19880906 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6, 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
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales that the
minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held August
23, 1988, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor presented Service Pins to the
following employees:
Louis Rosenkrantz
30 years
Robert Kipness
10 years
Vincent Washington
10 years
At this time, 5:12 p.m., the Mayor declared a short
recess.
The Council reconvened in regular session all members
present before the recess again being present, the time being 5:15
p.m.
Police Department Activity Log for the period August 16
thru 31, 1988, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period August 16 thru 31,
1988 be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 16
thru 31, 1988, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period August 16 thru 31,
1988 be received and filed. Motion carried.
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At this time 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 with regard to the Public Hearings.
There was no one present in the audience who wished to
address the Council on regular matters listed on the agenda.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the
Public Hearing to consider Regional Housing Needs Assessment for
Southern California prepared by Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) as it applies to the City of Vernon, the time
being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried. (Continued from City Council
Meeting of August 23, 1988).
Communication from Mr. Jack Ritchie, President of Bender
Machine, Inc., dated August 25, 1988, was presented, opposing the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment for Southern California prepared
by SCAG.
Communication from David Nazaryk, Project Manager of Santa
Fe Pacific Realty Corporation, dated August 24, 1988, was
presented, opposing SCAG's Housing Needs Assessment and requesting
the re-evaluation of same
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Communications from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated September 1 and 6, 1988, were presented, advising
that based on the concerns expressed by the general public relating
to: 1) Noise pollution, 2) Noxious odors, 3) Truck and railroad
traffic, 4) Potential environmental hazards, 5) Vibrations due to
heavy manufacturing processes and their aggregate effect on
residential development and the conclusions reached in the Housing
Feasibility Analysis for the City of Vernon conducted by Agajanian
& Associates, it is recommended that Resolution No. 5549 be adopted
and the Community Services Department be authorized to seek a
housing needs assessment reduction for Vernon to zero (0). It is
also recommended that the Housing Feasibility Analysis by Agajanian
& Associates be received, along with the Engineer's Report on RHNA.
Victor Vaits summarized the Engineer's report and also
advised that Mr. Agajanian, of Agajanian & Associates was present
to address any questions.
At this time, Mr. Agajanian of Agajanian & Associates
briefly summarized his Housing Feasibility Study.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 18, 1988, was presented, advising that
Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) has published
Regional Housing Needs Assessment for Southern California which
indicated Vernon's needs for the years 1989 thru 1994. Mr. Vaits
advises that the numbers used are in error and is hereby
recommending authority be granted to file an appeal with (SCAG) to
correct the apparent error. (Continued from City Council Meeting
of August 23, 1988.)
Mr. Vaits also submitted letters from Sid Title of Sid
Title Real Estate Development and James Elsner of J. W. Lewis Co.
opposing the Housing Needs Assessment.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Public Hearing concerning Regional Housing Needs be closed, the
time being 5:30 p.m. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 31, 1988, was presented, submitting the transcript of the
proceedings of the public hearings held August 23, 1988 and
recommending that it be received and filed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
transcript of the Public Hearings held August 23, 1988 be received
and filed. Motion carried.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that all
aforementioned communications regarding the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment for Southern California, and the Engineer's Report
regarding same be received and filed as evidence. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Housing Feasibility Analysis prepared by Agajanian & Associates be
received and filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5549 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Revising Regional Housing Needs Assessment of
June 1988 as it applies to the City of Vernon and requesting the
concurrence of SCAG, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5549 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
At 5:31 p.m. it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick
to open the Public Hearing to consider an application from Rolo
Transportation and its two subsidiaries, Roman Transportation and
Toro Trucking for a Conditional Use Permit for a truck terminal at
an existing facility at 2300 48th street.
