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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 21, 1952 - CC"Councilman Hernandez declined the nomination for mayor and stated, �I want to thank Mr. Jackson for his appreciation in nominating me to the office of mayor. This appreciation has come during the last week and I'd like to wait a while longer to see if he -means that confidence; therefore I decline the nomination and nominate Karl Jones.'" The Planning Commission recommended that the application of the American Brake Shoe Company for a Special Use Permit to construct, operate and maintain a forge shop on property described as a portion of Lot 68 of Subdivision #2, Azusa Land and Water Company, be granted. Mr. Salisbury, Attorney for the American Brake Shoe Company, was present and addressed Council stating that there would be no noise ' or odors in connection with the operation of this plant. He also said that they would employ about one hundred families, high type men, and that they hoped to employ some local unskilled labor. Councilman Seltzer said he was familiar with this type of operation and knew there would be no contamination or noise where upsetters and presses are employed and would be happy to welcome this company. 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,SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AND_MAINTAIN A FORGE SHOP TO AMERICAN BRAKE SHOE COMPANY ON PORTIONS OF LOT 68 OF SUBDIVISION NO. 2, AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY, AND ON LOTS 10,T6 15, INCLUSIVE, OF TRACT NUMBER 13791, IN SAID CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Hernandez this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2613. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: Councilman: Jackson Absent: None Councilman Jackson stated his reasons for AMERICAN BRAKE SHOE COP.U'ANY GRANTED SPECIAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. 2613 ADOPTED CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 7:30 P.M. 221, The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones, City Attorney Snidow, City Engineer Brooks ROLL CALL and City Clerk. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 7th, 1952 and the adjourned meeting of April 9th, 1952 were approved as written. MINUTES APPR)VED WITH The minutes of the regular adjourned meet- ADDITION ing of April 15, 1952 were approved with the following addition: "Councilman Hernandez declined the nomination for mayor and stated, �I want to thank Mr. Jackson for his appreciation in nominating me to the office of mayor. This appreciation has come during the last week and I'd like to wait a while longer to see if he -means that confidence; therefore I decline the nomination and nominate Karl Jones.'" The Planning Commission recommended that the application of the American Brake Shoe Company for a Special Use Permit to construct, operate and maintain a forge shop on property described as a portion of Lot 68 of Subdivision #2, Azusa Land and Water Company, be granted. Mr. Salisbury, Attorney for the American Brake Shoe Company, was present and addressed Council stating that there would be no noise ' or odors in connection with the operation of this plant. He also said that they would employ about one hundred families, high type men, and that they hoped to employ some local unskilled labor. Councilman Seltzer said he was familiar with this type of operation and knew there would be no contamination or noise where upsetters and presses are employed and would be happy to welcome this company. 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,SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AND_MAINTAIN A FORGE SHOP TO AMERICAN BRAKE SHOE COMPANY ON PORTIONS OF LOT 68 OF SUBDIVISION NO. 2, AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY, AND ON LOTS 10,T6 15, INCLUSIVE, OF TRACT NUMBER 13791, IN SAID CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Hernandez this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2613. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: Councilman: Jackson Absent: None Councilman Jackson stated his reasons for AMERICAN BRAKE SHOE COP.U'ANY GRANTED SPECIAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. 2613 ADOPTED 90IAW. Icq ~ CITY HALL, AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 voting "No" were as follows: 1. Heavy industry should not be located so close to a residential area. 2. That there should be better control against nuisances in this location. Mayor Jones welcomed the American Brake Shoe Company and said that he hoped their stay in Azusa would be long and enjoyable. Mr. Dennis Parks requested permission to move in a house of approximately 950 sq. ' ft. and locate it on property described as a portion of Lot 1, E. 751 of the W. 15510 Azusa Foothill Citrus Tract. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer Mr. Park's request be granted with the stipulation that only one house on this lot be used for living quarters,' that as soon as the above mentioned house is ready for occupancy, the building now occupied, and lm ated on this lot, be vacated. Also that Mr. Parks file with the City Clerk a letter agreeing to the requirements set forth by the Council. 