19600621 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JUNE Zl, 1960 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON t 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 Mailliard, that minutes
of the meeting of June 8, 1960 be approved as written and submitted.
Motion carried.
Communication from the Finance Committee, dated June 15,
1960, submitting recommendations with reference to salaries and
personnel requirements for the fiscal year 1960-61, and submitting
a proposed salary resolution for the fiscal year 1960-61 for
approval, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendations of the Finance Committee, with reference to salaries
and personnel requirements for the fiscal year 1960-61, be approved
as outlined 1n communication dated June 15, 1960. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2353 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon fixing the compensation for certain employees of
said City as of July 1, 1960, authorizing certain expense allowances
and repealing all resolutions in conflict herewith, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2353 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Pox on
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk, dated June
15, 1960, recommending that certain miscellaneous personnel, as
outlined, be advanced in grade or classifications changed, and
recommending certain other changes, all effective July 1, 1960, was
read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendations of the City Clerk, with reference to certain miscel-
laneous personnel, be approved as outlined in communication dated
June 15, 1960. Motion carried.
Communication from William Wentland, Payroll Clerk,
tendering his resignation as an employee of the City of Vernon,
effective August 31, 1960, to enter the School of Optometry in
September, 1960, was read.
It was moved by Paxon, seconded by Mai1liard, that the
resignation of Mr. William Wentland as an employee of the City of
Vernon be accepted, effective at the close of business on August
31, 1960. Motion carried.
Communication, was read, from R. H. King, Superintendent,
Water & Sewer Systems, A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, and D. D.
Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 16, 1960, requesting authority
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to advance the following employees, effective July 1, 1960:
M. D. Hansen to Civil Engr. Associate, Step 2
R. A. Petraitis to Civil Engr. Assistant, Step 2
J. T. Jelfs to Civil Engr. Assistant, Step 1
P. L. Toomey to Construction Inspector, Step 1
D. V. Radcliffe to Construction Inspector, Step 1
R. Corella to Foreman, Step 2
F. W. Sumner to Engr. Aide I, Step 1
R. A. Ruppel to Engr. Aide II, Step 2
C. W. Lemons to Utility Man II, Step 1
Macario Sanchez to Utility Man IV, Step 2
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, the City
Engineer, and the Traffic Engineer, be approved, as outlined in
communication dated June 16, 1960. Motion carried.
Communication, was read, from R. H. King, Superintendent,
Water & Sewer Systems, A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, and D. D.
Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 16, 1960, requesting authority
to reclassify the following employees, effective July 1, 1960:
A. Sotello from Utility Man IV, Step 2 to
Utility Man III, Step 3
B. Bronson from Engr. Clerk III, Step 5 to
Engr. Clerk IV, Step 3
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, the City
Engineer, and the Traffic Engineer, be approved, as outlined in
communication dated June 16, 1960. Motion carried.
Communications, were read, from R. H. Bockhacker, Police
Chief, dated June 16, 1960, requesting that the following personnel
be advanced in grade, effective July 1, 1960:
L. F. Ely from Lt. Grade 3 to Grade 2
J. C. Jordan from Sgt. Grade 2 to Grade 1
R. C. Post from Sgt. Grade 2 to Grade 1
D. E. Fisher from Policeman Grade 4 to Grade 3
D. E. Ross from Policeman Grade 4 to Grade 3
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the
requests of the Police Chief be approved, as outlined in communi-
cations dated June 16, 1960. Motion carried.
. Communication, was read, from J. S. Colton, Building
Engineer, dated June 17, 1960, requesting authority to reclassify
the following employees, effective July 1, 1960:
E. H. Malkemus from Assistant Building Engineer and
Inspector Grade 1 to Building Inspector - Mechanical
Grade 1
Anna Marie Dorsey from Stenographer - Switchboard
Operator Grade 3 to Stenographer - File Clerk,
Building Dept. Grade 3
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Building Engineer be approved,as outlined in communi-
cation dated June 17, 1960. Motion carried.
