HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 16, 1953 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1953 7:30 P-187
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 Deputy City Clerk. Absent: City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged receipt
of a written copy of the minutes of the
regular meeting held February 2, 1953. The
' Mayor asked if there were any objections or
corrections to same. There being none, the
minutes of the regular meeting of February
2, 1953 were approved as written.
Mayor Jones introduced Judge Sturgeon of the
new Santa Anita Judicial Court who gave a
complete report on the operation of the court
and the personnel involved.
The Clerk announced that no bids had been
received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids
for the purchase of radio equipment for utilities
use.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the City Clerk be
instructed to readvertise for bids on radio
equipment, bids to be opened March 2, 1953.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
City Engineer Brooks and Superintendent Smith
' reported on the investigation of bids sub-
mitted for furnishing material necessary to
repair the City reservoir, stating that
Pacific Southwest Pipe Company was the low
bidder on steel pipe and Williams Lumber Company
the low bidder on lumber.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the bid of Pacific
Southwest Pipe Company be accepted and the City
Clerk instructed to return all bid checks or
bonds to the unsuccessful bidders.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer: Jones.
Noes: None Absent. None
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the bid for lumber
be awarded to Williams Lumber Company.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A petition requesting the installation of
curbs on South Virginia Avenue between
Paramount Street and Gladstone Avenue was
presented and Council discussed.said in-
stallation with Id. J. Casarona, the circulator
of the petition. City Engineer Brooks ad-
vised Council and Mr. Casarona that if a
new petition could be circulated that would
be acceptable under the 1911 act, a saving
in time and money would be made by the
property owners involved. It was agreed
MINUTES APPROVED
JUDGE STURGEON
BIDS
READVERTISE FOR
BIDS ON RADIO
EQUIPiAENT
CITY RESERVOIR
CURBS ON SOUTH
VIRGINIA AVE.
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that Mr. Brooks provide said petition for
circulation by Mr. Casarona.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer aid duly carried the
old 1911 Act proceedings on this project
be reactivated.
The final map of Tract #18890 (Hadley -Cherry
Tract) was presented for approval, together
with a subdivision improvement bond in the SUBDIVISION No.
amount of $74,560.00 (covering grading, paving 18890
' of streets and the installation of curbs and
gutters), a bond in the amount of X30,000.00
(covering the installation of watermains,
house services and meters within the tract),
and two letters authorizing the transfer of
certain water stocks to the City of Azusa. Mr.
Cherry stated that the bond covering the in-
stallation of watermains, house services and
meters for Tract #18890 would be replaced by
cash before the work begins.
Rev. Schnupe and various members of the Con-
cordia Lutheran Church on South Azusa Avenue
protested final approval of the map of Tract
#18890 unless the subdividers are required to
install garages on the Azusa Avenue sites,
explaining that the lack of garages, together
with the square footage of the houses being
low would lower the assessed valuation of all
the surrounding properties.
Mr. Cherry assured those protesting that every
effort would be made to encourage the sale of
t1m Azusa Avenue houses t o people wanting
immediate installation of garages, and it was
' explained by City Attorney Snid ow that the
erection of garages could not be required
under the present ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the final map of Tract
#18890 be approved, subject to the final approval
of City Engineer Brooks, and the Mayor, the
City Clerk and the City Treasurer be instructed
and authorized to sign said map after approval
Is given by the City Engineer.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez.
Absent: None
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting PLANNING COMMiISSIOb
of January 28, 1953 were presented and ordered
placed on file.
The Mayor announced that a joint meeting of the
Planning Commission, the Park and Recreation
Commission, the School Board and the City
Council would be held February 25, 1953 at
' 7:30 P.M. in the auditorium.
