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19901106 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1990 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held October 16, 1990, he approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, t:hat the minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held October 25, 1990, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Service pins: Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra presented a 30 Year Service pin to victor Vaits, Director of Community Services. Mr. vaits accepted a 25 Year Service Pin on the bE~half of Marv King, utilityman in the Community Services Department, who was unable to attend the meeting. The Mayor Pro Tem called a short recess, the time being 5:10 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session, all menmers present before the recess again being present. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Cler~:, dated October 30, 1990, was presented, submitting the transcript of the proceedings of the October 25, 1990 Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon t:o consider the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that: the transcript of the Joint Public Hearing held October 25, 1990, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, transmitting corrected pagE~s to the "Report to Council" to be inserted in the reports which werE~ submitted September 27, 1990. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, t:hat the corrected pages to the "Report to Council" be accepted and inserted in the reports. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, t:hat the City Council participate in the Continued Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to consider the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project. Motion carried. It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that: the Council recess to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting, the timE~ being 5:14 p.m. Motion carried. The City Council reconvened for the purpose of conducting the Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency. tt16t I I City Council Minutes page 2 November 6, 1990 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to open the Continued Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of considering additional public testimony on the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Redevelopment Project. Motion carried. The City Clerk called the roll of the Redevelopment Agency. Present: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis and Gonzales. Absent: Malburg The city Clerk called the roll of the City Council. Present: Ybarra, McCormick, Davis and Gonzales. Absent: Malburg There was a Court Reporter present to record the proceed- ings of the Joint Public Hearing. The Mayor Pro Tem asked for a motion to close the public testimony portion of the Joint Public Hearing. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close the public testimony portion of the Joint Public Hearing, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick None Malburg The Mayor Pro Tem asked for a motion by the City Council to continue the Joint Public Hearing to November 20, 1990 at 5 p.m. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that the Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon be continued to November 20, 1990 at 5 p.m. Motion carried. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Ybarra, Gonzales, Mccormick, Davis None Malburg Police Department Activity Log for the period October 16 thru 31, 1990, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period October 16 thru 31, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 16 thru 31, 1990, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period October 16 thru 31, 1990, be received and filed. Motion carried. At this time the Mayor Pro Tem asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. There was no one present who wished to address the Council on any matter listed on the Agenda other than with regard to the Public Hearings. Continuation of Public Hearing to consider application for a Conditional Use Permit by Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated to operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility at 3650 26th Street. (Continued from City Council Meeting held October 16, 1990.) 4061 I I City Council Minutes page 3 November 6, 1990 victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and asked that the Public Hearing and all related communications with regard to Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated be continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to continue the Public Hearing to consider the application for a Conditional Use Permit by Chem-Tech Systems, Incorporated to operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility at 3650 26th Street to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5837 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Chem- Tech Systems, Incorporated to Operate a Hazardous Waste Facility at 3650 26th Street, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5837 be continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit by Rehrig Pacific Company to allow the salvaging, grinding and recycling of plastic milk jugs into their production line at 4010 26th Street, the time being 5:30 p.m. Motion carried. (Continued from the City Council Meeting held October 16, 1990.) Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City council and briefly summarized his letter dated November 1, 1990. Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated October 9, 1990, was presented, advising that Rehrig Pacific Company located at 4010 26th Street has submitted a complete application for a Conditional Use Permit to salvage and recycle plastic milk and water jugs. Submitted herewith are 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 Rehrig Pacific Company was found to be categori- cally exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act process, and it is the opinion of Mr. vaits that the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will not have a significant effect on the environment, and no mitigating measures are required. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Conditional Use Permit be granted contin- gent upon the following conditions: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the appropriate codes, rules, regulations and subject to business license taxes and permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be obtained. b. Any materials used, handled or stored shall have prior approval from the Vernon Health Department. c. The facility shall be kept in a clean and neat appearance and operated in a manner that prevents unsanitary conditions, odors, or other nuisances. 