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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY
4, 1992 AT 5 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 21, 1992, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor presented Service Pin Awards
to the following employees:
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Alice Saldana, Sr. utility Clerk - 10 years
David Soto, Utilityman - 5 years
The Mayor called a recess at 5:08 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:10
p.m., all persons present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period January
16 thru 31, 1992, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the Police Department Activity Report for the period January 16
thru 31, 1992, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
January 16 thru 31, 1992, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period January 16
thru 31, 1992, 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 matter
listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hear-
ings that may be listed.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council at this time.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 30, 1992, re-submitting the communication from
victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, dated January 13,
1992, regarding the application for a Conditional Use Permit for
JCI Environmental Services, Inc. for their operation of a truck
terminal at 4133 Bandini Boulevard and recommending that the
following actions be taken:
The City Council make the following determinations:
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 mitigating measures adopted as Conditions of
of their Conditional Use Permit;
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3. That the project will not individually or
cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife
resources.
It is also recommended: (1) that a Negative Declaration be
adopted; (2) that a Notice of Determination and a De Minimis
Finding be filed with the County; and that the Conditional Use
Permit be granted contingent upon the following "Conditions:"
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance
with, and made to conform with, all current
codes, rules, and 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. All
trucking operations, including truck and trailer
parking, shall be limited to the lot located at
4133 Bandini Boulevard. JCI Environmental
Services shall obtain proper building permits
prior to any construction, demolition or
removal of equipment.
b. The two (2) existing underground tanks are
required to be maintained in compliance with
City of Vernon Ordinance No. 944. Tanks must
continue to be monitored and operating permits
must be properly transferred. The underground
tanks shall not be used for the storage of
hazardous wastes. Plans for new fuel station
must be submitted for review and approval.
c. The number of employee parking spaces required
per Vernon City Code shall be provided and main-
tained.
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 and weeds.
e. 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.
f. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam
cleaning and repairing shall be performed in
facilities in compliance with appropriate codes.
An operation plan for exterior washing of
Company vehicles shall be submitted for review
and approval. No cleaning of the interior of any
tankers or storage containers shall be performed
at this location. Only JCI Environmental Service
equipment or vehicles shall be repaired or washed
at this site.
g. All buildings, structures and tanks (storage and
silo) shall be rodent proof.
h. Plans for the rehabilitation of rendering plant
building and construction of truck wash, truck
repair/maintenance and other facilities where
hazardous materials are to be used, handled or
stored, must be submitted to the Vernon Health
Department for review and approval. Plans will
be checked for compliance with containment and
identification requirements.
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i. JCI Environmental Services shall file Notice of
Intent with the State Water Quality Control Board
within the Board's time limits and prepare proper
prevention and monitoring plans for all possible
storm water contamination.
j. No hazardous waste generated on the site shall be
kept on site for more than 90 days.
k. All hazardous material incidents within the City
of Vernon shall be reported to the Vernon Fire
Department (911).
1. All tanker containers and emergency response
equipment shall be certified as being washed and
cleaned before returning to facility. The only
vehicles arriving at the site with hazardous
waste shall be those requiring minor repair or
those that have responded to an emergency clean-
up and the specified disposal site is closed. In
both cases the hazardous waste shall be
transferred off the site as soon as physically
possible. Temporary storage of vehicles or
containers containing hazardous materials must be
within a designated and contained area.
m. JCI Environmental Services shall have a hazardous
materials inventory plan, contingency plan and
training plan approved by the Vernon Health
Department prior to occupying the site.
n. Broken or cracked sidewalk, curb, gutter or
driveway in Bandini Boulevard adjacent to the
site shall be repaired as directed by the
Director of Community Services. Guard posts
shall be constructed at the ends of all
driveways.
o. JCI Environmental Services shall obtain and
maintain all required State and Regulatory
Agency permits prior to occupancy, including but
not limited to the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District, the State Department of Transportation
and the South Coast Air Quality Management
District.
p. JCI Environmental Services shall change out the
old style fire hydrant located on Bandini
Boulevard adjacent to their site with the new
City of Vernon standard.
