HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 16, 1951 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 169 1951
The City Council of the City of Azusa met
in regular session at the above time m d
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 July
20 1951. The Mayor asked if there were
' any objections or corrections to said
minutes. There being none, the minutes of
July 2, 1951 were approved as written.
Mr. Wise, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce,
addressed Council offering a request for a
donation of 0150.00 for advertising purposes.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the City Clerk be instructed
to draw a demand on the General Fund, made
payable to the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, in
the anount of $150.00 and to charge this
donation to the Music and Promotion account.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Mr. C. E. Thomas, Pound Master for the Pomona
Valley Humane Society, explained the need of
a radio in his car while patroling this area.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a contract between the
City and the Pomona Valley Humane Society pro-
viding for the rental of a transmitter and
receiver, the fee not to exceed $15.00 per
month, also the City Attorney be -instructed
to draw a resolution authorizing the execution
of this contract.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
A petition, with 15 signatures attached thereto,
was read requesting the removal of cattle now
on the premises located at #243 S. Louise Avenue.
7:30 P.M. 4105
ROLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVED
$150.00 TO BE PAID TO
CHAMBER OF CO?ERCE
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER
TO BE INSTALLED IPI
CAR FOR POUND MASTER
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the Chief of Police con-
tact the Health Department as the situation, PETITION REFERRED TO
as stated in the petition, should be handled CHIEF OF POLICE
by that Depw tment.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended that
Arthur Flores of 546 E. Foothill Blvd.
be granted permission to -erect a building
(almost 600 sq. ft.) at #163 N. Pasadena
Avenue on property described as Lot 5 in
the Mountain View Tract.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer Council accept the re-
ARTHUR FLORES REQUEST
GRANTED
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commendation of the Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimbr, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended that
angle parking be permitted on the following
streets: Alameda Avenue from 11th Street
on the north to First Street on the south,
both sides of the street; San Gabriel Avenue
from the prolongation of Twelfth Street on ANGLE PARKING
' the north to Second Street on the south, P=TTED ON
both sides of the street. CERTAIN STREETS
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Mayor Jones the City Attorney be instructed
to draw a resolution authorizing angle park-
ing as recommended by the Planning Commission
and include angle parking on Pasadena Avenue
from 8th Street south to Foothill Boulevard,
on west side only, angle parking on Soldano
Avenue from Foothill Boulevard, south to
Sixth Street, on west side only.
Councilman Memmesheimer read "suggested
parking for Orange Avenue from Foothill Boulevard
to Lime Street as follows:
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson the original motion be
amended to include angle parking on Orange
Avenue as outlined in "Suggested Parking for
Orange Avenue."
The motion to amend the original motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
The original motion worded as follows:
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Mayor Jones the City Attorney be instructed
to draw a resolution authorizing angle parking
as recommended by the Planning Commission and CITY ATTORNEY TO
to include angle parking on Pasadena Avenue DRAW RESOLUTION
from Eighth Street south to Foothill Boulevard,
on west side only, also angle parking on Soldano
Avenue from Foothill Boulevard south to Sixth
Street, on west side only,
' as amended, was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
A copy of the minutes of the Library Board LIBRARY BOARD
and a copy of the monthly report was read
and ordered placed on file.
A copy of the exeerpt from the minutes of the
Personnel Board, held July 12, 1951s m d a
recommendation that Council terminate the con-
tract between the City and the firm of Louis J. PERSONNEL BOARD
"Allow angle parking as suggested by Engineer
Brooks/ photo plan: Seven car angle parking west
side of Orange Avenue, move center line of street
two feet east. Paint curb on east side of
Orange Avenue red south to Lime Street entrance,
paint curbs on north side of Lime Street red
to Lemon Avenue, paint parking area on south
side of Lime Street from Orange Avenue to
Lemon Avenue. Paint curb on Foothill Boulevard
south side from corner west about 251."
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson the original motion be
amended to include angle parking on Orange
Avenue as outlined in "Suggested Parking for
Orange Avenue."
