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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 24, 1954 - CC (2)385 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 8:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned meeting at the above time and place. Ro11.Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk A request was received from Chief of Police that Sgt. Warren be allowed to attend conference of International Association Request to for Identification to be held at Hobart, Lake County June attend Int. 23rd through June 26, 1954 and expense allowance of 125.00 Assn. Ident. be allowed.-J.Warren Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman - approved Ortuno and unanimously carried, that Sgt. Warren attend conference of International Association of Identification at Hobart, Lake County and be allowed $125.00 for expenses. At the request of Police Chief Kendrick the starting date of Request date employment for James Ping, probationary patrolman, to be set of emp. of as of May 26, 1954 instead of June 1st, 1954. City Attorney Tas. P;ng to make change in date on resolution to be prepared. A report of parking on Sixth Street between San Gabriel and Alameda Avenue and a proposed parking plan sketch'was submitted. Two hour parking is recommended for this area. Also recommended was that restrictions on parking be lifted from a point -350 ft north of Foothill Blvd. on Alameda Avenue to Sante Recommend - Fe Avenue on both sides and from a point 350 Ft. So of Foothill ations on Blvd. to Sixth Street on Alameda (both sides). Other restric- parking tions to remain. In addition it is recommended that the plan of parking proposed on Sixth Street, be considered for Azusa Avenue and Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the recommendation of the Chief of Police for Sixth Street parking be_given a trial. Motion carried unanimously. The matter of a request for permission to operate a taxicab Request for business by Mr. Cook was tabled, taxi operatic tabled The Chief of Police does not recommend the issuing of a summer uniform shirt to the reserves as requested by them in a letter addressed to him. It is his belief that a precedent'" Summer uni- would be set. form shirts The Chief of Police recommends that the hourly rate of reserve officers be increased from $1.25 to $1.50 per hour. Discussions of the recommendations followed. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution increasing the salary of reserve officers from $1.25 to $1.50 per hour, effective June 1, 1954. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Oouncilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Ortuno Councilman Ortuno later changed to an "Aye" vote. Councilman Ortuno stated that he felt that if a reserve officer has been in the service for at least one year he should be entitled to one shirt. Moved by,Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution allowing a reserve officer one summer shirt a year after being in the employ of the Police Dept, for at least a year. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Johnson Hourly rate increased - reserve off. Uniform shire approved 386 C . c CITY HALL' AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 Councilman'Ortuno wished to change his vote on pay schedule from "No" to "Aye" which was allowed. 8:00 P.M. i.,_ .- . Ralph Brooks presented drawings of assessment District 1953-7' 1911 Act for South Orange, South Louise and Jackson Avenues. Mr. Brooks explained that the Council should first approve his agreement as Engineer of Work for this project. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that it had been agreed by Council, and by a portion of this Council, that Mr.Brooks carry this,1911 Act through to completion. Mr. Brooks'offered a brief summary of the agreement and explained that the first portion of the work had been ' done and paid=for by the City which included the field work arid`setting of construction stakes. City Attorney questioned the<�agreement as to inspection of work which was not mentioned and the City Engineer feels he should noV inspect the work of another. Mr. Brooks stated that the most.economical way would be for the Supt, of Streets and City Engineer to do the inspecting and he would -.gladly answer any question of interpretation of the specifications. Discussion was.held as'to inspection being, made- onr the project, and -.whether or not to inclu de in the agreement.that Mr. Brooks -furnish the inspection. Upon advice of wording by the Attorney, Councilman Ortuno moved --that certain agreement dated the 24th'day of May, 1954 wherein the City of Azusa is referred to as the City and RalphIS. Brooks as Engineer of Work, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Azusa, is hereby.Approved and the Ma#or:..is=hereby authorized and directed to'sign the same in behalf of the City and place the Seal of the City thereon and the City Clerk to attest the same._"' Motion seconded by Councilman Fawcett and carried by unanimous vote. 387 2 Authorizatior. Byrnent auth. of 1911 Act to Eng.Brooke A Special Council Contract was submitted by the firm -of O'Melveny and Myers regarding the',assessment District 1953-7. CouncilmanOrtuno moved that that certain contract dated the 24th day of'May 1954, wherein the,City of•Azusa is referred to as the City and O'Melveny and Myers