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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD AUGUST 2,
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
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order 'by Mayor Malburg.
The City Clerk advised that approval of the minutes
of City Council Meetings held June 30, July 12, and July 19, 1994
should be deferred to the next meeting.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the Council Meetings held June 30, July 12 and July
19, 1994 be deferred to the next City council Meeting. Motion
carried.
At this time, Mayor Malburg awarded a Fifteen Year
Service pin to Accountant Martha Valenzuela and extended
congratulations on behalf of the Council.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:10 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:13
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16
thru 31, 1994, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period July 16 thru 31,
1994, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period July
16 thru 31, 1994, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period July 16 thru
31, 1994, be received and filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6481 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Paramedic Ambulance Services and Use of Vehicle, Equipment and
Facilities By and Between the City of Vernon and Aids Medical
Enterprises, Inc. (AME), was presented. (Deferred from the City
Council Meeting held July 19, 1994.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6481 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, dated July
28, 1994, was presented, transmitting a letter from David B.
Brearley, City Attorney, dated July 28, 1994, advising of the
need to change previously adopted Resolution No. 6476 to
Resolution No. 6494.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
receive and file the communication from the City Clerk dated July
28, 1994. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6483 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Correcting the Resolution Number of
6476 Adopted on July 19, 1994, to Resolution No. 6494, and in All
Other Respects the Resolution Adopted on July 19, 1994 for
Property Located at 4820 50th Street in the city of Vernon Shall
Remain in Full Force and Effect, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6483 be approved and adopted. 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.
Ms. Aydee Valle-Amesqua, Field Deputy for
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, addressed the City Council
regarding Proposition 187 (SOS Initiative) on the November
ballot, and requested that the City Council adopt a resolution
supporting opposition to Proposition 187.
No action on Proposition 187 was taken by the City
Council at this time.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the Hearing 'for determination of the Disability Retirement of
Dale M. Kruse, former Fire captain, the time being 5:20 p.m.
Motion carried.
Council.
The City Clerk briefly summarized this matter for the
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 1994, was presented, advising that based on the
medical evaluations of Dr. Alan B. Ross, it is hereby recommended
that Dale M. Kruse be granted a disability retirement and that
the determination be considered industrial.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 20, 1994 be received
and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion
carried.
The Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
concerning this matter.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to close
the Hearing pertaining to the Disability Retirement determination
of Dale M. Kruse, the time being 5:21 p.m. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6488 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting the Disability Retirement
of Dale M. Kruse, 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 Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6488 be approved and adopted.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Alexander and Erica
Genzen for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-
conforming truck loading space at 5001 Hampton Street, the time
being 5:22 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of community Services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, advising that Alexander and
Erica Genzen have submitted an application for a Variance from
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, for the building located at 5001 Hampton 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 one non-conforming truck loading space 10 feet
wide and 56.9 feet long, and the company is proposing to use only
vehicles of a smaller length at this space. This has been
reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is
hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the
following Conditions:
a. The usage of the non-conforming truck 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.
b. All existing and future tenants shall be
notified of this restriction and a condition
stating this shall be placed in all future
leases.
c. The owner shall dedicate to the City of
Vernon the five feet of property along Hampton
Street which is currently used as sidewalk.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any
questions.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to close
the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from Alexander
and Erica Genzen for the building at 5001 Hampton Street, the
time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that
the Variance be granted to Alexander and Erica Genzen contingent
upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru
"c". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6490 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Alexander
and Erica Genzen From Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at
5001 Hampton Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6490 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Alexander and Erica
Genzen for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-
conforming truck loading space at 5005 Hampton Street, the time
being 5:25 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services,
addressed the Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, advising that Alexander and
Erica Genzen have submitted an application for a Variance from
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-7, Minimum
Truck Parking and Loading Facility Requirements, and also 26.4.2-
8, Development Standards, for the building located at 5005
Hampton 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 one non-conforming truck loading space 10 feet
wide and 43 feet long, and the company is proposing to use only
vehicles of a smaller length at this space. This has been
reviewed by the Acting Director of Community services, and it is
hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the
following Conditions:
a. The usage of the truck 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.
b. All existing and future tenants shall be
notified of this restriction and a condition
stating this shall be placed in all future
leases.
c. The owner shall dedicate to the City of
Vernon the five (5) feet of property along
Hampton Street which is currently used as
sidewalk.
