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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON, HELD ON TUES-
DAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1943 at 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY HALL
4305 SANTA_ ~ AVENUE. VERNON. CALIFORNIA
COUNCILMEN PRESENT:
Messrs. LeVYL Peralta, Leonis, Scheider
and l'oxon
COUNCILMEN ABSENT:
None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor J. B. Leonis.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the minutes 'of
the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried.
At this time the City Clerk announced that he had on his desk
bids,. pursuant. to Notice for the Furnishing to the City of two booster
pumps and appurtenances in accordance with Specifications' No. 139.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the City Clerk
open and read tne bids. Motion carried.
At this time the City Clerk opened and read the bid from Fair-
banks Morse Company, there being no other bids.
It was moved by Levy seconded by Peralta that the bid be re-
ferred for report to the City Engineer with instructions to report before
the meeting adjourned. Motion carried.
At this time the City Clerk informed the Board he had on his desk
bids pursuant to notice advertising for same, for the furnishing to the city
of certain valves to be used in the Water Department.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the Clerk pro-
ceed to open the bids. Motion carried.
At this time the City Clerk opened and_read bids from Rich Manu-
facturing Co., Chapman Valve Manufacturing Co., RepuQlic Supply Company,
Howard Supply Company, Rensselaer Valve Company and Crane Company.
It was moved by S~heider, seconded by Peralta that all bids be
referred to the City Engineer with instructions to report before the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
A t this time the City Clerk announced that he bad on his desk bids
for certain fittings received pursuant to notice advertising for same.
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It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider, that the Clerk pro-
ceed to open the bids. Motion carried.
At this time the City Clerk opened and read bids from Howard Sup-
ply Co., Reliable Iron Foundry and Alhambra Foundry Co.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Levy that all bids be
referred to the City Engineer with instructions to report before the
meeting adjourned. Motion carried.
Communication from the City Engineer together with map of assess-
ment district and assessments for improvement of Alcoa Avenue as approved by
the Street Superintendent, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communication
be filea and the assessment district and assessment for the improvement of
Alcoa Avenue be filed with the City Clerk. Motion carried.
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Communication from the City Engineer together with deed from
E. K. Wood Lumber Co., for widening of 48th Street between Santa Fe
Avenue and Alameda Street, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tion be filed and referred to the City Attorney.
Comrnunicat1:on from the City EnginBer together with quotation
from the U. S. Navy for application for 4 inch water service to prop-
erty located at 27th St~eet and Sanfa ~e Avenue; the City Engineer
requestihg that he s1:gn",.the quotation on behalf of the City, was read.
It was moved by Scheiger, seconded by Peralta that the c ommu-
nica tion be fil ed and tha t the i ty Engineer be authorized to sign the
quotation for and on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
Communication from the City of Long Beach,t~gether with copy
of Resolution adopted by the City Council of Long Beach protes~ing a-
gainst the discharge of sewer effluent into Los Angeles River as planned
by the City of Los Angeles, was read.
It was moved by Levy, secondeq by Peralta that the communica-
tion be filed and refereed to the City Enginaer and City Attorney.
Motion carried.
Communication from the Navy Department, Bureau of Yards and
Docks regarding the abandonment of certain driveways and the construct-
ion of one new driveway on Santa Fe Avenue near 28th street, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tion be filed and the request be approved, subject to the approval of
the Engineer, Motion carried.
Communication from Stauffer Chemical Company expressing
appreciation for prompt and efficient manner in which the Vernon Fire
Department responded in connection with fire at their sulphur plant,
was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the c ommu-
nication be filed. Motion carried.
Communication from R. A. Reed Electric Company regarding
the confusion of Boyle Avenue, also being known as State Street, was read.
. It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider, that the communica-
tionbe filed and refered to the POlice Department for report and recom-
mendation. Motion carried.