is referred to as Attorneys, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Azusa, is hereby approved and the Mayor is,:hereby authorized and -directed to sign the same in behalf of the City and place the Seal of the City thereon and the City Clerk to attest to the same. Motion seconded by Councilman Fawcett and carried by uananimous vote of'the' Council. Councilman'Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Agreement approved as Eng. of Work A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPOINTING AN ENGINEER'OF WORK FOR CERTAIN PROPOSED STREET WORK AND ORDERING PREPARATION`OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND AN ESTIMATE FOR SAID WORK. Moved 6y Councilman Johnson resolution be adopted as read, seconded by Councilman Romero and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None ; Absent: None Resolution was passed and numbereeResolution No. 3011. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING FILING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DISTRICT MAP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN STREET WORK. 1 C 3 C 389 3 CITY -HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 8:00 P.M. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3012. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: None City Clerk presented Petition and Waiver and Clerk6s Certificate showing signatures by owners of more than 60% of area of assessment district, same having been filed on December 14, 1952. A resolution dispensing with the Debt Limit Report entitled: ARESOLUTION;OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING,THAT NO FURTHER PROCEEDING BE TAKEN UNDER THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931. Resolution offered by Councilman Fawcett, moved for adoption by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried by the .following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: None Resolution passed and numbered Resolution No. 3013 r�V. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING IT'S INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN GRADING AND THE CON- STRUCTION OF CERTAIN CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS'ON LOUISE AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OR MORE'THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT: DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITTED BY SAID WORK AND TO'BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF: Resolution 'DETERMINING'THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT ASSESS- No. 3014 MENTS TO BVLEVIED: AND FIXING THE TIME AND -PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS'AND OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK OR THE -EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT TO -BE ASSESSED, OR BOTH, AND GIVING'NOTICE THEREOF. (Assessment'District No. 1953-7) Moved by'Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3014. 'Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimr Noes: None ' Absent :-'No ,_ na , The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the petitiori-of Nancy Van Rensalear to rezone her property at the Southeast 'corner of Third Street and Coney Avenue from R-1 to R-2.for the purpose of building a two family residence, be Request for denied:-'-- ' rezoning Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and denied unanimously'carried, that the City Council accept the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission. I ". . Mr. Vad'Allen, %5 E. Mason, petitioned the Planning Commission to grant permission to construct a carport from the residence to a point 15'ft7. from the house to a wall 31 ft from the property line. The Planning Commission recommends construction of an open ended 'carport: Request for Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carport unanimously carried, that the request be tabled. Councilman Romero to contact people in neighborhood as to feelings of such construction. 390 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY" MAY 24, 1954 The Planning Commission recommends that the Council authorize the Commission to investigate the need and cost of a Master Zoning Plan to the City and to report it's findings to the Council. Moved,by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission be authorized to seek information as to need and costs of a Master Zoning Plan and to report findings to Council. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried that the Clerk be authorized to purchase 4 booklets on the subject of annexation and incorporation as.requested by the Planning Commission. 391 8:00 P.M.4 Master Zoning Plan considered A copy of a letter addressed to the Regional Planning Commission, signed by the Chairman of the Planning Commission was read which stated the recommendations of the City Planning Commission re- garding proposed Tract No. 20239 to be located at the corner of Ben Lomand'and Gladstone. Eligibility lists for the positions of Fire Captain and Fire Engineer,' established by interdepartmental examinations were submitted with letters from Fire Chief M. Madison recommending that Robert"Torrance be promoted to the position of Fire Captain at the"rate'of $423.00 per month effective May 16, 1954 and that John Littlefield be appointed as Fire Engineer at the rate of $378.06'per month effective May 16, 1954. AppItments Moved by Councilman,Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and of Fire Capt. unanimously carried, that recommendations of Mr. Madison be & Fire Eng. accepted and City Attorney be instructed to draw resolutions approved on both -men. Letter recommending a pay raise for William Homer, Park Foreman, to $358':00 per month was introduced. The question of effective Pay raise date was discussed. approved- Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson, W. Homer that the pay raise of William Homer to 358:00 per month be 'effective May 16th and the Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution to that effect. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Ndne Absent: None Councilman Ortuno passed his vote. The Personnel Board submitted the recommendations on duties and salary range for Jr. Engineer as previously"requested. Notiee of examination' -for the position had been advertised ind.approval of Council on the salary range #25 was needed. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and Position of unanimdusly'carried, that the City Council'shall accept the (Jr. Eng. recomme'ndW salary range No. 25 for the position of Junior Engineer. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that the resolution regarding setting up of a Public Works Improvement Fund, for construction of dewer lines,'be put on the agenda for the budget meeting with the auditor tentatively set for around June 15th, after discussing the need for starting the preliminary work. Councilman Johnson offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS Resolution 'ANGELES°COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT THE No. 3015 PUBLIC-HEALTH, SAFETY AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION Sewers OF SEWERS THROUGHOUT THE dITY: INSTITUTING THE PLANNING THEREOF: ESTABLLSHING THE "PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT FUND": MAKING AN APPROPRIATION THERETO AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3015. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: None OMJFU i 5 393 CITY HALL {. AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 8:00 P.M. A request vias submitted by the Public Works Dept. for per- mission to`hire five temporary employees for the Street Temporary Department;' employees Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno approved and unanimously carried, that the Supt of Streets be authorized to hire five temporary employees for the Street Department. The starting dates would be set by the Supt, of Streets as the men become available. Councilman Fawcett stated that since the City did not furnish a car for the City Engineer he would like to eee a mileage allow- ance f'given'for using his personal car on City business. Discussion was held concerning a flat rate allowance, etc. Councilman Ortuno moved, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that Mileage the City Engineer be permitted to use his personal car at the rate -Eng. allowable rate of eight (8) cents per mile as set up for City approved transportation, and that the Engineer furnish the'City with a certificate of insurance showing coverage of liability against the City. Motion passed unanimously. The City Engineer reported that work is being carried on on East Hollyvale from Pasadena Avenue east and the work should be com- pleted•in about a month. Mayor Memmesheimer requ5sted the Engineer to check condition of Third Street east from Pasadena Avenue and to report. Cost of relocation - Mr. Williamson reported on the estimated costs which would Paramount Ave occur in connection with the relocating of the house on the $iece of land at Paramount and Orange Avenues. The cost being 4250.• For moving the house, $750- Foundations, sewer connections, etc. $2250, and for grading out for the street, sidewalks, etc. about $1250. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson 'that the City Attorney and the City Engineer be instructed to take the necessary legal steps to get conveyance of property (quit claim deed,'etc.) at Paramount and Orange Avenues, so that the City mdy proceed with moving the house, and in addition to get necessary legal papers for conveying to the City land on Orange Avenue'owned by the Southern Emanuel Baptist Church, and for other owners who have agreed to dedicate such land to the City, to.enable Orange Avenue to be made into a full width street. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Ortuno was excused from the meeting at this time. City Engineer Williamson recommended to Council that the accept the plans and specifications for street improvements on they Street Imp. Bayless aI'Hollyvale Streets which were completed by Ralph 4th,Bayless Brooks'; with'the exception that he would recommend adding & Hollyvale sealcoat torthe 18 ft existing center strip paving. The Addi- tional'cost would approximate $1600 which would be borne by the City. Councilman Fawcett moved, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the im- provement of 4th, Bayless and Hollyvale Streets as set forth in the original specifications and in addition to include seal - coat of center 18 ft strip, specifications to be furnished by the City Engiheer. Bids to be opened on the meeting of July 6, '1954. Motion passed by the following vote. Ayes:_ Councilman:Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Ortuno City Engineer reported on drainage problem on Grandview, Grandin and Angeleno Avenue. Gutter had been installed at wrong grade Engineer recommends breaking out gutter and establishing new grade, report estimated cost $400 with City forces. _UMJFU _ ' f n mJ4 qV/�r M 395 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 8:00 P.M.6 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman •Johnson that City Engineer correct condition using `City-foraes. Motion duly carried, Councilman Ortuno 'absent. 