20040714 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD JULY 14, 2004,
AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 430,5 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzales, McCormick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting held June 30,
2004, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried.
The Mayor presented Service Pins to the following
employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire
City Counci-1,
Judith A. Lehr Legal Secretary 5 years
Todd Hewett Fire Captain. 15 years
Rory Moore Fire Captain 15 years
Mark Whitworth Battalion Chief 15years
RESOLUTION NO, 8470 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Commending Bruce W. Olson for his Many
Years of Service to the City Of Vernon (Deferred from City
Council Meeting held June 30, 2004..), was presented and read in
its entirety by the City Clerk.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick; that
Resolution No, 8470 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Police Department Activity Log for the period
June 16 through 30, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales,
that the Police Department Activity Log for the period June 16
through 30, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried,.
Fire Department Activity Report for the period
June 16 through 30, 2004, was presented,
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the Fire Department Activity Report for the period June 16
through 30, 2004, be received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk announced that now was time for anyone
in the audience who wished 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 in the audience
who wished to address the Council at this time.
There was no one who wished to address the City
Council at this time,
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to open
the public hearing; to consider a request for a Conditional Use
Permit from A & M Express, Inc., located at 4641 Hampton Avenue,
to continue operating an existing freight and truck terminal:
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, to open
the public hearing the time being 5:06' p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Se-rvices and
Water, addressed the City Council and asked that the public
.hearing be continued to the next city council meeting.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
m Services and Water, dated June 9, 2004, advising that A & M
Express, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "A & M") has submitted
an application for a conditional use permit to operate an
existing truck and freight terminal at 4641 Hampton Street. The
proposed operation will include the hauling and temporary
storage of general products, which provides worldwide pick-up
and delivery service of a wide range of items. The facility's
operating hours will be 6:00 a.m, to 8:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday with occasional Saturday work as needed. The applicant
has not proposed any changes to the size, shape or topography of `
the existing site,
Submitted herewith are the following supporting documents:
1. Staff Report dated June 9, 2004.
2 Request for conditional use 'permit and information supporting the
application.
3. Notice of Public Hearing,' copies of notification letters to
owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and
mailing.
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA because it is an
existing facility as'described in Section 15301., A Notice of
Exemption will bepreparedand filed with the County Clerk. In
my opinion the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects
to the City of Vernon and will have no significant effects on
the environment. The project is consistent with the General Plan
as adopted by the City of Vernon.
It is hereby recommended that the City Council 'determine:
1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted'
by the City of Vernon'.
2,. That the project will ,not have a significant effect on the
environment.
3. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an
adverse effect on wildlife resource's.
It is further recommended that the conditionaluse permit be
granted subject to the following conditions:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and made
to conform with all current codes, rules, regulations and
subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon not
otherwise addressed by this grant of a conditional use
permit. All trucking operations, including truck and
trailer parking, shall be limited to the lot located at
4641 Hampton Street in the City of Vernon.
b. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency
permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to
occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be
obtained.
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c, Any extension, change in use, change in ownership interest,
and/or the issuance of a new occupancy permit shall require
a new conditional use permit,;
d. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a
hard durable surface material and shall be adequately
drained, and kept free'of dust, mud, trash and weeds.
Where parking or,maneuvering areas adjoin the public street
a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and
maintained to meet City standards. Adequate on -site
parking shall be maintained so that no off-street parking
will Occur.
e. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will
prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances.
The property shall be provided with adequate refuse
containers and refuse disposal'services. Collection
service shall be performed by a City of Vernon'franchised
solid waste hauler.
f. The facility's buildings shall be structurally maintained
to exclude rodents and the property shall be maintained
rodent free,
g. Servicing of vehicles, including but not limited to
washing, steam cleaning and repairing, shall not be
permitted on the premises and shall only be performed at
facilities in compliance with appropriate codes. No
inoperative vehicles shall be stored on -site; All vehicles
operated at the facility shall be tuned and maintained in
accordance with applicable emission standards.
