HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 2, 1951 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIEMIA, MONDAY, JULY, 2, 1951. 7:30 P.M. 389
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in
regular session at the above time sad place.
Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jackson,
Ortuuo, Seltzer, sheimer, Jones, City
Attorney Snider, Deputy City Clerk. Absent:
City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged receipt of a
written copy of the minutes of June 18, 1951.
The Mayor asked if there were amy objections or
corrections to said minutes. There being. none,
the minutes of June 18, 1951 were approved as written.
City Engineer Brooks reported on the pabkdng con-
ditions at the corner of Orange Avenue and Foothill
Blvd. and a general discussion followed relative to
parallel and diagonal parking. Dr. Mulford addressed
Council in favor of diagonal parking and George Ring -
land presented views against this type, filing with
Council a petition containing 37 signatures of
property owners favoring the present parallel parking.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this matter be tabled for further
consideration until the neat meeting of Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes' Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: Council-
man Ortuno.
A hazardous street condition at the corner of
Third and Barbara Avenues was brought to the attention
of Council by Ed Borden.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer this matter be referred to City Engineer_
' Brooks and Street Superintendent Wolfe for study and
report at the next meeting of Council.
Carried by the following -vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The method of handling the City's insurance program
was discussed by Council and various members of in-
surance firms present, and a letter from E. E. McMahon
was read expressing regret at not being able to attend
for the discussion.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee
consisting of E. E. McMahon and Clyde Blanchard, who
devote their entire business to insurance, to act as
an advisory committee on the insurance program, and
authorizing McMahon and Blanchard to appoint a third
member of the committees -said committee to report
back to Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer.
Absent: None
Letters from the Rcyal-Liverpool Group were read
relative to Public Official Blanket Bonds and Blanket
Money & Securities bonds on all employees of the City,
and Finance Chairman Jackson recommended obtaining
three year policies for each of these coverages.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno Mr. Blanchard be requested to provide the
City with three year Faithful Performance & Honesty
ROLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVED
DIAGONAL PARKING
CONDITION OF STREET
COR. 3rd AND BARBARA
CITYIS INSURANCE
PROGRAM
BONDS FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES
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Bonds covering all employees.
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
Councilmen Ortuno Mr. Blanchard be requested to
provide the City with three year Blanket Money
& Securities Bonds for all employees.
Carried by -the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Orton, Seltzer,
' Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Jackson offered a resolution en-
titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BETffEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND LA ZUSANA
AND AUTHORIZING THE -MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST SANE.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2522.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noess None Absent: None
EMPLOYEES' BONDS
RESOLUTION NO. 2522
ADOPTED
Mr. Leo Lnevanos inquired about the necessity of
obtaining a variance on his property, in order to LEO LUEVANOS ZONE
add a store room mid was requested to apply for a VARIANCE
new variance since the one previously issued to him
August 21, 195V had expired.
Councilman Seltzer temporarily left the Council
table at this point.
Fire Chief Madison inquired about the possibility
of the Eire Deportment having,a concession at the
Kennel Club Dog Show when it is held in the City CONCESSION AT THE
Hall Park, the proceeds to be -placed in the Welfare KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
Fund of the Eire Department.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno a fee -free permit be issued to the Fire De-
partment for said concession.
Carried by the following vote of the Councils
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Me= sheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absents Councilman Seltzer.
Relative to a recommendation of the Planning
Commission that a request of Roy E. & Hazel P.
Potter for zone variance from R-1 to C-3 be denied,
} it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Orono that at the request of Mr. Potter, MR. POTTERIS REQUEST
this matter be tabled until the next meeting,of Council. TABLED
' Carried by the following vote of the Councils
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absents Councilman. Seltzer.
A letter from the Planting Commission was read
recommending that permission for a variance from
R-1 to "P" Zone be granted on the property of Louis E.
