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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 8,
1989 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis that the
minutes of the City Council Meeting held July 18, 1989, be
approved as written and adopted. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor Malburg presented Service pin Awards
to the following employees:
Martha Garcia - 10 years
Accountant, City Clerk's Office
Rose Gonzales - 10 years
Secretary, Community Services Department
Carol Childers - 10 years
Engineering Aide, Light & Power Department
Pat Keye - 5 years
Utility Clerk, Light & Power Department
Mayor Malburg called a short recess, the time being 5:08
p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session the time being
5:11 p.m., all members present before the recess again being
present.
Mayor Malburg awarded Badges and Cap pieces to the following
firefighters who completed their orientation and training:
Rory Moore
Mark Whitworth
Peter Gantes
Todd Hewett
Daniel Keprta
At this time, 5:15 p.m., the Mayor called a short
recess.
The Council reconvened at 5:46 p.m., all members
present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16
thru 31, 1989, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16 thru 31,
1989, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 16,
thru 31, 1989, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire
Department Activity Report for the period July 16 thru 31, 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 other than with regard to the Public Hearings.
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There was no one present in the audience who wished to
address the Council on any matter listed on the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 5643 - A Resolution of the City council
of the City of Vernon Amending the City of Vernon Deferred
Compensation Plan, was presented. (Deferred from City Council
Meeting held July 18, 1989.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5643 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5645 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Establishing vacation Policies, Holidays
and "In Lieu" Holidays for Employees of the City of Vernon and
Repealing all Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was presented.
(Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 18, 1989.)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5645 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 13, 1989, was presented, advising that as provided in
Ordinance No. 929, a computation report is being compiled to be
submitted by the Director of Water & Power determining the Energy
Cost Adjustment Billing Factor for the next three month period.
It is hereby recommended that a proposed new factor to be
effective for all bills rendered from August 1, 1989 be
considered. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July
18,1989.) .
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter with regard to the Energy Cost Adjustment
Billing Factor be deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5649 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment Billing
Factor Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and Supplied to
its Electrical Consumers, was presented. (Deferred from the City
Council Meeting held July 18, 1989.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5649 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 uintah Freightways
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a truck terminal at an
existing facility at 4366 26th Street, the time being 5:50 p.m.
Motion carried.
victor Vaits briefly summarized his communication dated
August 1, 1989.
Communication from victor vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 1, 1989, was presented, advising that
uintah Freightways, Inc. has applied for a Conditional Use Permit
to operate a truck terminal at 4366 26th Street, and transmitting
the following supporting documents:
1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit and information
supporting the permit application;
2. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification
letters to owners and tenants in the area and
affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Environmental Information Form;
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4. Engineer's Report.
uintah Freightways, Inc.'s application was 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. 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. The Director of Community Services hereby
recommends that the Council find that the proposed use is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act process and that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the
County Clerk, and that the Conditional Use Permit be granted
contingent upon the the following conditions:
1. The facility shall be operated in accordance with
the appropriate codes, rules, regulations and sub-
ject to permit fees as adopted by the City of
Vernon. Prior to occupancy a business license
and occupancy permit shall be obtained;
2. Any hazardous substances used, handled or stored
shall have prior approval from the Vernon Fire and
Health Departments;
3. The number of employee parking spaces required per
Vernon City Code shall be provided and maintained;
4. 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 or weeds;
5. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or
streets, a masonry wall not less than 30 inches in
height or landscaped area a minimum of 4 feet in
width, measured from the property line, shall be
established along such frontage, except at
driveways, walkways or where other openings are
necessary;
6. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam
cleaning and repairing shall be performed in
facilities in compliance with appropriate codes;
7. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall
be checked by a qualified service person.
Monitoring system must meet requirements of Vernon
City Ordinance No. 944;
8. Frontage improvements shall be constructed along
26th Street adjacent to uintah Freightways site.
This work shall include new sidewalk, curb, gutter,
asphalt and any other improvements required to
bring said frontage to City standard. All work
shall be performed under an encroachment permit
from the City.
