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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY OCTOBER 25, 1954 7:30 P.M.
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. Flag Salute
In the absence of clergyman, Invocation was offered Invocation
by Councilman Fawcett.
Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer,
City Clerk
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections,
or omissions in the minutes of the meeting held on
Corrections
October 11, 1954 copies of which were received by
members. As there were no corrections to be made,
the minutes stood approved as written.
Request was submitted by the City of Los Angeles that
Trial Ordinance
all cities pass trial Ordinance to change hours of
for 90 days -
incinerator burning to the hours between 4 P.M. and
Incinerator
7 P.M. for a period of 90 days to determine if this
burning from
would help alleviate the smog situation. Mayor Memme-
4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
sheimer stated it was his opinion that this was a
approved
minor contributing factor, but felt we should cooperate
with the City of Los Angeles in their efforts in this
direction.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and carried unanimously that the recommenda-
tion of the:City Council of the City of Los Angeles
to change the City of Azusa incinerator burning hours
to 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. for a trial period of 90 days, and
that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an
emergency Ordinance to cover.
Resolution was presented from the County of Los Angeles
regarding opposing of rubbish burning in open fires or
incinerators, and City planning for an adequate County Resolution
collection and disposal service as soon as possible, regarding plans
or in anycevent, within one year. Mayor Memmesheimer for collection
stated that this letter was the means of putting the and disposal of
City on notice that the County of Los Angeles expects rubbish.
the City of Azusa to cooperate within a year's time for
having adequate facilities for rubbish pick-up and
disposal.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and unanimously carried that this matter be
tabled:
Resolution was received from the County of Los Angeles County Resolution
regarding uniform sales tax in unincorporated areas regarding uniform
of the County. The City Clerk presented a letter sales tax in
from the City of Glendale regarding this subject. unincorporated
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, and seconded by Councilman areas - referred
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the Resolution to City Attorney.
of the County of Los Angeles regarding uniform sales
tax in-}mincorporated areas of the County be referred
to the City Attorney for his study and report to City
Council at the next regular meeting.
Report of the State Fire Marshal was submitted to Lee School
Council regarding the Lee Bchool property. In this property not to
report reference was made to a letter directed to be purchased by
Mr. D. T. Dawe, Supt, of Azusa City Schools, from City
Mr. Ernst Maag of the State Division of Architecture,
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dated September 30, 1949, in which it was stated that Lee School
the building offered no assurance of safety to occupants property not to
in event of severe earthquakes and is unsafe for use. be purchased by
State Fire Marshal also referred to his letter of City.
November 7, 1949, to Mr. Dawe which listed various
deficiencies that existed from a fire and panic stand-
point. The following three recommendations were made.
by the State Fire Marshal: (1) Prior to any re -use, the
buildings should be made structurally stable in con-
formance with applicable building codes. (2) After
structural stability has been established, they should
then be made to comply with any fire resistive or other
requirements of the 1952 Edition of the Uniform Building
Code'and Title 19 of the California Administrative Code,
based on the intended use. (3) Adequate access roads
be -provided to the property for use by emergency equip-
ment, and approved supply of water for fire fighting
purposes be provided. City Engineer stated it would be
difficult to comply with fire resistive requirements
as it would probably mean that a concrete wall would
have to be built within the walls to satisfy these
requirements. Councilman Romero stated he thought we
should have some place for various civic organizations
to hold meetings, as the new Recreation Center would
be pretty well scheduled by the Recreation Department
ac;bvities. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that Mr. Page of
Los Angeles County made a survey of the building and
reported -that it would cost considerable in order to make
'it habitable for any type of useage, and it being school
property the State would have jurisdiction over the build-
ing.. Councilman Ortuno stated he felt if we were to get
a report from the County Fire Marshal we might get a
difference in reports. Councilman Fawcett asked what
the cost would be to put the building in fair condition.
City Engineer stated that to put this in:usable shape
he would estimate the cost to be about $10,000, this plus
the cost of purchase of $4,750 would bring the total cost
to around $15,000. It was brought out that the estimated
time -to complete the project would be about 4 or 5 months.
