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19520902 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULillt MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF VERNON HELD SEPT~'ffiER 2, 1952 AT 10 D'CLOCK P.N. IN UtE COmWIL CHAl.ffiERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AV~~UE. VERNON, CALIFORNIA. COUl\fCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Nailliard, Poxon, Trmvbridge COUNCIL ABSENT : None The meeting was called to order by Nayor R.J. Furlong. It waS moved by Poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that the reading of the minutes of August 19th and August 26th 1952, be laid over. Hotion carried. Mayor Furlong asked if there was any further matter to be presented to the City Council in connection with petition for zone variance requested by the Food Machinery Corporation. Mr. Watkins and ~~. Edmison of the Food Machinery Corpora- tion stated they had nothing further to present. Mr. W.B. HOllingworth, City Engineer submitted a report on drawings submitted by the Food Machinery Corporation. Mayor ~urlong recomnlended that the request of the Food Machinery Corporation be taken under advisement. TIle City Attorney stated that the City Council has 20 days to consider the matter. The Mayor called the Council to order for the regular order of business. Communication and report of Mr. Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Engineer on Partial Releases and Conveyances from the Southern California Edison Company et. al., was read. The Consulting Engineer reported that the Partial Releases and Conveyances has been checked and the electrical properties are fully described in the transfer. It was moved by Trowbridge, seconded by Poxon that the communication and report of the Consulting Engineer be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication together with report from Vernon Industrial Development Association for period ending June 30, 1952 was received. It was moved by poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that the communication and report from the Vernon Industrial Development Associat- ion for period ending June 30, 1952 be filed. Motion carried. Communication from A.D. Alexander Jr. requesting permit to operate a spot welding shop at 2614 Do~mey Road, was read. It was moved by Trowbridge, seconded by Mailliard that the request of A. D. Alexander Jr. be approved and permit granted. Motion carried. --" :139 9-2-52 Communication from Irving Goldstein requesting permit to conduct a toy and jewelry sales business at 4536 District Blvd., was read. It was moved by l~owbridge, seconded by Poxon that the request of Irving Goldstein be approved and permit granted. Motion carried. Communication from Package Distributing Company requesting a permit to conduct a shipping and delivery business at 2856 Leonis Boulevard, was read. It was moved by Trowbridge, seconded by Mailliard that the request of the Package Distributing Company be approved and permit granted. Motion carried. Communication from James F. Mattox requesting permit to operate lunch truck within the city, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson that the request of James F. Mattox be referred to the Police Department. Motion carried. Communication from Frank Flynn requesting permit to operate lunch truck within the city, was read. It was moved by Trowbridge, seconded by Mailliard that the request of Frank Flynn be referred to the Police Department. Motion carried. Communication from Efren Ramirez requesting permit to remove refuse from premises of 2233 E. 37th Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the request of Efren Ramirez be approved and permit granted. Motion carried. Notice of Public Hearing by Regional Water Pollution Control Board No. 4 regarding proposed discharge of treated sewage by City of Los Angeles into Los Angeles River on October 2, 1952, was read. It w~s moved by Poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that the Notice of Public !iearing by Regional Hater Pollution Control Board No. 4 be referred to the City Engineer. Motion carried. Communication from City of San Fernando recommending that the Federal Civil Defense Administration maintain its stockpile of antibiotics, medical and hospital supplies at its lustin warehouse and not transfer it to San Jose, California, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard that the communication from the City of San Fernando be referred to the Assistant Director of Civilian Defense for the City of Vernon. Motion carriedo Communication from F.H. Donnelly, Fire Chief, recommending that a permit be granted Norton & Son, Inc. to continue the business of Muralo Company, 4890 Pacific Boulevard, was read. It was moved by Trowbridge, seconded by Anderson that the recomnlendation of F.R. Donnelly, Fire Chief be approved and permit granted to Norton & Son, Inc. Motion carried. 2. ~'f ,"( 0 :.....~...i: .. 