception being local government, for emergency operations. At this time t~e Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the City Council regarding any items listed on today's agenda. At this time, there was no one in the audience who wished to address the Council regarding any item on the agenda. Police Department Activity Report for the period of March I, thru 15, 1987 (deferred from the City Council meeting of March 17, 1987), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Report for the period of March I, thru 15, 1987 (deferred from the City Council meeting of March 17, 1987), was received and filed. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Report for the period of March 16, thru 31, 1987, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Report for the period of March 16, thru 31, 1987, be received and filed. Motion carried. 001453 I I '. 283Q90 City Council Minutes Page 3 April 7, 1987 Fire Department Activity Report for the period of March 16, thru 31, 1987, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period of March 16 thru 31, 1987, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services dated March 30, 1987, was presented, transmitting for consideration Contract No. 482 Traffic Signal Installation, Bandini Boulevard and Sunol Drive and recommending that the contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication from Victor Vaits, regarding Contract No. 482 be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5385 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 482 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bid for Traffic Signal Installation, Bandini Boulevard and Sunol Drive, in Accordance with Contract No. 482 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5385 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, dated March 31, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the Spring meeting, California Nevada Section American Water Works Asso- ciation to be held in Fresno, California, April 22 thru 24, 1987, with an expense allowance of $409.30. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to issue a warrant to Lewis Adams in the amount of $409.30 to attend the Spring meeting, California Nevada Section American Water Works Association to be held in Fresno, California, April 22 thru 24, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated March 30, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Fred Tachovsky, an Electrical Inspector, to attend the Quint Chapter Meeting of the Southwestern Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors to be held in Ventura, California, May 7 thru 9, 1987, with an expense allowance of $180.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue a warrant to Fred Tachovsky in the amount of $180.00 to attend the Quint Chapter Meeting of the Southwestern Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors to be held in Ventura, California, May 7 thru 9, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Luis Espinoza, Police Chief, dated February 25, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lieutenant Les Brown to attend the Twelfth Annual Labor/Police/Management Seminar to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 27 thru 29, 1987, with an expense allowance of $313.00. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue a warrant for Lieutenant Les Brown in the amount of $313.00 to attend the Twelfth Annual Labor/Police/Management Seminar to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada May 27 thru 29, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated March 16, 1987, was presented, transmitting for your consideration a fully executed Grant Deed from Metal Products Engineering, Inc., (Luppe R. Luppen, President and Luppe H. Luppen, Secretary), for the Southwest corner of Boyle and Leonis Boulevard, and recommending that the Grant Deed be accepted and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute said document. 001454 I I 2830912 ., City Council Minutes page 4 April 7, 1987 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the afore- mentioned Grant Deed from Metal Products Engineering, Inc. be accepted and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Barbara M. Mantelm, Sales Service Manager, from Pfizer Pigments Inc, dated March 23, 1987, was presented, relaying their disappointment about the Council's decision to construct the median on Bandini Blvd. They also express their hope that the City will act quickly in installing a traffic light, with left turn signal, on Bandini and Sunol. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication from Barbara M. Mantelm, Sales Service Manager, from Pfizer Pigments Inc., be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from ,Morley, Barry Kiek, Owners of the property located at 4423 Hawthorn Avenue in Vernon, dated March 31, 1987, was presented, requesting to address the Council regarding the circum- stances pertaining to their request to lease a portion of their property. Mr. Morley Kiek addressed the City Council and tried to explain his situation. He stated that anyone who is interested in leasing his property must obtain a Conditional Use Permit since it would be for a trucking facility and it takes too long. The possible and prospective Lesees do not want to wait. He asked if there is any possible way to shorten the time in obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or to waive it altogether. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the afore- mentioned communication from Morley, Barry Kiek, be referred to Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, for further study. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 714 covering claims and demands presented during the period of March 16 thru 31, 1987, which includes Demand Nos. 12222 thru 12427 (inclusive) excluding Void Demand Nos. 12246, 12254, 12260, 12261, and 12262, and excluding Light & Power Demands, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $373,963.50 (accounting period April 1987), was examined and audited. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 714 be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 1222 thru 12427 (inclusive excluding Void Demand Nos. 12246, 12254, 12260, 12261, and 12262, and excluding Light & Power Demands in the amount of $373,963.50 with no other exceptions. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 714 covering claims and demands presented during the period March 16 thru 31, 1987, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below, drawn on the First Interstate Bank, totaling $1,739,915.91 (accounting period April 1987) was examined and audited: 12223 12238 12259 12316 12342 12392 12228 12239 12274 12320 12344 12398 12229 12241 12277 12323 12349 12400 12235 12245 12304 12324 12353 12408 12236 12248 12308 12333 12354 12413 12237 12253 12315 12337 12571 12426 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 714 be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power Demands Nos., as listed above, in the amount of $1,739,915.51 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 Jay B. Price, Director of Corridor A of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, dated March 16, 1987, was 00145 I I City Council Minutes Page 5 28--3092 .." .. .... .... "- " April 7, 1987 presented, advising of the present status of Corridor A of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, and requesting the Council's support and vote for his reelection to the Corridor A Directorship. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the afore- mentioned communication from Jay B. Price, Director of Corridor A of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Luis Espinoza, Police Chief, dated April 2, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Rebecca Alcoser, a Dispatcher (Communications Operator), to attend the Complaint Dispatcher Course to be held in Huntington Beach, California, March 11, thru 22, 1987, with an expense allowance of $188.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue Rebecca Alcoser a warrant in the amount of $188.00 to attend the Complaint Dispatcher Course to be held in Huntington Beach, California, March 11, thru 22, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Stanley Lipsitz, Vice President Adminis- tration & Security of USCP-WESCO, Inc., dated March 16, 1987, was presented, relaying his protest of the median to be constructed on Bandini Blvd. He is requesting that construction be delayed on this median because of all the effected businesses on Ayers and Sunol, and would also like to come before the City Council to discuss this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the afore- mentioned communication from Stanley Lipsitz, Vice President Adminis- tration & Security of USCP-WESCO, Inc., be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5379 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Police Chief to Destroy Certain Police Department Records Pursuant to Section 34090, 34090.5 and 34090.6 of the Government Code of the State of California (deferred from the City Council meeting of March 17, 1987), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5379 be deferred. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated April 2, 1987., was presented, advising that Mr. Jack W. Hegar and Marjorie F. Davis, submitted Parcel Map No. 18227 for investigation and report in accordance with Subdivision Map Act and transmitting as evidence the following: Print of Parcel Map No. 18227 Report on Parcel Map No. 18227 Excerpts from Subdivision Map Act Mr Vaits also advises that in his opinion this evidence supports a finding that the proposed Parcel Map is consistent with the City's General Plan, State Environmental Quality Act, State Subdivision Map Act, and recommends that said Parcel Map be approved. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the afore- mentioned Report on Parcel Map No. 18227 and Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act, be received and filed as evidence and that the proposed Parcel Map No. 18227 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 Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated April 2, 1987, was presented, advising that Mr. Luppe R. Luppen and Luppe H. Luppen, submitted Parcel Map No. 18424 for investigation and report in accordance with Subdivision Map Act and transmitting as evidence the following: 001456 I I City Council Minutes Page 6 '283093 April 7, 1987 Print of Parcel Map No. 18424 Report on Parcel No.18424 Excerpts from Subdivision Map Act Mr Vaits also advises that in his opinion that this evidence supports a finding that the proposed Parcel Map in consistent with the City's General Plan, State Environmental Quality Act, State Subdivision Map Act, and recommending that said Parcel Map be approved. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the afore- mentioned Report on Parcel Map No. 18424 and Excepts from the Subdivision Map Act, be received and filed as evidence and that the proposed Parcel Map No. 18424 be approved as the evidence submitted supports a finding that it is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 969 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Section 3.30 and 3.31 of Chapter 3 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California 1959 Relating to the Vaccination of Dogs, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Ordinance No. 969 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick None None Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 2, 1987, was presented, advising of receipt of a request from the New El Rey Sausage Company, located at 4722 Everett Avenue, for a variance from the City Code, Section 7.52, "truck loading space required"; they are proposing to construct a new dock that meets City codes but would still like to use the nonconforming dock for smaller vehicles. This request has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that said variance be granted contingent to the condition that the dock facing Everett Avenue be limited to trucks not longer than 20 feet. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the afore- mentioned communication from the City Clerk be approved and that a variance from City Code Section 7.52, "truck loading space required"; be granted to the New El Rey Sausage Company contingent upon the above condition. Motion carried. ' Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 2, 1987, was presented, advising of receipt of a request from Mr. Alan Cohen, representing A.C. Properties, located at 3301 Leonis Blvd, for a variance from the City Code, Section 7.39, "Minimum parking requirements"; they are proposing an addition to their existing building. The City codes requires 45 parking spaces, but only 43 can be provided. The Company can provide tandem parking along the south side of the building for all day employee parking. The code does not recognize tandem parking. This request has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that said variance be granted. