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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD APRIL 5, 1994
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 Davis, that the
Minutes of the city Council Meeting held March 15, 1994, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 14, 1994, was presented, transmitting the Court
Reporter's Transcript of the Continued Hearing of Pan Metal
Corporation's Appeal held during the City Council Meeting on
March 8, 1994.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the aforementioned transcript be received and filed. Motion
carried.
The Mayor awarded Service pins to the following
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
city Council:
Michael DeFrank, Engineering Aide, - 10 years
Theresa Nicholas, Assistant Records Manager - 10 years
Lorenzo Mendoza, Utilityman - 10 years
Gary Sawyer, Utilityman - 10 years
The following employees were unable to attend ~he meeting and
their Service Pins were accepted by their respective department
head:
Pilar Arguello, utilityman - 10 Years
Sergio Rodriguez, Water & Power Dispatcher - 10 years
The Mayor called a recess at 5:10 p~~.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:12
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period March
16 thru 31, 1994, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period March 16 thru
31, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period March
16 thru 31, 1994, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period March 16 thru
31, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised 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 asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the Council at this time.
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Mr. steven O'Neill addressed the City Council on
behalf of the Central Basin Municipal Water District to verify
that they were on the Agenda for today and asked if he should
speak now or wait until the item comes up.
The City Clerk advised that they wer~ listed on the
Agenda and that he could address the City Counci~ when the matter
comes before the Council.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider voiding the Conditional Use Permit
previously issued to JCI Environmental Services, Inc. to Operate
a Truck Terminal at 4133 Bandini Boulevard for Non-compliance
with certain Conditions, the time being 5:12 p.m. Motion
carried.
There was a Court Reporter present during this Public
Hearing to transcribe the proceedings pertaining to JCI Environ-
mental Services, Inc.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 29, 1994, was presented, advising that on February
18, 1992, the City Council approved the application for a
Conditional Use Permit from JCI Environmental Services, Inc. for
its proposed truck terminal operations at 4133 Bandini Boulevard
subject to certain "Conditions." Vernon staff has met with
representatives of JCI on numerous occasions in order to address
and review specific Conditions that they have failed to meet.
The Conditions that JCI has failed to comply with are "b, f, and
r" and are set forth in their entirety below:
b. The two (2) existing underground tanks are
required to be maintained in compliance with
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 a new fuel station must be
submitted for review and approval.
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 equipment or vehicles of
JCI shall be repaired or washed at this site.
r. JCI shall grant to the city of Vernon an easement
for the existing underground electric cables
which feed their pad-mounted transformers.
Irregardless of the numerous contacts with representatives of JCI
they have continued in non-compliance with these specific
Conditions. Submitted herewith are copies of:
1. Letter to JCI dated March 10, 1994 advising of
the Public Hearing and the recommendation of
staff for City Council to consider the
termination of JCI's Conditional Use Permit
pursuant to Vernon City Code section 18A.1I.
2. Notice of Pubic Hearing dated March 15, 1994 and
Proof of Publication dated March 16, 1994.
3. Engineer's Report submitted by the Interim
Director of Community Services on March 29, 1994.
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This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community
services, the Director of Environmental Health, and the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the Conditional Use
Permit of JCI Environmental Services, Inc. to operate a truck
terminal at 4133 Bandini Boulevard be revoked for non-compliance
with certain Conditions.
The following persons addressed the City Council
concerning this matter:
Edward Romero, Executive Vice President, JCI
Environmental Services, Inc.
Andrew J. Yamamoto, Attorney at Law, representing
Mothers of East Los Angeles, and submitting Declarations related
to capri, Inc.
Aurora Castillo, representing Mothers of East Los
Angeles.
victor H. Vaits, Interim Director ofi community
Services.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to JCI Environmental
Services, Inc., the time being 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated February 18, 1994 and
all supporting documents pertaining to JCI Environmental
Services, Inc. be received and filed as evidence. Motion
carried.
