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19900220 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1990 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, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. I It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held February 6, 1990, be approved as written and adopted. Motion carried. Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period February 1 thru 15, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 1 thru 15, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period February ~ thru 15, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of January, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Health Department Report for the month of January, 1990, 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 other than with regard to the Public Hearing. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matters listed on the agenda other than with regard to the Public Hearing. I It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit from Myoung Ho Kim, dba Atlantic Discount Center, to allow a retail use for a building with a floor area of over 10,000 square feet located at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard (continued from December 19, 1989), the time being 5:09 p.m. Motion carried. Communication from William D. Ross, Esq., dated December 15, 1990, was presented, regarding application of Myoung Ho Kim for a Conditional Use Permit for 3030 Atlantic Boulevard, Vernon. Communication from William D. Ross, Esq., dated December 19, 1990, was presented, regarding response to the City of Vernon Department of Community Services' Comments of December 14, 1989, on the Conditional Use Permit for the Atlantic Discount Center, 3030 Atlantic Boulevard, Vernon. Communication from William D. Ross, Esq., dated December 22, 1990, was presented, regarding the Conditional Use Permit for the Atlantic Discount Center, 3030 Atlantic Boulevard, Vernon. 2024 I I City Council Minutes page 2 February 20, 1990 victor vaits addressed the City Council on this matter and briefly summarized his communication and Engineer's Report dated February 14, 1990. Mr. Vaits also advised that Los Angeles Junction Railway has expressed concern on the location of the driveway and is requesting consideration that it be as far as possible from the railroad tunnel for safety and traffic reasons. Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1990, was presented, advising that Myoung Ho Kim dba: Atlantic Discount Center, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to have a retail use with a floor area of over 10,000 square feet at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard and transmitting the following supporting documents: 1. Engineer's Report 2. Environmental Checklist Form After further review of the application by the Police and Community Service Departments, it is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that the Conditional Use Permit be granted and a negative declaration be adopted. It is also the opinion of the Director of Community Services that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon; will not have significant effects on the environment with the required mitigating measures; and the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the city of Vernon. It is hereby recommended that the City Council determine: 1. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon; 2. That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment in this case because of the mitigation measures adopted as conditions on their Conditional Use Permit; 3. That a negative declaration should be adopted. It is also recommended that the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon the following conditions: a. 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; b. The number of parking and loading spaces required per the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance shall be provided and maintained. The minimum number of spaces provided shall accommodate the vehicles for each vendor, employee, visitor and any other person normally transacting business at said building. All parking and maneuvering areas shall be paved; c. All retail sales shall be restricted to new items and the sale of used items shall not be permitted; d. All vendors shall have a sales tax permit from the State Board of Equalization for the 3030 Atlantic Boulevard address. This permit shall bear the City of Vernon Tax Number 19039; e. All vendors shall have a valid City of Vernon Business License. This Business License will not be issued until the vendor has obtained the above stated Sales Tax Permit. The vendor shall submit proof of the Sales Tax Permit to the City Clerk's office when applying for a Business License; 2025 I I City Council Minutes page 3 February 20, 1990 f. The owner shall provide a cash register system with a central computer which shall record the individual sales of each vendor. Each vendor shall register all sales on a cash register connected to the central computer. The central computer records shall be confidential and shall be disclosed only to the owner and to the City of Vernon. Any vendor failing to register sales on the cash register shall have his business license revoked and the owner shall have his Conditional Use Permit revoked unless corrective measures are taken; g. Each vendor shall obtain an Occupancy Permit from the City of Vernon; h. The owner shall deposit funds in an amount determined by the Director of Community services in order to construct a traffic signal at Atlantic Boulevard and the discount center driveway access. The signal shall include poles, signals, controller cabinets, loops, illuminated signs, pedestrian warning, traffic striping, signal synchronization and any other necessary apparatus. The owner shall also provide an easement at the driveway access for traffic loops. The owner shall fund the construction of a raised median and left-turn lane in Atlantic Boulevard and the construction of a guardrail on the west side of Atlantic Boulevard. All locations for the above mentioned construction shall be determined by the Director of Community Services. The design for said improvements will be provided by the City. The construction will be by the City or its contractor as directed by the Director of Community Services. The owner shall dedicate to the City of Vernon a maximum of twenty feet of frontage for the purpose of widening Atlantic Blvd. in order to accommodate the left-turn lane(s) and