19900619 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 19,
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, Davis, McCormick, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg, (Excused)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 5, 1990, be approved as
submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru
15, 1990, was presented
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 1 thru 15, 1990,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru
15, 1990, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 1 thru 15, 1990,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of May, 1990, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the
Health Department Report for the month of May, 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 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 McCormick, to reopen
the continued 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 5:10 p.m.
Motion carried. (Continued from the City Council Meeting held June
5, 1990.)
victor vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication (continued from City Council Meeting held
June 5, 1990) 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
significant 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 mitigation
measures adopted as conditions on their Conditional 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 a sales
tax permit from the state Board of Equalization
bearing the city of Vernon Tax Number 19039, and 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 his 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
competed 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
sufficient 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 properties
shall be retrieved and disposed of daily by a
McDonalds employee.
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.
Mr. vaits advised the Council that after meeting with
representatives of McDonalds, the Conditions were further reviewed,
and he submitted a communication dated June 18, 1990, specifically
addressing the modification of Conditions "en and "f" as listed
below:
e. McDonalds Corporation shall construct all frontage
improvements adjacent to their site along Soto
street as directed by the Director of Community
Services. Plans for the required frontage improve-
ments will be prepared by the City. The
improvements shall include the work associated with
the widening of Soto Street by eight feet including
a ten foot sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway and
asphalt pavement and the relocation of power poles,
water 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 McDonalds
Corporation, Inc. shall deed to the City of Vernon
the easterly eight feet of their parcel located
between the Dapper Tire property and the Arronson
property along Soto Street, and J. Blak shall deed
to the City the easterly eight feet of their
property located between 37th Street and the Dapper
Tire property and sufficient property to construct
a sixty foot curb return at the southwest corner of
Soto Street and 37th Street. The property line
radius for this corner shall be fifty feet.
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 McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to close
the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use
Permit by McDonalds Corporation, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormiCk, that the
communications from the Director of Community services, dated May 30
and June 18, 1990 (submitted during the Public Hearing) be received
and filed. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
Council hereby determine that the project is consistent with the
General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon and will not have a
significant effect on the environment; that a Negative Declaration be
adopted; and the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon
the aforementioned Conditions, including the modifications to
conditions "e" and "f". 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, was presented. (Deferred from the
City Council Meeting held June 5, 1990.)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5759 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick to reopen
the continued 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 5:21 p.m. Motion
carried. (Continued from the City Council Meeting held June 5,
1990. )
victor Vaits, Director of Community services, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated May 29, was presented, advising that Sylvester
Feichtinger has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct and
operate a retail/commercial use (gas and diesel service station,
minimart, hub cap store and tire shop) which will generate more than
20 vehicle trips per day per 1000 gross square feet of floor area at
5475 Santa Fe Avenue, and transmitting the following supporting
documents:
1. Engineer's Report
2. Environmental Checklist Form
It is the opinion of the Director of Community Services that the
proposed operation will pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon
and will not have significant effects on the environment with the
required mitigating measures. The project is consistent with the
General Plan as adopted by the city of Vernon 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
mitigation measures adopted as conditions on their
Conditional 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. The number of parking and loading spaces required per
the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance shall
be provided;
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c. Prior to occupancy, all vendors shall obtain a sale tax
permit from the state Board of Equalization bearing the
City of Vernon Tax Number 19039, and a city of Vernon
business license.
d. The owner shall engineer and construct all frontage
improvements along Santa Fe Avenue and 55th Street as
directed by the Director of community Services. The
improvements will include the work associated with the
enlarging of the curb return at the northwest corner of
Santa Fe Avenue and 55th Street to a 50 foot radius,
including a traffic signal and other related frontage
work. The power pole relocation will be done by the
city. All work shall be performed to City standards
and shall be completed prior to occupancy;
e. The owner shall deed to the City sufficient property to
construct a fifty foot curb return at the northwest
corner of Santa Fe Avenue and 55th Street. The
property line radius for this corner shall be
forty feet.
f. Any expansion or change in use shall be approved by the
Director of Community Services.
g. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or streets,
a masonry wall not less than 30 inches in height or
landscaped area a minimum of 4 feet in width, measured
from the property line, shall be established along such
frontage, except at driveways, walkways or where other
openings are necessary.
h. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall be
checked by a qualified service person. The monitoring
system must meet the requirements of Vernon City
Ordinance No. 944.
