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19920204 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I 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; t< , 4:34'4 I I City Council Minutes page 2 February 4, 1992 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. 4345 I I City Council Minutes page 3 February 4, 1992 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, 4346 I I City Council Minutes page 4 February 4, 1992 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. 4347 I I City Council Minutes page 5 February 4, 1992 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. 4348 I I City Council Minutes page 6 February 4, 1992 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. 4349 I I City Council Minutes page 7 February 4, 1992 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. 4350 I I City Council Minutes page 8 February 4, 1992 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. 4351 I I City Council Minutes page 9 February 4, 1992 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 4352 I I City Council Minutes page 10 February 4, 1992 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 ~.35.3 I I City Council Minutes page 11 February 4, 1992 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. !351 I I City Council Minutes page 12 February 4, 1992 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: L /5 /~~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk 7135:.F