19740702 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JULY 2, 1974 AT TWO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
minutes of the meeting of June 25, 1974 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated June 21, 1974, transmitting Contract No. 383, City
Hall and Police Facility and Parking Structure; and recommending
that the contract be approved and that authority be granted to
advertise for bids, was presented.
Resolution No. 4263 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 383 for the construction
of City Hall and Police Facility and Parking Structure in accordance
with Contract No. 383 of the City of Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4263 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Councilman Wesley J. Keebler, dated
June 20, 1974, advising that he will not be able to serve as Council-
man after July 31, 1974 due to circumstances beyond his control; and
advising that he will vacate the house at 4327 Furlong Place on July
31, 1974, was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
communication from Councilman Wesley J. Keebler, dated June 20, 1974,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
The City Clerk reported orally to the City Council that
Mr. Hilario Gonzales was interested in leasing the city-owned house
at 4327 Furlong Place when it becomes available for occupancy.
Councilman Hilario Gonzales disqualified himself from
discussing or voting on this matter.
After discussion, it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by
McCormick, that the city-owned house located at 4327 Furlong Place
be leased to Hilario Gonzales when it becomes available for
occupancy. Motion carried.
, Ayes: Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: None
Not Voting: Gonzales
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Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 20, 1974, recommending that in the event Officer O. C. Sherwood
is unable to return to duty that he be retired as soon as the
disability is determined to be permanent or of extended and
uncertain duration or that he be removed from the payroll effective
at the close of business on October 16, 1974, whichever is sooner,
was presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief, dated June 20, 1974, be
approved; and that this matter be referred to the City Attorney
for drafting the necessary documents to the Workmen's Compensation
Appeals Board. Motion carried.
Communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Super-
visors, dated June 21, 1974, advising that the Board endorsed, with
the provision that Los Angeles be included in Fund A category,
legislation being drafted by the House Public Works Committee to
disperse monies for mass transit funding; and requesting that
certain action be taken by each city within Los Angeles County, was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Keebler, that
communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,
dated June 21, 1974, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period June
16 - 30, 1974 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Activity
Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Motion carried.
"Warrant Register No. 408" covering claims and demands
presented during the period June 16 to 30, which includes Demands
Nos. 4-1472 to 4-1556 (both inclusive), drawn on the United
California Bank, totaling $71,812.95 (Light and Power Warrants
$591.39) (Accounting Period June and July 1974), was examined and
audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
"Warrant Register No. 408" be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 4-1472 to 4-1556 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noe s : None
Absent: None
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated
June 27, 1974, requesting that Officer R. V. Sapp be reimbursed
the sum of $100.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropri-
ation to cover the cost oftultion and books for Police Management
Program and Courses at Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, was
presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Keebler, that the
request of the Police Chief, dated June 27, 1974, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $100.00 to
R. V. Sapp. Motion carried.
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Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated
June 27, 1974, advising that Fireman J. R. Brown has filed an
application with the Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board regarding
job connected back injury; and requesting the City Council to take
the necessary action to expedite this through the Workmen's
Compensation Appeals Board, was presented. (Copy to each member
of the City Council)
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated June 27, 1974, be approved; and
that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for drafting the
necessary documents to expedite this through the Workmen's
Compensation Appeals Board. Motion carried.
Communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated
June 27, 1974, advising that he has applied for a service retirement
from the Vernon Fire Department effective September 1, 1974, was
presented. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
communication from R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief, dated June 27, 1974,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 4265 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon expressing its condolences upon the death of
Vincent R. Poxon, was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 4265 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 4266 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon granting a zoning variance for Los Angeles
By-Products Co., was presented.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Resolution No. 4266 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Keebler, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
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There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
F. A. Ziemer, City C1erk-
Director of Finance
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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON ON THE PETITION OF
LOS ANGELES BY-PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR A
VARIANCE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 752, AND ALL AMENDMENTS
THERETO, OF THE CITY OF VERNON, HELD
JULY 2, 1974 AT 1:15 O'CLOCK P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT:
Keebler
OTHERS PRESENT:
F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-Director of Finance
C. H. McGovern, City Attorney
R. M. Eatherly, Fire Chief
F. H. Colvin, Assistant Fire Chief
A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public Works
F. W. Sumner, Supervising Building Inspector
Mr. A1 Santoorjian, The Alexander Company
Mr. M. R. McAllister, Los Angeles By-Products Co.
Mr. Pete Berry, Smith-Emery Company
Mayor Malburg reported that this was the time and place
for the hearing on the Petition of Los Angeles By-Products Company
for a variance from the provisions of Ordinance No. 752, and all
amendments thereto, of the City of Vernon.
The following were duly acknowledged as being on file:
(1) Proof of Publication in Los Angeles Daily Journal on
June 17, 18 and 19, 1974 of "Notice of Proposed Change from Zoning
Provis ions" ;
(2) Affidavit of Mr. Victor Vaits, Civil Engineer,
showing owners of real property within three hundred feet (300')
of the property proposed for zone variance; and
(3) Affidavit of Mr. Victor Vaits, Civil Engineer, Re
Mailing Postal Card Notices on Petition of Los Angeles By-Products
Company for a variance from the provisions of Ordinance No. 752,
and all amendments thereto, of the City of Vernon.
Mayor Malburg asked if there were any written communi-
cations relative to the Petition of Los Angeles By-Products Company
for a zone variance.
The City Clerk reported that no written communications
were received relative to this matter.
Mayor Malburg asked if anyone from the floor wished to
address the City Council relative to the Petition of Los Angeles
By-Products Company for a zone variance. No one responded.
The City Clerk stated orally that the interested City
Departments had investigated this petition and had no objections
to the granting of a variance from the provisions of Ordinance No.
752, and all amendments thereto, in accordance with said petition.
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After a general discussion of the petition for a variance,
it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the City
Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution granting a variance to
Los Angeles By-Products Company from the provisions of Ordinance No.
752, and all amendments thereto, as recited in the petition. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: Keebler
Mayor Malburg adjourned the meeting at 1:20 o'clock p.m.
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-
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