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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 3, 1954 - CCr CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 ti The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regul"ar- session at the above time and place The meeting opened w'th the salute to the Flag. Invocation was given by Rev Ben Paroulek Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer ' City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk"'` Mayor Memmesheimer asked if members of Council had, received written copies of the Council meetings of'"- April f"'April 19th and 20th: and if there were any corrections or omissions. Councilman Johnson stated an omission on page 6, referring to Mrs. Fawcett being appointed Senior Account Clerk, in which the words are to be inserted as follows: "City Attorney to be instructed to draw resolition accordingly." Minutes were then approved as corrected. 7:30 P.M. Councilman Johnson stated that she had checked the deed on the so called "Northside Park" and found that this property was not granted to the City for the express purpose of a City Park as was erroneously believed by so many people 353 Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Deed to "Park" Police Chief Kendrick recommended the appointment of Jas. C. Ping James C. Ping as probationary patrolman with the Police appointed to Department having placed first on the certified list Police Dept. submitted by the Personnel Board. Moved -by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that James C. Ping ' be appointed probationary patrolman in the Azusa Police Department at the first step, $320.00 effective May 11, 1954; Attorney instructed to draw resolution accordingly. Written report submitted by Police Chief Kendrick on the application and references submitted by Mr. Marshall for the operation of a pool hall on Azusa Avenue. Chief Kendrick reported a clean record from reports sent re- Transfer of garding Mr. Marshal and also submitted 3 letters of Pool Hall reference from residents of Dike, Iowa, and recommending approved that Council grant request to operate billiard parlor at 613 No. Azusa Avenue provided that the business would be closed on Sundays. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, that license be granted as requested by Mr. Marshall and conditional upon the business being closed on Sundays, as stipulated in the recommendation; also subject to City Ordinances. Petition was submitted by Martin A. Flores with 114 signatures requesting the installation of signs at Ninth and Azusa for North and South bound traffic, stating the hazardous traffic condition at this intersection. Discussion followed in which the intersection of Azusa Avenue and Tenth Street was also considered as being hazardous. Stop signs at ' Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman John- Azusa Ave & son and unanimously carried, that the request be referred 9th, 10th Sts. to the Police Department who will contact the State High- way Department and see if they are in agreement with placing stop signs. OMJFU C 355 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. Petition was submitted, with 35 signatures, requesting survey be made of Grandin Street and Angeleno Avenue Request for for the purpose of constructing storm drains to alle- storm drains viate the flood danger now existing in this area. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, matter be referred to the City Engineer Williamson for survey and report to Council. Mayor-Memmesheimer announced a meeting of the Coordina- ting Council to be held on May 20th at 7:30 P.M. in the Meeting of Auditorium at which time the matter of fluoridation Coordinating of the water supply for the City will be discussed. Council The public was invited to be present and Council members were especially asked to attend this meeting by the -Mayor. Letters were submitted from,Dr. M.K. Harris, Azusa Woman's Club, Azusa Business and Pro- fessional Womens Club, Azusa Civitan Club, Azusa Council of Parants and Teachers, Drs. Larus and Goodman, and Dr: Van Vranken favoring fluoridation or expressing a desire for more information on the subject. The application for zone variance on the property east of Azusa Avenue and north of Gladstone was referred to Zone variance the Council by the Planning Commission who has held two requested for hearings but has submitted no recommendation. business center Moved'by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that request for re -zoning of property for business between Gladstone and Russell, Azusa Avenue and"Pasadena be referred back to the Planning Commission for'their recommendaation. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Fawcett reported on the E stern San Gabriel Val-ley`Planning Committee meeting held to propose bound- City boundaries aries-between the communities and stated that Glendora tentatively ' wanted'their boundary to be Citrus Avenue instead of planned Ben-Lomand as proposed by Azusa. The next meeting was anriounced for May 27th. Mayor Memmesheimer appointed Councilman Fawcett to represent City Council at the meetings of the San Gabriel Validy Planning Committee (east). Councilman Fawcett accepted the appointment as representative. v� ., m The following Chairman were appointed by the Mayor: Chairman of Public Utilities -Councilman Ortuno Chairman Chairman of Public Works -Councilman Fawcett appointed Chairman of Finance and Purchasing -Councilman Johnson Commispioner of Police and Fire -Mayor Memmesheimer Asst: -Commissioner of Police to handle Juvenile, Health and` -Welfare -Councilman Romero Auditing Committee --Councilmen: Johnson, Ortuno, Romero Moved by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Orturio that recommendations, as made, be accepted. Motion carried"unanimously. The Mayor appointed Councilman Fawcett Council representative to the Planning Commission and Councilman Romero and Coun-cilman-Johnson as Council representatives to the Park and Recreation Commission. Council representatives Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman appointed Fawcett and unanimously carried, that recommendations be accepted. UMJFU m r y. m 357 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that Councilman Romero Represen- represent'Council at the Coordinating Council meeting. tative Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman appointed Johnson and carried unanimously, that the recommendation be accepted. Councilman Romero accepted the appointment. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE,CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MARTHA JOHNSON AS Resolution ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN SANITA- No. 2998 ' TION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF IAS ANGELES COUNTY. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried,'that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2998• Mayor Memmesheimer, who is Council representative to L.A.County the Los Angeles County Forest and Watershed Protective Forest & and Rehabilitation Commission, recommended that Councilman Watershed Johnson be alternate representative. Protective Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman & Rehab. Ortuno and unanimously carried, that Attorney be instructed Commission to draw resolution to that effect. Attorney Tscharner reported that he had received a letter from Attorney Lance Smith, representing Mrs. McDonald, stating that Mrs. McDonald wished to withdraw her request for a zone variance from R-1 to C-3 for the purpose of operating a Con- valescent Home. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that application be withdrawn for zone variance. The State to be informed that no variance or license to be granted. The matter of granting a business license to Ralph Enterprises, Inc. was discussed. Attorney Tscharner stated that, although the license had been illegally issued, it could, according to the Ordinance, be rescinded. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Business and unanimously carried, that Attorney send letter advising License of illegality of license and requesting applicant to show denied cause iqhy license should not be cancelled. Board of Equalization to be notified of Council action. Rev. Paroulek addressed Council stating that the City license had been entered as evidence and was a factor in the granting of the Board of Equalization permit; that he had entered pro- test as a citizen and chairman of the House of Neighborly Service. It was decided that a regular meeting night of Council would be an appropriate time to hold a hearing in this matter. Recommendation of Supt. Gipp submitted for raise in hourly wage of Dave Miranda. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that recommendation be accepted and increase granted. At- torney instructed to draw resolution raising hourly wage of Dave Miranda to $1.50 per hour, effective May 1, 1954. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Ortuno Absent: None Raise in wage - Dave Miranda Councilman Ortuno stated his reason fora "no" vote was that on several occasions Mr. Miranda, while being employed by the City of Azusa, has done quite a bit of political work such as going out in a sound truck and driving throughout the town advising people for whom to vote. Statement of Cnl. Ortuno UMJFU �r i I �r i i r 359 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. Recommendation was made by Engineer Williamson for the appointment of James Brusnahan as Supt, of Public Supt. of Works. Public Works Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman appointed Fawcett and unanimously approved and carried, that James Brusnahan be appointed Supt. of Public Works at the first step of pay scale, $472.00 per month, effective date to be when he will ba available; Attorney to draw resolution accordingly. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING EMILE OIPP Resolution FORM THE FOURTH STEP OF HIS PERMANENT CLASSIFICATION No.2999- AS'STREET MAINTENANCE FOREMAN TO THE FIFTH STEP AND E. Gipp FIXING HIS SALARY. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Mmmnesheimer and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 2999. The Hollyvale, 4th and Bayless Improvement project which had been returned by the State for signatures was presented to the Council. It was brought out by Engineer Williamson that minor corrections had been made by Eng. Brooks as suggested by the State. The City Clerk stated that in the rough notes of the meeting of Feb. 1, 1954, authority was given to Eng. Brooks to proceed with this project but, inad- vertently, this had not been included in the final copy of the minutes. Ex -Councilman Barry addressed the Council and stated that he had made the motion at,the meeting authorizing Ralph Brooks to proceed with the project, at the Feb. 1st meeting, in order that there would be no delay in getting the work started. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that Engineer Williamson be asked to check the plans and specifications and if, in his opinion, they are ready for bids to so recommend at the next Council meeting. Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Johnson Request submitted by Mr. M. B. Cook for permission to operate a taxicab service in the city. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, that request be referred to the Police Department and City Attorney for recommendation and report that he show evidence of bond, etc in order to qualify. Request submitted by Ameridan Legion Post No. 180 for a renewal of the lease on the'Legion Hall. Discussion followed as to the need of the City for the space for the engineering department and the recreation department. Engineer Williamson submitted a sketch showing possibilities of using hall with minor changes, for both departments and also -'to include the street department and Building Inspector. Hollyvale, 4th & Bayless Project Request to operate taxi- cab company Request by Legion Post for use of hall to be continued Mr. George M. Carpentier, Adjutant of Post No. 180, addressed Council stressing the need for more time; re- quest was approved by Councilmen Romero and Memmesheimer. Councilman Johnson called attention to the fact that the City was paying rent for a building being used for the City to use Recreation Department and that the need for more space Legion Hall was urgent and did not warrant any delay in this matter. UMJFU m 0 361 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that recommendation of Engineer Williamson be accepted and plans for the use of the hall be put into effect and the]ease of the hall by the Legion not.be renewed. That work of altering hall to proceed and hall to be vacatdd within a week. The auditorium was to be available to the Legion whenever possible without confliction of dates. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson ' Noes: Councilmen: Romero, Memmesheimer Absent: None Written request was made by the Canyon City News for part payment of work already done in the matter of printing of the codified City Ordinances. Attorney Tscharner stated that an appointment had been made with Mr. Wettlin, who contracted for the work of Request for bodifying ordinances, and the matter of proceeding with payment of the work would be taken up. printing City Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Ordinances Johnson and unanimously carried, that matter of proceeding with the work would be taken up. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson And unanimously carried, that matter be referred to the Attorney. Announcement was made of the Civil Defense Orginizational Civil Defense meeting in Arcadia on May 7th at 1.30 P.M. and the need meeting for appointment of Council representative to attend meeting. Mayor Memmesheimer asked Councilman Johnson to attend as alternate to the Mayor. Civil Defense Director submitted, for Council approval, request for use of the Auditorium as Pedestrian shelter ' during an actual, impending, mock or practice attach. Auditorium to Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman be Air Raid Romero and unanimously carried, that the 'auditorium bshelter V designated as a Pedestrian Shelter as requested and recommended. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that Joe Matwick be appointed Pool Manager at the rate of $1.75 per hour. Pool Manager Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman appointed Ortuno and unanimously carried, that recommendation be accepted and Attorney instructed to, draw -resolution accordingly. ,- It was recommended that the following improvements be made in Slauson Park by the Parks and Recreation Commission: Park Improvements T. Lower stand pipe faucets below ground level and put approved Boxes around them with tops at ground level. 2'. Remove two trees (transplant or dispose of them) that are presently located on the site of the intended ball diamond. 3. Scrape site of infield for intended ball diamond. 