9-2-52 Communication from F. H. Donnelly, Fire Chief, submitting report of Loyd A. Harris, Fire Alarm Superintendent on meeting held in San Jose on August 22, 1952 and August 23, 1952, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the report of Loyd A. Harris be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from F. H. Donnelly, Fire Chief requesting approval of employment of l>1r. Robert Tucker as Hoseman Class 3, effective August 24, 1952, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the request of F.R. Donnelly, Fire Chief be approved. Motion carried. Communication from F.R. Donnelly, Fire Chief recommending that Mr. Don E. Combs be granted a 14 day leave of absence commencing September 8, 1952 to attend training duty with the United States Naval Reserve, was read. It \vas moved by Tro'wbridge, seconded by Mallliard that the recommendation of Fire Chief Donnelly be approved. Notion carried. Comml111ication from Walter E. Ross requesting vacation leave commencing September 15, 1952, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the request of Walter E. Ross be granted. Motion carried. Communications from City of San Fernando and City of Needles with resolutions attached opposirlg County Supervisors Association proposal of 4% state-wide sales t~~, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that the communications and resolutions from the Cities of San :F'ernando and Needles regarding proposed state-wide sales tax be received for study. Motion carried, Communication from Jobn B. Moore, Administrative Assistant regarding Resolution 1625 fixing compensation of city employees and certain classifications that do not appear on July and August payrolls, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard that the cOTIilllunication from the Administrative Assistant be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. Communication from John B. Moore, Administrative Assist8~t regarding proceedure to be followed in reimbursing city employees and officers for funds expended in connection with meetings and conventions, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that the request for expense funds be made prior to the various meetings and conventions. Notion carried. Communication from John B. Moore, Administrative Assistant together with letter of transmittal to various persons and organizations in connection with Resolution 1617 (St. Francis Hospital) was r~ad. It vias moved byvAnderson, seconded bJr Poxon that the communication from the Administrative Assistant be received and filed. Iv10tion carried. -- Report from Union Oil Company on franchise ordinance 585 for period ending December 31, 1951 together with check in amount of $74.91 was received. 3. '[,''i1 - ,~.', 9-2-52 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the Beport from the Union Oil Company on franchise 585 be received and filed. Motion carried. Comrnunica tion from \v.B. HollingvlOrth, City Engineer in regards to opening of 46th Street from Boyle Avenue to Alcoa Avenue. 1f&s read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the conmmnication from the City Engineer in regards to opening of East 46th Street be received for study. Motion carried. Communication from E. Giles, Chief of Police advising that F~. R.O. Dean has served six months probationary service and recommending that he be raised to Patrolman Ynird-class on September 15, 1952 at monthly rate of $350.00, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and con-curred in. Notion carried. Communication from E. Giles, Chief of Police advising that Mr. J. M. Kratt has served six months probationary service and recommending that he be raised to Patrolman Third-class on September 15, 1952 at monthly rate of $350.00, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the recoIDrDendation of the Chief of Police be approved and con-curred in. Notion carried. Report of the Police Department was received. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that the report of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Ordinance 650 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon repealing Ordinance 554 of said city granting a franchise to the Southern California Edison Company and releasing the Maryland Casualty . Company from liability on its faithful performance bond was read for a second reading. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that Ordinance 650 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ordinance 650 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon repealing Ordinance 554 of said city granting a franchise to the Southern California Edison Company and releasing the Maryland Casualty Company from liability on its faithful performance bond was read for a third reading. It was moved by Trovroridge, seconded by Poxon that Ordinance 650 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon, Trovroridge Noes: None Absent: None --. It waS moved by poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that Fire Chief, F. H. Donnelly be allowed $175.00 as necessary expenses to attend Pacific Coast-Intermountain Association of Fire Chiefs convention September 14th to 17th, 1952 incl. at Las Vegas Nevada. Motion carried. The following excavation applications, all having the approval of the City Engineer, were presented. 