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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 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 Flag Salute.
Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
Memmesheiner, City Attorney, Roll Call
City Engineer, CitylClerk
The Mayor asked if there were any corrections of the minutes
of'the previous meeting of August tad. Councilman Johnson
stated page 4, paragraph 2 should be corrected in the Correction
amount of pay raise granted to the following: John Sitton,
Fire Department Captain 4 $472.00; and Everett J. Iverson
Fire Department Engineer (A $423.00 per month.
Page 4, paragraph 4 should read "Attorney, Engineer and
Councilman Johnson had inapected-the property on Angeleno
Avenue and talked with"one owner."
Minutes were approved as corrected.
The Clerk announced that bids were received from two
companies to Notice Inviting Bids for Fire Hose.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bids received
Ortuno and unanimously carried, that bide be opened and on Fire Hose
publicly declared.
The following bids were received:
Anerican Rubber ManufacturinS'Company, $2.00 per foot
with 30¢"per foot allowance for used hose to be turned in
by the City. A certified check in amount of 10% of bid
was submitted. '
R. C. Lawrence Company submitted a bid on 2,000 ft of hose
Q $2.15, per ft. Certified check in the amount of 10% of
bid enclosed.
On Alternate Bid, R. C. Lawrence Company submitted bid of
$2.15 per ft with an allowance for used hose CQ1 .50 per 'ft. Bids submitted
Certified check in amount of 10% of bid was submitted.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried, bids be referred to the Fire Bids referred
Chief and Fire Commissioner for recommendation.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance for
second reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND DEFINING THE POWERS AND DUTIES
OF SAM MICE.
Councilman Ortuno requested the Attorney to read a statement
listing the scope of duties of Finance Officer as previously
designated by the Personnel Board, Discussion was held'conparing
duties as,proposed in the Ordinance and as set up by Kroeger &
Associates.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett,
Ordinance be adopted as read and numbered Ordinance No. 475.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memnesheiner Ordinance
Noes: Councilman Ortuno passed
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954
Mr. John Huffatutter, Director of Recreation, presented
a check'to the City in -the amount of_$750.00. This
represented the proceeds realized by the Lions:Club from
the'Cotmunity Fair held earlier this year. It was the
re4uest of the Lion's Club that this money be used by Ithe
Recreation Department for items not generally subsidized
by the City. Mayor Memmeshiemer, upon accepting the check
on behalf of the City suggested that it would be well to
hold this money An a suspense account for the Recreation
Department.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, :seconded by Counciluan Ortuno
and unanimously carried, that suspense account be created
earmarking this amount in the General Fund for the
Recreation Department.
Motion made by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero 'and duly carried, letter of acknowledgment and
thanks be'sent to the Lion's Club, signed by the Mayor
and Clerk.
Mr. Ben S. Parker, architect for the recreation center,
presented for Council inspection, working drawings of
50% completion (and better) Mr. Parker submitted his
statement for services in the :amount of $2592.59. This
is payment No. 3 as set forth in the agreement between
the architect and the City.
Final plans will be submitted to the Park and Recreation
Commission for approval before being presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero,
payment No. 3, in the amount of $2592.59, be made to
Mr. Ben S. Parker as per agreement between the City and
Mr. Parker.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, fj9emmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Ortuno
Absent: None
7:30 P.M.
Contribution
by Lion's
Club
Letter of
thanks to
Lion's Club
Drawisigs pre-
sented by Ben
Parker
Statement
rendered and
approved
Letter from the Recreation Department and Civil'Defense directors
recommending raise in pay scale for Miss Margariete Boyer,
administrative clerk, from step 1 to step 2, $302.00 per month
effective August 16, 1954, was read.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried, recommendation be accepted and pay raise
granted -to Margarite Boyer from step 1 to step 2 at $302.00
per month, effective August 16th, Attorney instructed to draw Pay raise -
resolution accordingly. M. Boyer
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council
grant the petition of Mrs. Ella M. Orndorff to move a house
from 630 North Un Gabriel'to 607 Lemon Avenue with such
repairs as would be required by the Building Inspector, and
providing'the,work :is done within 90 days.