h. No equipment or freight shall be stored on the site other
than in buildings, trailers or on the docks (outside
storage is prohibited),
i. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water
Resources, and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention 'Plan
shall be prepared and implemented.
j. Adequate plans and materials must be available for handling
leaks or spills from vehicles during storage or
transportation,.
k: The facility shall be operated in a manner that will not
impede traffic on Hampton Street, All vehicles shall enter
and exit the site: in a front forward manner. No maneuvering
shall take place on the public street
1. All existing cracked sidewalk, driveways, curb and gutter
adjacent to the site in 'Hampton Street shall be repaired
and maintained to meet City standards.
m. This Conditional Use Permit shall become void on January 1,
„ 2029 in accordance with Section 26.4.6-3.of the Vernon
Municipal Code or when A & M no longer is conducting
business as a freight and truck terminal at the subject
site, whichever"occurs first,. Upon the permit becoming
void, A & M shall vacate the site.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8458-•A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit to A & M`-
Express, Inc. for the Operation of an Existing Freight and Truck
Terminal at 4641 Hampton Street., (Continued from City Council
Meeting held June 16, 2004.)'
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
continue the public hearing to the next City Council Meeting,
the time being 5_:06 p.m. Motion carried.
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to open
the public hearing to consider a;request for a.variance from GJS
Enterprise, Inc., from 'Section 26„4.2-8(c) of the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to
open the public hearing the time being 5:07 p.m. Motion
carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director ;of Community Services and
Water, addressed, the City Council and briefly summarized this
matter and -,the staff report.
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
Services and Water, dated June 3,0, 2004, was presented, advising
that GJS Enterprise, Inc. ("GJS") has requested a variance from
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(c),
Development Standards for the property located at'2485 Vernon
Avenue -in the City of Vernon. The variance is to allow the use
of one (1) non -conforming truck -loading space. The Loading
space, however, will be restricted to trucks that do not extend
into the public right-of-way.
Submitted herewith are the following supporting documentst.
1. Staff Report dated June 30, 2004.,
2. Request for variance application permit and information
supporting the application.
3. Notice of. Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to
owners and tenants in the area and affidavits -of posting and
mailing.
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA because it is an
- existing facility as described in. Section 15301. A Notice of
Exemption will be prepared and filed with the County Clerk.
It is hereby recommended that the variance application permit be
granted subject to the 'following conditions:
a. The facility shall be operated in"accordance with all
current codes, rules, and regulations and subject to
permit fees as adopted by the city of Vernon not
otherwise addressed by the grant of this variance.
b.. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will
prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other
nuisances.
C. This variance shall automatically expire at the time
of. any expansion or structural alteration of the
building, change of occupancy or on August 19, 2009,
whichever occurs first, at which time the use of the
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parking, access or loading area(s) allowed by this:
variance shall be discontinued unless brought into
compliance with all applicable standards for parking,
access and loading areas set forth in the
Comprehensive Zoning ordinance,. It is the intent of
the City Council that said parking, access or loading
area(s) be treated°in the same manner as a'legal
nonconforming use subject to Section 26.4.E-4(b)
d. All parking and loading 'areas necessary for operations
shall be striped in a manner acceptable to the
Director of Community Services & Water and shall;be
paved with a hard durable surface material and shall _
be adequately drained „ and kept free of dust, mud
trash and weeds. Where parking or maneuvering areas
adjoin the public street, a barrier wall or
landscaping shall be maintained to meet City
standards.. Adequate on -site parking shall be,
maintained so that on -street parking will occur.
e. The project site shall be maintained substantially in
compliance with the site plan submitted, as part of
this variance application.
f. The usageofthe non -conforming truck loading space
shall be limited so that no trucks parked at or using
the loading dock shall extend into the street right -
.of -way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated
June 16, 1992.
g. This variance shall only be valid while GJS remains
the occupant of the property. A new variance will be
required upon change of occupancy.
h. The facility shall be operated in a manner,,which will
not impede traffic on Vernon Avenue.
i, Signs shall be posted in front of the nonconforming
truck loading space stating the restrictions on the
length of the truck's accessing the subject loading
dock.
j Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute
sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of
Vernon to void this variance ,and require, -the
applicant, GJS, to comply with the truck parking and
loading requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance._
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any
questions regarding this matter.
