19950627 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 27, 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, Gonzales, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, th t
the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held June 20, 1995, e
deferred to the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time f r
anyone in the audience to address the City Council on any ma ter
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 audie ce
who wished to address the Council on any matter listed on th
Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that ma be
listed.
There was no one in the audience who wished to
address the Council at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 1031 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Amending the Code of the City of Vernon,
California, 1959, By Repealing Chapter 21, Sewers and Sewage
Disposal, of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959 and
Adding Chapter 21 Thereto Regarding Sewers and Storm Drains and
Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith, was read by Title by the City Clerk for a Second and
Final Reading.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 1031 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales
None
McCormick
The City Clerk advised the Council that the following
matter should be deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk,
dated June 22, 1995, advising that at the Council Meeting of June
20, 1995, the matter of the application from North American Land
and Leasing Corporation for a Variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for
the building located at 3620 Santa Fe Avenue was deferred to this
meeting. Upon further review by the Acting Director of Community
Services, it is hereby recommended that the request for a vari-
ance be denied as the company is unable to meet the conditions
pertaining to truck loading and maneuvering requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 6644 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Denying a Variance to North
American Land and Leasing Corporation from Section 26.4.2-8,
Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, for
the Property Located at 3620 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of
Vernon.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the matter pertaining to the Variance request from North American
Land and Leasing Corporation be deferred to the next City Council
Meeting. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated June 22, 1995, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting to be held
June 26, 1995 for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that the
recommendations contained in the Agenda for the Adjourned Finance
Committee Meeting held June 26, 1995, be approved. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6649 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Budget for the Fiscal
Year 1995-1996, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6649 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6650 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Establishing a General Government
Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1996
Pursuant to Government Code Section 7910, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6650 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6651 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Fixing the Compensation for Certain
Employees of Said City as of July 1, 1995, Authorizing Certain
Expense Allowances and Amending Resolution No,. 5645 and
Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 6651 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6652 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Amendment to the City Attorney Employment
Agreement Establishing Compensation for David B. Brearley as City
Attorney, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6652 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6653 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Making Appropriations for the
Operating Costs of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
for the Fiscal Year 1995-1996, and Confirming the Availability of
Loans Pertaining Thereto, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6653 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6654 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving the Continued Payment of
Premiums for Medical Insurance for Certain Categories of Retired
Employees During the 1995-1996 Fiscal Year, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 6654 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Ma1kenhorst, City Clerk,
dated June 22, 1995, was presented, advising the Council that at
their meeting held March 7, 1995, they approved a letter of
understanding with Command Packaging regarding relocation
assistance. An agreement has been prepared which provides for
the purchase of electricity from the Vernon Municipal utility for
use by said customer at 3800 East 26th street for the next seven
years in consideration for the Redevelopment Agency providing a
credit against the company's electrical bills during the first
year of operation not to exceed $80,000. This will assist the
company in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the
facilities by providing electrical service to the machinery being
installed by the company. This has been reviewed by the City
Attorney, and it is hereby recommended that an Electrical Service
Credit Agreement be approved and executed.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney if there was any
collateral involved.
The City Attorney explained that this was a credit
that will be reflected on the electrical bill and will be paid
for by the Redevelopment Agency.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the communication from the City Clerk dated June 22, 1995 be
received and filed, and that his recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 6648 ~ A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Electrical Service Credit Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon, The Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Vernon and Grand Packaging, Inc., DBA Command Packaging, was
presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 6648 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Mayor Malburg called a recess at 5:40 p.m.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 5:44
p.m., all members present before the recess again being present.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go into Closed Session to confer on Item No. 1 listed
below, the time being 5:44 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
Engineering Associate.
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.
a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
The Engineering Associate was excused from the Closed
Session at 5:55 p.m.
The Acting Director of Community Services was excused
from the Closed Session at 5:56 p.m.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the
time being 5:56 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go into Closed Session to confer on Items No. 2 and 3
listed below, the time being 5:56 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 ordered all communications to and from the
Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential.
2. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Cases:
(a) City of Vernon vs. Central Basin Municipal
Water District, LASC No. BC 121124;
(b) City of South Gate, et ale vs. City of
Los Angeles, et al., LASC NO. BC 129447;
(c) CPUC Docket No. A.93-09-006 (BCAP);
3. With respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.95.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: API Security, Inc.
Agency claimed against: City of Vernon
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the
time being 5:57 p.m. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
the Engineering Associate be disciplined as recommended by the
Acting Director of Community Services. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that
Monday, July 3, be deemed an additional holiday in observance of
Independence Day for all miscellaneous personnel and non-
emergency personnel as long as it does not have an adverse effect
on the operations of the City. 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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