19620116 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JANUARY 16, 1962 AT TWO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHA~mERS OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE ~ VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, poxon
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that minutes
of the meeting of January 2, 1962 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Quick Service Transfer Co. requesting
a license to conduct a trucking business at 4001 E. Washington lllvd.,
was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by poxon, that the
request of Quick Service Transfer Co. be approved and license
granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Darrel L. Atkins requesting a license
to conduct a business of maintaining and repairing trucks for
Goldring Packing Co., Inc. at 3258 Bandini Blvd., was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of Darrel L. Atkins be approved and license granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from the Public Utilities Commission, State
of California, dated January 2, 1962, transmitting certain additions
and changes to the Commission's General Order No. 95, "Rules for
Overhead Electric Line Construction", effective January 2, 1962,
was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that communi-
cation from the Public Utilities Commission, State of California,
dated January 2, 1962, together with certain additions and changes
to the Commission's General Order No. 95, "Rules for Overhead
El.ectric Line Constructionll, be referred to the Consulting Electrical
Engineer for study. Motion carried.
Communications, were read, with reference to the Vernon-
Edison matter from the following:
Bechtel Corporation
California Cotton Oil Corporation
Quality Foundry Inc.
(Copy of each to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that communi-
cations with reference to the Vernon-Edison matter from various
firms be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Central Basin Water Association, dated
January 10, 1962, extending an invitation to attend the next regular
meeting of the Board of Directors of said Association to be held at
the Huntington Park Elks Club at 6:30 o'clock p.m. on Thursday,
February 1, 1962, was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi-.
cation from Central Basin Water Association, dated January 10, 1962,
be referred to Mayor Furlong. Motion carried.
Petition received by the City Clerk on January 9, 1962
for annexation to the City of Vernon purportedly bearing signatures
of twenty-five percent of the landowners by area and assessed
valuation in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of
Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malbur& that petitio4
received by the City Clerk on January 9, 1962 be referred to the
City Attorney and the City Engineer for study and report. Motion
carried.
Communication, was read, from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk,
dated January 12, 1962, recommending that the following personnel
be advanced in grade, effective January 16, 1962:
Rita M. Luich from Stenographer-Switchboard
Operator, Grade 5 to Grade 4
Mary R. Cannon from Clerk-Purchasing Department,
Grade 3 to Grade 2
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated January 12, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer,
dated January 3, 1962, requesting authority for Rachel Richter to
attend the California Nurses Association Intersectional Workshop at
Asilomar from March 1 to 3, 1962, with an expense allowance of
$100.47, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Health Officer, dated January 3, 1962, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant to Rachel Richter in the
amount of $100.47. Motion carried.
Communication from J. S. Colton, Building Engineer, dated
January 9, 1962, requesting authority to advance Riter C. Taylor
from Building Inspector, Grade 2 to Grade 1, effective February 1,
1962, as he will have satisfactorily completed his probationary
period, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Building Engineer, dated January 9, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from the Engineering Departments, dated
January 3, 1962, requesting authority to purchase one welder, Lincoln
Idealarc 250 AC/nc Type K-l053 or equal, complete with accessories
as sp-ecified in Contract #271, Schedule V, at an approximate cost
of $500.00, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Engineering Departments, dated January 3, 1962, be
approved. Motion carried.