Councilman Hernandez and Mayor Jones advised
Council of the service rendered the City by
James F. Martin in alleviating a serious r,R. JAMES F. PiARTID
condition at the sewer plant, without cost
to the City, aswell as aiding in certain
work in front of the civic center.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer the Mayor be authorized
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CITY HALL, AZUSA$ CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 162 1953
to send a letter of commendation to James
F. Martin for services rendered the City
of Azusa.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
An itemized expense report in the amount of
$149.28 was offered by Neal Robertson,
Assistant Director of Civil Defense, said
expenses having been incurred while attending
the Facilities Self -Protection Conference at
St. Maryls College.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried
said expense accounting be accepted and
ordered placed on file.
A communication from the Regional Coordinator
of the Office of Civil Defense was read, re-
questing the appointment of a Deputy State
Purchasing Agent. Mayor Jones recommended
the appointment of Councilman Seltzer.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez and duly carried the
recommendation of the Mayor be accepted and
Councilman Seltzer be appointed Deputy State
Purchasing Agent.
As a matter of clarification of the removal
of certain trees in the Hadley -Cherry Tract,
it was agreed that the City remove the trees
and the subdividers rebreak and repatch curbs.
' A letter from the Personnel Clerk relative to
the appointment of a sewer plant operator
wad presented, and it was moved by Councilman
Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and
duly carried this matter be referred to the
Public Works Department.
The following letters of resignation from
Patrolmen of the Police Department were pre-
sented:
James R. Lynch (dated February 4th) to become
effective February 19th;
George L. Culler (dated February 16th) to be-
come effective February 20th;
Frank E. Bednarski (dated February 16th) to be-
come effective March lst.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the resignations of
Lynch, Culler and Bednarski be accepted and
letters of commendation be given them for
services rendered the City.
' Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez the resignations be
tabled for further consideration.
City Attorney Snidow ruled that the motion
to table the matter was in order and the
motion carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones.
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer.
Absent: None
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CIVIL DEr'EB:;:E
COUNCIL[+i_N SELTZER
APPOINTED DEPUTY
STATE PURCHASING
AGENT
REMOVAL OF TREES
APPOINTMENT OF SE44ER
PLANT OPERATOR
RESIGNATION OF CERTAIN
PATROLMEN
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1953
Councilman Seltzer suggested that Council
adjourn to meet Wednesday, February 18, 1953
for further consideration of the Police De-
partment resignations.
Councilman Memmesheimer reported that "No
Parking" signs have been installed in the alley
at the rear of stores fronting on San Gabriel
Avenue just north of Foothill Boulevard and
that restricted parking signs will be installed
in front of said stores in the very near future.
' Councilman Seltzer introduced the matter of
creating the position of Finance Officer for
the City of Azusa. An outline of the duties
and qualifications were read by Mayor Jones and
a general discussion followed relative to said
position.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez the Personnel Board be
requested to proceed with the setting up and
holding of an examination for filling the
position of Finance Officer and the typewritten
list submitted by Councilman Seltzer be passed
on to the Board as suggestions for such pre-
paration.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: Councilman Jackson. Absent: None
Relative to the rental of City equipment to
individuals, it was moved by Councilman Seltzer,
seconded by Councilmen Hernandez the Department
Heads be ordered to cease renting equipment with-
out the approval of Council until the City
Attorney can investigate the use of City -owned
equipment for rental.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Seltzer also proposed that Council
insist on all City equipment being garaged in
the City yards, with the exception of the
vehicles used by Superintendents Wolfe and Smith.
The necessity of use of equipment by various
employees while "on call" duty was pointed out
by Councilman Memmesheimer and it was suggested
by Councilman Seltzer that the Department Heads
submit the names of authorized personnel for
action of Council, as well as schedules when such
use is authorized.
A list of firms delinquent in sales tax and
business licenses was presented.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried
said lists be referred to the City Attorney
for action and report.
Relative to an assessment made by the San
Gabriel Valley Protective Association, City
Attorney Snidow reported on said assessment
and on the activities of that group, and it
was agreed that he obtain more information
on the Board members, the member cities, etc.
for information of Council.
7:30 P•193
"NO PARKING" SIGNS
FINANCE OFFICER
RENTAL OF CITY
EQUIPMENT
TAX SALES DELINQUENC
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION
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Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried
the matter be tabled until the next meeting
of Council.
