19581118 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD NOVEMBER 18, 1958 AT TwO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
COUNCIL ABSENT: Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1958 be approved as written
and submitted. Motion carried.
Mr. Louis M. Bloch, former Fireman, appeared before the
City Council and requested that he be reinstated to his position as
a Fireman.
The City Council suggested to Mr. Bloch that he file an
application for a job with the Water, Street and Engineering
Departments.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Ordinance
No. 723 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 723 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
providing regulations for rodent control and rubbish disposal, and
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith,
was read for a third and final reading by title.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Ordinance
No. 723 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from Feather River Project Association, dated
November 5, 1958, inviting the membership of all cities in Los Angeles
County and their financial support in the drive for needed water
development; and advising that the Board of Directors has approved
the rate of $5.00 for each $1 million of assessed valuation, with a
$25.00 minimum membership, was read. (Copy to each member of the
City Council.)
It ~as moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that communi-
cation from Feather River Project Association be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from Nat Handel, dated November 7, 1958,
with reference to proposed construction of a bowling alley, etc. at
N.E. corner of 46th and Seville, advising that the preliminary plans
include off-street parking for slightly over one-hundred cars, and
inquiring if this amount of parking, in conjunction with a proposed
20,000 square foot building, meets with the approval of the City of
Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the City
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Clerk be instructed to
off-street parking for
with a proposed 20,000
of the City of Vernon.
notify Nat Handel that his plan to provide
slightly over one-hundred cars in conjunction
square foot building, meets with the approval
Motion carried.
Communication from Linde Company requesting a permit to
haul rubbish from their premises located at 2305-2315 East 52nd
Street over the public streets to an authorized dump or incinerator
outside the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Linde Company be approved and permit granted. MOtion
carried.
Communication from Robert S. Stone,Director of Sanitation,
requesting permission for Rachel Richter to attend the "Medical
ServiceH Region Workshop Meeting of the California Disaster Office
at San Bernardino on November 19, 1958, with an expense allowance
of $10.00, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Director of Sanitation be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk, recommending
that Rosanne G. Dee be advanced from Typist-Switchboard Operator,
Grade 2 to Grade 1, effective December 1, 1958, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Simon T. Vasquez requesting a license
to peddle Mason shoes in the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Simon T. Vasquez be approved and license granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Musick's Lunch requesting a license to
operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by L\nderson, that the request
of Musick's Lunch be approved and license granted. Motion carried.
Communication from State Employees' Retirement System, dated
November 10, 1958, transmitting a contract in quadruplicate between
the City of Vernon and the Consulting Actuaries relative to the
periodic investigation and valuation to be made as of June 30, 1958;
and to make as of June 30, 1958, such valuation of assets and
liabilities as may be necessary to determine the contribution which
would be required by the City of Vernon if it elected to purchase
the Safety Members 'Widows Clause protection, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Mayor
Furlong be authorized to execute for the City of Vernon the contract
between the City of Vernon and the Consulting Actuaries relative to
certain actuarial investigations and valuations in connection with
the State Employees' Retirement System. Motion carried.
Communication from Haskins & Sells, Certified Public
Accountants, dated November 11, 1958, transmitting six copies of
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each of their reports, dated September 17, 1958, on examination of
the various funds of the City of Vernon for the year ended June 30,
1958, and on examination of the cash balances as of June 30, 1958
and cash receipts and disbursements for the year then ended, was
read. (Copy to each member of the City Council.)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
reports of Haskins & Sells, dated September 17, 1958, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Communication, was read, from D. D. Grayson, Traffic
Engineer, and A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, requesting that the
following classification be established for the Engineering Depart-
ments; and that authority be granted to employ an Engineering Clerk
III, exact grade dependent upon applicant's qualifications and
experience:
Engineering Clerk III,
(Charges to be equally
distributed to the
Engineering, Traffic
Engineering and Street,
and Water and Sewer
Systems Department)
Grade 1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
$417.00
395.00
375.00
355.00
337.00
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Traffic Engineer and the City Engineer be approved,
and that authority be granted to employ an Engineering Clerk III,
exact grade dependent upon ~pplicant's qualifications and experience.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2231 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon amending Salary Resolution No. 2185, Schedule I,
Engineering, Traffic Engineering and Street Department, and Water and
Sewer Systems, by adding thereto the classification "Engineering Clerk
IIIlt, fixing the compensation therefor, and repealing all resolutions
in conflict herewith, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution
No. 2231 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, and
A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, requesting authority to change the
classification of Albert Mervish, Engineering Secretary, Grade 1 to
Engineering Clerk, Grade 1, effective November 16, 1958, due to an
assignment of additional responsibility within the department, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Traffic Engineer and the City Engineer be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, and
A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, transmitting a copy of liThe
California Freeway System" which was discussed at a State-wide
conference which they attended at the Hotel Statler; and requesting
that reimbursement be authorized for expenses incurred in the amount
of $9.00 each, was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that a copy
of liThe California Freeway Systemli be received and filed; and that
authority be granted to reimburse the Traffic Engineer and the City
Engineer the amount of $9.00 each for expenses incurred at a State-
wide conference which they attended. Motion carried.
