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19880216 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1988 AT 4:45 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the min- utes of the City Council Meeting held January 26, 1988 be approved as written and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the City Council Council Meeting held February 2, 1988, be approved as written and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 9, 1988, was presented, advising that Boise Cas- cade Corp., and Jerold and Diane Magedman are the owners of two adjoining parcels of land (2820 E. 44th Street and 2850 E. 44th Street respectively) and are requesting an adjustment to the common boundary between parcels of approximately seventy-seven feet easterly. This request is in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan of the City and it is hereby recommended that the lot line adjustment be granted. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed, and the recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5468 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by Boise Cascade Corp., and Jerold and Diane Magedman, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5468 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period February I, thru 15, 1988, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, be received and filed. Motion carried. 1 At this time the Police Chief advised the Council that he would like to introduce five newly hired police officers who recently graduated from Golden West Police Academy to the council and the administrative staff. The following police officers were introduced at this time: Officer James Mawson Robert Fa1detta Robert Pellerin Robert Pierson Anthony Zack Fire Department Activity Report for the period February I, thru 15, 1988, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 1 thru 15, 1988, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of January 1988, was presented. l'dlS City Council Minutes page 2 February 16, 1988 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Health Department Report for the month of January be received and filed. Motion carried. At this time the Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council on any matters listed on today's agenda. A representative of Assemblywoman Lucille Roybal-Allarde's office came before the Council and stated that he would like to address the matter of the extension of the deadline of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 1 Mr. Michael Ross representing Central City South came before the Council and stated that he also wished to address the matter of the extension of the deadline of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk dated February 11, 1988, recommending that Acting Fire Chief Frank Claunch be retired on an industrial disability in accor- dance with the recommendations and reports of the medical doctors effective February 25, 1988 at the end of the business day. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk regarding Acting Fire Chief Frank Claunch be approved and said communication be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5474 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Determining the Industrial Disability Retirement of Frank A. Claunch, A Local Safety Member Employed by the City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21024 and 21025), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5474 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5475 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Frank A. Claunch for His Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon. At this time Frank Claunch came before the Council and relayed his feelings on his position as Acting Fire Chief and all other positions he has held during his tenure with the City. Mr. Claunch stated he felt this to be a very rewarding job and wished all the councilmembers and the staff of Vernon the best of Health and happiness in the coming years. The City Clerk read the Resolution No. 5475. I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5475 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. At this time the Mayor presented Frank Claunch with Resolution No. 5475 and he and the Councilmembers congratulated Frank for his dedication and service to the City. Frank was also presented with his 25 Year Service pin at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 5481 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement for Fire Chief Services, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5481 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5473 - A Resolution of the city Council of the city of Vernon Expressing Its Regret at the Untimely Passing of Charles Hanson McGovern and Offering Condolences to His Surviving Family, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5473 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 1626 City Council Minutes page 3 February 16, 1988 Continuation of Public Hearing in the matter of the application of the construction and operation of a 120 KW Engine/Generator to be located at 6062 Alcoa Avenue (continued from February 2, 1988 Regular City Council Meeting). Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk, advising of a request from the president of American Private Power to continue the public hearing of the construction and operation of a 120 KW Engine/Generator to the next City Council Meeting and recommending that said request be granted. 1 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of American Private Power be granted and said Public Hearing be continued to the March 1, 1988 City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Public Hearing considering the request to the California Director of Planning & Research for an extension of the deadline for the adoption of the revised General Plan consisting of all elements required by State Law for the City of Vernon. Mr. William Ross, representing Central City South addressed the Council regarding the City's request to the California Director of Planning & Research for an extension of the deadline for the adoption of the revised General Plan. Mr. Ross referred to several sections of the Government Code with regards to how he interprets the proper way the notifications and publishings of the Notice of Public Hearing should be handled. He also stated that the resolution regarding said matter should be available to the public prior to adoption so that they may be well aware of the city's intent prior to the adoption. Mr. Ross also inquired as to what staff's position is on this matter and that the information is needed by for Central City South before this matter is implemented by City Council. A representative from Assemblywoman Roybal-Allarde's office addressed the Council and asked that this matter be con- tinued. Time is needed for the public to review this General Plan. At this time Mr. Brearley, City Attorney advised that there is not evidence that a notice was not published in a timely manner, as required by law. The City Attorney advised the council that a new public hearing date needs to be set in order to meet the legal requirements. 