HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 11, 1954 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
session at the above time and place.
The meeting opened with the Flag Salute.
Invocation was dispensed with due to absence of
clergyman.
Roll Call: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections
or omissions in the minutes of the meeting held on'
September 20, 1954, copies of which were received by
members.
Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 2, Paragraph 2,
7th line, the phrase "mileage or incidental expense"
should be changed to read "mileage and incidental
expense". Councilman Johnson also stated that in
reference to special counsel employed by the City in
connection with clarification of decision of P.U.C.
the name Winder and Holmes was misspelled as "Windsor
and Holmes" and should be corrected accordingly.
City Clerk announced there was only one bid received
in reponse to the City's advertisement "Notice Inviting
Bids" for the sale of Junk Copper and Junk Meters.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, that the sealed bid be opened and read.
Motion carried unanimously.
Absent: Councilman Fawcett, Romero
C. R. McGahey, 724 West 11th Street, Azusa, bid for
the junk copper wire at a rate of 5¢ per pound, or
$150.00 for the lot. Mr. McGahey also enclosed a
check in the amount of $15.00 which would be 10% of the
$150.00 bid.
Mr. Virgil Smith of the Light & Water Department spoke
to the Council and recommended that the City re -
advertise for bids as in his opinion Mr. McGahey's bid
was much too low. He also stated he had received
other oral bids after the closing date, and if the
City re -advertised for bids, these companies would
probably be interested.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno and seconded by Councilman
Johnson that Mr. McGahey's bid be rejected and
returned, and that the City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for separate bids for junk copper wire
and junk meters, to be opened November 1, 1954.
Motion carried unanimously.
Absent: Councilman Fawcett, Romero
Mr. Ben S. Parket, Architect for the Recreation
Center Building, appeared before Council and presented
drawings and specifications for the Recreation Build-
ing. These drawings and specifications had already
been approved by thelCounty Plan Check and were being
presented to Council now for approval.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno and seconded by Councilman
Johnson and carried unanimously that the plans and
specifications for the Recreation Building as prepared
by Ben S. Parker, Architect, and dated September 9,
1954, be and the same are hereby approved, and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said
plans.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, ]Romero
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7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Corrections
Sealed bid on
Junk Copper &
Meters opened.
Bid on Junk
Copper Wire -
rejected.
C. R. McGahey
Re -advertise
for separate
bids on junk
copper wire and
junk meters.
Approval of
plans & Specifi-
cations for
Recreation Bldg.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 1954
Moved by Councilman Ortuno and seconded by Councilman
Johnson and carried unanimously that the City Clerk
is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the
construction and erection of the Recreation Building
as shown in the plans now on file with the City Clerk,
said advertisement to call for bids based on the
plans and specifications now in the City Clerk's
office, bids to be opened November 15, 1954, at 7:30
P.M. in the Azusa Auditorium, and the City Council
reserves the right to refect any or all bids.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Mayor Memmesheimer announced an official invitation
to the Council members to ride in the Azusa Golden Days
Parade. They were asked to be present at the "Y" at
1:30 P.M. on October 30, 1954, and a vehicle would be
furnished for them to ride in. It was suggested that
they be attired in business clothes.
Mr. Alex Watkins appeared before the Council requesting
that''they authorize Department heads, such as Supt. of
Light and Supt. of Streets, to give the Golden Days
Committee much the same cooperation with respect to
Gplden Days as in past years. This would include the
erection of a grandstand, hooking up of lights, and
barricading of streets, and similar functions that
will be asked of many -of the City Departments. Mayor
Memme'sheimer asked if this were agreeable with Council,
and all agreed.
Mayor Memmesheimer read a letter from Leonard Steele
of the Police Department requesting a 4 month leave of
absence, which was supplemented by his letter of resig-
nation.
Moved by CBuncilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that resignation of
Leonard Steele be accepted and that the City Attorney
be directed to draw up resolution taking him off the
payroll.
Absent,: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
7:30 P.M.
Authority to
advertise for
bids for con-
struction of
Recreation
Building -
granted.
