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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 30, 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, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales
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 June 16, 1987, be
approved and adopted. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor asked if anyone wished to address
the City Council regarding any items listed on today's agenda.
There was no one present in the audience.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated June 17, 1987, was presented, transmitting for
consideration a fully executed Grant Deed from Alan S. Cohen and
Pearl T. Cohen, for a portion of property situated at the corner
of District Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, and a Certificate of
Acceptance; and recommending that the property be accepted and
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Certificate of
Acceptance.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned Grant Deed from Alan S. Cohen and Pearl T. Cohen
be accepted and the Certificate of Acceptance be approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated June 23, 1987, was presented, advising of an Amendment to
the Agreement extending Animal Control Services through 1987-88,
the language of the agreement, the hourly rate charged and the
fees remain the same as in the 1986-87 agreement. Said agreement
has been reviewed by the Director of Health & Environmental
Control Section and it is hereby recommended that it be extended.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
Amendment to the Agreement extending Animal Control Services .
through 1987-88, be extended. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5403 - A Resolution of the City Counciliof
the City of Vernon Approving a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1987~
1988. was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolu-
tion No. 5403 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5404 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing a General Government Appropria-
tions Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1988 Pursuant to
Government Code Section 7910, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5404 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5405 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Fixing the Compensation for Certain Employees
of Said City as of July 1, 1987, Authorizing Certain Expense
Allowances and Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith~
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5405 be deferred to Closed Session. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5406 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing Compensation for the City
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Attorney, David B. Brearley, in Accordance with Section 5 of the
City Attorney Employment Agreement Approved by Resolution No.
5298, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that ReSo-
lution No. 5406 be deferred to Closed Session. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated June 23, 1987, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 18, 1987, for
approval of recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
the Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held June 18, 1987
be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be
adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated June 23, 1987, was presented, transmitting the
agenda for the Adjourned Personnel Committee meeting to be held
June 25, 1987, and recommending approval of recommendations con-
tained thereon.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
actions on the agenda for the Adjourned Personnel Committee
meeting held June 25, 1987 be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated June 23, 1987, was presented, transmitting the
agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee meeting to be held
June 25, 1987, and recommending approval of recommendations con-
tained thereon.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that. the
actions on the agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee meeting
held June 25, 1987 be approved. Motion carried.
The matter of the ratification of the Mayor's execution
of Letters of Intent to purchase capacity and energy from Bonne-
ville Power Administration and the California Department of Water
Resources was discussed and staff's request for the adoption of a
resolution approving said ratification and purchase.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
execution of the Letter of Intent to purchase capacity and energy
from the Bonneville Power Administration be ratified and a reso-
lution approving same be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5407 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Mayor's Execution
of a Letter of Intent with the Bonneville Power Administration
("BPA"), was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5407 be approved and adopted. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 5396 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Mayor's Execution
of a Letter of Intent to Extend the Power Sale Agreement between
the Department of Water Resources of the State of California
("CDWR") and the City of Vernon to Provide for the Purchase of
Capacity and Energy and to Provide Notice to Southern California
Edison Company of said Purchase.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Reso-
lution No. 5396 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman
Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified
himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will
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The matter of the ratification of the Mayor's execution
of a Firm Transmission Service Agreement with Southern California
Edison was discussed and instructions to the City Administrator
to send a letter of protest to Southern California Edison concer-
ning said agreement, and staff's request the adoption of a
resolution approving said Firm Transmission Service Agreement.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
matter of a Firm Transmission Service Agreement with Southern
California Edison be deferred to Closed Session. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated June 25, 1987, was presented, recommending that
the following personnel actions be approved as indicated:
I. Hire
The below listed temporary employees assigned to Community
Services be hired on a regular full time basis classified
as Utilityman V, Step 7, with monthly salaries of $1519
effective July 1, 1987:
Adam Alvarez
Rene Morales
Ruben Reynoso
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to hire above
listed employees on a regular full basis classified as utilityman
V, Step 7, effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried.
Michael Gillman be hired as Police Officer I, Step 4,
with a monthly salary of $1933 effective June 29, 1987,
with continued employment contingent upon the successful
completion of the background process and the execution
of an Employment Agreement.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Michael Gillman
be hired as Police Officer I, Step 4, with a monthly salary of
$1933, effective June 29, 1987. Motion carried.
Antonio Olivo be hired as a temporary employee assigned
to the Light & Power Department with an hourly wage of
$5.25 effective June 29, 1987.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Antonio Olivo
be hired as a temporary employee assigned to the Light & Power
Department with an hourly wage of $5.25, effective June 29, 1987.
Motion carried.
