19641104 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD NOVEMBER 4, 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 Mailliard, that minutes
of the meeting of October 20, 1964 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
October 23, 1964, with reference to bids received for City Hall
Lighting in accordance with Contract No. 309, recommending that the
contract be awarded to Delta Industrial Builders, Inc. on the basis
of their bid of $8,148.00, was read.
Resolution No. 2734 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the bid of Delta Industrial Builders,
Inc. for City Hall Lighting, in accordance with Contract No. 309,
was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution
No. 2734 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Trade Paper Company requesting a license
to conduct a business of distributing paper products and sanitary
supplies at 4501 Santa Fe Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of Trade Paper Company be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Commerce 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 Commerce Catering be approved and license granted. Motion
carr ied.
Communication from Worthy Export Co. requesting a license
to conduct a used clothing business at 2208 E. 37th Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Worthy Export Co. be referred to the Fire Department,
the Building Department and the Health Department with power to act.
Motion carried.
Communication from Ragus Trucking, Inc. requesting a
license to conduct a general trucking business at 2920 Ross Street,
was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Ragus Trucking, Inc. be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Aegina Marble Products requesting a
license to manufacture synthetic marble products at 2850 So. Alameda
Street, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of Aegina Marble Products be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Co~nuni~ation from Madsen Electric Supply, dated October
20, 1964, transmitting a copy of a letter written to the Los Angeles
County Road Commissioner protesting some of the proposed plans for
work to be done at the intersection of ~ashington Boulevard and
Downey Road, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Traffic Engineer be instructed to write to Madsen Electric Supply
explaining Vernon's position in this matter. Motion carried.
Communication from the Chief Administrative Officer, County
of Los Angeles, dated October 15, 1964, with reference to Uniform
County-City Joint Mutual Assistance Agreement for Fire Protection
and Rescue Services, transmitting a copy of the proposed agreement,
was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi-
cation from the Chief Administrative Officer, County of Los Angeles,
dated October 15, 1964, be referred to the City Attorney. Motion
carried.
Communication from the Chief Administrative Officer, County
of Los Angeles, dated October 19, 1964, with reference to "Hold
Harmless" Amendment to County-City Contracts, transmitting a standard
amendment for approval and execution by the City of Vernon, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that the Mayor
and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute, on behalf
of the City of Vernon, trHo1d Harmless" Amendment to County-City
Contracts. Motion carried.
Application for Leave to Present Claim from Donald Franz,
Attorney at Law, on behalf of his client ~gnes Alene Bratton, was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
Communication from Vincent R. Poxon, City ~ttorney, dated
November 4, 1964, with reference to Application for Leave to Present
Claim on behalf of Agnes Alene Bratton for personal injuries, recom-
mending that this application be denied and that a copy of his
letter be forwarded to the City's insurance carrier, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Application for Leave to Present Claim on behalf of Agnes Alene
Bratton be denied, and that a copy of letter from the City Attorney,
dated November 4, 1964, relative to this application, be sent to the
City's insurance carrier. Motion carried.
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Communication from the City of Torrance, dated October 29,
1964, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 64-216 urging the
State Legislature to enact a general statute returning home rule to
the cities of California, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi-
cation from the City of Torrance, dated October 29, 1964, together
with copy of its Resolution No. 64-216, be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Communication from Haskins & Sells, Certified Public
Accountants, dated October 29, 1964, transmitting six copies of
financial statements and supplemental schedules for the year ended
June 30, 1964, and six copies of summary of cash balances, June 30,
1964 and statements of cash receipts and disbursements for the year
ended June 30, 1964, was read. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the
reports of Haskins & Sells, Certified Public Accountants, for the
year ended June 30, 1964, be received for study. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
October 29, 1964, with reference to proposed expansion of operations
by the Ferro Corporation onto the old Trojan Steel property at 4735
East 52nd Drive, advising that there seems to be no reason why the
Ferro Corporation should not expand their operations to the proposed
site, provided that if and when the new site is developed, the usual
permits are obtained and the usual requirements of the Engineering
Departments are complied with, was read. (Copy to each member of
the City Council)
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, and V. R.
Bush, Building Official, dated October 30, 1964, with reference to
proposed facility at the northeast corner of 52nd Drive and Helio-
trope Street by Ferro Corporation, reporting that it would seem to
be in order to advise the Ferro Corporation that the City of Vernon
would permit this proposed use, provided the necessary permits are
obtained and that the facility complies with the requirements of
the Building and Fire Departments, or any other department having
jurisdiction, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the City
Clerk be instructed to inform Ferro Corporation that the City of
Vernon would permit the proposed use on property located at the
northeast corner of 52nd Drive and Heliotrope Street, provided that
all the necessary permits are obtained and provided that the proposed
facility complies with the requirements of the Building Department,
the Fire Department, the Engineering Departments and any other depart-
ment of the City of Vernon having jurisdiction. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water &
Sewer Systems, dated October 22, 1964, advising that Harold R.
