19950307 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MARCH 7, 1995
AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Davis, McCormick, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malburg (excused)
Ybarra.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Communication from Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor, dated
March 1, 1995, was presented, advising that he will be on
vacation from March 2 to April 15, 1995, and requesting to be
excused from the regularly scheduled meetings to be held during
that period.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
communication from the Mayor dated March 1, 1995, be received and
filed and that his request be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held February 7, 1995, be
approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the Minutes of-the City Council Meeting held February 21, 1995,
be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor Pro Tern presented Five Year
Service Pins to Firefighters Steven Coster and John Doersam, and
extended congratulations on behalf of the entire Council.
The following Firefighters were unable to attend the
meeting and their Five Year Service Pins were accepted by the
Fire Chief:
Robert Bishop
Michael Rogers
Barry Schoolmeester
Darren Simpkins
The Mayor Pro Tern called a recess at 5:12 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
February 16 thru 28, 1995, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period February 16 thru
28, 1995, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
February 16 thru 28, 1995, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period February 16
thru 28, 1995, 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.
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The Mayor Pro Tern 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 March 2, 1995, was presented, advising that the request of
Champion International Corporation (Champion) for a variance from
Section 26.4.2-8 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Develop-
ment Standards, for the building located at 3100 44th Street, was
referred back to the Acting Director of Community Services for
further review based on the information and discussions presented
during the public hearing held February 21, 1995. Transmitted
herewith is the Engineer's Report dated March 2, 1995 as prepared
by the Department of Community Services.
The Champion International Corporation advises they will recess the
five easterly truck loading spaces and use only vehicles of a smaller
length at the non-conforming truck loading spaces. This matter has
also been reviewed by the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended
that the Variance be granted subject to the following Conditions:
1. Champion shall bring the five easterly truck
loading spaces measuring 54.5 feet in length
and 10.0 feet in width into compliance with
Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Plans
for said construction shall be submitted with-
in five months of approval of this Variance,
permits shall be issued for said work within
six months of the date approved; and construc-
tion shall be started on said work within nine
months of the approval date; and construction
shall be completed within one year of the
date approved unless an extension is granted
by the City Council.
2. At all times prior to the commencement of
retrofit construction and subsequent to the
completion of the retrofit, the usage of the
ten non-conforming westerly truck loading spaces
measuring 52.5 feet in length shall be limited
to trucks of smaller lengths so that any truck
parked at the westerly loading docks does not
extend into the street right-of-way as shown on
the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992.
3. Within seven days of the approval of this
Variance, Champion shall deliver a $10,000
Certificate of Deposit to the City of Vernon, to
be refunded to Champion, including interest
earned, upon compliance with Condition No.1; or
if compliance with Condition No. 1 has not
been attained then the deposit shall be paid to
City of Vernon which is authorized to utilize
the proceeds to construct curb, gutter, sidewalk
and a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of
all non-conforming loading docks.
4. During the period between approval of the
Variance and Champion's performance of Condition
No.1, Champion agrees to indemnify and bold the
City of Vernon harmless against damages resulting
from any trucks utilizing Champion's facility
which extend onto the sidewalk or street.
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5. The approval of this Variance shall not be
construed as a waiver by the City of Vernon with
respect to the enforcement of the provisions of
California Vehicle Code Section 22500 et seq.
6. All existing and future tenants shall be notified
of these restrictions and a condition stating
the same shall be placed in all future leases.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated March 2, 1995 and all
supporting documents be received and filed, and that the Variance
be granted to Champion International Corporation contingent upon
their adherence to the aforementioned Conditions No. 1 thru 6.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6522 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Champion
International Corporation From Section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for the
Property Located at 3100 44th Street in the City of Vernon, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6522 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from L & T Garment,
Inc. for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize one non-
conforming truck loading space at 2615 Fruitland Avenue, 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 March 2, 1995, was presented, advising that L & T Garment,
Inc. has submitted an application requesting a Variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-7, Minimum Truck
Parking and Loading Facility Requirements and Section 26.4.2-8,
Development Standards, for the building located at 2615 Fruitland
Avenue, and transmitting the following evidence:
l. 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 measuring
9 feet wide and 22.2 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Ybarra asked if there were any
questions of the City Councilor if anyone in the audience had
any questions.