Mr.'William Unger of the Civil Air Patrol appeared before
Council recommending the purchase of the Lee School. He
'gave a summary of the activities of the C.A.P. and its
benefits'to the City of Azusa in that they help to lead
teenagers activities into :useful channels, and also that
they have a semi -military civil organization ready to
cooperate with O.C.D. within an hour's notice in time
of emergency. They have valuable equipment for which they
are seeking suitable housing and storage, and therefore
would like to see the purchase of the Lee School by the
City in the hopes they would be able to find such facilities
there. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that even if the City
did purchase the Lee School, we could not permit any one
group to have steady quarters there without some sort of
rental, as that would be one thing we would be very apt
to be critized for. Mayor Memmesheimer thanked Mr. Unger
for appearing before Council and stated his recommendation
would be given due thought in considering this purchase.
Mrs. Holland Riggs, representing the "Y Wives" spoke to
Council recommending the purchase of the Lee School. She
stated they are having difficulty finding a meeting place
for their club activities and would like to have a place
like the Lee School available for such activities. Mayor
Memmesheimer asked]ror any comments from the City Council
The City Clerk stated that the Planning Commission recom-
mended in the minutes of their last meeting, that the
City purchase this property.
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Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that the City of Azusa purchase the old
Lee School property be denied, and that the City
Clerk notify the School Board that the City Council
doesn't feel they can purchase the property without
involving toolmuch expense and that we thank them
for their generous offer.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero
ABSENT: None
A "report was submitted to Council from Bert Schireson,
Certified Public Accountant, of the cost to John
Avedesian for operating costs for rubbish removal
for the City of Azusa during the month of September,
:1954. This report had been requested by Councilman
Fawcett in connection with Mr. Avedesian's request
for an increase in the amount of his present contract
for pick-up service. Mr. Avedesian's present contract
with the City of Azusa provides 25¢ per light meter
with a pick-up twice monthly, he now requests this be
increased to 45¢ per light meter with a pick-up every
two weeks. Under his present contract he states he is
losing approximately $785.00 per month and cannot
continue in this manner. Mr. Louis Licht, attorney for
Mr. Avedesian, spoke to Council and explained that
conditions over which Mr. Avedesian had no control made
the continuance of performance under this contract a
very great burden to him. He attributes his increased
cost of operation to be due to the increase in the
amount of rubbish to be hauled, the closing of the
nearby dump used for disposal of rubbish and the increase
in dumping fee per load. The City Attorney stated it
was his opinion that to change the terms of the contract
now would be unfair to those others who had bid for the
contract in the beginning and also that to do this now
would be setting a precedent for future contracts made
with the City. City Attorney said the contract could
be abrogated, upon agreement by both parties, and then
we could call for new bids.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and unanimously carried that the request of
Mr. Avedesian for 20¢ per light meter raise for rubbish
collection be denied.
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John Avedesian
request for
increase in
rubbish pick-up
contract - denied.
Mr. Licht again addressed Council and said they realized
the City could legally hold Mr. Avedesian to this contract
if they so desired, but in this case it would mean bank-
ruptcy for Mr. Avedesian. If it were agreeable to both
parties to terminate this contract, he asked that the
time element be kept in mind and would ask the contract
be terminated as quickly as possible. Mayor Memmesheimer
stated that a written request for termination of contract
should be made to the City Council for further consideration.
This matter tabled until next meeting.
Application was presented to Council from the Board of
Equalization for transfer of Off -Sale Beer and Wine
License to Joseph T. and Soledad A. Lopez at 175 N.
Dalton Avenue, Azusa.
No action taken.
Regngst was received from Mr. R. G. Olson of 151 S.
Noble Place to erect a garage within four feet of
property line together with a "No Objection" petition
signed by neighbors in the immediate vicinity. Mr.
Warren Teasley stated that since this request was
turned in to the office, Mr. Olson has now changed
his mind and is not going to take over this property
and so will not be needing the garage. Mr. Teasley
also brought up the fact that Council may soon have
Transfer of Off -
Sale Beer & Wine
License - A.Lopez
175 N. Dalton
Request of R. G.
Olson, 151 S.
Noble Place to
erect garage -
denied.
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other'requests for permission to erect garages from
people in the Cerritos Tract as these homes were all
built without garages.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and carried unanimously that the request of
Mr. Olson to erect a garage within four feet of property
line at 151 S. Noble Place be denied.
