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19890620 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes l' I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 20, 1989 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. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held June 6, 1989, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1989, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1989, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1989, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1989, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of May 1989, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of May 1989 be received and filed. Motion carried. 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. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the Council on any matter listed on the agenda. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 19, 1989 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 19, 1989 be approved as indicated. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, transmitting the minutes of the Finance Committee Meetings held June 8, 12, 13 and 15, 1989 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the Finance Committee Meetings held June 8, 12, 13 and 15, 1989 be approved as indicated. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5633 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Joint Powers Agreement Creating the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, Approving the Membership of the City in Such 1!l03 I I City Council Minutes page 2 June 20, 1989 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the request be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5632 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Re-appointing William M. McCormick to Serve as a Trustee on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5632 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Norman Michiels, Director of Environ- mental Health, dated June 7, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the 34th Annual Conference of Directors of Environmental Health in San Diego, September 18-22, 1989 with an expense allowance of $545. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Norman Michiels in the amount of $545 for his attendance at the 34th Annual Conference of Directors of Environmental Health in San Diego, September 18- 22, 1989. Motion carried. Communication from Lindsey Kosberg, Staff Assistant, dated June 8, 1989, was presented, on behalf of Supervisor Deane Dana requesting the City of Vernon's support in Los Angeles County's "War on Drugs" by adopting a resolution urging the Federal Government's assistance in all areas which would include: personnel; and funding and technology that is available to Federal anti-drug enforcement areas. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and that adoption of a resolution be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5637 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Urging the Federal Government to Reallocate More Federal Resources for Anti-Drug Investigation and Drug Enforcement in Los Angeles County and to Expedite the Implementation of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5637 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 7, 1989, was presented, transmitting the results of bids received and opened for Contract No. 494 (Traffic Signal Modernization) as listed below: Signal Maintenance, Inc. Steiny and Co., Inc. $44,201 63,800 Based on the submitted bids, it is hereby recommended that Contract No. 494 be awarded to Signal Maintenance Inc., 2720 Regal Park Drive, Anaheim, California 92806 on the 'basis of their bid in the amount of $44,201. 1904 City Council Minutes page 3 June 20, 1989 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and that the recommendation of the Director of Community Services be approved. Motion carried. I RESOLUTION NO. 5631 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Signal Maintenance Inc., for Traffic Signal Modernization, Santa Fe Avenue and 27th Street, Downey Road and Vernon Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue and 25th- 26th Street, in Accordance with Contract No. 494 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5631 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water and Power, dated June 12, 1989, was presented, transmitting speci- fications and construction plans for Contract No. 496 (Rehabil- itation of Reservoir 3-3, Fruitland Avenue at Fire Station 1), and recommending that the contract be approved and a~hority be granted to advertise for bids. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the aforementioned communication be received and filed and the recommendation of the Director of Water and Power be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5628 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 496 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-3 (At Fruitland Ave., Fire Station No.1) In Accor- dance with Contract No. 496 of the City of Vernon, was presented. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5628 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 14, 1989, was presented, advising that the Vernon Lions Club has requested a variance from the Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition, Section 78.102(b) which prohibits retail sale of fireworks within the City. The Lions Club proposes to set up a stand for the sale of fireworks at 4515 S. Soto from June 28 thru July 4, 1989. The Fire Chief and the City's financial consultant have reviewed this request and it is hereby recommended that said variance be approved subject to the normal conditions imposed by the Fire Department and the approval of the required insurance certificates by the City Attorney. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned variance be approved subject to the normal condi- tions imposed by the Fire Department and the approval of the required insurance certificates by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 5, 1989, was presented, advising that at the City Council Meeting held May 16, 1989, they approved recommendations contained on the Finance Committee Agenda for the meeting to be held May 15, 1989 with the exception of the purchase of electri- cal items listed on Page 2 in the amount of $5,104.07, which was referred back to staff for further study. This matter has again been reviewed by staff and Councilman Davis, and it is hereby recommended that approval be granted to purchase electrical supplies for power lines and substation high voltage work at an approximate cost of $5,104.07. 1905 City Council Minutes page 4 June 20, 1989 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that approval be granted to purchase electrical supplies for power lines and substation high voltage work at an approximate cost of $5,104.07. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, requesting that a two-bedroom suite be reserved to be used as a Hospitality Suite and to accommodate the City Clerk and Councilman Gonzales at the Independent Cities Annual Seminar in San Diego, July 5-9, 1989. - It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that approval be granted to reserve a suite to used as a Hospitality Suite and to accommodate the aforementioned city officials at the Independent Cities Annual Seminar in San Diego, July 5-9, 1989. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water and Power, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the California Municipal utilities Association Board of Governor's Meeting in Sacramento, June 30, 1989 with an expense allowance of $264.00. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Lewis Adams in the amount of $264.00 for his attendance at the California Municipal Utilities Association Board of Governor's Meeting in Sacramento, June 30, 1989. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, transmitting two (2) copies of the Amendment to the Agreement between the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) and the City of Vernon for the fiscal year 1989-90. The language of the agreement remains the same with the exception of the following proposed changes: 1. Hourly rate increase from $25.90 to $28.50 2. Daily shelter fee increase from $3.50 to $3.85 The City's average monthly expenditure for animal control for 1988-89 has been $293.30. This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the aforementioned agreement be approved and authority be granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5634 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing Dog License Fees and Approving the Renewal of the Animal Control Services Contract with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) for an Additional Year, July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990, and Authorizing the Execution of An Amendment to Said Agreement, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5634 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, transmitting two (2) copies of the 1989-90 In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement which will continue the Interruptible Water Program with Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District. This will allow the City to adjust its water pumping and purchases to obtain maximum savings while replenishing the basin. This agreement has been revi~wed by the Director of Water and Power and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. 