HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 6, 1951 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951
The City Council of the City of Azusa met
In regular session at the above time and
place.
Present at roll call: Councilman Jackson,
Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones,
City Attorney and City Clerk. Absent: None.
Each member present acknowledged receipt of
a written copy of the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 16th, 1951 and the Special
Meeting of July 24, 1951. The Mayor asked
if there were any objections or corrections
to same. There bein none, the minutes of
July 16th and July 2eth were approved as
written.
Mr. Ambrocio Martinez filed an application
for consideration as caretaker of the City
dump.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer this application be
referred to the Personnel Board with in-
structions to place on file until such time
as a vacancy occurs in this department.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: None
Mr. Dennis Parks appeared before Council re-
questing permission to move a house from
outside the City to #172 Paramount Avenue
and to make additions according to the plans
submitted. The Planning Commission recom-
mended this request be granted, provided he
posts a 90 day bond for completion.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno, Council accept the re-
commendation of the Planning Commission
with the following provisions: The plans
be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk, the new dwelling be completed with-
in 90 days and the structure now located
on the premises be abandoned as living quart-
ers after the completion of the new dwelling.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Engineer
be instructed to place the proper stakes
so the boundry line may be established for
a portion of Lot 1, Azusa Foothill Citrus
Company Tract.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
' Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended Charles
B. Forbes be granted permission to move a
house from #402 W. 6th Street to Lot 46,
Tract 7625,
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer Council accept the
7:30 P.M. 423 -
ROLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVED
APPLICATION
ORDERED PLACED
ON FILE
DENNIS PARKS
REQUESTED
PERMISSION TO
MOVE HOUSE
CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE STAKES
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951 7:30 P.M. 425
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, CHARLES FORBES'
Memmesheimer, Jones. REaUEST GRANTED
Noes: None - Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended that
Mrs. Luevanos be ermitted to move the
house.located at 142 W. 5th Street to
#231 N. Dalton Avenue (Lot 5, Block 67)
and that.she comply with the requirements
of the Building Department.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended Mr. Ed
Hooper be granted permission to erect a
house containing 864 sq, ft. on Lot 16,
Block 47•
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno Council accept the re-
commendation of the Planning Commission and
Mr. Hooper be granted permission to erect
a dwelling containing 864 sq. ft., exclusive
of garage.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
' The minutes of the meeting of the Park sad
Recreation Commission held on July.31,
1951 were read.
The rates charged for admission at the swimming
pool were discussed and no action taken.
The Park and Recreation Commission re-
commended that all palm trees on Foothill
Boulevard between San Gabriel Avenue and
Alameda Avenue be removed.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the recommendation
of the Park and Recreation Commission be
accepted and the Street Superintendent be
Instructed to remove the palm trees on Foot-
hill Boulevard between San Gabriel Avenue
and Alameda Avenue.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno passed.
' Mrs. E. E. Jones, Chairman of the Park and
Recreation Commission addressed"Council
advising them that the two life guards
had not been paid for swimming instructions
given in the morning. After some discussion
it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer,
seconded by Councilman Jackson that Council
meet with the members of the Park and Re-
creation Commission, the Red Cross and
the A.Y.P. on Wednesday, August 8th at 7:30
MRS LUEVANOS'
REQUEST GRANTED
MR. HOOPERIS
REQUEST GRANTED
SWIMMING POOL RATES
PALM TREES ON
FOOTHILL BLVD. TO
BE REMOVED
COMPENSATION FOR
LIFE GUARDS
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951
P.M. and adjourn to meet on August 8,
1951 at 8:30 P.M.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Mr. Clarence P. Day presented a map of
Tract No. 16374. City Engineer Brooks
recommended that Council accept the map.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
' Councilman Memmesheimer Council approve
and accept the map of Tract No. 16374
and the City Clerk be instructed to sign
on behalf of the City upon receipt of a
check for the water connections and a letter
from Mr. Clarence P. Day agreeing to certain
provisions outlined by Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter signed by Chief Kendrick relative
to the conduct of Patrolman Jack J. Morley
was read. Council referred this matter to
Chief Kendrick to take action and report
back.