The Mayor asked if anyone had any questions regarding
this matter.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to close
the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from Alexander
and Erica Genzen for the building at 5005 Hampton Street, the
time being 5:27 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that
the Variance be granted to Alexander and Erica Genzen contingent
upon their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" thru
"c". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6489 - A Resolution of the City
council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Alexander
and Erica Genzen From sections 26.4.2-7 and 26.4.2-8 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the Property Located at 5005
Hampton Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6489 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Girard Glass
Corporation for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize four
non-conforming truck loading spaces at 2350 37th Street, the time
being 5:29 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of community Services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, advising that Girard Glass
Corporation has submitted an application for a Variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, for the building located at 2350 37th 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 four non-conforming truck loading spaces 10 feet
wide and 40.5 feet long, and the company is proposing to use only
vehicles of a smaller length at these spaces. This has been
reviewed by the Acting Director of community services, and it is
hereby recommended that the Variance be granted with the
following Condition:
1. The usage of the non-conforming 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 had any questions.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to close
the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from Girard
Glass Corporation, the time being 5:31 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that
the Variance be granted to Girard Glass corporation contingent
upon their adherence to the aforementioned Condition No.1.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6491 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Girard Glass
Corporation from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2350
37th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6491 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Geldin Meat Co.,
Inc. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize nine non-
conforming truck loading spaces at 2677 Vernon Avenue, the time
being 5:31 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, city Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, advising that Geldin Meat
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 2677 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 nine non-
conforming truck loading spaces that are 10 feet wide and 53.3
feet long. The building has two additional non-conforming truck
loading spaces which do not face the public right-of-way. The
company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at
the non-conforming spaces. This has been reviewed by the Acting
Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that
the Variance be granted with the following Conditions:
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a. The usage of the non-conforming truck 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.
b. G & G Investments (property owners) shall
dedicate to the City of Vernon the five feet of
property along Vernon Avenue which is currently
used as sidewalk.
The Mayor asked if this location was past Soto
street.
Mr. wilson replied, no.
The Mayor asked if anyone else had any questions.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from
Geldin Meat Co., the time being 5:35 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 and all
supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that
the Variance be granted to Geldin Meat Co. contingent upon their
adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "a" and "b". Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6492 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Geldin Meat
Co., Inc. From section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the
Comprehensive Zoning ordinance, for the Property located at 2677
Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6492 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 1994, was presented, advising that at the City
Council Meeting held July 19, 1994, an Agreement for Payment of
Engineering and Bond Counsel Costs with Vernon Metro Center II, A
California Limited Partnership, was approved, in connection with
the company's proposal to subdivide and develop property at 3030
Atlantic Boulevard. At that meeting, the Council deferred to the
August 2nd meeting the matter of retaining the services of
Willdan Associates as Assessment Engineer, and the law firm of
Jones Hall Hill & White as Bond Counsel. At this time, it is
hereby recommended that (1) the Agreement with Willdan
Associates and (2) the Agreement with the law firm of Jones Hall
Hill & White, both be approved for this project.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 20, 1994 be received
and filed, and that his recommendations be approved. Motion
carried.
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, was presented.
(Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 19, 1994.)
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6460 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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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, was presented.
(Deferred from the City Council Meeting held July 19, 1994.)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6461 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 20, 1994, was presented, recommending that Mayor
Leonis C. Malburg and Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Yparra be appointed as
Voting Delegate and Voting Alternate at the League of California
cities Annual Conference to be held in Long Beach, October 23
thru 25, 1994.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
appoint Mayor Leonis C. Malburg and Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra
as Voting Delegate and Voting Alternate, respectively, at the
League of California cities Annual Conference. Motion carried.
Communication from Kevin wilson, Acting Director of
Community Services, dated July 25, 1994, was presented, advising
that the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Signal
Maintenance expires August 31, 1994. The contract provides for
extension by mutual agreement, and Signal Maintenance, Inc. has
indicated that they would like to continue under the present
contract and is not requesting a fee adjustment for the next
year. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is
hereby recommended that Contract No. 443 be extended to August
31, 1995.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the Acting Director of Community Services
dated July 25, 1994, be received and filed, and to approve the
extension of Contract No. 443 to August 31, 1995. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6485 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a One-Year Extension of Contract No. 443 By and
Between the City of Vernon and Signal Maintenance, Inc., was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6485 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, advising that at the Finance
Committee Meeting held June 27, 1994, the Agreement with A.L.
