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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 7, 1954 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 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 Flag Salute. Flag Salute a Invocation was offered by Councilman Fawcett. Invocation Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Roll Call City.Atty., City Eng., City Clerk Absent: Councilman Johnson Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or omissions in the minuted of the meeting held on Corrections August.16, copies of which were received by the members. Councilman Fawcett stated paragraph 6 page 3, should contain reference to Rile 5, Section 41 in the motion made. Also Councilman Romero should be listed as being present., Atty. Tscharner stated it would be well to include "other companies" with Aerojet in the action stated on page 7, para. 4. Minutes were approved as corrected. Letter signed by Fire Chief Madison and Fire Commissioner Memmeei shmer•was read recommending that bids on purchase,of fire hose, which were received, be refused and purchase be allowed on open market. Bids on fire hose Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman refused. Fawcett, to accept recommendation and Clerk be authorized to return bid checks; Attorney instructed to draw resolution authorizing purchase -on the open market for fire hose. Motion carried unanimously. Absent': Councilman Johnson Mayor Memmesheimer asked Council members for names of persons to be recommended for appointment to the Planning Commission in place of two members who have resigned. Councilman Romero recommended Mr. Harry Hodgins. Recommendations Councilman Fawcett recommended Mr. Hollis Critchlow. Planning'Commission Mayor Memmesheimer recommended Mrs. Alice Ellington and Milo Hawkins. One member would be appointed for the term expiring June 30, 1955 and -one for the term expiring June 30, 1956. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, Mr. Hodgins be appointed for the short term and Mr. Hawkins for the long term. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnsor}.' Mayor Memmesheimer asked the members to submit names for`appointment to Community Redevelopment Committee. Councilman Romero recommended Mrs. Kenneth Van Vliet, Councilman,Memmesheimer recommended Mrs. Elena Kimbrell, Councilman Fawcett recommended Hollis Critchlow, Councilman Romero recommended Father Woods, Councilman Memmesheimer recommended Earl Philleo or Rufus Ogilvie. Recommendations Clerk was instructed to contact persons named for Redevelopment acceptance, and appointments made subject to their Committee approval. Councilman Ortuno moved, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, persons named be appointed, as recommended, subject to their acceptance. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson � 1 i ' t \1 • 1 � qp 1 ' t \1 • 4 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested Mr. Critchlow be appointed temporary chairman. Moved.by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, -recommendations be accepted and Mr. Critchlow appointed temporary chairman. Motion carried unanimously. Absent:' Councilman Johnson Letter submitted from Ralph E. Haun, Vice -President of Industrial Planning Association of East San Babriel and Pomona Valleys, requesting that a member of the Planning Commission be appointed to the zoning committee. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett -and unanimously carried, request be referred to the Planning Commission for appointment of member and notification,made to Mr. Haun, of action taken. The matter of payment for services to members of the Planning Commission was taken up and discussed. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Orturio and unanimously carried,,matter be tabled for further study. Absent: Councilman Johnson The plan was discussed, submitted b the Planning Commission, requiring a deposit of T500.00 for relo- cation: -of houses in Azusa with a return of $350.00 within's limited time, was discussed. Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, matter be tabled with further'study to be made toward possibly lowering the amount required for deposit. Motionicarried unanimously. Absent:' Councilman Johnson A signed affidavit by Cornelius Smith, Secretary of the Planning Commission was read, certifying to the mailing of Notices of Hearing to each property owner whose name was on list supplied to him for variance to erect a church building. Notice was again taken of the petition submitted with signatures of owners protesting against variance being granted. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett; that variance be denied and Elerk instructed to notify Mr. R. F. Minney-accordingly. Motion carried unanimously, Absent: Councilman Johnson Ind. Plann, of East San & Pomona Payment to Commission tabled &I Assn. Gabriel Plann. members Plan for relocation deposit tabled Variance denied Jehovah"s Witnesses John Avedesian submitted a cost breakdown of opera- Request for increase tions,in support of his request for an increase in in trash pick-up his present trash pick-up contract from 25 cents per meter,to 45 cents per meter. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, request be tabled until certified report by CPA is submitted on the actual cost of operations in collecting of rubbish. Motion carried unanimously, Absent: Councilman Johnson. Mr. Licht, attorney for Mr. Avedesian, agreed to furnish the CPA report and requested Council coopera- tion when it is filed. Application for business license to operate gasoline station at 151 E. Foothill Blvd, was submitted by Harold Masters and Victor Harris. Gas station Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman application Ortuno, license be granted to operate gasoline Texaco service station at 151 E. Foothill Blvd. Motion carried unanimously.' Absent: Councilman Johnson granted- 42 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY -SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. The matter of the issuing of business licenses to the Drive -In -Hamburger stand and gas station at Azusa Square shopping center was discussed. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that he and the City Engineer hhd met with Mr. Krems to try and work out a suitable solution. Mr. Krems had agreed to pay for tree removal on the parkway of the property and would defray the cost of paving the area when the trees are removed at the rate of 9 cents per square foot. In addition, Mr. Krems had agreed to deposit with the City an amount equal to 50% of the cost of installing safety island "Burin"'on the highway. The City would approach the State requesting permission for the safety islands to be installed. Mr. Krems addressed Council and confirmed the plan as outlined by Mayor Memmesheimer. Councilman Fawcett, moved that the matter of considering the licenses be delayed until hearing from State re- garding safety islands. Councilman Romero seconded this motion and after further discussion Vithdrew the second'. Mr. Krems stated his reasons why the Council should grant the request for business licenses for these two new additions at the shopping center. Moved, by Councilman Fawcett and seconded:by Councilman Romero that the matter be tabled until the next regular meeting for further study. Motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Fawcett, Romero Noes: Councilman Ortuno, Memmesheimer Mr. Widmeyer addressed Council, stating great financial loss in the event of any further delay. Mr. Howard Kerr, applicant for gas station operation, addressed Council and stated he felt he should not be penalized because the decision of Council would rest upon the approval of the Highway Division re- garding the installation of safety islands. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Romero, Engineer be instructed to approach State Highway Division regarding the possibility of speeding their approval of the installation of safety islands on the highway. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson Application for License - Widmeyer Action taken by Council re: gas station Mr. Widmeyer addresses Council Mr. Art Kloepfer, speaking from the audience, stated he Remarks by -- felt-the Council was showing discrimination by not licens- A. Kloepfer ing businesses for property which has previously been zoned for business. Letter read from Mr. John Stanton representing subdivider of Tract No. 20313, which has been proposed to be annexed by the City of Glendora and noted the annexation was not consented to by the City of Azusa; Mr. Stanton wished to .know if this was the definite stand of the City of Azusa or if,they would reconsider the consent to the annexation by Glendora. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman OPtuno,, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney reply to Mr. Stanton reaffirming the previous position taken by Council at the time the request for annexation was not consented to. Absent: Councilman Johnson 43 Stand of Council re: Annex, of Tract 20313 M- I' CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 Mr. H. J. Marchand, 444 No. Azusa Avenue, submitted written request for a street light in the alley back of this address to curb stealing and loitering on the premise's. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortunb and carried unanimously, Light Department be authorized to install a mercury vapor light at the location as requested. Absent: Councilman Johnson Mr. Edwin Wilkins, 401 So. Pasadena Avenue, spokesman for a group of residents in that vicinity, complained to the Council of the bad situation caused by the high crown of Pasadena Avenue south of Mason Street, and requested the Council to remedy the situation. Engineer Williamson explained that little could be done lxntil such time as the grade of the street is changed, which would probably be when the new business district is being constructed. Engineer Williamson, was requested to investigate to see if'some temporary relief measures could be made. Mr. Hales and Mr. Gwilliam, representing the purchasers of the land at Gladstone and Azusa Avenue requested Council to pass an Ordinance rezoning the property from R-1 to C-1 so that the developers would be assured of the Vroper zoning before investipg;:in construction. City Attorney Tscharner was instructed to contact 46 7:30 P.M. Request for street light - Marchand Request for paving So. Pasadena Ave. Request for re- zoning for shopping center. Attorney Stewart, counsel for the developers, to determine how the stipulated conditions would be met. Mr. Walter Moore, properties manager for the Consolidated Rock Company, requested information regarding the Annexation procedure to be taken in the proposed annexation of Protests land west of the City. Mr. Moore stated that his company had been one of the signers of a petition submitted to thelCouncil about a year ago protesting any proposed annexation of land west of the City boundaries and that his company would protest any proposed annexation at this time. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that upon approval by the County Boundary Commission of the proposed districts the Council would adopt a Resolution setting forth a date for reading of protests. Each property holder would be notified in ample time prior to the hearing in order that he may submit a protest, if so desired. Application for permit for the operation of a roller rink at Parish Hall which had been referred to the Park and Recreation Commission by Council, was not acted upon and was referred to Council for action. Council deter- Application for mined that the location was not in proper zoning and a operation of variance would be required. However, in view of the roller rink - petition submitted with signatures of property owners denied. protesting this application, it would be doubtful that an application for a variance?.would be successful, and Clerk was instructed to notify the applicant accordingly. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and so'ordered, Council recess for five minutes. Council recesses Mr. Widmeyer again addressed Council requesting their reconsideration of his application for operating a Business License drive-in hamburger stand since his application had been granted to operate submitted prior to that of Mr. Kerr for the operation hamburger self - of a self -serve gasoline station on the property of serve-J.Widmeyer Mr. Krems . He felt the applications should be considered separately in place of action being taken on both applications simultaneously. L 47 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. Councilman Romero moved that the vote by which the motion holding up further consideration of the application for licenses to conduct a hamburger stand and gas station be reconsidered. Seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried Absent: Councilman Johnson After further deliberation, it was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, license to operate hamburger stand be granted to Mr. Widmeyer. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson Mr. Ben S. Parker, architect, submitted final plans for the Recreation Building for Council approval, the plans having been previously accepted by the Park and Recrea- tion Commission. Mr. Parker submitted a request for Approval of plans payment No. 4, as per his contract with the ]City. Recreation Bldg. Payment request. Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION BUILDING, SUBJECT TO SUCH CHANGES AS MAY BE MADE BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, Resolution 3078 resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. Recreation Bldg. 3078. - Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson Request was made by Fire Chief Madison to attent the International Association of Fire Chiefs to be held at Fire Chief to Houston, Texas, October 18, 19, 20, 21st. attend Conference Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, Fire Chief Marlowe Madison be authorized to attend conference and be allowed $400.00 expense fund. Absent': Councilman Johnson Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Mayor be authorized to attend Governoras Safety Council in Sacramento, October 7th and 8th and be allowed $175.00 expense allowance. Mayor to attend ''Motion carried unanimously. Safety Council 'Absent: Councilman Johnson Request was made by Police Chief Kendrick to attend International Association of Chiefs of Police, Sept. 26th through 29th, at New Orleans. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, Chief Kendrick be authorized to attend Conference of Police Chiefs with an allowance of $400.00 for expenses. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson ''Mdved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Dept., be "authorized to attend ]American Waterworks Association Conference at Long Beach on October 26th hhd expense allowance be granted in the amount of $150.00. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson Police Chief to attend Police Chief Conference. Supt. Smith to attend Conference 1 � t OD Je CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, City Engineer, City Attorney,'City Clerk and Supt, of Public Works be ..allowed actual expense incurred to attend Conference in Los Angeles of the League of California Cities. :Absent: Councilman Johnson 11 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero.and carried unanimously, City Attorney be granted $175.00 expense allowance to attend National Institute Municipal Law Officers in Ran Francisco, Sept: 12, 13, and 14th. "Request was made by Sam Oliva and five signers of a letter, for some type of improvement on south east corner of First and Vernon Avenues to eliminate trash accumulating here and causing an unsightly condition. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and carried -ananimously, request be referred to City Engineer and Supt, of Public Works for study and recommendation, Absent: Councilman Johnson City Engineer submitted copy of change order on agree- ment between L. C. Hess and City of Azusa covering the construction of Sanitary Sewers on Bayless, Fourth and Hollyvale Streets. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, that a certain Change 'Order No. 1 to that certified contract between the City of Azusa, a municipal corporation, and the L. C. Hess Company, contractor, bovering the construction of sanitary sewers on Fourth, Bayless and Hollyvale Streets in the City of Azusa, known as Project No. 107 and which contract is dated August 19, 1954, be approved, the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign such Change Order No. 1 and Clerk to attest to same. Absent: Councilman Johnson. Supt. Smith requested permission to install a light in the Police Department driveway, and to install a red stop light on the east and west side of Alameda to be 'used by the Fire Dept. when answering calls. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, Supt. Smith be authorized to Install lights ,as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Johnson Public'.Works to attend Conference, Eng., Atty., E3: Supt. also Clerk City Atty, to atten Natl. Inst. Law Officers Request :for improvement S. E. corner 1st & Vernon Change Order - L. C. Hess Co. Request for light Police Dept. driveway. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, granting Mayor authori- Approve furnishing zation to sign agreement to furnish electrical energy power to 222 So. to C. B. Stratton, 222 So. Motor Avenue. Motor Ave. Absent: Councilman Johnson Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, granting Mayor authori- Approve' -furnishing zation to sign agreement to furnish electrical energy electrical energy to L. W. Klamm, 228 Motor Avenue. 228 Motor Ave. Absent: Councilman Johnson Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Approval of Rawcett and unanimously carried, authorizing Mayor to electrical power - sign agreement to furnish electrical energy to James 220 S. Irwindale Blackstop, 220 So. Irwindale Ave. Absent: Councilman Johnson N 0 O 51 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved by'Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero Bills and and unanimously carried, the following bills and requisi- Requisitions tions be granted: Absent: Councilman Johnson WATER FUND 5482 The Artisan Press 90.81 5483 Azusa Agricultural Water Company 993.14 5484 Azusa Motor Parts 3.29 5485 Burroughs Corporation 31.05 5486 City Employees Payroll Account 2,861.74 5487 Hilda Eastman, Acting Collector 2,782.06 5486 General Telephone Company of California 27.99 5489 Getts Hardware 1.98 5490 Mobile Radio, Inc. 16.66 5491 Munselle Supply Co., Inc. 6.97 5492 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 2.50 5493 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5494 Southern Counties Gas Co. of California 56.54 5495 Southern Pipe & Casing Company 216.30 5496 