HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 5, 1949 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JULY 5, 1949• 7:30 P.M. 63
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 and ROLL CALL
City Clerk. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that the bids 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.
Schedule "A"
BAKER CONSTRUCTION CO. 31-7-0-37—.00
PADDOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY 149902.00
KING ENGINEERING COMPANY 149 284.00
BIDS
Schedule "B"
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$12,000.00
MILTON K. SPAULDING 11,700.00 69350.00
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno that the bids be referred to the
Engineering Department for checking and report
' back.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone,,Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The Clerk announced that two bids had been
received in answer to notice calling for bids
for the installation of rest rooms at the Azusa
Memorial Park.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno the bids 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.
EDGAR T. SHORT = ,719.00
WM. E. MEYERS ,21}1.20
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser the bids be referred to the
Engineering Department for checking and report.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper, Noes: None. Absent: None.
A letter signed,by Charles C. Conger, General
Manager for Hanawalts, Excavating and Dump Truck
Service, requesting the removal of two palm trees
located on the North side of Foothill Boulevard,
approximately 20 feet and 60 feet West of Georgia
Avenue, was read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer that this matter be referred
to the Street Superintendent, with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BIDS
REMOVAL OF
PALM TREES
Each member present
acknowledged receipt of a
written copy of
the
minutes of June 20, 1949. The
Mayor asked if
there
were any objections or
corrections to
said
minutes. There being none,
the minutes of
June
20, 1949 were approved as
written.
MINUTES APPROVEI
The City Clerk
announced that four bids had been
received in answer
to notice calling for bids for
the improvement
of
the swimming pool.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that the bids 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.
Schedule "A"
BAKER CONSTRUCTION CO. 31-7-0-37—.00
PADDOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY 149902.00
KING ENGINEERING COMPANY 149 284.00
BIDS
Schedule "B"
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$12,000.00
MILTON K. SPAULDING 11,700.00 69350.00
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno that the bids be referred to the
Engineering Department for checking and report
' back.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone,,Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The Clerk announced that two bids had been
received in answer to notice calling for bids
for the installation of rest rooms at the Azusa
Memorial Park.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno the bids 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.
EDGAR T. SHORT = ,719.00
WM. E. MEYERS ,21}1.20
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser the bids be referred to the
Engineering Department for checking and report.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper, Noes: None. Absent: None.
A letter signed,by Charles C. Conger, General
Manager for Hanawalts, Excavating and Dump Truck
Service, requesting the removal of two palm trees
located on the North side of Foothill Boulevard,
approximately 20 feet and 60 feet West of Georgia
Avenue, was read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer that this matter be referred
to the Street Superintendent, with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BIDS
REMOVAL OF
PALM TREES
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A letter signed by Dailey S. Stafford, City
Attorney for the City of Covina, expressing
appreciation for services rendered through the
City of Azusa's Police radio was read and
ordered placed on file.
Mr. John C. Crowley, Field Consultant for the
League of California Cities, requested that a
member of the City Council be appointed to
attend board meetings of the League.
Councilman Memmesheimer was -appointed to attend
' meetings whenever possible.
A Notification of Alcoholic Beverage License
Application, State Board of Equalization, for
sale of beer and wine at 1147 West Foothill
Boulevard was read End no action taken.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered an ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE SALE OR
DISPENSING OF INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SUBSTANCES
TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN SAID CITY.
to be placed on its second reading.
This ordinance was then read.
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The Clerk presented a Petition worded as follows:
"Having in mind the dangers which accompany the
dispensing of gasoline to the general public at
filling stations, the undersigned, who are either
residents or maintain a business in the City of
Azusa, do respectfully petition the honorable
City Council of said City to adopt the ordinance
now before said City Council, regulating, and
prohibiting, except by the owners, lessees or
their regular employees, the dispensing of
inflammable liquids including gasoline to the
general public, and requiring all pumps for the
delivery of such liquids to be locked when
unattended"
with 281 signatures attached thereto.
Mr. Frank De Lay addressed Council in favor of
the installation of "Serve Yourself Service
Stations."
Mr. A. L. Miller addressed Council representing
a group of the citizens who are not in favor of
the installation of a "Serve Yourself Service
Station." I -
After Council had given due consideration to
those coming before them, it was moved by
Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that this Ordinance be adopted as
read and numbered Ordinance No. 418.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Earl Bear, representing Gerbu & Bear,
requested a business license for the business
of soliciting and installing burglar alarms.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this matter be referred to Council-
man Memmesheimer and the Chief of Police, with
power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Clarence Hoag, representing the auxiliary
of the Veterans of Foreign Ware, addressed
Council requesting the use of the Civic Park
for a barbecue on July 23, 1949.
This request was granted.
COMMUNICATION
FROM CITY OF COVIN!'
ORDERED FILED
LEAGUE OF CALIF.
CITIES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE
ORDINANCE NO. 418
ADOPTED
INSTALLATION OF
BURGLAR ALARMS
REFERRED TO CHIEF
OF POLICE
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The City Attorney asked if anyone present
wished to testify in favor of a change of
route for the Azusa Motor Bus.
Mr. Norman H. Wooley, owner of the business,
Henry Arthur Duran, and Carl W. Brank addressed AZUSA MOTOR BUS
Council requesting that this change of route be
granted.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
' AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZI
CHANGE OF BUS ROUTES AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 396 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA.
No further action taken on this resolution.
