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19880809 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1988 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: MALBURG, YBARRA, DAVIS, MCCORMICK, GONZALES MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held July 26, 1988, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. At this time the Mayor presented a 5 year service pin to Eddie Rodriguez, a Utilityman in the Water & Power Department. At this time the Mayor declared a short recess, the time being 5:05 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:08 p.m. in regular session with all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16 thru 31, 1988, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16 thru 31, 1988, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 16, thru 31, 1988, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 16 thru 31', 1988, be received and filed. Motion carried. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council on any matters listed on today's agenda other than Public Hearings. There was no one present who wished to address the Council on regular matters listed on the agenda. I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Public Hearing to consider the vacation of sections of 44th Street and 45th Street in the City of Vernon and the realignment and widening on the surrounding area be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application from Reliable Tape Products for a variance to utilize a non-conforming truck dock. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 4, 1988, was presented, advising that Reliable Tape Products has requested a variance from the Amended Interim Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.2.8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4611 48th Street. The company is proposing to use smaller vehicles only at the recessed dock which has a depth of 30 feet measured from the street right-of-way. The Director of Community Services has submitted the following documents as evidence, and advises that, if the variance is granted, no additional hazards will be introduced in the area: 1741 City Council Minutes page 2 August 9, 1988 1. Application for variance 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Affidavit of posting and mailing 4. Property owners list statement It is hereby recommended that the variance be granted contingent upon the following condition: I length. 1. All vehicles using this dock be limited to 30 feet in Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, briefly summarized the request for a variance and advised that it is consistent with the General Plan and recommended approval. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Public Hearing regarding the request for a variance from Reliable Tape Products be closed. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication of the City Clerk submitted during the above Public Hearing be received and filed, and that the variance be granted contingent upon the aforementioned condition. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5541 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon granting a variance to Reliable Tape Products from the Amended Interim Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.2.8, Development Standards, for property located at 4611 48th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5541 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated July 19, 1988, was presented, advising that Packaging Corporation of America has requested permission to utilize the four (4) existing underground tanks in Downey Road on monitoring devices has now been installed. The size of the tanks are: 5000 gallons, 2300 gallons, 5000 gallons, and 5000 gallons; and are located from approximately 114' to 129' south of centerline of Packers Avenue and from approximately 47' to 611 west of the centerline of Downey Road. An Encroachment License Agreement executed by Packaging Corporation of America has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. (Deferred from the July 26, 1988 City Council Meeting.) It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Packaging Corporation be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Norman Michiels, Director of Environmental Health, dated July 19, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the 33rd Annual California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health to be held in Napa, California September 19-23, 1988, with an expense allowance of $647. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Norman Michiels in the amount of $647 for his attendance to the 33rd Annual California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health to be held in Napa on September 19-23, 1988. Motion carried. 1742 City Council Minutes page 3 August 9, 1988 Communication from Luis Espinoza, Chief of POlice, dated July 7, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sgt. Thomas Igyarto to attend a professional training course entitled "Leadership Through Motivation, Ethics and Values" to be held in San Diego September 14-16, 1988 with an expense allowance of $540.55 of which approximately $519.55 is POST reimbursable for a total cost to the City of approximately $21.00. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Sgt. Thomas Igyarto in the amount of $540.55 for his attendance to a course entitled "Leadership Through Motivation, Ethics and Values" in San Diego on September 14-16, 1988. (Approximately $519.55 will be POST reimbursable.) Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated August 2, 1988, was presented, transmitting the agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held August 8, 1988 for approval of recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the actions listed on the agenda of the Personnel Committee meeting held August 8, 1988 be approved as indicated. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated August 4, 1988, was presented, transmitting the agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting to be held August 8, 1988 for approval of recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations listed on the agenda of the Finance Committee Meeting held August 8, 1988 be approved as indicated. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated August 1, 1988, was presented, advising that in accordance with the Public Improvement Agreement with KBB Investments, Inc., construction of a sewer in Ayers Avenue and 26th Street has been completed. It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted and authority be granted to issue payment to KBB Investments, 123 S. Figueroa St., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in the amount of $60,646 for the City's share of the cost. I Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, briefly addressed the Council advising that the revised figure for the City's share of the cost on the aforementioned improvement is $61,757, and recommended that the work be accepted with 90% of the cost due and payable now, with the remaining 10% due 35 days after acceptance. