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19900102 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JANUARY 2, 1990 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: None I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held December 5, 1989 be approved as written and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales the the minutes of the City Council Meeting held December 19, 1989, be approved as written and adopted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period December 16 thru 31, 1989, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period December 16 thru 31, 1989, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period December 16 thru 31, 1989, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period December 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 City Council on any matters listed on the agenda. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 26, 1989, was presented, advising that Rol and Carol Cordary, owners of the properties at 5212-5214 and 5218 Santa Fe Avenue, have applied for a variance from the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Section 2203: Exterior Walls and Openings. The Cordary's operate Bens' General Store at 5218 Santa Fe and the building at 5212-5214 is used as a warehouse. They are proposing to cut one 3' x 7' opening into the adjacent property line walls to allow transfer of warehoused merchandise to the retail store without leaving the building. The warehouse contains 6,500 square feet and the retail store 7,000 square feet. The operation is in conformance with the General Plan and meets the present Zoning Ordinance Requirements and if the variance is granted, no additional hazards will be introduced into the area. This request has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that the variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The proposed openings shall be protected by a self closing door having a one and one-half hour fire protection rating or a door with a one and one-half hour fire protection rating with fusible links on both sides of the openings. 2. Upon any change in occupancy or change in the nature of Ben's General Store's operation, the openings shall be permanently sealed. 2013 City Council Minutes page 2 January 2, 1990 3. Proper permits shall be obtained from the City before any improvements are constructed. victor Vaits addressed the City Council briefly on this matter. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the aforementioned communication from the Director of Community Service be received and filed, and approval granted for variance from the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Section 2203 to Rol and Carol Cordary for the property located at 5212-5214 and 5218 Santa Fe Avenue contingent upon the above listed conditions. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 28, 1989, was presented, advising that we have received a written request from San Diego Gas & Electric with regard to Vernon's interest in participating in a Combined Cycle Power Plant to be located at Blythe, California. This matter has been studied by staff and it is hereby recommended that Vernon participate in the study up to 20 MW. The City Attorney addressed the City Council briefly on this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that approval be granted for the City Attorney to notify San Diego Gas & Electric that Vernon is interested in participating in the Combined Cycle Power Plant to be located at Blythe, California. 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 victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated December 28, 1989, was presented, advising that in accordance with Contract No. 497, bids were received and opened December 27, 1989 and are listed below: Shawnan Corporation Excel Paving Company Aman Bros., Inc. Desatoff Construction Colich and Sons Griffith Company $1,236,137.00 1,256,956.40 1,365,003.51 1,439,466.00 1,478,403.00 1,482,296.25 It is hereby recommended that this contract be awarded to Shawnan Corporation, 12240 S. Woodruff Avenue, Downey, California 90241, on the basis of their bid of $1,236,137.00. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services, dated December 28, 1989 and the bids be received and filed, and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5702 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Shawnan Corporation, for Packers, C.M.D. Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Reconstruction in accordance with Contract No. 497 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5702 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated November 6, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officers Robert Pellerin, Anthony Zack and Rex Hill to attend a Narcotics Recognition Course at Orange County Sheriff's Department, January 22 to 24, 1990, with an expense allowance of $63.00 each which is POST reimbursable. 2014 City Council Minutes page 3 January 2, 1990 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to issue warrants to Robert Pellerin, Anthony Zack and Rex Hill in the amount of $63.00 each for their attendance at a Narcotics Recognition Course at Orange County Sheriff's Department, January 22 to 24, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated December 13, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Melody Chancey, Secretary in the Police Department, to attend a Writing for Productivity Workshop in Long Beach, February 8 and 9, 1990 with an expense allowance of $287.00. I It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Melody Chancey in the amount of $287.00 for her attendance at a Writing for productivity Workshop in Long Beach, February 8 and 9, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 28, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the City Managers Department Annual Meeting in Palm Springs, February 7-9, 1990, with an expense allowance of $710.65. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the City Managers Department Annual Meeting in Palm Springs, February 7-9, 1990 with an expense allowance of $710.65. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 28, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Councilman William McCormick to attend the ICA 2nd Annual winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, February 23-25, 1990 with an expense allowance of $753.