There were no questions.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to close
the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from L & T
Garment, Inc., the time being 5:16 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated March 2, 1995 and all
supporting documents be received and filed as evidence, and that
the Variance be granted to L & T Garment, Inc. contingent upon
their adherence to the aforementioned Condition No.1. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6590 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to L & T
Garment, Inc. From Sectiqns 26.4.2-7 and 26.4.2-8 of the Compre-
hensive Zoning Ordinance for the Property Located at 2615
Fruitland Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6590 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to open
the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from K & G Enterprises
for a Variance to allow the tenant to utilize fifteen non-
conforming truck loading spaces at 2443 27th Street, the time
being 5:17 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 March 2, 1995, was presented, advising that K & G
Enterprises has submitted an application for a Variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development
Standards, for the building located at 2443 27th Street, and
transmitting the following evidence:
1. Application for Variance;
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Notice of Public Hearing;
4. Engineer's Report.
The building has one conforming truck loading space and fifteen
non-conforming spaces; fourteen spaces are 9 feet wide and 41
feet long, and one space is 10 feet wide and 49.5 feet long. The
company is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at
the non-conforming truck loading 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 docks 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 Pro Tern asked if the City Council had any
questions, or if there was anyone in the audience who had any
questions or comments.
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Marge Black, who owns property across the street from
K & G Enterprises, addressed the City Council advising that she
opposes granting the Variance because trucks going to K & G come
onto her property to use it as a maneuvering point because the
trucks are too long. Also, when the dock spaces at K & G are
full, thru traffic on the street use her property to go around
the trucks that are extending onto the street. Ms. Black objects
to this continued use of her property and would like to know how
this can be avoided.
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Mr. Felix Goldberg, owner of K & G Enterprises,
addressed the Council and advised that yes, this was true of the
trucks, but that has not occurred for about 7 or 8 months. He
advised that the company now has nine bobtail trucks and the
longer trucks are going to another location. He stated that only
12 to 16 foot bobtails come into his facility at this time.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Public Hearing regarding the Variance request from K & G
Enterprises be continued to the next City Council Meeting, the
time being 5:25 p.m. Motion carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated February 1, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Hector Figueroa, Civilian Court Officer, to attend the
California Association for Property and Evidence Training Seminar
in Fresno, March 1-3, 1995, with an expense allowance of $465.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Hector Figueroa to attend the afore-
mentioned seminar with an expense allowance of $465. Motion
carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated February 15, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Lt. Solomon Benudiz to attend the POST Management
Course in Dana Point, March 20-31, 1995, with an expense
allowance of $946.40 of which $804 will be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority be granted for Lt. Solomon Benudiz to attend the afore-
mentioned course with an expense allowance of $946.40. Motion
carried.
Communication from Police Chief Louis Rosenkrantz,
dated February 15, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Officer David Cheng to attend the Narcotics
Investigation Course in San Bernardino, March 19-31, 1995, with
an expense allowance of $160. POST will reimburse the City
$381.60.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for Officer David Cheng to attend the afore-
mentioned course with an expense allowance of $160. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 27, 1995, was presented, transmitting a Memorandum
of Understanding between the California Highway Patrol and the
City of Vernon with regards to the City providing assistance in
narcotics investigations. This has been reviewed by the Chief of
Police and the City Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that
the MOU be approved and the Chief of Police be authorized to
execute same.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
communication from the City Clerk dated February 27, 1995, be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6592 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the
City of Vernon Police Department and the California Highway
Patrol (CHP), East Los Angeles Area, Regarding CHP Originated
Narcotics Investigations, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6592 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Co~unication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 28, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Sharon Duckworth, Deputy City Treasurer, to attend the
California Municipal Treasurers Association 36th Annual
Conference in Oxnard, April 24-28, 1995, with an expense
allowance of $697.50.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
authority be granted for Sharon Duckworth to attend the afore-
mentioned conference with an expense allowance of $697.50.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated February 28, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for Gloria J. Orosco, Chief Deputy City Clerk, to attend
the City Clerk's Association of California Annual Institute in
Visalia, April 26-28, 1995, with an expense allowance of $576.50.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded Gonzales, that
be granted for Gloria J. Orosco to attend the afore-
institute in Visalia with an expense allowance of
Motion carried.
authority
mentioned
$576.50.
Communication from Fire Chief Dave Telford, dated
March 1, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Firefighters Darrin Curry, Michael Langer and Jason McEachran to
attend the Haz Mat Technician Course Module 1C in Santa Fe
Springs, March 20-24, 1995, with an allowance of $350 each for
registration.