4. :1f12 9-2-52 Application 17434 - Pacific Telephone Company to place one pole in NIS 44th Street, 869 ft. E/O Soto Street Application l74~5 - Pacific Telephone Company to place one manhole and resurface excavation in W/S Boyle Avenue, 13 ft to 18 ft E/W at 305 ft to 315 ft SIO setback line in Fruitland Avenue. Application 17436 - Pacific Telephone Company to place underground conduit and 3 manholes in WIS Boyle Avenue 25.5 ft S/O to 16 ft N/O Leonis Blvd. and in Leonis Blvd. S/S 16 ft. N/S from ~mmmmm Boyle Avenue to Downey Road. Pacific Telephone Company to place underground conduit and 5 manholes in Dovmey Road from W/S 16 ft N/O Leonis Blvd. across Do\v.ney Road and along E/S Downey Road 10 ft W!E to city boundary 215 ft N/O Vernon Avenue. Application 17438 - Pacific Telephone Company to install ulg conduit and 3 manholes E/S Downey Road 10 & 15 ft W!E from City Boundary 1178 ft. N/O Vernon Avenue to City Boundary. Application 17437 - Application 17439 - Los Angeles Junction Railway Co. to replace two rail joints in spur track and resurface in N/S Leonis Blvd. L.A. Junction Railway main spur track crossing Seville A. Application 17440 - Los Angeles Junction Railway Company to construct A.C. pavement from top ties to top ra.ils in W/S Soto Street, 295 to 354 ft. S/O Leonis Blvd. Application 17441 - Southern California Gas Co. to install gas service to serve 3157 E. 44th Street. Application 17442 - Southern California Gas Company to make alterations in gas service at 3310 Fruitland Avenue. Application 17443 - Southern California Gas Company to relay gas service at 1819 E. 25th Street. Application 17444 - Southern California Gas Company to repair 4 in. gas main in N/S Vernon Avenue 301 ft. E/O St. Charles St. Application 17445 - Monarch Bearing Co~any to construct sidewalk in parkway area in W/S Santa e Avenue, 372 to 404 ft. 8/0 Vernon A. Application 17446 George HacLean to reconstruct drive\vay in W/S Hampton Street 667 to 676 ft. S/O 49th Street. APplication 17447 - General Pe~roleum Corporation to to remove adandoned 6 in. oil line in E/8/ Soto Street, 127 to 278 ft. N/o 37th Street. --- Aonlication 17448 - Repcal Brass Manufacturing Company to cO~Dect additional plumbing facilities to sewer at 2115 E. 27th Street. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that excavation applications numbered 17434 to 17448 be filed and permits granted. Hotion carried. 5. ~ t!!~ l':!J 9-2-52 The following building applications, all having the approval of the building engineer were presented. Application 17449 - Fruehauf Trailer Company to install sprinkler system at 5137 S. Boyle Avenue. Approximate cost $33,370.00 Application 17450 - California Walnut Growers Association to install sprinkler system at 2700 Fruitland Avenue. Approximate cost 1,690.00 Application 174~1 - Container Cornoration to reconstruct loading dock at 2001 E. 57th Street. Approximate cost 3,100.00 Application 17452 -Container Corporation to install sprinkler system at 5008 S. Boyle Avenue. Approximate cost 2,000.00 Applicati_Q.n IJlf-~ -= Whelan Drug Company to make alterations in partitions and cut opening in 2nd floor slab for conveyor at 5000 District Blvd. Approximate cost 2,500.00 Application 17454 - L.A. Steel Casting Company to construct dust filter at 6100 S. Boyle Avenue. Approximate cost 36,000.00 Application lZ4~~ - Foster & 1.l-eiser to construct billboard at 3650 S. Soto Street. Approximate cost 175.00 Application 174~Q ~Repcal Brass Company to install plumbing fixtures at 2109 E. 27th Street. Approximate cosr . 500.00 Application 17457 - General Petroleum Corporation frame office building at 2725 E. 37th Street. Approximate cost 3,500.00 Applic~ion 174~8 - National Plastic Company to install 30 gallon water heater at 5025 Hampton Street. Approximate cost 85.00 Applicat~oll):-'1459 ..::.nO. E. Clark Paper Box Company to construct ceilings and partitions at 2716 Leonis Boulevard. Approximate cost 700.00 It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Trowbridge that building applications nt~bered 17449 to 17459 inclusive, be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. Demands on the General Fund in the amount of $26,092.35 and consisting of the following items were presented. - 64859 64900 65068 65069 65070 65071 65072 65073 Payroll Payroll Petty Cash John B. Hoore E. Giles Vernon Indst. Develop. George Hiller George Niller 10.68 23,114.52 33.81 150.00 50.00 1,250.00 859.02 319.32 6. 1-44 9-2-52 65074 F. H. Donnelly 75.00 65075 J. Ci. Colton 50.00 0. 65076 R. H. King 45.16 65077 P. L. Toomey 27.42 65078 W.B. Hollingworth 50.00 65079 Hl C. Rogers 27.42 65080 C. s. Hopcroft 9.68 65081 R. J. Corella 20.:12 26,092.35' It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon that ~8mands in the amount of $26,092.35 be allowed and warrants dra'in for same. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it vias moved by Trowbridge, seconded by MailJiard that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. y~la~ of J ~ 7. lr :tf,~. .l..c:~v