Communication from victor Vaits, Director of Communi-
ty Services, dated January 30, 1992, transmitting staff's re-
sponses to the comments raised during the Public Hearing on JCI
Environmental Services, Inc.'s request for a Conditional Use
Permit.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of
Community Services, dated January 30, 1992, advising that based
on the comments received from the pUblic during the Public
Hearing held January 21, 1992, and from the staff of the Vernon
Light and Power Department, it is hereby recommended that the
following two Conditions be added to JCI Environmental Services,
Inc.'s Conditional Use Permit:
q. Vehicles containing hazardous materials traveling
to and from the subject site shall be restricted
to using either of the following routes:
Vehicles departing from the site shall travel
west on Bandini Boulevard to Santa Fe Avenue,
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thence north on Santa Fe Avenue to the Santa
Monica Freeway, or east from the site on Bandini
Boulevard to the Long Beach Freeway. Vehicles
arriving at the site shall use the same routes
in the opposite direction.
r. JCI Environmental Services, Inc. shall grant to
the City of Vernon an easement for the existing
underground electric cables which feed their pad
mounted transformer.
RESOLUTION NO. 6031 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit
to JCI Environmental Services, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck
Terminal at 4133 Bandini Boulevard. (Deferred from the City
Council Meeting held January 21, 1992.)
Ms. Martha Molina-Aviles asked if the public could
address the City Council on this matter.
The City Council agreed to accept comments pertaining
to the aforementioned subject.
Aurora Castillo, representing Mothers of East Los
Angeles, addressed the Council and advised that JCI Environmental
Services, Inc., was formerly known as Capri which was located
near Euclid Elementary School and this area smelled, had a bad
environmental history and hazardous waste was being dumped. She
stated she had no faith in the company based on their former
track record. She advised that she felt it was very important to
inform the City Council of the former record of this firm.
Martha MOlina-Aviles, a representative of Gloria
Molina's office, addressed the Council and asked when they will
be advised of our responses to the pUblic's comments and ques-
tions on the Conditional Use Permit, and would they have this
information before hand or would they get it at the next City
Council Meeting.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, advised that the
information will be prepared and submitted to the City Council
prior to the next meeting. The JCI Public Hearing was opened and
closed on January 21, 1992. The City Council is not required to
hold another Public Hearing and it is their discretion whether to
do so.
Ms. Aviles officially requested, on behalf of Super-
visor Molina's office, that a Public Hearing be held to respond
to and accept further comments if necessary.
The City Council agreed unanimously to hold a Public
Hearing to respond to comments received on this matter at the
next meeting of the City Council to be held February 18, 1992.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
matter of the request for a Conditional Use Permit by JCI Envi-
ronmental Services, Inc. and the aforementioned communications
from the City Clerk and Director of Community Services, dated
January 30, 1992, and Resolution No. 6031 be deferred to the next
City Council Meeting to be held February 18, 1992. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, and seconded by McCormick, to
open the Public Hearing to consider a request by Vana Enterpris-
es, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a truck and
freight terminal at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, the time being 5:23
p.m. Motion carried
victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, ad-
dressed the City Council and briefly summarized his communication,
and the Engineer's Report.
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Communication from Victor Vaits, Director of Com-
munity Services, dated January 28, 1992, was presented, advising
that Vana Enterprises, 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 and tenants
in the area and affidavits of posting and
mailing;
3. Environmental Information Formi
4. Engineer's Report
Vana Enterprises, Inc.'s operation was found to be categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act process,
since they will be using an existing truck terminal and the
facility is not being expanded. It is the opinion of the Direc-
tor 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 environment, and no mitigating measures
are required. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it
is hereby recommended that: (1) the Council find that the pro-
posed use is categorically exempt from the California Environmen-
tal Quality Act process; (2) a Notice of Exemption be filed with
the County Clerk; and (3) 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. The facility shall be operated in a
manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions,
odors or other nuisances. Prior to occupancy a
business license and occupancy permit shall be
obtained. All trucking operations, including
truck and trailer parking, shall be limited to
the lot located at 4415 Bandini Boulevard.
b. Any hazardous substances used, handled or stored
shall have prior approval from the Vernon Fire
and Health Departments. A Health Permit shall be
obtained if there are reportable quantities of
hazardous materials on the site.
c. The number of employee 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 and weeds.
e. 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.
f. Servicing of vehicles including washing, steam
cleaning and repairing shall be performed in
facilities in compliance with appropriate codes.