The representative of JCI, during this Public
Hearing, requested that they be permitted additional time in
order to comply with the conditions and offered to deposit
$50,000 within seven days guaranteeing faithful performance. He
also requested 60 days to perform the work.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
JCI Environmental Services, Inc. be permitted to deposit $50,000
and sign a forfeitable faithful performance guarantee within
seven (7) days; and, any failure to meet this requirement, the
Council will schedule the matter for decision at the next City
Council Meeting. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
if receipt of the $50,000 forfeitable Performance Bond is
submitted as required, sixty days will be given for JCI to
complete the correcting and/or adhering to of all requirements of
the Conditional Use Permit which they have been notified of that
are in non-compliance. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Modern Foods, Inc.
for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming
truck docks at 2317 38th Street, the time being 6:01 p.m. Motion
carried.
victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 22, 1994, was presented, advising that Modern Foods,
Inc. has submitted an application for a Variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning ordinance, section 26.4.2-9, Development
Standards, for the building located at 2317 38th Street, and
transmitting the following evidence:
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1. Application for Variance;
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Notice of Public Hearing;
4. Engineer's Report.
The building has two non-conforming truck docks measuring 10 feet
wide; one dock is 48 feet long and one is 27.7 feet long. The
company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at
these docks. For vehicles of greater length, the dock of their
adjacent building and sister company, Sweetener Products, will be
used. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of
community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the
Variance be granted to Modern Foods, Inc. with the following
Condition:
1. The usage of the loading spaces shall be
limited so that any truck parked at the loading
docks shall not extend into the street right-of-
way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated
June 16, 1992.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the city
council on this matter.
Mr. Robert Michaels, President of Modern Foods, Inc.,
addressed the City council and reaffirmed the information
presented in the City Clerk's communication.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to Modern Foods, Inc., the
time being 6:09 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated March 22, 1994 and
all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and
that the Variance be granted to Modern Foods, Inc. contingent
upon their adherence to Condition No.1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6401 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Modern
Foods, Inc., from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for Property Located at 2317 38th
Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6401 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from S:mdberg Furniture
Mfg. Co., Inc. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize
three non-conforming truck docks at 5705 Alcoa Avenue, the time
b~ing 6:10 p.m. Motion carried.
victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk,
dated March 22, 1994, was presented, advising that Sandberg
Furniture Mfg. Co., Inc. has submitted an application for a
Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-
8, Development Standards, for the building located at 5705 Alcoa
Avenue, and transmitting the following evidence:
1. Application for Variance:
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing:
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3. Notice of Public Hearing:
4. Engineer's Report.
The building has one conforming truck dock and three non-
conforming truck docks 50.1 feet long and 10 feet wide. This has
been reviewed by the Interim Director of community services and
it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the
following Conditions:
a. The usage of the loading spaces phall be limited
so that any truck parked at the loading docks
shall not extend into the street right-of-way as
it existed on March 17, 1994:
b. The exterior portion of the loading docks shall
be removed and prior to modification, applicant
shall obtain all of the necessary permits from
the City of Vernon;
c. When the street right-of-way is scheduled to be
widened to comply with the Master Plan of
streets, dated June 16, 1992, applicant shall
dedicate the necessary street r~ght-of-way-to the
City of Vernon at no cost, and the usage of the
truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any
truck parked at the loading docks shall not ex-
tend into the new street right-of-way or the
docks shall be recessed to comply with the Com-
prehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8(c) .
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to
address the City Council.
No one in the audience wished to address the city
Council on this matter.
Councilman Davis asked if the location was north of
Slauson, and not Fruitland.
Mr. vaits replied yes, it is north of Slauson Avenue.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to Sandberg Furniture Mfg.
Co., the time being 6:14 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communication from the city Clerk dated March 22, 1994 and
all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and
that the Variance be granted to Sandberg Furniture Mfg. Co.
contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions
"a" thru "c". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6400 - A Resolution 9f the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to sandberg
Furniture Mfg. Co., Inc. from section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, of the Comprehensive zoning Ordinance, for Property
Located at 5705 Alcoa Avenue in the City of Vernon, was
presented.
It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6400 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from stavco, Inc. for a
Variance to allow the tenant to utilize three non-conforming
truck docks at 4185 Charter Street, the time being 6:14 p.m.
Motion carried.
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Victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community Services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 22, 1994, was presented, advising that Stavco, Inc.
has submitted an application for a Variance from the
Comprehensive zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, for the building located at 4185 Charter Street, and
transmitting the following evidence:
1. Application for Variance;
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Notice of Public Hearing;
4. Engineer's Report.
The building has three non-conform~~g truck docks
58.6 long; one is 11.8 feet wide and two are 9 feet wide. They
are proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller Qength at these
docks. This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of
community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the
Variance be granted with the following Condition:
1. The loading spaces shall be limited so that any
truck parked at the loading docks shall not
extend into the street right-of-way as shown on
the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992.
The Mayor asked how wide the street was.
Mr. vaits said he believed it was 50' wide.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to
address the Council.
