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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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