19610815 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD AUGUST 15, 1961 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, Mail1iard, Malburg, Poxon
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the
minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1961 be amended to read "that
representatives of the City of Vernon attending conventions or
conferences be limited to the State of California; and that during
the budget sessions for the 1962-63 fiscal year, the Finance
Committee be instructed to review the practice of City of Vernon
representatives attending conventions or conferences, and to make
recommendations to the City Council for the adoption of a policy
relative to same." Motion carried.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1961 be approved as amended.
Motion carried.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for
opening of bids received for the furnishing and delivery to the City
of Vernon of one Utility Billing Machine and Accessories, in
accordance with Contract No. 267.
It was moved by poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the Clerk
be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried.
The Clerk opened and read the following bid:
The National Cash Register Company
$ 3,780.73
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that bid
received for the furnishing and delivery to the City of Vernon of
one Utility Billing Machine and Accessories, in accordance with
Contract No. 267, be referred to the City Clerk and the City Attorney
for checking and report. Motion carried.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for
opening of bids received for the improvement of 50th Street from
Alcoa Avenue to Downey Road, in accordance with Contract No. 265.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the
Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion
carried.
The Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Sully-Miller Contracting Company
Vernon Paving Company
$ 2,895.00
3,200.00
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that bids
received for the improvement of 50th Street from Alcoa Avenue to
Downey Road, in accordance with Contract No. 265, be referred to the
Traffic Engineer and the City Attorney for checking and report.
Motion carried.
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The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for
opening of bids received for the constr.uction of Vernon Avenue Relief
Sewer, in Vernon Avenue from Alcoa Avenue to two hundred and fifty
feet (250') east of Alcoa Avenue, in accordance with Contract No.
266.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the Clerk
be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried.
The Clerk opened and read the following bid:
George Miller Construction Company $ 8,399.50
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that bid
received for the construction of Vernon Avenue Relief Sewer, in
Vernon Avenue from Alcoa Avenue to two hundred and fifty feet (250')
east of Alcoa Avenue, in accordance with Contract No. 266, be
referred to the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, and the
City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated August
9, 1961, advising that the plans and specifications for the
construction of Fire Station No. 2 and Communications Building have
been checked, and recommending that said specifications be approved
and authority granted to advertise for bids, was read.
Resolution No. 2476 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving Specifications No. 258 and Plans No.
Bl4-l594 for the Fire Station No. 2 and Communications Building, and
determining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2476 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2477 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon directing the giving of notice inviting sealed
proposals or bids for the Fire Station No. 2 and Communications
Building, in accordance with Specifications No. 258 of the City of
Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 2477 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated
August 7, 1961, submitting Contract No. 262 for the construction of
Santa Fe Avenue Sewer (57th Street to Slauson Avenue), and recom-
mending that said contract be approved and that authority be granted
to advertise for bids, was read.
Resolution No. 2473 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 262 and Plans No. Al-l593
for construction of a sanitary sewer in Santa Fe Avenue from 57th
Street to Slauson Avenue, and determining the general prevailing
rate of per diem wages, was read.
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It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that
Resolution No. 2473 be approved and adopted. MOtion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2474 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon directing the giving of notice inviting sealed
proposals or bids for construction of a sanitary sewer in Santa Fe
Avenue from 57th Street to Slauson Avenue, in accordance with
Contract No. 262 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that
Resolution No. 2474 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
August 3, 1961, advising that Essick Machinery Company, a Division
of Essick Manufacturing Company, has delivered one 3 to 5 ton tandem
roller and trailer in accordance with Contract No. 263, and recom-
mending that said roller and trailer be accepted and that authority
be granted to pay for same in accordance with the terms of the
contract, was read.
Resolution No. 2475 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the 3 to 5 ton tandem roller and trailer
in accordance with Contract No. 263 heretofore approved by the City
of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2475 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
August 10, 1961, advising that George Savala Paving Company has
completed the reconstruction of 26th Street from Santa Fe Avenue to
Minerva Street in accordance with Contract No. 251, and recommending
that the work be accepted and that authority be granted to pay for
same in accordance with the terms of the contract, was read.
