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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 5, 1950 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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, Seltzer, Jones, City Engineer Brooks, Acting City Attorney Snidow, Deputy City Clerk. Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Mem- mesheimer, City Clerk. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of ' August 21, 1950. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. Councilman Jackson requested the following be incorporated as an omission to the minutes of August 21, 1950. Councilman Jackson went on record as objecting to the parliamentary procedure used in the manner action was taken when the matter of City Coordinator was taken before Council. Councilman Seltzer stated that a resolution which was conclusive as to placing it on the ballot was offered and not a motion which is not conclusive. Councilman Jackson objected to this state- ment. The minutes of the meeting of August 21, 1950 were thereupon approved with the' - above additions. A letter from the Azusa City Planning Commission was read recommending the grant- ing of a zoning variance from R-1 to C-2 to the Valley Theater Guild of Azusa on the North 1251 of the West 180, of the East 3301 of Lot 9 in Block "C", Sub. No. 1, Lands of -the Azusa Land and Water Company. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Mayor Jones the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the Acting City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare a resolution granting a variance from R-1 to C-2 for theater purposes. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. Mr. Charles A. Anderson requested that permission be given the Salvation Army to conduct open air meetings on street corners in Azusa. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this request be referred to the Police Chief and the Police Commission- er with power to act. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. A communication from the Planning Commission was read relaying a request from George Blazer to build two cement block buildings ROLL CALL 7:30 1'.W. MINUTES APPROVED COUNCILMAN JACKSON ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE. MINUTES OF AUGUST 21st APPROVED THEATER GUILD GRANTED VARIANCE SALVATION ARMY'S REQUEST REFERRED TO CHIEF OF POLICE CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 59 1950 7:30 Pall on Lot 25, Block 27 with 28 feet park- ing space behind the buildings. The Planning Commission recommended that the West side of San Gabriel Avenue between Foothill Blvd. and Santa Fe Avenue be rezoned to allow the same building and parking area as the East side of the street. This matter was referred to the Act- ing City Attorney with instructions to prepare a change of zoning ordinance to ' be presented to Council at an adjourned meeting to be held September 11, 1950. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending the adoption of a tentative plan for realeignment of the Little Dalton Wash between Azusa Avenue and Los.Angeles Street, subject to the approval of City Engineer Brooks. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded GEORGE BLAZER'S REQUEST REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE PLAN ON LITTLE DALTON WASH NbyyCouncilman Jackson the recommendation the Planning Commission be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending that the Bell Construction Corporation be permitted to plant evergreen ash trees in the park- REQUEST TO PLANT EVERGREEI ways of Tract #16711. ASH TREES APPROVED Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded ' by Councilman Jackson the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted providing it is acceptable to the Depart- ment Heads. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. Julian Camps presented Council with a petition favoring the opening of a cafe at 231 Soldano Avenue, Azusa, where no alcoholic beverages will be served. A notice of surrender of liquor license to the office of Liquor Controller was also presented. CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY PROPERTY OWNERS OF REQUEST TO OPEN A CAFE AT 231 SOLDANO AVE. A communication from S. E. Skidmore, President of t1B Azusa City Employees Association, was read and Council was CITY EMPLOYEES' LOYALTY presented with a Voluntary Loyalty Oath OATH signed by all City employees of all depart- Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the City Clerk be in- structed to notify the property owners with- in 300 feet of 231 Soldazo Avenue of a pub- lic hearing relative to the opening of a ' cafe by Mr. Camps, said hearing to be held September 18, 1950. ' Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. A communication from S. E. Skidmore, President of t1B Azusa City Employees Association, was read and Council was CITY EMPLOYEES' LOYALTY presented with a Voluntary Loyalty Oath OATH signed by all City employees of all depart- CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 ments, except those on vacation. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Mq or Jones a letter of commendation be addressed to S. E. Skidmore, President of the Azusa City Employees Association, commending the employees on their stand on a voluntary basis. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. Noes: None Pass: Councilman: -Seltzer. Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. Councilman Jackson presented Council with a similar Loyalty Pledge and suggested that the members of Council sign same. The Oath was then signed by those members of Council present. A letter from W. A. Smith, Chairman of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors was read -urging Council to aft t ordinances which will require all communists and per- sons belonging to certain organizations of doubtful loyalty to our American form of government, to register with the Sheriff's office, suggesting that the County ordinam es be used as a pattern for drafting similar ordinances for adoption by the Azusa City Council. The request was referred to Act- ing City Attorney Snidow with instructions to prepare such an ordinance. Councilman Jackson inquired about the possibility of having City employees fingerprinted. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the Civil Service Commission be requested to study requiring new employees to be fingerprinted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. A monthly Treasurer's Report was read and ordered placed on file. An announcement of the regular monthly meet- ing of the League -of California Cities was read and ordered filed. 7:30 P%R CITY COUNCIL SIGN LOYALTY OATH ALL COMMUNISTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER INITH SHERIFF'S OFFICE FINGER PRINTING OF CITY EMPLOYEES REF- ERED TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TREASURER'S REPORT MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED Two requests for Military Leave of Absence were read from Jerry Warren of the Police Department and Carlos Ruiz of the Street Department. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer Council grant a leave ' of absence for military duty to Jerry Warren and Carlos Ruiz and their jobs be held for them pending release from military service, and the City Clerk be instructed to so ad- vise them. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. 7:30 P%R CITY COUNCIL SIGN LOYALTY OATH ALL COMMUNISTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER INITH SHERIFF'S OFFICE FINGER PRINTING OF CITY EMPLOYEES REF- ERED TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TREASURER'S REPORT MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED fb LW CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 7:30 PRO A letter from Chief Kendrick relative to the completion bf.six month's pro- bation period by Robert B. Edborg, patrolman, was referred to the Civil CHIEF KENDRICK'S Service Board. LETTER REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Upon a motion by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried a statement for hospitalization for a prisoner was re- ferred to the Acting City Attorney for investigation and report of validity ' of the claim. A letter from A. J. Hartzell, Chairman of Christmas Decorations Committee, was read relative to a request for under- writing of the project. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the matter of Christmas Decorations be held over until September 11th for investigation. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. A letter from the First Church of Christ requesting use of the Civic Auditorium on Sunday afternoon, November 26, was read. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones said request be granted and that group be requested to make direct arrangements with the custodian for services. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. A letter from Jehovah's Witnesses request- ing use of the park for services on September 10th and 24th was read. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this request be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission with power to act and the City Clerk be instruct- ed to notify the Commission. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent:�Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,_CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PIPE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED CAN BE PURCHASED AT A LO1NER PRICE ON THE -OPEN ' MARKET AND THAT THE CITY AUTHORIZE THE PUR- CHASE THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2445. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. HOSPITALIZATION OF A PRISONER REFERRED TO ATTORNEY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS REQUEST FOR USE OF AUDITORIUM REQUEST REFERRED TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2445 ADOPTED CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 7:30 P:M'. Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,_LOS ANGEIE S COUNTY,_ CALIFCRNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO BLANCHE WILLIAMS FROM R-2 TO R-3 ON PROPERTY AT 527 NORTH ALAMEDA AVENUE, AZUSA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCS 45 OF_. AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY TRACT. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2446. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. Councilman Jackson offered an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1950. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones this ordinance be adopted as read and numbered Ordinance No. 428. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. After general discussion the Acting City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution setting forth the position that will be held by the City providing that funds derived from unsecured personal property are not forthcoming As a result of the passing of Proposition No. 1 on the November ballot. City Engineer Brooks presented Council with the final tract map for Tract No. 16298, together with a check in, the amount of $1500 for waterlines. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the final map of Sub. No. 16298 be accepted upon condition -it meets with the provisions of all subdivision ordinances. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. -After discussion it was moved by Council- man Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the City Clerk be instructed to write the County Road Department requesting the ap- proriation of gas tax money in the amount of 11,000. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the following requisitions be allowed: 3020 -3034 - Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Co+incilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer RESOLUTION NO. 2446 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 428 ADOPTED UNSECURED PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX MAP OF TRACT NO. 16298 ACCEPTED REQUEST FOR COUNTY APPROPRIATION REQUISITIONS 9MElc m _ _ B CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for same: Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer GENERAL FUND ER 5, 1950 7:30 P.199 LIGHT FUND B�i City Emplo ees Payroll 2138.55 It Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4846 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 16.00 WATER FUND 4229 City Employees Payroll 3057.50 4230 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4231 Leora`L. Shuck, Collector 2603.88 MAJOR STREETS 76 City Employees Payroll Account 1688.84 764 Ralph S. Brooks 421.80 765- Azusa Rock & Sand'Company 2538.80 766 W. J. Burke &-Co. 51.15 M. V. A. FUND 420 City Employees Payroll Account 1Q�.f2 021 Azusa Motor Parts 11 ,003 622 Automobile Club of So. Calif. 40.58 623 Freedom -Valvoline Oil Co. 10.88 L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY 732 Ralph S. Brooks 170.26 SPECIAL DEPOSITS FUND 4 Ralph brooks 44.28 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council adjourn to meet again September 11, 1950. 1, "I , Deputy City Clerk of the City of Azusa 3028 Southern Counties Gas Co. $2.40 ' 3029 3030 Leora L. Shuck, Collector A. G. Aguilar 19618.00 91.46 3031 Azusa Herald 7.72 3032 Chamber of Commerce 500.00 303 Joe Davis, Jr. 2.99 3034 Brown & Schricker 11.82 3035 R. W. Davis 525.00 3036 Equitable Steel Company 179.98 3037 Foothill Stationers 8.29 3038 Pete Gonzales, Jr. 6.00 30 9 Lawrence Hahn 29.25 3040 Associated Telephone Company 23.06 3041 Coast Spotlight Co. 16.69 3042 Getts Hardware 1.02 3043 Realty Tax & Service 10.00 3044 Molsberry Company 10.37 3045 U. S. Postoffice 1.00 3047 Reed & Routt 45.50 3046 Allan G. Oleson 103.00 3048 Cornelius Smith 6.98 3049 011ie M. Walden 108.00 3050 Harlan Van Cleave 198.00 3051 Covina Equipment Company 62.71 3052 Best-Bilt Fence Co. 75.36 305 Meeder's Associated Service 1. 305 A. C. Vroman, Inc. 489,00 ' 3055 Azusa Motor Parts 2.27 3056 Azusa Texaco Station 16.26 3057 B. & M. Siren Manufacturing Co. 169.44 3058 Los Angeles Stamp x}1.20 3059 Associated Telephone Co. 1882.54 3060 Brown -Bevis Equipment Co. 120.77 3061 Ralph S. Brooks 362.33 3062 Standard Oil Company 89. LIGHT FUND B�i City Emplo ees Payroll 2138.55 It Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4846 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 16.00 WATER FUND 4229 City Employees Payroll 3057.50 4230 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4231 Leora`L. Shuck, Collector 2603.88 MAJOR STREETS 76 City Employees Payroll Account 1688.84 764 Ralph S. Brooks 421.80 765- Azusa Rock & Sand'Company 2538.80 766 W. J. Burke &-Co. 51.15 M. V. A. FUND 420 City Employees Payroll Account 1Q�.f2 021 Azusa Motor Parts 11 ,003 622 Automobile Club of So. Calif. 40.58 623 Freedom -Valvoline Oil Co. 10.88 L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY 732 Ralph S. Brooks 170.26 SPECIAL DEPOSITS FUND 4 Ralph brooks 44.28 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council adjourn to meet again September 11, 1950. 1, "I , Deputy City Clerk of the City of Azusa DME 1c