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19640218 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I # MINU'l'ES OF A REGUL4.R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1964 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, 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 meetings of February 4 and 5, 1964 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Ordinance No. 751 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 751 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon amending Ordinance No. 740 and repealing Ordinance No. 745 of said City, was read for a third and final reading by title. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Ordinanc~ No. 751 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Pox on Noes: None Absent: None Communication from The Rear Joe's Meat Company requesting a license to conduct a business of meat processing at 3137 E. Vernon Avenue, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the request of The Rear Joe's Meat Company be referred to the Health Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Therm-X Chemical & Oil Co. of Calif. requesting a license to conduct a business of compounding and manu- facturing motor oils, cutting oils, construction type form oils and curing compounds at 2415 E. 37th Street, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Therm-X Chemical & Oil Co. of Calif. be referred to the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Richard Garber dba Day-N-Nite Catering requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Richard Garber dba Day-N-Nite Catering be referred to the Health Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from West Coast Leaseway System, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of truck leasing and maintenance at 2755 E. 25th Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of West Coast Leaseway System, Inc. be referred to the Police Department with pm,r1er to act. M:>tion carried. 1/10 I ..2- 2/18/64 Communication from Coleman Manufacturing Co., Inc. requesting a license to operate a precision machine shop at 5005 E. Slauson Avenue, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Coleman Manufacturing Co., Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Jenn-Air Western, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of selling household appliances, commercial air moving equipment; warehousing such products; and servicing such products at 5001 Pacific Blvd., was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Jenn-Air Western, Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Standard Oil Company of California, \.I'estern Operations, Inc., dated February 10, 1964, requesting p2rmission to conduct a geophysical survey within the City of Vernon ~t locations as marked in red on the enclosed map and in accordance with the conditions as outlined in said communication, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Standard Oil Company of California, Western Operations, Inc., dated February 10, 1964, be referred to the City Engineer, and ~hat the City Clerk be instructed to inform Standard Oil Company that an application for a blasting permit should be filed with the City Engineer for presentation to the City Council for its consid- eration. Motion carried. Summons to appear in Action No. 765291 brought by Security First National Bank against the County of Los Angeles and various cities, including the City of Vernon, in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles, for recovery of taxes paid under protest, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Summons to appear in Action No. 765291 be referred to the City Attorney. Hotion carried. Summons to appear in Action No. 786656 brought by the Central & West Basin Water Replenishment District vs. Charles E. Adams, et al. for adjudication of water rights and injunctive relief in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles; and Summons to appear in Cross-Complaint in Action No. 786656 brought by the City of Lakewood vs. Charles E. Aca~s, et al. for adjudication of water rights and injunctive relief, were presented. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that Su~~ons to appear in Action No. 786656 and Summons to appear in Cross- Complaint in Action No. 786656 be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 11, 1964, transmitting letter from Steel Casting Company, dated February 7, 1964, in which said company requests a credit for water department billings at standby rates rather than standard rates from August, 1963 to January, 1964; and recommending that the request of Steel Casting Company be approved 1.41 I I -3- 2/18/64 ~nd they receive a credit of $39.34, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the r.ecommendation of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 11, 1964, be a.pproved. Motion carried. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated February 5, 1964, advising that the work of constructing eighty (80) feet of ten-inch sewer in South Suno1 Drive (private street) was completed on January 24, 1964 in accordance with Permit No. 12906 and Agreement dated January 7, 1964 between the City of Vernon and Julian Cohen and Associates; and recommending that the ownership of this sewer line be accepted, was read. ~solution No. 2688 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the installation of a ten-inch sewer in South Sunol Drive (private street) in the City of Vernon, in accordance with Permit No. 12906 and Agreement dated January 7, 1964, of said City, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2688 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated February 13, 1964, requesting authority to purchase a General Electric Refreshment Center, Model PCR 3, for the engineering departments at an approximate cost of $360.00, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of the City Engineer, dated February 13, 1964, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from J. W. Williams, Civil Engineering Associate, dated February 13, 1964, requesting that he be reimbursed the sum of $227.25 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for tuition and books for engineering courses at the University of Southern California, together with recommendation for approval by the City Engineer, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mail1iard, th~t the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $227.25 to J. W. Williams. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Civil Engineering Assistant, dated February 13, 1964, requesting that he be reimbursed the sum of $ll8~92 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for tuition and books for a course entitled "Theory of Str'J.ctures I" at the University of Southern California, together with recommendation for approval by the City Engineer, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai1liard, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $118.92 to Lewis R. Adams. Motion carried. 