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19910702 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 2, 1991 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 18, 1991, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 20, 1991, be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held July 16, 1991. Motion carried. The Mayor presented Service pins to the following employees: James Persons, Project Engineer, Community Services Department - 30 years James Mason, Captain, Police Department - 25 years Stella Pasillas, Utility Clerk, Community Services Department - 10 years The Mayor called a recess at 5:13 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:19 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16 thru 30, 1991, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16 thru 30, 1991, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 16 thru 30, 1991, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 16 thru 30, 1991, be received and filed. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council on any matters listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter on the Agenda at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 5948 - A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Vernon Commending Lloyd Hudson for his Many Years of Service to the City of Vernon, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. The Mayor presented Resolution No. 5948 to Lloyd Hudson. The Mayor called a recess, the time being 5:21 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:23 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. 4224 I I City Council Minutes page 2 July 2, 1991 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 10, 1991, was presented, transmitting an information copy of the Medical Waste Management Act which was passed by the state Legisla- ture during the 1990 legislative session. The state Department of Health Services is the designated enforcement agency for medical waste treatment facilities in Vernon such as SES and BFI; however, there is a provision for local agencies to implement a medical waste management program by adoption of a resolution or ordinance. This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that a resolution be adopted enabling the City to retain local control over medical waste treatment clinics in the City which generate a limited amount of medical waste. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 10, 1991 be received and filed; and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5949 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing Regulations for Medical Waste in the City of Vernon by Adopting by Reference Chapter 6.1 of the California Health and Safety Code Titled Medical Waste Management Act, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5949 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz dated June 10, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officers Frank pirello and Daniel Calleros to attend the Orange County Sheriff's Department Lazer Village at the Orange County Sheriff's Training Center July 16, 1991, with an expense allowance of $112.00 each, of which $111.00 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Police Officers Frank Pirello and Daniel Calleros to attend the Orange County Sheriff's Department Lazer Village at the Orange County Sheriff's Training Center July 16, 1991, with an expense allowance of $112.00 each. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz dated June 13, 1991, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Police Officers Steven Coday and Christian Moscoso to attend the Field Training Officer Course at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy, June 24-28, 1991, with an expense allowance of $249 each, of which $209 will be reimbursed by POST. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Police Officers Steven Coday and Christian Moscoso to attend the Field Training Officer Course at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy, June 24-28, 1991, with an expense allowance of $249 each. Motion carried. Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated June 25, 1991, was presented, advising that Adkan Engineers has submitted, for M.A.B. Partners, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22827 for investigation and report in accordance with the Sub- division Map Act, and transmitting the following evidence: 1. Print of Tentative Parcel Map No. 22827 2. Engineers Report 3. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act It is the opinion of Mr. Vaits that the Parcel Map will pose no ad- verse effects. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon, the State of California Environmental Quality Act and the State Subdivision Map Act. This has been re- viewed by the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that Tenta- tive Parcel Map No. 22827 be approved contingent upon the following "Conditions:" 4225 I I City Council Minutes page 3 July 2, 1991 1. Deed to the City of Vernon a 689.54 foot long by 10 foot wide strip of land adjacent to 52nd street for street widening purposes; 2. Construct frontage improvements to City of Vernon standards including, but not limited to, replacing all curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and relocating and removing all water meter vaults if necessary; 3. Demolish all structures or bring them up to meet all City of Vernon Codes including the Comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance; and 4. Replace the two existing old style Matthews Fire Hydrants, located in 52nd street adjacent to the subject property, with the new City of Vernon Standard Fire Hydrant. victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. Councilman Gonzales asked what this building was used for before. Mr. Vaits stated, carpet manufacturing. Councilman Gonzales asked Mr. vaits what the use was going to be now. Mr. vaits replied that LA Dye is going to expand into this area. They are one of the largest material manufacturers on the west coast. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the Director of Community Services dated June 25, 1991 be received and filed; and that Tentative Parcel Map No. 22827 be approved contingent upon the aforementioned Conditions Numbers 1 thru 4. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated June 27, 1991, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held July 1, 1991 for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Person- nel Committee Meeting held July 1, 1991, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 27, 1991, was presented, transmitting the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June 13, 1991, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting held June 13, 1991, be approved as submitted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5950 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing a Perfect Attendance Incentive Program and to Authorize the Selection of Awards by Qualified Employees, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 5950 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5951 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 5760 to Add New Schedule CS (Exhibit N) Instituting Certain Customer Service Fees for the Light and Power Department, was presented. 4226 I I City Council Minutes page 4 July 2, 1991 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 5951 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5952 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Declaring its Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City Council of the City of Vernon. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 5952 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting to be held July 16, 1991. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated June 27, 1991, was presented, advising that Catellus Development Corporation is the owner of two adjoining parcels, 4625 and 4665 E. 49th Street, and has requested an adjustment of the common boundary between the parcels which would move the common boundary easterly approximately 51 feet. The request is in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan of the City of Vernon. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Lot Line Adjustment be granted. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated June 27, 1991 be received and filed; and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5947 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving "Lot Line Adjustment" Requested by Catellus Development Corporation, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that Resolution No. 5947 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 817 covering claims and demands pre- sented during the period of June 14 thru June 27, 1991, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $524,117.91, which includes Demand Nos. 32946 thru 33119 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power Demands and void Demands as listed below (accounting period June paid in July, 1991) was examined and audited: 32965 32991 32992 32993 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that War- rant Register No. 817 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $524,117.91, excluding Light & Power demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 817 covering claims and demands pre- sented during the period of June 14 thru June 27, 1991, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,435,906.71, which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period June paid in July, 1991) was examined and audited: 32956 32957 32958 32969 32975 33094 33095 33101 33102 33104 33105 33106 33111 33119 32978 32979 32983 32984 32988 33018 33029 33031 33034 33041 33043 33047 33057 33068 33070 33072 33083 33086 33090 33093 32990 32995 33005 33015 33016 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Warrant Register No. 817 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $3,435,906.71. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reason- ably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial ef- fect on his source of income. Consideration of an agreement with RMI, Inc. to provide services for the Gas Municipal Utility Department. 4227 I I city Council Minutes page 5 July 2, 1991 David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the city council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Professional Services Agreement with Resource Management Interna- tional, Inc. be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5953 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Resource Management International, Inc. to Perform Services for the Gas Municipal utility Department, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolu- tion No. 5953 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Claim from Potlatch Corporation. The City Clerk advised that the matter of the Claim from Potlatch Corporation should be deferred to Closed Session later this date. The Mayor called a recess, the time being 5:50 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:53 p.m. all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council recess to Closed Session Attorney/Client privilege pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(C), the time being 5:54 p.m. Motion carried. All persons with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney were excluded from Closed Session. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. Councilman Davis was excused from Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at 6:25 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:28 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the claim received on behalf of Potlatch Corporation be denied. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time it was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. --~~~~e;:~~ Mayor ATTEST: /~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4: 42.~8