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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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) :
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Thomas A. Ybarra
Mayor Pro tem
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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