4088 I I City Council Minutes page 4 November 6, 1990 d. A handicap curb ramp shall be constructed at the southeast corner of 26th street and Indiana street and all cracked or damaged frontage improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk as determined by the Director of Community Services shall be re- paired within 30 days of the granting of this permit. e. The facility is required to meet the certification provisions and regulations of the Solid Waste Manage- ment Act presently existing or hereafter imposed. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, advising that in a letter to City council, dated October 9, 1990, it was recommended that Rehrig Pacific Company be granted a Conditional Use Permit with certain "Conditions." Mr. vaits hereby recommends that those "Conditions" be revised to read as follows: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the appropriate codes, rules, regulations, and shall be subject to bus- iness license taxes and permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be obtained. b. Any materials used, handled or stored shall have prior approval from the Vernon Health Department. c. The facility shall be kept in a clean and neat appear- ance and operated in a manner that prevents unsanitary conditions, odors, or other nuisances. d. A handicap curb ramp shall be constructed at the south- east corner of 26th Street and Indiana Street and all cracked or damaged frontage improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk as determined by the Director of Community Services shall be repaired within 30 days of the granting of this permit. e. The facility shall meet the requirements of any regula- tions adopted pursuant to Public Resources Code, section 43209 and the requirements of any other applicable sections of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code, Sec- tion 40000, et seq.). It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to close the Public Hearing with regard to Rehrig Pacific Company, the time being 5:35 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the communications from the Director of Community Services dated October 9 and November 1, 1990 submitted during the Public Hearing, be re- ceived as evidence, and that the Conditional Use Permit be granted to Rehrig Pacific Company contingent upon the conditions set forth in Mr. vaits' letter of November 1, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5835 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Rehrig Pacific Company to Salvage and Recycle Plastic Jugs at 4010 26th Street, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that Resolution No. 5835 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider voiding the Conditional Use Permit previously granted to P.I.E Nationwide for non-compliance with the required conditions of said permit, the time being 5:36 p.m. Motion carried. victor vaits addressed the City Council and briefly summarized his letter dated October 30, 1990. 4069 I I City Council Minutes page 5 November 6, 1990 Communication from victor Vaits, Director of community services, dated October 30, 1990, advising that P.I.E. was granted a Conditional Use Permit to operate a truck and freight terminal at 3575 Ross street on April 10, 1990, and has failed to comply with all of the "Conditions" set forth on their permit (despite numerous written warnings by the Community services Department). Transmitted herewith are the following supporting documents: 1. Notice of Public Hearing to void a Conditional Use Permit, with Affidavit of posting. 2. Letter to the property owner and P.I.E. Nationwide stating the Council's intent to void the Permit and specifying the reasons therefore, with certified Mail receipts. 3. P.I.E. Nationwide's Temporary Occupancy Report. 4. A letter written to P.I.E. Nationwide dated August 15, 1990. Listed below are the "Conditions" with which P.I.E. has not complied and a brief summary by the Director of Community Services of what would be required for compliance: 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. P.I.E. Nationwide shall make all required repairs as outlined in their occupancy reports. e. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or streets, a masonry wall not less than thirty inches (30") in height or landscaped area a minimum of four feet (4') in width, measured from the property line, shall be established along such frontage, except at driveways, walkways or where other openings are necessary. The City of Vernon has determined that approximately four hundred thirty-four (434) linear feet of either thirty inch (30") hiqh barrier wall or sprinklered landscapinq must be constructed to comply with this condition. g. A sixty foot (60') curb return with an eight foot (8') wide sidewalk shall be constructed on Ross street at the Northeast corner of the subject site. Sufficient right-Of-way shall be deeded to the City for this construction. All non-standard driveways shall be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk. All cracked and broken sidewalk, curb or gutter shall be repaired as directed by the Director of Community Services. It has been determined that an area of approximately sixteen hundred ten (1610) square feet will be required to be deeded for the improvement of the radius alonq with the construction of ninety-three feet (93') of curb and qutter and six hundred fifty (650) square feet of sidewalk, and related removal. This property has two non- conforminq driveways. These driveways add up to eiqht hundred eiqhty-two (882) square feet of driveway that is in need of replace- ment with curb, qutter and sidewalk. h. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall be checked by a qualified service person. Monitoring system must meet the requirements of Vernon City Ordinance No. 944. 4070 I I City Council Minutes page 6 November 6, 1990 P.I.E. Rationwide is delinquent on their underground permit fee required by Ordinance Ro. 944. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recom- mended that the Conditional Use Permit granted to P.I.E. Nationwide, located at 3575 Ross street, be voided based upon their non- compliance with the "Conditions" set forth in their Permit. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing with regard to P.I.E. Nationwide, the time being 5:42 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the com- munication from the Director of Community Services, dated October 30, 1990 submitted during the Public Hearing, regarding voiding the Cond- itional Use Permit granted to P.I.E. Nationwide be received as evi- dence and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5852 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Voiding a Conditional Use Permit Granted by Resolution No. 5738 to P.I.E. Nationwide for the Operation of a Truck and Freight Terminal at 3575 Ross Street, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5852 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Public Hearing to consider a zoning Code Variance applica- tion from Metro Pads and Fusing to allow the owner to construct and utilize non-conforming truck docks for property located at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, advising that Metro Pads and Fusing has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the site at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Affidavit of posting and mailing 4. Engineer's Report This lot has unusual dimensions (635 feet long by 100 feet wide) and has an existing 20,800 square foot building on the front part of the lot. The owner is proposing to construct a 15,360 square foot building on the rear of the lot, and due to the narrowness of the lot and the configuration of the building, the required 105 foot long truck parking and loading spaces with maneuvering area cannot be obtained. Metro Pads and Fusing is proposing to provide a 40 foot maneuvering area with 40 foot long truck parking and loading spaces, and will restrict the length of vehicles entering the site to 40 feet. They are also proposing to construct only 6 truck parking and loading spaces. This will conform only for a manufacturing type of operation; therefore, the owner should execute a covenant agreeing to limit the building to manufacturing type operations only. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney's staff and the Director of Community Services and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The owner provides a 40 foot long maneuvering area in front of the six 40 foot long loading and parking spaces and limits the length of vehicles entering the site to a maximum overall length of 40 feet. 2. Provide a minimum 20 foot clear driving aisle leading to all auto, truck loading or truck parking spaces. 4u"'P11 . .- I I City Council Minutes page 7 November 6, 1990 3. The owner shall provide a covenant to the City agreeing to limit the use of the buildings on this site to manufacturing or industrial uses only and all trucks entering the site will be limited to 40 feet in overall length. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to con- tinue the Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Code Variance applica- tion from Metro Pads and Fusing to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5846 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Metro Pads and Fusing from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 3850 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, Resolution No. 5846 be continued to the next city Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider Tentative Tract Map No. 49930 submitted by J. Blak, Darwin V. Dapper, Terrence J. Dapper and McDonald's Corpor- ation, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits addressed the city Council and briefly summar- ized this matter. Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of community Services, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, advising that J. Blak, Darwin V. Dapper, Terrence J. Dapper and McDonald's corporation have submitted Tentative Tract Map No. 49930 for investigation and report in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Print of Tentative Tract Map No. 49930 2. Engineer's Report 3. Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration, Notice of Public Hearing and affidavit of posting and mailing 4. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act 5. Environmental Information Form It is the opinion of the Director of community Services that the adoption of the Tentative Tract Map will pose no adverse effects on the City of Vernon or any other surrounding areas. 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 and no mitigating measures are required. 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, and adopt a Negative Declaration. It is further recommended that the Tentative Tract Map be adopted contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The owners shall pay for the replacement of all old style Matthews fire hydrants adjacent to the subject site on 37th Street. 2. The owners shall provide deeds to the City for an eight foot strip of land along Soto Street for street 1Q72 I I City Council Minutes page 8 November 6, 1990 widening purposes. This shall include a 50 foot property line radius curve at the southwest corner of 37th street and Soto street. 3. Replace the covenant and agreement for parking executed by J. Blak and Clougherty Packing Company which covers the J. Blak property. 4. Provide access and utility easements across the 17' wide Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, which is located adjacent to Jewel Avenue, to Lot Nos. 3 and 4. 5. Remove the most westerly driveway on 37th street leading to Lot No. 2 and eliminate the parking area which lies between the main Searing Building and 37th Street on Lot No.2. Mr. vaits also submitted a letter dated November 6, 1990 wherein he recommends that the following Condition be added to the adoption of Tentative Tract Map No. 49930: 6. Jewel Avenue shall be dedicated as a public street and shall be reconstructed in accordance with Plans P-2035 consisting of 3 pages, WD-2134 consisting of 1 page and T-2135 consisting of 1 page. Councilman Davis asked if they were widening Soto street. Mr. vaits advised that that was covered previously in the Conditional Use Permit Granted to McDonalds Corporation. Councilman Gonzales asked about the small strip of land that is used for parking that Mr. Vaits said will be removed - where will they be parking. Mr. vaits advised that there is sufficient parking elsewhere. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing with regard to Tentative Tract Map No. 49930, the time being 5:58 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communications from the Director of Community Services, dated November 1 and 6, 1990 submitted during the Public Hearing with regard to Tentative Tract Map No. 49930, be received as evidence. