HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 19, 1954 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JULY 19, 1954
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
The meeting opened with the Flag Salute.
Roll Call: Councilmen:
City Atty.,
Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Eng., City Clerk
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if Council members had received
written copies of the minutes of meetings of July 6th and
July 12th, and if there were any corrections or omissions.
'Councilman Johnson stated on page 8 of the July 6th meeting
the amount of expenditure approved for survey was $129.00
in place of $219.00.
Minutes were then approved as corrected.
7:30 P.M.
Letter from Engineer Williamson recommending that bid be
awarded to Lee C. Hess Company for street improvements on
4th, Hollyvale and Bayless Streets (Project N0. 36) in the
amount of $22,842.00 which was low bid submitted.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and'unanimously carreid, that recommendation of Engineer
Williamson be accepted and bid awarded to Lee C. Hess Company,
bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders to be returned.
Demand for $1370.55 submitted by Ralph S. Brooks for engin-
eering services on Project No. 36 which equalled 6% of low
bid.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
payment of 4% of amount of low bid be made, balance to be
paid when actual cost of work is known. Engineer Williamson
stated that the percentage to be paid to Brooks should be
figured by subtracting the bid of Item 9a and 9b which was
not part of Brook's original specifications, having bean
added later. The 4% payment amounted to $892.32.
Motion carried by the following vote:
'Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: Countilman Ortuno
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Corrections
Bid recommended
Project #36
Bid awarded
Lee C. Hess Co.
Payment approves
for Brook's
demand
The Mayor then announced "The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived
this is the time and place fixed for the opening of sealed 1911 Act --
bids or proposals for certain street work on Louise Avenue So. Orange Ave.
and other streets, described in Resolution No. 3014 and So. Louise "
ordered by Resolution No. 3038." So. Jackson "
City Clerk then presented Affidavits of Posting and Pub-
lication of Notice Inviting bids.
The Clerk announced six bids had been received in answer to
Notice Inviting bids.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried, that bids be opened and declared.
Bids were submitted by the
following:
1.
Lee C. Hess Company
total bid price
$27,126.49
2.
D & J Construction Co.
23,448.25
3.
W. R. Wilkinson Co.
"
25,692.89
4.'Prce
& Graham
"
25,309.15
5.
Harrison Brothers
25,448.32
6,
Griffith Company
"
26,751.04
Bids declared
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried, that bids for the street work on
'Louise Avenue and rather streets described be referred to Bids referred
City Engineer and City Attorney for examination and report
to this Council at 7:30 P.M. on August 2nd, 1954.
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Councilman Johnson reported on the matter of awarding the
bid for legal printing, stating tha, in view of the fact
that the bids submitted were so close in amounts, it was
her recommendation that a third and disinterested person
be contacted for study of bids. This was agreeable to
the Council members and awarding of bids was tabled until
the next meeting.
7:30 P.M.
Bids on
legal printing
postposed
Insurance policies held by the City which are due and payable
are to be renewed. Study to be made of other policies wh1hh City Insurance
'will become due in the future with recommendations to be made policies
by the Chairman of Finance.
Letter from the Chief of Police recommending a step raise Pay raise -
from step 1 to Step 2 for William H. Wilkinsin was read. W.Wilkinson
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
recommendation of Chief Kendrick be accepted and William
Wilkinson raised in pay scale from Step 1 to Step 2 of patrol-
man. City Attorney to draw resolution accordingly.
Motion carried unanimously. Absent: None
A request was submitted by Fire Chief Madison for the purchase
of 1000 s; feet of new "Fire King" hose, and trading in of
800 feet of hose that is over 20 years old.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and
duly carried, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for -2006 ft of 21" diameter Fire King hose (or equal) and New Hose re -
an alternate bid for 2000 ft of -1 diameter Fire King or quested for
equal, with a trade-in of 800 ft of used hose, specifications Fire Dept.
to be furnished by the Fire Chief. Bids to be opened Aug.16th.
Request of Mr. Robert Bicker for permission to construct a
carport on his property at 135 So. Noble Place was submitted
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett carport -Bicker
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and request be granted to construct car-
port on said property.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that request of
Mr. Dennis Lindwey be granted for permission to construct an Approve 844
844 sq ft house on property at 965 Hollyvale Ave, sq.ft, house
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett construction
recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted and per-
mission granted to construct residence'of approximately 844
sq ft at 965 Hollyvale Avenue. Motion carried uananimously.
