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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - September 21, 1953 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA 457 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 1953 7:30 P:M The City Council -of the -City of Azusa met -18 regular session at the above time and place, Roll Call: Councilmen: Jackson-$ Hernandez, Memmesheimer,-Jones, City'Attorney;- Engineer Victor Miller, representing City Eng- -ineer;- City Clerk- ' Absent: Councilman Seltzer Each member present acknowledged receipt -of copy of;minutes of meeting of Tuesday, Sept, 8'0' 1953-s-' 'Mayor Jones asked if there were` any corrections or objections, there being none, the minutes were declared approved, In'thd"absence of -Councilman Seltzer, Finance' Chairman, Councilman Memmesheimer was appointed by Mayor -Jones to act as member of Finance Commission - Mayor Jones announced this -was the time -and place fixed for the opening of seal'ed'bids for certain'street work on Virginia -Avenue and other'streets,'deecribed'in-"Resolution No •-2794-and-ordered by Re8olutidn-'N6,"2848, Clerk presented affidavits'of"posting and publication of notice iiiditing bida� -1 Moved"by'Covncilman-Memmesheimer;-seconded by'Councilman-Jackson, Council"a-ppr'oVe affi- davits arid'order them plaoed'on-file' Notion carried" by following vote" of "Council.:. Ayes --Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Memme-- ' sheimer;"Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer Clerk announced five sealed bids'" on' Virginia Aj#enue improvements have -'been-teeeived in AiWiidr to Notice- "Inviting' -Bids; Moved by 'Councilman' Memmeshei16er','seconded by Counoilman-Jackson, bidi-be'opened, examined-'dndpubli'cly declared - Motion carried unanimously- Bids were submitted by the following: VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC'- CEE TEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY W We WILKERSON COMPANY McKNIOHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY HARVEY,CONSTRUCTION COMPANY + Moved'by"Councilman Memmesheimer,-seconded by-Covnoilman-'Jackson; the'Winoil hereby orders -that -the bids and security furnished therewith for -the street wo'r'k• ori Virginia --- Avenue and other"streets described in Reso- lution No -,"2794 and ordered by"Resolution No. 2848 be"ifeferred to -the City"Engineer I, for examination and report to -the City Council -"at -next meeting -on October 5, 1953. Motion darned -by fo1l0*1h g• vote-' Ayes: Councilmen: Jaekson;HerhAhdez, Memme- sheimer; " Joiies Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer Roll Call Minutes approved Memmesheimer to act as Finance Comm. Bids to be opened Affidavits to be filed Bids opened Bids referred to City Engineer OhBld 00. V' 0 459 CITY HALL AZUSA$ CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 21,1953 7:30 P:M 2 Clerk announced -that -six Bids had'been re- ceived in answer to Notice Inviting Bids on Pasadena Avenue improvements. Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Councilman Mi mnesheimer, bids be opened, open bids for work on examined and publicly declared. Pasadena and 1st St. Motion carried unanimously. Bids were submitted by: AMERICAN ASPHHAIM COMPANY VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC**- NC';COMPANY COMPANY X4, Mc 13RI1�FITH. COMPANY " HARKEY,'CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Moved by Counoilmari Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson bids be referred to Bids refered to Engineer City Engineer for examination and report for checking to the Council on October 5. 1953, date of next meeting. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson,Hernandez,Memme- sheimer, . "Jones Aloes- None Absent: Councilman Seltier Mayor .Tones read letter signed by Calloway Garnett, President and M.P; Hunter '-Secre- tary of Azusa"City Eniployees..AsBochtiori requesting- that" September` 29th' be':deolared --all Request for holiday by city employees on a holiday for city" employees`since"that election day day is-the,'date'-of a Special Election in tgey -City of "Azusa. =" "- M6*bd'by'Councilman"Jackson;-se-conded by Councilman"Memiriesheimer; request -'of em- ployee"s-Association-be granted arid`City-" ' Attorney"be-instructed -to"drau resolution accordingly,"with employees working'on that-day'to-"receive-holiday pay. Request granted Motion carried'by following vote'of"-Councije Aye's: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: -Councilman -Hernandez Absent: Councilman Seltzer Letter was"read signed by Chief of' -Police MaDonald'recommending Officer Robert"Ed- borg- be "appointed- as Sergeant -of Police Department; effective`immediately"" .