19360421 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
lJIINUTES OF A REGULAR :MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON,
HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1936, AT
THREE 0' CLOCK P. M., AT THE CITY HALL
OF THE CITY OF VERNON, 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
J. J. Furlong.
Councilmen present: Furlong, Leonis, Durbin, Levy
Councilmen absent: Peralta
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that the
reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed
with. Motion carried.
At this time the Clerk read the report and r ecom-
mendations of the Mayor, dated April 14, 1936, relative to
the new water development by the Water Department.
It was moved by Durbiri, seconded .by Levy, that the
recommendations of the Mayor be filed and concurred in. Mo-
tion carried.
At this time CoUncilman Leonis reported that he
had talked with Edward R.Bowell; consulting engineer, of
1132 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, in reference toa survey
of the water situation in the City of Vernon, andrecom-
mended that the City Council employ him at a salary not to
exceed $50.00 per day for the actual tilLe needed in making
the survey and r eco:mmendations, and that the City Engineer be
instructed to cooperate with the said consulting engineer.
It was moved by Durbin, secondedby Levy, that
the recommendatiolls of Councilman Leonis be concurred in
and that Edward R. Bowen be employed as consulting engineer
at a salary not to exceed $50.00 per day for actual time
employed in making the survey of the city's water situation,
and that he be authorized to file all recommendations and
surveys with the Chairman of the Water & Power Connni ttee
for ~ec6mmendation and report of the Connnittee to the City
Council. Motion carried.
At this time the City Attorney gave as his opinion
that the ci ty had not authority to drill a water well upon
the property purchased by power bonds unless same was to be
used in connection with that project.
It was moved by Leonis,seconded by Levy, that
all bids received for the drilling of wells in the Central
Manufacturing District be rejected and the checks returned.
Motion carried.
RESCLUTION NO. 788, a resolution amendingSpeci-
fications No. 92 was introduced by Councilman Durbin, who
~oved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Levy, and carried.
It was moved by Leonie, seconded by Durbin, that
the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the
drilling of the water well upon the city's property on
Pacific Boulevard, to conform with recolilmendation of the'
Mayor and amended Specifications No. 92. Motion carried.
At this tj,me the City Attorney presented forms
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for easements over property to be used by the city in
the construction of the city's storm drain, from Swift
& Company and J. B. Leonis, Inc.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Durbin, that
the terms and conditions set forth in the easements of
Swift & Company and J. 13. Leonis,Inc. be approved and the
Clerk be authoJ:'izedt~. have.. same executed by Swift & Com-
pany and J. B. Leonis i8.a when same are executed the Mayor
and the City Clerk be instructed to execute same in the
name of the city. Motion carried.
At this time the City Engineer reported that he
could secure an easement from Max Goldring, which will be
absolutely necessary in the construction of the outfall
sewer, at a price not to exceed $500.00.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by IUrbin, that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an
agreement with Max'GoldI'ing for said easement at a price
not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried.
It was moved bl Leonis, seconded by Durbin, that
the City Fngineer take the necessary steps to take care of
the storm waters on Vernon Avenue east of SotoStreet, near
Boyle Avenue, so that'same shall not run on private prop-
erty. Motion carried.
Application of the Western Machinery Company to do
business at 3649 Santa Fe Avenue as dealers in new and used
mining and milling machinery, was read. Application includes
request for permit for disposal of rubbish from premises.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Durbin, that the
application be filed and permit granted in both instances.
Motion carried.
Application of Albert C. Stearns to do business in
the name of Bra.ke and Clutch Service Company at 4901 Santa Fe
Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Durbin, that the
application be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Application of Jules M. Gilmore to do business at
5710 Santa Fe Avenue as a dealer in new and used mining
machinery, tools and kindred lines, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Durbin, that' the
application be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Vernon Auto Park, relating to
having the curb painted'red on each side of driveway on
Vernon Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by D1irbin, that
the matter be referred to the Police Department. Motion
carried.
Communication from Southwestern Engineering Com-
pany, requesting that curb be painted' in front of their
property on Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Durbin, that
the matter be referred to the Police Department. Motion
carried.
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Communication from E. K.Wood Lumber Company, requesting
permission to do blasting on Sunday morning April 26,
1926, was read.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, "that
the ommunication be referred to the City Engineer, Fire
Chief and City Attorney. Motion carried.
Application for permit. to haul refuse from their
premises by Standard Packing Co., Inc., was read.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that the
application be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Submission of industrial track agreement for opera-
tion of' spur track at power plant by Los Angeles Junction
Railway, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded"by Durbin, that.
the same be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried.
Connmmlcation from Herbert C.. Legg, Chairms.n, Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors, expressing a desire to .
cooperate with the City Council in mutual problems, was read.
It was moved by Dlirb in , seconded bY Levy, that
the communication lJecfiled. Motion carried.
Communication from HerbertC. Legg, Chairman, Los
Angeles. County Board of Supervisors, .!"B~ative to' the City
beiIig represented at a meeting on April 28, 1936, regarding
report of County Governmental Simplification Committee,
was .read.
It was moved by DUrbin seconded by Levy, that the
same .be referred to Councilman teonis and the City Attorney.
Motion carried.
ConllnUriication hom the League of California Munic-
ipalities, .relative to submission of ];rojects to the Depart-
ment of Public Works and the'State Hignway Commission for
expenditure ofg as tax funds, was read.
It was moved by Durbiil, seconded by Levy~ that the
same be filed. Motion carried.
Reports and data from Joseph Mesmer relative to
traffic control at the intersection of 38th and Alameda
Streets, was read.
It was moved by LeVy, seconded by Durbin, that the
matter be referred to the Police Department and City Attorney.
Motion carried.
Minutes of the meetings of the Committee on Water
& Power of April 14th and 21st, 1936, were read.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that
the same be filed. Motion carried.
The following"applications, all having the approval of the
City Engineer, were read:
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Application 4793: of Fire Protection Engineering "Co:, for
construction or sprinkler system at premises of U. S.
Sprin6 & BUmper Co., 4951 Magnolia Street. Appro~ate
cost '5400.00.
Application 4794: of National Ta:nk& Manufacturing Company
ror additIon to boiler"room on premises of California
Cotton Oi1'Corporation, 2301 East 52nd Street. Approximate
cost $1800.00.
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~p1ication4795: of.L. A. Steel Casting Company, for con-
struction of incinerator on pJ:'emises at 1818 East 25th
Street. Approximate cost $135.00.
Application 4796: or California Flaxseed Products Company,
for construction of tanks and taJ:lk supports on'their premises,.
3135 East 26th Street. Approximate cost $1500.00.
Application 4797: of California Flaxseed Products Company,
for construction'of concrete floor at their"premises, 3135
East 26th street. Approximate cost $100.00.
Application 4798: of.General Petroleum Corporation, for
excavation permit for 4" gasoline line across Boyle Avenue,
325 feet north of Leanis Blvd.
Application 4799: or Garwood Industries Inc., for permit to
break curb at 2345 East 27th Street for driveway to Phelps
Dodge Copper Products Co.
Application 4800: of Rich Manufacturing Company, for permit
to break curb at 3851 Santa Fe Avenue, for driveway to
scales.
Application 4801: of Associated Piping & Engineering Co.,
ror sewer connection permit at 2328 East 38th Street.
Application 4802: of George Mil1er,ror dewer permit at.
premdses of Tillotson Clay Produc~s, 3363 Fruitland Road.
Application 4803: of Lohman Bros., for dewar connection
permIt to premfses of Owens Illinois Pacific Coast Co.,
5012 So to Street.
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Company, 2929 Santa Fe Avenue. Approximate cost $162.00.
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~13i EJ-aSith StJ>~>et. ApprOXimate oost $1!iOO.OO. "
~l~;;::i;~~ i~o~:u.efi~u:~~~i~~~l~~ ~~~f~c:;e~~~~ '3~;~
East Slauson Avenue. Approximate ~ost $150.00.
~l~~i~~ t~~~li:7 iow~~ ~~c~~;~ ~~ o~ ~;l~f~~ia f';rA;~:~ruc~
Products Co., 3135 East 26~h street. Approximate cost $487.00.
Application 4808: of L. A. Young Steel & WiJ:'e Corpo, to break
curb for driveway at their premdses 3200 Slauson .Avenue.
Application 4809: of Axelson Manufae turing Company, for putting
curb and sidewalk in front of their premises, 6160 Boyle Ave.'
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It was moved by Durbin, seconded by'Leonis, that
the applications be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Demahds on the General Fund in the sum of $28,009.44,
and on the Vernon Avenue Sto1:'l'h DJ:'ain Fund for Vernon W. P. A.
Project, .in the sum of $2,253.47, were read.
It was moved by Deonis, seconded by Durbin, that the
demands be allowed and warrants drawn for same. Motion carried.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that this
meeting'adjourn to May 4, 1936, a ee o'clock P. M. Motion
carried.
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