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CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 1,
1953 7:15 P.M.
The City Council of the City of ezusa met to hear
protests in the matter of recommending changes in
Ordinance No- 409 (Zoning Ordinance).
Hearing on
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Hernandez,
Ord.#409
Seltzer, Jones
changes
City Attorney Snidow, City
Engineer Brooks and City
Clerk (acting).
Absent: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer
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Mayor Jones asked the Acting City Clerk if there
were any written protests filed on the matter.
There being none, the Mayor then asked if there
No protests
were any oral protests. There being none, the
meeting was declared closed at 7:25 P.M. and the
Council recessed until 7:30 P.M.
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CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 1, 1953
7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
meeting at the above time and place.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmeaheimer, Jones
City Atty.Snidow, City Engineer
Brooks, Acting City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged resipt of a written
copy of the minutes of the meeting of May 18th, 1953 -
The Mayor then asked if there were any objections or s of
corrections. There being none, the minutes of the Minutes
regular meeting of May 18th, 1953 were approved ' approved as written.
Councilman Seltzer offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIF-
ORNIA APPOINTING JAMES MILLER AS CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1953 -
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Coun-
cilman Jones that resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2783- Res.#2783
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer
James Miller was sworn in as City Clerk of the James Miller
City of Azusa by Judge Sturgeon of Santa Anita
Judicial Court. sworn in as
City Clerk
Bond having been filed, James Miller assumed his
o duties as City Clerk.
The Clerk announced that five bids had been received
' in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase
of two dump trucks for the Street Department.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Bids on dump
Memmesheimer, and duly carried, the bids be now trucks opened
opened, examined and publicly declared.
Bids were offered by: 1. Jess Myers
2. Leigh Erskine Ford
3- Covina Equipment Company
4. Palo Truck Company
5. Leon Kingsley
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Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by council-
man Hernandez the bids on dump trucks be referred Bids referred to
to Chairman of Finance and acting Superintendent committee for
of Public Works for study and report. study
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried, City Clerk
be instructed to advertise for bids for two cars Clerk to adver-
for the Police Department to be opened June 15th, tise for bids on
specifications to be furnished by Chief of Police. two police cars
Attorney Miller addressed Council regarding the
meeting held by the Citizens Committee of Ten
members investigating the Charter form of govern-
ment. He stated arrangements were made to have
Judge Louis H. Burke appear June 16th to address
an open meeting. Members of the Council were
invited to attend.
Mr. F. Hayden addressed the Council requesting
permission to study the possibilities of using
the Lee school building for public service groups.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Hayden that Council had
appointed two council members and the City Engineer
to study the condition of this building and to
report their findings.
Atty. A. Miller
of Citizens Char-
ter Committee
Mr/ F. Hayden
addressed council
about Lee School
for service groups
Mr. Henry Adams requested portion of Memorial Park Little Baseball
be set aside for use as a baseball diamond for the League request
Little Baseball League sponsored by the Kiwanis
and to include a backstop, outfield, etc. at no
expense to the city.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, and duly carried, request be referred
to the Park and Recreation commission(aud-Reavestion
Aemmis slea)and Recreation Director with power to act.
Attorney Stearns requested a pbulic hearing after
Public hearing
action by Planning gommission denying the granting
of variance in zoning o f property located at 143
requested for
North Azusa Avenue.
pool hall variance,
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun-
to be held June 9
cilman Hernandez and duly carried, that Council
have an adjourned meeting on June 9th, 1953 at
7:30 P. M. for the purpose of holding a public
hearing on the application for permit to operate
a billiard hall at 143 North Azusa Avenue.
Councilman Hernandez reported on the Pubbish col-
lection as arranged by Council for Clean-up week.
The extra cost was given and three more days of
Clean-up week
collection to be continued as per agreement.
report
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer that collection of rubbish
be continued through the week and authorization
Additional time
given for necessary extra expense.
Carried by the Following vote of Council:
authorized
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Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
Noes: None Absent: None
The minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission
Park and Rec. Comm.
of May 26th, 1953 were presented and ordered filed,
minutes
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The purchase of a vacuum cleaner for the swimming
pool was recommended by the Park and Recreation
Commission.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended the
following items, reported by Recreation Direetor
Huffstutter, receive favorable consideration by
' Council:
1. That °No Bicycle Riding" signs be posted at
the Ball Park and that Bicycle racks be placed
at the North side and West side of ball park
area.
