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19900605 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 5, 1990 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Davis, McCormick, Gonzales MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg, with City Council approval The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held May 1, 1990, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held May 15, 1990, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held May 24, 1990 be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor, dated May 21, 1990, was presented, requesting to be excused from City Council Meetings for the next 60 days due to illness. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Mayor dated May 21, 1990 be received and filed; and that he be excused from this meeting and any other meetings occurring during the next 60 days. Motion carried. At this time Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra presented Service pins to the following employees: Pres Sanchez - 25 years utilityman, Community Services Department Albert Cruz - 10 years Utilityman, Community Services Department Fernando Weathers - 10 years Utilityman, Community Services Department Manuel Giron - 10 years Utilityman, Community Services Department James Wohlt - 10 years Sergeant, Police Department Jacqueline Warsaw - 5 years Dispatcher, Police Department Jorge Somoano, Power Resource Planner, accepted the 10 year Service pin on behalf of Joe Jimenez, System Operator in the Light & Power Department, who was unable to attend the meeting. The Mayor Pro Tem called a short recess at 5:10 p.m. The City Council reconvened in Regular Session, all members present before the recess again being present, the time being 5:15 p.m. Police Department Activity Log for the period May 15 thru 31, 1990, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period May 15 thru 31, 1990, 2084 I I City Council Minutes June 5, 1990 page 2 be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 15 thru 31, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 15 thru 31, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5757 - A Resolution of the City council of the City of Vernon Commending Eve wise for Her Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5757 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem called a short recess at 5:20 p.m. The Council reconvened in Regular Session, all members pre- sent before the recess again being present, the time being 5:22 p.m. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda other than with regard to the Public Hearings. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application by the Sapiro Family Trust for a variance to construct non-conforming driveways at property located at 4726 Lama vista Avenue, the time being 5:22 p.m. Motion carried. Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 30, 1990, was presented, advising that the Sapiro Family Trust is proposing to demolish a portion of the building at 4726 Loma vista Avenue and use the property for parking and loading spaces and the construction of a new smaller building. The driveways for the new parking area will not conform to the Zoning Ordinance due to the nature of the site. The Sapiro Family Trust has proposed the con- struction of two driveways within this restricted area and has sub- mitted a complete variance application, requesting a variance from Section 26.4.2-8 (e) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Trans- mitted herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for variance. 2. Affidavit of posting and mailing. 3. Notice of Public Hearing. 4. Property owners list statement, property owners list and 300 foot radius map. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the Ci~y Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The driveways shall be constructed as shown on the plan submitted with the application. 2. The frontage improvements shall be constructed as directed by the Director of Community Services. 3. The property shall be deeded to the City of Vernon for the enlargement of the curb return at the northeast 2085 I I City Council Minutes page 3 June 5, 1990 corner of Loma vista Avenue and 48th street. The new property line radius shall be 42 feet. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. Jim Highland of Heger Realty explained the need for the variance request and the changes that were going to be made. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a variance by the Sapiro Family Trust, the time being 5:30 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the com- munication from the City Clerk, dated May 30, 1990, submitted during the Public Hearing, be received and filed and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5762 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a variance to Sapiro Family Trust from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8 (e), Development Standards, for property Located at 4726 Loma Vista Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Reso- lution No. 5762 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code including Appendices I-C, II-A, II-B, II-D, II-E, III-A, III-B, III-C, III-D, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-B and VI-D and the Uniform Fire Standards, the time being 5:31 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council on this matter. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the adoption of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, the time being 5:32 p.m. 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 Second and Final Reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 987 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, MCCormick, Davis, Gonzales None Malburg It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code including Appendices, Chapters 1, 11, 12, 32, 38, and 57; the Uniform Building Standards; the Uniform Mechanical Code including Appendices A, B, and C; the Uniform Plumbing Code including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, and I with the IAPMO Installation Standards, the time being 5:35 p.m. Motion carried. 2086 I I City Council Minutes page 4 June 5, 1990 victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council on this matter. There was no one present in the audience who wished to address the Council on this matter. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Mccormick, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the adoption of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, the time being 5:36 p.m. 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 Mech- anical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code with the IAPMO Installa- tion Standards, Including Selected Appendices for each, and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a Second and Final Reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 988 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Gonzalez None Malburg 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 Trans- fer Disclosure Ordinance, Declaring the Urgency Thereof, and That It will Take Effect After Seconded Reading Immediately on Adoption, was read by title for a Second and Final Reading. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 989 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, MCCormick, Davis, Gonzales None Malburg It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit from McDonalds Corporation to construct and operate a restaurant at property located at 3737 Soto Street (the southwest corner of Soto Street and 37th Street), the time being 5:37 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Councilman Davis asked Mr. vaits how wide the median on Soto would be. Mr. vaits stated it was approximately 4 feet wide at the nose and further down would be 10 feet wide. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated May 30, 1990, was presented, advising that McDonalds Corporation has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a retail/commercial use (restaurant) which will generate more than 20 vehicle trips per day per 1000 gross square feet of floor area at 3737 Soto Street. Transmitted herewith are the following supporting documents: 1. Engineer's report. 2. Environmental Checklist Form. 2087 I I City Council Minutes page 5 June 5, 1990 It is the op1n1on of Mr. Vaits that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon and will not have signifi- cant effects on the environment with the required mitigating measures. This has been reviewed by staff and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the City Council determine: 1. That 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 miti- gation measures adopted as conditions on their Condi- tional Use Permit: and 3. That a Negative Declaration should be adopted. It is further recommended that a Negative Declaration be adopted and 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. Pursuant to the City of Vernon comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, parking and loading spaces shall be provided to accommodate the vehicles for each employee, visitor and any other person normally transacting business at said building. All parking and maneuvering areas, including the truck ingress and egress easement shall be paved. An easement for truck ingress and egress shall be submitted and approved by the City and recorded prior to the issuance of building permits. c. Prior to occupancy, McDonalds shall obtain 1) a sales tax permit from the state Board of Equalization bearing the City of Vernon Tax Number 19039, and 2) a City of Vernon Business License. d. McDonalds Corporation shall deposit funds in the amount determined by the Director of Community Services in order to construct a raised concrete median and associated re-striping in Soto street. The length of median and striping shall be equal to the length of frontage along Soto street for the subject McDonalds site. said funds shall be deposited prior to applying for any building permits. e. McDonalds Corporation shall engineer and construct all frontage improvements adjacent to this site along Soto street as directed by the Director of Community services. The improvements shall include the work associated with the widening of Soto Street by eight feet, including a new ten foot sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway and asphalt pavement, and the relocation of water facilities, power facilities and traffic signals. All work shall be performed to City standards and shall be completed prior to occupancy. Water and power work will be performed by City crews or contractors but will be funded by the owner. f. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the owner shall deed to the city an eight foot strip of land along Soto street from 37th Street to the north line of the Aaronson property and suf- ficient property to construct a sixty foot curb 2088 I I City Council Minutes page 6 June 5, 1990 return at the southwest corner of Soto street and 37th street. The property line radius for this corner shall be fifty feet. g. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided on the site to keep litter to a minimum. All McDonalds litter blown or dropped on adjacent pro- perties shall be retrieved and disposed of daily by McDonalds' employees. h. Any expansion or change in use shall be approved by the Director of Community services. i. The parking, driveway access and landscaping shall be developed in accordance with the site plan which was submitted with this application and approved by the Director of Community services. No changes shall be made in the site development except with the prior approval of the Director of Community Services. Joseph Cassick, a real estate representative for McDonalds, addressed the Council and discussed the conditions recommended by Mr. Vaits, stating that the developer is in agreement with Conditions A, B, and C; however, with regard to Conditions D, E & F and costs involved with said conditions, he asked that the Project Manager, Gary Brown, address the City Council. David B. Brearley, City Attorney, suggested to the city Council that staff review the aforementioned conditions with the representatives of McDonalds during regular business hours and that the Public Hearing be continued to the next City Council meeting, when, at that time, these questions might be resolved. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use Permit by McDonalds Corporation be continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held June 19, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5759 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to McDonalds Corporation for the Construction and Operation of a Retail Commercial Use which will Generate more than 20 Vehicle Trips per day per 1000 Gross Square Feet of Floor Area. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by MCCormick, that Resolution No. 5759 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held June 19, 1990. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by MCCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit from Sylvester Feichtinger to construct and operate a gas and diesel service station, tire shop, mini-mart and hub cap store located at 5475 Santa Fe Avenue, the time being 5:55 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter; and requested that the Public Hearing be continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held June 19, 1990. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use Permit by Sylvester Feichtinger be continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held June 19, 1990, the time being 6 p.m. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the results of bids, as listed below, received and opened earlier this date in accordance with Contract No. 502 (Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-1 - Fruitland Avenue, Fire Station No.1) : 2089 I I City Council Minutes page 7 June 5, 1990 Advance Tank & Construction Wellington, Colorado $178,367 Speers Construction Co., Inc. Santa Maria, California $189,420 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the bids for Contract No. 502 be referred to the Director of Community Services for review. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 30, 1990, was presented, transmitting a proposal and contract from Twining and Associates, Inc. which provides quality control inspection of the welding and interior/exterior coating of Reservoir 3-1, which will be done under Contract No. 502. The City does not have trained staff or equipment to insure compliance with the specifications and requirements of the State Health Department for facilities used for potable water. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said proposal and Inspection Services Contract be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 30, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5766 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Twining & Associates, Inc. to Provide Quality Control Inspection of the Welding and Interior/Exterior Coating of Reservoir 3-1 which will be done under Contract No. 502, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5766 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, transmitting the agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 4, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the recommendations listed on the agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held June 4, 1990, be approved as indicated. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, transmitting the minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meetings held May 21, 24, and 30, 1990, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meetings held May 21, 24 and 30, 1990, be approved as indicated. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated May 15, 1990, was presented, advising that the bids for Contract No. 501 (Traffic Signal Modernization) opened on May 15, 1990 in accordance with said contract have been reviewed; and it is hereby recommended that said contract be awarded to Signal Maintenance, Inc., 2720 Regal Park Drive, Anaheim, California 92806, on the basis of their bid in the amount of $38,718.00. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community Services, dated May 15, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 5756 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Signal Maintenance, Inc. for Traffic Signal MOdernization, Pacific Boulevard and Leonis Boulevard, Pacific Boulevard and Fruitland Avenue and Soto Street and 26th 2090 I I City Council Minutes page 8 June 5, 1990 street, in Accordance with Contract No. 501 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5756 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated May 16, 1990, was presented, advising that The Aluminum Company of America and the Bradley S. Cohen Family Trust are the owners of two adjoining parcels of land, located on the east side of Boyle Avenue, and have requested an adjustment of the boundary line between the parcels. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and is in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan of the City, and it is hereby recommended that the Lot Line Adjustment be granted. victor Vaits addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 16, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5755 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by The Aluminum Company of America and The Bradley S. Cohen Family Trust, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5755 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, recommending that an Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between Pamela Maddox and the City of Vernon effective June 1 through and including August 31, 1990, be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5765 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services from June 1, 1990 through August 31, 1990 By and Between the City of Vernon and Pamela M. Maddox, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5765 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra and Councilman William Davis to attend the Mayors and Councilmembers Forum in Monterey, July 18-20, 1990, with an expense allowance of $891.00 each. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for the aforementioned city officials to attend the Mayors and Councilmembers Forum in Monterey, July 18-20, 1990, with an expense allowance of $891.00 each. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated May 18, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officer David Guy to attend the Field Training Officer Course at Golden West College, June 11 to 15, 1990, with an expense allowance of $121 of which $101 will be reimbursed by POST. 2091 I I City Council Minutes page 9 June 5, 1990 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to David Guy in the amount of $121 for his attendance at the Field Training Officer Course at Golden West College, June 11 to 15, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated May 15, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Records Manager Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the CPOA Public Records Act Training Seminar in Whittier, June 7-8, 1990, with an expense allowance of $165.80 which is POST reimbursable. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Elizabeth sawickis in the amount of $165.80 for her attendance at the CPOA Public Records Act Training Seminar in Whittier, June 7-8, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, transmitting an Amendment to the Agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) which extends the Agreement for Animal Control Services from July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991, and recommending that said Amendment be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5767 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon (1) Establishing Dog License Fees; (2) Approving the Renewal of the Animal Control Services Contract with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) for an Additional Year, July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991; and (3) Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to Said Agreement, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5767 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, transmitting a ten year lease agreement between the City of Vernon and Kal Kan Foods, Inc. which allows Kal Kan to lease an 8,836 square foot portion of the City's pipe yard. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Lease Agreement be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5768 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Ground Lease By and Between the City of Vernon and Kal-Kan Foods, Inc. was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5768 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, transmitting a proposed agreement from Joe Egan & Associates to perform energy audits for the City. It is hereby recommended that authority be granted for staff to proceed with negotiations; and that after final review by the City Attorney, the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the final agreement. Jorge Somoano, Power Resource Planner, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. 2092 I I City Council Minutes page 10 June 5, 1990 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5769 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Contract for Services for Energy Audit Services By and Between the City of Vernon and Joe Egan & Associates, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5769 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 29, 1990, was presented, transmitting the City of Vernon's proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project to the members of the City Council acting as the Planning Agency for the City of Vernon. It is hereby recommended that, the city Council acting as the Planning Agency, acknowledge receipt of the proposed Redevelopment Plan; and hereby direct staff to prepare the necessary report and recommendations pursuant to and in compliance with Health & Safety Code sections 33346 and 33347. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the City Council, acting as the Planning Agency, receive and file the proposed Redevelopment Plan; and direct staff to prepare the necessary report and recommendations pursuant to and in compliance with Health & Safety Code Sections 33346 and 33347. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis None Malburg Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, transmitting Light & Power Department Tariff Schedule No. SE for review, and recommending that it be approved and adopted with Tariff Schedules TOU-V, TOU-G and GS-2 (which were approved by the Finance Committee May 14, 1990). It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5760 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution Nos. 5076 and 5111, which Provided for the Establishment of Electrical Rates to be Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and supplied by Said City within its Boundaries, by (1) Amending Schedules GS-2, TOU-V and SE, Exhibits B, C, and L, Respectively; and (2) Adding New Schedule TOU-G, Exhibit M, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5760 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Gloria J. Orosco, Library Secretary, dated May 21, 1990, was presented, advising that the term of Library Trustees Hilario Gonzales and William Davis will expire on June 30, 1990, and hereby recommending that they be reappointed for a new three year term beginning July 1, 1990. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the Library Secretary be received and filed and her recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5758 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Reappointing Hilario Gonzales and William J. Davis to Serve as Trustees on the Board of Library Trustees, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5758 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. 2093 I I City Council Minutes page 11 June 5, 1990 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, was presented, advising that because of the drought conditions in California and to respond to a potential water supply shortfall, it is hereby recommended that a resolution be adopted which encourages our water customers to voluntarily cut their water use by ten percent by following the measures listed in the following resolution. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31, 1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5763 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Urging its Water Service Area Customers to Reduce Demands by 10 Percent to Mitigate the Effects of the 1990 California Drought, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 5763 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. A PROCLAMATION of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Commending and Honoring Randall R. Barb, Mayor of the City of Downey, in Recognition of His contributions to City Government Over the Past 8 Years, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Mayor Pro Tem be authorized to sign the Proclamation commending and honoring Randall R. Barb, Mayor of the City of Downey. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5764 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Ratifying the Approval and Execution of an Employment Agreement for Director of Light and Power By and Between the City of Vernon and Kenneth Joseph DeDario, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5764 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 790 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 16 thru 31, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $571,835.35, which includes Demand Nos. 27625 thru 27800 (inclusive); excluding Light & Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below was examined and audited: (accounting period June, 1990) 27625 27649 27673 27677 27678 27685 27674 27675 27676 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No 790 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $571,835.35 excluding Light & Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 790 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 16 thru 31, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,475,539.54, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below was examined and audited: (accounting period June, 1990) 27627 27653 27666 27717 27730 27766 27793 27635 27654 27672 27720 27731 27768 27795 27636 27655 27680 27721 27735 27769 27796 27646 27656 27692 27722 27746 27775 27799 27650 27657 27701 27726 27754 27777 27679* not in 27651 27659 27708 27727 27758 27783 sequence 27652 27665 27709 27728 27762 27785 2094 I I City Council Minutes page 12 June 5, 1990 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 790 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $3,475,539.54. 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. At this time, 6:25 p.m., the Mayor Pro Tem declared a recess. The Council reconvened in regular session, the time being 6:30 p.m. All persons present before the recess again being present. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council recess to Closed Session Attorney/Client privilege pursuant to Government Code Section(s) 54956.9(a), the time being 6:32 p.m. 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 6:50 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 7:10 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 7:15 p.m. 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. ATTEST: #:n1-V1A/ a 1/ ~~A/ Thomas A. Ybarra Mayor Pro tem 4: 1/:r~4 Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 2095