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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 $175,000 set up in-budggt for "Park
Improvemehts" be allocated for the construction of -
Recreatfon and Community building, including archi-
tects"fees and that the Park & Recreation Commission
be authorized and directed to contact'architects
specializing in this type of building, with the view
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and ex -officio members and the term of office of each
memb6i,, and shall further advise the Council of any
vacancy occurring thereafter.
(b) The Commission has the jurisdiction, powers
and duties conferred upon it by the provisions of
Section -5, Subsections "A" to 'Q", inclusive, of
Ordinance #416.
"(c) --With respect to Subsection "F" of Section 5
' of'Ordinance #416, it is directed by the Council that
the-Cominission shall submit, on the second Tuesday of
May,,aiinually, the'budget required by the aforesaid sub-
section__"F". The said budget shall be prepared in two
parts, as -follows:
- Part 1. That portion of the revenues pertaining
to the"ahtivities under the supervision -of the Commission
which are derived from the levy of ahy tax shall be bud-
geted for expenditure, within the'limita'of`such tax --
revenue'as may be reasonably anticipated, for -the pur-
poses'for which such tax was levied and for no other
purpose.
Part 11. That portion of -the revenues pertaining
to the activities under the supervision of'the Commission
derived from contributions or appropriations of the City
of Azusa,'any School District, the Countf of Los Angeles,
or'the State of California, and intended -for the conduct-
ing'arid'the administration of a program of recreation,
plus such revenues accruing from the-operation'of such
a program'of recreation, as may be'reasonably anticipated,
shall be budgeted for expenditure within the -limits of the
total of such contributions-$ 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
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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
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(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,
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",-.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.
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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,
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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.
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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;,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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