The Planning Commission reported that Mr. Squire West
appeared at their meeting stating that it was the
intention of the owners of the existing five small
houses on 9th Stteet, between Angeleno and San
Gabriel Avenue, to repair these and sell them off
as separate units. Mr. West asked for the opinion
of the Planning Commission on this project. By
unanimous vote of the Planning Commission this con-
templated plan was not approved. It was the opinion
of the City Attorney that the owners of the -property
would be within their rights to offer those for sale
as separate units. Engineer Williamson stated that
each unit would have to be connected to a separate
sewer in place of one sewer line which at present
services all five houses.
Vote carried that the proposed plan of Mr. West to
recondition these five houses should not be approved.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the
proposed plan of the City to lease an acre of land
to Gilfillan & Company for a parking lot for their
employees, said land to be leased from the City. The
City Attorney stated he had talked with the representa-
tives of the Gilfillan Company and they requested a
lease be made out as soon as possible.
Planning Commission submitted recommendation that all
future requests for house relocations from without the
city limits be denied. Councilman -Johnson stated that
it was a good idea to establish a deposit fee for re-
location and then to refund part of that money when
the relocation was completed. City Engineer stated
that this did not always work out too well. Mayor
Memesheimer suggested that the City Attorney prepare
an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in connection
with moving in of houses from other locations.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be denied.
Letter was again submitted from Lowell Johnson
regarding the resubdivision of Tract #13736. The
City Attorney stated that to proceed under the 1911
Act would be difficult, and the 1903 Act is seldom
used because it is something usedlto force down the
throats of people a situation that every one of them
may be against, and in view of the fact that the cost
is so excessive he couldn't recommend that the 1903
Act be used. Councilman Ortuno stated he feels Council
should abandon improvements and let the people take it
up some other way.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that this matter be referred to the City
Attorney, and that he be instructed to write a letter
of explanation to Mr. Lowell Johnson. Motion passed
by following vote:
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Request of Mr.West
to recondition
small houses on
9th Street -
denied.
Gilfillan Company
Parking Lot
Recommendation of
Planning Commission
on house reloca-
tions - denied.
Re -subdivision of
Tract #13736
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Johnson disqualified her vote.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954
The matter of construction of curbs and gutters by
civic organizations and churches was again brought
before the Council. In discussion of the recent
installation of curbs and gutters by the Nazarene
Church at Fifth & Angeleno Streets it was agreed
that this work must be redone. City Engineer stated
that in talking with these people they agreed to pay
for material if the City would furnish equipment, labor
and supervision, but they were very much in doubt
whether they would be able to recruit their own labor
again.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, and carried unanimously, that City Engineer
again contact the Nazarene Church to determine what
can be done to remedy this situation.
Request was received from the City Engineer for
parking restrictions on Foothill Blvd, in front of
the Market Basket, before installing the traffic
islands. This restriction should include both
sides of Foothill Blvd. from a point 595 feet west
of the center line of Cerritos Avenue, easterly to
the City limits.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero, and unanimously carried that the Chief of
Police be given authority to install necessary signs
and curb markings to restrict parking on Foothill
Blvd, as recommended by City Engineer.
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7:30 P.M.
Construction of
Curbs and Gutters
by Churches and
Civic Organizations
Parking Restrictions
on Foothill Blvd.
City Engineer submitted the matter of Pasadena Avenue
improvements. He stated his estimated cost of the Pasadena Avenue
work was around $1850.00, but he has since found Improvements.
out the actual cost would be $1920.00. He recommended
that this work should be taken on contract rather
than on bid.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that City Attorney be authorized
to draw Resolution and proposal for entire job.
Planning Commission recommended that request by Mr. Request to erect
Freeman,'155 South Noble Place, to erect carport 4' carport, 155 S.
from property line be granted. Noble Place -
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Mr. Freeman -
Ortuno and unanimously carried that request be denied. denied.
