19380719 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF VERNON:I
HELD TUESDAY:I JULY 19:1 1938, AT THREE
O'CLOCK P. M., AT THE CITY HALL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
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The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, J. J.
Furlong.
Councilmen present: Furlong, Leonis, Scheider, Peralta
Councilmen absent: Levy
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with.
Motion carried.
A communication from the City Engineer, recommending
acceptance of the Electric Switch-board constructed and installed
by the Benjamine Electric Company for p~p house No.2, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that the
communication be filed and the recommendation concurred tn. Motion
carried.
Communications from the following firms, requesting that
Mr. Lou Brown be given a permit to act as watchman at thel11!:pl'emises.:
Klix Inc., 4949 Everett Avenue;
Edw. Katzlnger Company, 4464 District Blvd.;
Oriental Rug Cushion Co., 4371 E. 49th Street;
Doyle Packing Company, 4703 E. ,50th Stree t.
were read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
communications be filed, and the permit granted, subject to the
approval of the Police Chief. Motion carried.
A communication from California Cotton Oil Corp., in
answer to the complaint of Howard Supply Company regarding dust
nuisance, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that same
be filed and that the Clerk forward a copy thereof to the Howard
Supply Company. Motion carried.
A circular letter from the Pacific Coast Association of
Fire Chiefs, regarding the annual conference to be held in Salt
Lake City on September 19th to 22nd Incl., 1938, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
communication be filed and the Chief of the City Fire Department
be authorized to attenA said conference, subject to the approval
of the Fire Committee. Motion carried.
A. communication from Newmarket Company, regarding parked
automobiles in front of their place at 2535 East Vernon Avenue, was
read.
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It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that same
be referred to the Police Department, Motion carried.
A communication from the Chip-Steak Company, requesting
a permit to operate a meat jobbing business at 3301 E. Vernon
Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that the
connnunication be filed, and permit granted. Motion carried.
A communication from the Atlas Galvanizing Inc., re-
questing a permit to operate a galvanizing business at 4636 Pacific
Boulevard, was read.
It was moved by Peralta/' seconded by Scheider that the
communication be filed, and permit granted. Motion carried.
A communication from Peter Athan and Peter Georgeson,
requesting a permit to operate a restaurant formerly known as
"Cowboy Cafe", at 4401 Downey Road, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
communication be filed, and permit granted, subject to the approval
of the Police Department. Motion carried.
A communication from W. Greene, Union Serviee Station,
5831 Santa Fe Avenue, requesting a permit to haul refuse from the
premises, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
communication be filed, and permit granted. Motion carried.
A communication from the Los Angeles By-Products Co., re-
questing a permit to haul refuse from their premises at 1819 E.
25th Street, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the
same be referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
The Repo~t of Vernon Industrial Development Association
for the period ending June 30, 1938, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that same be
filed. Motion carried.
The Report of the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that same
be filed. Motion carried.
A report of Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Electrical Engineer,
on the operation of the City's electric system by Southern California
Edison Company, for the month of May, 1938, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that same be
Motion carried.
filed.
The Minutes of the Committee on Light, lower, Water, Build-
ing and Purchasing, as of July 5th, 1938, were read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
same stand approved as read. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE No. 518, an ordinance regulating liquefied
petroleum gases was read for the second reading.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that Ordinance
No. 518 be passed for the second reading. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 518 was read for the third reading.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that Ordinance
No. 518 be adopted. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Leonis, Scheider, Peralta, Furlong.
Noes: None
Absent: Levy.
Resolution No. 917, a resolution authorizing and instruct-
ing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an easement between the
Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co., and Union Pacific Railroad
Company and the City, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. 917 be adopted. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 918, a resolution authorizing and instruct-
ing 'the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement between the Las
Vegas !and a:tld Water Company and the City, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. 918 be adopted. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 919, a resolution fixing the prevailing rate
per diem wages on work to be performed on Specifications No. 110, was
read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that Resolu-
tion No. 919 be adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the City
Attorney be instructed to take such steps as necessary for the elimi-
nation of the driving of cattle on Soto Street. Motion carried.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the Clerk
be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a sanitary
sewer in accordance with Specifications No. 110. Motion carried.
A Petition, filed by E. K. Wood, et aI, in re~erence to
picketing, was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that same be
referred to the Vernon Industrial Development Association. Motion
carried.
The following applications, all having the approval of the
City Engineer, were read:
Application 5951: E. K. Wood Lumber Co., to construct 6"
asphaltic concrete pavement in E. 48th Street, approximately 500'
east of Alameda Street.
A~plication 5960: L. A. Saratoga Chip Co., to remove and
replace 36 lin. feet of depressed curb at 2555 Chambers Street.
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Application 5961: Wiishire Oil Co., to construct
temporary wood valve box (to be replaced with concrete box later)
on the north side of 26th Street at west end of bridge.
Application 5962: Southern California Telephone Co., to
place 17.6 feet of single tile duct on west side of Jewel Ave., 518
feet north of Vernon Avenue.
Ap~lication 5963: Southern California Edison Company to
raise neck of manhole on south side of Fruitland Road 143 feet
west of Pacific Blvd., to new street level.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Peralta that the
applications be filed, and permits granted. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fund in 'the sum of $16,089.88, were
read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Scheider that the de-
mands be allowed and warrants drawn. Motion carried.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Leonie that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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