RESOLUTION
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by READ
Councilman Malone that the Azusa Motor Bus Company
be instructed by the City Clerk to at once post
notice of Hearing on August 5, 1949 at 7:30 P.M.
on the Resolution granting their request for
change of route.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The City Attorney reported that he had written
the Santa Fe Railway Company requesting warning
signals at the intersection of Dalton Avenue
and the Santa Fe crossing.
Mrs. Engles addressed Council requesting a zone
variance located on the South side of the
boulevard near Lemon Avenue. ZONE VARIANCE
It was agreed that this matter be taken up with RE:-IUESTED
the Planning Commission.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT-
ING RALPH S. BROOKS CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF N N0.
RESOLUTION AZUSA AND FIXING HIS SALARY. RESORESO ADOPTED
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2314.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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 HENRY A. TOLEDO AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2315. RESOLUTION NO.
Carried by the following vote of the Council: 2315 ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None,
Light Superintendent V. D. Smith presented an
Easement between the City of Azusa and the
Southern California Edison Company.
Councilman Memmesheine r offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RESOLUTION NO.
COMPANY, LTD., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF 2316 ADOPTED
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CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND ALTERING
A SUBSTATION THEREON, TOGETHER WITH ELECTRIC LINES,
POLES, GUYS, ANCHORS, CROSS ARMS, WIRES, CONDUITS,
AND OTHER APPLIANCES FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC ENERGY.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 2316.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A
RELEASE ON AND TO THE BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL
TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, TRUST NO. BA 243
AND TO THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 40
1933 WHICH WAS RECORDED IN BOOK 12448 PAGE 114
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2317.
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 Nasser the following requisitions be allowed:
1428-1454 Lw.
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 Nasser
the following bills be
allowed and
warrants
ordered drawn upon the Treasury
for
the same.
Carried
by the following vote of
the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer,
Malone,
Jumper. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
GENERAL FUND
1731
Southern Calif. Edison Co. $13.8
1732
Assoc. Telephone Co.
3 40
173
R. 0. Dodd
204}.71
1734
Fry's Market
3.89
1735
Assoc. Telephone Co.
104.87
1736
Hankins, Medical
7.50
1737
Delos Comstock, M.D.
10.00
1738
Dr. Norman J. Larus
8.00
17 9
Stan's Cafe
32.45
1740
Antonio Aguilar
12.00
1741
State Compensation Ins,
400.00
1742
Paul Smith
15.00
174
So. Counties Gas
11.89
174
Azusa Herald
378.71
1745
Paul E. Kressly
33.00
1746
Cornelius Smith
5.00
1747
1748
Calvert Electric Shop
Leora L. Shuck, Col.
3. 2
910:40
1749
Ray Maxfield
707.0
1750
Edgar T. Short
23.2
1751
Edgar T. Short
4487.97
1752
City Employees Payroll
1823.31
u�1p,
3889 El Sereno Machine Works 3.33
3890 Azusa Herald & Pomotropic 31.18
3891 Leora L. Shuck, Col. 24.60
3892 U. S. Post Office 150.00
389 Assoc. Telephone Co. 27.48
389 Grinnell Co. of Pacific 31.23
RESOLUTION NO.
2317 ADOPTED
REQUISITIONS
BILLS
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3895
3896
3897
3898
3 899
3900
3901
3902
4517
4518
4519
4520
4521
4522
152
4525
4526
4527
4528
4529
4530
4531
WATER FUND
Johnson's Plumbing
Gett's Hardware
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
A. C. Munselle Welding Co.
Leo Harlan
So. Pipe & Casing Co.
Leora L. Shuck, Col.
City Employees Payroll
LIGHT FUND
So. Calif. Edison Co.
Reed & Routt
Line Material Co.
Bud Latta
Leo Harlan
Gett's Hardware
Leora L. Shuck, Col.
Calvert Electric Shop
Cook Nichols Co.
Azusa Herald
Leora L. Shuck, Col.
U. S. Post office
Paul E. Kressly
Ray Maxfild
11%
City Employees Payroll Acct.
8.65
9.38
31.65
24.05
20.04
3036.45
1661.23
1106.80
10,537.92
114.94
54.22
1.24
28.51
6.10
18.65
1.95
109.37
31.18
24.6o
150.00
1.80
48.71
509.16
STATE ALLOTMENT - WATER FUND
86 Paul E. Kressly 2.00
87 Ray Maxfield 52.12
88 Grinnell Co. of Pacific 15.85
M.V.A. FUND
569 City Employees Payroll Acct. $203.27
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman -Nasser, the City Council now
resolve ourselves into a Board of Equalization
for the purpose of equalizing assessments -
appearing on the 1949-50 Assessment Roll and
as such Board we adjourn to meet at 9:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, July 6. 1949-
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STREETS MAJOR IMPORTANCE
714
Paul
E. Kressly
2.00
715
Ray
Maxfield
35.30
716
City
Employees Payroll
11.20
STATE HIGHWAY
32
City
Employees Payroll Acct.
8.33
32�
Ray
Maxfield
10.81
L. A. COUNTY HIGI-PNAY FUND
693
City
Employees Payroll Acct.
491.2
694
Ray
Maxfield-
232.7
695
Paul
E. Kressly
8.60
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman -Nasser, the City Council now
resolve ourselves into a Board of Equalization
for the purpose of equalizing assessments -
appearing on the 1949-50 Assessment Roll and
as such Board we adjourn to meet at 9:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, July 6. 1949-
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