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g. In accordance with National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit regulations, Vana
Enterprises, Inc. shall submit a Notice of Intent
to the State Water Resources Control Board and
shall prepare a prevention plan and monitoring
program within the Board's time limitations.
h. No equipment or freight shall be stored on the
site, other than in trailers or on the docks.
Adequate plans and materials must be available
for handling leaks or spills from vehicles during
storage or transportation.
i. Underground storage tank monitoring systems shall
be checked by a qualified service person.
Monitoring system must meet the requirements of
City Ordinance No. 944.
j. Broken or cracked sidewalk, curb, gutter or
driveway in Bandini Boulevard adjacent to the
site shall be repaired as directed by the
Director of Community Services.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
close the Public Hearing with regard to Vana Enterprises, Inc.'s
application for a Conditional Use Permit, the time being 5:29
p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the Director of community Services dated
January 28, 1992, and all supporting documents submitted during
the Public Hearing of Vana Enterprises, Inc. be received and
filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that:
(1) the Council find that the proposed use is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act processi (2)
a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerki and (3) the
Conditional Use Permit be granted to Vana Enterprises, Inc.
contingent upon the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru "j".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6044 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit
to Vana Enterprises, Inc. for the Operation of a Truck and
Freight Terminal at 4415 Bandini Boulevard, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6044 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1006 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, By Amending sections 2.1 and 2.5-4 and Adding
New Section 2.5-5 to Chapter 2, Article I of Said Code Regarding
city Council and Other Committee and commission Meetings~, was
read by title for a Second and Final Reading.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 1006 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales
None
None
Communication from Thomas S. Brachko, dated January
10, 1992, was presented, urging the City to support H.R. 123 and
S. 434, two bills proposed by Congress to enact English as the
official language of government at the federal level, and re-
questing that the City adopt a resolution in support of these
bills to be sent to our Congress members and Senators.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communication from Thomas S. Brachko dated January 10, 1992,
be received and filed; and toad6pt a resolution in support of
the aforementioned bills. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6049 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Supporting Legislation Introduced
in the United States Congress Which Would Declare English to be
the Official Language of the united States.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6049 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk,
dated January 20, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for himself and Councilmen William McCormick and William
Davis to attend the Independent cities Association winter Seminar
in Santa Barbara, February 21-23, 1992, with an expense allowance
of $877.00 each.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for the aforementioned City officials to
attend the Independent cities Association Winter Seminar in Santa
Barbara, February 21-23, 1992, with an expense allowance of
$877.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 21, 1992, was presented, requesting authority pnd
funds for Gerald Forde, Asst. to the City Administrator, to
attend the CRA Annual Conference in Monterey, March 5-6, 1992,
with an expense allowance of $767.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Gerald W. Forde to attend the California
Redevelopment Association Annual Conference in Monterey, March 5-
6, 1992, with an expense allowance of $767.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Victor H. Vaits, Director of
Community Services, dated January 22, 1992, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Richard Lucas, Senior Building
Inspector, to attend the Barrier-Free Design Conference in Los
Angeles, February 21, 1992, with an expense allowance of $105.04.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Richard Lucas to attend the Barrier-Free
Design Conference in Los Angeles, February 21, 1992, with an
expense allowance of $105.04. Motion carried.
Communication from Louis S. Rosenkrantz, Chief of
POlice, dated January 23, 1992, was presented, requesting
authority for Sgt. Mason Chancey to attend the PR-24 Instructors
Course at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, March 9-
13, 1992. This course is POST reimbursed to the officer and no
monies for the course are needed in advance.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Sgt. Mason Chancey to attend the PR-24
Instructors Course at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Depart-
ment, March 9-13, 1992. Motion carried.
Communication from Louis S. Rosenkrantz, Chief of
Police, dated January 24, 1992, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Sergeant Michael Chavez and Officer
Alfred Jaime to attend the Laser Firearms Training at the Los
Angeles Sheriff's Department, February 20, 1992, with an expense
allowance of $106.16 each which will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Sergeant Michael Chavez and Officer
Alfred Jaime to attend the Laser Firearms Training at the Los
Angeles Sheriff's Department, February 20, 1992, with an expense
allowance of $106.16 each. Motion carried.
