HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 19, 1950 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1950
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 City Attorney
Snidow, Deputy -City Clerk. Absent: City
Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged receipt
of a written copy of the minutes of June
5, 1950• The Mayor asked if there were
t any objections or corrections to sd d
minutes. There being none, the minutes
of June 5,,1950, were approved as written.
Mr. Ward Munson addressed Council regard-
ing the anticipated Fourth of July celebration
and asked for cooperation of City departments
in making the occasion a success.
Fire Chief Madison spoke of the necessity
of obtaining a combination patrol, fire-
fighting and rescue truck and mentioned the
possibility of disposing of one of the crash
trucks the Department has little use for,
applying the proceeds upon the new truck.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be authoriz-
ed to advertise for bids for the sale of
No. 4 crash truck, bids to be opened July
17, 1950.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
' Supt. Virgil Smith reported upon pipeline
requested by the Lutheran Church, stating
that a 20 pipe would be sufficient for in-
surance purposes but explaining the advantages
of installing a 69 line for future use. Supt.
Smith was asked to draw up estimates of
installation and notify the Church of their
share.
The Clerk announced that three bids had been
received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids
for gas engine and pump, alternate gas engine
and an electric motor and pump.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson the bids be now opened,
examined and publicly declared.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
PEERLESS PUMP
POMONA PUMP SALES & SERVICE
BYRON JACKSON COMPANY
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the bids be referred
to the City Engineer, Water Commissioner and
Water Superintendant for checking and recommendation.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVED
JULY FOURTH
CELEBRATION
CITY CLERK AUTHOR-
IZED TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE
DEPT. TRUCK
LUTHERAN CHURCH
PUMP BIDS OPENED
BIDS REFERRED
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It was agreed that a meeting be held
Friday, June 23, 1950, at 7:30 P.M.
to consider these bids.
A letter from the Azusa City Planning
Commission recommending a zoning variance
from R-2 to °P° Zone for the Safeway Stores, °P" ZONE VARIANCE
was read. GRANTED SAFEWAY STOP_
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be accepted, with
the stipulation that the San Gabriel Avenue
property involved be retained for parking
purposes in conjunction with the market
property.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A resolution adopted by the Azusa -Glendora REALTY BOARD
Realty Board relative to request to amend REQUEST ZONING
the present City ordinance governing size AMENDMENT
of residences was read.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded b y
Councilman Ortuno the matter be tabled for
further study.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter from the American Construction
Company was read requesting annexation to REQUEST FOR
the City of Azusa. A map (tentative) was ANNEXATION
also presented for approval.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno seconded by
Councilman Jackson this matter be referred
to City Engineer Brooks, Acting City Attorney
Snidow mid the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter from the Chemical Equipment Company
relative to filter,{lant for the swimming FILTER PLANT
pool was read.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the letter be referred
to the City Engineer and Chairman of Public
Works for checking.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: None
A Notification of Alcoholic Beverage License ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
Application from the State Board of Equalization LICENSE APPLICATION -
for the American Legion Post 180, was read. AMERICAN IE TION #180
Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIT46F THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNL99,
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF SAID CITY
TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE
AMERICAN IE GION POST #180 AT 966 W. THIRD STREET
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UPON GROUNDS THAT SAID PREMISES ARE
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO
RESIDENTIAL AREA AND -BECAUSE OF THE
DIFFICULTY IN PROVIDING POLICE_SUPER-
VISION..
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded RESOLUTION NO.
by Mayor Jones this resolution be ado ted 2419 ADOPTED
as read and numbered Resolution No. M.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
' Memmesheimer, Jones.
Pass: Councilman Ortuno. Absent: None
Mr. J. Warnock requested Council to take
action on securing stop signals on Virginia
and Vernon Avenues at Foothill Blvd.
After general discussion of other signal
needs, it was moved by Councilman Ortuno, STOP SIGNALS
seconded by Mayor Jones the Acting City
Attorney be authorized to write the High-
way Department regarding signals for the
above-mentioned crossing as well as the
intersection of Pasadena Avenue and Foot-
hill Blvd, expressing the City's willing-
ness to contribute its share of the In-
stallation.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A communication from the Azusa Voter's AZUSA VOTERS
Association relative to the use of the ASSOCIATION
Legion Hall was read.
' Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno letter be filed.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer Jones.
Noes: Councillmen: None Absent: None
A letter from D. T. Dawe, Supt, of the AZUSA CITY SCHOOLS
Azusa City Schools, was read, requesting (REQUEST FOR USE OF
permission to lease the City -owned quarters IE GION HALL)
now used by the American Legion in the event
the premises are vacated._
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno Mr. Dawe's letter be
filed with the understanding that this re-
quest, along with others on file, be given
serious consideration should the vacation
of the building occur.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Council was presented with a letter from
N. H. Wooley, President of the Azusa Motor AZUSA MOTOR BUS CO.
Bus Company, requesting postponement of
taxes and certain changes in Ordinance #396.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, sedonded by
Councilman Jackson the Azusa Motor Bus
Company file a financial report with the
City Clerk and the matter be held over for
action after report is presented to Council.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
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A communication from Alexander Neary
was read relative to his request for TAXI SERVICE
a permit to operate a taxi service
within the City.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Memmesheimer the request
be referred to the Police Commissioner
and the Chief of Police for study and
report.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
' Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter from the International Brother-
hood of Electrical Workers was read request- REQUESTED SALARY
ing certain ohanges.in salaries and classi- & CLASSIFICATION
fications. CHANGES
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this letter be filed
for further study.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: 6ouncilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter from the Azusa City Planning
Commission was read wherein that group
informed Council of a request by Henry
Rostel to erect a dwelling at 1059 W.
Third Street which would contain 760 sq. HENRY HOSTEL
ft. The Commission recommended that Mr. REQUEST
Rostel increase the square footage to
800 feet before approval is given.
' Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded b
Councilman Memmesheimer the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be accepted
and the City Clerk be instructed to advise
Mr. Rostel of the necessity of increasing
the square footage to 800 feet.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilman Seltzer. Absent: None
The Planning Commission also recommended
granting a request of Wm. H. Schmidt to WM. H. SCHMIDT
erect an 826 sq. ft. residence on the S.E. REQUEST GRANTED
corner of 2nd Street and Soldano Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None . Absent: None
A letter from the Planning Commission was
read recommending that permisd on be given PERMISSION GIVEN
Emilio Reyes to move a residence from 1605 EMILIO REYES TO
Delat Street, Rosemead, to 143 N. Alameda MOVE HOUSE
Avenue, Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be accepted.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
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The Planning Commission also recommended
granting a request of Mike Perez to move
a house from 573 E. 10th Street to 169 N.
Pasadena Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
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The Planning Commission
Council grant permission
to move a dwelling from
and San Gabriel Avenues
Sunset Avenue just below
(Block 39, Lot 9).
recommended that
to Catilina Garcia
the corner of 6th
to vacant lot on
Foothill Blvd.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
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MIKE PEREZ
GIVEN PERMISSION TO
MOVE HOUSE
CATILINA GARCIA
TO MOVE DWELLING
Granting permission to the Shell Oil Company SHELL OIL REQUEST
to rebuild their service station at Angeleno GRANTED
Avenue and Foothill Blvd., bringing the
building to -within 10 feet of the property
line, was recommended by the Azusa City
Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this recommendation be
' approved.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones.
Absent: None.
Council was presented with an extensive re-
port from the Azusa Police Department on the
extent and hours of noise emanating from FABRISTAMP
the Fabristamp plant. Mr. V. Vaskov of that
firm discussed the subject with Council, and
the Clerk was instructed to check minute
books to see if any restrictions were noted
in connection with the variance granted that
group.
Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOIS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING EDWIN MENDENHALL ASSISTANT CHIEF
OF THE'FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
' Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopt-
ed as read and numbered Resolution No. 2420. RESOLUTION NO.
Carried by the following vote of Council: 2420 ADOPTED
Ayea: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION QF -THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA$ LOS ANGEIE S COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING.JOHN SITTON CAPTAIN
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF-AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Mayor Jones this resolution be ado ted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2}21, RESOLUTION NO.
Carried by the following vote of Council: 2421 ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones.
Pass: Councilman Jackson
Noes: Councilman Memmesheimer
' Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno offered an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA,-LOS ANGELES COUNTY,.CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING_DRUNAF.=SS_IN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND PRESCRIBING PUNISHMENT THEREFOR AND RE-
PEALING AS OF AUGUST 5, 1950, ORDINANCE #22 ORDINANCE READ
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. FIRST TIME
to be placed upon its first reading.
The title of the ordinance was then read
for the first time.
MW or Jones discussed with Council the L. A.
County.Fire Code,and each member was given COUNTY FIRE CODE
a copy of the code for study. Matter was
referred to the Fire Chief and Fire Commissioner
to work with the -Acting City Attorney in
choosing the sections of the code applicable
to the City of Azusa.
The expiration of various terms on the
Library Board, Planning Commission and the
Park and Recreation Commission were discussed. BOARD AND
The Mayor advised Council that the matter COMMISSION APPOINT -
would be given consideration at the next MENTS
regular meeting.
With reference to the Park and Recreation
Commission, due to the fact that terms had
not previously been set, it was moved by
Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson the City Clerk be instructed to
write said Commission asking that group to
assign terms of office and notify Council
of expirations of same.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: None
The Mayor announced that the committee appoint-
ed to investigate curbs and gutters desire
to meet with Council, the City Engineer and CURBS & GUTTERS
the Department Heads. -,No action was taken on
this matter.