CommunicatioD9from Douglas Aircraft Company and from Zenith
Plastics requesting permits to haul refuse along and upon the streets
of the City of Vernon, were read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the communica-
tions be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Report of Vernon Industrial Development Assn. for period
ending June 30, 1943, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the report be
filed. Motion carried.
RePort of the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Scheider, seconded by Peralta that the report
be approved and filed. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1225, a resolution requesting the Fidelity &
CasualtyCompany to cancel the bond of George A. Bigg, accountant, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution No.
1225 be adopted. Motion carried.
Tae report of the City Engineer on the bid of Fairbanks Morse
and Company was read, in which her~ported it was the lowest and best bid.
It was moved by Levy, seconded byPeralta that the report be filed.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 1226, a resolution awarding to Fairbanks Morse
and Company the contract for the furnishing and installation of two booster
pumps for the City of Vernon Pumping Plant No.2, was read. .
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution No.
1226 be adopted. Motion carried.
The report of the City Engineer on the bids for the valves, in
vhich he reported that the Chapman Valve was the lowest and best bid, was
read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the report be
filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 1227, a resolution awarding to Chapman Valve
Mfg.Co. the contract for the furnishing of certain valves for the City of
vernon, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution No.
1227 be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 1228, a resolution accepting deed from E. K.
Wood Lumber Company, a corporation, was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resolution No.
1228 be adopted. Motion carried.
The report of the City Engineer on the bids for fittings, in
which he reported that Howard Supply Company was the lowest and best bid,
"as read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that the report be
filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 1229, a resolution awarding to Howard Supply Com-
pany the contract for the furhishing of cebtain fittings for the City of
Vernon was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Peralta that Resplution No.
1229 be adopted. Motion carried.
The report of the Committee on Light, Power, Water, Street,
Building and Purchasing was read.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider that the report be
approved and filed. Motion carried.
At this time the Chief of Police announced that Paulson & Arden
had requested the signature of the Chief of Police for permission to store
tear gas pumps on their premises.
It was moved by Levy~ secohded by Peralta that the request should,
be signed by the owners and approved by tr.e Army, as it wa s a dangerous
thing to have on the premises in the City of Vernon. Motion carried.
The following applications, all having the approval of the City
Engineer were read:
APPLICA TI ON 9521
Kinney Iron Works to make sewer connection at 2605 E. 26th
Richfield Oil Co. to install stop-cock and repair 4 inch
gasoline pipe in Boyle Aven~e slo Vernon Avenue.
APPLICATION 9534
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APPLICATION 9535
Mullenbach Electric Co. to make sewer connection
at 2300 E. 27th Street.
~PPLICATION 9536
E. K. Wood Lumber Co. to pave shoulder area in
N/S 48th Street wit h 4 inch A. C. pavement near
driveway. '
Graham Bros. to construct driveway in E/S Soto
st., 1029 ft. S/O E. 26th Street
APPLICATION 9537
APPLICATION 9538
Southern California Gas Co. to prospect for leaks in
s/s E. 27th St. 100 Ft. E/O Santa Fe Avenue.
APPLICATION 9539
Bethlehem Steel Co. to make sewer connection at
3391 Randolph Street.
It was moved by Peralta, seconded by Scheider that the ap-
plications be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fund in the sum of $17,521.32, con-
sisting of the following items, were read:
Payroll
Fire Department
Police Department
Street & Water Department
Engineering
CityClerk
City Treasurer
Police Court
Building Department
Light & Power
Janitor
Health Department
City Attorney
Civilian Defense
$
3,603.25
1,654.25
1,683.52
1,194.00
87.50
60.00
87.50
175.00
362.50
80.00
37.50
125.00
572.50
$ 9,722.52
Expenses:
Police Department
Leo Bailey
E. C. Benson
Joseph R. Nowak
Herbert Showalter
C. D. Medley
C. A. Bower
E. L. Tubbs
A. V. Woods
J. M. Kelly
J. D. Bird
J. J. Stewart
Walter Spomer
Leon C. Freeland
R. L. Clark
C. C. Bird
Industrial Printing & Staty. Co.