Rogerson, Utility Man III, Step 4, has resigned effective at the
close of business on October 22, 1964, and recommending that the
resignation be accepted, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
resignation of Harold R. Rogerson be accepted effective at the close
of business on October 22, 1964. Motion carried.
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Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water &
Sewer Systems, dated October 22, 1964, requesting authority to employ
Kenneth W. Mellon as Engineering Clerk III, Step 5, effective October
26, 1964, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated October
22, 1964, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Policeman Gilbert E. Veine, dated
October 26, 1964, tendering his resignation as an employee of the
City of Vernon effective at the close of his tour of duty on October
31, 1964, together with recommendation for approval by the Police
Chief, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
resignation of Policeman Gilbert E. Veine be accepted effective at the
close of his tour of duty on October 31, 1964. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
October 16-31, 1964 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Activity
Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
October 28, 1964, requesting that certain personnel, as listed, be
advanced in grade effective November 1, 1964, was read. (Copy to
each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated October 28, 1964, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
October 30, 1964, requesting authority to employ Arthur Guerra as
Policeman Grade 4, effective as of November 1, 1964, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated October 30, 1964, be approved.
Motion carried.
Copy of Resolution No. 3701 of the City Council of the
City of Hawthorne, California, urging the State Legislature to enact
a general statute returning home rule to the cities of California,
was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that copy of
Resolution No. 3701 of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne,
California, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Brent Keebaugh dba Brent's 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 Brent Keebaugh dba Brent's Catering be approved and
license granted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Joe Singer dba Curley Joe's Catering
requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon,
was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Joe Singer dba Curley Joe's Catering be referred to the
Health Department with power to act. Motion carried.
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Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
November 2, 1964, requesting permission to purchase a Module for the
installation of robbery alarms at an approximate cost of $150.00,
was read.
It ~7as moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated November 2, 1964, be approved.
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2735 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Quit Claim Deed and Easement, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by ~nderson, that
Resolution No~ 2735 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Departments, were presented:
Application 26129 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to relocate two
anchors in Els Seville Ave. Nlo 45th
St.
Application 26130 - L.A. Junction Railway Co. to install
crossing protection at Soto St. btw.
46th St. and Leonis Blvd.
Application 26131 - L.A. Junction Railway Co. to install
crossing protection at Soto St. btw.
44th and 46th Sts.
Application 26132 - Owens-Illinois Glass Co. to construct
I curb and gutter and five driveways
in sls 26th St. W/oAyers Ave.
Application 26133 - California Water Service Co. to relocate
fire hydrants and meter service in E.
26th St. wlo Ayers Ave.
Application 26134 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to locate and repair
leak at 3137 E. 26th St.
Application 26135 - Bernard Epps Co. to erect construction
fence in sls 38th St. Elo Irving St.
Application 26136 - Harold Roach to erect construction
fence in N/s 49th St. wlo Hampton St.
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Application 26137 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install 2" main
in E/s Ross St. N/NPL 37th St.
Application 26138 - Kaiser Refractories & Chemical Co. to
repair water line and replace sidewalk
at 4555 Pacific Blvd.
Application 26139 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair leak in
E. 49th St. w/wPL Santa Fe Ave.
App1ica~ion 26140 - Pacific Telephone Co. to place two
ground braces, replace one pole and one
anchor and move five poles in sls 26th
St. wlo WPL Ayers St.
Application 26141 - A T & S FRy. Co. to recondition and
upgrade crossing installations in E.
26th St., 27th St., Pacific Blvd.,
52nd St., all Elo Santa Fe Ave.
Ap?lication 26142 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to abandon service
to 3275 E. Slauson Ave.
Application 26143 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to relay service to
3156 E. 26th St.
~ication 26144 - Baker Rendering Co. to replace sewer
line in sls Bandini Blvd. at 4020
Bandini Blvd.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that excavation
applications numbered 26129 to 26144 inclusive be filed and permits
granted. Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Official, were presented:
Application 26145 - Fox Markets (Food Fair) to remodel
plumbing facilities at 2050 E. 38th St.
Approximate cost 1,800.00
Application 26146 - John V. Furniture Mfg. Co. to remodel
electric service at 3507 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 368.00
Application 26147 - Riviera Mfg. Co. to remodel lighting
service at 3876 Santa Fe Ave.
Approximate cost 1,000.00
Application 26148 - Johns Manville Products Corp. to
demolish structure at 3275 Slauson
Ave.
Approximate cost 500.00
Application 26149 - Leonis Distributing Co. to install
fire protection for vault at 4633
Downey Road.
