19940712 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 12,
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, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter
should be deferred to the first meeting in August.
Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held
June 30, 1994.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 30,
1994, be deferred to the first City Council Meeting in August.
Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor Malburg awarded Service pins to
the following employees and extended congratulations on behalf of
the entire Council:
Mary Frances Rutz, Engineering Technician - 5 Years
Rory Moore, Firefighter - 5 Years
Mark Whitworth, Firefighter - 5 Years
Carol Dacey, Customer Service Mgr. - 5 Years
The following employees were unable to attend the meeting and
their Service pins were accepted by their respective department
head:
Ron Anderson, Foreman - 20 Years
Charla Duncan, Secretary - 15 Years
Mark Moen, Police Sergeant - 10 Years
Peter Gantes, Firefighter - 5 Years
Todd Hewett, Fire Engineer - 5 Years
The Mayor called a recess at 5:07 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:11
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16
thru 30, 1994, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16 thru 30,
1994, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period June
16 thru 30, 1994, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 16 thru
30, 1994, 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 asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the Council at this time.
There was no one who wished to address the Council
at this time.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Choice Meat Company
for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize five non-conforming
truck docks at 4820 Everett Avenue, the time being 5:12 p.m.
Motion carried. (CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD
JUNE 7, 1994.)
Samuel Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. "Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk,
dated May 10, 1994, was presented, advising that Choice Meat
Company has submitted an application for a Variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, for the building located at 4820 Everett Avenue, 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 five non-conforming truck loading spaces 10 feet
wide and 41.3 feet long. The unique physical condition of the
property causes a hardship that does not exist on surrounding
properties, and the company is proposing to remove the tractor
from any truck which parks for longer than fifteen minutes and
extends into the street right-of-way. This has been reviewed by
the Interim Director of Community Services and the City Attorney,
and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted
contingent upon the fOllowing Condition:
1. Any truck parked in a loading space which
extends into the street right-of-way for longer
than fifteen minutes, the tractor portion of
the truck shall be removed.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Interim Director
of Community Services, dated July 7, 1994, was presented,
transmitting a revised Engineer's Report dated July 6, 1994, and
advising that upon further review of the Condition set forth on
the Variance for Choice Meat Company, it is hereby recommended
that the Condition be changed to read as follows:
1. The use of the non-conforming truck loading
space 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 had any questions or
comments concerning this matter.
Mr. Tom Montgomery, a representative of McKinney &
Co., addressed the Council on behalf of Choice Meat Company, and
advised they would comply with the Condition placed on the
Variance.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing pertaining to the request for a Variance from
Choice Meat Company, the time being 5:16 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communications from the City Clerk dated May 10, 1994, and
Interim Director of Community Services dated July 7, 1994, and
all supporting documents be received and filed, and that the
Variance be granted to Choice Meat Company contingent upon their
adherence to the aforementioned Condition No. 1 as set forth in
Mr. Vaits's letter dated July 7, 1994. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6429 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Choice Meat
Company from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4820
Everett Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6429 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Shamrock
Meats, Inc. for a variance to allow the tenant to utilize ten
non-conforming truck loading spaces at 3461 Vernon Avenue, the
time being 5:17 p.m. Motion carried.
Samuel Kevin Wilson, Civil Engineer, addressed the
City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk,
dated July 7, 1994, was presented, advising that Shamrock Meats,
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 3461 Vernon Avenue, 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 conforming truck loading space and ten non-
conforming spaces. All non-conforming spaces are 8 feet wide and
four spaces are 21.8 feet long; three are 23.8 feet long; and
three are 23 feet long. The building has one additional
conforming truck loading space that can be utilized when the
seven westerly non-conforming spaces are empty. The company is
proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at the non-
conforming spaces. This has been reviewed by the Interim
Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is
hereby recommended that the Variance be granted contingent upon
the following Condition:
1. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading
spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked
at the loading dock shall not extend into the
existing street right-of-way.
The Mayor asked if there were any questions or
comments concerning this matter.
Mr. Tom Montgomery, a representative of McKinney &
Co., addressed the Council on behalf of Shamrock Meats, Inc.,
advising that they are in agreement with the Condition placed on
the Variance and they intend to comply.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing pertaining to the request for a Variance from
Shamrock Meats, Inc., the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 7, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, ,and that the Variance
be granted to Shamrock Meats, Inc. contingent upon their
adherence to the aforementioned Condition No.1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6473 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Shamrock
Meats, Inc. from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for Property Located at 3461
Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6473 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Norris for a
Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-conforming truck
loading spaces at 2938 54th street, the time being 5:21 p.m.
Motion carried.
Samuel Kevin Wilson, civil Engineer, addressed the
Council and briefly summarized this matter. He advised that the
Variance should be in the name of NI Industries (rather than
Norris) and that the applicant had submitted the incorrect name.
