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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - March 19, 1951 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 3.951 The City Count it of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. 7:30 P.M.276' Present at roll call: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, City Attorney Snidow, ROLL CALL City Engineer Brooks and Deputy City Clerk. Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones; City Clerk. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Councilman Memmesheimer act as mayor protem. Thereupon MAYOR PROTEdi ' Councilman Memmesheimer took the chair. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of March 5, 1951. The Mayor Protem asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. There being none, the minutes of March 5, MINUTES APPROVED 1951 were approved as written. A letter of resignation from Wilfred Holmes, Patrolman, was read. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the resignation of Wilfred Holmes be accepted. WILFRED HOLIES Carried by the following vote of the Council: RESIGNATION Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. A letter from A. L. Kendrick, Chief of Police, was read recommending the appointment of Neal T. Robertson to fill the vacancy created by the above resignation, said appointment to be APPOINTIMNT OF ' effective April 1, 1951, at salary range #3, NEAL T. ROBERTSON full qualification rate of $273.00. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of Chief Kendrick be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. A communication from the Civil Service Personnel Board was read recommending that Evelyne R. Lake, Personnel Clerk, be raised from the first step of 1218.00 under the pay plan to the second SALARY OF PERSOM EL step of 231.00, effective April 1, 1951, due to CLERK the completion of her probationary period. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of the Personnel Board be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. ' A letter from the Personnel Board was read re- commending that Jack Masminster, Meter Reader, be raised to the.third step of the pay plan with a full qualification rate of $244,00, effective SALARY OF METER READER April 1, 1951. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of the Personnel Board be accepted. Carried by.the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. 9ME1e CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1951 7:30 P.M. A communication from the Planning Commission was read recommending the approval of a tentative map of Subdivision No. 17149 to be located on Lots 3 and 4, Block B. Azusa Land m d Water Company; subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Upon recommendation of City Engineer Brooks, it was moved by Councilman Seltmr, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the tentative map of Sub- TENTATIVEPti:P division No. 17149 be approved subject to the SUBDIVISION 110 provisions of the subdivision ordinance. APPROVED ' Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending that permission be granted to Cecil Romero, 338 N. Monte Vista Avenue, to add a room to his existing home which would necessitate building within 3* feet of'the property line. 275 OF . 17149 After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this request be returned to the Planning Commission CECIL FDMEROIS REQUEST for assurance that minimum side yard require- RETURNED TO PLANNING ments will be met between the two properties. COW ISSION Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. A communication from the Planning Commission was read recommending that permission be given to move a 960 sq. ft. house to the southeast corner of Soldsa o Avenue and Eighth Street. REQUEST TO PAVE A Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by MELLING REFEREED Councilman Ortuno and duly carried this re- BACK TO PLANNING quest be returned to the Planning Commission COMISSION for clarification. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried a letter from the Planning Commission re- RECOLZENDATION REFER - commending permission to add a bedroom to RED TO PLANNING a home at 320 Angeleno Avenue be returned COMMISSION to the Planning Commission for clarification. A letter from the PlanningCommission was read recommending a ninety day extension of the variance to the Christian Church. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by CF.RISTTAN CHURCH Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of the GRANTED EXTENSION OF Planning Commission be accepted and a ninety TIME day extension be given the Christian Church on their variance. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. ' Noes: None Absent:Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and WIDENING OF ANGELENO duly carried a letter from,the Planning AVENUE Commission relative to the'widening of Angeleno Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets was ordered placed on file. . Moved and carried a letter from the Planning Commission relative to a request of George Leach to divide a lot on Angeleno Avenue into GEORGE LEACHES three lots be returned to the Commission for REQUEST REFERRED BACK recommendation. TO PLANNING C01,.24ISSIOL '276 m 1 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1951 7:30 P.M. 277 A communication from the Planning Commission was read relative to the SALE OF UNFINISHED sale of unfinished houses and Attorney HOUSES REFERRED TO Snidow was requested to contact the County CITY ATTORNEY and report back. A letter from Albert H. Miller relative to the verified claim of Hazel L. Hinds was HAZEL HINDIS CLADA read and tabled until the next regular meet- REFERRED TO CITY ing of Council and Attorney Snidow was in- ATTORNEY structed to contact Mr. Blanchard and report back. ' A communication from Willard R. Decker, attorney representing Dr. Norman.J. Larus, was read relative to a -request for variance from R-2 to C-2 on property described as DR. LARUS REQUEST Lots 35 and 3- of Block 53. REFERRED TO PLANNING COTM-ESSION Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this matter be referred to the Planning Commission with request that Dr. Larus submit specific plans for future building. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Jackson, Jones. A letter from the County of Los Angeles, AIR POLLUTION Air Pollution Control District, was read and ordered placed on file. A letter from the City of South Pasadena relative to a meeting to be held April 4, 1951, to discuss personnel problems, salaries and wages was read. ' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Mrs. Lake, Personnel Clerk, W YOR JONES ANDTIRS be directed to attend said meeting and the LAKE TO ATTEND MEETING letter be referred to Mayor Jones and Chairman of Finance Jackson for their attention. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmeshelmer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, :Tones. A letter and suggested resolution relative to the smog problem was referred to Stuart Giles, SMOG PROBLEM Planning Commission Chairman, who volunteered to obtain information on the matter. Two letters relative to Civil Defense were re- ferred to Fred Becker. CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR TRANSFORT4ERS FIRE LINE METER Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be instruct- ed to advertise for transformers per specifications to be furnished by Superintendent Smith, bids to be opened April 20 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. ' Noes!: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for one eight inch fire line meter per specifications to be furnished by Superintendent Smith, bids to be opened April a, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR TRANSFORT4ERS FIRE LINE METER NJ CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1951 Superintendent Smith reported to Council on the current water situation. Farley Beckett requested that Council con- sider the development of a park area on City - owned property above Twelfth Street and a general discussion followed. No action was taken on the matter. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending that Joe Lechuga be given per- mission to erect a.940 -sq. -ft. home at 542 ' E. Hollyvale Street. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheiner. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CYEY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE LIGHT DEPARTMENT TO THE WATER -DEPART- MENT. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this resolution be adoted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2499. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. Mr. Snidow reported on his investigation of the holidays observed by municipalities stating that a large majority of cities observe eleven stated days, plus state-wide election days. After discussion it was decided that Council would defer action for a recommendation in the rules and regulations to be submitted by the Civil Service Board. City Engineer Brooks reported on major streets and also on the possible improvement of West Fifth Street. It was agreed that Mr. Brooks would investigate a petition filed under the 1911 Street Improvement Act to see if the property owners are desirous of having the street improved. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the following requisitions be allowed: 1967-1971 Lw; 3133-3137. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. ' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, 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: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. GENERAL FUND. 7:30 P.M. 279 JOE LECHUGA GRANTED PEFOUSSION TO ERECT A DWELLING Rr,SOLUTION NO. 2498 ADOPTED ACTION ON HOLIDAYS DEFERRED UNTIL RUL_S AND REGULATIONS ARE APPROVED ItTROV21ENT of WEST FIFTH STREET REQUISITIONS BILLS 3670 City Employees Payroll Account $59307.77 3671 Azusa Herald 87.71 3672 Azusa Laundry Company 10.71 3673 Azusa Association of Insurange Agents 5.00 280 11 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1951 LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND 752 City Employees Payroll Account 968.97 M. V. A. FUND 692 City Employees Payroll Account 264.50 ' 693 Getta Hardware 4.01 STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND 37 State Employees' Retirement System 1,677.24 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Council adjourn to meet Tuesday, March 27, 1951 at 7:30, -P.M. 7:30 P.M. 281 Teputy City erk of ItFe- City of Czusa GENERAL FUND (Continued) 3674 Azusa Motor Parts$ 3.69 3675 Associated Telephone Company 4.65 3676 The Advance Publishing Company 3.61 3677 County of L. A., Dept. of Building 666.95 3678 Commercial Towel Supply 1.50 3679 Crook Company 300.00 3680 Deigaard Nurseries 47.46 3681 Fords Foods 11.95 3682 Getts Hardware 27.60 3683 Leo Harlan 51.40 ' 368!} 3685 Louis J. Kroeger & Associates League of California Cities 4.75 3686 Meader's Associated Service 19 3687 Molsberry Company 7.27 3688 Pennock's 2.46 3689 Paul McPhetridge Union Service 11.96 3690 Standard Oil CompanyQ5.10 3691 The Seagrave Corporation 4,2!}6.23 3692 Smith Saw & Lawn blower Shop 7.50 3694 San Gabriel Valley Humane Society 40.00 3694 Stevenson Chemical Company 5.00 3695 Shell Oil Company 137.06 3696 Transport Clearings 2.63 3697 Jack Wilkinson 3.00 3698 Williams Lumber Yard 39.33 3699 Los Angeles County Health Department 3.44 3700 Chamber of Commerce 40.00 3701 Westinghouse Electric Corporation 209.24 3702 L. G. Memmesheimer 9.60 3703 Arthur Z. Seltzer 18.00 WATER FUND 4388 City Employees Payroll Account 1,606.01 4389 Rockwood Sprinkler Company 245.93 4390 Williams Lumber Yard 9.00 4391 Valley Cities Supply Company 118.17 ' 4392 Shell Oil Company 118.30 4393 Reed & Routt 3.32 4394 Munselle Supply Company 22.50 4395 Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co. 8.23 4396 Azusa Herald 19.41 LIGHT FUND 4956 City Employees Payroll Account 1,444.75 4957 El Sereno Machine Works 300.00 4958 C. H. Basore Company 102.58 4959 Westinghouse Electric Corporation 1,263.63 4960 Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co. 8.24 4961 Williams Lumber Yard 5.80 4962 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 3,564.32 LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND 752 City Employees Payroll Account 968.97 M. V. A. FUND 692 City Employees Payroll Account 264.50 ' 693 Getta Hardware 4.01 STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND 37 State Employees' Retirement System 1,677.24 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Council adjourn to meet Tuesday, March 27, 1951 at 7:30, -P.M. 7:30 P.M. 281 Teputy City erk of ItFe- City of Czusa 9MElc cq 00