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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - November 15, 1948 - CCJ 425 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 159 1948. 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper, City Attorney Tscharner and City Clerk. Absent: None. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of October 18, 20, 25 and -November 1, 1948. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. There being none, the minutes of October 18, 20, 25 and November 1, 1948 were approved as written. A communication from the Planning Commission recommending that permission be granted to Mr. D. C. Jones to construct a 12 foot driveway with a 3 foot approach on either side at 255 W. Foot- hill Boulevard, was read. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer this request be granted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report of the Azusa meeting held November and read. Planning Commission 10, 1948 was presented Moved and carried same be placed on file. Councilman Memmesheimer offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING AND DISTRICT- ING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA, CREATING FOUR- TE101 USE ZONES; REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY, HEIGHT AND AREA OF STRUCTURES AND OPEN SPACES FOR LIGHT, AIR AND VENTILATION; ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID ZONES; DEFINING TERMS USED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. be placed upon its first reading The title of this ordinance was then read. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Malone, Council waive the further reading of this ordinance. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved and carried the zoning map accompanying the zoning ordinance be placed on file in the City Clerk's office. Mr. and Mrs. Blatchley offered a request for a zone variance. Mrs. Blatchley was instructed to present the request to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Mrs. Holbert offered a request for a zone variance. Mayor Jumper advised Mrs. Holbert to present her request to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Invitation to the League dinner was read and ordered placed on file. A communication from the American Legion Post No. 180 requesting that a waste paper container be placed on the corner of Foothill Blvd, and Azusa Avenue, was read. ROLL CALL MINUTES APPROVED RECOMMENDATION APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 409 Mrs Blatchleyls request refer- red to planning Commission 7SDEZ m m _ 427 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1948. 7:30 P.M. Moved and carried this matter be referred to the Chairman of Public Works with powerto act. An agreement offered by Omart Investment Company, Ltd. relative to the construction of four houses OMART INVEST - at the Easterly end of Hollyvale Street, was read. MENT COMPANY Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the request of Omart Investment Company to construct four houses at the easterly end of Hollyvale Street be granted ' and the agreement placed on file. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. A written request for permission to solicit funds CANCER PREVEN- in Azusa through the medium or Mail, Press, Radio TION SOCIETY and personal solicitations for the Cancer Pre- vention Society, was read. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Nasser and duly carried this matter be referred to the Police Department, with power to "act. Mayor Jumper announced that it was imperative that he be excused from further attendance at this meeting and appointed Councilman Memmesheimer MAYOR JUMPER to act as Mayor pro tem during his absence. ASKED TO BE Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council - EXCUSED man Nasser the Mayor be excused and Councilman Memmesheimer act as Mayor pro tem during the Mayor's absence. Carried by the following vote of the Council: ' Ayes.: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Memmesheimer not voting. The Employees Retirement Act was discussed with no action taken. Mr. Kresslyts report on the meeting held in the City of Covina for the purpose of discussing sewage disposal problems of the respective cities SYNAGE DISPOSAL and unincorporated territory of the East San Gabriel Valley, was presented. It was agreed to take action -on this matter at a later date. The matter of bonding Mrs. Wheelehan as Deputy City Treasurer and Deputy Tax Collector, was introduced. BONDS CANCELLED Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Malone the bonds be returned to Mr. Blanchard with instructions to have them cancelled. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Jumper. Mr. Alex Watkins addressed Council relative to LIBRARY the rapid growth of the Public Library and the EXPANSION need of room for expansion in the not too distant future. Mr. Hanna addressed Council relative to a business license for the manufacture of wooden toys at his home address. MR. HANNAH Council advised him to secure a location in a ADDRESSED business zone as his home address is zoned R-1. COUNCIL Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled: • Mi a 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1948. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING CONSUMERS AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND GENERAL FELT PRODUCTS OF CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. 429 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO. man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read 2270 ADOPTED and numbered Resolution No. 2270. Carried by the following vote of the Council: ' Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, Memmesheimer, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jumper. Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM OMART INVESTMENT COMPANY, LTD., DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1948 AND AUTHORIZING THE SAME TO BE RECORDED. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO. man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read 2269 ADOPTED and numbered Resolution No. 2269. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jumper. Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING "AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE" BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DAMON C. JONES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2271. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, RESOLUTION NO. Memmesheimer. Noes: None. 2271 ADOPTED Absent: Councilman Jumper. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Ortuno the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to advertise for two 1/2 ton trucks; one for use in the Water Dept. and one for use in the Light Dept. CITY CLERK INSTRUC Carried by the following vote of the Council: ED TO ADVERTISE Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, FOR BIDS Memmesheimer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jumper. the matter of increasing the time limit on all street lights was discussed. Moved and carried this matter be referred to the STREETLIGHTS ' Superintendent of Light Department and the Chief of Police, with power to act. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Nasser the following requisitions be allowed: 1178-1194, 2689-2690. REAUISITIONS Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, Memmesheimer, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jumper. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Nasser the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for the BILLS same. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Malone, 430 U a m N 431 - CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 159 1948. 7:30 P.M. Memmesheimer, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jumper. 1111 Clerk of Superior Court Refund $2000.00 1112 E. W. Jackson Paint Store Paint 93.32 1113 Cp. of L. A. Depty Building Permits 602.55 1114 Alpha Beta Food Markets Supplies 15.50 1115 Carr Paper Company Supplies 25.57 1116 John R. Parr Refund 310.50 1117 1118 Clyde A. Blanchard Smith Saw Shop Insurance Materials 2593.71 3.02 1119 Pioneer Chemical Company Supplies 3.07 1120 R. C. Lawrence Material 136.91 1121 Azusa Auto Supply Material 5.72 1122 L. A. Stamp & Stationery Co. Supplies 71.44 1123 Azusa Auto Tops Material _ 24.60 1124 Charles R. Hadley Company Supplies 7.68 1125 Leo Harlan Repairs 6.21 1126 Azusa Camera Shop Material 9.13 1127 Getts Hardware Material 10.24 1128 Harris & Frank Material 35.63 1129 Western Auto Supply Material 1.68 1130 Azusa Herald Printing 66.44 1131 Azusa Steam Laundry Company Services 1.25 1132 Pennock►s Materials. 13.16 1133 Louis Goodman, M. D. Services 37.50 1134 Hankins Medical Group Services 30.00 1135 Foothill Ford Sales Services 1.36 1136 Chuck House Cafe Meals 20.30 1137 Len's Cafe Meals 8.50 1138 The Lighthouse, Inc. Materials 28.71 1139 U. S. Postoffice Envelopes 36.00 1140 Industrial Stationery Co. Supplies 49.71 1141 Standard Oil Company Material 22.25 1142 Reed & Routt Auto Service Repairs 7.64 ' 1143 Foothill Service Repairs 10.33 1144 J. G. Tucker & Son Materials 108.65 1145 Brown & Schricker Materials _ 19.02 1146 Russell 0. Dodd Repairs 119.43 1147 Sam's Auto Parts & Wrecking Co. Repairs 14.94 1148 Brown -Bevis Equipment Co. Material 2.21 1149 Bud Latta's Welding Shop Material 11.00 1150 Pasadena Blueprint Co. Supplies 6.87 1151 'Stevenson Chemical Co. Material 115.73 1152 Ward Brothers Grove 45.10 1153 Cornelius Smith Photo 5.00 1154 Heath, Fred R. and Bessie Refund 15.00 1155 L. A. County Health Dept. Contract 1.00 1156 State Compensation Ins. Co. Insurance 944.09 1157 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 235.00 1158 So. Calif. Edison Co. Elec. 10.68 1159 Sai Gabriel Valley Humane Society Contract 75.00 1160 Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Supplies 45.28 1161 Foothill Stationers Supplies 2.11 1162 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 1465.17 1163 Richfield Oil Corporation Materials 88.00 GENERAL BREWING CORP. FUND 15 So. Pipe & Cas ng Uo. Material $284.40 16 Alhambra Foundry Co., Ltd. Material 187.07 ' 17 City Employees Payroll Act. Payroll 520.30 LIGHT FUND 4315 J. H. Baxter & Co. Material $790.94 4316 Gett's Hardware Material 1.02 4317 Grimes Stassforth Supplies 10.90 4318 L. A. Ladder Company Ladders 134.63 4319 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Material 978.79 4320 Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc. Material 1838.63 4321 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. Material 2073.58 4322 Zimco Electric Supply Co. Material 15.54 4323 Associated Telephone Co. Service 19.70 4324 Pacific Freight Lines Freight 17.10 4325 Covina Motor Parts Material 51.66 4326 Reed & Routt Auto Service Material 9.93 4327 Aldred M. Rulofson Bookkeeping 25.00 4328 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 522.80 432 WATER FUND 3677 Brown & Schricker Material 4.1.87 3678 Richfield Oil Corp. Material 123.20 3679 Southern Pipe & Casing Co. Material 284.41 3680 Alfred M. Rulofson Books 25.00 3681 Leo Harlan Repairs 5.58 3682 Williams Lumber Yard Material 42.14 3663 Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop Material 21.63 3684 Lee & Thatro Equipment Co. Material 72.17 3685 Howard Supply Co. Material 33.04 3686 James Jones Company Material 87.48 3687 Azusa Agr. Water Co. Water 461.47 3688 Standard Oil Company Material 17.30 3689 So. Counties Gas Co. Service 1.00 3690 Wallace & Tiernan Sales Material 150.00 3691 A. C. Munselle Welding Co. Material 12.16 3692 Pennockts Material 1.50 3693 Covina Ecpipment Co. Material 16.18 3594 R. 0. Dodd Repairs 8.71 3595 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 205.12 STATE HIGHWAY FUND 295 Alhambra Foundry Co., Ltd. Material $465.99 !kTJMV2li 530 E. W. Jackson Paint Store Material 43.38 531 Getts Hardware Material 2.04 532 City Employees Fayroll Acct. Payroll 43.50 SPECIAL DEPOSITS FUND 16 Floyd S. Wells . Refund $400.00 Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Council adjourn to meet again on Monday, November 222 1948 at 7:30 P.M. ty ert ol Vhe ulty o Azusa,