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19691007 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGUlAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD OCTOBER 7, 1969 AT TWO O'CLOCK P .M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUEjI VERNONjI 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 Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that minutes of the meeting of September 16, 1969 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids received for one new "85-Foot Fire Tower and Ladder Truck Motor Fire Apparatus", in accordance with Contract No. 343. It was moved by Mai11iard, 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: P. E. Van Pelt, Inc. $ 65,539.00 Crown Coach Corporation Firecoach Division 84,969.69 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that bids received for one new "85-Foot Fire Tower and Ladder Truck Motor Fire Apparatus", in accordance with Contract No. 343, be referred to the Fire Chief and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 803 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 803 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, fixing the rates to be charged for electrical energy distributed and supplied by said City of Vernon within its boundaries, and repealing Ordinances Nos. 766, 783, and 786 of said City, was read for a second reading by title. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 803 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that in accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of Ordinance No. 803 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 803 receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I I -2- 10/7/69 Ordinance No. 803 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, fixing the rates to be charged for electrical energy distributed and supplied by said City of Vernon within its boundaries, and repealing Ordinances Nos. 766, 783, and 786 of said City, was read by title for a third and final reading. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 803 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated September 18, 1969, with reference to bids received for a street sweeper in accordance with Contract No. 344, recommending that the contract be awarded to Dearth Machinery Company; that the extra vacuum tank listed in the specifications be deleted for a deduction of $40.00 from the bid price; and that payment for this equipment be made within 20 days from invoice for an additional discount of $100.00, was read. Resolution No. 3043 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, accepting the bid of Dearth Machinery Company for a street sweeper in accordance with Contact No. 344, was read. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3043 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: None Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated September 23, 1969, with reference to bids received for Contract No. 342, First Street Improvement, recommending that the contract be awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Company on the basis of their bid of $25,917.70, was read. Resolution No. 3041 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, accepting the bid of Sully-Miller Contracting Company for First Street Improvement in accordance with Contract No. 342 of the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 3041 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Corrugated Partitions & Die Cut requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturing corrugated boxes at 5809 Alcoa Avenue, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Corrugated Partitions & Die Cut be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from The London Broiler requesting a license to operate an additional hot truck in the City of Vernon, was read. I I -3- 10/7/69 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of The London Broiler be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from National Truck Parts & Service requesting a license to conduct a business of selling new and used truck parts and repair service at 5526 So. Soto Street, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the request of National Truck Parts & Service be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Pa1i110's requesting a license to operate a packaging service business at 2107 E. 27th Street, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Pa1i110's be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Empire Dressed Beef Brokers requesting a license to operate a meat brokerage business at 3261 E. 44th Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Empire Dressed Beef Brokers be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Ski1fab Metal Products - Division of Parvin-Dohrman Co. requesting a license to conduct a business of manufacturing commercial kitchen equipment and other sheet metal fabrication at 4150 Bandini Blvd., was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Ski1fab Metal Products - Division of Parvin-Dohrmann Co. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Surefine Transportation Co. requesting a license to conduct an interstate trucking business at 1925 E. Vernon Avenue, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Surefine Transportation Co. be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from Ability Trucking Co. requesting a license to conduct a trucking business at 4206 Charter Street, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Ability Trucking Co. be referred to the Building Depart- ment with power to act. Motion carried. Communications from London Broiler, Inc., dated September 19 and 26, 1969, requesting permission to place a 10' x 40' trailer on the property at 4555 Pacific Boulevard for use as a temporary office building, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -4- 10/7/69 It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that London Broiler, Inc. be authorized to locate one 10' x 40' office trailer on the property at 4555 Pacific Blvd., provided that said trailer is used only for the purposes as outlined in their letters dated September 19 and 26, 1969; provided that said trailer is not used for sleeping and/or cooking purposes; provided that the require- ments of all City departments are complied with and that all necessary City permits are obtained; and with a stipulation that the maximum time limit said trailer may be used shall be October 1, 1970. Motion carried. Communication from Wheeler Sales, Ltd., dated September 20, 1969, requesting permission to use an office trailer at 2755 E. 26th Street for an additional year, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Wheeler Sales, Ltd., dated September 20, 1969, be referred to the Building Department and the Fire Department for investigation and report. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated September 17, 1969, transmitting a final bill for the sum of $10,870.11 for the relocation work as performed by The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company in connection with storm drain construction and anticipated future street widening in Washington Blvd., and reconnnending that the City Council authorize the expenditure of $10,870.11 for the relocation of fencing and the necessary track work within the area deeded to the City of Vernon, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September 17, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $10,870.11 to The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated October 3, 1969, advising that the work of constructing 306 feet of eight-inch sewer in 44th Street was completed on October 3, 1969 in accordance with agreement between the City of Vernon and Ka1 Kan Foods, Inc.; and recommending that the ownership of this sewer line be accepted, was read. It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated October 3, 1969, be approved and that ownership of the sewer line in 44th Street be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from the Finance Committee, dated September 22, 1969, with reference to meeting held on that date, making certain enumerated recommendations relative to financial matters of the City, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations of the Finance Committee be approved as enumerated in communication dated September 22, 1969. Motion carried. I I -5- 10/7/69 It was moved by Ybarra. seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance No. 802 be read by title for a first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 802 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon to license. for the purpose of revenue and regulation, certain kinds of business authorized by law and carried on in such city, including shows, exhibitions, and lawful games carried on therein; to fix the rates of license tax upon the same and to provide for the collection of the same by suit or otherwise; and prescribing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this ordinance, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance No. 802 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated September 19, 1969, recommending that the Purchasing Ordinance be amended to increase the amount in Sections 9 & 10 from $2,500.00 to $3,500.00, and that the Purchasing Resolution be amended to increase the amount in Section 3 from $2,500.00 to $3,500.00, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the City Clerk-Director of Finance, dated September 19, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 804 be read by title for a first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 804 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon amending Sections 9 and 10 of Ordinance No. 722 of said City, and repealing Ordinance No. 729, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 804 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 3040 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, amending Rule III, Subparagraph 3, of Resolution No. 2224, establishing Rules and Regulations for use of the Purchasing Department, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3040 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated September 23, 1969, recommending that Sergeant p. A. Taylor be reimbursed the sum of $55.25 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for Police Science courses at East Los Angeles College and UCLA Extension, was read. I I -6- 10/7/69 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated September 23, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $55.25 to P.A. Taylor. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated September 25, 1969, recommending that Officer G. G. Skalsky be retmbursed the sum of $19.50 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for Police Science courses at Rio Hondo Junior College, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated September 25, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $19.50 to G. G. Skalsky. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated September 29, 1969, recommending that Officer E. T. Brazil be reimbursed the sum of $20.85 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for Police Science courses at Cerritos College, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated September 29, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $20.85 to E. T. Brazil. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated September 26, 1969, requesting that Sgt. M. C. Wooten be appointed as an Acting Lieutenant (and receive pay of a Grade 4 Lieutenant), effective October 1, 1969, during Lt. B. G. Emrick's absence for heart surgery, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that the request of the Police Chief, dated September 26, 1969, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated September 23, 1969, advising that Fireman John C. Marx has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the end of the working day September 30, 1969, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the resignation of Fireman John C. Marx be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated September 20, 1969, advising that Fireman George R. Brown has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the end of the working day September 30, 1969, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the resignation of Fireman George R. Brown be accepted. Motion carried. Communication from Lewis R. Adams, Civil Engineering Associate, dated September 29, 1969, requesting that he be reimbursed the sum of $12.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for a course on Soil Engineering and Asphalt Paving Design at the University of California, with approval by the Director of Public Works, was read. I I -7- 10/7/69 It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Malburg, that the request of Lewis R. Adams, dated September 29, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $12.00 to Lewis R. Adams. Motion carried. Communication from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated September 29, 1969, requesting authority for Mayrose Snyder to attend the Western Industrial Nurses' Association Conference in San Francisco from October 16 to October 18, 1969 inclusive, with an expense allowance of $216.90, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Health Officer, dated September 29, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $216.90 to Mayrose Snyder. Motion carried. Communication from Maurice J. Sopp and Son, dated September 29, 1969, requesting that their bid on Contract