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to accept the work for sewer construction in Ayers Avenue and 26th Street and to approve payment to KBB Investments, Inc. in the amount of $61,757 with 90% payable now and 10% payable 35 days after acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated August 2, 1988, was presented, advising that Parcel Map No. 19846 has been submitted by Dubron & Associates for investigation and report in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. Transmitted herewith as evidence are the following documents: 1. Print of Parcel Map No. 19846 2. Report on Parcel Map No. 19846 3. Excerpts from Subdivision Map Act 1743 City Council Minutes page 4 August 9, 1988 Mr. Vaits advises that the evidence submitted supports a finding that the proposed parcel map is consistent with the City of Vernon's General Plan; the State Environmental Quality Act; and the State Subdivision Map Act; and is hereby recommending that Parcel Map No. 19846 be approved. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of Community Services be received and filed and Parcel Map No. 19846 be approved. Motion carried. I Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated July 26, 1988, was presented, advising that Trammell Crow Company has submitted Tentative Parcel Map No. 19848 for investigation and report in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, and submitting the below listed documents as evidence: 1. Print of Tentative Parcel Map No. 19848 2. Engineer's Report with Exhibits 3. Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration and affidavit of posting 4. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act 5. Environmental Information Form 6. Notice of Completion 7. Copy of Covenant and Agreement Mr. Vaits advises that in his opinion the proposed parcel map will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon or any other surrounding area. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon and will not have a significant effect on the environment, and no mitigating measures are required. It is hereby recommended that the City Council determine the following: 1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon 2. That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and adopt a Negative Declaration Mr. Vaits recommends that tentative Parcel Map No. 19848 be approved contingent upon the following conditions: I 1. The developer shall construct or have constructed a roadway from the northeast corner to the southwest cor- ner of the parcel. Design and alignment shall be approved by the Director of Community Service. 2. The developer shall reconstruct and update the traffic signals and its associated equipment including the railroad signals at the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Downey Road. The traffic signals, striping, and railroad signals shall be designed and constructed as approved by the Director of Community Services of the City of Vernon, and the City of Maywood. The rail- road signals and construction shall also be approved by Union Pacific Railroad and the Public Utilities Commis- sion. 3. The developer shall construct or have constructed a 12" water main, sewer, storm drain, power facilities, street lighting, roadway striping and signs, telephone facilities, and gas main or any other utility necessary. 1744 City Council Minutes page 5 August 9, 1988 All shall be designed and constructed as approved by the Director of Community Services or the Director of Water and Power. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Tentative Parcel Map No. 19848 submitted by Trammell Crow Company be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. I Warrant Register No. 746 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 16th thru 31st, 1988, which includes Demand Nos. 18458 thru 18611 (inclusive) excluding void Demand Nos. as listed below, excluding Light & Power Demand drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $384,803.18 (Accounting Period August, 1988), was examined and audited. 18473 18477 18478 18479 18480 18481 18482 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 746 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos. 18458 thru 18611 (inclusive) totaling $384,803.18, excluding void Demand Nos. listed above and Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. Warrant Register No. 746 covering claims and demands presented during the period of July 16th thru 31st, 1988, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $806,046.33 (Accounting Period August, 1988), was examined and audited. 18458 18475 18510 18537 18569 18594 18461 18476 18512 18548 18577 18605 18462 18484 18519 18552 18580 18608 18466 18490 18520 18554 18585 18467 18495 18521 18559 18587 18468 18502 18526 18565 18591 18471 18507 18531 18568 18593 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 746 be approved and payment authorized for Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed above totaling $806,046.33. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on his source of income. I Payroll Warrant Register No. 382 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 19, 1988 thru July 16, 1988, which includes Demand Nos. 5109 thru 5131 (both inclusive) drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $918,190.32 (Accounting Period July, 1988), was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 382 be approved and payment authorized in the amount of $918,190.32 for Demand Nos. 5109 thru 5131 (inclusive). Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated August 3, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Hannah Raabe, Secretary in the City Administrator/City Clerk's office, to attend a MicroComputers Wordprocessing Course at the Southwest Regional Training Center in Carson, California on October 6, 1988 with an expense allowance of $134.50. 1745 City Council Minutes page 6 August 9, 1988 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Hannah Raabe in the amount of $134.50 for her attendance to a MicroComputer Wordprocessing Course at the Southwest Regional Training Center in Carson on October 6, 1988. Motion carried. I Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water & Power, dated August 2, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Manuel Garcia, Power Scheduler, to attend the Western System Coordinating Council Dispatcher Trainers Workshop in Denver, Colorado on August 9, 10 and II, 1988 with an expense allowance of $682.46. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Manuel Garcia in the amount of $682.46 for his attendance to the Western System Coordinating Council Dispatcher Trainers Workshop in Denver on August 9, 10, and II, 1988. Motion carried. Consideration of a final rating for former Acting Fire Chief, Frank Claunch. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the consideration of a final rating for former Acting Fire Chief, Frank Claunch be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~. eonis C. Malbg yor ATTEST: 6-- ;;/~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk I 1746 NOTICE OF AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON I I, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON, TO BE HELD AT 5 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1988, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE CITY CLERK (QUORUM NOT PRESENT) UNTIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1988 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA BY Clerk I