4. Install double socket outlet on light'pole adjoining _ skating rink. Moved by Counc$lman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that recommendation be accepted as requested and Light and Water Department to install in Park the necessary outlets; City forces to do other necessary work. UMJFU _ Engineer Williamson reported on interview held with the Attorney and property owner of residence on Paramount Street which may possibly be moved'to eliminate abuttment in street. He stated the owner was willing to dedicate Paramount St. part of the property to the City if expenses were paid property to -move the house and restore same as consideration for granting the right of way. Moved,by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett matter be referred to Engineer for estimate of maximum cost fo the City and report. Engineer Williamson requested a Junior engineer position be set up in order that an engineering department may be organ- ized and begin functioning. Engineer request: Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman John- assistant for son and unanimously carried, that recommendation of eng. dept. Engineer be accepted and Personnel'Board,be instructed to ' contact Yroeger & Associates for a Junior engineer classi- fication. It was requested by Eng. Williamson that arrangements be Request for made to•employ engineers in addition to, or other than, additional eng. Mr., Fred Pack for surveying work to be done since Eng. Pack other than is not always available. Mr. Pack 363 CITY-HALL- AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. Plans were submitted for the park improvements Utility Bldg. (rest room facilities, tool room, etc) approved in park approved on March 15th and request made by the Parks and 'Recreation Commission for work to proceed. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, that work proceed on improvements as recommended; Engineer to furnish specifications and Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened June 7th. Chamber of Commerce requested Council to reconsider" the parking regulations on Alameda Street. Parking res- ' Council discussed the various changes that might' trictions improve parking including the elimination of parking discussed entirely on one side of Sixth Street, to facilitate traffic since the street is too narrow to carry parking on both sides and still be safe for two-way traffic. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman 'Ortuno and unanimously carried, that Police Department make a survey and report at the next meeting. - 'The matter of payment of the budget for the Chamber of Chamber of Commerce was discussed and it was decided that a report Commerce budget of Chamber of Commerce expenditures would be requested payment postA- liefore payment would be made, poned Letter was submitted by the Chamber of Commerce, as re- quested, giving prices on baseball uniforms and equip- ment, for the baseball team to be sponsored by the Azusa Baseball suits Chamber of Commerce. & equipment Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman "' approved Romero and unanimously carried, that the better priced uniforms be purchased through the Music and Promotion 'Fund, in the amount of $289.55. 'Request was made by the California Bench Company to place benches throughout the City in addition to these already ' installed at bus stops, etc. Request to Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman place benches Romero and unanimously carried, to refer request to the in City Police Chief and City Attorney for recommendation and `report. Engineer Williamson reported on interview held with the Attorney and property owner of residence on Paramount Street which may possibly be moved'to eliminate abuttment in street. He stated the owner was willing to dedicate Paramount St. part of the property to the City if expenses were paid property to -move the house and restore same as consideration for granting the right of way. Moved,by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett matter be referred to Engineer for estimate of maximum cost fo the City and report. Engineer Williamson requested a Junior engineer position be set up in order that an engineering department may be organ- ized and begin functioning. Engineer request: Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman John- assistant for son and unanimously carried, that recommendation of eng. dept. Engineer be accepted and Personnel'Board,be instructed to ' contact Yroeger & Associates for a Junior engineer classi- fication. It was requested by Eng. Williamson that arrangements be Request for made to•employ engineers in addition to, or other than, additional eng. Mr., Fred Pack for surveying work to be done since Eng. Pack other than is not always available. Mr. Pack UMJFU _ I _ Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ,unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered resolution No. 3002. w Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: ^ 3 615 CITY'HAU AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. .q Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that Engineer Williamson Resolution ;,. be authorized to employ an engineer, other than Mr. Pack No.3003-- if he is not available for necessary work at a rate no Firemen higher that that agreed upon for Mr. Pack. unanimously carried, resoltution be adopted as read and numbered Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS Resolution ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING EMILY ADAMS AHD MAUDE No. 3000 -- PROBATIONARY ACCOUNT CLERKS IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIGHT E. Adams & AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING THEIR M. Beebe ORGANIZATION SURVEY OF THE UTILITY OFFICE OF THE CITY OF ' SALARIES. AZUSA PREPARED BY LOUIS J. KROEGER AND ASSOCIATES, DATED Kroeger APRIL 12, 1954 AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE IN EFFECT AND Survey Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3000. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: ti A' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS Resolution ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT No. 3001 -- FROM THE AZUSA CITY SCHOOLS TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORI- Easement ZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. No. 3005- t. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3001. 3: Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: N RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM Resolution EARL G. CORKETT AND MARGARET J. CORKETT TO THE CITY OF AZUSA No. 3002 -- AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Easement ." Corkett Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ,unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered resolution No. 3002. w Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: In 9 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JAMES REDFERN, JR. AND ROLAND CARPENTER AS FULL TIME FIREMEN IN THE AZUSA FIRE DE- Resolution PARTMENT AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES; No.3003-- Firemen Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, resoltution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3003. y, 'Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RE- Resolution ORGANIZATION SURVEY OF THE UTILITY OFFICE OF THE CITY OF No. 3004-- AZUSA PREPARED BY LOUIS J. KROEGER AND ASSOCIATES, DATED Kroeger APRIL 12, 1954 AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE IN EFFECT AND Survey OPERATING IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and ' numbered Resolution No. 3004. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LAS ANGELES COMM., CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOHN WENTZEL AS Resolution GROUNDSMAN AND GARDENER AND FIXING HIS SALARY. No. 3005- J. Wentzel OMJFU 0 1• _ 1 0 1• _ CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and'numbered Resolution No. 3005. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: 7:30 P.M. Resolution No. 3005- J. Wentzel 367 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR STREETS. (PROJECT N_0. 36) Resolution No. 3oo6- Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Project #36 Fawcett, and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted and passed as read and numbered Resolution No. 3006. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE AZUSA PLUMBING COMPANY. Moved.by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and numberedResolution No. 3007. Councilman'Johnson introduced a resolution to the Council for study in connection with the planning and installation of sewers throughout the City to be accomplished through the establishment of a "Public Works Improvement Fund" in the amount'of $250,000; the necessary planning and engin- eering to start immediately in order that the City may be prepared to connect a local sewer system to the trunk lines to be`constructed by the County Sanitation District. Resolution No - 3007-3Z945- Azusa 007cifAzusa Plbg. Co. Cn. Johnson introduces resolution on sewers Council to study the resolution with a view to taking action on same`at~the next meeting. Clean=Up V do was discussed with several methods of collection being mentioned and a decision to hold a meeting of depart - heads; Chairman and Supt, of Streets, Mr. Avedesian and CLEAN-UP WEEK Fire Chief Madison in order to appoint a committee to plan detai'l's"for a successful handling of this project. Committee to submit a written report of expenditures. Mayor'Memmesheimer stated the need of the police force for summer`"unikorm shirts. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unaniri►busly carried, that purchase of three (3) shirts"for'each regular patrolman be authorized. Supt. -Smith requested permission to sell an old winch and power take off that has been unused for some time by the Light and Water Department. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that Clerk advertise for bids Por the sale of one used winch. Recommendation made by Supt. Smith for a raise in pay scale'from-first to second step for Maybelle Porter, Account Clerk with the Light and Water Department. Moved"by-`douncilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, recommendation be accepted and Maybelle Porter to be raised in pay scale from step one to Otep two, $287.00 per month, Attorney to draw resolution accordingly. Summer shirts for Police Dept. approved Sale of winch Light & Water Dept. Pay raise - M. Porter R - 369 CITY -HALL. AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. Letter of resignation from Louise Fawcett, Senior Account Clerk in the Light and Water Department was Letter of submitted'by Supt. Smith, resignation- Moved"by'Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman L. Fawcett Johnson and unanimously carried, that Personnel Clerk advertise for examination to be held for the appointment of a Senior Account Clerk -Assistant Office Manager. Request submitted by Supt. Smith for granting permission Southern Calif. to the•Souihern Calif. Edison Company to serve electrical Edison Co. energy'to property located at 126 So. Motor Avenue. ' Moved•by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, that Edison Company be authorized to supply electrical energy to 126 So. Motor Avenue and Mayor .to.sI.gn the letter granting permission. Supt, of Light and Water Dept, requested that engineer be authorized"to draw plans for a warehouse. Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that Engineer make a survey of the needs of the utility department and submit recommendation Utility Whse. to Council. CounciTman'Ortuno stated that he had heard that the old Dalton bell was to be sold, possibly at action, and that Dalton Bell it would-be a nice gesture if the City would acquire it for a museum piece. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that Chamber of Commerce be in- formed -in order to contact the proper persons regarding the purchase of the bell. Announcement was made of the meeting of the League of California Cities Directors on May 6th and the Institute for newly elected Councilmen at Santa Barbara on June 3rd and 4th; 1954. League of Calif. ,. Cities meeting Attention of Council was called to the need for a new motor in'No. 2 pumper by the Fire Dept. Moved. -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, that Clerk advertise for bids for new motor for pumper and to increase capacity to 750 gallons, speciffca:fions to be furnished by the Fire Dept. Bids to be opened -June 7th, 1954. Motor for No.2 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno pumper approved w and.unanimously carried, that the following bi3b and re- Bills & Req. quisitions be granted: M: V: A. FUND 1061 -City Employee's Payroll Account $618.15 1063 R. W. Davis 22.26 1064"Pete's Body and Fender Repairing 17.00 1065 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 4.00 -WATER FUND 5377'Calif. Municipal Utilities Assn. 37.50 ' "5378`Louise Fawcett, Acting Collector 1764.57 5379"Foothill Drug 22.51 5380"General Telephone Co. 30.99 5381`Getts Hardware 2.02 5382`Mobile Radio Maintenance Com. 16.67 5383"Rensselaer Valve Co. 936.27 5384 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5385 San Gabriel Valley Protective Aeson. 50.00 5386 Southern Counties Gas Company of Calif. 1.05 5387 Williams Lumber Yard 1 19.79 V UMJFU n J 371 -CITY HALL AZUSA,-CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 3, 1954 7:30 P.M. LIGHT FUND 5634 Calif. Municipal Utilities Assn. $37.50 5635 Louise Fawcett, Acting Collector 51.65 5636 Foothill Drug 22.51 5637 General Telephone Co. of Calif. 31.00 5638 Getts Hardware 2.36 5639 Lucky Lager Brewing Co. 3400.00 5640 Mobile Radio Maintenance Co. 58.33 5641 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 '5642 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 18260.00 GENERAL FUND Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that meeting adjourn. OW4�d I cur\ clerk or the y o zusa 7193 City Employees' Payroll Account 12598.55 7194 Anderson-Magg Electronics 4.81 7195'John Avedesian 996.75 7196'Azusa Cleaners 1.73 71'97' .Azusa Herald 68.85 7198 Blanchard-Damron 123.58 7199,Margarite Boyer 12.40 7200 Canyon City News 26.86 7201 Cental Market 26.23 7202 Chamber of Commerce 289.55 7203'City of Pomona 16.74 72044City of Pomona 21.00 7205 County of Los Angeles 11.52 7206'County of Los Angeles -Registrar of Voters 21.17 7207'Harold B. Cramer 11.00 7208 Paul Creighton 7.50 7209 R. W. Davis 41.55 7210.Dunstan, Welch & Company 42.50 7211'Ealeson's of Los Angeles 187.76 7212°Louise Fawcett 1446.45 7213 General Telephone Co. 317 33 ' 72144General Telephone Co. 7215 Getts Hardware 42.82 103.13 7216"Leo Harlan 140.71 7217 Harris & Frank 130.86 7218 Jahn E. Huffstutter 25.00 7219 John E. Huffstutter 53.17 7220 Jay's Men's Store 66.14 7221 Johnson's Plumbing & Applicance Co. 16.01 7222 Albert Kendrick 12.00 7223 Louis the Tailor 184.90 7224 Magneto Sales & Service Co. 83.63 7225'Marks & Croxon Union Servicd 3.00 7226 Pacific Union Metal Co. 637.16 7227',L. Fred Pack 547.42 7228 Peace Officer's Assn. 42.50 7229"Pete's Body -Fender Repair 104.16 7230 Pomona Pump, Sales & Service 253.79 7231 R & R Pet Shop 4.71 7332 Ray's Auto Service 7.88 7233 Realty Tax & Service Co. 10.00 7234 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 83.23 7235 Neal T. Robertson 10.00 7236`Alfred Rulofson 250.00 7237 Schricker Hdwe. 42.26 7238 Sinclair Manifold Products 47.50 7239 Cornelius Smith 30.25 ' 7240 Southern Counties Gas Co. 60.44 7241'Star Construction Co. 2436.03 7242 State of Calif. Dept. of Pub. Wks. 126.00 7243 Ivan D. Turner 122.58 7244 U. S..Post Office 172.50 7245 Robert K. Weddle 33.00 'Q1E46 Wm. Wilkinson 5.00 7247 Herbert Zadach 75.00 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that meeting adjourn. OW4�d I cur\ clerk or the y o zusa UMJFU i C .a r