Invitation to
Council to ride
in Golden Days
Parade -
October 30, 1954'
City Depts.
cooperation with
Golden Days
Committee
requested.
Resignation of
Leonard Steele,
Police Dept. -
Accepted.
It was also stated that in the event he desires re-
employment with the City of Azusa within the period of
one year;'he can be considered for re-employment
according to regulations.
A letter was submitted to Council from George L. Morse, George L. Morse
patrolman requesting a 30 day leave of absence beginning Leave of Absence
October 7, 1954 to enable him to move his family North granted.
pending possible induction into the Service in the near
future. A letter was submitted from Fred E. Williams,
Acting Chief of Police, recommending this request be
granted.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that George L. Morse,
be granted 30 days leave of absence beginning Oct. 7, 1954•
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
A request was presented to Council from the Chief of
Police to hi e additional officers necessary for Azusa
Golden Days and permission to pay them a flat $10.00 fee.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that recommendation of
Chief of Police be accepted and City Attorney be
instructed to draw up Resolutikn authorizing the hiring
of extra men for Golden Days and setting the fee at $10.00
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Hiring of Extra
Men for Golden
days authorized.
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CITY HALL': AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954
Recommendation was received from the Personnel Board
that all step raises be referred to the Personnel Board
for clearance in accordance with the recent amendment
to the pay plan which was accepted by Council.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and carried unanimously that all step raises
be referred to the Personnel Board as requested under
date of October 1, 1954, be approved, and that the City
Clerk is directed hereafter to make the necessary reports
to the Personnel Board.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was presented to Council from Joe R. Boczar for
business license to operate Shell Service Station at
248 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa (formerly operated by R.
W. Kinkuski and known as Ronnie's Shell Service).
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that business license
be granted to Joe R. Boczar to operate Shell Service
Station at 248 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa.
Absent: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was presented to Council from R. W. Kinkuski
requesting business license to operate Liquor Store at
138 East Foothill Blvd., Azusa, (formerly the Foothill
Liquor Store) in the names of Ronald W. and Marion L.
Kinkuski.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that a business license
be granted to Ronald W. and Marion L. Kinkuski to operate
a'Liquor Store at 138 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
A letter of request from J. W. Carter was read by Mayor
Memmesheimer'asking business license be granted to
operate pony rides at shopping center at Azusa Square.
It was also stated in the letter that the ponies would
be stabled elsewhere. In discussion of this subject it
was pointed out that there was sufficient room there for
pony rides, and that pony rides had been operated on that
property before, but now with the serving of food at the
Hamburger Stand, it might not be such a good idea. Mr.
Ortuno stated he thought mechanical ones would be a better
idea.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and carried unanimously that this matter be tabled until
the next regular meeting, and authorizing the City Clerk
to advise Mr. Carter that it will be necessary for him to
show he has sufficient Public Liability coverage, holding
the City harmless.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
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7:30 P.M.
Clearance of
step raises
through
Personnel Board
- approved.
Business License
granted -
Joe R. Boczar
Shell Serv. Sta.
Business License
granted -
R.W. & M.L.
Kinkuski
Liquor Store
Request to
operate pony
rides at
shopping center
- tabled.
Application was presented to Council from the Board of
John & F. Luna
Equalization for Off Sale Beer and Wine License for
Grocery Store &
John` and Frances Luna at 200 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa.
Off Sale Beer &
Mayor Memmesheimer stated that it was the concensus of
Wine License -
opinion of the Council that they are within their rights
No Action Taken
to.operate a grocery store at this location. It was also
brought out in discussion that as long as this property
was in the immediate vicinity of a residential zone, it
would be up to the neighborhood people to protest if they
had any objections to it. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that
undoubtedly the Board of Equalization have, or are in the
process of making their investigation and probably know
what they intend to do, unless there is a series of protests
from the people either close by or from any interested
citizens that feel there are more of these establishments
in town now than are necessary. Mrs. Luna stated that the
Board of Equalization told here that if they didn't hear from
the City of Azusa they would issue the license. No action
taken.
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CITY.HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954
Application was presented to Council from the Board of
Equalization for transfer of Off Sale Beer & Wine -License
to Marion L. and Ronald W. Kinkuski at 138 E. Foothill
Blvd., Azusa. No action taken.
