19691216 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGUL~R MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD DECEMBER 16, 1969 AT TWO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE. VERNON. CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL PRESENl': Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT: Malburg
The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Anderson, that
minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1969 be approved as written
and submitted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that
Ordinance No. 806 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 806 - 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, 786 and 803 of said City, was read for a
second reading by title.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that
Ordinance No. 806 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that in
accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of
Ordinance No. 806 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 806
receive a third and final reading by title. Motion unanimously
carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
Ordinance No. 806 - 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, 786 and 803 of said City, was read by
title for a third and final reading.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that
Ordinance No. 806 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from The F1intkote Company, dated December
3, 1969, requesting permission to place an 8' x 8' Portable Guard
Shack on the property at 57th and Alameda Streets to protect the
Guard from the weather until such time that the plans for a permanent
installation can be approved and installed, was read. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mai11iard, that The
Flintkote Company be authorized to use an 8' x 8' Portable Guard
Shack on the property at 57th and Alameda Streets, provided that
said Guard Shack is used only for the purposes as outlined in their
letter dated December 3, 1969; provided that said Guard Shack 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 Guard Shack may be used shall be
December 1, 1970. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated December
3, 1969, requesting authority to re-hire John C. Marx as Hoseman,
Grade 3, effective December 16, 1969, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated December 3, 1969, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated December
9, 1969, requesting authority to advance certain personnel as listed,
effective January 1, 1970, was read. (Copy to each member of the
City Council)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated December 9, 1969, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated December 5, 1969, advising that Mr. Joe D. Lopez, Utility Man,
Street Department, plans to retire from the service of the City
effective December 31, 1969, was read.
Resolution No. 3057 .. A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, commending Joe D. Lopez for his years of service
to the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 3057 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated December 4, 1969, transmitting an easement for street purposes
from Richard T. Jerome and Donna V. Jerome covering a portion of
Bandini Boulevard; and recommending that the easement be accepted
and that the grantor be advised of the official recordation, was
read.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Easement be accepted from Richard T. Jerome and Donna V. Jerome,
and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute
Certificate of Acceptance. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated November 10, 1969, outlining the understanding reached between
Mr. Wayne A. Barsness representing Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc.,
4310 Bandini Boulevard, for the removal of the existing brick wall,
sign and flag pole from the street setback area; and recommending
that the City Council approve the provisions as outlined, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated November 10,
1969, be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated December 11, 1969, transmitting Contract No. 338 for recon-
struction of Bandini Boulevard and 37th Street from Santa Fe Avenue
to Atlantic Boulevard and Sierra Pine Avenue; and recommending that
this contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise
for bids, was read.
Resolution No. 3059 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 338 for reconstruction of
Bandini Boulevard and 37th Street from Santa Fe Avenue to Atlantic
Boulevard and Sierra Pine Avenue, and giving notice inviting sealed
proposals or bids in accordance with Contract No. 338 of the City
of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 3059 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated December 11, 1969, transmitting Contract No. 334 for Improve-
ment of Santa Fe Avenue between Pacific Boulevard and Slauson Avenue;
and recommending that this contract be approved and that authority
be granted to advertise for bids, was read.
Resolution No. 3060 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, approving Contract No. 334, for improvement of
Santa Fe Avenue between Pacific Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, and
giving notice inviting sealed proposals or bids in accordance with
Contract No. 334 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 3060 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from Sgt. M. C. Wooten, Committee Chairman,
dated December 4, 1969, requesting, on behalf of the Vernon Police
Officers' Benefit Fund, permission to use the Engineering Department's
lunchroom facility on Saturday, December 20, 1969, for the purpose
of holding a Christmas Party for police officers' children, was read.
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Fund be granted permission to use
the Engineering Department's lunchroom facility on Saturday, December
20, 1969, for the purpose of holding a Christmas Party for police
officers' children, provided that certain measures are taken to
insure the safety of the children as the Director of Public Works
deems necessary. Motion carried.
Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building,
dated December 5, 1969, recommending that 80% of the permit fee of
$215.50 be refunded to Mr. Milton Farbstein as Permit No. 21314 has
expired without any work having been acccmplished, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Building, dated December 5,
1969, be approved and that authority be granted to issue warrant in
the amount of $172.40 to Milton Farbstein and David Wither1y.
Motion carried.
Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building,
dated December 8, 1969, advising that Mr. George N. Caprine will
retire from the service of the City of Vernon at the close of
business on December 31, 1969, was read. (Copy to each member of
the City Council)
Resolution No. 3058 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, commending George N. Caprine for his many years
of service to the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 3058 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
December 8, 1969, requesting that Officer J. E. Prahm be advanced
from Policeman, Grade 2 to Grade 1, effective January 1, 1970, was
read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated December 8, 1969, be approved.
Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
December 1 to 15, 1969 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Activity
Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated December 12, 1969, requesting authority to advance Adrian
Yasutake to Engineering Aide II, Step 3, effective January 1, 1970,
as he will have satisfactorily completed his probationary period,
was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated December 12, 1969,
be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from the City of Maywood, dated December 11,
1969, transmitting duly executed original and duplicate copies of
revocable permit for maintenance of four (4) telephone alarm boxes
on the south side of Fruitland Avenue in the City of Maywood, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City of Vernon accept permit and conditions for maintenance of four
(4) telephone alarm boxes on the south side of Fruitland Avenue in
the City of Maywood; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute said permit on behalf of the City of Vernon. Motion
carried.
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Communication from Louis S. Hauger, Director of Environ-
mental Health, dated December 12, 1969, transmitting the regulations
as authorized by Section 2.16 of Ordinance No. 805 pertaining to the
Operation of a Rubbish Disposal Service; pertaining to the Operation
of Cesspool and Sump Pumping Vehicles; pertaining to the Operation
of Rendering Plants and Offal Vehicles; and recommending that the
City Council adopt the regulations as transmitted to be effective
January 1, 1970, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
regulations pertaining to the Operation of a Rubbish Disposal
Service; the Operation of Cesspool and Sump Pumping Vehicles; and
the Operation of Rendering Plants and Offal Vehicles; be approved
as submitted by the Director of Environmental Health, dated December
12, 1969, to be effective January 1, 1970. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
November, 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 R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated December 15, 1969, transmitting an easement for street purposes
from T.I.M.E.-DC, Incorporated, covering a portion of Santa Fe Avenue;
and recommending that the easement be accepted and that the grantor
be advised of the official recordation, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Easement
be accepted from T.I.M.E.-DC, Incorporated, and that the Mayor and
the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certificate of Acceptance.
Motion carried.
Communication from Byron Jackson Pump Division, dated
December 15, 1969, with reference to extension previously granted to
use six trailers as temporary offices on their property at 2300 E.
Vernon Avenue until December 31, 1969, requesting that permission
to use these trailers as temporary offices be extended for not less
than six months nor more than one year, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Byron
Jackson Pump Division be granted permission to use the six trailers
located on their property at 2300 E. Vernon Avenue as temporary
offices until December 31, 1970, subject to the conditions stipulated
in the minutes of October 4, 1966. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that
Ordinance No. 807 be read, by title for a first reading. Motion
carried.
Ordinance No. 807 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
regulating travel, stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles and
pedestrians on the public streets and highways of the City of Vernon.
incorporating certain provisions of the California Vehicle Code and
repealing Ordinance No. 792 of the City of Vernon~ was read by title
for a first reading.
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It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Ordinance No. 807 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Malburg
Resolution No. 3061 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, determining a newspaper of general circulation,
authorizing a publication of notice of public hearing in the same,
and scheduling a public hearing for the adoption of Ordinance No.
807, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that
Resolution No. 3061 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 149" covering claims and
demands presented during the period November 1 to November 30, which
includes Demands Nos. 1630 to 1638 (both inclusive), drawn on the
Crocker-Citizens National Bank, totaling $284,127.41 (Accounting
Period November, 1969), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that "Payroll
Warrant Register No. 149" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 1630 to 1638 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
''Warrant Register No. 299" covering claims and demands
presented during the period December 1 to December 15, which includes
Demands Nos. 9-3133 to 9-3305 (both inclusive), drawn on the United
California Bank, totaling $1,014,000.86 (Light and Power Warrants
$959,866.79) (Accounting Period December, 1969), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Ybarra, that
"Warrant Register No. 299" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 9-3133 to 9-3305 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: Malburg
The Mayor announced that the Finance Committee would meet
on December 22, 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.
Attest:
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F. A. Ziemer - City Clerk
Director of Finance
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