19910702 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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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.
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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:"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
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