Communications from the City of Covina and
the City of West Covina relative to the
initiation of proceedings to form a County COUNTY SANITATION
Sanitation District to include the Cities of DISTRICT
Azusa, Glendora, Covina and West Covina were
read and ordered placed on file.
' After a report by City Engineer Brooks on the
possible improvement of First Street west of
Motor Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Seltzer,
seconded by Councilman Hernandez and duly
carried the Department of Public Works be IMPROVEMENT OF FIRST
authorized to make the street passable. STREET
Relative to a hazardous condition at Grandin
Drive east of Angeleno Avenue, it was agreed
the City Engineer make a survey of the necessary
work and the expense involved in correcting this
condition and to report back.
GRANDIid DRIVE, EAST OF
Superintendent Smith reported that the in- ANGELENO AVE.
stallation of new street lighting on Azusa Avenue
between Sixth Street and Santa Fe Avenue will
be completed during the present week, and it
was agreed that the Azusa Retail Business Men's
Association as well as the Chamber of Commerce
be notified of the date of completion. AZUSA AVENUE LIGHTING
City Engineer Brooks reported that although
a street sign has been erected at Georgia Place
and said street has been included on certain
City maps, a check of the original map shows
that such a street does not exist. It was
suggested that the Georgia Place sign be re-
moved and a new sign be erected showing that GEORGIA PLACE
said alley is not a City street.
Relative to the problem of the division of
industrial lots, the City Attorney advised that INDUSTRIAL LOTS
such division was legal. The matter of supply-
ing necessary water in the event of such division
was discussed.
City Engineer Brooks reported that the possible INSTALLATION OF SE -,,,ER
installation of sewer lines on Pasadena Avenue LINES ON PxSADENA AVE.
between 10th and 11th Streets is still being
investigated.
Relative to the installation of courtesy benches
as provided in Ordinance No. 457, it was moved,
seconded and duly carried the City Clerk be
instructed to write the United Bench Company
that a letter of application for permit for such
installation would be acceptable under the
ordinance.
' Relative to a bid on material necessary for
the repair of the reservoir roof which was
received after the date of bid opening, it
was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried
the City Clerk be instructed to return said
unopened bid.
Councilman Jackson offered an emergency
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
COURTESY BENCHES
BID ON RESERVOIR ROOF
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A CITY JAIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez this ordinance be
adopted as read and numbered Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 459
No. 459. ADOPTED
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution
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 BOULEVARD STOP STREETS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE NUNtBER 438 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez this resolution be adopt-
ed as read and numbered Resolution No. 2737. RESOLUTION N0. 2737
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, ADOPTED
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLliTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING MARIE EDWARDS AND GEORGE
ZERELL AS PART TIME CROSSING GUARDS AND FIXING
THEIR COMPENSATION AT $1.25 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 1953•
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2738. RESOLUTION NO. 2738
Carried by the following vote of the Council: ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The purchase of film holders for use of the
Civil Defense office was discussed and approved.
Estimates of costs of repair to the band shell
which would make it secure enough for storage
of medical supplies for Civil Defense use were
presented, and after discussion it was agreed CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICE
that the Public Works Department be authorized
to make` the necessary repairs.
' Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING GEORGE L. MORSE AS A
PROBATIONARY PATROLIdAN IN THE POLICE DEPART-
MENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS RESOLUTION NO. 2739
COMPENSATION AT STEP #1, $244..00 PER MONTH, ADOPTED
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 15th, 1953.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Relative to
the proposed
vacation of certain
'
streets in
Council meet
Tract #8507,
informally
it was agreed that
on Friday, February VACATION OF CERTAIN
20, 1953 at
7:00 P.M. in
the City Clerk's STREETS IN TRACT NO.
office for
further study
of the matter, 8507
Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution
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 BOULEVARD STOP STREETS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE NUNtBER 438 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Hernandez this resolution be adopt-
ed as read and numbered Resolution No. 2737. RESOLUTION N0. 2737
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, ADOPTED
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLliTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING MARIE EDWARDS AND GEORGE
ZERELL AS PART TIME CROSSING GUARDS AND FIXING
THEIR COMPENSATION AT $1.25 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 1953•
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer this resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2738. RESOLUTION NO. 2738
Carried by the following vote of the Council: ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The purchase of film holders for use of the
Civil Defense office was discussed and approved.
