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19671107 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I HINlJI'ES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD NOVEMBER 7, 1967 AT TWO 0' 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, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that minutes of the meeting of October 17, 1967 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated October 24, 1967, transmitting a Budget Proposal form prepared for submission to the Division of Highways, and recommending that the Budget Proposal be approved by resolution and that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to submit it to the State Division of Highways, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 2923 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the budgeting of available Accumulated Gas Tax Funds, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2923 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, and V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated November 6, 1967, with reference to request of Superior Chemical Products Company for the City Council to waive the requirement that an automatic sprinkler be installed at their plant located at 4134 Bandini Blvd., recommending that the request be denied unless Mr. Klein can assure the City Council that he will provide the automatic fire sprinkler protection within a reasonable length of time, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Mr. Lester C. Klein, of Superior Chemical Products Company, appeared before the City Council and orally requested that he be allowed at least two years to install an automatic fire sprinkler protection system at his plant located at 4134 Bandini Blvd. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the requirement that an automatic fire sprinkler protection system be installed at this time at Superior Chemical Products Company's plant, located at 4134 Bandini Blvd., be waived, provided that Mr. Klein furnish the City of Vernon with a letter stating that he will install the automatic fire sprinkler protection system within two years at his plant. Motion carried. Communication from Max Brown Industrial Catering requesting a license to operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Max Br~qn Industrial Catering be approved and license granted. Motion carried. I, I -2- 11/7/67 Communication from 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 Commerce Catering be referred to the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Southern California Edison Company, dated October 16,1967, transmitting a License between The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and the City of Vernon (Railway's Document No. A-17009) for electric supply line across railway property which is required for the extension of the Container 66-kv line on th~ south side of Fruitland Avenue, west of Malabar Street, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Vernon, License identified as The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company's Document No. A-17009. Motion carried. Communication from Southern California Edison Company, dated October 17, 1967, transmitting a License Agreement between Consolidated Rock Products Company and the City of Vernon covering the installation of utility facilities, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execut~ on behalf of the City of Vernon, License Agreement between Consolidated Rock Products Company and the City of Vernon covering the installation of utility facilities. Motion carried. Communication from the Southern California Rapid Transit District, dated October 30, 1967, giving written notice of the preparation of the Preliminary Report dated October, 1967, by the Southern California Rapid Transit District pursuant to Section 30636 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California, and transmitting a copy of the Preliminary Report, was read. (Copy of communication to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Preliminary Report dated October, 1967, by the Southern California Rapid Transit District be referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and report. Motion carried. Communication from J. A. Pipe & Machinery, dated October 18, 1967, requesting permission to retain the small trailer which is located on the property at 5616 Santa Fe Avenue and used as a shelter for two doberman dogs and a watchman, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai1liard, that J. A. Pipe & Machinery be directed to remove the small trailer from the property located at 5616 Santa Fe Avenue at the earliest possible time. Motion carried. Agreement in Lieu of Deposit for James Borne as required under Chapter 3, Section 420-420.1 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California~ was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -3- 11/7/67 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Vernon, Agreement in Lieu of Deposit for James Borne. Motion carried. Communication from Rosen Meat Packing Company, dated October 18, 1967, requesting a waiver of the penalty charges of $91.47 for late pe.yment of vlater bills, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that penalty charges of $91.47 for late payment of water bills by Rosen Meat Packing Company be waived. Motion carried. Communication from Central and West Basin Water Replenish- ment District, dated October 12, 1967, transmitting a copy of Los Angeles County Ordinance 9375 amending and revising the County Health Code and adding water well regulations, and suggesting that Vernon consider the feasibility of adopting a similar Health Code with identical provisions regarding water well construction, sealing and abandonment procedures, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that communication from Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District, dated October 12, 1967, together with transmittal, be referred to the Health Department for study and report. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated October 19, 1967, transmitting two grant deeds covering 159 square feet on the northerly edge of the City Hall property, and recom- mending that these deeds be accepted and that the grantors be advised of the official recordation, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Grant Deed be accepted from John A. Nickols and William N. Greene, as Trustees under the Will of E. F. Alt, Deceased, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance; and that Grant Deed be accepted from E. F. Alt, Jr. and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from Captain John F. Blankenship, dated October 23, 1967, advising that he will terminate his employment with the Police Department effective as of the close of business on October 31, 1967 due to service retirement, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that a letter be written to Mr. John F. Blankenship expressing appreciation for the many years of faithful and capable services given to the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Communication from Captain Doyle L. Farrier, dated October 25, 1967, advising that he is retiring as an employee of the Fire Department effective as of the close of business on October 31, 1967, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -4- 11/7/67 It was moved by Malburg, be written to Mr. Doyle L. Farrier many years of faithful and capable Vernon. Motion carried. seconded by Ybarra, that a letter expressing appreciation for the services given to the City of Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated October 24, 1967, advising that Robert A. Galuppo, Civil Engineering Assistant, Step 5, has submitted his resignation to be effective at the close of business on October 31, 1967, and recommending that the resignation be accepted, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mail1iard, that the resignation of Robert A. Ga1uppo be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated October 25, 1967, recommending that certain personnel be re~bursed the amounts as listed from the Education and Training Budget appro- priation for Police Science courses, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated October 25, 1967, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as listed. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated October 26, 1967, recommending that Officer J. E. Webb be reimbursed the sum of $43.09 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation to cover fees and textbooks for his courses at East L. A. College, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated October 26, 1967, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $43.09 to J. E. Webb. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated October 25, 1967, requesting that J. R. Jansen be advanced from Policeman, Grade 2 to Grade 1, effective November 1, 1967, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Police Chief, dated October 25, 1967, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated October 27, 1967, advising that he has promoted Officer M. C. Wooten to the position of Sergeant, Grade 4, effective November 1, 1967, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the action taken by the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period October 16 - 31, 1967 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Activity l.og of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. I I -5- 11/7/67 Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated November 2, 1967, submitting Contract No. 333 for Water Main Lining - Phase I, and recommending that this contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was read. Resolution No. 2924 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 333, for Water Main Lining - Phase I, and directing the giving of notice inviting sealed proposals or bids in accordance with Contract No. 333 of the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 2924 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated November 2, 1967, transmitting an easement for water main purposes from C & T Corporation covering a parcel between 27th Street and 28th Street, and recommending that this easement be accepted and that the grantor be advised of the official recordation, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that Easement be accepted from C & T Corporation and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated November 2, 1967, transmitting an easement for water main purposes from Reliance Steel and Aluminum Company covering a parcel between 27th Street and 28th Street, and recommending that this easement be accepted and that the grantor be advised of tbe official recordation, was read. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that Easement be accepted from Reliance Steel and Aluminum Company and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated October 31, 1967, with reference to petition requesting limited parking in the 4600 and 4700 blockson the south side of 52nd Drive, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated November 3, 1967, with reference to petition requesting limited parking in the 4600 and 4700 block$on the south side of 52nd Drive, recommending that one hour parking be established approximately January 1, 1968 on the south curb of 52nd Drive in the 4700 block at those residences that so desire, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated November 3, 1967, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from M. W. Acre Co., Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturers' representative (hardware) at 2323 E. 27th Street, was read. I I -6- 11/7/67 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of M. W. Acre Co., Inc. be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Grace's Cateri.ng requesting a license to operate the employees' cafeteria at the General Electric Company, 2957 E. 46th Street, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Grace's Catering be referred to the Health Department and the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated November 6, 1967, requesting authority for Captain Fred C. Colvin to attend the California Fire Chiefs' Association, Fire Prevention Officers' Section, Annual Joint Northern-Southern Division Meeting in Fresno, California on November 19 & 20, 1967, with an expense allowance of $90.46, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated November 6, 1967, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $90.46 to Fred C. Colvin. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated November 6, 1967, requesting authority for Lt. James L. Morrison and Sgt. James R. Tucker to attend a meeting of the "Joint Council of Teamsters, No. 42" to be held at U.C.L.A.'s Lake Arrowhead Extension Center from November 19 - 22, 1967, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $100.0C each, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai1liard, that the request of the Police Chief, dated November 6, 1967, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $100.00 each to James L. Morrison and James R. Tucker. Motion carried. Communication from Paul P. Hendricks, Consulting Electrical Engineer, dated November 6, 1967, transmitting bids received for miscellaneous junk and obsolete material returned to the City by the Southern California Edison Company, and recommending that all the material be sold to Rosen's Electrical Equipment Co., Inc., the highest bidder, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Consulting Electrical Engineer, dated November 6, 1967, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Vernon Firemen's Association, dated November 7,1967, extending an invitation to attend a Commemorative Retirement Social Event to be held for Doyle L. Farrier at Fire Station #1 on November 18, 1967 at 7:30 PM, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that communi- cation from the Vernon Firemen's Association, dated November 7, 1967, be received and filed. Motion carried. I I -7- 11/7/67 Resolution No. 2922 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, fixing the time and place of hearing, and prescribing notice to be given, and declaring a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mai1liard, that Resolution No. 2922 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 788 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, imposing a documentary stamp tax on the sale of real property, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 788 be read by title for a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None Ordinance No. 788 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, imposing a documentary stamp tax on the sale of real property, was read for a first reading by title. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 788 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Departments, were presented: Application 27959 - Argo Electric Supply Co. to connect property at 3360 Fruitland Ave. with sewer in Fruitland Ave. Application 27960 - Tropical Hardwood Co. to connect property at 3160 Bandini Blvd. with sewer in Bandini Blvd. Application 27961 - ChroModern Chair Co. to construct new sidewalk and curb at 4920 Soto St. Application 27962 - Glass Containers Co. to connect property at 2301 E. 37th St. with storm drain in 37th St. Application 27963 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new service to 1926-30 E. 51st St. Application 27964 - Pacific Telephone Co. to bury cable in N/s Vernon Ave. E/o Soto St. Application 27965 - L.A. Brush Mfg. Co. to connect property at 2211 E. 37th St. with sewer in 37th St. I I -8- 11/7/67 Application 27966 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install pole in N/s 54th St. Wlo Boyle Ave. Application 27967 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to locate and repair leak in E/s Alameda St. S/SPL Vernon Ave. Application 27968 - Hill Transportation to replace leaking water service at 3336 Fruitland Ave. Ap~lication 27969 - Livingston-Graham Co. to replace leaking water service at 2822 Soto St. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that excavation applications numbered 27959 to 27969 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. ''Warrant Register No. 248" covering claims and demands presented during the period October 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 7-2657 to 7-2805 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $199,944.15 (Light and Power Warrants $123,702.74) (Accounting Period November, 1967), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that "Warrant Register No. 248" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 7-2657 to 7-2805 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: ./i;J .If . . l-t. 2f: ~laYO~- jc1tyof ~~;~;~ -r;" .. { , \ ~~'-- 7 fVS - - F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk