20001003 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD OCTOBER 3, 2000 AT
AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick, Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
Minutes of the City Council Meetings held August 29th and
September 5th, 2000 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 September 19th, and
the Adjourned Meeting held September 26th, 2000 be approved as
submitted and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was the time to
present the Service Pins.
The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City Council.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk/City 25 yrs
Administrator
The following employees were unable to attend the
meeting and their Service Pins were accepted by their respective
department heads.
David Zapien Police Officer 15 yrs
Daniel Santos Police Officer 5 yrs
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:06 p.m. The City
Council reconvened at 5:09 p.m., all members present before the
recess again being present.
Police Department Activity Log for the period
September 16th thru 30th, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
Police Department Activity Log for the period September 16th thru
the 30th, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
September 16th thru 30th, 2000, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Fire Department Activity Report for the period September 16th
thru the 30th, 2000, be received and filed. Motion carried.
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The City Clerk announced that now was the time for
anyone in the audience to address the City Council on any item
on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that
may be listed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone wishing to address
the City Council at this time.
There was no one wishing to address the City Council
at this time.
Communication from Bruce Olson, Police Chief, dated
September 5, 2000, was presented, requesting authority and funds
for Roberto Sousa, Police Detective, to attend the Institute of
Criminal Investigation Core Course at San Diego on October 16th
thru 27th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $1,413.40 of which
POST will reimburse $1,103.20.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted for Roberto Sousa to attend the
aforementioned course with an expense allowance of $1,413.40.
Motion carried.
Communication from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated September 25, 2000, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for himself to attend
the Tenth Annual "Avoiding Contractor Claims on Public Works
Projects" Seminar at Ontario on October 12th, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $225.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Samuel Kevin Wilson to attend
the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance of $225.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Mark Whitworth, Battalion Chief,
dated September 26, 2000, was presented, requesting authority
and funds for the following fire personnel to attend the
Confined Space Rescue Operational Train the Trainer Seminar at
Anaheim on October 2"d, thru 6th, 2000, with an expense allowance
of $325.00 each.
• Bryan Dome, Firefighter
• Ryan Fogg, Firefighter
• Jed Hulsey, Fire Captain
• Todd Painton, Fire Engineer
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted to the above listed Fire
Personnel to attend the above listed seminar with an expense
allowance of $325.00 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk/
City Administrator, dated September 27, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the
National League of Cities Conference at Boston, Massachusetts on
December 6th, to 9th, 2000, with an expense allowance of
$2,579.77.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be granted to Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend
the National League of Cities Conference with an expense
allowance of $2,579.77. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk/
City Administrator, dated September 27, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for the Council Members listed
below to attend the National League of Cities Conference at
Boston, Massachusetts on December 6th, thru 9th, 2000, with an
expense allowance of $1,100.00 each.
• Hilario Gonzales
• William Davis
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted to the above listed City
Officials to attend the National League of Cities conference
with an expense allowance of $1,100.00 each.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk/
City Administrator, dated September 27, 2000, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the
California Public Employer Labor Relations Association's 25th
Annual Training Conference at Monterey on November 15th, thru
17th, 2000, with an expense allowance of $1,058.00.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted to Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend
the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$1,058.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated September 27, 2000, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for Wenceslao Reynoso,
Code Enforcement Inspector, to attend the California Building
Officials Training Institute Education Week 2000 Conference at
Ontario on October 16th 18th and 19th, 2000, with an expense
allowance of $435,00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
authority and funds be granted for Wenceslao Reynoso to attend
the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$435.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated September 27, 2000, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for Leo Lee, Code
Enforcement Inspector, to attend the California Building
Officials Training Institute Education Week 2000 Conference at
Ontario on October 16th and 17th, 2000, with an expense allowance
of $290.00.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be granted for Leo Lee to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $290.00.
Motion carried.
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Communication from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of
Community Services and Water, dated September 27, 2000, was
presented, requesting authority and funds for Jerry Schreiber,
Senior Electrical Inspector, to attend the California Building
Officials Training Institute Education Week 2000 Conference at
Ontario on October 17th and 19th, 2000, with an expense allowance
of $290.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be granted for Jerry Schreiber to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $290.00.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 25, 2000, was
presented, advising that Akzo Nobel, located at 3492 E. 26th
Street has requested an additional year extension for their
temporary office trailers to September 18, 2001 because they are
consolidating their company's catalyst production in Texas and
will probably be closing the Vernon facility in the near future.
