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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 7, 1954 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 7, 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 salute to the Flag and invocation by Rev.,Harry Hill. Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer, Romero City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk Roll Call -The minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1954 and ,the adjourned meeting of May 24, 1954 were approved as submitted. Minutes In response to Notice Inviting bids for the replacement of the approved motor and modification of the pump for a fire engine now owned by the -City, the Clerk announced that one bid had been received. Moved"by`Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and Bids announced duly carried that the bid be opened and declared. Seagrave -Hirsch, Inc. submitted a bid for replacing motor and modification of pump for Engine No. 2, in the amount of $3943.84. This bid to include allowance for present motor but Bid declared not including any applicable taxes. Work would be completed within -30 days of receipt of machine at their factory. A used Seagrave pumper would-be loaned to the City without charge during alteration period. Moved -'by -Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, and duly carried that the bid be referred to the Chairman of the Fire Department, Fire Chief, and Chairman of Finance for study, with power'to act. Bid referred The'Clerk announced that three bids had been received in answer'to the Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of a Utility Building to be erected at Slauson Park. Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried;that the bids be opened and publicly declared. BIDDER-` ITEM #1 ITEM #2 TOTAL Clark R. Elliott $7272.72 $'42.50 $8015.22 Bids on Utility Robert -H. Rhodes 7200.00 ti 10.00• 8010.00 Bldg. declared Chas. H. Myers 6677.00 1026.00 8703.00 It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that the bids of the three parties, for the construction of an Utility Building and other improvements as called for in the Notice Inviting Bids, be referred to the City Engineer and Chairman of Public Works for examination and approval, wlth�power to act when they have both agreed on,vghich bid to accept and as -a further condition that the contract -for such work be entered into between the party and the City, which contract is to be approved by theCity Attorney and the Mayor before delivery. 'Th'e'personal_ check of Mr. Rhodes, submitted with his bid, was allowed upon explanation by the Engineer that although a certified or chasier's check was called for in the Notice, there was also a clause stating that the Council may waive any informality in such bids,., Mr. Ben Parker, architect for the Community Recreation Building, presented to Council the proposed site plot plan for this building in Memorial Pakk. This plot plan had'been acceptable to the Park and Recreation Commission and Council approval was recommended. RECREATION BLDG It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Faw- PLANS SUBMITTED cett;'-that.the Council accept the plot plan as presented. Motion -'carried"unanimously. Mrs. Jones, Chairman of Park and Recreation Commission, stated that this was the first time that a plot plan had.ever-been submitted to the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Parker stated that a perspective would be ready in about two weeks. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the Council that the'following personnel be employed at the plunge for the coming season: Matron, Mrs'. 011ie Walden @ $1.50 per hour; @ $1.75 per hour; Guards, Richard Allen and per hour; Locker Boy, Lawrence Hahn @ $1.00 Manager, Joe Matwick, Claudia Schott, @ $1.50 per hour. POOL PERSONNEL APPROVED OMJFU 405 CITY HALL •AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved -by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the Park and Recreation Commission be authorized to employ the personnel for the pool as recommended and the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution to that effect. Motion carried unanimously. a' It was pointed out by the Recreation Director that they would work an eight hour day, as needed with a 40 hour minimum work week. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that 4th Street between Angelino Avenue and Orange Avenue be closed for the following reasons: 1. Safety Factor- as the street is closed during school hours Recommend children fail to realize that it is a thru Closing of street at other times. 