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19660201 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD FEBRUARY 1, 1966 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 COUNCIL ABSENT: Poxon The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1966 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids received for the Improvement of Santa Fe Avenue - North City Boundary to Pacific Boulevard, 27th Street - East of Santa Fe Avenue, 28th Street - East of Santa Fe Avenue, 30th Street - East of Santa Fe Avenue, in accordance with Contract No. 304. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk opened and read the following bids: Tomei Construction Co. Griffith Company Sully Miller Contracting Co. Highway Heating Inc. Globe Construction Co. & B & P Trucking Co., Joint Venture Vernon Paving Company $ 133,271.13 122,298.79 121,620.63 139,147.81 118,439.45 128,258.05 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that bids received for the Improvement of Santa Fe Avenue - North City Boundary to Pacific Boulevard, 27th Street - East of Santa Fe Avenue, 28th Street - East of Santa Fe Avenue, 30th Street - East of Santa Fe Avenue, in accordance with Contract No. 304, be referred to the Traffic Engineer and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. Communication from Canale Foods requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Canale Foods be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Swift & Company, dated January 19, 1966, requesting the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Jewel Avenue and Vernon Avenue, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Swift & Company, dated January 19, 1966, be referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and report. Motion carried. 1.0"7 I I -2.. 2/1/66 Copy of Resolution No. 1070 of the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera supporting legislation to provide more equipment to aid persons with chronic kidney diseases, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that copy of Resolution No. 1070 of the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Mr. Paul A. Lindgren, dated January 26, 1966, with reference totraffic problems on the surface streets of the Los Angeles County metropolitan area, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from Mr. Paul A. Lindgren, dated January 26, 1966, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Local Agency Formation Commission, Los Angeles County, dated January 17, 1966, advising that the Commission adopted an order at its meeting of January 12, 1966 approving the "Packers Island Annexation" to the City of Vernon subject to the condition that the County enter into a contract with the successful bidder for the work to be performed and subject to the revised legal description, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that communication from the Local Agency Formation Commission, Los Angeles County, dated January 17, 1966, be received and filed. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2813 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon initiating annexation of Packers Island Annex pursuant to Section 35310 of the Government Code of the State of California, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2813 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon Communication from Aluminum Company of America, dated January 28, 1966, requesting that penalty assessed on late payment of water bill be waived due to the circumstances as outlined, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that penalty assessed against Aluminum Company of America for late payment of water bill, be waived. Motion carried. Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk, dated January 26, 1966, with reference to proposed examination of the records of the State Board of Equalization at Sacramento pertaining to sales and use taxes collected by said Board for the City of Vernon, making certain recommendations in connection therewith, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -3- 2/1/66 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that F. A. Ziemer and/or L. R. Burch and/or G. G. Skalsky be authorized to examine the records of the State Board of Equalization at Sacramento pertaining to sales and use taxes collected by said Board for the City of Vernon; that said examination be made at a time convenient to the City Clerk's Office and to the State Board of Equalization; and that necessary expenses involved in connection with said examination be authorized. Motion carried. Communication from Harold W. Faber, Engineering Aide, dated January 11, 1966, requesting that he be allowed the sum of $100.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for a course entitled "Contracts in Engineering" at the University of Southern California, together with recommendation for approval by the City Engineer, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $100.00 to the University of Southern California. Motion carried. Communication from L. R. Adams, Civil Engineering Assistant, dated January 27, 1966, requesting that he be reimbursed the sum of $100.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for a course entitled "Open Channel Flow" at the University of Southern California, together with recommendation for approval by the City Engineer, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $100.00 to L. R. Adams. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated January 26, 1966, recommending that Lt. M. A. deRuyter be reimbursed the sum of $33.50 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for courses in Police Science at the California State College at Los Angeles, and that Sgt. B. G. Emrick be reimbursed the sum of $11.50 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for courses in Police Science at East Los Angeles College, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated January 26, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $33.50 to M. A. deRuyter and in the amount of $11.50 to B. G. Emrick. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated January 25, 1966, requesting authority to attend the Attorney General's All Zone Meeting of Chiefs of Police at San Francisco, California from February 9 to 11, 1966, with an expense allowance of $143.90, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Police Chief, dated January 25, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $143.90 to R. H. Bockhacker. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period January 16 - 31, 1966 inclusive, was presented. I I -4- 2/1/66 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Paramount Showcard Service requesting a license to conduct a business of commercial art work and showcards at 2300 E. 27th Street, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Paramount Showcard Service be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from the State Employees' Retirement System, dated January 27, 1966, transmitting the actuarial valuation showing the additional contributions necessary by the City of Vernon in the event the City Council elects to amend its contract with the State Employees' Retirement System to include benefits for increased allowances for its retired employees under any and/or all provisions of Sections 21251.4, 21251.5 and 21251.6 of the Retirement Law, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from the State Employees' Retirement System, dated January 27, 1966, be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Motion carried. Communication from SBJ Meat Company Inc. dba Merchants Meat Company requesting a license to conduct a business of wholesale meats at 3275 East Vernon Avenue, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of SBJ Meat Company dba Merchants Meat Company be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Dean Holman dba Hi-Grade Foods requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, 'tvas read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Dean Holman dba Hi-Grade Foods be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated January 31, 1966, recommending that Sgts. F. E. Sweeney and P. A. Taylor be reimbursed the sum of $15.00 each from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for an enrollment fee to attend the ilThird Vice Control Institute" at California State College at Los Angeles on March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1966, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated January 31, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $15.00 each to F. E. Sweeney and P. A. Taylor. Motion carried. Communication from Rentrux, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of truck leasing and maintenance at 2755 E. 26th Street, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Rentrux, Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. A,ii -<< ,t'! .JL...1...V I I -5- 2/1/66 Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated January 31, 1966, recommending that Sgt. L. S. Rosenkrantz be re~bursed the sum of $30.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for a course in Police Science at California State College at Los Angeles, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated January 31, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $30.00 to L. S. Rosenkrantz. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated February 1, 1966, requesting that the following personnel be reimbursed the amounts indicated from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for courses in Fire Science, was read: Donald E. Combs Richard F. Pavlovsky William R. Wilson $ 2.00 9.50 10.00 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated February 1, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as listed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated February 1, 1966, requesting that lease agreement between the City of Vernon and Officer Robert N. Graham for one 1962 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, Engine #FL-10136, be terminated as of February 3, 1966, and requesting that new lease agreement, as submitted, between the City of Vernon and Officer Robert N. Graham for one 1966 Harley- Davidson Motorcycle, Engine #FL-8758, be approved, effective February 3, 1966, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the requests of the Police Chief, dated February 1, 1966, be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute new lease agreement on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Communication from National Lead Company and American Hard Rubber Company, dated January 31, 1966, requesting that the City of Vernon institute necessary proceedings to effect the annexation of their rea.l properties designated as "Boyle Heights 1-65" to the City of Vernon and the detachment of said property from the City of Los Angeles, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of National Lead Company and American Hard Rubber Company, dated January 31, 1966, be referred to the Traffic Engineer and the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary documents for use in making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the proposed annexation of certain territory designated as "Boyle Heights 1-6511. Motion carried. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the City Clerk be instructed to notify each candidate that if he files a statement of qualifications pursuant to Section 10012.5 of the Elections Code he shall bear his pro-rata share of the cost of printing and handling such statement; and further, that he shall post a deposit of $25.00 to be applied towards such cost. Motion carried. AI :1 A/' ...L L -6- 2/1/66 Ordinance No. 775 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon amending License Ordinance No. 710 by adding thereto Section 26.1, was read in full for a first reading. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance No. 775 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon I It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 775 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 775 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon amending License Ordinance No. 710 by adding thereto Section 26.1, was read for a second reading by title. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance No. 775 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon Resolution No. 2812 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the destruction of certain public records, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 2812 be approved and adopted. MOtion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Departments, were presented: Application 27426 - City of Vernon Water Dept. for American Precision Products to replace water line in front of 5001 Hampton Street. Application 27427 - I Application 27428 - Application 27429 - Pacific Telephone Co. to repair cable in N I s Slauson Ave. TN 10 WPL Downey Road. Pacific Telephone Co. to clear duct in Nls Slauson Ave. wlo Alcoa Ave. Pacific Telephone Co. to adjust MH cover to grade in Els Ayers Ave. N/o Bandini Blvd. Application 27430 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to remove seven and install six poles in Nls 52nd Drive from Heliotrope Ave. 850 ft. west. Ap~lication 27431 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to abandon service to 4635 E. 52nd Drive. Application 27432 - Consolidated Rock Products to connect property at 2730 S. Alameda St. with sewer in E. 27th St. (Pvt St.) 1.1.2 I I -7- 2/1/66 Application 27433 - Rosen Meat Packing Co. Inc. to extend easterly driveway in front of 2677 Vernon Ave. Application 27434 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new service to 4900 S. Boyle Ave. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that excavation applications numbered 27426 to 27434 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. ''Warrant Register No. 206" covering claims and demands presented during the period January 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 10034 to 10151 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $120,740.68 and Demands Nos. LP 328 to LP 330 (both inclusive) drm~ on the United California Bank, totaling $2,626.50 (accounting period February, 1965), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that i"'Jarrant Register No. 206" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 10034 to 10151 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. LP 328 to LP 330 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. }/ ry. C~ --'/J \. ~ . # ,t.t-L):;.C "ir ' ---'--"~--4~~_,. . Mayor(/- City of Verno Attest: ~-~ F. A. 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