19660608 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JUNE 8, 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, Ybarra
COUNC IL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that
minutes of the meeting of May 17, 1966 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for
hearing of all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed
vacation of 49th Street south of Leonis Boulevard and east of Pacific
Boulevard as recited in Resolution of Intention No. 2831.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present who wished
to be heard or object to the proposed vacation of a portion of 49th
Street south of Leonis Boulevard and east of Pacific Boulevard. No
objections were heard or made.
Resolution No. 2835 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon finding that a portion of 49th Street south of
Leonis Boulevard and east of Pacific Boulevard in the City of Vernon
is unnecessary for present or prospective public street purposes and
ordering its vacation and abandonment, was read.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Malburg, that
Resolution No. 2835 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: None
Mr. William J. Seleznoff of Vernon Rubbish Hauling Company
appeared before the City Council and made an oral request that the
City Council reconsider the request of Vernon Rubbish Hauling Company
for a license to conduct a rubbish hauling business and for permission
to park an office trailer at 3708 E. 26th Street.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the Fire
Chief, the BUilding Official, the Director of Sanitation and the
Superintendent, Water and Sewer Systems, be instructed to meet with
Mr. Seleznoff for the purpose of determining what conditions and
requirements must be complied with before consideration can be given
to the granting of a business license and permitting the parking of
an office trailer at 3708 E. 26trl Street; and that the aforementioned
City representatives submit a written report to the City Council
outlining the results of said meeting and making recommendations in
connection with the request of Mr. Seleznoff. Motion carried.
Connnunication from the Finance Connnittee, dated May 31,
1966, making certain enumerated recommendations relative to employees'
&alaries and related matters for the fiscal year 1966-67, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Furlong, seconded by Ybarra, that a general
salary increase of three and one-half per cent (3%%) be granted to
all employees of the City of Vernon with the exception of those
employees specifically noted in enumerated paragraph one (1) of
communication from the Finance Committee, dated May 31, 1966. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Ybarra
Noes: Malburg
Absent: None
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mail1iard, that the
recommendations of the Finance Committee be approved as enumerated
in communication dated May 31, 1966, with the exception of that
portion of enumerated paragraph one (1) which was previously acted
upon. Motion carried.
Communication from David Davis dba Commerce Catering
requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon,
was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of David Davis dba Commerce Catering be approved and license
granted. Motion carried.
Communication from Holmes Sales Company requesting a
license to conduct a rice brokerage business at 2055 E. 27th Street,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of Holmes Sales Company be approved and license granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from Russell & Russell, Inc. requesting a
license to conduct a business of scaffolding and grandstands at 3226
E. Washington Blvd., was read.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Russell & Russell, Inc. be referred to the Building
Department with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from J and M Processing and Rendering, Inc.,
dated May 27, 1966, with reference to garage building they have
erected at 3848 Bandini Blvd., was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that
communication from J and M Processing and Rendering, Inc., dated
May 27, 1966, be referred to the Building Department for investigation
and report. Motion carried.
Communication from Dealers Transit Inc. requesting a
license to conduct a trucking business at 4536 District Blvd., was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of Dealers Transit Inc. be referred to the Building Department
with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from Gulf Pacific Lumber Company requesting a
license to conduct a business of Wholesaling lumber at 4230 Bandini
Blvd., was read.
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It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of Gulf Pacific Lumber Company be referred to the Building
Department with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from Rodeffer Industries, Inc., dated May
17, 1966, with reference to movement of trucks in and out of their
new location at 3365 E. 26th Street, and with reference to traffic
bottleneck that may develop on Soto Street, was read. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that communi-
cation from Rodeffer Industries, Inc., dated May 17, 1966, be referred
to the Traffic Engineer for study and report. Motion carried.
Communication from Maple Dinettes, Inc., dated May 27,
1966, requesting a variance to requirements of the Building Code
for flooring installed in a small office at 2101 E. 51st Street,
was read.
