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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 24, 1951 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 249 19551 7:30 P S The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular adjourned session.at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones, City Attorney.Snidow, Deputy City Clerk. Absent: ROLL CALL City Clerk. The Deputy City Clerk announced that sixteen bids had been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for the Collection and Dis- posal of Rubbish. BIDS ON DISPOSAL OF Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by RUBBISH 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 WEBSTER'S REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICE (Harry W. Otting) (Bid -not accepted due to nonconformity- -with specifications) G. & J. RUBBISH COMPANY (John F. Thomas and George J. Desotoff) JOHN M. AVEDESIAN VALLEY DISPOSAL COMPANY (H. S. Conrad and E. M. Richardson) JOHN MGRDICHIAN (Bid did not conform with specifications) Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer Council adjourn to the City Clerk's office for discussion and consideration of bids. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ANAHEIM DISPOSAL COMPANY (C. V. Taormina) JOHN CONFORTI (Bid rejected due to nonconformity .with specifications) BILL'S RUBBISH SERVICE (William Stepanian) (Bid rejected due to nonconformity with specifications) LENNOX DISPOSAL SERVICE (Adam Schleining) GOLDEN WEST DISPOSAL COMPANY (Arthur Roland -Nersasian) AZUSA DISPOSAL COMPANY (William J. Uraine) WM. PRATHY COMPANY (Wm. Prathy) (No bids submitted in accordance with provisions of bond) PEOPLES RUBBISH COMPANY (Sam Kazarian) JAMES HARVEY BOLING SOUTH PASADENA RUBBISH'COMPANY (R. M. Artunian ' and Partners) C. H. FAWCETT Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer Council adjourn to the City Clerk's office for discussion and consideration of bids. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None �9�9E1c � � � CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTMABER 24, 1951 7:30 P79 Thereupon Council adjourned at 8:25 P.M. to reconvene immediately after discussion of the bids submitted. The City Council of the City of Azusa reconvened in the Council Chambers at 9:3,0 P.M. after discussion and consideration of bids submitted for the collection_ and disposal of ' rubbish. COUNCIL RECONVENED Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones, City Attorney Snidow, Deputy City Clerk. Absent: City Clerk. The Mayor announced that the lowest responsible bidder on Schedules "A" and "B" of the specifications for collection and disposal of rubbish was John M. Avedesian. Mr. Avedesian advised Council that he.now serves -the City of Sierra Madre with rubbish disposal service and LOWEST RESPONSIBLE plans to purchase new equipment for use with BIDDER the City of Azusa if awarded the bid. He also stated that he anticipates no difficulty in securing the necessary bond required in the specifications. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the bid for the collection and disposal of rubbish be not awarded until the meeting of October 1, 1951 and the Superintendent of COM1JITTEE APPOINTED Public Works, the Chairman of Public Works INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT ' and the .City Engineer be instructed to contact OF JOHN M. AVEDESIAN Sierra Madre and inspect the equipment used by Mr. John M. Avedesian and investigate the service given by his firm. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF LOUIS MEMNE SHEIMER AND ANTHONY ORTUNO, CITY RESOLUTION N0. 2552 COUNCILMEN, AT THE RATE_OF $25.00 PER MONTH, ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JULY 159 1951. . Moved by Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be.adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2552. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None Absent: None A communication from Canyon City Post No. 180, American Legion, was read requesting permission to hold a free dance and to operate AMERICAN LEGIONIS a concession of food on the tennis courts behind the City Hall on October 27, 1951. REQUEST GRI-11TED Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Seltzer permission be granted for the American Legion to hold said enter- tainment and a fee -free permit be provided by the City. 9MFlc CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1951 Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Councilman Seltzer 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 FROM AN R-1 TO R-3_ZONE FOR THE ERECTION ' OF A CHURCH ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 25 AND 269 BLOCK 54, AND THE -WEST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 25 AND 26s 27 -AND 282 AND THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 29, ALL IN BLOCK 54, OF THE CITY OF.AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2553• 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: Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2520 WHICH REQUESTED.APPROVAL OF FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET AS.MAJOR CITY STREETS. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2555• Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None Absent: None The matter of an easement from Pump #4 to the Dal ton Wash (Parks property) was -re- ferred to City Attorney Snidow.. Council discussed the advisability of ob- taining a new tax roll from the County, of an increase in compensation to Cornelius Smith for photographic services to the RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED 495 2553 2554 2555 EAS " .T REFERF2ED TO CITY ATTORNEY A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING THAT THE DEPART- MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVE THE INCLUSION OF FIFTH_STREET AND THIRD STREET WITHIN THE "SYSTEM OF MAJOR CITY STREETS". ' WITHIN SAID -CITY. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2554. 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 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2520 WHICH REQUESTED.APPROVAL OF FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET AS.MAJOR CITY STREETS. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2555• Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. ' Noes: None Absent: None The matter of an easement from Pump #4 to the Dal ton Wash (Parks property) was -re- ferred to City Attorney Snidow.. Council discussed the advisability of ob- taining a new tax roll from the County, of an increase in compensation to Cornelius Smith for photographic services to the RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED 495 2553 2554 2555 EAS " .T REFERF2ED TO CITY ATTORNEY 9ME IC _ 1 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA$ CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1951 City and also the necessity of obtain- ing an additional motorcycle for use in the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the City Clerk be instructed to obtain a copy of the latest available tax roll from the County. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None After discussion it was decided that Jones should contact Cornelius Smith determine what amount of increase in compensation should be made for his graphic services rendered. Mqy or to photo - Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for a motorcycle for use in the Police Department, bids to be opened at an adjourned meeting on October 22, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None The Mayor announced a meeting to be held on September 26, 1951 for the purpose of discussion of curbs and gutters on Bayless Avenue. Superintendent V. D. Smith discussed with Council a statement from Roscoe Moss Company which will be presented for pW ment at a later date. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer 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 1203 L. G. Memmesheimer $10.40 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Council adjourn. 497 CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN COPY OF COUNTY TAX ROLL MAYOR JONES TO CONTACT CORNELIUS SMITH CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON MOTORCYCLE FINAL PAYMENT TO ROSLCOE MOSS COt1PANY Deputy -City y Clerk` t itGT zusa 19,MFIC m