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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 20, 1954 - CC (2)T, CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Invocation was offered by Reverend Brown of the Invocation Assembly of God Church. Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson Roll Call Romero, Memmesheimer City Atty., City Eng., City Clerk Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections Corrections or omissions in the minutes of the meeting held on September 7, copies of which were received by members. Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 4, Paragraph 7, there was.an omission made of the motion made and carried unanimously granting the license to the Drive - In Hamburger Stand; also on Page 5, paragraph 7, the index explanation on the right-hand side should read "S.E, corner of 1st & Vernon" instead of 1st & Lemon. In the minutes of the meeting held on September 10, Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 1, Paragraph 3, the motion was made authorizing posting of signs in the City parks prohibiting "liquors" as well as dogs; also on Page 1, Paragraph 6, addition should be made to motion as follows: "permission granted subject to conditions as prescribed by the Park and Recreation Commission" in reference to Indian Club platform. On Page 3, Paragraph 4, next to the last line, the word "disburse should be changed to "disperse". The motion on the bottom of Page 3 should be corrected to read "Moved by Councilman Ortuno", and the motion on the top of Page 4 should be corrected to read "Moved by Councilman Johnson" and the phrase "also contact other communities regarding the action taken by them in the matter" to be deleted from the motion. On Page 6, following the 3rd paragraph, there should be inserted the defeated motion to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. "moved by Council- man Johnson and seconded by Councilman Fawcett, motion defeated by the following vote: Ayes: Fawcett, Johnson Noes: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer" On Page 6, last paragraph, time of adjournment should be corrected to read "11:15 P.M." The City Planning Commission recommended to the Council House relocation the moving of an 850 sq, ft, residence from 9211 Rosemead approved. Blvd. to 1060 W. Fourth Street in Azusa. 1060 W. 4th St. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Motion carried by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Memmesheimer Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and carried unanimously that the Planning Commission be instructed to report to Council, as quickly as possible, their recommendations as to Recolation Bond and Relocation Fee to be established by the City of Azusa. Recommended by Planning Commission that request from Rees G. Olson, owner, be accepted for variance to build attached garage at 151 S. Nobel Place with 4 ft, side yard. Discussion was held regarding the request and it was suggested by Mayor Memmesheimer that this be referred back to the Planning Commission for further investigation in regard to the attitude of the neighbors to this property. Relocation Bond and Relocation Fee Variance to build garage at 151 S. Nobel Place Owner - Rees G. Olson ti CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and carried unanimously that recommendation be referred back to Planning Commission for further inves- tigation in regard to the attitude of the neighbors. It was suggested by Mayor Memmesheimer that the $25.00 per year membership fee to the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Valley Industrial Group, to which Chairman Warren Teasley of the Planning Commission was appointed, be paid by the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Rfinero'and unanimously carried that the yearly fee for membership in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley Indus- trial Group be paid by the City of Azusa. Request was made by the Planning Commission that Chair- man Warren Teasley be allowed mileage and meal service charges when attending meetings of San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Valley Industrial Group in the interests of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that members of Planning Commission be reimbursed for any mileage and incidental expense made in connection with their work on the Planning Commission. Dr.,Haggerman of the Pacific Bible College appeared before the City Council to discuss possibility of their annexation to the City of Azusa. He stated that the College was very much interested in the City of Azusa, and wanted to know what the involvements were in annexa- tion so that he might present them to their Board of Trustees for official action. Dr. Haggerman made mention of the fact he had called the Lark Ellen School and they too,seemed to be interested. Attorney Tscharner stated that annexation takes from 22 to'3 months, and should be started as soon as possible as there was danger that at the next session of the Legislature that strip annexa- tion will receive some jolts and will be eradicated from the law. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that City Attorney and City Engineer write a letter to Dr. Haggerman of Pacific Bible College giving full information regarding annexa- tion to the City of Azusa. A complaint was received by Police Department against Avedesian for using truck parking location as junk storage,yard. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City Attorney to investigate and to examine the Ordinance on Junk Yards. Supt, of Public Works submitted a request for Grounds- man -Gardener and recommended that Jose Estrada be appointed as of September 20, 1954, at the first step of salary range $243.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Supt, of Public Works be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution appointing Jose Estrada as probationary Groundsman - Gardener, effective September 20, 1954, at the first step of salary range $243.00 per month. 11 Membership fee to San Gabriel Valley & Pomona Valley Indust. Group Mileage and Incidental expense - Planning Commission work. Pacific Bible College Annexation Avedesian - Junk Storage Groundsman - Gardener Jose Estrada • �l ( 1. _ , � ` � �.% 73 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Supt, of Public Works requested that William Tannehill Maintenance Man be appointed as of September 13, 1954, as a Maintenance William Tannehill Man in the Public Works Department on the first step of salary range $256,00 per month. Moved by,Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Supt, of Public Works be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution appoint- ing Wm. Tannehill as probationary Maintenance Man in the Publlc'Works Department effective as of September 13, 1954, on the first step of salary range $256.00 per month. Supt of Public Works recommended to the Council that the City replace trees which have been removed on South Louise Avenue due to the 1911 Improvement Act. The trees had been planted in 1946 and placed too close to the property line. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Supt, of Public Works that the City will pay for the cost of replacing trees, on the 1911 Act, which were removed due to the 1911 Improvement Act, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution setting forth the reasons for the replacement of trees at City expense. Motion passed by following vote: Ayes,: `Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Councilman Fawcett disqualified himself from voting. Supt, of Public Works recommended the purchase by the City of a power driven sewer cleaner and rooter. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the recommendation of the Supt. of Public Works that the purchase of the sewer cleaner and rooter be 'accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Personnel Board submitted the recommendations and class specifications for the position of Chief Accounting Officer as suggested by Louis J. Kroeger & Associates, Personnel Board recommended a salary range #32 at $591- $625-$660-$698-$738 rather than the range recommended by Kroeger &'Associates of $619-$646-$672-$703-$743. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Personnel Board, establishing the new job classi- fication for the position of "CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER", be'approved with the addition of the word "preferably" ' inserted between the words work and including�n �ie-7th line of paragraph 4, except Ts to pay�an ifurther move that the City Council accept the recommendation of Louis J.,Kroeger and Associates and fix the pay for this new'position as follows: $619-646-672-703-743, and that the Personnel Board be instructed to hold examinations for this position on Saturday, October 16, 1954. The'City,Clerk presented letters from the County Boundary Commission approving boundaries of the pro- posed Annexation Districts, Northerly No. 1, Westerly No. 2 and Westerly No, 3, The Clerk also presented a,written protest submitted by Consolidated Rock Products Company having been pigned by every property owner in;the area in question with the exception of American'Cyanamid, holding 2 acres which has its head office in New York. This protest is against the pro- posed annexation designated as "Westerly Annexation District Number Three (3) Mr. Yount of the Consolidated Rock and Sand Company appeared before Council protesting the proposed annexation. Replacement of trees on South Louise Avenue Power driven sewer cleaner and rooter. Recommendations & Class Specification for position of Chief Accounting Officer Proposed Annex. Dist. Northerly No. 1, Westerly No. 2, Westerly No. 3 "?4 � � r i� . _ 1 � �j v . � i a• CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 Mr. A. Griffith, President of the San Gabriel Spreading Corporation, appeared before the Council to protest against the Northerly Annexation District No. 1 and Westerly Annexation District No. 2. He protested on the grounds that the water spreading is of great benefit to the City of Azusa, and in addition, nothing can be done with that spreading grounds for any other purpose unt'ii 1960. ,Mr. 011ie Hammer of the Glendora Irrigation Company appbared before the Council. He also protested in the name of his Company on the basis of taxation. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romdro, that the City discontinue any further annexation, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution discontinuing further annexation on the proposed annexation designated as Northerly Annexation District No. 1, Westerly Annexation District No. 2, and Westerly Annexation District No. 3. Motion passed by following vote: Aye's: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Johnson The City Attorney reported to the Council that both he and Mr. Williamson had made numerous visits to the home of Mr. Fitzgerald at Paramount and Orange Avenue regard- ing the acquisition of land for street widening at this point. Mr. Tscharner read the agreement that had been written up which apparently had failed to meet Mr. Fitz - 7:30 P.M. Mr. Fitzgerald House relocation Paramount & Orange gerald's requests. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that if the present agreement is not agreeable to Mr. Fitzgerald that the City Attorney and City Engineer take the necessary action to condemn the property and the owners to stand the cost of improvements based on the Street Opening Act. Motion passed unanimously. The County Auditor submitted a request for cancellation of erroneous assessment (personal assessment $100.00 assessed to John W. Givilliam). Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that City Attorney be authorized to sign Cancellation of Erroneous Assessment. General Telephone Company requested permission to con- struct underground conduit system West on First Street, from first alley East of Azusa,Avenue and South on Azusa Avenue to Gladstone Street. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this be referred to the City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Letter was received from John Bender acknowledging receipt of check in the amount of $11,000.00 as final payment in the Tax Deeded Rehabilitation Program. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JOHN F. BENDER. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Romero, and unanimously carried, and numbered Resolution No. 3084 :6 Cancellation of Erroneous Assess. J. W. Givilliam General Tele. Co. Underground Conduit System Resolution No -3084 John F. Bender l co Ito • 1 r •. y r 77 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. The City,Clerk reported that a letter had been received R. H. Rhodes from the County Recorder's Office stating that no liens Util. Bldg. had been filed against the City of Azusa or R. H. Rhodes Project in connection with the Utility Building Project. No liens. A request for a cafe business license was submitted by Cafe business Mr. Herbert F. Berry, at a building to be erected at license 201 South Irwindale Avenue. H. F. Berry Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman 201 S. Irwindale Romero, and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be denied. authorized to write a letter stating that the City can- not issue a license for a business until the building is.completed. Mrs. John Luna appeared before Council to ask if a zoning variance would be necessary to operate a grocery store J. Luna at 200 North Dalton Ave. She stated that the building 200 N. Dalton - was stabted in November of 1948, at which time the Zoning property was zoned for business. Work has been done on the building since that time, and it is now completed. She stated that she had been told at the time the build- ing was started that the permit for building would be good regardless of the time the building would be completed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that this matter be re- ferred to the City Attorney for his findings and report. Request was made by the P.T.A. of the Slauson and Dalton Lights for Schools for the City to hook up lights for their annual Dalton & Slauson carnivals as was done in past years. The Slauson School School Carnivals Carnival is to take place on October 15 and the Dalton School Carnival is to take place on October 8, 1954. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried pnanimously that the Supt. of Light and Water be instructed to furnish lights, as they have in past years, for carnivals at Slauson and Dalton Schools, and that the City Clerk be instructed to advise the schools of the Council's action. Mr. Joe Hernandez, representing the Latin American Club of 'Azusa, appeared before Council requesting a higher priority for street improvements on Dalton Avenue, between First and Second, and Soldano Avenue betweeen First and Second, also Second Street between Pasadena Avenue and Dalton Avenue. It was pointed out that a previous 1911 Act had not had sufficient signatures for going ahead with the work, and that the City would cooperate with any future improvement act which the people in that section wished to attempt. It was also suggested that a person be appointed by the Latin American Club to work with Mr. Williamson regarding the dedication of property for street widening where it is necessary. Mr. Hernandez also stated that he was appointed by the Latin American Club to bring to the attention of the Council what was felt to be improper public actions of Councilman Romero. Councilman Ortuno questioned Mr. Hernandez concerning the meeting dates and attendance of this Latin American Club. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that this matter should be personally handled between the Latin American Club and Councilman Romero. In addition, Mayor Memmesheimer requested that a letter be written by the Latin American Club stating all known facts and signed by the proper Club officials. The Engineering Department requested permission to purchase dictaphone equipment for their office. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the Engineering Department be granted permission to purchase dictaphone equipment as request- ed. Motion carried unanimously. Joe Hernandez request for street improvements and censure of Councilman Request for dicatphone - Engineering Dept. r 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, 20, 195+ The resignation of Patricia Urquhart, temporary typist - clerk, was received, effective September 15, 1954. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the resignation be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to draw up resolution terminat- ing the appointment of Miss Urquhart. Motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer reported that it would be necessary for the City to acquire additional easements for supply- ing power at Azusa Square propgrties. The easterly 25 feet of the property lies outside of the present city boundaries and it is thought to be advisable that this 25 feet be annexed to the city. Mr. Krems, representing the Azusa properties, has agreed to the annexation of this area. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Council authorize the City Engineer and the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary steps to annex said property to the City of Azusa. Motion carried unanimously. The Engineer stated that the Azusa Square properties would grant easement to the City making it possible to run a line of poles in an easterly direction on an ex- tension of Eighth Street to the east property line and and thence southerly toward Foothill Blvd. This easter- ly,easement would be in the portion of land now outside the city limits. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City accept the easement from the Azusa Square properties, and the Engineer, City Attorney and Supt, of Light and Water Department be authorized to take the necessary steps to acquire the easement for furnishing power to Azusa Square properties. Motion carried unanimously. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that it would be'permissible to put in the poles before the annexation proceedings. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson that after the easement has been granted by the present owner of the 25 foot strip and is approved by the City Attorney, then the Supt, of Light and Water Department be authorized to erect the poles. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Williamson reported that he had received a telephone call from the State Division of Highways in Sacramento stating that there was no doubt but what the traffic island will be approved, but with technical details to be worked out. Mr. Krems addressed Council stating he was anxious to see the business license for the self-service gas station expedited and that he would agree to pay 50% of the cost of erecting of the safety island on the highway. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that since the property is zoned for business, which would include the type of business being installed out there, and if the State declared it was not suffi- ciently dangerous to warrant the denial, it is possible the City would have to issue the business license. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer, that the City grant a business permit to Waggoner's Self -Service Gas Station on signing of the agreement by Mr. Krems for payment of 50% of the cost of installation of safety island as required by the State. Motion failed by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero ff! 7:30 P.M. Resignation - Patricia Urquhart Annexation approved for easements - Azusa Square Easement accepted from Azusa Square Properties Erection of poles authorized - Azusa Square Waggoner's Self - Service Gas Station Business Permit denied. r a CI r a CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 Councilman Fawcett and Councilman Johnson stated that they would prefer a definite answer from the State before granting a business permit. City Engineer Williamson presented a map in reference to'the proposed street lighting project. It is the intention of the Engineer to have the main arteries illuminated by Mercury vapor lights and incandescent lights throughout the residential section. Engineer Williamson will bring before the Council a circuit layout for Council approval. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the City Council accept the plan of the City Engineer for the general street lighting, and the City Engineer and Supt, of Light and Water to draw up circuit plans for Council to decide which area to start off with. These circuit plans to be presented at the next meeting of the City Council if possible. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and the Supt, of Streets be authorized to contact the State Highway Dept, to secure permission from them for the City to erect three sign standards at three of our approaches to the City - to the West, South and East, and that suitable signs be worked out giving the location of churches in the City, the churches to furnish their own signs after receiving specifications from the City Engineer. Information on the sign to be governed by the size specified by the Engineer. All churches are to be granted equal space. The City Engineer is to present drawings of such sign standards for Council approval as soon as possible. as 7:30 P.M. Street Lighting Plans - Circuit plans to be drawn UP. Sign Standards for Churches. Engineer Williamson stated that the installation of Sewer installation sewers on Bayless, Fourth and Hollyvale Streets will Bayless, Fourth & probably be completed this week, and that in his opinion Hollyvale satisfactory progress is being made. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Appointment of Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney Crossing Guard - be instructed to draw Resolution appointing P. C. P. C. Bradshaw Bradshaw as Crossing Guard for ap roximately 3 hours Temp., Part-time per day, and during the period 97/54 to 9/30/54 on Humane Truck inclusive, he be authorized to work an additional 5 hours per day on the Humane Truck. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.' J. Abdelnour addressed the Council stating that J. Abdelnour he wished the council would reconsider their 6,000 sq. Min, lot require. ft, minimum lot requirement. He was also disappointed Property N. of 'that the City of Azusa felt as they did against the High School. City of Glendora annexing property north of the High School and west of Ben Lomond Avenue which he felt was beyond the proposed boundaries of the City of Azusa. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that it is apparent that the Council of the City of Glendora and the City Council of Azusa will again meet to consider proposed boundary line. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JERRY W. Resolution No -3085 WARREN AND CARL W. ELKINS AS PERMANENT SERGEANTS IN C. W. Elkins THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA J. W. Warren Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councinman Fawcett and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3085. 82 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 City Attorney reported that he had written to Winder and Holmes, counsel employed -by the City in connection with the Southern California Edison Company rate in- crease recently before the Public Utilities Commission asking them if they would continue working for the City in order to clarify the decision which was made by the Public Utilities Commission in this case. The answer received from Winder and Holmes was that they considered working on this clarification to be a part of the case and are working under the resolution which originally employed them. 83 7:30 P.M. Clarification of decision of P. U. C. Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT No. 3086 OF IVAN HOLMBERG IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF Ivan Holmberg SAID CITY. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by -Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read"and numbered Resolution No. 3086 Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MARIAN BROWN No. 3087 TO THE POSITION OF TYPIST CLERK IN THE OFFICE OF THE Marian Brown CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HER SALARY. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3087. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution LOS'ANGELES COUNT -C, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING EMMETT BUTTS No. 3088 ON A PERMANENT BASIS AS GROUNDSMAN AND GARDENER AND Emmett Butts FIXING HIS SALARY. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3088. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPART- MENT TO PURCHASE 2000 FEET OF FIRE HOSE FOR USE IN SAID Resolution FIRE DEPARTMENT. No. 3o89 Purchase of Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero 2000 feet of and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and fire hose. numbered Resolution No. 3089. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution LOS ANGELES COMM., CALIFORNIA APPOINTING DOROTHY MOSKUS No. 3090 AS'TEMPORARY STENO -CLERK IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Dorothy Moskus OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3090. T GITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TERMINATING THE EMPLOY- No. 3091 MENT OF HELEN DU BOIS AS OFFICE CLERK IN THE OFFICE OF Helen DuBois THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried unanimously, resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 3091. The City Attorney reported that he had written to all So. Counties cities in our District in connection with the application Gas Company - of the Southern Counties Gas Company for a rate increase rate increase but has received no replies as yet. It was recommended by the Supt. of Light and Water Dept. Appointment of that Jose Martinez be advanced on his promotional examina- Meter Reader - tion from.4th step of Maintenance Man to 4th step of Meter Jose Martinez. Reader at $320.00 per month, effective September 16, 1954. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Council accept the recommendation of Supt of Light and Water Department, and that the City Attorney be instruct- ed to draw resolution placing Jose Martinez on the 4th step of'Meter Reader at $320.00 per month effective September 16, 1954. Motion carried unanimously. A request was submitted from the Azusa City Employees Permission granted Association for two of their members to attend, without 2 members of City loss of pay, the San Jose Conference Meeting of the Employee Assoc. California League of City Employees Association being attend San Jose held at San Jose on Saturday, October 9, 10 and 11, and Conference. that each be allowed expenses not to exceed $102.00 per -person. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the employees be permitted to attend the Conference without loss of pay, but their expenses would have to be borne by themselves. Motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney stated that the County Sanitation District forwarded to him a contract for negotiating the purchase of the City sewer disposal plant. They desire to withhold the purchase of the property for a period of about a year, and if they should not buy at the end of that time, the property would be returned to the City in as good, or better, condition than it is at present. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested to the Council that in his opinion an agreement of this kind should not be entered %into because of the imminent sale of the property to the County. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman ,Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney return the agreement to the County Sanitation District as the Council does not recommend the enactment of such an'agreement due to the possible sale of the sewer plant. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the condensed summary of the budget for the year 1954-1955, as compiled by Alfred M. Rulofson, City Auditor, be published as an advertisement in both newspapers. Motion carried unanimously. City Sewer Disposal Plant - County Sanit. Dist. Agreement to be returned. Summary of Budget 1954-55 to be published. local Mayor Memmesheimer announced the meeting of the Board Meeting of Board of Directors League of the California Cities, Southern of Directors Div., to be held Thursday, October 7, 1954, at 7 P.M. League announced. at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. El 87 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer announced the joint meeting of the Meeting of Council Council with the Azusa School Board on Tuesday, with School Board September 28, at 7:30 P.M. in the Auditorium. announced. Communication was received from Mrs. M. Strickland M. Strickland complaining about the Motor Vehicle laws which allow complaint re: youthful persons to operate motor vehicles. She feels Motor Vehicle that this is the cause of the fatal accident which Laws occurred recently. Moved by -Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Bills and Ortuno and unanimously carried that the following bills Requisitions. and requisitions be allowed: WATER LIGHT 5733 Azusa Agricultural Water Company $ 821.26 '5511 5512 Byron Jackson Company 1,565-00 5513 Hilda Eastman, Collector 3,153.03 5514 General Telephone Company of California 34.51 5515 Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Co. 1.81 5516 Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Company 36.32 5517 Mobile Radio, Inc. 16.66 551$ Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5519 Southern Counties Gas Co. of Calif. 45.58 5520 Valley Cities Supply Company 111.51 5521 Mrs. W. C. Wheatley 40.00 LIGHT 5733 Hilda Eastman, Collector 30,95 5734 Alfred M. Rulofson 25.00 5735 Mobile Radio, Inc. 33.34 5736 Leo Harlan 3.00 5737 Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Co. 1,82 5738 Graham Electric 3.21 579 General Telephone Company of California 34.51 57 0 Chagnon Electric Co., Inc. 12.00 GENERAL FUND 7978 City Employees' Payroll Account 16,925.19 7979 Albro Fire Equipment Co. 281.J2 7980 City of Arcadia 794 2 7981 American Corporation 37,50 7982 Arrowhead and Puritas Waters, Inc. 4.75 7983 John Avedesian 1,007.25 7984 Azusa Canyon City News 6,25 7985 Azusa Herald 104.19 7986 Azusa Rock & Sand Company 358.73 79877 Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Company 158.76 7988 Bishop & Mathews 2,21 7989 Clyde A. Blanchard & Assoc. 7.44 7990 Brooks Products, Inc. P4,7� 7991 James Brusnahan 75.00 7992 Dr. H. C. Burgraff 52,50 799 Burroughs Corporation 18.00 799 Calif. Conference of Arson Investigations 6.00 7995 Canyon City Paint Store 47.46 7996 Central Market 32,88 7997 Chamber of Commerce 2,500.00 7998 S. E. Chubbuck 42.08 7999 City of Pomona 42,48 8000 -Courcy of Los Angeles, Dept. Eng. & Surveyor 12.50 8001 County of Los Angeles, County Treasurer 154.16 8002 Davis Photos 52,03 8003 Deigaard Nurseries 2,77 8004 Dictaphone Corporation 706.99 8005 Don Clark (Police Department) 10.00 Im rTJ CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. GENERAL FUND (CON'D.) 8006 Hilda Eastman, Collector $ 1,701.45 800 D. H Eccles 9.36 800 Donald Grantham (Police Department) 7.50 8009 Factory Aprin & Towel Supply Co. 2.50 8010 Fauquiers 27.05 8011 Clarence Fawcett 150.00 8012 Foothill Stationers 89.74 801 Foothill Supply Company 20.60 801 General Telephone Company of Calif. 436.55 8015 Hankins Medical Group 13.50 8016- Hardison Cleaners 2.99 8017 Leo Harlan 81,65 '8018 Harris & Frank 68.12 8019 Hendley Electric 5.34 8020 Herman's Market 4,31 8021 Lee C. Hess Company 7,882,62 8022 Hilbe Irrigation Company 72.45 8023 E. R. Hoffman 19.30 8024 John Huffstutter, Director of Recreation 71.07 • 8025 John E. Huffstutter 25.00 8026 Mrs. Martha Johnson 150.00 802 Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Company 6.74 8028 Kaag Mfg. 101.10 8029, P. M. Kunou (Police Department) 6.00 8030 Louis J. Kroeger & Assoc. 212.39 8031 R. C. Lawrence 3,811.00 8032 Louis the Tailor 300.76 8033 Marlow Madison 400.00 803!4 McLees Shade & Linoleum 1.24 8035 L. G. Memmesheimer 150.00 8036 Thos. D. Menser, M.D. 10.00 803 James Miller 75.00 8036 Nick's 2.05 8039 Anthony M. Ortuno 150.00 80!40 Pacific Toro Company 32,30 8041 Realty Tax & Service Company 15.00 ' 8042 Peters Body and Fender Shop 20,78 8043 Reed-& Routt Automotive Service 116.59 8044- Neal T. Robertson (Police Department) 5.00 8045 Cecil Romero 6.64 8046 Cecil Romero 150.00 8047 Alfred M. Rulofson 75.00 8048 Thelma Saxton 9.75 8049 Schricker Hdwe. 10.70 8050 Eugene Sillert 4.96 8051 Virgil Smith 150.00 8052 Southern Counties Gas Company .88 8053 State of California, Printing Div, Documents Sec. 9.01 8054 Stockwell & Binney 33,08 8055 C. W. Thams (Zesto) 11.10 8056 P: J. Tscharner 75.00 805T7 Ross Jennings (Western Auto) 6.54 8058 Williams Lumber Yard 272.35 8059 John Williamson 15.44 8060 John Williamson 75.00 8061 Wimberley's Appliances 8.54 8062 Dunlap Holmes, Ross & Woodson 52.32 8063 Title Insurance & Trust Company 38.00 8064 -_City; Employees' Payroll.Account 13,719.07 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried Council adjourn until next regular Adjournment meeting on October 4, 1954, at 7:30 P.M. Time of adjourn- ment 11:16 P.M. �/ ON 0