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Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated June
17, 1960, requesting that certain Fire Department personnel, as
outlined, be advanced in grade or classifications changed, and
recommending certain other changes, all effective July I, 1960, was
read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the Fire
Chief be authorized to reclaSSify certain Fire Department personnel,
<:::.S outlined in communication dated June 17,1960, from IIDriver" to
the two new classifications of "Engineerll and "Auto Fireman", to
conform with the new salary resolution; that the City Attorney be
instructed to draft an amendment to Resolution No. 2353 eliminating
the classification of 'Captain, Administrative", and adding the
classification "Battalion Chiefll, Grade 1 - $786.00 per month and
Grade 2 - $765.00 per month under Schedule II, Fire Department;
that the Fire Chief be authorized to appoint Captains Forbes, Foster
and Hoeft to Battalion Chief, Grade 2, effective July 1, 1960; tha~
Minute Order of November 19, 1957, giving the title of Fire Marshall
to Captain F. H. Colvin, be rescinded; and that the position of Fire
Marshall be created with no specific man named for this position,
and that the Fire Chief be authorized to give the title of Fire
Marshall to the person who may be in charge of Fire Prevention from
time to time. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
June 15, 1960, submitting Contract No. 242 for the installation of
traffic signals at the intersection of Downey Road and Vernon
Avenue, and recommending that said contract be approved and that
authorization be granted to advertise for bids, was read.
Resolution No. 2351 -A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 242 and Plan No.
TV 6001 for installation of traffic signals at the intersection of
Downey Road and Vernon Avenue, and determining the general p~evai]ipg
rate of per diem wages, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 2351 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Resolution No. 2352 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon directing the giving of notice inviting sealed
proposals or bids for installation of traffic signals at the inter-
section of Downey Road and Vernon Avenue in accordance with Contract
No. 242 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2352 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
.June 16, 1960, transmitting City-County traffic signal installation
and maintenance sharing agreement for the intersection of Downey
Road and Fruitland Avenue, and recommending that the City enter into
sa~d agreement in order that said signals may be installed, was read.
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It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute City-County traffic signal
installation and maintenance sharing agreement, on behalf of the
City of Vernon, for the intersection of Downey Road and Fruitland
Avenue. Motion carried.
Communication from Cole's Longhorn Guns requesting a
license to conduct a business of gun dealer at 4317 Downey Road,
was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Cole's Longhorn Guns be approved and license granted.
Hotion carried.
Communication from Tube Distributors, California, Inc.
requesting a license to conduct a business of warehousing, sales
and distribution of steel tubing at 2068 E. 37th Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of Tube Distributors, California, Inc. be approved and
license granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Chesapeake Shippers Association Inc.
requesting a license to conduct a freight consolidating business at
4261 N. Produce Plaza, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Chesapeake Shippers Association, Inc. be approved and
license granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Norris-Thermador Corporation requesting
a permit to haul rubbish from their premises located at 5215 S.
Boyle Avenue over the public streets to an authorized dump or
incinerator located outside of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of Norris-Thermador Corporation be approved and permit
granted. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 16, 1960, recommending that Lease Agreement between the City
of Vernon and Motor Officer I. L. Brummett for one 1955 Harley
Davidson Motorcycle, Engine #FLl673, be renewed effective as of
July 1, 1960, was read.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief be approved and that said lease
agreement be renewed. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 16, 1960, requesting authority to attend the Attorney General's
meeting at San Diego, California, on June 22, 1960, with an expense
allowance of $44.52, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Police Chief be approved and authority granted to
issue warrant in the amount of $44.52 to R. H. Bockhacker. Motion
carried.
Communication from Los Angeles Meat Company, Inc., dated
June 15, 1960, with reference to their request dated June 2, 1960,
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for permission to install a 4-inch steam line underground across
Vernon Avenue, requesting permission to install two 8-inch lines
instead, one for the 4-inch steam line plus the necessary instal-
lation, and the other for the return condensate line with a l~" air
line in one of the 811 lines, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that Los
Angeles Meat Company, Inc. be granted permission to install two
8-inch underground lines across Vernon Avenue, subject to approval
by the Engineering Departments with reference to location and other
conditions, and provided that said company is willing to sign a
license agreement covering this installation at such time as said
zgreement is prepared by the City Attorney and presented to the
City Council for formal approval. Motion carried.
