19750603 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
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lVlIN'LTTES OF A REGUlAR flEETING OF TIlE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD JUNE 3, 1975 AT rdO O'CLOCK
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHA.HBER OF THE
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, HcCormick, Ybarra
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Kaeser, that minutes
of th.e meet ing of Hay 20, 1975 be approved as \vritten and submitted.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 858 receive a second reading by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 858 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon,
amending The Code of The City of Vernon, California, lQS9, by
amending Sec. 19.1 of said Code, was read for a second reading by
title. (Copy to each member of the City Council)
It \Vas moved by Ybarra, seconded by Kaeser, that Ordinance
No. 858 receive and pass a second reading. 1"Iotion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, ivIalburg, HcCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by HcCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that in
accordance with Government Code Section 36934, the reading of
Ordinance No. 858 in full be waived; and that Ordinance No. 858
receive a third and final reading by title. Hotion unanimously
carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 853 - An Ordinance of the C:tty of Vernon,
amending The Code of The City of Vernon, Ca.lifornia, 1959, by
amending Sec. 19.1 of said Code, was read by title for a third and
final reading.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Nd'::ormick, that
Ord:tnance No. 858 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted.
Motion carr:i.ed.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, t/'cCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated May 19, 1975, transmitting plans and specifications
for the construction of Loma 'Vista Avenue Storm Drain in the cities
of Hay-wood and Vernon; and recommending that the plans and specifi-
cations be aDproved and the Los Angeles Countv Flood Control
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District be authorized to proceed with the construction, was
presented.
It Vlas moved by lVIcCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public lvorks, dated :t-fay 19, lQ75,
be approved. Hotlon carried.
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Crnrnnunication from Giant Meat Co., Inc., dated May 21,
1975, requesting a further extension for the use of their office
trailer at 2535 East Vernon Avenue, was presented.
Communication from A. E. Nelson, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated May 27, 1975, recommending that Giant Meat Co., Inc.
be granted a one-year extension for use of a commercial coach at
2535 E. Vernon Avenue, subject to the condition that permanent
facilities be constructed prior to the expiration or the extension
or that the coach be removed at that time, was presented. (Copy
to each member of the City Council)
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Giant
Meat Co., Inc. be granted a one-year extension for use of a
commercial coach at 2535 E. Vernon Avenue, subject to the condition
that permanent facilities be constructed prior to the expiration
of the extension or that the coach be removed at that time. Motion
carried.
Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated May
27, 1975, requesting that John C. Marx be reimbursed the sum of
$100.00 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for
Fire Suppression courses at Santa Ana College, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, that the
request of the Fire Chief, dated May 27, 1975, be approved and
authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $100.00 to
John C. Marx. Motion carried.
Communication from the Finance Committee, dated May 22,
1975, recommending that the audiometric hearing test be included
in the pre-employment physical examination for all prospective
City employees, was presented.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendation of the Finance Committee, dated May 22, 1975, be
approved. Motion carried.
Communication from S. E. Hogan, Police Chief, dated May
29, 1975, requesting that Sgt. J. T.v. Triplett be reimbursed the sum
of $81.75 for a P.O.S.T. sanctioned Police Supervision Course at
Rio Hondo College from February 20 through May 22, 1975, was
presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
recommendation or the Police Chief, dated May 29, 1975, be approved
and authority granted to issue warrant in the amount of $81.75 to
J. T..J. Triplett. Motion carried.
Communication from A. E. Nels on, Jr., Director of Public
Works, dated May 29, 1975, transmitting Contract No. 390 for One
Dump Truck; and recommending that the contract be approved and that
authority be granted to advertise for bids, was presented.
Resolution No. 4337 - A Resolution of the City Councilor
the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 390 and authorizing notice
inviting sealed proposals or bids for One Dump Truck, in accordance
vlith Contract No. 390 of the Cfty of Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
Resolution No. 4337 be a.pproved and adopted. Hotion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Halburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Activity Log of the Police Department for the period May
16 - 31, 1975 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Activity Log of the Police Department be received and filed. Notion
carried.
"t~arrant Register No. 430" covering claims and demands
presented during the period Hay 16 to 31, which includes Demands Nos.
5-1288 to 5-1355 (both inclusive) drawn on the United California
Bank, totaling $65,318.36 (Light and Power t.Jarrants$5, 642 .19)
(Accounting Period June 1975), was examined and audited.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that
"l.varrant Register No. 43011 be approved and payment authorized for
Demands Nos. 5-1288 to 5-1355 (both inclusive), with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Becker Bros. Steel Supply Co., dated
May 30, 1975, requesting an extension until July 15, 1975 of the
existing temporary varia,nce from the Uniform Building Code Section
5205B covering their occupancy of the premises at 5125 Santa Fe
Avenue; and advising that if their plans change and they wish to stay
longer than July 15, 1975, they will then bring the present skylights
into conformity with the Code before July 15, 1975 or vacate the
premises by midnight that date, was presented. (Copy to each member
of the City Council)
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that
Becker Bros. Steel Supply Co. be granted an extension until July 15,
1975 of the existing temporary variance from the Uniform Building
Code Section 5205B covering their occupancy of the premises at 5125
Santa Fe Avenue, subject to the conditions as outlined in their
letter dated May 30, 1975; provided that Becker Bros. Steel Supply
Co. accept all responsibility and any and all liabilities that might
result from any damages or injuries to life or property during the
extended temporary occupancy of the premises at 5 5 Santa Fe
Avenue; and provided that Becker Bros. Steel Supply Co. agrees to
hold the City of Vernon harmless from any and all claims resulting
from said occupancy. Motion carried.
Communication from F. H. Colvin, Fire Chief, dated May
30, 1975, transmitting a proposed legal agreement between the City
of Vernon and Los Angeles County Fire Protection District for
Automatic First-Alarm assignments in all cities of the Area "E"
mutual aid area, except for the City of Commerce; and recommending
that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the
document if it is acceptable, was presented. (Copy of agreement
to each member of the City Council)
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Kaeser, tbat the
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated May 30, 1975, be approved
and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute
the agreement between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles
County Fire Protection District. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 857 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
amending The City Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959
to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration,
repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equip-
ment , use, height, area and ma.intenance of buildings or structures
in the City of Vernon, State of California, and providing for the
issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; declaring and
establishing fire districts, providing penalties for the violation
thereof, and adopting, in part, the Uniform Building Code, Accumu-
lative Supplement, 1975 Edition, as promulgated by the International
Conference of Building Officials, was read by title for a first
reading.
It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that
Ordinance No. 857 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 4338 - 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.
857, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 4338 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 859 - An Ordinance of tbe City of Vernon
regulating the installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use
and operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures, and other
electrical appliances and equipment on premises ~.vithin the City of
Vernon; adopting by reference The National Electrical Code, 1975
Edition; and amending The Code of the City of Vernon, 1959, ~.vas read
by title for a first reading.
It was moved by Kaeser, seconded by Gonzales, that
Ordinance No. 859 receive and pass a first reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, Malburg, McCormick, Ybarra
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 4339 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon determining a ne'tvspaper 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.
859, was presented.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 4339 be approved and adopted. Notion carried.
Ayes: Gonzales, Kaeser, 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 Kaeser, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried.
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ATTEST:
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F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk-
Director of Finance
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