Industrial Printing & Staty. Co.
Industrial Printing & Staty. Co.
Industrial Printing & Staty. Co.
Industrial Printing & Staty. Co.
Bender-Moss Co.
27.50
18.33
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
14.67
3.14
1.23
3.14
32.80
13.07
3.33
Insurance
State Compensation Insurance
City Treasurer
First National Bank, Vernon
Street Lighting
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
933.85
11.70
560.96
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Building De2artment
Eastside Printers & Staty. Co.
Care of Building & Grounds
Whiting Mead Co.
Germain Seed & Plant Co.
13.17
21.33
18.45
Traffic Signals
Southern California Edison Co.
C. W. Granneman
46.27
3.50
City Clerk
Eastside Printers & Staty. Co.
Eastside Printers & Staty. Co.
Petty cash
Civilian Defense
Southern Calif. Telephone Co.
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
Southern Calif. Telephone Co.
Street Department
Crum & Lynn Inc.
Salifornia Hardware Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
Surveyors Service Co. .
PrOduction Equipment Co.
Q.ity Engineer
Marchant Calculating Co.
Vernon Llg~tning Blue Print Co.
Surveyors Service Co.
R. G. Osborne Labty.
Rightway Steam Cleaning Co.
Union hardware & Metal Co.
Griffith Co.
8.71
19.32
6.96
75.15
2.82
15.75
28.26
2.84
2.89
3.01
1.24
36.00
14.22
18.75
44.67
7.50
15.74
30.92
Fire Department
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
Southern Calif. Telephone Co.
American laFrance Co.
Associated Oil Co.
Gamewell Co.
Associated Oil Co.
Southern Calif. Disenfecting Co.
L. E. Simpson
L. A. Brush Manufacturing Co.
Globe Sanitary Supply Co.
F. H. Donnelly
Chans10r & Lyon Co.
Chans10r & Lyon Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
B. T. Babbitt-Holly Products Corp.
E. C. Anthony, Inc.
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
1.38
19.62
36.37
50~62
7.27
35.78
9.79
7.00
2.77
16.56
4.39
2.15
8.52
8.77
3.88
2.82
8.78
Trust Refunds
Ralph 1l:. Roberts
Glenn Wheelus
DeWitt Talmadge Jones
Edw. J. Jones
Robert H. Faubion
Chas. Legomenos
Peerless Pump Co.
Layne & Bowler Corp.
West Coast Housemoving Co.
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
10.00
iO.OO
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Water De~artment
Angelus Steel Treating Co.
Bristol Co.
Calif. Hardware Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Co.
Crum & Lynn, Inc.
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co.
Harper & Reynolds Corp.
Hersey Mfg. Co.
Hersey Mfg. Co.
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co.
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co.
Listenwalter & Cough
L. A. Sales & Service
Merchants Packing Co.
Mueller Co.
Muelle r Co.
National Cylinder Gas Co.
Peerless Pump Co.
Reliance Steel Products Co.
Simplex Valve & Meter Co.
So. Cal f. Edison Co. Ltd.
So. Calif. Telephone Co.
So. Calif. Telephone Co.
Stauffer Chemical Co.
R. D. Wood Co.
R.D.Wood Co.
State Compensation Ins. F*nd
Light and Power
Marchant Calculating Mach, Co.
State Compensation Ins, fund
$ 1.54
20.14
2.29
2.22
1.73
1.99
19.23
5.69
39.69
21.52
9.67
19.57
7.91
2.46
26.60
23.06
40.00
13.65
160.98
1.76
24.00
5.47
24.36
3,442.65
.49
5.15
126.00
428.06
423.56
139.20
$5,039.64
30.00
11.50
41.50
$ J:7,521.32
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Scheider 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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