19680220 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1968 AT TWO 0' CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CRAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT: Malburg
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 February 6, 1968 be approved as ~v.ritten
and submitted. Motion carried.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for
hearing protests to the sale of certain real property as described
in Resolution No. 2941, and for taking final action on the sale of
certain real property as described in Resolution No. 2941.
The following were duly acknowledged as being on file:
(1) Proof of Publication in the Los Angeles Daily Journal
on February 6, 1968 of Resolution No. 2941; and
(2) Affidavit of City Clerk Re Posting three (3) copies
of Resolution No. 2941 upon the parcel of property affected.
The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to protest the
sale of certain real property as described in Resolution No. 2941.
No protests were heard or made.
Resolution No. 2945 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, determining final action on the sale of a site
dedicated to a public use, declaring the City's intention to sell
said property, and determining that no protests have been received,
was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 2945 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Ordinance No. 790 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
regulating solicitations for charitable, patriotic, philanthropic
and other purposes; requiring registration of those engaged in
solicitation for such purposes; prohibiting solicitations by false
or fraudulent statements; and providing penalties for the violation
of this Ordinance, was presented.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 790 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 790 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
reg.ulating solicitations for charitable, patriotic, philanthropic
and other purposes; requiring registration of those engaged in
solicitation for such purposes; prohibiting solicitations by false
or fraudulent statements; and providing penalties for the violation
of this Ordinance, was read for a second reading by title.
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It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 790 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that in
accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of
Ordinance No. 790 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 790
receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously
carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Ordinance No. 790 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
regu1atin6 solicitations for charitable, patriotic, philanthropic
and other purposes; requiring registration of those engaged in
solicitation for such purposes; prohibiting solicitations by false
or fraudulent statements; and providing penalties for the violation
of this Ordinance, was read by title for a third and final reading.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that
Ordinance No. 790 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication fram D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
February 15, 1968, with reference to bids received for traffic
signal improvements on Slauson Avenue at Boyle-State Street, in
accordance with Contract No. 330, recommending that the contract be
awarded to C. T. & F., Inc. on the basis of their bid of $14,120.00,
was read.
Resolution No. 2946 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, accepting the bid of C. T. & F., Inc. for
traffic signal installation at Slauson Avenue and Boyle-State Street~
in accordance with Contract No. 330 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 2946 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from Rhodes Jewelers requesting a license
to operate a jewelry store at 3843 S. Soto Street, was read.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of Rhodes Jewelers be referred to the Building Department
with power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from Union Terminal Warehouse requesting
a license to conduct a business of public warehousing and trans-
portation of property operations at 2211 East 52nd Street, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of Union Terminal Warehouse be referred to the Building
Department with power to act. Motion carried.
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Communication from the Board of Supervisors, County of
Los Angeles, dated February 6, 1968, requesting the governing body
of each city and each school district within the County of Los
Angeles to defer the placing of special measures on a county-wide
ballot until the General Election in November, 1968, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
communication from the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles,
dated February 0, 1958, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from the County of Los Angeles/Department
of Real Estate Management, dated February 6~ 1968, addressed to the
Planning Commission, giving notification of County-owned property
being processed for sale, and requesting the City of Vernon to
review and report whether or not disposition of the subject property
by the County conforms to Vernon's general plan, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that
communication from the County of Los Angeles/Department of Real
Estate Management, dated February 6, 1968, be referred to the
Traffic Engineer for review and report. Motion carried.
Communication from the Automobile Club of Southern
California, dated February 12, 1968, transmitting on behalf of their
member, Verna Vanderwold, claim against the City of Vernon, dated
February 10, 1968, together with a repair bill in the amount of
$21.79, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that claim
against the City of Vernon by Verna Vande~vold, dated February 10,
1968, be denied and referred to the City Attorney, the City's
insurance carrier and Pipe Linings, Inc. for necessary action.
Motion carried.
Summons to appear in Case Number 28343 brought by Frederick
W. Postal vs. City of Vernon, a municipal corporation, David Wayne
Perkins, Doe I, Doe II and Doe III, in The Municipal Court of San
Antonio Judicial District for property damage, was presented.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Summons to appear in Case Number 28343 brou~lt by Frederick W.
Postal vs. City of Vernon, a municipal corporation, David Wayne
Perkins, Doe I, Doe II and Doe III, in The Municipal Court of San
Antonio Judicial District for property damage, be referred to the
City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary action.
Motion carried.