There was no one wishing to make any comments.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the public hearing, the time being 5:14 p,,m. Motion,
carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by :Gonzales, that the
aforementioned communication from the Director of Community
Services and Water, dated June 30, 2004, and any and all
supporting documents submitted as evidence during the public
hearing be received and filed and his recommendation be
approved. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO, 8484 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to GJS Enterprise,
Inc. from Section 26.4.2-8 (c) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, for the. Property Located at 2485 Vernon Avenue in the
City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra,-seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8484 be approved and adopted. Motion carried..
The City Clerk advised that now was the time to open
the public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use
Permit from Pilot Trucking located at 1925 and 1936 Vernon.
Avenue, to allow the applicant to operate a trucking school,,
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, to open
the public hearing the time being 514 p.m. Motion carried.
Kevin Wilson, Director,of Community Services and
Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this
matter, and his staff report. Kevin Wilson also advised that
additional mitigations were to be adopted and had been submitted
to the City Clerk's Office-.:
Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
Services and Water, dated June 30, 2004, was presented, advising
that Pilot Trucking School ('"Pilot Trucking"') has applied for a
conditional use permit, as required by the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance Section 26.3.5-3(g) to operate a trade school at 1925
and 1936 Vernon Avenue. Pilot Trucking, is a vocational and job
placement school, which teaches students to operate trucks and
assist them in obtaining their Class 1 driver licenses, The
proposed sites will be utilized for classroom training, truck
maneuvering and obstacle training. The facility's operating
hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
with flexible hours on Saturdays in accommodating students who
wish to complete their programs in a shorter time period.
Submitted herewith are the following supporting documents;
1. Staff Report dated June 30, 2004,,
2. Request for conditional use permit and,information supporting the
application.: - -
3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to
owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of 'posting and
mailing, Notice of intent.
4. Environmental Checklist Form and Initial Study.
5. Proposed Negative Declaration.
The project is consistent with the.City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance and the City of Vernon General Plan as adopted
It is hereby recommended that the City Council determine:
1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as radopted
by the City of Vernon. -
2. That the project will not have a significant effect on -the
environment.'
3. . That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an
adverse effect on wildlife resources.
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It is further recommended that the conditional use permit be'
granted subject to the following conditions, that a Negative
Declaration be adopted and that a Notice of Determination and
DeMinimus Finding be filed with the County Clerk:
i
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and
made to conform with all current codes, rules and
regulations and subject to permit fees as adopted by
the City of Vernon.
b;. All required federal, state, local and regulatory
agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation..
Prior to occupancy, a business license and occupancy
permit shall be obtained.
C, Any extension, change in use, change in ownership
interest, and/or the issuance of a new occupancy
permit shall require a new conditional use permit.
d. All parking, loading, and maneuvering areas shall be
paved and maintained with a hard durable surface
material and shall be adequately drained, and 'kept
free of dust, mud, trash and weeds. Where parking or
maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier
wall or landscaping shall be installed and maintained
to meet City standards. The wall or landscape strip
shall be placed in accordance with the City of Vernon
setback requirements. Adequate on -site parking shall
be maintained so that on -street parking will occur.
e The facility shall be operated in a manner that will
prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other
nuisances. Adequate trash receptacles shall be
provided on the site to keep litter to a minimum. All
of Pilot Trucking's litter blown or dropped on
adjacent properties shall be retrieved and disposed of
daily.
f, The proposed site shall be structurally maintained to
exclude rodents and the property shall be maintained
rodent free.
g. No servicing of vehicles including washing, steam
cleaning and repairing shall be conducted onsite.
h. No equipment, freight or materials such as, but not
limited to,, hazardous materials,'hazardous waste,
refuse, tires, batteries or abandoned/inoperative
vehicles shall be stored on -site other than in
buildings, trailers or on the docks approved by the
City of Vernon for such use.
i. A National Pollutant Discharge,Elimination System
Permit shall be obtained from the ;California State
Board of Water Resources, if required.
j. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will
not impede traffic on Vernon Avenue and Alameda
Street. -
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k. All existing cracked sidewalk; curb and gutter
adjacent to the site in Vernon Avenue shall be
repaired and maintained in compliance with City
Standards.
1 Pilot Trucking shall be limited to two trucks with a
maximum of 65 feet in.length.
M. Pilot Trucking shall dedicate to the City the
necessary property required by the 'Master Plan of
Streets, dated June 16, 1992 and improve the curb
return at the southwest corner of Vernon Avenue and
Hawthorne Avenue. Including curb and gutter, sidewalk,
driveways and the curb ramp to 60' curb radius and 52'
property line radius.
n. The driveway facing Vernon Avenue 'shall be permanently
sealed and relocated to Hawthorne Avenue in conformity
with the Building Code.
o. Should Pilot Trucking move its principal place of
business from San Bernardino County to 1925 Vernon
Avenue and/or 1936 Vernon Avenue, Pilot Trucking must
file a fictitious business name Statement in Los
Angeles County.
Mitigating Measures
a, A crash protection barrier able to withstand the force
of a direct impact"by a tractor -trailer at a speed of
20 mph shall be constructed around the entire
perimeter of the 1936 Vernon Avenue site; except at the
driveway locations.. Engineered drawings shall be
submitted for review and approval. The barrier shall
be constructed prior to any operations taking place at
the site. The wall shall be kept in good, repair, free.
of any graffiti.
b. All vehicles and heavy equipment operated at the
facility shall be tuned and maintained in accordance
with,applicable emission standards. All student
drivers shall be properly registered, and licensed by
the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and
insured.
C. All maneuvering of vehicles shall be done on -site.
Vehicles shall not be.allowed.to queue on Vernon
Avenue; Hawthorne Avenue and/or using neighboring
driveways for turnarounds„ All vehicles shall enter'
and exit the site in a front forward manner.
d. Training vehicles shall not enter or exit the site
between the hours of 7:00.a.m. to 900 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in order to avoid the peak vehicular
and pedestrian hours on Vernon Avenue.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any
questions regarding this mattei.
There was'no one wishing to make any comments.
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It was moved ,by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to
close the public hearing, the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the Director of Community
Services and Water, dated June 30, 2004, and;any and ,all
supporting documents submitted as evidence during the public
h hearing be received and filed and, his recommendations approved.
Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the City Council hereby determine that the project is consistent
with'the General Plan as adopted by the City; of Vernon.. Motion
carried:
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded, by Gonzales, that the
City Council hereby determine that th'e project will not have a
signi-ficant effect on the environment. Motion .carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
the City Council hereby determine that the project will not
individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife
resources. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8483 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Conditional Use Permit for
Pilot Trucking School for the Operation of a Trade School at
1925 & 1936 Vernon Avenue, was presented.
Lt was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8483 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Maikenhorst,, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated June 29, 2004, was presented,
advising that this legislative body previously approved
Resolution No. 5925 on May 21„ 1991, approving the adoption of
the City of Vernon Safety Program, which was last amended in
February 2000. In accordance with Senate Bill 198 the Injury
and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) has been reviewed by the
Risk Manager/Personnel Assistant and the City Attorney and at
this time it is necessary to amend said program to include the
procedural and clerical revisions,,
It is hereby recommended that the proposed II'PP be approved and
that the Safety Program be amended to include Revision No. 3,
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
the aforementioned communication from. the City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated June 29, 2004, be received and
filed and his recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8485 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving Revision No. 3 to City of Vernon
Safety Program, April 1991, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra; seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 84,85 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Bruce V. M4,1kenhorst, -City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated June 30, 2004, was presented,,
advising that the Deputy City Clerk has reviewed & updated the
retention schedule for the sections of the City Administrator
and City Clerk's Office, which has been reviewed by the City
Attorney. It is hereby recommended that said revisions be
approved and incorporated into the City of Vernon's Records
Retention Schedule
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated June 30, 2004, be received and filed .and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO, 8449 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the
Records Retention Schedule Maintaining Documents and Records by
all City Departments Except the Police Department, was
presented.