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Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated January
9, 1962, requesting authority to purchase one B1aco hose washer at
a price of $130 plus tax, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated January 9, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated January
9, 1962, requesting authority to purchase one twenty-ton hydraulic
jack for use in the Fire Department garage, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated January 9, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water &
Sewer Systems, dated January 11, 1962, requesting authority to
purchase a Reed H-12 pipe cutter at a cost of approximately $125.00,
was read.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated January
11, 1962, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
January 4, 1962, advising that all members of the Police Department,
who were eligible, have taken their 1961 vacations, and listing
the inclusive dates of the vacations taken by each member, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
communication from the Police Chief, dated January 4, 1962, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication, was read, from R. H. Bockhacker, Police
Chief, dated January 10, 1962, requesting that the following
personnel be advanced in grade, effective January 16, 1962:
John H. Gavin from Policeman Grade 3 to Grade 2
Gilbert E. Veine from Policeman Grade 4 to Grade 3
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated January 10, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
January 10, 1962, recommending that Sergeant Sweeney be suspended
one day, without pay, effective January 15, 1962, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief, dated January 10, 1962, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
January 10, 1962, advising that Sergeant R. D. Harrison has been
absent from duty due to illness since December 22, 1961, and recom-
mending that he be placed on Leave of Absence, with pay, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that Sergeant
R. D. Harrison be placed on Leave of Absence, with pay, pending
further report from the Police Chief. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department activities for the month of
December, 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.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
January 10, 1962, requesting authority to attend the Attorney General
meeting in Palo Alto, California, from February 7 to 10, 1962, with
an expense allowance of $133.29, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated January 10, 1962, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrant to R. H. Bockhacker in the amount
of $133.29. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
January 12, 1962, requesting authority to employ Patrick Anthony
Taylor and Jack L. Reinholtz as Policemen, Grade 4, effective
January 16, 1962, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated January 12, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
January 1 - 14, 1962 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that Activity
Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Chas. M. King, dated January 12, 1962,
with reference to his request to use 20 feet of the south portion
of Lot 7, known as 3550 E. Vernon Avenue, for road purposes, was
read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that Chas. M.
King be granted a license to use the southerly 20 feet of Lot 7,
known as 3550 E. Vernon Avenue, for a distance of 200 feet for road
purposes; and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a license
agreement to be presented to the City Council for formal approval.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Furlong, Mail1iard, Paxon
Noes: Anderson, Malburg
Absent: None
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
January 12, 1962, requesting authority to purchase two #12 ga. hi-
tensi1 steel tail gates for type GA-2-2 yd. Gar-Wood dump bodies,
serial #33025 and 33026, at an approximate cost of $68.00 each, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Traffic Engineer, dated January 12, 1962, be approved.
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Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
January 11, 1962, transmitting a proposed ordinance establishing
building setback lines on Bandini Boulevard, and recommending that
this ordinance be adopted, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that the City
Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance establishing building
setback lines on Bandini Boulevard. Motion carried.
Communication from John B. Moore, Administrative Officer,
dated January 12, 1962, with reference to compensation of Adminis-
trative Officer with relation to problems affecting electrical
distribution system, was read. (Copy to each member of the City
Council::
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the
Administrative Officer receive compensation for services related
to the electric power distribution system of the City of Vernon at
the rate of $25.00 per hour in addition to the compensation which
has previously been established for his regular and usual services,
said additional compensation to be for a period of three months,
and at the end of the three month period, the Administrative Officer
make a report to the City Council to determine if it is necessary
to continue this arrangement. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon
Noes: Malburg
Absent: None
Communication from the Engineering Departments, dated
January 12, 1962, transmitting a report on the Public Works
Facility Warehouse Operations and Stock Control System, and recom-
mending that authority be granted to negotiate a short term contract
for the tabulation of warehouse transactions, as outlined, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Engineering Departments be authorized to negotiate a short term
contract for the tabulation of warehouse transactions, said
tabulation to exclude items of the Fire Department, Police Department
and Civil Defense. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water &
Sewer Systems, dated January 12, 1962, with reference to sewer
maintenance in the Bandini and Riverside annexed areas, recommending
that the City of Vernon withdraw the Bandini and Riverside
annexations from the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and
accept the proposal of Rodding-Cleaning Machines, Inc. to add the
maintenance of these sewers to the present contract, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution withdrawing the
Bandini and Riverside annexations from the Consolidated Sewer
Maintenance District, and that, in accordance with the proposal of
Rodding-Cleaning Machines, Inc., the maintenance of these sewers
be added to the present contract at an increased cost of $968.04
per year, when said annexations have been withdrawn from the
Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District. Motion carried.
