19870707 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
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