Report of the activities of the Police Department for the
period June 1 - 15, 1960, inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
report of activities of the Police Department be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from J. S. Colton, Building Engineer, and
R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated June 20,
1960, with reference to tracings and Specifications No. 239 for
the construction of Municipal Apartment Housing, advising that
several minor corrections and changes were called to the attention
of the architect and he has agreed to make the changes in the
tracings and specifications; and recommending that the tracings
and Specifications No. 239, as corrected, be approved, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that any
action on Specifications No. 239 be laid over until the next regular
meeting in order that certain changes may be made in said specifi-
cations. Motion carried.
At this time (3 o'clock p.m.), John W. Shenk, III,
Special Counsel, appeared before the City Council and discussed
the proposed abandonment of certain sewage gauging stations. After
discussion, Special Counsel Shenk introduced Resolution No. 2354 -
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon concerning
the abandonment of sewage gauging stations located in the City of
Los Angeles at Vernon Avenue and at 57th Street and imposing
certain conditions thereon.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2354 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
,Absent: Malburg
Communication from Premiere Leasing Corp. requesting a
license to conduct a business of leasing machinery and equipment
at 3730 East 26th Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of Premiere Leasing Corp. be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Walter E.Ross, Water Department
Accountant, requesting that he be considered as a tenant for one
of the proposed new apartments, was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Walter E. Ross be received and filed for future
consideration. Motion carried.
Communication from Policeman Robert N. Baker submitting
application to rent a city-owned dwelling, single type unit or
cottage, in the event there is a vacancy, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
~equest of Robert N. Baker be received and filed for future
r.onsideration. Motion carried.
Communication from Dale B. Lillywhite Livestock Market
l~ency requesting a license to conduct a livestock brokerage and
commission business at 2620 Leonis Blvd., was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Dale B. Lillywhite Livestock Market Agency be approved
and license granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Fairway Salvage with reference to
operating a scrap metals salvage business at 4441 Santa Fe Ave.,
was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from Fairway Salvage be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated June
20, 1960, requesting authority to order the installation of a cord-
less switchboard at Fire Station No. 1 to handle all telephone calls
for the Fire Department, at an approximate installation cost of
$213.00 plus a monthly increase in charges of $82.75, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Fire Chief be authorized to order the installation of a cordless
switchboard at Fire Station No. 1 to handle all telephone calls
for the Fire Department, as outlined in his letter dated June 20,
1960. Motion carried.
Communication, was read, from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief,
dated June 20, 1960, requesting authority to purchase the following
items to be installed in Fire Station No.4:
1 Brown-Morse file cabinet, 4 drawer, legal size
1 Christie 6-12 volt, Model QL battery charger
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the
Fire Chief be authorized to purchase one (1) 4 drawer, legal size,
file cabinet and one (1) battery charger, to be used at Fire Station
No.4. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, transmitting
a letter submitted by Fireman Paul Pribble summarizing his training
while attending a training session at the Ansul Chemical Company
Fire Training School in Wisconsin, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that letter
from Fireman Paul Pribble, summarizing his training at the Ansul
Chemical Company Fire Training School~ be received and filed. Motion
carried.
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John B. Moore, Administrative Officer, reported verbally
that notice had been received that the 62nd Annual Conference of
the League of California Cities would be held in Los Angeles from
October 23 to 26, 1960, inclusive, and suggested that the City
Council might want to authorize reservations for a hotel suite as
has been the practice in the past.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that
authority be granted to make reservations for a two-bedroom hotel
suite with parlor, at the Biltmore as first choice and the Statler
~ilton as second choice, in order that the representatives of the
City attending the Annual Conference of the League of California
Cities may have a location in which to rest and entertain between
sessions. Motion carried.
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Department, were presented:
Application 23058 - Waukesha Motor Co. to connect property
at 5608 Soto St. with sewer in Soto St.
Application 23059 - California Water Service Co. to install
metered service at 4444 E. 26th St.
A~plication 23060 - So. Calif. ~ater Co. to abandon water
main in 55th St. & Santa Fe Ave.
Application 23061 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair gas main
in Sls 25th St. E/EPL Alameda St.
Application 23062 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install one
pole and remove one pole in Sls 26th
St. E/o Ayers Ave.