Application was presented to Council from the Board of
Equalization for transfer of Off -Sale Beer and Wine
License to Henry L. Cardon at 716 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa,
No action taken.
Letter was presented from the Chamber of Commerce re-
questing information concerning the manner in which the
City of Azusa will make payments to the Chamber of Commerce
on the amount alloted to them for expenses. Mayor Memme-
sheimer mentioned that it had previously been agreed
that this amount was to be paid quarterly. The City
Attorney stated that the thought of a quarterly payment
was absolutely the right one and it should be made after
the report for the quarter has been approved by Council.
He also stated that the present report from the Chamber
of Commerce was not wholly satisfactory to him, but that
he would approve this one with the recommendation that
hereafter the reports be in more detail and show just
what the money was spent for.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Chamber of Commerce
be reimbursed after the end of the quarter and a proper
report has been filed and accepted.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
The City Engineer reported that he had received a letter
from Lowell Johnson regarding the re -subdivision of
Tract #13736. It is apparent that the 1911 Act could
not _be used for the project as the cost of the project
is be
under the limitations regarding assessed
valuation which is set forth in the 1911 Act. It was
recommended by the lCity Engineer that this matter be
referred to the City Attorney for legal interpretation
of the Improvement Acts.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that the matter of the re -subdivision of
Tract ##13736 be tabled until a full Council is present.
Motion passed by following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Councilman Johnson abstained from voting.
Request was submitted by City Engineer to hire a temporary
survey crew employee, and recommended Raul Solis.
Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and duly carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to draw Resolution placing Raul Solis on
tempora employment not to exceed 90 days, at the
rate of�1.70 per hour.
Absent: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
The City Engineer submitted legal description of the
portion of Azusa Square Shopping Center proposed to
be annexed into the City.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and carried unanimously that the City Clerk
be instructed to present legal description of the
portion of Azusa Square Shopping Center to be annexed
to the City to Los Angeles County Boundary Commission.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
7:30 P.M.
M. L. & R. W.
Kinkuski
Transfer of
Liquor License
No action taken
H. L Cardon
Transfer bf Off -
Sale Beer & Wine
No action taken
Chamber of
Commerce - Manner
of payment of
allotment.
Proposed re-
subdivision of
Tract ##13736 -
tabled.
Temporary Survey
Crew Employee -
Raul Solis
Legal Description
of portion of
Azusa Square
Shopping Center
to be annexed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and carried unanimously that the City Attorney
be authorized to prepare necessary Resolution and
pertinent documents in connection with accepting the
easement from Azusa Square Properties.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
City Engineer stated that oral approval of the proposed
channelization of Foothill Blvd., in front of the Market
Basket'Shopping Center, has been approved by State
Division of Highways. Mr. Krems of the Azusa Properties
has deposited with the City Clerk a check for $1,000.00
to cover his share of'. -.the project costs.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and duly carried that the City Engineer be
authorized to draw the necessary plans and to proceed with
the work in conjunction with the Public Works Department
and tight and Water Department.
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
The matter of granting a business license to Waggoners Business License
Self'Serve Station at Azusa Square was,again brought Waggoners Self
before Council. Serve Station -
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman granted.
Memmesheimer, that business license be granted to Waggoners
Self Serve Station. Motion carried by following vote:
ATES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
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7:30 P.M.
Safety Islands -
Azusa Square
Shopping Center
Approved.
NOES: Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
City Engineer requested permission to hire part-time
draftsman for the Engineering Department.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Eouncilman
Ortuno, and carried unanimously that City Engineer's
request be granted and that City Attorney be instructed
to draw up Resolution authorizing the -hiring of part-
time draftsman at $1.85 per hour, Tor a 20 hour week.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
The City Engineer reported that the property holder on
Orange Avenue, South of First Street, has agreed to
dedicate sufficient land for windening Phe street and
to install curbs in front of her property. If the City
will pave from the curbing to the existing pavement.