A letter from Clyde A. Blanchard advising
Council the insurance company had paid the
claim in the case of injury to Laune Fletcher
was read and ordered placed on file. -
7:30 P.M. `w" Q.
COUNCIL ACCEPTED MAP OF
SUBDIVISION NO. 16374
PATROLMAN JACK J. MORLEY
A letter addressed to Chief Kendrick and signed
' by J. H. McDermott, R. S., relative to the
inspection of the premises owned by Julius
Stremel at 243 S. Louise Street, regarding
the harborage of cows, was read and ordered
placed on file.
A letter signed by Barney Dial, Fire Chief,
Covina Fire Department, expressing appreciation
for cooperation of the Azusa Fire Department,
was read and ordered placed on file.
A letter signed by Roy Arnold and Robert
Schackle commending the efficiency of Chief
Kendrick and the Azusa Police Department,
was read and ordered placed on -file.
A letter signed by H. E. Bender, President
of the Azusa Rock & Sand Company protesting
the applicabilit of Ordinance No. 392 and
Ordinance No. 39 (Azusa City Sales Tax) to
their business, was.read and ordered placed
on file.
The minutes of the meeting of the Azusa
Public Library, held Thursday, August 2, 1951
were offered and ordered placed -on file.
A letter from the California Highway Commission
relative to the location of the Ramona Free-
way in Los Angeles County, between Rosemead
Blvd. and Syracuse Avenue, which includes a
location through the City of E1 Monte, was
read and ordered placed on file.
A letter referring to storm drains in Los
Angeles County was presented.
CORRESPONDENCE
ORDERED PLACED
ON FILE
PROTEST REGISTERED
ON SALES TAX
ORDINANCE
RAMONA FREEWAY
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno this matter be re-
ferred to the City Engineer for study aryl
report.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter relative to Police Training was CORRESPONDENCE
presented and referred to the Chief of Police. ON POLICE
TRAINING
Mayor Jones reported that Mr. Tscharner
requested the petition for a zone variance
filed by Mr. Potter be tabled until the
next regular meeting of Council. ZONE VARIANCE
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer Mr. Tscharner's
request be granted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Mayor Jones reported that Mr. Iversen, Engineer
in the Fire Department, requested permission
to work during his vacation period.
VACATION REQUEST
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by MADE BY E. IVERS
Councilman Ortuno Courn it employ Everett EN
Iversen as engineer during his two weeks
vacation period and the payroll clerk be in-
structed to pay Mr. Iversen, in addition to
his regular monthly salary, for the two
weeks of his vacation period at the regular
' rate of pay.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The purchase of four 20# extinguishers for
use in the Fire Department was discussed and
no action taken.- PURCHASE OF FIRE
The matter of the Fire Department burning the EXTINGUISHERS
weeds on vacant lots was discussed and no
action taken.
Fire Chief Madison requested information con-
cerning insurance coverage in the event the
Fire Department responds to call in County
areas.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno the matter of Workmen's Compensation INFORMATION ON
and Insurmice where the Fire Department responds WORKMEN'S
to calls outside the city limits, be referred COMPENSATION
to the City Attorney to report back at t he INSURANCE REFER -
next regular meeting of Council. RED TO CITY
' Carried by the following vote of the Council: ATTORNEY
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Chairman of Finance requested a clarification
of the long distance phone calls charged against
the swimming pool telephone.
PERSOANL PHONE
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by CALLS CHARGED
Councilman Memmesheimer this matter be re- AGAINST PHONE
ferred to the Park and Recreation Commission AT SWIMMING POOL
CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951
for study and report.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: None
7:30 P.M. 431. -
Superintendent of Water & Light Departments
V. D. Smith reported the resignation of
Robert Hastings and requested authorization
to employ Barbara E. Johnson to fill the Robert Hastings'
vacancy temporarily. . Resignation
' Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the City Attorney be in-
structed to draw a resolution employing
Barbara E. Johnson as an Account Clerk in
the office of Water & Light Department for City Attorney
a period not to exceed -90 days, setting the instructed to draw
salary at Q218.00 per month, effective as a resolution
of August 6. 1951.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
IJlemmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None - Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the Personnel Board be Civil Service Board
authorized to take the necessary steps
to join the Civil Service Assembly of the Authorized to join
United States and Canada. Civil Service Assembly
Carried by the following vote of the Council: of the United States
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, and Canada
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Mr. V. D. Smith reported he expected to have
' Well #5 -operating by the end of the week.