The motion to amend the original motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
The original motion worded as follows:
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Mayor Jones the City Attorney be instructed
to draw a resolution authorizing angle parking
as recommended by the Planning Commission and CITY ATTORNEY TO
to include angle parking on Pasadena Avenue DRAW RESOLUTION
from Eighth Street south to Foothill Boulevard,
on west side only, also angle parking on Soldano
Avenue from Foothill Boulevard south to Sixth
Street, on west side only,
' as amended, was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
A copy of the minutes of the Library Board LIBRARY BOARD
and a copy of the monthly report was read
and ordered placed on file.
A copy of the exeerpt from the minutes of the
Personnel Board, held July 12, 1951s m d a
recommendation that Council terminate the con-
tract between the City and the firm of Louis J. PERSONNEL BOARD
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Kroeger & Company was read.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer this matter be
tabled until the next regular meeting of
Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
At the request of Street Superintendent
Wolfe the Personnel Board recommended that
Raymond Alvarez and Richard Miranda be changed
from the classification of maintenance men
to truck drivers with a salary of $244,00
per month, also that Wayne Loyd be changed
from the classification of maintenance man to
equipment operator with a salry of $258.00
per month, also that Thomas Lopez be changed
from the classification of truck driver to
disposal plant operator, second step, with a
salary of $258.00 per month.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno that Raymond Alvarez and
Richard Miranda be employed as temporary
truck drivers for a period not to exceed
90 days with a salary of $244.00 per month,
also that Wayne Loyd be employed as a
temporary equipment operator for a period
not to exceed 90 days, with a salary of $258.00
per month, effective July 16, 1951.
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 Memmesheimer that Council create
the position of Helper to the Disposal Plant
Operator and recommend to the Personnel Board
that they set up the classification and pay
scale for such a position.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Clerk be
instructed to advise the Personnel Board
to prepare and give examinations for truck
drivers, helper to disposal plant operator
and equipment operator.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
At the request of Chief Kendrick, the Personnel
Board recommended that Edward Alvarez be
raised from the first step to the second
step for Patrolman with a salary of $258.00
per month, effective August 1, 1951.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno Council accept the re-
commendation of the Personnel Board.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
7:30 P.M. 409
PERSONNEL BOARD
PERSONNEL BOARD
EDWARD ALVAREZI
SALARY RAISED TO
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A letter from the Azusa Branch, American
Red Cross enclosing a check for $120.00, a CHECK RECEIVED FROM
contribution toward swimming instructions RED CROSS IN THE
in connection with the A.Y.P. program, was AMOUNT OF $120.00
read.
Councilman Jackson said it was the understanding
that the Red Cross and A.Y.P. were to pay Mrs.
Walden and the Life Guards for the childrents
swimming instructions.
Councilman Seltzer said the City should under-
write the cost of the program and provide A. Y. P. PROGRAM
one hundred dollars for the children's in- S67IMMING INSTRUCTIONS
structions.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer that Council accept
the contribution from the Red Cross to be
applied on the salaries of the Life Guards
' and the A.Y.P. pay the balance in salaries
of life guards for the morning instructions.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
Mayor Jones announced that he would like to
propose a joint meeting with the City of
Covina to discuss the disposal of rubbish DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH
and that it was his understanding that City
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7:30 P.M.
Chief of Police Kendrick submitted a
list of twelve men qualified to serve on
Reserve Police Corps.
Mayor Jones and Councilman Seltzer expressed
their opposition -to men serving who live
outside the city.
CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBMITTED LIST OF
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
NAMES OF LIEN WILLING
Councilman Ortuno the list of nanes, as
TO SEINE ON RESERVE
submitted by the Chief, be accepted.
POLICE CORPS.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
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Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of the
Planning Commission relative to the application
for a zone variance offered by Roy E. Potter
be tabled until the next regular meeting
ROY E. POTTER'S
of Council.
APPLICATION TABLED
Carried by the following vote of -the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None - Absent: None
Mayor Jones advised Council of the meeting
on the annual budget to be held Tuesday,
July 24, 1951 at 6:30 P.M.
Mrs. Helen Jumper invited members of Council
to attend the dedication ceremony of the
Harry D. Jumper Memorial to be held Saturday,
July 28, 1951 at 2:00 P.M.
HARRY D. JUMPER
MEMORIAL
Letters from the Department of Public Works
'
Division of Highways, State of California,
relative to the installation of traffic
signals on Foothill Blvd. was read and order-
ed placed on file. .