Mr. Vaits also discussed his communication dated June 14,
1990 and summarized the changes (as shown below) and additional
Conditions:
i. Any hazardous materials used or handled shall meet the
requirements of the Vernon Fire and Health
Departments prior to use or storage at the site.
j. The facility shall be operated in a manner which will
not impede traffic on Santa Fe Avenue or 55th Street;
k. The two northerly fuel islands shall be prohibited from
dispensing diesel fuel;
1. 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. The minimum number of
spaces shall accommodate the vehicles for each
employee, visitor and any other person normally trans-
acting business at said building. All parking and
maneuvering areas shall be paved. No changes shall be
made in the site development except with the prior
approval of the Director of Community Services.
The Mayor Pro Tern asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one present in the audience who wished to
address the city Council on this matter.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to close the
Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use
Permit by Sylvester Feichtinger, the time being 5:30 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that
the communications from the Director of Community Services dated May
29 and June 14, 1990 (submitted during the Public Hearing) be
received and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
City Council determine that the project is consistent with the
General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon and will not have a
significant effect on the environment; that a Negative Declaration be
adopted; and the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent upon
the conditions set by the Director of Community Services. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5761 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Sylvester
Feichtinger 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, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5761 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open the
Public Hearing to consider an application from Tully/Transrite, Inc.
for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a truck and freight terminal
at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, the time being 5:33 p.m. Motion carried.
victor Vaits, Director of Community services, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated June 11, 1990, was presented, advising that
TUlley/Transrite, Inc. has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a truck and freight terminal at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, and
transmitting the following supporting documents:
1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit and information
supporting the permit application.
2. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification
letters to owners in the area and affidavits of posting
and mailing.
3. Environmental Information Form
4. Engineer's Report
The application of Tulley/Transrite, Inc. was found to be categori-
cally exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act process,
since they are using an existing truck terminal and the faciity is
not being expanded. It is the opinion of the Director of Community
Services that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to
the City of Vernon and will not have a significant effect on the en-
vironment, and no mitigating measures are required. It is hereby
recommended that the Conditional Use Permit be granted contingent
upon the following conditions:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the
appropriate codes, rules, regulations and subject to
permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. Prior to
occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall
be obtained.
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b. Any hazardous materials used, handled or stored shall
have prior approval from the Vernon Fire and Health
Departments.
c. The number of parking spaces required per Vernon City
Code shall be provided and maintained.
d. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with
a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately
drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash or weeds.
e. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam cleaning
and repairing shall be prohibited unless performed in
compliance with appropriate codes.
f. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall be
checked by a qualified service person. Tanks and
monitoring system must meet the requirements of Vernon
City Ordinance No. 944.
g. Replace the public fire hydrant at the west end of the
property with Vernon's new standard public fire
hydrant.
The Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience
who 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 MCCormiCk, seconded by Gonzales, to close
the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Conditional Use
Permit by TUlley/Transrite, Inc., the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services, dated June 11,
1990, be received and filed; and that the Conditional Use Permit be
granted contingent upon the aforementioned conditions. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5771 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to
Tulley/Transrite, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck and Freight
Terminal at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5761 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated June 14, 1990, was presented, transmitting the
agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held June 18, 1990,
for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
the recommendations listed on the agenda for the Personnel Committee
Meeting held June 18, 1990, be approved as indicated. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated June 14, 1990, was presented, transmitting the minutes
of the meetings as listed below for approval of the recommendations
contained therein:
Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held May 31, 1990
Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June 11, 1990
Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 12, 1990.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the Finance Committee Meetings held May 31, June 11 and
12, 1990, be approved as indicated. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5775 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of An
Agreement for Sales Tax Audit and Information Services by and Between
the City of Vernon and Hinderliter, DeLlamas and Associates Providing
for a Sales Tax Management Program, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 5775 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5776 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Authorizing Access to Sales and Use Tax Records
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7056, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5776 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
June 14, 1990, was presented, recommending approval of the Citylink
Subscriber Agreement with Information for Public Affairs, Inc., for
the purpose of providing the City with access to the private network
of legislative bill tracking, electronic mail and database services
(collectively referred to as Citylink). Approximate cost for a one
year period (July 1990 thru June 30, 1991) is $2,185 plus any monthly
use fees for additional services requested.
