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19590203 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY 3, 1959 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, Mail1iard, Malburg, Poxon COUNCIL ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the minutes of the meeting of January 20, 1959 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Safeway Stores, Inc. requesting a permit to haul rubbish from their premises located at 1925 East Vernon Avenue over the public streets to an authorized dump or incinerator located outside the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of Safeway Stores, Inc. be approved and permit granted. Motion carried. Communication from T. R. Gardner Co. requesting a license to conduct a wholesale poultry distribution business at 4224 District Blvd., was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai1liard, that the request of T. R. Gardner Co. be referred to the Director of Sanitation with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Flynn's Catering requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Flynn's Catering be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Truckers Paradise requesting a license to operate a garage for the repair of diesel and gasoline trucks at 2750 S. Alameda Street, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Truckers Paradise be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communications from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission advising that the City of South Gate has filed a proposal with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory known as 12th Addition Territory, and that the City of Monterey Park has filed a proposal with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory known as Poteete Annexation, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that communi- cations from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Controller of the State of California submitting a revised estimate of apportionments of Vehicle License Fee Revenues for the 1958-59 fiscal year, was read. I I 2/3/59 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the Controller of the State of California be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Central Basin Water Association extending an invitation to attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said Association to be held at Marsal's, 2782 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., on Thursday, February 5, 1959, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi- cation from Central Basin Water Association be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Local Planning Advisory Committee, addressed to the Vernon City Planning Commission, extending an invitation to attend its meeting to be held in San Diego, on February 5, 1959, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the Local Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. Motion carried. Franchise Report of the General Petroleum Corporation on Franchise Ordinances Nos. 80, 299 and 532 for year ending October 31, 1958, together with check in the amount of $31.40, was read. (Last year $32.44) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Franchise Report of the General Petroleum Corporation be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the County of Los Angeles Road Department, addressed to the Planning Commission, dated January 20, 1959, advising that they presently propose to acquire widening on Washington Boulevard, from Industrial Way to approximately 1360 feet easterly, as shown shaded in red on attached sketch, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the County of Los Angeles Road Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication, was read, from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, recommending that the following personnel be advanced in grade: M. A. deRuyter from Detective Grade 4 to Grade 3, effective February 16, 1959 R. J. Robbins from Patrolman Grade 4 to Grade 3, effective February 1, 1959 R. H. Ludwig from Patrolman Grade 4 to Grade 3, effective February 1, 1959 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendation of the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, requesting that Sgt. J. Jordan and Detective J. Morrison be authorized to attend the quarterly meeting of the Southern California Safe Burglary Investi- gators to be held on the night of February 6, 1959, in San Diego, with an expense allowance of $20.00 each, was read. 1. I I j 2/3/59 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, advising that the Attorney General has called for a joint all zone meeting of Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs and District Attorneys, to be held February 19 and 20, at the Hacienda Hotel, Fresno, and requesting that he be authorized to attend said meeting with an expense allowance of $50.00, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, trans- mitting requests from Officers H. L. Wilson and R. E. Shank for reimbursement of $59.80 each from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for tuition and books, and recommending that the request be approved, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that the recom- mendation of the Police Chief be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrants to Officers H. L. Hilson and R. E. Shank in the amount of $59.80 each. Motion carried. , Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, Robert H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, and D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, advising that Mr. Luke Salerno, Laborer, has made application to the State Employees' Retirement System to retire from the service of the City, effective March 1, 1959, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Luke Salerno and that a copy of said letter be spread upon the official minutes of the City Council. Motion carried. February 4, 1959 Mr. Luke Salerno 7689 \~itsett Avenue Los Angeles 1, California Dear Mr. Salerno: The City Council of the City of Vernon wishes to express its appreciation to you for the years of faithful and capable services given to the City Government of said City, always in the best interest of the City and its inhabitants. You have been a valued employee of the City of Vernon continuously since March 1, 1930, in the Street Department. The City Council of the City of Vernon desires to place upon its official records a letter of appreciation and commendation for the twenty-nine years of faithful service rendered by you as an employee of the Street Department, and directs that a copy of this letter be spread upon its minutes of February 3, 1959, and directs that this letter be delivered to Mr. Luke Salerno. 