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the afore- mentioned communication from the City Clerk be approved and that a variance from City Code Section 7.39, "minimum parking requirements"; be granted to Mr. Alan Cohen, representing A.C. Properties. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 7, 1987, was presented, advising of receipt of a request from Seven-Up Bottling Company, located at 3220 E. 26th Street, for a variance from Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, Section 505 "Allowable floor area"; they are proposing to roof an area approximately 700 sq. ft. within required 60 ft. clear yard area. 0014~i I I '283094 City Council Minutes Page 7 April 7, 1987 This request has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the Fire Department, and it is hereby recommended that said variance be granted. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the afore- mentioned communication from the City Clerk be approved and that a variance from Section 505, "allowable floor area", of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition be granted to Seven-Up Bottling Company. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated April 1, 1987, was presented, recommending that the following personnel actions be approved as indicated below: I. Reimbursement: Lewis Pozzebon, Chief Deputy Director of Environmental Health, be reimbursed $285 for his satisfactory completion of college courses taken at UC Irvine related to his position with the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to reimburse Lewis Pozzebon $285 for his satisfactory completion of college courses. Motion carried. Wenceslao Reynoso, an Engineering Aide in the Community Services Department, be reimbursed $101.21 for his satisfactory completion of college courses taken at L.A. Community College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to reimburse Wenceslao Reynoso $101.21 for his satisfactory completion of college courses. Motion carried. Officer Anthony Rendon be reimbursed one half the cost of the purchase price of his body armor which is $175.73. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Officer Anthony Rendon be reimbursed $175.73 for'one half the cost of his body armor. Motion carried. Daniel Romero, a Utilityman in the Community Services Department, be reimbursed $56.30 for his satisfactory completion of college courses taken at Cerritos College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to reimburse Daniel Romero $56.30 for his satisfactory completion of college courses. Motion carried. Jeff Wightman, a Utilityman in the Community Services Department, be reimbursed $60.06 for his satisfactory completion of college courses taken at Cerritos College related to his position with the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to reimburse Jeff Wightman $60.06 for his satisfactory completion of college courses. Motion carried. II. Hire: Ruthie Ann Escarcega on a part time temporary basis as Photo Lab Technician with an hourly wage of $5.25 effective March 23, 1987. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Ruthie Ann Escarcega be hired on a part time temporary basis as Photo Lab Technician with an hourly wage of $5.25 effective March 23, 1987. Motion carried. 001458 I I 283095' City Council Minutes Page 8 April 7, 1987 Rebecca Alcoser as Communications Operator, Step 7, with a monthly salary of $1396 effective March 30, 1987 with continued employment contingent upon her successful completion of the background process. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Rebecca Alcoser be hired as a Communications Operator, Step 7, effective March 30, 1987, with continued employment contingent upon her successful completion of the background process. Motion carried. John Diaz as a temporary employee assigned to the Water & Power Department with an hourly wage of $5.25 effective March 25, 1987. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that John Diaz be hired as a temporary employee with an hourly wage of $5.25 effective March 25, 1987. Motion carried. Luz Moctezuma be hired on a temporary basis to work in the City Administrator's office with a monthly salary of $1209 effective April 6, 1987. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Luz Moctezuma be hired on a temporary basis with a monthly salary of $1209 effective April 6, 1987. Motion carried. III. Merit Step Increases and Advancements: Civilian Traffic Officer Eliseo Genera be advanced to Step 6, with a new monthly salary of $1457 effective April 26, 1987, based on his satisfactory job perfor mance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to advance Civilian Traffic Officer Eliseo Genera to Step 6, effective April 26, 1987. Motion carried. Rebecca Mahan, Communications Operator be granted a merit step increase to Step 4, with a new monthly salary of $1639 effective April 12, 1987, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to grant Rebecca Mahan a merit step increase to Communications Operator, Step 4, effective April 12, 1987. Motion carried. Acting Captain Frank Hlifka be granted a merit step increase to Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $3492 (which includes 5% longevity and 2 1/2% Educational Incentive Pay previously granted), effective March 29, 1987, based upon his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to grant Acting Captain Frank Hlifka a merit step increase to Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $3492 (which includes 5% longevity and 2 1/2% Educa- tional Incentive Pay previously granted) effective March 29, 1987. Motion carried. Officer Alfonso Amador be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2039 effective March 23, 1987, based upon his graduation from the Police Academy and his successful completion of the background process, and in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated August 31, 1986 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to advance Officer Alfonso Amador to Police Officer I, Step 3, effective March 23, 1987. Motion carried. 001 If C" . . >,~.;' .A.. ~:' ~;.J I I 283090' City Council Minutes Page 9 April 7, 1987 Officer Anthony Rendon be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2039 effective March 23, 1987, based on his graduation from the police academy and his successful completion of the back- ground process, and in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated August 31, 1986. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to advanced Officer Anthony Rendon to Police Officer I, Step 3, effective March 23, 1987. Motion carried. Officer Andre Howard be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $2151 effective April 22, 1987, based on his satisfactory job perform- mance during the past six months 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 the afore- mentioned matter concerning Officer Andre Howard be deferred to Closed Session. Motion carried. Officer Fernando Rodriguez be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $2151 effective April 22, 1987, based on his satisfactory job perfor- mance during the past six months and in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated August 31, 1986. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to advance Officer Fernando Rodriguez to Police Officer I, Step 2, effective April 22, 1987. Motion carried. Battalion Chief Frank Claunch serve as Acting Fire Chief and receive the salary of Deputy Fire Chief, Step I, with a new monthly salary of $4918 (which includes 2 1/2% Educational Incentive Pay previously granted an 5% longevity pay) effective April I, 1987 Battalion Chief Claunch will fill the position of Chief during the absence of Fire Chief Bass. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Battalion Chief Frank Claunch serve as Acting Fire Chief and receive the salary of Deputy Fire Chief, Step I, with a new monthly salary of $4918 (which includes 2 1/2% Educational Incentive Pay previously granted and 5% longevity pay) effective April I, 1987. Motion carried. Acting Sergeant Solomon Benudiz to the position of Sergeant, Step 2, with a monthly salary of 3328 (which includes 5% longevity and 2 1/2% for his possession of an Intermediate POST Certificate) effective March 29, 1987. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Acting Sergeant Solomon Benudiz be advanced to the position of Sergeant, Step 2, with a monthly salary of $3328 (which includes 5% longevity and 2 1/2% for his possession of an Intermediate POST Certificate) effective March 29, 1987. Motion carried. Detective Mason Chancey be advanced to the position of Sergeant, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $3251 (which includes 5% longevity pay), effective March 29, 1987. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to advance Detective Mason Chancey to the position of Sergeant, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $3251 (which includes 5% longevity pay) effec- tive March 29, 1987. Motion carried. Officer David Enriquez be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2039 effective 0014n I I 28a~9? City Council Minutes Page 10 April 7, 1987 March 23, 1987, based on his graduation from the Police Academy and the successful completion of the background process and in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated August 31, 1986. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to advance Officer David Enriquez to Police Officer I, Step 3, effective March 23, 1987. Motion carried. Angela Williams, Communications Operator, be advanced to Step 5, with a new monthly salary of $1554 effective April 26, 1987, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Angela Williams be granted a merit step increase to Communications Operator, Step 5, effective April 26, 1987. Motion carried. The Consideration of a Collection Agreement between the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, and the City of Vernon to participate in, or perform, the recreation planning element for the Bear Butte Hydroelectric Project, Project No. 8444. Said Collection Agreement was reviewed by staff and it is hereby recommended to approve said Collection Agreement respecting the Bear Butte Project and request the adoption of the following resolution, and authorize the issuance of a check for $10,000 in accordance with said agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 5383 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Collection Agreement by and Between the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, for Recreation Planning Purposes for the Bear Butte Hydroelectric Project, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5383 be approved and adopted, and that the City Administrator be authorized to issue a check to the Forest Service for $10,000 in accordance with said agreement. Motion carried. 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. The consideration of an Umbrella Agreement between the United State Department of Energy, acting by and through the Bonneville Power Administration, and the City of Vernon to provide for the purchase and sale of surplus energy, surplus capacity, and power exchanges and/or other services which parties may agree to from time to time for short- term periods. Said Umbrella Agreement was reviewed by staff and it is hereby recommended to approve said Umbrella Agreement respecting the Bonneville Power Administration and request the adoption of the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 5384 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Umbrella Agreement Between the United States Department of Energy, Acting by and Through the Bonneville Power Administration and the City of Vernon Providing for the Purchase and Sale of Surplus Energy, Surplus Capacity, and Power Exchanges and/or Other Services, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5384 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 David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated April 2, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the 1987 City Attorneys Department Spring Meeting of 00146J I I 283098 City Council Minutes Page 11 April 7, 1987 the League of California Cities to be held in Monterey, California on May 6 thru 8, 1987 with an expense allowance of $875.50. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue David B. Brearley a warrant in the amount of $875.50 to attend the 1987 City Attorneys Department Spring Meeting of the League of California Cities to be held in Monterey, California on May 6 thru 8, 1987. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council recess to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the time being 6:43 P.M. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Police Chief and Police Captain were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor deemed all communications to and from Closed Session as privileged and confidential. The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 6:44 P.M. The City Council reconvened to Closed Session the time being 7:15 P.M., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, the City Council go out of Closed Session and reconvened to Regular Session the time being 7:25 P.M. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 7, 1987, recommending that Blanca Arreola, Communications Operator (Dispatcher), for the Police Department be considered to have abandoned her position as Dispatcher effective February 21, 1987. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Blanca Arreola, Communications Operator (Dispatcher), has abandoned her position with the City, and hereby be considered as a voluntary quit. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 7, 1987, recommending that Officer Alan Norris be separated from employment effective April 8, 1987, based upon his failure to pass probation. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Officer Alan Norris be separated from employment effective April 8, 1987, based upon his failure to pass probation. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 7, 1987, recommending that Officer Darin Moeller receive one day suspension for his chargeable accident occurring on February 27, 1987. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Officer Darin Moeller receive one day suspension for his chargeable accident occurring on February 27, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 7, 1987, recommending that Officer Ben Busse receive two days suspension, for his violation of the Police Department Manual of Policy and Ethics, Section 400.52 - Members shall not make false official records, and Section 906.00 - All officers shall stay within their assigned patrol area. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Officer Ben Busse receive two days suspension for his violation of the Police Department Manual of Policy and Ethics, Section 400.52 and Section 906.00. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 7, 1987, recommending that Officer Ben Busse receive on day sus- pension, for his chargeable accident occurring on February 12, 1987. 001462 I I City Council Minutes page 12 '28309~ April 7, 1987 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Officer Ben Busse receive on day suspension for his chargeable accident occurring on February 12, 1987. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Codes Section 54956.9 (a) and 54956.9(c) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation, the time being 7:30 P.M. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor deemed all communications to and from Closed Session as privileged and confidential. Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session, the time being 7:38 P.M.. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council, the time being 7:48 P.M. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that City Council go out of Closed Session and resume Regular Session, the time being 7:48 P.M. Motion carried. The City Attorney indicated that he had filed on behalf of the City of Vernon before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a Motion to Intervene in Docket Nos. ER87-302, ER87-3l9, ER87-320, ER87- 322 and ER87-323 raising Vernon's concern in respect to an "Agreement for Interim Operating procedures" between Southern California Edison Company and various cities. He recommended that the City Council authorize said intervention in order to protect the City's interest in these issues. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and that his action in filing a Motion to Intervene on behalf of the City of Vernon with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Docket Nos. ER87-302, ER87-3l9, ER87- 320, ER87-322 and ER87-323 is hereby ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstain from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. The City Attorney explained to the City Council that the City Administrator had received from Southern California Edison Company a copy of an Interim Agreement between Southern California Edison Company and the City of Vernon for Mead firm transmission service which will enable Vernon to transport its entitlement in the Boulder Canyon Project to the City of Vernon. This Agreement was not received by the City Administrator until Monday, April 6, ,1987, and therefore was a matter that arose after the posting of the Agenda. It is necessary that the City take action on this Agreement in order to be able to meet the filing deadlines of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission which would permit the importation of Boulder Canyon Project power on June I, 1987. Therefore, he advised that the need to take action arose after the Agenda was posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1) and (2). The City Attorney advised of the necessity of the City Council approving by a two-thirds majority the addition of this item to the Agenda. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that consideration of the Interim Agreement between the City of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company for firm transmission service from Mead is placed on the Agenda. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. The City Attorney recommended that the City Council approve the Interim Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said 001463 I I ~ ... City Council Minutes page 13 2831.00 l\.pril 7, 1987 Agreement after the City Administrator and the City Attorney have reviewed and approved said Agreement. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and the M~yor be authorized to execute said Agreement after it has been approved by the City Administrator and the City Attorney. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated April 1, 1987, recommending that Officer Andre Howard be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 2, with a monthly salary of $2151 effective April 22, 1987, based upon his competent job performance during the past six months. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Officer Andre Howard be advanced to Police Officer I, Step 2, effective April 22, 1987. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Council it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to adjourn the City Council Meeting to April 28, 1987. ~~. ayor ATTEST: b ~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 001464 r 2;82101 I ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD Tuesday, April 7, AT 5:00 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 COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, APlf:tl.._2S, )l9.S~AT~: 45 PM TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. I BY: ~ ~ m aLl ~tM.d' hJ Bruce V. Malkenhorst ~ City Clerk BY: i k /" ... :t1~ ~~- Chief Deputy City Clerk