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Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, briefly
summarized the Conditional Use Permit request for the City Council.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services dated August 31, 1988, was presented, advising that Rolo
Transportation and its two subsidiaries: Roman Transportation and
Toro Trucking; have applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate
a truck terminal at 2300 48th Street and transmitting for
consideration the following supporting documents:
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1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit and informa
tion supporting the permit application;
2. Notice of a public hearing, copies of notifica
tion letters to owners and tenants in the area
and affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Environmental Information Form;
4. Engineer's Report.
Rolo Transportation Company and its two subsidiaries were found to
be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act process, since they are using an existing truck terminal and the
facility is not being expanded.
Mr. Vaits advises that in his opinion the proposed operation will
pose no adverse effects to the city of Vernon and will not have a
significant effect on the environment, and no mitigating measures
are required. Mr. Vaits hereby recommends that the Conditional Use
Permit be granted with the following conditions:
1. the facility be operated in accordance with the
appropriate codes, rules, regulations and permit
fees as adopted by the City of Vernon;
2. Any hazardous substances used or handled are re-
quired to have prior approval from the Vernon Fire
and Health Departments;
3. The number of employee parking spaces required per
Vernon City Codes must be provided and maintained;
4. The truck and trailer storage parking plan shall
be approved by the Director of Community Services
and the Fire Chief prior to occupancy. All parking
and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard,
durable surface material and shall be adequately
drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and/or
weeds;
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5. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or streets
a masonry wall not less than 30 inches in height or
a landscaped area a minimum of 4 feet in width meas-
ured from the property line, shall be established
along such full frontage, except at driveways, walk-
ways or where other openings are necessary;
6. Construct a traffic signal at the intersection of
Santa Fe Avenue and 48th Street, including poles,
signals, controller cabinet, loops, illuminated signs,
pedestrian warning, protected left turn from Santa
Fe Avenue to 48th Street and any other necessary
appurtenances.
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Mr. Vaits advised the Council he is recommending that Item
6 of the conditions for the Conditional Use Permit be changed to:
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6. Rolo Transportation Co. shall fund the construction of
a traffic signal at the intersection of 48th Street
and Santa Fe Avenue. The signal shall include poles,
signals, controller cabinet, loops, luminated signs,
pedestrian warning, a protected left turn from
northbound Santa Fe Avenue to westbound 48th Street,
and any other necessary apparatus. The signal shall
be constructed by the City or its contractor as
Directed by the Director of Community Services. Rolo
Transportation shall pay for all signal construction
costs up to $60,000. All signal construction costs
exceeding $60,000 will be funded by the City.
The Mayor asked is there was anyone in the audience who
wished to address the Council on this matter.
Mr. Anthony Roman, owner of Rolo Transportation,
questioned the matter of the installation of a traffic signal.
At 5:48 p.m. it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis,
to close the Public Hearing regarding the application for a
Conditional Use Permit from Rolo Transportation. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Rolo
Transportation Company and its two subsidiaries are found to be
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
process, since they are using an existing truck terminal and the
facility is not being expanded. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
communication of Victor Vaits be received and filed, and that the
Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon the following:
1. The facility be operated in accordance with the
appropriate codes, rules, regulations and permit
fees as adopted by the City of Vernon;
2. Any hazardous substances used or handled are re-
quired to have prior approval from the Vernon Fire
and Health Departments;
3. The number of employee parking spaces required per
Vernon City Codes must be provided and maintained;
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4. The truck and trailer storage parking plan shall
be approved by the Director of Community Services
and the Fire Chief prior to occupancy. All parking
and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard,
durable surface material and shall be adequately
drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and/or
weeds;
5. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or streets
a masonry wall not less than 30 inches in height or
a landscaped area a minimum of 4 feet in width meas-
ured from the property line, shall be established
along such full frontage, except at driveways, walk-
ways or where other openings are necessary;
6. Rolo Transportation Co. shall fund the construction
of a traffic signal at the intersection of 48th
Street and Santa Fe Avenue. The signal shall include
poles, signals, controller cabinet, loops, luminated
signs, pedestrian warning, a protected left turn from
northbound Santa Fe Avenue to westbound 48th Street,
and any other necessary apparatus. The signal shall
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be constructed by the City or its contractor as
directed by the Director of Community Services.