4th Street 2. Traffic Hazard -shift changes, particularly at Aerojet, creates a hazardous condition as the street borders both school playground and park area. 3. Space- additional usuable area for recreation purposes available if street is closed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that the matter be referred to the Police Department for survey and report. The contract agreement between the County and the City regardingRecreation the recreation program was presented to Council. program sub - Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that mitted the contract be sumbitted to the City Attorney for this study and recommendation of approval or rejection. Motion carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Chief of Police that the following officers having served their six months probationary period, be placed on permanent -status at second step of salry scale, $338.00 per month, Donald Ryle, J. E. Enyart, Charles Neer, Leonard Steele, and John Sommers, -Jr. to be effective June 1, 1954. Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded aby Councilman Ortuno, that the recommendation of the Police Chief be accepted and the City Patrdmen Attorney be instructed to draw resolution placing these officers placed on 'on permanent status. Motion duly carried. permanent status Chief of, Police recommended to the Council that the request of Officer John Kapano for two weeks leave of absenee, in addition to regular vacation, be granted. Moved by,Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and Officer Kapano be granted two weeks leave of ab- sence without pay. Leave of Ab- sence-Kapano An application for business license was received from Azusa Pharmacy at 607 North Azusa Avenue which is changing ownership. The Clerk stated that the reason for Council action was that a lunch and soda fountain is involved. Moved by'Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that a buliness license be granted to Azusa Pharmacy'at 607 No. Azusa Avenue. On the application of Welch Bros., for a business license to operate a service station at 200 W. Foothill Blvd., it was moved by Councilman Ortuno And seconded by Councilman Romero, that the license be granted, Motion carried. An application for a business license to operate a cafe and bar at 112 R. Foothill Blvd., was presented by Leon Furra of IRalph Enterprises, Inc., City Attorney Tscharner read an opinion in which was stated two-decisions handed down in court cases regarding the denying of license to operate a bulness where liquor was to be sold. One, where a specific and actual address was not given for the conducting of the business; and, if no valid proof of lease or of ownership or right of occupancy is shown. Application for license - Azusa Pharmacy Application for license - Welch Bros. Application for license - Jet Room OMJFU The Clerk announced the notice for renewal of bulness license had not been sent to Warren's Cafe. Attorney Tschanner stated that, in view of the situation a license should not be issued without a showing of cause. It was the opinion of the Council that until a report of the condition of the building is received, that no license is to be issued._'. As theere was no further report on the request for a permit to operate a -taxi business, it was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded -by Councilman Fawcett and duly carried, that the appli- cation be tabled. A request for permission to erect a car -port at 545 E. Mason 'Street, which had been tabled at the -previous meeting, was considered by the Council. As the construction did not leave three sides open it could not be considered a carport. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, that the request -be denied and that the partiesbe advised of the Council's action. Application for taxicab business tabled Application for construction of carport The Planning Commission recommended approval by the City Council for 'the"location being considered by the Azusa School District School site for -the erection of a new school on North Vernon Avenue near approved Second Street. Moved by Councilman*Ortuno, seconded by Coun- cilman Fawcett, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the school location 'as pro- posed by the Azusa City Schools to purchase and erect a ahool on North Vernon Avenue near Seocond Street, be approved on condition however, that the School District when it acquires the property the District shall convey to the City a right of way deed to sub- stantially 40 ft bordering on Vernon Avenue, said conveyance to be without monetary consideration. The next item considered was the rezoning of the northeast corner of Azusa^Avenue and Gladstone Street from R-1 to C-1 which had previously been tabled for study by Councilmen, City Engineer Williamson made the following recommendations which he felt should be in addition to the recommendations as set forth by the Planning Commission: Rezoning of 1. Pave Russell Street with 36 ft of paving and curbs and guttEr R-1 to C-1 �2. Erect a 6 ft wall on the Russell side of the property with approved pedestrian egress and exit openings. 3. Plant lawn and landscape space between wall and curb with trees planted on 25 ft centers, 4. Lower grade on Pasadena Avenue to City's specifications. 