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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - December 6, 1948 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948. 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 November 15, 1948. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. There being none, the minutes of November 15, 1948 were approved as written. 433', 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Ordinance No. 409 was offered for its second reading. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Ortuno that further consideration of Ordinance No. 409 be postponed until December 20, 1948 to give those interested in zoning an extension of time to consult the zoning map. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk announced that she had received one bid in answer to Notice inviting bids on installation of equipment for Well No. 4. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this bid be now opened, examined and publicly declared. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. MINUTES APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 409 POSTPONED BIDS ON WELL JAS R. MATHEWS EXCAVATING CO. Jas. R. Mathews Excavating Co. hereby proposes an agrees to con- struct the pump house, settling and storage basins, and appurten- ances at Well No. 4 on Paramount Avenue, furnishing all materials, labor, supervision, equipment, tools, machinery, etc. necessary and required to complete the same in accordance with the plans and specifications adopted therefor, and execute the contract therefor to the satisfaction and under the supervision of the City Engineer and Water Superintendent of said City, complete for the total sum of $13,290.00 and agree to enter into a contract therefor within 10 days from the date of award thereof, commence work within 10 days from the date of the contract and complete the same within days from the date of the contract. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this bid be rejected and the City Clerk instructed to return the check that accompanied the bid. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk announced that one bid had been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids on 2 1%2 ton pickup trucks for use in the Water and Light Departments. BID ON TRUCKS Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Malone and duly carried that the bid be now opened, examined and publicly declared. 434 435 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948. 7:30 P.M. STUMPF CHEVROLET CO. Model 3104 - 1/2 Ton Pickup 116" Wheelbase 3 speed Transmission complete with bed, five (5) 600 x 16-6 ply tires, less Federal Excise Tax . . ... . Sales Tax 390-A Deluxe Cab 200-A Fron Shock Absorbers 200-A Rear Shock Absorbers Sales Tax on Extras Conventional Truck $1296.50 38.90 5. Total Delivered price per Truck delivered to Azusa $1335.40 License Fee will be in addition to above price. Quotation is based on prevailing prices on 1948 Model Trucks. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council man Memmesheimer the bid of $1410.28 for each pickup truck be accepted subject to the provision that Stumpf Chevrolet Company deliver one truck In January and one in February, 1949. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. A letter from Clarence M. Hunter, City Clerk of Covina, relative to a resolution adopted by the City of Covina requesting proceedings by the Board of Supervisors to form a County Sanitation District to include the cities of Azusa, Glendora, Covina, West Covina and also unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, together with a report on the subject submitted'by Consulting Engineer, Paul E. Kressly, was read. Moved and carried this matter be taken up with Engineer Paul E. Kressly. Mr. Filby addressed Council requesting an adjust- ment on the assessed value placed on improvements on the Easterly 55 feet of Lot 52 of Tract No. 13736. Reginald P. Paget requested an adjustment on the assessed value placed on improvements on property described as the Easterly 60t of Lot 45 of Tract 13736. The matter was referred to the City Clerk for checking and report. Mr. Robert Simpson and Mr. Ballard of the Jumbo Steel Company addressed Council relative to the assessed value placed on the personal property located on North Vernon Ave. No action w as taken in this matter. Councilman Malone offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR THE SUBDIVISION AND MAPPING -OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 29 PART 2 OF DIVISION 4 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE. to be placed upon its first reading. This Ordinance was then read for the first time. Councilman Malone asked to be excused and left the meeting. With Deluxe Cab & Shocks $1296.50 38.90 35. 51.90 10.40 10.40 2.18 x.88 $1410.26 BID AWARDED COUNTY SANITA- TIQN DISTRICT MR. FILBY REGISTERED PROTEST MR. SIMPSON ADDRESSED COUNCIL ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME 7SDEZ m cry 437 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948. 7:30 P.M. Councilman Nasser offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVE THE'INCLUSION OF VERNON RESOLUTION NO. AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS WITHIN THE "SYSTEM OF 2272 ADOPTED MAJOR CITY STREETS" WITHIN SAID CITY, AND THE EXCLUSION OF PASADENA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS ' FROM SAID SYSTEM. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2272. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. The assessed value placed on the property owned SAN GABRIEL by the San Gabriel Valley Spreading Corporation VALLEY SPREADING was discussed and no action taken. CORPORATION The matter of dogs running at large and the enforcement of the dog ordinance was discussed ENFORCEMENT OF and referred to Councilman Memmesheimer and DOG ORDINANCE Chief of Police. Mr. Malim reported that the old fire truck MR. MALIM REPORT= located in the Memorial Park had become an ED ON OLD FIRE attractive nuisance and should be removed. TRUCK It was unanimously agreed this matter be referred to Councilman Nasser, with power to act. Street Superintendent Arthur Wolfe reported that the cement walks now being constructed in the CEMENT WALKS IN Memorial Park would soon be finished. PARK Moved and carried that the Street Superintendent be authorized to set curb stakes on the north side of 6th Street between Lemon and Orange Avenues. STREET SUPERINTEP Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution DENT TO SET STAKE entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESULT OF THE VOTE CAST ON PROPOSITION "Q". Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by RESOLUTION NO. Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as 2273 ADOPTED read and numbered Resolution No. 2273. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone, Councilman Memmesheimer offered an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES ' COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN ORDINANCE READ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE FOR THE FIRST BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION. TIME to be placed upon its first reading. This ordinance was then read for the first time. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Nasser the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to pay the County tax on Lot 1, Block 59 in the City of Azusa. CITY CLERK INSTRU Carried by t1m following vote of the Council: TED TO PAY L. A. Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, COUNTY TAX ON Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. LOT NO. 1 BLOCK City Engineer Paul E. Kressly offered a written 59 recommendation in the matter of bids submitted to t Oki a N 1 439 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948. 7:30 P.M. him for consideration for furnishing pipe, fittings, etc. on October 4, 1948. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Council accept the recommendation of the Engineer. CITY ENGINEER+S Carried by the following vote of the Council: RECOMMENDATION Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Malone. The matter of formulating a request for an ease- CONTRACT WATER CO. ment from the Contract Water Company was discussed and no further action taken. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA REJECTING ALL BIDS ON THE FURNISHING OF MATERIAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP HOUSE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE IN THE OPEN MARKET. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Nasser this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2274. Carried by the following vote of the Council: RESOLUTION NO. Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, 2274 ADOPTED Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. City Attorney Tscharner reported that he had contact Jack Palo, who had raised a question on the payment of City Sales Tax.' No action taken in this matter. Councilman Memmesheimer recommended that Council- man Nasser be appointed custodian of the Scout COUNCILMAN Hall to direct the use of the building, with the NASSER CUSTODIAN assistance of the Police Dept. OF SCOUT HALL Mayor Jumper appointed Councilman Nasser to the office of custodian of the Scout Hall. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Council approve the action of the Mayor. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Malone. Councilman Nasser not voting. The matter of servicing the City dump was CITY DUMP discussed and no further action taken. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THAMS AND WARFIELD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by,Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by RESOLUTION N0. Councilman Nasser this resolution be adopted as 2275 ADOPTED read and numbered Resolution No. 2275. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. It was unanimously agreed that Mr. Becker be given the use of the City Auditorium three USE OF'AUDITORIUM nights every two months, beginning December 22. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase the necessary badges -for the Volunteer Firemen, CHIEF OF POLICE Carried by the fb llowi ng vote of the Council: TO PURCHASE BADGES Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. V/ N 11 441 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 69 1948. 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Nasser the following requisitions be allowed: 2691-2695, 1195-1214 LW. Carried by 'the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, REQUISITIONS Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Nasser the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for the same. BILLS Carried by the following vote of the Council: ' Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jumper. . Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Malone. GENERAL FUND 1165 Nathan Beclm r Refund 67.50 1166 L. T. Raney Refund 15.00 1167 - J. H. Jones Refund 9.37 1168 let Federal Savings Assoc. Refund 9.72 1169 Registrar of Voters Election 7.39 1170 Cornelius Smith Photos 5.00 1171 Realty Tax & Service Co. Service 10.00 1172 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 232.00 1173 Ray Maxfield Engineer 83.51 1174 Tyck's Council 11.99 1175 _ Associated Telephone Co. Service 24.94 1176 Associated Telephone Co. Service' 102.60 1178 So. Counties Gas Co. Service 25.06 1179 S. N. Oliver Services 10.00 1180 Sanders Chemical Mfg. Co. Material 10.25 1181 Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Co. Material 36.72 1182 ' Gladding, McBean & Co. Material 70.78 1183 Deigaard Nurseries Material 6.41 1184 Williams Lumber Yard Material 17;03 1185 Smith's Welding Shop Services 15.00 ' 1186 Meeder►s Assoc. Service Services 7.82 1187 Crook Company Material 167.17 1188 Pacific Rock & Gravel Co. Material 20.61 1189 Azusa Garage Services 2.00 1190 A.G. Aguilar Services 17.45 1191 Nick's Material 18.48 1193 " Pasadena Blueprint Co. Prints 10.36 1194 Johnson+s Material 24.06 1195 R & R Pet Shop' Material' 3.25 1196 Azusa Herald Printing 104.67 1197 Brown & Schricker Material 33.14 1198 Reed & Routt Auto Service Services 22.60 1199 Gotta Hardware Material 63.63 1200 Leo Harlan Material 270.62 1201 Cole Ambulance Service Material 4.53 1202 Pennock1s Material 19.21 1203 Ideal Radiator Service Services 6.00 1204 Louis Goodman, M. D. Services 17.50 1205 _ F. Morton Pitt Material 41.10 1206 Fords Foods Meals 19.25 1207 L. A. Stamp & Stationery Co. Material 60.02 1208 John H. Flannery Material 8.25 1209 Graves & Chubbuck Material 3.90 1210 Foothill Stationers Material 6.78 1211 Chuck House Cafe- Meals 14.65 ' 1212 Fred Kinsley Service Repairs 27.63 1213 Lena's Cafe Meals 5.65 1214 Milo T. Hawkins Expenses 4.00 1215 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 969.38 GENERAL BREWING CORP. FUND 18 City Emp oyees ayro cc ayroll 91.30 19 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 80.00 20 Ray Maxfield Engineer 73.21 21 Pasadena Blueprint Co. Prints 3.15 22 Wesley C. Hardin Material 3.00 23 Azusa Rock & Sand Company Material 133.56 24 Williams Lumber Yard Material 23.18 25 Underground Construction Co. Services 745.96 442 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll $1291.76 0.1 J. G. 'lucker & Son Material 49.45 3699 So. Pipe & Casing Co. Material LIGHT FUND So. Counties Gas Co. Q 1.00 3701 Standard Oil Co. Material 17.31 4330 So. California Edison Co. Else. $8884.32 N 4331 Reed & Routt Auto Service Services 6.88 Azusa Rock & Sand Co. 4332 Westinghouse Electric Co. Elec. 2,667.24 Water 4333 Williams Lumber Yard Lumber 6.94 220.38 4334 Zimco Electric Co. Material 418.41 3708 4335 J. H. Baxter & Co. Material 813.85 James Jones Co. 4336 Brown & Schricker Material 5.68 Material 4337 Pacific Freight Lines Freight 1.13 51.30 4338 Associated Telephone Co. Service 26.96 3713 4339 Azusa Herald Printing 36.78 A. C. Munselle Co. 4340 Foothill Service Material 3.20 Material 4341 Getts Hardware Material 10.44 7.21 4342 Leora L. bhuck, Collector Lights 45.00 ' 4343 Ray Maxfield Engineer 15.70 Paul E. Kressly 4344 Alfred M. Rulofson Books 25.00 Engineer 4345 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 1155.38 72.91 PEW -Dill 3697 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll $1291.76 3698 J. G. 'lucker & Son Material 49.45 3699 So. Pipe & Casing Co. Material 334.83 3700 So. Counties Gas Co. Service 1.00 3701 Standard Oil Co. Material 17.31 3702 StevensonChemical Co. Material 107.64 3703 Leora L. Shuck Petty Cash 6.30 3704 Azusa Rock & Sand Co. Material 78.13 3705 Azusa Agr. Water Co. Water 153.00 3706 Art Concrete Works Material 220.38 3707 Underground Construction Co. Services 745.96 3708 Grinnell Co. of Pacific Material 375.28 3709 James Jones Co. Material 58.13 3710 Meeder►s Associated Service Material 16.43 3711 Azusa Herald Printing 51.30 3712 Crane Company Material 234.06 3713 Grimes Stassforth Co. -Supplies 13.43 3714 A. C. Munselle Co. Material 25.24 3715 Pacific Southwest Pipe Co. Material 28.29 , 3716 Pasadena Blueprint Co. Material 7.21 3717 H. Hansen Refund 25.00 3718 Leora L. Shuck, Col. Pumps 1041.10 3719 Paul E. Kressly Engineer. 64.00 3720 Ray Maxfield Engineer 75.12 3721 Western Lithograph Co. Checks 72.91 3722 Alfred M. hulofson Books 25.00 MVA FUND 535 Azusa Paint Shop Material $ 10.22 534 Williams Lumber Yard Material 47.79 536 Center Furniture Store Material 5.05 537 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 208.15 STATE HIGHWAY FUND 296 Bud Latta's Welding Shop a ng $154.65 297 Azusa Rock & Sand Co. Material 619.04 298 Williams Lumber Yard Material 145.18 299 Ray Maxfield Engineer 165.73 300 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 20.00 301 City Employees Payroll Acct. Payroll 773.68 WATER FUND - STATE ALLOTMENT 12 Paul E. Kressly neer $ 108.00 . M'dved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Council adjourn. City C er o f of Azusa*