HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 7, 1952 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 7 1952 3 r7 3
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The City Council of the City of Azusa met
in regular session at the'above time and
place.
Present at roll cal 1: Councilmen: Jackson,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones, City Attorney
and City Clerk. Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Each member present acknowledged receipt
of a written copy of the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 17th, adjourned
meeting of December 18th and special meeting
' of December -28, 1952. The Mayor asked if there
were any objections or corrections to said
minutes. There being none, the Minutes of
December 17th, December 18th and December
28th were approved as written.
A communication from Dockweiler & Dookweiler
relative to the removal of a transformer bank,
owned by the City and located at 1000 West
Foothill Blvd., was read.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer this matter be referred
to the City Attorney to report back.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Fire Chief Madison requested permission to
appoint John Littlefield as Full Time Fireman
on the Azusa Fire Department subject to six
month probationary period.
' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilmen Memmesheimer the City Attorney be
instructed to draw a resolution employing
John Littlefield as a probationary employee
in the capacity of a full ,time fireman, his
salary to be set at $244.00 per month, effective
February 1, 1952.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, -Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
A letter signed by A. L. Hutchinson, Asst.
District Engineer, Division of Highways, -
written in answer to Resolution No. 2576
requesting the State to reconsider the installation
of signals on Foothill Blvd. was read and ordered
placed on file.
A request for the use of the Azusa Memorial Park
baseball diamond offered by the San Francisco
Seals Baseball Club, Inc., was read.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
' Councilman Seltzer this request be referred
to the Park and Recreation Commission, with
power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
A letter of. appreciation signed by Damon C.
Jones was read and ordered placed on file.
BOLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVED
DOCKWEILER AND
DOCKWEILER
MR. LITTLEFIELD TO
BE APPOINTED FULL
TIME FIREMAN
SIGNALS ON FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD
USE OF MEMORIAL PARK
DIAMOND REFERRED TO
PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
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Moved and carried V. D. Smith be instructed
to attend the meeting and;the Mayor be authorized
to sign the proxy giving Supt. Smith the power ANNUAL MEETING OF
to vote for the City. AZUSA AGRICULTURAL
WATER COMPANY
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
William P. Vurplillat and 'Grace and Joe Gon- BEVEF GE LICENSE
zales were discussed and no action taken.
Dr. Larus addressed Council relative to the
erection and maintenance of a District Hospital
in this area.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer the Mayor be authorized
to re -activate the former committee appointed
for the investigation of the project, or to C0MITTEE TO
appoint a new committee with instructions that INVESTIGATE ERECTION OF
this committee contact local interested groups A DISTRICT HOSPITAL
to secure additional information and report
back to Council. '
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,,Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Mr. Hickey addressed Council relative to the
zone variance regulating the set -back on Lots
43-44-45-46-47 in Tract No. 16374. 24, SET BACK FOR CERTAIN
The Planning Commission recommended that lots LOTS IN TRACT No. 16374
43-44-45-46-47 have a set -back -(front yard) of
24 feet.
CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,, MONDAY, JANUARY 79 1952 7:30 P.M. 95
Council was advised that it would be
necessary to advertise for bids on the
City's annual supply of gasoline.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson the City Clerk be in-
structed to advertise for bids on gasoline BIDS ON GASOLINE
to be opened January 21, 1952.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
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Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
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The Notice of the annual meeting of the Azusa
Agricultural Water Company was read.
Moved and carried V. D. Smith be instructed
to attend the meeting and;the Mayor be authorized
to sign the proxy giving Supt. Smith the power ANNUAL MEETING OF
to vote for the City. AZUSA AGRICULTURAL
WATER COMPANY
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
William P. Vurplillat and 'Grace and Joe Gon- BEVEF GE LICENSE
zales were discussed and no action taken.