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to William McCormick in the amount of $753.00 for his attendance at the ICA 2nd Annual winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, February 23-25, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 28, 1989, was presented, requesting authority and funds for David B. Brearley, City Attorney, to attend the Contract Cities Annual Legislative Orientation in Sacramento, January 16- 18, 1990 with an expense allowance of $745.00. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue warrant to David B. Brearley in the amount of $745.00 for his attendance at the Contract Cities Annual Legislative Orientation in Sacramento, January 16-18, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated December 28 1989, was presented, recommending that the following personnel actions be approved: 1. HIRES Jerry Winegar be hired as Police Officer, Step 6, with a monthly salary of $2468, effective January 8, 1990. Mr. Winegar is scheduled to enter Rio Hondo Police Academy on January 8 and his continued employment will be contingent upon his satisfactory completion of the background process and his execution of a 36 month Employment Agreement. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to hire Jerry Winegar as Police Officer, Step 6 effective January 8, 1990 with~continued employment contingent upon his satisfactory completion of the background process and his execution of a 36 month Employment Agreement. Motion carried. 2015 City Council Minutes page 4 January 2, 1990 Michael Ogawa be hired as Police Officer, Step 6 with a monthly salary of $2468 effective January 8, 1990. Mr. Ogawa is a graduate of Golden West Police Academy and his continued employment will be contingent upon his satisfactory completion of the background process and his execution of an 18 month Employment Agreement. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to hire Michael Ogawa as Police Officer, Step 6 effective January 8, 1990 with continued employment contingent upon his satisfactory completion of the background process and his execution of an 18 month Employment Agreement. Motion carried. 2. RESIGNATION The resignation of Police Officer William Cleary, dated December 22, 1989, be accepted effective January 15, 1990 at the end of his tour of duty. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to accept the resignation of William Cleary effective January 15, 1990 at the end of his tour of duty. Motion carried. 3. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS The 18 month Employment Agreement between Police Officer Michael Johnson and the City of Vernon be accepted and ratified effective December 18, 1989. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to accept and ratify the 18 month Employment Agreement with Police Officer Michael Johnson effective December 18, 1989. Motion carried. The 18 month Employment Agreement between Police Officer Gonzalo Martinez be accepted and ratified effective December 18, 1989. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to accept and ratify the 18 month Employment Agreement with Police Officer Gonzalo Martinez effective December 18, 1989. Motion carried. 4. MERIT STEP INCREASES Manuel Morales, utilityman IV, Step 3 in the Community Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman IV, Step 2 with a new monthly salary of $1793 effective January 14, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. I It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to grant Manuel Morales a merit step increase to Utilityman IV, Step 2 effective January 14, 1990. Motion carried. Jacqueline Warsaw, Dispatcher, Step 3 in the Police Department, be granted a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step 2 with a new monthly salary of $2222 effective January 14, 1990, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to grant Jacqueline Warsaw a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step 2 effective January 14, 1990. Motion carried. Nikki Sibley, Dispatcher, Step 6 in the Police Department, be granted a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step 5 with a new monthly salary of $1892 effective December 31, 1989, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past year. 2016 I I City Council Minutes page 5 January 2, 1990 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to grant Nikki Sibley a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step 5 effective December 31, 1989. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 780 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 16 thru 31, 1989, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $381,633.55, which includes Demand Nos. 25692 thru 25820 (inclusive); excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demands as listed below, was examined and audited. (Accounting period January, 1990). 25695 25696 25723 25724 25725 25726 25805 25703 25718 25721 25722 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 780 be approved and payment authorized in the amount of $381,633.55 excluding Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 780 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 16 thru 31, 1989, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,147,416.79, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below, was examined and audited. (Accounting period January, 1990). 25692 25698 25699 25700 25772 25775 25776 25779 25782 25786 25790 25792 25794 25798 25804 25809 25815 25820 25705 25707 25709 25716 25717 25719 25738 25740 25752 25759 25760 25762 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 780 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,147,416.79. 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. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council recess to Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney, pursuant to Government Code Section(s) 54956.9(a), 54956.9(b)(1), the time being 5:53 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and 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 6:25 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council the time being 6:40 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 6:43 p.m. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: 4' /~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk 2017