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19680305 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MARCH 5, 1968 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CRA~1BER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, 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 February 20, 1968 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this ~.vas the time and place for opening of bids received for Heater Remixing and Asphalt Resurfacing of Certain Streets, in accordance with Contract No. 331. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried., The Clerk opened and read the following bids: G. J. Payne Company Sully-Miller Contracting Company Vernon Paving Company $ 41,752.81 43,415.78 38,948.67 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that bids received for Heater Remixing and Asphalt Resurfacing of Certain Streets, in accordance with Contract No. 331, be referred to the Traffic Engineer and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. Petition for Zone Variance, dated February 29, 1968, from Wilco Company, requesting a variance from the provisions of Ordinance No. 752, and all amendments thereto, of the City of Vernon, to permit th.e grantingof a variance as will allow the petitioner to engage in the activities defined as a chemical laboratory pursuant to Section 7(2) of said Ordinance No. 752 on the premises at 4425 Bandini Boulevard, and to otherwise permit the use allowed on said pj:emises as is now allowed in the MS-l Zone or the City of Vernon, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the time and place for the hearing on the petition from Wilco Company be fixed for the 19th day of March, 1968 at the hour of 1:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall; and that in accordance with the request contained in the petition, the $250.00 filing fee paid in connection with said petition be waived and refunded to Wilco Company. Motion carried. Resolution No. .2948 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, fixing the time and place of hearing and prescribing tbe notice to be given, and declaring a ne1;olspaper of general circulation rN'ithin the City of Vernon, 'I;>7a3 read. I I -2- 3/5/68 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 2948 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from La Indiana Tamales requesting a license to sell tamales from a vehicle in the City of Vernon~ was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of La Indiana Tamales be referred to the Health Department and the Fire Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Air & Space Screw Products requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturing air and space screw products at 2626 Santa Fe Avenue, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Air & Space Screw Products be approved and license gr~nted. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 68-7 of the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens, California, opposing legislation which would permit the imposition of any ad valorem tax on citizens by any regional governmental agency without the approval of the electorate, ';>1as read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that copy of Resolution No. 68-7 of the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens, California, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Vincent R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated February 29, 1968, recommending that an electrical code be adopted at the earliest possible date, w'as read. (Copy to e8ch member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the City Attorney, in cooperation with the Superintendent of Building and the Consulting Electrical Engineer, be instructed to prepare an ordinance regulating installation of electrical facilities within the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated February 26, 1968, transmitting an easement for street purposes from The F1intkote Company covering a portion of Alameda Street, a,nd recommending that the easement be accepted and that the grentor be advised of the official recordation, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Easement be accepted from The F1intkote Company and that tbe Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated February 27, 1968, transmitting Grant Deed from George and Madeline Miller covering certain property required for the Bandini Extension project, and recommending that this deed be accepted and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be autho~-ized to execute a certificate of acceptance, was read. I I -3.u 3/5/68 It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Grant Deed be accepted from George and Madeline Miller and that the Mayor 8Jld the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated February 26, 1968, advising that Firemen Russel M. Cox, James L. Torne11 and James R. Winegardner have resigned from the Fire Depart- ment, and recommending that their resignations be accepted, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the resignations of Firemen Russel M. Cox, James L. Tornell and James R. T,Jinegardner be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, datec'. February 28, 1968, requesting authority to employ Fred D. Kahl, Jr. as Policeman, Grade 4, effective March 1, 1958, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Police Chief, dated February 28, 1968, be approved. Motion carried. Activity Log of the Police Department for the period February 16 to 29, 1968 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that Activity Leg of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 2443 of the City Council of the City of Gardena opposing legislation which would permit the imposition of any Ad Valorem Tax on citizens by any regional govern- mental agency without the approval of the electorate, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that copy of Resolution No. 2443 of the City Council of the City of Gardena be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 2444 of the City Council of the City of Gardena supporting legislation to revise the Mayo-Breed Formula for the allocation of state gasoline taxes, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that copy or Reaolution No. 2444 of the City Council of the City of Gardena be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Simmons Co. requesting a license to conduct a buslness of warehousing mattresses and box springs at 4535 District Blvd., was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Simmons Co. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated March 1, 1968, with reference to the proposal of the County of Los Angeles/Department of Real Estate Management to sell certain land in the City of Vernon as outlined in their letter dated February 6, 196f advising that the proposed sale does not conform with the City of Vernon general plan; and recommending that the City of Vernon oppose I I , -q.