19930601 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 1, 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, McCormick, Davis, Gonzales
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 May 18, 1993, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
Mayor Malburg presented Service pins to the following
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City Council:
Thomas Igyarto, Police Sergeant - 25 years
Curtis Kirkland, Electronics Technician - 5 years
The below listed employees were unable to attend the meeting and
their Service Pins were accepted by their department head.
David Lazar, Fire Captain - 5 years
Steven Ruffoni, Fire Captain - 5 years
David Moore, Fire Engineer - 5 years
Alfred Jaime, Police Officer - 5 years
The Mayor called a recess at 5:06 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:09
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period May 16
thru 31, 1993, was presented.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period May 16 thru 31,
1993, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 16
thru 31, 1993, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period May 16 thru 31,
1993, be received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time for
anyone in the audience to address the Council on any matter
listed on the agenda other than with regard to any Public
Hearings that may be listed.
The Mayor stated that there was no one in the
audience who wished to address the City council.
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 Second and Final Reading.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 1013 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis
None
None
None
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated May 13, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Police Officers Penny Turner and Christian Moscoso to attend
the Advanced Latent Prints Seminar in Long Beach, June 7-11,
1993, with an expense allowance of $132 each of which $92 will be
reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for Officers Penny Turner and Christian
Moscoso to attend the Advanced Latent Prints Seminar in Long
Beach, June 7-11, 1993, with an expense allowance of $132.
Motion carried.
Communication from Dave Telford, Fire Chief, dated
May 17, 1993, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Firefighter Darren Simpkins to attend the Rescue Systems I Class
in San Diego, June 14-17, 1993, with an expense allowance of
$565.40.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Firefighter Darren Simpkins to attend
the Rescue Systems I Class in San Diego, June 14-17, 1993, with
an expense allowance of $565.40. Motion carried.
Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of
Light and Power, dated May 24, 1993, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Bob Tang, Associate Power Engineer, to
attend the Western Area Power Administrations's Integrated
Resource Planning Workshop in Las Vegas, June 28-29, 1993, with
an expense allowance of $244.90.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Bob Tang to attend the Western Area
Power Administrations's Integrated Resource Planning Workshop in
Las Vegas, June 28-29, 1993, with an expense allowance of
$244.90. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated May 26, 1993, was presented, transmitting an Amendment to
the Animal Control Service Agreement with the Southeast Area
Animal Control Authority (SEAACA). The document contains the
same language as last year's agreement and no increase in hourly
rates or fees are anticipated. This has been reviewed by the
Director of Environmental Health and the City Attorney, and it is
hereby recommended that the Amendment for the 1993-94 Fiscal Year
with SEAACA be approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated May 26, 1993 be received
and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6259 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Extension of the
Animal Control Services Contract with Southeast Area Animal
Control Authority (SEACCA) for an Additional Year, July 1, 1993
to June 30, 1994, and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment
to Said Agreement, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6259 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated May 27, 1993, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meetings held May 24,
25 and 27, 1993, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meetings held May 24,
25 and 27, 1993, be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated May 27, 1993, was presented, recommending that
the following personnel actions be approved:
Merit step Increases
Roger Conant, utilityman IV, step 6 in the Community
Services Department, be granted a merit step increase to
utilityman IV, step 5, with a new monthly base salary of $1801,
effective June 13, 1993, based on his satisfactory job
performance during the past year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to
grant Roger Conant a merit step increase to utilityman IV, Step
5, effective June 13, 1993. Motion carried.
scott Shonts, Police Officer, step 3, be granted a
merit step increase to Police Officer, step 2, with a new monthly
base salary of $3606, effective June 14, 1993, based on his
satisfactory job performance during the past year.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant
Scott Shonts a merit step increase to Police Officer, Step 2,
effective, June 14, 1993. Motion carried.
Benjamin Potter, Civilian Traffic Officer, Step 5, be
granted a merit step increase to Civilian Traffic Officer, step
4, with a new monthly base salary of $2298, effective June 13,
1993, based on his satisfactory job performance during the past
year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to
grant Benjamin Potter a merit step increase to Civilian Traffic
Officer, Step 4, effective June 13, 1993. Motion carried.
Joseph Klein, Dispatcher, step 7 in the Police
Department, be granted a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step
6, with a new monthly base salary of $2115, effective June 13,
1993, based on his satisfactory jOb performance during the past
six months.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to grant
Joseph Klein a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step 6,
effective June 13, 1993. Motion carried.
Reimbursements
Firefighter Chris Hanson be reimbursed $194.14 from
the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his
satisfactory completion of courses taken at Cerritos College
related to his position with the city.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to
reimburse Firefighter Chris Hanson $194.14 from the Education and
Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Andrew Thompson, utilityman in the Community Services
Department, be reimbursed $118.94 from the Education and Training
Appropriation Account for his satisfactory completion of courses
taken at Tri-Community Adult Education related to his position
with the City.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
reimburse Andrew Thompson $118.94 from the Education and Training
Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Reclassification
Richard Recano, Diesel Operator IV, step 1 in the
Light and Power Department, be reclassified to Diesel Operator
III, step 3, with a new monthly base salary of $3340, effective
June 27, 1993, based on his satisfactory job performance during
the past year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to
reclassify Richard Recano to Diesel Operator III, step 3,
effective June 27, 1993. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated May 27, 1993, was presented, advising that The California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, adopted
waste discharge requirements for stormwater/urban runoff
discharge for Los Angeles County and co-permittees. An extensive
water quality monitoring program is to be designed, installed and
maintained to measure pollutants in both dry and wet weather
flows. It is hereby recommended that the City become a co-
permittee on Los Angeles County's NPDES Permit No. CA0061654 and
that the Director of Community Services be authorized to notify
the County of the City's intent to participate as a co-permittee
on their NPDES Permit.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated May 27, 1993, be received
and filed, and that authority be granted for the City to become a
co-permittee on Los Angeles County's NPDES Permit No. CA0061654.
Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the following two (2) items
be deferred to the next meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated May 27, 1993, advising that at their meeting held April 13,
1993, the Finance Committee approved a 48-month lease to
lease/purchase a Simon-Telelect C-6000 Model Digger Derrick Truck
for the Light and Power Department. This lease agreement has
been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended
that the agreement be approved and executed.
RESOLUTION NO. 6260 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Lease with Option To Purchase Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon (LESSEE) and the Kansas State Bank of
Manhattan (LESSOR) for a 48-Month Lease of a Simon-Telelect C-
6000 Model Digger Derrick Truck.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter pertaining to the lease/purchase of a
Simon-Telelect C-6000 Model Digger Derrick Truck and Resolution
No. 6260 be deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion
carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 864 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 14 thru 27, 1993, drawn on the
First Interstate Bank totaling $204,895.05, which includes Demand
Nos. 42068 thru 42225 (inclusive), excluding Light & Power
Demands and Void Demand Nos. 42106 thru 42108 (inclusive)
(accounting period June, 1993) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by MCCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 864 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $204,895.05, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 864 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of May 14 thru 27, 1993, drawn on the
First Interstate Bank totaling $1,732,993.97, which includes
Light & Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period
June, 1993) was examined and audited:
42068
42069
42070
42075
42076
42077
42078
42083
42086
42087
42088
42089
42090
42091
42092
42093
42094
42097
42098
42115
42119
42120
42124
42148
42150
42151
42155
42158
42160
42161
42173
42185
42188
42189
42211
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 864 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $1,732,993.97. 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.
The City Clerk asked that the following two (2) items
be deferred to the next meeting.
Consideration of Side Letter Agreement Between the
City of Vernon and Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association
(Group 2). (Deferred from the City Council Meeting held May 18,
1993.)
RESOLUTION NO. 6258 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Second Side Letter Agreement By and Between the
Municipal Employee Relations Representative ("MERR") of the City
of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association
("VPOBA") (Employee Group 2) Providing for the continuation of
the 4/10 Plan and Extending the Memorandum of Understanding
("MOU") Until August 31, 1999.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the aforementioned matter pertaining to consideration of a Side
Letter Agreement and Resolution No. 6258 be deferred to the next
City Council meeting to be held June 15, 1993. Motion carried.
Consideration of the Mead-Phoenix Project Westwing
Substation Interconnection Agreement as submitted by Kenneth J.
DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated May 27, 1993.
Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Mead-Phoenix Project Westwing Substation Interconnection
Agreement be approved and executed. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 6261 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Mead-Phoenix Project Westwing Substation Intercon-
nection Agreement Among Arizona Public Service Company, the
United States of America, Salt River Project Agricultural Im-
provement and Power District, Department of Water and Power of
the City of Los Angeles, Nevada Power Company, M-S-R Public Power
Agency, Southern California Public Power Authority, Tucson Elec-
tric Power Company and City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6261 be approved and adopted. 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.
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At this time, Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light
and Power, addressed the Council advising that he had received
a communication this date from Sunrise Energy Company on the
assignment of Signal Fuels Trading Corp. contract with Vernon for
the supply of natural gas for the City's gas turbines. He
advised that this is a matter of an emergency nature and needs to
be responded to now; and requested that Council take action to
place this item on the agenda at this time as the information was
not available prior to the 72 hour posting requirement for the
agenda.
The City Attorney advised that the need to take
action arose after the agenda was posted in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2(b) (1), and also advised of the
necessity of the City Council approving by a two-thirds majority
the placement of this item on the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the matter of Signal Fuels Trading Corporation's Assignment of
Agreement is a matter of urgency in order to provide for
uninterrupted service to the gas turbines, and that approval be
granted to place this item on the agenda, now, for further
action. Motion carried. (The motion to place the matter on the
agenda was unanimously approved.)
Consideration to approve the assignment of the fuel
supply agreement from Signal Fuels Trading Corp. to Sunrise
Energy Company for the period May 1 thru July 31, 1993, and
authorization to execute a Letter Agreement dated June 1, 1993.
Mr. DeDario explained that the City's agreement with
Signal Fuels expires in August 1993, and Signal Fuels has as-
signed this (as allowed by the contract) to Sunrise Energy
Company. Sunrise has faxed a proposed Letter Agreement for the
period May 1, 1993 thru July 31, 1993, and Mr. DeDario is re-
questing that the proposed Letter Agreement be approved and
executed.
Mr. DeDario submitted a copy of the proposed letter
agreement and advised that the City Attorney had an opportunity
to review same. Based on their review, Mr. DeDario is recommend-
ing that approval be granted for the Director of Light and Power
to execute said Letter Agreement.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the proposed letter agreement with Sunrise Energy Company be
approved and executed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6262 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the city of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Letter Agreement for the Assignment of Natural Gas
Fuel Supplies from Signal Fuels Trading Corporation to Sunrise
Energy Company.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6262 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:35 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:47
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Council go into Closed Session, Attorney Client/Privilege,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), the time being
5:48 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session with
the exception of the City Clerk and City Attorney.
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The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 5:53 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.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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