7:30 P.M. 223 DENNIS PARKS GRANTED PERMISSION TO !vDVE HOUSE AND LOCITE IT ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Lot 1 (E.75' of the W. 155'—Azusa Foothill Citrus Tract.) Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Jones. Absent: None The Planning Commission recommended that the application of Mary B. Sewell for permission to divide property described as Lot 1 and the easterly a of Lot 2, Block D, Azusa Heights ' Tract, into two parcels and permission to erect an 816 sq, ft. dwelling on the north lot, be approved. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission granting permission to divide the lot accord- ing to the plot plan and upon adoption of this resolution Mrs. Sewell be granted per- mission to erect an 816'sq. ft. dwelling. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheine r, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE RESOLUTION GRANTING°MRS SMELL PERMISSION TO DIVIDE LOT. THE RF6UEST OF LARK E. STARK TO ERECT TWO 705' HOUSES,DENIED The Planning Commission recommended that Mark E. Stark be granted permission to erect two 705 sq, ft. houses on property described as Lot 207 and 208, Tract 10660. Councilmen Jackson and Memmesheimer said they would like to see 800 sq. ft. houses - ' built. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the size of the houses be increased to 800 sq. ft. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE RESOLUTION GRANTING°MRS SMELL PERMISSION TO DIVIDE LOT. THE RF6UEST OF LARK E. STARK TO ERECT TWO 705' HOUSES,DENIED 9DIA� _ _ � 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA; CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 The Planning Commission recommended that Council take under consideration the,prob- lem of an alley between Duell and Second Streets in the West 300 block. ' Mr. DeRoach addressed Council relative to this matter. Mayor Jones advised Mr. DeRoach that the City would be unable to improve this property for alley purposes until the land has been deeded to the City. Mayor Jones reported on the Hearing on the rubbish problem stating that Mr. Avadesian, who holds the contract for the collection of rubbish, had been instructed to have cards printed describing the type of rubbish to be collected and the reasons why some rubbish is not collected. Mayor Jones appointed Councilman Hernandez to work with the Heads of City Departments in an effort to clarify some of -the problems in connection with the collection of rubbish; to contact the owners of apartments and courts and endeavor to secure their cooperation in using the city service. Mayor Jones made the following statement: °Gentlemen: In naming the commissioners for this term, I am again making an all out effort to establish that unity of purpose on this Council which is so necessary to the welfare of this City. We have been elected by the people to serve ALL the people. The taxpayers and citizens have every right to expect from each member enough cooperation with the other members to expedite City business and pro- mote the happiness, welfare and progress of our citizens. "After we have discussed the appointments I am going to ask for a unanimous approval. One vote on all." COMMITTEE COUNC1124AN 7:30 P.M. 225 ALLEY BETUEEN DUELL AND SECOND STKETS COLLECTION OF RUBBISH MAYOR JONES APPOINTED COLIMITTECS Councilman Jackson Councilman Hernandez Councilman Seltzer Councilman Memmesheimer Councilmen: Seltzer, Hernandez, Jackson Mayor- Jones Councilman Seltzer Councilman Hernandez said that he did not agree with certain appointments but for the sake of unity he would go for it. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Water, Light & Power Public Works Finance Police & Fire Auditing ' Representative on Planning Commission Representative on Park and Recreation Commission 7:30 P.M. 225 ALLEY BETUEEN DUELL AND SECOND STKETS COLLECTION OF RUBBISH MAYOR JONES APPOINTED COLIMITTECS Councilman Jackson Councilman Hernandez Councilman Seltzer Councilman Memmesheimer Councilmen: Seltzer, Hernandez, Jackson Mayor- Jones Councilman Seltzer Councilman Hernandez said that he did not agree with certain appointments but for the sake of unity he would go for it. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by 901 AW _ _ _ CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 Councilman Memmesheimer that Council approve the action of the Mayor. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None The matter of a new roof for the city reservoir was presented. The City Attorney suggested that the Council take calculated risk in postponing the re- pair of the roof until October, thus eliminating possible break in service during peak months. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans for the repair or entire replacement of the roof and submit to Council. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheim3r, Jones, Noes: None Absent: None Disposition of correspondence as follows: (a) National Air Pollution Symposium, ordered placed on file. (b) State Compensation Insurance Fund "Safety Program Outline", referred to Heads of Departments. (c) Application for employment by Raymond C. W. Davis, referred to Personnel Clerk. (d) Civil Defense reconnaissance classes, referred to Fred Becker. I Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GRANTING_A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO SOIL BUILDERS, INC., TO ERECT -AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIC FERTILIZER PLANT ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 13 AND 14 OR 29 AND 30, IN BLOCK -2; TRACT 8507, IN SAID CITY.OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2614. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Memrmeh eimar offered a resolution entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 211 OF THE MASTER PLAN METROPOLITAN AREA -COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. - Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2615. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheirm r, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None 7:30 P.M. 227 NE19 ROOF FOR RESERVOIR CORRESPONDENSE RESOLUTION NO. 2614 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2615 ADOPTED 901 AW _ s _ ao aq cq CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING_THAT FIFTH STREET,_IN SAID CITY OF.AZUSEI,_BE ELIMINATED FROM THE MASTER PLAN METROPOLITAN - AREA -COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be ' adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2616. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution amending Resolution No. 2600 as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2617 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2600 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL. 7:30 P.M. 229, RESOLUTION NO. 2616 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2617 ADOPTED WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa did on the 7th day of April, 1952 adopt Resolution No. 2600, which among other things, ordered certain omissions, decreases, alterations or changes in the work proposed to be done, as set forth in a report on the_ proje at filed under the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931; and WHEREAS, certain clerical errors were made in Section 2 of said Resolution No. 2600 and it is desirable to correct ' the same; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Azusa, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER that Section 2 of said Resolution No. 2600 be amended to read as follows: Section 2. That omissions, decreases, alterations or changes in the work proposed to be done shall be made as follows: A decrease in the quantity of excavation; the omission of the construction of curbs and gutters in front of Parcel 130; the omission of the construction of curbs, gutters and driveway aprons in front of Parcels 129 and 131; and the addition of construction of a driveway apron in front of Parcel 42; that said omissions, decreases, alterations or changes will not increase the estimated cost by more than one-tenth, or at all. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 1952. ATTEST: M. A. HYNES City Clerk of the City of Azusa, Cal ifornia STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF AZUSA KARL J. JONES Mayor of the City of Azusa, California I, M. A. Hynes, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing 901 AW 0 c� cq ' CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 7:30 P.M. 231 ,�• resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City and was approved by the Mayor of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 21st day of April, 1952, and that it was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. 1 NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None M. A. HYNES City Clerk of the City of Azusa, California. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as written and numbered Resolution No. 2617. Carried by the following vote & tlw Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and instructed to sign the Special Counsel Contract between the City of Azusa and the firm of O'Melveny & Myers. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None City Engineer Brooks presented to Council a Debt Limit Report, with a copy of Resolution No. 2575 attached. (Assessment District No. 1951-5) Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. (Assessment District No. 1951-5) Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2618. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, 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, ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN OVER A,PORTION OF LOT 15, BLOCK 8, OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2619. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None 1911 AOT STREET I-TROVE1I-ENT PROCEEDINGS 1951-5 RESOLUTION NO. 2618 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2619 ADOPTED CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 7:30 P.M. 233 Councilman Memmssheimer offered a resolution entitled: It was unanimously agreed that Council hold an agenda meeting on the first and third Fridays, preceeding the regular Council AGENDA ASEETING meetings, at 5:30 P.M. ' Moved -by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Councilman Jackson the following requisitions be allowed:. 3323-3324; 225872267 LW. Carried by the following vote of the Council: REQUISITIONS Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,' Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson 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, Hernandez, SILLS Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 4686 CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, $ 45.00 4687 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A SPECIAL 315.00 4688 USE PERMIT TO CHARLES AMAGRANDE AND CARMELLA 7163.13 4689 AMAGRANDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A _. 1010.66 4690 PAPER.SALVAGE AND SCRAP IRON YARD ON THE RESOLUTION NO. 2620 4691 PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 11 ADOPTED 4692 OF SUBDIVISION NUMBER 2 OF AZUSA LAND AND 165.62 ' 469 469 WATER COMPANY, IN SAID.CITY OF AZUSA. 35.91 ' Moved.by Councilman Jackson, seconded by 10.00 4695 Mayor.Jones this resolution be adopted 12.36 4696 as read and numbered Resolution No. 2620. 30.27 4697 Carried by the following vote of the Council: 14.68 4698 Ayes:,Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, 24-46 4699 Memmesheimer, Jones. 5.00 4700 Noes: Councilman: Seltzer. Absent: None 6.30 4701 City Engineer Brooks offered a map of the 1499.90 4702 proposed major streets within the City of 1.00 4703 Azusa. gip OF PROPOSED MAJOR STREETS REFERRED TO Moved .by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by PLAA14ING COIFUSSION Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried this map be referred to the Planning Commission for study and report. It was unanimously agreed that Council hold an agenda meeting on the first and third Fridays, preceeding the regular Council AGENDA ASEETING meetings, at 5:30 P.M. ' Moved -by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Councilman Jackson the following requisitions be allowed:. 3323-3324; 225872267 LW. Carried by the following vote of the Council: REQUISITIONS Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,' Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson 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, Hernandez, SILLS Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: None (over) GENERAL FUND 4686 Gene's Home & Office Cleaning Service $ 45.00 4687 City Employees Payroll Account 315.00 4688 City Employees Payroll Account 7163.13 4689 American Chain Link Machine Company 1010.66 4690 Advance Envelope Mfg. Company 12.72 4691 Associated Telephone Company 15.50 4692 Azusa Herald 165.62 ' 469 469 Azusa Civil Defense Office H. C. 35.91 Dr. Burgraff 10.00 4695 Carr-Graybill Paper Company 12.36 4696 Grimes Stationery Company 30.27 4697 Charles R. Hadley Company 14.68 4698 J. I. Holcomb Manufacturing Company 24-46 4699 Hankins Medical Group 5.00 4700 Hickory S. Jackson 6.30 4701 County of L. A. - Division of Building 1499.90 4702 L. A. County Health Department 1.00 4703 La Due's Cafe 32.45 (over) 234 (GENERAL FUND) - Continued 4704 L. A. Stamp & Stationery Company 9.58 4705 Ted Meeder's Associated Service 11.37 4706 L. G. Memmesheimer 4.50 4708 National Rain Bird Sales 47.28 4707 Mine Safety Appliances Co. 238.73 4709 City of Pomona 66.70 4710 City of Pomona 9.g0 4711 Pomona Pump Sales & Service 73.74 4712 R. & R. Pet Shop 6.11 471 Sanders Chemical Company 12.57 4714 Signal 011 Company 151.52 4715 Standard Oil Company 6g.33 4716 Williams Lumber. Yard, 5.81 4717 Ward Brothers 11.25 4718 United States Postoffice 15.03 LIGHT 5184 City Employees PayrollAccount 1600.31 5185 American Chain Link Machine Company 1205.67 5186 Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation 97.44 5187 Azusa Herald 52.71 5188 Graham Electric 2.74 5189 Jones Chart Service 13.79 5190 City of Pomona 16.71 WATER FUND 4764 City Employees Payroll Account 1879.79 4774# Southern Counties Gas Company 1.00 4765 American Chain Link Machine Co. 2419.87 4766 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 89.66 4767 Azusa Herald 52.70 4768 Jones Chart Service 13.79 4769 Hersey Manufacturing Co. 922.01 4770 Ted Meeder's Associated Service 13.24 4771 Munselle Supply Co. 15.11 4772 City of Pomona 92 9 4773 Southern Pipe & Casing Co. 271.92 4771} Southern Counties Gas Co. 1.00 4775 Schramm, Inc. 263.36 M. V. A. FUND 820 City Employees Payroll Account 186.50 821 Brown -Bevis Equipment Company 28.07 822 F. & S Motor Parts 4:� 823 Pennock's i�►I�Z�I�I��.1��1� 806 Williams Lumber Yard 40.98 STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND 57 State Employees' Retirement System 1447.21 Moved -by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and duly carried Council adjourn. y ity Clerk of thW City of Azuaa