--` - No action on re request q Moved- by Councilman -Jackson; "seconded" by to appoint Police Cdixheilmari'Memmesheimer;"recommendation of sergeant Chie'f`MoDonald be accepted and Attorney"be instructed --to draw resolution accordinngly with' compensation" to e "at third step of pay-sca]e, $328.00per month, effective September"22; 1953--- Motion"failed'for laok'of majority by follow ` "-� - __.. -- "-- ing Council: vote of Ayes: Coui►oilmen: Jackson; Memmeaheimer Noes: -Councilmen's` HHernandez, Jones Absent: Councilman Seltzer ' Mayor Jones'read-letter signed by -Chief of Police McDonald requesting -compensation Reserve officers to beranted'Reserve Officers"in-the amount`-- get $1.00/hour for of $1.00, -per hour tie-paid'for time consumed -by court appearances these --officers in "appearing in court on- 'cases ' resulting from their employment with the City. OkR Id 0 0 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 21,1953 7:30 P:M Moved`by-byseconded by�Councilman Jackson;'reque-st be'granted and City -Attorney be instructed to drAw resolution so stating, effective Sept. 22, 1953: . Motion earrlbd'by following vote 'of -Council: lyres: Councilmen: Jackson; Hernandez, Memme- sheimer; one Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer Written request by Chief -McDonald submitted to -have 4iages of the grossing -guards, -who are not 'permanent'members "of the Police Dej?*artment;"increased'from present rate. of $1.25 per h-ur'to' "$1.50 "per hour; Moved- "' "Coiiacilman-Meminesheimer,' seconded by Councilman Jackson, request lie granted and 'attorney -lie' instructed"`drew 'resolu tioiiVso'stating..-effective"Sept-, 22, 19530 Motion carried by folloviing-'voU -of"Council: Ayes: Councilmen Jackson, Memmesheimer, Jones" Noes: Councilman Hernandez Absent: Seltzer Letter of`termiriation-of serviedi-sighed-by Chief"McDonald read stating ninety"day'ap- pointinent'-Would end on O6t6ber"7,.1953. Farther stated *As* the suggestioh'"that the dep' drtment "be "ops"rated under Captain' Wil lf- until-the'appointment of a permanent Chief of Police. Councilman Jones offered the following resolution entitled: ' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA;.CUUNTY OF IAS ANGELES --STATE OF CALIFORNIA COMMENDING CAPTAINUHkUQH MCDONALD THE BOARD OF'SUPERVISORS AND THE SHERIFFIS DEPARTMENT OF THHE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED BY SAID CAPTAIN HUGH MCDONALD WHILE ACTING CHIEF_ OF POLICE OF -THE Cl Y'OF AZUSA. Moved byW'Councilman Hernandez, -seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer; resolution -be' adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2862;., _...__... _ .. . Motion carried by following vote-of"Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson; -Hernandez, Memmeshb1mer; Jories Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer Request of R. K. Merritt""& Associates for the paving of'Eighth Street between Georgia Street and Georgia Piace,` Mr: Merritt personally ;appeared".before" CdUftdil`and"-answered ingiiiriea regarding aaact'ld atiori"of businessand proposed" -" improvements 'to" be made in -'the "near future. Moved"iiy;':Counoilman Jackson; seconded" by " ' Councilman"M6mmesheimer, and"diily'carried, matter"'be"referred"to--City -Engiineer fo"r" checking and report made at"next meeting. Request "previously submitted -bY Visiting Nurse Assooiatio3i" of Azusa" for" appropri_- ation'gf fCuids-amounting to $1000 was re- siibmi.tted to- Couricil."'- Moved-by'Councilman-Jackson;"seconded"by. Counoilmaii"-Menmlesheimer; request -'be --granted and"subscription'- of _ $1000 --be'"aiithorized' -and City Attorney instructed to draw necessary n- P City Atty to draw Res. Crossing guards to receive $1.50 / hour Expiration of 90 day appointment of Chief McDonald Resolution commending Hugh McDonald Resolution #'2862 R.K. Merritt request for paving 8th at. refered to engineer $1,000 grant to Visiting Nurse Assc. OkB Id CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. L" papers authorizing expenditure. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Memme- nheimer, Jones Noes: None Absant: Councilman Seltzer Petition for -Variance submitted"by Mr. Ben Krems, President, San Gabriel Properties, Inc., in order to operate launderette on property adjacent to present Market Basket shopping _ center. Request is for zone variance from C-1 to C-3 at__604 E. 8th Street, and recommendation approving the application was made by Planning Commission in meeting -'of Sept. 16th, 1953. Moved by Councilman Hernandez matter be tabled. Motion fails for lack of second. Moved by douncilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jones recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted and attorney draw re- solution granting variance from'C-1 to C-3 zone; to be granted for this purpose only to the person operating launderette, namely Mr. W. C. Hunter. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilman Jackson, Hernandez, Memme-_ sheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer Request of Manuel Ciriza, who submitted peti- tion for variance from C-1 to C-3 zone,for purpose of operating a launderette at 325 No. Azusa Avenue. Recommendation approving grant- ing of variance made by Planning Commission at meeting held Sept. 16th,1953. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer,-seconded by ' Councilman Hernandez,_ recommendation of Plan- ning Commission be accepted, variance from C-1 to C-3 use zone be granted to person operating business, Mr. Loomis. Variance to expire upon sale or termination of business. Attorney to be instructed to draw resolution accordingly. Motion carried by following vote oP Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Memme- sheimer, Jones Noes: None Absent: Councilman Seltzer Mr. Roy Freeman requested permission to move A 720 square ft. dwelling and a combination garage -workshop to 214 N. Aspen Avenue. This is located in M-1 zone. The applicant desires to use the garage building for a small wood- working shop and possibly a small machine shop, the existing building on the property to be used for storage. Granting of request approved by Planning Commission in meeting of Sept. 16th. Councilman Seltzer entered Council chamber and was seated. Moved by Councilman Hernandez recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted subject to ' building department specifications and Council- man Memmesheimer agreed to second the motion if Councilman Hernandez would amend the motion to include the -shop building only. Amended motion approved by Councilman Hernandez, Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Memme- sheimer, . Noes: None Councilmen Seltzer and Jones dis- qualified themselves from voting. 463 Zone variance for launderette granted to Mr. Hunter Zone variance for launderette granted to Mr. Loomis Request to relocate buildings Relocating of Shop building only OkRId 465 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 21,1953 7:30 P:M. 5 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Request may by Engineer to have Virginia Avenue residents notified that encroachments d on city property must be removewithin 30 days or city will remove said encroachments at owner's expense. Motion carried unanimously& Regarding the Petitions for 1911 Act improve- ments on SouthLouiseAvenue and South Orange Avenue, work is_being awaited from O'Melveny and Myers whether or not these could be' -com- bined as one district in order to spread the cost of incidental expenses. An insufficient number of names were submitted on a petition for 1911 Act improvements on streets between Alameda and Pasadena Avenues and between First and Fifth Streets. Councilman Jackson stated the need for a footbridge across Dalton wash on Azusa Ave. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried, City Engineer be instructed to investigate matter of constructing a bootbridge across the Dalton wash on Azusa Avenue and report at next meeting. _ Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Ordinance for first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, GRANTING TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY, A-COR- PORATION,_ITS SUCCESSORS_AND ASSIGNS,,THE -, RIGHT.TO CONSTRUCT, -.MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE STARDARb'GAUGE RAILROAD TRACKS ACROSS MOTOR AND IRWINDALE.,AVENUE$-IN THE: CITY--OFIAZUSA. Ordinance was then read in full. Councilman Hernandez, application for relo- cation of residence be tabled for further ' investigation. Motion amended to report back at next meeting. Councilman Hernandez with- drew second and amended motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer, Hernandez Noes: None Councilen Seltzer and Jones dis- ' qualified themselves from voting. Reporting on vehicle parking district, Clerk stated further communication from O'Melveny & Myers is being awaited. Request may by Engineer to have Virginia Avenue residents notified that encroachments d on city property must be removewithin 30 days or city will remove said encroachments at owner's expense. Motion carried unanimously& Regarding the Petitions for 1911 Act improve- ments on SouthLouiseAvenue and South Orange Avenue, work is_being awaited from O'Melveny and Myers whether or not these could be' -com- bined as one district in order to spread the cost of incidental expenses. An insufficient number of names were submitted on a petition for 1911 Act improvements on streets between Alameda and Pasadena Avenues and between First and Fifth Streets. Councilman Jackson stated the need for a footbridge across Dalton wash on Azusa Ave. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, and duly carried, City Engineer be instructed to investigate matter of constructing a bootbridge across the Dalton wash on Azusa Avenue and report at next meeting. _ Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Ordinance for first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, GRANTING TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY, A-COR- PORATION,_ITS SUCCESSORS_AND ASSIGNS,,THE -, RIGHT.TO CONSTRUCT, -.MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE STARDARb'GAUGE RAILROAD TRACKS ACROSS MOTOR AND IRWINDALE.,AVENUE$-IN THE: CITY--OFIAZUSA. Ordinance was then read in full. Relocation of residence tabled Vehicle parking dist Encroachments on Virgin- ia Ave So.Louise & So.Orange Ave. 1911 act Insufficient names on petition Need for foot bridge over wash on Azusa Ave. First reading of Ordinance J. Warren Res. #2663 Councilman Memmesheimer offered the follow- ing resolution entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,.COUNTY.OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF . CALIFQRNIA,_ASSIGNING_OFFICSR JERRY_WARREN AS_ASSISTANT INVESTIGATOR.IN TRE POLICE DE- PARTMSNT..AND'RAISING HIM TO_STEP #4,-$328.00 PER..MONTH' EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER_ A953. Moved -by Councilman -Seltzer, -seconded by Councilman Hernandez, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No, 2863, 01MCIj 3:er: Relocation of residence tabled Vehicle parking dist Encroachments on Virgin- ia Ave So.Louise & So.Orange Ave. 1911 act Insufficient names on petition Need for foot bridge over wash on Azusa Ave. First reading of Ordinance J. Warren Res. #2663 OkB Id 9 m 0 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 21,1953 7:30 P:M Motion carried by following -vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez,Seltzer_, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Councilman Seltzer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,.COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF. CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING JACK J. PEYTON TO__ MOTOR OFFICER WITH.THE POLICE' DEPARTMENT AND RAISING -HIM TO STEP.#2,_$298.00-PEit:MONTH EFFECTIVE.SEPTEMBER 16 ,1953. ^ Moved 'by,^Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No 2864. Motion carried by following vote_,of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noesi 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 -.APPOINTING_ NEAL-ROBERTSON A -'SER - GENET IN:THE_*POLICE DEPAR—bdNT- ON_A,PROBA- TIONARY,BASIS__AT.STEP NO. 3,$328.00 PER MONTH, EFFSCT_IVE_SEPTEMBER_16,'1953. Moved by,Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Councilman Jones, resolution be adgted as read and numbered Resolution No, 2865. Motion carried by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Noes: None Memmesheimer, Jones 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, ABOLISHING THE OFFICE OF ASSIS- TANT CHIEF OF POLICE, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 16,1953 AND REASSIGNING ROLF MAGNELL TO MOTOR OFFICER, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 16,1953 AT HIS PERMANENT RANK OF SERGEANT AT STEP #4, $345.00 PER MONTH. Moved by Councilman Jones, seconded by Coun- ciiman'Memmesheimer resolution -be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2866. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, H__ernandez Counciiman Hernandez stated he voted, not against assignment of Officer Magnell to motor squad, but against the abolition of office of Assistant Police Chief. Councilman` Seltzer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE_OF.CALIF- ORNIA, ,GRANTING A_ LEAVE OF..ABSENCE FOR A .PERIOD OF,ONE YEAR.TO JOHN MOSLEY FROM_THE_POLICE_DE PARTMENT_OF THE CITY OF_AZUSA,_EFFECTIVE FROM SEPTEMBER -16o-1953 TO SEPTEMBER_ 15,1954- J. Peyton Res. p2M N. Robertson Res. #2865 467 0 Abolishing position Asst Chief of Police Res. #2866 J. Mosley Res. #2867 OhR Id CITY H=L AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 21, 1953 7:30 P:M Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Councilman Jones, resolution be.adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2867. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Memme- sheimer, Jones Noes: 9onacil1an Jackson 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.. THE RESIGNATION_OF WILLIAM,ROACH,AS A R_OFESERVEFICER_IN-THE.POLICE.DEPARTMENT,.EFFECTIVE AUGUST 21,_1953., Moved._by Councilman Meram- esheimer,"seconded'by Councilman Hernandez, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2868. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Councilman Seltzer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AZUSA,_COUNTY _OF.LOS ANG COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LES,,STATE OF„CALIFORNIA _OF FRANK_R._TUCKER, 53,-AND�PR0VIDING HIM WITH ONE WEEKS ADDITIONAL PAY,IN._LIEU_OF. THE VACATION_DUE.'HIM.__ Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson, resolution be adopted as ,read and numbered Resolution No. 2869. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones _. Noes: None Councilman Seltzer offered the following reso- lution entitled: A RESSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF_AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGSIES,_STATE_OF CALIF- FORNIA, ACCEPTING THE_ RESIGNATION_ OF HAROLD -R._ SHHIi_5E AS_GRO_UNDSMAN-GARDENER, .EFFECTIVE AUGUST Moved by Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Coun- cilman Jones resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2870. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones . Noes: None Councilman Hernandez offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THI-9 CITY COUNCIL OF THHE CITY OF AZUSA,.COUNTY.OF LOS.ANGELES,_STATE.OF CALIF- ORNL9,,.APPOINTING EMMETT„BUTT AS SEWERAGE TREAT- MENT_PLANT OPERATOR IN THE PUBLIC WORESDEPART- MENT AT_STSP_#3, $313.00 PER_MONTH.._.__, ._ Moved_by_Councilman Seltzer,_ seconded by Coun- cilman Jones, resolution be adoptdd as read and numbered Resolution No. 2871 Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Seltzer, Jones. Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Memmesheimer W. Roach Res. #2868 F. Tucker Res. #2869 H. Shulse Res. #2870 E. Butt Res. #2871 IM 7 CITY MML AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 211 1953 Councilman Jackson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,_ EMPLOYING_ JOHN_.PADIiXA -AS A.MAIN- TENANCE-MAN ON- A_ PROBATIONARY,BASLS AT,STEP #1, $246.00 PER MONTH, it SEPTEMBER 15,;953. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resoltition No. 2872. 1axmixuxe Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Noes: None Memmesheimer, Jones The matter of improving the extension of 10th Street west of Vernon Avenue was discussed. Mr. Gil Ross addressed the Council on behalf of the industries now located on that street. Adequate water supply for fire protection wag stressed as was the acute dust problem which has plagued the homes in that neighborhood. On the question of water supply,,Mr. Ross stated that the business men of that area would agree to furnish and pay for all ma- terials if the city labor would install the Moved byCouncilman �n etc$$;�e89SAad by Coun- cilman Jackson that upon -the owners furnishing materials the city would furnish labor for installing pipeline and that the Superintendent of Water and City Attorney prepare proper agreement. Councilman Seitzer-wished to amend the motion to include the paving of street on same basis of costs and that all city standards be met. After discussion Councilman Seltzer withdrew amendment. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: Councilman Hernandez Mr. Ross stated that upon inquiries which he had made, the paving and improving of the street could be made at no greater cost than eleven cents per square foot. Councilman Memmesheimer moved that, in view of the 11¢ per sq. ft. price stated, the Engineering Department shall check and see if it can be done at this price and if the 11¢ maximum is not ex- ceeded in the split of labor and materials costs, a contract shall be entered into whereby the city will furnish labor and the property owners will furnish materials, and upon completion the street will be dedicated to the city. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hernandez stated his wish to change his previous vote, being in accord with both pipeline and paving being completed. 