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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 10, 1954 - CC419 AZUSA, CALIFORNIA CITY, HALL THURSDAY JUNE 109 1954 7:30 Y.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular adjourned Special session at the above time and place. Census Roll Call: Present were Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer ROLL CALL City Attorney, City Engineer,City Clerk Discussion was held regarding payment to the Chamber of Commerce of the difference between $8500 requested and the amount which CHAMBER OF ' had been paid to them by the City so far this fiscal year. The COMMERCE City"had paid to the Chamber $79667.99 but had received a refund BUDGET of $1000.00 for Christmas decorations; also the City agreed to nel Clerk credit $62.50 which was the amount paid for tickets for the submitted installation dinner. The amount agreed upon for payment was $1,894.51. Attorney Tscharner reported that the figures shown to him were in order with the possible exception of expenditures for salaries and warned that salaries in the future must be handled in a different manner than by direct payments made by the City or the reports will not be approved for payment. The demand was "dark room" placed with the bills and requisitions for signatures by the by P.D. Auditing committee. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance for title reading only and waiving of further reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY ORDINANCE OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE MAKING 472 False OF FALSE STATEMENTS AND REPORTS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF Statements THIS CITY. to P.D. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that ordinance be adopted as read and numbered Ordinance No. 472. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:,Cbuncilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: None The City Engineer presented to the Council a tentative Major Street, Plan. This plan called for deleting some streets now Engineer considered as Major and added others. He stated that Council submits would have to approve those streets designated as major after Major Stree which the State would approve before gas tax money could be Plan allotted. Moved by"Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried unanimously, that the proposed plan, as presented, be accepted by Council and the Engineer submit it to the State for their approval. ' It was agreed by the Council that this City should call for a Request for Special Census to be held. Special Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and Census duly carried, that the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for a Special Census and to find out the amount of money for deposit necessary and other facts. Sketches of proposed office space for the Personnel Clerk in the'Public Works Building, and in the Treasurer's Office, were Plans for submitted. Office span Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and for Person - unanimously carried, that the Council accept the recommendation nel Clerk of the Engineer to move the office of the Personnel Clerk to submitted the Treasurer's office and the City Engineer to be authorized to remodel by steel partition and the use of obscure glass and clear glass; expenditure not to exceed $600.00 The need for a "dark room" for the City was discussed. Request for Councilman Ortuno moved, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and "dark room" unanimously carried that the Engineer be authorized to re- by P.D. model the old kitchen in the Public Works Building for use by the Police Dept. as a "dark room". 421 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY JUNE 10, 1954 7:30 P.M. The City Engineer recommended that the contract for the Utility Utility Bld! Building be let to the lowest bidder, R. H. Rhodes and which is Contract to include the sewer work. let. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Engineer be accepted and the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, Dusty Rhodes, for construction of Utility Building and to include sewer, work; the City Clerk to be authorized to return bid ' checks or bonds to unsuccessful bidders. The City Engineer requested that his department be allowed to Request of employ John Littlefield and James Redfern of the Fire Depart- Eng. for ment to 3o field work on their days off.as needed. field work Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, employees that the Engineer be authorized to hire John Littlefield at $1,75 per hour and James Redfern at $2.25 per hour as part time field crew. Engineer Williamson also requested permission to hire Ivan Request to Holmberg, Jr. as a temporary summer employee in his department. hire temp. Councilman Fawcett moved, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and employee in duly carried, that the City Engineer be permitted to hire Mr. Eng.Office Holmberg as a temporary employee for a period not to exceed 90 days at the rate of $2.25 per hour and the City Attorney be instructed to draw resolution to that effect. The method and manner by which examinations are given by Civil Service Kroeger and Associates was discussed. exams. dis- cussed It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, thdt the Personnel Clerk be instruct- ed to try to make more suitable contacts for examinations. i Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING EMPLOYEES IN CONNECT:, ION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE CITY PLUNGE AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES. - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3023. RESOLUTION No. 3023 Pool Employees Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DON K. RYLE, J.E.ENYART, RESOLUTION CHARLES NEER, LEONARD STEELE AND JOHN SOMMER AS PATROLMEN IN No -3025 THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING THEIR App1t1g SALARY. Patrolmen Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted and num- bered Resolution No- 3025- It was recommeded by the City Engineer that the City install "Koolsha$es" screens on windows with a southerly and westerly Installation exposure, a total of 14 windows: of "Koolshade" Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett screens approve and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Eng- ineer be accepted for installing Koolshade screens on south and west windows at an amount not to exceed $425.00. ' A request.was received by the Supt. of Public Works and the Engineer to hire a full time permanent stenographer -clerk. Request of Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Public Works and unanimously carried, that the Personnel Clerk be request- Dept.for ed to hold an examination for a steno -clerk with ability to steno -clerk take shorthand dictation required. The method and manner by which examinations are given by Civil Service Kroeger and Associates was discussed. exams. dis- cussed It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried, thdt the Personnel Clerk be instruct- ed to try to make more suitable contacts for examinations. i Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING EMPLOYEES IN CONNECT:, ION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE CITY PLUNGE AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES. - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3023. RESOLUTION No. 3023 Pool Employees Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DON K. RYLE, J.E.ENYART, RESOLUTION CHARLES NEER, LEONARD STEELE AND JOHN SOMMER AS PATROLMEN IN No -3025 THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING THEIR App1t1g SALARY. Patrolmen Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted and num- bered Resolution No- 3025- CITY.-HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY JUNE 102 1954 7:30 P.M. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, C ALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO SIGN THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 109 1954 -BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATIVE TO COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM IN SAID CITY AND WHICH AGREEMENT IS NOW ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME -AND PLACE THE SEAL OF THE CITY THEREON. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that resoltion be adopted as read and num- bered Resolution No. 3026. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION No. 3026 Recreation Program con- tract with County of L.A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ANNEXATION BY RESOLUTION THE CITY OF GLENDORA OF THAT TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS SOUTH- No, 3027 ERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 1, Annexation Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett by Glendora and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3027. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO SIGN THAT CERTAIN RESOLUTION AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 22ND 1954, BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS NO. 3028 - ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND WHICH Agreement AGREEMENT IS NOW ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND with County DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TOAtTTEST THE SAME AND PLACE THE SEAL Health Dept. OF THE CITY THEREON. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3028. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE SALARY OF WILLIAM RESOLUTION HOMER AS'PARK FOREMAN IN SAID CITY. NO. 3029- Wm.Homer Moved -by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and nuinbered Resolution No, 3029, Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY', CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOHN LITTLEFIELD AS ENGINEER IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR A RESOLUTION PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS AND FIXING HIS SALARY. NO. 3030- J.LITTLEFIELD Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted asr ead and numbered Resolution No. 3030. COUNCILMAN JOHNSON offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ROBERT TORRANCE AS CAP:: TAIN IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR A PRO- RESOLUTION BATIONARY PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS AND FIXING HIS SALARY. NO. 3031- R. Torrance Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No, 3031, Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: UMJFU t ON CITY,HALL' AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY JUNE 10, 1954 7:30 Y.M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING P. C. BRADSHAW AS CROSSING GUARD AT STREET INTERSECTIONS AND FIXING HIS SALARY. RESOLUTION NO. 3032 - Moved by'Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett P.C.Bradshaw and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3032. ' Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT -'OF PHYLLIS POETKER AS TE24PORARY ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE LIGHT AND RESOLUTION WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY: NO. 3033- P.Poetker Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3033. Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ANTONIO SAMARRON AND RUSSELL BENSHOOF AS METER READERS IN THE LIGHT AND WATER RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING THEIR SALARY. NO. 3034 P A. Samarron Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno R. Benshoof and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution 3034• Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING DR. HAROLD F. STONG ON 'ANGELES HIS EFFORTS IN THE SUCCESSFUL PROMOTION OF SALES OF UNITED WAR BONDS AND UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS. RESOLUTION NO. 3035 - Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Dr. Stong and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3435. Virgil Smith, Supt. of Light and Water, reported on a Street Street Light - Lighting Survey which had been requested by the Council. Mr. ing Survey Smith recommended that a concrete marbelite standard be used discussed instead of steel because of maintenance costs. Figuring on 842 poles, the total estimated cost for the incandescent type was $2dO,175.50. Estimated cost for Mercury vapor type was $364,459.70, a difference of $840264.20. It was pointed out that the Mercury vapor type would give 2a times the amount of light for z the amount of energy used in the indandescent type. Mr. Smith was of the opinion that the program could be completed in about a three year period and could possibly be financed from the light Fund. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that the Engineer go over the survey with the Supt. of Light and Water and that a meeting be held with the Council for study and decision as to the period of time for the project. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that ' the report be tabled until a meeting is called solely for the purpose of making a study of the project. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Fawcett stated that, in view of the lighting survey being made and on the basis of the report he would offer a resolu- tion entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3036- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS Special ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FUND TO BE KN9-,VN Lighting AS "SPECIAL LIGHTING CONTRUCTION FUND" AND TRANSFERRING Cons.Fund $60,000.00 FROM THE LIGHT FUND TO SAID LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION FUND. 426 0 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 10, 1954 7:30 Y.M. Moved by,Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3036. It was recommended by the Supt, of Light and Water that safety standards be set up for various tools used by the Light Department, particularly safety and climbing belts; and that the City furnish belts to the men if, upon ins- pection, it is found the equipment is below standard. Estimated cost would be between $300-400 per year. Ins- pection would be by the gang foreman and a limit would be set on the number of belts issued each year. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Supt. be accepted; that safety standards be met and that a monthly report of tool conditions be subzhitted to the Supt. by the gang foreman. Supt. Smith requested that the City water coolers carried by crews. Moved by'Councilman Ortuno, seconded and duly carried, that the Light an Street Department be allowed 25 lbs by crews as recommended by Supt. of furnish ice for the by Councilman Romero d Water Department and of ice daily for use Light and Water. The Personnel Board submitted for Council approval a recom- mendation that the Police Department be placed on a 40 -hour work week and that no extra compensation be paid for holiday time worked. It was anticipated that an additional three men would have to be hired to take care of the work spread. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Personnel Board be accepted and that the Police Department establish a 40 -hour week effective July 1, 1954 and the City Attorney be instructed to draw resolution to this effect. The Police Department requested use of the room vacated by the Building Inspection Department as an interrogation room. Moved by 'Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that the Police Department be allow- ed to use the room vacated by the Building Department for an interrogation office and be authorized to expend the money to make necessary alterations and for moving telephones. The Personnel Board submitted to the Council a letter stating that the Board had amended the Rules and Regulations, Rule VI (Pay Plan) Sec. 47 (Administration of the Plan) so that the 5 steps of the plan as now in effect shall be changed to be as follows: Step 1 -normal hiring Step'2-after six months service Step 3 -after 12 years service in Step 2 Step 4 -after 2 years service in Step 3 Step 5 -after 3 years service in Step 4 Request for Safety Stan- dards for Equipment Request for Ice Request for 40 -hour week Police Dept. Request for office space - Police Dept. Proposed changes in Civil Service Pay Plan Steps 1-3 to be given automatically, step 4 and 5 to be considered by the Board upon written recommendation by the Dept. Head. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and duly carried, that this matter be tabled until next meeting. Fire Chief Madison requested permission to employ Michael Chenard as a'probationary fireman on lst step, $320.00 per month, effec- tive June 16, 1954 and that fire Engineer Iverson work b hour Request for shifts and -24 hour shifts for sickness and vacation relief. M.Chenard- Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and fireman duly carried. -that request of Fire Chief to employ M. Chenard .as probationary fireman, 1st step effective June 15, 1954 be accepted and City Attorney to draw resolution to that effect. 428 429 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY JUNE 10, 1954 7:30 P.M. A letter was received from Mrs. Anita Gannon of 449 So.Enid Ave. complaining of the hazardous condition existing in vacant lots by uncontrolled weed growth, and the lack of enforcement of lot clearing. Complaint of Mayor Memmesheimer instructed the Clerk to:write to Mrs. Mrs. Gannon - Gannon explaining it as an undesirable situation recognized weeds by all and that weed abatement would be started as quickly as possible by the Fire and Public Works Departments. The City Clerk requested permission to attend the Institute for City Clerks to be held in Fresno on June 24th and 25th. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the Clerk be allowed to attend the Institute and that he be allowed $150.00 to cover expenses. Police Chief Kendrick recommended the installation of stop signs at various intersections, particularly in the Rodecker Tract. (petition submitted June 7th, 1954) Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the recommendations of the Police Department Chief for erecting stop signs be accepted and the City Attorney draw resolution to that effect. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Councilman Johnson passed. The following recommendation was submitted by the Chief of Police after astudy was made of the request from the Park and Recreation Commission that 4th Street, between Angeleno and Orange Avenues be blocked off permanently: 1. That the crosswalk on 4th Street at school gate be repainted. 2. Purchase and install two push button school sials and bases (estimate at 1500 each signal and $25reach base) 3. Crossing guard to be employed during summer months. Request to attend con- ference - Clerk Stop signs recommended by Police Dept. 4th Street closing Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, that the Council accept the recommendation of the Police Chief and the crosswalk be painted and the purchase of two signals with bases be authorized; also a crossing guard to be retained during the summer months as needed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Fawcett Absent: None A letter was received from the Los Angeles Water Pollution Board regarding a long range engineering study to be made of sewerage disposal and other affiliated problems. Moved by Councilman Johson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the City Clerk write the Chief Engineer Rawn of Sani- tation District No. 22 stating that, as this City has joined District No. 22, this is a problem that §could be considered by their office for recommendations. Motion carried. Study of sewerage disposal Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertize To advertise for bids -for legal printing for the year 1954-1955; specifica- for bids on tions to be as called for last year. Bids to be opened at the legal print - meeting of July 6, 1954, ing. A letter from Sanitation District No. 22 regarding a hearing bo be held on June 24, 1954 on the quality and manner of Hearing on effluent to be discharged at the dewer treatment plant in sewerage Azusa, if and when the District takes over the operations. disposal OMJFU _ - _ o CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY JUNE 109 1954 7:30 P.M. A request was received from the St. Francis Church for assistance from the City in making a temporary hookup of lights for the fiesta to be held by the church. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and'carried unanimously, that the Light Department be auth- orized to make a temporary hookup for the Church Fiesta. ' A request was received for the Council to grant a business license permit to Walter Meinhardt for painting house numbers on curbs. It was brought out that such a project is contbmplated by one of the service clubs. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that the request for such a license be denied. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried, that bills and requisitions be paid. GENERAL FUND 7406 Chamber of Commerce 119894.51 7407 Azusa Motor Parts 19.46 i 7408 Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co. 13.49 7409 McLees Shade & Linoleum 2.12 7410 Vern's Electric 339.20 1 431 Ligkt hook- up for Church Request for License. Bills and requisitions Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that Adjournment meeting adjourn. Motion carried. /lam , J dES MILLER, City Clerk Azusa, California OMJFU _