Communication from Vincent R. Bush, Building Official,
and L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated June 5, 1966, with reference to
request of Maple Dinettes, Inc. for a variance from the Building
Code for flooring installed in a small office at 2101 E. 51st Street,
recommending that the request be approved and that they be informed
that the floor may well deteriorate within a few years, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the
recommendation of the Building Official and the Fire Chief, dated
June 6, 1966, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from State of California, Department of
Public Works, Division of Highways, dated May 19, 1966, transmitting
a proposed California Highway Commission relinquishment resolution,
and giving notification of their intention to present this resolut:ir)U
to the California Highway Commission on or after 90 days from the
date Vernon receives this notice, was read. (Copy to each member
of the City Council)
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
communication from State of California, Department of Public Works,
Division of Highways, dated May 19, 1966, be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Copy of Resolution No. 7098 of the City Council of the
City of Monterey Park opposing curbside delivery of mail by the
United States Post Office, was read. (Copy to each member of the
City Council)
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Malburg, that copy
of Resolution No. 7098 of the City Council of the City of Monterey
Park be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
May 24, 1966, with reference to notification from the County
Engineer that the Board of Supervisors has initiated proceedings for
County Improvement #2368-M Packers Avenue - Sewers and Water System,
recommending that a resolution be adopted by the City granting
consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles in accordance
with the suggested resolution transmitted by the County Engineer ~ Q2
was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Jl_'_<Y
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Resolution No. 2834 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon granting consent and jurisdiction to the County
of Los Angeles in the matter of County Improvement No. 2368-M
Packers Avenue and other rights of way, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 2834 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
June 1, 1966, requesting authority to attend the Annual Meeting
of the Institute of Traffic Engineers - Western Section at Sacramento,
California, from July 11 to 13, 1956, with an expense allowance of
$180.69, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Traffic Engineer, dated June 1, 1966, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $180.69 to
D. D. Grayson. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water &
Sewer Systems, dated June 1, 1966, requesting authority to advance
Joseph D. Stark to Utility Man IV, Step 4, effective July 1, 1966,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated June 1,
1966, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk, dated June 2,
1966, requesting authority to advance Dorothy D. Lewis from Clerk,
Purchasing Department, Grade 3 to Grade 2, effective July 1, 1966,
was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the City Clerk, dated June 2, 1966, be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
May 18, 1966, requesting authority to employ George G. Skalsky, Jr.
as Policeman Grade 4, effective June 1, 1966, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated May 18, 1966, be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Cl.lief, dated
May 19, 1966, requesting authority to employ Arthur Hoover as
Policeman Grade 4, effective June 1, 1966, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated May 19, 1966, be approved. Motion
carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
Kay 31, 1966, advising that Policeman T. L. Lamar has submitted his
resignation to be effective at the close of business on June 18,
1966, and recommending ap'Pl:ov-al of this reaignation, was read.jL8~~
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It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
resignation of Policeman T. L. Lamar be accepted. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period May
16 - 31, 1966 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that
Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Communication from Exquisite Form Industries, Inc.
requesting a license to conduct a business of warehousing at 2323
E. 52nd Street, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of Exquisite Form Industries, Inc. be referred to the
Building Department with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
June 3, 1966, requesting authority for Charles G. Mills to attend
the 1966 Annual Planning Commissioner's Symposium at Founders Hall,
University of Southern California, June 17, 1966, with an expense
allowance of $15.00 for registration fee, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Traffic Engineer, dated June 3, 1966, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $15.00 to
Charles G. Mills. Motion carried.
Communication from Vincent R. Bush, Building Official,
dated June 3, 1966, requesting that he be advanced from Grade 3 to
2, effective July 1, 1966, as he will have been in grade for one
year, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Building Official, dated June 3, 1966, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from Vincent R. Poxon, City Attorney, dated
June 2, 1966, submitting his resignation as City Attorney to be
effective when his successor is appointed, was read.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that the
resignation of Vincent R. Poxon as City Attorney, be accepted with
regret. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
June 6, 1966, transmitting a proposed License Agreement between the
City of Vernon and Mobil Oil Corporation to permit construction and
maintenance of one 8-inch diameter steel pipeline for petroleum
products in 26th Street from Downey Road to Atlantic Boulevard, and
recommending that subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney,
the license agreement be approved and executed by the City of Vernon,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai1liard, that,
subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and
the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute License Agree-
ment between the City of Vernon and Mobil Oil Corporation to permit
construction and maintenance of one 8-inch diameter steel pipe1~!~
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for petroleum products in 26th Street from Downey Road to Atlantic
Boulevard. Motion carried.