4'"') -t( I I 2/3/59 Yours very truly, CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF VERNON /s/ R. J. Furlong, Mayor /s/ Mrs. G. H. Anderson /s/ C. H. Mailliard /s/ L. C. Malburg /s/ Mrs. J. M. poxon . Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, Robert H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, and D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, advising that the American Society of Civil Engineers is holding its convention in Los Angeles at the Hotel Statler, February 9 - 13, and that the American Concrete Institute is holding its 1959 convention at the same place, February 23 - 26; and recommending that the City Engineer, the Traffic Engineer, M. D. Hansen, Assistant Enginee~and D. V. Radcliffe, Construction Inspector, be authorized to attend such sessions that will not unduly interfere with their duties, and that they be reimbursed for actual expenses, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council.) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the recom- mendation of the City Engineer, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, and the Traffic Engineer, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, and R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, requesting authority to employ an Engineer's Aide, exact grade to be determined on basis of successful applicant's qualifications, and requesting authority to purchase a drafting table and chair for said employee at an approximate cost of $525.00, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of the City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, and Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, 'Water & Sewer Systems, dated January 29, 1959, with reference to proposed construction of water pumping and storage facilities on the property recently acquired in the vicinity of 26th and Soto Streets, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council.) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Super- visors, dated January 27, 1959, advising that recently the Board authorized the deletion of the lIhold harmlessH clause from the Health Services, Law Enforcement Services and Pound Services agreements, and ~ I I 2/3/59 transmitting for execution by the City of Vernon an amendment to agreement entitled "Pound Services~ was read. Resolution No. 2244 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the execution of an amendment to Agreement for Pound Services, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2244 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Byron Jackson Division of Borg-Warner Corporation, dated January 28, 1959, requesting that appropriate proceedings be instituted to vacate the easterly fifty feet of 45th Street in the City of Vernon, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council.) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the request from Byron Jackson Division of Borg-Warner Corporation be referred to the City Attorney and the City Engineer for study and report; that the City Attorney be authorized to obtain a title report of the property involved; and that Byron Jackson Division of Borg- Warner Corporation be so advised. Motion carried. Report of the activities of the Police Department for the period January 16 - 31, 1959 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the report of the activities of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, requesting authority to purchase three new type fire alarm boxes, and the neces- sary materials to install them, at an approximate cost of $1,776.40, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of the Fire Chief be approved. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, submitting preliminary study plans for construction of Fire Station No. 3 on the property recently acquired in the vicinity of 26th and Soto Streets, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council.) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Mason, Muntz & Associates, Architects & Engineers, be retained to draft the necessary plans and specifications for the construction of Fire Station No.3; that Mason, Muntz & Associates be requested to submit a contract for architectural services to the City Attorney so that he can prepare the necessary resolution authorizing the execution of said contract. Motion carried. Communication from Fireman James E. Muldown requesting that he be allowed the sum of $50.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for tuition at the U.S.C., School of Public Administration, Civic Center Division, was read. (Fire Chief Husted recommends that the request be approved.) Jlt' .:~, ~'! I I I 2/3/59 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by poxon, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrant to Fireman Muldown in the amount of $50.00. Motion carried. Communication from George G. Skalsky, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, submitting preliminary study plans for the construction of a Communications Building, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council.) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Mason, Muntz & Associates, Architects & Engineers, be retained to draft the necessary plans and specifications for the construction of a Communications Building; that Mason, Muntz & Associates be requested to submit a contract for architectural services to the City Attorney so that he can prepare the necessary resolution authorizing the execution of said contract. Motion carried. Communication from Joint Freight Service requesting a license to conduct a business of leasing trailers and to joint load merchandise in trailers at 4314 Exchange Avenue, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of Joint Freight Service be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Fireman Paul Pribble requesting that he be allowed the sum of $50.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for tuition at the University of Southern California, Civic Center Division, was read. (Fire Chief Husted recommends that the request be approved.) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrant to Fireman Pribble in the amount of $50.00. Motion carried. Communication from Kurtz Mold Co. requesting a license to conduct a mold making business at 2229 E. 38th Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of Kurtz Mold Co. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Flexographic Art Service requesting a license to conduct a commercial art business at 4551 Produce Plaza 'West, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of Flexographic Art Service be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2245 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the execution of a license agreement with Ladish Company, a Wisconsin corporation, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2245 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None I I 2/3/59 Communication from Southern California Edison Company, dated January 30, 1959, transmitting License Agreement from the General Petroleum Corporation covering a proposed service at 2448 E. 37th Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi- cation from the General Petroleum Corporation, together with License Agreement, be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. Communication from Robert S. Stone, Director of Sanitation, requesting that he be authorized the sum of $100.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation to continue his course in Public Administration at the University of Southern California, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Mr. Stone be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrant to him in the amount of $100.00. Motion carried. F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk, distributed to the members of the City Council, for study, copies of a communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated February 3, 1959, with reference to the proposed construction of second-story facilities above the new Police Department building. The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Department, were presented: Application 22155 - United Dressed Beef Co. to install outlet pipe from meter box in wls Soto St. slo Vernon Ave. Application 22156 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install anchor and remove poles in Els Harriet St. Nlo 26th St. Application 22157 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair gas main in E/s Boyle Ave. SISPL Slauson Ave. Application 22158 - Western Chemical & Mfg. Co. to construct dvwy, sidewalk, curb and gutter in sls Washington Blvd. & wls Downey Rd. Application 22159 - Reliance Steel Co. to construct driveway and full curb in sls 26th St. from CL Harriet St. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that excavation applications numbered 22155 to 22159 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. The following building applications, all having approval of the Building Engineer, were presented: Application 22160 - Sugar Products Co. to construct parti- tions for dust separation at 2307 E. 38th Street. Approximate cost 2,000.00 2/3/59 Application 22161 - Accurate Corrugated Specialties Co. to install sprinkler systems at 2160-72 E. 25th Street. Approximate cost 9,000.00 Application 22162 - W. & F. Calamia to construct office, factory and warehouse at 244,3 E. 27th Street. Approximate cost 100,000.00 I Application 22163 - H. Lester to remodel balcony at 4632-42 Pacific Blvd. Approximate cost 1,000.00 Applica~ion 22164 - United Dressed Beef Co. to install new water line at 4361 S. Soto Street. Approximate cost 1,500.00 Application 22165 - Quality Foundry to relocate meter and regulators at 2707 E. 26th Street. Approximate cost 200.00 Application 22166 - California Maple Co. to construct addition to existing building at 2050 E. 48th Street. Approximate cost 3,000.00 Application 22167 - Kleen-Towel Co. to demolish building at 2501 E. 28th Street. Approximate cost Application 22168 - Western Chemical & Mfg. Co. to construct tunnel and retaining wall at 3270 E. ~-lashington Blvd. Approximate cost 1,000.00 Application 22169 - City of Vernon to install washer & dryer combination with gas and waste pipe at 4328 Furlong Place. Approximate cost 535.00 Application 22170 - Meehleis Steel Company to construct exterior craneway at 5400 Alcoa Avenue. Approximate cost 7,000.00 I Application 22171 - Orcco Industries to install two gas systems at 4903 Everett St. Approximate cost 1,000.00 Application 22172 - Globe-Union Inc. to install dustproof partition wall at 5015 District Blvd. Approximate cost 3,700.00 Application 22173 - Western Auto Supp~y Co. to remodel lunch room at 3222 E. 50th Street. Approximate cost 1,900.00 Application 22174 - Western Auto Supply Co. to install three heaters at 5055 Alcoa Ave. Approximate cost 750.00 1""1 If I I 2/3/59 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that building applications numbered 22160 to 22174 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. IlWarrant Register No. 3811 covering claims and demands presented during the period January 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 4978 to 5095 (both inclusive), drawn on the Citizens National Bank, totaling $70,808.20 (accounting period February, 1959), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that llWarrant Register No. 38il be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4978 to 5095 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the meeting adj ourn. Motion carried. " f),.' 'j .If ! J I J ri / j !-/~' if! /" q-. . .If!if ! I ..A: t/ M~orl- City of Ver . . \,j' \ Attest: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk I I b 12/2/58 Application 22084 - Glass Containers Corp. to remove and reconstruct concrete floors, beams and columns for realignment of Regenerators at 3601 Santa Fe Avenue. Approximate cost 23,000.00 Application 22085 - Sherman Bros. Poultry Co. to construct foundation for poultry processing plant at 3454 E. Vernon Avenue. Approximate cost 4,000.00 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that building applications numbered 22070 to 22085 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. "Warrant Register No. 34A" covering claims and demands presented during the period November 15 - 30, which includes Demands Nos. 4514 to 4516 (both inclusive) drawn on the Citizens National Bank, totaling $27.27 (accounting period November, 1958), was examined and audited. ''Warrant Register No. 35" covering claims and demands presented during the period November 15 - 30, which includes Demands Nos. 4517 to 4633 (both inclusive) drawn on the Citizens National Bank, totaling $175,366.32 (accounting period December, 1958), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that ''Warrant Register No. 34A" and ''Warrant Register No. 35" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4514 to 4633 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: '\,.J F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk d:2!4;:L; Deputy City Clerk 1:18