2 That two new nets be purchased for the tennis
courts.
3. That a Public Address System with microphones
and horns be purchased and turn table for
playing records.
4. That four equipment boxes be made, general
specifications for boxes would be provided and
Advertize for bids
on vacuum cleaner
for plunge
Employees for
plunge
Recommendations
of Park and Rec.
Comm.
be placed at the four play areas.
5. That first aid kits be provided for the four
play areas.
6. That the existing badminton courts be conditioned
for shuffleboard courts.
7. That 2 more horseshoe pits be made adjacent to
the present court north of the band shell.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Seltzer, recommendations be accepted with the
exceptions of the purchase of a public address system
and purchasing department be given power to act.
Further information on need for ttrn table to be
furnished by City Engineer.
' Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
The recommendation was made by the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission that Director Huffstutter be reim-
bursed Ten Dollars ($10.00) for membership fee to
the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation.
Purchase of P.A.
system not appro-
ved.
Huffstutter
reimbursed
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer that recommendation of Park and
Recreation Commission be accepted and Clerk ins-
tructed to advertise for bids on vacuum cleaner
specifications to be furnished by City EngiAeer.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended the
following applicants for positions at the City
Plunge be hired and the hours of their employment
be determined by the Director of Recreation:
Pool Manager --Joe Matwick @ $1.75 per hr.
Life Guards --Harold Smith,,Richard Allen, Claudia
Schott, Lorna Frey @ $1.50 per hr.
Matron --Mrs. 011ie Waldon @ $1.50 per hr.
Locker Girl --Gerry Tiedeman @ $1.00 Per hr.
Locker Boy --Bill Perry $1.00 per hr.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer recommendation of Park and
Recreation Commission be accepted and Attorney
Snidow authorized to draw resolution hiring help
as recommended.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended the
following items, reported by Recreation Direetor
Huffstutter, receive favorable consideration by
' Council:
1. That °No Bicycle Riding" signs be posted at
the Ball Park and that Bicycle racks be placed
at the North side and West side of ball park
area.
2 That two new nets be purchased for the tennis
courts.
3. That a Public Address System with microphones
and horns be purchased and turn table for
playing records.
4. That four equipment boxes be made, general
specifications for boxes would be provided and
Advertize for bids
on vacuum cleaner
for plunge
Employees for
plunge
Recommendations
of Park and Rec.
Comm.
be placed at the four play areas.
5. That first aid kits be provided for the four
play areas.
6. That the existing badminton courts be conditioned
for shuffleboard courts.
7. That 2 more horseshoe pits be made adjacent to
the present court north of the band shell.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Seltzer, recommendations be accepted with the
exceptions of the purchase of a public address system
and purchasing department be given power to act.
Further information on need for ttrn table to be
furnished by City Engineer.
' Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
The recommendation was made by the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission that Director Huffstutter be reim-
bursed Ten Dollars ($10.00) for membership fee to
the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation.
Purchase of P.A.
system not appro-
ved.
Huffstutter
reimbursed
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun.
cilman Seltzer the City Clerk be instructed to draw
check for Ten Dollars ($10.00) to reimburse Director
Huffstutter for membership fee.
Carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
' Petition submitted with 25 signatures requesting
boulevard stops on North and South sides of Sixth
Street on Angeleno Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer and duly carried petition be
referred to Chief of Police for study and report.
The duties of the Park and Recreation Commission
were discussed with regard to the fund established
for the recreation program.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer the Park and Recreation Commission
shall supervise the recreation program as set up by
the recreation Director, with funds allocated for
the fiscal year.
Motion carried by the folbwing vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer,
Jones
Noes: None Councilman Jackson disqualified himself.
Councilman Seltzer offered an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO .416 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING
AND CREATING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION."
To be placed on its first reading.
This ordinance was then read in full.