Resolution No. 2478 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the reconstruction of 26th Street from
Santa Fe Avenue to Minerva Street, in accordance with Contract No.
251 heretofore approved by the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 2478 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Walt's Cafe requesting a license to
operate a restaurant at 5112 So. Boyle Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Walt's Cafe be approved and license granted. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Golden Grain Macaroni Company requesting
a license to conduct a business of warehousing and distribution of
cello packaged foods at 4720 District Blvd.) was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of Golden Grain Macaroni Company be approved and license
granted. MOtion carried.
Communication from the County of Los Angeles, Department
of Tax Collector, dated August 1, 1961, transmitting a list of
properties that have been tax deeded to the State of California
because of delinquent taxes, and suggesting that an investigation
of these properties be made to determine if any are needed for public
use purposes, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that
communication from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Tax
Collector, dated August 1, 1961, together with a list of properties
that have been tax deeded to the State of California because of
delinquent taxes, be referred to the Engineering Departments, the
Consulting Electrical Engineer and the City Attorney for investi-
gation and report. Motion carried.
Communication from the Los Angeles City Board of Education,
dated July 20, 1961, addressed to the Police Chief, requesting
permission for the Parent-Teacher Association safety chairman at the
Vernon School to stencil with traffic paint, the words "Use Cross
Walksi! on the sidewalks near school crossings in the immediate
vicinity of the school, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Los Angeles City Board of Education, dated July 20,
1961, addressed to the Police Chief, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
August 10, 1961, transmitting an easement for street purposes from
Associated Southern Investment Company covering a portion of Lot 32
of the 500 acre tract of the Los Angeles Fruit Land Association, and
recommending that this easement be accepted and that the grantor be
advised of the official recordation, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that easement
be accepted from Associated Southern Investment Company, and that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign Certificate of
Acceptance. Motion carried.
Communication from the Engineering Departments, dated
August 4, 1961, requesting authority to pay William H. Keltner,
James W. Williams and Victor H. Vaits the sum of $30.00 per month
for use of their own automobiles in the service of the City,
effective August 16, 1961, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that authority
be granted to pay William H. Keltner, James W. Williams and Victor
H. Vaits the sum of $30.00 per month for use of their own automobiles
in the service of the City, effective August 16, 1961, for a period
of six months; and at the end of six months, the Engineering Depart-
ments make a written report to the City Council relative to the amount
of time these employees use their own automobiles in the service of
the City. MOtion carried.
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Communication from the Engineering Departments,
August 3, 1961, requesting authority to advance Hollis V.
Engineering Aide II, Step 2, effective September 1, 1961,
successfully completed his probationary period, was read.
dated
Young to
as he has
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Engineering Departments, dated August 3, 1961, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
August 9, 1961, advising that Officer Richard L. McBean has been
ordered into two (2) weeks of active duty training with Headquarters
& Company "A", ",Oth Ordnance Battalion, of the California National
Guard from August 21, 1961 to September 2, 1961, inclusive; and
recommending that Officer McBean be granted a leave of absence with
pay to comply with said order, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief, dated August 9, 1961, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
August 9, 1961, recommending that (1) Ordinance No. 273 be amended
to prohibit Draw Poker, Pin Ball Machines, etc.; (2) An Ordinance
be adopted prohibiting "Palmistryll, "Fortune Telling", etc.; and (3)
An Ordinance be adopted regulating the type or types of uniforms to
be worn by guards and/or private patrols, was read. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the
City Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary ordinances as
requested by the Police Chief under date of August 9, 1961, if same
would be legally valid. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department activities for the month of
July, 1961, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
report of Health Department activities be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Report of Police Department activities for the period
August 1 - 1", 1961 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the report
of Police Department activities be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
August 11, 1961, requesting authority to spend approximately $150.00
for two office chairs, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated August 11, 1961, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
August 14, 1961, advising that Vernon Paving Company has completed
the resurfacing of Vernon Avenue from Santa Fe Avenue to Soto Street
in accordance With Contract No. 250, and recommending that the work
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be accepted and that authority be granted to pay for same in accord-
ance with the terms of the contract, was read.