City Engineer submitted a letter regarding changes
in system of major Gas Tax Streets and requested City
Attorney be authorized to draw Resolution to cover
same. The following were to be added to the City's
system�of.'Gas Tax Streets: (a) 10th Street, east of
Azusa Avenue, (b) Angeleno Avenue between First and
Fourth Streets (c) Paramount Avenue between Azusa Ave.
and Jackson Avenue (d) Georgia Avenue, north of Foot-
hill Blvd. The following were to be deleted from the
system of major Gas Tax Streets: (a) Eleventh Street,
east of Alameda Avenue, (b) Pasadena Avenue between
10th and 11th, (c) Cerritos Avenue between Fifth &
Foothill, (d) Orange Avenue between First and Fourth,
(e) First Street between Virginia Avenue and Van Ness
Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by'Councilman
Johnson, and unanimously carried that City Attorney be
authorized to draw Resolution covering changes in
system of major Gas Tax Streets as recommended by
the Engineer.
Changes in pystem
of Major Gas Tax
Streets
City Engineer submitted to Council a comparative cost Comparison of
between our present pumped water and the cost of pumped water and
treating the water from the irrigation Bitch, stating treated water.
that the present cost of pumped water is $2.00 an acre foot,
and the cost of treated water on the 2same basis would
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be approximately $2.90 per acre foot. He also recom-
mended that the site now under consideration as a
future reservoir site be purchased.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, and seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, and unanimously carried that City Engineer,
City Attorney and Supt. of Light & Water be instructed
to check on property south of the present reservoir
for possible acquisition.
Mr. Williamson reported to Council that the School on
Vernon Avenue is erecting a new intermediate school,
and they have called him inquiring about the paving
of that street and how much the City would be willing
to do. He suggested that we might work out something,
perhaps we could do the grading and they could do the
paving, but wanted to discuss this with Council first.
Mayor Memmesheimer asked what the cost of blacktop
laying would be to the City for this project. City
Engineer estimated cost of asphalt alone to be about
$500, for the complete job, materials and labor, would
be about $900. It was brought out in discussion that
in the past the City has taken care of some such work
as this for the schools.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Engineer
be instructed to talk with representatives of the school
and submit offer of the City to pay for 2/3 paving of
the area.
Department of Public Works submitted a request to
.establish the position of custodian and recommended
that the Personnel Board hold examinations for this
position. Due to the fact that the City's offices
were expanding and more evening meetings are being held,
it was felt a permanent man on full time basis was
necessary.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the request of the
Public Works Department to establish the position of
custodian be accepted and the Personnel Board be so
notified.
Letter was submitted from Department of Public Works
requesting permission to hire part-time carpenter to
take care of carpenter and related maintenance problems
as they arise and recommended employing Jerry Welker.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, and seconded by Councilman
Johnson; -and carried unanimously that recommendation of
Public Works Department to hire part-time carpenter as
needed at the rate of $2.75 per hour, 8mployment not to
exceed 20 hours per week, be accepted, and to authorize
City Attorney to draw up Resolution accordingly.
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Paving in front
of schools.
Request of Public
Works Department
for position of
custodian to be
established
Granted.
Part-time Carpenter
for Public Works
Dept. - granted.
Jerry Welker
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution No. 3105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Add11. police
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL personnel for
PERSONNEL TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SATURDAY, Golden Days
OCTOBER 30, 19545 AND FIXING THE SALARY.'
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried and numbered Resolution
No. 3105
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
' Resolution No. 3106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resignation of
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA- Leonard C. Steele
TION HF LEONARD C. STEELE FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried and numbered Resolution No. 3106
lag
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No. 3107
Raul Solis -
A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Temporary part-time
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYING RAUL SOLIS..AS employee
A TEMPORARY PART-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR THE SURVEY CREW IN
THE DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC WORKS AND FIXING HIS SALARY.
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and carried unanimously and numbered
Resolution No. 3107
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No. 3108
Grant of Easement
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, - Azusa Properties.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF
EASEMENT FROM AZUSA PROPERTIES, INC., A CORPORATION,
TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING
THEREOF.
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Johnson and carried unanimously and numbered
Resolution No. 3108.
Virgil Smith, Supt, of Light and Water Department, appeared
before Council to report on the sub -station. He stated
that monthly rental for sub -station would be on the
basis of 11,1% of energy purchased per month. We are now
paying $300 per month rental on transformers, and Mr. Southern Calif.
Smith stated this 1—,'% was much hlghtr. Edison Company
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Sub -station.
Ortuno and unanimously carried that City Attorney and
Supt. of Light and Water Department contact Mr. Voisinet
of Southern C lifornia Edison Company and arrange the
best deal possible.
