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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 14, 1953 - CC109 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY "DECEMBER 14, 1953 8:00 P.M. The -City -Council of the City of Azusa met in regular adjourned session at the -above time and place. The meeting was called to'order by Mayor Jackson with a salute to the flag. Present'at Councilmen Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, _Roll Call: Memmesheimer, Jackson, City Attorney Roll call and City Clerk. 'Absent: City Engineer Mayor"Jackson-spoke-on the observance of Bill of Bill of Rights Week Rights.Week which was for the period of December 9 throuoh 15th. It.was moved -by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry and carried unanimously carried that To advertise for the -`City Clerk be authorized to advertise for the pur-, bids chase by the city of -three trucks for the Light and Water Department; Specifications to be furnished by the Supt; -of Ligght and Water and bids to be opened on_January 4th, 1954, Mayor Jackson appointed a committee -to study matters of annexation and to meet with groups interested in' joiriing the -city and to make reports to the council. Committee for annex - Members of the committee selected, and approved, were: ation study Chairman;' Councilman Memmesheimer (Police and Fire depts.) Councilman Barry, (Public Works) Councilman Ortuno; (Public Utilities),,City Attorney Tscharner and'Supt, of Light_& Water, Virgil Smith,' Councilman Memmesheimer to act as -chairman of committee, Engineer Brooks entered the meeting and was seated, 'Minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission were pre- sented'with'recommendations to be acted -upon. Park & Recreation It was recommended by the Commission that: `Recreation director J, Huffstutter and another member of -the commission be allowed to attend -con- To attend conference fereh'e'at Santa Rosa from'February 14th to 17th with February 14 to 17th estimated expenses of $140,,per person, Moved by -Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man'Johnson and duly carried that the recommendation of the Commission be accepted. Moved'by Councilman Memmesheimer, seoonded`by Council -Dug -outs at ball man Johnson, -that the Little League be allowed to Park build'dug-outs' at ball park. Motion was carried unanimously, That Ivan`Turner report findings regarding -tree re- Tree removals, etc, movals'etc.,directly to council for more immediate reported to Supt. action, Public Works Moved'by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man Barry and unanimously carried that -Mr. Turner re- port_directly to Supt, of Public works, who will have power to act That, the -'sum of $175,000 set up in-budggt for "Park Improvemehts" be allocated for the construction of - Recreatfon and Community building, including archi- tects"fees and that the Park & Recreation Commission be authorized and directed to contact'architects specializing in this type of building, with the view OMJFU 0 0 0 CITY BALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 8:00 P.M. and ex -officio members and the term of office of each memb6i,, and shall further advise the Council of any vacancy occurring thereafter. (b) The Commission has the jurisdiction, powers and duties conferred upon it by the provisions of Section -5, Subsections "A" to 'Q", inclusive, of Ordinance #416. "(c) --With respect to Subsection "F" of Section 5 ' of'Ordinance #416, it is directed by the Council that the-Cominission shall submit, on the second Tuesday of May,,aiinually, the'budget required by the aforesaid sub- section__"F". The said budget shall be prepared in two parts, as -follows: - Part 1. That portion of the revenues pertaining to the"ahtivities under the supervision -of the Commission which are derived from the levy of ahy tax shall be bud- geted for expenditure, within the'limita'of`such tax -- revenue'as may be reasonably anticipated, for -the pur- poses'for which such tax was levied and for no other purpose. Part 11. That portion of -the revenues pertaining to the activities under the supervision of'the Commission derived from contributions or appropriations of the City of Azusa,'any School District, the Countf of Los Angeles, or'the State of California, and intended -for the conduct- ing'arid'the administration of a program of recreation, plus such revenues accruing from the-operation'of such a program'of recreation, as may be'reasonably anticipated, shall be budgeted for expenditure within the -limits of the total of such contributions-$ appropriations and other re- ceipts`for the purpose of carrying'out a program of re- creation, and for no other purpose, ' (d) In the event the anticipated revenues shall be deemed by the Commission to be insufficient for the act- ivities -of the Commission, as defined by Section 5"of Ordinance ##416 the Commission shall request such addi- tional -*funds as may be 'required under Parts l and"11 of the Comniissionls budget, as provided for -in subs6etion (c) of Section 1 of this directive, to be appropriated by the Council from other