19950117 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JANUARY 17, 1995
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 Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 3, 1995, be
approved as submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 11, 1995, was presented, advising that the below
listed employees have qualified in the month of December for a
Perfect Attendance Award. This is awarded to employees on the
basis of a minimum of two (2) years of perfect attendance:
Date of Hire
01/12/89
12/02/91
03/09/86
11/08/89
01/18/87
12/01/57
Employee Award
Inez Aragon, Police Officer 2 Year
Dawn Solis, Engineering Aide 3 Year
Danny Garcia, Power Scheduler 4 Year
Frank Saldana, Utilityman 5 Year
David Soto, utilityman 5 Year
John Kriste, Fire Engineer 7 Year
The Mayor presented the aforementioned employees with
their awards and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City Council.
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their awards were accepted by their respective
department head:
12/02/91
02/26/90
Joseph Binstein, Water/Pwr. Dispatcher 3 Year
Steven Coster, Firefighter 3 Year
The Mayor called a recess at 5:08 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:10
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period January
1 thru 15, 1995, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by MCCormick, that
the Police Department Activity Log for the period January 1 thru
15, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
January 1 thru 15, 1995, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period January 1 thru
15, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Health Department Report for the month of December,
1994, was presented.
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It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the Health Department Report for the month of December, 1994, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Risk Management Report for the month of December,
1994, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Risk Management Report for the month of December, 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 anyone in the audience wished to
address the Council on any matter listed on the Agenda other than
with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed.
There was no one in the audience who wished to
address the Council at this time.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Fire Captain
Thomas M. Pavlovsky applied for disability retirement with the
Public Employees Retirement System on June 7, 1994, and
transmitting the Medical Report on Mr. Pavlovsky submitted by the
Qualified Medical Examiner, Bruce S. Gillis, M.D., M.P.H. In
accordance with Government Code sections 21024 and 21025, Mr.
Pavlovsky was notified by letter dated December 19, 1994 that
based on the medical examiner's report, staff would be
recommending that his application for disability retirement be
denied, and that if he disagreed with the City's recommendation,
he should file a written notice of objections by January 11, 1995
and a hearing would be scheduled. As of this date, a written
notice of objections has not been received from Mr. Pavlovsky,
and it is hereby recommended that the application for disability
retirement of Fire Captain Thomas M. Pavlovsky be denied.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6576 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Denying the Disability Retirement
of Thomas M. Pavlovsky, a Local Safety Member Employed by the
City of Vernon (Government Code Sections 21024 and 21025), was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6576 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Champion
International Corporation for a Variance to allow the tenant to
utilize fifteen non-conforming truck loading spaces at property
located at 3100 44th Street. (CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1995.)
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1995, advising that staff of the Community
Services Department is continuing to work with Champion
International Corporation regarding their Variance request, and
it is necessary that this Public Hearing be continued to the next
City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Daniel C.
Fessenden Company d.b.a. California Warehouse Company for a
Variance to allow the tenant to utilize forty non-conforming
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truck loading spaces at 4455 Fruitland Avenue. (CONTINUED FROM
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1995.)
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1995, advising that staff of the Community
Services Department is continuing to work with Daniel C.
Fessenden Company d.b.a. California Warehouse Company regarding
their Variance request, and it is necessary that this Public
Hearing be continued to the next City Council Meeting.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the two Public Hearings regarding the Variance requests of
Champion International Corporation and Daniel C. Fessenden
Company d.b.a. California Warehouse Company be continued to the
next City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Phoenix
Draperies International for a Variance to allow the tenant to
utilize one non-conforming truck loading space at 4215 District
Boulevard.
It was moved by MCCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to
open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Phoenix
Draperies International for a Variance to allow the tenant to
utilize one non-conforming truck loading space at 4215 District
Boulevard, the time being 5:15 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 January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Phoenix
Draperies International has submitted an application for a
Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-
8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4215
District Boulevard, 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 loading space that is
10 feet wide and 51.6 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 subject to the
following Condition:
1. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading
space shall be limited so that any truck parked
at the loading dock does 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 audience wished to
address the City Council on this matter.
