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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - May 4, 1953 - CC (2)V 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIrO"NVI 1,:ONDAY, MAY 441953 7:30 P.iu. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Jackson, ..'ernandez, 1'Iemnesheimer, Jones. City Attorney Snidow, City Engineer Brooks and City Clerk Mae Hynes Each member present acknowledged receipt of a written copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of April K, 1953. The Mayor asked if there were any objections or corrections to same. There being none, the minutes were approved as written. Mrs. Isabel 'Play appeared before Council and read an open letter addressed to Council, signed by Mlrs. Winifred Allen requesting that Mayor Karl Jones and Councilman Seltzer resi-n from the City Council of Azusa. The City Clerk announced that four bids had been received in answer to Notice In- viting Bids for three half -ton pickup trucks. Moved by Councilman Islemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson, and duly carried, the bids be now opened, exemined and publicly declared. ROLL CAI L I:Iinutes approved WRITTFN RF ;UFST FOR RESTC'NATIONS 3IIDS OTT TRUCKS ECONOMY CHEVROLET C0114PANY (NO BOPdD) i. W. DAVIS CLIPPINGER CHEVROLET COMPt. TY BUD QILLER'S 1,10TORPORT Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried that bids be referred to a committee of three consisting of the Chaltman of Finance, the Chairman of Public Utilities and the Sup- erintendent of Public Utilities, for check- ing and report back at the next regular meeting of Council. Moved by Councilman Memrnesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and duly carried, that all bids submitted be now opened. The City Clerk announced that two bids had been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for -lamp contract. GRAHAM ELECTRIC (NOT SEALED AND WITHOUT BOND) WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY ' The City Clerk announced that three bids had been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for transformers. IdAYD'YELL & HARTZELL WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY The City Clerk announced that one bid had _been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for poles. J. H. BAXTER & COMPANY 1DS ON LAMPS BIDS OAT TR'.°ISFOR�TERS ORBIa cq CITY BALL, AZUSA, C:ILIFOR:IIA, M011DAY MAY 4,1953 The City Clerk announced that two bids had been received in answer to Notices Inviting Bids for Water P,Ieters. IERSEY MAN17FACTURING COMPANY NEPTUNE TdDwTER COMPANY The City Clerk announced that two bids had been received in answer to Notice Inviting ' Bids for Power Meters, GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. Councilman Seltzer entered the meeting and took a seat at Council table City Engineer Brooks entered the meeting. The City Clerk announced that three bids had been received in answer to Notice In- viting Bids for valves, also a letter from Valley Cities Supply Company explaining their reason for not including a bid. WESTERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY CRANE COMPANY RENSSELAER VALVE COMPANY 207 7:30 P.M. BIDS ON WATFR i,1L'T3FRS 2 DIDS ON POWER METER: BIDS ON VAT VT,' KIDDYTOW The City Clerk announced that two bids had been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for fire hydrants. CRANE COMPANY RENSSELAER VALVE COMPANY Moved by Councilman Idemmesheirder, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried, the bids be referred to a committee of three, consisting of the Chairman of Finance, the Chairman of Public Utilities, and the Superintendent of Public Utilities to check and report back at the next regular meeting - of Council. The request of Mr. Krems to operate KIDDYTOWN, in the Market Basket Shopping Center with Councilman Memmesheimer reporting on the pro- posed location and on the operators, whom he stated, were doing a fine job. Discussion followed regarding the noise and proximity to the highway which may render location un- favorable. Councilman Hernandez introduced the matter of a contribution, from this pro- ject, to the City Park and Recreation Fund. Mr. Krems asked that, if possible, action be taken without delay and stated he felt that a satisfactory program could be worked out relative to a contribution. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer that matter be referred to the Park and Recreation Commis- ' sion. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Hernandez, that permit to operate KIDDYTOWN be granted and location be established north of the southerly building line of the market and be it further understood that, by the first of the year the location be changed to the northeast corner of the lot. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez,Seltzer,Jones Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer Absent: None 207 7:30 P.M. BIDS ON WATFR i,1L'T3FRS 2 DIDS ON POWER METER: BIDS ON VAT VT,' KIDDYTOW BHBid m 209 ICITY HALL AZTJSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 4,1953 7:30 P.M. 3 City Attorney Snidow reported on the request of Mr. Rodriquez for a variance on the pro- perty located at 218 North Pasadena. It was agreed to hold this over until the next reg- ular meeting. Mr. Cairns representing the Pasadena Avenue Improvement Association relative to proposed tract No. 15395 addressed Councilinquiring ' concerning a six foot easement along the boundary line of the proposed tract. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried that matter be tabled until the next regular meeting. Mr. Craig of the Civil Air Patrol requested information regarding the decision of the Park and Recreation Commission as to the use of the Lee School Building, for civic activi- ties. Councilman Seltzer and Councilman Memmesheimer were instructed to report at the next meeting, after discussing the matter with the School Board. Mr. Craig asked regarding the proposed annex- ation of Federal dam as a proposed airport site for the City of Azusa. 'Ie recommended this annexation feeling it would be a good business incentive for the city. Mayor Jones read the recommendations submitted and signed by the members of the Personnel Board, also a letter relative to the recom- mendations signed by Mr. C. Garnett, President of the Azusa City Employees Association. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Jones, and duly carried, that Council meet in open meeting with the Personnel Board and the City �nployees Association to discuss problems with a view to settling same, and a tentative date set for May 13th, Councilman Jackson stated that he voted with the understanding that the proposed meeting be one that the members would attend with an open mind. Mr. Snidow reported that the findings of the Personnel Board, with regard to the Kendrick Hearings, were substantiated by the evidence. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Hernandez that City Attorney's report be noted for record. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones Nobs: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer Mrs. Tscharner addressed Council asking for a definite statement as to whether Chief Ken- drick was to remain Chief of Police or not. Councilman Seltzer replied that the findings were accepted and made a matter of record, and that, although he did not agree with the find- ings, he had accepted them. Mayor Jones felt a definite explanation should be given the public and that Chief Kendrick is retained as Chief of Police. The Personnel Board submitted a letter recom- mending Barbara Johnson and Muriel Harkee be raised to third step in salary range effective May 1, 1953. PROP03ED TT ACT NO. 15395 UST" Oi T?'„' SCHOOL PROPOSED CN:'EX1'=01 Oil' TD1,1,1 PERSON;JEL BOARL ORB Id m O cq CITY HALL AZ:1SA, C!,=- OR:ITA I,IAY I;, 1y53 7:3u P.M. 4 City Clerk and Superintendent of Public Utilities requested an examination for Accounts Clerks. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried, that Personnel Board advertise for two account clerks, one for the Light and ,Vater Department and one for the City Clerk's office. The Personnel Board submitted the list of ' eligible applicants for Utility Journeyman Lineman to begin at third step in salary range. Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Light and 'Nater Department recommended Mr. R. D. Brown as the applicant placin? first on the list. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that City Attorney be directed to draw resolution hirin_P Ivir. Brown at third step of salary range plan effective May 11th, 1953. Carried by the following vote of Ccuncil: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer,Memmesheimer Jones Noes: Councilman Hernandez Absent: None The Personnei 'oard submitted the following names as eligible applicants for placement as Groundsman and Gardener with the Street Department. Ennet b`i. Butts, Sr. and Robert B. Ihery Moved by Councilman Idemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried, that list be returned to the Personnel Board for additional certified names. Moved by Councilman Pdemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried, that a temporary groundsmen be hired until further examinations be given. The Personnel Board submitted letter to the Council stating that the term of Raymond Petracek, member of the Board, will expire on June 5, 1953. This natter was placed on the agenda for the next regular meetin7. Mr. V. D. Smitl: stated to the council the necessity for extra help in the immediate future in the way of lineman helper. Mcved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried Personnel Board be instructed to establish a list of eliZible applicants for Lineman Helper. Mayor Jones read a letter of resignation from Willard Larsen, employee of the 4°later Department, to the effective "ilay 9, 1053. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by ' Councilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried, that resignation be accepted and City At- torney be instructed to draw resolution. The Park and Recreation Commission recomm- ended to the Council approval of request to construct a wall on the boundary line of the Girl Scout Hall lease in Memorial Park. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and d my carried, that recommendation be accepted. 211. - PERSONNEL BOARD '^lILI_fl.T�D LARsT;'NIS Rr�STG"dA`^IOV PARK R''CRP'ATIO 00 '1t1IS9I0N cq CITY HALL AZDSA, C::LIPORNIA im 4, 1953 7:30 P. M. 5 Mr. Rude Smith requested permission to cons- truct a building on the grounds of I:lemorial Park for use by the Air Watch organization. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended permission be granted sabject to approval of plans, and location by Pair. Snyder. The In -And -Out hamburger stand on West Foothill Blvd. requested two palm trees removed from in ' front of their property. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended the removal of the trees. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council- man Jones, and duly carried that recommendation be accepted. City Engineer Brooks reported to Council re- garding the request for trees to be planted in the parkway on South Enid Avenue stating that more information s'zould be obtained concerning the kind of trees, spacing, etc. P,Iatter tabled until next regular meeting. Councilman Seltzer was instructed to submit, at the earliest possible date, proposed amend- ments to the Park and Recreation Commission Ordinance clarifying certain matters pertaining to the Recreation Director. The tentative date of May 25th for opening the swimming pool at Slauson Memorial Park was dis- cussed with the Council favoring the early open- ing date. Councils approval of this plan was requested by the Park and Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilman Islemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried that En early opening date is favored by Council. 213 ERRCTIO".i OF 3CIIT.11I9 POP -iTR WAT, iH N''.+! ;JAL OI' TRl"7s TR' -E PLAU==' PROPOS 7'D A'9FND:7PNTE, TO P4RH A:ID RECR; r�T:ON ORDI^r n,"dC It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried, that swimming pool be inspected to determine the nec- essity for painting. SWI :.:T:L: FOOL Councilman Hernaidez asked to be excused. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer Council accept the budget of $670.86 for the Azusa Soft Ball League as sub- mitted by Azusa Baseball Commission. All demands against this fund to be approved by Mir. Huffstutter, Director of Recreation; and the City Clerk be in- BAST strutted to pay all demands for Softball Commis- SIOIi sion authorized by Mr. Huffstutter and to advance the sum of ,200.00 to be used in payment of umpires. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez It was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and duly carried, the rules and regulations of the Azusa Softball League be approved and referred to Mr. Huffstutter. Motion duly carried. idr. John Lenahan, of the "First Frontier", West Foothill Boulevard, requested approval of busi- ness license. Moved by Councilman UIemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried, license be granted. Absent: Councilman Hernaidez. BAIL CO"'P+iTS- 3JSI`I- LICv:N;F ut;r11^1TI'D ORB-ld cq CITY HALL AZUSA, Mayor Jones read Valley Protective was placed on the meeting. CALIFORNIA MAY 4, 1953 7:30 P.M. notice from the San Gabriel Association. This matter agenda of the next regular Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Water aid Light Departments,r equested the hiring of a main- tenance man with salary to begin at third step of salary range. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried, that Personnel Board be directed to establish a list of eligible ap- plicants for appointment of a maintenance man with the Light and Iffater Department, Absent: Councilman IIernandez Councilman Jackson offered a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF `1HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWF'EN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND GENERAL TELEPHONE COM- PANY OF CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME." Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.2768. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilman: Jackson, Seltzer, Memme- sheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez Councilman Jackson offered the following resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING CONSTMER'S AGREFIVD�NT AND APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN BETWEEN THE CT_TY OF AZUSA AND HADLEY ASSOCIATE'S, A PARTNERSHIP, AND CHERRY ASSOCIATES, A PARTNER:: SHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME." Moved by Councilman idemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2769. Carried by the following -vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memme- sheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez City Attorney Snidow read letter from Mr. D.W. Wettlin relative to the Municipal Code. Councilman Seltzer offered the following resolution entitled: ' "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COTI'dTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CAL- IFORNIA ACCEPTING T He TERMS OF LETTFR WRITTEN BY D. G. WETTLIN TO THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER DATE OF APRIL 30, 1953 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF AZUSA TO FNTSR INTO A CONTRACT WITH SAID D. G. WETTLIN FOR T HE CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY." 215 rel ;'.iAI'_ITF9IA_'`CF &IAIi 7OR "NAMUR A ID I,I'!HrF DLPART;SEIiTS RESOLUTION N0. 2768 RFSO.T.UTION NO. 2769 RESOLUTION "I0. 2770 OKR Id w r-+ aq 217 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ivmY 43 1953 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman "emmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2770. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memme- sheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez Councilman P,Iemmesheimer offered the following ' resolution entitled: "A RFSOLUTIOT.? OF THE CITY COUT?CIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LCS Ai';C-ELFS, STATE OF CAL- IFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION R7,'S3LUTIOP?110. OF THE PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF 2771 0.D0PT7D AZUSA, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING, AUTHORIZING THE PRE'PARINr! OF PUBLICATION THEREOF SAID PROPERTY-37Ti'IG 7_II0INN AS A PORTION OF LOT 86, SUBDIVISIO:: `,0. 2, AZUSA LAND AND 'NATER COMPANY. (LEE SC30OL) Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jones this resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2771. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Seltzer, I:?emmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Councilman Hernandez absent. Councilman Hemmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTIO:`? OF T::r CITY COUPdrIL OF THE ' CITY OF AZUSA, 007TITY OF LOS AN':?,LES, STATE OF CAhIFOP, IIA, PUELTCLY CO "?ITDING ARTHER WOLFE FOR SERVICES R711DERED TO THE CITY OF AZUSA." RESJI,UTlOI: NO. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by 2772 ADOPTED Councilman Jackson this ^esoll-Ttion be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2772_. Carried by the followin_e vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, ➢4emme- s1:eimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez Councilman Seltzer offered the followin7 resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COU`?1^^1' OF LOS ARTGP;LES, STAT OF CALIFORNIA, THAT THE CITY OF AZUSA CO- OPERATE uVITr' TiiE AZUSA SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROMOTING RECREATIO.1 BY ACCEPTING FR.OTI THE AZUSA CST -TOOL DISTRICT ONE-HALF THE OPERATING COSTS, EXCLUS!VE OF DIRECTOR'S SALARY, AND T3ESOLT TIO'? i'0. ' BY PAYINs TH OT__'F ONE-HALF OF THE COST 2773 AD'i'TED THEREOF, PROVIDED THE TOTAL COST TO THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES NOT EXCEED 17,500.00 FROM THIS DATE TO JUNE 30, 1y5(}." Moved by Co!znc;_lman ?emmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jones ibis resolution be adop- ted as read ar.d ru"!bered Resol>>+ion No. 2773. Carried by the followine vote of Co,.Trcil: Ayes: Councilman: Seltzer, Pdemmesheimer,Jones Noes: None Councilman Jackson disgaalified himself from voting. Absent: Councilman Hernandez OhB ld 60 _iiM4 aq CITY ''ALL AZ JS .I,CP.LTFORNT_2 MONDAY MAY 4, 1953 7:30 P.,1. 