funds of the City, subject to the con- currence and appropriation of such additional funds by the Council. - "(e) 'In the event that additional funds are requested by the Commission to be appropriated -by the Council, the necessity for such appropriation shall be explained in writing, and the,expenditures proposed to be made from such additional appropriation shall be listed iii order of their priority as determined by the Commission. (f) The annual budget of the Commission, as provided for under .Section 1 subsection (6) -of this directive, shall be"for the fiscal year commencing' -July 1, annually, following the submission of the said budget.. (ga- The budget of the Commission shall specify in detail the source and amount of each item`of anticipated revenue, and shall speoify in detail each item of"expenditure proposed to be made;' Such -proposed expenditures shall be grouped under the following classifications: 1. Wages and salaries 2. Maintainence and operation 3. Capital expenditures OMJFU m 4 1 0 0 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 114, 1953 8:00 P.M. of'selecting one or more to be recommended to the co " 11 -for approval and letting of contract to the architect of their choice. Councilman Johnson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,-LOS ANGELES COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPRORRIATING FUNDS FOR,THE CONSTRUCTION_OF A "RECREATION AND COMMUNITY.CENTER" BUILDING -AND INSTRUCTING THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. it`wa's-inoved by Councilman Barry, seconded by - Councilman Memmesheimer that the following am- mendment be added to the proposed resolution: Because of the decrease in funds it should not be allowed'to impair the health and safety"factor in this"center; and that the basketball court provided shall be of official college size, -as -recommended and'understood by the'Park and Recreation Commission in the joint meeting with the city council. Councilman Jackson felt that the andthat the Park and Recreation in mind healthhfiamctors, etc. Co,un61lmanAsPtazed efie was not in building. Im Resolution offered Park & Recreation Commission to in- terview architects Amendment fails to carry amendment was unnecessary Commission would keep favor of any sub standard Councilman Memmesheimer withdrew his"second for the best interests of all, having full confidence in the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman Ortuno then seconded the amendment motion, which failed to carry by the following vote: Aye's: Barry, Ortuno Noes: Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson The resolution as offered by Councilman Johnson was moved by Coixncilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman'Jackson Resolution and „carried unanimously and numbered Resolution No..2910. #2910 adopted CouncilmanBarry stated for the record that this program is falling -'short of what had been hoped for and he'should like to remihd'the Park and Recreation Commission that the council has preliminary plans for a recreation center and have been billed'"in excess of $2500 for same, said plans being drawn up by doompetent engineer of long experience in the Park and Recreation field, the commission should give these plans seriotis'consideration both from the standpoint of economy and providing a desirable recreation center. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by CouncilmanMemmesheimer and unanimously carried that the following directive from the council be sent to the Park and Recreation Commission: DIRECTIVE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SECTION -1. The Park and Recreation -Commission, as created arid.'ednstituted under the provisions,of Ordinance -#416, as amended by -Ordinance #468, having requested clarification of'ita`duties, responsibilities and operations, is hereby instructed and directed by the City' -Council of the City of Azusa, hereinafter referred to as the Council, as follows: (a) 'The Park and Recreation -Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, shall be organized as pro- vided for in the aforesaid Ordinance'#468, and shall ad- vise the Council in writing of the names of its members OMJFU r z A CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 (h) Each part of the Commission's budget shall contain,provision for an unappropriated reserve, not in -excess of 5% of the total of each part -of said budget. The reserves herein provided for may be appropriated and expended for any unbudgeted desirable purpose'iuider the Jurisdiction of the Commission, or for any emergency, upon a four-fifths majority vote of the Commission, and not otherwise, ' ",-.SECTION-2. All requests, reports, and recommenda- tioris.'madeby the Commission to the Council shall be in writing:and.shall bear the signature of the Chairman of'the Commission and shall list the names of those voting in favor of or opposed to such request; report; or recommendation.' If minority reports are'submitted, th&y"-likewise shall be made in writing and shall'be signed by all those making such minority reports. SECTION 3, All requests made by organizations or