There was no one present in the audience who wished
to address the Council on this matter.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from
Phoenix Draperies International, the time being 5:17 p.m. Motion
carried.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 and, "
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that the Variance be granted to Phoenix Draperies International
contingent upon their adherence to the aforementioned Condition
No.1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6570 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Phoenix
Draperies International from Section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the
Property Located at 4215 District Boulevard in the City of
Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6570 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
PUB~C HEARING to consider a request from Allied
Supply Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two
non-conforming truck loading spaces at 4770 48th Street,
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to open
the PUB~C HEARING to consider a request from Allied Supply
Company for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize two non-
conforming truck loading spaces at 4770 48th Street, the time
being 5:18 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 January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Allied
Supply 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 4770 48th 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 two non-
conforming spaces that are 9 feet wide and 30 feet long. 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 subject to the following Conditions:
1. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading
spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked
at the loading dock does not extend into the
street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan
of Streets dated June 16, 1992.
2. All existing and future tenants shall be notified
of this restriction and a condition stating this
shall be placed in all future leases.
The Mayor asked if there were any questions of the
Councilor Mr. Wilson.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
close the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from
Allied Supply Company, the time being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance
be granted to Allied Supply Company contingent upon their
adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "1" and "2". Motion
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RESOLUTION NO. 6573 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a variance to Allied
Supply Company from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at
4770 48th Street in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6573 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Chorus Line
for a Variance to construct a mezzanine addition at 4651 Bandini
Boulevard, and provide the required parking on a separate parcel
without executing a parking covenant for the parcel.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Chorus Line for a
Variance to construct a mezzanine addition at 4651 Bandini
Boulevard, and provide the required parking on a separate parcel
without executing a parking covenant for the parcel, the time
being 5:20 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services,
addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter.
Mr. Wilson also submitted an additional communication this date
regarding a change in the conditions to be placed on the
Variance.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that Chorus Line
Corporation has requested a Variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8{b) for the building located at
4651 Bandini Boulevard, 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 site is currently fully developed and the company is
proposing to construct a 56,000 square foot mezzanine addition
and also add 6,000 square feet of office space. These additions
would require 64 additional parking spaces. The company leases
the parcel at 4415 Bandini, which is within 1000 feet of the
building and is paved and striped and provides 72 parking spaces;
however, execution of a covenant restricting the use of the 4415
site is not agreeable to the property owner. If Chorus Line
should lose the lease at the 4415 site, they have agreed to
provide the required additional parking spaces within 1000 feet
of the 4651 site or demolish the additions mentioned herein.
This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community
Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be
granted to Chorus Line Corporation subject to the following
Conditions:
1. Chorus Line Corporation shall maintain at least
68 automobile parking spaces at 4415 Bandini
Boulevard; or
2. If Chorus Line Corporation loses its lease for
the parcel located at 4415 Bandini Boulevard,
then 68 automobile parking spaces shall be
provided within 1000 feet of 4651 Bandini
Boulevard, or the subject additions shall
be demolished and the required automobile parking
shall be provided on site.
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Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of
Community Services, dated January 17, 1995, was presented,
advising that after further review of the variance request for
Chorus Line Corporation, he is submitting a new Engineer's Report
and recommending that the Conditions be changed to read as
follows:
1. Chorus Line Corporation shall maintain the
current required parking spaces at 4651 Bandini
Boulevard and 4415 Bandini Boulevard; and
2. If Chorus Line Corporation loses its lease for
the parcel located at 4415 Bandini Boulevard,
then the current required parking spaces shall
be provided at 4651 Bandini Boulevard or within
1000 feet thereof, or the subject additions shall
be demolished.
The Mayor asked if there were any questions of the
City Councilor Mr. Wilson.
There were no questions.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to
close the Public Hearing pertaining to the Variance request from
Chorus Line Corporation, the time being 5:23 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the communications from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 and
the Acting Director of Community Services dated January 17, 1995
and all supporting documents be received and filed, and that the
Variance be granted to Chorus Line Corporation contingent upon
their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions "1" and "2"
listed in the communication dated January 17th from the Acting
Director of Community Services. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6569 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Chorus Line
Corporation from Section 26.4.2-8(b), of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, for the Property Located at 4651 Bandini Boulevard in
the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6569 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
November 30, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Firefighters Darrin Curry, Michael Langer and Jason McEachran
to attend the Haz Mat Technician Module Course 1B in Santa Fe
Springs, February 6-10, 1995, with an allowance of $350 each for
registration.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Firefighters Darrin Curry, Michael
Langer and Jason McEachran to attend the aforementioned course
with an allowance of $350 each for registration. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated December 6, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Budget Auditor Sharon Duckworth to attend the Stress
Management for Businesswomen Seminar in Torrance on February 24,
1995 with an allowance of $79 for the registration fee.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Sharon Duckworth to attend the afore-
mentioned seminar with an allowance of $79 for the registration
fee. Motion carried.
