HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 2, 1952 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952 7:30 1W
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,
Attorney Jim Goodhue (representing.City
Attorney Snidow), City Engineer Brooks and ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk. Absent: City Attorney
Snidow and City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged a written
' copy of the minutes of the regular meeting
of August 18, 1952 and the regular adjourned MINUTES APPROVED
meeting of August 25, 1952. The Mayor asked
if there were any objections or corrections
to same. After discussion, the minutes of
August 18, 1952 and August 25, 1952 were approv-
ed as written.
The Mayor announced that this is the time and
place fixed by this City Council for hearing
objections or protests on the proposed work,
or the extent of the assessment district, or
on the proposed grades under the Resolution 1911 STREET IMPROVE?.ANT
of Intention, Resolution No. 2665, providing
for certain grading and the construction of ACT
a certain street lightingsystem on Azusa
Avenue and other streets. (Assessment District
No. 1951-5)
The Clerk presented affidavits of publication,
mailing and posting.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez the affidavits be
' approved and ordered placed on file.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Mayor announced that the City Engineer
would now read the Debt Limit Report for
the proposed improvement.
City Engineer Brooks thereupon read the Report.
The Mayor requested the Clerk to read any
written protests which had been filed and
the Clerk notified Council that no written
protests had been received.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND
OVERRULING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS (AZUSA
AVENUE). RESOLUTION N0.
2679 ADOPTED
The Mayor announced that the City Council
would now hear any oral protests or objections
concerning the work, extent of assessment
district or grades.
There being no oral protests made, City
Engineer Brooks reported that oral and written
protests and objections had been filed with
the City Clerk by the owners of zero percent
(0%) of the total area to be assessed for
the improvement.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND
OVERRULING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS (AZUSA
AVENUE). RESOLUTION N0.
2679 ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952
7:30A0.7
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Jacks on this resolution b
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2679.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A communication from the United Bench
Advertisers, Inc. was read requesting per-
mission to place and maintain courtesy
benches at bus and car stops throughout
the City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer and duly carried this
request be referred to the Chief of Police
and the Police Commissioner for recommendation
and investigation of the manner in which this
matter is handled in other cities with respect
to possible franchises.
A letter from George D.
Monte Vista Avenue, was
to authorize the return
on a dog license issued
Warland, 307 N.
read requesting Council
of a penalty assessed
to him and outlining
the reasons for his request.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer and duly carried this
matter be referred to the Police Department
for investigation.
A letter from Raymond L. Guardado was
read notifying Chief of Police Kendrick of
his resignation from the Police.Reserve Corps
due to his appointment as.a probationary
Patrolman.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried this
resignation be'accepted.
A similar letter from Edward G. Alvarez
was read resigning from the position of
Emergency Patrolman in order to accept his
appointment as probationary Humane Officer
for the City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried this
resignation be -accepted.
A communication from the Regional Planning
Commission, County of Los Angeles,.was r ead
relative to Zone Exception,Case No. 956
(L. R. Hudson, 1440 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa),
requesting that the City of Azusa supply any
available information relative to the de-
velopment of this property which may affect
the decision to be rendered in this case by
the Regional Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Hernandez the City Attorney
be instructed to attend the hearing to be
held before the Zoning Board in the Regional
Planning Commission hearing room on September
4, 1952 and advise that group that the City
Council of the City of Azusa has in the past
gone on record protecting the property adjacent
UNITED BENCH
ADVERTISERS
DOG LICENSES
RAYMOND L. GUARDADO
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
EDWARD G. ALVAREZ
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
ZONE EXCEPTION, CASE
No. 956
REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952
to the City of Azusa and that the
Council does not approve granting a
variance in that district for commerdal
use.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.. AMENDING,ORDINANCE
N0. 406.OF SAID CITY, ENTITLED: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF.THE CITY
OF.AZUSA, LOS -ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING_THE DEPOSIT OR DISCHARGE OF _
INDUSTRIAL WASTE°.
to.be placed upon its second reading.
The title of this ordinance was than read.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez Council waive the
further reading of this ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez this ordinance be
adopted as read and numbered Ordinance
No. 456.
Carried by the following vote of the Courcil:
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 CF
CALIFORNIA, FIXING.THE_RATES_OF TAXES AND
LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1952.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2680.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Council discussed the problem of Public
Housing with no action taken.
Councilman Memmeshetmer offered a resolution
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO
ADOPTED
7:30 1W
456
RESOLUTION NO. 2680
ADOPTED
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, .COUNTY.OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COWENDING_BOBBY JACKSON . RESOLUTION NO. 2681
FOR HIS SPLENDID CIVIC SERVICE TO -THE CITY ADOPTED
OF AZUSA. _
Moved by Councilman Jackson, sec m ded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.
2681.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Coum i2n en: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952
Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA$ COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING EDWARD ALVAREZ.AS
A SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER IN_THE POLICE DE-
PARTMENT -OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Aff D_FIXCNG
HIS SALARY AT 0273.00 PER MONTH, STEP: #39
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1st, 1952.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by
' Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2682.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer.
