19900515 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 15,
1990 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the minutes
of the City Council Meeting held May 1, 1990, be deferred to the next
City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1 thru
14, 1990, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1 thru 14, 1990, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru
14, 1990, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru 14, 1990,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of April, 1990, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Health Department Report for the month of April, 1990, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
The Mayor Pro Tem 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 present in the audience who wished to
address the City Council at this time.
The City Clerk read the results of bids, as listed below,
received and opened earlier this date in accordance with Contract No.
501, (Traffic Signal Modernization, Pacific Boulevard and Leonis
Boulevard, Pacific Boulevard and Fruitland Avenue, Soto Street and
26th Street).
Raymor Electric
Baldwin Park
$41,900 (Plus 10% Bid Bond)
Signal Maintenance, Inc.
Anaheim
38,718 (Plus 10% Bid Bond)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the bids
for Contract No. 501 be referred to the Director of Community
Services for review. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated May 10, 1990, was presented, transmitting the agenda
for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held May 14, 1990, for
approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendations listed on the agenda for the Personnel Committee
Meeting held May 14, 1990, be approved as indicated. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated May 10, 1990, was presented, transmitting the agenda
for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be held May
14, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendations listed on the agenda for the Adjourned Regular
Finance Committee Meeting held May 14, 1990, be approved as
indicated. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 987 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Amending Chapter 7, Fire Prevention, of the Code of
the City of Vernon and Adopting by Reference the Uniform Fire Code,
1988 Edition, Including Specified Appendices and Uniform Fire Code
Standards Prescribing Regulations Governing Conditions Hazardous to
Life and Property from Fire and Explosion and Repealing all
Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by
title for a First Reading.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Ordinance No. 987 be approved for a First Reading. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 988 - An Ordinance of the city council of the
City of Vernon Amending Chapter 7, Buildings, of the Code of the City
of Vernon; and Adopting by Reference the 1988 Editions of the Uniform
Building Code, the Uniform Building Code Standards, the Uniform
Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code with the IAPMO
Installation Standards, Including Selected Appendices for Each, and
Repealing all Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith, was read by title for a First Reading.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Ordinance No. 988 be approved for a First Reading. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 989 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Amending Chapter 19A of the Code of the City of Vernon
by Retitling the Chapter and by Adding Article 2, Real Estate
Transfer Disclosure Ordinance, Declaring the Urgency Thereof, and
That It will Take Effect after Second Reading Immediately on
Adoption, was read by title by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Ordinance No. 989 be approved for a First Reading and that it will
take effect immediately after Seconded Reading. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5749 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Supporting San Diego Gas & Electric Company's
Combined Cycle Project and the need for Senate Bill 2672 (Presley),
was presented.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City
Council briefly on this matter.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5749 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5750 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Consenting to a Joint Public Hearing on the
Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5750 be deferred to the end of the meeting later this
date. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 8, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
himself and Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra to attend the Independent
Cities Association 30th Annual Seminar in San Diego, July 5 to 8,
1990, with an expense allowance of $792.50 each.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to
the Independent Cities Association 30th Annual Seminar in San
July 5 to 8, 1990, with an expense allowance of $792.50 each.
carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 10, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Mayor
Leonis Malburg and Councilmen william McCormick, William Davis and
Hilario Gonzales to attend the Independent cities Association 30th
Annual Seminar in San Diego, July 5 to 8, 1990, with an expense
allowance of $1168.55 each.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to attend
the Independent Cities Association 30th Annual Seminar in San Diego,
July 5 to 8, 1990, with an expense allowance of $1168.55 each.
Motion carried.
Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated
May 1, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds to attend
the California Association of Polygraph Examiners Training Seminar in
Palm Springs, June 8 to 9, 1990, with an expense allowance of
$343.20.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority
be granted to issue warrant to Louis Rosenkrantz in the amount of
$343.20 for his attendance at the California Association of Polygraph
Examiners Training Seminar in Palm Springs, June 8 to 9, 1990.
Motion carried.
Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated
April 6, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Police Dispatchers Angela Williams and Jacqueline Warsaw to attend
the Complaint/Dispatcher Training Course at Golden West College, July
9 to 20, 1990, with an expense allowance of $265.40 each (of which
$220.40 will be reimbursed by POST).
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to grant
authority to issue warrants to Angela Williams and Jacqueline Warsaw
in the amount of $265.40 each for their attendance at the Complaint/
Dispatcher Training Course at Golden West College, July 9 to 20,
1990. Motion carried.
Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Police Chief, dated
May 2, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Sergeant Mason Chancey to attend the Assertive Supervision Workshop
at the Los Angeles Sheriff Department's Star Center, June 12 to 14,
1990, with an expense allowance of $252.50 which will be reimbursed
by POST.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that authority
be granted to issue warrant to Mason Chancey in the amount of $252.50
for his attendance at the Assertive Supervision Workshop at the Los
Angeles Sheriff Department's Star Center, June 12 to 14, 1990.
Motion carried.
Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated May 9, 1990, was presented, transmitting a fully
executed Grant Deed from Santa Fe Pacific Realty Corporation, for
street purposes, for portions of property located at the southeast
corner of 49th Street and Loma Vista Avenue. 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 McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services, dated May 9,
1990, be received and filed; and that the Grant Deed be accepted, the
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certificate of Acceptance be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 20, 1990, was presented, advising that Conway Coating
Corporation, located at 2618 Downey Road, has requested an extension
of their permit for a temporary office trailer. This has been
reviewed by the Director of Community Services and it is hereby
recommended that the extension be granted to June 28, 1991.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to grant
Conway Coating Corporation an extension of their permit for a
temporary office trailer to June 28, 1991. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 10, 1990, was presented, transmitting a proposed "Contract for
Gas Service" by and between the Southern California Gas Company and
the City of Vernon providing the mechanism for the City to purchase
gas from other suppliers. This agreement has been reviewed by the
Light & Power Department 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.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City
Council and briefly summarized this matter and the following two
items for the City Council.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated May 10, 1990, be received
and filed; that the contract for Gas Service with Southern California
Gas Company be approved subject to the City Attorney's final approval
of the Agreement; and that the City Administrator be authorized to
sign the purchase orders for the required gas, or in his absence, the
Director of Light & Power. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5751 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Contract for Gas Service By and Between the City of Vernon and the
Southern California Gas Company Providing for the City'S Purchase of
Gas from other Suppliers (Prime Account #142-011), was presented.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5751 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 10, 1990, was presented, transmitting a proposed draft agreement
by and between Mock Resources and the City of Vernon. It is hereby
recommended that authority be granted for staff to proceed with
negotiations with regard to quantity, price and terms of gas
purchases pursuant to this agreement; and that after review by the
City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
final agreement.
It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated May 10, 1990, be received
and filed; that the Agreement By and Between Mock Resources be
approved subject to the City Attorney's final approval of the
Agreement; and that the City Administrator be authorized to sign the
purchase orders for the required gas, or in his absence, the Director
of Light & Power. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5752 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Mock Resources
Providing for Gas Purchases, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5752 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 10, 1990, was presented, submitting a proposed draft agreement by
and between PSI, Inc. and the City of Vernon. It is hereby
recommended that authority be granted for staff to proceed with
negotiations with regard to quantity, price and terms of gas
purchases pursuant to this agreement; and that after review by the
City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
final agreement.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated May 10, 1990, be received
and filed; that the Agreement with PSI, Inc. be approved subject to
the City Attorney's final approval of the Agreement; and that the
City Administrator be authorized to sign the purchase orders for the
required gas, or in his absence, the Director of Light & Power.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5753 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and PSI, Inc. Providing
for Gas Purchases, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5753 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Mary L. Davis, Center Supervisor at the
Vernon City Children's Center, dated April 24, 1990, was presented,
requesting monetary assistance in the amount of approximately $20,000
(or any amount the City may wish to donate) for the purposes of
educational enrichment, school beautification and recreation
equipment for the school which provides daily care for children ages
2-12.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from Mary L. Davis, dated April 24, 1990, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 789 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 1 thru 15, 1990, drawn on the
First Interstate Bank totaling $220,737.41, which includes Demand
Nos. 27409 thru 27624 (inclusive); excluding Light & Power Demands
and void Demands as listed below (accounting period May, 1990), was
examined and audited:
27410
27416
27417
27444
27445
27446
27447
27448
27482
27572
27539
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 789 be approved (with the exception of Demand No. 27634
payable to the Gorham Company in the amount of $42,004.86) and
payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $220,737.41
excluding Light & Power demands and Demand No. 27634. Demand No.