to improve the southbound freeway access. Exact width of the strip of land will be determined upon completion and approval of street and signal plans. The owner shall construct frontage improvements as determined by the Director of Community Services. This shall include new sidewalks and the relocation of driveways. Where parking adjoins a public street, a landscaped area, a minimum of five feet in width measured from the property line, shall be established and maintained. Adequate curbing shall also be provided to stop vehicles from entering the landscaped area; i. An eight foot high chain link fence or approved equal shall be constructed along all property lines of the two most easterly parcels of said site. An eight foot high fence shall also be constructed where the westerly parcel property line adjoins the railroad right-of-way and for the L.A.D.W.P. right-of- way. The owner shall construct railroad protection where there is access crossing a railroad right-of-way including automatic gates and flashing signals as directed by ~he Los Angeles Junction Railroad Company, Public utilities Commission and the Director of Community Services; j. The owner shall obtain an occupancy permit from the Building Department for the building at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard. The owner shall bring said building into conformance with current Building and Zoning Codes, as adopted by the city, prior to any occupancy. Particular attention should be paid to the seismic requirements; k. The owner shall submit all plans to the Building Department for approval, including site, parking and floor plans, prior to any construction. Plans submitted with the Conditional Use Permit shall not be construed as an approval of any plans; l. The owner shall install new fire hydrants and replace existing hydrants according to City of Vernon standards as directed by the Vernon Fire Department. An indoor sprinkler 2026 I I City Council Minutes page 4 February 20, 1990 system, valves and other appurtenances shall be installed in conformity with the edition of the Uniform Fire Code which is in effect at the time of installation; m. A minimum of five (5) security guards shall be employed at this site during business hours. A minimum of two (2) security guards shall be provided when the mall is not open for business. The guards shall be in radio communication and shall have access to telephones and restrooms. During business hours and for a half-hour thereafter or until all vehicles have departed therefrom, a guard shall be posted at each railroad crossing used by the public. During all other hours the crossing gates shall be locked; n. The site shall be provided with security lighting surrounding the building and in the parking lots in a manner as approved by the City of Vernon Police Department; o. Any change or expansion of the use shall be approved by the Director of Community services; p. In order to limit public crossing the railroad tracks all employee parking, to the extent possible, shall be provided on the easterly lots; q. No vendor shall be allowed to make any type of sales outside of the building; r. A maximum of two advertisement signs mqy be constructed on the property. The Mayor asked if there were any questions of Mr. Vaits. Councilman Davis asked if the widening of Atlantic will affect any of the City's utility poles. Mr. Vaits replied that at this time it was not known; only preliminary designs have been made and nothing is definite. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council with regard to the Public Hearing. Gary Herman of S. D. Herman Realty, representing the current owner as well as the buyer of the property, questioned Item M in the conditions set with regard to locking of crossing gates. victor Vaits indicated that railroad gates will not be locked; there will be fence and that will be locked. Randy Scholz, Assistant to General Manager, Los Angeles Junction Railway, advised the City Council that the railroad company has expressed concern with regard to keeping the crossing on the south side of the property protecting the tunnel. As far as who will perform construction on the railroad crossing, the applicant will probably contract for this work and may even contract with Los Angeles Junction Railway. He reiterated Mr. Vaits' comment on their concern of where the driveway is going to be. This may cause a great deal of traffic. Possibly a synchronization device for the traffic signal and railroad crossing signals and gates should be considered. other than this Los Angeles Junction Railway has no objections. There being no further comments at this time, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing, the time being 5:35 p.m. Motion carried. 2027 I I City Council Minutes page 5 February 20, 1990 It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1990, be received and filed; that the City Council hereby determines that: 1. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon; 2. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment in this case because of the mitigation measure adopted as conditions on their Conditional Use Permit; 3. A Negative Declaration be adopted; and that the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon the aforementioned conditions. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the communications from William D. Ross, dated December 15, 19, and 22, 1990 be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION No. 5685 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Atlantic Discount Center for the Operation of a Retail Commercial Use With a Floor Area Over 10,000 Square Feet at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard, was presented. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held December 19, 1989.) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5685 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance dated February 15, 1990, was presented, transmitting the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held February 13, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the recommendtions contained in the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held February 13, 1990 be approved as indicated. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5720 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Butler Service Group, Inc. for the Installation of SCADA Equipment to Operate the Vernon Electric System, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5720 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated February 5, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Sergeant James Wohlt to attend a Chemical Agent Instructor's Course in Carlsbad, March 5 to 9, 1990, with an expense allowance of $562.50 of which $485.00 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Sergeant James Wohlt in the amount of $562.50 for his attendance at a Chemical Agent Instructor's Course in Carlsbad, March 5 to 9, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Norman Michiels, Director of Environmental Health, was presented, dated February 7, 1990, requesting authority and funds to attend a conference entitled "Environmental Epidemiology: Responding to Community Concerns" in Buena Park, February 28, 1990 with an expense allowance of $55.00. 2028 I I City Council Minutes page 6 February 20, 1990 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Norman Michiels in the amount of $55.00 for his attendance at a conference entitled "Environmental Epidemiology: Responding to Community Concerns" in Buena Park, February 28, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 7, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Jerry Schreiber, Electrical Inspector, to attend an lAAEI Seminar on changes in the 1990 National Electrical Code in Irvine, March 17, 1990, with an expense allowance of $110.70. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Jerry Schreiber in the amount of $110.70 for his attendance at an IAAEI Seminar on changes in the 1990 National Electrical Code in Irvine, March 17, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 15, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor, to attend the League of California cities 24th Annual Employee Relations Institute in San Diego, February 27-March 1, 1990, with an expense allowance of $544.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Leonis C. Malburg to attend the League of California cities 24th Annual Employee Relations Institute in San Diego, February 27-March 1, 1990, with an expense allowance of $544.00. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 15, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra and Councilman Larry Gonzales to attend the California Municipal Treasurers Association Seminar in Monterey, April 3 to 7, 1990, with an expense allowance of $1226.00 each. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for the aforementioned city officials to attend the California Municipal Treasurers Association Seminar in Monterey, April 3 to 7, 1990, with an expense allowance of $1226.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 15, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend the League of California cities 1990 Public Works Officers Institute in San Diego, March 7-9, 1990, with an expense allowance of $685.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to victor vaits in the amount of $685.00 for his attendance at the League of California cities 1990 Public Works Officers Institute in San Diego, March 7- 9, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated February 15, 1990, was presented, advising that the Industrial Redevelopment Project area (approved by Resolution No. 5669), at the request of certain other agencies was further reviewed for technical and conforming corrections to the original map and descriptions. This has now been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting the revised boundaries and map corrections and descriptions. 2029 I I City Council Minutes page 7 February 20, 1990 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting in said decision because it may be a conflict of interest. RESOLUTION NO. 5717 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, Functioning as the Planning Agency of the City of Vernon, Ratifying and Approving the Revised Boundaries of the Industrial Redevelopment Project, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5717 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting in said decision because it may be a conflict of interest. Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1990, was presented, advising that Contract No. 487 (Atlantic, Everett, Ayers and Slauson Avenue Improvements) has been completed. The total contract amount is $263,479.85, and a Final Partial Payment of $1,890 is now due with the remaining ten percent, $26,347.99 payable thirty-five days after acceptance. It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted and authority be granted to pay the contractor, Fecit Strata Company, 10727 Leland Avenue, Whittier, California 90605, in accordance with the agreement. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the work with regard to Contract 487 be accepted and approval granted to pay Fecit Strata Company a Final Partial Payment of $1,890 and the remaining ten percent of $26,347.99 payable thirty-five days after this acceptance. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5711 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Fecit Strata Construction Company in Accordance with Contract No. 487 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5711 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated February 14, 1990, was presented, transmitting a fully executed Grant Deed from Ann L. Rhodes for a five foot wide strip of land on the east side of Seville Avenue, north of Fruitland Avenue; and a ten foot wide strip of land on the north side of Fruitland Avenue, east of Seville Avenue. This property is approximately 5500 square feet in size and will be used for street purposes. It is hereby recommended that the Grant Deed be accepted, the certificate of Acceptance be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Grant Deed from Ann L. Rhodes be accepted; and certificate of Acceptance approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5712 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending Lewis R. Adams For His Many Years Of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that Resolution No. 5712 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5716 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California Providing for the Appointment to the Offices of this City That Were To Be Elected on Tuesday, April 10, 1990, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. 