1. City Engineer reported on request from Church of God to erect directional signs on Highway 66 and recommend that this request be denied due to the large number of churches in the area and the establishing of a precedent. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the City Clerk notify the church of Council action. Request for Motion duly carried. signs deneid Absent: Councilman Ortuno to church A request was submitted by the Chamber of Commerce for permission to use the office now occupied by the Personnel Clerk in event that the Personnel Clerk would be moved to other quarters. The City Engineer was instructed to make a further -survey ''of the space in the Legion Hall with the idea of moving the Personnel Clerk to that building. The Chamber of Commerce to be notified that, as soon as the City can make additional space available to them;"'the City will cooperate. Personnel Clerk office space requested The City Clerk presented a demand for payment to the Chamber of Commerce for the difference between what the Chamber of Commerce had requested for the'year and payments made"by the,City. Also submitted were financial reports filed Request for with the Clerk by the Secretary of the Chamber, Mr.Smith. balance of Moved.bq Councilman Johnson, seconded'by Councilman Chamber Com. Fawcett and duly carried, that the reports of the'" budget Chamber of Commerce be referred to the City Attorney and Chairman of Finance for study and report. 'Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS :ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING LOUISE FAWCETT`AS PROBATIONARY SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK -ASSISTANT OFFICE' -MANAGER Resolution -IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF_'SAID No. 3016- ."CITY AND FIXING HER SALARY. _" L. Fawcett 'Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded•by Councilman•Romero, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3016. Motion carried by the -following vote: Ayes: Councilman Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer T Noes: None Absent: Councilman Councilman Fawcett Ortuno abstained from voting. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution"'entitled: A -RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING EMILY ADAMS AND MAUDE 'BEEBE AS PROBATIONARY ACCOUNT CLERKS IN THE LIGHT-AND=WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES':-"-'!,' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3017, Absent: Councilman Ortuno Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution -entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE PAY SCALE OF MAYBELLE PORTER AS ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY. Resolution � No. 3018- M. Porter 396 - c 0 C. I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY"' MAY 24, 1954 397 8:00 P.M. 7 Moved By Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3018. Absent: Councilman Ortuno Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOE MATWICK AS SWIMMING POOL MANAGER AS THE SWIMMING POOL OF SAID CITY AND FIXING HIS SALARY`" ' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted 'as''read and numbered Resolution No. 3019. Absent: Councilman Ortuno Councilman Fawcett offered the following r-esblutibn entitled: Resolution No. 3019- J. Matwick A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF'AZUSA, LOS Resolution ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JAMES•BiiUSNAHAN AS No. 3020 - SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY-'OF-AZUSA AND FIXING J.Brusnahan HIS- SALARY. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Cburiciiman Romero and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted• as read and numbered Resolution No. 3020.` Absent: Councilman Ortuno Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE SALAftVIOF DAVE MIRANDA•AS A PART TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN Resolution SAID CITY OF AZUSA. No. 3021- D. Miranda ' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Rds6rdtiion No. 3021. Absent: Councilman Ortuno % r' Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA; IAS ANGELES COUNTY;' CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MARTHA JOHNSON AS.ALTERNATE REPRES- ENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO THE`LAS ANGELES COUNTY FOREST AND WATERSHED PROTECTIVE AND REHABILITATION COMMISSION. Resolution r• + No. 3022 - Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and M.Johnson unanimcusiy„carried, that resolution;be adbpted•as read and numbered Resolution -No. 3022. Absent: Councilman Ortuno - Councilman Fawcett oftred the following propdsed..ordinance-_�.for the first'reading: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE MAKING OF FALSE STATEMENTS AND REPORTS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THIS CITY. The Ordinance was then read in full. Mr. P. C. Bradshaw was recommended as a crossing guard. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the City Attorney draw resolution appointing P. C. Bradshaw as a crossing guard at the rate of $1.50 per hour effective May 20, 1954. Motion unanimously carried. Absent: Councilman Ortuno P. C. Bradshal approved as crossing guar Note: Resolution No. 3023 follows No. 3024 and is included in meeting of June IQth, 1954. OMJFU m n m , n m CITY -HALL- AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 The sum of $9794.17 is availabe to the City of Azusa from Los Angeles ,County Road Department for the year 1954-1955. A resoltitiori from the City is necessary to obtain allot- ment. Mr. Williamson stated that this allottment will be considered in the budget to be set up. It was'suggested by the Mayor that the City Engineer and City Attorney work together on this resolution. 8:oo P.M. 38 A letter was received commending Dr. Stong for his contri- bution in the Government Series "E" Bond Drive. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson aJit that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolu- tion commending Dr. Stong. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Ortuno Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: County Road Dept. allott- ment to be requested Dr. Stong to be commended A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERBY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AZUSA MEAT PACKERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO,SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Resolution Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and Unanimously carried, that resolution be adoptdd as read and numbered Resolution No. 3024. Absent: Councilman Ortuno City Clerk asked clarification by the Council for handling fireworks sales permits. It was agreed by Council that it should be handled as in the past; application shall be made`to the Fire Chief in writing and must meet with his approval'as to location and to other necessary precautions required. Mayor Memmesheimer moved that the new contract with the Los ' Angeles County Health Department be referred to the City Attorney'by study and report. Motion seconded by Bouncilman Romero and duly carried. Absent:'Coun'cilman Ortuno. Notice"Prom the Board of Equalization for OFF SALE BEER AND WINE by B. Gorski at 101 S. Azusa Avenue. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if any member of Council wished"to go on record in this matter. There were no protests.' I , Resolution No. 985 of the City of Glendora declaring their intention -to annex territory within three miles of the City of Azusa was introduced. It is the desire of the City of Glendora that the City of Azusa show by resolution approval or objebtions as to the proposed annexation. The City Attorney presented printer's proofs for codifying of the'City Ordinances. He stated that they will have to be compared and recommended that'the Clerk be authorized to employ"two people to make the necessary comparisons. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded"by Councilman Romero that the City Clerk be authorized to employ two people to make the"necessary comparisons, by proof-reading of the Ordinances for codifying. Motion carried unanimously. Absent:'Councilman Ortuno. Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Romero, that a partial payment of $500 be paid'to the Azusa Canyon City News for work done on printing of the codification of City Ordinances. It was stated by Mayor Memmesheimer that unless there were objections this bill could be included with the bills and requisitions. There were no objections. No. 3024-' Meat Packers Fireworks', permits' Beer & Wine License.- B.Gorski Glendora annexation Proof-reading of ordinances authorized Part payment authorized CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MAY 24, 1954 Councilman Johnson brought to the Council's attention calls received by her from residents in the neil3hborhood of Memorial Park complaining at the annoyance caused by the gas engines in the park on Saturdays and Sundays. It was moved'by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett; and.unanimously carried, that the City Attorney investigate the matter of operating gas engines, model planes, etc., in Memorial Park. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and duly carried that the bills and requisitions be paid as ' follows: M. V.' A. FUND '1062 S. E. Chubbuck 120.01 1066 City Emp. Payroll Acct. 455.00 1067 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 20.03 1,068 F. Morton Pitt 7.10 1069 Pennock's .67 1070 Williams Lumber Yard 24.84 STATE RETIREMENT FUND 89 State Emp. Retirement System 1,895.49 GENERAL FUND 7315 Curtis Anderson 10.00 7316 Canyon City Mews 500.00 7317 City of Pomona 10.74 7318 Donald Clark 5.00 7319.John E. Grady, Electrical Contractor 112.27 7320 Halprin Supply Co: 101.20 7321 J. I. Holcomb M£g. Co. 20.55 7322 Henry Jones Corp. 384.00 ' 7323 7324 The Music Album Narcotic Educational Found. of Amer. 2.76 25.00 7325 San Gabriel Valley Humane Society 40.50 7326 Smart & Final Iris Co. 22.09 73PState Compensation Ins. Fund 1849.97 732 William Wilkinson 7.50 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, and unanimously carried, that meeting adjourn. y clerk, city or Azusa 17 1 8:00 P.M. Complaints on noise in Memorial Park .402