Dr. Larus addressed Council relative to the
erection and maintenance of a District Hospital
in this area.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer the Mayor be authorized
to re -activate the former committee appointed
for the investigation of the project, or to C0MITTEE TO
appoint a new committee with instructions that INVESTIGATE ERECTION OF
this committee contact local interested groups A DISTRICT HOSPITAL
to secure additional information and report
back to Council. '
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,,Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Mr. Hickey addressed Council relative to the
zone variance regulating the set -back on Lots
43-44-45-46-47 in Tract No. 16374. 24, SET BACK FOR CERTAIN
The Planning Commission recommended that lots LOTS IN TRACT No. 16374
43-44-45-46-47 have a set -back -(front yard) of
24 feet.
Councilman Memmesheimer recommended that those
who wish to stable horses on this land be re-
quired to sign a lease with certain restrictions
as to the condition of the premises, also to
furnish the City with a policy of insurance TERMS OF LEASE REFERRED
holding the City free and harmless in case of TO PARK AND RECREATION
accidents, with the understanding that when the
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the City Attorney be instruct-
ed to draw a resolution authorizing a 241 set-
back on Lots 43-44 and 45 and a 25' set -back
on Lots 46 and 47, all in Tract 16374.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,,Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
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The City Clerk reported that the records do
not reveal a written authorization to use the
10 acre parcel of land owned by the City DISCUSSION ON USE OF
located north of Eleventh Street and West of CITY-OWTMD PROPERTY
Orange Avenue.
Councilman Memmesheimer recommended that those
who wish to stable horses on this land be re-
quired to sign a lease with certain restrictions
as to the condition of the premises, also to
furnish the City with a policy of insurance TERMS OF LEASE REFERRED
holding the City free and harmless in case of TO PARK AND RECREATION
accidents, with the understanding that when the
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 79 1952
City finds use for the land those occupy-
ing the land will be required to remove
their stables.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson this matter be re-
ferred to the Park and Recreation Commission
to work out a plan for use of this land by
individuals.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilman Seltzer. Absent: Council-
man Ortuno.
The matter of increase in domestic gas rates
was discussed.
Moved and carried this matter be referred
to the City Attorney to report back.
A letter signed by H. H. J,aqueth, Chief Local
Allocation Division of the State Department
of Finance relative to the balance still out-
standing of $5,313.32 which is available as the
State's share of expenditures made by the
Water -Department under Application No. 20.828
(Project 2), was presented.
Moved and carried this matter be referred to
City Engineer Brooks and Superintendent Smith
to report back.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the City Clerk be instructed
to advertise for bids for sufficient pipe to
complete Project 2, bids to be opened on January
21, 1952 at 7:30 P.M.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,,Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended
that the request for the removal of pepper
trees on Crescent Drive be denied.
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INCREASE IN DOMESTIC
GAS RATES
STATE ALLOCATION TO
WATER PROJECT NO. 2
BIDS ON vATER PIPE
RDTOVAL OF PEPPER TREES
ON CRESCENT DRIVE
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer Council'accept the recommendation
of the Park avid Recreation Commission and deny
the request for the removal of the pepper trees.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,,Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
The Park aid Recreation Commission recommended
the planting of trees, shrubs and grass on City PLANTING OF TREES ETC.
owned property located just north of the Slauson IN PARK NORTH OF SLAUSON
Swimming Pool. POOL
It was agreed the City Engineer check with Street
Superintendent Wolfe and arrange for the plant-
ing of oak trees in this area.
The Park and Recreation Commission brought
to the attention of Council what they considered
an excessive charge for light and water made ADJUSMNT OF CHARGES ON
against the Memorial Park. PLATER AND LIGHT FOR
105ORIAL PARK
Mayor Jones requested Superintendent Smith to
submit the figure in error, charged against the
park water meter, so that this amount may be
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1952 7:30 P.M.99
applied in correcting the Park and Rec-
reation budget.