2030 I I City Council Minutes page 8 February 20, 1990 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5716 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from David B. Brearley, City Attorney, dated February 15, 1990, was presented, with regard to the approval of a Firm Power Sale Agreement with Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP). David Brearley addressed the City Council on this matter and advised that a final Firm Power Sale Agreement had not been completed. He recommended that: (i) consideration of the resolution be deferred and, (ii) that the City Council approve the basic proposal that the City of Vernon purchase from Salt River Project capacity and associated energy on terms and conditions equal to those contained in the draft agreement from January through May of 1991 and October through December of 1991 in order to substitute for 20 MW of production from the Vernon Diesel Generators and that the diesels be held in reserve for scheduled maintenance purposes during this time period. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to receive and file the communication from the City Attorney, dated February 15, 1990, and to approve the concept of the agreement to purchase from Salt River Project. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably fore- seeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. RESOLUTION NO. 5718 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Firm Power Sale Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5718 be deferred to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting on the above motion and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 783 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $115,107.38, which includes Demand Nos. 26283 thru 26476 (inclusive); excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demand Nos. 26307 thru 26415 and 26368 (accounting period February, 1990), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by mcCormick, that Warrant Register No. 783 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $115,107.38 excluding Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 783 covering claims and demands presented during the period of February 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,252,758.76, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period February, 1990), was examined and audited: 26284 26296 26325 26347 26373 26405 26443 26472 26290 26297 26326 26352 26374 26410 26445 26474 26291 26299 26329 26356 26389 26412 26446 26292 26300 26331 26358 26393 26414 26450 26293 26317 26334 26367 26396 26416 26453 26294 26321 26337 26369 26399 26427 26454 26295 26324 26342 26372 26401 26433 26468 2031 I I City Council Minutes page 9 February 20, 1990 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 783 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,252,758.76. 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. PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 400 covering claims and de- mands presented during the period of December 17, 1989 thru January 13, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,120,751.23 which includes Demand Nos. 5630 thru 5661 (inclusive), (accounting period January, 1990), was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Pay- roll Warrant Register No. 400 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,120,751.23. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated February 15, 1990, was presented, recommending that the following personnel actions be approved: MERIT STEP INCREASES Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, Step 3, be granted a merit step increase to Police Chief, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $7843 which includes 20% Longevity Pay and 5% Advanced POST, effective March 11, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant Louis Rosenkrantz a merit step increase to Police Chief, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $7843 which includes 20% Longevity Pay and 5% Advanced POST, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. James Mason, Captain, Step 3 in the Police Department, be granted a merit step increase to Captain, step 2, with a new monthly salary of $6639 which includes 20% Longevity Pay and 5% Advanced POST, effective March 11, 1990, based on his satiSfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to grant James Mason a merit step increase to Captain, Step 2, with a new monthly salary of $6639 which includes 20% Longevity Pay and 5% Advanced POST, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. John Fisher, Police Officer, Step 4, be granted a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2898, effective March 12, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to grant John Fisher a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step 3, effective March 12, 1990. Motion carried. Steven Coday, Police Officer, Step 5, be granted a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step 4, with a new monthly salary of $2747, effective March 11, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past six months and in accordance with Sec- tion 2.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated March 1, 1988. It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Ybarra, to grant Steven Coday a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step 4, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. 2032 I I City Council Minutes page 10 February 20, 1990 Art Morales, utilityman II, step 4 in the Light & Power Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman II, step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2739 which includes 5% Longevity Pay, effective February 11, 1990, based on his satisfactory job perfor- mance during the past year. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to grant Art Morales a merit step increase to utilityman II, step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2739 which includes 5% Longevity Pay, effective February 11, 1990. Motion carried. Ed Rodriguez, utilityman III, step 4 in the Community Ser- vices Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2106 effective March 11, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to grant Ed ROdriguez a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, effec- tive March 11, 1990. Motion carried. Mario Mendoza, utilityman III, Step 4 in the Community Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2106, effective March 11, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant Mario Mendoza a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. Dan Downing, Environmental Specialist, Step 3 in the Health Department, be granted a merit step increase to Environmental Specialist, step 2, with a new monthly salary of $4002, effective February 25, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant Dan Downing a merit step increase to Environmental Specialist, step 2, effective February 25, 1990. Motion carried. Manuela Giron, utility Clerk, Step 9 in the city Clerk's Department, be granted a merit step increase to utility Clerk, Step 8, with a new monthly salary of $1611, effective February 25, 1990, based on her satisfactory jOb performance since her date of hire. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormiCk, to grant Manuela Giron a merit step increase to utility Clerk, Step 8, effective February 25, 1990. Motion carried. Robert Martinez, utilityman III, Step 4 in the Community Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2106, effective March 11, 1990, based on his satiSfactory job performance during the past year. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant Robert Martinez a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. Tommy ROdriguez, utilityman III, Step 4 in the Community Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to utilityman III, Step 3, with a new monthly salary of $2106, effective March 11, 1990, based on his satisfactory job performance. 2033 I I City Council Minutes page 11 February 20, 1990 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to grant Tommy ROdriguez a merit step increase to utilityman III, step 3, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. The Firefighters listed below be granted merit step increases to Firefighter, step 6, with new monthly salaries of $2381 each, effective March 11, 1990, based on the satisfactory job performances during the past six months: William Foltz Jeffrey Graves Eric Purvis Daniel Kimes Dean Richens Mark Daggett Michael Roche David Shea Gregory Bringhurst Francisco Tostado It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to grant the above listed gentlemen merit step increases to Firefighter, Step 6, effective March 11, 1990. Motion carried. RESIGNATION The resignation for retirement purposes of Enrique Romero, utilityman in the Water Department, dated February 7, 1990, be accepted effective March 14, 1990 at the close of the business day. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Enrique Romero effective March 14, 1990 at the close of the business day. Motion carried. HIRE The gentlemen listed below be hired as Firefighter (Cadet), step 7, with monthly salaries of $2257 each, effective February 26, 1990 with continued employment contingent upon the execution of an Employment Agreement: Darren J. Simpkins Michael D. Rogers Robert V. Bishop John E. Doersam Barry A. Schoolmeester Steven D. Mrotek Steven P. Coster It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to hire the above listed gentlemen as Firefighter (Cadet), Step 7, effective February 26, 1990, with continued employment contingent upon the execution of an Employment Agreement. Motion carried. REIMBURSEMENT David Moore, Firefighter, Step 6, be reimbursed $62.00 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Cerritos College related to his position with the City. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to reimburse David Moore $62.00 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. Mel Wiles, Captain, step 3 in the Fire Department, be reimbursed $108.00 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Long Beach City College related to his position with the City. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, to reimburse Mel Wiles $108.00 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried. 2034 I I City Council Minutes page 12 February 20, 1990 Consideration of Consultant Agreement for Lewis R. Adams. Consideration of claims of Mr. & Mrs. Elsayed Elsharkawy. The City Clerk advised that the aforementioned matters with regard to the Consultant Agreement and the Claims should be deferred to Closed Session later this date. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council recess to Closed Session, Attorney/Client privilege, pursuant to Government Code Section(s) 54956.9(a), 54956.9(b) (1), 54956.9(c), the time being 6:28 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Water & Power were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. The Director of Water & Power was excluded from Closed Session at 6:45 P.M. Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 7:30 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 7:33 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session, Personnel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the time being 7:36 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the time being 7:50 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5719 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services Between the City of Vernon and Lewis R. Adams, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis that Resolu- tion No. 5719 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that an Industrial Disability Retirement for Fire Captain Richard Garcia be approved effective February 28, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5721 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Determining the Industrial Disability Retirement of Richard Garcia, a Local Safety Member, Employed by the City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21024 and 21025), was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5721 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the following personnel actions be approved; 1) victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, be granted a 5 1/2 % salary increase effective March 1, 1990; and the salary scale for that classification be adjusted accordingly, based in part on the Water Department being placed under his direction; 2) The salary scale 2035 I I City Council Minutes page 13 February 20, 1990 for the positions of Director of Environmental Health and Chief Deputy Director of Environmental Health be adjusted to reflect an increase of 5 1/2% effective March 1, 1990; and that Norm Michiels, Director, be granted the increase to $6,457.00 effective March 1, 1990 and Lewis Pozzebon, Chief Deputy Director be granted a merit step increase to step 3 with a new monthly salary of $4,997.00 effective March 1, 1990. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the timely claims of Elsayed Elsharkawy and Maria Marina Elsharkawy received on January 2, 1990, be denied. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: ;4 - ~14/M Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk 2036