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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - January 4, 1954 - CC145 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4, 1954 7:30 P.M. The'City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. The Meeting opened with the Pledge of A1- . �.legiance to the Flag. Roll Call: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson City Attorney, City Engineer, Clerk ' Mayor Jackson asked if the members had received written copies of minutes of meeting held Dec. 21, 1953 and if there were any corrections. Councilman Johnson stated corrections to be made on vote taken on passage of Resolution No. 2928 'stating her vote was "no" (pa§e 131 of minutes) in place of "declined.to.vote as recorded. Corrections Also on Page.137, line 13 of minutes in the statement of City Attorney following that of Councilman Barry correction to be made as follows: "that the action taken at that time was contrary to and in violation of Civil Service Ordinance" in place of the work Commission as recorded. Minutes were approved as corrected. Written recommendation submitted by Park and Recreation Commission that City of Azusa adopt resolution to set aside funds from royalties of off -shore drilling, to be used for beaches and parks. The following resolution offered by Councilman Memmesheimer entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,,REQUESTING THE„COMMITTEE ON, -IMPOUNDED FUNDS FROM.THE_TIDE _AND SUBMERGED LANDS.OF THE.STATE;OF CALIFORNIA TO APPORTION THE IMPOUNDED'.FUNDS UNDEA7tHB PROVISICNS_OF SECTION 6816, SUBDIVISION."C" OF Resolution THE_PUBLIC-RESOURCES CODE -SO.THAT 23 1/3.� THEREOF GO No. 2936 TO'_THE.-STATE-BEACH_'FUND-AND 46.'2/3% GO TO THE STATE PARK FUND. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No 2936. Copies of resolution to be sent to Shoreline Planning Association of California, Inc, and Assemblyman Stanley T..Tomlinson of Santa Barbara. The Park and Recreation Commission submitted recommendation that the City strip and trim palm trees on parkways of 5th and Cerritis Avenues adjacent to Lee School grounds. Moved by_Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry and,unanimously carried recommendation of Park and Recreation Commission be accepted and referred to Dept. of Public Works. A letter was read from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding the Recreation Building and appointing Rev. Paroulek as spokesman for.the Commission in matters to be brought before the Council., Rev. Paroulek addressed Council reporting that several architects had been contacted regarding plans for pro- posed -Recreation Building. He requested clarification on present standing of City Engineer stating,due to exist- ing conditions, the situation was unsatisfactory to those architects who have been contacted. Trimming of palm trees on 5th St. UMJFU ca� 147 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4, 1954 7:30 P.M. Discussion Pollowed in which it was agreed that, until -the differences with the City Engineer had been'Vx1d settled, no further action should be taken. Recreation Building The"Clerk announced six bids had been received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for trucks for the Light and.Water Department. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Johnson, bids be publicly opened, Bids for examined and declared. trucks ' Motion carried unanimously. Bids were submitted by the following: PATO TRUCK COMPANY LITCHFIELD'S CLIPPINGER CHEVROLET COVINA.EQUIPMENT COMPANY STUMPVCHEVROLET-COMPANY PERKINS_GMC„SALES & SERVICE Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried, bids be referred to Superintendent of Light and Water, Chairman of Light & Referred for Water and Chairman -of Finance for recommendation. recommendation Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Ordinance for it's second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF,THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE,PARKING,DISTRICT N0."1_'OF,SAb CITI':AND,_TO,ACQUIRE LANDS; 149 1.49 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, recommendation of Planning Commission be aecepted and permission be'granted with 9 ft setback from East 4th Street and 15 ft setback from -Soldano-Avenue and provided the use of the present garage as dwelling'be discontinued after house is moved onto the lot. Motion carried by following vote: A__yes: Courc ilmen: Barry, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: None Councilman Ortuno abstained from voting. Erigineer Brooks reported on proposed site for well Well site in the area south of Paramount and west of Azusa Avenue; also proposed plan for dividing the_lots in -this area for a more advantageous use of land. Chairman of Planning -Commission -suggested owners should be"contacted and the idea was discussed with them. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission for meeting with the owners. Mayor Jackson recommended the appointment of Charles McLees-as a member of the Planning Commission to fill Chas. McLees unexpired term of S. G. Cooss who resigned. - appointed to Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Planning Com. Memmesheimer and unanimously carried, Mr._McLees be appointed -to Planning Commission. Request of Mr_ Clifton Wynn and Mr. Cornelius Smith, of the'Chamber of Commerce to continue the•employment of'Mrs. Jane Paul as assistant secretary was submitted. Continuence Moved by Councilman Barry; seconded by Councilman Memme- of Mrs. Paul sheimer and unanimously carried, -that request be granted with Chamber and Mrs. Paul be retained for a period of six months of Commerce ' ending June 30, 1954; contingent upon the amount -of money expended by Chamber of Commerce so that the 5% promotion allowance is not to be exceeded, as set forth by law. Mayor Jackson appointed Mr. Paul, Planning Commission Chairman and one member of commission to be chosen by the members, to the committee headed by Councilman Mr. Paul Memmesheimer to meet with groups interested in the appointed to annexation of lands to the City. annexation committee Request was made by Department of Public Works to re- place or repair the Chamber of Commerce door which is in bad condition. Moved'by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- Chamber of man Barry and unanimously carried, matter be referred to Commerce door Public Works Commissioner and Chairman of Finance with to be repaired power to act. Request made by the Police Department -that stop signs be installed at: Lemon and Paramount and South Louise Stop signs at: at Paramount intersections. Lemon at Para - Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman mount and Memmesheimer, Attorney be instructed to draw resolu- Louise & Para - tion for installation of stop signs at intersections mount Sts. as requested. Motion carried by following vote: Noes: None Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Johnson, Memmeshiemer, Jackson Councilman Ortuno abstained from voting. Officer Jack Peyton submitted letter of resignation from Police Department. - Resignation of Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jack Peyton Johnson and unanimously carried, resignation be accepted. UMJFU o 151 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4, 1954 Letter submitted by Police Chief Kendrick stating he would interview the next three applicants on the eligibility list and ap- point a man as probationary patrolman sub- ject to Council approval. Since the probationery period had ended, request was made to have Officers Englehart and Anderson placed on permanent status. ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry and unanimously carried that Attorney draw resolution placing Officers Engle- hart and Anderson on ermanent status and raising pay scale to step 2 (338.00 per month). A request was submitted by Police Department for additional space for office use and for other changes due to the expansion of the department. In particular they wished to take over"the office now occupied by the building department. - Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by CouncilmanOrtuno and unanimously carried, plans as submitted and changes requested be adcepted' and Police Department'be permitted to make neces- sary changes with regard to building inspector's office. Mr. Molsberry of 532 W. Foothill Blvd. requested the painting of a parking lane on the 400 block of Foothill Blvd, stating a traffic hazard is - created by the illegal use of a third lane by cars driving in this section of the boulevard. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Barry and unanimously carried, request be referred' to Police Department for report and recommendation. 151 7:30 P.M. Chief Kendrick to appoint pa- trolman Officers Engle- hart and Anderson to be on permanent status Office space for Police Dept. expansion Striping of parking lane on 400 Foothill block Letter from A. L. Webb,Richard Madison and Paul Cooley asking -for striping maintenance of City streets, giving cost per hour with and without paint furnished. Request for Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- striping of cilman Johnson matter be referred to Dept. of Public streets Works for present cost to city of striping streets, and report. Request of Don P. Hathcock, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, for,use of City Auditorium on Sunday services until new church buildings are erected, Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- Request for use man Barry, request be referred to Azusa Ministerial of Auditorium Union'for recommendation. ' for services Motion carried unanimously. Announcement from D. H. McKellar, secretary of Azusa ricultural Water.Company of the meeting on January Azusa Agri - 1 -*1954 at 10:00 A. M. cultural Water Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Company meeting Memmesheimer and unanimously'carried, City Attorny attend as proxy for the City. Mayor Jackson will attend the Azusa City Elementary School.District meeting of Board of Trustees in be- School District ' half of.the City o8 January 7, 1954 at 7:30 P. M. meeting, in the Slauson School Cafetorium. Letter from California Federation of Women's Clubs requesting the Mayor to -proclaim week of Jan. 17-24 as Independence Hall Restoration Week -and asking all Independence Hall citizens to lend support to this cause. Restoration Week UMJFU 153 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANURAY 411954 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry, Mayor be authorized to pro- claim Week of Jan. 17-243 1954 as Independence Hall Restoration Week. Motion carried unanimously. Request of Henry L. Cardon, Joseph Guidas and Louis Marvulli for "Off:Sale'Beer and Wine" license for premises located at 716 -No. Azusa Ave. There were no protests to the issuance of the license as.applied for. 7:30 P.M. Request was made by the Continental Casualty Company for release of bond dated April 1951 for construction of reservoir on intersection of 11th St, and Vernon Ave. specification #838. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Barry and unanimously carried, that bond be released on reservoir completed in 1952. Recommendation submitted by Personnel Board that Coiincil make changes in salary range of City Engineer Classification. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Council- man Johnson and unanimously carried, that the following changes be made in salary range and classification of iJq� cslasmg�s Engineer: Salary range to be $703- 743-7879 and qualifications to include "qualified to supervise building inspections and have a workable knowledge of various Improvement Acts of the State of California." Beer and Wine License for 716 No.Azusa Release of reservoir bond Letter from Personnel Clerk stating the opinion of the Board,with regard to extending the promotional Civil Service List for Sergeants,wa t a -the extention should be accepted by Council. Th- Ned on the opinion expressed by Mr. Robert Gold of Louis Kroeger Associates However, the reply from League of California Cities' Assistant Legal Counsel Lewis Keller, in answer'to query submitted by Attorney Tsaharner on this matter, gave the opinion when a list, -has expired by the passage of one year such list cannot be extended for additional periods. Moved by Councilman Barry, -seconded by Councilman Ortuno, to appoint Officers Warren and Elkins individually and separately. Motion failed by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Barry and Ortuno Noes: Councilmen: Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Absent: None Motion'to appoint Officers Warren and Elkins carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: Councilman Barry Absent None Councilman Barry stated "I approve a temporary sergeant rating for Officer Elkins but"disapprove a temporary 's'ergeant rating for"Officer Warren. I regret not being able to vote separately on this issue." Motion made by Councilman Memmesheimerseconded by ' Councilman Johnson and duly carried, time of Council meeting to be extended 15 minutes. Moved by Councilman.Memmesh6itier, seconded by Council- man Johnson and carried unaniinou"sly, Personnel. Board be instructed to hold departmental examination for sergeants as soon as possible. Change in pay of City Eng. Extension of Civil Serufce Promotional list Temporary Sergeant rating for Warren and Elkins UMJFU 155 155 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4,1954 7:30 P.M. Councilman Barry -stated: "This motion is in complete agreement with that made by me on the advice of the Attorney 2 or 3 meetings previous." Engineer reported Mr. Bartlett to appear at Planning Commission meeting. The improvements at First -and Pasadena were by the Engineer and --Supt. of Public'Works mended some minor changes to be made. Engineer recommended eliminating the use of with a saving of Approximately $1000. Moved by Councilman Mmmmesheimer, seconded man Ortuno and duly carried, approving the tion_and granting the change be made. the next inspected and recom- Sealcote by Council- recommenda- Mr. McKeller requested the Council to submit letter giving.specific reservoir site and stating legal des- cription before taking matter up with board. The matter of acquiring an extra 20 ft'. was dis- cussed with Supt. Smihh approving the acquisition. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, Mayor be authorized to set forth legal deseeiption of -_proposed sites to include added 20 ft. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Brooks reported on inspection made of bath house by health dept., chairman of Public Works,-Sup- intendent of Streetsand representatives of Park and Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Orturio and unanimously carried, matter be referred to Park and Recreation Commission and City Engineer for -,further report. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: First & Pasa- dena improve- ments ins- pected Proposed we -1 site descrip- tion requested A RESOLUTION OF THE -CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution 2937 AZUSA,_LOS_ANG_ELES COUNTY3--6ALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND Naming of 13th NAMING`STREET IN TRACT NO 17575,19 THE -CITY OF AZUSA. Street Moved"by Councilman�Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2937. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the folbwing resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,DIRECTINGTHE PAYMENT OF COURT.COSTS IN THE MATTER.OF.ALBERT LL KENDRICK VS CITY_COUNCIL,CF_THE CITY OF_AZUSA,'ET AL CASE.NO 617 301 SUPERIOR COURT,OF LOS_ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Resolution Moaed'by Councilman-Jehhson, seconded by Councilman 2938 Jackson, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Kendent f Kendrick Resolution No. 2938, court costs Motion carried by following vote of Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Barry, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer Jackson Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS-ANGELES_COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TERMINATING,THE DONTRACT Resolution OF THE -.5th -DAY -OF -DECEMBER -1949 BETWEEN RALPH-S=BROOKS. No- 2939 AS CITY ENGINEER-OF-THE,CITY OF AZUSA AND DIRECTING THE terminating CITY CLERK TO_ GIVE,THE.NECESSARY_NOTICE OF TERMINATION. engineer's contract OMJFU ` 1 ' C ; 157 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson, resolution -be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2939. M6tion carried by following vote: Ages: Councilmen: Johnson, Memmesheimer, Jackson Noes: Councilman: Barry, Ortuno Absent' None Councilman Barry stated "I feel this action fails to take into consideration the best interests of the City, and can result only in added costs, delay, ' and embarrassment to the City of Azusa. Engineer Brooks questioned disposition of 1911 Acts in view of action taken. Councilman Memmesheimer Pelt Engineer should continue with these projects until completion. I - - Moved -by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- cilmanJohnson that Engineer proceed with 1911 Acts to completion and that he be reimbursed for services rendered and letter to that effect be given him by the Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING CONSUMRRIS AGREEMENT,AND APPLI- CATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN BETWEEN.THE CITY-OF,AZUSA AND`AZUSA'ROCK AND'SAND COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE -MAYOR TO SIGN AND T_HE CITY CLERK_ To:ATTEST SAME. ^ Movedjby Councilman Harry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, Mayor be authorized ' to sign agreement and adopt'reso_lution as read and numbered Resolution No. 2940. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following -resol6tion entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA_ APPROVING CONSUMERIS AGREEMENT_AND APPLI - CATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN BETWEEN.THE CITV oP AZUgA AND_AZUSA ROCK_AND SAND'COMPANY AND, HO AUTRIZING THE MAYOR TO'SIGN AND THE CITY -CLERK. TO:"ATTEST,SAME: Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, Mayor be authorized to sign agreements and adopt' resolution as read and numbered Resolution 2942. 157 Engineer to complete 1911 Acts projects Resolution 2940 Water main for Azusa Rock & Sand Resolution 2941 Water main for Azusa Rock and Sand Company Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRI-- Resolution 2942 BUTION'FACILITIES AND ENERGY'BETWEEN THE CITY OF Electrical energy AZUSA AND_EXCEL ENGINEERING_COMPANY'AND AUTHORIZING for Excel Eng. THE MAYOR -TO SIGN AND THE CITY -CLERK TO-ATTEST.SAME. ' Moved by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, Mayor be authorized -to sign and resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2942. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun- Meeting of Gilman Barry, City Clerk be authorized to attend Municipal Finance a meeting of the Municipal Finance Officers At'E1 Officers Centro on January 16th with -expenses to be paid in the amount -of $75.00. Motion carried unanimously. UMJFU 0 0 1M - CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 4. 1954 7:30 P.M. %ATER FUND 5279 City Employees Payroll Acct. 2.808.43 5280 Artisan Press 85.26 5281 General Telephone Co. of Calif. 32.70 5282 Hadley Associates 6.693.62 5283 Jack's Plbg. & Supplies,Inc. 366.64 5284 Gil and Solvent Process Co. 6.04 5285 Reu Boiu Steel Products Co. 307.07 5286 Rockwood Sprinkler Company 137.84 5287 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5288 Southern Counties Gas Co. 6.00 5289 Southern Counties Gas Co. 1.05 LIGHT FUND 5542 Cit; Employees Payroll Acct. 2.639.41 5543 Artisan Press 85.26 •5544 General Telephone Co. 32,70 5545 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5546 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 17.497.96 M. V. _A_ _FUND 1013 Williams Sign Co. 42.75 1012 R. C. Lawrence 79.31 1011 City Employee's Payroll Acct. 527.69 MAJOR STREETS FUND 839 Brooks & Miller 316.50 840 Valley Con'-rac+.ors, Inc. 9.687-036 GENERAL FUND 67L5 6716 6718 6719 6721 6722 6723 6724 6725 66726 6727 6728 6729 6730 6731 6732 6733 6734 6735 6736 6737 6738 6739 6V4o 6741 6742 6743 6744 6745 6746 6747 6748 6749 6750 U.-R.Post Office City Employees' Payroll Acct. Azusa Cleaners & Dyers Blanchard-nameron Brooks & Miller Brooks & Miller Canyon City News The Center Furniture Co. Central Market S. E. Chubbuck City Employee's Payroll Acct. County of T,. A. nept.of Parks & Rec Covina Fquipment Co. R w. na,,•is Carl Fntenmann & Son Foothill Stationers General Telephone Co. general Telephone Co. Golden Eagle Service Gregory's Hankins Medical trout Lec Harlan Johnson's Plumbing & A.L.Kendrick LaDue's Cafe R. C. Lawrence. Fire James Miller Realty Tax & Service Schricker Hardware Southern Counties Ga Stockwell & Binney Western Auto Supply Alice W. Wood.Police Herbert Zadach Appliance Co. Equipment Co. Gas Co. Matron 67.22 17.483.01 3.84 658.65 105.50 24.50 43.40 12.06' 30.68 1.014.73 163.84 73.12 33.92 2.50 38.73 12.17 44.16 256.68 2.52 8.64 6.00 6.50 34.77 11.00 59.40 674.09 50.00 10.00 11.97 1.19 34.50 2.24 21.00 75.00 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously, meeting adjourn until Jan.18.1954 at 7'30 F. M. y er6 e y o A-z-u6a UMJFU m