Rolo Transportation shall pay for all signal
construction costs up to $60,000. All signal con-
struction costs exceeding $60,000 will be funded by
the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5548 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Rolo
Transportation Company and Its Two Subsidiaries: Roman
Transportation and Toro Trucking, for the Operation of a Truck
Terminal at 2300 48th Street, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that Resolution
No. 5548 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
At 5:49 p.m. it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis,
to open the Public Hearing to consider an application from Alan S.
Cohen for a variance to utilize non-conforming truck docks at 2850
46th Street. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 31, 1988, was presented, advising that Alan Cohen has
submitted an application for a variance from Amended Interim Zoning
Ordinance, Section 4.2.8c: Development Standards (size); for
property located at 2850 E. 46th Street. Submitted herewith is an
engineer's report from the Director of Community Services and based
on the information provided in the report it is hereby recommended
that said application for a variance be denied.
Victor Vaits summarized his Engineer's Report for the
Council.
At this time the Mayor asked if anyone wished to address
the City Council.
Mr. Yul Draskovic, Architect for the aforementioned
project addressed the Council.
At 6:10 p.m. it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis,
that the Public Hearing to consider an application for a variance
from Alan Cohen be continued to the next regular City Council
Meeting and that it be referred to the City Attorney and the
Director of Community Services for further investigation. Motion
carried.
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At 6:11 a.m. it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by
McCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application
from S. D. Herman Co. Inc., on behalf of L. A. Hanson, property
owner, for a variance to utilize a non-conforming truck dock at
4220 Charter Street. Motion carried.
Victor Vaits briefly summarized his recommendation to
grant the variance.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to
address the City Council.
Mr. Gary Herman, a real estate agent, representing the
property owner spoke to the Council regarding this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
August 31, 1988, was presented, advising that Mr. Gary Herman
representing L. A. Hanson has submitted an application for a
variance from Amended Interim Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.2.8,
Development Standards; for a building located at 4220 Charter
Street. The building has a dock 18 feet wide and 48 feet deep from
the street right of way. Textile Industries will be the tenant and
is proposing to use only smaller vehicles at this dock. This
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, transmitting a
report submitted by the Director of Water & Power regarding the
organization of the new Customer Service Division, which includes
facilities, schedules, and related staffing requirements, and
advising that this was deferred from the August 22, 1988 Finance
Committee Meeting. In order to maintain the schedule required to
be ready for the takeover of the electric system the Light & Power
Department is requesting authority be granted to implement the plan
according to the proposed schedule and approve the creating and
hiring of the following positions:
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Senior Customer Service Representative (1)
Customer Service Representatives (2)
Service Worker (1)
Meter Reader (1)
$2208 - $3045 per mo.
$1971 - $2718 per mo.
$2208 - $3045 per mo.
$1837 - $2533 per mo.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
organization of the Customer Service Division be deferred to
later in the meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, advising that the
Director of Water & Power is requesting computer equipment and an
overhead projector for use in employee training for the Light &
Power operation. This equipment is budgeted and will be available
for use by other departments for training or presentations, and it
is hereby recommended that approval be granted to purchase said
equipment at an approximate cost of $16,677.13. (Deferred from
August 22, 1988 Finance Committee Meeting.)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to approve
the purchase of computer equipment and an overhead projector at an
approximate cost of $16,677.13. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, advising that in
accordance with the Finance Committee Meeting held July 11, 1988,
the matter of the Employee Computer Purchase Plan was referred back
to the Finance Director for further study. The Director of Water &
Power has advised that approximately 20 employees are interested in
obtaining loans for a computer purchase, and it is hereby
recommended that approval be granted to establish an Employee
Computer Purchase Loan Fund in the amount of $75,000 with a maximum
loan amount of $3,000 per employee. (Deferred from August 22, 1988
Finance Committee Meeting.)