All other information which has been submitted to the City Clerk
is correct.
Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 7, 1994, was presented, advising that Norris has
submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for
the property located at 2938 54th 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 two conforming truck loading spaces and three
non-conforming spaces on 54th Street; the two most westerly are 8
feet wide and 38 feet long, and the easterly one is not used.
The company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length
at the two most westerly docks and not to use the easterly dock.
This has been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community
Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that
the Variance be granted with the following Conditions:
a. The usage of the two most westerly non-conforming
truck loading spaces on 54th Street shall be
limited so that any truck parked at the loading
docks shall not extend into the existing street
right-of-way;
b. The easterly non-conforming truck loading dock
on 54th Street shall be sealed and the driveway
shall be removed and replaced with City of Vernon
standard curb, gutter and sidewalk.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to address the Council on this matter.
Mr. David Booth addressed the Council on behalf of NI
Industries.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from
NI Industries, the time being 5:25 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk, dated July 7, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance
be granted to NI Industries, Inc. contingent upon their adherence
to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6472 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to NI
Industries, Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at
2938 54th street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6472 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING pertaining to the Non-Disposal Facility
Element of the City of Vernon Solid Waste Management Plan, the
time being 5:26 p.m. Motion carried.
Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health,
addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 7, 1994, was presented, advising that the City Council
previously approved the City's Non-Disposal Facility Element
(NDFE) and adopted Resolution No. 6420. The California
Integrated Waste Management Board, as of January 1994, requires
that a Public Hearing be held prior to adoption of a NDFE.
Transmitted herewith are the following documents:
1. The letter from the California Integrated
Waste Management Board dated June 3, 1994.
2. Copy of Notice of Public Hearing.
3. Copy Affidavit of posting of the Public Hearing
notice.
4. Copy of Declaration of Publication of the Public
Hearing Notice.
This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health
and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that any
testimony or comments be taken from interested parties during
this Public Hearing, and that the NDFE be approved and a new
resolution be adopted.
comments.
The Mayor asked if there were any questions or
There were no questions or comments.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing pertaining to the Non-Disposal Facility
Element of the City of Vernon Solid Waste Management Plan, the
time being 5:29 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mccormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 7, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, and the Non-disposal
Facility Element be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6475 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Adopting a Nondisposal Facility
Element For All New and Existing Nondisposal Facilities Needed to
Implement Local Source Reduction and Recycling Elements Pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 41730 Et Seq. and Repealing
Resolution No. 6420, was presented.
It was m
that Resolution No.
carried.
by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales,
be approved and adopted. Motion
Samuel K Wilson, civil Engineer, advised that the
following matter and the three resolutions pertaining to same
should be deferred t the next City Council meeting.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated June 16, 1994, advising that Vernon Metro Center II, a
California Limited Partnership is proposing to subdivide and
develop property at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard. In order to
subdivide the property, the City is requiring the construction of
frontage improvements which will include the widening of Atlantic
Boulevard, the installation of a traffic signal and the extension
of utilities. Vernon Metro Center II has requested that an
assessment district be formed to pay for improvements. This has
been reviewed by the Interim Director of Community Services and
the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that (I) an
agreement with Vernon Metro Center II be approved to insure that
all costs associated with the formation of the Assessment
District will be paid for out of a deposit made by the developer;
(2) the services of Willdan Associates be retained as Assessment
Engineer; and (3) the law firm of Jones Hall Hill & White be
retained as Bond Attorneys for the project. (Deferred from the
City Council Meeting held June 30, 1994.)
RESOLUTION NO. 6459 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Payment of Engineering and Bond
Counsel Costs By and Between the City of Vernon and Vernon Metro
Center II, A California Limited Partnership. (Deferred from the
City Council Meeting held June 30, 1994.)
RESOLUTION NO. 6460 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services By and
Between the City of Vernon and Willdan Associates. (Deferred
from the City Council Meeting held June 30, 1994.)
RESOLUTION NO. 6461 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Legal Services By and Between the
City of Vernon and Jones Hall Hill & White. (Deferred from the
City Council Meeting held June 30, 1994.)
