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19660405 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD APRIL 5, 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, Mai11iard, Malburg COUNCIL ABSENT: Poxon The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that minutes of the meeting of March 15, 1966 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated March 31, 1966, transmitting Addendum No. 1 to Contract No. 319 for Furnishing and Installing Instrumentation and Te1emetering Equip- ment, and recommending that this Addendum be approved prior to opening bids, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Addendum No. 1 to Contract No. 319 for Furnishing and Installing Instrumentation and Te1emetering Equipment, be approved. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids received for Furnishing and Installing Instrumentaticn and Telemetering Equipment, in accordance with Contract No. 319. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion ca.rried. The Clerk opened and read the following bids: Universal Electric Inc. Record Electric Inc. Standard Industrial Electric Co. A. S. Schulman Electric Co. A1mo Electric Co. Inc. Keith Electric Corp. $ 31,220.00 34,000.00 45,327.00 46,160.00 43,510.00 42,500.00 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that bids received for Furnishing and Installing Instrumentation and Te1e- metering Equipment, in accordance with Contract No. 319, be referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. Communication from Mrs. Florine White, dated April 4, 1966, with reference to the condition of the Bethlehem Steel Company's property located on the East Side of Boyle-State Street between Slauson Avenue and Randolph Street, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Mrs. Florine White, 9207-B San Luis Avenue, South Gate, owner of property at 3041 E. 60th Place, Huntington Park, and t1rs. Myrtle Harris, 3048 E. 60th Place, Huntington Park, addressed the City Council with reference to the property of Bethlehem Steel Company. ... .r,(~ ...L ~"" ( I I -2- 4/5/66 After a general discussion of this matter, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communication from Mrs. Florine White, dated April 4, 1966, be received for study. Motion carried. Communication from Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Co., dated March 23, 1966, requesting the City to take the appropriate action necessary to vacate 49th Street, East of Pacific Boulevard, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Mr. Gordon Jones, Controller, and Mr. Ralph Lawrence, Vice President in charge of manufacturing, Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Company, appeared before the City Council with reference to their company's request that the City take the appropriate action necessary to vacate 49th Street, East of Pacific Boulevard. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that the request of Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Co., dated March 23, 1966, be referred to the Fire, Police, Building, Engineering, Health and Light and Power Departments for investigation and report. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 777 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon authoriZing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Vernon and the Board of Administration of the California State Employees' Retirement System, waD read in full for a first reading. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mail1iard, that Ordinance No. 777 receive and pass a first reading~ Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Ordinance No. 777 receive a second reading by title. Notion carried. Ordinance No. 777 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Vernon and the Board of Administration of the California State Employees' Retirement System, was read for a second reading by title. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance No. 777 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon Communication from Barbara Je8~'S Catering, Inc. requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was mQved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Barbara Jean's Catering, Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Metals Briquetting Co., dated March 16, 1966, requesting a pro-rata refund of the 1966 business license fees as the business is being sold to Harry Bergman as of March 31, 1966, was read. .4i "...",-, -1. ;.:S t) I I -3- 4/5/66 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that Metals Briquetting Company be granted a refund of three quarters of the 1966 business license fees and that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $37.50 to Metals Briquetting Company. Motion carried. Communication from Harry Bergman dba Metal Briquetting Company requesting a license to conduct a business of metal briquetting at 1960 E. 48th Street, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg) that the request of Harry Bergman dba Metal Briquetting Compaay be referred to the Police Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Finkel Outdoor Products of California, Inc. & Ryder-Elliot, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturing patio furniture and umbrellas at 3155 Bandini Blvd., was read. It was moved by ~nderson, seconded by Mai1liard, that the request of Finkel Outdoor Products of California, Inc. & Ryder- Elliot, Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Triangle Foods requesting a license to conduct a business of food processing at 3811 S. Soto Street) was L~ead . It was moved by Ma1burgJ seconded by Mai11iard, that the request of Triangle Foods be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Brent's Catering requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Brent's Catering be referred to the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Arkansas Valley Industries, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of poultry products distribution at 3420 E. Vernon Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Arkansas Valley Industries, Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Sears Roebuck & Co. Vernon Outlet Store requesting a license to operate an outlet store and catalog order store at 2700 Fruitland Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Sears Roebuck & Co. Vernon Outlet Store be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Franchise Report of Southern California Gas Company under Ordinance No. 607 for the year ending December 31, 1965, together with check in the amount of $71,762.68, was presented. Aft i?S~"';' ,~-::. -1....;) :.:1 I I -4- 4/5/66 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that Franchise Report of the Southern California Gas Company under Ordinance No. 607 for the year ending December 31, 1965, be received and filed; and that check covering said franchise payment be accepted. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 557 of the City Council of the City of Corcoran expressing support and devotion to the members of the armed forces of this country fighting in Viet Nam, was presented. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that copy of Resolution No. 557 of the City Council of the City of Corcoran be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution of the City of Gardena opposing the proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by "The Anonymous Committee For the Abolition Of the Prohibition Against Marijuana", was presented. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that copy of Resolution of the City of Gardena be received and filed. Motion carried. Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on the joint application (Application No. 48075) of the Cities of Vernon and Huntington Park to construct a public street across the right-of-way of the Southern Pacific Company at Rendo1ph Street, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission be received and filed. Motion carried. Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission that hearing has been set for April 13, 1966 on application of the City of Vernon to annex certain territory designated as "Boyle Heights 1-65", was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the East Central Area Planning Committee, dated March 21, 1966, advising that they are preparing a n~~ official membership directory, and requesting confirmation of the two people and alternates the City Council wis11es to have represent the City of Vernon this year, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Andarson, that Mayor Furlong and City Engineer Nelson be appointed to represent the City of Vernon on the East Central Area Planning Committee, and that Councilman Mai11iard and Traffic Engineer Grayson be appointed as alternates. Motion carried. Communication from Anna M. Dorsey, dated March 15, 1966, requesting permission to lease the City-owned house at 4324 Furlong Place, together with communication from Vincent R. Bush, Building Official, dated March 16, 1966, recommending favorable consideration of Mrs. Dorsey's request, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) ,At ...~ i?"''''\ J...'l:u I I -5- 4/5/66 It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by4nderson, that the city-owned house located at 4324 Furlong Place be leased to Anna M. Dorsey. Motion carried. Communication from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated March 16, 1966, requesting authority to attend the California Conference of Local Health Officers - General Session at Sacramento, California from April 26 to 28, 1966, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $160.95, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Health Officer, dated March 16, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $160.95 to C. E. Nemethi, M.D. Motion carried. Communication from Vincent R. Bush, Building Official, dated March 29, 1966, recommending that George N. Caprine be advanced from Senior Building Inspector, Electrical, Grade 3 to Grade 2, effective May 1, 1966, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendation of the Building Official, dated March 29, 1966, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Arthur E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated March 16, 1966, requesting authority to attend the Water Quality Management meeting to be held in Los Angeles on ~pri1 15, 16, 22 and 23, 1966, with an expense allowance of $108.00, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the City Engineer, dated March 16, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $108.00 to Arthur E. Nelson, Jr. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 18, 1966, recommending that R. N. Baker be reimbursed the sum of $14.59 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for a course in Police Science at East Los Angeles College, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated March 18, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $14.59 to R. N. Baker. MOtion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 22, 1966, advising that he suspended Officer L. F. Hayes for two days, without pay, effective March 22 and 23, 1966 for violation of Section 400.48 of the Police Department's Manual of Policy and Ethics, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the action taken by the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 22, 1966, advising that Mr. J. L. Chanley will not be employed by the Police Department as he failed to appear for his psychiatric examination, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi- cation from the Police Chief, dated March 22, 1966, be received and filed. Motion carried. 1JI1- I I -6- 4/5/66 Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 29, 1966, advising that Policeman Arthur Guerra has tendered his resignation to be effective as of the close of his tour of duty on April 22, 1966, and recommending that said resignation be accepted) was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the resignation of Policeman Arthur Guerra be accepted. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period March 15 to 31, 1966 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from California Motor Transport Co. dba J. Christenson Co. requesting a license to operate a motor trucking terminal and business at 2601 East 26th Street, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of California Motor Transport Co. dba J. Christenson Co. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 31, 1966, requesting authority to employ Curtis W. Frank as Policeman Grade 4, effective as of April 16, 1966, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Police Chief, dated March 31, 1966, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated April 1, 1966, requesting authority to employ Mr. Edward L. Saenz as Utility Man IV, Step 5, effective April 11, 1966, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that the request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated April 1, 1966, be approved. Motion carried. Summons to appear in Case Number 817158 brought by Bohemian Distributing Company against the County of Los Angeles, City of Vernon and City of Burbank in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, for refund of taxes paid under protest, was presented. Summons to appear in Case Number 816356 brought by Owens- Parks Lumber Company against the County of Los ~nge1es and City of Vernon in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, for refund of taxes paid under protest, was presented. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that Summons to appear in Cases Numbered 817158 and 816356 be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. A4" l_~ I I -7- 4/5/66 Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 9, 1966, requesting authority for M. A. deRuyter to attend the California Check Investigators 13th Annual Training Institute at Palo Alto, California, from April 20 to 23, 1966, with an expense allowance of $127.90, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Police Chief, dated March 9, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $127.90 to M. A. de Ruyter. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 31, 1966, with reference to the condition of Officer S. J. Williams who was injured in the line of duty on November 12, 1965, recommending that Lease Agreement between Officer Williams and the City of Vernon for one motorcycle be terminated April 1, 1966; and recommending that Officer Williams' salary be continued until July 1, 1966, at which time a further recommendation will be made, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendations of the Police Chief, dated March 31, 1966, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, dated April 1, 1966, transmitting a copy of a plan to be known as the "Five County Regional Planning and Development Associ- ation", and requesting each city within Los Angeles County to adopt a resolution of intent to participate in the regional association on a voluntary basis, at no outside cost and with no voting stipulations, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mail1iard, that communication from the Board of Supervisors. County of Los Angeles, dated April 1, 1966) together with transmittal, be received for study. Motion carried. Communication from the City of Santa Monica, dated April 1, 1966, transmitting a copy of a report entitled "Review of Metro- politan Water District $850,000,000 Bond Proposal, Construction Scheduling and Apportionment of Cost", was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that communication from the City of Santa Monica, dated April 1, 1966, together with transmittal, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Hackworth Machine requesting a license to operate a machine shop at 3840 Fruitland Avenue, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that the request of Hackworth Machine be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Carey Scale & Equipment Co., Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of selling and servicing industrial weighing equipment at 2947 E. 44th Street, ",.,.as read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Carey Scale & Equipment Co., Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. "" III "1' :.t L..!: 0 I I -8- 4/5/66 Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated March 28, 1966, requesting authority to attend the 38th Annual Conference, California Water Pollution Control Association, at Monterey, California from April 27 to 30, 1966, with an expense allowance of $197.00, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated March 28, 1966, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $197.00 to R. H. King. Motion carried. Communication from Meat Industry Suppliers, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of warehousing spices, etc. at 2900 E. 44th Street, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Meat Industry Suppliers, Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Commercial Transfer Company, dated April 1, 1966, with reference to late payment of 1966 business license fees, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that in accordance with Section 23 of Ordinance No. 710, the City Clerk be authorized to waive penalty levied against Commercial Transfer Company. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2823 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon declaring that no objections were made to the proposed annexation designated as "Packers Island Annexation", was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 2823 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon Resolution No. 2822 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon of intention to co-operate with the County of Los Angeles and the various cities in the southeast area of the County to provide and maintain a system of co-ordinated traffic control, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that Resolution No. 2822 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg Noes: None Absent: Poxon Newsletter from International Conference of Building Officials, dated March 17, 1966, with reference to federal government activity toward the development of a national building code, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution opposing federal government activity in the building code field; and that copies of this resolution be sent to U.S. Senators Kuchel and MUrphy and to Congressman Clawson. Motion carried. .'~ Ii! A -L '::it~.:S:: I I -9- 4/5/66 The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Departments, were presented: Application 27473 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install fittings in W/s of alley E/o Alameda St. N/NPL 37th St. Application 27474 - Motor Transportation Co. to construct driveway in front of 2957 Leonis Blvd. Application 27475 - Oro Construction Co. to construct curb, gutter, sid~~a1k and shoulder paving in S/s 26th St. W/o E City Boundary. Application 27476 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new service to 4731 E. 52nd Drive. Application 27477 - Nathan Smooke to construct driveway in sls 26th St. E/o Sierra Pine Ave. Application 27478 - Pacific Telephone Co. to place duct in S/s 26th St. E/o EPL Sierra Pine Ave. Application 27479 - Southern Pacific Co. to replace curb and gutter in E/s Alameda St. N/o 48th St. Application 27480 - Arthur C. Withrow to construct temporary AC pavement in S/s District Blvd. E/o Heliotrope. Application 27481 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to relocate pole in sls 26th St. E/o Long Beach Freeway. Application 27482 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install and remove one pole in Els Pacific Blvd. slo 49th St. Application 27483 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair leak at 2154 E. 37th St. Application 27484 - California Water Service Co. to repair main in Ayers Ave. N/o Bandini Blvd. Application 27485 - Fortifiber Corp. to clean up shoulder area in W/s Ayers Ave. N/o Bandini Blvd. Application 27486 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install two poles in N/s 28th St. E/o Santa Fe Ave. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that excavation applications numbered 27473 to 27485 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion ::;arried. "Warrant Register No. 210" covering claims and demands presented during the period Mr.s.rch 16 to 31, which incll.1.des Demands Nos. 357 to 516 (both inc1uslve) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $72,189.72 and Demands Nos. LP 340 to LP 347 (both inclusive) drawn on the United Ca.1ifornia Bank, totaling $104,003.42 (accounting period April, 1966), was examined and audited. ~ AJ!"" :1. ~~ 0 -10- 4/5/66 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that "Warrant Register No. 210" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 357 to 516 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. LP 340 to LP 347 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg Noe s : 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. Attest: 'v rJ~~~u F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk Al A! ;{" JlL2- ;';'~ ....~~