1 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Public Hearing for the extension of the deadline for the adoption of the revised General Plan be set for March 1, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. or as close thereto as possible. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5469 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Requesting Extension of Time to update the City of Vernon 1974 General Plan Due to the public hearing date having to be reset Resolution No. 5469 was deferred to the March 1, 1988 City Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 5478 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Appendix Nos. 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 4733, as Amended by Resolution No. 5255, Which Adopted Conflict of Interest Codes that Incorporated by Reference the Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices Commission, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No 5478 be deferred to the March 1, 1988 City Council meeting. Motion carried. 182' City Council Minutes Page 4 February 16, 1988 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, dated January 25, 1988, was presented, regarding a previously approved Condi- tional Use Permit for Roadway Package System, Inc., and recommending that Condition 5 be rewritten to read as follows for clarification: 1 5. fund the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of 28th St. and Santa Fe Avenue. The signal shall include poles, signals, controller cabinet, loops, luminated signs, pedestrian warning, a protected left turn from southbound Santa Fe Avenue to eastbound 28th Street, and any other necessary apparatus. The signal shall be constructed by the City or its con- tractor as directed by the Director of Community Services. Roadway shall pay for all signal construction costs up to $65,000, and all signal construction costs exceeding $65,000 will be funded by the City. It was moved by McCormick, seconded Ybarra, that the recommendation of the City Clerk regarding Condition 5 of the previously approved conditional Use Permit for Roadway Package be approved as written above. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February II, 1988, was presented, recommending that a position entitled Energy Conservation Specialist be established in the Light & Power Department with a salary range of $2926 to $4304 (seven steps and equivalent to that of Electrical Engineer Assistant). This recommendation is in accordance with the requirements of the Conservation and Renewable Energy (C & RE) Plan which was approved by Council on January 5, 1988. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that aforementioned communication be received and filed and said recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5480 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit "A", Schedule II, Page 8, of Resolution No. 5405 Which Fixed the Compensation for Certain Employees of Said City and Authorized Certain Expense Allowances, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No 5480 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce v. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February II, 1988, was presented, transmitting a proposed Water & Power Department Organization Plan, as submitted by Lewis Adams, Director of Water & Power, for your consideration for implementation based on the take over operation of the Electric System from ESI on July I, 1989. 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that matter of the Water & Power Department Organization Plan be referred to the Finance Committee for further review. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 735 covering .claims and demands presented during the period of February 1 thru 15, 1988, which includes Demand Nos. 16181 thru 16435 (inclusive) excluding Void Demand Nos. as listed below, excluding LIght & Power Demands drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $351,545.96 (accounting period February 1988), was examined and audited: 16198 16223 16224 16225 16226 16372 16403 16434 16435 It was moved by Davis, seconded, Davis, that Warrant Register No. 735 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 16181 thru 16435 (inclusive) excluding Demand Nos. as listed above, and excluding Light & Power Demand Nos., totaling $351,545.96. Motion carried. 1628 City Council Minutes page 5 February 16, 1988 Warrant Register No. 735 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 1 thru 15, 1988 which includes Light & Power Demand Nos., as listed below, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $5,065,628.29 (accounting period February 1988), was examined and audited: 1 16182 16219 16271 16313 16361 16404 16432 16185 16220 16279 16323 16362 16407 16187 16239 16281 16329 16369 16410 16203 16240 16285 16332 16373 16412 16205 16241 16289 16339 16378 16413 16206 16252 16298 16340 16393 16415 16212 16260 16309 16360 16400 16424 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 735 be approved and payment authorized for the Demand Nos. listed above totaling $5,065,628.29 (accounting period February 1988). Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because its reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. Payroll Warrant Register No. 376 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 20, 1987, thru January 16, 1988, which includes Demand Nos. 4961 thru 4985 inclusive drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $869,749.13 (accounting period January 1988). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 376 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 4961 thru 4965 inclusive totaling $869,749.19 (accounting period January 1988. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated January 28, 1988, was presented, transmitting for consideration a fully executed easement from u.S. Growers Cold Storage, Inc., for a fire sprinkler vault over a portion of the north side of Vernon Avenue, east of Alameda Street and recom- mending that the property be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the easement from u.S. Growers be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance. Motion carried. I Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 1, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Richard Lucas, Building Inspector, to attend the Seismic Safety Plan Check Seminar in Alhambra, on February 12, 19, & 26, March 4, II, 18, & 25, April I, 8, 15, and 22, and May 6, 13, 20 & 27, and June 3, 1988, with an expense allowance of $204.60. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Richard Lucas in the amount of $204.60 for his attendance to the Seismic Safety Plan Check Seminar. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated January 28, 1988, was presented, transmitting for consideration a fully executed Grant Deed from u.S. Growers Cold Storage, Inc., for 7 foot wide strip of land on the north side of Vernon Avenue, east of Alameda and recommending that the property be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Grant Deed and property from u.S. Growers be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. ~ 1629 City Council Minutes page 6 February 16, 1988 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 10, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself and Councilmembers Ybarra and Gonzales to attend the California Municipal Treasurers Association Seminar in Sacramento, April 19 to 23, 1988, with an expense allowance of $856. 1 It was moved by Davis, seconded Ybarra, that authority be granted for Bruce Malkenhorst and councilmembers Ybarra and Gonzales to attend the California Municipal Treasurers Association Seminar with an expense allowance of $856.00. Motion carried. Communication from Norman Michiels, Director of Environmental Health, dated February 3, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for John Reid to attend the FDA Training Course "Special Problems in Food Protection" in Santa Ana on February 23 to 26, 1988, with an expense allowance of $67.60. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue warrant to John Reid in the amount of $67.60 for his attendance to the FDA Training Course recommended above. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water & Power, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, transmitting for approval specifications and construction plans for Contract No. 491, 12" Water Main in Bandini Blvd., (between Downey Road and Indiana Street), and recommending that the contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Water & Power regarding Contract 491 be received and filed and that the recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5476 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 491 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Water Main Installation in Bandini Blvd. (Between Downey Road and Indiana Street) in Accordance with Contract No. 491 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5476 be approved. Motion carried. I Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water & Power, was presented, requesting funds and authority for Jorge Somoano to attend the L & N Meeting for Mead Phoenix & Mead Adelanto Transmission Project in Phoenix, Arizona, February 16 and 17, 1988, with an expense allowance of $177.50. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $177.50 to Jorge Somoano for his attendance to the L & N Meeting on Light & Power matters. Motion carried. Communication from Chief of Police Espinoza, dated January 13, 1988, requesting authority and funds for Sgt. William Waxman to attend the 19th Annual California Homicide Investigators Association Training Seminar at Industry Hills, March 9 to II, 1988, with an expense allowance of $269. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Sgt. William Waxman for his attendance to the above mentioned seminar. Motion carried Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February II, 1988, was presented, advising that the Community Services Department is proposing to reconstruct Maywood Avenue between Exchange Avenue and District Blvd. 1630 City Council Minutes page 7 February 16, 1988 Maywood Avenue has been quitclaimed to the City from Santa Fe Land Improvement Company in 1981, per recorded document 81-658625. Parker and Sons Trucking is located at 4520 Maywood Avenue, and the steps to their building project into the street right-of-way approximately 9.5 feet. They have been contacted several times since May of 1987 requesting that the steps be relocated out of the street right-of-way and to date no positive action has been taken on their part. The Director of Community hereby recommends that authority be granted to institute legal proceedings in this matter. 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the matter of the reconstruction of Maywood Avenue between Exchange Avenue and District Blvd., be referred to the City Attorney for review and report. motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, was presented, recommending that the position of Personnel Analyst be established, to be under the direct supervision of the City Administrator/City Clerk. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the matter of the position of Personnel Analyst be referred to the Finance Committee for review. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5477 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of An Amendment Three to the Power Sales Agreement Between the City of Vernon and the Department of Water Resources of the State of California, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5477 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5479 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a 1989-90 Power Sale Agreement by and Between the Department of Water Resources of the State of California and the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5479 be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. I Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 10, 1988, was presented, transmitting for consideration a fully executed Grant Deed and Quitclaim Deed from Los Angeles Junction Railway Company. The grant deed is for a portion of property located at the southeast corner of Maywood and Exchange Avenues; and the quitclaim deed is the abandonment of three railway crossing easements. The Director of Community Services hereby recommends that the Deeds be accepted and certi- ficates of acceptances be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the above recommendation of the Director of Community Services be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, advising that Mr. Quintin L. Po, President of Interstate Commodities Corporation has requested a variance from City Code Section 7.52 (minimum truck loading space). The Company is proposing to recess the dock to provide one 65 ft. loading space and restrict length of vehicles to 28 ft. for the remaining space. This request has been re- viewed by the Community Services Department and it is hereby recommended that the variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: 1631 City Council Minutes page 8 February 16, 1988 1. one truck loading space be recessed to 65 ft.; 2. the remaining space be limited to vehicles not over 28 ft. in length. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the variance from Interstate Commodities Corporation located at 4807 E. 49th Street be approved contingent upon the above conditions and number 3 below. Motion carried. 