Moved by,Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
recommendation of Planning Commission be accepted.
Motion carried unanimously _and petition granted.
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council
deny the petition of Mrs. Ella M. Ordorff to move a house
from 624 N.,San Gabriel to 408 Barbara. This recommendation
is offered because the house is old and not in keeping with
the neighborhood. The Planning Commission also recommended
that the City.Council take action to remove the shack at
408 Barbara and have the hole in the lot Pilled as soon as
possible.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero,
recommendation of Planning Commission regarding this re-
location be accepted and petition denied for relocation of
house to 408 Barbara Avenue. Motion carried unanimously.
Relocation-
Orndorff
Relocation
denied-
Orndorff
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
metal on the garage under construction at 605 North Louise,
and unanimously carried, Attorney and Engineer Williamson
on the pgoperty of Mr. Starkey, be removed and an exterior
be instructed to inspect premises at 408 Barbara Avenue with
be put'on to conform with those houses in:this area and that
regard to the shack and report giving recommendation.
the new construction conform with the requirements of the
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council
building code.
deny the petition of Jehovah's Witnesses to erect a church
Petition for
on Orange Avenue between First and Paramount Streets which
variance -
would entail a zone change from R-1 to R-3
Jehovah's
Moved by Councilman Johnson, in accordance with Sections 39
Witnesses
Mr. W. J. Roberts, Mrs. Julia Stafford protested the
Chief Acctg.
grahting'of'a variance. The question of notices being mailed
Officer classi-
to all property owners within proper distance was discussed
Petition
since there seemed to be some doubt of this.
tabled
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilban Fawcett
and carried unanimously, that matter be tabled and Clerk
Instructed to obtain proof ofnailing of notices, in the
form of an affidavit.
It wan recommended by the Planning Commission that the City
Council grant a variance of zone change from R-1 to R-3
to Mra. Deane F. Fennell in order that. -Che might erect a Zone Variance
duplex on her property at 812 W. First Street. It is granted-
reconnended this petition be granted provided Mrs. Fennell Fennell
agree to participate in any re -zoning plan for the Entire
block.
Mr. L. C. Johnson was asked to report on the progress of
the deep lot study in this section of town. He reported Report of
that several property owners net and tentatively agreed to L. C. Johnson
proceed with an assessment district.
It was Mr. Johnson's contention that, since the petition
for re -zoning by Mrs. Fennell had previously been sent to
Council by the Planning Commission and tabled, the natter
of their recommendation at: -this time is out of order.
Mrs. Fennell, upon questioning, agreed to participate in
the plan for redivision of lots.and assessment district, if
ouch a plan is entered into.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, u
recommendation of Planning Comnisaion be accepted an stated
in Planning Commission minutes of August 11th and a variance
be granted from R-1 to R-3 zone to Mrs. Fennell and agreement
of Mrs. Fennell to participate in redivision of lot plan.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Mennesheiner
Noes: Councilman Fawcett
Absent: None
Councilman Johnson disqualified herself from voting.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the Sheet
metal on the garage under construction at 605 North Louise,
on the pgoperty of Mr. Starkey, be removed and an exterior
Exterior of
be put'on to conform with those houses in:this area and that
garage to be
the new construction conform with the requirements of the
replaced -
building code.
Starkey
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
.and unanimously carried, recommendation of Planning Commission
be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, in accordance with Sections 39
and 40 of Civil Service Rules and Regulations, the Personnel
Chief Acctg.
Board be requested to establish classification plan for the
Officer classi-
position of Chief Accounting Officer with a recommended pay
fication to be
scale beginning at $625.00 per month.
established.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson; Romero, Menmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Ortuno
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 162 1954 7:30 P.M.
Letters of resignation were read from Planning Commission
Chairman James Paul and Charles McLeea, member of the
'P'lanning Commission to become effective September 1st and
August llth'respectively.
Movbd by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried, resignations be accepted, Clerk Resignations
and Mayor to sign letters of thanks for services rendered accepted -
to the City. James Paul
Mayor'Memmesheimer expressed his regrets to Mr. Paul and Chas. McLees
Mr. McLees"and asked -members of Council to submit names
for replacements on the Commission.
