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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 20, 1951 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 209 1951 7:30 P.M. 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, Deputy City Clerk. ROLL CALL Absent: City Clerk. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 1951 and the ' regular adjourned meeting of August 8, 1951. The Mayor asked if there were,any objections or corrections to said minutes. There be- ing mne, the minutes of August 6 and August 8, 1951 were approved as.written. A communication from Stuart A. Giles, Chair- man of the Planning Commission, was read re- commending that a request of Mr. & Mrs. R. Raido for approval of the division of a 1201 x 222.L51 lot at the n/e corner of Duell St. and Orange Ave. into four building sites be granted. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this request be tabled for further study until the neat meeting of Council. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None After further discussion, it was suggested ' to the Raidoa that they contact the Planning Commission and secure a variance. Mr. P. J. Tscharner, representing Roy E. and Hazel P. Potter, addressed Council relative to their request for a zone variance from R-1 to C-3 on property situated on Fifths Street, 677 feet west of Virginia Avenue, for the purpose of conducting an upholstery business. The Planning Commission had pre- viously recommended that this request be denied because of opposition from four residents in that vicinity. Councilman Ortuno suggested that the Potters circulate a petition in their neighborhood, obtaining signatures of people having no ob- jection to this business and submit said petition to Council. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer this request be tabled until the next meeting of Council. 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 permission be granted for use of the Civic Center Park for a Mexican Independence Celebration on September 15th and 16th. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmeaheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None 443' MINUTES APPROVED MR AND NIRS RAIDO'S APPLICATION MR. POTTERIS REQUEST TABLED UNTIL NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL USE OF CIVIC CENTER PARK GRANTED MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE GROUP 9,MEIC t m CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 Moved by Councilman Ortano, seconded by Councilman Seltzer a fee -free permit be granted for a concession for the above celebration. . Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A communication from the Park & Recreation Commission was read notifying Council of the resignations of Stanley J. Singer, John D. ' Richardson and John Loughran (swimming pool employees), effective August 31, 1951, and recommending replacements for these vacancies as well as a vacancy created by a prior resignation of Marilyn West. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the resignations of Singer, Richardson and Loughran be accepted, effective August 31, 1951. 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 prepare a resolution employing Dan Hiddings to replace Mr. Singer starting September 1, 1951, Margaret House to replace Marilyn West beginning August 25, 1951s Bill Dennis to replace John Loughran beginning September 1, 1951 and Manuel Reyes as a locker boy, effective September 1, 1951s ' salaries to be the same as previously paid except for Reyes whose hourly rate will be .75¢. ,,Carried by the following vote of the Council: ..Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Upon recommendation of the Park & Recreation Commission, it was moved by Councilman Jack- son, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the Street Superintendent be instructed to re- move a pepper tree from the parkway of the Presbyterian Church and the Church be given permission to plant liquid amber trees in the parkway as well as permission to provide landing aprons, per sketch submitted. Carried by the following vote oP the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, S eltzer$ Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Mrs. Laura D. Jones called attention of Council to the "attractive nuisance" hazard created by the fish pond in front of the library. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the matter be referred to the Public Works Commissioner for study and recommendation. Carried by -the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Councilman Seltzer advised Council of a request 7:30 P.M.44 RESIGNATION OF SWIMMING POOL EMPLOYEES CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUC' ED TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING SWIMMING POOL EMPLOYEES STREET SUPERINTENDENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TREE ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE CREATES HAZARD El CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 from the Kiwanis Club for use of the ball park.for a benefit game to be bsld September 9, 1951. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer Council grant the Kiwanis Club permission to use the ball park for said game. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ' A communication from the Planning Commission was read recommending that Council grant permission for the issuing of a permit to James D. Pembrook for the alteration and improvement of property at 1105 W. Broad- way owned by Mr. MacNab. After discussion with Messrs. Pembrook sad MacNab, it was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Jackson they be re- quested to contact the Planning Commission for a zone variance. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None The final map for Tract #17149 (Cobb Subdivision) was presented together with a check in the amount of $2,625.00 for street improvement deposit. After verification of the fact that a deposit had been made with the Water De- partment for installation of water mains, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded ' by Councilman Ortuno the final map of Tract #17149 be accepted and the City Clerk and City Treasurer be authorized to sign and execute same. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None A communication from the San Gabriel River Spreading Corporation was -read notifying Council of a final notice to cease dumping on their land on or before the 25th of August. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer this communication be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer; Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Relative to arrangements for new dumping location, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, ' seconded by Mayor Jones the matter be referred to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Finance Chairman with power to act for a period of 30 days. After discussion Councilman Memmesheimer withdrew his motion and the Meyor his second. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones the Commissioner of Public Works, 7:30 p.M.441 KI'NANIS CLUB GRANTED PERMISSION TO USE BALL DIAMOND REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO IMPROVE PROPERTY REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF TRACT #17149 FINAL NOTICE TO CEASE DUMPING ON PRESENT SITE -448 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 7:30 P.M. 449'. the Mayor and Councilman Seltzer be authorized to contact the Vice -President of the Spreading Corporation and explain the Cityts present plans and the need for extra time to make other dumping arrange- ments, and in the event an extension of time is not granted, Committee be given power to act for a period of 30 days. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ' A letter from the Personnel Board was read recommending that Louise Fawcett of the Light and Water Department be raised to Step #4 of,the Account Clerk classification with a rate increase from $244.00 to $258.00, effective August 1, 1951. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the recommendation of the Personnel Board be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution effective August 1, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A communication from the Personnel Board was read recommending that Everett Iversen of the Fire Department be raised from Step #2 at $273.00 to Step #3 - $288.00. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the recommendation ' of the Personnel Board be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution, effective September 1, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A request from Chief Kendrick was read asking Council to appoint John B. Littlefield as an emergency police officer at a salary of $2"'00 per month. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution employing Littlefield as an emergency police officer at- a rate of $244.00, effective September 1, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A letter of resignation from Jack J. Morley Of the Police Department was read.. Moved by Councilmea Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the resignation of Jack J. Morley be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN SELTZER TO REaUEST THIRTY DAY EXTENSION OF TIME PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDED LOUISE FAWCETT BE RAISED TO STEP #4 PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDED EVERETT IVERSEN BE RAISED TO STEP #3 JOHN B. LITTLE FIELD EMPLOYED AS EMERGENCY POLICE OFFICER JACK J. MORLEYIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED WWF 1 c — 0 ho --4r 1 I ] CITY HALL AZUSAs CALIFORNIAs MONDAY AUGUST 20 1951 7:30 P.M. 45 Nine letters containing thirty-nine signatures were presented protesting noise made by the switching of freight oars on the Pacific Electric lines on, Crescent Drive. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno these letters of pro- test be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote.ct the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A communication from the Pacific Electric Railway Company was read relative to pro- posed bus stops and requesting the City to paint the necessary curb zones and grant authority to the Company for placing bus stop signs. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this matter be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by,the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None A letter from Clyde A. Blanchard was read advising Council that a binder had been pro- vided in the amount of $200,000 for Fire, Lightning and Extended Coverage Insurance. The letter was ordered placed on.file, and it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Mayor Jones this matter be tabled until the neat meeting of Council. Carried by the following vote d the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer a letter from the Metropolitan Recreation and Youth Services be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. Carried by -the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None LETTERS PROTESTING SWITCHING OF FREIGHT CARS AT NIGHT REFERRED TO CI TY ATTORNEY PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY TO PLACE BUS STOP SIGNS INSURANCE BINDER PROVIDED IN THE AMOUNT OF j200j000 CORRESPONDENCE RE- FERRED TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMIS- SION A monthly report from the Humane Society of Pomona Valley, Inc., was read and ordered placed on file. HUMANE SOCIETY Attorney Snidow requested that Council clarify who should receive the delinquent penalties on dog licenses. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the Council go on record as intending to include that all dog fees and penalties be turned over to the Humane Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None A letter from the County of Los Angeles was DOG FEES AND PENALTI PAID TO HUMANE SOCIETY ME1c cq -.tet+ CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 7:30 P.M. 4 read relative to money available to the City of Azusa and -it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the matter be referred to - the City Engineer for action in having the money forwarded to the City. Carried by the following vote of the Council: CITY ENGINEER TO Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, REQUEST PAYMENT OF Memmesheimer, Jones. MONEY FROM LOS Noes: None Absent: None ANGELES COUNTY FUND A communication from the County of Los ' Angeles, together with a sample ordinance form for fixing rates and -levying taxes, were ordered placed on file. SAMPLE ORDINANCE Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ORDERED PLACED ON Councilman Ortuno and duly carried a letter FILE from the County of Los Angeles relative to flood control bond issued be referred to City Engineer Brooks. A letter from the Public Utilities Commission was ordered placed on file. Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA$ COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN RESOLUTION NO. 2535 AGREEMENT.BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA-AND.THE ADOPTED POMONA VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY -AND ACCEPTING THE SAME. -- Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer this r eaolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2535• 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. EMPLOYING BARBARA W. JOHNSON -AS AN ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE OFFICE OF THE LATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT OF -THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR A - PERIOD -NOT TO EXCEED NINETY DAYS, AND FIXING RESOLUTION NO. 2536 HER SALARY AT THE RATE OF.$218.00 PER MONTH, ADOPTED EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 6, 1951. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councimme► Seltzer this resolution be adopted as read and.numbered Resolution #2536. Carried by the following vote of,the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Me=esheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY -OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE INTEREST AND REDEMPTION FUNDS FOR STREET BONDS OF -1910.T0 THE GENERAL FUND AND RESOLUTION NO. 2537 Q4+ FROM THE SPECIAL FUNDS FOR SPECIAL_1911.ACT- ADOPTED TO THE GENERAL FUND. '9MElc _ _ _ CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2537• 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, FIXING -THE -RATES -OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES.FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1951. - Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2538. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None - Absent: None A communication from the League of California Cities was ordered placed-oa file. City Engineer Brooks discussed with council project finaacing with the State and was in- structed to contact the State and determine if financing can be obtained for the present construction of the reservoir or on future construction of wells. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by ' Councilman Seltzer the' -City Clerk be authorized to advertise for one police car, bids to be opened September 4. 1951. Carried -by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Council discussed the time sheets of Stanley J. Singer and John Laghran, pool employees, relative to hours spent in swimming instruction, and the Clerk was instructed to pay each employee for a full sixty hours Singer to receive $2.50 per hour and.:Loughran 1. 0. Public Works Commissioner Ortuno called Council's attention to the condition of shrubbery and general run-down condition and appearance of the Civic Center grounds and stated that he had talked personally with the Park Foreman, as had Superintendent Art Wolfe. Councilman Ortuno stated that he was reporting this to Council in ease Civil Service action should be necessary if improvement,is not shown. ' Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING CONSUMER'S AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION. FOR -INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN - BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND SANTA ANITA-HASTINGS COMPANY AND AUTHOR IZING,THE MAYOR TO.SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK.TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2539. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None 7:30 P.M.455 RESOLUTION NO. 2538 ADOPTED FINANCING WITH STATE AID CITY CLERK INSTRUCT- ED TO ADVERTISE FOR POLICE CAR. LIFE GUARDS TO BE PAID FOR 60 HOURS CONDITION OF SHRUBBERY AT CIVIC CENTER PARK RESOLUTION NO. 2539 ADOPTED MEIc 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 7:30 P.M.45 Moved -by Councilman Meameaheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the following requisitions be allowed: 3223-3231; 2100-2114 LW. I" ^ -- Carried by.the following vote of the Council: REaUISITIONS Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Selt%er, -•.l i,l Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seeonded ------ by •Councilman Jackson the follcting toll's ` 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 I:l WIF--9 99 The Americal Well Works $111.211}} 00 Azusa Herald 20.84 01 Azusa Motor Parts 5.61 02 Canyon City Service Shop 16.75 03 Chuck House Cafe 19.80 0!} Civil Service Assembly 50.00 05 Commercial Towel Supply 1.50 06 County of L.A. - Dept. of Building 424.150 07 Creighton's 13.79 08 Crook Company 479,83 09 Crown Fence & Supply Company 293.67 10 The Garlock Packing Company 59.11 11 Leo Harlan 22.81 12 Louis J. Kroeger & Associates 40-50 1 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 4.75 1�League of California Cities 17.50 15 Los Angeles Chemical Company 42,85 16 Los Angeles Countp Health Dep w tment 1.00 17 Mefford Chemical Company 13.13 18 L. G. Memmesheimer 1 42 19 Molsberry Company 7.26 20 Pennock's18 5, 21 R. & R. Pet Shop .50 22 Reed & Routt 1.66 2 Shell Oil Company 545.53 24 Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop 16,17 25 State Compensation Insurance Fund 517, 1 26 Transport Clearings 1.08 Tucker & Son 54,38 28 Turner Wholesale Company 164.79 29 Williams Lumber Yard 175.68 WATER FUND 37 Cla-Val Company 02.86 38 Crane Company 1,9}1 .47 9 Getts Har Aware ,14 0 Grinnell ompany of the Pacific 187.31 41 Leo Harlan 82.69 42 Howard Supply Company 26,73 43 Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc. 12.90 44 Munselle Supply Company 16,11} 45 Peerless Pump Division 2,921.76 46 Remington Rand, Inc. 70.81 47 Rensselaer Valve Company 430.13 48 Shell Oil Company 132.30 49 Southern Pipe & Casing Company 5,075.81 50 Valley Cities Supply Company 43.6} 51 Williams Lumber Yard 10.36 52 Zimeo Electric Supply Company 8.80 (over) LIGHT FUND 5050 A. G. Aguilar 5051 Brown & Schricker 5052 Getts Hardware 5053 Maydwell & Hartzell 505!} Remington Rand, Inc. 5055 Zimco Electric Supply Company L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND 762 Warren Southwest, Inc. M. V. A. FUND 735 Leo Harlan 736 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 737 Shell Oil Company STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND 45 State Employees' Retirement System Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and'duly carried Council adjourn. 4o.33 6.05 7.10 210.78 70.82 24.o5 93.77 2.07 11.50 13.94 1,588.49 Deputy Uity Clerk of, the*ity- o'Azusa cc n J