19360512 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEET- '
ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON, HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1936, AT
THREEO'CLOCK P. M., AT THE CITY HALL
OF THE CITY OF VERNON, 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
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Councilmen present: Leonis, Durbin, Levy
Councilmen absent: Furlong, Peralta
In the absence of the .Mayor, the meeting was called
to order by the City Clerk, who informed the City Council
that the .Mayor would be absent, and declared that nominations
were in order for temporary chairman of the meeting.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that
Councilman Leonis act as Mayor pro tem for the meeting. Mo-
tion carried.
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 recom-
mendation of the City Engineer on the bids received for the
drilling of a water well for the City, wherein he recommended
that the bid of the Roscoe Moss Company, being the lowest and
best bid, be accepted.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that all
bids for the d:t'lilling of the city's water well be rejected
except the bid of the Roscoe Moss Company, and that the Roscoe
Mos. Company be awarded' the contract, and that the City ,Attorney
be instructed to draw same. Motion carried.
At this time the City Engineer reported that he had
received a bid for one of the Olympic bungalows, of $60.00,
said bid to be f.o.b. the City's yard where the bungalow is
now stored, and recommended that the City accept same.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Durbin, that the
recommendation of the City Engineer be concurred in. Motion
carried.
Communication from W. H. De Sellem, City Auditor,
in reference to delinquent accounts, was read.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, t.hat the
Kame be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried.
Communication from F. M. McComb, plant superintendent
and mechanical engineer, and Wayne N. Johnson, electrical en-
gineer, in reference to a change in the personnel of the elec-
trical department, was read.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that the
communication be filed and approved subject to the checking
of salaries by the City Attorney. Motion carried.
At this time the City Engineer recommended that the
City advertise for bids for the furnishing of the necessary
fuel and lubricating oil for the power plant for the coming year.
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It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy"that
the recommendation of the City Engineer be concurred in
and that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for
bids in accordance with said recommendation. Motion car-
ried.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that
the Electrical Department of the city make a survey of
tl:1e rates and charges of the City for the furnishing of
electricity to the various customers; that on the comple-
tion thereof it file a report and recommendation with the
Water & Power Committee with a view to reducing the elec-
tric rates within the city of Vernon. Motion carried.
The following applications, all having the approval
Of the City Engineer, were read:
Ap~lication 4624: of Buttress & McClellan Company, for
building permit' to construct factory building at 2325 East
38th Street. ApprOXimate cost $8600.00.
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Approximate cost $80.00.
Application 4831: of Racor Pacific Frog & Switch Company,
for permit to eX)end crane runway at 3355 East Slauson Avenue.
Approximate cost $900.00.
Application 4832: of General Petroleum Corporation, for
permIt to demolish two buildings at 2525 East 37th Street.
Approximate cost $450.00.
App1ioation 4833: of General Petroleum Corporation, for
bu!lCllng permit to construct concrete foundation and move
12'x6" x 18'x6" building at 2525 East 37th Street. Approxi-
mate cost $430.00.
Application 4834: of Pioneer Flintkote Company, for building
permIt to construct supports and foundation for asphalt
heater at 55th and Alameda Streets. Approximate cost $3000.00.
Application 4835: of California Flaxseed Products Company,
for permit to lay cement floor around boiler at 3135 East 26th
Street. Approximate cost $100~00. .
Application 4836: of Pennzoil Company, for permit to break
curb at 3840 East 26th Street for driveway.
It was moved by Durbin, seconded by Levy, that the
applications be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Levy, secon
lD;eeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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