Palos described as Lots 25 and 26 and the north 5 SAFEl7AY REQUEST FOR
feet of Int 27, Block 53.(114 W. 5th Street) to
allow Safeway to put in additional parking space. ZONE VARIANCE GRkNTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MOMIs JULY 2, 1951 7:30 P.M. 393
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilmen
Memmesheimer the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be accepted and permission for this
v rinice be granted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council.
byes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer.
Councilman Memmesheimer temporarily left the
Council chambers at this point.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno action on a request from the Concordia
Lutheran Church to erect signs on the easterly and
westerly city limits be tabled until a report from
the Highway Commission is received.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Seltzer, Memmesheimer.
Councilman Seltzer returned to the Council table.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Seltzer a request of the Planning Commission for a
budget to be set up for their use be taken under ad-
visement until the next budget meeting.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, it
was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno a ninety day extension of varim ce
be granted to the Christian Church.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
' Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Orton,
Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesheimer.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission,
it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno a building.permit be granted to
Roy Harrod to build an 836 sq. ft. house at 736
W. 2nd Street on Lot 36, Tract 13736.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Memmesbeimer.
A recommendation of the Planning Commission that the
request of Dr. N. J. Larus, 426 N. San Gabriel Avenue,
to add three rooms.to_his office building, bringing
the building to within five feet of the sidewalk,
not be granted, was read. No action of the Council
necessary.
The Clerk was requested to notify Mrs. Winifred
Blatchley that more information is required by the
Planning Commission before they can make a recommenda-
tion on her request for the erection of apartments on
' property situated on East Ninth Street.
Councilman Memmesheimer returned to the Council table.
Moored by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilmen
Ortuno and duly carried a recommendation of the
Planning Commission relative to weed burning be
referred to Fire Chief Madison.
The Mayor announced that there were certain vacancies
REQUEST OF (ONCORDIA
LUTHERAN CHURCH TABLED
PLANNING CO2RSISSION
BUDGET
EXTENSION OF TIME
GRANTED CHRISTIAN CHURCH
BUILDING PEIVAIT
AUTHORIZED FOR ROY HARRO!
DR. N. J. LARUS REQUEST
WINIFRED BLATCHLEY'S
REQUEST
BUi611IG OF WEEDS REFERRED
TO FIRE CHIEF
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to be filled on the various boards and commissions.
Thereupon he appointed George B. Owen to succeed
Anna Spriggs who had previously resigned and re-
appointed Mattie Owens.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno the appointments of the Mayor be accepted.
At this point the president of the Library Board,
Alec Watkins, addressed Council, paying tribute
to Anna Spriggs -for her service to the City and
stating that the Library Board would like to re-
' cammend Lillian Trujillo for consideration.
Councilman Memmesheimer stated that any recommenda-
tion of the Library Board should surely be con-
sidered and further discussion Ansued.
George B. Owen announced from the audience that he
wished to refrain from accepting the appointment.
Councilman Ortuno withdrew his second to the
previous motion, Councilman Seltzer withdrew his
motion, and the following, nominations were made
to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Anna Spriggs: Lillian TruJL to (nominated by
Councilman Ortuno) and George Owen (nominated by
Mayor Jones).
The following votes were cast, electing Lillian
Trujillo to the Library Board:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council -
as,, Ortuno Mattie Owens be reappointed to the Library
Board.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Mayor Jones recommended that Cornelius Smith and
S. G. Coon be reappointed to the Planning Ccmission.
Councilman Ortuno suggested M. C. Gillespie for con-
sideration for the -Smith vacancy, but after discussion
a unanimous vote was cast for the reappointment of
both Smith and Coon.
r To fill the vacancies on the Park and Recreation
Commission, unanimous votes were cast in favor of
the reappointment of Mrs. Peter Ramirez and the
appointment of Rev. Benjamin J. Paroulek (recommended
by XWor Jones), and the following vote was taken on
nominations for the third vacancy:
Al Wise: (nominated by Mwor Jones)
Ayes: Councilmen. Seltzer and Jones
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Mem ssbeimer
' Robert Snyder: (nominated by. Councilman Jackson)
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and duly carried the City Clerk be
instructed to write individual letters of appreciation
to outgoing board and commission members.
