HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 18, 1949 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JULY 18, 1949•
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'Deputy City Clerk.
Absent: City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged receipt of a
written copy of the minutes of July 5, 1949•
The Mayor ask ed if there were any objections
' or corrections to said minutes. There being
none, the minutes of July 5. 1949 were approved
as written.
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
73
MINUTES APPROVED
The Deputy City Clerk announced that eight bids
had been received in answer to Notice calling
for bids on materials and the complete con- BIDS
struction of a sub -station.
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.
J. M. MONTGOMERY, INC. - $46,602.00
BECHTEL CORPORATION - $45,250.00
ALLIS CHALMERS CO.
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION
EMSCO DERRICK & EQUIPMENT CO.
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.
MAYDWELL & HARTZELL
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
' Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer these bids be referred to the
Superintendent of Light and Water and City Engineer
for checking and report back.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR RESOLUTION NO.
EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR 2318 ADOPTED
CITY STREETS.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2318.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication from Cornelius Smith, Secretary
of the Azusa City Planning Commission, stating
that Everett Morgan's term of office as a member
' of the Commission had expired July 1, 19490
was read.
Therefore Mayor Jumper appointed Everett Morgan
to serve as a member of the Azusa City Planning PLANNING COMMIS -
Commission for a term of four years, beginning SION APPOINTMENT
July 1, 1949.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the action of the Mayor be"
approved.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mayor Jumper appointed Alec Watkins to serve as
a member of the Azusa Public Library Board, his
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term to expire June 30, 1952.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser the action of the Mayor be approved. MEMBER OF
Carried by the following vote of the Council: LIBRARY BOARD
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The annual report of the AzusaPublic Library was REPORT PRESENT -
presented and ordered placed on file. ED AND ORDERED
FILED
' A communication from the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Co., relative to trimming trees
on Soldano Avenue south of the railroad tracks,
was read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer 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.
Petitions with 43 names attached thereto were
presented as follows:
"We, the undersigned property owners do hereby
petition the Honorable City Council of the City
of Azusa to initiate proceedings under the pro-
visions of the Street Improvement Act of 1911 and
for the issuance of the Street Improvement Bonds
on all unpaid assessments under the provisions of
the Street Improvement Bond Act of 1911 and for
the construction of concrete curbs along both sides
of the roadway of Angeleno Avenue from 2nd Street
to 3rd Street, also east on 2nd Street (the north
' side) to San Gabriel; also along both sides of the
roadway of 2nd Street from Angeleno Avenue to
Orange Avenue.
The entire cost and expense of all proceedings
required in the matter and the total cost and
expense for the construction of the above
mentioned improvement to be borne by the property
owner."
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this matter be referred to the City
Engineer and City Attorney for checking.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication from Cornelius Smith, Secretary
of the Azusa City Planning Commission; relative
to a meeting in Glendora regarding the tentative
planning of making Sierra Madre Avenue a Major
Highway and 10th Street through Azusa a Secondary
Highway, was read and no action taken.
A communication w as.presented from the Azusa City
' Planning Commission relative to the re -alignment
of Little Dalton Wash West of Azusa Avenue and
extending southerly to Broadway Road. The
Commission recommended that the project, as
illustrated in the blueprints and described in a
letter from the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District, be approved.
Moved by'Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication from the Azusa City Planning
Commission recommending its approval of a
COMMUNICATION
REFERRED
PETITIONS FOR
STREET IMPROVE-
MENT
COMMUNICATION
RELATIVE TO
SECONDARY AND
MAJOR HIGZVAYS
LITTLE DALTON
WASH
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tentative Map of Tract No. 15711, was read.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT NO. 15711. RESOLUTION NO.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by 2319 ADOPTED
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2319.
' Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Leland Poage addressed Council stating that
the s ubdividor.on the North side of First Street
had filled in the storm drain on the north side STORM DRAIN
of the street until it will no longer be adequate TRAFFIC HAZARD
to carry storm waters to the wash, therefore
creating a dangerous traffic hazard and allowing
the water to cross First Street and cause damage
to the groves.