City Engineer Williamson felt that the cost of curb
construction should be deposited with the City before
we accept the dedication of the land.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that if the property
owner fulfills her,part of the agreement, the City will
do the necessary paving.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Part-time
Draftsman for
Engineering Dept.
Dedication of
land on Orange,
South of First.
The City Engineer stated that agreement has been reached Agreement reached
between Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald, owners of the property for widening
at Paramount and Orange Avenues, whereby the City will Paramount& Orange
acquire the necessary land for street widening. Authoriza- Aves.
tion was requested to prepare plans and to begin construction
as soon as possible lasing County Gas Tax Fund Allotment to
cover the project.
The,City Engineer recommended that the City re -pave the
entire streets of Bayless, 4th, and Hollyvale upon
completion of the improvement work now being done. It
was the opinion of the City Attorney that because of the
amount of work ]involved it would probably have to be put
to bid. However, it may be possible to consider each
street as a separate unit.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the City Council
authorize this work to be done conditional upon the
City Attorney, City Engineer and the Street Commissioner
being able.to work out a plan that would keep it within
legal requirements.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Re -paving of
Bayless, 4th &
Hollyvale -
approved.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954
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City Engineer reported that Gilfillan Company was
interested in acquiring one acre of city -owned land
for parking facilities for their employees, and would
pay the city $200.00 per month, and in addition would
p$vel,the area, construct a masonary wall adjoining
the R-1 Zone and erect a chain link fence around the
remaining area. The Company would take a three year
lease with option for renewing.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and duly carried that the City Council accept
the terms as set forth by the City Engineer and
Gilfillan Company, and the City Attorney be authorized
to draw up necessary agreement and lease papers.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
In connection with the Gilfillan Parking -Lot, :the
City Engineer submitted a map showing possible land
use of the City -owned property located at 5th and
Virginia Ave.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and duly carried that the land use plan be
referred to the Planning Commission for their study
and recommendation.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Due to the unsatisfactory job of installing curbs by a
local church, the City Engineer recommended that the
City charge an inspection fee, and that the organization
doing the work employ one concrete foreman satisfactory
to the City Engineer to be responsible for the performance
of the work.
In the opinion of the City Engineer, the curbs installed
on Angeleno Avenue by the Nazarenelchurch should be
removed and possibly additional help be supplied by the
City in correcting the condition.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that matter be•tabled
until next regular meeting.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was submitted from the City Engineer and Chief of
Police regarding Traffic Safety activities, engineering
duties to be assumed by City Engineering Department.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated he believed this was really
something that was necessary and he was happy to see
the Departments cooperating so well together and facing
this situation. He stated it would be advisable for
the City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief of Police, and
possibly even the head of the Street Department, -.to have
an opportunity to study the model Ordinance of the League
of California Cities and come up with a recommendation.
4' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and carried unanimously that we secure copy of
Ordinance from the League of California Cities for study
and recommendation.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
City Engineer Williamson reported that the Southern
C lifornia Edison Company had erected power poles on
Cerritos Avenue on City property where no easement
apparently exists.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and duly carried that this matter be referred
tb the City Attorney and City Engineer for further
investigation.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
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7:30 P.M.
Gilfillan Co.
Parking Lot
Agreement
Land Use Plan
5th & Virginia
referred to
Planning
Commission
Construction of
Curbs & Gutters
by Civic
Organizations -
tabled.
Cooperation of
Departments re:
Traffic Safety
activities.
So. Calif. Edison
Power Poles -
Cerritos Ave.
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CITY HALL AZUSR, CILIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Ortuno offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
Resolution No. 3092 whereby the City of Azusa furnish No. 3092
electric energy to Jack Widmeyer at Azusa Properties. Electric Energy
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. to J. Widmeyer
Resolution passed by the following vote: at Azusa Proper -
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, -Johnson, Memmesheimer ties.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Electric energy
Ortuno and duly carried that the Mayor be authorized to 204 S. Irwindale
sign letter granting the Southern California -Edison Co.