There was no one who wished to address the Council on
this matter.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
close the Public Hearing ~ertaining to Stavco, Inc., the time
being 6:16 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated March 22, 1994 and
all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and
that the Variance be granted to Stavco, Inc. contingent upon
their adherence to Condition No.1. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6399 - A Resolution Of the city
Council of the city of Vernon Granting a Variance to Stavco,
Inc., from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for Property Located at 4185
Charter Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by,Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6399 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request for a Variance from
B.M.Y. International to allow the tenant to utilize one non-
conforming truck dock at 5025 Hampton Street, the time being 6:17
p.m. Motion carried.
victor Vaits, Interim Director of Community services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
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communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 23, 1994, was presented, advising that B.M.Y.
International has submitted an application for a ,Variance from
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, sections 26,4.2-7 and 26.4.2-
8, Minimum Truck Parking and Loading Facility Requirements, and
Development Standards, respectively, for the building located at
5025 Hampton Street, and transmitting the following evidence:
1. Application for Variance;
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Notice of Public Hearing;
4. Engineer's Report.
The building has one non-conforming truck dock measuring 46.7
feet long and 11.2 feet wide. This has been reviewed by the
Interim Director of Community Services, and it is hereby
recommended that the Variance be granted with the following
Condition:
1. The usage of the loading space .shall be
limited so that any truck parked at the loading
dock shall not extend into the street right-of-
way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated
June 16, 1992.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the aucience wished to
address the Council.
There was no one who wished to address the Council on
this matter.
It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to B.M.Y. International, the
time being 6:19 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated March 23, 1994 and
all supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and
that the Variance be granted to B.M.Y. International cantingent
upon their adherence to Condition No.1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6402 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to B.M.Y.
International, From Section 26.4.2-7 and 26.4.2-8 of the
Comprehensive Zaning Ordinance, for Property Located at 5025
Hampton Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6402 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of
Light and Power, dated February 28, 1994, was presented,
requesting authority and funds far James Gonzales, Field
Operations Manager, and Jorge Somoano, Resource Planning Manager,
to attend the Contracts Management and Administration Seminar in
Buena Park, May 4-6, 1994, with an expense allowance of $832
each.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for James Gonzales and Jorge Somoano to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance .of
$832 each. Motion carried.
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communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
March 2, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Firefighters Dan Armellini, Doug Barker, Tom Egan, Andrew Kroner,
Todd Painton and Barry Schoolmeester to attend the Hazardous
Material Specialist Upgrade Course, Module 1F, in Santa Fe
Springs, May 2-6, 1994, with an expense allowance of $350 each
for the registration fee.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for the above listed Firefighters to attend
the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $350 each
for the registration fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
March 2, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Firefighters Dan Armellini, Doug Barker, Tom Egan, Andrew Kroner,
Todd painton and Barry Schoolmeester to attend the Hazardous
Material Specialist Upgrade Course, Module 1G, in Santa Fe
Springs, May 9-13, 1994, with an expense allowance of $350 each
for the registration fee.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for the above listed Firefighters to attend
the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $350 each
for the registration fee. Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated March 2, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Officer Robert Osborne to attend the Field Training
Officer Course at the Orange County Sheriff's Department, May
9-13, 1994 with an expense allowance of $457.08 of which $394.20
will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Officer Robert Osborne to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowancp- of $457.08.
Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated March 10, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Police Sergeant Anthony Zack to attend a supervisory
course at Golden West College, May 2-13, 1994, with an expense
allowance of $405.50 of which $236 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Sgt. Anthony Zack to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $405.50.
Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated March 10, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Officer Daniel Calleros to attend a Crime Scene
Investigation Course in Santa Maria, May 2-6, 1994, with an
expense allowance of $564.60 of which $515.60 will be reimbursed
by POST.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, that
authority be granted for Officer Daniel Calleros to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $564.60.
Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated March 13, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Elizabeth Sawickis, Records Manager, to attend the
California Law Enforcement Agencies Records Supervisor's Training
Conference in Redding, May 10-13, 1994, with an expense allowance
of $890.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $890.
Motion carried.
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communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 15, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Sharon Duckworth, Deputy city Treasurer, to attend the
California Municipal Treasurers Association Annual Conference in
Oakland, April 18-22, 1994, with an expense allo~ance of
$1,032.90.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Sharon Duckworth to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $1,032.90.
Motion carried.
Communication from Richard W. Atwater, General
Manager of the Central Basin Municipal Water District, dated
March 15, 1994, was presented, requesting the Council's
consideration of the District's application fo~ an encroachment
permit (dated August 23, 1993) concerning installation of
underground pipelines in portions of Downey Road, 46th Street,
Packers Avenue, Boyle Street, Fruitland Avenue, 55th Street, and
other portions of the City.
