19691118 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD NOVEMBER 18, 1969 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, Mai1liard, 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 November 4, 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 the construction of Wells Nos. 16 and
17. in accordance with Contract No. 347.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion
carried.
The Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Midway Drilling and
Pump Co.
Roscoe Moss Company
Option I
Option II
$ 73,650.00
70,639.00
$ 147,300.00
138,278.00
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that bids
received for the construction of Wells Nos. 16 and 17, in accordance
with Contract No. 347, be referred to the Director of Public Works
and the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried.
Mr. Milton S. Klein, Vice President of The Selig Chemical
Industries, California Troy Branch, appeared before the City Council
relative to the proposed installation of a 20 horsepower boiler at
2840 So. Alameda Street.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
matter relative to the proposed installation of a 20 horsepower
boiler at 2840 So. Alameda Street be referred to the Building
Department and the Fire Department for investigation and report.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 805 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 805 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, requiring the issuance of health permits for
specified businesses and vehicles, and setting forth rules and
regulations pertaining to the same, was read for a second reading
by title.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 805 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
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It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that in
accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of
Or.dinance No. 805 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 805
receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously
carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
. Ordinance No. 805 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, requiring the issuance of health permits for
specified businesses and vehicles, and setting forth rules and
regulations pertaining to the same, was read by title for a third
and final reading.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that
Ordinance No. 805 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted.
Hotion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated November 12, 1969, requesting authority to advance Jera1d
Selvin Ness to Utility Man IV, Step 4, effective December 1, 1969,
as he will have satisfactorily completed his probationary period,
~las read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated November 12, 1969,
be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated November 12, 1969, transmitting Contract No. 34.8 for Jewel
Avenue (Private) Water and Sewer Line Construction; and recommending
that this contract be approved and that authority be granted to
advertise for bids, was read.
R<?.;~,21u1::icn No. 3052 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 348 for Jewel Avenue
(Private) Water and Sewer Line Construction, and giving the notice
inviting sealed proposals or bids in accordance with Contract No.
348 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 3052 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai1liard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: None
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated November l4, 1969, requesting authority to change the seven
existing 11,000 lumen mercury vapor fixtures on 44th Street between
Alcoa Avenue and Downey Road to seven 20,000 lumen mercury vapor
fixtures, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated November 14, 1969,
be approved. Motion carried.
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Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
November 6, 1969, recommending that Sgt. Frank Sweeney's indefinite
suspension be modified to a suspension of three weeks, without pay,
for violation of Sections 400.15 and 500.5 of the Department's
Manual of Policy and Ethics; and that the Sergeant be returned to
duty effective as of Saturday, November 8, 1969, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief, dated November 6, 1969, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
November 10, 1969, advising that Officer U. E. Flick has tendered
his resignation effective as of the end of his tour of duty on
November 29, 1969; and recommending that the resignation be accepted,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
re8ignation of Officer U. E. Flick be accepted. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
November 1 to 15, 1969 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that
Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
October 1969, 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.
Communication from Space Rentals, Inc., dated November 14,
1969, requesting permission to use a 12' x 60' mobile office trailer
for a temporary period of one year on the property at 3094 E.
Vernon Avenue, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
Councilman Malburg disclosed that he is the owner of the
property at 3094 E. Vernon Avenue.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Space
Rentals, Inc. be authorized to locate a 12' x 60' mobile office
trailer on the property at 3094 E. Vernon Avenue, provided that said
trailer is used only for the purposes as outlined in their letter
dated November 14, 1969; 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 said trailer may be used shall be December 1, 1970. Motion
carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated
November 12, 1969, advising that Fireman Sam C. Capra sustained a
job-connected back injury on November 27, 1968; and recommending
that Capra apply for a disability retirement effective December 1,
1969, was read.