City Engineer Brooks reported that Well #5 Report on Well #5
was ready for acceptance by the City. -
Councilman Memmesheimer 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
NO. 437 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
to be placed upon its second reading.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer Council waive the ORDINANCE NO. 439
further reading of this ordinance. ADOPTED
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Plemmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson this ordinance be adopted
as read and numbered Ordinance No. 439•
' Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Iliemmesheimer, 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, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE RESOLUTION NO. 2530
CITYtS SHARE IN THE COST OF THE SURVEY ON ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951
SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2530•
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, AUTHORIZING ANGLE PARKING,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 9.19 OF ORDINANCE N0.
438 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ON CERTAIN STREETS
IN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND PROHIBITING_ PARKING
ON CERTAIN STREETS IN SAID CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2531.
Mayor,Jones reported angle parking on Orange
Avenue adjacent to Foothill Boulevard a
hazard and referred -to the petition now on
file, protesting angle parking at this point.
Councilman Seltzer said he felt the 31 residents
who had signed the petition had a right to have
their protest considered. Councilman
Memmesheimer said he was willing to see it
tried out as he felt it would prove satisfactory.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 2531
was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer.
Noes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Jones. Absent: None
City Engineer Brooks reported he had learned
of a dump site operated by the Best Disposal
Company.-. -
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the City Engineer be in-
structed to contact the Best Disposal Company
and report back to Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Me=esheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the following requisitions
be allowed: 3210-3222, 2075-2099 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 the same:
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: None
7:30 P.M. 4U_'
RESOLUTION NO. 2531
ADOPTED
REPORT ON
DUMP SITE
REQUISITIONS
BILLS
434
CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951
GENERAL FUND
4031 ,Park and Recreation Commission,,
4032 ,Azusa Chamber of Commerce
4035 eCity Employees Payroll Account•
4036- Azusa'Texaco Station
403j'•,Azusa Motor Parts
403b Associated Telephone Company _
40 9 -_Associated Telephone Company
4040 Azusa Herald
4041 -Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
042. -'Azusa Motor Parts
404 ,Azusa Brake & Wheel Alignment
404} 'A'zusa_Rock & Sand;Company
4045 -Clyde A. Blanchard
4046��Fred G. Becker
4047 Brown & Schricker
4048 G. C. Bowman
4049 Ralph S. Brooks
4050•'Butt-Lumber Company., Inc.
4051" ''The `California Ink Company, -Inc:,
4052 Calvert Electric Shop
405 'Calvert
Stamp & Stationery -Co.
405i'�-Canyon City Paint Store - r
4055',Collector of Internal Revenue
4056 ,Crook Company ,
4057•,Calvert Electric Shop
4058 ,Chemical Equipment Company
4059', R. W. Davis
4060' Carl Entenmann & Son
4061' Foothill Drug
4062 Foothill Stationers
406 Gett,s Hardware
406 Hankins Medical Group
4065,-"N. E. Hall Construction Company;,
4066•, .Leo Harlan
4067_j1gghes Typewriter Service
4068, .Karl J. Jones
4069' Jumbo Steel Products Company
4070 Hiokory S. Jackson -
4071= Louis J Kroe er & Ass, to
7:30 P.M. 499"
$50.00
,150.00
7,570.16
3.75
- - 21.97
251.15
c29.51
97.64
5.70
X12.25
1.70
11�18.03
645.05
9.15
.03
.00
31 .6o
36 78,_,_
2.24
2-72
19.88
28.98
300.00.
•4.73 ;
6.391
26.34
7.15
16.30
.7,50
_ 3.1.91
2.50
_ u3335'. 00 `
16.70 -
4072• .Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery ;Company, 40,5240
407 • Meed'er 1 s Ass, i t d S i 6
I a e ery ce
407 *Molsberry Company
4075 L'. G. Memmesheimer
4076 Park & Recreation Commission
4077 J:�C. Penney Company
4078- City of Pomona
4079 Pomona Valley Humane Society -
4086 Alfred M. Rulofson
4081 Reed & Routt
4082 Realty Tax & Service Co.
04' 408 ' . Southern California Edison Co.,-.