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Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated January 3, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Sgt. Robert Faldetta to attend the Management of the
Field Training Officer Program in Sacramento, February 8-10,
1995, with an expense allowance of $711.48 of which $687.24 will
be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Sgt. Robert Faldetta to attend the
aforementioned program with an expense allowance of $711.48.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 3, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Councilman William McCormick to attend the Independent
cities Association Annual winter Seminar in Santa Barbara,
February 17-19, 1995, with an expense allowance of $847.50.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Councilman William McCormick to attend
the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $847.50.
Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated January 5, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Elizabeth Sawickis, Records Manager, to attend the "How
to Develop and Prepare a Budget Seminar" in Los Angeles on
January 24, 1995, with an expense allowance of $219.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for Elizabeth Sawickis to attend the afore-
mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $219. Motion
carried.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of
Community Services, dated January 10, 1995, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Jerry Schreiber, Senior
Electrical Inspector, to attend the Electric West 95 Conference
in Anaheim on February 8, 1995 with an expense allowance of
$171.25.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormiCk, that
authority be granted for Jerry Schreiber to attend the afore-
mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $171.25.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 10, 1994, was presented, requesting authority and
funds to attend the League of California Cities city Managers
Department Meeting in Monterey, February 22-24, 1995, with an
expense allowance of $754.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the
aforementioned meeting with an expense allowance of $754. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 10, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for himself and Councilmen Hilario Gonzales and William
Davis to attend the California Society of Municipal Finance
Officers 1995 Annual Seminar in San Luis Obispo, February 25-28,
1995, with an expense allowance of $721.50 each.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormiCk, that
authority be granted for the above listed city officials to
attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of
$721.50 each. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 10, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for himself and Councilmen Hilario Gonzales and William
Davis to attend the California Municipal utilities Association
63rd Annual Conference in Napa, February 28-March 3, 1995, with
an expense allowance of $1,060.00 each.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority be granted for the above listed City officials to
attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$1,060.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
January 11, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Firefighter Jeff Smith to attend the HIV/Aids & Communicable
Disease Instruction for Resource Trainers in Sacramento, February
22-24, 1995, with an expense allowance of $659.00.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Firefighter Jeff Smith to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $659. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
dated January 12, 1995, was presented, transmitting the results,
listed below, of bids opened December 20, 1994 in accordance with
Bid No. 1341 for the following padmount Transformers for the
Light and Power Department:
One 1500 kVA Padmount Transformer
Vendor
Annual ODeratinq Cost
Purchase Price
Pauwels
A.B.B.
Howard Industries
G.E.
Cooper Industries
$4,842.45
4,932.31
4,907.54
5,456.34
Bid Rejected
$15,763.00
15,707.08
19,404.90
21,406.16
One 500 kVA Padmount Transformer
Pauwels
A.B.B.
Howard Industries
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G.E.
Cooper Industries
2,088.70
2,143.38
2,124.17
option) 2,284.59
2,324.41
Bid Rejected
9,101.00
9,586.62
10,223.13
11,332.69
13,709.01
The bids were reviewed by the Director of Light and Power and the
bids of Cooper Industries were rejected because the manufacturer
did not provide sufficient data for bid evaluation purposes. It
is hereby recommended that Bid No. 1341 be accepted and authority
granted to issue a Purchase Order to Pauwels Transformers, Inc.
on the basis of their bid totaling $24,864 for both a 1500 kVA
Padmount Transformer and a 500 kVA Padmount Transformer.
Councilmen William Davis asked if these transformers
were being purchased for storage.
Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power, advised
that the transformers were for two specific customers.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Bid No. 1341 be accepted and authority granted to issue a
purchase order to Pauwels Transformers, Inc. for the purchase of
a 1500 kVA Padmount Transformer and a 500 kVA Padmount Trans-
former at a cost of $24,864. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that the City of
Bell has requested that Vernon stripe portions of Atlantic
Boulevard and Bandini Boulevard located in Bell (which would be
done under Contract No. 522), and has agreed to pay Vernon $2,800
to cover the cost. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director
of Community Services and the City Attorney, and it is hereby
recommended that the Agreement to Restripe Atlantic Boulevard and
Bandini Boulevard be approved and executed.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6575 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement to Restripe Atlantic Boulevard and
Bandini Boulevard By and Between the City of Vernon and the City
of Bell, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6575 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1995, was presented, advising that a
Computation Report is being compiled by Kenneth J. DeDario,
Director of Light and Power, which will determine the Energy Cost
Adjustment Billing Factor for the next three month period, and
will be submitted to the Council at their meeting to be held
January 17, 1995. Based on the actual fuel expenses and
revenues, and Southern California Edison Company's forecast for
the next three months, it is hereby recommended that the new
factor (to be announced at the meeting) be adopted to be
effective for all bills rendered from February 1, 1995.