It was by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned matter pertaining to Vernon Metro Center II, a
California Limited Partnership, be deferred to the next City
Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated May
26, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds for the
below listed Fire Department personnel to attend the Haz Mat
Specialist Upgrade Course - Module IF in Ontario, July 18-22,
1994, with an expense allowance of $350 each for the registration
fee:
authority
personnel
allowance
Dave Moore, Fire Engineer
Craig Peltier, Firefighter
Mark Whitworth, Firefighter
Rory Moore, Firefighter
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
be granted for the above listed Fire Department
to attend the aforementioned course with an expense
of $350 each for registration. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated May
26, 1994, requesting authority and funds for the below listed
Fire Department personnel to attend the Haz Mat Specialist
Upgrade Course - Module 1G in Ontario, July 25-29, 1994, with an
expense allowance of $350 each for the registration fee:
Dave Moore, Fire Engineer
Mark Whitworth, Firefighter
Craig Peltier, Firefighter
Rory Moore, Firefighter
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for the above listed Fire Department
personnel to attend the aforementioned course with an expense
allowance of $350 each for registration. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated June 30, 1994, was presented, transmitting the
Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 28,
1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Minutes of Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting held June 28,
1994 be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated June 30, 1994, was presented, transmitting a License For An
Electric Supply Line Across Or Along Railway Property with Los
Angeles Junction Railway Company (LAJ). This License provides
for City service wires crossing LAJ property to reach another
customer. This has been reviewed by the Director of Light and
Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that
the License be approved and executed.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated June 30, 1994 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6474 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a License for Electric Supply Line Across or Along
Railway Property (Electric Light and Power Supply Lines,
Irrespective of Voltage, Overhead or Underground) By and Between
the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles Junction Railway Company,
was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6474 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 7, 1994, was presented, transmitting results as listed
below of bids received and opened June 30, 1994 in accordance
with Contract No. 524, Vernon Gas Distribution System, Phase I:
1. J. S. stanton Construction Company, Inc.
2. Commercial Contractors, Inc.
3. SE Pipe Line Construction Company
4. ARB, Inc.
5. Valley Engineers, Inc.
6. Doty Bros. Equipment Company
7. Kenko, Inc. dba McGrand and Associates
$1,912,860.25
2,020,679.13
2,498,258.40
1,905,586.82
1,772,900.00
2,208,254.00
1,841,652.00
The bids have been referred to the Interim Director of Community
Services for review.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 7, 1994 be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from victor H. Vaits, Interim Director
of Community Services, dated July 6, 1994, was presented,
advising that Dubron and Associates have submitted on behalf of
the property owners Roy Ulrich, Renee HarwiCk, Bethany Goldstein,
Charles and Anna Ulrich Trust, and Dorothy Weingard and Barney
Weingard Family Revocable Trust, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.
23709 for investigation and report in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act. The property being subdivided is located at
3030 Atlantic Boulevard and will be divided into two lots.
Transmitted herewith is the following evidence:
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1. Print of Tentative Parcel Map No. 23709;
2. Engineer's Report;
3. Excerpts from the Subdivision Map Act.
It is the opinion of the Interim Director of Community services
that the Parcel Map will pose no adverse effects. The project is
consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of
Vernon, and is categorically exempt from the state of California
Environmental Quality Act. This has been reviewed by the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that Tentative Parcel Map
No. 23709 be approved contingent upon the following Conditions:
1. The existing building at the subject site
shall be made to conform with all current
City Codes.
2. Atlantic Boulevard be widened and frontage
improvements be constructed to City standards
as shown on City Paving Plan P2199.
3. Construct a traffic signal to City specifi-
cations and as shown on Traffic Plan T2202.
4. Eradicate existing conflicting street markings,
relocate existing street signs, paint new street
markings and install new street signs on Atlantic
Boulevard in conformance with City standards and
specifications as shown on Traffic Plan T2207.
5. Dedicate to the City of Vernon by separate deed,
property necessary to widen Atlantic Boulevard
as shown on Paving Plan P2199.
6. Provide the City with a roadway easement and
utility easement to serve parcel 2 with all
necessary utilities.
7. Construct or fund the construction of all
utilities including sewer, water, storm drain
and power facilities required to be extended in
order to service the two parcels. Construction
shall be to the Agency's standards having
authority over the structure.
8. Construct all railroad crossing protection
devices to L.A. Junction Railroad standards at
all locations where vehicles will cross active
railroad tracks.
The City Clerk asked Mr. Wilson, civil Engineer, if
there were any plans for the back parcel.
Mr. Wilson advised that Brad Cohen, the developer,
was in the audience and could answer the question.
Mr. Brad Cohen, representing Dubron and Associates,
advised the Council they presently intend to "build to suit" in
that area which is approximately 135,000 square feet.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the Interim Director of Community services
dated July 6, 1994 be received and filed, and that Parcel Map No.
