19480518 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
COUNCILMEN PRESENT:
COUNCILMEN ABSENT:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD ON MAY 18, 1948 AT 8:00 P. M.
ilr THE OFFICE OF THE CITY coucn .
4305 Santa Fe Ave.
Furlong, Leonis, Anderson, Mailliard and Trowbridge
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
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It Was moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge, that the minutes
of the previOUS meeting be approved. Motion carried.
At this time the Clerk announced that he had bids on his desk for
one panel truck for the,fire Department.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge~ that the City
Clerk proveed to open the bids. Motion carried.
At this time the Clerk read the following bids for one Panel Truck
for the fire Department: E. H. Hilton; King Motor Company, International
Harvester Company, and GMC Truok & Coach Division (General Motors Corp.)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge~ that the bids
be filed and referred to the Fire Chief for checking and report. Motion carried.
Communioation from the City Engineer requesting authority to employ
Mr.Alfred R. Butterfield as instrument man and field engineer at the rate of
$275.00 per month, effective May 7~ 1948~ was read.
It was moved by Leonis~ seconded by Anderson, that the communication
be filed and request granted. Motion carried.
Communioationfrom the City Engineer~ regarding aewer stoppage in
Vernon Avenue caused by Luer Packing Company, Merohants Packing Company, .
Union Packing Company, United Dressed Beef Company. Clougherty Bros., and
Cornelius Bros., was~read.
It was moved by Trowbridge, seoonded by Mailliard, that the commu-
nication be filed. Motion oarried.
Report and communication from Carl A. Heinze on Partial Releases
and Conveyance of Southern California Edison Co., was read. (Referred to
Consulting Electrical Engineer on May 4, 1948.)
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Anderson, that the report and
communication be approved and filed. Motion carried.
An order extending time from the Public Utilities Commission
of the State of California in the-matter of protection at certain grade
crossings in Alameda Street~ was read. (Time extended to Jume 16, 1948 for
filing a copy of proposed agreement.)
It was moved by Anderson~seconded by Trowbridge, that communication
be filed. Motion carried.
Franchise report submitted by Pacific Telephohe & Telegraph Company
on Franchise Ordinance No. 108 for period ending April 22, 1948~ was read.
(Report states amount due for period ending Aprill 22, 1948 will be $19,674.62
amount paid in 1947 waS $16,398.40).
It was moved by Trowbridge~ seconded by Mail1iard, that same be ac-
cepted and filed. Motion carried.
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Communication from Korhumel-Heffron & Preiss Steel Co. requesting
permit to operate a warehouse at 2855-57 East 50th Street, was read.
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It vas moved by Leonis, seconded by Anderson, that the communica-
. tion be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Ideal Milk Service requesting permit to operate
milk vending machines at General Petroleum Corp. Brunswig Drug Co. Wire &
Metal Mfg. Co. and Meyer & Welch Co., was read.
It was moved by Leonis, seconded by Trowbridge, that the commu-
nication be filed and the matter referred to the Health Department. Motion
carried.
Communication from Willis Catering Co. 2147 E. 49th St., ~equesting
permit to operate catering truck within the city, was read.
It was moved by Mailliared, seconded by Trowbridge, that the commu-
nication be filed and the matter referred to the Police Department. Motion
carried.
Communication from Stanley Sirota requesting license to represent
LeRoy Jewelry Co. store within the city, was read.
It was moved by Trowbridge, seconded by Anderson, that the commu-
nication be riled and request denied. Motion carried.
Communication rrom Plant Rubber & Asbestos Works requesting curb
painting at 2120 E. 25th Street, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Leonis, that the communi-
cation be filed and the matter referred to the Police Department. Motion
carried.
Communications from Morris Metal Products Co. and Norros Stamping
& Mrg. Co. requesting permits to haul refuse from their respeotive premises
. along and upon the streets or the City or Vernon, were read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge, that the commu-
nioations be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Report of C. A Heinze, Consulting Electrical Engineer on operations
of electrical system by.SouthBrn California Edison Co. for the month of
March, 1948, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge, that the report
be filed. Motion carried. .
Report or the Police Department was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the report be
filed. Motion carried.
Report or the Committee on Street Maintenance, Building, Purchasing and
Library was.,read. '
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge, that the report
be filed. Motion carried.