Mr. Paul asked Council to consider the possibility of
Request for
paying the Commission members for their services as an
payment to
induce tent for more regular attendance at meetings.
Commission
'Council will consider this request and submit recommenda-
members
tions.
Letter from Police Chief Kendrick recommending the appoint-
ment of a special officer P. C. Bradshaw, to police Zhe
grounds surrounding the plunge during the hours that the
plunge is open, at the rate of $1.50 per hour, with
approximately 6 hrs, per day on duty.
Request for
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
Special Officer
and carried unanimously, recommendation be accepted and
P. C. Bradshaw be appointed Special Officer at rate of
$1.50 per hour and Attorney be instructed to draw resolution
accordingly.
Mayor Memmesheimer requested Council to consider instruct-
ing the Personnel Board to hold an examination to establish
a certified list of names for. -position of patrolman.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and carried unanimously, recommendation be accepted and
Personnel Board be directed to establish eligibility list
of patrolmen. Eligibility
list approved
Written request submitted by Chief Kendrick to authorize
attendance by him and expense allotment for the Annual
Conference of Peace Officers Association of the -State of
California on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of September, 1954. Request to
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, attend
attendance to the conference be authorized land he be conference
allowed money for actual expenses. Motion carried unanimously. approved.
Request was submitted by the County of Los Angeles Depart-
ment of Auditor Controller for the signature of the City
Attorney on application for cancellation of taxes on land
acquired for school purposes by the Azusa City School
District.
Moved by Councilman Romero, neconded by Councilman Johnson
and carried unanimously, Attorney be authorized to sign
application of release in behalf of the City.
Request was made by the City Auditor for budget meeting
with the lCouncil.
Su�dested date was made and Clerk -instructed to arrange
date with the Auditor.
Letter signed by Mrs. Louise Taylor and ten additional
aiinatures requesting the installation of curbs and gutters
on Coney Avenue, was read.
Mrs. Taylor and Mr.RAmos, who also addressed Council, were
informed that it would be necessary to form a district (1911
Act) for such improvements. However,'ihe Engineer was
instructed to approach the State in a second attempt to
have this considered a street of major importance in order
that funds may be allocated for such improvements. Further
report to be made at the next meeting.
Application
for tax
cancellation
signed
Budget meeting
to be scheduled
Petition for
curbs, gutters
Coney Ave.
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954
Request`Was'made by the Citrus Union High School for
the purchase ..of two 45 ft power poles at City cost price
for the"purpose of installing a backstop in the baseball
diamond.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and carried unanimously, request be granted and sale of
poles be made to Citrus High School at City's cost price;
also transportation be furnished by the City to the Bite.
7:30 P.M.
Request was made by Mr. F. B. Ashley for the use of the
City's compressor and air hammer for the :purpose of install-
ing ring posts for a boxing ring at the Parish Hall.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and carried unanimously, City furnish necessary equipment
and operator for work as requested, with payment to be made
for the service of the operator.
Request. of John Bender, Attorney, for payment of services
rendered the City was submitted.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and carried unanimously, City Attorney contact Mr. Bender
in an effort to effect a compromise and settle the accpunt
and relieve Mr. Bender of further responsibility to the City.
Request for
purchase of
poles by High
School at
cost price
Request for
use of City
equipment.
Request for
payment -
John Bender
Mr. William Steele requested permission to operate a doughnut
shop at 330 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa. Request to
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno operate a
and carried unanimously, Clerk be authorized to issue permit doughnut shop
provided Health Department and Fire Chief approve inspection.
A request for a business license to operate a serve -yourself
gasoline station at Azusa Square Development on Highway 66
was submitted to Council by Howard B. Kerr, dba Waggoner Self -
Service Station. Request to
The matter of a traffic -hazard at this location was dis- operate self -
cussed. City Engineer Williamson reported .on a survey made serve gas
by his office and the office of the Chief of Police. Mr, station.
Williamson stated that a representative of the Automobile
Club had surveyed the location and was favorable to a plan
which would create safety islands in the center of the High-
way designed to allow cars to make a left turn into the
shopping center without impeding the flow of east bound traffic.
This plan would also call for "No Parking" of vehicles at the
curbs for a distance on Foothill Blvd. Sufficient to allow traffic
to flow easily. There would only be one exit from the shopping
center where,a left turn to travel east would be permitted.
Mr. Williamson reported that the State Highway offials at Los
Angeles had looked favorably on the plan but would not commit
themselves to full approval by b,igher.,authorities, or when the
work would be done, If and when money was allocated for the job.
Moved by..Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and
unanimously carried, that Engineer be directed to request State
Highway Division to investigate and approve plan as submitted.
iii th6 baildifig oi'-the gas=-Btatian lit=would be'=necessary.•to remove
some palm'trees along the parkway. Mr. Williamson reported that
Mr. Krems, owner of the property, had agreed verbally to pay
two thirds (23 ) of the cost of removal, if the City would bear
one third.(1yof the cost. The tree removal to be done by
private contractor. Rlso Mr. Krems would pay the City for paving
of Vhe parkway strip where trees were removed at the rate of nine
cents per square foot.
Further discussion was d6 ld regarding the payment for tree removal
and paving of parkway strip; and also of the consideration the
Highway officials would give to any plan to erect safety islands.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Eouncilman Johnson, that
the application for a business license to,operate a self -serve
gasoline station at the Market Basket Shopping ]Center be laid on
the table and that the Building Inspector be advised of the Council
action.
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno disqualified himself from voting. Request for
The natter of a request for a business license to operate a operation of
hamburger stand in Azusa Square Development was tabled until hamburger
further report by the City Engineer. stand tabled.
Request was submitted by -John D. Slagor, President of Kinar,
Inc. for business license to operate cafe and bar at 407 W.
Foothill Blvd.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Request for
and carried unanimously, license be granted as requested. license granted
First Frontier
Application for Transfer of Off -Sale C Alcoholic Beverage
License from the State Board of Equalization granted to
Elmo W. Kennedy, of Yor-Way Market at 101 North Azusa Request for
Qx,e'hue.' There being no protests, it was moved by Councilman license-
Johnson-; seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously Yor-Way Mkt.
carried, transfer be granted.
Written request read from Albert T. Lunceford, Secy.-Treas.
of Greater Los Angeles CIO Council urging the issuance of
a proclamation designating Registration Week in an effort Registration
to create -the largest possible potential vote in November. Week
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson proclaimed.
and carried unanimously, week of August 15th through 21st
be proclaimed Registration Week and.Ma.yor authorized to sign
such proclamation.
Report'submitted from County of Los Angeles, Department of Bldg. Insp.
County Engineer and Surveyor for the period April 1, 1954 refund from
to June 30, 1954 and stating remittance in the amount of County
$121.44 would be forwarded to the City which constitutes 50%
in excess of fees collected minus expenses, from inspection
services for this period.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
refund be deposited. Motion carried unanimously.
Notice of Hearing on Protest scheduled for Sept. 10th in the
Azusa City Auditorium was submitted in the natter of Joe T. Notice of
and Julia Davalos request for off -sale beer and wine license Hearing -
at 447 -North Soldano Avenue I J. & T. Davalos
Moved by'Councilman Fawcett, seconded;by Councilman Johnson,
Attorney and chief of Police be instructed to attend Hearing
to protest on strength of resolution adopted by the Council
which protested the issuance of said license.
Motion carried by following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Councilman Ortuno disqualified himself from voting.
Notice of regular monthly meeting of the League of Calif.
Cities was mentionedzand reservations requested for League of
menbers of Council wishing to attend on August 19th. Calif. Cities
_ meeting.
Councilnan Ortuno was excused d'ron the meeting at this time.
Letter from ,Lee C. Hess read in which request made to consider
error which was made in ;bid price submitted for sewer in-
stallations on Hollyvale, Fourth and:Bayless Streets, and asking
the City -to make concession in this matter to alleviate the
financial'loss which a sub -contractor will suffer because of
this error. It was recommended by Engineer Williamson that
request not be allowed. Request by
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Rawcett contractor to
and carried unanimously, request of Lee C. Hess be denied consider error
and no, additional amount be added to contract price. bid price
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954 7:30 P.M'.