1 !} Of)" City Council Minutes page 5 June 20, 1989 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk be received and filed and the aforementioned agreement be approved and that authority be granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion carried. I RESOLUTION NO. 5630 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a 1989-90 In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5630 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water and Power, dated June IS, 1989, was presented, transmitting a License Agreement Between Southern California Edison Company and the City of Vernon giving Vernon the license to use a portion of property located at the Laguna Bell Substation for the purpose of placing SCADA equipment to monitor Vernon system information. This agreement has been reviewed by Light and Power staff and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and authority granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Lewis Adams briefly addressed the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned License Agreement be approved and that authority be granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. RESOLUTION NO. 5635 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Real Property License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for the Use of Land at the Laguna Bell Substation, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5635 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. I Communication from Lewis Adams, Director of Water and Power, dated June 25, 1989, was presented, transmitting a Letter Agreement Between Southern California Edison Company and the City of Vernon for the exchange of certain telecommunications facil- ities located in Vernon which will meet future operating require- ments of each party. This agreement has been reviewed by the Light and Power staff and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the azorementioned agreement be approved and authority granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. RESOLUTION NO. 5636 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company Providing for the Exchange of Certain Telecommunications Facilities Located in the City of Vernon, wast ~ presented. 90 f City Council Minutes page 6 June 20, 1989 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5636 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. I WARRANT REGISTER NO. 767 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 1 thru 15, 1989, which includes Demand Nos. 22902 thru 23150 (inclusive) excluding Void Demand Nos. as listed below, and excluding Light & Power Demands, drawn on First Interstate Bank totaling $429,560.20 (Accounting Period June, 1989), was examined and audited. 22906 22919 22925 22931 22932 22933 22934 22935 22977 23084 23121 23119 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 767 be approved and paYment authorized for claims and demands totaling $429,560.20 excluding Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 767 covering claims and demands presented during the period of June 1 thru 15, 1989, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos., as listed below, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $4,701,683.81 (Accounting Period June, 1989), was examined and audited. 22902 22903 22904 22908 22909 22910 22916 22918 22929 22952 22953 22956 22965 22974 22982 22985 22988 22991 23001 23003 23005 23012 23013 23015 23020 23024 23036 23045 23047 23052 23054 23059 23068 23071 23072 23078 23085 23086 23088 23106 23113 23114 23117 23136 23143 23148 23149 23150 23120 23122 23130 23132 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 767 be approved and paYment authorized for claims and demands totaling $4,701,683.81. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. I PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 392 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 9 thru May 6, 1989, which includes Demand Nos. 5365 thru 5393 (both inclusive) drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $974,875.78 (Accounting Period May, 1989), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 392 be approved and paYment authorized for demands totaling $974,875.78. Motion carried. Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, advising the City Council that Southern California Edison Company has offered to provide transmission service on Palo Verde-Devers No.2 Transmission Line as soon as it is constructed for a period of approximately four years. If the City of Vernon wishes to obtain this firm transmission service, it must sign the transmission service agreement on or before June 23, 1989 and therefore the Council should consider this agreement. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the matter of the aforementioned transmission service agreement be deferred until after Closed Session later this date. Motion carried. 1908 City Council Minutes page 7 June 20, 1989 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go into Closed Session, Personnel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the time being 6:14 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. I All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded Davis, that the Council go out of Closed Session, the time being 6:20 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that that Council go into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b)(1), the time being 6:26 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. Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 6:29 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 6:45 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:50 p.m. Motion carried. Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated June 15, 1989, was presented, advising the City Council that Southern California Edison Company has offered to provide transmission service on Palo Verde-Devers No.2 Transmission Line as soon as it is constructed for a period of approximately four years. If the City of Vernon wishes to obtain this firm transmission service, it must sign the transmission service agreement on or before June 23, 1989. Therefore, the Council should consider this agreement (Deferred from earlier in this meeting) . I The City Attorney further supplemented his communication with an oral recommendation that Vernon reject Edison's offer of transmission service for the reasons described in his communica- tion and on the basis that he believes that the proposed service and service agreement does not satisfy Edison's obligations under the 1972 Settlement Agreement or the Integrated Operations Agree- ment, and that he be instructed to send a letter to Southern California Edison Company stating the City's position and offering to negotiate an acceptable service agreement. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the City Attorney be received and filed, his recommendation be approved; and that he be instructed to send a letter to Southern California Edison Company as indicated above. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on this motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, transmitting the resignation from Chris Telles and recommended that it be accepted effective June 29, 1989 at the end of the business day and that he not be eligible for rehire. Motion 1909 carried. . City Council Minutes page 8 June 20, 1989 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation of Chris Telles be accepted effective June 29, 1989 at the end of the business day. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, June 27, 1989, Motion carried. I ATTEST: 4-- /~~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 1910 NOTICE OF ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL I OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1989, AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (QUORUM PRESENT) UNTIL JUNE 27, 1989 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORN~ , :is/I I? /1~/ /, -/-.. /'"' . i/ut~ ~ / // j I ~/~La0;!~d...J . Bruce V. Malkenhorst ~ City Clerk Clerk :noa