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Communication from Great Western Chemical Company of
Los Angeles requesting a license to conduct a business of ware-
housing industrial and agricultural chemicals at 4615 Bandini Blvd.,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of Great Western Chemical Company of Los Angeles be
referred to the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk, dated
January 15, 1962, requesting authority for Brooks Carden, Purchasing
Agent, to attend the California State, County & Municipal Purchasing
Agents' Association Conference to be held in Long Beach, California,
from J~~uary 31 to February 2, 1962, with an expense allowance of
$45.75, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the City Clerk, dated January 15, 1962, be approved and
authori.ty granted to issue warrant to Brooks Carden in the amount
of $45.75. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated
January 10, 1962, requesting authority to purchase one new Christie
6/12 volt Battery Charger, Model QL BD, for use in the Fire Depart-
ment garage, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated January 10, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated January
11, 1962, requesting authority to purchase one Athol Machinists'
Vise, No. 625 (swivel base), jaw width five inches, for use in the
Fire Department garage, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated January 11, 1962, be approved.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Ordinance No. 741 be read in full. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 741 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
amending Ordinance No. 740'fixing the rates to be charged for
electrical energy distributed and supplied by the said City of
Vernon within its boundaries, was read in full.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Paxon, that
Ordinance No. 741 be passed and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Ralph Camping requesting a license to
conduct a business of skinning fresh dead calves and fresh dead
cows daily at a location on Bandini Boulevard, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Ralph Camping be referred to the Health Department and
the City Attorney for investigation and report. Motion carried.
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Communication from Norman Pitt, Inc. requesting a license
to conduct a business of Consulting Engineers at 3009 E. 44th
Street, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Norman Pitt, Inc. be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Southern California Edison Company,
dated January 15, 1962, addressed to Mr. John B. Moore, Adminis-
trative Officer, with reference to the operation of the Vernon
electrical distribution system after January 31, 1962, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from the Southern California Edison Company, dated January
15, 1962, addressed to the Administrative Officer, be laid over,
and that representatives of the City of Vernon be authorized to
continue to negotiate with representatives of Edison for the
operation of the Vernon electrical distribution system after
January 31, 1962. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated
January 15, 1962, advising that Fireman T. V. Mitchell has resigned
effective January 9, 1962 and recommending that said resignation
be accepted, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Fireman T. V. Mitchell be accepted effective January 9,
1962. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2519 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon authorizing and directing the City Treasurer
to transfer monies from the Vernon City General Fund to the Vernon
Light and Power Acquisition and Improvement Fund, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 2519 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Electrical Engineer, reported
that, in accordance with authority previously granted to him by
the City Council, he has been able to engage the services of
Mr. C. B. Bennett for the City of Vernon, on a temporary consulting
basis, for a retainer fee of $1,250.00 per month, to assist the
Consulting Electrical Engineer in performing any and all reasonably
necessary services in connection with the repossession, organization
and operation of the Vernon Electrical System and related matters.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that
Consulting Electrical Engineer Heinze be authorized to also approve
necessary and reasonable expenses for said Mr. Bennett in the
performance of his services for the City. Motion carried.
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The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Departments, were presented:
Application 24244 - Norris-Thermador to install curb drain
in E. 54th St.
Application 24245 - Tidewater Oil Co. to repair sidewalk
cuts in E. 28th St. sls E/EPL Santa
Fe Ave.
Application 24246 - Airco Co. to connect property at 5600
Bickett St. with sewer in Bickett St.
Application 24247 - D. N. & E. Walter Co. to improve
frontage in N/s Bandini from Ayers
Ave. Ely to Sta. 4 f 21.02 per plan
P1626 and E/s Ayers Ave. from Bandini
Blvd. Nly to Stat 4 f 76.25, per
plan tFP-1625.
~plication 24248 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to set pole in
W/s Boyle Ave. S/o 45th St.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that
excavation applications numbered 24244 to 24248 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Engineer, were presented:
Application 24249 - Western Models Distributing Co. to
construct warehouse at 2122 E. 25th St.
Approximate cost 90,000.00
Application 24250 - Plus Products to remodel roof at
2262 E. 37th St.
Approximate cost 2,000.00
Application 24251 -
Printing Co.
furnace at
Industrial Stationery &
to install gas line and
4441 Santa Fe Ave.
Approximate cost
80.00
Application 24252 - Universal Leaseway to re-roof building
at 2755 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 1,897.00
Application 24253 - Universal Leaseway to remodel
partitions and ceilings in existing
building at 2755 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 3,400.00
Application 24254 - Transportation Engineering Inc. to
install heat pump at 2755 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 4.,500.00
Application 24255 - Lads Furniture Freight Inc.
underground storage tank at
26th St.