Al Tobler, Terminal Manager for uintah Freightways, came
before the Council to advise that he was available to answer any
question the Councilor staff may have.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing with regard to uintah Freightways, the time
being 5:58 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services submitted
during the Public Hearing be received and filed; that the Council
find that the proposed use is categorically exempt from the
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California Environmental Quality Act Process; that a Notice of
Exemption be filed with the County Clerk; and that the Condi-
tional Use Permit be granted contingent upon the aforementioned
listed conditions. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5652 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Uintah
Freightways, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck Terminal at 4366
26th Street was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5652 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open the
Public Hearing to consider an application from Bolton Truck Lines
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a truck terminal at an
existing facility at 2720 26th Street, the time being 5:59 p.m.
Motion carried.
Victor vaits briefly summarized his communication dated
August 1, 1989.
Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated August 1, 1989, was presented, advising that
Bolton Truck Lines has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a truck terminal at 2720 26th Street, and transmitting
the following supporting documents:
1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit and informa-
tion supporting the permit application;
2. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification
letters to owners and tenants in the area and
affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Environmental Information Form;
4. Engineer's Report.
Bolton Truck Lines' application was 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. 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. The Director of Community Services recommends that
the Council find that the proposed use is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act process and that a
Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk, and that the
Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon the following
conditions:
1. The facility shall be operated in accordance with
the appropriate codes, rules, regulations and
subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of
Vernon. Prior to occupancy a business license and
occupancy permit shall be obtained. All trucking
operations, including truck and trailer parking,
shall be limited to the lot located at 2720 26th
which is on the south side of the street.
2. Any hazardous substances used, handled or stored
shall have prior approval from the Vernon Fire and
Health Departments;
3. The number of employee parking spaces required per
Vernon City Code shall be provided and maintained;
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4. 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 or weeds.
5. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or
streets, a masonry wall not less than 30 inches in
height or landscaped area a minimum of 4 feet in
width, measured from the property line, shall be
established along such frontage, except at
driveways, walkways or where other openings are
necessary;
6. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam
cleaning and. repairing shall be performed in
facilities in compliance with appropriate codes;
7. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall
be checked by a qualified service person. Monitor-
ing system must meet requirements of Vernon City
Ordinance No. 944.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to address the Council on this matter.
Paul Stover, Regional Manager of Bolton Truck Lines,
briefly addressed the Council, advising he was available to
answer any questions.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing with regard to Bolton Truck Lines, the time
being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services submitted
during the Public Hearing be received and filed; that the Council
find that the proposed use is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act Process; that a Notice of
Exemption be filed with the County Clerk; and that the Condit i-
tional Use Permit be granted contingent upon the aforementioned
listed conditions. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5651 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Bolton
Truck Lines for the Operation of a Truck Terminal at 2720 26th
Street, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5651 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated August 3, 1989, was presented, transmitting the
agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held August 7,
1989, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations listed on the agenda for the Personnel Committee
Meeting held August 7, 1989, be approved as indicated. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated August 3, 1989, was presented, transmitting the
agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting to be held August 7,
1989, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations listed on the agenda for the Finance Committee
Meeting held August 7, 1989, be approved as indicated. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5655 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement with Aaron D. Cushman, a Public Relations
Consultant, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5655 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 25, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for the city officials listed below to attend the League of
California Cities 91st Annual Conference in San Francisco,
October 22-25, 1989, with an expense allowance of $991.00 each:
Leonis Malburg, Mayor
Thomas Ybarra, Mayor Pro-tem
William M. McCormick, William Davis, Councilmen
David Brearley, City Attorney
Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services
Lewis Adams, Director of Water and Power
Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief
Larry Spadt, Fire Chief
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to
attend the League of California Cities 91st Annual Conference in
San Francisco, October 22-25, 1989, with an expense allowance of
$991.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 25, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Councilman Larry Gonzales and himself to attend the
League of California Cities 91st Annual Conference in San
Francisco, October 22-25, 1989, with an expense allowance of
$463.00 each.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst and Larry Gonzales
to attend the League of California Cities 91st Annual Conference
in San Francisco, October 22-25, 1989, with an expense allowance
of $463.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated July 18, 1989, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for himself to attend the International
Conference of Building Officials in Palm Springs, September 10-
15, 1989, with an expense allowance of $1072.00
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted to issue warrant to victor vaits in the
amount of $1072.00 for his attendance at the International
Conference of Building Officials in Palm Springs, September 10-
15, 1989.
Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated July 26, 1989, was presented, advising that Santa
Fe Pacific Realty Corporation has submitted Tentative Parcel Map
No. 21105 for investigation and report in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act, and transmitting the following evidence:
1. Print of Tentative Parcel Map No. 21105;
2. Engineer's Report and conditions;
3. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act.
The Parcel Map will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon
or any other surrounding area, and the project is consistent with
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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 Tentative
Parcel Map No. 21105 be approved contingent upon the following
conditions.
1. The developer shall pay for the following construc-
tions in 48th Street between Lorna Vista and Corona Avenue,
as designed by the City'S Engineering Department:
a. Approximately one catch basin;
b. Approximately thirty five feet of 18 inch R.C.P.
laterals;
c. Approximately one thousand one hundred forty feet
of curb and gutter;
d. Approximately eight thousand five hundred fifty
square feet of sidewalk and driveway;
e. Approximately two curb ramps;
f. Removal of approximately six hundred twenty cubic
yards of A.C. and concrete;
g. Removal of approximately four hundred eighty cubic
yards of soil and rock.
h. Approximately three new fire hydrants;
i. Planting approximately twenty trees;
j. Approximately nine hundred forty tons of A.C. pave-
ment;
k. Approximately four hundred eighty cubic yards of
C.M.B. rock;
1. Relocation of approximately one power pole;
m. Approximately one junction structure.
2. The developer shall pay for the following constructions
in 49th Street between Loma vista and Corona Avenue, as
designed by the City's Engineering Department:
a. New 12 inch V.C.P. sewer line, approximately one
thousand one hundred sixty feet;
b. Approximately five standard sewer manholes;
c. Approximately one hundred ten feet of 6 inch V.C.P.
laterals;
d. New 24 inch R.C.P. storm drain line, approximately
three hundred eighty feet;
e. Approximately four catch basins;
f. Approximately seventy feet of 18 inch R.C.P.
laterals;
g. Approximately two standard storm drain manholes;
h. Approximately one thousand eight hundred ninety
feet of curb and gutter;
i. Approximately fourteen thousand one hundred seventy
square feet of sidewalk and driveway;
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j. Approximately three curb ramps;
k. Removal of approximately one thousand one hundred
cubic yards of A.C. and concrete;
1. Approximately one standard concrete collar;
m. Approximately six new fire hydrants;
n. Planting approximately thirty trees;
o. Approximately three curb drains;
p. Approximately two thousand one hundred fifty tons
of A.C. pavement;
q. Approximately one thousand two hundred twenty cubic
yards of C.M.B. rock;
r. Relocation of approximately six power poles;
s. Approximately two junction structures.
3. The developer shall pay for the following constructions
in Lorna Vista Avenue between 48th and 50th Streets, as
designed by the City's Engineering Department:
a. Approximately two hundred sixty feet of curb and
gutter;
b. Approximately one thousand nine hundred fifty square
feet of sidewalk and driveway;
c. Removal of approximately two hundred sixty cubic
yards of A.C. and concrete;
d. Removal of approximately one hundred cubic yards of
soil and rock;
e. Planting approximately three trees;
f. Approximately three hundred sixty tons of A.C.
pavement;
g. Approximately one hundred ninety cubic yards of
C.M.B. rock;
h. Relocation of approximately six power poles.