The matter of a dead pepper tree on Foothill Blvd. was mentioned
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and
unanimously carried, matter to be referred to the Park and Recre-
ation Commission. Removal of
It was noted by Council that a letter is to be sent to the tree referred
Regional Planning Commission from the Azusa Planning Commission
approving proposed subdivision known as Tract 17939 and listing
the requirements recommended by the Commission, since this
land is within the prospective city limits of Azusa. Propesed Tract
Written report was read from the City Engineer recommending
the installation of severs on Hollyvale, 4th and Bayless
Streets before Project No. 36 is started, which would
eliminate the tearing up of City Streets at a later date.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and,unanimously carried, recommendation of Engineer be
accepted and sewers installed as recommended.
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No. 17939
Installation
of sewers
approved
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Written report read submitted by State Fire Marshall's
office regarding the investigation of premises locased
at 112 E. Foothill Blvd, and stating deficiencies noted.
Also read was written report from Engineer Williamson
recommending that the building be classified as an 'unsafe
building', and listing portions of the building that would
need to be brought up to standard.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried, that recommendations of Engineer
be accepted, tenant and owner of premises to be notified
by the Engineer of the requirenents, and if -owner will
complete requirements, building permit to be issued.
Letter submitted from City Engineer regarding parcels of
tax -deeded porperties and stating his recommendations as to
the disposition of these parcels.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried, that portion of amount due John
Bender be paid covering the parcel adjacent to Slauson Park
and Engineer and Council members to study other parcels with
a view of possible future sale. Mr.'Bender to be notified
accordingly.
7:30 P.M.
Warren's Cafe
declared an
'unsafe bldg.'
Approve partial
payment to
Bender
Engineer"Williamson reported on deep lot study of lots between
1st and Paramount, and South Vernon and South Virginia Avenues,
(Tract No. 13736) as proposed and'studied by the Committee.
Sketch "of tract was submitted showing proposed street and lots
which would be divided. Land Use Com -
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno mittee on deep
that matter referred to the proponents of said subdivision lot division
for contacting other interested parties with an idea of
figuring expenses and manner of spreading costs.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Councilman Johnson disquabfied herself from voting.
City Engineer Williamson submitted request to attend course Request granted
at U.C.L.A., August 23rd through 27th on "Fundamentals of to Eng, to
Traffic Engineering." attend course
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and'unanimously carried, request be granted, registration
fee payment authorized, plus allowance for mileage and
incidentals, and the necessary time for attendance.
Mr. Alfred Rulofson, City Augitorp requested a date be set
for a budget meeting with members. Date was set for Monday Budget meeting
July 26th at 8:00 P.M. in the Clerk's office.
Attorney Tscharner announced the decision of the Arbitration Arbitration
Board regarding the payment of demands by Ralph Brooks. Board decision -
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett R.S. Brooks
and,,unanimously carried, that the`,report of the Board of
Arbitration in the matter of Brooks vs City of Azusa
granting him -the sum of $8000.00 be approved and that warrant
in that amount be made payable to R.S.Brooks and J. Nicklin
subject, however, to be delisered only when a complete release
from all claims involved and all five projects covered by the
claim and Arbitration Board duly signed by Brooks and Attorney
has been received and filed.
The following ordinance was offered by Councilman Johnson for
first reading in full:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Fire Code
Ordinance-
lst reading
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JULY 19, 1954 7:30 P.M.
In.the matter of the condemnation of a portion of Angeleno
Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets it was decided to have Condemnation
a committee contact owners of property. of portion of
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Angeleno Ave.
and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to
City Engineer, City Attorney and CBuncilman Johnson to
attempt to get together with property owners for the pur-
pose of effecting a settlement; report to be made to Council.
Councilman Johnson accepted and the appointment to this com-
mittee was made.
City Attorney was authorized by Council to make any necessary
title search of the property owned aby Camillo Lopez in the Title search
matter of condemnation. authorized of
Lopez property
Agreement submitted by Fred E. Wilkins, owner of Community
Ambulance Service, requesting renewal of the Ambulance Service
Agreement and asking that the monthly rate be set at $150.00. Approval of
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, renewal of
Mayor be authorized to sign agreement. The radio charge of agreement --
$3.00 per month to be paid by -Fred E. Wilkins to the City on F.E.Wilkins
the effective date of agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
Application to County for refund of taxes made by the Aerojet
Corporation was announced by the City Attorney. Request for
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett tax refund -
and unanimously carried, that City Attorney and City Auditor Aerojet
be authorized to make recommendation in this matter.
The resolution submitted by the County Commission on Consti- Constitutional
tutional Amendment to be placed on the ballot in November Amendment tabled
creating a tax exemption on certain vessels more than 50
tons burden was tabled until a later date.
