19430119 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF TEE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF VERNON" HELD ON TUES-
DAY" January 19,,1943, AT TEE OFFICE OF THE
CITY HALL, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon"
California, at 3:00 o'clock P. M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor J. B. Leonie.
COUNCILMEN PRESENT:
Messrs. Leonis, Peralta, Poxon and
Scheider.
C OUNC ILMEN ABSENT: . Levy
It was moved by Poxon" seconded by Scheider that the minutes
of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried.
Telegram from W. E. Ryder, Aluminum & Magnesium Division,
Washington, D. C. regarding stanby fuel for Aluminum Company of America,
was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the telegram
be filed and referred to the City Clerk. Motion carried.
Telegram from Paul Barksdale Odorr, State Rationing Officer,
O. P. A. Los Ahgeles, regarding elimination of boulevard. stops and traf-
fic signals, was read.
It was moved by ~cheider, seconded by Peralta that the telegram
be referred.to the Police .lJepartment. Motion carried.
Communication from the Vity Engineer requesting authority to
order change in Layne & Bowler Corporation contract for the furnishing
of deep well turbine pump, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the commu-
nication be filed and approved. Motion carried.
Communication from the city Engineer recommending that valves
delivered under Chapman Valve Manufacturing Company contrqct be accepted,
was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Scheider that the communica-
tion be filed and recommendation concurred in. Motion carried.
Communication ~rom County of Los Angeles Road Department" sub~
mitting road deeds from Mary Doretta and M. W. O'Donnell, and others
covering 80 foot right-or-way for Washington Boulevard, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Scheider that the communica-
tion be filed and referred to the City Engineer for report. Motion carried.
Report of the Fire Chief, on application of Commercial Piping &
Engineering Co. 2065 E. 51st Street, for business license, was read. The
Fire Chief recommended that the license be granted.
It was moved by S~heider, seconded by Poxon that the report be
filed and recommendation concurred in. Motion carried.
Report of the Fire Chief on application of Cole of California,
Inc. requesting permit to operate a restaurant in their plant, was read.
The Fire Chief recommended that the application be granted.
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It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Poxon that the repo~t of
the Fire Chief be filed and recommendation concurred in. Motion carried.
Communication from the Fire Chief requesting authority to employ
Arthur A. Bones as hoseman at a salary of $165.00 per month, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Scheider that the communication
be filed and the Fire Chief be given authority as requested in t he commu-
nication. Motion carried.
Communication from C. A. Heinze, Consulting Engineer, recommend-
ing the granting of request of Postal Telegraph-cable Company, under date
of August 28, 1942, to attach their lines on a contact rental basis to
certain originally owned poles of the City, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Poxon that the communica-
tion be filed and the recommendation concurred in. Motion carried.
Report of General Petroleum Company on Los Angeles county Fran-
chise Ordinance 781 N. S. for period ending December ~l, 1942, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the report be
filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Arden Farms Company requesting permit for the
manufacturing of mayonnaise at 2626 Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Aircraft Alloys Inc. requesting permit to
operate an aluminum, brass and copper foundry at 2626 Santa Fe Avenue,
was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed and referred to the City Clerk for reply, owing to the fact
that a permit has been granted for the same address to make mayonnaise.
Motion carried.
Communication from Monoloy Metals, Inc., requesting permit to
operate an electric furnace for the casting of hard-surfacing welding
rods at 5800 So. Boyle Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tion be laid over until the next regular meeting, Motion carried.
Commgnication from Kaiser-Hughes requesting permission to store
Defense Plant Corporation materials at 2124 East 51st Street, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be filed and permit granted. .
RESOLUTION No. 1175, a resolution authorizing the City Engineer
to issue a contract change order on Layne & Bowler Corpor~tion contract,
was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that Resolution
No. 1175 be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 1176, a resolution accepting certain valves from
Chapman Valve Manufacturing Co., was read.
It was moved by Paxon, seconded by Peralta that liesolution No.
1176 be adopted. Motion carried.
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AYES: Scheider, Paxon, Peralta,.Leonis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Levy
Report of the Committee on Light, Power, Water, street, Equip-
ment and Purchasing was read.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the report
be adopted. Motion carried.
Communication from George V. Peake, 2922 Poplar Drive, Lynwood,
requesting permit to operate a pattern shop usin~ an oil or gas furnace
for brass and aluminum castings at 2288 E. 48th treet,
was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communi-
cation be taken under advisement. Motion carried.
Communication from Par-Me1 Ice Cream Co., for permit to deliver
ice cream to restaurants and soda fountains at wholesale, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tion be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Communication from David C. Jones Steel Pro~ucts, requesting the
painting of loading zone at 4636 Pacific Blvd. was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tion be filed and referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
Communication from Abegg & Reinhold Company requesting that a
loading zone be painted on the south side of 26th street, near 2533 E.
26th Street, was read.
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It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the commu-
nication be filed and referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
Communication from Levy Bros. Box Co., requesting that a load-
ing zone be painted at 2234 E. 38th street, was read.
It wasmoved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tion be referred to the Police Department. Motion carried.
Communications from Whiting Mead Company and Associated Oil Co.,
for permit to haul refuse from their premises upon and along the public
streets of the City of Vernon, were read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Poxon that the communica-
tions be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Report of C. A. Heinze,Consulting Engineer, on operations of
electric system by Southern California Edison Co., for month of Octoner,
1942, was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the Report
be filed. Motion carried.
Report of the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Poxon that the same be
filed. Motion carried.
