19400402 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON,
CALIFORNIA, HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1940,
AT THREE O'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, Peralta, Scheider
Counci~en absent: Leonis, Levy.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the
reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be suspended. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE No. 531, an Ordinance of the City of Vernon,
granting to Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company, a corporation,
and its Lessee, Un~on Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation, and
its successors and assigns, a Franchise to construct, maintain and
operate two spur tracks across and upon Boyle Avenue in the City of
Vernon, and Repealing Ordinance No. 529, was read for the second ~aad-
lhg.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that Ordin-
ance No. 531 be passed for the second reading. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 531, an Ordinance of the City of Vernon,
granting to Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company, a corporation,
and its Lessee,Union Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation, and
its successors and assigns, a Franchise to construct, maintain and
operate two spur tracks across and upon Boyle Avenue in the City of
Vernon, and Repealing Ordinance No. 529, was read for the third and
final reading.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that Ordin-
ance No. 531 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Furlong, Peralta, Scheider
NOES: None
ABSENT: Leonis, Levy.
ORDINANCE No. 532, an Ordinance of the City of Vernon, grant-
ing a Franchise to General Petroleum Corporation of California, its
successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate a single
line of pipe in Soto Street in the City of Vernon, and repealing
Ordinance No. 530, was read for the second reading.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that Ordin-
ance No. 532 be passed for the second reading. Motion carried.
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Ordinance No. 532, an Ordinance of the Ci ty..of Vernon, grant-
ing a Franchise to General Petroleum Corporation of Ca~ifOrhla, its
successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate a single
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line of pipe in Soto Street in the City of Vernon, and repealing
Ordinanoe No. 530, was read for the third and final reading.
It was moved by Soheider, seconded by Peralta, that Ordin-
anoe No. 532 be adopted. Motion oarried by the following vote:
AYES: Furlong, Peralta, Scheider
NOES: None .
ABSENT: Leonis, Levy.
A oommunication from Francis Bates, City Engineer, regard-
ing application ot Quality Foundry Co., to make excavation in their
property at 2707 E. 26th Street, was read. (The City Engineer recom-
mended that the request be granted subject to condition that concrete
driveway be constructed, and bottom of excavation be distant from
property line not less than twice the depth of the excavation.)
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that the
communication be filed, and the per.mit be granted, subject to the con-
ditions recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried.
A communication from Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Engineer,
regarding request of American District Telegraph Co., to attach lines
on rental basis to Vernon City.poles located on Fruitland Road and
on Slauson Avenue, was read. (the City Engineer recommended that the
City Council approve request in accordance with Lease Agreement.).
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that the
communication be filed, and permit granted in accordance with the
recommendation of the City Engineer. Motion carried.
A report of Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Engineer, submitting
a report of the operation of the electric system by Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Company for the month of January, 1940, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that the re-
port be filed. Motion carried.
A communication fram Vernon Post No. 338, the American
Legion, requesting permission to sell poppies in the City on May
28th. and 29th., 1940, was read. '
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that same
be referred to the Police Department with the Power to Act. Motion
carried.
A communication from Owens Parks Lumber Company, requesting
reoiling of Ross Street from 38th Street to Whiting Mead Company prop- .
erty, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that same be
referred to the City Engineer. Motion oarried.
A oommunioation from Vernon Garage, 1936 E. Vernon Avenue,
requesting repainting of curb, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seoonded by Soheider, that same be
referred to the Police Department. Motion oarried.
A oommunication from Western Foundation for the Blind, Inc.,
5916 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, requesting permission to solioit
salvage within the City, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seoonded by Soheider, that same be
referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
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A communication from R. W. Blackman, 944 S. Genesee st.,
Los Angeles, requesting a permit to conduct a used machinery
business at 2149 E. 37th Street, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that the com-
munication be filed, and the permit granted, subject to the approval
of the Police Department. Motion carried.
A communication from De Luxe Box Luneh and Catering Co., re-
questing an additional box lunch license, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that the com-
munication be filed, and permit be granted. Motion carried.
A communication from Louis C. Holden, 15013 S. Vermont Ave.,
Gardena, requesting a permit to sell edibles in packages, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that the mat-
ter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Motion carried.
Communications from the following firms, requesting permits
to haul refuse from their premises upon and along the public streets
of the City of Vernon, were read:
J. P. Yarbrough, of 3750 E. Vernon Avenue; and
Vernon Kilns, of 2300 E. 52nd Street.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the com-
munications be filed, and permits granted. Motion carried.
The report of the Police Department on the application of
J. R. Cuthbert, 109 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, for a permit
to conduct a sand blast business at 2323 E. 27th Street, recommend-
ing that the application be denied, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that the
application be denied. Motion carried.
The Report of the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that same
be filed. Motion carried.
A communication from Neal Woods, for a permit to fill in
old sand pit at 2900 S. Alameda Street, with non-combustible mat-
erial, and to operate a public camp, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that same be
laid over until the fall Board is present. Motion carried.
The Minutes of the Committee on Light, Power, Water, Build-
ing and Purchasing, as of March 19, 1940, were read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta, that th~l
Minutes stand approved as read. Motion carried.
The following Applications, all having the approval of the
City Engineer, were read:
Application 6837: Southern California Water Co., to repair
water main in 2100 block on E. 52nd Street.
Application 6838: Southern California Telephone Co., to
relocate underground conduit on north side of Slauson Avenue
54 feet west of Santa Fe Avenue. . ,
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Application 6839: Southern California Gas Co., to install
gas service at 3801 Santa Fe Avenue.
Application 6840: Southern California Water Co., to repair
main at ~024 E. 45th Street.
Application 6841: Southern California Water Co., to repair
main at 49'01 Santa Fe Avenue.
Application 6842: Southern California Water Co., to repair
water main in Santa Fe Avenue, 15 feet north of 28th Street.
Application 6843: Southern California Telephone Co., to
place conauit across Boule Avenue, 35 feet south of Fruitland R~.
Application 6844: Southern California Telephone Co., to
place iron pipe in Holabird Avenue, 27 feet west of Union Pacific
RR tracks.
Application 6845: Southern California Telephone Co., to
place two poles and two anchors in East side of Boyle Avenue, 25
feet south of Fruitland Road.
Application 6846: Southern California Telephone Co., to
place one anchor in south side of Holabird Ave., ten feet east of
Downey Road.
Application 6847: Bethlehem Steel Company, to construct
cement concrete curb and sidewalk at 3370 E. Slauson Avenue.
Application 6848: Buttress & McClellan, to make sewer
connection at 3844 Santa Fe Avenue.
Application 6849: Pioneer-Flintkote Co., to construct twelve
inch water line and 36 inch part circle corrugated iron culve~t in
55th Street, 758 feet East of Alameda Street.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that the
applications be granted. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fund, in the sum of $7,544.61, were
read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the de-
mands be allowed, and warrants drawn. Motion carried.
It was moved by Peralta, seCODdS...d"iY Scheider,
meeting adjourn. Motion carried. .
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