Resolution No. 2481 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the resurfacing of Vernon Avenue from
Santa Fe Avenue to Soto Street, in accordance with Contract No. 250
heretofore approved by the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by ~~illiard, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2481 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from ~Jestern Can Company requesting a license
to conduct a business of warehousing and distribution of tin cans at
4725 District Blvd., was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Western Can Company be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Lucile B. Nelson Letter Service
requesting a license to operate a letter service business at 3711
Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Lucile B. Nelson Letter Service be approved and license
granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Global Equipment Co., Inc. requesting a
license to conduct a business of commercial trailer renting at 2570
Downey Road, ~las read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of Global Equipment Co., Inc. be approved and license
granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Alice's Lunch requesting a license to
operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of Alice's Lunch be approved and license granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Sergeant G. W. tiJilcox, dated August 14,
1961, submitting his application to lease a city-owned two bedroom
house or apartment when one is available, together with recommendation
for approval by the Police Chief, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from Sergeant G. W. Wilcox, dated August 14, 1961, be
received and filed for future consideration. Motion carried.
Report of Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Electrical Engineer,
on operation of electrical system by Southern California Edison
Company for the month of June, 1961, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
report of the Consulting Electrical Engineer be received and filed.
Motion carried.
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Resolution No. 2482 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon fixing~he amount of money necessary to be raised
by taxation upon the taxable property within said City as a revenue
to carryon the various departments of such municipal corporation
for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1961, and to pay the bonded
or other indebtedness of said City of Vernon, or any portion or
district thereof, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 2482 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2L:80 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon fixing the rate of taxes and levying the taxes
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1961, was read.
It was moved by ~~lburg, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution
No. 2480 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Pox on
Noes: None
Absent: None
Renewal of Lease No. 103 between Los Angeles Transit Lines
and assigned to Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, Lessor,
and City of Vernon, Lessee, for the term of August 17, 1961 to
August 17, 1966, was presented.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Renewal of
Lease No. 103 between Los Angeles Transit Lines and assigned to Los
Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, Lessor, and the City of
Vernon, Lessee, covering use of pole No. 2393-C, located at Pacific
Boulevard, 145 feet west of 46th Street, in the City of Vernon, for
the term of August 17, 1961 to August 17, 1966. Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented an Agreement between the City
of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company, dated as of June
20, 1961, providing for: (1) the interim operation of the leasehold
property of the Vernon Electrical System; (2) the determination of
the amount of money to be tendered by Vernon in the event it elects
to repossess the system; and (3) the methods to be used for the
settlement of all accounts between the parties upon repossession.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement between
the City of Vernon and Southern California Edison Company, dated as
of June 20, 1961, subject to approval of said agreement by the City
Attorney, Special Counsel, the Administrative Officer and the
Consulting Electrical Engineer. Motion carried.
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Departments, were presented:
Application 23905 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new
service to 2310 E. 52nd St.
Application 23906 -
So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair gas main
in W/s Santa Fe Ave. from 39 ft. S/NPL
E. 48th St. to 216 ft. S/SPL E. 48th St,
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Application 23907 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair gas main
in E/s Santa Fe Ave. at SE corner of
Fruitland Ave.
~lication 23908 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install anchor
in Nls Randolph St. W/o Boyle Ave.
Application 23909 - Western Insulated Wire Co. to connect
property at 2425 E. 30th St. with
sewer in E. 30th St.
Application 23910 - California Water Service Co. to install
water service to 4800 E. 26th St.
Application 23911 - Cal Mec Mfg. Co. to improve frontage
at 5717 District Blvd.
Application 23912 - L.A. By-Products Co. to open and improve
Ross Street in accordance with paving
plan #A3-l597, sanitary sewer plan
#Al-1597, water main plan #B4A-1598
and accompanying specifications.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that
excavation applications numbered 23905 to 23912 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Engineer, were presented:
Application 23913 - Dart Transportation to install plumbing
facilities and sewer line at 4300
Maywood Ave.