It was moved by MCCormiCk, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated June 14, 1990, be received
and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5774 - A Resolution of The City Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
CityLink Subscriber Agreement By and Between Information for
Public Affairs, Inc. and the City of Vernon, A Member of the League of
California Cities, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormiCk, that
Resolution No. 5774 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community
Services, dated June 6, 1990, was presented, advising that the bids
opened June 5, 1990 in accordance with Contract No. 502,
Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-1 (Fruitland Avenue, Fire station 1)
have been reviewed: and it is hereby recommended that the contract be
awarded to Advance Tank and Construction Company, P.O. Box 219,
Wellington, Colorado 80549, on the basis of their bid in the amount
of $178,367.00.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded Gonzales, that the
communication from the Director of Community Services, dated June 6,
1990, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5770 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Advance Tank and Construction
Company for the Rehabilitation of Reservoir 3-1 (at Fire station 1)
In Accordance with Contract No. 502 of the City of Vernon and
Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5770 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
June 13, 1990, was presented, advising that at the Finance Committee
Meeting held May 24, 1990, authority was granted to negotiate a
ground water lease with Darling-Delaware Co. Negotiations have been
agreed upon at a cost of $5,605 for the City to lease 59 acre-feet of
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water. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community services
and it is hereby recommended that the Water Right License and
Agreement with Darling-Delaware Co. be approved and a resolution be
adopted.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated June 13, 1990, be received
and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5773 - A Resolution of the city Council of
the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a Water
Right License Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and
Darling-Delaware Co, Inc., Which provides the City with a License to
Extract 59 Acre Feet of Allowed Pumping Allocation for the Period
July 1, 1990 Through June 30, 1991, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5773 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5772 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing and Adopting A Schedule of
Encroachment License Liability Insurance Limits Pursuant to Chapter
22, Section 22.74 of the Code of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 5772 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Norman J. Michiels, Health Officer,
dated June 13, 1990, was presented, advising that in compliance with
Section 459 of the Health and Safety Code, the City of Vernon jail
was inspected on May 30, 1990, and transmitting a copy of the
inspection report. The inspection showed that the facility complies
with standards and requirements prescribed by the Board of
Corrections regarding sanitary conditions.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the Health Officer, dated June 13, 1990, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Norman Michiels, Director of
Environmental Health, dated June 4, 1990, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Lewis Pozzebon, Deputy Director of
Environmental Health, to attend a seminar entitled "Biological
Transformations of Chlorinated Solvents in Subsurface Systems" in
Irvine, June 28, 1990, with an expense allowance of $108.40.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority
be granted to issue warrant to Lewis Pozzebon in the amount of
$108.40 for his attendance at a seminar entitled "Biological
Transformations of Chlorinated Solvents in Subsurface Systems" in
Irvine, June 28, 1990. Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated
June 11, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lt.
Les Brown and Sgt. Tom Igyarto to attend the California Association
of Labor Relations Officers' Conference in San Diego, July 19 to July
20, 1990, with expense allowances of $360.39 and $305.39
respectively.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted to issue warrants to Les Brown and Tom Igyarto
in the amounts of $360.39 and $305.39 respectively, for their
attendance at the California Association of Labor Relations Officers'
Conference in San Diego, July 19 to July 20, 1990. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Light & Power
Consultant, dated June 12, 1990, was presented, requesting authority
and funds for Edward LeBlanc, Principal Electrical Engineer, to
attend the Subcommittee I Meeting in Sacramento, June 27 and 28,
1990, with an expense allowance of $252.00.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted to issue warrant to Edward LeBlanc in the
amount of $252.00 for his attendance at the Subcommittee I Meeting in
Sacramento, June 27 and 28, 1990. Motion carried.