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Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of
Community Services, dated January 27, 1992, was presented,
advising that the bids received and opened January 21, 1992 in
accordance with Contract No. 511, Traffic Pavement Striping,
1992, have been reviewed, and recommending that the contract be
awarded to Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Service, 3084
Strasbourg Drive, Riverside, California 92504, on the basis of
their bid of $27,780.14.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the Director of Community Services dated
January 27, 1992, be received and filed, and that his recommenda-
tion be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6042 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Arrow Straight
Marking and Striping Service for Traffic Pavement Striping 1992
in Accordance with Contract No. 511 of the City of Vernon and
Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6042 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 27, 1992, was presented, advising that the term of
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contractual Services with
Stanley C. Henslee, CPA, has expired. Mr. Henslee provides audit
work for the City in connection with the Toxic/Hazardous Waste
Treatment facilities within the City, and his services are now
required. This has been reviewed by the City's Financial Consul-
tant and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that a
new Agreement for Contractual Services with Stanley C. Henslee be
approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated January 27, 1992 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6043 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services Between the
City of Vernon and Stanley C. Henslee, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Mccormick, that
Resolution No. 6043 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 28, 1992, was presented, advising that upon review
of Resolution No. 6014 pertaining to Business License fees, it is
necessary to make changes for clarification purposes. These
changes would specifically be to sections 9 and 15 of said
resolution. Section 9 would include Distributors and Wholesalers
which were inadvertently omitted, and section 15 pertains to
Transfer Fees. It is hereby recommended that Resolution No. 6014
be amended and the following resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated January 28, 1992, be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6047 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Amending Resolution No. 6014 to
Delete Business License Transfer Fees, to Define Warehouses, and
to Reduce Business License Fees for Offsite Warehouses, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6047 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Fire Chief Larry Spadt, dated
January 28, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and funds
to attend the California Fire Chiefs' Association/Fire Prevention
Organization Workshop in San Luis Obispo, March 16-20, 1992, with
an expense allowance of $670.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Larry Spadt to attend the California
Fire Chiefs' Association/Fire Prevention Organization Workshop in
San Luis Obispo, March 16-20, 1992, with an expense allowance of
$670.00. Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Director of
Community Services, dated January 28, 1992, was presented,
advising that Contract No. 507, Resurfacing of Various Streets,
has been completed. The total contract amount was $399,267.30.
A final partial payment of $240,737.15 is now due and the remain-
ing ten percent, $39,926.73, is payable thirty-five days after
acceptance. It is hereby recommended that the work be accepted
and authority be granted to pay the contractor, Silvia Construc-
tion, Inc., 2209 Arrow Rte., Upland, California 91786, in accor-
dance with the agreement.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the Director of Community Services dated
January 28, 1992, be received and filed, and that his recommenda-
tion be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6045 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Silvia
Construction, Inc. for Resurfacing of Various Streets, in Accor-
dance with Contract No. 507 of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6045 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 28, 1992, was presented, transmitting a fully
executed Grant of Easement from Casino Realty providing for an
easement on 46th Street between Alcoa and Boyle Avenue for
proposed electric service facilities, and recommending that the
Grant of Easement be accepted and that the Certificate of Accep-
tance be approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to
accept the Grant of Easement from Casino Realty, and to approve
and execute the Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 28, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Utility Clerk Claudia Padilla to attend the "organize
Files and Records" Seminar in Los Angeles, March 26, 1992, with
an expense allowance of $154.20.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Claudia Padilla to attend the "Organize
Files and Records" Seminar in Los Angeles, March 26, 1992, with
an expense allowance of $154.20. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 28, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for the personnel listed below to attend the "Only Office
Safety" Seminar in Downey, March 25, 1992 at a cost of $864.00
for the group registration fee:
Carol Dacey
Sharon Duckworth
Liz Sawickis
Audra Hunter
Ana Ceja
Luz Martinez
Charla Duncan
Patty Salerno
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for the aforementioned personnel to attend
the "Only Office Safety" Seminar in Downey, March 25, 1992 at a
cost of $864 for the group registration fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 29, 1992, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Thomas A. Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem, to attend the League
of California cities Growth Management Conference in Sacramento,
February 20-21, 1992, with an expense allowance of $657.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Thomas A, Ybarra to attend the League of
California Cities Growth Management Conference in Sacramento,
February 20-21, 1992, with an expense allowance of $657.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of
Light and Power, dated January 29, 1992, was presented, request-
ing authority and funds to attend the Fuel Cell Commercialization
Group Meeting in San Francisco, February 19-20, 1992, with an
expense allowance of $387.90.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Kenneth J. DeDario to attend the Fuel
Cell Commercialization Group Meeting in San Francisco, February
19-20, 1992, with an expense allowance of $387.90. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 29, 1992, was presented, transmitting the Water
Shortage Contingency Plan which was adopted by the Board of
Directors of Central Basin Municipal Water District on January
23, 1992. Any water supplier planning to adopt this plan may
incorporate their Public Hearing into the proceedings of the
hearing held by the District. This was accomplished by Vernon
duly noting this fact at the beginning of the District's hearing.