Approximate cost 2,000.00
Application 23914 - California Weavers, Inc. to install gas
line at 2310 E. 52nd St.
Approximate cost 1,000.00
Application 23915 - Norris Thermador Corp. to construct
building at 5215 S. Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 29,000.00
Application 23916 - Pride Packing Co. to install waste
piping at 3320 E. Vernon Ave.
Approximate cost 5,500.00
Application 23917 - U.S. Post Office, Vernon Branch, to
construct building at 5121 Hampton St.
Approximate cost 90,000.00
Application 23918 - Oro Construction to construct washroom
at 4800 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 500.00
Ap~lication 23919 - Cabot Corp. to install plumbing
facilities at 4310 Maywood Ave.
Approximate cost 3,500.00
Application 23920 - Bethlehem Steel Corp. to re-roof ware-
house at 6160 S. Boyle 4~ve.
Approximate cost 4,856.00
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Application 23921 - Ca1mec Mfg. Corp. to construct addition
to building at 5717 District Blvd.
Approximate cost 800.00
Application 23922 - Western Insulated Wire Co. to install
sprinkler system at 2425 E. 30th St.
Approximate cost 4,862.00
Application 23923 - Western Insulated Wire Co. to install
water system at 2425 E. 30th St.
Approximate cost 3,000.00
App1.!,cation 23924, - Bio-Zyme Chemical Corp. to install
heater and gas line at 4250 S. Produce
Plaza.
Approximate cost 310.00
Application 23925 - Vulcan Detinning Div.
foundation for Gantry
press, storage tanks,
E. 26th St.
Approximate cost
to construct
crane, baling
etc., at 3650
17,788.00
4pp1ication 23926 - Stauffer Chemical Co. to install air
conditioning at 3211 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 1,400.00
Application 23927 - Angelus Sanitary Can Machinery Co. to
construct addition to building at 4900
Pacific Blvd.
Approximate cost 7,500.00
Application 23928 - Baker Commodities Inc. to install gas
line at 3948 Bandini Blvd.
Approximate cost 150.00
Application 23929 - Trojan Freight Lines to construct
repair garage at 3308 Bandini Blvd.
Approximate cost 18,000.00
Application 23930 - Champion Armature to lO'tver ceiling over
office at 4632 Pacific Blvd.
Approximate cost 2,000.00
Application 23931 - Southwest Forest Industries to replace
499 gal. LPG tank with 1,150 gal. LPG
tank.
Approximate cost 600.00
Application 23932 - Smart & Final Iris Co. to install sink
at 4703 Alcoa Ave.
Approximate cost 1,200.00
Application 23933 - Oxford Meat Co. to relocate sump and
soil pipe at 2535 E. Vernon Ave.
Approximate cost 200.00
Application 23934 - Case Investment Co. to insulate walls
and ceilings at 3111 E. 44th St.
Approximate cost 70,000.00
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Application 23935 - Globe-Union Inc. to install gasoline
storage tank at 5015 District Blvd.
Approximate cost 980.00
Application 23936 - Baker Commodities Inc. to install 2 UG
fuel oil tanks at 3948 Bandini Blvd.
Approximate cost 1,500.00
Application 23931 - Inland Fertilizer Co. to construct
Type IV building at 4134 Bandini Blvd.
Approximate cost 7,500.00
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
building > applications numbered 23913 to 23937 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
''"Warrant Reaister No. 99" covering claims. and demands
presented during the period August 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 6219 to 6322 (both inclusive), drawn on the California Bank,
totaling $65,4.30.68 (accounting period August 1961), was examined
and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard,seconded by Poxon, that "Warrant
Register No. 99" be approved and payment authorized for.Demands Nos.
6219 to 6322 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. MOtion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, 'Furlong, Mal 1 liard , Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 49" covering claims and
demands presented during the period July 1 to 31, which includes
Demands Nos. 478 to 490 (both inclusive), drawn on the Citizens
National Bank, totaling $118,384.14 (accounting period July 1961),
was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that "payroll
Warrant Register No. 49" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 478 to 490 (both inclusive), with no exception._
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further busines. to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
Attest:
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