Councilman Ortuno requested that Robert
Ayon be placed on resolution and was advised
that the Department Head should notify the
City Clerk in writing to that effect.
Councilman Jackson inquired about the existence
of an ordinance covering use of air guns and AIR GUN ORDINANCE
suggested the possible adoption of one if REQUESTED
not now covered.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
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Mayor Jones the City Attorney and Chief
of Police be instructed to investigate
and report back.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
City Engineer Brooks presented reports
on the following:
Street work on Vernon Avenue from 1st to Paramount
Street work on First Street from Dalton to Vernon
' Statement of Gas Tax Revenues
Report on Gas Tax Fund expenditures (Major Streets)
Report on Los Angeles County Road Fund.
Councilman Ortuno excused himself from
the meeting and left the Council Chambers.
City Engineer Brooks presented a progress
report on the Slauson Memorial Swimming
Pool alterations and a_general discussion
ensued relative to filters for same.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the City Engineer be
authorized to survey the market and obtain
price of filters.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: Councilman Memmesheimer.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Acting City Attorney Snidow reported find-
ings of his investigation on obtaining
roperty on Angeleno Avenue between 3rd and
}th Streets for the purpose of widening the
' street, and City Engineer Brooks was instruct-
ed to draw up estimates of improving the
street before any further action is taken.
Supt. Virgil D. Smith advised Council of
the need for three transformers, and upon
a motion made by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Memmesheimer, the City Clerk
was authorized to advertise for bids for
said transformers.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Supt. Smith also informed Council that a
new amplifier was needed to replace old
one at the ball park and was authorized to
purchase same.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilmen Memmesheimer the following
requisitions be allowed: 1763-1772 LRT;
2950-2957.
' Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Memmesheimr the following
bills be allowed aWr6f$filed drawn upon the
Treasury for same.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND
25, State Employees Retirement System x$2774.12
477
SLAUSON POOL
STREET WIDENING
ON ANGELENO AVE.
ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS ON TRANS-
FORMERS
REQUISITIONS
BILLS
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L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
728
GENERAL FUND
6.0
2770
State Compensation Insurance Fund
$400.00
2771
L. A. Stamp & Stationery Co.
64
2772
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
.64
2773
Southern Counties Gas Co.
25.39
2774
Truck Stop Service
6.81
2775
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
22.
2776
Azusa Herald
21.}
2777
The Molsberry Co.
6.11
2778
Pennocks
3,13
2779
Bancroft -Whitney Co.
6.18
2780
Calvert Electric Shop
11.68
'
2781
Commercial Towel Supply
1.50
2782
Getts Hardware
74.56
278
Grimes Stationery Co.
13-57
2784
La Due's Cafe
12.10
2785
Phil Morgan, Inc.
18.64
2786-
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
30.00
2787
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
1.04
2788
Realty Tax & Service
10.00
2789
Stumpf Chevrolet Company
4.72
2790
Meeder's Associated Service
1.00
2791
County of Los Angeles
55.10
2792
City of Pomona Police Dept.
15.80
279j
Cancelled
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2794
Azusa Laundry Company
4.20
2795
Wilson's Carbon Company, Ltd.
10.95
2796
U. S. Postoffice
36.76
2797
L. A. County Health Department
1.00
2798
Nigg Engineering Corp.
1.00
2799
Quality Materials Co.
67.28
2800
Williams Lumber Yard
534,21
2801
Wallace & Tiernan Sales Corp.
62.31
2802
Warren Southwest, Inc.
143.41
280
Associated Telephone Company
11.23
280
Standard 011 Co.
83.03
2805
West Disinfecting Company
53,77
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2806
Rapid Blue Print Company
155.84
2807
Western Decorating Company
23.32
2808
C. B. Smith
15.00
2809
Ralph S. Brooks
550,50
SPECIAL DEPOSITS SUBDIVISION FUND
1
Ralph S. Brooks
11,25
STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FUND
756
Ralph S. Brooks
16.10
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
728
Ralph S. Brooks
6.0
729
Warren Southwest, Inc.
1,603.96
WATER FUND
4174
Ralph S. Brooks
410.51
4175
Warren Southwest, Inc.
82.01
4176
Williams Lumber Yard
10.07
LIGHT FUND
'
4798
Ralph S. Brooks
49.25
M. V. A. FUND
602
60
J. G. Tucker & Son
178,97
60�
Williams Lumber Yard3
Superior
Concrete Block
23.31
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Mayor
Jones and duly carried Council adjourn to
meet
Friday, June 23, 1950, at 7:30 P.M.
Deputy City
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