19420901 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON. HELD
ON TUESDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 1942, AT THE
HOUR OF THREE O'CLOCK P. M. AT THE OFFICE
OF THE CITY HALL, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
Vernon, California.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor J. B. Leonis.
Councilmen present:
Councilmen absent:'
Messrs. Leonis, Scheider and Levy
,Peral ta
Poxon
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the minutes of
of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from theCityEngineer submitting Specifications
No. 131 for Reinforced Concrete Tank (1,000,000 gallons) and Specifi-
cations No. l37 for Deep Well Turbine Pump for Well #8 and recommending
that bids be received October 6, 1942, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the communi-
cation be filed. Motion carried.
Communication from the City Engineer submitting report on
damage to traffic signal at 25th de Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the communica-
tion be filed and referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried.
Communication from the War Production Board, Washington, D. C.
in regard to request by Norris Stamping Co., for liquified petroleum
gas stanby, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the same be
Motion carried.
filed,
Communication from Hilgartner Marble de &ranite COe, regarding
restrictions on their property for foundrypurposes, was read.
It was moved by Le1ry, seconded by Scheider that the communica-
tion be filed and referred to the Committee of the Whole. Motion carrie~
Communication from C. G. Willis & Son requesting permit to conduct
a horse and mule sales office and yard at 3001 Downey Road, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the communication
,be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Communication from California Machining Co., requesting ~rmit
to operate machine shop at 5706 Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communication
be filed and permit granted.
Report of Union OilCompany on Los Angeles County Franchise 596 NS
for period ending June 30, 1942, together with check in sum or $8.74
was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the report be
filed and the check accepted. Motion carried.
Communiation from Aluminum Company requesting permit to erect 6'x
6' wooden sign for direction to their plant in the vicinity of Slauson
and Alcoa Avenues, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the communication
be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
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Communication from V. G. Spenct'X't Vernon Garage, requesting
that curb be repainted at 1938 E. Vernon Ave., was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the commu-
nication be filed and referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
Communication from Utility Electric Steel Co., requesting that
curb be painted for no parking at 3334 E. Slauson Ave., was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed and referred to the Police Department. Mot! on carrie d.
Communication from National Ice & Cold Storage Co., requesting
that a no parking zone be placed on E. Slst Street, near alameda, was
read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta, that the communication
be filed and referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
Communication from Referactories Corp., requesting permit 1D la ul
refuse from preml_es at 3363 Fruitland Road, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the commu-
nication be filed and per mit granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Califrnia Machining Co., requesting permit to
haul refuse from premises at 5706 Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the communi-
cation be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
The report of the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the same be
filed. Motion carried.
Report of the Committee on Light, Power, Water, Street, Build-
ing and Purc~ng was read, for the meeting of August 24, 1942.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the report
be approved and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from the City Engineer regarding bid of Fair-
banks, Morse & Co., for the furnishing of high pressure fire pumps in
accordance with specifications No. l3l, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that tlB commu-
nication be filed. Motion carried.
Communieation from City engineer and J. S. Colton Building In-
spector regarding refunds on applications of Bethlehem Steel Company
for certain improvements, together with demand in the sum of $463.7l,
was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the commu-
nication be filed and referred to the City Attorney for report. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION #11S2, a resolution approving committees of the
City Council appointed by the Mayor, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution #llS2
be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #llS3, a resolution approving the absorption of any
loss's arising rrom collection of delinquent taxes growing out of money
advanced for several bond funds for all years up to and includtng the
fiscal year 1940-l94l, was read.
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It was moved byLe~ seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. ll53, be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #lI54, a resolution transferring $299,256.69
from the hrgency PUnd to Water Department, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. l154, be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #lI55, a resolution transferring $10,000 from the
Light and Power Contingency Fund to the Light and Power Fund, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. ll55 be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 1156, a resolution approving Specifications
No. l36 fro construction of reinforced concrete water storage tank
was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. ll56 be laid on the table. Motion Carried.