II. Reclassifications
Battalion Chief Larry Spadt to serve as Acting Fire
Chief in the absence of Frank Claunch, and to receive
the pay of Deputy Fire Chief, Step 1, effective June 24,
1987, with a new monthly salary of $4918 (which includes
2 1/2% Educational Incentive Pay and 5% Longevity);
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Battalion
Chief Larry Spadt serve as Acting Fire Chief in the absence of
Frank Claunch, and receive the pay of Deputy Fire Chief, Step 1,
effective June 24, 1987, that salary being $4918 (which includes
2 1/2% Educational Incentive Pay and 5% Longevity). Motion
carried.
Ronald Anderson be advanced and reclassified to Foreman,
Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $3658 (which
includes 10% longevity pay) effective July 1, 1987;
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Ronald
Anderson be advanced and reclassified to Foreman, Step 3, with a
new monthly salary of $3658 (which includes 10~ longevity pay)
effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried. 001500
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Terry Gresham be reclassified and advanced to Foreman,
Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $3658 (which
includes 10% longevity pay) effective July I, 1987;
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Terry Gresham
be reclassified and advanced to Foreman, Step 3, with a new
monthly salary of $3658 (which includes 10% longevity pay)
effective July I, 1987. Motion carried.
Albert Cruz be reclassified and advanced to utilityman IV,
Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $2322 (which
includes 5% longevity pay) effective July I, 1987;
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Albert Cruz be
reclassified and advanced to Utilityman IV, Step 2, with a new
monthly salary of $2322 (which includes 5% longevity pay)
effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried.
Richard Stoykovich be reclassified and advanced to
Utilityman II, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $2886
(which includes 5% longevity pay) effective July I, 1987;
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Richard
Stoykovich be reclassified and advanced to Utilityman II, Step 2,
with a new monthly salary of $2886 (which includes 5% longevity
pay) effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried.
Fred Tachovsky be reclassified and advanced to Chief
Electrical Inspector, Step I, with a new monthly salary
of $5497 (which includes 10% longevity pay) effective
July 1, 1987;
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Fred Tachovsky
be reclassified and advanced to Chief Electrical Inspector, Step
I, with a new monthly salary of $5497 (which includes 10%
longevity pay) effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried.
Rosa Gonzales be reclassified and advanced to Secretary,
Step 5, with a new monthly salary of $1977 (which
includes 5% longevity pay) effective July I, 1987;
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Rosa Gonzales
be reclassified and advanced to Secretary, Step 5, with a new
monthly salary of $1977 (which includes 5% longevity pay)
effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried.
The above advancements and reclassifications are based on
the employees' meritorious job performance and increased job
responsibilities during the past year.
III. Transfers
Jeff Roland a temporary employee assigned to the Community
Services Department be transferred on a lateral basis only
to the Light & Power Department, effective July 5, 1987;
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Jeff Roland, a
temporary employee assigned to the Community Services Department
be transferred on a lateral basis only to the Light & Power
Department, effective July 5, 1897. Motion carried.
Debbie Pile be transferred to the Light & Power Department
on a lateral basis only, effective July I, 1987.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Debbie Pile
be transferred to the Light & Power Department on a lateral basis
only, effective July I, 1987. Motion carried.
Communication from Lew Adams, Director of Water & Power,
dated June 25, 1987, was presented, submitting for your review a
lease agreement with California Purification and Recycling, 5261
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East Washington Blvd., Commerce, California, 90040, to provide
purified water for operation of the Turbine Generators. Under
this agreement, California Purification and Recycling provides
and maintains the equipment necessary for operation of the
turbine units; said lease is for a three (3) year period. The
engineering consultant and staff have reviewed this system with
comparison with other proposals and feel this is the preferred
one; and it is hereby recommend that said agreement be approved
and authority be granted for the Director of Water & Power to
sign on behalf of the City.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
lease agreement with California Purification and Recycling to
provide purified water for operation of the Turbine Generators be
approved and authorization be granted for the Director of Water
to sign on behalf of the City.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Council recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its attorney regarding pending
litigations, the being 6:03 P.M. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City attorney and
the City Clerk were excluded from Closed Session.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed
Session deemed privileged and confidential.
Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session, the
time being 6:42 P.M.
Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 7:08
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 7:09 P.M. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council recess to Closed Session/Personnel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957, the time being 7:10 P.M. Motion
carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Attorney and
the City Clerk were excluded from Closed Session.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed
Session deemed privileged and confidential.
The City Attorney was excused from Closed Session, the
time being 7:11 P.M.
The City Attorney returned to Closed Session, the time
being 7:36 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 8:00 P.M. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5405 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Fixing the Compensation for Certain Employees
of said City as of July 1, 1987, Authorizing Certain Expense
Allowances and Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith,
was presented (deferred from earlier in the meeting).
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick that
Resolution No. 5405 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5406 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City o~dvernon Establi~hing compensat~on for ~he ~5...olt1~1^
Attorney, Davl B. Brearley, ln Accordance wlth Sectlon rr~e~
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City Attorney Employment, Agreement Approved by Resolution No.
5298, was presented (deferred from earlier in the meeting).
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution
No. 5406 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the meeting
adjourn.
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Leonis C. Mal urg
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
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