Communication from Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce, dated
June 5, 1966, requesting permission to solicit financial support from
Vernon merchants for their Fourth of July Circus and Fireworks Show,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the
Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce be notified that there are no
requirements in the City of Vernon that will interfere with their
solicitation for financial support for their Fourth of July Circus
and Fireworks Show; and further, that they be notified that this
does not constitute an endorsement by the City Council. Motion
carried.
Communication from Vincent R. Bush, Building Official,
and L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated June 6, 1966, with reference to
the request of O. E. Clark Paper Box Company for permission to
eliminate a 2'6" parapet on the north wall of the proposed addition
to the building at 2705 Leonis Blvd., recommending that the request
be approved based upon the conditions as outlined, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra. that the
recommendation of the Building Official and the Fire Chief, dated
June 6, 1966, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Okeh Caterers, dated June 6, 1966, with
reference to temporary operation of two mobile units at Owens-Illinois
Glass Company, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Okeh
Caterers be advised that they must apply for a business license in
the usual manner and comply with all requirements of the City of
Vernon if they wish to continue to operate two mobile units on a
temporary basis at Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Motion carried.
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Departments, were presented:
Application 27523 -
California Water Service Co. to install
AC pipe and fire hydrants in sls 26th
St. from Indiana St. to 1500' Elo
Indiana St.
Application 27524 - California Water Service Co. to replace
two mains in Nls Bandini Blvd. from
Ayers Ave. East approx. 800'.
Application 27525 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install
thirteen poles in E & Wls Downey Road.
Application 27526 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to replace one
pole in E/s Downey Road 5/0 26th St.
Application 27527 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install four
poles and one anchor in sls Washington
Blvd. TMla Grande Vista Ave.
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Ap~lication 27528 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install nine
poles in sls Bandini Blvd. Elo Downey
Road.
Application 27529 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install eight
poles in sls Bandini Blvd. and Els
Downey Road.
Application 27530 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to remove one
pole and one anchor in N/s 52nd Drive
Elo King Ave.
~lication 27531 - Norris Thermador Corp. to replace side-
walk, curb and gutter in Nls 52nd Drive
at 4731 E. 52nd Drive.
Application 27532 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to expose main in
Downey Road N/NPL Bandini Blvd.
Application 27533 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to alter service to
5105 Alcoa Ave.
Application 27534 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install main and
fittings in Els Downey Road.
Application 27535 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install main and
fittings in Els Downey Road.
Ap~lication 275315 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install main and
fittings in Els Downey Road.
Application 27537 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to alter service to
4444 Pacific Blvd.
~lication 27538 - Nichols Conveyor & Engineering Co. to
connect property at 2646 Downey Road
with sewer in Downey Road.
Application 27539 - Alcoa to construct driveways in Alcoa
Ave. and Fruitland Ave.
Application 27540 - The Pacific Telephone Co. to replace
conduit in sls 26th St. from Indiana
St. to Els of A T & 5 F RR.
Application 27541 - The Pacific Telephone Co. to place nine
poles and one anchor in sls 26th St.
from Indiana St. to Elo A T & 5 F RR.
Application 27542 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to raise valve
covers in NE corner Santa Fe Ave. at
25th St.
Application 27543 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to raise valve
covers in SE corner Santa Fe Ave. at
26th St.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
excavation applications numbered 27523 to 27543 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
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"Payroll Warrant R.egister No. 107" covering claims and
demands presented during the period May 1 to May 31, which includes
Demands Nos. 1171 to 1182 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker-
Citizens National Bank, totaling $229,101.92 (accounting period
May, 1966), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 107" be approved and payment authorized
for Demands Nos. 1171 to 1182 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
"Warrant Register No. 214" covering claims and demands
presented during the period May 16 to 31, which includes Demands
Nos. 956 to 1146 (both ine1usive), drawn on the United California
Bank, totaling $66,041.37 and Demands Nos. LP 364 to LP 369 (both
inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $773,663.23
(accounting period June, 1966), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mai11iardt seconded by Anderson, that
"Warrant Register No. 214" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 956 to 1146 (both inclusive) and Demands Nos. LP 364
to LP 369 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business to come before the meet;.ng,
it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk
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