19640505 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD MAY 5, 1964 AT '.tWO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE 11 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 April 28, 1964 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
The Clerk announced that this was the tfme and place for
opening of bids received for Reroofing Thirteen City Houses, in
accordance with Contract No. 306.
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 bids:
Owen Roofing Company
Massie Roofing Company
Dion Roof Co., Inc.
Larson & Sons Roofing Co.
Associated Roof Co.
R. C. Cerra Roofing Co.
Haddock Roof ing Company
$ 3,412.00
3,308.00
3,075.00
3,748.00
3,337.00
3,875.00
3,430.00
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mail1iard, that bids
received for the Reroofing of Thirteen City Houses, in accordance
with Contract Ne. 306, be referred to the City Engineer and City
Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
April 28, 1964, advising that William R. Hahn has completed the
work of remodeling traffic signals on Downey Road at Leonis
Boulevard in accordance with Contract No. 298, and recommending
that the work be accepted and that authority be granted to pay for
same in accordance with the terms of the agreement, was read.
Resolution No. 2705 - A Resolution of the Ci.ty Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the remodeling of traffic signals on
Downey Road at Leonis Boulevard, in accordance with Contract No. 298
of said City, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 2705 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer,
dated April 23, 1964, advising that the work of constructing one
hundred feet of twelve-inch sewer in East 26th Street was completed
on April 20, 1964 in accordance with Permit No. 12961 and Agreement
dated April 7, 1964 between the City of Vernon and Metal & Thermit
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Corporation; and recommending that the ownership of this sewer line
be accepted, was read.
Resolution No. 2706 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the installation of one hundred feet
of twelve-inch sewer in East 26th Street in the City of Vernon, in
accordance with Permit Number 12961 and Agreement dated April 7,
1964 of said City, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution
No. 2706 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
April 30, 1964, transmitting a proposed plan and profile (Plan No.
1734, Sheets 1 through 7) for a portion of Bandini Blvd. between
Santa Fe Avenue and Downey Road (Sta. 36+00 to 98+00), and recom-
mending that said plan and profile be approved, was read. (Copy to
each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated April 30, 1964, be
approved. Mot ion carried.
Communication from King 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 King Catering be approved and license granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Jack's Cafeteria requesting a license
to operate a cafeteria at Industrial Stationery & Printing Co.,
4441 Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Jack's Cafeteria be approved and license granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from the City of Fountain Valley, dated
April 27, 1964, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 2040
endorsing the Metropolitan Water District's stand in opposing the
initial Pacific Southwest Water Plan and requesting modification
of same, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that communi-
cation from the City of Fountain Valley, dated April 27, 1964,
together with copy of Resolution No. 2040, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. J. Furlong, Director of Civil
Defense, dated April 29, 1964, requesting authority for G. G.
Skalsky, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, to attend the Region
VII U.S. Civil Defense Council & California Civil Defense & Disaster
Association Joint Conference at Edgewater Inn, Marina Hotel, Long
Beach, California, from May 20 to 22, 1964, with an expense
allowance of $51.50, was read.
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It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Director of Civil Defense, dated April 29, 1964, be
approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of
$51.50 to G. G. Skalsky. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
April 16 - 30, 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.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
May 1, 1964, transmitting a report of the Central Manufacturing
District Street System within the City of Vernon, and recommending
that copies of this report be made available to the Central Manu-
facturing District, Inc. for their review, was read. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that report
of the Central Manufacturing District Street System within the
City of Vernon be received for study, and that copies of this
report be made available to the Central Manufacturing District, Inc.
for their review. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated May 5,
1964, requesting authority for Battalion Chief W. R. Hoeft and
Fireman L. M. Jackson to attend the 1964 Fire Training Officers'
Workshop, sponsored by the California State Department of Education,
Bureau of Industrial Education, at Fresno, California, from May 11
to 15, 1964, with an expense allowance of $141.93 each, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated May 5, 1964, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $141.93 each
to W. R. Hoeft and L. M. Jackson. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
May 4, 1964, requesting authority to employ Sterling E. Putman as
Policeman Grade 4, effective as of May 16, 1964 pending results of
physical and psychiatric examinations, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated May 4, 1964, be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from the City of Norwalk, dated May 4,
1964, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 1241 giving a
qualified endorsement to the proposed 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that
communication from the City of Norwalk, dated May 4, 1964, together
with copy of Resolution No. 1241, be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Communication from Policeman I. L. Brummett, dated May 4,
1964, requesting that he be considered as a tenant for a city-owned
two bedroom house in the event a vacancy should occur in the future,
was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Policeman I. L. Brummett, dated May 4, 1964, be received
and filed for future consideration. Motion carried.
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The Police Chief made an oral request for authority to
purchase one automobile to replace one of the older patrol units
in service in the Police Department.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief be approved. MOtion carried.
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Departments, were presented:
Application 25828 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install
poles and anchors at various locations
in Pacific & Leonis B1vds.
Application 25~ -
B & M Terminal Co. to install curb,
gutter, sidewalk and driveways in S/s
26th St. between Harriett St. & L.A.
River and at the E/end of 27th St.
Application 25830 -
L.A. Junction R.R. to repair broken
joint in railroad track in Atlantic
Blvd. N/o District Blvd. S/o L.A.
River.
Application 25831 -
Metropolitan Transit Authority to
remove approximately 15 MTA poles in
W/s Santa Fe Ave. from N City boundary
to Vernon Avenue (west).
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
excavation applications numbered 25828 to 25831 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Department, were presented:
Application 25832 - Geo. Roper Sales Co. to join two
existing buildings with passage at
4819 E. 49th St.
I Approximate cost 2,000.00
Application 25833 - Baker Commodities to construct
addition to building at 4020 Bandini
Blvd.
Approximate cost 5,000.00
Application 25834 - Dart Warehouse #3 to install septic
tank at 4320 Maywood Ave.
Approximate cost 600.00
A~p1ication 25835 - Dart Warehouse #4 to install plumbing
facilities at 4280 Maywood Ave.
Approximate cost 3,000.00
Application 25836 - Hoffman Bros. Packing Co. to install
six floor drains and two lavatories
at 2731 S. Soto St.
Approximate cost 1, 649 .q~)-:y
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Application 25837 - Newburgh Steel Co. to install plumbing
facilities at 5401 S. Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 2,000.00
Application 25838 - Mi11tex Sales Corp. to install two
signs at 4265 Exchange Ave.
Approximate cost 800.00
Application 25839 - Union Packing Co. to build freezer
room at 3030 E. Vernon Ave.
Approximate cost 6,000.00
Ap~lication 25840 - Daubert Chemical Co. to install
asphalt mixing tank at 4151 Bandini
Blvd.
Approximate cost 1,000.00
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that
building applications numbered 25832 to 25840 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 164" covering claims and demands
presented during the period April 16 to 30, which includes Demands
Nos. 4356 to 4515 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. LP 168 to LP
172 (both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling
$806,943.19 (accounting period May, 1964), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that '~arrant
Register No. 164" be approved and payment authorized for Demands
Nos. 4356 to 4515 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. LP 168 to LP 172
(both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Ayes; Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting
adjourn. MOtion carried.
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk
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Mayor tJ ity of Vernon (
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