19380201 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. 1, 1938, AT
TImEE O'CLOCK P.M., AT THE CITY HALL
OF 'lllIE CITY OF VERNON, 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
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Furlong.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, J. J.
Councilmen present: Furlong, Leonis, Peralta, Levy.
Councilmen absent: Scheider
It was moved by I.eonis, seconded by Peralta that the read-
ing or the Minutes or the previous meeting be dispensed with. Motion
Carried.
A communication from the City Engineer, advising the City
Council that Mr. Glenn Johnson has lert the services or the City, and
that he has replaced him by placing Mr. A. W. Phillips as field
engineer at a salary of $180.00 per month, beginning January 24, 1938,
was read.
It was moved by Leonie, seconded by Levy that the communi-
cation be riled, and the action of' the City Engineer be approved, and
that A. W. Phillips be employed as rield engineer at a salary of'
$180.00 per month, beginning January 24, 1938, until the t'urther order
of the City Council. Motion carried.
A communication from the City Engineer, requesting that he
be authorized to notif'y the Southern California Edison Company to
move a street lamp now located in Soto Street opposite Sears-Roebuck
Warehouse, to a point 150 feet northerly, adjacent to the industrial
spur track crossing at the rear of the warehouse, was read.
It was moved by I.eonis, seconded by Levy that the conmmni-
cation be filed and concurred in, and that the City Engineer be auth-
orized to notify the Southern California Edison Company to re-locate
the street lamp as set forth in the Engineer's letter. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE No. 516, an ordinance amending section 2, of'
ordinance No. 483 of said City, was read for the second reading.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Ordinance No.
516 be passed for the second reading. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 516 was read for the third and final reading.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Ordinance No.
516 be adopted. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Furlong, Leonis, Peralta, Levy.
Noes: None
Absent: Scheider.
A communication from Francis Bates, City Engineer, request-
ing that he be authorized to correct a drainage condition at Downey
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Road and East 26th Street, at an approximate cost of $434.06, was
read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed, and the recommendation concurred in, and that the
Engineer be authorized to correct the condition referred to in his
communication, and spend an amount not to exceed $434.06 in so doing.
Motion carried.
A report of the General Petroleum Corporation, on the Los
Angeles County Franchise No. 781 (N.S.), was read.
It was move.d by Peralta, seconded by Levy that same be
f'i1ed. Motion carried.
A report of the Southern California Gas Company, on Los
Angeles County Franchise No. 467, for the period of July 1, 1937 to
December 31, 1937, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Levy that same be
filed. Motion carried.
A report of the Southern California Gas Company on Los
Angeles County Franchise No. 463 for the period of July 1, 1937 to
December 31, 1937, was read.
filed.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Levy that same be
Motion carried.
A communication from Joseph Artale, Fire Chief, recommend-
ing that the application of the Los Angeles Central Station Inc., to
install fire alarm system in the Vernon Fire Department be grante~,
was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed, and the recommendation of the fire cbief concurred
in. Motion carried.
A communication from Lane Wells Company, requesting a permit
to construct a reinforced concrete test well with small derrick for
handling sections of casing to be tested in connection with gun-perfor-
ating, Test well to be located north of office and plant at 5610 S.
Soto Street, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that same be
referred to the Police Department for investigation and report. Motion
Carried.
A. communication from the Standard Packing Company, request-
ing that a permit be issued to the Whiting Mead Company for the re-
moval of a water tuwer and two tank houses, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that same be laid
over to the next meeting. Motion carried.
A. communication from the Axelson Manufacturing Co., regard-
ing parking near the office at 6160 S. Boyle Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Leonie, seconded by Levy that same be re-
ferred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
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A communication from W. F. Fliedner, requesting a permit to
conduct a business at 2525 E. 26th Street, under the name of Scie.ntif-
ic Products Company, the business to be the manufacturing of a floor
sweeping compound and grind corn cobs for use in various industries,
was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta, that the communi-
cation be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
A communication from Paul Palmer and James W. Pate, request-
ing a permit to operate an automobile and furniture finance business
on Vernon Avenue, between Santa Fe Avenue and Alameda Street, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Leonis that the com-
munication be filed and the permit granted. Motion carried.
A communication f'rom Standard Battery Separator Co., re-
questing a permit to haul refuse from their factory through the City
to a dump located at Washington and Alameda Streets, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the com-
munication be filed and the permit denied. Motion carried.
A communication from Ledger & Benz, Municipal Contractors,
requesting a permit or license to haul refuse from the Safeway Stores
and warehouses upon and along the City streets, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed and the permit denied. Motion carried.
A communication from the Audi tor of the Light & IPower
Department, regarding account of' Huffine Grain Co., and R. Veal & Son,
was read.
It ,was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed and the recommendation of the City Engineer to the
effect that a compromise be entered into for the collection of same
be concurred in. Motion carried. .
A communication from Wilshire Oil Company requesting per-
mission to place three oil lines on E. 26th Street bridge, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Levy that same be re-
ferred to the City Attorney and City Engineer. Motion carried.
A communication from Lee Wallace requesting a permit to
operate a restaurant at 5823 Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that same be
referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
The report of the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Levy that same be
Motion carried.
~iled.
The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee on Water &
Power as of January 18th. were read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Levy that the minutes
stand approved as read. Motion carried.
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Communications ~rom the ~ollowing ~irms ~or permits to
haul refuse upon and along the streets o~ the City o~ Vernon, were
read: Universal Engineering Co., 2369 E. 51st. Street; Sa~eway
Stores, 4810 Everett Avenue warehouse; Phelps Dodge Copper Products
Co., 2375 E. 27th Street; and, Table Products Inc., 4806 Everett
Avenue.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cations be ~iled and permits granted. Motion carried.
The ~ollowing applications, all having the approval o~ the
City Engineer were read:
Application 5737: Southern Cali~ornia Edison Co., to set
7 poles and 2 anchors on west side Magnolia Ave., north o~ Leonis
Blvd.
Application 5738: Southern Cali~ornia Edison Co., to set 1
anchor on south side o~ 46th Street, 530 ~eet west o~ Soto Street.
ApElication 5739: Southern Call~ornia Edison Co., to set
2 poles and 2 anchors on east side o~ Magnolia Ave., north and south
o~ Leonis Blvd.,
Application 5740: Southern Cali~ornia Edison Co., to set
poles and anchors in connection with through line feeding area outside
City o~ Vernon.
Application 5742: Southern California Edison Co., to set 2
protective stubs to protect high line at N/W corner of Fruitland &
Downey Road.
Application 5743: Southern California Gas Co., to abandon
service at 2922 Fruitland Road.
Application 5744: Southern Calif'ornia Gas Co., to install
gas service at 2700 Fruitland Road.
Application 5745: Southern California Gas Co., to abandon
service at 2250 E. 37th Street.
Application 5746: Southern California Telephone Co., to
remove 10 poles and 2 anchors on north side of Fruitland Road, between
Santa Fe Avenue and Pacific Blvd.,
Application 5747: General Petrolewn Corp., to install 12"
oil pipe line in 18" casing across Boyle Avenue, 991' north of Leonis
Blvd. ,
Application 5748: Alwninwn Company to construct sidewalk
and curb on Magnolia Avenue from Fruitland Road to 225 feet south.
Application 57~: W. J. Tannahill & Son to connect wash rack
drainage into storm drain at 38th and Ross Streets.
Application 5750: J. E. Crasen to connect to sewer at 2525
E. 26th. Street.
Application 575~: Plant Rubber & Asbestos Co., to connect
to sewer at 2120 E. 25th Street.
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It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Levy that the appli-
cations be filed and permits granted.. Motion Carried.
Application 5741: of the Southern California Edison Co.,
to set 40 ft. pole on N!W corner of Leonis & Downey Road, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Leonis that applica-
tion 5741 be laid over until the next meeting. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fund in the sum of $7,160.26 were
read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Levy that the demands
be allowed and warrants drawn. Motion carried.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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