Communication from Esquire Maintenance Co., dated February
12, 1968, requesting that the monthly charge for janitorial services
for the City Hall be increased by $22.19 per month, effective March
1, 1968, due to increases contained in labor contracts, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
increase for janitorial services requested by Esquire Building
Maintenance Company under date of February 12, 1968, be approved;
and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign copy of
letter approving and accepting the $22.19 monthly increase. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Southern California Edison Company,
dated February 12, 1968, transmitting a License between The Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and the City of Vernon (Railway's
Document No. A-17007) for electric supply line across railway
property which is required for the extension of distribution
facilities to serve the Pacific Vegetable Oil Corporation, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Mayor and the Ci.ty 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-17007. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
February 8, 1968, transmi.tting a letter dated January 18, 1968 from
Mr. LeRoy Crandall of LeRoy Crandall and Associates outlining a
proposal under which they would perform required soil investigation
in connection with the design of Bandini Boulevard Extension; and
recommending that the firm of LeRoy Crandall and Associates be
retained for the necessary soil investigation as indicated in their
letter dated January 18, 1968, was read. (Copy to each member of
the City Council)
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated February 8, 1968, be
approved and authority granted to retain the services of leRoy
Crandall and Associates in accordance with their proposal of January
18, 1968. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
February 17, 1968, requesting authority to advance Teresa L. Snyder
to Engineering Clerk IV, Step 4, effective March 1, 1968, as she
will have satisfactorily completed the probationary period, was
read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Traffic Engineer, dated February 17, 1968, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
February 14, 1968, transmitting Contract No. 331, Heater Remixing
and Asphalt Resurfacing of Certain Streets, and recommending that
this contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise
for bids, was read.
Resolution No. 2943 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 331 for Heater Remixing
and Asphalt Resurfacing of Certain Streets, and directing the giving
of notice inviting sealed proposals or bids in accordance with
Contract No. 331 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 2943 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
February 7, 1968, requesting authority to employ Mr. Robert Louis
Johncox as Policeman, Grade 4, effective February 16, 1968, was read.
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It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated February 7, 1968, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated February
14, 1968, requesting that certain personnel be reimbursed the amounts
as listed from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for
Fire Science courses, was read. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated February 14, 1968, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as listed. Motion
carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., City Engineer, dated
February 15, 1968, requesting authority to employ Billy J. Mitchell
as Engineering Aide II, Step 5, effective February 19, 1968, pending
satisfactory physical examination, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the City Engineer, dated February 15, 1968, be approved.
Motion carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
January, 1968, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Report
of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
February 1 - 15, 1968 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Activity
Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Morris B. Vance, Administrative
Assistant, dated February 15, 1968, requesting that he be reimbursed
the sum of $100.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropri-
ation for a course at the University of Southern California entitled
"Seminar in the Administration of Local Government", together with
recommendation for approval by the Traffic Engineer, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineer be approved and authority
granted to issue warrant in the amount of $100.00 to Morris B. Vance.
Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated February
15, 1968, requesting authority to advance Robert J. Glassner from
Autofireman,Grade 3 to Grade 2, effective March 1, 1968, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated February 15, 1968, be approved.
Motion carried.
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Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent of the
Water Department, dated February 16, 1968, requesting authority to
employ Mr. LaVerne W. Cole as Utility Man III, Step 5, effective
March 1, 1968, pending satisfactory physical examination, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Superintendent of the Water Department, dated
February 16, 1968, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
February 16, 1968, transmitting a revised agreement and maintenance
schedule for the bridge and pumpbouse at Downey Road and 25th Street
to include the substructure of the railroad bridge immediately north
of the 26th Street bridge; and recommending that the agreement, as
revised, be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Vernon,
was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the
City of Vernon, agreement, as revised, between the County of Los
Angeles and the City of Vernon for the maintenance of the bridge
and pumphouse facility at Dawney Road and 26th Street and the
inspection and maintenance of the substructure of the railroad
bridge immediately north of the 26th Street bridge. Motion carried.
Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated
February 15, 1968, transmitting a letter dated February 12, 1968
from Mr. W. S. Crosbie of the Roy C. Seeley Company, outlining a
proposal under which they would perform required appraisal in
connection with the Santa Fe Avenue and 25th-26th Street intersection
reconstruction; and recommending that the firm of Roy C. Seeley
Company be retained to perform the required appraisal as indicated
in the letter dated February 12, 1958, was read. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated February 15, 1968,
be approved and authority granted to retain the services of the
Roy C. Seeley Company in accordance with their proposal dated
February 12, 1968. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
February 6, 1968, requesting that L. F. Hayes be advanced from
Policeman, Grade 2 to Grade 1, effective March 1, 1968, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated February 6, 1968, be approved.
Motion carried.
1967 Annual Report of the Vernon Police Department was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
1967 Annual Report of the Vernon Police Department be received and
filed. Motion -carried.
