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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 5, 1951 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFCRNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951 7:30 P.M. 257 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 Attorney Snidow and City Clerk. Absent: None. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of February 199 1951. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. The minutes of February 19, 1951 were approved with the following correction: "The Pacific Electric Railway Company re- quested permission to construct a track across Irwindale and Motor Avenue and the alley between Irwindale and.Motor Avenue.n Mr. T. L. Wagenbach of the Pacific Electric Railway.Company addressed Council and presented three copies of an application for a franchise to construct, maintain and operate standard gauge drill and spur track across Motor Avenue and Irwindale Avenue and a twenty foot alley between those highways in the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the qDplication be granted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A communication signed by Albert L. Kendrick, Chief of Police, stating that he could see ' no reason why the permit to operate a "Kiddy - land" should not be granted to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was read. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimar, seconded by Councilman Ortuno a city license be granted J. D. Kemmerling and Margaret Kemmerling and the -Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 6070, providing they keep on file with the City of Azusa proof of continuous Liability Insurance in the am of not less than twenty thousand dollars. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer', Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Mr. Bepristiss addressed Council relative to the petition filed with Council concerning the noise created by the Azusa Rock and Sand Company. Mr. Snidow said that he would report On this matter as soon as he could arrange a meeting with Mr. Bender and Mr. Miller. The Hazel Hurst Foundation requested a permit .to hold a Fun Fair, the money derived from this Fair to be used to finance the neat class -of students. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Seltzer this request be granted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ROLL CALL MINUTES APPROVED APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE LICENSE GRANTED FOR KIDDYLAND NOISE CREATED BY OPERATION OF AZUSA LOCK AND SAND CO. HAZEL. HURST REQUEST GRANTED I9MElc CITY HALL, AZIISA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1.951 7:30 P.M. 259 A letter signed by Carl H. Aulick, Colonel, GSC, Cal NG, relative to the rental of the Azusa Armory by the 375th Military Police Company, was read. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this matter be re- ferred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None . Absent: None A letter signed by J. T. Carriel complaining about the Police Department policy was read and referred to the Chief of Police for in- vestigation and report. A letter concerning the Horse Fair and Stock Show to be held in Salinas was -read and re- ferred to the Chamber of Commerce. A letter and two copies of a proposed contract relative to the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board was presented by Mayor Jones. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this matter be referred to Mayor Jones for study and report. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimar, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A communication from the League of California Cities advising Council that the costs of League operation -are higher and the Board voted to ask for a voluntary special assess- ment of 15% of the regular league does, was offered. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Clerk be instructed to draw a demand upon'the General Fund made in favor of the League of California Cities in the amount of $43.50. Carried by the following•vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None , Absent: None Mr. Russell P. Smith requested a business license to operate a trailer court at #753 Loren Avenue on property described as Lot 8, Tract 14072. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer that Mr. Smith be grant- ed a business license with the provision he ' complete the trailer court within 120 days and if for some reason he has not been able to complete it within the given time that he report back to Council and state the reason. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None A letter from the Peerless Pump Division, Food Machinery & Chemical Corporation, relative to the manufacture of a pump and motor on RENTAL OF AZUSA ARMORY J. T. CARRIEL COMPLAINT CONTRACT YiITH METROPOLITAI, TRANSPORTATION REFERRED TO MAYOR JONES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF 15% OF REGULAR DUES MR. SMITH GRANTED PERMISSION TO OPERATE A TRAILER COURT WlElc m m 0 eo CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951 7:30 P.M. Alternate "CO of their recent bid, was read. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the City Clerk con- sult the Superintendent of Water Department for instructions before replying to this letter. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Fred G. Becker, Director of the Azusa Civil Defense,.submitted the following.names as Divisional Chiefs for Council's approval: 261 LETTER FROM PEERLESS PU10 COITANY Rufus Ogilvie.............Assistant Director Al Wise...................Deputy Director & Transportation Richard Cantwell .......... Chief Warden 2dDawe...................City Schools Bud -Latta .................Industrial Coordinator Marion Goedert............ First Aid and Welfare Benjamin J. Paroulek...... Churches Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Council approve the action of Mr. Becker, Director of Civil Defense. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Mayor Jones reported on a meeting with Los Angeles County Supervisor Herbert C. Legg relative to the recommended Judicial Districts under new Inferior Court Reorganization Plan. After discussion, Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: JUDICIAL DISTRICTS UNDER NEW INFERIOR COURT REORGANIZATION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ON PROPOSEDJUDICIAL DIVISION OF AREA AND RECOMMENDING A'REVISION- THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2492. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None ' . Absent: None Councilman Memmesheimar offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF. CALIFORNIA, GRANTING -A ZONE VARIANCE FROM ' R-1 TO C-1 TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED.AT-319 SOLDANO AVENUE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO EMILIO M. HERNANDEZ FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING_A GROCERY STORE.UPON THE CONDITION THAT NO LIQUOR BE SOLD ON SAID PREMISES AND THAT SAID VARIANCE BE NON -TRANSFERABLE. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2493• RESOLUTION NO. 2492 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2493 ADOPTED I9ME1c Cq cc cq CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951 Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ,_COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED ON A PORTION.OF LOT 510 OF SUBDIVISION.NO. 2 OF AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY FROM BEN J. COHN AND PEARL H. COHN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND ACCEPTING_A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM DONALD L. DAVIS AND ANN B. DAVIS FOR AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF SAID LOT 51, SUBDIVISION NO. 2 OF AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY. ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2495. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheiim r, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the City Attorney be instructed to write Mr. Donald L. Davis assuring him the City will replace -any and all property that they may find necessary to remove in the installation of the pro- posed water line. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: Noris Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to advertise for -bids on the construction of a new reservoir; bids to be opened on March 27, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Mr. C. P. Day offered the tentative map of Subdivision No. 16374 together with a letter 7:30 P.M. 263 RESOLUTION NO. 2494 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2495 ADOPTED INSTALLf.TION OF PROPOSED WATER LINE CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION OF RESERVOIR A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE LUCKY LAGER BREWING.CCMPANY FOR THEIR COOPERATION ' IN THE CONSERVATION OF -WATER RESOURCES. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2494. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ,_COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED ON A PORTION.OF LOT 510 OF SUBDIVISION.NO. 2 OF AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY FROM BEN J. COHN AND PEARL H. COHN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND ACCEPTING_A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM DONALD L. DAVIS AND ANN B. DAVIS FOR AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF SAID LOT 51, SUBDIVISION NO. 2 OF AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY. ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2495. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheiim r, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the City Attorney be instructed to write Mr. Donald L. Davis assuring him the City will replace -any and all property that they may find necessary to remove in the installation of the pro- posed water line. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: Noris Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to advertise for -bids on the construction of a new reservoir; bids to be opened on March 27, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Mr. C. P. Day offered the tentative map of Subdivision No. 16374 together with a letter 7:30 P.M. 263 RESOLUTION NO. 2494 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2495 ADOPTED INSTALLf.TION OF PROPOSED WATER LINE CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION OF RESERVOIR 264cc CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951 7:30 P.M. 265 from the Planning Commission recommending that dwellings in this Tract be not less than 800 square feet. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer that the letter from the Planning Commission be returned to them. RECOISENDATION RETURNED Carried by the following vote of the Council: TO PLANNING COMMISSION Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Council approve the tentative map of Subdivision No. 16374. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, TENTATIVE19-POF SUB Memmesheimer, Jones. DIVISION NO. 16374 Noes: None . Absent: None City Engineer Brooks reported on the legal description of the land leased by the City to the Girl Scout Organization. LEfAL •DFSCRIPTI011 OF Lf.11D Moved and carried this matter be referred to REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY the City Attorney to draw a resolution to be presented at the neat regular meeting of Council. The matter of garbage disposal units was dis- cussed and no action taken. The matter of legal holidays to be observed by the city employees was discussed. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the City Attorney be ' instructed to draw a resolution setting forth RESOLUTION ON LEGAL the eleven holidays and State-wide election HOLIDAYS REFERRED TO CITY days for all city employees. ATTORNEY Councilman Memmesheimer withdrew his second to this motion and the motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Memmesheimer suggested the City Attorney be authorized to contact the League of California Cities and ascertain the -holidays recognized by the cities and their various departments, in the State. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Seltzer Council accept the suggestion made by Councilman Memmesheimer. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A request made by the Junior College Baseball Tournament to place an -advertisement in their JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL 1951 Program, was offered. TOURNAI.'fENT Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce with recommendations. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None - Absent: None Superintendent of Water, V. D. Smith, offered an application for - the installation of a water main from the intersection of Vernon Avenue and 266 m n u CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 59 1951 7:30 P.M. 267 the Pacific Electric Railway Company's tracks northerly to a point approaimdely INSTALLATION OF PLATER iU.IN 4,500 feet north of said tracks, signed INTERSECTION )F VERNON AVE. by the Lucky Lager Brewing Compaay. AND PACIFIC ELECTRIC Mi TRACKS Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Council approve application made by the Lucky Lager Brewing Company, dated February 15, 1951• Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None . Absent: None Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on a new addressograph and graphatype machine, the bids to be opened on March 27, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING CONSUMER'S AGREE - MU FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES -BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND SAFEWAY STORES, INCORHRATED, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by ' Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and -numbered Resolution No. 2496. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmeaheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,.LOS ANGELES COUNTY,.CALIFOtNIA, GRANTING THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY -COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE STANDARD GAUGE DRILL AND SPUR TRACK ACROSS MOTOR AVENUE AND IRWINDALE AVENUE AND A TWENTY FOOT ALLEY BETWEEN THO►SE_HIGHWAYS IN.THE.CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2497. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Attorney be in- structed to draw a resolution transferring $150,000.00 from the Light Fund to the Water Fund. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None APPLICATION OF LUCKY LAGER BREViING COMPANY CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS RESOLUTION NO. 2496 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2497 ADOPTED TRANSFER OF FUNDS 268 m CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 50 1951 7:30 P.M. 269 Councilman Ortuno introduced the subject of a part time clerk at the swimming pool. No action was taken in this matter. Mr. Rude Smith requested the construction of a baseball diamond in the Memorial Park RUDE SMITH'S REQUEST for his sons' use. No action taken in this matter. Councilman Ortuno requested the alley between Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue from the south side of Ninth Street . southerly to the ALLEY BET�EEr1 AZUSA ' property line be paved. AVEINE AND NINTH ST. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the alley between Azusa Avenue and San.Gabriel Avenue from the south side of Ninth Street southerly to the property line be improved with gas tax funds. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by REQUISITIONS Councilman Ortuno the following requisitions be allowed: 3131-3132; 1956-1966 LW. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno 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, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None BILLS GENERAL FUND 3637 Southern California Edison Co. 6.66 3638 DuBrow Bros. 239.96 3639 Clyde A. Blanchard 177.00 3640 Canyon City Paint Store 1.92 3641 Associated Telephone Company 12.12 3642 Harkins Welding & Mfg. Co. 109.85 3643 Azusa Herald 61.1 36 Cornelius Smith 5.00 3645 Davis Photos 20.84 3646 Antonio Aguilar 3.00 3647 Hankins Medical Group 5.00 3648 Jeffries Banknote Company 289.43 3649 Harris & Frank 91.08 3650 Realty Tax & Service 10.00 3651 Foothill Stationers 23.28 3652 Fry's Market 8.78 Southern Counties Gas Company 44.45 3665] !R 3655 Reed & Routt Shell oil Company 42.01 149-59 3656 Karl J. Jones 6.55 3657 Warren Southwest, Inc. 98.79 3658 Dr. J. A. McCann 7.50 3659 La Due's Cafe 24.20 3660 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 1.75 3661 Associated Telephone Company 148.52 3662 Leo Harlan 8.90 3663 Azusa Rock & Sand Company 2.52 9►fElc � � 0 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951 GENERAL FUND (Continued) MAJOR STREETS 778 Ralph S. Brooks 549.71 7:30 P.M. 271 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and duly carried Council adjourn. City Clerk of tity of Azusa 3664 Ralph S. Brooks $202. 1 36¢5 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 1566. 5 3666 Foothill Supply Company 11.79 3667- Brown & Schricker 30.25 3668 Azusa Motor Parts 1.32 3669 Azusa Feed & Fuel 1.66 LIGHT FUND 494 Zimco Electric Supply Company 49.99 494 Southern California Edison Company 78.17 ' 4949 Southern Counties Gas Company 1.00 4950 Southern California Edison Company 14013.40 4951 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4952 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 29.50 4953 Monrovia Motor Parts 18.03 4 95 City of Pomona 10.00 4955 Ray's Auto Service 23.58 WATER FUND 4374 Azusa Agricultural Water Company 724.96 4375 Associated lelephone "ompany 59.18 4376 Azusa Motor Parts 15.73 4377 Southern Counties Gas Co. 25,20 4378 Ralph S. Brooks 249.82 4379 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 4380 Warren Southwest, Inc. 48.85 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 1886.10 _4381 4382 Sparling Meter Company 710.39 Pipe & Casing Company 3197.78 RSouthern Leo Harlan 19.86 4385 Meeder's Associated Service 26.61 4386 Brown & Schricker 8.95 4387 Foothill Glass Service 31.52 ' M. V. A. FUND 687 Automobile Club of Southern California 109.76 688 Plante Pipe & Steel Company 56.65 689 Azusa Paint & Wall Paper Company 157.3 690 Harkins Welding & Mfg. Co. 23.1} 691 J. C. Penney Company 1.40 LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND 750 Warren Southwest, Inc. 124.22 751 Ralph S. Brooks 160.01 MAJOR STREETS 778 Ralph S. Brooks 549.71 7:30 P.M. 271 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and duly carried Council adjourn. City Clerk of tity of Azusa 9�NElc m m m