3. All frontage improvements shall be constructed per Vernon Master Plan of Streets an approved by per Director of Community Services. 1 Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 10, 1988, was presented, transmitting for consideration Contract No. 490, Traffic Pavement Striping 1988, and recommending that said contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the above communication from the Director of Community Services be received and filed, said recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5471 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 490 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Traffic Pavement Striping 1988, in Accordance with Contract No. 490 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5471 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 10, 1988, was presented, transmitting for consideration Contract No. 486, Traffic Signal Installation, (Santa Fe Avenue and 28th Street), and recommending that said contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community Ser- vices be received and filed and said recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5470 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 486 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Traffic Signal Installation, Santa Fe Avenue and 28th Street, in Accordance with Contract No. 486 of the City of Vernon, was presented. 1 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution NO. 5470 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending that the Health Permit Fees be increased 5.2% (rounded to the nearest dollar). This increase is in conjunction with the Consumer Price Index for the period January thru December 1987. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the above communication from the City Clerk be received and filed and said recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5482 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing Health and Permit Fees Applicable to All Permits Granted by the City of Vernon Pursuant to Sections 11.25, 13.7 and 13.31 of the Vernon City Code and Repealing Resolution No. 5262, was presented. 1632 City Council Minutes page 9 February 16, 1988 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5482 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, advising that various property from the Police Department and City Clerk's Office is outdated, obsolete and in poor and irreparable condi- tion and recommending disposal of such items through auction. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that the above communication from the City Clerk be received and filed and said recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 5483 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from Police Department and City Clerks Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5483 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending that an "In-Lieu" payment for the 1987 calendar year be made to the General Fund from the Light and Power Department in the amount of $1,791,055.75, in accordance with the approval of the City Council at its meeting June 7, 1977. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the "In-Lieu" payment for the 1987 calendar year be made to the General Fund from the Light & Power Department in the amount of $1,791,055.75. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending that an "In-Lieu" payment for the 1987 calendar year be made to the General Fund from the Water Department in the amount of $74,435.20, in accordance with the approval of the City Council at its meeting June 7, 1977. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the "In-Lieu" payment for the 1987 calendar year be made to the General Fund from the Water Department in the amount of $74,435.20. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending that the generator at Fire Station 3 be declared surplus property and bids be accepted for this item. 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the above communication from the City Clerk be received and filed and said recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5484 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property from the Fire Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5484 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending approval of additional funds in the amount of $29,265.20 for the new aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department which is for changes needed before final completion. There will also be additional costs for the installation of the city seal and radios; however, they are not known at this time. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the matter of the aerial ladder truck be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. ... 1633 City Council Minutes Page 10 February 16, 1988 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending purchase of forty-two additional fire helmets costing approxi- mately $3,800 for use by current Fire Fighters and new Fire Fighters to be hired in our next class. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to purchase forty-two additional fire helmets at an approximate cost of $3,800. Motion carried. 1 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending that approval be granted for the Purchasing Department to go out to bid for three new detective units for the Police Department at an approximate cost of $45,000. If approval is granted, and upon receipt of the new units, the present units will be utilized as city pool cars. It was moved McCormick, seconded by Davis, that approval be granted to go out to bid for the purchase of three (3) detective units at an approximate cost of $45,000. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, advising that the study of the proposed computer system for the General City, and the proposed computer and software system for the Police Department has been completed, and recommending, based on the results of the study, that authority be granted to authorize a contract with Hewlett Packard for all the hardware (except the micro computers and printers which may be purchased elsewhere for less money) and to authorize a contract with Command Data Systems for the Police Department software package. Total cost for both contracts would amount to $174,781.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to authorize a contract with Hewlett Packard for all computer hardware (except micro computers & printers), and authorize a contract with Command Data Systems for the Police Department Software package at an approximate total cost for both contracts of $175,000. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, recommending that the the following personnel actions be approved as indicated: I HIRE 1 Mariano Gonzales, a temporary employee, assigned to Community Services, as a regular full time employee classified as Utilityman V, Step 7, with a monthly salary of $1519, effective February 14, 1988. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical. It was moved Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Mariano Gonzales be hired as a full time employee as Utilityman V, Step 7, effective February 14, 1988. Motion carried. Victor Manuel Herrera as a temporary employee assigned to the Community Services Department with an hourly wage of $5.00 effective February 9, 1988. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Victor Manuel Herrera be hired as a temporary employee for the Community Services Department effective February 9, 1988. Motion carried. II TERMINATE Louis Guerrero a regular full time employee in the Community Services Department, effective January 28, 1988, at the end of the business day based on Mr. Guerrero's failure to pass probation. 1634 City Council Minutes page 11 February 16, 1988 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Louis Guerrero be terminated effective January 28, 1988. Motion carried. III RECLASSIFICATION Jose Cervantes, a Utilityman V, Step 1, in the Community Services Department, to Utilityman IV Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $2322 which includes 5% longevity pay based on Mr. Cervantes' meritorious job performance and increased job responsibilities, effective February 28, 1988 1 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Jose Cervantes be advanced and reclassified to Utilityman IV, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $2322, effective February 28, 1988. Motion carried. Dale Kruse, Engineer I, in the Fire Department to Temporary Acting Captain, Grade 3, to fill the vacant position of Captain Andrew Beltowski who is out on sick leave, with a new monthly salary of $3948 which includes 10% longevity pay and 2 1/2% educational reimbursement pay, effective January 31, 1988. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Dale Kruse be temporarily advanced and reclassified to Acting Captain, Step 3 with a monthly salary of $3948 effective January 31, 1988. Motion carried. IV MERIT STEP INCREASE Dan Downing, an Environmental Specialist, Step 5, in the Health Department to Environmental Specialist, Step 4, with a new monthly salary of $3230, effective February 29, 1988 based on Mr. Downing's satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Dan Downing be granted a merit step increase to Environmental Specialist Step 4 effective February 29, 1988. Motion carried. V REIMBURSEMENT Officer Julio Calleros be reimbursed in the amount of $66.03 for the replacement of one uniform which was damaged in the line of duty. 1 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Officer Julio Calleros be reimbursed $66.03. Motion carried. Officer Anthony Zack be reimbursed $186.35, which is half the purchase price of his Body Armor (vest), and is in accordance with Section 11.1 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated August 31, 1986. It was moved by Anthony Zack be reimbursed $186.35 for the purchase of his body armor. Motion carried. VI DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Civilian Parking Officer Eliseo Genera be issued a written reprimand. This recommendation is based on Officer Genera being found chargeable for his on duty accident occurring on January 7, 1988. While issuing a citation, Parking Officer Genera double parked his jeep without activating his overhead amber rotator which is a requirement when a vehicle is stopped in a potentially hazardous area. A second vehicle passed the double parked jeep and struck the left side rear view mirror. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that a written reprimand be given to Civilian Parking Officer Eliseo Genera based on his being found chargeable for his on duty accident. Motion carried. 1635 City Council Minutes page 12 February 16, 1988 Officer Michael Gillman receive no disciplinary action for a non chargeable traffic collision on February 2, 1988 based on the findings of the Accident Investigation Committee. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Officer Michael Gillman not be held chargeable for his on duty accident. Motion carried. Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated February 11, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for him to attend the California Municipal utilities Asso- ciation 56th Annual Conference in San Diego, February 23, 1988, through February 26, 1988, with an expense allowance of $737.50. 1 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to David Brearley in the amount of $737.50 for him to attend the above mentioned conference. Motion carried. The City Attorney explained to the City Council that Southern California Edison Company would be submitting a second letter agreement amending the existing firm transmission service agreement for the transmission of capacity and energy purchased from the California Department of Water Resources which will enable Vernon to continue to receive uninterrupted service of firm transmission from the California Department of Water Resources. The request for said second letter agreement was not sent to Southern California Edison Company until February 16, 1988, and therefore was a matter that arose after the posting of the Agenda. It is necessary that the City take action on this second letter agreement in order to be able to continue to receive uninterrupted power from the California Department of Water Resources as of March 1, 1988. 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 second letter agreement between the City of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company amending the Existing Firm Transmission Service Agreement for the transmission of capacity and energy purchased from the California Department of Water Resources 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 affect on his source of income. 1 The City Attorney recommended that the City Council approve the second letter agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said letter agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 5485 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of A Second Letter Agreement with the Southern California Edison Company Amending the Existing Firm Transmission of Capacity and Energy Purchased from California Department of Water Resources, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5485 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigations, the time being 7:10 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. 1636 City Council Minutes page 13 February 16, 1988 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 8:00 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. 1 ATTEST: 6 /~~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk ~ I 1631