HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 4, 1951 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 41, 1951 7:30 PAR,
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 ROLL CALL
Attorney Snidow and City Clerk. Absent: None
Each member present acknowledged receipt of
written copies of the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 200 1951 and the Special
Meeting of August 30, 1951. The Mayor asked MINUTES APPROVED
if there were any objections or corrections
to said minutes. There being none, the
' minutes of August 201, 1951 and August 30,
1951, were goproved as written.
A petition with 41 signatures attached there-
to advising Council the property owners on
Fifth Street between Virginia Avenue and
Coney Avenue did not object to the granting ROY E. POTTE21S REQUEST
of a zone variance to Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. I'OR A ZONE VARIANCE
Potter, aithorizing them to engage in the GRbNTED
business of upholstering furniture in the garage
in the rear of their lot, was read.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution granting a
variance from an R-1 to a C-3 use, with the follow-
ing provisions:
Work in the shop must not begin before 7:30
A.M. az d must cease by 10:00 P.M.
The Fire Chief to designate the restrictions
necessary to eliminate a fire hazard.
The variance to be granted to Mr. & Mrs.
Roy E. Potter and not transferable.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A petition, with 58 signatures attached thereto,
protesting theerection of a Lutheran Church on
property described as Lot 8 and the So. 82.55'
of Lot 9 in Tract 627,.was presented. -
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilmen Memmesheimer Council take this
protest under advisement until the neat
regular meeting of Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A petition, with 55 signatures attached thereto,
requesting the installation of curbs on both
' sides of Bayless Street, was offered.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer this matter be referred
to the City Engineer to check aid report back
at 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
ZONE VARIANCE FOR
LUTHERAN CHURCH TAKEN"
UNDER ADVISE'.- NT
REQUEST FOR CURBS ON
BAYLESS STREET REFERRED
TO CITY ENGINEER
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The Planning Commission recommended
the creation of an alley between Duell
and Second Streets, running easterly from
Orange Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by CREATION OF ALLEY
Councilman Seltzer this recommendation TAKEN UNDER ADVISELMNT
be tabled for future consideration.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
' Mr. M. Keith Molsberry offered a protest
to the parking ruling recently enforced
which bans parking along the north side
of Lime Street.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilmsc Ortuno the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 2531 which prohibits parking PARKING ON LME STREET
on the north side of Lime Street and to
draw a resolution sithorizing parking on the
north side of Lime Street, prohibiting park-
ing on the south side.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None . Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended that
Mrs. M. Blatchley be granted permission to
erect a dwelling containing 664 sq. ft. on
property described as Lot 239 Block 28.
' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson this recommendation IS BLATCHLEY'S REQUEST
be tabled for further consideration. TABLED FOR FUTURE
Carried by the following vote of the Council: CONSIDERATION
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilman: Seltzer. Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended the
Universal Western Chemical Corporation
be granted a Special Use Permit to operate
a chemical plant located,on property described
as 2 acres more or less along the westerly
line of Motor Avenue.
Mr. J. Seruto addressed Council stating that SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
the waste disposal was not a problem at the UNIVERSAL WESTERN
present time; that the company would manu- CHEMICALS CORP.
facture plastics and other materials.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution granting
a Special Use Permit to the Universal
Western Chemical Corporation similar to the
resolution drawn for Nobell Resins Company.
' Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended Guy
G. Harr and Charles H. Lee be granted a
gone variance from an R-1 to an R-3 use
on property described as the E. of Lots
25 and 26, Block 54. and the W. � of Lots NAZARENE CHURCH GRANTED
25 and 269 27 and 28 and the N. of Lot ZONE VARIANCE
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY,
29, all in Block 5!}.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the City Attorney be
instructed to draw a resolution granting
a zone variance from an R-1 to an R-3 use
for the erection of a Nazarene Church only.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes:Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: None
The Planning Commission recommended William
F. Sei]lop be granted permission to erect
a�910 sq, ft. dwelling on Lot 48, Tract 7625.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno Council accept the re-
commendation of the Planning Commission end
Mr. Seilkop be granted permission to erect
a 910 sq. ft. dwelling on Lot 48, Tract 7625.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Clerk announced that two bids had been
received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids
on a sedan for use in the Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson the bids be now opened,
examined and publicly declared.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
BUD MILLER
R. W. DAVIS
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the bid of R. W. Davis
be accepted and the City Clerk instructed to
return the bid check to the unsuccessful
bidder.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Specifications prepared by the City Engineer
for proposed contract for the collection and
disposal of rubbish was discussed.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Clerk be
authorized and instructed to advertise for
bids on the collection and disposal of
rubbish, notice to be published September
13th and 20th, bids to be opened -at a re-
gular adjourned meeting on September 24, 1951.