It was, moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8449 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 1, 2004, was presented,
transmitting a one-year Water Right License and Agreement with
California water Service Company for the rights to 100 acre-feet
of water. :The cost of this water is $100.00 per acre-foot or
$100,000.00 total. In order to receive the low rate the
agreement was executed on June 30, 2004.,
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and
Water and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that
the execution of the agreement by the Mayor and the City Clerk
be approved and ratified.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded. by Ybarra, that the
aforementioned communication from the City Administrator/City
Clerk, dated, July 1, 2004, be received and filed and his
recommendation approved. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8486'- A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of 'ia
Water Right License By and Between the City of Vernon and
California Water Service Company"for the Period July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8486 be approved and adopted:. Motion carried.
Communicaton.from Sol Benudiz; Chief of Police, dated
June 1, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Vernon Service Officer Douglas Ulibarri to attend the "Laws of
Arrest Class" at Whittier on July 19 through 23 2004, with an
expense allowance of $134.00
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Douglas Ulibarri to attend
the aforementioned class with an expense allowance of $134,00,
Motion carried.
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Communication from Sol Benudiz, Chief of Police, dated
June 3, 2004, was presented requesting authority and funds for
the below listed Police Officers to attend the "Driving Under
the Influence Seminar" at Laguna Hills on August 23 through 27
2004, with an expense allowance of $1,030.36, of which POST will
reimburse $903.92 each.
• Maria Garcia
• Miguel Zendejas
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed Police
Officers to attend the aforementioned training with an expense
allowance of $1,030.36 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Chief of Police, dated
June 8, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Sergeant Ben Busse to attend the "Less Lethal Munitions
Instructor's Course" at Santa Barbara on July 24 and 25 2004,
with an expense allowance of $639.2-0.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Sergeant Ben Busse to attend
the'aforementioned course with an, expense all;owanc-e of $639.20.
Motion carried.
Communication from Steven E. Parker, Fire Chief, dated
June 15, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
the below fisted Firefighters to attend, the "California
Conference of Arson Investigators 2004 Training Seminar" at
Seaside on July 26 through 28 2004!.with an expense allowance of
$`1, 007.44 each.
• °Troy Durbin
• James Espalin,
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed
Firefighters to attend the aforementioned seminar with an
expense allowance of $1,007.44 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated June 1,6, 2004, was presented, -
requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the "League
of California Cities 2004 Annual Conference" at Long Beach on
September 17 through 19 2004, with an expense allowance of
$459.00.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for City Administrator/City
,Clerk Bruce V. Malkenhorst to attend the aforementioned
conference with an expense allowance of $459.04, Motion
carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated June 16, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for the below listed City
Officials to attend the "League of California Cities 2004 Annual
Conference" at Long Beach on ;September 17 through 19 2004, with
an expense allowance 'of $762.30 each.
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• Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra
• ..Councilman Hilario Gonzales
• Councilman William Davis
• Councilman Michael McCormick
I.t was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed City
Officials to attend the aforementioned conference with an
expense allowance of $762.30 each, Motion carried.
Communication from 'Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated June'16, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for thebelow listed personnel to
attend the "League of California Cities 2004 Annual Conference"
at Long Beach on September 17 through 19 2004,-with an expense
allowance of $628.14, $646.92, and $669.18, respectively.
• Sol Beaudiz, Chief of Police
• Steven Parker, Fire Chief
• Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for the above listed personnel
to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense
allowance of $628„14, $646.92, and $669.18, respectively.
Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Chief of Police, dated
June.23, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
the below listed police personnel to attend the "Omega User and
Training Conference" at San Diego on September 22 through 24
2004,.with an expense allowance of $1,139.85 each.