23709 be approved contingent upon the aforementioned Conditions
No. 1 thru 8. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 7, 1994, was presented, advising that Roda Investment
Company Ltd. and Battery Properties Investment Co., Ltd. own the
property located at 3211 26th street; Marcos and Patti Penalba
own the adjoining property at 3137 26th street. The owners are
requesting an adjustment of the boundary line between the parcels
which will result in a portion of land being transferred from the
Roda Investment Co., Ltd. and Battery Properties Investment Co.,
Ltd. parcel to the Penalba parcel. This has been reviewed by the
Interim Director of Community Services and the City Attorney, and
it is hereby recommended that the Lot Line Adjustment be
approved.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 7, 1994 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6476 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Lot Line Adjustment
Requested By Roda Investment Co., Ltd and Battery Properties
Investment Co., Ltd. and Marcos and Patti Penalba, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6476 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis J. Pozzebon, Health Officer,
dated June 20, 1994, was presented, transmitting the "Local
Detention Facility Health Inspection Report" and advising that in
compliance with Section 459 of the Health and Safety Code, the
City of Vernon Jail was inspected on June 16, 1994 and is in
compliance with Board of Corrections' standards and requirements
regarding sanitary conditions.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication and report from the Health Officer dated June
20, 1994 be received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised that the following matter
should be deferred to after Closed Session later in the meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated July 7, 1994, transmitting the Agenda for the
Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting to be held July 11,
1994, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
qforementioned matter be deferred to after Closed session later
this date. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 891 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 17 thru July 7, 1994, drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $323,155.51, which includes
Demand Nos. 47430 thru 47617 (inclusive), excluding Light and
Rower Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period
June paid in July, 1994) was examined and audited:
47452
47488
47492
47493
47494
47548
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 891 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $323,155.51, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 891 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 17 thru July 7, 1994, drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,783,720.59, which
includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting
period June paid in July, 1994) was examined and audited:
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47435 47441 47462 47480 47501 47531 47545 47566
47437 47444 47467 47481 47507 47537 47546 47570
47438 47449 47473 47483 47519 47541 47549 47612
47439 47451 47476 47491 47523 47543 47555 47614
47440 47456 47479 47495 47528 47544 47557 47616
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Warrant Register No. 891 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $2,783,720.59. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis 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.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 892 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of June 17 thru July 7, 1994, drawn
on the First Interstate Bank totaling $32,015.50, which includes
Demand Nos. 47623 thru 47643 (inclusive), excluding Demand Nos.
47618 thru 47622 (inclusive); Light and Power Demands and Void
Demand Nos. 47623 thru 47625 (inclusive) (accounting period July,
1994) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 892 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $32,015.50, excluding Light and Power
Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 892 covering claims and demands
presented during the period June 17 thru July 7, 1994, drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $612,344.07, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. 47629 and 47636 (accounting period
July, 1994) was examined and audited.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Warrant Register No. 892 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $612,344.07. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis 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.
Consideration of a Power Sale Agreement between San
Diego Gas & Electric Company and the City of Vernon as submitted
by Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power, dated July 6,
1994.
Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light and Power,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Power Sale Agreement between San Diego Gas & Electric Company
and the City of Vernon be approved and executed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6358 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a 1995 Power Sales Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and San Diego Gas & Electric Company, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6358 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:52 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:54
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 on Item No. 1 listed
below, the time being 5:54 p.m. Motion carried.
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All persons were excluded from Closed Session with
the exception of the City Clerk, Legal Counsel, Chief Deputy City
Clerk and Samuel Kevin Wilson, Civil Engineer.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
1. with respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section
54957.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Acting Director of Community Services
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 5:58 p.m. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated July 7, 1994, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting to
be held July 11, 1994, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein. (Deferred from earlier in the meeting.)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to
approve the recommendations contained on the Agenda for the
Adjourned Regular Personnel Committee Meeting held July 11, 1994.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Samuel Kevin Wilson be appointed Acting Director of Community
Services, effective July 11, 1994. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Council go into Closed Session to confer with legal counsel
on Item No.2 listed below, the time being 5:59 p.m. Motion
carried.
All persons were excluded from Closed Session with
the exception of the City Clerk, Legal Counsel and Chief Deputy
City Clerk.
Mayor Malburg was excused at 6 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem
Ybarra assumed the Chair.
The Mayor Pro Tern ordered all communications to and
from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
2. with respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Cases:
(a) Central Basin Municipal Water District v.
city of Vernon, LASC No. BS 028717;
(b) citv of Vernon v. Central Basin Municipal
Water District Board of Directors. et al..
LASC No. BS 028742;
(c) City of Vernon. et ale V. Board of Harbor
Commissioners of the City of Lonq. et al.,
LASC No. BC 106713;
(d) CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCalGas);
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July 12, 1994
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Chair.
Mayor Malburg returned at 6:02 p.m. and assumed the
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:02 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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Mayor
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON TO BE HELD JULY 5, 1994 AT 5 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA
FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE CITY
CLERK DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM TO JULY 12, 1994 AT 5 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA ~
Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF VERNON )
I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 6th day of July,
1994, have posted:
The above Notice of Adjournment for the City
Council Meeting to be held July 5, 1994.
Said Notice was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of
the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said
adjournment.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
Dated:
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Clerk