Carried by the following vote of t be Council:
Ages: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The matter of releasing Bond No. 20653 (Roscoe
Moss Company) to the Pacific Indemnity Company,
was discussed. Engineer Brooks and Supt.
Smith reported Well No. 5 was complete but
there were items on Well No. 7 to be checked.
Engineer Brooks recommended that the bond not
4, 1951 7:30 P.4.615
WILLIAM F. SEILKOPIS
REQUEST GRANTED
BIDS ON POLICE CAR
CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
OF RUBBISH
ROSCOE DOSS BOND REFERREI
TO CITY ENGINEER
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. 1951
be released until he had received in-
formation as to the filing of the Notice
of Completion.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer this matter be re-
ferred to the City Engineer to check and re-
port back at 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
' A letter from R. C. Miller, Mayor of the
City of E1 Monte, and a copy of a resolution
adopted by that city relative to the Ranona
Freeway were presented and ordered placed
on file.
A letter from H. J. F. Hanemann, Chief
Valuation Engineer for the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District, relative to
certain property needed for the construction
of Little Dalton Wash, between Azusa Avenue
and -Pasadena Avenue, was read. _ -
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer this matter be referred
to the City Attorney to report back at 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
A 'Notice of the Inauguration" by the
Pacific Electric Rdlway Company, of Motor
' Coach Service, effective Sunday, September
30, 1951, was offered and ordered_plaoed on
file.
A letter from C. E. Hecox of 14.39 W. Park
Avenue, Redlands, relative to citation No.
7208s was referred to Police Chief Hendrick.
"Notice of Hearing on Protest" in the matter
of an off -sale liquor license -to Jack M.
Grossman at 607 N. Azusa Avenue, was read and
ordered placed on file.
A report on the condition of the swimming
pool was read and ordered placed on file.
A letter from Ray E. Lee, Chief Clerk of the
Board of Supertsors, relative to Uniform Air
Raid Warning Devices for Civil Defense, was
read and ordered placed on file.
Street Superintendent Wolfe advised Council
that he had employed Luis Miranda as a
maintenance man and requested confirmation
on this employment.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer Luis Miranda be em-
ployed on a probationary -basis, his salary
set at the first step of the approved pay
plan or $218.00 per month, effective August
1, 1951.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Meamesheimer, Jones. -
Noes: None Absent: None
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CORRESPONDENCE
ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
COMMUNICATION RELATIVE
TO LITTLE DALTON WASH
REFERRED TO CITY
ATTORNEY
PACIFIC ELECTRIC
RAILWAY MOTOR COACH
SERVICE
JACK M. GROSSMAN'S
REQUEST FOR OFF -SALE
LIQUOR LICENSE
LUIS MIRANDA EMPLOYED
AS MAINTENANCE MAN
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A letter from Street Superintendent Wolfe
advising Council that Carlos Ruiz who had
been given military leave of absence beginning
September 16, 1950 had been released from
military service and had resumed his duties
as maintenance man on August 27, 1951, re-
commending that he be placed on the third
step of the approved pay plan, or $231.00
per month, was read.
The Personnel Board recommended that Carlos
Ruiz be restored to his former position as
' maintenance man and paid $231.00 per month,
effective August -27, 1951.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolutlon
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA,_COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, -STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING CARLOS RUIZ AS A
MAINTENANCE MAN IN -THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS AT STEP #3, AND FIXING HIS SALARY AT
THE -RATE OF $231.00 PER MONTH, EFFECTIVE_.
AUGUST 27, 1951.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted
as read and.numbered Resolution No. 2541..
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, APPOINTING JOHN B. LITTLEFIELD
AS AN EMERGENCY POLICE OFFICER AND FIXING
HIS SALARY AT THE RATE OF $244.00 PER MONTH,
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1951.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No, 2542.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmeshelmer, 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, RAISING LOUISE FAWCETT OF, THE
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT -TO STEP #4 OF THE
ACCOUNT CLERK CLASSIFICATION WITH_A.RATE
INCREASE FROM $244.00 TO $258.,00 PER MONTH,
' EFFECTIVE_AUGUST 13, 1951.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2543•
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
CARLOS RUIZ EMPLOYED
AFTER MILITARY LEAVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2541.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 110. 2542
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2543
ADOPTED
CITY HALL, AZUSA$ CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1951 7:30 P.f;f
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA,.COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF, CALIFORNIA, RAISING EVERETT
IVERSEN.OF_THE-FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP
#2 AT $273.00 TO STEP #3 AT $288.00 PER
MONTH, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER ly 1951- .