Application 23063 - Great Western Packing Co. to lower 4i1
C.!. roof drain pipe approx. 14" in
E. Vernon Ave.
Ap~lication 23064 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install gas
service and curb valve to supply 2800
S. So to St.
Application 23065 -
The Pacific Tel & Tel Co. to place U.G.
conduit in E/s Downey Rd., 60' to wls
Downey Rd. to N/s Vernon Ave., W.
approx. 183'.
Application 23066 - Reliance Fabricators to connect
property at 2715 Bonnie Beach Place
with sewer in Bonnie Beach Place.
~pplication 23067 - Fibreboard Paper Products to construct
std. cem. cone. dvwy. in Nls Pacific
Blvd. w/o CL A T & S F R/W.
Application 23068 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install one
pole and remove one pole in Nls 44th
W/o Alcoa Ave.
A~plication 23069 - Standard Oil of California to connect
property at 4800 S. Soto St. with sewer
in Els Sato St.
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A~~lication 23070 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to abandon stub
service supplying 3200 E. 26th St.
Application 23071 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to test for leakage
in gas mains across Washington Blvd.
E/EPL Industrial Way.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
excavation applications numbered 23058 to 23071 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Engineer, were presented:
~ication 23072 - Foster & Kleiser Co. to construct one
standard sign at SE corner of Downey
Road and Slauson Ave. .
Approximate cost 200.00
Application 23073 - City of Vernon to install plumbing
for Fire Sta. No.3 at 2800 S. Soto St.
Approximate cost 9,000.00
Application 23074 - Waukesha Motor Co. to install clay
drain at sewer at 5608 S. Soto St.
Approximate cost 1,200.00
Application 23075 - Rosen Meat Co. to install sanitary
facilities at 2617 E. Vernon Ave.
Approximate cost 800.00
Application 23076 - Halverson Transportation Co. to install
plumbing facilities at 4510 Loma Vista.
Approximate cost 2,600.00
Apelication 23017 - Morris P. Kirk to remodel employees
kitchen at 2719 S. Indiana St.
Approximate cost 1,000.00
Application 23078 - Sugar Products Co. to construct boiler
shelter at 2307 E. 38th St.
Approximate cost 1,600.00
Application 23079 -
Utility Steel Foundry Co. to cons~ruct
liquid oxygen installation at 3320 E.
Slauson Ave.
Approximate cost 5,000.00
A~plication 23080 -
Western Chemical & Mfg. Co.
emergency shower facilities
Washington Blvd.
Approximate cost
to install
at 3270 E.
500.00
Aeplication 23081 - Standard Oil Co. of California to
install U.G. gasoline storage tanks
and pumps at 4800 S. Soto St.
Approximate cost 3,500.00
Application 23082 -
Standard Oil Co.
install sanitary
S. Soto St.
Approximate cost
of California to
facilities at 4800
1,JO().00
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Application 23083 - California Cartage Co. to install fire
sprinkler system in warehouse building
at 4429 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 1,500.00
~plication 23084 -
Ladish Pacific Co. to
column and construct
existing building at
Ave.
Approximate cost
remove one
new truss in
3321 E. Slauson
4,000.00
Application 23085 - Waste King Corp. to install heating
and air conditioning equipment at 4951
Alcoa Ave.
Approximate cost 16,000.00
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that
building applications numbered 23072 to 23085 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
lIWarrant Register No. 71" covering claims and demands
presented during the period June 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 2521 to 2611 (both inclusive), drawn on the California Bank,
totaling $34,245.32 (accounting period June, 1960), was examined
and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that
"Warrant Register No. 71" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 2521 to 2611, both inclusive, with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried. .
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk
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Application 23083 - California Cartage Co. to install fire
sprinkler system in warehouse building
at 4429 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 1.500.00
Application 23084 - Ladish Pacific Co. to remove one
column and construct new truss in
existing building at 3321 E. Slauson
Ave.
Approximate cost 4.000.00
Application 23085 - Waste King Corp. to install heating
and air conditioning equipment at 4951
Alcoa Ave.
Approximate cost 16,000.00
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that
building applications numbered 23072 to 23085 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 71" covering claims and demands
presented during the period June 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 2521 to 2611 (both inclusive), drawn on the California Bank,
totaling $34,245.32 (accounting period June, 1960). was examined
and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that
"Warrant Register No. 71 !Ibe approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 2521 to 2611, both inclusive, with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried. .
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