Mr. Steven O'Neill addressed the Council on behalf of
the Central Basin Municipal Water District regarding their
application for an encroachment permit. He indicated they
settled with Southern California Gas Company for $100,000 and
agreed not to install the water line in Downey~oad. He
referenced a December 27, 1993 letter from Vict.or H. vaits and
stated that Central Basin is willing to comply with the requests
of the City of Vernon and will meet these conditions if the
encroachment permit is issued to them. He added that Central
Basin has already awarded the contract and the delay is costing
money.
Councilman Gonzales said he had several questions of
city staff that he would like answered prior tqtaking any action
on this matter. !
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, stated that he and
the City Administrator met with Mr. Ralphs about six weeks ago
and advised him that additional information was needed; however,
nothing has been received by the City Administrator or myself.
Mr. O'Neill asked if he could be advised of what
information was needed and he would attempt to get it for the
City.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, advised that the
City Attorney would direct a communication to the Central Basin
Municipal Water District regarding the information that was
supposed to be provided to the City as of the last meeting that
was held with Mr. Ralphs.
Mr. Brearley stated he would send the letter to
Central Basin with a copy to Mr. O'Neill.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Mccormick, to
defer the matter pertaining to the Central Basin Municipal Water
District's request for an Encroachment Permit to the next City
Council Meeting. Motion carried. '.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator, dated March 21, 1994, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Ybarra, and
Councilmen William Davis and Hilario Gonzales to attend the
California Municipal Treasurers Association Annilal Conference in
Oakland, April 18-22, 1994, with an expense allowance of
$1,168.50 each.
It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for the above listed City officials to
attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$1,168.50 each. Motion carried.
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communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator, dated March 22, 1994, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra and
councilmen William Davis and William McCormick to attend the
California Contract cities Association Annual Conference in Palm
springs, May 19-22, 1994, with an expense allowance of $1,155
each.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for the above listed City officials to
attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$1,155 each. Motion carried. .
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Communication from Lewis pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated March 22, 1994, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for James wilcox, Environmental
Specialist, to attend the California Environmental Health
Association Educational Symposium in Sacramento, May 4-6, 1994,
with an expense allowance of $750.72.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for James wilcox to attendj'the afore-
mentioned symposium with an expense allowance of $750.72. Motion
carried.
communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 23, 1994, was presented, transmitting results of Bids
opened March 15, 1994 in accordance with Bid No. 1334 for one
Truck Mounted Aerial Lift Service Truck:
Golden State Ford Truck Sales
Simon West Coast, Inc.
GMC Truck Center
Carmen ita Ford Truck
Transwest Ford
$106,451.97
107,737.98
108,309.54
No Bid
No Bid
The bids were reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the
Purchasing section and it was determined that the bid of Golden
State Ford Truck Sales did not meet all specification; therefore,
their bid was rejected. It is hereby recommended that Bid No.
1334 be accepted and the bid awarded to Simon West Coast, Inc. on
the basis of their bid of $107,737.98.
The City Clerk advised that this matter should be
referred to the City Attorney for further review.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
aforementioned matter pertaining to Bid No. 1334 be referred to
the City Attorney for review. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated March 23, 1994, was presented, advising that in accordance
with AB 939, the Integrated Waste Management Act, the City
adopted a Source Reduction and Recycling Elemen.ts (SRRE) plan in
January 1992 with the assistance of Emcon Associates. The state
legislature has now passed AB 440 which impacts 'the recycling
mandates, and the City must submit the following materials to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board by April 30, 1994.
1. SRRE and Household Hazardous Waste Element with
documentation showing regulatory compliance with
public notice requirements.
2. Nondisposal Facility Element (NDFE)
3. AB 440 Progress Survey
This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health
and it is hereby recommended that a contractual agreement with
Emcon Associates to assist City staff in preparing documents to
comply with AB 440, at a not to exceed cost of $34,500, be
approved and executed, contingent upon the city Attorney's
approval as to form of the agreement.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated March 23, 1994 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6407 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Contractual Services By and Between
the city of Vernon and Emcon Associates to Provide Consulting
services for the Implementation of AB 440, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6407 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk,
dated March 24, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Gloria J. Orosco, Chief Deputy City qlerk, to attend
the Association of Records Managers - Records and Information
Management Seminar in Costa Mesa on April 19, 19~4, with an
expense allowance of $111.50. I
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Gloria J. Orosco to attend the
aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $111.50.
Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, ('Interim Director
of Community Services, dated March 28, 1994, was presented,
transmitting Contract No. 520, Resurfacing of Certain Streets,
and recommending that the Contract be approved and authority
granted to advertise for bids.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the recommendation of the Interim Director of Community Services
pertaining to Contract No. 520 be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6403 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving Contract No. 520 of the
City of Vernon for Resurfacing of certain Streets and Authorizing
Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids in Accordance Therewith,
was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6403 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. vaits, Interim Director
of Community Services, dated March 30, 1994, was presented,
transmi tting the results of bids received and oI1ened March 8,
1994 in accordance with Contract No. 521, Traffic Pavement
S~riping, 1994, as listed below:
I.P.S. Services, Inc.
Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Service
Orange County Striping Services, Inc.
$37,327.33
42,877.05
52,848.02.
Staff of the Community Services Department reviewed the bids, and
it was found that the lowest bidder unbalanced his bid by
measuring broken lane lines differently than the City requires;
thus, the measuring difference would make the final contract
amount about $79,000. It is hereby recommended that all bids be
rejected.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to reject
all bids received in accordance with Contract No. 521. Motion
carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Interim Director
of Community Services, dated March 30, 1994, wa.s presented,
transmitting Contract No. 522, Traffic Pavement. Striping, 1994,
and recommending that the Contract be approved and authority
granted to advertise for bids.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the recommendation of the Interim Director of Community Services
pertaining to Contract No. 522 be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6404 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Rejecting All Bids for Contract No.
521, Approving Contract No. 522, and Authorizing" Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals or Bids for Traffic Pavement striping 1994 in
Accordance with Contract No. 522 of the City of Vernon, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6404 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk,
dated March 31, 1994, was presented, transmitting a Memorandum of
Understanding Regarding Hazardous Materials Incidents between the
city of Vernon and the City of Santa Fe Springs which provides
for emergency responses to Haz-Mat incidents within the
boundaries of either city by trained staff and equipment from
each city. This has been reviewed by the Fire Chief and the city
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that the MOU be approved
and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the city Clerk dated March 31, 1994 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6406 - A Resolution qf the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Hazardous
Materials Incidents By and Between the City of Vernon and the
City of Santa Fe Springs, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6406 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated March 31, 1994, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held April 4,
1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Personnel
Committee Meeting held April 4, 1994, be approved.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 885 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 11 thru March 31, 1994,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $261,449.78, which
includes Demand Nos. 46106 thru 46355 (inclusive), excluding
Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below
(accounting period April, 1994) was examined and audited:
46130
46136
46160
46161
46162
46163
46221
46324
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 885 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $261,449.78, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 885 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of March 11 thru March 31, 1994,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $3,~64,158.66 which
includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below
period April, 1994) was examined and audited:
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46108 46128 46154 46180 46225 46252 46310 46344
46110 46129 46157 46181 46226 46253 46321 46347
46111 46132 46165 46186 46236 46264 46323 46355
46120 46137 46166 46194 46243 46278. 46325
46121 46139 46169 46203 46245 46284 46331
46122 46140 46170 46209 46246 46292 46339
46123 46141 46174 46212 46248 46298 46340
46125 46153 46175 46220 46250 46308 46342
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 885 be approved and payment authorized for
Claims and Demands totaling $3,264,158.66. 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 Mayor called a recess at 6:48 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:53
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 to confer with Legal Counsel
on Items 1 and 2 listed below, the time being 6:53 p.m. Motion
carried.
1. with respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9(a). CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Names of Cases:
SoCalGas v. Vernon, Appeal No. B077228/LASC No.
BS017468; CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCaIGas);
Vernon v. SoCalGas, USDC No. 92-3435 SVW (ctx);
Alan R. Jauri v. city of Vernon; WCAB Case No. 89
LA0621539
2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section
54956.95. LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Edwin A. Martinez
Agency Claimed Against: City of Vernon
All persons were excluded from the Closed Session
with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and Chief
Deputy City Clerk.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
Mayor Malburg was excused at 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Malburg returned at 7:10 p.m.
It was moved by Mccormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session"
the time being 7:10 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by ~onzales, that
Alan R. Jauri v. city of Vernon WCAB Case No. 89 LA0621539 be
settled in the amount of $7,000. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that
the Liability Claim of Edwin A. Martinez be settl.ed contingent
upon full release of all parties in the amount of $930.67.
Motion carried.
No further action was taken by the city council at
this time.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, it was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
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