RE1lJOLUTION {llI57, a resolution declaring prevailing rate of per
diem wages for work to be performed under Specifications No. 136, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. ll57 be laid on the table. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #ll58, a resolution approving Specifications No.
l37 for one de~p well turbine pump, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. ll58 be laid on the table. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #1159, A resolution declaring preva~lingrate of
per diem wages for wOl'kto be performed under Specificaions No. l37
was read. '
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. 1159 be laid on the table. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1160, a resolution of theCity Council accept-
ing a portionofthe equipment in accordance with Specifications #l3l,
of the original bid of the Fairbanks-Morse Company, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. ll60 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye s:
Noes:
Absent:
LeoDS, Scheider, Levy and Peralta
None
Poxon
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the Mayor ap-
point a Committee to study parking conditions in the City of Vernona
and make recommendations of their findings. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed the Police Chief, Fire Chief, City Attor-
ney, Secretary of the Vernon Industrial Development Association and
himself.
The following applications, all having the approval of the
City Engineer, were read:
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APPLICATION 8878
All American Manufacturing Co., to pave shoulder
area at 220l E. 5lst Street with 8a A.C. pavement.
Southern California Telephone Co. to replace pole
in E/s Alameda Street, 45 ft. slo 37th Street.
Southern California Edison Co. to install anchor
in E.S 2nd Street, slo 57thStreet.
Southern California Water Co., to repair 6a water
main at 2146 E. 25th Street.
APPLICATION 8879 Southern California Water Co., to repair 60 water
main in E. 25th Street, 800 Ft.E/o Alameda Street.
APPLICATION 8875
APPLICATION 8876
APPLICATION 8877
APPLICATION 8880 Southern California Water Co. to repair 6" water
main at 1840 E. 25th Street.
APPLICATION 8881 Southern California Water Co. to repair 4a water
main at 3260 E. Slauson Ave.
APPLICATION 8882 Southern California Water Co., to repair 6" water
main at 2048E. 52nd St.
APPLICATION 8883 Utility Electric Foundry Co. to oil raadway on
AlcoaAve. between,Slauson and Fruitland Road.
APPLICATION 8884 Southern California Gas Co. to abandon gas service
at 2015 E. 25th Street.
APPLICATION 8885 Southern California Water Co., to repair 4" water
main at 56th Street and Santa Fe Ave.
APPLICATION 8886 Southern California Water Co., to repair 6a water
main at 2000 E. 52nd Street.
APPLICATION 8887 Southern California Water Co. to repair 6" water
main at 2100 E. 52nd Street.
APPLICATION 888~ Southern California Water Co., to repair 60 water
main in E. 52nd Street, 800 ft. E/o Alameda St.,
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the applications
be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fund in the sum of il8,064.6l, consist-
ing of the following items, were read:
PaYroll
Fire Department
Poliee Department
Civilian Defense
Street and Water
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Poliee C.ourt
Janitor
Sewers
Building Department
Health Department
CityAttorney
City Engineering
Light &: Power
i3,3l0.00
1,845.00
632.50
1,806.05
85.00
52.50
127.50
62.50
87.50
l75.00
75.00
250.00
1,035.89
230.00
$9,774.44
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Expenses:
Fire Department
Pioneer Rubber Mills
Associated Oil Co.
Advertisin~ and Promotion
Vernon Industrial Development
Assn.
$ 606.00
7.74
1,250.00
Advance
Harry M. Westfall
Trust Re:ftlnds
6,341.43
FleteherT. Tolbert
Ernest H. Widnark
Ross L. Raynzond
Thelbert Morrow
William L. Mitcheson
Wm. J. Cunningham
Lang Transportation
Quick Service Transportation
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
50.00 $8,290.17
Total
$ l8,064.6l
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the demands be allowed
and warrants drawn for the same. Motion carried.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the meeting ad-
journ. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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