The Mayor requested a legal opinion regarding the use of
public funds for this purpose.
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The City Attorney advised it was his opinion this could be
done.
It was moved
approve interest free
employees who wish to
probationary period.
moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to
loans, not to exceed $3,000, for 24 months
purchase computers and have passed their
Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, advising that at the
last Finance Committee Meeting the matter of purchasing two (2)
computers for the Community Services Department was referred back
to the Finance Director for further study. It has been indicated
these items are necessary and beneficial to the department and that
the cost is better than average. It is hereby recommended that two
(2) computers and a printer be purchased from MicroAge at an
approximate cost of $5,596.58.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
approve the purchase of two (2) computers and a printer from
MicroAge at an approximate cost of $5,596.58. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, transmitting a
report submitted by the Director of Water & Power regarding the
organization of the new customer Service Division, which includes
facilities, schedules, and related staffing requirements, and
advising that this was deferred from the August 22, 1988 Finance
Committee Meeting. In order to maintain the schedule required to
be ready for the takeover of the electric system the Light & Power
Department is requesting authority be granted to implement the plan
according to the proposed schedule and approve the creating and
hiring of the following positions: (Deferred from earlier in the
meeting. )
Senior Customer Service Representative (1)
Customer Service Representatives (2)
Service Worker (1)
Meter Reader (1)
$2208 - $3045 per mo.
$1971 - $2718 per mo.
$2208 - $3045 per mo.
$1837 - $2533 per mo.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of
Finance dated August 30, 1988, was presented, transmitting a report
submitted by the Director of Water & Power pertaining to Phase II
(Transition Organization) for the Vernon Electric System. The
Phase I (Organization Development) should be completed by the end
of this month with the hiring of a Principal Electrical Engineer
and the Director of Water & Power is requesting that Phase II be
instituted as soon as possible, and approval be granted to create
the following positions:
Senior Substation Test Technician (1 ) $2902 - $4002 per mo.
Senior Substation Electrician (1 ) $2472 - $3408 per mo.
Trouble Shooters (2 ) $2603 - $3655 per mo.
System Operators (5 ) $2017 - $2832 per mo.
Electric Meter Technician (1 ) $2314 - $3201 per mo.
Electric Planner (1 ) $3027 - $4250 per mo.
Warehouse Person (1) $1597 - $2241 per mo.
He is also requesting that consideration be given at this time to
authorize the Water & Power Department to issue "requests for pro-
posals" to pre-qualified electrical contractors to perform electric
distribution construction and maintenance work. (Deferred from
August 22, 1988 Finance Committee Meeting.)
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At this time the Director of Water & Power introduced the
following new staff to the City Council: Don Metzger, Customer
Service Manager; Ed LeBlanc, Principal Electrical Engineer; and Jim
Gonzales, Field Operations Manager.
The Director of Water & Power submitted organization
charts to the Council, City Clerk and City Attorney and proceeded
to discuss the needed positions in his opinion.
The City Clerk asked the Mayor if, considering the detail
to this information, the matter could be deferred to the end of the
meeting. The Mayor deferred the further consideration of this
matter to the end of the meeting.
Communication from Luis Espinoza, Police Chief, dated
August 16, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Lt. Les Brown to attend a California Association of Labor Relation
Officers Training Seminar in Lake Arrowhead, October 20 to 21,
1988, with an expense allowance of $216.75.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority
be granted to issue warrant to Lt. Les Brown in the amount of
$216.75 for his attendance to a California Association of Labor
Relation Officers Training Seminar in Lake Arrowhead October 20 to
21, 1988. Motion carried.
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Communication from Luis Espinoza, Police Chief, dated
August 16, 1988, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Officer Bruce Bundschuh to attend a Southwest Regional Training
Center Field Training Officer Course in Torrance, September 19 -
23, 1988 with an expense allowance of $644.05 of which $555.25 is
POST reimbursable (the actual cost to the City is $88.80).