4. The developer shall pay for the following constructions
in Corona Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets, as designed
by the City's Engineering Department:
a. Approximately one hundred seventy feet of curb and
gutter;
b. Approximately one thousand three hundred square
feet of sidewalk and driveway;
c. Removal of approximately one hundred eighty cubic
yards of A.C. and concrete;
d. Approximately one new fire hydrant;
e. Planting approximately two trees;
f. Approximately two hundred forty tons of A.C.
pavement;
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g. Approximately one hundred twenty cubic yards of
C.M.B. rock;
h. Relocation of approximately two power poles;
i. New 24 inch R.C.P. storm drain line, approximately
one hundred ninety feet;
j. Approximately one standard storm drain manhole.
Victor vaits addressed the Council with regard to the
aforementioned conditions.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication and evidence submitted from the Director of
Community Services be received and filed; and that Parcel Map No.
21105 be approved contingent upon the aforementioned conditions.
Motion carried.
Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated July 27, 1989, was presented, transmitting a
fully executed Grant Deed from Masco Building Products, Corp. (a
Delaware Corporation) for a portion of property, approximately
375 square feet in s'ze, situated at the northwest corner of 52nd
Drive and Heliotrope Avenue, for the enlargement of the curb
return. It is hereb recommended that the Grant Deed be
accepted, the Certif'cate of Acceptance be approved, and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same.
It was move by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to accept
the Grant Deed from asco Building Products, Corp; to approve the
Certificate of Accep ance; and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute sam. Motion carried.
Communicati
Services, dated July
Contract No. 498, Tr
and 48th Street, and
and authority grante
n from victor Vaits, Director of Community
27, 1989, was presented, transmitting
ffic Signal Installation, Santa Fe Avenue
recommending that the contract be approved
to advertise for bids.
It was move by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Communication from t e Director of Community Services be received
and filed and his re ommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
of the City of Verno
Contract No. 498 and
or Bids for Traffic
Street, In Accordanc
O. 5653 - A Resolution of the City Council
Approving the Terms and Specifications of
Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals
ignal Installation, Santa Fe Avenue and 48th
with Said Contract, was presented.
It was move by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5653 e approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communicati n from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated August 3, 1989, was presented, advising that Keshbaf
Knitting, Inc. is in escrow to purchase the properties at 2525
Fruitland Avenue and 5034 Hampton Avenue. They have requested a
variance from the 1985 Edition of the U.B.C. Section 2003:
Exterior Walls, Openings and Partitions. The previous occupants,
United States Container Corp., had a variance from the Uniform
Building Code for openings on the common property line, and
Keshbaf Knitting is requesting that the variance be continued
for their occupancy. Two openings are used to transport
merchandise by fork-lift from one building to the other, and one
opening is a required exit door. Keshbaf manufactures knitted
materials and their operation meets zoning requirements and if
the variance is granted, no additional hazards will be introduced
in the area. This request has been reviewed by the Director of
Community Services and the Fire Department, and it is hereby
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recommended that the variance be granted from the 1985 Edition of
the U.B.C Section 2003: Exterior Walls, Openings and Partitions,
contingent upon the following conditions:
1. The openings be protected by a fire assembly
having a three-hour fire protection rating. The
two roll-up doors shall have fusible links on
both sides;
2. Upon any change in occupancy, or change in the
nature of Keshbaf Knitting Inc.'s operation, the
openings shall be permanently sealed.
Victor Vaits addressed the City Council on this matter.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services, dated
August 3, 1989, be received and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
variance from the 1985 Edition of the U.B.C. Section 2203 be
granted contingent upon the aforementioned conditions. Motion
carried.
Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water
and Power, dated August 3, 1989, was presented, advising that
the bids for Contract No. 496 (Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-3,
Located at Fire Station No.1) have been reviewed, and recom-
mending that said contract be awarded to Advance Tank & Construc-
tion Company, 25251 Paseo De Alicia, Suite 200, Laguna Hills,
California 92653 on the basis of their bid in the amount
of $134,750.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the Director of Water and Power, dated August
3, 1989, be received and filed; and that his recommendation be
approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5654 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Advance Tank &
Construction Company for the Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-3 (At
Fire Station #1), In Accordance with Contract No. 496 of the
City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 5654 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 770 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 16 thru July 31, 1989 drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $352,992.53 which includes
Demand Nos. 23470 thru 23662 (inclusive); excluding Light & Power
Demands, and void Demands as listed below: (accounting period
August, 1989), was examined and audited.