471 7:30 P: M. J. Padilla Res. #2872 Improvement of 10th St. extension T8 split coats Motion carried Letter read from John Huffstutter giving estimate of price of speaker and turntable needed to convert present public address system and requesting Council approval of purchase of these items. Recreation Dept 473 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 21,1953 7:30 P:M 9 Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, request be granted and authorization given to pur- To purchase speaker chase 12 cone type speaker, 3 speed and turntable turntable and cable to cost approximately $125.00. Motion carried by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez Noes( None Memmesheimer, Tones Seltzer, Letters read from David Eccles, Civil Defense Director and John Huffstutter, Recreation Director listing the duties as outlined in.the work performed -by Mrs. Marguerite Bratton presently employed on part time basis with these two departments, and requesting that a classification be .established for a recreation secretary or similiar title. Councilman Memmesheimer moved matter be referred to Personnel Board for establish- ment of certified list -of names for position of steno -clerk for Civil Defense office and Recreation Department. Motion withdrawn. Motion made_by Councilman Memmesheimer letters be referred to Personnel Board to be con- sidered in the appointment of applicant most suited to various requirements for this type of work which includes more than steno- graphic work. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, Personnel Board be requested to create classification for clerk for Recreation Department and confer with Recreation Director in forming job requirements. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hernandez reported on proposed revised schedule for rubbish collection. He stated Mr. Avedesian submitted schedule based on an 8 day_collection basis, with an increase in pay required to give this additional service. This change would be enacted upon the cancella- tion of present contract. The new schedule would be followed for two months without addi- tional pay in order to enable the council to make new financial arrangements for an added rate. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Coun- cilman Seltzer and duly carried, matter be continued at the next meeting. Minutes of Foothill Freeway Commission meeting of SEptember 11,1953 submitted. Letter read signed by Commissioner of Public Works recommending James Ayon for position of Groundsman -Gardener at third step of pay scale $258.00 per month beginning October 1, 1953. Moved by Councilman Seltzer,_seconded by Coun- cilman Hernandez, Attorney draw resolution em- ploying James Ayon_as Groundsman -Gardener at third step of pay rate $258.00 per month, effective Octmber 1, 1953. 'Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes; Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Noes: None Memmesheimer, Jones Request for classifi- cation of job performs( by Mrs. Bratton Personnel board to set up clasification Proposed schedule for trash pick up tied in with contract canceling Foothill Freeway minutes James Ayon as grounds- man gardner OhR Id P16 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT 21,1953 7:30 P:M Announcement was made of League of California Cities Convention at San Francisco from Oct. 18 through 21st, 1953. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer, Council members, Fire Chief, City Attorney, City Clerk wishing -to attend the conference be allowed $175.00 expense funds. Motion carried by following vote of Council: ' Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Letter of recommendation submitted, signed by City Clerk, requesting raise from Step #1 to Step #2 in pay scale for Joan McKinney, Steno -Clerk, becoming effective October 1,1953. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman HMrnandez, Attorney be instructed to draw resolution raising pay scale from Step 1 to Step 2, and ending probationary period, effective October 1, 1953. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Hernandez, Seltzer, Memmesheimer, Jones Noes: None Superintendent of Light and W ter submitted request for change -to be made in the electrical service in use at present time at the location of the Market Basket center. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Coun- cilman Jackson, Attorney be instructed to draw agreement as outlined by Supterintendent Smith provided it does not conflict with the present ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Request submitted by Superintendent Smith of Light & Water Department to have the vacancy filled for Account Clerk. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Coun- cilman Seltzer, matter be referred to Personnel Clerk for certified list to be established and authorizing the hiring of a clerk on a temporary basis. - Motion carried unanimously. Request of Chief McDonald to appoint Officer Edborg of the Police Department to rating of Sergeant was resubmitted -to Council. Moved by -Councilman Hernandez, seconded by Councilman Jones, matter be tabled until next meeting. Motion failed to carry by following vote: Noes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memmesheimer Ayes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Jones Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson, recommendation of Chief McDonald be accepted and Officer Edborg be ap- pointed sergeant effective Sept. 22, 1953:" Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Jackson, Seltzer, Memme- sheimer -- Noes: Councilmen: Hernandez, Jones Councilman Seltzer spoke briefly on the matter stating his reason for so voting. 475 10 $175.00 expense allow- ance for League confer• ence granted Mrs. McKinney granted step raise Electrical service work to be done at Market Basket Account clerk needed by Light A Water dept Edborg appointed as sergeant on police dept OkB Id CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPT. 2131953 7:30 P:M Councilman Seltzer reported on bids previously submitted for printing of Code Book of Ordin- ances and stated low bid submitted was that of Canyon City News. It was moved by Councilman Seltzer, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, that the low bidder, The Canyon City News, be awarded the contract for printing of the Code Book of Ordinances, stipulating that the paper used shall be 25% ' rag -content or better and that the page price as quoted will be a firm price and shall be .held to mean printed pages. Three copies shall be permanently bound and the 100 copies to be,lbose bound shall have a binding of the best quality as quoted. Bid check and bonds to be'returned to the unsuccessfulybidders. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr.'Rude-Smith, Supervisor Ground Observer Corp,, stated his appreciation to the Council for their cooperation in the -construction of the new tower in Memorial Park. Moved by Councilman Seltzer, -seconded by Councilman Hernandez, bills and requisi- tions as follows be granted STATE RETIREMENT FUND State Employees R6t1fement System (97) M.V.A.FUND C9� ity Employees Payroll Acct. WATER FUND 5195 City Employees Payroll Acct. ' 5196 Burroughs Corp 5197 Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Pacific,Inc. 5198 Hersey Mfg. Company 5199 Mobile Radio Maintenance Company 5200 San Gabriel Properties 5201 Leora Shuck, Collector 5202 Signal 011 Company 5203 Southern Pipe & Casing Co. 5204 Reed & Routt Automotive Service LIGHT FUND employees Payroll Acct. 5490 Burroughs Corporation 5491 Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Pacific 5492 Mobile Radio Maintenance Co GENERAL FUND 477 Bid for codifing of ordinances awarded to low bidder Council thanked for cooperation given Ground Observation Corps Bills and Req. $1,350.09 541.00 2,378.35 82.85 4.87 1,957.00 75.00 40.00 3,033.54 147.00 13,127.80 1.50 1,844.35 82.85 4.88 150.00 6312 Chamber of Commerce 1,500.00 6313 City Employee's Payroll Acct. 9,550.59 6314 Alhambra Typewriter Shop 125.15 6315 Alpha Beta Food Market 2.55 6316 Automobile Club of So. Calif. 104.07 6317 Azusa Herald 34.68 6318 County of Los Angeles -Health Dept. 2.33 6319 Azusa Garage 503.51 6320 Consolidated Rock Products Co. 21,84 6321 County of Los Angeles -Dept. of Parks & Rec. 67.20 6322 County of Los Angeles -Assessor 39.50 ' 6323 County of Los Angeles -Registrar of Voters 26.18 6324 Davis Photos 15.98 6325 David H. Eccles,Jr. 32.00 6326 Carl Entenmann & Son 1.60 6327 Leo Harlan 7.50 6328 Harris & Frank 38.07 6329 J. N. Hutchison 665.00 6330 Jeffries Banknote Co. 25.24 6331 Hankins Medical Group 83.50 6332 Louis J. Kroeger & Asso. 95.00 6333 Louis the Tailor 509.88 6334 Luippold Engineering Sales Co. 62.35 6335 M & M Mfg.,Inc. 1.56 GENERAL FUND (Contd) 6336 6337 6334338 60 6341 6342 6343 6344 6345 6346 6347 Nelson's Appliances George B. Owen O'Melveny & Myers J. C. Penney Co.,Inc. Dept. of Parks & Rec. Pick's Bldg. Material & Supply Co. Pennock's City of Pomona Leora Shuck, Collector Signal 011 Company H. A. Snidow Howard K. Smith Film Library . 31.00 21.98 250.00 14.39 7.00 8.90 6.24 56.37 1475.15 235.42 10.00 28.53 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Seltzer and duly carried, meeting be adjourned. L Cz�`� % C�ty Clerk of the city or Azusa