Councilman Ortuno left the Council chambers at this point.
A letter from the San Gabriel River Spreading Corporation
APPOINTMENTS TO
LIBRARY BOARD
APPOINTMENTS TO
PLANNING COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS TO PARK
AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
396
December 4, 1950, Page 161
Calalina Ramirez
Two
Year
Term
Exp.6/30/51
Ward Munson
Two
Year
Term
" 6/30/51
Ira R. Calvert
Two
Year
Term
" 6/30/51
D. T. Dawe
One
Year
Term
6/30/52
Laura D. Jones
One
Year
Term
" 6/30/52
Appointment of Rev. Benjamin J. Paroulek
by unanimous vote, (recommended by Mayor Jones)
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was read rescinding their offer to.sell to the
City of Azusa a certain portion of their land
and giving the City a ten day notice in which
to cease damping on the land h3longing to the
Spreading Corporation and ninety days in which
to reasonably clean the area which the City has
been using for domping,purposes.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man-Memmesheimer the City Attorney be instructed
.to advise .the San Gabriel River Spreading Corporation
that the City is tdcing necessary, measures to make
' other arrangements.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
ayes= Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuao.
A communication from the Azusa Golden Daps Committee
was read requesting an expression from Council on
the advisability of holding a 3.951 celebration of
Azusa's Golden Days.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson the City Clerk be instructed
to inform the Azusa Golden Days Committee that
Council will offer auy assistance that the City
departments are able to give but it is very
doubtful that they can obligate themselves to any
financial assistance.
Carried by the following vote of the Cotincil:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilman: Seltzer Absent: Councilman: ortuno.
A communication from Earl C. VanWert was read relative
to a balance of payment due the'City for street
improvements on Eighth Street east of Pasadena
Avenue, formerly owned by Arnold and Pon.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by' -Councilman
Memmesheimer the City Attorney be instructed to
advise Mr. VamWert that the City expects payment
of the balance due.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
a Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman ortuno.
A Notification of Alcoholic Beverage License was
read for Jack M. Grossman, 607 N. Azusa Avenue.
Letters of protest from the Christian Church and
the House of Neighborly Service were read, and it
was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer m d duly carried the original
letters of protest be mailed to the Board of Equalization.
A Notification of Alcoholic Beverage License was read
for Market Wholesale Grocery Compares, 345 N. Azusa
Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Seltzer and duly carried the City Clerk be in-
structed to advise the Board of Equalization of the
location of the Baptist Church across the street
from this market.
Councilman Seltzer reported on a water rate study
which is being made and suggested members of a
committee to be appointed to study the rate setup
and make recommendations based on their findings.
Moved by Councilmm Memmesheimer, seconded by
NOTICE TO VACATE DUMP SITE
REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
GOLDEN DAYS COMMITTEE
EARL C. VAN WERT TO PAY
BALANCE DUE ON STREET
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE
WATER RATE STUDY GROUP
CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 2, 1951
Councilman Jackson the Mayor be authorized
to appoint a committee to make a study and
recommendations about rates and systems of
records, said committee to consist of the
following persons: Virgil D. Smith, Ralph
S. Brooks, Arthur Seltzers Rufus Ogilvie,
C. A. Griffith, E. E. Jones, Houston A.
Snidow, Earl Philleo, William Mmer, William
Jensen and Ira Calvert.
Carried by the following vote of the.Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
City Engineer Brooks reported on the progress
of the reservoir construction and advised Council
that the City could expect a rebate on sand
pumping not used.
A financial statement from the Azusa Public Library
was ordered placed on file.
7:30 P.M.
71ATER RATE STUDY GROUP
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OF RESERVOIR
Letters from the Regional Water -Pollution Control
Board No. 4 and from A. D. Edmonston,'State Engineer, NATER POLLUTION CONTROL
of California, were ordered placed on file.
