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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - October 13, 1949 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1949 7:30 153 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 ROLL CALL Attorney Tscharner and Deputy City Clerk. Absent: City Clerk. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of September 19th, 1949. Mayor Jumper asked ' if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. There being none, the minutes of September 19th, 1949, were approv- ed as written. A letter from Cornelius Smith, Secretary of the Azusa City Planning Commission was read regarding a zoning variance requested by the Lutheran Church. Councilman Malone offered a resolution en- titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN EXCEPTION AND VARIANCE UNDER ARTICLE 19 OF ORDINANCE NO. 409 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND APPLICABLE TO A PORTION OF LOT 2 IN TRACT NO. 5115. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2348 and that the City Clerk be in- structed to write a letter to the Lutheran ' Church explaining the flood conditions of that locality. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Ray Petracek made final report on the activities of the Slauson Memorial Swimming Pool, requesting that the pool be closed because of cool weather. A statement of receipts and disbursements was then given Council and a balance of $33.60 turned in for deposit. 1\ Mr. Petracek also asked Council for per- mission for a parade throuZh town during the Scout Roundup on November 6th and 7th. The matter of traffic control to make the parade possible was referred to Chief Kendrick with the request that he contact the State High- way Department. Mr. Petracek sale d Council to clarify the use of the "Scout Hall" and was advised that it was for the us? of everyone, as far as possible. Moved by Mayor Jumper, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer that City Clerk be instruct- ed to write letters of appreciation to Mr. Ray Petracek as Manager of the Slauson Memorial Pool and to Mr. Farley Beckett and associates for their part in making the pool usable this season. Council was advised of a gas leak within the MINUTES APPROVED LUTHERAN CHURCH RESOLUTION NO. 2348 ADOPTED FINAL REPORT ON OPERATION OF SWIMMING POOL 91014YINIMO UNIIA SCOUT HALL CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO INRITE MR.PETRACEP AND OTHERS 154 c a 0 L CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 39 1949 7:30 P-1155 City Hall Buildings and matter was referred to the Building Inspector for action. A letter from the Planning Commission to- gether with a copy of tentative map for Tract #13791 was offered, recommending the subdivision by H. J. Leland. City TENTATIVE MAP OF Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Leland TRACT NO. 13791 that approval was given on condition that he meet all requirements of subdivision ordinance and the City Engineer. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission, provided Mr. Leland comply with all require- ments. Carried by the following vote of Council: MR. LELAND TO COMPLY Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Memmesheimer, Ortuno, WITH REQUIREMENTS Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None A communication addressed to Harry D. Jumper, Mayor, from Mrs. Louise Kilmer offering her resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission was read. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resignation be accept- ed and the City Clerk be instructed to ex- press the Council's appreciation of services to Mrs. Kilmer. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Qrtuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None ' Mrs. Darris Wimberly was recommended by Mayor Jumper to replace Mrs. Kilmer. n1rl Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that this recommendation be accepted. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None A communication addressed to the Azusa City Council from Mr. Wayne R. Beeman offering his resignation from the City Planning Commission was read. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this resignation be accepted and the City Clerk be instruct- ed to express the Council's appreciation of services to Mr. Beeman. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. ' Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Jumper recommended Mr. Henry Elder to fill the vacancy left -by Mr. Beeman. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Malone, this recommendation be accepted. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None MRS KILMERIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED DARRIS WIMBERLY APPOINTED MEMBER OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MR. BEEMANIS RESIGNA- TION ACCEPTED Henry Elder appointed member of Azusa Planning Commission 90CAst w CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1949 7:30 157 P.M. A letter of appreciation from the 1949 Baseball Commission was read and order- COMMUNICATION ORDERS ed filed. PLACED ON FILE City Attorney Tscharner presented a letter from the Associated Telephone Company re- questing permission to erect a pole and anchor on Angeleno Avenue near Ninth Street. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that request be granted. Carried by the following vote of Council: ' Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None A communication addressed to Council from Secretary Smith of the Planning Commission was read recommending that Mr. Frank T. Tarble of 338 N. Azusa Avenue be allowed to pull existing trees and replace them with new ones. Moved by Councilman Alalone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None ASSOCIATED TELEPHONE COMPANY GRANTED PERMISSION TO ERECT POLE. FRANK R. TARBLE GRANTED PERMISSION TO REMOVE. TREES Mr. Tscharner read a letter from the Division of Highways in answer to his inquiry regard- ing a crosswalk across Azusa Avenue about REPORT ON CROSSWALK 145 feet north of the intersection of Foot- hill Blvd. and Azusa Avenue. The letter advised that the Division of Highways cannot ' approve said crosswalk. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN STREET INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY NO. 408. Moved by Councilman Mal one, seconded by Councilman Nasser that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2349. Carried by the following vote of 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 TRE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES AND DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2244 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CANCELLED AND TERMINATED. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Ortuno that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2350. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None - Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 2349 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.2350 ADOPTED 90CAm ao Ic CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. OCTOBER 39 1949 7:30 P.M. 159 Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PAYROLL PERIOD EACH MONTH FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND THE DATE WHEN SALARIES SHALL BE PAID BY THE PAY ROLL CLERK. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Nasser that resolution be adopt- ed as read and numbered Resolution No. 2351. ' Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2340 AND MOTION ADOPTING SAID RESOLUTION. STREET ASSESSMENT - 1911 ACT. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2352. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROPOSING TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDING ' FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOUISE AVENUE IN SAID CITY AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A PRE- LIMINARY REPORT. Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council- man Ortuno RESOLUTION NO. 2351 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.2352 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2353 ADOPTED WHEREAS, Investigation Report No. 6 under the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" in the matter of the improvement of Louise Avenue on both sides of the street between Paramount Avenue and Broadway formerly known as (Dalton Road) with certain grading, the construction of Portland concrete curbs and gutters, and paving the driveway aprons with pre -mix pavement two inches thick; and the construction of Portland cement concrete side- walks and also the improvement of Paramount Avenue and Broad- way at their intersections with Louise Avenue by grading and the construction of Portland cement concrete curb and gutter, and Portland cement concrete sidewalks, has been prepared by the City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets and is presented herewith; and WHEREAS, this City Council has examined the same and deems that the public interest and convenience require the proposed improve- ment therein provided for in the manner therein set forth: ' NOW THEREFORE, that the said report be and the same is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the same in her office and to execute the certificate therein that said report was approved by this motion; and That Monday, the 21st day of November, 1949 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M. is hereby fixed as the time and the Auditorium in the City Hall of the City of Azusa, situated at 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, is hereby fixed as the place at which the City Council of the City of Azusa is hearing the said report, and the City Clerk 90CAs m 9 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1949 7:30 P-161 of the City of Azusa is hereby directed to mail said notices of said hearing in the form and manner provided in Division 4, Part 3, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None A communication from the'Aazsa City Planning Commission was read recommending that Mr. Edward J. Brahan+s request for dividing of ' Lot 71, Tract 13736 be granted. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by EDWARD J. BRAHANIS Councilman Ortuno that Council accept the REQUEST GRANTED recommendation of the Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None City Attorney Tscharner read a request from the Associated Telephone Company for an easement for the construction, maintenance and operation of a telephone line with poles and all necessary equipment across a portion of Lot 4, Block B of Subdivision No. 1 of Lands of the Azusa Land and Water Co. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGEIE S COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY RESOLUTION N0.2354 OF AZUSA TO SIGN A RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT IN ADOPTED THE LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AND ALSO DIRECTING THE CITY CIE RK TO ATTEST THE SAME AND PLACE THE SEAL OF THE CITY THEREON. Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Nasser that resolution be adopt- ed as read and numbered Resolution No. 2354• Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None A Quit Claim Deed from the City of Azusa to H. J. Leland was read and Council advised that it would be the responsibility of Mr. Leland to have same recorded. Two petitions were read and filed for Street Improvements under the 1911 Act for South PETITIONS ON 1911 Sunset Avenue from First Street south to' STREET IMPROVEMENT the dead end of the street and for Angeleno ACT. Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. ' Mayor Jumper announced that since the City must stand the total expense of all pre- liminary work done, provided the improvement is discontinued on a protest of a Majorit of the property owners, Council will not act on further petitions until after the hear- ings set for October 31st, 1949. Mr. Kloepfer of the Azusa Voters Association asked Council why the City could not improve all these districts under some other plan than the 1911 Act. Mayor Jumper replied that 90CAR 1 r CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1949 every possible plan would be studied. Mr. Henderson, 126 S. Angeleno, Asked Council if any one of the street improvement bids would have to be accepted or if they may be rejected. He was advised that the notices contain provision that Council can reject or accept any or all bids. Mr. Owens reported a low place at the intersection of First Street and San Gabriel Avenues where water settles and causes a hazardous traffic condition. The matter was referred to City Engineer Brooks for investigation and action. Council was presented with a petition signed by the property owners on Duell Street between Orange and Vernon Avenues asking that the proceedings of Street Improvements under the 1911 Act be stopped. Council ordered the petition filed and instructed Mr. Hollis D. Critchlow to file an affidavit to the effect that he personally witnessed the signatures of the property owners in- volved. Mr. Critchlow agreed to comply with their request and Mr. Tscharner was asked to write resolution accepting the withdrawal of this group as soon as affidavit has been filed.. It was moved by Councilman Malone and seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that City Attorney Tscharner be instructed to communicate with the Los Angeles County Flood Control with regard to the bridge across the flood control wash on -Azusa Lane. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilman: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the following requisitions be allowed: 1525-1536 LUG; 2831-2837. 7:30 PM163 CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMUNICATE WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD-CONTRO Carried by the following vote of Council: REQUISITIONS Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Nasser the following bills be BILLS al1wed and warrants drawn upon the Treasury for the same: GENERAL FUND 1969 E. H. Philleo, Azusa Day Program 0500.00 1970 1980 City Employees Payroll Account City 6995.00 1981 Employees Payroll Account Azusa Herald 2161.61 1982 Ray Petracek 35.35 105.30 lq8�3 Doris Bessire 9 1984 1985 Southern Counties Gas Co. Realty .25 ��75 1906 Tax & Service Co. Wallace & Tiernan Sales Corp. 10.00 16.22 1987 Eaglesons 116.92 1988 1989 Clary Multiplier Corporation L. A. 13.80 1990 Co. Health Dept. Clyde A. Blanchard 1.00 449.00 90CAa _ ICD CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 32 1949 7:30 PM1 65 GENERAL FUND 1991 Southern California Edison Co. 0 6.50 1992 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 1149.50 199 Brown -Bevis Equipment Co. 211.38 1994Edgar T. Short 177.92 1995 H. & L. Tooth Company 73.80 1996 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 22.50 1997 The Molsberry Co. 3.30 1998 The Lighthouse, Inc. 3.77 1999 U. S. Postoffice 10.00 2000 Creighton's Shade & Linoleum Store 440.00 2001 Stan's Cafe 18.70 ' 2002 Cornelius Smith 5,88 200 Associated Telephone Co. 132 9Z 200} Foothill Stationers 5.6tf 2005 LaDuels Cafe 20.90 2006 The Molsberry Co. 4.50 2007 Harris & Frank 78.66 2008 Wm. Meyer 424.12 2009 Fry's Market 3. 0 2010 Ray Maxfield 278. 3 WATER FUND 3976 City Employees Payroll Account 1141.32 3977 Hersey Mfg. Co. 45.35 3978 Dalton Park 297.7 3979 Azusa Herald 76.0 3980 Creighton's Shade 312.38 3981 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 2510.30 3982 Southern Pipe & Casing Co. 2115.52 3983 Ray Maxfield 361.06 LIGHT FUND 4568 City Employees Payroll Account 831.20 4589 Associated Telephone Co. 21.44 ' 4590 Azusa Transfer Co. 40.95 4591 Southern California Edison Co. 13406.88 4592 Azusa Herald 76.05 459 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 20.40 4594 4595 Creighton's Shade Co. Ray Maxfield 32.39 8. 1 L. A. CO. HIGHWAY FUND 707 Ray Maxfield 137.55 M. V. A. FUND 588 City Employees Payroll Account 135.06 Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Councilman Malone and duly carried Council adjourn. City Clerk of 1,50 City of zusa 90CAR l w I I