• Danita Robertson, Records Manager
• Ana Bedoy, Administrative Assistant
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for the ,above listed police
personnel to attend the aforementioned conference with an
expense allowance of $1,139.85 each. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Chief of Police,, dated
June 29, 200.4, was presented., requesting authority and funds for
Lieutenant Daniel Cal;leros to attend the "Administration of the
Background Process Course" at Irvine on September 15, 2004, with
an expense allowance of '$155.00, of which POST will reimburse
$149.80,
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
authority and funds be approved for Lieutenant Daniel Call.eros
to attend the aforementioned course with an expense allowance of
$155.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Sol Benudiz, Chief of Police, dated
July 1, 2004, was presented, requesting authority and funds for
Lieutenant Daniel Calleros to attend the "Southern California
Law Enforcement Seminar" at Garden Grove on August 11, 2004,
with an expense allowance of $225,00.
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It was moved by Gonzales', seconded by Ybarra,'that
authority and funds ,be approved for Lieutenant Daniel Calleros
to attend the aforementioned seminar with an expense allowance
of $225.00. Motion carried.
Communication from Lewis Pozzebon, Director of
Environmental Health, dated June 29, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for himself to attend the
"California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health -
49ch Annual Conference" at Dana Point on September 21 through 24,
2004, with an expense allowance of $658_.,90.
It was moved by Ybarra,, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Lewis Pozzebon to attend the
aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $658.90.
Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City
Administrator/City Clerk, dated July 7, 2004, was presented,
requesting authority and funds for Fiber Optic Manager Ali
Nourmohamadian to attend the "Law Seminars International
Telecommunications Deals for Carriers Conference" at San
Francisco on July 29 and 30, 2004, with an expense allowance of
$1,312.44.
I't was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
authority and funds be approved for Al,i'Nourmohamadian to attend
the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of
$1,312,44. Motion carried,.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst,, Director of
Finance„ dated July 8, 2004, was presented, transmitting the
Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Finance
Committee Section, held on July 14, 2004, for approval of the
recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
the recommendations on the Agenda for the Adjourned Regular City
Council Meeting - Finance Committee Section, held on July 14,
2004, be approved. Motion carried,
RESOLUTION NO. 8480 A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of 'Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a
Letter Agreement to Extend Warranties and Guarantees By and
Between the City of Vernon and Alstom Power Inc., as Assigned to
Demag Delaval I-ndustrial Turbomachinery, Inc;; (Deferred from
City Council Meeting held June 30, 2004), was presented.:
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution ,No. _8480 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the followingresolution be
deferred to the next council meeting,
RESOLUTION,,NO. 8488 A Resolution of the; City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Standard
Capital Group, Inc. Regarding the Malburg Generating Station
Project and the Industrial Base Financing Project.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 848.8 be deferred to the next council. meeting..
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO, 8489 - A"Resolution of the City Council
of the City,of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
a Universal Care Large Group Subscriber Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and Universal Care for the HMO Premier 100'
Plan, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by,McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8489 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8490 -.A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Renewal of a Master. Stop
Loss Policy (UP-2R05) and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an.Administrative Services Agreement By and Between
the City of Vernon and United of Omaha Life Insurance Company,
was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 8490 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8491 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Escrow Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and BNY
Western Trust Company, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra-, that
Resolution No, 8491 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the following resolution be
deferred to the next council meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 8492 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon.Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase Contract By and Between the City of Vernon
and.Myers Power Products, Inc. for the Malburg Generating
Station Project.,
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8492 be deferred to the next council meeting.
Motion carried.
The City Clerk asked that the following resolution be
deferred to the next council meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 8493 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Equipment Purchase and Professional Services Contract By and
Between the City of Vernon and Galliera, Inc. dba Trico
Construction for the Malburg Generating Station Project.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 8493 be deferred to the next council meeting.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8487 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and New :Age Fuel,
Inc. in Connection with the "City's Public Benefit Program.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No, 8487 be deferred to the next council meeting.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 8495 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Rescinding the City of Vernon Utilities
Department Public Benefits Programs and Repealing Resolution
Nos. 7511, 7632, 7771 and 7899, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 8495 be approved and adopted. Motion carried,.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 6:25 p.m_..
Motion carried.
1Leonis C. Male
Mayor
ATTEST;
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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