- 3/5/68 the sale as suggested by the County of Los Angeles/Department of Real Estate Management for the reasons 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 Traffic Engineer, dated March 1, 1968, be approved; and that the County of Los Angeles/Department of Real Estate Management be notified that the City of Vernon opposes the proposed disposition of certain property, as outlined in their letter dated February 6, 1968, as it does not conform to the general plan of the City of Vernon, and it is not in the best public interest. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated March 1, 1968, outlining the understanding reached between the Traffic Engineer and Mr. John B. Leonis, Jr. for the acquisition of certain property located on Bandini Boulevard; and recommending that the City Council approve the provisions as outlined and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute documents necessary to consummate the sale, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated March 1, 1968, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute documents necessary to consummate the sale of certain property, as outlined, to the City of Vernon by John B. Leonis, Jr. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 4, 1968, recommending that Officer T. L. Miller be reimbursed the sum of $17.00 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 Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated March 4, 1968, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $17.00 to T. L. Miller. Motion carried. Communication from Mallory Constructors, Inc. requesting a license to conduct a business of general contracting at 2620 Leonis Blvd., was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Mallory Constructors, Inc. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated March 4, 1968, advising that Fireman Marvin R. King resigned from the Fire Department effective at the close of the working day March 4, 1968, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the resignation of Fireman Marvin R. King be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated March 5, 1968, requesting authority to employ Mr. Harvin King as Utility Man IV, Step 3, effective March 5, 1968, was read. I I - ~)-' 3/5/68 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Traffic Engineer, dated March 5, 1968, be approved. !'-'lot ion carr ied. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated March 4, 1968, requesting that certain personnel be reimbursed the amounts as listed from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for Fire Science courses, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated March 4, 1968, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amounts as listed. Motion ca:;:-ried. Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building, dated March 5, 1968, recommending that Riter C. Taylor, Sr., Building Inspector, be granted a military leave of absence with pay for the period March 24 through April 7, 1968, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Building, dated March 5, 1968, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Vernon Industrial Uniform Supply Company, dated March 5, 1968, requesting authority to locate a temporary office trailer in front of the building at 4622 Alcoa Ave. until they have reconstructed the building that was destroyed, was reaa. It ,;'>1as moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that VerIlcT, Industrial Uniform Supply Company be authorized to locate one office trailer in front of the building at 4622 Alcoa Avenue, provided that said trailer is used only for the purpose as outlined in their letter dated March 5, 1958; 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 for the purpose as outlined sh~ll be April 1, 1969. Motion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated Harch 5, 1968, requesting authority to employ Mr. Leroy L. Kramer as Utility Man IV, Step 5, effective March 18, 1968, pending satisfactory phystcal examination, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, tbat the request of the Traffic Engineer, dated March 5, 1968, be approved. Hotion carried. Communication from D. D. Grayson, Traffic Engineer, dated March 5, 1968, outlining the understanding reached between the Traffic Engineer and Messrs. Melvin E. Dresman and Frank C. Dresman for the acquiEition of two parcels of land located on Bandini Boulevard; and recommending that the City Council approve the provisions as outlined and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the documents necessary to consun~ate the sale, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -6" 3/5/68 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the recolTImendation of the Traffic Engineer, dated March 5, 1968, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute documents necessary to consummate the sale of certain property, as outlined, to the City of Vernon by Melvin E. Dresman and Frank C. Dresman. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2947 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, fixing the time and place of hearing and prescribing the 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 Mailliard, that Resolution No. 2947 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 2949 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, amending the rules and regulations respecting the distribution of electric energy supplied by the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 2949 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None The following excavation applications, all having approva~ of the Traffic Engineer, were presented: Application 28048 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to abandon 673' ::I" M in sls UPRR W/WPL Bickett St. Application 28049 - LeRoy Crandall Associates to conduct soil tests in Bandini Blvd. Els L~A~ River to Ayers Ave. Application 28050 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install two poles and one anchor in wls Soto St. Nlo L.A. River Channel. Application 28051 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to repair leak in SE corner Hampton St. & 49th St. ~9?lication 28052 - Pacific Telephone Coo to place anchor in Nls 57th St. w/o 2nd St. Extd. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that excavation applications numbered 28048 to 28052 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. "Warrant Register No. 25671 covering claims and demands presented during the period February 16 to 29, which includes Demands Nos. 8-552 to 8-654 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $86,348.72 (Light and Power Warrants $2,152.82) (Accounting Period March, 1968), was examined and audited. I I _A 7- 3/5/68 It was moved by Mal11iardt seconded by Ybarrat that "Harrant Register No. 256" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 8-552 to 8-654 (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: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk 1.1-3