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS Resignation -
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ANT- A.Samarron
ONIO SAMARRON AS METER READER IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPART-
MENT.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3059.
Resolution was adopted aby a unanimous vote-bor-C-5-u-n-cTl.
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALI-
FORNIA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, APPOINTING CHARLES R. COFFIN
PROBATIONARY PATROLMAN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN SAID CITY Resolution
OF AZUSA AT STEP ONE OF THE SALARY RANGE. No. 3060-
C. Coffin
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Counciaman Johnson
and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 3060.
Attorney Tscharner reported on the possibility -of making a
change in the present requirements for a business license to Possible change
the extent of requiring an insection from the health, fire in business
and building inspector with a 00 fee. Further study to be license fee
made.
Letter from Supt. Brusnahan recommending that Council grant
request made by Air Pollution Foundation for space in the
band shell to'provide for a sampling -center.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
request be granted profiding there is no interference with
City activities. There were no objections -and motion passed
unanimously.
Approval of
Sampling Center
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CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA MOND" JULY 19, 1954 7:30 PM.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following ordinance for
-reading and waiving of further reading, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.. IAS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE REFUSAL OF CITY
EMPLOYEES TO TESTIFY UNDER OATH BEFORE THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GRAND JURY IN COUNTY GRAND JURY INVESTI-
GATIONS OF GOVERNMENTAL BRIBERY OR MISCONDUCT IN PUBLIC
OFFICE AND FIXING PENALTY.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno,seconded by Councilman Fawcett
ordinance be adopted as read and numbered Ordinance No. 473.
Motion passed with the following vote:
AYes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: None
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Ordinance read
No. 473
Ordinance
passed -Employees
Testifying
The Ordinance creating office of City Controller was presented
for second reading. Ordinance on
Moved By Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett City Controller
and passed with no objections, that when this meeting is tabled
adjourned, it be adjouaned until August 2, at 7:00 P.M. and
ordinance be tabled until that time.
The matter of appointing a committee to study community re- Redevelopment
development was discussed and it was agreed to table the program tabled
submission of names until the second meeting in August.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING
AGREEMENT ROREELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY Resolution 3061
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AZUSA TRANSFER COMPANY AND Azusa Transfer
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Letter from the County Health Department regarding'.Tnvestigation
made of the conditions existing on the property located at the
northeast corner of Fifth Street and Alameda Avenue where a horse
is stabled. Complaint on
City Clerk to contact owner of property and ascertain if per- horse
mission was granted to stable horse at this location.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
'and
unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 3061.
Report and budget request submitted by the Azusa Library Board
was ordered held for budget meeting.
Libravyy Board
Budget request
Notice of granting of a dance license to Gregory Gutierez and
Antonio Delgado, at 7617 North San Gabriel Canyon Road by the
Dance license
County of Los Angeles Public Welfare Commission.
granted by
L. A. County
Report submitted by the American Social Hygiene Association
to the City of Azusa regarding a recent survey conducted to
determine vice conditions. The findings of the Association
indicate an -effective law enforcement program in Azusa and
commended thetUity.
City commended
on Police Dept.
Letter from the Recreation D@pt. was read in which recom-
mendation was made to employ Richard Allen as Pool Manager
Richard Allen
in place of Joe Matwick,
approved as
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
Pool Manager
and. unanimously carried, accept recommendation of Recreation
Commission and employ Richard Allen as Pool Manager, Attorney
to draw resolution accordingly.
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF GLENDORA
OF THAT TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT
NO : 2 . I
Resolution
,
No. 3062
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and
unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and numbered
Resolution No. 3062.
Letter from the County Health Department regarding'.Tnvestigation
made of the conditions existing on the property located at the
northeast corner of Fifth Street and Alameda Avenue where a horse
is stabled. Complaint on
City Clerk to contact owner of property and ascertain if per- horse
mission was granted to stable horse at this location.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JULY 19, 1954
Discussion was held regarding the possibilities of widening
Azusa -Avenue from 4th Street to the City limits.
,, Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded'by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried, Engineer to contact State Highway
Division regarding the widening of Azusa Avenue due to the
increased traffic on this highway.
Letter of appreciation read by the Mayor from Mrs. Mattie
Owens, for the reappointment to the Azusa Library Board,
and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Romero requested permission to be absent from
the next regular meeting which was granted.
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7:30 P.M.
Azusa Ave.
widening
Letter of
appreciation
Bills & req.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried, bills and requisitions as follows
be granted: Bills & req.
General Fund requisition Nos. 3895-3918; L & W requisition
Nos. 2834-2856.
STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FUND
845 Ralph S. Brooks $892.32
WATER FUND
5450 Azusa Agricultural Water Co. 967.90
5451 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 9.52
5452,City Employees' Payroll Acct. 2613.15
5453 Hersey Mfg. Co. 10904.40
5454 Williams Lumber Yard 21.00
LIGHT FUND
5680 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 9.53
5681 City Employees' Payroll Account 2583.05
'5682 Joslyn Pacific Co. 35g 91
5683 Maydwell & Hartzell 1174.26
5684 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 1029.45
5685 Williams Lumber Yard 1.29
GENERAL FUND
7556 Paul Creighton 7.50
755T
Mrs. Mary V. Cummings
50.00
7556
Martha M. Johnson
2.56
7559
William Wilkinson
10.00
7560
Automobile Club of Southern Calif.
150.01
7560icurtis W. Adderson
5.00
7561
Azusa Feed & Fuel
6.00
7562
Azusa Herald
103.87
7563
7564
Azusa Motor Parts
Clyde A. Blanchard
2.85
910.64
7565
Butt Lumber Co., Inc.
27.66
7566
Calif. Fire Chiefs' Assn.
5.00
7567
Canyon City News
7.76
7568
Canyon City Paint Store
124.09
7569
City of Pomona
51.33
7570
City Employees' Payroll Acct.
15707.44
7571
Civil Service Assembly
9.00
7572
Coast Spotlight & Equipment Co.
67.81
7573 County of Los Angeles Health Dept. 1.00
7574 R.W.Davis 41.81
7575 Davis Photos 24.51
7576 Carl Entenmann & Son 26.57
7577 Fauquiers 10.30
7578 C. H. Fawcett 6.80
7579
Foothill Stationers
15.90
7580
Sal Gonzales
98.28
7581
Mrs. ViigS.nia Goodale32.25
7582
John S. Gregory Co.
87.40
7583
Gregory's Self Service Drugs
4.32
7584
Grimes Stationery Co.
30.15
7585
Hankins Medical Group
31.00
7586
Leo Harlan
74.03
7587
E. F. Hauserman Company
682.00
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CITY`HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JULY 19, 1954
7585 J:I:Holcomb Co. $31.98
7589 Ivan G. Holmberg 3.40
7590 John Huffstutter 25.00
7591 Industrial Asphalt 753.02
7592 Martha M. Johnson 6.80
75933
Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Co.
27.58
759+
Shelley R.'Jones
2.26
7595
Joslyn Pacific Co.
538.01
7596
M & M Manufacturing Co.
1.05
7597
L.G.Memmesheimer
10.80
7598
James Miller
2.56
7629
James Miller
6.80
7600
F.Morton Pitt Co.
15.93
'7599
7601
National Automobile Club72.10
1038.23
7602
R R Pet Shop
81.71
7603
Ray's Auto Service
52.19
7604
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
6.00
7605
C.V.Romero
6.80
7606
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
97.00
7607
Schricker Hardware
26.52
7609
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
6.18
7610
Pacific Directory Co.
123.60
7612
Standard 011 of Calif.
117.46
7613
Star Construction Co.
1393.50
7614
Mrs. Catherine Strelsky
32.25
7615
Technical Book Co.
31.53
76;6
Ten Eyck Supply Co.
14.21
7617-U.S.Porcelain
Enamel Co.
119.91
7618
Braun Corp.
28.84
7619
Valvoline 011 Co.
5.81
7620
A.C.Vroman
107.84
7621
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
166.77
7622
Williams Lumber Yard
619.07
7623
Williams Sign Co.
39.'00
7624
John A. Williamson
14.22
'Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and duly carried, meeting adjourn until 7:00 P.M. on August
2, 1954. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
Adjournment
Demand bearing Check No. 7611 authorizing
payment of a total amount
of $5946.21 as follows:
7611 Artcraft Woodworking & Mfg. Co.
54.96
7625
Azusa Rock & Sand
281.72
7626
Ronald'W. Cook
900.00
7627
G -E -M Plumbing Co.
335.00
7628
N.E.Nelson
400.00
7629
Charles N. Haight
78.00
7630
John E. Hall Crane Service
739.00
7631
N. E. Nelson
1038.23
7632
Lee & Daniels
25.62
7633
E. E. Lunsford
19.40
7634
McGary Insurance Counselors
80.10
7635
Albert Miniaci
1700.00
7636
Fred W. Richter Co.
18.00
7637
San Gabriel Valley Lumber Co.
85.J3
7638
Southern Sash of Calif.
21. 2
7639
Stone Roofing & Insulating
140.00
James Miller,
Cit Clerk of Azusa
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