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19870707 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes 283143 MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 7, 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 I 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 30, 1987, be approved and adopted. Motion carried. At this time the Mayor presented Service Pin Awards to the following personnel: Hector Figueroa, Civilian Court Officer Kevin Wilson, Civil Engineer Associate 5 Years 5 Years At 5:05 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess. At this time Civilian Court Officer Hector Figueroa gave a brief speech in which he stated that he was very happy to be working for the City of Vernon and that the comradery among the employees is a welcome feeling and that he hopes that he will be here to receive several more service pins. At 5:15 P.M., the City Council reconvened to regular session, all members present before the recess, again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987, was presented. 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. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987, be received and filed. Motion carried. The matter of approving an Edison-Vernon Mead Firm Transmission Service Agreement and ratifying the execution under protest by the Mayor on behalf of the City of Vernon, and the notice sent to Southern California Edison Company of said approval under protest was discussed, and staff's request for the adoption of a resolution approving ratification. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Edison-Vernon Mead Firm Transmission Service Agreement be approved under protest a resolution approving same be 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. 5408 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of an Edison-Vernon Mead Firm Transmission Service Agreement Between 001512 I I 283144 City Council Minutes page 2 July 7, 1987 Southern California Edison Company ("Edison") and the City of Vernon ("Vernon"), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5408 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. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 15, 1987, was presented, advising that the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Signal Maintenance Inc., 2720 E. Regal Park Drive, Anaheim, California 92806 expires August 31, 1987. This contract provides for maintenance extension by mutual agreement. Signal Maintenance has requested a six percent (6%) rate. adjustment; the last adjustment was January 1985 and under the agreement they are eligible for a 7.1 percent increase. It is hereby recommended that the contract be extended to August 31, 1988 with a six percent (6%) increase. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication from Victor' Vaits be deferred to City Council meeting to be held July 21, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Frank Claunch, Acting Fire Chief, dated June 10, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Acting Battalion Chief Richard Wiles to attend the Haztech Systems Inc. Seminar, in Los Angeles, on July 27, 1987 with an expense allowance of $135.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue Acting Battalion Chief Richard Wiles a warrant in the amount of $135.00 to attend the Haztech Systems Inc., Seminar on July 27, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Frank Claunch, Acting Fire Chief, dated June 15, 1987, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Fire Inspector Walt Sumner to attend the Fire Alarm Systems Seminar, in Anaheim, California, on July 30 & 31, 1987 with an expense allowance of $81.25. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue Fire Inspector Walt Sumner a warrant in the amount of $81.25 to attend the Fire Alarm Systems Seminar, on July 30 & 31, 1987. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 30, 1987, was presented, advising of a request from Goldberg & Solovy Foods, Inc. for a Lot Line Adjustment of the common boundary between two adjoining parcels owned by it. This will be done by moving the common line north approximately 168 feet from its present position. This request is in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan of the City. Said request for Lot Line Adjustment has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that it be granted. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5410 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by Goldberg & Solovy Foods, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5410 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. OQ151j I I 283145 City Council Minutes page 3 July 7, 1987 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 30, 1987, was presented, advising of a request from Alan S. Cohen for a Lot Line Adjustment of the common boundary between two adjoining parcels owned by him. This will be done by moving the common line approximately 50 feet South. This request is in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan of the City. Said request for Lot Line Adjustment has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that it be granted. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that afore- mentioned communication be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5409 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by Alan Cohen, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5409 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated July 2, 1987, was presented, transmitting the agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held Monday July 6, 1987, and recommending approval of recommendations contained thereon. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the actions on the agenda for the Personnel Committee meeting held July 6, 1987 be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated July 2, 1987, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held June 29, 1987, for your approval of recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held June 29, 1987 be approved as written and recommendations contained therein be adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 2, 1987, was presented, advising of a request for a variance from City Code Article IV (Off-Street Parking and Loading) received by K & C Food Sales, located at 2222 East 38th Street to construct a loading dock that will be able to accommo- date a maximum 30' truck. Considering the size and use of the property the proposed dock will provide for an efficient and safe operation. This request has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that said variance be granted with the following conditions: 1. The trucks utilizing the dock be limited to 30' in length. 2. The variance be automatically revoked and the dock removed upon change of use or occupancy. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk be approved and that a variance from City Code Article IV (Off-Street Parking and Loading), be granted to K & C Food Sales contingent upon the above listed conditions. Motion carried. Payroll Warrant Register No. 369 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 10 thru June 6, 1987, which includes Demand Nos. 4785 thru 4805 (both inclusive) drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $746,816.20. (Accounting period June 1987), was examined and audited. wr~IOO I I 283146 City Council Minutes page 4 July 7, 1987 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 369 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 4785 thru 4805 (both inclusive) in the amount of $746,816.20, with no exceptions. Warrant Register No. 720 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987 which includes Demand Nos. 13369 thru 13534 (both inclusive) and 13559; excluding Light and Power Demands, and Void Demand Nos. 13380, 13396, 13398 thru 13400 and 13493, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $374,539.96. (Accounting period June in July 1987), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 720 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 13369 thru 13534 (both inclusive) and 13559; excluding Light and Power Demands, and Void Demand Nos. 13380, 13396, 13398 thru 13400 and 13493, in the amount of $374,539.96, with no other exceptions. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 720 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below, drawn on the 'First Interstate Bank totaling $2,991,768.63 (accounting period June in July 1987) was examined and audited: 13369 13386 13436 13467 13525 13370 13389 13437 13472 13526 13372 13391 13441 13475 13528 13373 13392 13445 13476 13374 13407 13446 13479 13375 13409 13448 13486 13377 13410 13450 13489 13381 13411 13452 13501 13384 13416 13461 13512 13385 13429 13465 13514 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 720 be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power Demand Nos. listed above, in the amount of $2,991,768.63 with no other exceptions. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified him- self because it's reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Warrant Register No. 720 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 16 thru 30, 1987, which includes Demand Nos. 13378, 13382, 13390, 13394, 13395 and 13535 thru 13558 (both inclusive) excluding Light & Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 13535, thru 13537, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $164,345.54. (Accounting period July 1987), was examined and audited. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 720 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 13378, 13382, 13390, 13394, 13395 and 13535 thru 13558 (both inclusive) excluding Light & Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 13535 thru 13537 in the amount of $164,345.54. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 720 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 16 thru June 30, 1987 which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. 13538, 13556 and 13557, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $6,492.12. (Accounting period July 1987) was examined and audited: It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Warrant Register No. 720 be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power Demand Nos. 13538, 13556 and 13557 in the amount of $6,492.12. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from 00151~ I I 283147 City Council Minutes page 5 July 7, 1987 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 July 2, 1987, was presented 1 advising that we are in receipt of two proposals from the firms of J. M. Montgomery Engineers and Boyle Engineering for the appraisal of the California Water Service Company.s facilities in Vernon. These proposals have been reviewed by the Director of Water & Power and it is hereby recommended that authority be granted to enter into an agreement with Boyle Engineering for the appraisal of the facilities of California Water Service Company located in Vernon. It was moved by Ybarra 1 seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to enter into an agreement with Boyle Engineering for the appraisal of the facilities of California Water Service Company located in Vernon. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), the time being 5:56 P.M. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, the City Attorney and the Director of Light & Power were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that City Council go out of Closed Session and resume Regular Session, the time being 6:08 P.M. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~) LeonJ.s C. Ma urg or ATTEST: 0~.F~---r Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 001510