Letter of resignation by R. F. Patracek, Chairman
of Personnel Board read by Mayor Jones.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the appointment of a chairman of
the personnel board be tabled until the next reg-
ular meeting.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer,
Jones
Noes: Councilman Jackson Absent: None
The following recommendations contained in the
minutes of the Personnel Board meeting held May 260
1953 were submitted to Council:
Stop signs re-
quested
Park and Rec Comm
to supervise
program as set up
by director
Ord. amending #416
placed on first
reading
Letter of Patracek
of Personnel board
tabled
"It is the opinion of the Personnel Board that to
make proper provision for the public safety and welfare
by the most efficient operation of the Azusa Police
Department it is i*perative that four sergeants be
added to the department in order that a sergeant can
be assigned to the desk during all three shifts with
one sergeant to be used for relief purposes, and such
a recommendation is hereby made to the City Council."
The following recommendations are being made by the
Board to the Commissioner and Chief of Police:
Four sgts.
recommended
for police
force to be
assigned to
desk
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CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 11 1953 7:30 P.M. 5
1. That a police officer with the rating of sergeant be
in charge of the desk at all times.
2. That a traffic department be established and Recommendatior
officers assigned to same. of Personnel
3. That a chain of command be established and a board
copy of such presented to each employee of
the department.
4o That general orders and policies be posted
on the bulletin board and attention directed
' toward them frequently.
Discussion followed regarding the duties of a
desk sergeant, such were definitely established
as the duties of those men assigned to that
classification.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the Council adopt recommendations
numbered 2, 3, and 4 and Civil Service Board pre-
pare a desk sergeant classification.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Jackson Absent: None
Civil Service
board asked to
prepare desk
Sgt. classifi-
cation
Committee to
study Civil Seri
Ord.
Personnel board,
City Employees,
and Council
representatives
Eligible list
for sewage plana
operator
Strathkoetter
recommended by
Hernandez
The following excerpt from the minutes of the
Personnel Board meeting held May 26, 1953 was
submitted and read by Mayor Jones:
"The Clerk was instructed by Chairman Petracek to
inform Council that Mr. Willard Decker and Mr. B.
Jay Benson would serve as representatives of the
Personnel Board on the committee to study the
revision of Azusa's Civil Service Ordinance, Mr.
Saul Winokur will serve as alternate."
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The representatives of the City Employeets Asso-
ciation were named as follows:
Primus Kunou and Hugh Gerharz.
Mayor Jones and Councilman Jackson will serve
as representatives of the Council. It was
suggested that the report of the committee be
given directly to the Citizens Commi6tee.
The following list, in consecutive order, of
eligible applicants for Sewage Treatment Plant
Operator submitted by Personnel Board was read
by Mayor Jones:
Thomas Lopez, Emmet Butts, Sr., Robert Strath-
koetter and Thomas Webster.
A letter recommending Mr. Strathkoetter was
submitted by Councilman Hernandez, and also
letter of recommendation from Mr. Art Wolfe
recommending Mr. Lopez were read by Mayor Jones,
Councilman Hernandez stated the qualifications
of Mr. Strathkoetter for this position, recom-
mending he be placed.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Coun-
cilman Seltzer, Robert Strathkoetter be hired as
Sewage Plant Operator starting at first step
($2 !}.00) plus $40.00 cost of living grant.
Before taking vote Councilman Jackson stated he
wished to accept Mr. Wolfets recommendation.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer
Civil Service
board asked to
prepare desk
Sgt. classifi-
cation
Committee to
study Civil Seri
Ord.
Personnel board,
City Employees,
and Council
representatives
Eligible list
for sewage plana
operator
Strathkoetter
recommended by
Hernandez
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 1, 1953 7:30 P.M. 6
Engineer Brooks reported on public works program. A study
to be made of the possibility of using the library
for fire house or administration offices. Recrea- Engineer's
tion building and reservoir sites to be reviewed for report
report. The sewerage problem was discussed with a
meeting to be held with district engineers to com-
pare costs of a new plant in eomparision to join-
ing sanitation district. Report on State Gas Tax
given regarding amount alloted city, which is to
be allotted for approved street improvements.
Councilman Hernandez submitted tentative sketch Tentative
for improved council seating arrangement. Discus- sketch for impro-
sion followed on the possibilities of making bene- ved council seats
ficial changes in the seating arrangement of Council
members during meetings. Further report to be given.
Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Azusa Public Library Board
Library held on Thursday May 7, 1953 were submitted and Minutes
ordered placed on file.
Mr. Cruz requested the extension of water main to ser-
vice property on Grandview Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council-
man Seltzer, and duly carried, the matter be referred
to Councilman Jackson and Superintendent Smith of Pub-
lic Utilities for further study and report.
The budget of Azusa Civil Defense for the fiscal
year 1953 and 1954 submitted containing request for
funds to cover material for gro=d observer post in
the amount of Five Hundred Dollars (500.00).
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hernandez amount be granted, not to exceed
$500.00, for necessary building expense on approved
demand.
Motion carried by following vote of Council;
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Petition submitted by Joseph Murawski regarding the
violation of Ordinances of the City of Azusa num-
bering 326, 400 and 405.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, and duly carried, the Building Inspector
require evidence of city license by contractor and
list of sub -contractors on building inspection forms,
to be shown.
Discussion followed pertaining to the possible change
in present building inspection setup with a view to
increasing office help in order to offer full time
building inspection.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Snidow submitted letter from the Seagrave
Request for
water main
service by
Mr. Cruz
Ground Obsevv
post granted
$500.00 for
bldg
City license
to be shown by
contractors
upon obtain-
ing permit
Full time
bldg dept
Seagrave bill
to be paid
J.F.Bender
request for
payment of atty
fees
Corporation with regard to payment of amount due.
Moved'by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer check be,released in payment.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Request of John F. Bender, Special City Attorney
for payment of attorneys fees with regard to the
sale of Lot 35, Block 20, Azusa Tract.
Moved by -Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer, City Attorney be authorized
to have property appraised (cost not to exceed
$150.00) and to contact John F. Bender regarding
the possible settlement of claims for fees to
terminate contract.
Request for
water main
service by
Mr. Cruz
Ground Obsevv
post granted
$500.00 for
bldg
City license
to be shown by
contractors
upon obtain-
ing permit
Full time
bldg dept
Seagrave bill
to be paid
J.F.Bender
request for
payment of atty
fees
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Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Hernandez offered the following
resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE STEP PLAN AS RECOM-
MENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.°
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by
Councilman Jackson, resolution be adopted Resolution #2784
as read and numbered Resolution No, 2784, Step plan
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Seltzer offered the following
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CON-
TINUANCE OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AZUSA AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DATED
MARCH 18, 1946, AND INCREASING THE MONIES
PAYABLE TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A
PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS COMMENCING JULY 1, 1953•
Resolution
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by #2785
Councilman Memmesheimer, resolution be adopted Chamber of Comm.
as read and numbered Resolution No, 2785.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Jackson, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Seltzer offered the following
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING CLARENCE A. WINDER AND
JOHN W. HOLMES IN CONNECTION WITH THE APPLI-
CATION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY FOR A RAISE IN RATES. !
employ#ng Holmes
and Winder
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by
Councilman Jackson, resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No, 2786.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA,-COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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EMPLOYING CLARENCE C. DOERKSEN AS A TEMPORARY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION
AT STEP #10 $1.45 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE MAY 121, 1953,
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman
Res #2787
Hernandez resolution be adopted as read and numbered
Resolution No, 27137.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
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Councilman Seltzer offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN EASE-
MENT FOR ELECTRIC FACILITIES.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
' by Councilman Memmesheimer, resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resol-
ution No. 2788.
Motion carried by following vote of
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,
Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the
following resolution entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REG-
ULATING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN SAID
CITY OF AZUSA AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimsr, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer, further reading be
waived.
Motion carried unanimously.
To be placed upon its first reading.
This Ordinance not read in full.
' Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following
resolution entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI`YY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
BUILDING CODE REGULATING SANITARY PLUMBING
AND HOUSE DRAINAGE IN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
PLUMBING MAY BE CARRIED ON THEREIN AND RE-
PEALING ORDINANCE N0, 419 OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH
THIS ORDINANCE.
Moved by Councilman Memmeaheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer, further reading be
waived.
Motion carried unanimously.
To be placed upon its first reading.