Communications providing for maintenance of the city's Mitel
Telephone System was approved contingent upon final approval of
the agreement by the City Attorney. The City Attorney has now
completed his review, and at this time, it is hereby recommended
that a resolution be adopted approving said agreement.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 be received
and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION No. 6487 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Equipment Maintenance Agreement (7/1/94 Through
6/30/95) By and Between the City of Vernon and A.L.
Communications, Inc. for Maintenance of the City's Present
Telephone System, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6487 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, transmitting a copy of the
PERS Contract Amendment Cost Analysis pertaining to a 2% at 50
formula for Local Fire Members hired after June 30, 1986 (which
is also available for public review). In accordance with section
7507 of the Government Code this is to advise that the estimated
annual dollar increase is approximately $105,035 calculated as
follows:
$7,035,177.58
x .01493
Total safety payroll
Contribution rate
$ 105,035.20
Future estimated annual dollar increase
(7/1/96)
This has been reviewed by the Risk Manager and City Attorney, and
it is hereby recommended that approval be granted to commence
with the amendment process by adopting a resolution indicating
the City's Notice of Intention to amend the PERS Contract.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 be received
and filed, and that his recommendation be approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6493 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Declaring Its Intention to Approve
an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration
of the Public Employees' Retirement system (PERS) and the City
Council of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6493 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, transmitting an "Agreement to
Assign Contract" from Montrose Environmental Corp., dba South
Coast Environmental Company (SCEC) to their parent company Black
& Veatch. The agreement has been reviewed by the Director of
Light and Power and the City Attorney, and it is hereby
recommended that the agreement be approved and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1994 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6486 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Consent to Assignment of Agreement for Contractual
Services from Montrose Environmental Corporation (DBA SCEC or
South Coat Environmental Company) to Black & Veatch, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6486 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated July 28, 1994, was presented, recommending that the
assignment of the contract for natural gas purchases from Grand
Valley Gas Company to its affiliate, Associated Gas Services,
Inc. be approved along with a new Exhibit "A" to the contract.
This assignment has been reviewed by the Director of Light and
Power and the City Attorney.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the
Council and advised that the aforementioned matter is not an
assignment of contract but a new agreement with Associated Gas
Services for natural gas purchases with the same terms.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the city Clerk dated July 28, 1994 be
received and filed, and that the new agreement with Associated
Gas Services, as clarified by the City Attorney, be approved and
executed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6484 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Natural Gas Sales Agreement By and Between the
City of Vernon and Associated Gas Services, Inc., was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6484 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 895 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 15 thru 28, 1994, drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $265,340.05, which includes
Demand Nos. 47774 thru 47949 (inclusive), exclUding Light and
Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 47801 thru 47803 (inclusive)
47810 and 47936 (accounting period August, 1994) was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 895 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $265,340.05, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 895 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of July 15 thru 28, 1994, drawn on
the First Interstate Bank totaling $949,122.59, which includes
Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting period
August, 1994) was examined and audited:
47775
47783
47784
47789
47866
47891
47895
47899
47908
47909
47911
47912
47913
47922
47929
47934
47937
47941
47791
47792
47793
47797
47800
47812
47820
47828
47844
47847
47853
47864
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 895 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $949,122.59. Motion carried.
Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself
because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a
material financial effect on his source of income.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated July 28, 1994, was presented, recommending that
the following personnel actions be taken:
Reimbursements
Firefighter Darren Simpkins be reimbursed $490 from
the Education and Training Appropriation for his satisfactory
completion of courses taken at Rio Hondo and Rancho Santiago
Colleges related to his position with the City.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to
reimburse Firefighter Darren Simpkins $490 from the Education and
Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Dolores Fonseca, Purchasing Assistant, be reimbursed
$1,141.23 from the Education and Training Appropriation Account
for her costs incurred for the Spring Quarter at Woodbury
University in pursuit of her Bachelor's Degree that is directly
related to her position with the city. This recommendation is on
an individual basis, and is not intended to automatically cover
all employees.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
reimburse Dolores Fonseca $1,141.23 from the Education and
Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
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Alex Price, Environmental Health Specialist, be
reimbursed $410 from the Education and Training Appropriation
Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at
University of California Los Angeles related to his position with
the city.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to
reimburse Alex Price $410 from the Education and Training
Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Firefighter Stephen Keller be reimbursed $78.90 from
the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his
satisfactory completion of courses taken at Long Beach City
College related to his position with the City.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to
reimburse Firefighter Stephen Keller $78.90 from the Education
and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Fire Captain Michael Busch be reimbursed $262.61 from
the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his
satisfactory completion of courses taken at Rancho Santiago
College related to his position with the City.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
reimburse Fire Captain Michael Busch $262.61 from the Education
and Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Firefighter Peter Gantes be reimbursed $232.25 from
the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his
satisfactory completion of courses taken at victor Valley College
related to his position with the City.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to
reimburse Firefighter Peter Gantes $232.25 from the Education and
Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Carlos Fandino, Senior Water & Power Dispatcher, be
reimbursed $385.01 from the Education and Training Appropriation
Account for his satisfactory completion of courses taken at Los
Angeles Mission College related to his position with the City.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
reimburse Carlos Fandino $385.01 from the Education and Training
Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Police Lieutenant Steven Towles be reimbursed $406.30
from the Education and Training Appropriation Account for his
satisfactory completion of courses taken at California State
University Los Angeles related to his position with the City.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to
reimburse Lt. Steven Towles $406.30 from the Education and
Training Appropriation Account. Motion carried.
Education Incentive Pav
Michael Busch, Fire Captain, Step 5, be granted an
additional 2-1/2% Education Incentive Pay effective August 7,
1994, for his acquisition of an Associate of Science Degree
together with five years of employment in the City of Vernon Fire
Department, in accordance with Resolution No. 6467, Section
23.A.l.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
grant Fire Captain Michael Busch an additional 2-1/2% Education
Incentive Pay effective August 7, 1994. Motion carried.
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Thomas Egan, Firefighter, step 4, be granted 2-1/2%
Education Incentive Pay effective August 7, 1994, for his
acquisition of a Fire Science Certificate, in accordance with
Resolution No. 6467, section 23.A.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant
Firefighter Thomas Egan 2-1/2% Education Incentive Pay effective
August 7, 1994. Motion carried.
Merit step Increases/Reclassifications
Mary Frances Rutz, Engineering Technician, step 4, be
advanced and reclassified to Engineering Associate, Step 8, with
a new monthly base salary of $4488, effective August 21, 1994,
based on her recent acquisition of a Registered Professional
civil Engineer License.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to advance
and reclassify Mary Frances Rutz to Engineering Associate, step
8, effective August 21, 1994. Motion carried.
Alexander Price, Environmental Health Specialist,
step 7, be granted a merit step increase to Environmental Health
Specialist, Step 6, with a new monthly base salary of $4002,
effective August 22, 1994, based on his satisfactory job
performance during the past year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to
grant Alexander Price a merit step increase to Environmental
Health Specialist, Step 6, effective August 22, 1994. Motion
carried.
David Lazar, Fire Captain, Step 6, be granted a merit
step increase to Fire Captain, Step 5, with a new monthly base
salary of $4448, effective August 21, 1994, based on his
satisfactory job performance during the past year.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to grant
David Lazar a merit step increase to Fire captain, Step 5,
effective August 21, 1994. Motion carried.
Ana Bedoy, Dispatcher, Step 6 in the Police
Department, be granted a merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step
5, with a new monthly base salary of $2343, ~ffective August 21,
1994, based on her satisfactory job performance during the past
year.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, to grant
Ana Bedoya merit step increase to Dispatcher, Step 5, effective
August 21, 1994. Motion carried.
Resignation
The resignation of Police Department Dispatcher
Malcolm Herrington, dated July 14, 1994, be accepted effective
July 28, 1994 at the end of his shift.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to
accept the resignation of Malcolm Herrington effective July 28,
1994 at the end of his shift. Motion carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:05 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:08
p.m, all members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Council go into Closed Session to confer on Items NO.1, 2 and 3
listed below, the time being 6:11 p.m. Motion carried.
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All persons were excused from Closed Session with the
exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City
Clerk and Acting Director of Community Services.
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 DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
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) city 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 Beach
et al., LASC No. BC 106713;
(d) CPUC Docket No. A.91-03-039 (SoCalGas);
(e) city of Orange. et ale v. City of Vernon
et al, San Francisco Case No. 95682;
3. with respect to every item of business to be
discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code section
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIM
Claimant: ANA CEJA
Agency claimed against: City of Vernon
The Acting Director of Community Services was excused
at 6:21 p.m.
The Mayor was excused at 6:29 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tern
Thomas Ybarra assumed the Chair.
Mayor Malburg returned at 6:33 p.m. and continued to
chair the meeting.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the
time being 6:33 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to deny
the Liability Claim of Ana Ceja. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis,
that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
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