Absent: None
Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA,.0 OUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,.STATE
OF.CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING RAYMOND L. GUARDADO
AS A PROBATIONARY. PATROLMAN IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING
HIS SALARY AT $214.00 PER MONTH, STEP #1,
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1st, 1952.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded
by Councilman Memmesheimer, this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2683.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a r esolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS
IN THE CITY OF AZUSA AS STREETS OF MAJOR
IMPORTANCE, AND REMOVING CERTAIN STREETS
FROM THE LIST OF STREETS KNOWN AS STREETS
OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE. .
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2684.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The Mayor announced that he was not prepared
to appoint a replacement for the vacancy to
' be caused by the resignation of Fred Beclo r
as Civil Defense Director.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Jackson and duly carried
this matter be.tabled for consideration at
a later date.
After discussion of a Safety Council meeting
to be held in October, it was moved by
Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
7:30 P41 I
RESOLUTION NO. 2682
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2683
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2684
ADOPTED
FRED BECKERfS RESIGNATION
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952
Jackson expenses of $150.00 be allowed
. and Councilman Memmesheimer be authorized
to attend to represent the City of Azusa.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A report of the Sixth National Conference
on Citizenship was ordered placed on file.
A communication from City Clerk M. A. Hynes
was read requesting that Council authorize
Mrs. Lake, Personnel Clerk, to continue
issuing business licenses.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Hernandez Councilman Seltzer
be appointed to discuss the matter with Mrs.
Lake and report back.
Carried b y t he following vote of the Counc il:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Memmeaheimar, Jones.
Noes: None .Absent: NorB
Councilman Seltzer passed.
A letter from Mrs. Ruth E. Robinson was
read protesting the service received and
the charge made for rubbish pia kup at their
trailer park at 501-503 W. Foothill Blvd.
After discussion, it was moved and carried
the matter be referred to the Public Works
Department for investigation of service
rendered.
Communications from the City of San Fernando
and the City of Needles concerning a.4%
state-wide sales tax were read and ordered
placed on file.
Council discussed the improvement of Pasadena
Avenue with City Engineer Brooks with the
majority of Council preferring that the street
be improved to a full width of 48'.
7:30 PW 3
COUNCILMAN MEMMESHEIMER
AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND
CONFERENCE
COLLECTION OF BUSINESS
LICENSES
PROTEST ON COLLECTION
OF RUBBISH
STATE-WIDE SALES TAR
I'MPROVEMENT OF PASADENA
AVENUE
A communication from Chief of Police Kendrick
was read requesting that Council authorize
the installation of stop signs at the follow-
ing intersections, and the City Attorney was STOP SIGNS
instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing
same:
5th Street at Orange Avenue
Coney at 4th Street
Duell at Vernon Avenue
Second Street at Vernon Avenue
At the request of Councilman Hernandez,
it was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded
by Councilman Hernandez and duly carried the
City Engineer investigate the installation
of stop signs at Grandin, Orange and Sunset
Avenues at Broadway.
An invitation to the annual dinner meeting
of the Azusa Youth Program was read and
ordered.placed on file.
Police Commissioner Memmesheimer requested
that Council authorize the City of Azusa to
act as host city for a meeting of the San
Gabriel Valley Police Chiefs within the next
three months.
INVITATION
POLICE CHIEF'S DINNER
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952 7:30 P.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer said dinner ex-
penditures be authorized.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, REQUISITIONS
Seltzer, Memmesheimar, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez.and duly carried the
following. requisitions be allowed: 3398-
3402; 2319-2328 LW.
Carried by the following vote cf the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez the following bills
be allowed and warrants ordered upon the
Treasury for the same: BILIS
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
GENERAL FUND
5052
Azusa Herald
134.09
5053
B & M Siren Mfg. Co.
58-32
5054.
Blanchard-Damron
1}24.00
5055
Ralph S. Brooks
600.28
5056
Bureau of the Census
32.00
5057
Clary Multiplier Corporation
1.18
5058
The Colortone Company
6.40
5059
Carl Entenmann & Son
31,31
5060
Fry's Market
14.91
'
5061
City of Glendora
20.00
5062
Hankins Medical Group
77. 0
506
Harris & Frank
126.47
50
Hortie-Van
27.74
5065
Dr. James G. Jahn
7.50
5066
M & M Manufacturing Company
5.73
5067
Joseph S. Murawski
130.87
5068
Paddock Pool Maintenance Company
18.03
5069
Realty Tax & Service Company
10.00
5070
Reed & Routt
8.66
5071
Mrs. Barbara Rowand
12.21
5072
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
1,538.35
R507
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
30.76
7
SpecialSpecial Census Fund
910.00
5075
Williams Lumber Yard
231.91
5076
City of Arcadia
7.!},1.00
LIGHT FUND
5256
U. S. Postoffice
174.60
5258
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5259
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
17.55
5260
Southern Californig8dison Company
14,291.80
'
WATER FUND
4880
U. S. Postoffice
174.60
4882
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
488
Lecra L. Shuck, Collector
1,790.06
4884
Southern Counties Gas Company
1.00
4885
Southern Counties Gas Company
45.80
M. V. A. FUND
871
Automobile Club of Southrn California
183.55
872
Reed & Routt
3.50
873
Williams Lumber Yard
1.52
(over)
4 1 6 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER,2y.1952 7:30 P.M. 0
SPECIAL DEPOSITS - SUBDIVISION - FUND
27Ralph S. Brooks $ 40.63 w
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson and duly carried Council
adjourn.
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Deputy Ulty Clerk of the -City of Wzusa 1