Akzo Nobel has paid for the extension of the trailer permit and
it is hereby recommended that the permit be extended to
September 18, 2001.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Clerk/City
Administrator dated September 25, 2000, be received and filed
and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 27, 2000, was
presented, advising that the Community Services and Water
Department is submitting a proposed In -Lieu Replenishment
Agreement with the Water Replenishment District of Southern
California covering the period of July 1, 2000 thru June 30,
2001. It is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved
and executed.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City Clerk/City
Administrator dated September 27, 2000, be received and filed
and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7641 - A Resolution Of The City
Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The
Execution Of An In -Lieu Replenishment Agreement (Central Basin
And West Coast Basin: July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001) By And Between
The City Of Vernon And The Water Replenishment District Of
Southern California, was presented.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7641 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel, dated September 28, 2000, was presented, transmitting
the Agenda for the Personnel Committee meeting to be held
October 2, 2000 for approval of the recommendations contained
therein.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendations on the October 2, 2000, Personnel Committee
Agenda be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Finance, dated September 28, 2000, was presented, transmitting
the Finance Committee Minutes for the meeting held September 26,
2000 for approval of the recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the
recommendations on the September 26, 2000, Finance Committee
Minutes be approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7627 - A Resolution Of The City
Council Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Consulting Services Agreement By And Between The
City Of Vernon And MSW Consultants For Services Relating To AB
939 Compliance And Franchise Fees, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 7627 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7639 - A Resolution Of The City
Council Of The City Of Vernon Authorizing The Purchasing Agent
To Purchase Equipment And Support Services For The Upgrading Of
The City's Computer Network And Approving And Authorizing The
Execution Of An Equipment Purchase Contract By And Between The
City Of Vernon And Network Catalyst, In Accordance With Section
2.27(a) Of The Vernon City Code, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 7639 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 28, 2000, was
presented, advising that in accordance with Contract No. 555,
Vernon Gas Distribution System - Replacement of Gas Main
Couplings, bids were opened on September 26, 2000. One bid was
received from Doty Brothers Equipment Co. in the amount of
$582,010.00 including a 10% Bid Bond and it has been submitted
to the Director of Community Services and Water for review.
The Mayor asked about the couplings.
Director of Community Services and Water advised that
yes, they are being tested. There was definitely a malfunction
and we have discussed this with the original consultant. In the
meantime, we have sought bids for this project. There was only
one received and we are currently negotiating the price."
The Mayor, "Is this the responsibility of the
contractor?"
Director of Community Services and Water, "Yes, and it
is presently in the hands of the attorney at this time."
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from the City
Administrator/City Clerk dated September 28, 2000, be received
and filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated September 28, 2000, was
presented, advising that City Council approved and executed an
agreement with Beylik Drilling for the repair of Well No. 17.
Based on the original bid specifications, the Community Services
and Water Department is requesting two changes which are
acceptable to Beylik Drilling:
• The first change consists of changing the
request for stainless steel line shafts to C-
1045 carbon based line shafts
• The second change involves additional work of
cleaning out the perforations along the entire
length of the casing.
The new total cost for the entire bid is $54,057.00 which is
approximately $1,930.00 lower than the original bid. It is
hereby recommended that the agreement with Beylik Drilling be
amended to include the two revisions for Well No. 17 at a new
cost of $54,057.00.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk dated September 28, 2000, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7640 - A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Vernon Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of
An Amendment No. One To The Equipment Purchase Contract By And
Between The City Of Vernon And Beylik Drilling, Inc., was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 7640 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1050 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of September 15th, thru September
28th, 2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $347,781.95, and
includes check Nos. 79645 thru 79859 (inclusive), excluding
Utility demands and voided checks Nos. 79724 thru 79728.
(accounting period October, 2000).
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that
Warrant Register No. 1050 be approved and payment authorized for
claims and demands totaling $347,781.95, excluding Utility
demands and voided checks as listed above. Motion carried.
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1050 covering claims and demands
presented during the period of September 15th, thru September
28th 2000, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $8,917,164.09,
which includes Utility demands and check Nos. as listed below:
(accounting period October, 2000):
79658 79660 79666 79673 79680 79857
79682 79683 79688 79690 79692
79709 79715 79717 79718 79719
79720 79753 79767 79777 79780
79787 79791 79798 79799 79810
79817 79819 79822 79825 79826
79834 79836 79843 79846 79852
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 1050 be approved and payment authorized for
Utility claims and demands totaling $8,917,164.09. 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.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:28 p.m. The City
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 5:34 p.m., all members
present before the recess again being present.
The City Clerk advised that there was nothing to be
discussed in closed session.
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
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
(a) The City of Vernon v. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway, CPUC Case No. 96-01-019;
(b) FERC Docket Nos. ER97-2355, EC 96-19-000, ER96-1633
and EL96-48 (Restructuring);
(c) Vernon Sem v. City of Vernon, WC No. POM 0187239, VNO
Unassigned;
(d) FERC Docket No. ER98-3594 (ISO);
(e) FERC Docket No. ER98-3760 (ISO);
(f) David Venegas, et al. v. City of Vernon, LASC No. BC
207136;
(g) Vernon v. All Persons; LASC No. BC 222145;
(h) Cal Compact Landfill Site, Carson, California; EPA No.
Unassigned;
(i) Vernon v. Regional Water Quality Control Board; Nos.
A-1280, A1280(a) and A-1280(b);
(j) Arnold Klein dba AMRO Industries v. City of Vernon,
Kevin Wilson, Jerry Schreiber, et al., LASC No. BC
226167;
(k) FERC Docket No. EL00-58-000 (ISO);
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(1) City of Torrance, et al v. State Compensation Insurance
Fund, Case Number Unknown;
(m) Mark A. Suarez v. New Matic Construction, etc., et al.,
LASC No. BC 228903;
(n) FERC Docket No. ER00-2019-000 (ISO);
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.
a eonis C. Mal urg
Mayor
ATTTEST:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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