The matter of the sale of the sewer plant to the County
was discussed. The County had offered to purchase the
plant and 712 acres of the land for $60,800. County Sanitation
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman District, offer
Ortuno that the City Attorney be instructed to draw of $60,800 for
up Resolution accepting the fiure offered by the sewer plant and
County Sanitation District of 60,800 for the sewer land.
plant and 72 acres of land. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Memmesheimer was authorized by Council to accept
the figure offered by Mr. Rawn of the Sanitation District.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that the City of Glendora
had accepted the date of Thursday, October 28, 1954, Meeting of Azusa
for the joint meeting of the Council of Azusa and the and Glendora
Council of Glendora, and they asked that this meeting Councils on
take place in their Council chambers in Glendora. It Oct. 28, 1954
was decided that the City Clerk would notify Mayor Woods
of Glendora that Azusa Council would meet with them as
requested.
Mr. Smith stated that a letter was submitted to him Leave of Absence
from Barbara Demke, employee of the Light & Water Barbara Demke -
Department, presently on sick leave, requesting a 90 days -
leave of absence due to illness. Supt. of Light & granted
Water recommended granting leave of absence, and
requested permission to hire temporary help to
replace this employee during that time.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and unanimously carried that Barbara Demke
be granted.a 90 day leave of absence, without compensation.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero, and knanimously carried that City Attorney be
instructed to draw Resolution authorizing the hiring
of temporary lemployee for the Light & Water Department,
not to exceed 90 days.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954
Mr. Smith of the Light and Water Department appeared
before Council to report on the difficulty being
encountered on high lines, which in his opinion is
due to smog, dust and other things in the air. He
suggested the purchase of a portable high pressure
outfit honsisting of hydraulic pump and engine to
be used to wash the insulators. Mayor Memmesheimer
stated the purchase of such equipment would have
to be put to bid, and suggested Mr. Smith get
further information on this equipment and report
back to Council.
'Supt. Smith reported that on street improvement
projects, the cost of relocating water services is
running quite high. The Water and Light Department
has spent approximately $5,225 so far. The City
Engineer stated that it might be possible to
recover some of this money from the Major Streets
Fund, but that would mean curtailing some other
project. Mayor Memmesheimer stated it wotild'probably
be better to have it come out of the State Fund and
other projects be governed accordingly.
Letter was submitted from the Los Angeles County
Heart Association requesting permission to conduct
a fund raising campaign in Azusa during the month
of February, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Cduncilman
Fawcett, and unanimously carried that the Los Angeles
County Heart Association be granted permission to
conduct fund raising campaign in the City of Azusa
during the month of February 1955.
Letter was submitted from Azusa Woman's Club announc-
ing an Art Exhibit at the Club House, 1003 N. Azusa
Ave., on November 5, 6, and 7th, from 2 P.M. through
9 P.M., open to the public, admission free, and re-
questing that the first week in November be proclaimed
November Art Week in Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded'by Councilman
Fawcett, and carried unanimously that the week of
November 1 - 7 be proclaimed Azusa Art Week.
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Request to
purchase insulator
washing equipment.
Cost of relocating
water services.
Los Angeles
County Heart
Asso6iation -
Fund Raising
Campaign
Proclamation of
November Art Week
Nov. 1 - 7, 1954
The Police Department of the City of Pomona submitted Pomona raise in
a letter to Council stating that they had raised the rates for prisoner
rates for prisoner care in accordance with the rate care.
raise recently instigated by the County of Los Angeles
Sheriff's Department to $2.42 per male prisoner and $3.62
per Female prisoner.
The City Clerk announced that Mrs. Gaston of the Census
Bureau would soon be in Azusa to supervise the special
census of Azusa. He reported that he has already
arranged for office space, desks, typewriter, chairs,
phone service needed for this project which will take
about 2 weeks to complete.
The City Clerk announced that all Council members
were to be at Cerritos and Foothill Blvd. no later
than 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 30, to partici-
pate in Golden Days Parade.
Letter was submitted from the Personnel Board listing
3 names of applicants certified as eligible for
placement on the Civil Service List 1 - Chief Account-
ing Officer. These names were - Perry Scott (1st),
Harvey Noesen (2nd), and James Anderson (3rd).
,Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and carried unanimously that the first name on
the list of eligible applicants be appointed to the
position of Chief Accounting Officer of the City of
Azusa.
