19700217 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGUIAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD FEBRUARY 17, 1970 AT TWO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANl'A FE
AVENUE~ VERNON. CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Matl1iard, 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 3, 1970 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from Vernon Livestock Trucking Company, dated
February 4, 1970, requesting permission to locate an office trailer
on the property at 3308 Bandini Boulevard and to have it connected
to lights, water and sewer, was read.
Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building,
dated February 9, 1970, advising that the Building, Fire and Health
Departments have no objection to the proposed use of an office
trailer by Vernon Livestock Trucking Company at 3308 Bandini
Boulevard for a temporary period of one year subject to the usual
conditions, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Vernon
Livestock Trucking Company be authorized to locate an office trailer
on the property at 3308 Bandini Boulevard, provided that said trailer
is used only for the purposes as outlined in their letter dated
February 4, 1970; 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 February 1, 1971. Motion carried.
Communication from Stauffer Chemical Company, dated
February 3, 1970, requesting that the $63.38 assessed as a penalty
for late payment of the December water bill be waived as the bill
was delivered to ,Amerace at 3211 E. 26th Street, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the
$63.38 assessed as a penalt~ for late payment of December water bill,
be waived. Motion carried.
Communication from the City of Huntington Park, dated
February 5, 1970, advising that the City Council at its meeting of
February 2, 1970 agreed to participate in a joint traffic engineering
study with the cities of Bell, Maywood and Vernon under the TOPICS
program, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that COllllllUUi-.
cation from the City of Huntington Park, dated 'F~hrua'l.7 5.. 1970, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mailliard, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February 6,
1970, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to execute License Agreement between the City of Vernon
and Atlantic Richfield Company Incorporated. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 9, 1970, with reference to bids received for Heater
Remixing and Asphalt Resurfacing of certain streets in accordance
with Contract No. 336, recommending that the contract be awarded to
G. J. Payne Company on the basis of their bid of $121,060.16, was
read.
Resolution No. 3075 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, accepting the bid of G. J~ Payne Company, for
heater remixing and asphalt resurfacing of certain streets, in
accordance with Contract No. 336 of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 3075 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 10, 1970, requesting authority to advance certain
personnel as listed, effective March 1, 1970, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Mail1iard, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated February 10, 1970, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 9, 1970, transmitting a proposed application before
the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for the
widening of Bandini Boulevard across the Union Pacific tracks
Crossing No. 2-l46.l5-C; and recommending that the City of Vernon
make application to the Commission for the above-mentioned crossing
widening, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February 9,
1970, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to execute an application to the Public Utilities
CQuIDJ.i,ssion of the State of California for the widening of Bandlni
Boul~var.d across the Union Pacific tracks Crossing No. 2-l46,15-C.
Hotion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 9, 1970, transmitting a proposed application before
the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for the
widening of 37th Street across the Union Pacific tracks Crossing No.
3A-5.07-C; and recommending that the City of Vernon make application
to the Commission for the above-mentioned crossing widening, was
:read.
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Communication from Oscar Mayer & Co., dated February 6,
1970, requesting permission to use an office trailer on the property
at 3301 E. Vernon Avenue for approximately one year, was read~
(Copy to each member of the City Council)
Communication from V. R. Bush, Superintendent of Building,
dated February 16, 1970, advising that the Building, Fire and Health
Departments have no objection to Oscar Mayer & Company using an
office trailer at 3301 E. Vernon Avenue for a temporary period of
one year subject to the usual conditions, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that
Oscar Mayer & Company be authorized to locate an office trailer on
the property at 3301 E. Vernon Avenue, provided that said trailer
is used only for the purposes as outlined in their letter dated
February 6, 1970; 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 February 1, 1971.
Motion carried.
Communication from the Finance Committee, dated February
9, 1970, making certain enumerated recommendations, was read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
The Fire Chief requested that the recommendation of the
Finance Committee, dated February 6, 1970, as outlined in enumerated
paragraph number one (1), be tabled for the present time.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Malburg, that recom-
mendation of the Finance Committee, dated February 6, 1970, as
outlined in enumerated paragraph number one (1), be tabled for the
present time; and that recommendation of the Finance Committee,
dated February 6, 1970, as outlined in enumerated paragraph number
two (2), be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 4, 1970, transmitting a proposed License Agreement
between the City of Vernon and Kal Kan Foods Incorporated covering
construction and maintenance of architectural projection encroach-
ment in 44th Street; and recommending that the agreement be approved
and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same
on behalf of the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February 4,
1970, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to execute License Agreement between the City of Vernon
and Kal Kan Foods Incorporated covering construction and maintenance
of architectural projection encroachment in 44th Street. Motion
carried.
Communication from R. H. K1_ng, Director of Public t.olorks,
dated February 6, 1970, transmitting a proposed Licens2 Agreement
batween the City of Vernon and Atlantic Richfield Company
Incorporated; and recommending that the agreement be approved and
that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same
on behalf of the City of Vernon, was read. (Copy to each meulber
of the City Council)
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It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the
recon~endation of the Director of Public Works, dated February 9,
1970, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to execute an application to the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California for the widening of 37th
Street across the Union Pacific tracks Crossing No. 3A-S.07-C.
