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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - December 1, 1951 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 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: Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jones, City Attorney Snidow and City Clerk. Absent: Councilmen: Jack- ROLL CALL son and Seltzer. _ Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1951 and ' the reular adjourned meeting of September MINUTES APPROVED 249 1951. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to said minutes. There being none, the minutes of September 17, 1951 and September 24, 1951 were Epproved as written. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REJECTING ALL BIDS -FOR A.POLICE CAR AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO— PURCHASE 2556 PURCHASE SAID CAR ON THE OPEN MARKET. ADOPTED Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2556. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer,, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer. Councilman Jackson entered the meeting and COUNCI121hN JACKSON ' s took his seat at the Council table. 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 HOUSTON A. SNIDOW TO EXECUTE A STIPULATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN ACTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, PLAINTIFF, VS. JULIUS OTT, DEFENDANT, BEING ACTION NUMBER RESOLUTION NO. 2557 589,974 OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE ADOPTED OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2557. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman: Seltzer. 0 ' Mr. Fawcett requested the return of his check submitted with bid on rubbish. Mayor Jones advised Mr. Fawcett that all bids and bonds ?gyp, FAItiCETT REQUESTED submitted by unsuccessful bidders would be RETURN OF CHECK returned as soon as the bid was awarded. Councilman Seltzer entered the meeting and COUNCILY<iN SELTZER took his seat at the Council table. Mr. Lofthouse addressed Council stating that m O POP v 1 z CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1951 7:30 P.M. c7 the residents in Paramount Heights Tract requested re -zoning and not the vacation IM. LOFTHOUSE of streets and alleys. No action taken at this time. Mr. Critchlow addressed Council relative to harboring live stock in certain areas. He was advised that the hearing on Ordinance No. 409 would control this problem. The Planning Commission recommendation was read that Mrs. Blatchley be granted per- mission to erect a 783 sq. ft. house on Lot 23, Block 28, City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Mrs. Blatchley be granted permission to erect a 783 sq. ft. house on Lot 23, Block 28. Carried by the following vote -of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: Councilman: Jackson. Absent: None Councilman Jackson stated his reason for voting 'No" -was that he felt this area should be retained as a business district. The Planning Commission recommended that Victor Braccamontes be granted permission to move a house (600 sq, ft.) from 17003 E. Arrow Highway to 150 N. Ddton Avenue. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Jackson Council accept the ' recommendation of the Plannin1 Commission provided that an additional sq. ft. be added to the present structure making a total of 744 sq. ft. of livable space. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None .Absent: None Engineer Brooks reported, for the Committee, on the inspection of the equipment now owned and operated by John M. Avedesian, who is the lowest responsible bidder for the Collection and Disposal of Rubbish. Councilman Ortuno recommended that Mr. Avedesian be awarded the contract and Council accept his bid on Schedule "Bu. Section 3 of the Proposal Form. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer Mr. Avedesian be awarded the contract for the collection and disposal of rubbish under Schedule "B", Section 3 of the Proposal Form, that notice be ' given so that Mr. Avedesian's contract be made effective October 15, 1951 and the City Clerk be instructed to return all checks and bid bonds submitted with bids, to the un- successful bidders. 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: MR. CRITCHLUR hRS BL9TCHLEYfS REQUEST GRA IST VICTOR BRACCAIdONTES GRANTED FERSISSION TO MOVE HOUSE REPORT ON JOHN M. AVEDESIANIS EQUIPMENT 11R. AVEDESIAN AWARDED CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF RUBBISH m 1 '~ CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 1951 7:30 P.M. 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF F, THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN.EASEI�TT FROM DENNIE_L. PARKS AND VIVIAN_L.' PARIES OVER A PORTION OF LOT,I.OF AZUSA.FOOTHILL CITRUS COMPANY TRACT, AND_AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2558. ' Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Oscar A. Munoz, General Secretary of Con- greso Eiecutido Supremo, requested permission to hold a festival in the City of Azusa on October 21, 1951. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the City Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. J. Jesus Toscano that permission has been granted to hold the festival and the Chief of Police be in- structed to cooperate with the Progressive Mexican Society on the day of their celebration. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None A communication from Dave Miranda relative to the enforcement of regulations controlling ' the riding of bicycles on the sidewalk, was read. Moved by Councilman Menmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the Police Department be advised to give a "warning" to those riding bicycles on sidewalks -and upon second offense, the parents be given a citation; also the Police be instructed to enforce all regulations covered by Ordinance No. 438. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheim?r, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A petition, with 107 signatures attached thereto, for the improvement of certain streets under the 1911 Street Improvement Act, was read. Moved and carried this petition be referred to the City Engineer to check and report back. Mayor Jones presented a form of "Proclamation" suggested by the Los Angeles County and Cities Defense Planning Board. ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, Council authorize the Mayor to publish this Proclamation. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A report on Police Reserve time for the month RESOLUT,ON 110. 2558 ADOPTED MEXICAN CELEBRATION RIDING BICYCLES ON SIDE[+ALK I!9'ROVEP.TNT OF STREETS UNDER 1911 STREET IMPROVEMENT ACT PROCLAMATION OIJ CIVIL DEFENSE MAN � � � CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1951 7:30 P.M. 7 of September, submitted by Neal T. Robertson, Officer in Charge and.approved REPORT ON POLICE RESERVE by A. L. Kendrick, Chief of Police, was presented and ordered placed on file. City Attorney Snidow advised Council that two small pieces of property located near Well No. 5 were for sale by the owners. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the City Attorney be instructed to procure a Title Search on ' Lots X and Y in Tract #10660. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Attorney be instructed to draw an Ordinance leaving amount of charge per light meter in residential areas blank and effective date of first read- ing blank. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None , Absent: None A petition, by the Pacific Electric Railway Company, for an increase in rates "Hearing", was offered. _ Moved by Councilmai Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer this matter be re- ferred to the City Attorney 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 Councilman Memmesheimer reported on a meeting where Mr. Hedger of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District addressed the group stating there was a difference between Bood and Storm Control; that the purpose of the proposed Bond Issue would give this city an outlet to run water from the storm center; that in Councilman Memmesheimer's opinion this city would not benefit materially as the storm water is a local problem and the Flood Control would not atd in this project. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Mayor Jones be in- structed to express the opinion presented by Councilman Memmesheimer to the members of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities at their next meeting. Carried by the following vote of the Council: ' Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones, Noes: None , Absent: None Councilman Memmesheimer advised Council that he had received a notice of the annual Con- ference of the Governor's Traffic Safety Council to be held In Sacramento on October 25th and 26th. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED TO PROCURE TITLE SEARCH CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED TO DR CU ORDIN1A.NCE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILI;'AY COMPANY HEARING REFERRED TO CITY; ATTORM REPORT ON FLOOD CONTROL MEETING ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF TRrtFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL 610 1 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1951 7:30 P.M. 9 Councilman Jackson that Councilman Memmesheimer a be authorized to attend the meeting in Sac- ramento and be allowed expenses not to exceed $125.00. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, COUI4CIDIAN 20.