Special Census in
Azusa.
Golden Days Parade
Appointment of
Chief Accounting
Officer
0
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the City Clerk be instructed to notify
the chosen applicant of his appointment. Motion passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
NOES: Councilman: Memmesheimer
Mayor"Memmesheimer was of the opinion the Personnel Board
should notify the applicant of his appointment.
Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to Council announc-
ing the Los Angeles County Industrial Development Con-
ference to be held November 8 and 9 in the Pacific Los Angeles
_Ballroom of the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles, and Industrial Develop -
suggesting that a member of the City Council attend ment Conference
this conference along with a representative of the Nov. 8-9, 1954
Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that Councilman Fawcett
be appointed to represent the City Council at the
Industrial Development Conference and be allowed
whatever expenses are involved in connection with this.
City Clerk announced request from Golden Days Committee
that they be granted a blanket license for vending on Street Vendors
the day.of the parade, and then they in turn will Licenses for
issue licenses to street peddlers, with the understand- Golden Days.
ing that all such personnel must be cleared through the
Police Department.
Moved by -Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and carried unanimously that the Golden Days
Committee be granted a blanket license and authorized
to issue licenses to street peddlers after they have
cleared through the Police Department.
Letter was submitted from Mr. Davis of Studio of Fine "Free" License
Portraiture at 634 N. Azusa objecting to the issuing for soliciting.
of "free" licenses to solicit in the City of Azusa.
It was brought out in discussion that the City Ordinance
permits the issuing of free license to disabled veterans
upon proof of 30% or more disability, and all firms
engaged in Interstate Commerce.
City Clerk submitted report of City Treasurer that the
Bank balance for the City of Azusa as of October 1, Treasurer's Report
1954, was 863.885.49, and invested in 91 day Treasury
bills was 200,000.
The matter of the business license for John Luna
was again discussed and the City Attorney offered
the information that Mr. Luna now has an Attorney
working on this for him.
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' The City Clerk reported that he had received notice
from the State Employees' Retirement System giving
the amount the City would have to pay for an actuary
survey for proposed amendment to the existing contract,
which would change the contract by fixing the formula
for the retirement benefits being based on 1/60 times
the highest 3 year average salary, times the number of
years of c edited service, and the death benefit, upon
death after retirment, of from $300 to $400. Said cost
for survey to be $254.15.
Letter was submitted to Council from the Raider's
Club asking permission to hold a dance at the Armory
Hall on November 27, 1954. It was the opinion of the
Council that too many of these social club dances were
getting out of hand, and it was thought a better idea
to begin to cut down on some of them.
John Luna -
Business License
State Employees'
Retirement System
- actuary survey.
Raider's Club
Dance - permission
denied.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the request of
the Raiders Club to hold,a dance at the Armory Hall
on November 27, 1954, be denied.
Councilman Ortuno reported to Council regarding clubs
of teenagers putting on dances. He stated they
arrange these dances and sell tickets to people who
are under the impression the money will go to charity,
whereas actually it just goes back to their own club,
and also that the youngsters are not behaving as they
should at these functions.
Letter was submitted from Police Department regarding
Safety Members absent on military leave, and re-
questing that the contract between the City of Azusa
and the Board of Administration of the State Employees'
Retirement System be amended in conformance to the
provisions of Section 20894.5 of the State Employees'
Retirement Law, and that the date be designated within
said contract and the amendment be July 1, 1954. It
was stated in discussion that a person going into
military service must withdraw their funds out of
State Retirement and in most instances the employee
has been perfectly happy to do so, but in the case of
Morse, he wants to remain a part of the retirment
system and this can be done by asking the State Retire-
ment Board to amend our particular contract to read
that.way, that the man be permitted to remain ift the
retirment system while he is in military service.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the City Clerk
check with the State Retirement Board for further
information.
Letter was submitted to Council from Police Department
in regard to Safety Members' Widow Retirement allowance.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated he would like to have a
report on this, and an addition provision taken care
of because he feels that in the case of safety officers,
the amount of their contribution is higher and the
City's share is higher, and because of their hazardous
occupation they be granted that consideration.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, and unanimously carried that City Clerk be
instructed to check into the matter and determine
what .the cost -would be for such a survey.