1_<12 I I -LI'- 2/18/64 Communication from R. A. Petraitis, Civil Engineering Associate, dated February 11, 1964, requesting that he be reimbursed th3 sum of $103.08 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for tuition and books for a course entitled "Hydraulics and Structural Analysis and Design for Civil Engineers" at the University of California Extension, together with recommendation for approval by the Traffic Engineer, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $103.08 to R. A. Petraitis. Hotion carried. Communication was read from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated February 13, 1964, recommending that the following personnel be reimbursed from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for books and registration fees in the amounts as listed for courses in Police Science: M. A. deRuyter J. L. Reinho1tz E. L. A. College E. L. A. College $ ge65 11.34 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated February 13, 1964, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as listed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated February 13, 1964, recommending that James F. Mahan be advanced from Policeman Grade 4 to Grade 3, effective March 1, 1964, was rend. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that the r.ecommendation of the Police Chief, dated February 13, 1964, be approved. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period February 1 - 15, 1964 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.. Report of Health Department Activities for the month of Jam::.ary, 1964, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Cou.nci1) It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that Report cf Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated February 14, 1964, requesting authority to advance Mr. Lewis We Garber to Civil Engineering Assistant, Step 2, effective March 1, 1964, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the r.equest of the Traffic Engineer, dated February 14, 1964, be approved.. Hotion carried. A.' {'!l?:{ _Pc_ .it llJ I I -5- 2/18/64 Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 14, 1964, requesting authority to ~dvance Mr. Harold R. Rogerson to Utility Man III, Step 4, effective Harch 1, 1964, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 14, 1964, be approved. Motion carried. 1963 Yearly Statistical Report of the Vernon Police Department, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the 1963 Yearly Statistical Report of the Vernon Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated Februa~y 14, 1964, with reference to bid received for furnishing one 2,000 Gallon Per Minute Triple Combination Pumper in accordance with Specifications No. 294, recommending that the bid be awarded to Crown Coach Corporation, Fire Coach Division, on the basis of their bid of $41,292.60, was read. Resolution No. 2687 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the bid of Crown Coach Corporation, Fire Coach Division, for the furnishing of one 2,000 Gallon Per Minute Triple Combination Pumper, in accordance with Contract No. 294, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that Resolution No. 2687 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Eo F. Blumberg dba Hi-Grade Foods requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the request of E. F. Blumberg dba Hi-Grade Foods be referred to the Health Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Harold W. Faber, Engineering Aide, dated February 14, 1964, requesting that he be reimbursed the sum of $144.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for tuition at the University of Southern California for courses in Civil Engineering, together with recommendation for approval from the City Engineer, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, tha~ the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $144.00 to Harold ",. Faber~ Motion carried. Conun.unication from Sam Canale dba Sam's Catering Inc. requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Sam Canale dba Sam's Catering Inc. be approved and license granted. Notion carried. {14 I J -6,Q 2/18/64 Copy of Resolution No. 1437 of the City Council of the City of Lakewood petitioning the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to invite proposals for private financing and construeticn of a mass transportation system, was presented. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that copy of Resolution No. 1437 of the City Council of the City of Lakewood be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from American Hard Rubber Company, Division of Amerace Corp., requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturing battery containers and covers at 3211 E. 26th Street, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mail1iard, that the request of American Hard Rubber Company, Division of Amerace Corp., be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 17, 1964, requesting authority to issue a purchase order to Roscoe Moss Company to furnish labor and equipment to remove sand, pump suction and pump bearing from the bottom of Well #4 and swab the perforations at an estimated cost of $750.00; and requesting authority to prepare plans and specifications dnd advertise for bids to purchase a new pump for Well #4 at an approximate cost of $3,500.00, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the requests of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 17, 1964, be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2689 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the destruction of certain public records, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2689 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 2690 - A Resolution of condolence of the City Council of the City of Vernon on the passing of JOHN B. MOORE, Administrative Officer of the City Council of the City of Vernon, ,,7as read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2690 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO~ 2690 A. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON ON THE PASSING OF JOHN B. MOORE, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOv.JS, :'--{15 I I ., -/"- 2/18/64 WHEREAS, JOHN B. MOORE has served as an invaluable friend and colleague of the City Council and for the best interest of the City of Vernon throughout his career as an Administrative Officer and as a devoted friend of industry, taxpayers, and residents of the City of Vernon since his appointment, and, WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has lost a valuable and conscientious Officer whose sterling worth endeared him to those who knew him, and WHEREAS, each member of the City Council feels deeply the loss thus sustained; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Vernon hereby takes this opportunity of expressing its deepest sorrow at the passing of JOHN B. MOORE and expresses its appreciation for his many years of devotion to the City of Vernon. SECTION 2: That this Resolution be adopted by the City Council in regular session, and a copy thereof be spread upon the Minutes of this meeting, and that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the bereaved widow, ROBERTA POXON MOORE. SECTION 3: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this Resolution. * * * * Ordinance No. 752 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon establishing zoning districts in the City of Vernon and regulating and restricting use of land and buildings, height of buildings, open spaces and the location of buildings and improvements on land, adopting a map showing said zoning districts, defining the terms used in the ordinance, providing for its adjustment, amendment, an.d enforcement, prescribing penalties for violations and repealing Ordinances 541, 569, 578, 594 and 640 and all ordinances in conflict hc~ewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance No. 752 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Ordinance No. 752 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 752 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernoil establishing zoning districts in the City of Vernon and regulating and restricting use of land and buildings, height of buildings ~ open spaces and the location of buildings and improvements on land, adopting a map showing said zoning districts, definIng the terms used in the ordinance, providing for its adjustment, amendment. and enforcement, prescribing penalties for violations and repealing Ordinances 541, 569, 578, 594 and 640 and all ordinances in conflict herewith, was read for a second reading by tit1e~ jJt6 I -8- 2/18/64 It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that Ordinance No. 752 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried~ Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Departments, were presented: Application 25697 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new service to 1980 E. 25th St. Application 25698 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair leak in Nls E. 26th St. W/WPL of Downey Road. Application 25699 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair leak in Alameda St. N/NPL of 55th St. Application 25700 - Pacific Telephone Co. to place one pole and one anchor in N/s 49th St. Elo EPL Hampton St. Application 25701 - Owens-Illinois Glass Co. to construct conveyor tunnel bridge over Fruitl~nd Ave. E/o Soto St. Application 25702 - Pacific Telephone Co. to replace one pole in Nls 52nd St. wlo WPL Santa Fe Ave. Application 25703 - California Water Service Co. to repair service at 4615 Bandini Blvd~ Application 25704 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install one sidewalk anchor guy in Fruitland Ave. Wlo Alcoa Ave. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that e:l\',~aYation applications numbered 25697 to 25704 inclusive be filed m..d permits granted. Motion carried. The following building applications, all having approval 01: the Building Department, were presented: Application 25705 - Champ Candies to install continuous waste and vent system at 4383 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 300,00 ApPlication 25706 - Crosetti Bros. Inc. to re-roof build:i.ng at 3710 S. Alameda St. Approxtmate cost 750.00 Application 25707 - General Electric Co. to install double faced sign at 2957 Er 46th St. Approximate cost 300~OO ~plication 25708 - Kaiser Refractories to install gC:.3 system at 4555 Pactfic Blvd. Approximate cost 900~OO i!7 "~it I I ~9- 2/18/64 Application 25709 - Auto Parts Exchange plumbing facilities Ave. Approximate cost Co. to install at 4383 Exchange 1,200~00 Application 25710 - B & M Terminal Facilities Inc. to construct dock facilities and office at 2626 E. 26th St. Approximate cost 138,300.00 Application 25711 - Brunner & Lay, Inc. to re-roof building at 2425 E. 37th St. Approximate cost 145.00 Application 25712 - Rose Investment Co. (Blatt Distributing) to construct addition to existing building at 2454 E. 27th St. Approximate cost 16,500.00 Application 25713 - International Paper Co. to construct partitions and ceiling at 45l:.8 Lorna Vista Ave. Approximate cost 16,000.00 Application 25714 - Rams Express to install underground diesel storage tank at 2043 Ross St. Approximate cost 2,500.00 Application 25715 - General Carpet Mills to ground gasoline storage Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost install under- tank at 4368 1,500.00 Application 25716 - Doudell Trucking Co. to install under-- ground diesel storage tank at 3706 E. 26th St. Approximate cost 300~OO Application 25717 - Owens-Illinois Glass Co. to install heating system at 2900 Fruitland Ave'. Approximate cost 980..00 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that building applications numbered 25705 to 25717 inclusive, with the e.xccpt:tOl1 of 25712, be filed and permits granted; and that building application number 25712 be referred to the Traffic Engineer with pC\vc:t: to act 0 Motion carried. "Warrant Register No. 159" covering claims and demands presented during the period February 1 to 15, which includes Demands Nos. 3699 to 3813 (both inclusive) and Demand No. LP l4~ drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $696,485.20 (accounting period February, 1964), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Poxon, that "Warrant Register No. 159" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 3699 to 3813 (both inclUSive) and Demand No. LP 149 (only), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None :t48 I I -10.. 2/18/64 "Payroll Warrant Register No. 79" covering claims and demands presented during the period January 1 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 856 to 866 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker- Citizens National Bank, totaling $207,013.76 (accounting period January, 1964), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that "Payroll Warrant Register No. 79" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 856 to 866 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, February 25, 1964, at 10 o'clock a.m., in ~he Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa F2 Avenue, Vernon, California. The meeting adjourned at 4 o'clock p.m. Attest: .~~'L F6 A~ Ziemer, City Clerk 1.49 .. . 'i I I AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING State of California ) County of Los Angeles) City of Vernon ) SSe I, F. A. ZIEMER, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 19th day of February, 1964, at 9:30 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 February 18,1964 was held. Signed this 19th day of February, 1964. I ~~r&/V F. A: Ziemer, City Clerk ~~/ Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California. OFFICIAL ~):li:AL l. R. B:HfCi1 NOTl'.RY Hj~L1C . U\UFORNIA PRiNCIP.\l OfFICE IN LOS t.NG::tGS COUNTY I J ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held February 18, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by order of the City Council (quorum present) until Tuesday, February 25, 1964, at 10 o'clock a.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk ,t:30