A letter from Chief of Police Kendrick was read
recommending the appointment -of twelve men as
Police Reserve Carp members, and listing his
recommendations.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the recommendation of the Police
Chief be accepted.
Motion failed to carry by the following vote of the
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Three letters, from the Division of Highways were
ordered placed on file.
Council discussed a League of California Cities
conference to be held in San Francisco in October.
POLICE RESERVE CORP
APPOINTMENTS
Council:
Moved by Councilman Memmasheimer, seconded by Council-
man Seltzer expenses of $150 each be allowed for members
of Council and the City Attorney and that the City
Clerk and Department Heads be allowed actual expenses
if they desire to go.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuao.
Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled:
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2523•
Carried by -the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE
RESOLUTION NO. 2523 ADOPTED
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CITY HALL,.AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 2, 1951
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled:
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Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
men Jackson this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2524.
Carried by the following -vote of the Council:
Jeyes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
' Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Councilman Memmesbein offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE
AZUSA,. COUN'T'Y OF LOS ANGELE.'S, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING BID OF H. S. CONRO AND E. M. RICHARDSON
FOR A GARBAGE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 2525•
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Counci]mm Ortano.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RESCINWNG THE AGREEMENT BEWEEN THE CITY_OF AZUSA
' AND THE.AZUSA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE.AGENTS.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and
mmubered Resolution #2526.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absents Councilman Ortuno.
Chief of Police Kendrick recommended to Council
that Police Officers Culler and Bednarski be made
temporary sergeants.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson the City Attorney be authorized
to prepare a resolution changing George Culler and
Frank Bednarski to temporary sergeants at $288.00
per month, effective July 1, 1951, salary -range -to
be effective only while acting sergeants.'
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the following requisitions be allowed:
33-94-3201; 2055-2073 IN -
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmiesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmasheimer the following bills be allowed
and warrants ordered dravm upon the Treasury for same.
7:30 P.M. 401
RESOLUTION NO. 2524
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2525
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2526
ADOPTED
CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED
TO PREPARE RESOLUTION
REQUISITIONS
402
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CAISFC)BNIA, MONDAY, JULY 2, 1951 7:30 P.M.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
3949
Associated Telephone Company
$28.08
3950
Associated Telephone Company
160.61
3951
The American Well Works
73.40
3952
Elena Aguilar
3.00
3953
Azusa Herald
203.16
3954
Azusa Texaco Station
1.75
'
3955
0. C. Bowman
2.00
3956
Wm. C. Brown Company
7.50
3957
Davis Photos
4.80
3958- Peter Gonzales, Jr.
47.00
3959
H. S. Jackson
2.50
3960
Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery Company
1.65
3961
L. 0. Memmesheimer
10.20
3962
Molsberry Company
14.90
3963
City of Pomona
63.20
3964
J. C. Penney Company
4.08
3965
F. Morton Pitt
22.41
3966
Realty Tax & Service Co.
10.00
3967
Shell oil Company
258.23
3968
Southern Counties Gas Company
12.94
3969
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
19230.80
3970
Cornelius Smith
5.25
3971
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
2.52
3972
Houston A. Snidow
4.50
3973
L. H. Weber
25.58
WATER FUND
4493
Southern Counties Gas Company
21.74
4494
Southern Pipe & Casing Co.
5,540.50
4495
Associated Telephone Co.
48.23
'
4496
Pacific Freight Lines
2.16
4497
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
29484.38
4498
Ralph S. Brooks
395.52
4499
Penn Construction Company
122940.28
4500
Penn Construction Company
2,413.80
Lk"C-
5025 United States Pencil Co., Inc. 9.71
5026 Southern Counties Gas Co. 1.00
5027 Southern California Edison Company 13,070.08
5028 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 24.10
M. V. A. FUND
720 Essick Manufacturing Compare. 5.79
721 Brown -Bevis Equipment Company 264.86
SPECIAL DEPOSITS FUND (SUBDIVISION)
13 Ralph S. Brooks 52.90
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones
and duly carried Council adjourn.
Deputy Gity L;.Lerk of the City o Azusa
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