HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 15, 1950 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1950 7:30 P.M. 435
The City Council of the City of Azusa
met in regular session at the above
time and place.
Present at roll call: Councilmen:
Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer,
Jones, City Engineer Brooks, Acting ROLL CALL
City Attorney Snidow,.Deputy City
Clerk, Absent: City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged
receipt of a written copy of the
' minutes of May 8, 1950. The Mayor
asked if�there were any objections MINUTES APPROVED
or corrections to said minutes. There
being none, the minutes of May i, 1950
and May 80 1950 were approved as written.
Mayor Jones again presented a letter
from A. L. Kendrick relative to the appoint-
ment of Louis E. Menard as Poundmaster and LOUIS E. MENARD
requested that letter be held over for
further investigation.
The Mayor requested that the matter
of investigating the advisability of
appointing a City Administrator be re-
opened for discussion after having been CITY ADMINISTRATOR
tabled by Council on May 1, 1950.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno that Council reconsider
the matter and consider the appointment of
a committee for investigating the possibility
of appointing a City Administrator.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer.
Absent: None
The following Councilmen were appointed
by the Mayor to serve on said committee:
Arthur Z. Seltzer, Louis G. Memmesheimer,
Karl J. Jones.
A written report was presented by Mayor
Jones relative to a meeting with the
Spreading Corporation concerning an ease- SPREADING CORPORATIONI
ment. The report was placed on file.
Mayor Jones spoke in regard to the
possibility of unification of police end
fire activities and mentioned a traffic
code suggested by the 7,eague of California POLICE, AND FIRE
Cities, Acting City Attorney Snidow was UNIFICATION
requested to investigate certain ordinances
and report back.
The Mayor addressed Council regarding the
temporary appointment of a Spanish-speaking
officer on the police force until such a
' time as the Civil Service system is set
up for examinations. Acting City Attorney
Snidow stated that a temporary appointment APPOINTMENT OF
could be made, subject to appointee taking SPANISH -SPEAKING
Civil Service examination with all other OFFICER
eligible applicants.
The Mayor spoke to Council relative to setting
a salary for the newly appointed Fire Chief
and suggested that said salary should be FIRE
raised to,$100 per month. CHIEF SALARY
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1950 7:30 P.M.
After general discussion, Councilman
Seltzer offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY. OF AZUSA, LOS ANGEJE S COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE SALARY OF THE
CRIEF OF THE -FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded
by Councilman Jackson this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered
Resolution No. 2422. - RESOLUTION NO.
Carried by the following vote of Council: 2412 ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Jones,
Noes: Councilman: Memmesheimer,
Absent: None
A request for clarification of the
boundaries of property to be used by
the Girl Scouts Association was made GIRL SCOUTS
by Mrs. Gladys Pierce, and the matter
was referred to City Engineer Brooks
to report back.
Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGMS COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THS SALARY OF THE
ACTING CITY ATTORMff.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Jones this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No, 2413, RESOLUTION N0.
Carried by -the following vote of Council: 2413 ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Mayor Jones requested that the members
of Council make suggestions for the
appointment of two members to the
Personnel Board of the Civil Service
Commission. Thereupon the Mayor suggested CIVIL SERVICE
the names of Jeps O'Malley and Norman
Brownyard, Councilman Jackson requested
that C. S. Reed be considered and Council-
man Memmesheimer seconded the nomination
of Mr. Reed and also spoke favorably
of Jess O'Malley.
The Mayor announced that the above--
named would be considered in the order
Of nomination and the following votes
were cast:
Jess OfMalley:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, PERSONNEL BOARD
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. APPOINTMENTS
Noes: None
Norman Brownyard:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer,.
Jones,
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer,
C. S. Reed:
-No vote taken.
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1950 7:30 P.m -4 3 9
A notification of Alcoholic Beverage
License Application for the First
Frontier,Cafe was read and referred
to the Police Department.
A letter of appreciation from the
American Legion Auxiliary was -read and
ordered filed.
A communication from Canyon City Post
#180, American Legion, relative to a
request for diagonal parking,on Dalton DIAGONAL PARKING
' Avenue, was read and referred to -the REQUEST
Police Department for checking and re-
commendation.
An announcement of the regular meeting
of the League of California Cities was
read and ordered filed.
Portions of a news letter from the
League were read.relative to an institute
for new councilmen to be held by that group.
No action taken on this matter.
A letter addressed to Mayor Jones from
A. Bepristis, 443 W. First Street, relative
to early morning industrial noises, was read. INDUSTRIAL NOISE
COMPLAINT
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the letter be placed
on file.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer,
Noes: Councilman Jones. Absent: None
A communication from the Jones Decorating
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Company requesting the use by the City of
community decorations for the coming Shriner's
Convention was read and ordered filed.
A request of the Concordia Lutheran Church
for the installation of certAin pipe lines
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN
was read and referred to Virgil D. Smith
for checking m d report.
The Mayor asked if there was any discussion
on the statement of Receipts aid Disbursements
prepared by City Auditor Alfred M. Rulofson,
and the report was accepted as prepared.
Councilman drtuno advised Council that work
on the Slauson Memorial Swimming Pool had
SLAUSON POOL
not progressed enough for report to be made.
Mr. Sloepfer, chef rman of the committee in-
vestigating curbs and gutters, was asked the
progress of that group and replied that a
CURBS & GUTTERS
report would be made at a later date.