This Ordinance not read in full.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following
resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JAMES MILLER, CITY CLERK
' TO BE PAYROLL CLERK FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
TO SIGN CHECKS ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hernandez resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No, 2789.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: CouncilmentHernandez,Seltzer,Memmesheimer,
Jones
Noes: Councilman Jackson Absent: None
Res. ## 2788
Title reading of
Ord.
Title reading of
Ord.
Res. ##2789
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The Council agreed there were no objections
by City of Azusa to the Pacific Electric P.E.Ry. crossing at
Railway permitting crossing at railway and 1st and Irwindale
First Street.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried,
City Clerk and Mayor Jones be authorized to
sign application for crossing at First Street
near Irwindale Avenue.
' Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING DAVE MIRAiZA AS A PART
TIME GARDENER, AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION AT
$1.25 PER HOURS, EFFECTIVE MAY 11th, 1953.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- Res. #2790
Gilman Hernandez, resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2790.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the follovd.ng
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Weed and rubbish
OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF nuisance
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR
WEEDS, RUBBISH AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDE-
WALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
AZUSA PERSUANT TO TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART
20 CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3. (Sections 39560 to
39587 Inclusive of the Government Code of
the State of California.)
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Res. # 2791
Councilman Jackson, resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 2791.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Abaent: None
Mayor Jones read letter from Chamber of
Commerce regarding proposed airport site.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Airport site to
Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried, be investigated
City Attorney be authorized to investi-
gate location of site and report further.
The Notice of Hearing in the matter of the Notice of hearing
application of Azusa Motor Bus Company to by Pub. Utii.
the Public Utilities Commission for changes
' in routes and increase in fares was set for
June 9, 1953 at 10:00 A. M. in the City Hall,
Azusa,
Mr. Antonio Romo requested permission to
collect salvage in Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded Deny request to
by Councilman Jackson, axt City Clerk notify collect salvage
Mr. Romo of the present contract held for
collection and no further contracts are
being considered at this time.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Jones reported on the meeting of the Foothill Cities Jones
Freeway Coordinating Committee. Council agreed
to continue having Mayor Jones represent Azusa. council re-
presentativ
The request of Mr. Becket to use a pipe finder for
the Girl Scouts was presented.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hernandez request be granted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter granting permission to Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Company to serve electrical energy
to Foothill Foundry was presented.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Memmesheimer Mayor be authorized to
sign letter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Hernandez requested the hiring of help
on hourly basis to paint the City Hall offices.
Council agreed bids should be submitted.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Coun-
cilman Seltzer City Clerk advertise for bids on
painting the exterior and some interiors of the
Civic Auditorium, specifications to be furnished
by Superintendent of Public Works, bids to be
opened July 6th, 1953.
Motion carried unanimously.
F. Beckett
granted use of
Pipe finder
So Cal, Edison
to serve foundry
Bids for paint
ing City Hall
to be asked
Correspondence
filed
Tree removal
request
Legal advertis-
ing bids to be
asked for
Personnel clerk
requested to
estab. list
Expenses for
firemen attend-
ing training
program
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried, the fol-
lowing correspondence be placed on file; San
Gabriel Valley Protective Association, Water
Pollution Control Board, League of California
'
Cities, and Ernest R. Geddes.
Removal of certain tree at 4th and Soldano Streets
requested.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Hernandez, and duly carried, Superintendent of
Parks be given power to act.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer and duly carried, City Clerk be
instructed to advertise for bids for legal ad-
vertising, bids to be opened June 15th, 1953.
Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Coun-
cilman Seltzer, and duly carried, Personnel Clerk
be instructed to establish eligible lists for
truck driver, equipment operator, gardener and
2 maintenance men.
Councilman Memmesheimer requested expenses be
paid for four firemen to attend Training Program
by the California State Department of Education.
Firemen to attend are Littlefield, Sitton,
Iverson and Torrance.
