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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - September 11, 1950 - CC (2)_6 1 FYI CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1950 8:00 PIA The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular adjourned session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones, City Engineer Brooks, Acting City Attorney Snidow, Deputy City Clerk. Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer, ROLL CALL City Clerk. A letter from A. VanAlstyne, Sr. was read requesting a business license to operate a retail gasoline service station at 106 S. Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the license be issued providing all departments are checked to see if requirements have been met. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer A letter from the Valley Theatre Guild was read requesting the installation of connect- ions at the old Pump House on the S"aaAA W, cor- ner of First and Virginia Avenueff7r the purpose of storing and building scenery for their plays. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Supt. Virgil Smith be authorized to install said tap without charge to the Guild. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer A letter from the City of Glendale relative to smog problems was read and ordered plac- ed on file. A letter of resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission signed by Irene Wimberly was read. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the resignation be accept- ed and the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Wimberly. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer A letter from D. T. Dawe, Superintendent of the Azusa City.Schools, was read relative to an invitation to an institute meeting. The letter was ordered placed on file. A general discussion was held relative to various requested zoning changes and a joint meeting with the Planning Commission was set for September 13th for discussion of all pending zoning matters. A general discussion was held relative to possible use of water from the Brewery for irrigation purposes and action was delayed for investigation. BUSINESS LICENSE FOR SERVICE STATION INSTALLATION OF `NATER TAP GRANTED COMMUNICATIONS ORDERED FILED MRS WIMBERLY'S RESIGNATION ACCEPTS INVITATION ORDERED PLACED ON FILE MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION SET FOR SEPT. 13th OMElc _ aq CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, City Engineer Brooks reported a hazard- ous street condition on Paramount Avenue and inquired about blocking the street for safety. The Acting City Attorney stated that the contractor may be charged for whatever the City might have to do to make the street safe during construction. Mr. Brooks also inquired about permits for installation of gas lines, poles, etc. and the matter was referred to City Engineer Brooks and Acting City Attorney ' Snidow for recommendation. A discussion was held relative to a petition previously filed for curbs and gutters under the 1911 Street Improvement Act and the matter was held over until the next meeting of Council. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the meeting be adjourned for a public hearing on Rent Decontrol, meeting to reconvene immediately after the close of the hearing. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer Members of Council present for a public hearing on Decontrol of Rent: Councilmen: ' Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer. Approximately twenty-five people were present in the audience for the hearing. Mayor Jones opened the hearing by intro- ducing Lynn Gregg of the Azusa -Glendora Realty Board. This group originally re- quested the hearing. Mr. Gregg reported that there are 25 known rentals available within the City. A general discussion ensued relative to availability, cost of available rentals, etc. between members of Council and various members of the audience including firs. Winifred Blatchley and her daughter, Charles Morgan, Farley Beckett, Victor Jabson, Thos. Munson, George Blazer mid others. 11, 1950 8:00 P CONDITION OF PARAMOUNT AVENUE MEETING HEARING CONTROL Councilman Seltzer gave a summary of information received in a report from the Rental Control office, including the number of listed registered rentals under control -- 911. Mayor Jones asked for a showing of hands of those in favor of rent decontrol. Ten hails were raised. He then asked for those in favor of rent control remaining in effect, and five hands were raised. After a thorough discussion; it was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the hearing on Rent Decontrol be adjourned and Council reconvene their previous- ly adjourned meeting. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer ADJOURNED FOR ON RENT DE- 9MElc _ CITY HALL, AZUSA; CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1950 5 The City Council of the City of Azusa reconvened the regular adjourned meet- ing at 9:55 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING RE- CONVENED Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jack- son, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer. Acting City Attorney Snidow presented an easement with Ellsco, Inc. and it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO by Councilman Ortuno the easement be accept- RECORD EASEMENT ed and the City Clerk directed to record same with the County Recorder. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Councilman Memmesheimer absent. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,.LOS ANGELES COUNTY,_ CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO THE VALLEY THEATER GUILD OF AZUSA FROM R-1 TO C-2_FOR.THE PURPOSE.OF_ERECTING A THEATER ON THE N. 125 FT. OF THE W. 180 FT. OF THE E. 330 FT. OF LOT 9, BLOCK Co SUBDIVISION NO. 1,-AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY TRACT. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 21.7. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. ' Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,-LC; ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE.CITY OF_AZUSA CALLED TO THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2448. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer A request of Robert Torrance to be transferred to the Fire Department was held over until the next meeting of Council. Council discussed the possible need of ' hiring emergency help for the Police and Fire Departments during the emergency period and the Acting City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution sa thorizLng the hiring of such help. RESOLUTION NO. 2447 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2448 ADOPTED EMERGENCY HELP FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPTS. Councilman Jackson reported on his investigation of the bid recently received on the City's annual tire supply and recommended that the REPORT ON TIRE BIDS bid of Leo Harlan be accepted. The Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution awarding said bid. - 9MEIc _ CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, 119 1950 77 A letter of commendation addressed to the Public Works Department was read congratulating the workers of the Street Department on their conduct while work- LETTER OF COMMENDATIO1 ing on a street project. The letter FILED was'ordered placed on file. A letter from the Azusa Baseball Commission was read requesting financial assistance for the employment of an attendant during the past ball season. This request was a repeat of a similar tentative request made REQUEST MADE BY ' at the beginning of the season but held BASEBALL COMMISSION until the amount of expenditure could be determined. The matter was held over un- til the next meeting of Council for investi- gation. A letter from Gwilliam & West, Inc., Insurance Brokers, was read requesting permission to LETTER ORDERED PLACED bid on future insurance policies. The letter was ordered placed on file pending the ex- ON FILE piration of policies. Acting City Attorney Snidow explained to Council a proposed change in the Employeest State Retirement setup and advised of the - cost of investigation of said change. The matter was held over for study. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending that the Azasa Christian Church be granted a change in zoning from R-1 to R-3 on the property located at the S. W. corner of 6th Street and Sunset Avenue. ' Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the request for a zoning REQUEST FOR VARIANCE variance from R-1 to R-3 be granted and the GRANTED Acting City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare a resolution to that effect. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer Action on the question of Rent Decontrol was held over until the next meeting of Council. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Mayor Jones the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for same: BILLS Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer GENERAL FUND 306 U. S. Treasury Dept. $269.13 306j Allan G. Oleson 26.00 3065 A. J. Hartzell Motors 1689.50 3066 Harlan Van Cleave 99.00 3067 Associated Telephone Co. 16.02 3068 Western Union 1,75 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council adjourn. 9�iEic � _