27634, payable to Gorham Company, is also approved, provided that
the stop Nptice by Snowden Electrical is satisfied. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 789 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 1, 1990 thru May 15, 1990, drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $955,109.23, which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period May,
1990), was examined and audited:
27409 27433 27483 27513 27536 27564 27592 27616
27411 27434 27491 27515 27540 27568 27593 27619
27421 27449 27493 27520 27544 27573 27595 27620
27424 27457 27498 27521 27549 27577 27597
27426 27461 27499 27527 27555 27584 27599
27428 27471 27500 27529 27559 27586 27600
27429 27474 27503 27530 27560 27589 27609
27430 27476 27510 27532 27563 27590 27611
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It was moved MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant
Register No. 789 be approved and payment authorized for Claims and
Demands totaling $955,109.23. 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. 403 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of March 25 thru April 7, 1990,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,164,192.42 which
includes Demand Nos. 5717 thru 5747 (inclusive) (accounting period
April, 1990) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 403 be approved and payment authorized for
Claims and Demands totaling $1,164,192.42. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 10, 1990, was presented, advising that A. Garcia & Sons have
requested an extension of their permit for a temporary office trailer
at 2004 E. Vernon Avenue. This has been reviewed by the Director of
Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the extension
be granted to May 31, 1991.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to grant
A. Garcia & Sons an extension of their permit for a temporary office
trailer to May 31, 1991. Motion carried.
Consideration of an Amendment to Power Sales Agreement No.
2 (1989-90) between the Department of Water Resources of the State of
California and the City of Vernon.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City
Council and briefly summarized this matter.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Amendment to Power Sales Agreement No. 2 (1989-90) between the
Department of Water Resources of the State of California and the City
of Vernon be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5754 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Amendment One to the Power Sale Agreement No. 2 (1989-90) 8y and
Between the City of Vernon and the Department of Water Resources of
the State of California, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5754 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
May 10, 1990, advising of a timely claim from All State Insurance for
property damage and reimbursement of expenses.
The City Clerk advised that the All State Insurance matter
should be deferred to Closed Session later this date.
At this time, 5:40 p.m., the Mayor Pro Tem called a recess.
The City Council reconvened in regular session the time
being 5:46 p.m. All persons present before the recess again being
present.
RESOLUTION NO. 5750 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Consenting to a Joint Public Hearing on the
Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project,
was presented.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick
None
Malburg
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolu-
tion No. 5750 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Council recess to Closed Session, Personnel, pursuant to Government
Code 54957. Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, City
Attorney, Fire Chief, and Director of Community Service were excused
from Closed Session.
The Mayor Pro tem ordered all communications to and from
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
Fire Chief Spadt was excused at 5:50 p.m.
The Director of Community Services was excused at 6:05 p.m.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time
being 6:06 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
firefighter Steven Mrotek be terminated because he did not
satisfactorily complete his probation. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Beatriz Sandoval, utilityclerk in the City Clerk's/Finance Department
be terminated because she did not satisfactorily complete her
probation. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication received from Oscar Morales, dated May 14, 1990, be
received and filed and no further action taken. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Council recess to Closed Session, Attorney/Client privilege, pursuant
to Government Code(s) 54956.9 (a),(b) (1), the time being 6:08.
Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the
City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session.
The Mayor Pro tem ordered all communications to and from
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 6:20 p.m.
Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 6:40
p.m.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the time
being 6:50 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
timely claim presented by Allstate Insurance be accepted based upon
the receipt of a fully executed release dated April 23, 1990. Motion
carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council
it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
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