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It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated November 12, 1969, be
approved; and that Fireman SaID C. Capra be deleted from the pa)~011
at the close of business on November 30, 1969. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 3053 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, commending Sam C. Capra for his years of service
to the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 3053 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: None
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated November
14, 1969, recommending that the City of Vernon include within its
existing telephone Fire Alarm System four telephone Fire Alarm boxes
located in the City of Maywood; recommending that the City Council
make a request to the Maywood City Council that the City of Vernon
be allowed to maintain said alarm boxes within the City of Ma~7oodls
boundary; and recommending that each of these four alarm boxes be
posted with an appropriate notice indicating that the alarm would be
transmitted to the City of Vernon, was read. (Copy to each member
of the City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
recommendations of the Fire Chief, dated November l4, 1969, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
November 14, 1969, requesting that lease agreement between the City
of Vernon and Officer Raymond D. Tisdale for one 1966 Harley-
Davidson Motorcycle, Engine No. 66FL12320, be terminated; and
requesting that the lease agreement, as submitted, between the City
of Vernon and Officer Raymond D. Tisdale for one 1970 Har1ey-
Davidson Motorcycle, Engine No. lA14209HO, be approved effective as
of November 18, 1969, was read.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
requests of the Police Chief, dated November 14, 1969, be approved
and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute new
lease agreement on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
November 13, 1969, requesting authority to advance R. V. Sapp to
Policeman Grade 2 and R. D. Adams to Policeman Grade 3, effective
December 1, 1969, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai1liard, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated November 13, 1969, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from Atlantic Richfield Company, dated
November l7, 1969, making application for a period of 40 years from
time to time to excavate for and lay, construct, reconstruct, connect
with other pipe lines, maintain, operate, repair, alter, change the
size of, abandon in place and/or remove a private pipe line system
together with all appurtenances and cathodic protection facilities
necessary to properly maintain and operate said pipe line system,
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for the transportation of oil, gas, gasoline, petroleum, water and/or
other liquid substances along the route, under, along, over and
across certain streets, alleys and highways, as enumerated, through
the City of Vernon, was read. (Franchise Ordinance No. 432 expires
on March 3, 1970.) (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that communi-
cation from Atlantic Richfield Company, dated November 17, 1969, be
referred to the Director of Public Works, the City Attorney and the
Fire Chief, for investigation and report. Motion carried.
Communication from Canale Foods requesting a license to
operate a lunch truck in the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
request of Canale Foods be referred to the Fire Department with
power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from Ski1fab Metal Products, dated November
14, 1969, requesting permission to use a forty foot trailer on the
premises at 4150 Bandini Blvd. on a temporary basis for a period of
approximately two months during the construction of their offices,
was read.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Malburg, that
Ski1fab Metal Products be authorized to locate a forty foot trailer
on the premises at 4150 Bandini Blvd., provided that said trailer
is used only for the purposes as outlined in their letter dated
November 14, 1969; 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 said trailer may be used shall be June 1, 1970. Motion
carried.
Communication from Pacific Packing Company, dated November
17, 1969, requesting permission to use a 12' x 40' trailer on the
premises at 4224 District Blvd. as an office facility to replace
the one now being used by the Sid Miller Meat Company at the same
address, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of Pacific Packing Company, dated November 17, 1969, be
referred to the Building, Fire and Health Departments for investi-
gation and report. Motion carried.
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 148" covering claims and
demands presented during the period October 1 to October 31, which
includes Demands Nos. 1619 to 1629 (both inclusive), drawn on the
Crocker-Citizens National Bank, totaling $283,103.96, was examined
and audited.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 148" be approved and payment authorized
for Demands Nos. 1619 to 1629 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
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"Warrant Register No. 29719 covering claims and demands
presented during the period November 1 to November l5, which includes
Demands Nos. 9-2883 to 9-3042 (both inclusive), drawn on the United
California Bank, totaling $1,004,414.86 (Light and Power Warrants
$950,559.53) (Accounting Period November, 1969), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Mai11iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
"Warrant Register No. 297" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 9-2883 to 9-3042 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that the Finance Committee would meet
on November 21, 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 Anderson, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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Mayor - City of Verno
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Director of Finance