Request was made by Engineer Williamson for ariassistant"to
the survey crew and recommending the employment of"Eugene
Sillart on a temporary basis at the rate of $1.70 per hour.
Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried, Engineer be authorized to employ
Eugene"Sillart at $1.70 per hour and Attorney instructed
to draw resolution accordingly. Employment not to exceed
90'days. '
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Request was nade by Engineer Williamson for the construction
of a'57 inch high partition to be installed in the Public
Works Department to cut off the line of sight from the
counter"to the engineer's desk.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and carried unanimously, Engineer be authorized to purchase
partition as requested and to include such gecessary addi-
tional'partition for the Superintendent of Public Works
Office.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Request for
assistant
surveyor
Request for
partition -
Public Works
Department
City Engineer reported on the paving of Orange Street, suggest-
ing that.paving be done up to the curbs being installed by the
church.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded bylCouncilman Romero,
matter be tabled for further report on this work. There Paving of
being no protests, motion was carried. Orange St.
Absent: 'Councilman Ortuno
Engineer Williamson submitted proposed plan for utilizing
City property by creating parking space for Gilfillan employees
'thereby helping to ease the parking situation on Fifth Street.
'Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and
unanimously carried, Attorney and Engineer to contact Gilfillan
officials regarding an agreement of possible lease of City lots
for the purpose of providing a parking lot for their employees.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno Proposed
parking lot-
Gilfillan Co.
City Attorney reported that Aerojet-General Corporation was
suing for refund of taxes on grounds that the tax collected Aerojet-Gen.
was for property owned by the United States Government. suit for taxes
County Tax Collector is holding said collected taxes until
settlement by Court.
The owner of property on Paramount Avenue between Orange and
Lemon Avenue has agreed to deed to the City sufficient land
to permit the widening, at this point, of Paramount Avenue if
the City will relocate the house, now situated on this parcel
'to anlocation farther back on the lot and restore to present Relocation
condition. of house by
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero City -
and unanimously carried, Engineer and Attorney be instruct- Paramount Ave.
ed to take necessary steps so work will be completed as
soon as possible.
Absent:'Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Johnson offered the ,.following resolution .entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
Resolution
ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA CHANGING
THE NAME OF A __PART OF
No. 3o67-
ENID AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO
LEMON AVENUE.
Lemon Ave.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 3067.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled:
Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS No. 3o68 -
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA FIXING THE SALARY OF ALBERT MOON A. Moon
AS GROUNDSMAN -GARDENER AND APPOINTING VIRGIL BURCHAM AS V. Burcham
GROUNDSMAN -GARDENER OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS SALARY.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 3068.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution -entitled.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF JOHN WENTZEL AS GROUNDSMAN -GARDENER.
Resolution
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No. 3069 -
Moved by Councilman -Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
J. Wentzel
and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and
numbered Resolution No. 3069.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
Resolution
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,: FIXING THE SALARY OF MRS. HILDA
No. 3070 -
EASTMAN -AS ASSISTANT UTILITY OFFICE MANAGER IN THE LIGHT AND
H. Eastman
WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Fawcell, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and
numbered.Resolution No. 3070.
Absent:- Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS Resolution
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE SALARY OF EVERETT No. 3071-
IVERSON AS FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINEER. E. Iverson
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and
nunberedRes6lution Po. 3071
Absent:'Councilman'Ortuno
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS Resolution
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE SALARY OF JOHN No. 3072-
SITTON AS FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. J. Sitton
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried, that resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 3072.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Letter was read from Mr. D. H. McKellar, General Manager of
Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Company quoting price of 46,000 on a
piece of land on Sierra Madre Avenue, adjacent to thelCity
reservoir, being considered by the City as a site for an
additional reservoir. (Portion Lot 78, Sub. No. 2) Referred
to City'Engineer to check legal description.