5. Curbs, gutters -and sidewalks on Azusa Avenue. 6. Pay 50% of cost for sewer line to be installed in Russell St. Post a faithful performance bond on -estimate set forth by Eng. ..Install adequate lighting of the area. 407 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that the City cannot regulate liquor licenses'but it should have the right to judge whether or not Discussion the building site is suitable in respect to health and safety. on application Attorney Sarnoff, appearing for Ralph Enterprises, Inc. stated for license - that extensive repairs and remodeling are contemplated if a Jet Room business.license was issued to the applicant, but that nothing could be done until a business permit was issued as the taking of a, five year lease was conditional upon this point. Members of the Council expressed opinions as to the conditions of the premises now existing. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the matter of the condition of the building be referred to the Matter referred Department and to the Fire Chief for their recommenda- for inspection 'Health tion and that the State Fire Marshall also be consulted. Atty..Sarnoff pleaded with the Council to either grant or deny the permit immediately as the applicant could not afford the delay- necessary for reports to be submitted. Councilman Romero moved that the Council deny the license to Ralph'Enterprises, Inc. as no valid proof of lease has been ` shown nor proof of ownership or right of occupancy has been shown..'Motion seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried License denied unanimously. The Clerk announced the notice for renewal of bulness license had not been sent to Warren's Cafe. Attorney Tschanner stated that, in view of the situation a license should not be issued without a showing of cause. It was the opinion of the Council that until a report of the condition of the building is received, that no license is to be issued._'. As theere was no further report on the request for a permit to operate a -taxi business, it was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded -by Councilman Fawcett and duly carried, that the appli- cation be tabled. A request for permission to erect a car -port at 545 E. Mason 'Street, which had been tabled at the -previous meeting, was considered by the Council. As the construction did not leave three sides open it could not be considered a carport. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, that the request -be denied and that the partiesbe advised of the Council's action. Application for taxicab business tabled Application for construction of carport The Planning Commission recommended approval by the City Council for 'the"location being considered by the Azusa School District School site for -the erection of a new school on North Vernon Avenue near approved Second Street. Moved by Councilman*Ortuno, seconded by Coun- cilman Fawcett, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the school location 'as pro- posed by the Azusa City Schools to purchase and erect a ahool on North Vernon Avenue near Seocond Street, be approved on condition however, that the School District when it acquires the property the District shall convey to the City a right of way deed to sub- stantially 40 ft bordering on Vernon Avenue, said conveyance to be without monetary consideration. The next item considered was the rezoning of the northeast corner of Azusa^Avenue and Gladstone Street from R-1 to C-1 which had previously been tabled for study by Councilmen, City Engineer Williamson made the following recommendations which he felt should be in addition to the recommendations as set forth by the Planning Commission: Rezoning of 1. Pave Russell Street with 36 ft of paving and curbs and guttEr R-1 to C-1 �2. Erect a 6 ft wall on the Russell side of the property with approved pedestrian egress and exit openings. 3. Plant lawn and landscape space between wall and curb with trees planted on 25 ft centers, 4. Lower grade on Pasadena Avenue to City's specifications. 5. Curbs, gutters -and sidewalks on Azusa Avenue. 6. Pay 50% of cost for sewer line to be installed in Russell St. Post a faithful performance bond on -estimate set forth by Eng. ..Install adequate lighting of the area. OMJFU a POM 0 CITY -HALL . AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 7, 195+, _7:30 P.M; Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that`the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the City Engineer, as set forth, be accepted as conditions for rezoning of the property from R-1 to C-1. Motion duly carried. Mayor-,Memmesheimer asked the parties interested in the rezoning if they would accept the recommendations as stated and was told that'although they could not hear everything clearly they be- lieved -that they were acceptable. The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the application of Dr. J,A.Hankings to rezone Lot #4 Tract 4189, the S.W. corner of Orange Avenue and Lime Street, from R-1 to Application for 'P zone•be granted provided that a 25 ft setback be made on the Variance -Hankins Orange Avenue side, said setback to be planted in lawn and con- form with other properties on the street. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Fawcett that the City Attorney draw a personal variance granteng to Joe W. Hankins a Variance from R-1 to P Zone of Lot 4, Tract 4189. This variance to be''granted on condition that stipulations as set forth by the Plarining'Commission be met and in addition a 6 ft masonry wall to be erected, but evergreen hedges within the wall not required. This variance is not transferable and on change of ownership the zoning will revert to Rrl. Motion'seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried. The'Planning-Commission recommended for approval by Council, the application of John Abelnour to construct a 900 sq ft house be- tween 10th and 11th Streets on McKeever Avenue. Application for Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and 900 sq ft house unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and John Abdelnour be allowed to erect a 900 sq ft house on McKeever Avenue. The Planning Commission approved the relocation of a house to be moved'to 532 E. Hollyvale Street provided it be increased in size'to'1000 sq ft and shallAneet all requirements of the Building Department. Request for Moved by'Councfbna n Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that relocation the Council accept the recommendation and stipulations of the Planning Commission regarding the relocation of house to 532 E. Hollyvale and in addition the City shall not furnish utilities to this address until the stipulations have beencomplied with. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero NOES:,Councilmen: Johnson, Memmesheimer Absent: None The Planning Commission approved, and recommended to the Council the relocation of a house to 352 South Jackson Avenue. Application for Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that relocation the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted re- garding the relocation of house to 352 South Jackson Street. Motion carried by the following vote: ' Ayes:�Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero Noes: Councilmen: Johnson, Memmesheimer It was the opinion of the Council that the Planning Commission Council dis- should be informed that the Council looks with disfavor upon courages house the continued moving of houses into Azusa. relocations Discussion of proposed City boundaries was discussed with the general opinion that Azusa's boundaries should be the San Gabriel River on the west, Arrow Highway on the south, possibly a point idway between Ben Lomand and Citrus on the east, and the mountains on the -north. City's r. McLees, Pr6sident of Azusa Chamber of Commerce, recommended lines as boundaries the same that exist for the Azusa School District. It was pointed out that Mr. Cherry, of Cherry -Hadley Company, wishes to discuss matters of annexation of property being acquired i by their company. boundary considere< UMJFU 0 �I f l CITY'HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE -7, 1954 7: 30 P.M. 411 The City,Clerk was instructed to attempt to arrange a joint Joint meeting meeting of the Glendora and Azusa City Councils for the pur- with Glendora pose of discussing boundaries between the two cities. Council propose( Suggested meeting night being June 17, 1954. Mr. J. C. Ellis and Mr. Wright, of the Wright Development Engineering Bompany addressed Council concerning possible annexation by Azusa of 100 acres of land acquired by them west of San Gabriel River and north of Fish Canyon. This areas to be developed into 6000 sq ft lots with 1000 sq ft minimum houses and 55 ft frontage. The problems of Police and Fire protection and utilities was brought out and the Council decided to give the matter additional thought and consideration. The City'Attorney and City Engineer are to attend a hearing on Zoning Case No 2754 regarding the rezoning from -R A 6000 to C k of land at Citrus and Alosta Avenues in County terri- tory. As this land lies within territory which possibly could be annexed to Azusa, the Council objects to the re- zoning of the property at this time. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter granting to the Southern Calif. Edison Company per- mission to furnish electrical energy to 418 So. Motor Avenue. Upon questioning by Mrs. Cummings regarding the $25.00 fee per meeting for taking of verbatim notes and transcribing same, it was pointed out that an adjourned meeting was still a part -of the original meeting and would be covered by the $25.00 fee. Moved by,Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and duly carried, that the bills and requisitions be paid: WATER FUND 5663 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 37. 9 5664 A.- M. Rulofson 25.00 5665 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 17812.96 5666 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 4398.23 Possible Annexa• tion of land Hearing on Zoning Case No. 2754 Approval -of Electrical Energy to be furnished Nicholas Abdelnour $ 12.64 '5404 5405 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 10 .62 5406 -Artisan Press 24.48 5407 Azusa Agricultural Water Co. 734.04 5408 -Burroughs Corp. 17.38 5409 Jack C. Dutton 18.03 5410 Louise Fawcett, Acting Collector 1694.20 5411 General Telephone Co. of Calif. 35.15 5412 Getts Hardware 10.09 5413 James Jone Co. 919.05 5414 Bind Latta's Welding Shop 32.37 5415 Munselle Supply Co.,Inc. 20.57 5416 Pomona Pump Sales & Service 6.95 5417 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 39.54 5418 Rolatape, Inc. 16.54 5419 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5420 Smith Booth Usher Co. 16.29 5421 Southern Counties Gas Co. 1.78 5422 Southern Counties Gas Co. 1.05 5423 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 28.52 5424 -Valley Cities Supply Co. 154.58 5425 Williams Lumber Yard 16.51 LIGHT FUND 5 5�5 Addressograph-Multigraph 103.63 5656 Artisan Press 24.48 Adding Machine Corp. 17.38 '5657"Burroughs 5658 IDuise Fawcett, Collictor 0.10 5659 General Telephone Company 5.15 5660 Getts Hardware 4.23 5661 Maydwell'& Hartzell 864.48 5662 -Palo Truck Company 313.31 5663 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 37. 9 5664 A.- M. Rulofson 25.00 5665 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 17812.96 5666 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 4398.23 Possible Annexa• tion of land Hearing on Zoning Case No. 2754 Approval -of Electrical Energy to be furnished OMJFU PM t u A u CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 7, 1954 SPECIAL DEPOSITS SUBDIVISION FUND 49 Nick Abdelnour M. V. A.,FUND 1071'City Employees' Paroll Account 1072'Br6;n Bevis Industrial Equipment Co. 1073 S. E. Chubbuck 1074 R- W. Davis 1075-Leo'Harlan ,1071 Marks & Croxon 1077 Rays Auto Service 1078 Reed & Routt 1079 Sams Auto Parts & Wrecking Co. . ,-1 GENERAL FUND 7329,City Employee's Payroll Account 7330 Tony Aguilar 7331 Albro Fire Equipment Co. 7332 Alhambra Typewriter Shop 7333 Anaconda Wire & Cable Company 7334 Anderson -Maggs Electronics 7335 Artcraft Swiss Embroidery Co. 7336 John Avedesian 7337 Azusa Cleaners 7338 Azusa Furniture Co. 7339 Azusa Glass Co. 73 0`Azusa Herald 7341 Azusa' Rock & Sand Co. 7342-Blanchard-Damron,. 734 3Margarite Boyer 7344 Ralph S. Brooks 7345 George F. Cake Co. 7346,Canyon City News Canyon City Paint Store ,7347 7348.Central Market 7349 Coast.Spotlight & Equipment Co. 7350 Continental Car-Na-Var Corp 7351 County of Los Angeles, Office of 7352 Cummings Business Service 73533 R. W. Davis 735 Eagleson's of Los Angeles 7355 Factory Apron & Towel Supply 7356 Louise Fawcett, Collector 7357 Foothill Classifieds 7358 Foothill Stationers 7359 Ford's Cafe 7360 Gen&ral Telephone Co. 7361 General Telephone Co. 7362 Glendora Press 7363 Hardison's Cleaners 7364 Leo -Harlan 7365 John Huffstutter 7366 Indust5ial Asphalt 7367 Henry Jones Corp. 736$ A. L: Kendrick 7369 Albert L. Kendrick 7370 Bud*Latta's Welding Sjjop 7371 Los Angeles Times '7372 Louis the Tailor 7373 Marchand's Equipment Rentals 7374 Marks-& Croxon Union Service 7375 Municipal Finance Officers Assn. 7376 Municipal Year Book 7377 Leo Nassar 7378 National Office Furniture 7379 Benjamin S. Parker 7350 R & R Pet Shop the Sheriff 7:30 P.M. $126.88 651.42 167.38 24.74 4.18 37.46 3.50 33.25 5.13 1.04 15,075.02 22.10 9.79 8.30 318.27 9.24 262.54 997.75 2.06 349.61 5.80 76.43 23.18 15.00 9.6o 1390.08 12.41 118.07 288.02 9.58 94.99 13.65 101.36 25.00 57.64 410.55 2.50 1374.75 4.8o 62.18 42.69 311.23 50.81 3.76 4.74 24.23 25.00 3385.17 80.00 25.00 14.50 8.14 41.12 116.03 16.00 5.42 2.50 10.00 16.54 to .58 648.15 77.73 fm OMJFV 415 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 7, 1954 'GENERAL'IFUND CONT'D E7581 Pennock Is 18.28 7382 F.4Morton Pitt 141.63 7383 City of Pomona 21.00 7384 Pomona Pumps Sales & Service 785.43 7385 -Ray's Auto Service 29.21 7386 -Realty Tax & Service Co. 10.00 738�'-Reed & Routt 13.68 738 Sa6 Gabriel Valley Humane Society 69.50 29.67390Signal Sevice Station 1.50 ,7389-,Schricker.Hdwe, 7391'Sodthern Calif. Edison Co. 6.74 7392 Star•Construction Co. 10105.47 7393 Tarr & Stauffer 11.95 739 -Teri Eyck Supply Co. 28.84 7395 Th6mas Bros. 25.75 7396 Transport,Clearings 1.05 739q Tydk's 21.32 739 *United States Post Office 38.54 M9 University of Calif. 6.18 0 Valley Blue Print & Supply Co., 224.59 7401 Valley. Cities Supply Co. 42.64 7402 Jerry Warren 125.00 7403 Roger K. Weddle, Dr. 44.00 7404 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 300.70 7405 Western'Auto Supply Co. .67 Moved by Counc lknan Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, that the meeting adjourn until 7:30 PM. on Thursday, June 10, 1954. 'J19MESMiller, y.erC— k City of Azusa OMJFU