8 Councilman luemmesheimer offered an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, C_1LIFOP5IIA, ADOPTIYG A 37ILDING CODE REGULATING THE CONS- TRUCTIO^l, ERECTIOCT, ENLARGEtvLS'NT, RAZING, AL- TERATION, RE;PATPI:?G, REMOVAL, MATNTENANCP, MOVING, USE FND HE Y,T OF 3UILDINGS OR STRUC- TURES IN 1HE CT_TY Os AZ'TS" AND PEPEALI UC, PLL ORDINANCES IN CO_T L1 -T ' To be placed upon its second reading. The title of this ordinance was then read. lKoved by Co,zncilman :..emmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and duly c»cried, Council waive the further readin,• of this ordinance. Moved by Councilmen :,:erireshe, ine' seconded by Councilman Jackson this ord_nancc be adopted as read, and numbered Ordi n ince Pio. 464 - Carried by the following, vote of Counril: Ayes: Councilmen: J^ekson, Seltzer, ilemmesheimer, 'on -.q Nees: None Absent: On�3n�i lnan. :Ie^n^ 'ez ORDINANCE NO L[64 ADnPTED S0[T TTJFR'? C:"l,TTOR':IA rDTSO1i COPiPANY A! TES LOT ); TRACT NO. 1�.)66o KEED BUR�T7NG 0:.T,IN9ITCT. PROPOS FD o-�R,..,-nep OT 7TTZGFPALD pnOn_. TY DRT7i' i::,TD 1"PROVE r,IF'JTT 0'T '?RA`1DVIDI City Attorney Snidow -e-orted on the proposed chanes in the Southern California 'Edison Company rates. City Attorney Snidow rezort-,d on the proposed purchase of Lot f., Tract 1051-)0. Cc-:ncil in- structed the City `,tto-ney Co offer *100.00 ir, payment of quit clam deed. ' City Attorney Snidow further i-t"ormed the council of the necessary procedure to enforce the weed burnin,_ ordinance. Disc,tssion fol Lowed regarding the most suitaole way of eliminntinz- the ,creeds. The City Engi-neer was instructed to obtain further information regordin-1 costs, etc, and report to City !'.ttorney. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer that City Attorney be instructed to draw resolution upon obtaining necessary infor- mation. Carried by the following, vote of Cot,ncil: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez City Enni-neer Brooks reported to Council regardin^ the proposed purchase of a portion of the Fitz- gerald property on Psramount Avenue. Owner has agreed to sell n portion of property provided City will pay cost of moving the house thereon, laying foundation, etc. Alas the purchase price of "`1000 (One Thousand Dollars) for the land in question. ' No action taken. The request of l:.r. Cruz for the pavi-,m of half of Grandview Drive was discussed. City Engineer Brooks was instructed to notify :1r. Cruz that the street will be paved ,f he pay cost of curbs and gutters. Letter from Water Pollution Control Board was ordered filed with no action taken. ORDINANCE NO L[64 ADnPTED S0[T TTJFR'? C:"l,TTOR':IA rDTSO1i COPiPANY A! TES LOT ); TRACT NO. 1�.)66o KEED BUR�T7NG 0:.T,IN9ITCT. PROPOS FD o-�R,..,-nep OT 7TTZGFPALD pnOn_. TY DRT7i' i::,TD 1"PROVE r,IF'JTT 0'T '?RA`1DVIDI OliBld 0 cq cq 221 CIT` FALL, AZI SA, CALIFOR ;IA T. O^IDAY MAY 4, 1953 7:30 P..',I. 9 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded. by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried, that bond TRACT :i0. 18318 be released and final acceptance :Wade on Tract No. 1831b, subject to Engineer's approval. ".r. Brooks, City Engineer, reported that five palms and two oak trees on Pasadena Avenue must be removed; also two and po-sibly three of the larger halms, and all of the smaller palms, on Azusa ?venue in order to widen and open streets and construct driveways for Tract No. 18090. Mayor Jones read letter from :'dr. Rossi- regarding the piping of water to his property in which he states he has obtained easement enabling him to run water line, No action taken. Moved by Councilman Demmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson 'hat Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on three regulators for the Light Department. The bids to be opened I,Iay 18th, 1953. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Pdemmesheimer, Jones Noes: ','Ione Absent: Councilman Hernandez Mr. Brooks reported on the easement located on Broadway Avenne running westly to Tract 8507. No action taken. ;Names of Councilmen Karl Jones Hickory Jackson ' Joe Hernandez Arthur Seltzer Louis Memmesheimer Ume of Committee Member I,orman Brownyard Albert Downard Victor Rauer Robert Cole James M. Reynolds Rufus Ogilvie Albert Miller Lyle Johnson Richard F.Johnson Alan G. Olson Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, lvlemmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez r'E_,10 J AL n,' Tr, r, S TO nr �PERTY JIDS O.' iv=PAT'OF IA.SP;i','`T 0. Cn !ITmrr. It PPCI7TFD Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Memmesheimer, that each Councilman ap- point two persons, not connected with City Government to form a Committee of Ten and this Committee be autrorized to secure whatever specialized services may be necessary to make a thorough study of a Charter form of city government with a view to placing a proposal on the ballot for the acceptance or rejection by the people of the City of Azusa: included in the duties of the Committee shall be a de- finition of the duties of City Manager and the drafting of a revised Civil Service Ordinance. The following names were submitted to form a committee authorized by City Council to make a survey pertaining to the change over from e City of 6th class to a Chartered City: ;Names of Councilmen Karl Jones Hickory Jackson ' Joe Hernandez Arthur Seltzer Louis Memmesheimer Ume of Committee Member I,orman Brownyard Albert Downard Victor Rauer Robert Cole James M. Reynolds Rufus Ogilvie Albert Miller Lyle Johnson Richard F.Johnson Alan G. Olson Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, lvlemmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez r'E_,10 J AL n,' Tr, r, S TO nr �PERTY JIDS O.' iv=PAT'OF IA.SP;i','`T 0. Cn !ITmrr. It PPCI7TFD UHB Id m aq aq cq , CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MAY 4, 1953 7:30 P.M. 10 The matter of finishing the painting* in City Hall building was discussed with no action taken. Mr. Arthur Wolfe requested permission to employ a temporary truck driver for the street depart- ment. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Coun- cilman Memmesheimer and duly carried, that Mr. Wolfe be authorized to hire a truck driver for a period not to exceed 90 days. ' Absent: Councilman -lernandez Mr. Wolfe stated the need for a Premix for the street department. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer that Mr. Wolfe be author- ized to purchase Premix for street paving. Carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memme- sheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez The matter of purchasing two dump trucks was discussed. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Ivlemmesheimer, and duly carried, that City Clerk advertise for bids on two dump trucks, to be opened on May 18th, specifications to be supplied by the Supertntendent of Street Dept. Absent: Councilman Hernandez Letter read from the Division of highways addressed to City Engineer Brooks granting permission to establish crosswalks on Azusa Avenue north and ' south of Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried to refer the matter to the Police Department. Absent: Councilman Hernandez Mayor Jones read letter from Mrs. F.W. Walsh regardin7 the improvement of certain streets. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried, that City Engineer notify Mrs. Walsh that streets in question have been approved by the State and will be improved with gasoline tax funds when available. Mayor Jones read letter from Chief Kendrick to the Co,incil reeluesting permission to have Officer J.W.Warren attend the Conference of the Inter- national Association for Identification at San Diego Tviay 27th throu.h 30th, 1953, also re- questing an advance in the amount of 1'100.00. Moved by Councilman Iviemmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that Officer Ylarren attend the Conference. ' Carried b�- the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, 14emmesheimer,Jones Noes: Councilman Seltzer Absent: Councilman Hernandez Letter read to the Mayor from John P. Preston Director of Inter -Community Hospital request- ing this week be proclaimed as National Hosp- ital TVeek and a record made of this proclam- ation. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried the Ia9ayor be authorized to proclaim this as National Hospital 117eek. Absent: Councilman Hernandez 223 TEMPORARY TRUCK DFcI'IFR PL"3C?'ASIS' ^r, P:iF'r'IY, ,,,p (7... S ; „I, ro n Smn r.7,m DF:P� CROS S17ALKS" 'IAT A?USA A77`NTT7' _r^PEr) 7i4F�'T On C'?R"_'AIAI STRF'F^S WTTH ?AS ; AY "'JA?I OFFICER 'VPRT? *\T TO ATTc,In C9V^FFFVCr OKRld m cq cq 225 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFOPNTA TIAY 4, 1953 7:30 P.M. 11 A proclamation by Mayor Jones desi-noting inlay 16th as "ARivIED FORCES DAY" was presented. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by CouncilmanSeltzer and duly* carried that May 16th be proclaimed "ARvIED FORCES DAY", ARMED FORCES DAY in Azusa. The communication from the Chamber of Commerce relative to parkin? meters was read and ordered 'placed on file. , ,r m PAT_tKIIJ . h. T_RS A statement from the Azusa Motor Sus Company relative to amount of sales tax due the City, was read. No action taken. A7 34 MOTOR :1US Moved by Councilmen Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jones that the following requisi- tions No. 3552,3555,3556,LI 21i93-21+99, LW 2500- 2503 be allowed. Carried by the followin- vote of Council: RFJIS=TIOT•IS Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, I,Temmesheimer, Jones Noes: ?`Ione Absent: Co^incilmen Hernandez GENERAL FUND 5791 Community Am')ulance Serv'ce 4 75.UU 5792 T.Ioved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- 874 -UV cilman Jones the following bills be allowed and Valley Disposal Company checks ordered drawn upon the Treasury for same: 5794 Councilman Jackson said Le would refrain from BILLS 250.00 voting so lon,- as the demand for I:ir. Hahn's City Employees Payroll Account8,326.15 services was included in the list of demands. 5796 Councilman Memmesheimer alFn stated that he could 6.75 not vote in the affirmative so lon-, as this de- Azusa Iieralo mand was included. 5790 Councilman Seltzer and Jones withdrew their motion and restated new motion -fs "ollows: 3.0U Councilman Seltzer :loved' that following bills be BrooKs w Miller allowed excludinm tae demand for Alvan =i, Hahn, attorney fees for services rendered Councilman Joe Hernandez du-im7, Chief Kendrick's Bearing, seconded by Councilman Jones. Carried by the followin,; vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hernandez GENERAL FUND 5791 Community Am')ulance Serv'ce 4 75.UU 5792 John M. Avedesi2n 874 -UV 5793 Valley Disposal Company 745.00 5794 Chamber of Commerce 250.00 5795 City Employees Payroll Account8,326.15 5796 Azusa 3raKe Cc6Nhee1 Alignment 6.75 5797 Azusa Iieralo 14.00 5790 G.C.3ocrman 3.0U 5799 BrooKs w Miller llf.32 ' 5oUU Brool•,s L, ::filler 35.32 5802 Brooks & Miller 29.75 5803 ,roan L Schricker 10.25 582 County of Los Angeles 52.45 5805 Dail;; IL v:s-Pest 6.60 5806 Elmer & Joe's Radiator Service 3.20 5607 Factory Apron :,c Towel Supply Co. 2.00 5808 Foothill Stationers 2.99 5809 Gener=31 Telephone Company of Ca1.45.68 5810 General Telephone Company of Ca12L_1.98 5811 Leo Hnrinn 171.52 5,912 J.T.Holcomb ;'f .Co. 62.59 5,913 Jeffries Banknote Co, ii.?)i 591L! A.L.Kendrick 1.08 5815 L^zcky Laver Brewing Co. 330.00 OKR is �■ m w aq 04 id. V. A. FUND 954 Employees Payroll Acct. 398.71 t:IAJOR STREETS FUND 829 Brooks w LIiller 105.10 STATE FMPLOYEES RFTTRP:M"P:NT SYSTfIll FUiID 5735 State Fmuloyees Retirement system 1,lt37.08 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jones and duly carried Council adjourn. ';naZ City Clerk of t City of Azusa 7:30 P.h4. 227 CITY ?'_ALL !ZUSA, CALI701? 'T A MAY 4, 1953 GL'Aj RAL 7r,71r (Contd ) 5615 L.G.Memmesheimer x 7.68 5817 Pasadena IndepencAnt 7.28 58,18 Realty Tax 1: Service Co 10.00 5819 Reed w- Routt Automotive 3.87 5820 Richfield Service 6.57 5621 Barbara Rowand 413.83 5822 San Gabriel `,'alley `dPwsnaper 3.00 5823 Leora Shnck,Collector 1,527.45 582 Southern Calif.Edison 6.26 ' 5825 Southern Counties Cas Co. 133.49 5826 Brooks .I Miller 1,047.84 LIGHT FTID 5404 General Telephone Co. 32.26 5402 City Employees Payroll 1,794.13 5403 Burrou,rhs Addin�;iriachine 136.74 5405 Alfred 50.00 5406 Leora h.Shuck,Collector 30.40 5407 Southern Calif.Fdison 17,056.00 5408 Win Ward Comnany 1,682.11 5409 Westin house Elec.Corn. 625.92 5410 Westin7ho>>se 71-c.S,apply 1,272.16 5L111 Zimco Electric Supply 119.14 'r�.1T".R F7PID 5065 City EmployePs Pa^oll 1,991.15 5066 City L''mrloyees Payroll 88.00 5057 Ralph S, rooks, City rnrr. 66.23 5068 Burrou-hs Adding 119th. 136,73 5069 5070 City of Avasa L !"d Dept General Tel. Co. 864.80 32.3 5071 Hadley Associates 1,777.3 5072 C &. iii Homes Manchester 33.61 5073 .Alfred IvI.Ru]ofson, IPI. 50.00 5074 Southern Counties Gas 35.84 5075 Structural Fn, --.,o. L10.17 id. V. A. FUND 954 Employees Payroll Acct. 398.71 t:IAJOR STREETS FUND 829 Brooks w LIiller 105.10 STATE FMPLOYEES RFTTRP:M"P:NT SYSTfIll FUiID 5735 State Fmuloyees Retirement system 1,lt37.08 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Jones and duly carried Council adjourn. ';naZ City Clerk of t City of Azusa 7:30 P.h4. 227 00 04 aq