-- RESOLUTION N0. 2544
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by ADOPTED
Councilmen Seltzer this resolution be
' adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2544.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA,-LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
EMPLOYING DAN HIDDINGS AS MANAGER OF THE
SWIMMING POOL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXCNG
HIS COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF $1.50 -PER HOUR,
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER'l, 1951; tMPL6YING MARGARET
HOUSE AS ASSISTANT LIFE GUARD AND FIXING HER RESOLUTION NO. 2545
COMPENSATION AT T HE_RATE OF $1.25 PER_HOUR,
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 25, 1951;.EMPLOYING WILLIAM ADOPTED
DENNIS AS ASSISTANT LIFE GUARD -AND -FIXING HIS
COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF-$1.25.PER HOUR, -
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1951; -AND EMPLOYING
MANUEL REYES AS LOCKER BOY AND FIXING HIS
COMPENSATION AT THE -RATE OF 75¢ -PER HOUR,
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 10 1951.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer this resolution be
adopted as read m d numbered Resolution No,
254.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Jackson offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES A.
ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AZUSA AND A. N. DEDRICK AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO .SIGN AND THE CITY -CLERK TO ATTEST RESOLUTION NO. 2546
SAME. ADOPTED
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be adopted
as read and -numbered Resolution No. 2546.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
' Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Jackson offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA$ APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES -AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF _
AZUSA AND LUCKY LAGER BREWING COMPANY AND RESOLUTION NO. 2547
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY ADOPTED
CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1951
CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be
adopted as read sad numbered Resolution
No. 2547.
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
' Mayor Jones that Council authorize the City
Clerk to draw a demand on the General Fund,
made pW able to the Rainbow Angling Club,
in the amount of $34.61 for eleven dinners
served the Water Study Committee.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilmen Jackson and Memmesheimer passed.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be instruct-
ed to advertise for bids on a sedan for use in
the Police Department, bids to be opened on
September 17, 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 following requisitions
be al lowed: 3223-3237; 2100-2121 LW.
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 at the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Now
GENERAL FUND
4134
Associated Telephone Company
4135
Azusa Herald
4136
Azusa War Surplus Store
4137
Associated Telephone Company
4138
Alpha Beta Food Markets, Inc.
4139
Azusa Motor Parts
4140
Azusa Agricultural Water Company
4141
Braun Corporation
4142
Ralph S. Brooks
4143
Clyde A. Blanchard
4144
Canyon City News
4145
Crook Company
4146
Foothill Stationers
4147
Leo Harlan
4148
J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co.
4149
Johnson's Plumbing
4150
Evelyne R. Lake
4151
Molsberry Company
4152
Park & Recreation Commission
415
City of Pomona
415
Richter's
4155
Rainbow -Angling Club
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PADENT AUTHORZIED TO
RAINBOW.. ANGLING CLUB
CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
REQUISITIONS
BILIS
$2!}1.59
122.86
4.14
40.29
882
5.84
3.00
30.75
353.55
424.00
9.6o
209.71
11.09
21.39
3 2.49
17.96
5.00
31.01
200.00
12.00
4.76
34.16
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 49 1951
GENERAL FUND (Continued)
4156
Realty Tax & Service Company
10.00
415
Cornelius Smith
5.00
415
Southern Counties Gas Company
2.08
4159
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
1;401.45
4160
Transport Clearings
7.01
4161
Turner Wholesale Company
152.32
WATER FUND
4554
Azusa Motor Pelts30.95
4555
Azusa Agricultural Water Company
167.65
4556-
Associated Telephone Company
4557
Ralph S. Brooks
534.81
3,
4558
Ralph S. Brooks
.69
333.86
4559
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
15.60
4560
Foothill Stationers
16.77
4561
Johnson's Plumbing
7.69
4562
Bud Latta's 'Melding Shop
4.19
456
Roscoe Moss Company
149703.05
4564
Valley Cities Supply Co.
6.20
4565
Roscoe Moss Company
143.58
4566
4567
Southern Counties Gas Co.
Superior Concrete
9.05
Block Co.
14-08
4568
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
39312.53
LIGHT FUND
50057
8
Associated Telephone Company
Azusa Motor
3 .81
All
Parts
5059
Burroghs Adding Machine Co.
1 1
5060
Foothill Stationers
16.77
5061
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
17.70
5062
Southern California Edison Co.
14,400.40
5063
Southern Counties Gas Co.
1.00
M. V. A. FUND
7 9
Brown -Bevis Equipment Company
70.66
740
California Brush Co.
98.88
741
Jack C. Dutton
16,79
742
Foothill Harley-Davidson Sales
185.87
743
Freedom -Valvoline Oil Company
5 40
744
Leo Harlan
1.00
MAJOR STREETS FUND
782
W. J. Burp & Co.
21.71
SPECIAL DEPOSITS - SUBDIVISION - FUND
15
Ralph S. Brooks
75.75
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