Motion carried.
Communication from C. H. McGovern, City Attorney, dated
February 6, 1970, transmitting an original and three copies of a
maintenance agreement prepared by the Los Angeles County Counsel's
Office providing for maintenance of the pump house and pumping
facility at the Washington Boulevard - Union Pacific Railroad
Crossing; and recommending that the agreement be executed by the
Mayor and the City Clerk, was read. (Copy to each member of the
City Council)
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the City Attorney, dated February 6, 1970, be
approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to
execute maintenance agreement prepared by the Los Angeles County
Counsel's Office providing for maintenance of the pump house and
pumping facility at the Washington Boulevard - Union Pacific Rail-
road crossing. Motion carried.
Report of Health Department Activities for the month of
January 1970, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City
Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that Report
of Health Department Activities be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
January 30, 1970, requesting authority for Sgt. W. R. Gilcrease
to attend the Training Officers' Seminar at Monte Corona Conference
Center at Twin Peaks, California, from April 17 to 19, 1970,
inclusive, with an expense allowance of $90.00, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated January 30, 1970, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $90.00 to
We R. Gilcrease. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period
February 1 to 15, 1970 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. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
February 10, 1970, requesting authority to employ Joseph William
Triplett, III, as Policeman, Grade 4, effective February 16, 1970,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated February 10, 1970, be approved~
Motion carried..
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Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
February 10, 1970, requesting authority to employ Paul Young Idom
as ?oliceman, Grade 4, effective February 16, 1970, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated February 10, 1970, be approved.
Mot ion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
February 11, 1970, requesting that Sergeant R. N. Graham be advanced
from Sergeant, Grade 4 to Grade 3, effective March 1, 1970, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated February 11, 1970, be approved.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 10, 1970, requesting authority to prepare Plans and
Specifications for construction of a relief sewer in 57th Street
from approximately 2nd Street west to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District trunk sewer in Alameda Street, t'1as read. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that the
request of the Director of Public Works, dated February 10, 1970,
be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. King, Director of Public Works,
dated February 11, 1970, advising that the Rotary Club of Vernon has
requested permission to construct a monument which designates Vernon
as a 4 Way Test City; and transmitting a drawing showing the design
and location of the proposed monument, was read. (Copy to each
member of the City Council)
Councilman Malburg stated that he objected to the
construction of a monument on the City Hall property by the Rotary
Club of Vernon; and pointed out that his objections were those of
policy only and to avoid setting a precedent, and not a reflection
on the Rotary Club of Vernon and its fine work.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Rotary Club of Vernon to construct a monument on
City Hall property be denied. Motion carried.
Ayes: Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: Anderson, Furlong
Absent: None
C~~munication from L. R~ Burch, City Treasurer, dated
Febru.,ary 16, 1970, reporting as required by Resolution No. 3073, was
read. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra~ that communi-
cation from the City Treasurer, dated February 16, 1970, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
Communication from R. He King, Director of Public Works,
dat8d February 17, 1970, transmittiug an easement for street purposes
from We3t Coast Fertilizer and Rendering Company covering a portion
of Band:i,ni Boulevard; and recommending that the eaS2ment be accepted
and that the grantor be advised of the official recordation, w'as read.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that easement
be accepted from West Coast Fertilizer and Rendering Company and
that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Certifi-
catE" of Acceptance. Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated February
16, 1970, advising that Rosemen Gerald L. Hefner and Paul H. Lampe
have submitted letters of resignation to be effective at the close
of the working day February 28, 1970; and recommending that their
resignations be accepted, was read.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the.
resignations of Hosemen Gerald L. Hefner and Paul H. Lampe be
accepted at the close of the working day February 28, 1970. Motion
carried.
Resolution No. 3076 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, urging the Los Angeles County Board of Super-
visors to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the cost of law
enforcement services supplied by the Los Angeles County Sheriffis
Department to contract cities, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 3076 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
"Payroll Warrant Register No. 151" covering claims and
demands presented during the period January 1 to 31, which includes
Demands Nos. 1649 to 1656 (both inclusive), drawn on the Crocker-
Citizens National Bank, totaling $280,992.0~ (Accounting Period
January 1970), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
"Payroll \oJarrant Register No.. 151" be approved and payment authorized
for Demands Nos. 1649 to 1656 (both inclusive), with no exceptions~
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mai11iard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
''Warrant Register No. 303" covering claims and demands
presented during the period February 1 to 15, which includes Demands
Nos. 70-297 to 70-!+8l} (both inclusive), drawn on the United California
Bank, totaling $1,036,898.22 (Light and Power Warrants $998,630.14)
(Accounting Period February 1970), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that
II-Warrant Register No, 303" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 70-297 to 70-484 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
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There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it~,;ra.s moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried~
Attest:
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F. A. Ziemer, City C1erk-
Director of Finance