It was moved by McCormick, 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 March 2, 1995, was presented, requesting authority and
funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Ybarra, and Councilmen
Hilario Gonzales and William Davis to attend the California
Municipal Treasurers Association 36th Annual Conference in
Oxnard, April 24-28, 1995, with an expense allowance of $890
each.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority be granted for the above listed City officials to
attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$890 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated March 2, 1995, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held March 6,
1995, for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Personnel
Committee Meeting held March 6, 1995, be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated March 2, 1995, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Finance Committee Meeting to be
held March 6, 1995, for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the recommendations listed on the Agenda for the Adjourned
Regular Finance Committee Meeting held March 6, 1995, be
approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6594 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Appointing the City of Vernon's
Representative to the Southeast Water Coalition and to Various
Water District Meetings to Represent the City's Interests, was
presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 6594 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Results of bids received and opened this date for
Contract No. 525, Traffic Signal Modernization, Emergency Vehicle
Preemption, were presented:
DeLaCruz Construction
Paul Gardner Corporation
C. T. & F., Inc.
Signal Maintenance Inc.
TDS Engineering, Inc.
Steiny and Company, Inc.
$75,403
79,418
72,368
77,255
82,871
75,366
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the bids for Contract No. 525 be referred to the Acting Director
of Community Services for review. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 909 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 17 thru March 2, 1995,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $297,062.09, which
includes Demand Nos. 50665 thru 50864 (inclusive), excluding
Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below
(accounting period March, 1995) was examined and audited:
50668
50669
50693
50699
50724
50725
50826
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 909 be approved aDd payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $297,062.09, excluding Light and
Power Demands. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 909 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of February 17 thru March 2, 1995,
drawn on the First Interstate Bank totaling $1,986,070.22, which
includes Light and Power Demand Nos. as listed below (accounting
period March, 1995) was examined and audited:
50671 50685 50690 . 50723 50753 50775 50827 50836
50672 50686 50691 50729 50755 50781 50828 50843
50674 50687 50692 50734 50756 50788 50830 50844
50681 50688 50706 50735 50767 50809 50832 50859
50684 50689 50707 50744 50773 50824 50834 50862
50863 .51.45
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that tl
Warrant Register No. 909 be approved and payment authorized for,;,
claims and demands totaling $1,986,070.22. Motion carried. "
Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself i;
because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a
material financial effect on his source of income.
Consideration of a Letter of Understanding with
Command Packaging, Inc.
David B. Brearley, City Attorney, addressed the City
Council and briefly summarized this matter.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Letter of Understanding with Command Packaging, Inc. be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6593 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Letter of Understanding Between the City of Vernon
and Command Packaging, Inc., was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6593 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 5:42 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:45
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item No. 1 listed
below, the time being 5:45 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from the Closed Session
with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief Deputy
City Clerk, Acting Director of Community Services and the
Utilityman III.
The Mayor Pro Tern 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.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Associate Power Engineer
Title: Director of Community Services
The Utilityman III was excused from Closed Session at
5:47 p.m.
The Engineering Aide I was called into Closed Session
at 5:48 p.m.
The Engineering Aide I was excused from Closed
Session at 6 p.m.
The Utilityman II was called into Closed Session at 6
p.m.
The utilityman II was excused from Closed Session at
6:12 p.m.
The Acting Director of Community Services was excused
from Closed Session at 6:24 p.m.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded 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 Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the Council go into Closed Session to confer on Items No. 2 and 3
listed below, the time being 6:34 p.m. Motion carried.
All persons were excluded from the Closed Session
with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and Chief
Deputy City Clerk.
The Mayor Pro Tern ordered all communications to and
from 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) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municipal
Water District ,LASC No. BC 121124;
(c) City of Vernon, et al. vs. City of Los
Angeles, et al., LASC No. BS 032326;
(d) CPUC Docket No. A.93-09-006 (BCAP);
(e) City of Anaheim, etc. vs. City of Vernon,
LASC BC 104302;
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Alejandro Lopez aka Franco Lopez aka
Alejandro Lopez Franco aka Franco
Alejandro Lopez
City claimed against: City of Vernon
Claimant: Herlindo Lara
City claimed against: City of Vernon
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session,
the time being 6:49 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
based on the information provided during Closed Session earlier
this date the Utilityman III be issued an oral reprimand. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
based on the information provided during Closed Session the
Engineering Aide I be issued four days suspension; two days to be
issued forthwith and two days to be held in abeyance for twelve
months, with said days to be issued should any other incident
occur where discipline is warranted in addition to whatever
discipline is issued for the latest incident. The employee may
elect to forfeit two days vacation. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
based on the information provided during Closed Session earlier
this date the utilityman II be issued four days suspension; two
days to be issued forthwith and two days to be held in abeyance
for twelve months, with said days to be issued should any other
incident occur where discipline is warranted in addition to
whatever discipline is issued for the latest incident. The
employee may elect to forfeit two days vacation. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
accept the "Release of All Claims" executed by Herlindo Lara and
that the claim be settled in the amount of $750. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Davis, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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omas A. Yba a
Mayor Pro Tern
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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