-Councilman Johnson moved as follows: "I have noted a request
in the Water Department proposed 1954-55 budget in the amount
of $90,000 for a new reservoir. I move that this requested
reservoir.be submitted to the City Engineer for study :and
report to the Council. I also move that the City Engineer be
directed to make a study and report of the feasibility and
estimated cost of installing a filtration and chlorination
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST I6, 1954 7:30 P.M.
plant designed to make use of the large amount of water to which
the City is' -entitled by virtue'of it's stock ownership in
the Azusa Agricultural Water Company. This water now flows
freely down the irrigation ¢itch adjacent to Reservoir No. 2
while at the same time the City drills wells and pumps water at
great cost.
Motion seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried.
Absent:�Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE Resolution
CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TO INITIATE No. 3073 -
ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED Annex,Intention
TERRITORY Nor.Dist.No.1
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett,
resolution be adopted as read and pumbered Resolution No. 3073
Ayes: Councilman Fawcett, Johnson, Romero
Noes; Councilman Memmesheimer Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TO INITIATE ON ITS Resolution
OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED No. 3074 -
TERRITORY. Annex.Intent.
West. No. 2
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded -by Councilman Fawcett,
resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.
3074,
Motion carried by following vote:
Ayes: Councilman: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero
.Noes:•Councilman Memnesheimer
Absent: -Councilman Ortuno
Coypcilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION DECLARING 2HE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TO INITIATE ON ITS
OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett,
resolution be adopted as read and numbered:Resolution No.
3075.
Motion carried by following vote:
Ayes: Councilman: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero,
Noes: Councilman-Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Attorney Tscharner reported on the Notice of Hearing from
the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission on the re-
zoning of certain property west of San Gabriel Canyon Road
and north of the City limits, Tract 2787. The Planning
Commission recommended that the City be represented at
this Hearing to protest the re -zoning of this property.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried, Attorney, Engineer and May be
requested,to attend meeting and protest granting of re-
zoning on grounds of health hazard due to use of cesspools
over water basin supplying water to the City,
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Resolution received from the City of Glendora whereby the
City of Azusa would bonsent to"the annexation by Glendora
of that territory designated as Westerly Annexation District
No. 8 was received and submitted for Council action.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried, that the resolution requested by
the City of Glendora for consent by the City of Azusa to
the annexation by the City of Glendora of that territory
designated as Westerly Annexation District No. 8, more
particularly described in Resolution No. 1001, be denied;
Resolution
No. 3075 -
Annex. Intent.
Dist. No. 3
Westerly
Notice of
Hearing -
Tract 2787
Glendora
Annexation
protested
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AZUSA, CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954 7:30 P.M.
and that the`City Clerk be instructed to advise the City
of Glendora that the City Council of the City of Azusa will
not edn-bider'any further requests of annexations by the City
of Glendora until a definiteagreement has been reached between
the two cities as to the extent of territory desired to be
annexed by each City.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Superintendent of Public Works recommended the repaving of
Fifth Street from Azusa Avenue to Virginia and Virginia from
Fifth to Foothill Blvd. stating the need for resurfacing of
Paving of
these streets and stating estimated costs to be $5600. The
certain sts.
approximate amount to be recovered from the gas company
recommended
towards this cost being $4500.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried, streets be repaved as recommended.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Recommendation was made by Public Works Supt. Brusnahan for
the sale by the City of two 'unusable dump trucks in the
Recommend
street department.
sale of trucks
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and carried, request be tabled until later date.
Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan recommended to the
Council that a private painting contractor be used for Recommended
striping of City streets and that this job be done before striping of
the starting of l;he fall tern of school. It was his belief streets by
that this could be done at a cheaper price than using City contractor
employees and equipment.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried, that Supt. Brusnahan be authorized
to get outside contractor for striping streets at best price
obtainable.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES An ENERGY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND GILFILLAN BROS., INC. AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN .AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SAME., Resolution
No. 3076 -
Moved -by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Elec.Energy
and unanimously carried, resolution be adopted as read and Gilfillan
numbered Resolution No. 3076; and Mayor authorized 10 sign.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
The request of Mr. C. E. Lowell to operate a roller Skating
rink at Parish Hall was submitted. Request to
Moved -by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero operate
and carried unanimously, request be referred to the Park roller rink
and Recreation Commission for recommendation.