Approximate cost
to install
3540 E.
1,000.00
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Application 24.256 - Theo. Hamm Brewing Co. to re-roof
portions of building at 2080 E. 48th St.
Approximate cost 4,780.00
A~p1ication 24257 - Gaffers and Sattler, Div. of Utility
Appliance Corp. to re-roof building
at 4627 E. 50th St.
Approximate cost 710.00
Application 24258 - Wilson Paper Co. to reconstruct
supporting structures under roof at
4200 S. Alameda St.
Approximate cost 50,000.00
Application 24259 - Market Confections to enclose two
sides of open garage at 4383 Bandini
Blvd.
Approximate cost 1,500.00
Application 24260 - Market Confections to install heating
and air conditioning at 4383 Bandini
Blvd.
Approximate cost 1,900.00
Application 24261 - Air Reduction Pacific Co. to install
sewer at 5600 Bickett St.
Approximate cost 325.00
Application 24262 - H. Levine Cooperage to demolish two
buildings and shed at 5455 S. Boyle
Ave.
Approximate cost
~plication 24263 -
Pacific Coast Terminal
relocate gasoline pump
Vista.
Approximate cost
vJarehouse to
at 4814 Lorna
250.00
Application 24264. - California Protein Products to
construct tallow storage tank at
3300 Bandini Blvd.
Approximate cost 1,200.00
Application 24265 - Orcco to construct passageway between
two existing buildings at 4903
Everett Ave.
Approximate cost 2,000.00
Application 24266 - Central Mfg. Dist. Inc. to remodel
interior of building at 4521 Produce
Plaza.
Approximate cost 8,000.00
Application 24267 -
Trojan Distributing
construct warehouse
Ave.
Approximate cost
Co. Inc. to
at 5429 S. Boyle
140,000.00
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AP~lieation 24268 -R~dway Transfer Co. to construct
offices in existing warehouse.
Approximate cost 4,000.00
A~~lication 24269 -
Bernard Epps Steel Cq. to remo4~1
crane runway support at 5000 Pacific
Blvd.
Approximate cost 2,200.00
It was moved by Anderson,seconded by poxon, that building
applications numbered 24249 to 24269 inclusive be filed and permits
granted. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 109" covering claims and demands
presented during the period January 1 to 15, which inc11Jd41S Demands,
Nos. 7468 to 7557 (both inclusive), drawn on the California &Ink,
totaling $210,587.86 (accounting period January, 1962), was examin~d
and audited.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon,that
"Warrant Register No. 109H be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 7468 to 7557 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
"Payroll Warrant Register No . 54" covering claims and
demands presented during the period December 1 to 31, which includes
Demands Nos. 544 to 555 (both inclusive), drawn on the Citizens
National Bank, totaling $180,305.42 (accounting period December
1961), was examined and audited. .
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Paxon, that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 54" be approved and payment author.ized
for Demands Nos. 544 to 555 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes : Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard,Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the
meeting adjourn until Tuesday, January 23, 1962, at 9:00 o'clock
a.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall located at. 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 o'clock p.m.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) SSe
City of Vernon )
I, F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that I did, on the 17th day of January, 1962, at 10 o'clock
a.m., post Order of Adjournment of Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, copy attached hereto, at a conspicuous place
on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of January
16, 1962 was held.
Signed this 17th day of January, 1962.
C~~L~
F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 17th day of uar , 1962.
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NotaryPublic in and for the-"--
County of Los Angeles, State of
California.
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gP TIll CITY COURClL or TRI CITY or VDBqlf
I hereby certif.1 that a resular ...tins of the City Council
of the City of Vernon, held Jouary 16. 1962, in tile Council
Chpaber. of the City 11&11 locat_ at 4305 Suta re Avenue.Venoa,
California, .a. adjouraad by oreler of the City Council (quo1."\18
present) \tIltil -ru.esclay, Janwu:,. 23, 1962, at 9 o'clock ..... in
the Council Chambers of the City Ball located at 4305 IaDta re
Aven., V.-non. C&lifond...
F. A. ZIEMER, CI n:CLfRK
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