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19700603 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I I MINUTES OF A REGUIAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JUNE 3, 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, Mailliard, Ybarra COUNCIL ABSENI': Malburg The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1970 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. Communication from the State of California - Transportation Agency, Department of Public Works, dated May 5, 1970, advising that $11,445.00 has been apportioned to the City of Vernon representing its share in California's allocation of federal TOPICS funds for the 1970-71 fiscal year, was presented. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that communi- cation from the State of California - Transportation Agency, Depart- ment of Public Works, dated May 5, 1970, be referred to the Director of Public Works. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 5722 of the City Council of the City of Azusa expressing intention to increase its city property tax rate to compensate for any tax levied on its municipally-owned electric utility by state legislation, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that copy of Resolution No. 5722 of the City Council of the City of Azusa be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 1057 of the City Council of the City of Lawndale, California supporting Proposition 1 on the June ballot, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mailliard, that copy of Resolution No. 1057 of the City Council of the City of Lawndale, California be received and filed. Motion carried. Clatm for damages against the State of California and City of Vernon, dated May 19, 1970, filed by Berger, Blietz & Huntoon, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Geraldine Watson, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that claim for damages against the City of Vernon, dated May 19, 1970, filed by Berger, Blietz & Huntoon, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Geraldine Watson, be denied and referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary action. Motion carried. Summons in Case No. SEC 2894 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, filed by Percy C. Whitaker, Jr., John Hightower and Leroy Bragg vs. City of Vernon, Ralph D. Gott, Does I thru X, inclusive, was presented. 1 -2- 6 3 70 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that Surrmons in Case No. SEC 2894 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, filed by Percy C. ~fuitaker, Jr., John Hightower and Leroy Bragg vs. City of Vernon, Ralph D~ Gott, Does I thru X, inclusive, be referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier for necessary action. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated May 25, 1970, requesting authority for Lawrence M. Jackson to attend a program entitled "Fracture Handling and Extrication of Automobile Accident Victim" at Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.) on June 6 and 7, 1970 with an expense allowance of $52.76, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the request of the Fire Chief, dated May 25, 1970, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $52.76 to Lawrence M. Jackson. Motion carried. Communication from George H. Thompson dba Bandini Truck Terminal, dated May 25, 1970, requesting permission to locate 3 or 4 small portable office buildings on the property at 3152 Bandini Blvd. to be used for the dispatchers of several small trucking companies, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mai11iard, that George H. Thompson dba Bandini Truck Terminal be authorized to locate three (3) small portable office buildings on the property at 3152 Bandini Boulevard, provided that said portable office buildings are used only for the purposes as outlined in his letter dated May 25, 1970; provided that said portable office buildings are 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 portable office buildings may be used shall be June 1, 1971. Motion carried. Communication from Lois Za1tosky, Deputy City Clerk, dated May 25, 1970, requesting that she be considered as a tenant for a one or two bedroom apartment when a vacancy exists, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the city-owned apartment at 3376 E. 50th Street be leased to Lawrence M. Jackson when it becomes available for occupancy. Motion carried. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the city-owned apartment at 3382 E. 50th Street be leased to Lois Zaltosky when it becomes available for occupancy. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated May 25, 1970, requesting that Sergeant T. L. Miller be reimbursed the sum of $12.69 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for Police Science courses at East Los Angeles College, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the request of the Police Chief, dated May 25, 1970,be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $12.69 to T. L. Miller. Motion carried. I I -3- 6 3 70 Activity Log of the Police Department for the period May 16 to 31, 1970 inclusive, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mail1iard, that Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Anthony B. Hollander, Construction Inspector, dated May 29, 1970, requesting that he be reimbursed the sum of $42.70 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for classes, Summer and Fall semester, in Inspection Technology at L.A. Trade Technical College, together with recommendation for approval by the Director of Public Works, was presented. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mai1liard, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 29, 1970, be approved and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $42.70 to Anthony B. Hollander. Motion carried. Communication from the Finance Committee, dated June 1, 1970, signed by R. J. Furlong, Chairman, transmitting a proposed salary resolution with a recommendation that it be approved; and making certain other recommendations relative to the fiscal affairs of the City, was presented. (Copy of communication and proposed resolution to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendations of the Finance Committee, dated June 1, 1970, be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 3095 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon fixing the compensation for certain employees of said City as of July 1, 1970, authorizing certain expense allowances, and repealing all resolutions in conflict herewith, was read. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 3095 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Malburg Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated June 1, 1970, with reference to the physical condition of Sgt. A. L. Dwyer, who has been absent from duty since December 29, 1969 due to a line of duty injury, recommending that unless his physical condition improves sufficiently to enable him to carry out the duties of a police sergeant, he continue with his retirement proceedings, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated June 1, 1970, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Mrs. A. M. McOmie, 4627 E. 52nd Place, Maywood, dated May 30, 1970, complaining about the blower installed by the Thermador Co. on 52nd Drive, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council) I I -4- 6 3 70 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mailliard, that communi. cation fr.~ Mrs. A. M. McOmie, dated May 30, 1970, be referred to the Building and Health Departments for investigation and report. Motion carried. Comnlunication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated May 27, 1970, advising that Assistant Fire Chief Thomas F. Lara sustained a job-connected heart condition and has been off duty with this illness since July 1, 1969; and recommending that his retirement from the City become effective July 1, 1970, was read. It was moved by Mai1liard, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated May 27, 1970, be approved; and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution commending Thomas F. Lara for his many years of loyal and conscientious service to the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Discussion was held with reference to the City of Vernon Civil Defense and Disaster Plan as submitted to the City Council on May S, 1970 by the Assistant Director of Civil Defense. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that the City of Vernon Civil Defense and Disaster Plan be approved as trans- mitted by the Assistant Director of Civil Defense with communication dated April 27, 1970; and that the Assistant Director of Civil Defense be granted permission to furnish copies to the proper interested parties. Motion carried. Discussion was held with reference to expenses incurred by Carmel in the successful litigation brought by the City of Carmel to test the legality of the 1969 legislation requiring all public officials to disclose their financial interests. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that the City of Vernon contribute $200.00 towards the cost of the litigation, and that authority be granted to issue warrant in the amount of $200.00 to the City of Carmel-By-The Sea. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 814 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon, repealing Ordinance No. 787 of the City of Vernon, establishing rates for the sale of water in said City and repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that Ordinance No. 814 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Ybarra Noe s : None Absent: Malburg Communication from Vincent R. Poxon, Attorney at Law, dated May IS, 1970, with reference to two communications received by the Clougherty Packing Company from Mr. Vincent Bush, Superintendent of Building; and requesting that the City Council grant a reasonable extension of time for the Clougherty Packing Company to comply with Mr. Bush's requirements, was presented. (Copies of Mr. Poxon's letter and Mr. Bush's letters to each member of the City Council) (Laid over at the meeting of May 19, 1970 until the meeting of June 3, 1970) I -5- 6 3 70 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Mail1iard, that the Superintendent of BUilding be authorized to give notice to Clougherty Packing Company to vacate the premises at 3049 E. Vernon Avenue pursuant to Ordinance No. 769; and that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with whatever legal action may be necessary to enforce compliance. Motion carried. "Warrant Register No. 310" covering claims and demands presented during the period May 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos. 70-1327 to 70-1419 (both inclusive), drawn on the United California Bank, totaling $195,091.34 (Light and Power Warrants $2,923.05) (Accounting Period June, 1970), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Ybarra, that "Warrant Register No. 310" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 70-1327 to 70-1419 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail1iard, Ybarra Noes: None Absent: Malburg There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Ybarra, that the meet ing adj ourn. Mot ion carried. Attest: ~ F. A. Ziemer, City C1erk- Director of Finance 153