Absent: Councilnan Ortuno
Communication received from the Board of Trustees of ..the
Azusa City School District in which they recommend the
appointment of Benjamin J. Paroulek to the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission for a three year term and the designation of
Edgar Van"Vliet to represent the Board as an ex -officio member
of the'Conimission. Communication ordered filed by motion of
Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Fawcett. Park & Rec.
Commission
Request submitted by the Chamber of Commerce for reconsid- appointments
eration by the Gouncil of Lae budget allotment. Request Budget request
tabled until the budget meeting is held. Chamber Com.
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954
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7:30 P.M.
Mrs. A. C. Morris, Chairman of the Paramount P.T.A. re-
quested lighting facilities be furnished for the Harvest
festival on the school grounds on Friday, October 1st.
Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
request be granted and referred to the Light Department for
action: .Motion passed with no protests.
Absent:< Councilman Ortuno
Communication from the Department of Commerce regarding
the Special Consus to be taken was ordered placed on file.
Mr., Louis Servia, proprietor of the Azusa Community Taxi,
offered%free use of all cabs to the City in case of any
national or City emergency. This matter was referred to
the Department of Civil Defense.
A petition signed by residents in the vicinity of Memorial
Park was received objecting to the nuisance caused by the
noise of'model Airplanes being flown at this location.
This was referred to the City Attorney.
Councilman Johnson announced her forthcoming absence from
the,next meeting.
P.T.A. request
for lighting
Special
Consus
Taxicabs in
Emergency
Complaint re:
Model planes
Absence of
Cncl.Johnson
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and carried unanimously, cash bond'to be returned to the Cash bond and
Azusa Canyon City News which has been on deposit for the bid bond to
period of the past fiscal year on legal printing contract with be returned
the City and the Bid Bond submitted with bid for legal print- Canyon City
ing 1954-1955. News
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried, Council members be
allowed expense fund in the amount of $150.00 each for League of
attendance at League of California Cities Conference to Calif. Cities
be held in October. Conference
Absent: Councilman Ortuno
Virgil Smith, Supt. of Light and Water Department, was Lights to
given approval to install mercury vapor lights and standards be installed
at entrance to Police Department parking area, and to install
a red flashing light as requested by the Fire Chief.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Bills & req.
and unanimously carried, the following bills and requisitions.
be granted.
Absent: Councilman Ortuno.
STATE RETIREMENT FUND
93 State Employees' Retirement Fund
WATER FUND
5464 Azusa Agricultural Water Company
'5465 City Employees' Payroll Accounts
5466 Clippinger Chevrolet Company
5467 Consolidated Rock Products Company
5468 County of Los Angeles - Road Department
5469 Petty Cash - Hilda Eastman
5470 Foothill Stationers
5471 Munselle Supply Co., Inc.
5472 Reed & Routt Automotive Service
5473 Rensselaer Valve Company
5474 Signal Oil Company
5475 Southern Counties Gas Company
5476 Standard oil Company of California
5477 Stockwell & Binney
2,012.51
1,402.00
2,779.48
2.21
17.87
19.62
10.77
10.75
3.60
1.71
1,096.39
151.8
1.05
11.33
25•$7
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1954 7.30 P.M.
WATER FUND (CONT'D
5478
United States Pencil Co., Inc.
$ 5.10
5479
Valley Cities Supply Company
247.34
5480
Williams Lumber Yard
7.45
5481
Wilson's Carbon Co., Inc.
7.00
LIGHT FUND
City Employees Payroll Account
5695
City Employees' Payroll Account
2,818.38
5696
Clary Multiplier Corporation
1.29
5697
Covina Equipment Company
12.65
5698
(Petty Cash Hilda Eastman
9.52
5699
Foothill Stationers
10.76
5700
Harold J. Fry and John V. Fry
50.00
5701
Leo Harlan
1.00
5702
Maydwell & Hartzell
308.44
5703
Stockwell & Binney
25.88
57N
United States Pencil Co., Inc.