Estimates of costs of repair to the band shell
which would make it secure enough for storage
of medical supplies for Civil Defense use were
presented, and after discussion it was agreed CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICE
that the Public Works Department be authorized
to make` the necessary repairs.
' Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING GEORGE L. MORSE AS A
PROBATIONARY PATROLIdAN IN THE POLICE DEPART-
MENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS RESOLUTION NO. 2739
COMPENSATION AT STEP #1, $244..00 PER MONTH, ADOPTED
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 15th, 1953.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
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Councilman Hernandez this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2739•
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered an ordinance
entitled:
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
'
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 426 OF
OF CALIFORNIA, PUBLICLY COM15ENDING RUFUS
SAID CITY, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE ORDINANCE HEAD FOR
OGILVIE FOR SERVING AS DIRECTOR OF CIVIL
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROHIBITING FIRST TIME
DEFENSE.
THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARP+TS, SIMULATED FIREARMS,
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
PISTOLS OR SLING SHOTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE
Councilman Hernandez this resolution be
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND PROVIDING
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
A PENALTY THEREFOR AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
No. 2740.
NO. 243"2 AS SAID ORDINANCE IS AMENDED BY
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
ORDINANCE NO. 453•
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
to -be placed upon its first reading.
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
This ordinance was then read in full.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZU-SA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, PUBLICLY COM15ENDING RUFUS
OGILVIE FOR SERVING AS DIRECTOR OF CIVIL
DEFENSE.
RESOLUTION NC. 2740
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
ADOPTED
Councilman Hernandez this resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2740.
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 AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF
THE CONTRACT BETVIEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE
CHAMBER OF COM1.ERCE DATED MARCH 18, 1946, AND
INCH&SING THE MONIES PAYABLE_ TO THE CHAMBER
OF COP+MERCE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 1953.
RESOLUTION NO. 2741
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
ADOPTED
Councilman Hernandez this resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2741.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
'
Councilman Seltzer offered an emergency
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING TO
THE CITY OF AZUSA TIM LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE ORDINANCE NO. 460
TO USE PREMISES FOR SHELTER DURING AN ACTUAL ADOPTED
OR IMPENDING ATTACK AND RELIEVING SUCH PERSON
OR PERSONS FROM LIABILITY THEREFROM.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by
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Councilman Memmesheimer this ordinance
be adopted as read and numbered Ordinance
No. 460.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
Relative to a request for use of office space
by the United States Department of Agriculture,
it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, second-
ed by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried the
City Clerk be instructed to advise them of time
available in the Auditorium as well as suggest-
ing the possible use of the Building Inspectors
office.
e A communication from the Azusa Men for Christ
was read requesting use of the Auditorium for
an evangelistic crusade beginning April 5th
and ending April 19th.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried
the City Clerk be instructed to advise the
dates available on the calendar.
A letter from the Junior College Baseball
Tournament was read requesting that the City
of Azusa cooperate by taking a page in their
program.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer this request be granted
through the Chamber of Commerce.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
' Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
A letter from Mrs. Colin W. Hodge was read
commending the Fire Department on prompt and
efficient service in -extinguishing a fire at
her home. The letter was ordered placed on
file.
Communications from the following were ordered
filed, with no action necessary:
County of Los Angeles (re building permit fees);
Clyde A. Blanchard (re payment of claim);
California Industrial Safety Conference
(re meeting at Statler Hotel);
City of Monrovia (re utility franchise litigation);
University of California (re refuse collection);
American Municipal Association (re meeting of
officers).
The minutes of the meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Azusa Public Library were
presented and ordered placed on file.
' After discussion of a bill for automobile
repairs presented by Mr. Rockwood, 136 N.