individuals'for use of the facilities under the juris- diction`of^the Commission, or for the decoration there- of, shall be submitted'in writing .to _the Commission-- and the Commission shall thereafter make such recom- mendation"tb'the Council as appears to it to be proper in each case. 8:00 P.M. SECTION 4. The Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as may be required`to'carry out the pro- visions of this directive and shall cause the same to be publi'shed and shall supply a copy'of-siich rules and regu- lations -'to any person requesting_a copy. SECTION 5. The Commission shall keep minutes of each meeting; recording therein those members present and absent, and"furnish copies of such minutes to each member of the ' Council and the City Clerk. It'was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man Barry and duly carried that the Engineer draw plans for Engineer to three tennis courts to be built_and to draw up specifications draw plans so they may go to bid, for tennis courts Mayor Jackson felt that some'honor should be paid to one of Azusa's','leadingg citizens, -Walter Malone, who recently Reservolk passed away. Mr. Malone had always -been -vitally interested to be named in the problems concerning this city's water situation, and for Walter it vras Mr; Jackson's suggestion that the next reservoir con- Malone structed'should be dedicated in honor of Walter Malone and named for him. It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- Attorney man Ortuiio, and unanimously carried-, that the City Attorney to draw shall draw up a resolution embodying the suggestion of Mayor resolution Jackson, It was'moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,'that the council advertise for bids for new reservoir, plansforwhich have been completed. This motion was withdrawn upon discussion pointing out that ' sites had not yet been procured. It w4as'moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Reservoir Ortuno,-that the City Attorney, City Engineer,.and Supt, of site to be Watei;;contact the proper persons for acquiring reservoir sites viewed and report to the council their findings; sites previously viewed to be considered, UMJFU m 9 CITY'HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 8:00 P.M. Mr; H. -Adams addressed the council reporting that the grass at the Girl Scout Hall had not been cut as prom- ised ana'requesting that the city park employee cut this grass while doing the rest of the park lawn. It'was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- Girl Scout Hall man Johnson and duly carried that the park employee to have grass care for the grass at the Girl Scout hall at the time cut he is cutting grass at the park. The City Engineer reported that the "Debt Limit Re- port" had been forwarded to OlMelveney & Myers and that future action will be taken upon their recom- mendations. George Grandstaff addressed the council stating that new problems faced the committee for the parking dis- trict iii that new construction is in progress on one of the lots which had been considered as part of one parking lot. He stated that what the committee thought to be a fair price for the district has been estAblished and they would now like'to establish how much more it would cost for condemnation proceedings since this new construction was being made. Councilman'Ortuno stated that the improvements going in on the lot in question was costing about $8,250.00 Councilman Johnson suggested that the City Engineer furnish a report to the council -of the expenses and the losses of revenue to the city on the formation of this district. Councilman Barry offered the following resolution entitled: Debt limit re- port sent to OtMelveney & Myers Vehicle parking district dis- cussion 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LOS ANGELES COUNTY,, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO WARREN M. Resolution #2911 DOR9_OF'PASADENA, CALIFORNIA.A LIMITED AUTHORITY"TO Warren Dorn - REPRESENT -THE -CITY CITY OF'AZUSA ON THE"QUESTMON OF -,'SMOG Smog CONTROL., It was -moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2911, Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following reso- lution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY_OF,LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA,,APPOINTING MARJO_RIE Resolution #2912 HUNTER STENOGRAPHER-CLERK_IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT M. Hunter OF SAID CITY AND FIXING HER SALARY._ It was moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Council- man Ortuno,' unanimously adopted as read and numbered Resolution number 2912. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following reso- lution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY_OF.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA,;AMENDING AND FIXING Resolution #2913 THE_,SALARY_OF THOMAS'LOPEZ AS SEWAGE,PLANTOPERATOR OF T• Lopez THE CITY.,OF_ AZUSA.• . _ , It 'was "moved+ by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Barry and unanimously adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2913. l 119 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 8:00 P.M. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY_OF.IAS ANGELES_, STATE OF_CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Resolution #2914 RUSSEW BENSHOOF AND ANTONIO-SAMARRON AS'METER READERS Russell Benshoof IK"PHE_LIGHT•AND WATER DEPARTMENT•AND FIXING"THEIR__ & A. Samarron SALARY. ' It was•moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry, unanimously carried that the resolution be adopted as read and mumbered Resolution Number 2914. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following reso- lution entitled: _A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED Resolution #2915 FROM-AZUSA-ROCK & SAND -COMPANY, A__CORPORATION, TO THE. Azusa Rock & Sand CITY:OF;AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDIR6`,PREREOF. easement. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, 'seconded by Council- man Barry and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2915. Councilman Barry offered the following resolution en titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY -OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF_CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MARGARITE BRATTON AS ADMINISTRATIVE.CLERK IN THE DEPART Resolution #2916 MEN, OF,RECREATION AND. CIVILIAN. DEFENSE AND FIZZING HER, _-M. Bratton SALARY; It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, sAoonded by -Council- man Memmesheimer and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2916, Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY -OF LOS_ANGELES,,STATE OF -CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Resolution #2917 J. E; ENYART, CHARLES NEER, DONALD_RY12 'JOHN•SOMMER Patrolmen AND LEONARD-STEELEAS PATROLMEN IN THE POLICE DEPART Mm* -OF- THE CITY-WAZUSA FOR A'PROBATIONARY'PERIOD — ONLY AND;FIXING•THEIR SALARIES. It_was'moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry that the -resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2917, The motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following reso- lution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution #2918 LOS ANGELEAN S -COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING.JACK_PEYTON ,J, Peyton AS PATROLMIN THE POLICE'DEPARTMENT OF -THE CITY OF_ 'AZUSA,AND'PixtNG HIS'SALARY. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- man Barry and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2918. COUNCILMAN Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled;, UMJFU -I i t r r r f' e 121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,_ACCEPTING.GRANT OF Resolution #2922 EASEMENT -FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC., A CORPORATION, Azusa Properties TO .THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING easement THEREOF.. It was moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution,Number 2922. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,,ACCEPTING.GRANT OF- EASEMENT_FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC. -_.A -CORPORATION Resolution #2923 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA-AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING ' Azusa Properties THEREOF... easement CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 8:00 P.M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY_OF.IAS ANGELES,,STATE OF_CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Resolution #2919 PA%_8HEEHAN AND MILLARD,C,_GILLESPIE AS'CALL^'MEN TO", Volunteer Firemen THE-AZUSA FIRE.DEPARTMENT, It,was'io'ved by Councilman Barry, seconded by--Council- man'Johnson and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number -2919 Councilman-Ortuno offered the following resolution 'entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY,OF.LOS ANGELES,,STATE OF_CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Resolution #2920 JAMESfH.,HUSKEY AS -UTILITY -JOURNEYMAN LINEMANIN'THE" U. Huskey LIGHT DEPARTMENT- OF THE-.' J - OF AZUSA 'AND FIXING HIS" SALARY..._ It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by -Johnson Councilman that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered 2920. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: Barry Councilman Barry stated for the record that this was first bimught to council in a political manner'in which false information was given to council on the availability of the first man on the civil service ,A'letter list. was presented for a definite -need for a'lineman at that time. Councilman Jackson admitted - falsely"informing council.-- Mr. Jackson retracted re- quest when unable to get man -he had asked for refusing to give reason why the man was not then urgently needed ' in view of his previous urgent request. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CAL_IFORNIA,_ACCEPTING.GRANT OF ', Resolution EASEMENT -FROM -PAUL HUGHES, -TO THE CITY,OF AZUSA AND No. 2921 P.Hughes AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. _ easement It was•moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Council- -Johnson, man carried unanimously that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered 2921. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution bntitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,_ACCEPTING.GRANT OF Resolution #2922 EASEMENT -FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC., A CORPORATION, Azusa Properties TO .THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING easement THEREOF.. It was moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution,Number 2922. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,,ACCEPTING.GRANT OF- EASEMENT_FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC. -_.A -CORPORATION Resolution #2923 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA-AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING ' Azusa Properties THEREOF... easement UMJFU_ ' • r ! t '1 t � !r r I � . I ( • r t S ! r • r f vq CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 It was moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Coundil- man Ortuho and duly carried that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2923. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following reso- lution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,_ACCEPTING.GRANT OF ' EASEMENT -FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC., A CORPORATION, TO THE .CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF;., It was moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Council- man -"Ortuno and carried unanimously that the resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2924, Councilman Barry offered the following resolution entitled: . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,,ACCEPTING.GRANT OF EASEMENT -FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC.,.A CORPORATI04T, TO THE'CITY OF AZUSA_AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING WHEREOF. It was 'moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- man Memmesheimer and carried unanimously that the reso- lution -be adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2925 Engineer Brooks suggested that'the city install curbs gutters, and pave Pasadena Ave., south of the present improvement to Gladstone St. and as the land was sub- divided -to charge the builders the cost of the improve- ments to the street. 12 8:00, P.M. Resolution #2924 Azusa Properties easement Resolution #2925 Azusa Properties easement Additional im- provements recommended for Pasadena Ave. City Attorney ruled -that the city could not'do this, as it is up to the sub -divider to do this work. Engineer Brooks then recommended that the city pave a twenty foot strip on this portion of Pasadena Ave. Mr. Brooks also recommended that the city widen the bridge at First & Pasadena and install curbs and gutters on Pasadena north of First Street. 'State appropriations could be used for these projects. It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry, and duly carried that the city Dhall install a twenty foot strip of pavement on Pasadena Ave, from the end of the present improvement to Gladstone -Ave, also to widen the bridge at 1st and Pasadena and to install curbs and gutters on Pasadena Ave, north of 1st St, by State appropriation funds, The Engineer reported that the estimated costs of the work 10th St. scheduled for 10th St. has been turned over to the City Attorney. Mr. Tscharner stated that he had received the easement deed, and release of the Peterson land. Engineer"Brooks made a further report of the need for a bridge'across the wash on Azusa Avenue below Paramount Bridge over Street. wash on Azusa Avenue It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry and duly carried that the -Engineer make a report of the cost of constructing afoot bridge 125 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 8:00 P.M. over the wash and the cost of sidewalk improvements at that location, and that the engineer obtain the encroadhment permit from the State for erecting the bridge. Mr. Brooks reported that the Grade sheets and other data on -the improvement of 8th St. had been turned 8th Street -over-to Mr. G1pp. ' Councilman Johnson suggested that the various ways by which'residents could get improvements such as Means by which curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc. should be put out residents may in An easy -to read and non technical phamplet form. get improvements Mrs. -•Johnson felt that OtMelveney and Myers could prepare this type of information which the city could then have printed. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the city Attorney Attorney to contact contact-O'Melveney and Myers regarding their compiling O'Melveney & Myers this information. Councilman Barry moved that the City Attorney be in- Motion fails to strucied t6 -draw ups, resolution that: the city embark carry, re: Street upon a program for adequate street'lighting throughout Lighting System the city; funds to be taken from the excess light monies_ collected over a period of years. The first step to be an evaluation and report by the Supt. of Light & Power with his -recommendation for minimum light standards at cornersand throughout the block -and considering the possibility of running underground lines from alley poles where the poles are not already existing on street lines. All of this work could not be done in one year so the project is feasible to be started with present funds, I suggest this as a direct aid --to police protection of the city with the main emphasis on juvenile safety. This motion died for lack of second. Mayor Jackson stated that the term 'adequate' would have to -be determined. He would -like to see the - lighting brought up to the accepted standards as set forth by the state for cities. -Virgil Smith stated that the cost of such a project, based'on estimates made -a couple of years ago, would probably be about $450,000. One method of paying for lighting would be by the'formation of a lighting assessment district which would-be paid off in 15 or 20 years. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- Supt. of Light & manMemmesheimer and unanimously carried -that the Supt. power to make survey of -Light and Power shall make a survey'on street light- on lighting ing_requirements throughout the city and report his requirements findings to the council. It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Attorney to attend Councilman Ortuno, that the City Attorney shall attend election of Board the meeting -for the election of officers of the Azusa of Directors - Citrus Association as a representative of the city and Azusa Citrus Assn. the city=clerk shall be authorized to sign the proxy vote of the city. This motion carried unanimously. The Universal Concrete Co., 5555 Irwindale Ave. re- Stand by water quested the city to furnish 'stand by service' to their service approved plant. OMJFU m r r s — t , , I CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1953 It was moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and duly carried that the request be grant- ed'provided they pay all necessary costs - costs to be furnished by the Supt. of Water. City Attorney to draw up agreement. A petition signed by fifteen property owners in the vicinity of the proposed well site was presented as riot protesting to the locating of the well in that ' area. - The"City Attorney and Supt. of Water were instructed to get the establishedpricefor acquiring the prop- erty'necessary for the well site. 12'T 8:00 P.M. Petition favoring well site Due to possible litigation by suppliers of materials Attorney to study to -the sub -division atjth & Pasadena Ave. (Pasadena bond posted by Improvement Association) the bond filed by this Pasadena Ave. Association with the city with respect to coverage of Improvement Assn. them was discussed. It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously'passed, the bond was turned over tb-the City Attorney for his study and report. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPROVING -AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL,DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES_AND ENERGY BETWEEN_THE"CITY OF AZUSA AND • Resolution #f2926 AZUSA PIPE & TUBE BENDING t AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND'THE CITY CLERK TO -ATTEST SAME. It vias moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously passed, adopted as read and numbered Resolution Number 2926 The"Southern Counties Gas Company having been granted Attorney to study a -rate increase submitted a new contract for furnishing contract of Gas Co. gas to the pump at the city well. It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City'Attorney make a study of contract and report findings. Councilman Ortuno stated that he was of the opinion that officer Mosley, who would report for duty the 15th of "the'month should return as a motorcycle officer, which job he held at the time his .leave of absence was granted. Councilman Memmesheimer stated that the motorcycle which was available was in poor condition and should not be used and he`would not care to be responsible for the safety -of anyone riding it. A replacement for this motor- cycle has been ordered. ' It"was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and carried unanimously that"the City Attorney Attorney to be instructed to -draw up a resolution raising Wayn Lloyd to draw resolution the fourth step - equipment operator and Evelyn Lake to for W.LLoyd fourth step - Personnel Clerk. and E. Lake OMJFU- • L l ♦ r � e 1 r i � ( r - r 1 rl r ^( 1 -6. L4 co Lr 1 129' CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY DECEMBER 141 1953 8:00 P.M. It was recommended by Councilman'Memmesheimer that the city employ two more firemen. Moved•by Councilman Memmeshimer, seconded by Council- man Barry, and duly carried that the Personnel board Examination for shall hold examinations for establishing an eligibility Firemen ordered list for Firemen. Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and'duly carried khat the following bills and requisitions be allowed: GENERAL FUND 82 " State Employees' Retirement System 83 State Employees" Retirement System It was moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson -and duly carried that the meeting adjourn. %4`-4,` t ie e,;5 $1,736.18 341.25 130