A letter from the Azusa Branch, American
Red Cross enclosing a check for $120.00, a CHECK RECEIVED FROM
contribution toward swimming instructions RED CROSS IN THE
in connection with the A.Y.P. program, was AMOUNT OF $120.00
read.
Councilman Jackson said it was the understanding
that the Red Cross and A.Y.P. were to pay Mrs.
Walden and the Life Guards for the childrents
swimming instructions.
Councilman Seltzer said the City should under-
write the cost of the program and provide A. Y. P. PROGRAM
one hundred dollars for the children's in- S67IMMING INSTRUCTIONS
structions.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer that Council accept
the contribution from the Red Cross to be
applied on the salaries of the Life Guards
' and the A.Y.P. pay the balance in salaries
of life guards for the morning instructions.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
Mayor Jones announced that he would like to
propose a joint meeting with the City of
Covina to discuss the disposal of rubbish DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH
and that it was his understanding that City
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Attorney Stafford of the City of Covina
had acquired interesting material on the
subject.
Mayor Jones offered the information that the
City of Covina had instructed the County
Engineer on Sanitation to mam a survey on
sewage disposal for this area.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the City Attorney be
Instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing
' the payment of the City's share in the cost
of the survey on sewage -disposal. The cities
of Covina, West Covina, Glendora and Azusa
to assume their proportionate share of the
entire cost, not to exceed $1000.00.
a led by the following vote of the Council:
dilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, APPOINT-
ING GEORGE CULLER AND FRANK BEDNARSKI AS
TEMPORARY SERGEANTS OF -THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS
AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES AT $288.00 PER
MONTH, EFFECTIVE JULY 19 19519 SALARY RANGE
TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY WHILE ACTING_SERGEANTS.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2527.
' Carried by the -following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA,-COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF.CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A -VARIANCE TO SAFE -
WAY STORES, INC. ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY OWNED
BY LOUIS E. PALOS DESCRIBED AS LOTS 25 &.26_
AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 27, BLOCK 53
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, FROM R-1 TO -"P7 ZONE
FOR PARKING PURPOSES. _
Mw ed by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2528.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF
ORDINANCE N0. 437 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
to be placed upon its first reading.
This ordinance was then read for the first
time.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
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SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SURVEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2527
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2528
ADOPTED
ORDINANCE READ FOR
FIRST TIME
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Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be
instructed to draw a demand on the
general fund made in favor of the Park
and Recreation Commission in the amount
of $50.00 to be used to increase the
petty cash fund of the Baseball Commission
from 0150.00 to $200.00.
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 Memmesheimer Dan Hiddings be
employed as temporary Life Guard at $1.50
per hour, effective July 1, 1941, employ-
ment not to exceed three months.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Seltzer, Memmesheirm r, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
City Engineer Brooks reported that he had
met witbAhe City Auditor.
Councilman Seltzer reported the Water Study
Committee held its first meeting.on July
10th and the second one would be held after
the first of August. It was suggested that
this Committee include in their program the
possibility of -joining the Metropolitan
Water District.
George Blazer requested the installation of
a street light in the alley between San Gabriel
Avenue and Angeleno Avenue.
' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson the Superintendent of
Light Department be instructed to install
a light at this location.
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 following requisitions
be allowed: 3202-3209.
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 following bills be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the
Treasury for the same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
' Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
GENERAL FUND
3974 City Employees Payroll Account
3975 Williams Lumber Yard
3976 Essick Manufacturing Company
3977 Dan Hiddings
3978 Azusa Baseball Commission
39 9 State Compensation'Insuaance Fund
3980 The American City Magazine
3981 Alpha Beta Food Markets, Inc.
3982 Anm Laundry Company
3983 Getts Hardware
7:30 P.M. 415'
BASEBALL COMMISSION
DAN HIDDINGS
EMPLOYED AS LIFE
GUARD
WATER STUDY COM-
MITTEE
INSTALLATION OF STREET
LIGHT
REQUISITIONS
BILLS
$6,772.92
200.99
6.37
24.00
153.31
4G4.00
2367
3.36
46.58
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