=.' HEIL Memmesheimar, Jones. TO LTTEND 1EETING Noes: None . Absent: None The matter of the Civil Service rating for CIVIL SERVICE RATING FOR a motor officer was discussed with no action MOTOR CYCLE OFFICERS taken. It was reported that the residents on North Alameda Avenue would like to have a street light installed. Superintendent Smith was instructed to secure an easement for this STREET LIGHT ON NORTH purpose. ALAVEDA AVENUE Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the Personnel Board be in- structed to advertise and give an examination for patrolman classification. Carried by the following vote of the 0)uncil: EXALiINATION FOR PATROLIdAN Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, CLASSIFICATION Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Engineer Brooks reported that the work done under Bond #22018, Subdivision #16298 had been completed in a satisfactory manner and recommended that the Bond be returned to Phoenix -London Group, CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO RETURN BOND Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be instructed to return Bond 1122018. Carried by -the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Engineer Brooks reported that he would like to use the Fire Depa tment Pumper to wash the new reservoir. This matter was referred to Fire Chief Madison. Superintendent Smith reported that his depart- ment is in need of a billing machine and a posting machine. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on a billing and posting machine, bids to be opened on October 22, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None ' Councilman Ortuno recommended that James Stringfellow be granted a 30 -day sick leave. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer James Stringfellow be granted a 30 -day sick leave beginning October 5, 1951. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None . Absent: None FIRE DEPART��"NT EQUIPLENT TO BE USED TO CLEAN RESERVOIR BILLING AND POSTING MACHI'IES FOR LIGHT AND 17ATER DEPART,,OITS SICK -LEAVE FOR JALIES STRINGFELLO167 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1951 7:30 P.M. City Attorney Snidow reported on the opinion ',. rendered by Judge Gates in the Declaratory Relief Suit brought by the City -to clarify the Civil Service status of S. E. Skidmore, Marlowe Madison and Edwin Mendenhall. No action taken in this matter. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the following requisitions be allowed: 3246-3253; 2128-2133 LW. • Carried,by_the following vote of ,the Council: - Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, 'Ortuno, S'eltzer,._ ' Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by_Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman,Jackson the following bills be allowed•andtwarrants•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 4206 Collector of Internal Revenue 4207 City Employees Payroll Account 4208 Ansul Chemical Company 4209 Azusa Glass Company 4210 Azusa Feed & Fuel 4211 Associated Telephone, Company 4212 Azusa Herald_ 421 G. C. Bowman 4214 Ralph S. Brooks 4215 Burroughs Adding Machine Company ' 4216 Collector of Internal Revenue 4217 R. W. Davis 4218 Foothill Stationers 4219 Febco, Inc. 4220 Mae A. Hynes 4221 Karl J. Jones 4222 W. Wesley Kloepfer 4223 Los Angeles County Health Department 4224 Molsberry Company 4225 Motorola, Inc. 4226 Louis G. Memmesheimer 4227 Anthony M. Ortuno 4228 City of Pomona 4229 Reaity Tax •& Service Company 4230 Alfred M. 1tulofson 4231 Southern Counties Gas Company 4232 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 4233 Signal Service Station 4234 Southern California Edison Company 4235 Stevenson Chemical Company 4236 Houston A. Snidow 4237 Arthur Z. Seltzer 4238 Transport Clearings 42j9 H. & L. Tooth Company 4240 Wallace & Tiernan Sales Corp. ' 4241 Associated Telephone Company WATER FUND 4589 City Employees Payroll Account 4590 Getts Hardware 4591 Ralph S. Brooks 4592 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 459 Penn Construction Company 4594 Reed & Routt 4595 Southern Counties Gas Company 4596 Southern Counties Gas Company 4597 Associated Telephone Company 4598 A. G. Aguilar REPORT ON OPINION RENDERED BY JUDGE GATES REQUISITIONS BILLS 74.26 7, 79.45 710.70 6.o9 4.3� 213. .} 13.44 2.00 306.49 16.50 10.78 909.58 2.62 150.00 150.00 6.00 1.00 -77 424.87 150.00 153.00 13.90 10.00 75.00 2.48 1,365.70 12.04 10.84 24.51 150.00 150.00 .05 4o.79 52 3 .93 2,664.59 17.67 107.83 3,429.76 24,353.28 3.50 1.00 3.00 31.26 31.67 (over) Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Council adjourn: City Clerk o City of Azusa , I LIGHT FUTTD 0 ' 0 � City Employees Payroll Account Associated Telephone Company 1322 .118 1.2b 5077 Ralph S. Brooks 6.75 5078 Getts Hardware 6.10 5079 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 22.00 5080 Southern California Edison Company 14,767.00 14. V. A. FUND 7�1 2 City Employees Payrgll Account AutbClub 5z�: 77 mob 3le of outhern Calif. 4 O1 753 Brown -Bevis Equipment Company 193.13 STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND ' 46 State Employees Retirement System 12401.22 47 State Employees Retirement System 2,797.67 STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE 787 Ralph S. Brooks 40.50 SPECIAL DEPOSITS - SUBDIVISION - FUND 16 Ralph S. Brooks 34.18 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried Council adjourn: City Clerk o City of Azusa , I