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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - October 16, 1953 - CC1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16, 1953 7:30 P,M, r Chairman of Finance -and Purchasing Councilman Martha Johnson Martha Johnson Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Ch. of Finance Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: Oouncilman•Barry Members of Auditing Committee Councilmen Johnson, Ortuno, Barry Auditing Committee Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Memme- Noes: Hone ' sheimer, Jackson, Jokwoh Representative to Park and Recreation Commission Park & Recreation Councilman Martha Johnson Commission Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Roes- None Memmesheimer, Jackson Representative to Planning Commission Planning Commission Councilman Memmesheimer Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: None City'En'gineer reported on First and Pasadena Avenue improvements, submitting map showing_share of Cherry - Hadley Company part of improvements, and submitting First & Pasadena check in amount -of $1,033.93 which is balance due Avenue -improvement City for Charry-Hadley portion of paving, contract awarded Engineer further.reported low bidder on contract for improvements was Valley Contractors, Incorporated recommending contract be awarded, Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- cilman Barry contract be awarded to Valley Contractors and checks and bid bonds be returned -to unsuccessful bidders, Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Councilman Ortuno passed his vote, Mayor Jackson read notice of meeting of Sanitation Sanitation Dist, District No, 22, Appointment of alternate representative to Mayor will be made at next regular meeting, Mr. Victor Jabsen addressed Council questioning the possibility of constructing the proposed Recreation .Hall at the price quoted. Mayor Jackson stated the' matter of the Recreation Hall will come later on the agenda, - City Engineer Brooks stated that the cost of improving Tenth Street A Tenth Street would approximate $1,25 per sq, ft, improvements Mr, Ed Brands appeared for the owners on the street and reported that his company would be willing to accept the Fire Chiefts recommendation of an 8" water line in place of the original plan for a 6" line, Superintendent Smith suggested that the Fire Underwriters be consulted regarding the proper size_line,to be installed, and that further report be made, It was the opinion of the Council that special equipment necessary to be used on the improve- ment should be charged with material and expense borne by property owners and the City Attorney to consider same when -drawing agreement, _ Correction:%ro�2v�S3 The following paragraph should read: City Engineer Brooks stated that the cost of improving,Tenth Street would approximate $1,25 per lineal ft. - Tenth Street Improvements OMJFU c- t Iii I t r •f' f r •� I II I. I I i f • • I t r ' t` f •� 13 - CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16,1953 7:30 P.M. Councilman Ortuno'offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,_COUNTY-OF LOS ANGEIES,_STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE SERVICE OFHUGH.McDONAID AS -ACTING IEF CH:OF.-POLICE OF THE_CITY- OF- AZU3A,,,EEFECTIVE 06TOBER_7,_1953._ M6ved'by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman ' Memmesheimer, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No, 2885. Motion carried by unanimous vote of Council. The following list of certified applicants was submitted by the Personnel Board for position of Building Inspector: Jack Cassell, Saint Elmo Lee, Ziba Currier, Edwin Newell, Neville Grow. Moved by, -Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman_ Barry and.duly carried, appointment .be tabled until meeting of November 2nd in order to enable Council members to personnally interview applicants. The following list of certified candidates for position of Police Chief was submitted by Personnel Board in order of rank: William Burns, William Winguard, Everett Holladay, Edward Bray, Raymond Stonehouse, Vernon Welch, Malcolm Wood,-, Roved by_Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, appointment be -tabled until regular meeting of Nov. 2nd. ' The request of Dr. C. R. Hayes was submitted to grant permission to move a house to 413 So. Angeleno Avenue. This request was not recommended by the Planning Com- mission. ,Moved by Councibman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man Barry and duly carried, recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted and request be denied for per- mission to relocate house. Request submitted by Mrs. Maria Salce for permission to relocate house to 405 E. Second Street. Recom- mendation to grant permission was made by Planning Commission. .Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted and permission granted provided all building requirements are abided by. Request of Mr. Manuel Lopez to relocate house to 212 No. Dalton was submitted and recommended by Planning Commission. .Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Barry and_duly carried, recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted and permission be granted to ' Mr. Lopez to move house to 212 No, Dalton Avenue, provided all the recommendations of.the Building Inspector be complied with. Resolution No. 2885 Hugh McDonald Building Insp. Certified list Police Chief Certified list Relocation not granted Dr. Hayes Relocation granted Mrs. Maria Sales Relocation Granted Manuel Lopez Request of Mrs. Maria Sales for permission to reloc a Relocation second building consisting of house and garage to 166 granted No. Soldano' Avenue Redommendati6nd bT Planning Commission 4aria Salce be accepted and permission granted to move residence to 168 No..Soldano,provided all requieements of the Building Inspector are met9 wasmoved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded'by Councilman 'Ortano and unanimously carried. OMJFU r ✓ I r ( r ! r CITM'HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16, 1953 7:30 P.M. Mr, Art Seltzer and Mr. Nicholas Abdelnour petitioned Council to approve the opening of_Tract No. 17575 for the construction of new homes, recommended by Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, approval of tentative map of Tract No. 17575 be granted with living area of the houses to be constructed on these lots to be of a 1200 sq ft minimum. Request submitted by Mr. Krems representing San Gabriel Properties, for zone variance from C71 to C-3 for portion of lot situated at 600 E. 8th Street permitting a dry cleaning establishment Lobe' operated Moved by Councilman Memmemheimer, seconded'by Council- man Ortuno and duly carried, request be tabled until next meeting in order to obtain approval from 'state and city fire marshalls. Mr. Amelio Reyes submitted request for permission to make -an addition to an already existing garage to be converted into a dwelling. Recommendation for granting of request made by Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, recommendation of Planning Commission be approved and permission be granted to construct addition provided all building- re-quirements are met. Mr. Clarence Mueller requested permission to divide his present lot into two separate lots, located on corner of Orange and Daell Streets. Recommendation of Planning Commission was to approve request. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted and request be granted providing all ordinance requirements are met. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,_IAS_ANGELES_COUNTY,_CALIFORNIA DIRECTING TEMPORARY CESSATION OF 'WORK AND_E%PENDITURES. RELATIVE TO_A'CONSTRUCTION OF A RECRLATION-CENEER IN_SAID_CITY,__ _ _ _ _� _ _�__,.,• .,, Moved -by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Jackson, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Aesolution No. 2886. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno Counciiman Barry stated, in time and effort has been put ' warrant itis continuence and protest against the selfish juvenile recreation program* his opinion, sufficient into this project to that his vote was a political delay of the Map Tract 17575 approved Dry Cleaning variance tabled Convert garage to dwelling approved Lot division approved Cessation of work on re- creation center Councilman Barry against delay UMJFU m t • is r 11 1 •; , -� 7 ', .( ✓ , , [ r ' t • . t l ( t' Ali ' , 1 r • .J CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16,1953 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, Director of Recreation be contacted and asked to contact Redreation ihe•owners of any hall, such as the Parish, Director to Woman -!s Club, Scout Hall, City Auditorium, etc, try and use for any plans being worked out for a recreation various halls program to take place during the time of study of recreation building plans and until such time as plans are completed. ' City Engineer reported on reservoir submitting tentative plans for construction and giving Reservoir site elevations, etc. Engineer suggested obtaining costs to be estimated costs of two proposed sites. Suggestion obtained was approved by Mayor Jackson. Petitions were submitted on Assessment District for South Louise Avenue improvements. Petitions are ready for circulation upon completion of maps. 1911 Act. City Engineer reported on grade corssings and recommended improvements to be made at Virginia Grade Crossing Rvenue and other crossings of the Sante Fe R.R. improvements Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer seconded by- - Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, Attorney be instructed to draw resolution incorporating the various improvements requested in report of Engineer. Attorney to draw resolution Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- •oilman Johnson City Attorney communicate with Sante Fe Railroad regarding the improvement of grade - crossing at Virginia Avenue to eliminate hazard existingtpresent time. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ' Necessity of footbridge on Azusa Avenue over Dalton Footbridge and wash was stated by Engineer and also the need_for'a sidezalk at wash sidewalk along Azusa Avenue approaching the bridge. Superintendent of Public Works submitted request for stand-by pump for sewer disposal plant stating the Request for present pump is insufficient for needs of City, pump at sewer Mayor Jackson requested specifications for_pump be plant submitted at next regular meeting. Request submitted by Emile Gipp, Superintendent of Emile Gipp to be Public Works for vacation pay in lieu of vacation paid in lieu of at this time. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded vacation By Councilman Memmesheimer, request.for vacation pay be granted, compensation to be at present rate of pay. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson - Roes:' None Letter read by Mayor Jackson signed by Superintendent of Public Works. recommending pay raise from third to fourth step for Wayne Loyd, equipment operator for ' Street Department. _ Step raise Discussion followed regarding the postponement of referred request until after budget meeting. Mr. Loyd was asked if he preferred to have request referred to Personnel Board. He replied he would so prefer. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man Ortuno, request be referred to Personnel Board. Motion carried by unanimous vote of Council. OMJFU - �• f 1 1 I l I � f t 1 • I ✓ ♦ • I .) 1 cif t• , ✓ t.l( ' ) ✓f. • ) t • 11 1 I I 1♦ • ) i) 1 I ) I t ' . I I J r I • ✓ If ) . • i f r • � [ 1 ✓ 1f • • • r w • I J 1 w . 1 � • 1 1 r 00 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16, 1953 Aecommendation made by Park and Recreation Commission in minutes of meeting '-to remove several mulberry trees at 429 No,Dalton Avenue. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, matter be referred to Department of Public Works with power io act in removal of trees. Communication read by Mayor from Civil Defense secretary stating receipt of warrant from State covering final reimbursement by the State and Federal government for expenditures by the City for Civil Defense supplies. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, to file communication. 19 7:30 P.M. Request made by Canyon City News to substitute contract bond in lieu of Cashierts'check on file Por bid submitted on printing of -,Ordinance Code Book. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer,,,seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, bid bond be accepted in lieu of cashier's check and return check to bidder. Letter read by Mayor from Sergeant Oscar T. Keenan, US Air Force Recrdi.ting Service, requesting desk space termporarily until permanent quarters are authorized by Headquarters Area #2, US Army & US Air Force Recruiting Service. Suggestion was made by Mayor to have Sergeant Mudd, Recruiting Officer, contact the American Legion.,for space,_since the City had no available space. This was unanimously_agreed upon. Tree removal approved City reim- bursed for Civil Defense supplies Contract bond in lieu of cashier's check Request for space for recruiting office Request made by Azusa Golden Days Chairman for $300 expense fund toward expenses incurred for this event. Moved by Councilman Mmmmesheimer, seconded by Coun- cilman Ortuno, request for $300.00 be granted,,to ben Golden Days drawn from Music and Promotion Fund. granted.$300 Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: None Letter of complaint signed "Azusa Merchants" read by Mayor Jackson protesting against bicycles being allowed on sidewalks of business district. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, and duly carried, matter be referred to Police Commissioner. The necessity for extra police help for Azusa Golden days was expressed by Councilman Memmesheimer and the rate of pay which should be granted. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- cilman Barry, Attorney be instructed to' -draw resolu- tion authorizing compensation at rate of $10,06 per day to -each extra officer needed for the day of Azusa Golden Days parade. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: None Complaint re: Bicycle riding on sidewalks Extra Police for Golden Days parade Request made by Mr. Philleo for installation of bleacher seats for Azusa Golden Days parade. Bleachers to Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- be erected oilman Johnson and duly carried,'request be referred to Public Works Department with power to act, subject to building department inspection. UMJFU 1 ) f U ) A 7 .) 1.) ) I ) ) ) ) A ) 'J U r' CI I ' 1 • r1 1) IZ 1 r I "� • " �� t Jt • Ir I) l:. • ,O , 3 )ri SII i d r f 1 _, t' � I \ l l f f• � I . f � r I C r L' i t '' (� ( . - , r , r. 1 1 (/ 1 • J ✓ 1 cq CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 160 1953 Moved,by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry, Captain Fred Williams be appointed Acting Police Chief until such time as present„situation of Police Chief' -is straightened and compensation to be at the rate of pay received by former Police Chief Kendrick, to become effective October 8,-1953. Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: None 7:30 P.M. Communication from County Board of Supervisors regarding action of Air Pollution Board and in - closing -'dopy of resolution passed by the Board making aUailable necessary data and information in an"effort to accelerate the smog abatement program and urging all cities to join with the City of Los Angeles in this program, Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and duly carried, City Attorney draw resolution incorporating recommendation made and stating the full cooperation of the City of Azusa with the smog abatement program, City Clerk stated need of stationery with changes to be made in letterhead, Moved by'Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Clerk be authorized to order sufficient -stationery from printer for office of City'Clerk, Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: None 21} Capt. Williams appointed Acting Police Chief Communication from Air Pollution Board New letterheads to be printed The granting of funds to Visiting Nurses Association was tabled until next meeting, when agreement is to Visiting Nurses be submitted, Association The -City Engineer requested the Council to consider some of the other Public Works projects since tabling the Recreation Building, in order that he might retain Request of his competent staff of engineers until authorized to City Engineer proceed with recreation building, Councilman Memmesheimer moved and Councilman Johnson seconded, Personnel Clerk be requested to have Kroeger Associates establish qualifications for a City Engineer, competent in all branches of engineering, and to hold examinations for filling this position which will be on a full time basis, The rate of pay to be based on quali- fications needed, Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno Councilman Barry wished to go on record that, in voting on the motion as made, he believed'it was not -in the best interests of the City of Azusa as evidenced by the loss -'of two other capable members of the City personnel under the present, or effectively present, political situation; these jobs being Finance Officer and Public To advertise for City Eng, Councilman Barry not in favor Works Superintendent, He felt putting a man in the position of City Eng@neer at this time would be inadvisable and should be put off at least until April election, UMJFU .: 1 ' ) U ' 1 1 r 1 r ' CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16, 1953 7:30 P.M. Councilman Memme'sheimer suggested Engineer continue in present status and to continue work started which will be completed before new appointment is made. " Moved by Councilman Barry Engineer continue to 1, serve•in capacity of City Engineer until'April in order to complete present accepted plans. -Motion fails for lack of second. Engineer asked wishes of Council regarding ' reservoir and sewer plant. Mayor Jackson stated present reservoir action was to be held, however the sewer plant needed some action tteen: - The manner of completing work on Tenth Street improvements was discussed. City Attorney to' draw agreement incorporating the-cost-of"rental of specialized equipment to be Borne by property owners. CI'I 1 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the following bills and re- quisitions be granted: 80 *STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5214 CITY EMPLOYEES' PAYROLL ACCOUNT (Water Fund) 5500 CITY EMPLOYEES' PAYROLL ACCOUNT (Light Fund) M. V. A. FUND 991 City Employees 992 Getts Hardware 993 Williams Lumber GENERAL FUND 6433 6434 6435 6436 6437 6438 6439 6440 6441 6442 6443 66444 l5 6446 6447 ,6448 6449 6450 6451 6452 6453 6454 6455 6456 6557 6458 6459 6460 6461 6462 Payroll Account Company City Employees Payroll Account City Employees Payroll Acct. Alhambra Typewriter Shop Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Co. .Azusa Rock & Sand Co. Best Maintenance Supply Co. Blanchard-Damron Braun Corporation Canyon City News City of Pomona Coast Spotlight & Equipment Co. Consolidated Rock Products Co. County of Los Angeles E1 Sereno Machine Works Fleetwood Laundry Foothill Stationers Leigh Erskine Ford Garlock Packing Company General Telephone Co. Getts Hardware Peter Gonzales, Jr. Graham Brothers, Inc. Gregory's Leo Harlan Los Angeles Evening Herald & Magneto Sales & Service Co. Mall Tool Company E. R. Metzner Co. William Meyer Palo Truck Co. Express Correction: 107,als- s The following paragraph should read: Engineer asked wishes of Council regarding reservoir and sewer plant. Mgyor Jackson 81,355.65 2,239.75 1,705.75 487.30 281.89 37.78 117.50 8,469.33 5.00 12.11 169.91 18.03 424.00 29.06 80.58 84.89 225.33 2.96 1.00 73.50 12.08 54.25 1600.60 8.69 7.00 61.66 92.63 34.56 5.40 23.17 16.00 5.08 7.64 90.00 24.96 23.79 stated present reservoir action was to be held up, however, the sewer plant needed some action taken. 23 City Engineer to continue until new appointment Reservoir action halted Reservoir action held up OMJFU 25 fl CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 16, 1953 7:30 P.M. 6463 J. C. Penney Co., Inc. 6464 James M. Reed 6465 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 6466 San Gabriel Valley Humane Society 6467 St. Frances Church 6468 Seagrave -Hirsch Co. 6469 Signal oil Co. 6470 Smart & Final Iris Co. 6471 Paul E. Smith . 6472 Standard 011 Company 6473 Henry Trumble 6474 Valley Blue Print & Supply Co. 6475 Williams Lumber Company Motion carried by unanimous vote of Council. 2.79 5.57 71.57 4o.00 15.00 12.36 677.54 43.00 8.97 26.74 4.43 2.34 61.54 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, meeting adjourn until October 19, 1953' at 7:30 P.M. Uy Clerk of the City of Azusa ' CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY OCTOBER 199 1953 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Azusa scheduled for the above time and place was adjourned, due to lack of quorum, until Monday, October 26th, 1953 at 7330 P.M. UMJFU