The minutes of the Personnel Board were
read and ordered placed on file. PERSONNEL BOARD
Mayor Jones reported on various matters of
interest to Council.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
PROPOSED 14`SLL SITE
OFFICE SPACE FOR FIRE
DEPARVE NT
1911 STREET II&ROVEMENT
ACT
ORDINANCE READ FOR THE
FIRST TPLE
Mayor Jones read a letter from Fred G. Becker,
Civil Defense Director, submitting a list
of equipment to be used in training Civil
'
Defense Personnel.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer Council budget $3500.00
with the understanding the Federal Government
will supply an equal amounttopurchase
training equipment, provided the articles
purchased will be of some value to the City
after the emergency no longer exists.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Mayor Jones reported the Regional Coordinator
requested space be provided, if possible,
for the storage of medical equipment, owned
by the Civilian Defense Program.
Superintendent V. D. Smith reported on a pro-
posed well site at -the corner of First Street
and Virginia Avenue. _
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Attorney
'
be authorized to contact the owner of this
property and secure a written offer, to be
presented to Council at the next regular
meeting.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
Fire Chief Madison requested the office space
now occupied by the City Engineer for use of
the Fire Department.
Moved and carried this request be referred
to the City Engineer for investigation and
report.
City Engineer Brooks reported on the progress
made in the matter of preparation of the pro-
ceedings for the 1911 Street Improvement Act.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered an Ordinance
entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 409 OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE -
ESTABLISHING A ZONING AND DISTRIBUTING PLAN
WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA, CREATING THIRTEEN
USE ZONES: REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY,
HEIGHT AND AREA -OF STRUCTURES AND OPEN SPACES
FOR LIGHT, AIR AND VENTILATION; ADOPTING A
MAP OF SAID ZONES; DEFIN31G TERMS USED; PRO -
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
PROPOSED 14`SLL SITE
OFFICE SPACE FOR FIRE
DEPARVE NT
1911 STREET II&ROVEMENT
ACT
ORDINANCE READ FOR THE
FIRST TPLE
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 79 1952
Mov9d by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Cougcilman Memmesheimer 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, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
7:30 P.M 01
USED CAR LOT ON WEST
FOOTHILL BLVD.
REQUISITIONS
BILLS,
GENERAL FUND
1 City Employees Payrol6 Account
ijljlj2 American Checkwriter ompany _/ .d3
Azusa Herald 40.80
LF444 Azusa Motor Parts 22.E 6
4445 Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Company- -14.05
4446 Azusa Rock & Sand Company 7,47
444 Associated Telephone Company 3$.75
444 Associated Telephone Company 199.72'
4449 Azusa Texaco Station 1,50
44501 Butt Lumber Company 15.24
45
41 Ralph S. Brooks 751.87
4452 Brown & Schricker 26.06
X53 Best Maintenance Supply Company. 16.95
t} Blanchard-Damron 047.00
4455Covina Equipment Company 18.74
X56•• Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Pacific, Inc. 18.05
Foothill Supply Company 23.Q4
4458 Foothill Stationers
4-66
459 Graham Electric -2-45
4460 Harris & Frank 83,67
4461 Charles R. Hadley Company 7, 7
4462 Leo Harlan -43.97
X63 Hughes Type mriter Service 10.64
6644 Karl J. Jones 5.00
4465 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 2, 8
4466 Los Angeles Ladder C4ompany 69.98
' 4467 Evelyne R,'Lake, Personnel Clerk 13.75
4468 Marx Bros. Fire Extinguisher Co. 35,08
l�469 George Markiewicz 15-00
4470 Molsberry Company 6,90
4471 City of Pomona 4,95
4472 F. Morton Pitt 184.25
4473 Ray's Auto Service 3,31
447!} Realty Tax & Service Company 10.00
4475 Southern California Edison Company 8.10
4476 0. W. Smith Legal Book Store 13.10
(over)
VIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT,
•,.,
AND AMENDMENT THEREOF: PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH" AND ALL OTHER OR-
DINANCES AND PARTS OF_ORDINANCES IN SO FAR ,
ONLY AS THE.PROVISIONS OF THE SAME CONFLICT
HEREWITH.
to be placed upon its first reading.
This ordinance was then read for the first
time.
City Attorney Snidow reported that the used
'
car lot on West Foothill Boulevard had can-
celled their lease sn d would have all cars
off the'lot within sixty days.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the following re-
quisitions be allowed: 3281-3288; 2191-
2199 LW.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.- .
Mov9d by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Cougcilman Memmesheimer 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, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
7:30 P.M 01
USED CAR LOT ON WEST
FOOTHILL BLVD.