permission to serve electric energy to 204 S. Irwindale
Avenue.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
City Attorney addressed Council and stated that he had
been in touch with thelCity Attorney of the City of
Proposed Meeting
Glendora to make arrangements for the Councils of the
of City Councils
two cities to meet and discuss further the question of
of City of Azusa
possible boundaries. The City Attorney of Glendora
and City of
requested that Azusa give them several dates and he
Glendora
will then take this up with their City Council and make
arrangements. The City Council of Glendora meets next on
October 19.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated that he and Mayor Woods of
Glendora discussed this and they felt the two Boards
should get together. The City Attorney stated that from
a legal standpoint it would be wise for both Councils to
get together to discuss their problems. Mayor Memmesheimer
offered the dates of October 27, 28 and 29 as possible
meeting dates. It was suggested that the Chairman of the
,Planning Commission and the City Engineer also be present
at this meeting.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS No. 3093
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT Grant of Ease -
FROM THE AZUSA FOOT -HILL CITRUS COMPANY,.A CORPORATION, ment, Azusa
TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Foot -hill
Citrus Company
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried, and numbered Resolution
No.'3093.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE No. 3094
CITY OF AZUSA TO INITIATE ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS Annexation of
TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY. 25' strip of land
at Market Basket
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried and numbered Resolution
No. 3094
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
City Attorney presented bill for $38.00 from Title Bill from Title
Insurance Trust Company for title report in connection Insurance Co.
with property at corner of First and Alameda. Lopez for report on
property against which condemnation proceedings are to Lopez property.
be carried out.
Discussion was held regarding new Edison rate increase So. Calif.
and the status of the sub -station. Further meetings Edison Co. -
are to be held with Edison Company representatives. rate increase
City Attorney stated that several matters would have to sub -station
becchanged in the existing contract with Edison Company.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,TAUTHORIZING CHANGE IN THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY TO CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BY THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DECISION #50449
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried, and numbered Resolution
No. 3095
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
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Resolution
No. 3095
Change in
contract between
City of Azusa &
So.Calif.Edison
In regard to the application of the Southern Counties
Gas Company for change of rate, City Attorney read letters
from various surrounding cities in regard to their feel- Replies from
ings in this matter. City of Ontario wants to join with various cities -
Azusa and will share expense not exceeding $300.00. City regarding So.
of Pomona referred it to their Attorney for investigation. Counties Gas
City of Covina will resist application for increase of rate inctease
rates in the event we decide to resist. City of LaVerne -
no action. City of Claremont asked for more information.
Mayor Memmesheimer suggested waiting to see if we hear from
other cities.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled:
Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No. 3096
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING P. C. BRADSHAW P. C. Bradshaw
AS CROSSING GUARD FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS PER DAY
AND AUTHORIZING HIM TO WORK AN ADDITIONAL FIVE HOURS PER
DAY ON THE HUMANE TRUCK DURING THE PERIOD 9/17/54 to 9/30/54
INCLUSIVE.
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and unanimously carried and numbered Resolution
No. 3096
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS Resolution
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PLACING JOSE MARTINEZ ON THE No. 3097
4TH STEP OF METER READER IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT Jose Martinez -
OF -SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS SALARY. Meter Reader
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried and numbered Resolution
No. 3097
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
City Attorney reported on the project at the corner of
i Orange and Paramount, owned by Rayoond and Mary Fitzgerald.
He stated that he and the City Engineer again went to see
the Fitzgeralds and this time they accepted the conditions
cf the agreement, as presented to Council, with one addition,
and this condition in the opinion of the City Enhineer, would
never come to pass. The Fitzgeralds wanted it guaranteed
that no damager would result from water running down Orange
Avenue and if within 3 years such damage did occur, the City
would put a concrete block wall along Qtange Avenue.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS, Resolution
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CERTAIN CONTRACT No. 3098
DATED OCTOBER 1,1954, BETWEEN RAYMOND E. FITZGERALD AND MARY R.E. & M.
FITZGERALD RELATIVE TO THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF AZUSA Fitzgerald
FROM RAYMOND E. AND MARY FITZGERALD OF PORTIONS OF LOT 4
OF BLOCK "A", SUBDIVISION NO. 1 OF THE LANDS OF AZUSA LAND
AND WATER COMPANY.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 195+ 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried and numbered
Resolution No. 3098.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING QUIT CLAIM DEED No. 3099 - R.E.