It was unanimously agreed that this matter be
referred to the City Engineer.
Mr. Beckett, Mr. Farrell and City Engineer Brooks SWIMMING POOL
addressed Council regarding the swimming pool.
No action taken.
Victor Jabson of South Virginia Avenue addressed
Council regarding the fire hazards in his
neighborhood caused by dry rubbish piled in FIRE HAZARDS
vacant lots.
It was unanimously agreed this matter be referred
to the Chief of Police and Fire.
' Miss Ruth Hoag addressed Council regarding the
disturbance at night made by the Fabristamp Co. FABRISTAMP CO.
This matter was referred to the Chief of Police
for checking.
A communication from the Kiwanis Club of Azusa
regarding the T pointment of members to serve KIWANIS CLUB
on their committee, was read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno the City Clerk be instructed to notify
the Kiwanis Club that it is the opinion of
Council that this Body should not be represented
on a committee of this kind because of the
political implications which might be misunder-
stood.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication addressed to Louis G. Memmesheimer,
Police Commissioner, from Milo T. Hawkins offering
his resignation as Chief of Police of the City of CHIEF OF POLICE
Azusa, effective August 1, 1949, was read. OFFERED HIS
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by RESIGNATION
Councilman Malone this resignation be accepted
and the City Clerk instructed to express the
Council's regret to Mr. Hawkins.
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 RESOLUTION NO.
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING 2320 ADOPTED
ALBERT L. KENDRICK AS CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION.
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2320.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Mayor
Jumper that Paul E. Kressly be appointed Special
City Engineer for the purpose of completing
reports to the State on Water Projects.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Light and Water Superintendent V. D. Smith
addressed Council relative to an easement from
Mr. H. J. Leland.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO SIGN
A QUIT CLAIM DEED RELEASING AN EASEMENT RIGHT IN
THE LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AND ALSO DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME AND PLACE THE
SEAL OF THE CITY THEREON.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2321.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone that Captain Richens and his
officers and men be commended for their splendid
appearance and conduct at the annual review of
the 40th Division, California National Guard at
Camp San Luis Obispo on Saturday, July 16th, and
the City Clerk instructed to convey this message
to the Captain.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
City Engineer Ralph Brooks reported on the bids
referred to him for the construction of storage
facilities and rest rooms at the Memorial Park
and recommended that the bid of Wm. E. Meyer be
accepted, and bid bond returned to the
unsuccessful bidder.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the,recommendation of the
City Engineer be accepted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
' Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone the City Clerk be instructed
to advertise for bids for pipe to be used in
the Water Dept.
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:
1455-1469 Lw, 2789-2792.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Atsent: None.
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PAUL E. KRESSLY
APPOINTED
SPECIAL ENGINEER
RESOLUTION NO.
2321 ADOPTED
CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL GUARD
CITY ENGINEER
REPORTED ON BIDS
CITY CLERK IN-
STRUCTED TO
ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS
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Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser the following bills be allowed and
warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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GENERAL FUND
1753
Baker Construction Co.
5.00
1754
M. K. Spaulding
5.00
1755
Wm. H. Meyer
5.00:
1756
City Employees Payroll Acct.
872.43
1757
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
962.55
1758
Azusa Youth Program
72.00
1759
Ward Brothers
17.50
1760
Union Oil Co. of Calif.
496.92
1761
Meeder's Assoc. Service
9.49
1762
Getts Hardware
44.30
1763
Williams Lumber Yard
24.16
1764
A. G. Aguilar
2.25
1765
Standard Oil Co.
31.85
1766
Covina Equipment Co.
28.07
1767
Brown & Schricker
5.55
1768
Leo Harlan
122.79
1769
Transport Clearings
1.05
1770
Westinghouse Electric Co.
13.58
1771
Stevenson Chemical Co.
125.93
1772
Galdding, McBean & Co.