-.Arthur Z. Seltzer
4085 Cornelius Smith
4086" Standard oil Company
4087 Shell Oil Company
4088- Southern Counties.Gas Company
4089 Sanders Ehcmical Mfg. Co.
4090 Leora L. Shuck, Collector
4091 Houston A. Snidow
4092 Transport Clearings
409 United Air Lines, Inc.
409 Bruce Van'Branken, M.D.
+095 Westinghouse Electric Corporatio
+096- Wimberly's
4097 Williams Lumber Yard
LIGHT FUND
5031 City Employees Payroll Account
5032 Musa Motor Parts
5033 Associated Telephone Company
5034 Burroughs Adding Machine Company, -
5035 Covina Equip merit. Company
15.8
20.15
19:90
200.00
X3.66
7.2.85
942 :46
200.00
?" 48.23
10.00
- lo.68
-3.50 "
5.00
115:36 ,
129.79
4.
8.2
.1,298.65
40.00
2.01
12.00
10.00
n 5.25
6.80
15.58
1,654,892
63.94
26.17
10.25
n- 0
466
WATER FUND
4505
LIGHT FUND (Continued)
561.96
5036
-Foothill Service
3.42
5037
-Getts Hardware
2.85
5038
-Joslyn Pacific Company
7.38
50 9
-Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc.
4,720.06
5040
-City of Pomona
17.50
5041
-City of Pomona
15.90
5042
-Pacific Electric Railway Company
1.85
50043
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
iT
-Reed & Routt
56.93
5045
-Shell Oil Company
132.30
5046
-Leora L. Shuck, Collector
17.85
5047
-Southern California Edison Company
13,684.00
5048
-United States Post Office
262.90•
WATER FUND
4505
Azusa Agricultural Water Company
561.96
4506
-City Employees Payroll Account
2,787.71
4507
-Azusa Texaco Station
3.47
4508
-Azusa Agricultural Water Company
292.90
4509
-Ralph S. Brooks, Civil Engineer
426.72
4510
-Burroughs Adding Machine Company
26.16
4511
-Crane Company
1,643.69
4512
-Getts Hardware
11.20
451
-Grinnell Company of the Pacific
665.77
4514
Hersey Manufacturing Company
1,631.52
4515
Howard Supply Company
- •5.77-
4516
-'N. E. Hall Company
20.70
4517
-Bud Latta's Welding Shop
48.48
4518
-Munselle Supply Co., Inc.
37.96
4519
Penn Construction Company
11,861.26
4520
-City of Pomona
11.90
4521
City of Pomona
12.50
4522
-Reed & Routt
1.75
Rensselaer Valve Company
769.26
4522-13+
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
4525
Soule Steel Company
361.88
4526
-Southern Counties Gas Company
1.00
4527
Southern Counties Gas Company
11.03-
4528
-Leora L. Shuck, Collector
3,055.57
4529
Southern Pipe & Casing
1,866.1)},
4530
Sparling Meter Company
929.06'
4531
Superior Concrete Block Co.
- 26.15
4532
-United States Pipe & Foundry Co.
244-73
453
.United States Post Office
252.90
453+
Valley Cities Supply Company
370.64
4535
Williams Lumber Yard
94-43
M. V. A. FUND
730
Azusa Motor Parts
21.18
731
Azusa Paint & Wall Paper Company
25.68
732
Getts Hardware
3.90
_
733
R. C. Lawrence
23.18
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
759
Ralph S. Brooks
12.00
760
W. E. Hall Construction Company
309.10
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND
0State
Employees' Retirement System
1,787.17-
44
Coates, Herfurth & England
159.75
SPECIAL DEPOSITS - SUBDIVISION -
FUND
14
Ralph S. Brooks
60.25
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson and duly carried that
Council adjourn to meet again at 8:30 P.M.
on August 8th, 1951.