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Communication from the City Englnee~ requesting authority to
employ Dan C. Steelman as chainman at the rate of $175.00 per month
effective May 20, 1948, was read. (Mr. Steelman replaces Mr. Don Matties
who left the city's service on May 15th.)
It was moved by ~rowbridge, seonced by Mailliard, that the oommu-
nication be filed and request granted. Motion carried.
Communiation from the City Engineer, requesting authority to change
rat~g of Paul B. McKiernan from Junior Draftsman to Draftsman, also increase
in salary from $200.00 per month to $250.00 per month effective May l, 1948
was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by ~rowbridge, that the co:mm~ca-
tion be filed and request granted. Motion carried.
Communication from the Fire Department for permission to purchase
two electric refrigerators for the Fire Department, as the old ones are
completely worn out, was read. This request was previously approved by
the Police and Fire commission.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by ~rowbridge, that the commu-
nication be filed and permit granted. Motion carried.
Comm~ication from the Chief of the Fire Department request~g
the City Council to oreate the office of Battalion Chief and appoint
Lester C. Husted to said office, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seoonded by ~rovbridge, that the commu-
nication be filed and the request granted, and the City Attorne~ be author-
ized to draw the necessary resolution and present same at the next meeting.
Motion carried.
The following applications, all having the approval of the City
Engineer, were read:
APPLICATION 13778
APPLICA~ION 13779
APPLICA~ION 13780
APPLICA~ION 13781
APP~ICA~ION 13782
APPLICATION 13783
APPLICA~ION 13~84
APPLICA~ION 13785
Southern Calif. Ga, Co. to install gas service and abandon
gas service at 2262 E. 37th St.
So. Calif. Gas Co. to relay gas service at 3501 E.
Vernon Avenue
So. Calif. Gas Co. to abandon gas service at 2149 E.
37th St.
So. Cdf.Edison Co. to construct sidewalk, 2 driveway
aprons and depressed curbs, and pave shoulder area between curb
ahd exist~g pavement with 6 in. a.c. pavement
Pacific Telephone & ~elegraph Ca. to place one ground
brace in s/s 51st st. 48 ft. W. . Santa Fe Ave.
Pacific ~elephone & ~elegraph Co. to place underground
conduit ~ sls 51st St. 38 to 48 ft. w/o Santa Fe
Avenue.
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. to ~lace underground
conduit across E. 37th St. 460 ft. W/O Soto St.
General Petroleum Corp. to repair leak in Ii in.
steam line on N/s 28th St., 610 and 775 ftl E/O
Santa Fe Avenue
APPLICA~ION 13786 Vernon Kilns to construot curb and sidewalk and pave
shoulder area with 8 in. A.C. pavement to joint existing
pavement at 2310 E. 52nd Street.
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APPLICATION 13787 Los Angeles Steel Casting Co. to install 5 C.I. roof
drains (4") under sidewalk and thru curb at 6200 So.
Boyle Ave.
APPLICATION 13788
Union Pacific RR'Co. to reset rail gauge, replace
ties and resurface in lead track crossing Vernon Ave.,
at Jewel Street
APPLICATION 13789
Griffin Wheel Co. to connect additional plumbing facil-
ities to sewer at 5421 Santa Fe Avenue
APPLICATION 13790 Arabol Mfg. Co. to connect additional plumbing facili-
ties to sewer at 2262 E. 37th St.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the appli-
cations be filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fuild~ in the sum of $26,095.24, consi~t-
ing of the following items, were read:
Payroll
Fire Department
Police Department
City Engineer
Street &: Water
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Police Court
Light &: Power
Building Dept.
Health Department
City Attorney
Janitor
$ 5,221.65
2,254.50
1,427.34
2,827.00
152.50
78.75
131.25
393.75
225.00
50.00
150.00
90.00
$13,001.74
Expenses:
Polioe Department
A. E. Chrisman
L. R. Elliott
S. J. Alexander2
R. E. ()yen
R. D. Harrison
H. F. Looney
L. 'W. Bostedor
E. L. Beithman
Thos. F. Murray
H. E. Smith
J. 'W. Moss
H. Showalter
W. G. Strong
'W. R. Taylor
Jas. I. Pond
J. P. Lang
Industrial ~tationery &: Prtg.
Industrial Printing &: Staty.
Pacific Telephone Co.
E. Giles
27.05
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
27.50
602.70
68.99
1.50
7.62
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Fire Department
Assooiated Oil Co.
So. Calif. Edison Co.
Paoifie Tel. Co.