23470
23504
23505
23506
23507
23508
23593
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 770 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $352,992.53 excluding Light & Power
Demands. Motion carried.
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 770 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 16 thru 31, 1989 drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $4,822,438.97 , which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below: (accounting period
August, 1989), was examined and audited.
23471 23477 23482 23488 23502 23519 23536 23552
23473 23479 23483 23496 23503 23522 23539 23554
23474 23480 23486 23497 23510 23528 23546 23556
23475 23481 23487 23499 23518 23531 23551 23562
I 23564 23577 23600 23614 23628 23638 23648
23565 23586 23602 23615 23630 23639 23655
23568 23592 23604 23619 23631 23640 23657
23569 23595 23606 23621 23632 23644
23575 23597 23610 23626 23634 23646
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 770 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $4,822,438.97. 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.
Communication from Larry Spadt, Fire Chief, dated August
3, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Captain Larry Weaver to attend Rope Rescue Course I in Santa
Barbara, September 28 - October 1, 1989, with an expense
allowance of $640.50.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted to issued warrant to Captain Larry Weaver in
the amount of $640.50 for his attendance at Rope Rescue Course I
in Santa Barbara, September 28 - October 1, 1989. Motion
carried.
Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water and
Power, dated August 2, 1989, was presented, requesting authority
and funds for Richard Recano, Diesel Operator, to attend a
Visible Emission Recertification Course in San Diego, August 8 &
9, 1989, with an expense allowance of $115.50.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted to issue warrant to Richard Recano in the
amount of $115.50 for his attendance at the Visible Emission
Recertification Course in San Diego, August 8 & 9, 1989. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water and
Power, dated August 2, 1989, was presented, requesting authority
and funds for Art Reynoso, Diesel Operator, to attend a Visible
Emission Recertification Course in San Diego, August 8 & 9, 1989,
with an expense allowance of $70.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted to issue warrant to Art Reynoso in the
amount of $70.00 for his attendance at the Visible Emission
Recertification Course in San Diego, August 8 & 9, 1989. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated August 3, 1989, was presented, transmitting for review an
article from the ELECTRIC JOURNAL with regard to the Southern
California Edison Company/San Diego Gas & Electric Merger wherein
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, is quoted.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
article from the ELECTRIC JOURNAL be received and filed. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5656 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Special Use Permit Between the City of Vernon and the Forest
Service U. S. Department of Agriculture Respecting Proposed Bear
Butte Hydro Electric Project Cultural Resources Studies, was
presented.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City
Council on this matter briefly.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5656 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.
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Ms.
Nancy J. Javor, Chief, Division of Housing Policy Development of
Department of Housing and Community Development dated July 31,
1989, with regard to their "review of the City of Vernon Housing
Element." The City Clerk advised that the letter states in part
that: "... in our opinion the City's element complies with State
housing element law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code). The
Vernon element responds to special identified housing needs of
the city .and the lack of vacant land for future residential
development due to soil contamination".
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication be received and filed. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Council recess to Closed Session, Personnel, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957, the time being 7:25 p.m. Motion
carried.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed
Session deemed privileged and confidential.
All persons with the exception of the Police Chief,
Captain, City Clerk and City Attorney were excluded from Closed
Session.
The Chief of Police and Police Captain were excused from
Closed Session at 8:00 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the
time being 8:02 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Diesel
Operator Alan Jauri be terminated based on his failure to pass
probation. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Council go into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(c),
the time being 8:05 p.m. Motion carried.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed
Session deemed privileged and confidential.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the
City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session.
Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 8:10
p.m.
Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 8:35
p.m.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the
time being 8:36 p.m. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by
Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
1938