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted to issue warrant to Officer Bruce Bundschuh in
the amount of $644.05 (of which $555.25 is POST reimbursable) for
his attendance to a Southwest Regional Training Center Field
Training Officer Course in Torrance September 19 to 23, 1988.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5550 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Authorizing The Chief of Police to Participate in
the Transfer of Federal Forfeitured Program, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5550 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, dated August 31,
1988, was presented, advising that the Water & Power Department is
requesting seven (7) I1ex Systems which are to be placed at each
well site to be connected into the SCADA System and also purchase
mechanical fittings for conversion to the SCADA System at an
approximate cost for both of $36,000 and it is hereby recommended
that approval be granted to issue a purchase order to I1ex Systems,
Inc.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
approval be granted to purchase seven (7) I1ex Systems and
mechanical fittings for the SCADA System at an approximate cost of
$36,000 and to issue a purchase order to I1ex Systems, Inc. Motion
carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 23, 1988, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Fred Tachovsky to attend the 65th Annual
Meeting of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors
in San Diego, October 2 - 6, 1988, with an expense allowance of
$595.60
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority
be granted to issue warrant to Fred Tachovsky in the amount of
$595.60 for his attendance to the 65th Annual Meeting of the
International Association of Electrical Inspectors in San Diego
October 2 - 6, 1988. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 31, 1988, was presented, advising that the
Community Services Department is in need of a 3/4 ton pickup truck
to replace Unit #245 the old sign truck, which has been declared
surplus property, and recommending that approval be granted for the
Purchasing Department to go out to bid for said truck at an
approximate cost of $17;000.
It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by Gonzales, to grant
authority for the Purchasing Department to go out to bid for a 3/4
ton pickup truck for the Community Service Department, at an
approximate cost of $17,000. Motion carried.
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Communication from David Brearley, City Attorney, was
presented, recommending that consideration be given to making an
application to join the Western Systems Power Pool in order to
purchase non-firm energy.
Resolution No. 5552 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon making Application for Membership in the Western
Systems Power Pool.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5552 be approved and adopted. 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.
Warrant Register No. 748 covering claims and demands pre
sented during the period of August 15 thru 31, 1988 which includes
Demand Nos. 18842 thru 18989 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power
Demands drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $134,819.75
(accounting period September 1988), was examined and audited.
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18869
18870
18871
18872
18873
18874
18875
18959
18960
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 748 be approved and payment authorized for Demand Nos.
18842 thru 18989 (inclusive) totaling $134,819.75, excluding Light
& Power Demands. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 748 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of August 15, thru 31, 1988, which includes
Light & Power Demands Nos., as listed below, drawn on the First
Interstate Bank totaling $396,403.64 (accounting period September
1988), was examined and audited.
18842 18864 18911 18936 18975
18844 18865 18919 18939 18981
18845 18878 18925 18944 18983
18846 18894 18928 18955 18987
18847 18902 18929 18963 18989
18854 18907 18933 18964
18863 18909 18935 18973
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant
Register No. 748 be approved and payment authorized for Light &
Power Demand Nos. as listed above totaling $396,403.64. 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.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 29, 1988, was presented, advising that the
Director of Community Services has contacted Union Pacific Railroad
with regard to the condition of the railroad's deteriorating tracks
at Exchange and Downey Road, and at District Blvd. and Downey Road.
Union Pacific Railroad has agreed to install approximately 760 feet
of concrete crossings at the locations and perform all the required
work if the City participates as follows:
1. The City will pay $80 per track foot for 450 linear
feet for a lump sum of $36,000.
2. The City will be responsible for asphalt paving and
any curb and sidewalk reconstruction.
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3. The City will furnish required barricades. Union
Pacific will be responsible for placing and maintaining
barricades.