5.10
5705
Wilson's Carbon Co., Ltd.
7.01
GENERAL FUND
7755
7727
Treasurer of the United States
890.00
7728
Alhambra Typewriter Shop
4.74
7729
American Arbitration Association
200.00
7730
Azusa Canyon News
18.31
7731
Azusa Cleaners
1.41
7732
Azusa Herald
3.00
7733
Azusa Motor Parts
3.68
7734
Azusa Plumbing Company
74.52
7735
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
116.72
7736
Ben Franklin Store
2.61
7737
Bogg-Marron Furniture
82.75
773$
Butt Lumber Co., Inc.
67,17
7739
Brown -Bevis Industrial Equipment Co.
95.79
7740
Byron Jackson Company, Pump Div.
37.75
17741
Canyon City Paint Store
102.94
7742
S. E. Chubbuck
14,27
7743
City Employees Payroll Account
15,594.27
7744
City of Pomona
89,35
7745
City of Pomona
10.74
7746
City of Pomona
21.00
7747
Clary Multiplier Corporation
15.60
7748
Coast Spotlight & Equipment Co.
77.25
7749
Community Sports Fund
220.30
7750
County of Los Angeles Recreation Dept.
760.48
7751
Covina Equipment Company
11.67
7752
R. W. Davis
121,19
7753
Davis P3aotos
22.46
7754
Davis S udio
4.30
7755
Davidso� Sporting Goods
87:37
7756
Foothill Classifieds
10,40
7757
Foothill Stationers
93.64
7758
General Telephone Company of Calif.
7.99
7759
Glendora Press
46,95
7760
Gregory's Self Service Drugs
8.64
7761
Grimes istationery Company
11.49
7762
Leo Harlan
111.32
7763
Herman's Market
11.20
7764
The Independent
21.32
7765
Industrial Asphalt
505.80
7766
Martha M. Johnson
9.56
7767
Bud-Latta's Welding Shop
36.91
7768
Luippold Engineering Sales Co.
124.68
7769
Mall Tool Company
21.56
7770
Marks & Croxon Union Service
9.36
7771
Mine Safety Appliance Company
14.13
7772
The Mirror
11.52
7773
Molesberry Company
29.91
7774
The Music Album
10.35
7775
Norman Buck Manufacturing Co.
337.18
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AZUSA CALIFORNIA CITY HALL MONDAY
GENERAL FUND (CONT'D)
7776 O'Melveny & Myers
7777 Pacific Union Metal Company
7778 Benjamin S. Parker
7779 Pennock's
7780 F. Morton Pitt Company
7781 Ray's Auto Service
7782 Reed & Routt Automotive Service
7783 Richter's
7784 Alfred M. Rulofson
7785 Russ Auto Repair
7786.San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
7787 Signal Oil Company
77W Schricker Hardware
7789 Smith Saw & Lawn tkiwer Shop
7790 Southern Calif. Edison Company
7791 Standard Oil Company of California
7792 State Compensation Insurance Fund
7793 Sweeper Broom Company
7794 Ten Eyck Supply Company
7795 Thelma's Cafe
7796 The Times-Mirror Company
7797 Henry Trumble
7798 Valley Blue Print & Supply Co.
7799 Valley Classified Advertising
7800 Valley Hardware
7801 Wallace & Tiernan
7802 West Disinfecting Company
7803 Williams Lumber Yard
7804 John A. Williamson
7805 Youngs Saw Service
7806 Rosemead Building Supply
7611
7807 William W. Long
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AUGUST 16, 1954 7:30 P.M.
300.00
402.73
2,592-59
18.43
150.90
19.80
11.36
5.o4
250.00
17.21
61.50
281.39
26.27
5.75
4.98
34.72
1,598.09
143.45
37.34
142.75
27.90
6.95
154.08
9.36
16.74
5.21
23.49
325.18
21.20
3.50
29.03
186.00
Moved by,Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett,
Council adjourn until the next regular meeting, September "7th
at 7:30 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 1:17 A.M. Adjournment
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