FROM RAYMOND E. FITZGERALD AND MARY FITZGERALD•TO THE & M. Fitzgerald
CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF, Quit Claim Deed
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried and numbered
Resolution No. 3099•
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Councilmah Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF Resolution
PATRICIA URQUEHART AS TEMPORARY SECRETARY IN THE CITY No. 3100
ENGINEER"S OFFICE, Resignation of
Patricia Urquhart
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried znd numbered Resolution
No. 3100
ABSENT; Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING WILLIAM No. 3101
YANNEHILL AS MAINTENANCE MAN IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPART'- Wm. Tannehill -
MENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY. Maintenance Man
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried and numbered
Resolution No. 3101.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
ijQouncilman Johnson,offered the -following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
�k'RESOLUTION OF •THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No. 3102
,LOS -ANGELES COUNTY,:CALIFORNIA,_.APPOINTING JOSE ESTRADA Jose Estrada
AS PROBATIONARY GROUNDSMAN -GARDENER AND FIXING HIS SALARY. Groundsman -
Gardener
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and u�ianimously carried and numbered Resolution
No. 3102.
ABSENT: 'Councilman: Fawcet, Romero
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DISCONTINUING FURTHER
PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION
DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: TO -wit: NORTHERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT'NO. 1, WESTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 25
WESTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. #3
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and passed by the following vote, and
numbered Resolution No. 3103.
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Resolution
No. 3103
Proposed
Annexations to
be discontinued.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS -ANGELES, COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO PLANTING
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TREES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOUISE AVENUE AND SETTING
FORTH THE REASON THEREFOR.
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried and numbered
Resolution No. 3104.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Due to the absence of the City Treasurer, it was moved
by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that a letter be written to the
Bank authorizing only two signatures on checks for bills
to be paid at this time.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was submitted from the Inter -Community Hospital
in Covina regarding the raising of money for an additional
hospital building and requesting a "Hospital Crisis" week
be declared for the week beginning October 24, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the week beginning October 24,
1954 be declared "Hospital Crisis" week.
ABSENT:. Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was submitted from the Southern California Edison
Company requesting the City of Azusa to issue a Light's
Diamond Jubilee proclamation to commemorate the 75th
anniversary of the invention of the first practical
electric light by Thomas A. Edison to be celebrated during
the week of October 17 to 24 inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and carried unanimously that proclamation be issued to
celebrate Light's Diamond Jubilee Week the week of
October 17 to 24 inclusive.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was submitted from United States Day Committee,
Inc. requesting the City of Azusa to issue proclamation
urging every citizen to display the Flag of the United
States, to organize patriotic meetings and parades, and
to arrange radio programs and other demonstrations. Mayor
Memmesheimer suggested this be filed.
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3104
Planting of trees
on South side of
Louise Ave.
Authorization of
two signatures
on checks.
Hospital Crisis
Week --
October 24,1954
Light's Diamond
Jubilee Week -
October 17 - 24
inclusive
United States
Day Proclamation
filed.
Mayor Memmesheimer read to the Council the letter regard- Air Pollution
ing air pollution control Conference, which was referred Control Confer.
to the City Engineer.
Letter was submitted from the Canyon City News regarding
Painting of
the painting of cross walks by City Safety Committees
crosswalks -
for the further safety of children. Mayor Memmesheimer
City Safety
stated that until such time.as such committees were
Committees.
actually organized, this idea would be just a little
step in advance but would be considered.
