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19930518 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MAY 18, 1993 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, McCormick, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held May 4, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 12, 1993, was presented, advising that the below listed employees have qualified in the month of April for a Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the basis of a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of perfect attendance. Date of Hire Emplovee Award 04/29/91 Linda Smith, Utility Clerk 2 years 07/01/85 Jaime De La Rosa, Utilityman 3 years 04/09/90 Gerald Forde, Asst. to the City Adm. 3 years 08/19/84 Richard Recano, Diesel Operator 3 years 04/23/89 James Siegert, Power Plant Supt. 4 years 05/13/84 Vince Rodriguez, Engineering Aide 5 years The Mayor presented the above listed employees with their respective awards. The following employees were unable to attend the meeting; however, awards were accepted from the Mayor on their behalf by their respective department head: 06/13/85 03/18/84 Michael Chavez, Police Sergeant Mike DeFrank, Engineering Aide 2 years 3 years The Mayor called at recess at 5:05 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:07 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1 thru 15, 1993, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period May 1 thru 15, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru 15, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 1 thru 15, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. Health Department Report for the month of April, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the Health Department Report for the month of April, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. 4652 I I City Council Minutes page 2 May 18, 1993 Risk Management Report for the month of April, 1993, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the Risk Management Report for the month of April, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time for anyone in the audience to address the City Council on any matter listed on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on any matter 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 Council. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 4, 1993, was presented, advising that staff has reviewed the Medical Records Report of Doctor Lynn E. Wilson dated April 6, 1993 and based on said report and the assessment of our Risk Manager, it is hereby recommended that the request for an industrial disability retirement for Fire Engineer Lloyd Hudson be approved. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 4, 1993 be received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6255 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting the Disability Retirement of Lloyd Hudson, a Local Safety Member Employed by the City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21024 and 21025), was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6255 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 1991 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Building Code Standards, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code with the IAPMO Installation Standards, including selected appendices for each, the Uniform Fire Code including specified appendices and Uniform Fire Code Standards, and the adoption of the National Electrical Code 1993 and the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions therefor, the time being 5:10 p.m. Motion carried. Victor Vaits, Director of Community Services, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. He advised that a change was made since the First Reading of the Ordinance and the reading today will now have to be considered as the First Reading. The changes are additions as follows: 1) section 16(f) storage of Type I and II liquids in above ground tanks except within shaded area on Exhibit "F". 2) section 16(g) storage of liquified petroleum gases except within shaded area on Exhibit "F". The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who had any questions on this matter. There were no questions. 465-1 I -I City Council Minutes page 3 May 18, 1993 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 13, 1993, was presented, transmitting the following supporting documents in connection with the aforementioned Public Hearing: 1. Ordinance No. 1013; 2. Notice of Public Hearing and Affidavit of Posting; 3. Declaration of Publication. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that Ordinance No. 1013 be approved for a second and final reading. The City Clerk advised that it should be noted that due to the changes this will now be considered a First Reading of the Ordinance. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1013, the time being 5:17 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 13, 1993, be received and filed. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1013 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Chapter 7, Buildings, of the Code of the City of Vernon; Adopting By Reference The 1991 Editions of The Uniform Building Code, The Uniform Building Code Standards, The Uniform Mechanical Code, The Uniform Plumbing Code with The IAPMO Installation Standards, Including Selected Appendices for Each, The Uniform Fire Code, Including Specified Appendices, and The Uniform Fire Code Standards; Adopting By Reference The National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, and The Uniform Administrative Code provisions for The National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition; and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title by the City Clerk for a First Reading. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1013 receive a First Reading. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to open the Public Hearing to consider request for a Variance from Tectron International, Inc. to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming truck docks at property located at 3063 Fruitland Avenue, the time being 5:18 p.m. Motion carried. victor Vaits addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter for them. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 13, 1993, was presented, advising that a Variance application was originally submitted by Tectron International, Inc; however, they now wish the application to be in the name of their newly created division, American Laminating, who will occupy the site. American Laminating is requesting a Variance from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the building located at 3063 Fruitland Avenue, and transmitted herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. 46~G I 1 City Council Minutes page 4 May 18, 1993 The building has two non-conforming truck docks both measuring 50 feet in length and 11.8 feet in width, and the company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at this dock. This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon the following "Condition": 1. The usage of the two 50 foot-long loading spaces shall be limited to vehicles with a maximum length of 49 feet. The Mayor asked if there were any questions regarding this matter. There were no questions. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing with regard to the request for a Variance from American Laminating, the time being 5:21 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 13, 1993 be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to American Laminating contingent upon the aforementioned Condition No.1. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6252 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to American Laminating, From section 26.4.2-8 Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for Property Located at 3063 Fruitland Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 6252 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated March 15, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Lt. Bruce Olson to attend the International Association of Bomb Technicians Conference in Reno, Nevada, May 15-21, 1993, with an expense allowance of $1124.60. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Lt. Bruce Olson to attend the International Association of Bomb Technicians Conference in Reno, Nevada, May 15-21, 1993, with an expense allowance of $1124.60. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated March 15, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Elizabeth Sawickis, Records Manager, to attend the Hewlett Packard QUERY Fundamentals Course in Los Angeles, June 16-17, 1993, with an expense allowance of $668.35. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that authority be granted for Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the Hewlett Packard QUERY Fundamentals Course in Los Angeles, June 16-17, 1993, with an expense allowance of $668.35. Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz, dated May 3, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Elizabeth Sawickis, Records Manager, to attend the League of California cities Assembly Bill 408 Workshop in Long Beach, June 4, 1993, with an expense allowance of $132.98. 4649 I I City Council Minutes page 8 May 18, 1993 Consideration of Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Vernon and Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association (Group 2). It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the consideration of Side Letter Agreement be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:45 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:02 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, Attorney/Client Privilege, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b) (1) the time being 6:03 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session with the exception of the City Administrator and City Attorney. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. Councilman Davis was excused at 6:10 p.m. Councilman Davis return at 6:16 p.m. Mayor Malburg was excused at 6:16 p.m. Mayor Malburg returned at 6:22 p.m. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Council go out of Closed Session, Attorney/Client Privilege, and resume regular session, the time being 6:23 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. ~_ "A~ ~ ~~~:;:/,P; ~ .I-t-() . ~onis C. Ma urg Mayor ATTEJ7: /~ yj~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk 4645 I I City Council Minutes page 6 May 18, 1993 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded communication from the Director of Community 13, 1993, be received and filed and that his approved. Motion carried. by Davis, that the Services dated May recommendation be RESOLUTION NO. 6254 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 518 and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for Resurfacing of Various Streets in Accordance with Contract No. 518 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 6254 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 13, 1993, was presented, recommending that the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held May 11, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held May 11, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated May 13, 1993, was presented, advising that the Vernon Lions Club is requesting a Variance from the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, Section 78.102(b) to install a fireworks stand and conduct the sale of "Safe and Sane" fireworks at property located at 4515 S. Soto Street. This has been reviewed by the Fire Chief, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the normal conditions imposed by the Fire Department. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the City Clerk dated May 13, 1993, be received and filed, and that the Variance be granted to the Vernon Lions Club subject to the normal conditions imposed by the Fire Department. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated May 13, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held May 17, 1993, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting held May 17, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 13, 1993, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held May 17, 1993, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held May 17, 1993, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 6256 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Establishing the Rates for the Sale of Water in the City of Vernon in Accordance with the Vernon City Code and Repealing Resolution No. 6094, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6256 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 863 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 30 thru May 13, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $506,693.51, which includes Demand Nos. 41803 thru 42067 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power 4647 I I City Council Minutes page 7 May 18, 1993 Demands and Void Demand Nos. 41803, 41859 thru 41861 (inclusive) and 42001 (accounting period May, 1993) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 863 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $506,693.51, excluding Light and Power Demands. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 863 covering claims and demands presented during the period of April 30 thru May 13, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,191,393.92, which includes Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period May, 1993) was examined and audited: 41804 41807 41818 41819 41822 41823 41825 41826 41827 41829 41830 41834 41835 41840 41841 41842 41850 41851 41852 41853 41854 41856 41866 41870 41872 41875 41876 41884 41895 41902 41903 41908 41911 41913 41917 41918 41930 41935 41950 41952 41955 41960 41969 41982 41988 41997 42002 42007 42023 42027 42034 42036 42043 42046 42048 42052 42053 42060 42066 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 863 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,191,393.92. 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. PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 442 covering claims and demands presented during the period of March 7 thru April 17, 1993, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,150,033.52 which includes Demand Nos. 6971 thru 7017 (inclusive) (accounting period April, 1993) was examined and audited. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Payroll Warrant Register No. 442 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $2,150,033.52. Motion carried. Consideration of a Master Services Contract between the Southern California Gas Company and the City of Vernon as submitted by Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated May 13, 1993. Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the communication submitted by the Director of Light and Power dated May 13, 1993 be received and filed. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting on this matter and disqualified himself because it is reasonalby foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. . RESOLUTION NO. 6257 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Pro Forma Master Services Contract and Attached Service Schedule D, Account No. V08/18-2157-437-8771, By and Between the City of Vernon and the Southern California Gas Company, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 6257 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Malburg abstained from voting on this matter and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. ~ 4646