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19620619 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 19, 1962 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon COUNCIL ABSENT: Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that minutes of the meeting of June 6, 1962 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 7, 1962, with reference to bids received for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Fruit- land Avenue in accordance with Contract No. 280, recommending that the contract be awarded to Ed Seymour on the basis of his bid of $8,190.00, was read. Resolution No. 2567 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the bid of Ed Seymour for traffic signal installation at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Fruitland Avenue, in accordance with Contract No. 280 of said City, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by poxon, that Resolution No. 2567 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Pox on Noes: None Absent: Malburg Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 15, 1962, with reference to bids received for traffic signals and street improvements, Atlantic Boulevard at District Boulevard in accordance with Contract No. 274, recommending that Schedule I of this contract be awarded to Sherwin Electric Service on the basis of their bid of $13,390.00, and Schedule II to Vernon Paving Company on the basis of their bid of $52,941.58, was read. Resolution No. 2566 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting bids on Contract No. 274 covering Schedules I and II for traffic signals and street improvements, Atlantic Boulevard at District Boulevard, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2566 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon Noes: None Absent: Malburg Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated June 15, 1962, with reference to bids received for the Booster Plant No. 3 Addition in accordance with Contract No. 275, recommending that Schedule I of this contract be awarded to U.S. Pumps Inc. on the basis of their bid of $4,994.20, and Schedule II of this contract be awarded to Pylon Inc. on the basis of their bid of $32,292.00, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I -2- 6/19/62 Resolution No. 2565 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon a~eptIng-bids on Contract No. 275 covering Schedules I and II for the Booster Plant No. 3 Addition, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2565 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon Noe s : None Absent: Malburg Communication from the Finance Committee, dated June 8, 1962, making certain enumerated recommendations relative to employees' salaries and related matters for the fiscal year 1962-63, 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, as enumerated in communi- cation dated June 8, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2563 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon fixing the compensation for certain employees of said City as of July 1, 1962, authorizing certain expense allowances, and repealing all resolutions in conflict herewith, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2563 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Poxon Noe s : None Absent: Malburg Resolution No. 2564 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving budget for the fiscal year 1962-63, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2564 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Paxon Noes: None Absent: Mal burg Communication from Seymour Nesbit Co. requesting a license to conduct a business of salting and curing sheepskins at 3399 E. Vernon Avenue, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Seymour Nesbit Co. be referred to the Health Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Columbia Paper Company, dated June 7, 1962, requesting that they not be assessed a penalty for late payment of 1962 license fee, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that in accordance with Section 23 of Ordinance No. 710, the City Clerk be authorized to compromise claim for penalty levied against Columbia Paper Company. Motion carried. Communication from Bil-Wel Co., Inc. requesting a license to conduct a truck and trailer repair business at 1771 Downey Road, was read. :::: r'ft q u'i,t'(,...,~ I I -3- 6/19/62 It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that the request of Bi1-We1 Co., Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Associated Pool Equipment Manufacturing Inc. requesting a license to conduct a manufacturers' representative business at 4433 E. 49th Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of Associated Pool Equipment Manufacturing Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Trucks Incorporated requesting a license to conduct a business of truck renting and leasing at 2860 So. Alameda Street, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Trucks Incorporated be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Dell Smith Company, dated June 6, 1962, requesting consideration of permission to install their base station antenna for their two-way radio system atop the City's new water tank, and remote control the equipment from their new Vernon plant location, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from Dell Smith Company, dated June 6, 1962, be referred to the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems,for investigation and report. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated June 11, 1962, with reference to request of Union Oil Company of California that their License Agreement with the City, dated April 25, 1957, be terminated, recommending that said License Agreement be terminated and that Union Oil Company of California be so advised~ was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that License Agreement between the City of Vernon and Union Oil Company of California, dated April 25, 1957, be terminated, and that Union Oil Company of California be so advised. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 7, 1962, advising that R. A. Petraitis has requested leave of absence to participate in annual active duty training at Camp Roberts, California, with the 63rd Division, U.S. Army Reserve, and recommending that he be granted a military leave of absence with pay for the period July 9 to July 20, 1962, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated June 7, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from the Engineering Departments, dated June 11, 1962, advising that F. W. Sumner has requested two weeks' leave of absence to participate in U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Annual Field Training at 29 Palms, California, beginning July 9, 1962, and recom- mending that Mr. Sumner be granted a leave of absence with pay for this period, was read. I -4- 6/19/62 It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the recommendation of the Engineering Departments, dated June 11, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 11, 1962, with reference to resolution adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors relative to federal aid for secondary highways, recommending no specific action on this matter, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that communi- cation from the Traffic Engineer, dated June 11, 1962, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the City of Bell Gardens, dated June 12, 1962, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 62:022, affirming its approval and support of portions of H.R. 11199 relating to extension of Federal-aid Secondary System urban areas, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the City of Bell Gardens, dated June 12, 1962, together with copy of its Resolution No. 62:022, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 13, 1962, transmitting a proposed license agreement between Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority and the City of Vernon covering installation of traffic signals on certain M.T.A. right- of-way at Fruitland Avenue and Pacific Boulevard, and recommending that this agreement be accepted, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Poxon, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated June 13, 1962, be approved, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City, license agreement between Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority and the City of Vernon covering installation of traffic signals on certain M.T.A. right-of-way at Fruitland Avenue and Pacific Boulevard. Motion carried. Corn~unication from the City of Irwindale transmitting a copy of its Rc~olution No. 62-33-311 urging the Board of Supervisors to place on the November, 1962 Ballot a proposition to prohibit commercialized poker, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from the City of Irwindale, together with copy of its Resolution No. 62-33-311, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated June 8, 1962, recommending that Lease Agreement between the City of Vernon and Officer 1. L. Brummett for one 1960 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Engine #FL12739, be renewed effective as of June 24, 1962, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated June 8, 1962, be approved and that said lease agreement be renewed. Motion carried. :-,; '? ..,-; ~....,.4,~..,),~ I I -5- 6/19/62 Communication, was read, from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated June 7, 1962, requesting that the following Police Department personnel be advanced in grade as listed below: Fisher, D. E. to Grade 1 effective 7/1/62 Taylor, P. A. to Grade 3 effective 8/1/62 Reinholtz, J. L. to Grade 3 effective 8/1/62 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of the Police Chief, dated June 7, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated June 11, 1962, requesting authority to have the thickness of the concrete slab at the rear of new Fire Station No. 2 and the concrete driveway in front changed from 4" to 5" with wire mesh at an approximate additional cost of $550.00, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Paxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated June 11, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated June 13, 1962, requesting permission to advance Louis S. Hauger from Deputy Director of Sanitation Grade 2 to Grade 1, effective July 1, 1962, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Paxon, that the request of the Health Officer, dated June 13, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. J. Furlong, Director of Civil Defense, dated June 8, 1962, requesting authority for G. G. Skalsky to attend the annual meeting of the Southern California Civil Defense and Disaster Association at Oxnard, California, on June 29 & 30, 1962, with an expense allowance of $47.00, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Director of Civil Defense, dated June 8, 1962, be approved and euthority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $47.00 to G. C. Skalsky. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated June 14, 1962, advising that Patrick A. Taylor has requested two weeks leave of absence to participate in active duty training with the United States Coast Guard, and recommending that he be granted a military leave of absence with pay for the period July 8, 1962 up to and including July 22, 1962, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated June 14, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated June 14" 1962, advising that Raymond Nutter was suspended on June 12, 1962 without pay until further notice; recommending that Mr. Nutter's suspension continue until July 1, 1962; and recommending that Mr. Nutter be demoted from his present position to Hoseman Grade 1, effective July 1, 1962, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I -6- 6/19/62 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the recommendations of the Fire Chief, dated June 14, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated June 14, 1962, transmitting a report on Bandini Boulevard Extension; recommending that the City take the necessary action to amend the Highway Master Plan for the Metropolitan Area, County of Los Angeles, and reserve the required right-of-way; and recommending that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to investigate possible ways to obtain financial assistance in accomplishing the construction of the new street, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the Traffic Engineer, dated June 14, 1962, together with report on Bandini Boulevard Extension, be tabled temporarily for further study. Motion carried. Communication from Luis Mestas requesting a license to conduct a chemical testing laboratory at 2100 E. 52nd Street, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Luis Mestas be referred to the Fire Department and the Engineering Departments with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Super- visors, dated June 14, 1962, advising that July 17, 1962 has been set as the time for hearing on the recommendations of the Los Angeles County Charter Study Committee, and transmitting a copy of said recommendations, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, dated June 14, 1962, together with transmittal, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Mr. Riter C. Taylor, dated June 18, 1962, expressing his thanks and appreciation to the City Council for allowing him the necessary tuition fees from the Education and Training Budget appropriation, which made it possible for him to attend and complete the course, "Building Department Administration" at the University of Southern California, was read. It ~1as moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that communi- cation from Mr. Riter C. Taylor, dated June 18, 1962, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated June 19, 1962, requesting authority to employ Mr. Jarrett E. Webb as Policeman Grade 4, effective July 1, 1962, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of the Police Chief, dated June 19, 1962, be approved. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period June 1 - 15, 1962 inclusive, was presented. :-0n ,,';;',;,',J I I -7- 6/19/62 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Departments, were presented: Application 24580 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new service to 2167 E. 25th St. Application 24581 - The Pacific Tel & Tel Co. to place underground conduit in Vernon Ave. E/o Santa Fe Ave. Application 24582 - The Pacific Tel & Tel Co. to place underground conduit in Slauson Ave. E/o Boyle Ave. and E/o Alcoa Ave. Application 24583 - Lads Furniture Freight Co. to connect property at 3540 E. 26th St. with sewer in S/s 26th St. Application 24584 - Union Pacific Co. to recondition crossing in Boyle Ave. Application 24585 - Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. to construct sidewalk in S/s Pacific Blvd. E/o Santa Fe Ave. & N/s Pacific Blvd. E/o Santa Fe Ave. Application 24586 So. Calif. Gas Co. to abandon service to 2324 E. Vernon Ave. Application 24587 - Meehleis Steel Co. to connect property at 4323 Bandini Blvd. with sewer in Bandini Blvd. Application 24538 - The Pacific Tel & Tel Co. to relocate conduit in W/s Pacific Blvd. N/O 49th St. Application 24589 - The Pacific Tel & Tel Co. to place one pole in W/s Downey Road N/o Slauson Ave. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that excavation applications numbered 24580 to 24589 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. The following building applications, all having approval of the Building Engineer, were presented: Application 24590 - M.C.M. Realty Co. to remodel meat processing plant at 2905 E. 50th St. Approximate cost 150,000.00 Application 24591 - Inland Fertilizer Co. to remodel office building at 4134 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 1,000.00 I -8- 6/19/62 Application 24592 - Mand Carpet Co. to construct storage area at 2310 E. 52nd St. Approximate cost 300.00 Application 24593 - Barry Miller to install plumbing facilities at 3838 Fruitland Ave. Approximate cost 1,700.00 Application 24594 - Dunn Edwards Corp. to remodel warehouse at 4975 E. 52nd Place. Approximate cost 3,000.00 Application 24595 - Academy Candle Co. to install chilled water system at 2306 E. 48th St. Approximate cost 3,963.00 Application 24596 - Shu-Mak-Up to install plumbing facilities at 3317 E. 50th St. Approximate cost 400.00 Application 24597 - Shu-Mak-Up to construct processing room at 3317 E. 50th St. Approximate cost 2,500.00 Application 24598 - Lads Furniture Co. to install sewer to street at 3540 E. 26th St. Approximate cost 150.00 Application 24599 - St. Martha's Rectory to construct restrooms and foundation for rectory at 4433 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 10,000.00 Application 24600 - St. Martha's Rectory to install sewer line at 4433 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 110.00 Application 24601 - Milton Farbstein to install sewer line at 4439 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 550.00 Application 24602 - Central Manufacturing District Inc. to re-arrange existing gas system at 4529 Produce Plaza. Approximate cost 20.00 Application 24603 - L.A. City Express to install radio mast at 2300 E. 48th St. Approximate cost 200.00 Application 24604 - D. N. & E. Walter Co. to install fire sprinklers at 4505 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 27,280.00 Application 24605 - Luria Bros. & Co. to construct shop building at 5950 Boyle Ave. Approximate cost 6,000.00 Application 24606 - Luria Bros. & Co. to construct locker and change room at 5950 Boyle Ave. Approximate cost 5,000.00 r;. ~ r~ ".Ii,. :" 'J . '-""""~ :----,...,.,. 0-0- ~_...~_.___ """""~.--:~.- ,..,. -9- 6/19/62 Application 24607 - Western Insulated Wire Co. to remodel interior of building at 2425 E. 30th St. Approximate cost 3,000.00 Application 24608 - Waste King Corp. to construct two reinforced concrete pits at 3300 E. 50th St. Approximate cost 12,000.00 - Victorville-Barstow Truck Lines to construct office and trucking facili- ties at 2030 Ross St. Approximate cost 45,000.00 - Meehleis Steel Co. to install under- ground gasoline storage tank at 4323 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 1,000.00 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that building applications numbered 24590 to 24610 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. Application 24609 Application 24610 "Payroll Warrant Register No. 59" covering claims and demands presented during the period May 1 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 603 to 616 (both inclusive), drawn on the Citizens National Bank, totaling $184,753.25 (accounting period May 1962), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that "Payroll Warrant Register No. 59" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 603 to 616 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Paxon Noes: None Absent: Malburg "Warrant Register No. 119" covering claims and demands presented during the period June 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 8928 to 90.50 (both inclusive), drawn on the California Bank, totaling $98,614.89, and Demands Nos. S to 8 (both inclusive, drawn on the California Bank Light and Power Fund, totaling $43,904.46 (accounting period June, 1962), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Paxon, that "Warrant Register No. 119" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 8928 to 9050 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. 5 to 8 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Paxon Noes: None Absent: Malburg There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the meeting adj ourn. Motion carried. 536