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and
the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Central
Basin Municipal Water District "Water Shortage Contingency Plan"
be adopted as Vernon's contingency plan and that a resolution be
adopted approving same.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated January 29, 1992, be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6046 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Adopting the Water Shortage Contin-
gency Plan Prepared by the Central Basin Municipal Water District
as Vernon's Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the Use and
Allocation of the Available Supply of Water, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6046 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated January 30, 1992, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting
to be held February 3, 1992, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter of approval of the Agenda for the Adjourned
Regular Personnel Committee Meeting be deferred to after Closed
Session later this date. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 832 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 17 thru 30, 1992, drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $201,089.96, which includes
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Demand Nos. 35710 thru 35919 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power
Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period
February, 1992) was examined and audited:
35716
35725
35772
35773
35774
35889
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 832 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $201,089.96, excluding Light & Power
Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 832 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of January 17 thru 30, 1992, drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,202,725.51, which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period
February, 1992) was examined and audited:
35714 35725 35732 35745 35777 35819 35865 35908
35718 35727 35733 35753 35786 35831 35873 35909
35719 35728 35734 35756 35798 35855 35885 35912
35720 35729 35738 35758 35801 35856 35890 35913
35723 35730 35743 35771 35802 35858 35899
35724 35731 35744 35775 35815 35859 35902
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 832 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $3,202,725.51. 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.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 16, 1992, was presented, recommending that Arnold
deBoer, Battalion Chief in the Fire Department, be retired on an
Industrial Disability Retirement effective January 29, 1992,
based upon the opinion of the treating physicians and the recom-
mendation of the Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated January 16, 1992, be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6037 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Determining the Industrial Disabil-
ity Retirement of Arnold deBoer, a Local Safety Member Employed
by the City of Vernon (Government Code sections 21024 and 21025),
was presented. (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held
January 21, 1992.)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6037 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:14 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:20
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Council go into Closed Session, Personnel, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957, the time being 6:20 p.m. Motion
carried.
All persons with the exception of the City Clerk, the
City Attorney and Police Captain Mason were excluded from Closed
Session.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
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Police Captain Mason was excused from Closed Session
at 6:34 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 6:37 p.m. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated January 30, 1992, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting
to be held February 3, 1992, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein (deferred from an earlier time during this
meeting) .
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations listed on the Personnel Committee Meeting Agenda
for the meeting to be held February 3, 1992 be approved. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Communications Operator Nikki Niesley be terminated. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that Margo
Lepe be terminated. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Jeff
Roland, Water & Power Dispatcher II, be granted a Leave-of-
Absence for up to thirty (30) days and that he be allowed to use
any time (vacation, in-lieu-holiday or compensatory time) avail-
able to him and that upon his return he be placed on probation
for one year. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Ron
Lee, Computer Operations Assistant be suspended three days
without pay. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated January 30, 1992, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting
to be held February 3, 1992, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
City Council recess to Closed Session Attorney/Client privilege
pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) the time being
6:38 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.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session the
time being 6:48 p.m. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Gonzales, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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