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Copy of Resolution No. CS-6022 of the City Council of the
City of Culver City, California, expressing opposition to the
lessening of penalties for the possession or use of marijuana; and
urging the State Legislature to strengthen the laws pertaining to
the illegal use of LSD and other dangerous drugs by placing them inth€
felony category, was presented.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that copy
of Resolution No. CS-6C22 of the City Council of the City of .
Culver City, California, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Copy of Resolution No. 2210 of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, California, joining the endorsement of the
County Supervisors Association in opposing any action to downgrade
penalties for the use of marijuana, LSD, and other dangerous drugs,
was presented.
It TN'as moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that copy
of Resolution No. 2210 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from the Law Offices of Gillin and Scott,
dated February 15, 1968, transmitting Amendment to Petition for
Variance, filed on behalf of Donald F. Shaw, Donald W. Shaw and
E. William Sparr, from the provisions of Section 20 of Ordinance
No. 752 to permit vehicle access so as to provide facilities for
backing trucks and trailers over the public right of way onto land
owned by Petitioners at 3055 East 44th Street, was read. (Copy of
Amendment to Petition to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution fixing the time
and place for the hearing on the petition for a variance from the
provisions of Section 20 of Ordinance No. 752 from Donald F. Shaw,
Donald W. Shaw and E. William Sparr for April 16, 1968 at the hour
of 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. Motion
carried.
Reports from various City Departments with reference to
the request of John Bedford Trucking for a land occupancy permit
for property directly behind S & W Foods on Lorna Vista Avenue for
the purpose of parking trailers and tractors with an office trailer
along with a temporary utility pole, were read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that
John Bedford Trucking be granted a license to conduct a business on
the property directly behind S & 1/l Foods on Lorna Vista Avenue,
provided that all the requirements as recommended by the various
City Departments are complied with and all necessary City permits
are obtained; and that John Bedford Trucking be authorized to locate
a conventional type office trailer on said property, provided that
said trailer is not used for sleeping and/or cooking purposes,
provided that the requirements of all City Departments are complied
with and that all necessary City permits are obtained, and with a
stipulation that the maximum time limit that said trailer may be
used shall be March 1, 19S9. Motion carried.
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Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
February 19, 1968, requesting that certain personnel be reimbursed
the amounts as listed from the Education and Training Budget appro-
priation for Police Science courses, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated February 19, 1968, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as listed.
Motion carried.
Annual Report of the Fire Department for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1967, was presented. (Copy to each member of the
City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that Annual
Report of the Fire Department for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1967, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2044 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, California, ordering the canvass of the General
Municipal Election to be held on the 9th day of April, 1968, to be
made by the City Clerk of the City of Vernon, California, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 2944 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Traffic Engineer, were presented:
Application 28038 - Louis Lesser Enterprises to construct
sidewalk, driveway and curb drains in
NE corner 45th S~& Seville Ave.
Application 28039 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install two
poles and remove one pole in E/s
Bickett St. S/o 54th St.
Application 28040 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to repair two
manhole lids in Pacific Blvd. E/o
Santa Fe Ave. & Leonis wlo Alcoa Ave.
ABPlication 28041 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair leak at
4609 Hampton St.
Application 28042 - Pacific Telephone Co. to reterminate one
cable and place buried cable in Els
52nd St. N/o Santa Fe Ave.
Application 28043 - Southern Pacific Railroad to make
emergency repairs to spur in 57th St.
at 2nd St.
Application 28044 - Trade Paper Co. to replace water line
at 4501 Santa Fe Ave.
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Application 28045 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install seven
poles in Sls 44th St. btw. Alcoa and
Downey Rd.
Application 28046 - Ka1 Kan Foods Inc. to replace sidewalk
in Els Alcoa St. Nlo 44th St.
Application 28047 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to relay service
in Sierra Pine Ave. N/NPL Bandini Blvd.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mailliard, that
excavation applications numbered 28038 to 28047 inclusive be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
"'Warrant Register No. 255" covering claims and demands
presented during the period February 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 8-378 to 8-551 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California
Bank, totaling $1,032,031.05 (Light and Power Warrants $941,908.34)
(Accounting Period February, 1968), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
''Warrant Register No. 255" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 8-378 to 8-551 (both inclusive), wit~ no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 127" covering claims and
demands presented during the period January 1 to 31, which includes
Demands Nos. 1406 to 1414 (both inclusive) dr~4D on the Crocker-
Citizens National Bank, totaling $255,064.23 (Accounting Period
January, 1968), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 12711 be approved and payment authori2ed
for Demands Nos. 1406 to 1414 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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Attest:
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk
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