Notice from Sheriff's Office was submitted to Council
Raise in rate
in which they advised that rate of pay for prisoner
of pay for
care has been increased to $2.42 per day per male
prisoner care.
prisoner and $3.62 per day for female prisoner. The
Mayor suggested that this be turned over to the City
Attorney to check to see if there is an existing agree-
ment and if it is necessary to modify it, or just to put
on file to pay the bill.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and carried unanimously that the City Attorney
check to see if there is an agreement regarding rate
for prisoner care.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
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The City Clerk presented letters from the following
organizations requesting space in the old Lee School
if it abhould be acquired by the City: YMCA Council
of Azusa, Girl Scout Assoc. Council, and Mid Valley
Arts League. Further discussion was held relative to
the condition of the building.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Gouncilmah
Johnson and duly carried that thelState Fire Marshal's
Office be requested to make an inspection and the report
of their findings to be presented to the Council at the
meeting of October 25th.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was submitted to Council from Azusa City
Schools requesting permission to barricade Fourth
Street between Angeleno and Orange during school hours.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated he feels the mechanical
device furnished there is sufficient and adequate
and that we could not legally barricade the street.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and carried unanimously that a letter be sent
to Azusa City Schools, under the signature of Mayor
Memmesheimer advising that it is not practical to
barricade Fourth Street as requested.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Letter was submitted to Council regarding two school
sites to be;annexed to the City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and carried unanimously that this matter be
referred to City Engineer and City Attorney.
ABSENT: Louncilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Mayor Memmesheimer read to the Council Resolution of
the County of Los Angeles regarding sales taxcin un-
incorporated areas and requesting State to Collect
taxes on contract basis. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested
waiting until after Council has attended the Conference
where they would be able to obtain more information on
the subject.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
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7:30 P.M.
Lee School - to
be investigated
further.
Letter submitted by the Department of Recreation request-
ing loan of the bleachers located at the Little League
Ball Diamond for use at the Parish Hall, Sunday, Oct. 16th
during the C.Y.O. fund raising Boxing Exhibition. The
City Attorney brought up the question of insurance, and
it was stated that the organization using the bleachers
usually carried such insurance, it was also stated that
an inspection by the Superintendent of Streets would be
made to see that the bleachers were properly set up.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that request for use of
bleachers for C.Y.O. Fund Raising Boxing Exhibition be
granted.
ABSENT,: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Mayor Memmesheimer announced an invitation to Council
to visit the suite of the Wayne Manufacturing Company
at the Biltmore.
Virgil Smith, Supt, of Light & Water Department,
appeared before Council requesting one additional
week"s sick leave for Barbara Demke. He informed
Council that this employee has been very ill and her
sick leave ran out last Monday. As head of the Dept.
he had the authority to extend this one week, which
Barricade of
Fourth Street -
denied.
Proposed annex.
of two school
sites.
Sales Tax in
unincorporated
areas, tabled.
Loan of bleachers
for Boxing
Exhibition -
approved.
Invitation from
Wayne Mfg. Co.
Extension of
Sick Leave for
Barbara Demke -
approved.
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he has already done due to the fact he considers Mrs.
City Employees' Payroll Account
Demke a very satisfactory employee, and considering
7923
the length of service to the City, over 3 years service
9.27
at the present time, he felt this was the right thing
Azusa Herald
to do.
7925
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
2.85
Johnson and carried unanimously that Barbara Demke
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
be granted one week extended sick leave.
7927
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
39.59
The City Attorney brought up the matter of the condemna-
Azusa Sign Company
tion action on Angeleno between 3rd and 4th Street. The
7929
property owners have appraised the damage for several
Appraisers for
lots at from $700 to $1500 per lot, which is beyond
lots on Angeleno,
anything we feel they should have. City Attorney re-
between 3rd &
quested permission to employ some appraisers in order
4th Sts. -
to get ready for trial.
approved.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
7933
Ortuno and unanimously carried that City Attorney be
21.00
authorized to hire two appraisers.
City of Pomona
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
7935
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bills and
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the following bills Requisitions
and'requisitions #LW -2897 - LW -2910 be allowed.
GENERAL FUND
7922
City Employees' Payroll Account
$ 14,364.08
7923
Arcadia Glass & Mirror Company
9.27
7924
Azusa Herald
34.67
7925
• Azusa Motor Parts
2.85
7926'
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
175.16
7927
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
39.59
7928
Azusa Sign Company
15.27
7929
Brooks Products, Inc.
84.98
7930
Mrs. Marion Brown
6.51
7931
Butt Lumber Company
1.09
7932
Central Market
42.27
7933
City of Pomona
21.00
7934
City of Pomona
69.50
7935
ommunity Ambulance
150.00
7936
Community Sports Fund
46.00
7937
County of Los Angeles Health Dept.
1.00
7938
C. H. Fawcett
9.56
7939
Films, Inc.
44.32
7940
Fire.Ehgineering
6.00
7941
Foothill Stationers
20.88
7942
General Telephone Co. of California
3.00
7943
Generator Equipment Co.
279.39
7944
Graham Electric
.52
7945
Griffis Stationery Company
21.14
7946
Hardison Cleaners
2.52
7947
Leo.Harlan
95.13
7948
J. I. Holcomb Company, Inc.
47.33
7949
Industrial Asphalt
4,602.75
7950
Lou's Foothill Glass Service
15.94
7951
Luippold Engineering Sales Service
62.35
7952,
Paul McPhetridge
1.00
7953
L. G. Memmesheimer
175.00
7954
Miller Desk and Safe Company
249.61
7955
Industrial Planning Assoc. of E. San Babriel &
Pomona Valleys
25.00
7956
Martha M. Johnson
11.16
795; Johnson's Plumbing & Appliances 93.50
795 Evelyn Lake, Personnel Clerk 21.00
7959 R. C. Lawrence, Fire Equipment 3.09
7960 F. Morton Pitt Company 147.19
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GENERAL FUND (CON'T.
7961
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
$ 144.13
7962
C. V. Romero
6.06
7963
San Gabriel V:lley Humane Society
50.50
7964
Thelma L. Saxton
25.50
7965
Seagrave -Hirsch, Inc.
4,323.31
7966
A. L. Sign Service
50.19
7,967
Signal 011 Company
809.87
7968
Southern Counties Gas Company
3.24
7969
Standard Oil Co. of California
116.14
7970
State of Calif., Printing Div., Document Sec.
3.86
7971
Stockwell & Binney
303.12
7972
Ten Eyck Supply Company
70.97
7973
The Times-Mirror Company
4.50
7974
Valley Blue Print & Supply Company
29.27
7975
Valley Disposal Company
965.00
7976
John A. Williamson
28.24
7977-
Young's Saw Service
32.00
I T, vol uslaij
5498
City Employees Payroll Account
2,560.25
5499
Azusa Ice Company
10.04
5500,
Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Company
8.25
5501
Leo Harlan
17.71
5502
Howard Supply Company
271.09
5503
James Jones Company
89.33
5504
Peerless Pump Div., Food Machinery & Chemical Corp.
8.55
5505
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5506
Russ Auto Repair
3.49
5507
Valley Cities Supply Company
6.62
5508
Wheeldex-Simpla Los Angeles Co., Inc.
11.30
5509
Williams Lumber Yard
115.30
5510
City Employees' Payroll Account
2,925.94
LIGHT FUND
5722
City Employees' Payroll Account
2,483.50
5723
Azusa Ice Company
6.48
5724
Generator Equipment Company
87 .55
5725
Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Company
8.25
5726
Los Angeles Ladder Company
118.15
5727
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5728
Schricker Hardware
67
5729
Valley Cities Supply Company
76.37
5730
.Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
504.24
5731
Wheeldex-Simpla Los Angeles Co., Inc.
11.31
5732_
City Employees' Payroll Account
2,930.07
The matter of the Luna business license was again
brought up for discussion.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Business License
Johnson and unanimously carried that business license J. Luna - held
be held up until City Attorney further checks into this up for investiga-
matter. tion.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
It was suggested an advance of $75.00 be made to others
than the Council members attending the Conference Advance for
October 17, 18, and 19, with the stipulation that each attendance at
was to present an accounting of the money and if more Conference
were needed, they be permitted more, and if less were
needed, they would refund the money.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that an advance of $75.00
be made to those other than the Council members, attending
the Conference Oct. 17, 18 and 19, with the condition that
each be permitted more if needed, and refund money not
needed, upon an accounting of the money
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Council adjourn Adjournment
until.next regular meeting October 18, 1954, at 7:30
P.M. . Time of adjournment 11:34 P.M.
CAty Clerk o zusa
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