The following applications, all having the approval of the
CityEngineer, were read:
APPLICATION 9098,
APPLICATION 9099
APPLICATION 9100
APPLICATION 9101
APPLICATION 9102
APPLICATION 9103
APPLICATION 9104
APPLICATION 9105
APPLICATION 9106
APPLICATION 9107
APPLICATION 9108
Southern California Gas Co. to abandon service at
2600Santa FeAvenue.
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All American Manufacturing Co. tomake sewer connection
at 2201 E. 51st Street.
Southern California Edison Co. to remove 1 anchorand
install 3 anchors in W/S Boyle Avenue, 130 feet N/O
Slauson Ave.
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Southern California Water Co., to repair water main at
2140 E. 25thStreet.
Southern California Water Co. , to repair water main at
2111 E. 25th Street.
Southern California Water Co. to repair water main at
2708 Santa Fe Avenue.
Southern California Water Co. to repair water main at
2675 Santa Fe Avenue.
Southern California Water Co. to repair water main at
2050 E. 38th Street.
Southern California Water Co. to repair water main at
2700 Santa Fe Avenue.
Klassen Company to construct driveway at 2335 E. 27th
Street.
Abegg & Reinhold Co., to make storm drain connection at
2533 E. 26thStreet.
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It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Scheider that the applications
be filed and permits granted.
Demands on general fund in the sum of $15,545.99, consisting of
the following items, were read:
PAYROLL
Fire Department
Police Department
City Engineering
Street & Water Departments
Civilian Defense
Building Department
Light & Power
City Clerk
Care of Building & Grounds
City Treasurer
Police Court
$ 3,215.25
1,826.00
1,327.50
1,464.11
631.10
175.00
130.00
87.50
62.50
52.50
32.50
9,003.96
Expenses
Library
Los Angeles News Co.
8.89
Street Lighting
Southern California Edison Co.
560.75
Insurance
J. R. Molony Co.,
State Compensation Insurance Fund
250.00
967.50
~ Clerk
---Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Postal Telegrph Co.
Royal Typewriter Co.
Care of Building & Grounds
Southern balifornia ~dison Co.
Southern California Edison Co.
Bandini Fertilizer Co.
E. Z. Lawn Edger Co.
Hardie Manufacturing .Co.
Police Department
Southern California Telephone Co.
Royal Typewriter Co.
E. Giles
Boulevard Cafe
4.50
2.56
3.75
26.42
23.18
46.87
2.60
7.55
.96
1.29
6.89
10.44
Traffic Signals
Crouse Hinds Co.
C. W. Granneman
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
Sewage Disposal
Beverly-Ho1~ywood Plumbing Co.
Geo. W. Gooch Labty.
1130.92
18.00
44.68
77.50
3.50
City Engineer
Southern California Telephone Co.
Department of Public Works
Vernon Lightning Blue Print Co.
Vernon Stationery & Printing Co.
A. Lietz Co.
Eastside Printers
1.89
2.00
12.18
2.89
6.03
6.96
150
5.
Street De!artment
. Auto ~ ectr!c Service
I. YbarI'a
Al Monroe Tire
Graham Brothers
Globe Sanitary Supply
Consolidated Rock Products
J. E. Bauer Co.
10.90
15.20
fal.8l
9.79
4.89
12.81
154.23
Fire Department
Pure Carbonic Inc.
Pacific Welding Works
F.H. Donnelly
Empire Chemical Co.
Martin Radiator Works
Babbitt-Holly Products
Union Oil Co.
Southern California Telephone Co.
Civilian Defense
Southern California Edison Co.
Southern California Telephone Co.
Southern California Gas Co.
,A.bbey Rents
Trust Refunds
Wallace M. White
Allan Tank Lines
James E. Brown
I, M. Metkovich
John Potter
11.05
10.50
11.48
16.69
18.43
3.33
5.75
20.72
8.97
70.99
8.56
69.49
5.00
5.00
5.00
37.80
42.40
pettI Cash
M scellaneous Departments
28.39
Water Department
Alhambra Foundry Co.
Alhambra Foundry Co.
American Pipe & Constr. Co.
Bandini Fertilizer Co.
J. E. Bauer Co.
J. E. Bauer Co.
Calif. Hardware Co.
Chase Brass & CoppeI' Co.
Consolidated Rock
Consolidated Rock
Ducommun Metal & Supply
Foster Engineery Co.
Salvadore R. Franco
W. P. Fuller Co.
General Elec. . Supply
General Eled. Supply
General Elec. Supply
General Elec. Supply
Harper & Reynolds
Harper & Reynolds
Harper & Reynolds
Hersey Mfg. Co.
Johns-Manville
Keenan Pipe & Supply Co.
Natl. Cylinder Gas Co.
R. A. Reed Elec. Co.
32.96
103.00
270.26
32.81
154.44
17.85
16.55
16.17
43.80
27.86
3.21
19.60
41.42
1.53
121.27
1.47
26.51
1.44
36.78
2.77
20.49
10.09
10.00
61.83
11.59
85.47
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J. A. Roebling's Sons
So. California Edison Co.
Southern California Telephone Co.
E. J. Stanton & Son
State Compensation Ins.
Vernon Lightning Blueprint Co.
Union Hardware& Metal Co.
Light & Power
Joint Pole Committee
Southern California Edison Co.
State Compensation Insurance
1.09
2 ,304'~57
5.15
19.09
97.29
6.14
1.31 $3,605.81
3.92
3.95
8.07
15.94
$15,545.99
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Poxon that the demands
be allowed_and warrants drawn for same. Motion carried.
adjourn.
It was moved byScheider, seconded by Poxon that the meeting
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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