It is hereby recommended that the Union Pacific proposal
be accepted.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
matter regarding Union Pacific Railroad be deferred to Closed
Session. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, advising that the
Water Department is in need of two pickup trucks to replace Units
#152 and #153 which were purchased in 1974 and require continuous
maintenance and repair and recommending that approval be granted
for the Purchasing Department to go out to bid for said trucks.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to approve
the purchase of two (2) pickup trucks for the Water Department and
authorize the Purchasing Department to go out to bid for said
trucks. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated August 31, 1988, was presented, recommending the
following personnel actions be approved:
I MERIT STEP INCREASES
Felix Saldana, Utilityman V, Step 6 in the Community
Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to Utilityman
V, Step 5 with a new monthly salary of $1775 effective September
25, 1988, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past
year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant Felix
Saldana a merit step increase to Utilityman V, Step 5 effective
September 25, 1988. Motion carried.
Jerry Chavez, a Utilityman V, Step 6 in the Community
Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to Utilityman
V, Step 5 with a new monthly salary of $1775 effective September 25,
1988, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past
year.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to grant
Jerry Chavez a merit step increase to Utilityman V, Step 5
effective September 25, 1988. Motion carried.
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II HIRE
Daniel Joseph Vincent for the position of Police Officer,
Step 6, with a monthly salary of $2216 effective August 23, 1988
with continued employment contingent upon his satisfactory
completion of the background process, and that the Employment
Agreement be accepted and ratified effective August 23, 1988.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to hire Daniel
Joseph Vincent as a Police Officer effective August 23, 1988 with
continued employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of the
background process, and that the Employment Agreement be accepted
and ratified effective August 23, 1988. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water & Power,
dated August 31, 1988, was presented, requesting authority to
notify Southern California Edison in writing of the City's intent
to terminate a letter agreement executed in 1973 whereby the city
leased to Edison 40,000 barrels of fuel oil storage capacity in two
existing tanks located at 2715 E. 50th Street. Termination of this
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agreement would allow the city to store additional fuel, thereby
increasing our ability to control the quality of fuel that enters
the diesel engines.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to grant
authority to notify Southern California Edison of the City's intent
to terminate a letter agreement executed in 1973. 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.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, submitting a policy
letter on compensatory time or pay and recommending that it be
approved. This form has been reviewed by our Attorney, Steve
Filarsky.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
matter of compensatory time or pay be deferred to Closed Session -
Personnel. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor declared a short recess, the time
being 8:00 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session, the time being
8:15 p.m.
At this time the Director of Water & Power proceeded to
address the matter of the new Customer Service Division and Phase II
of the Transition Organization for the Electric System of the City.
Also present and available for discussion were Don Metzger,
Ed LeBlanc, Jim Gonzales, and Consultant Jim Brody.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned matters be continued to the next City Council
meeting. Motion carried.
At this time it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra,
that the Council recess to Closed Session the time being 9:03 p.m.,
pursuant to Government Code Section(s) 54956.9 (a). 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.
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Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session the time
being 9:17 p.m.
Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council the time
being 9:30 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the time
being 9:31 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that a
Compromise and Release in the Worker's Compensation claim of Daniel
Romero (continued from August 23, 1988 Council meeting Closed
Session) in the amount of $4,000 be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 30, 1988, was presented, submitting a policy
letter on compensatory time or pay and recommending that it be
approved. This form has been reviewed by our Attorney, Steve
Filarsky (deferred from earlier in this meeting).
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that with
regard to compensatory time or pay while attending business
seminars, conferences and or meeting, the following written policy
be adopted:
"Compensatory time or pay will not be granted for voluntary
travel to attend business meetings, conferences, seminars and or
training sessions which are not required by the City that extend
beyond regular business hours of employees."
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There being no further business to come before the
Council it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
meeting be adjourned to Monday, September 12, 1988 at 5:00 p.m.
Motion carried.
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ayor
ATTEST:
Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst
City Clerk
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OP~ER OF ADJOURNMENT OF !1EETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Vernon, held Tuesday, September 6, 1988
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, located at 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by Order
of the City Council (quorum present)~Kkk to Monday, September 12,
at 5: 00 0' clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
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