No. 345, Asphalt Truck, be withdrawn, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated October 1, 1969, with reference to bids received for Contract No. 345, Asphalt Truck, recommending that (1) Maurice J. Sopp and Son be permitted to withdraw the bid as requested and (2) that the award be made to Central Motors Ford, Inc. on the basis of being the lowest bidder conforming to the specifications, whose bid is $9,180.15, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) Resolution No. 3042 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, accepting the bid of Central Motors Ford, Inc. for an Asphalt Truck in accordance with Contract No. 345, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 3042 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None Activity Log of the Police Department for the period September 16 to 30, 1969 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 C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated October 3, 1969, requesting authority to attend the General Session of California Conference of Local Health Officers in Sacramento from October 15 to 17, 1969, inclusive, with an expense allowance of $225.55, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Health Officer, dated October 3, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $225.55 to c. E. Nemethi, M.D. Motion carried. Report of Health Department Activities for the month of September 1969, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -8- 10/7/69 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Report of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Mand Carpet Mills, dated October 3, 1969, requesting permission for California Weavers, Inc. to use a trailer on a temporary basis at 2310 E. 52nd Street for temporary office facilities, was read. Mayor Furlong disclosed that he is one of the owners of the property at 2310 E. 52nd Street. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Californip Weavers, Inc. be authorized to locate one 10' x 55' trailer on the property at 2310 E. 52nd Street, provided that said trailer is used only for the purpose as outlined in their letter dated October 3, 1969; provided that said trailer is not used for sleeping and/or cooking purposes; provided that the requirements of all City depart- ments are complied with and that all necessary City permits are obtained; and with a stipulation that the maximum time limit said trailer may be used shall be October 1, 1970. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works, dated October 6, 1969, transmitting a letter from Kal Kan Foods Incorporated, dated October 3, 1969, in which they express a desire to lease 22,500 square feet of water department property on a temporary basis for approximately twelve months for parking; and recommending that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to endorse Kal Kan's letter to indicate acceptance of its terms by the City, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated October 6, 1969, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to endorse letter dated October 3, 1969 from Kal Kan Foods Incorporated to indicate acceptance of its terms by the City, provided that Kan Kan Foods Incorporated furnishes the City with liability and property damage insurance certificates acceptable to the City Attorney, and with a provision that the lease may be cancelled by either party by giving thirty days written notice. Motion carried. Communication from Haskins & Sells, Certified Public Accountants, dated October 1, 1969, transmitting fin~ncial statements and supplemental schedules of the City of Vernon for the year ended June 30, 1969 and their opinion dated August 14, 1969, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from Haskins & Sells, Certified Public Accountants, dated October 1, 1969, together with transmittals, be received for study. Motion carried. 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 Anderson, that the request of Commerce Catering be approved and license granted. Motion carried. I I -9- 10/7/69 Connnunication from Louis S. Hauger, Director of Environ- mental Health, dated September 29, 1969, with reference to Health Permits and Fees for selected services, transmitting a proposed ordinance for consideration, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that communi- cation fram the Director of Environmental Health, dated September 29, 1969, together with transmittal, be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Communication from Saxon Business Products requesting a license to conduct a business of warehousing copying machines and related supplies at 3151 Fruitland Avenue, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of Saxon Business Products be referred to the Building Department with power to act. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated October 6, 1969, recommending that Officer J. R. Parrino be reimbursed the sum of $37.96 and Officer U. E. Flick be retmbursed the sum of $12.55 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for courses in Police Science, was read. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated October 6, 1969, be approved and authority granted to issue warrants in the amount of $37.96 to J. R. Parrino and $12.55 to U. E. Flick. Motion carried. Communication from the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, dated October 3, 1969, transmitting a copy of a resolution opposing federal legislation that might alter the tax exempt status of interest on local government bond issues, and urging the City of Vernon to adopt a stmi1ar resolution, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution opposing federal legislation that might alter the tax exempt status of interest on local government bond issues. Motion carried. ''Warrant Register No. 294" covering c1atms and demands presented during the period September 16 to 30, which includes Demands Nos. 9-2493 to 9-2585 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $75,674.10 (Light and Power Warrants $2,074.89) (Accounting Period October, 1969), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that ''Warrant Register No. 294" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 9-2493 to 9-2585 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson. Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: None I I -10- 10/7/69 The Mayor announced that the Finance Committee would meet on October 14, 1969 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall for the purpose of discussing current matters, and will be continued, if necessary, from time to time at the order of the Chairman. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: /~~. ~ d / .../ i. . ~ or - City of Ve ~/ ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk- Director of Finance 52