Kenneth DeDario, Director of Light and Power,
addressed the Council and advised that they had received and
calculated this information just prior to this Council meeting
and the new factor is a negative $0.02816 per kilowatt hour.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by MCCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated January 12, 1995 be
received and filed, and that the new Energy Cost Adjustment
Billing Factor of negative $0.02816 per kilowatt hour be adopted
effective for all bills rendered from February 1, 1995. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6577 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Changing the Energy Cost Adjustment
Billing Factor Charged for Electrical Energy Distributed and
Supplied to Its Electrical Customers, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6577 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held January
16, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel Committee
Meeting held January 16, 1995 be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated January 12, 1995, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be
held January 16, 1995, for approval of the recommendations
contained therein.
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The City Attorney advised that the City Council
should authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract
for the emergency roof repair at the power plant as soon as a
contractor has been selected and the required insurance documents
have been received.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular
Finance Committee Meeting held January 16, 1995, be approved, and
that the City Administrator be authorized to execute the contract
for the roof repair at the power plant as soon as it is
available. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6574 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the Sale of Surplus
Property from the Light and Power Department and the Fire
Department Pursuant to Section 2.31 of the Vernon City Code, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6574 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 906 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of December 29, 1994 thru January 12,
1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $333,679.54,
which includes Demand Nos. 49911 thru 50153 (inclusive),
excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demand Nos. 49943,
49971 through 49973 (inclusive), 50035 and 50091 (accounting
period January, 1995) was examined and audited.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 906 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $333,679.54, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 906 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of December 29, 1994 thru January 12,
1995, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $2,804,523.18,
which includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below
(accounting period January, 1995) was examined and audited:
49916 49941 49982 50010 50040 50070 50120 50139
49917 49945 49997 50014 50045 50078 50127 50141
49923 49946 50000 50018 50051 50088 50133 50144
49924 49947 50002 50019 50060 50092 50135 50146
49939 49960 50006 50021 50062 50099 50137 50147
49940 49967 50007 50033 50067 50119 50138 50152
50153
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 906 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $2,804,253.18. 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.
PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER NO. 463 covering claims and
demands presented during the period of November 13 thru December
10, 1994, drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling
$1,512,529.02 which includes Demand Nos. 7790 thru 7826
(inclusive) (accounting period December, 1994) was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales,
Payroll Warrant Register No. 463 be approved and payment
authorized for claims and demands totaling $1,512,529.02.
carried.
that
Motion
The Mayor called a recess at 5:48 p.m.
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January 17, 1995
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:52
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. 2a
listed below, the time being 5:52 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excused from Closed Session with the
exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy City
Clerk, Acting Director of Community Services and a utilityman.
The Mayor 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 Government Code section
54957.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
The Acting Director of Community Services and the
utilityman were excused from the Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the
time being 6:11 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by MCCormick, that
the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Items No.1, 3,
and 4 listed below, the time being 6:11 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excused 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.
1. 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) Vernon v. Robert Ismael Marroche, Case No.
93 C00048 (S.E. Municipal);
3. with respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Rogelio Bedolla Garcia
City claimed against: City of Vernon
Claimant: Jackie Crosswhite
City claimed against: City of Vernon
Claimant: Jerry Nobuaki Sugano/Kikuko Takahashi
City claimed against: city of Vernon
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4. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation: One (1) potential
case.
The Mayor was excused at 6:20 p.m.
The Mayor returned to the Closed Session at 6:23 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 6:24 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
accept the settlement and authorize execution of the Stipulation
for Judgement in the case of Vernon v. Robert Ismael Marroche.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick,
to accept the "Release of All Claims" (property damage only)
executed by Jackie Crosswhite, and to settle the property damage
claim in the amount of $2,324.57. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to
accept the "Release of All Claims" (property damage only)
executed by Jerry Nobuaki Sugano (vehicle owner), and to settle
the property damage claim of Jerry Nobuaki Sugano/Kikuko
Takahashi (vehicle driver) in the amount of $712.03. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to
allow the utilityman thirty days to submit required documents to
the City Administrator's office. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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