Dalton Avenue, City Attorney Snidow advised
that since certain barriers had been placed
where street was in process of repair, there
was no liability on the part of the City for
damage to Mr. Rockwood's car.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried the
matter be referred to the City Attorney with
instructions to advise Mr. Rockwood of this
decision.
7:30 P3101
U.S. DEPA_RTiMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
USE OF AUDITORIUM
GRY,NTED
JUNIOR COLLEGE
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
FIRE D EPARTMENT
CORRESPONDENCE
AZUSAPUBLIC LIBRARY
D gAGE TO
MR. ROC1jJOCD1S
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, IviONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1953
Councilman Seltzer requested that two
items be placed on the agenda for the
next meeting of Council, namely: the in-
vestment of certain monies and the bresentat-
ion,.estimating and scheduling of certain
projects by the Public Works and the Public
Utilities Departments.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Memmesheimer the following re-
quisitions be allowed: 3507-3515; 2435-
2448 LW.
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 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, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes! None Absent: None
GENERAL FTJ'TD
7:30 P 3
5529
Park & Recreation
100.00
5530
5531•
Police Dept.
22.81
5532-
Material
35.55
553
Personnel Board
3.42
553.
Printing
58.48
5535
Motor Repair
11.46
5536-
Street Material
6.07
5537
Police Dent.
41.20
5538-
Material
9.94
55j9
Material
39.79
5540
Office Sup. --)lies
1.81
5541
Material
21.84
5542.
Police Dept.
40.89
5543
Street Dept.
17.36
5544
Police Dept.
7.78
5545.
Shrubs
94.27
5546
Service
2.00
5547
Laundry Service
18.41
5548
Office Supplies
57.87
5549
Equipment
998.42
5550
Supplies
68.40
5551-
Police Dept.
2.72
55532
Street Material
75.08
5Office
554
Supplies
221.14
Street daterial
605.54
5555
Police Dept.
7.50
5556
Police Dept.
10.41
5557
Motor Repair
53.69
5558
Supplies
24.98
5559
Disposal Plant
7,87
5560
Police Dept.
26.40
5561
Health Services
1.00
5562
Building Permits
2,430.80
5563
Police Dept.
6.00
5564
Street Dept.
2.55
5565
Police Dept.
283.25
5566
Building Repair
68.11
5567
Police Dept.
26.13
5568
Fire Dept.
15.00
5569
Park Dept.
5.34
5570
Tax Service
10.00
5571
Street Dept.
3.22
5572
Street Dept.
12.32
5573
Fire Dept.
8.64
5574
Humane Society
18.00
5575
Police Dept.
234.12
5576
Street Sign
7.06
104 CITY.HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY FEBRUARY 16, 1953
GENERAL FUND
5577
Material "87.78
5578
Insurance 1,625.38
5579
Supplies 8.29
LIGHT FUND
5345
Payroll
21001.79
5353
Office Supplies
9:12
5354
Engineering
2 .52
5355
Repair Office Equip.
6.65
5356
Fence
400.00
5357
Telephone Service
47.00
5358
Material
3.24
5359
Material
1127.31
5360
Supplies
27.86
5361
Pole Rental
517.40
5362
Office Supplies
500.0D
5363
Material
3,015.74
WATER FUND
4997
Payroll
20083.36
5005
Office Supplies
9.11
5006
Motor repair
52.37
5007
Engineering
304.52
5008
Office Supplies
6.64
5009
Material
3.13
5010
Street Material
30.31
5011
Street Material
54.88
50L2
Truck repair
3.00
501
Material
12.86
501
Truck repair
1.76
5015
Gasoline
12 go
5016
Repair
�.00
5017
Office Supplies
500.00
5018
Material
366.88
M. V. A. FUND
925
Payroll
400.40
931
Street Supplies
306.47
932
Police Dept.
12.88
933
Material
2.79
934
Police Dept.
14.90
935
Police Dept.
8.37
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTE14
70 Contribution 1,511.64
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and duly carried, council adjourn.
Deputy City Clerk