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With reference to the use of Recreation Hall,
It was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that
a recommendation be made to the Park and
RECREATION HALL USE
Recreation Commission that all youth activities
be given preference over other organizations
for use of the Recreation H41,
Virgil D. Smith addressed Council.regarding
agreements with Bell Construction Corporation
and MI Cleaners..
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 15s 1950
Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution
entitleds
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING CONSUMERIS
AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION
OF WATER MAIN BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND BELL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
' by Councilman Memmesheimer this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. W4*
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Jackson offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING °AGREEMENT
FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL_OF ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTING FACILITIES FOR -SUPPLYING
ELECTRICAL ENERGY -FOR POWER AND LIGHTING
SERVICE* BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
MI CLEANERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR.TO
SIGN -AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2415.
' Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones,
Noes: None Absent: None
Virgil D. Smith advised Council of the
necessity of purchasing pipe.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno that the City Clerk
be instructed to advertise for bids for
said pipe.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None .Absent: None
Mr. J. Warnock addressed
about the possibility of
of the Metropolitan Water
was advised by Council
Previous studies had been
were against the plan.
Council inquiring
becoming a part
District and
Councilman
Seltzer that
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RESOLUTION NO.
2414 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO.
2415 ADOPTED
ADVERTISE FOR PIPE
n made and recommendations
Dr. Norman J. Lams addressed Council regarding
' establishing a_Community Hospital in the COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
City of Azusa.
After discussion, the Mayor announced that he
would investigate the matter and make suggestions
at the neat meeting of possible committee appoint.
ments for study of the subject.
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Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno.the following
requisitions be allowed: 1729.1740 LW;
2929-2939.
Carried by the following vote of Council: REQUISITIONS
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: Hone
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Ortano-the f oll• Ing bills
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn
upon
the Treasury for the same:
BILIS
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Carried
by the following vote of Council:
Ayes:
Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memnesheimer,
Jones.
Noes:
None Absent: None
GENERAL FUND
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2715
Standard Oil Company
95.84
2716
Quality Materials Co.
8.17
2717
Commercial Towel Supply
1.50
2718
Co. of Los Angeles, Dept. of Bldg.
169j3.70
2719
Canyon City Paint Store
34.27
2720
San Gabriel Valley'Humane Society
30.00
2721
Brown & Schricker
43.16
2722
Paul McPhetridge Union Service
7.50
2677
Cee -Tee Construction Company
1349.24
2678
Title Insurance Co.
2679
County Surveyor
180
2680
2681
Azusa Herald
A. Carlisle & Co.
17. 3
40.10
2682
Empire Chemical Company
1.91
2683
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
33.36
2681}
2685
R. C. Lawrence
Azusa Rock & Sand
32.37
18.82
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2686
Dr. H. C. Burgraff
40.00
2687
Clyde A. Blanchard
5.00
2688
2689
Meader's Associated Service
Shell Oil Co.
17'38
2690
Reed & Routt
516.6
1 56
2691
Williams Sign Co.
12266.6b6
2692
2693
Azusa Motor Parts
Carl
.
7.85
Entenmann & Son
19.57
269
2695
Azusa Laundry Co.
Chuck House
8'63
2696
La Due's Cafe
28.05
29'1
26977
Leo Harlan
82.6
2698
2699
Graves & Chubbuck
Transport Clearings
510'97
2700
Williams Lumber Yard
1'05
25'15
2701
Getts Hardware
43.20
2702
Johnson's -Plumbing
13.67
2703
State Compensation Insurance Fund
953.18
2701+
2705
Graham Brothers, Inc.
The Molsberry Company
11.33
2706
Ward Brothers
6'57
17'50
2707
2708
Azusa Garage
Fords Foods
-6.57
2709
Pomona Pump Sales
17.08
974.90
2710
Foothill Stationers
7'97
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2711
Pennocks
9.02
2712
Wallace & Tiernan
150.00
2713
Valley Hardware
16'25
271
Bunker's Hardware
12.55
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Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded
by Councilman Jackson and duly carried
Council adjourn.
Deputy City clerk of the City of Azusa
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CITY"HALL,
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAYt MAY 159
1950 7:30 P.M.
LIGHT FUND
4777
Meeder's Associated Service
1.50
47788
Reed & Routt
117.60
4779
Sahlin-8lassen & Co.-
15.58
4780
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
4781
Shell 011 Company
110.60
4782
Covina Equipment Co.
6.93
478
A. B. Chance Co.
196 73
478
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
35.65
4785
Getts Hardware
3.99
4786
Maydwell & Hartzell
816.87
WATER FUND
4149
Williams Lumber Yard
4.92
4150
Valves Incorporated
22.30
4151
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
4152
Souther Pipe & Casing Co.
6.03
415
Sahlin-Rlassen
15.58
415
Foothill Glass Service
91-76
4155
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
35.64
4156
Getts Hardware
4157
Hersey Manufacturing Co.
4.95
916.70
4158
Johnson's Plumbing
3.50
4159
A. C. Munselle
5.82
4160
Neptune Meter Co.
567,77
U61
Southern Counties Gas Co.
1.00
62
R. W. Sparling
318.01
4163
Art Concrete Works-
159.65
4164
Leora L. Shuck
36.30
4165
Monrovia Motor Parts
18.03
M. V. A. FUND
597
Williams Lumber Yard
23.11
596
Azusa Paint & Wall Paper Co.
58.22
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L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY
70
Williams Lumber Yard
42.84
72
Azusa Rock & Sand
849.10
725
Los Angeles County"
37862.12
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded
by Councilman Jackson and duly carried
Council adjourn.
Deputy City clerk of the City of Azusa
445
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