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Council-
man Hernandez that expenses be paid at rate of
$5.00 per day for four firemen to attend the
training program.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
F. Beckett
granted use of
Pipe finder
So Cal, Edison
to serve foundry
Bids for paint
ing City Hall
to be asked
Correspondence
filed
Tree removal
request
Legal advertis-
ing bids to be
asked for
Personnel clerk
requested to
estab. list
Expenses for
firemen attend-
ing training
program
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CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 1, 1953 7:30 P.M. 11
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hernandez that fee of Attorney Haln be
paid. Bill of Atty Hahn
Motion carried by following vote of Council: to be paid
Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones
Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer
Absent: None
Moved
by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- Bills to be paid
cilman
Hernandez requisitions be granted as
'
follows: LW 2520-2538, 3563-3576 and checks
be
drawn
on the Treasury for the following bills:
GENERAL FUND
5866
Azusa Garage
$ 28.55
5867
Azusa Herald
141.98
5868
John F. Bender
255.25
5869
Blanchard-Damron
15.00
5870
Brooks & Miller
10.06
5871
Brooks & Miller
5.75
5872
Brooks & Miller
949.19
5873
Brown & Schricker
16.93
5874
Canyon City News
136.96
5875
County of Los Angeles-Div.Bldg.&,Saf,
3,244.88
5876
Leora Shuck, Coll.
1,458.55
5877
County of Los Angeles -Health Dept.
2.16
5878
County of Los Angeles -Sheriff's Off.
136.50
5879
Deigaard Nurseries
15.50
58x0
Foothill Stationers
17.21
5881
General Telephone Co.
252.39
5862
Getts Hardware
17.62
5883
Glendora Press
22.!10
5884
Gregoryts Self Service
3.60
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58b5
Charles R. Hadley Co.
98.63
5846
Hahn & Faith
750.00
5887
Leo Harlan
103.78
5888
John Huffstutter
10.00
5889
Jeffries Banknote Co.
2.47
5890
Johnsons Plumbing & App. Co.
27.21
5891
A. L. Kendrick
5.60
5892
Louis J. Kroeger & Assoc.
216.25
5893
Evelyn Lake, Personnel Cl.
12.24
5894
Master Products Co.
7.59
5895
League of Calif. Cities
2.00
5896
Ted Meeders Asso. Service
6.97
5897
James Miller, City Clerk
25.00
5898
Western Auto Supply
5.71
5899
Pensick & Gordon, Inc.
29.60
5900
Progress -Bulletin
6.16
5901
Realty Tax & Service Co.
10.00
5902
Sanders Chemical Mfg. Co.
14.42
5903
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
2.04
5904
State Compensation Ins. Fund
1,534.33
5905
Southern Counties Gas Company
30.09
5906
Valley Classified Service
6.00
5907
Williams Sign Company
415.50
5901
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
11.22
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CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA
LIGHT F UND
271
MONDAY JUNE 1, 1953 7:30 FM
5419
Azusa Herald
76.37
5420
Leora Schuck, Coll.
27.45
5421
Azusa Transfer Co.
47.00
5422
Burroughs Adding Mach. Co.
42.21
5423
Clippinger Chevrolet Company
775.71
5424
General Telephone Co. of Calif.
30.30
5425
Getts Hardware
7.70
5426
Alfred M. Rulofson,C.P.A.
25.00
5427
Sahlin-Klassen & Co.
8.50
5428
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
15,152.08
5102
WATER FUND
42.20
5092
Leora L. Shuck, Coll.
1,037.65
5093
Azusa Herald
76.36
5094
Sahlin-Klsssen & Co.
8.50
5095
Alfred M. Rulofson, C.P.A.
25.00
5096
Rensselaer Valve Company
780.53
5097
Pomona Pump Sales & Service,Inc.
17.61
5098
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
47.50
5099
Getts Hardware
1.17
5100
General Telephone Co, of Calif.
30.29
5101
Clippinger Chevrolet Co.
775.71
5102
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
42.20
5103
Southern Counties Gas Co, of Calif. 25.26
5104
Valley Cities Supply Co.
51.20
SPECIAL DEPOSITS (SUB.) FUND
35 Brooks & Miller 44.12
M V A FUND
961 Getts Hardware 11.96
962 Automobile Club of So. Calif. 54.88
MAJOR STREETS FUND
830 Brooks & Miller 27.25
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones
Noes: None Absent: None
Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hernandez and duly carried, Council
adjourn until June 9th at 7:30 P. M.
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Adjourned till
July 9th
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