Communication, was read, from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief,
requesting that the following men be advanced in grade, effective
December 1, 1958:
x. J.
T. D.
E. "w.
H. D.
Padilla, from Hoseman Grade 3 to Grade 2
Seager, from Hoseman Grade 3 to Grade 2
Beaudette, from Hoseman Grade 3 to Grade 2
Scdoris, from Hoseman Grade 3 to Grade 2
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Fire Chief be approved. MOtion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, with reference
to application of A. R. Koomler to conduct a business of dealing in
used brick at 2640 East 26th Street, recommending that license be
granted provided it is used for the storage and cleaning of used
brick and the storage of the necessary equipment incidental to this
type of work; and recommending that before the license is granted,
the application be referred to the Health Department in view of the
fact that Mr. Koomler will provide living quarters for one employee
in a trailer that is now parked on the premises with no visible
means for sanitary facilities, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendations of the Fire Chief be approved; and that, before the
license is granted, application be referred to the Health Department
for investigation and report. Motion carried.
Communication from Frank G. Bonelli, Supervisor, First
District, County of Los Angeles, with reference to Bond Issue
Proposition N, the proposal to construct 184 storm drains throughout
the County, urging that in order to secure an early start on
construction projects within the City of Vernon, that detailed
planning proceed forthwith, was read. (Copy to each member of the
City Council.)
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that communi-
cation from Frank G. Bonelli, Supervisor, First District, County of
Los Angeles, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Ray Schwegler and family acknowledging
the expression of sympathy from the City of Vernon upon the death
of Howard R. Schwegler, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that card
from Ray Schwegler and family be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from John H. Saunders, Attorney at Law,
dated November 10, 1958, transmitting petition of Mr. & Mrs. Peter M.
Lazzari for the annexation to the City of Vernon of their property
described as all of Lot 18 of the John R. Taylor's Vernon Avenue
Villa Lots, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as
per map recorded in book 4, page 42 of Maps, in the office of the
county recorder of said county, was read. (Copy to each member of
the City Council.)
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It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the
petition of Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Lazzari be referred to the
Engineering Department and the City Attorney for study and report;
and that the City Attorney be authorized to obtain a title report
on Lot 18 of the John R. Taylor's Vernon Avenue Villa Lots. Motion
carried.
Communication from Remington Rand, dated November 3, 1958,
transmitting a list of records, which are recommended for immediate
destruction after approval of the City Attorney and final action by
the City Council, was read. (Copy to each member of the City
Council.)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from Remington Rand, dated November 3, 1958, be referred to
the City Attorney for study and report. Motion carried.
Report of the activities of the Police Department for the
period November 1 - 15, 1958 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
report of the activities of the Police Department be received and
filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Commercial Cooperage Co. requesting
a license to conduct a business of reconditioning paint pails at
2736 E. 37th Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of Commercial Cooperage Co. be referred to the Fire Depart-
ment and Health Department with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from Lieutenant L. F. Ely requesting that
he be considered as a tenant for one of the city-owned houses, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Lieutenant L. F. Ely be received and filed for future
consideration. Motion carried.
Communication from Robert S. Stone requesting reimbursement
in the amount of $8.27 from the Education and Training Budget appro-
priation for additional books necessary for his studies at the
University of Southern California, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of Robert S. Stone be approved and that authority be granted
to issue warrant to Mr. Stone in the amount of $8.27. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, advising that
he has suspended Fireman W. J. Eaton from further duty, without pay,
for conduct unbecoming a fireman, effective November 13, 1958, was
read.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Poxon, that the
action of the Fire Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Ladish Pacific Division, Ladish Co.,
requesting permission to install underground conduits across Alcoa
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Avenue, and to construct a drainage basin and line on their private
property, same being covered by a building application, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council.)
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of Ladish Pacific Division, Ladish Co., be referred to the
City Attorney and the Engineering Department for drafting a license
agreement providing for the installation of underground conduits
across Alcoa Avenue. Motion carried.
Communication from The Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California, dated November 14, 1958, advising that the City
Council, on or before the tenth day of December, 1958, may declare
its intention to payout of its municipal funds the whole or a stated
percentage of the amount of taxes to be derived from the area of The
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California lying within the
City of Vernon, as such amount of taxes shall be fixed in August,
1959, by resolution of the Board of Directors of The Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California in levying taxes for the fiscal
year 1959-60, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,
dated November 14, 1958, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Cleo vlliorton Lumber Co. requesting a
license to conduct a wholesale lumber broker business at 2627 S. Soto
Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of C1eowborton Lumber Co. be referred to the Fire Department
and the Health Department with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, and
A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, advising that Mr. John Albrecht,
Pumping Plant Operator, has informed the Engineering Department that
he will retire from the service of the City effective at the close
of the working day on November 16, 1958, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from the Traffic Engineer and the City Engineer be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from David D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer,
advising that plans and specifications are being prepared for the
resurfacing of Soto Street between the L.A. River Bridge and the
South City Boundary, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that communi-
cation from the Traffic Engineer be received and filed. ~btion carried.