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7:30 P.M.
Report on
Teenagers Clubs.
State Employees'
Retirement Law
Amendments.
Safety Members'
Widow Retirement
Allowance.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bills and
Ortuno and carried unanimously that the following bills Requisitions.
and requisitions LW -2910 - LW -2916 be allowed.
STATE RETIREMENT FUND
1
94 State Employees' Retirement Fund 2,057.61
95 State Employees' Retirement Fund 2,093,92
96 State Employees' Retirement Fund 477.75
'GENERAL FUND
8065
American City Magazine
4.00
8066
Azusa Cleaners & Dyers
3.16
8067
Azusa Motor Parts
9.17
8068
Azusa Herald
34.00
8069
Brown, Bevis Industrial Equipment Co.
327.03
8010
James Brusnahan
13.96
8071
H. L. Byram, County Treasurer
213.20
8072
Cook -Nichols Company
10.89
8073
Davidson Sporting Goods
135'.14
8074
R. W. Davis
68.04
8075
Econolite Corporation
77.70
140
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141
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954 7:30 P.M.
GENERAL FUND (CONT'D
8076
Foothill Classified $
3.20
8077
Foothill Dairy Products
72.90
8078
Getts Hardware
118.22
8079
Gregory's
1.50
8080
Grimes Stationery Co.
11.41
8081
Cancelled
121.00
8082
Herman's Market
5.39
808
John Huffstutter, Director
24.50
8084
Larson Equipment Company
66.97
8085
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
92.18
8086
Los Angeles Times-Mirror Company
20.84
8087
Los Angeles County Health Dept.
1.00
8088
Mall Tool Company
74.52
8089
Pennock's
30.66
8090
City of Pomona
73.83
8091
Ray's Auto Service
40.35
8092
Alfred M. Rulofson
250.00
8093
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
42.50
8094
School Music Supply
7.50
8095
Grant Smith, Bus. Mgr., Citrus Union H.S.District
10.61
8096,
Southern Counties Gas Co.
14.39
8097
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
26.50
8098
Southwest Sewer Tool Co.
941.42
8099
Standard Oil Company
22.15
8100
Southern California Edison Company
5.86
8101
Frank Stein Jobbing
48.94
8102
Special Census Fund(Employees' Payroll Account)
1,350.00
8103
Sweeper Broom Company
281.30
8104
Warren Teasley, Chairman
6.85
8105
Ten Eyck Supply Company
52.17
8106
United Air Lines, Inc.
10.18
8107
United States Post Office(City Clerk's Office)
15.00
8108
United States Post Office (Engineering Dept.)
15.00
8109
Valley Blue Print & Supply Co.
45.74
8110
Valley Classified Advertising
17.20
8111
Valvoline Oil Company
5.81
8112
Vulcan Service Co.
69.47
8113
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
427.25
8114
John A. Williamson
24.30
8115
John Williamson (Engrg. Dept.)
35.00
8116
William Sign Company
19.50
WATER FUND
5522
City Employees' Payroll Accodnt
2,489.25
-5523
Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation
1.89
.5524
Azusa Motor Parts
4.25
5525
Byron Jackson Company
8.03
5527
Getts Hardware
2.17
5526
General Electric Co., Apparatus Sales Div.
121.00
5528
Munselle Supply Co., Inc.
8.22
5529
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5530
Signal Oil Company
151.48
LIGHT FUND
5741
City Employees' Payroll Account
2,664,25
5742
Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation
1.89
5743
Azusa Ice Company
6,48
5744
Azusa Motor Parts
5.97
5745'
Getts Hardware
3.52
5746
Leo Harlan
2.00
5747
Hendley Electric
2.g8
5748
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5749
Southern California Edison Company
20,218.16
5750
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
370.11
5751
Western Tool Distributors
24.86
142
CITY'HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954
Councilman Romero brought up the question of what'was
to be done with unclaimed bicycles we have had for 2
or 3 years. City Attorney stated that he would like
to examine the Ordinance governing this, and will
report -back to Council at the next meeting.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that Council adjourn
until next regular meeting November 1, 1954, at
7:30 P.M. Time of adjournment 12 o'clock midnight.
7:30 P.M..:-.
Disposal of
unclaimed
bicycles.
Ad journn'lent
y Clerk or Azusa .
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