West & Heininger 19.64 5497 Stockwell & Binney 28.61 LIGHT FUND 5706 Acme Machine Shop 175.00 5707 The Artisan Press 90.81 5708 Azusa Motor Parts 4.78 5709 Burroughs Corporation 31.06 5710 City Employees Payroll Account 2,757.34 5711 Jack C. Dutton 12.88 5712 Hilda Eastman, Acting Collector 26.10 5713 General Telephone Company of California 27.99 5714 General Telephone Company of California 48.00 5715 Getts Hardware 13.24 5716 Mobile Radio, Inc. 33.34 5717 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5718 Signal 011 Company 151.48 5719Southern California Edison Co. 21,176.80 5720 Stockwell & Binney 28.61 5721 -West & Heininger 92.97 GENERAL 7808 Ruth Baker 10.00 7809 John T. Cassazza 295.00 7810 Ronald W. Cook 6,38 7811 G -E -M Plumbing, Inc. 322.58 7812 Graham Electric 295,00 7813 Gram Forest Products3 48 7814 M. E, Nottingham Co. 48.00 7815 F. W. Richter Company 49.00 7816 San Gabriel Valley Lumber Company 806.87 7817 Acme Machine Shop 8.00 781$ Alhambra Typewriter Shop 26.83 7819 American Bitumuls & Asphalt Company 357.42 7820 Automobile Club of Southern California 205,36 7821 John M. Avedesian 1,002.75 7822 Azusa Brake & Wheel Alignment 9.81 7823 Azusa Canyon City News 3.00 7824 Azusa Cleaners 4.85 7825 Azusa Herald 61.56 7826 Azusa Motor Parts 24.28 7827 Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Company 2.72 7828 Azusa Plumbing Company 13.88 7829 Azusa Rock & SanH Company 1,167.35 7830 Robert L. Berryhill, Sewer Contractor 15.00 7831 Best Maintenance Supply Co. 35.53 7832 Clyde A. Blanchard & Assoc. 335.23 7833 Brooks Products,,Inc. 222.48 C4 la P C4 la 53 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7-, 1954 7:30 P.M. GENERAL FUND (CONT'D) 7834 Brown -Bevis Industrial Equipment Co. $ 136.00 7835 E. D. Bullard Company 48.41 7836 Dr. H. C. Burgraff 28.50 7837 H. L.-Byram, County Treasurer 16.64 7838 Cal -San Products, Inc. 20.70 78 9 S. E.'Chubbuck 1.75 7840 City Employees Payroll Account 18,858.72 7841 Civil Service Assembly 1.50 7842 Community Ambulance 150.00 7843 County of Los Angeles Health Dept. 1.00 7844 Crook Company 306.57 7845 Covina Equipment Company 11.65 7846 Canyon City Paint Store 53.25 7847 R. W. Davis 75.45 7848 Davidson Sporting Goods 41.72 7849 Deigaard Nurseries 105.69 .7850 Hilda Eastman, Acting Collector 1,666.65 7851 Carl Entenmann and Son 2.50 7852 Factory Apron & Supply Co. 4.00 7853 Foothill Stationers 18.56 '7854 Ford's Cafe 71.42 7855 General Telephone Co. of California 394.5$ 7856 General Telephone Co. of California 49.72 7857 Getts Hardware 124.98 7858 Grimes Stationery Company 6.92 7859 Hankins Medical Group 19. 50 7860 Hardisons Cleaners 1.44 7861 Hendley Electric 2.05 7862 Lee C. Hess 11,80025 7863 Ivan G. Holmberg 13..28 7864 John E. Huffstutter 25.00 7865 International Business Machines Corporation 22.84 7866 Jamison Manufacturing Company 522.21 7867 Jay*s Mens Wear 49.05 7868 Martha M. Johnson 7.98 7869 Shelly Jones 24.96 7870 Albert L. Kendrick 9.72 7871 Albert L. Kendrick 60.00 7872 Bud Latta's Welding Shop 9.00 7873 John B. Littlefield 16.08 7874 Wm. W. Long 132.00 7875 L. A. County Peace Officers Assoc. 270.00 7876 Mark3s & Croxon Union Service 7.50 7877 McLees Shade & Linoleum 4.50 7878 L. G. Memmesheimer 78.59 7879 Merchant Calculators, Inc. 29.00 7880 Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Company 152.00 7881 Monrovia Electric Motors 19.33 7882 Monrovia Stationery Company 20.00 7883 Multiplex Display Fixture Company 12.87 7884 Roy L. Nelson 7.50 7885 Nicks 36.95 7886 Pacific Toro Company, Inc. 135.06 7887 Benjamin S. Parker 3,888.89 7888 Penney's 2.40 7889 Pennock's 15.78 7890 Pensick & Gordon, Inc. 23.01 7891 Ray's Auto Service 9.97 7892 Realty Tax & Service Company 15.00 7893 Richters Drugs 2.79 7894 Neal T. Robertson 10.00 7895 Russ Auto Repair 171.90 7896 Safety Stripping Service 425.95 7897 School Music Supply 7.50 7898 Schricker Hardware 10.29 7899 Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop 6.68 7900 Southern California Edison Company 6.18 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 7:30 P.M. GENERAL FUND (CONT'D) 7901 Southern Counties Gas Company 7902 Standard Stations, Inc. 7903 State.of Calif.,(Dept. of Public Works) 7904 Sweeper Broom Company 7905 Tarr & Stuffer 7906 Technical Book Company 7907 Ten Eyck Supply Company 790$ Thompson Manufacturing Company 7909 Valley Classified Advertising 7910 Valley Disposal Company 7911 Western Auto Supply 7912 Williams Lumber Yard 7913 John A. Williamson 1.00 98•. oo 261.00 • - 282.741 8.86 61.80__ 5.22 1.80 ' 965.00 9.73 257.43 26.36 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett" - and unanimously carried, Council adjourn at 12:00 P.M. until Friday, Sept. 10th at 7:30 P.M. y Clerk 01 -'Azusa Adjournment 9 -r i 9