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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 2, 1949 - CC (2)V 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, MAY 2, 1949. 7:30 P.M to 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 ROLL CALL Attorney Tscharner and City Clerk. Absent: None. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of April 1 , 1949. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. There being none, the minutes of April 18, 1949 were approved as written. The City Clerk stated that a bid for the pur- chase of City owned property had been received, following which it was moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and carried the bid be opened, examined and publicly declared. Thereupon the bid was opened and read by John F. Bender, Special City Attorney, and publicly declared. The bid is as follows: Description of Property Name of Bidder Lot 1, Block 59, Azusa Eloise. S. Lopez & Jose C. Lopez John F. Bender asked for oral bids from any person desiring to bid upon this property. There being no oral bids the written bid was duly considered by Council and accepted, it being the highest bid received by the City pursuant to the following entitled resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING BID, QJITCLAIM DEED ONLY, TO CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Malone this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 23.0,3. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None, MINUTES APPROVED TAX DEEDED PROPERTY Amount of Bid $1250.00 RESOLUTION NO 9308 ADOPTED Mr. Robert E. Ibbetson addressed Council relative to the sale of property described as Lot 359 Block 20, Map of Azusa. MR IBBETSON Councilman gave oral instructions to Special Attorney John F. Bender to prepare a Notice of Sale. Mr. Conrad and Mr. Richardson addressed Council relative to the use of the City dumpfor the dis- posal of cuttings and other trash. It was agreed they could dispose of trash picked up in the City of Azusa, in the municipal dump. Mr. Roy De La Mare addressed Council with regard to an easement for a pipe line in Subdivision No. 15733. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR IN BEHALF OF THE CITY TO SIGN A QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR AN ABANDONED EASEMENT. TRASH PICKUP RESOLUTION NO. 2300 ADOPTED 90CAa 0 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, MAY 2, 1949. 7:30 P.M 2 1 Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Nasser this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2300. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None, Absent: None,. Mr. P. J. Unruh addressed Council relative to the zoning under Ordinance No. 409 of his property described as Lot 1 of Maybelle P. Platt's Pasadena Tract. MR UNRUH ON ZONING Mayor Jumper suggested that Mr. Unruh take this matter up with the Planning Commission. A letter from Clarence Hoag, Commander of Azusa C. HOAG ON Post 8070, relative to a request for a permit PERMIT TO HOLD for a carnival, was read. CARNIVAL The City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Hoag that this matter was referred to the Chief of Police and Councilman Memmesheimer who in turn had contact members of Azusa Post 8070. A letter from Russ Green requesting the paving SS GREEN ON with black top of Sunset Avenue from Foothill RUSS Boulevard North for a distance of approximately ON 1601, was read. SUNSET AVE. No action taken in this matter. A letter signed by Walter H. Jonkey making application for a permit to build a Serve -Yourself Service Station on the Northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, was read. MR JONKEY The City Clerk was instructed to reply advising Mr. Jonkey to make application to the Building ' Inspector for his permit. A copy of a resolution adopted by the City of PACIFIC ELECTRIC South Pasadena relative to transportation by the RAILWAY CO. Pacific Electric Company, was referred to the City Attorney to report back. An application for the office of City Manager, APPLICATION by Samuel S. Shopira, was read and ordered placed on file. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF AZUSA DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN RESOLUTION NO. SAID CITY BE RESURFACED FROM GAS TAX FUNDS 2801 ADOPTED APPORTIONED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO SAID CITY FOR THE 1948-49 FISCAL YEAR. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2301. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on Plant Mix, bids to be CITY CLERK opened on May 16, 1949• INSTRUCTED TO Carried by the following vote of the Council: ADVERTISE FOR Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, BIDS Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Malone offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE IE VY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES BY AND FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA 90CA& _ aq aq CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, MAY 22 1949. 7:30 P.M p AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND ABOLITION OF THE OFFICES OF CITY ASSESSOR AND CITY TAX COLLECTOR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THEIR DUTIES MAY BE PERFORMED BY SAID OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING FOR A CONTRACT FOR THE COMPENSATION TO BE ALLOW- ED TO THE SAID COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE ORDINANCE NO. SERVICES SO RENDERED TO SAID CITY. 417 ADOPTED to be placed upon its second reading. The title of this ordinance was then read. ' Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer, 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 by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer this ordinance be adopted as read and numbered Ordinance No. 417. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: "ouncilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication from the Planning Commission relative to Tract No. 15711 was read and ordered placed on file. A bid on the installation of street lights was offered by Sheffield Iron and Steel Company. BID ON STREET Moved and carried the bid be placed on file. LIGHTS Petitions with sixty City employees' names ' attached thereto, requesting the City Council to call a Special Election for the submission to the electorate the question as to whether or CIVIL SERVICE not the City employees be placed under civil FOR CITY EMPLOYE service, was presented. Mr. Julian Wornock, Mr. George Blazer, Mr. F. E. Beckett and Mr. gaul Winokur addressed Council on the subjects of civil service, City manager, citizens' committee and the re -opening of the Slauson Memorial Swimming Pool, Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED FROM DENNIS L. PARKS AND VIVIAN L. RESOLUTION N0. PARKS TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 2302 ADOPTED Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Nasser this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2302. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, ' Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Jumper appointed Father Healy a member of the Azusa Park Commission. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Ortuno, Council approve the action of the Mayor. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Jumper appointed Councilman Nasser and Councilman Ortuno a committee of two to confer with the local business men to secure their reaction as to the advisability of the City Council employing a City Manager and after further investigation to report back to Council. COMMITTEE APPOIN ED ON CITY MANAGER 24 0 1 �J CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, MAY 2, 1949. 7:30 P.M. 25 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Malone, Council approve the action of the Mayor. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Nasser and Ortuno not voting. Mayor Jumper appointed Councilman Malone and Councilman Memmesheimer a committee of two to investigate and report on the appointment of a City Engineer'to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Paul E. Kressly. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Ortuno, Council approve the action of the Mayor. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilmen Malone and Memmesheimer not voting. Mr. Malim addressed Council requesting a meeting with the City Council the Engineer and Planning Commission, stating that the Planning Commission's recommendation on the tentative map of Subdivision No. 15711 was being held in abeyance until this could be accomplished. COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE A CITY ENGINEER Cornelius Smith addressed Council relative to TRACT NO 15711 the cost of printing folders advertising the City of Azusa. This matter was referred to Councilman Nasser. Mr. Scott addressed Council relative to a musical program. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man Nasser the following requisitions be allowed: 1383-1403 LW, 2755-2762. Carried by the following vote of the Council: REQUISITIONS Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheiiter, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council- man 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, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None. GENERAL FUND 1559 City Employees Payroll Account $1235.61 1560 Sheffield Iron & Steel Co. 192.00 1561 Alpha Beta Food Markets 8.00 1562 Azusa Rock & Sand Co. 7.30 1563 American Rubber Mfg. Co. 143.50 1564 Ford's Foods 15.30 1565 Christin's Cafe 35.12 1566 Antonlo Aguilar 3.00 1567 Chuck House Cafe 23.48 1568 Hankins Medical Group 7.50 1569 William E. Harris 35.02 1570 City of Pomona, Police Dept. 191.05 1571 Southern Counties Gas Co. 37.39 1572 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 15.08 157j Azusa Herald 628.39 157 Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co. 87.19 1575 Cornelius Smith 5.00 1576 Ray Maxfield 290.01 1577 Alfred M. Rulofson 200.00 1578 L. G. ''emmesheimer 7.56 1579 Associated Telephone Co. 29-43 1580 Associated Telephone Co. 130 10 1581 Marvin Kingley 7.50 1582 Realty Tax & Service Co. 10.00 9OCAa _ _ — n CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY,MAY 2, 1949• 7.30 P.M -27 LIGHT l�1460 City Employees Payroll Account 628.718 1x61 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 8823.84 4462 Leora L. Shuck, Col. 150.00 146 Public Freight Service 7.18 446+ City of Pomona, Police Dept, 15.00 1.65 Monrovia Blueprint & Reproduction 13.63 1466 Leo Harlan 2.75 1x467 H D Electric Co. 45 .71 1468 Ray Maxfield 11..49 4469 Zimco Electric Supply Co. 414.40 4470 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4471 Associated Telephone Co. 42.65 4472 Genaro Flores 15.80 1473 Calvert Electric Shop 57.85 WATER FUND 3830 City Employees Payroll Account $1032.71 3831 Monrovia Motor Parts 17.94 3832 Ray Maxfield 84.50 383 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 3834 Wallace & Tiernan Sales Co. 121.00 3835 Southern Pipe & Casing Co. 56.43 3836 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 8.95 3837 Citrus Belt Glass Co. 30.59 3838 Byron Jackson Co. 98.68 STATE ALLOTMENT - WATER FUND 6o City Employees Payroll Account $172.70 61 Azusa Rock & Sand Go, 51.57 62 Grinnell Co. of Pacific 514.56 6 Ray Maxfield 82.00 6a Southern Pipe & Casing Co. 6442.85 65 Monrovia Blueprint Co. 3.33 M.V.A. FUND 557 City Employees Payroll Account $ 48.40 STATE HIGHWAY FUND 311 City Employees Payroll Account $386.78 312 Ray Maxfield 118.00 TAX DEEDED PROPERTY FUND 56 Azusa Herald $47.68 Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried Council adjourn to meet again on Monday, May 91 1949 at 7:30 P -M. 90CAa _ _ -