REQUISITIONS
BILLS,
GENERAL FUND
1 City Employees Payrol6 Account
ijljlj2 American Checkwriter ompany _/ .d3
Azusa Herald 40.80
LF444 Azusa Motor Parts 22.E 6
4445 Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Company- -14.05
4446 Azusa Rock & Sand Company 7,47
444 Associated Telephone Company 3$.75
444 Associated Telephone Company 199.72'
4449 Azusa Texaco Station 1,50
44501 Butt Lumber Company 15.24
45
41 Ralph S. Brooks 751.87
4452 Brown & Schricker 26.06
X53 Best Maintenance Supply Company. 16.95
t} Blanchard-Damron 047.00
4455Covina Equipment Company 18.74
X56•• Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Pacific, Inc. 18.05
Foothill Supply Company 23.Q4
4458 Foothill Stationers
4-66
459 Graham Electric -2-45
4460 Harris & Frank 83,67
4461 Charles R. Hadley Company 7, 7
4462 Leo Harlan -43.97
X63 Hughes Type mriter Service 10.64
6644 Karl J. Jones 5.00
4465 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 2, 8
4466 Los Angeles Ladder C4ompany 69.98
' 4467 Evelyne R,'Lake, Personnel Clerk 13.75
4468 Marx Bros. Fire Extinguisher Co. 35,08
l�469 George Markiewicz 15-00
4470 Molsberry Company 6,90
4471 City of Pomona 4,95
4472 F. Morton Pitt 184.25
4473 Ray's Auto Service 3,31
447!} Realty Tax & Service Company 10.00
4475 Southern California Edison Company 8.10
4476 0. W. Smith Legal Book Store 13.10
(over)
102 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 7,1952 7:30 P.M.
GENERAL FUND (Continued)
4477 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 1,456.05
4478 State Compensation Insurance Fund 5.61
4479 Southern Counties Gas Company 3.96
4480 Transport Clearings 1.84
LIGHT FUND
5122
City Employees Payroll Account
1,933.92
512
Associated Telephone Company
32.78
5124
Azusa Herald
78.98
5125
5126
J. H. Baster & Company
Southern California Edison Company
979.74
14.,656-.00
5127
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
24.45
5128
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
29705.24
2,825.00
WATER FUND
Ralph
4677
City Employees Payroll Account
2,261.99
4678
Azusa Herald
78.98
4679
Associated Telephone Company
32.77
4680
Azusa Motor Parts
4.70
4681
Ralph S. Brooks
127.32
4682
A. C. Horn Company, Inc.
66.02
468
Byron Jackson Company
19,241.69
468
Southern Counties Gas Company
1.00
4685
Southern Counties Gas Company
3.00
4686
4687
Southern Pipe & Casing Company
Shuck, Collector
349.94
Leora L.
2,326.84
4688
Williams Lumber Yard
15.53
4689
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
8.00
MAJOR STREETS FUND
790" Ralph S. Brooks 5.75
M. V. A. FUND
EMPLOYEES?
7
City Employees Payroll Account
Brown Equipment Company
$7.90
62.91
7
-Bevis
Retirement System
766
Bill Graves Harley-Davidson Sales
2451
787-
Leo Harlan
3 6
788"
Harkins Welding & Mfg. Co.
450'
2,825.00
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
Ralph
769
City Employees Payroll Account
496:98'
770
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
378.20
771'
Ralph S. Brooks
33.63
MAJOR STREETS FUND
790" Ralph S. Brooks 5.75
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council
adjourn.
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Zrf�yClerk oCity of Azusa
STATE
EMPLOYEES?
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND
52
State
Employees'
Retirement System
2,797.67
SPECIAL DEPOSITS
- SUBDIVISION - FUND
19
D. F.
Cobb
2,825.00
20
Ralph
S. Brooks
1 •99•
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council
adjourn.
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Zrf�yClerk oCity of Azusa