Paoific Telephone Co.
Pacifio Telephone Co.
Parkhouse Bros.
Empire Chemical Co.
E. K. Wood Lumber Co.
Carburetor Eleotric Service
L. A. Shower Door Co.
Matthews Plumbing Co.
American LaFrance Co.
F. H. Donnelly
Al Terrence Rug Co.
City Engineer
G & C Merriam Co.
Vernon Sty. & Prtg. Co.
Vernon Sty. & Prtg. Co.
Pacifio Telephone Co.
Vernon Blue Print Co.
G.M.C. Truck & Coach Co.
G.M.C. Truck & Coaoh Co.
Graybar Elec. Co.
Street Maintenance
General Petroleum Co.
Vernon Paving Co.
Vernon Paving Co.
Vernon Paving Co.
Garrett Supply Co.
So. Calif. Edison Co.
I. Ybarra
Consolidated Rock Co.
Consolidated Rock Products
Sewers
Graybar Electric Co.
E. D. Bullard Co.
Beverly & Hollywood Plumbing Co.
Care of Building & Grounds
So. Calif. Disenfecting Co.
Store Buildings, Inc.
Graybar Electric Co.
Insurance & Bonds
State Compensation Ins. Fund
J. R. Molony Co.
J. R. Molony Co.
J. R. Molony Co.
City Clerk
Petty Cash
So. Calif. Stationers
Eastside Printers
So. Calif. Stationers
Traffic Signals
So. Calif. Edison Co.
So. Calif. Edison Co.
Street Painting
J. E. Bauer Co.
5.
$ 31.19
7.47
5.63
14.65
.75
19.95
36.54
5.12
5.01
22.55
18.15
17.83
5.86
255.98
4.71
4.52
4.10
4.70
30.68
243.17
5.28
512.50
7.94
66.00
75.50
37.54
2.33
22.86
le1.76
35.65
19.25
1.84
41.51
396.25
42.94
38.25
28.03
500.00
887.50
887.50
83.97
32.10
72.60
84.05
15.38
47.45
41.81
116.73
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Property .
General Fireproofing Co.
Elections
SchvaQacher-Frey Co.
Badge Retunds
Ximnont Kfg. Co.
RichardCantlay Jr.
Water Department
Ace Ba.tteryKfg. Co.
S. H. Bacon Materials Co.
Bandini Fertilizer Co.
Chapman Valve Kfg. Co.
Chapman Valve Co
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co.
Chapman Valve-Kfg. Co.
Colyear.Kotor Sales Co.
Consolidated Rock Products Co.
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co.
Garrett Supply Co.
Garrett Supply Co.
Genl. Petroleum Corp.
Xell O. Haldeman Corp.
Mell o. H~1deman Corp.
Hersey Mfg. Co.
Hersey Mfg. Co.
Hersey Mfg.'Co.
Hersey Mfg. Co.
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co.
Jeffries Transformer Co.
Littlejohn-aeuland Corp.
Littlejohn-Reuland Corp.
Littlejohn-Reuland Corp.
Littlejohn-Reuland Corp.
Mueller Co.
Mueller Co.
Natl. Cylinder Gas Co.
:latl. Cylin~er Gas Co.
Pacific Tel & Tel Co.
Pacific Tel & Tel Co.
Pure Carbonic Inc.
Reliable Iron Foundry
R. J. M. Co.
R. J.. M. Co.
So. Calif. Edison Co.
So.Calif. Edison Co.
Water Works Engineering
Carl Wilson
E. H. Wood Lbr. Co.
Light & POwer Department
Clary Xultlp1ier Corp.
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$ 110.44
52.56
5.00
5.00
13.99
44.95
10187
300.10
134.72
530.64
63.52
6.87
62.83
2.10
8.70
3.12
3.45
6.34
5.04
365.82
223.00
l57.89
365.82
662.09
4.27
9.50
100.19
61.40
167.85
195.42
133.96
12.41
2.44
6.06
13.59
5.32
29.07
8.43
4.Q6
3,045.61
4.06
4.00
50.00
l5.21
12.00
$ .26,095.24
It vas Dloved by Trowbridge, seconded by Mal11iard, that the deJl&Jlls
be allowed and warrants drawn for the same. Motion carried.
!here being no t'urther busaess to come before the meeting, it w_
moved by Anderson, seconded by Trowbridge, that the meetag adjourn. Motion
carried.. L? j 1 ~
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