Communication from Louis Rosenkrantz, Chief of Police,
dated June 14, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Alfred Jaime to attend the Field Training Officer School in
Torrance, June 25 to June 29, 1990 with an expense allowance of
$710.75 of which $639.75 is POST reimbursable.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted to issue warrant to Alfred Jaime in the amount
of $710.75 for his attendance at the Field Training Officer School in
Torrance June 25 to June 29, 1990. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated
June 14, 1990, was presented, advising that the County of Los Angeles
has proposed to synchronize the traffic signals on Washington Blvd.
between Sorensen Avenue and Grande vista Avenue (within Vernon this
would include signals at Downey Road and the Santa Fe Railroad
driveway) with work to be performed by the County at no expense to
Vernon. At this time the city must consent to establish Washington
Blvd. as a part of the system of highways of the County of Los
Angeles in order for the work to be performed, and after completion
of the project Washington Blvd. will revert to the City of Vernon.
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the
City Attorney. It is hereby recommended that consent as previously
requested be granted and that the following resolution be adopted;
and that a determination be made that pursuant to Government Code
Section 65402(b) the proposed improvements are of a minor nature and
the project is categorically exempt.
It was moved by McCormiCk, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated June 14, 1990, be received
and filed and his recommendation be approved; and that the City
Council hereby determine that, pursuant to Government Code Section
65402(b), the proposed improvements are of a minor nature and the
projection is categorically exempt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5777 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Consenting to the Establishment of a Portion of
Washington Blvd. From Grande vista Avenue to Sorensen Avenue within
Said City to be a Part of the System of Highways of the County of Los
Angeles for the Purpose of Synchronizing Traffic Signals, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 5777 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER No. 791 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the periOd of June 1, 1990 thru June 15, 1990 drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $230,347.03, which includes Demand
Nos. 27801 thru 28010 (inclusive); excluding Light & Power Demands Nos.
27813, 27830 thru 27835, and 27926 (accounting period June 1990), was
examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 791 be approved and payment authorized for claims and
demands totaling $230,347.03, excluding Light & Power Demands.
Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER No. 791 covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period of June 1, 1990 thru June 15, 1990 drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,565,764.19, which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June
1990), was examined and audited:
27807
27808
27826
27829
27865
27868
27938
27939
27961
27963
27981
27985
27896
27899
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27809
27810
27811
27812
27817
27820
27822
27824
27837
27841
27849
27850
27852
27854
27863
27864
27878
27881
27883
27884
27886
27889
27890
27892
27901 27941 27965 27989
27903 27945 27970 27994
27904 27946 27971 27997
27911 27947 27972 27998
27912 27950 27975 28003
27920 27951 27976 28004
27927 27957 27977 28006
27933 27958 27980 28010
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that
Warrant Register No. 791 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $1,565,764.19. 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. 404 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of April 18 thru May 19, 1990,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,681,858.18 which
includes Demand Nos. 5748 thru 5792 (inclusive, accounting period May
1990), was presented.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that Payroll
Warrant Register No. 404 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $1,681,858.18. Motion carried.
Communication from the City Clerk dated June 13, 1990, with
regard to a claim in the matter of Mr. stephen Clarke.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
matter of the claim of Mr. stephen Clarke be deferred to Closed
Session. Motion carried.
The Mayor Pro Tem declared a recess, the time being 6:05
p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:10 p.m. All
members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormiCk, that the
Council recess to Closed Session, Attorney/Client privilege, pursuant
to Government Code Section(s) 54956.9(a), the time being 6:10 p.m.
Motion carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, and the City
Attorney were excluded from Closed Session.
Closed
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p.m.
The Mayor Pro tem ordered all communications to and from
Session deemed privileged and confidential.
Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 6:51
Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 7:10
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.
Communication from the City Clerk dated June 13, 1990, with
regard to a claim in the matter of Mr. Stephen Clarke, deferred from
earlier in this meeting.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the claim
in the matter of Mr. Stephen Clarke be approved to a maximum of
$3,000 contingent upon a full compromise and release. Motion carried.
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There being no further business to come before the Council
at this time it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
meeting adjourn to June 26, 1990 at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried.
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NOTICE OF
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT AN MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON HELD JUNE 19, 1990 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE CITY CLERK (QUORUM PRESENT) UNTIL
JUNE 26, 1990 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
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Chief
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