Approximau cost 280.00
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Application 26150 - Baker Commodities to install electrical
wiring at 4020 Bandini Blvd.
Approx~ate cost 1,500.00
Application 26151 - Gray Truck Company to install six
elevated tanks at 4280 Bandini Blvd.
Approx~ate cost 4,000.00
~lication 26152 - Louis Lesser Enterprises to construct
warehouse at 4420 Seville Ave.
Approximate cost 63,000.00
~lication 26153 - Acme Meat Co. to install electrical
wiring at 4366 Alcoa Ave.
Approximate cost 200.00
~lication 26154 - Norris Thermador Corp. to install five
exhaust hoods and fans at 5215 S.
Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 5,500.00
~lication 26155 - J. Levine & Associates to install fire
protection sprinkler system at 2323
E. 52nd St.
Approximate cost 8,290.00
~Jication 26156 - William Ma1amis to install 15# boiler
at 3137 E. Vernon Ave.
^pprox~ate cost 1,200.00
~lication 26157 -
#5 to install fire
system at 4270
Dart Warehouse Corp.
protection sprinkler
Maywood Ave.
Approximate cost
12,875.00
~lication 26158 -
Corp. to install
at 4945 E. 52nd
Dunn Edwards Paint
electrical service
Place.
Approx~ate cost
2,000.00
Application 26159 - Harold Roach to construct warehouse
at 4811 Hampton St.
Approximate cost 225,000.00
Application 26160 - Epps Steel Co. to construct addition
to existing building at 2332 E. 38th
St.
Approximate cost 70,000.00
Application 26161 - Johns-Manville Products Corp. to
relocate domestic gas meter at 3275
E. Slauson Ave.
Approximate cost 125.00
Application 26162 - Linde Co. (Union Carbide) to install
clarifier at 2305 E. 52nd St.
Approximate cost 4,000.00
Application 26163 - Regina Packaging Co. to install electri4
cal wiring at 3201 E.. Fruitland Ave.
ApproxUnste cost 1,300.00
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Application 26164 - Norris Thermador Corp. to install
electrical wiring at 5215 S. Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 24,000.00
AEPlication 26165 - Kaiser Refractories & Chemical Div. to
replace water line at 4555 Pacific Blvd.
Approximate cost 75.00
~~~ion 26166 - Sandberg Furniture Co. to install
electrical service at 5705 Alcoa Ave.
Approximate cost 75.00
Ap..:>licat~on 26167 - The Milford Co. to construct temporary
tent at 4215 Exchange Ave.
Approximate cost 500.00
Application 26168 - Western Chemical & Mfg. Co. to extend
plumbing at 3270 E. Washington Blvd.
Approximate cost 500.00
~lication 26169 - Central Manufacturing District to
install automatic fire sprinklers at
4521 Produce Plaza.
Approximate cost 1,960.00
Application 26170 - Western Chemical & Mfg. Co. to extend
electrical service at 3270 E. Washington
Blvd.
Approximate cost 1,200.00
~lication 26171 - Major Truck Lines to install electrical
service at 3220 Bandini Blvd.
Approximate cost 100.00
Application 26172 - Roach Industrial Building Co. to
install fire sprinkler system at 4811
Hampton St.
Approximate cost 11,540.00
Application 26173 - Louis Lesser Enterprises to construct
warehouse at 4400 Seville Ave.
Approximate cost 48,000.00
Application 26174 - California Cartage Co. to install oil
drain at 4366 E. 26th St.
Approximate cost 200.00
Application 26175 - Given Machinery Co. to install new
water line at 3855 Santa Fe Ave.
Approximate cost 2,750.00
Application 26176 - Mercedes-Benz Sales Inc. to install
floor sink at 3060 E. 44th St.
Approximate cost 250.00
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that building
applications numbered 26145 to 26176 inclusive be filed and permits
granted. Motion carried.
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The City Attorney presented Stipulation and Agreement for
Judgment relative to the case entitled "Central and l-lfest Basin
Water Replenishment District vs. Adams, et a1. Los Angeles Superior
Court, Case No. 786,656."
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
Mayor and the City Attorney be authorized to execute, on behalf of
the City of Vernon, Stipulation and Agreement for Judgment relative
to Case No. 786,656, Los Angeles Superior Court. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 176" covering claims and demands
presented during the period October 16 to 31, which includes Demands
Nos. 5945 to 6098, except No. 6063 (both inclusive), drawn on the
United California Bank, totaling $58,718.96 and Demands Nos. LP 217
to LP 220 (both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank,
totaling $3,103.86 (accounting period November, 1964), was examined
and audited.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Poxon, that '~arrant
Register No. 176" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos.
5945 to 6098, except No. 6063 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. LP
217 to LP 220 (both inclusive). 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 Poxon, that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
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