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council hereby determines that the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council hereby determines that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt a Negative Declaration. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Tentative Tract Map No. 49930 be adopted contingent upon the aforementioned conditions 1 thru 6. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the results of bids which were opened at 2 p.m. this date in accordance with Contract No. 503 (Jewel Avenue Reconstruction): 1. Sully Miller 2. Griffith Co. 3. Shawnan Corporation 4. Modern Asphalt, Inc. 5. E G N Construction, Inc. 6. Ruiz Engineering Co. 7. Vernon Paving $362,800.00 444,472.80 365,321.97 403,048.15 414,270.82 415,495.68 416,212.60 4073 I I city Council Minutes page 9 November 6, 1990 8. Excel Paving Co. 9. Damon Construction Co. 10. J E G Construction Co., Inc. 11. Fecit strata Construction 348,114.24 484,388.00 361,311.50 371,904.25 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the bids for Contract No. 503 be referred to the Director of Community services for review. Motion carried. Consideration of a Power Sale Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the purchase of 16 mW of Capacity and Associated Energy from January 1, 1991 through December 31, 1992. It is anticipated that staff will recommend the approval of said Agreement and request the adoption of the following resolution. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held October 16, 1990.) RESOLUTION NO. 5824 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Power Sale Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), was presented. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held October 16, 1990.) It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the consideration of a Power Sale Agreement with the Los Angeles Depart- ment of Water and Power and Resolution No. 5824 be deferred to the next City Council meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held November 5, 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 November 5, 1990, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, was presented, advising that in June the voters of California ratified a program designed to address the existing and future congestion in the State. There is a state mandate for the identification of a Countywide Congestion Management Agency (CMA). The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission is the only agency interested in becoming the Los Angeles Congestion Management Agency for the county and has received support from 80 percent of the cities within their jurisdiction. They are requesting support from each city, and it is hereby recommended that a resolution be adopted designating them as the Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, with regard to designation of a Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5848 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Acknowledging the Designation of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission as the Los Angeles Congestion Management Program (CMP) Agency for Los Angeles County, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolu- tion No. 5848 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, was presented, advising that at their meeting held September 11, 1990, the Finance Committee recommended to City Council to retain the services of Harmony & Associates to publish a quarterly 4074 I I City Council Minutes page 10 November 6, 1990 newsletter which was subsequently approved by Council on September 18, 1990. Transmitted herewith is an Agreement for Professional Services with Harmony & Associates which has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that said 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 September 11, 1990, with regard to an Agreement with Harmony & Associates, be received and filed and his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5847 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the city of Vernon and Harmony and Associates Providing for Newsletter Preparation services, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5847 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor vaits, Director of Community services, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, advising that Contract No. 497, C.M.D. Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Reconstruction, has been completed. The total contract amount including Extra Work Order No. 1 and Changes Orders Nos. 1 thru 3, inclusive, was $1,284,251.90, and a final partial payment of $6,121.74 is now due. A $130,000.00 retention, secured with Community Bank (TCD# 021231) in favor of the City is releasable thirty-five days after acceptance. It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted and authority be granted to pay the contractor, Shawnan corporation, 12240 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, California 90241 in accordance with Contract 497. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the Director of Community services, dated November 1, 1990, with regard to Contract No. 497, be received and filed; that the work be accepted and authority granted to pay the contractor, Shawnan Corporation, in accordance with the Contract. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5849 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Shawnan Corporation in Accordance with Contract No. 497 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5849 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community services, dated October 25, 1990, transmitting Contract No. 505, Street Sweeping 1991-93, and recommending that the contract be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. The Director of Community Services asked that this matter be removed from the Agenda at this time. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the matter of Contract No. 505 be removed from the Agenda. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5850 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 505 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Street Sweeping 1991-93, In Accordance with Contract No. 505 of the City of Vernon. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5850 be removed from the Agenda. Motion carried. Communication from David B. Brearley, city Attorney, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, advising that Resolution No. 5808, which was approved by the City Council on September 4, 1990, approved 4b7~ I I City Council Minutes page 11 November 6, 1990 a power sale agreement between the City of Vernon and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) fo~ the period December 31, 1990 through December 31, 1991. During subsequent negotiations, we have been able to expand this power sale agreement from December 31, 1990 through December 31, 1992, and it is hereby recommended that Resolution No. 5845 be approved amending Resolution No. 5808 to approve a power sale agreement with UAMPs providing for a two-year period. Mr. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City Council and asked that this matter be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the matter of a power sale agreement with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5845 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 5808 which Approved and Authorized the Execution of a Firm Power Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5845 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1900. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated November 1, 1990, was presented, advising that the cities of Costa Mesa, Upland and El Segundo wish to join the Independent cities Risk Management Authority. The Governing Board of ICRMA has approved the admission of the three cities and it is required that all member cities adopt a resolution to include the cities. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the Risk Manager, and it is hereby recommended that a resolution be adopted to include Costa Mesa, Upland and EI Segundo as members of the ICRMA. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the matter of Costa Mesa, Upland and EI Segundo becoming members of the Independent cities Risk Management Authority be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5851 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Approving an Amendment to the Independent cities Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement to Provide for the Admittance to Membership of the cities of Costa Mesa, EI Segundo and Upland and Designating City Representatives. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5851 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held November 20, 1990. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated October 25, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Joan Francone, Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant to attend the PRIMA workshop in Irvine, October 30, 1990, with an expense allowance of $50.58. authority of $50.58 30, 1990. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that be granted to issue warrant to Joan Francone in the amount for her attendance at the PRIMA Workshop in Irvine, October Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated October 29, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself and Office Manager Sharon Duckworth to attend the League of California cities Financial Management Seminar in Costa Mesa, December 5 - 7, 1990, with an expense allowance of $420.36 each. 4076 City Council Minutes page 12 November 6, 1990 It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst and Sharon Duckworth to attend the League of California cities Financial Management Seminar in Costa Mesa, December 5 - 7, 1990, with an expense allowance of $420.36 each. Motion carried. I Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk, dated October 31, 1990, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Gloria Orosco, Chief Deputy City Clerk, to attend the League of California cities City Clerk's Election Seminar in Costa Mesa, December 5 - 7, 1990, with an expense allowance of $446.06. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that author- ity be granted for Gloria Orosco to attend the League of California cities City Clerk's Election Seminar in Costa Mesa, December 5 - 7, 1990, with an expense allowance of $446.06 Motion carried. Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated October 30, 1990, was presented, requesting author- ity and funds to attend the Fuel Cell Commercialization Group Board Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, November 29, 1990, with an expense allowance of $212.00. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that authority be granted to issue warrant to Kenneth J. DeDario in the amount of $212.00 for his attendance at the Fuel Cell Commerciali- zation Group Board Meeting in Phoenix, November 29, 1990. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 801 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 12 thru November 1, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $205,798.46, which includes Demand Nos. 29710 thru 29939 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demand Nos. 29722, 29730, 29755, 29769, 29770 and 29771 (accounting period November, 1990), was examined and audited. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 801 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $205,798.46, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 801 covering claims and demands presented during the period of October 12 thru November 1, 1990, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,060,814.24, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period November, 1990), was examined and audited. 29710 29728 29758 29816 29850 29900 29711 29729 29759 29820 29854 29903 I 29715 29731 29760 29825 29855 29906 29716 29732 29761 29826 29857 29910 29718 29733 29767 29827 29862 29915 29719 29746 29781 29832 29868 29917 29720 29748 29784 29836 29870 29919 29723 29751 29785 29839 29884 29925 29724 29754 29794 29840 29885 29932 29725 29756 29804 29844 29886 29935 29726 29757 29812 29847 29891 29936 29939 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 801 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $3,060,814.24. 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. 4077 I I City Council Minutes page 13 November 6, 1990 The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess, the time being 6:10 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:17 p.m. All members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session Attorney/Client privilege pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the time being 6:20 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro tem ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 6:23 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 6:30 p.m. It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session. Motion carried. 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. Motion carried. ~; ~ /) ~~;'1~Yf/'1.d-v(,' C.; ~. /I.~ h;l-t~v Thomas A. yqarra Mayor Pro tem ATTEST: d- ~<<<</ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4078