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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 5, 1953 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones, City Attorney Snidow, City Engineer Brooks and Deputy City Clerk. Absent: Councilman Hernandez and City Clerk. Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of the regular ' meeting of December 15, 1952 and the regular adjourned meeting of December 17, 1952. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to same. There being none, the minutes of December 15, 1952 and December 17, 1952 were approved as written. Superintendent Smith notified Council that the advertising for bids on the purchase of copper wire (authorized at the meeting of December 15, 1952) had not been published due to an advance in publication deadline occasioned by the holidays. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the previous motion of December 15th authorizing said advertising for.copper wire be rescinded. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried ' the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for copper wire, specifications to be furnished by Superintendent Smith, bids to be opened January 19, 1953. Superintendent Smith reported on an investi- gation of the cost of purchase of new radio equipment and the installation of new radio station for utilities and public works use, stating that the cost would be approximately $7,941.78, less $1,700.00 trade-in on present equipment, or a net of approximately $6,241.78. It was also stated that certain units of the present equipment might be used by other de- partments and the balance used for trade-in. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids, specifications and alternates to be furnished by Superintendent Smith, bids to be opened February 2, 1953. Superintendent Smith reported the purchase of ' two small generators, as authorized at a pre- vious meeting cf Council. Mr. Roberts, who is contemplating the purchase of property in Tract #85079 requested Council's reaction to the operation of a plant for crush- ing steel into steel grit, stating that the necessary hammers and other equipment would be enclosed within a steel building. Mr. Roberts was notified that nothing in the zoning ordinance specifically prohibited the operation of such 7:30 P.M. 41 ROLL CALL MINUTES APPROVED REPORT ON BIDS CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF NEW RADIOS PURCHASE OF SMALL GENERATORS PROPOSED PLANT FOR CRUSHING STEEL OHM CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIP(RNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 a plant at the above-mentioned location. A communication from the Planning Commission was read again recommending that John Conforti be granted permission to conduct a day nursery school on property situated at the corms of Lemon and Paramount Avenues, said request hav- ing been referred back to the Planning Commission by Council at the regular meeting of December 15, 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, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO JOHN CON- FORTI, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM R-1 TO C-1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A DAY NURSERY SCHOOL ON LOT 12, TRACT 14336 IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2723. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. The communication from the Planning Commission also recommended that Mr. Thies be granted permission to erect four dwelling units on property situated at Fifth Street and Alameda Avenue, said property consisting of three 251 lots plus a 5' strip of an adjoining lot. ' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer Mr. Thies be notified that if the present plot plan is used, a variance will be required. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Mr. Louis Servia of the Community Taxi request- ed that Council consider establishing a taxi parking zone on Foothill Boulevard just east of Azusa Avenue, stating that at present the Pacific Electric busses use only seventy feet of the ninety feet reserved for their use. Mr. Servia was advised that the Police Depart- ment will investigate and report back. A communication from Henry E. Trumble was read requesting that he be given permission to obtain a business license to operate an auto repair shop at 635 N. San Gabriel Avenue, said location being zoned C-4. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by ' Counci3m an Seltzer Mr. Trumble's request be granted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Relative to filling the vacancy of Stenographer - Clerk in the Police Department, Chief of Police Kendrick requested that Council consider a possible transfer of M. P. Hunter, Steno -Clerk, from the City Clerks office to the Police 7:30 P.M.43 REQUEST TO CONDUCT A DAY NURSERY RESOLUTION NO. 2723 ADOPTED REQUEST TO ERECT FOUh DWELLINGS REQUEST FOR TAXI PARKING ZONE REQUEST FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TRANSFER OF M.P. HUNTER ORB Id m m m CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 Department. Police Commissioner Memmesheimer reported that arrangements had been made in the event of such transfer for Mrs. Hunter to temporarily work part time in each department to enable arranging a replacement in the Clerk's office without working undue hard- ship on either department. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson Council authorize the transfer of M. P. Hunter from the City Clerk's Office to the Police Department. ' Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. A communication from Marlowe R. Madison was read requesting that Council approve the appointment of Murray Hirota as a call man to the Fire Department on a six months trial basis, which -is the policy of that department. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the recommendation of Fire Chief Madison be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Neal Robertson, Assistant Director of Civil Dfense, advised Council of -the need of a telephone, a typewriter and a desk for use in the Civil Defense office. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Councilman Memmesheimer the purchase of the typewriter and desk and the installation of the telephone be arthorized. Carried by the following vote of the Court il: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. A communication from the Regional Planning Commission was read relative to a hearing to be held in connection with the San Gabriel Valley Airport Association's application for a permit to operate an airport in the Duarte district. The letter was ordered placed on file. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE PITY -OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK -TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AZUSA A QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF RECORD, QUITCLAIMING ANY AND ALL RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, RESERVED FOR AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN A PORTION OF LOT 45, TRACT NO. 13736, IN SAID CITY. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2724. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. 7:30 P.M. 45 APPOINTMENT OF MURRAY HIROTA AS CALL MAN PURCHASE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR CIVIL DEFENSE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AIRPORT ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2724 ADOPTED OKR Id m E CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 A certificate of decision from the State Board of Equalization was read notifying Council that the protests against the issuance of an off -sale generallicense to Market Basket had been overruled and the applicant given permission to transfer an off -sale general license to their location at 605 E. Foothill Boulevard. The notice was ordered placed on file. A communication from the Milton Weinberg Advertising Company was read requesting permission to place street banners at certain locations announcing the grand opening of the Owl Drug Store and Market Basket. After discussion, it was moved by Council- man Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmeaheimer the City Clerk be instructed to notify the Weinberg Advertising Company that their request had been denied due to the fact that Council has established a policy of not granting encroachments for street banners to any private enterprises. Carrie d by the following note of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer., Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. A communication from the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board was read and ordered placed on file. City Engineer Brooks reported on the various activities of this group. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitle d: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZI$ A, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REMOVING J. 0. DURRELL AND MARGARET MASTERS FROM RESOLUTION OF SAID CITY. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2725. Carried byy the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Cozcilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR 7:30 P.M. 47 OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE GRANTED TO MARKET BASKET STREET BANNERS FOR OWZ DRUG STORE DENIED REMOVAL OF AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFICE REPORT ON AIR POLLUTION METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2725 ADOPTED A communication from the Red Cross was read notifying Council that their office has been moved from the location in the City Hall to new headquarters at 942 N. Azusa Avenue. Appreciation was expressed for use of the city facilities in the past. The letter was ordered placed on file. ' A written report on the activities of the "Citizens Committee on Air Pollution" was submitted by W. R. Rozance who was appointed to represent the City of Azusa at meetings held by said committee. The report was read and ordered placed on file. A communication from the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board was read and ordered placed on file. City Engineer Brooks reported on the various activities of this group. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitle d: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZI$ A, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REMOVING J. 0. DURRELL AND MARGARET MASTERS FROM RESOLUTION OF SAID CITY. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2725. Carried byy the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Cozcilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR 7:30 P.M. 47 OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE GRANTED TO MARKET BASKET STREET BANNERS FOR OWZ DRUG STORE DENIED REMOVAL OF AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFICE REPORT ON AIR POLLUTION METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2725 ADOPTED ORBId m m L CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 7:30 P.M. 49 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND TECHNIFORM COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this resolution be RESOLUTION No. 2726 adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. ADOPTED 2726. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Mayor Jones passed. A communication and Citation from the office of. Governor was presented in recognition of the high percentage of registered voters of the City of Azusa who cast their ballots at the November 4, 1952, general election. The CITATION FROM THE OFFICE documents were ordered placed on file. OF GOVERNOR WARREN Communications from the following were read and ordered placed on file, with no action necessary: Associated Telephone Company, City of Glendale, Mayors of America Unity Program, CORRESPONDENCE ORDERED League of California Cities, Cornelius Smith, PLACED ON FILE and Registrar of Voters Benjamin S. Hite. A communication from the Office of the Mayor of Long Beach was read relative to the Fifth Annual California Recreation Conference which is scheduled for February 10-13, 1953• Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by COMMUNICATION REFERRED Councilman Jackson and duly carried said TO MRS JONES letter be referred to Mrs. Laura D. Jones, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission. Several letters addressed to the Chamber of Commerce were presented complimenting the City of Azusa on the beautiful Christmas decorations COMMUNICATIONS ORDERED provided during the past holiday season. Said PLACED ON FILE letters were ordered filed. A notice of meeting of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company was read with,proxy,form attach- ed for execution. Council discussed the ad- visability of voting the City's shares in favor of having a representative of the City placed on the Board. It was unanimously agreed that City Attorney Snidow be appointed as said representative, if feasible. Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING HOUSTON A. SNIDOW PROXY TO VOTE THE STOCK OWNED BY THE CITY OF AZUSA IN THE AZUSA AGRICULTURAL WATER COMPANY. Moved by Councilman Meamesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2727. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jadcson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Relative to a request by Farley Beckett for the removal of stop signs along the Pacific ANNUAL MEETING OF AZUSA AGRICULTURAL WATER COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. 2727 ADOPTED ORB Id m 0 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 7:30 P.M. 51 Electric tracks, it was moved by Council- man Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones and duly carried this matter be referred to the Police Department. At Mr. Beckett's request, the discussion BECKET'S REQUEST of City -owned property situated north of MR HELD OVER Eleventh Street west of Orange Avenue was held over until the meeting of January 19, 1953. Mayor Jones recommended that appreciation ' be expressed to the Center School for use of their grounds by the Aircmft Warning Corps. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer the City Attorney CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED be instructed to prepare said resolution of appreciation. TO PREPARE RESOLUTION Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. City Engineer Brooks discussed with Council the necessity of repairing the roof of the reservoir. RESERVOIR ROOF Moved by Coundlman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for necessary material, specifications to be furnished by Superintendent Smith, bids to be opened February 2, 1953. City Engineer Brooks reported that the County had been contacted relative to placing a 10° ten gauge steel pipeline Construction of ' west along Broadway to Tract 0007 and STEEL PIPE LINE TO the County had looked with favor upon said TRACT NO. 8507 installation providing the pavement is re- placed and the County repaid their inspection fees. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried the City Attorney be authorized to write to the County requesting that a permit be given to install said pipe as outlined. Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGEIE S, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2720 OF SAID CITY, AND EMPLOYING FRANCISCO RAM- IREZ AS A TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE MAN, AND FIXING HIS SALARY AT THE RATE OF $1.25 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1952.• ' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2728. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Mayor Jones the second reading of the ordinance relative to the rezoning of property described as Lot 86, Subdivision No. 2, Azusa Land and Water Company be tabled until RESOLUTION NO. 2728 ADOPTED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE POSTPONED ORB Id m 04 10 41 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 7:30 P.M. 5e? the next regular meeting of Council. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Councilman Memmesheimer disqualified himself from voting. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the following requisitions be allowed: 3470-3481; 2402-2416 LW. Carried -by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, ' Memmesheimer, Jones. REQUISITIONS Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer the following bills be allowed -and warrants cr dared drawn upon the Treasury for the same: Carried -by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memme gh eimer, Jones. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez. GENERAL FUND 5418 City Employees Payroll Account X7,557.76 542j City Employees Payroll Account .9,376.17 542(} Azusa Cleaners & Dyers 5.51 5425 Azusa Garage 37.34 5426 Azusa Herald 2}3.76 5427 Blanchard-Damron 5 .28 5428 Ralph S. Brooks 5866.72 5429 Brown & Schricker 35.25 5430 Dr. H. C. Burgraff 10.00 5431 Butt Lumber Company, Inc. 26.23 5432 Calvert Electric 157.93 5433 Division of Highways 300.00 ' 5434 General Telephone Company 33.78 5435 General Telephone Company 295.01 5436 Gonset Company 71.93 5437 Haisman Hardware 15,52 5438 Hankins Medical Group x}2.00 5439 Harris & Frank 103.72 _5440 Donald C. Kearney 15.00 5441 Paul McPhetridge Union Service 5.00 5442 Marks & Croxon Union Service 6.75 5443 Pacific Coast Inter -Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs 8.00 5444 City of Pomona 4,95 5445 Realty Tax & Service Company 10.00 5446 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 1,473.95 54!}7 Smart & Final Grocery Companyx}1.50 5418 Southern Counties Gas Company 67.08 5449 Thelma's Cafe 134,91 5450 United States Postoffice 183.80 5451 Valvoline 11.25 5452 Vroman's Office Furniture 100.43 5453 L. H. Weber 8.25 LIGHT FUND 532 City Employees Payroll Account 1,7 4.58 ' 5324 City Employees Payroll Account 2,57.79 5325 Burroughs Adding Machine Company 8.28 5326 Jack C. Dutton 18.03 5327 General Telephone Company 30.35 5326 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 28.85 5329 Southern California Edison Company 14,300.20 5330 Stumpf Chevrolet Company 250.00 5331 West & Heininger 1.61 (over) 54 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 RETIREMENT WATER FUND 4973 City Employees Payroll Account $1,998.82 4974 City Employees Payroll Account 2,275.07 4975 Azusa Agricultural Water Company 68.80 4976 Burroughs Adding Machine Company 8.27 4977 General Telephone Company 30.35 4978 Bud Latta Ia Welding Shop 9.32 4979 Leora L. Shuck, Collector 1,363.01 4980 Southern Counties Gas Company 1.00 4981 Southern Pipe & Casing Company 490.07 4982 Stumpf Chevrolet Company 250.00 M. V. A. FUND 915 City Employees Payroll Account 280.56 916 City Employees Payroll Account 391.87 917 Azusa Paint & Wall Paper Company 166.30 918 Butt Lumber Company 2.07 919 Rathbun Motorcycle Company 5.71 SPECIAL DEPOSITS - SUBDIVISION - FUND 31 Ralph S. Brooks 18.50 MAJOR STREETS 825 Ralph S. Brooks 40.25 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council adjourn. 7:30 P.M. STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND 67 State Employees Retirement System 1,588.x}9 68 State Employees Retirement System 2,797.07 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried Council adjourn. 7:30 P.M.