70.78
1773
Commercial Towel Supply
1.50
1774
Azusa Laundry
15.76
1775
Louis L. La Due
16.50
1776
Hensley & Gibbs11.68
1777
Davis Photos
8.85
1778
Graves & Chubbuck
93.21
1779
L. A. Stamp & Stationery Co.
13.33
1780
Pennock's
17.78
'
1781
City of Pomona
128.95
1782
Louis Goodman, M. D.
22.50
1783
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc.
14.79
1784
Azusa Texaco Station
4.50
1785
San Gabriel Valley Humane Soo.
50.00
1786
Fry's Market
3.49
1787
Industrial Stationery Co.
3.90
1788
County of L. A.,Assessor Dept.
30.92
1789
_ L. A. Co. Health Dept.
3.04
1790
Realty Tax & Service Co.
10.00
1791
Co. Dept. Bldg. & Safety
480.70
1792
Grimes Stassforth Co.
20.05
1793
Azusa Herald
94.57
1794
Kenneth R. Williams
15.00
1795
Chemical Equipment Co.
5.00
1796
Milford G. Crawford
15.00
1797
U. S. Postoffice
18.38
1798
Johnson's Plumbing40.76
1799
Monrovia Blueprint Co.
42.21
1800
Clyde A. Blanchard
119,86
1801
Chuck House Cafe
12.65
1802
Dora Hagemann
31.89
WATER DEPT.
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390
City Employees Payroll Acct.
0933.08
3904
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
706.00
3905
Graham Brothers, Inc.
155.26
3906
W. E. Construction Co.
17.06
3907
Williams Lumber Yard
21.33
3908
Rensselaer Valve Co.
8.38
3909
Grimes Stassforth Co.
12.74
3910
Cla-Val Co.
1663 .j3
3911
A. G. Aguilar
2.04
3912
Addressograph Corp.
4.71
LIGHT DEPT.
4532
City Employees Payroll Acct.
$242.40
453
Southern Counties Gas Co.
1.00
4534
Structural Engineering Co.
400.00
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M. V. A. FUND
570-
City Employees Payroll Acct.
$56.25
o
571-
Williams Lumber Yard
1.85
572-
LIGHT FUND
60.41
�P
4535
Westinghouse Electric
$ 570.84
4536
Pacific Electric Ry Co.
1.85'
4537
Monrovia motor Parts
26.91
4538-
Monrovia Blueprint Co.
16.89
45 9
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
12.74
4540
General Eelectric Co.
109.33
4541
City of Pomona
30.00
4542
Addressograph Co.
4.71
4543
Maydwell & Hartzell
4937.01
TAX -DEEDED PROPERTY FUND
59 -City
of Azusa Tax Collector
99.74
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM FUND
10 -
State Employees Ret. System
$1510.18
STATE ALLOTMENT - WATER FUND -
89 -
Paul E. Kressly
$ 66.00
90
Williams Lumber Yard
6.18
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
696- City Employees Payroll Acct. $ 93.20
697- Azusa Rock & Sand Co. 595.27
698- Williams Lumber Yard 101.52
699, Getts Hardware 4.19
700- W. E. Hall Const. Co. 604.64
STATE HIGHWAY FUND
325- W. E. Hall Construction Co. $1834.38
717- City Fmployees Payroll Acct. 639.50
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone Council adjourn to meet
on Wednesday, July 20, 1949 at 7:30 P.M.
Deputy City Clerk of the City of A2usa.
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M. V. A. FUND
570-
City Employees Payroll Acct.
$56.25
571-
Williams Lumber Yard
1.85
572-
Auto Club of So. Calif.
60.41
573-
Frederick O'Brien Co.
58.13
574-
E. W. Jackson Paint Store
13. 8
575-
Howard Supply Co:110.20
576-
U. S. Porcelain Enamel -Co.
367.09
STS. MAJOR IMPORTANCE FUND -
717- City Fmployees Payroll Acct. 639.50
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone Council adjourn to meet
on Wednesday, July 20, 1949 at 7:30 P.M.
Deputy City Clerk of the City of A2usa.
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