Communication from Hamilton Kiln Company requesting a license
to conduct a business of kiln drying lumber at 3183 Bandini Blvd., was
read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Hamilton Kiln Company be referred to the Fire Department
with power to act. Motion carried.
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Communication from Detective M. A. deRuyter requesting that
he be considered as a tenant for one of the city-owned houses, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Detective M. A. deRuyter be received and filed for future
consideration. Motion carried.
Communication from Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Electrical
Engineer, dated November 18, 1958, submitting four bids received for
approximately 3,700 pounds of insulated scrap copper wire and approxi-
mately 700 pounds of lead covered cable which has been returned to the
City by the Southern California Edison Company in the operation of the
Vernon City electric distribution system, and recommending that the
bid of Zlotkin Metals, the highest bidder, in the amount of $16.61
cwt. for the scrap copper wire and $9.00 cwt. for the scrap lead
cable be accepted, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Y~illiard, that the
recommendation of the Consulting Electrical Engineer be approved, and
that the bid of Charles Zlotkin for approximately 3,700 pounds of
insulated scrap copper wire and approximately 700 pounds of lead
covered cable, be accepted. Motion carried.
Communication from Benatti's requesting a license to operate
a restaurant and delicatessen at 2353 E. 38th Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Benatti's be referred to the Fire Department and the
Health Department with power to act. Motion carried.
V. R. Poxon, City Attorney, made a verbal progress report
on the litigation between the City of Vernon and Southern California
Edison Company concerning the lease agreement dated February 23, 1937,
covering the City's electrical generating and distributing system.
Mr. John B. Moore, Administrative Officer, distributed
to the members of the City Council, for study, copies of a communi-
cation he had received from the Los Angeles Bureau of Municipal
Research, dated November 17, 1958, submitting information and a
proposal concerning a survey of taxable property in the City of
Vernon.
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Department, were presented:
Application 22044 - Keenan Pipe and Supply Co. to construct
driveway apron and curb in S/s 27th St.
W/o Santa Fe Avenue.
Application 22045 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to drill and repair
bar holes to test for gas leaks at four
specified locations.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that excavation
applications numbered 22044 and 22045 be filed and permits granted.
Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Engineer, were presented:
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Applicati()~~_?.Q_~~:2 - Pacific Press, Inc. to install L. P.
Gas at 5201 S. Soto Street.
Approximate cost 15,000.00
Application 22047 - ivestern Sinclair Co. to install three
gas-fired heaters at 4727 E. 48th Street.
Approximate cost 1,480.00
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Application 22048 - Oscar Mayer Co. to install plumbing for
permit #12006 at 3301 E. Vernon Ave.
Approximate cost 1,750.00
Application 22049 - The Conveyor Co. to install oxygen-
acetylene distribution system at 3260
E. Slauson Avenue.
Approximate cost 2,500.00
Application 22050 - Western Metal Finishing Co. to construct
block walls, wood and compo roof at
5304 Alcoa Ave.
Approximate cost 500.00
Application 22051 - Sierra Paper Co. to construct partitions
and ceilings at 4355 Fruitland Avenue.
Approximate cost 865.00
Application 22052 - General Mills to construct structural
steel and transite siding and roofing
at 4309 Fruitland Avenue.
Approximate cost 2,200.00
Application 22053 - M. Greitzer to demolish buildings on
rear of property at 2050 E. 48th Street.
Approximate cost
Application 22054 - M. Greitzer to construct concrete block
partition at 2050 E. 48th Street.
Approximate cost 140.00
Application 22055 - Ladish Pacific Div. to install 16"
storm drain at 3321 E. Slauson Avenue.
Approximate cost 6,800.00
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Application 22056 - Waste King Corp. to construct mezzanine
at 3300 East 50th Street.
Approximate cost 7,000.00
Application 22057 - Santa Fe Machine Works to install new
wall heater, change gas line at 2344
E. 38th Street.
Approximate cost 500.00
Application 22058 - Myron Kinley to fill open section of
wall at 2369 E. 51st Street.
Approximate cost 500.00
Application 22059 -
Myron Kinley to refinish walls and
install plumbing facilities at 2369
E. 51st Street.
Approximate cost 500.00
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A~p1ication 22060 - Repcal Brass Mfg. Co. to install corr.
iron roof at 2115 E. 27th Street.
Approximate cost 3,000.00
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that
building applications numbered 22046 to 22060 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 34" covering claims and demands
presented during the period November 1 to 15, which includes
Demands Nos. 4399 to 4513 (both inclusive) drawn on the Citizens
National Bank, totaling $23,774.20 (accounting period November,
1958), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that
llWarrant Register No. 34" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 4399 to 4513 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, ~~illiard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
lIpayrol1 Warrant Register No. 16H covering payroll for
the period October 1 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 132 to 145
(both inclusive) drawn on the First National Bank of Vernon, totaling
$122,446.45 (accounting period October, 1958), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that Hpayroll
Warrant Register No. 1611 be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 132 to 145 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
meeting adjourn until Friday, November 28, 1958, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Motion carried.
Attest:
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk