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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 20, 1954 - CC229 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 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 was opened with the Flag Salute Flag Salute Invocation was offered by Councilman Fawcett Invocation Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Ortuno, Roll Call Mayor Memmesheimer City Attorney, City Engineer City Clerk Absent: Councilman Romero Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections in the Minutes of the meeting of December 6th and 'December 8th. Corrections Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 6 of the Minutes of the meeting of December 6th, Paragraph 2; line 8, the word "practicability" should be corrected to read "legality". In the Minutes of the meeting of December 8th, Page 3, Paragraph 7, Councilman Fawcett's name should be deleted from the last line as he was not to attend the Industrial Development Conference, There being no other corrections, the Minutes of December 6th and the Minutes of December 8th were ordered approved as corrected. The Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for hearing protests of the sale by the City of the City owned sewage disposal plant. Sale of City owned The City'Clerk,announced that no written protests Sewage Disposal had been filed with his office. The City Clerk Plant. presented the Affidavit of Publication declaring the intent of the City to sell the sewage plant and setting the date of hearing of protests. Also presented was the Affidavit of Posting by the Supt. of Public Works. The Mayor then asked if there were any oral protests from any member of the audience. There were no protests. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement for the sale and purchase, and City Clerk to attest same. The City Clerk announced that two bids had been Bids on purchase received in answer to the Notice Inviting Bids for of Asphalt by the the purchase of Asphalt by the City. City. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the bids be opened and publicly declared. GRAHAM BROTHERS, INC. (1) Approximatelyy 8,000 tons more or less of either 3/4" or 1/2" maximum Type A Asphaltic Concrete at the unit price of $2.8325 per ton including California State Sales Tax. (2) For delivery in loads of 10 tons or more per load, unit price $3.39 per ton in- cluding California State Sales Tax. Twenty minutes free unloading time is allowed per load, excess unloading time will be charged at $5.40 per hour.. Cashier's Check in the amount of $1,400 received. 230 r CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Disqualified due to lack of bond to accompany bid. Mr. Brown of Industrial Asphalt addressed Council stating that he was unaware that it was necessary that a bond be filed with the bid. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the bids be rejected. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the City Clerk be authorized to re -advertise for bids on asphalt, bids to be opened January 17, 1955, and that City Clerk be authorized to return bid bonds or checks to bidders. City Clerk announced that three bids were received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for Rubbish Collection. Moved -by Councilman Johnson, seconded by --Councilman Ortuno that the bids for rubbish collection be opened and publicly declared. Motion duly carried. Webster's Refuse Disposal Service One Year Two Years J. Avedesian One Year Two Years Wm. Pratty One Year Two Years In No Bid No Bid (Bid Bond No $ in $ .65 .65 (Cashier's No Bid $ .55 (Cashier's 13 C 231 Bids on contract for rubbish collection 0 Bid No Bid No Bid .65 No Bid No Bid the amount of $1,000) .8o $ .45 $ .6o .8o .45 .6o Check in the amount of $1,000) No Bid No Bid $ .55 $ .55 Check in the amount Moved by Councilman Fawcett that Council take a five minute recess to discuss the bids. Motion withdrawn by Councilman Fawcett. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the City Attorney, City Engineer, Supt, of Public Works and Chairman of Public Works be instructed to study bids and make recommendation at time of awarding bid on December 27, 1954, at 6 P.M. in the City Auditorium. The City Attorney announced that the contract has been signed, the bond O.K.1d and everything was in order for the work to commence on the Recreation Building. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED FROM AZUSA ROCK AND SAND COMPANY TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. No Bid $ .55 of $1,000) Work to start on Recreation Bldg. Resolution No.3135 Quitclaim Deed from Azusa Rock and Sand. 202 T4 r i 233 CITY, HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Johnson. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Fawcett, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Ortuno ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3135 City Attorney announced that the Gilfillan contract Gilfillan Contract has'now been signed and delivered. signed. City Attorney announced a meeting to be held at 10 o'clock in the office of the DistrictAttorney Meeting in in connection with air pollution control. This District Attorney's meeting was to be attended by all City Attorneys. office re: air This meeting was to standardize prosecution pro- pollution control. cedures-, and to -insure there will be prosecutions to violations of the air pollution control. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and duly carried that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the meeting at the District Attorney's office in connection with air pollution control. The City Attorney reported that the City Clerk should Possible amendment be directed to file a petition with the City Planning of Ordinance 409 Commission to amend Section 5.4 of Ordinance 409, as amended, reducing necessary lot area from 7,000 to 6,000 square feet. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE PETITION WITH THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO AMEND SECTION.5.4 OF ORDINANCE 409, AS AMENDED, REDUCING THE NECESSARY LOT AREA FROM 7,000 to 6,000 SQUARE FEET. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3136 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No -3136 Petition to amend Ord. #409 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED FROM HERBERT S. ZADACH AND KATHERINE S. ZADACH TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3137 Resolution No. 3137 Quitclaim Deed from H.S. & K.S. Zadach f 285 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. The 'City Attorney announced that he had been made aware of the fact that the Jehova's Witnesses group plans to Jehova's Witnesses take action against the City of Azusa around the first to take action of the year because of the denial of a variance for against the City. their group to build a church on South Orange Avenue. He expressed the wish that the members of the Council would study the decision which had been passed down by a Court on a similar action filed by the Jehova's Witnesses so that at the first meeting in January the Council could state their position in the matter. The subcontract agreement between Hummer Construction Hummer - Timber - Company and Timber -Tech Corporation is on file in Tech Corp. the City Clerk's Office. subcontract Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA- Resolution No -3138 TION OF RAUL SOLIS AS PART TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE Raul Solis, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT"S SURVEY CREW, resignation .Councilman Ortuno moved itf Councilman Johnson. It was the'following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No adoption, seconded by passed and adopted by Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer 3138 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution No.3139 LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO THE CHIEF Compensation for OF POLICE COMPENSATION FOR USE OF PRIVATE AUTOMOBILE use of private car IN CONNECTION WITH HIS DUTIES. Police Chief. Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: ' None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3139 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DOROTHY Resolution No -3140 MOSKUS AS STENO -CLERK IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE ON Dorothy Moskus PROBATIONARY PERIOD. Steno -Clerk Probationary period Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, it was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ` ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3140 las -r- 287 CITY CLERK AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 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 No -3141 LOS'ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING RESIGNATION Gilbert Trujillo OF GILBERT TRUJILLO FROM THE POLICE RESERVES OF SAID - resignation CITY OF AZUSA. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3141 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution No.3142 LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING PAUL E. Paul E. Sheehan SHEEHAN AS PROBATIONARY SERGEANT IN THE POLICE DEPART- Probationary MENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS SALARY. Sergeant in Police Department Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3142 Councilman Ortuno-offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS -ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING GREGORY Resolution No -3143 GUTIEREZ AS ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN IN THE PUBLIC WORKS G. Gutierez, DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING HIS SALARY. Asst. Custodian Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, it was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3143 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING JACK H. Resolution NO -3144 WILLICK AND GILBERT TRUJILLO AS PROBATIONARY PATROL- Willick and Trujill MAN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY AND FIXING Probationary Patrol THEIR SALARY, men. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: "Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3144 I m CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PURCHASE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE MATRON. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. It was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3145 Mayor Memmesheimer asked for comments on the proposed letter to be sent in reply to the letter of Dec. 2, 1954, from Hadley -Cherry, Inc. regarding the possible breaking off negotiations for annexation. The entire approval of the letter was not voiced by Council members. Councilman Johnson moved that this matter be tabled until the next meeting, and that copies of the letters referred to in the letter sent to Hadley -Cherry be made available to Council members. Motion died for lack of a second. It was agreed that the letter would be revised and rewritten, carbon copies of which would be mailed to each member of the Council before mailing. Due to illness, City Attorney was excused from the meeting at this time ( time - 8:45 P.M.). 7:30 P.M. Resolution No -3145 Equipment for Police Matron Answer by the City to letter of Hadley - Cherry 12/2/54. City Attorney excused from meetin@ Supt, of Light and Water, City Attorney and City Engineer recommended that Byron -Jackson Company be awarded the bid for the Submersible Deep -well Pump to Bid awarded Byron - be furnished in accordance with Specification WD -1 for Jackson Company on the amount of $13,860.00. Submersible Deep- Moved,by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman well Pump. Fawcett, and unanimously carried, that Council accept the recommendation of the Supt. of Light and Water, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer that Byron - Jackson be awarded the contract to furnish the Sub- mersible Deep -well Pump in accordance with Specifica- tion WD -1 in the amount of $13,860.00, bid bonds or checks to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders on WD -1 pump specifications only. It was recommended by the Supt, of Light and Water, Award of bid for City Attorney, and City Engineer, that award for Booster Pumps Booster Pumps under Specifications WD -2 and WD -3 be deferred. deferred pending a more detailed investigation of the relative economy of the different units. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the recommendation of the Supt. of Light and Water and City Attorney and City Engineer be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ted B. Roberson of Upland, California, submitted Patrol service an application for a business license for the purpose business license of operating a patrol service in the City. It was the denied. opinion of the City Council that the Police Department in this City is furnishing adequate service and that this type of business is not warranted in the town. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the request for business license to operate a patrol service be denied. 240 241 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. A request was received from the San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club for permission to hold a Dog Show in the City Hall Park on April 24, 1955. Discussion was held on the Dog Show - City manner in which the Dog Show was conducted last summer Hall Park - Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman April 24, 1955 Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Kennel Club will be granted permission to hold a Dog Show on April 24, 1955, in the Park, if the Club deposits with the City Clerk $100 to take care of the cleaning up of the Park after the show, and a deposit of $72 be made to take care of police protection, in addition to the necessary insurance guarantees as required previously. The Personnel Board recommended that Michel Chenard Michel Chenard - be raised from the first to the second step of the Fireman - 2nd step. salary range for Fireman at $338.00 per month, effective December 16, 1954. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board raising Michel Chenard from the first step to the second step as Fireman at $338.00 per month, effective December 16, 1954, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw Resolution accordingly. Personnel Board recommended that Antonio Gonzales be raised from Step 2 to Step 3 as Equipment Operator at Antonio Gonzales $338.00 per month, effective December 16, 1954. Equipment Opr. - M6ved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman 3rd Step. Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and that Antonio Gonzales be raised from the 2nd to the 3rd step as Equipment Operator at $338.00 per month, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw Resolution accordingly. The Minutes of the Azusa Planning Commission showed Public Hearing to that. -the second public hearing had been held on the be set for re- request of the City of Azusa to re -zone City owned zoning of 5th & property at 5th and Virginia Avenue. Virginia property. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the City Clerk be authorized to take the necessary steps for setting a public hearing before the City Council on this matter on January 17, 1955, as required in Section 20.8 of Ordinance 409. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that a variance be granted to the Concordia Lutheran Concordia Lutheran Church for the purpose of erecting a Day School on Church Day School their property at 405 S. Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman —Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that a variance be granted to the Concordia Lutheran Church for the purpose of erecting a Day School on their property, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution accordingly. The Planning Commission requested that a joint meeting be held Vith the City Council in order to establish Joint Meeting of a definite idea of policy and procedure in City Planning Commission planning. and City Council. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that a joint meeting with the Planning Commission be set for January 31, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Auditorium. 242 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. A petition was received from property owners on Alameda Avenue requesting a 1911 Act be inaugurated for the purpose of constructing sidewalks between First and Second Streets, 25 names were attached to the petition. Upon checking of the petition it was found that 23 names were registered owners of property, there were 38'lots of record, and that the signatures of 60% of the property owners equaled 23. It was the opinion of the Council that a project as small as this would be very expensive. It would be much better if a larger area could be included in the District. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried that this petition be referred td the City Engineer and that previous petitions be re- activated, the City Engineer to report further on this matter. The Chief of Police recommended to the City Council that Ross H. Smith be appointed as Reserve Policeman, effective January 1, 1955.' Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and duly carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police appointing Ross H. Smith as Reserve Policeman, effective January 1, 1955, and the City Attorney to draw Resolution accord- ingly. 243 Petition for side- walks on Alameda Ave. between 1st and 2nd Streets. Ross H. Smith, Reserve Policeman Mr. Mitchel R. Young representing the Jehovas Witnesses Jehova's Witnesses - addressed Council stating that it was not the wish of possible legal his group to start legal proceedings against the City proceedings against for not granting a variance for their Church to erect City. a building on Ssuth Orange Avenue, and he expressed the desire that the City Council at their meeting on Jan. 3, 1955, would have a decision as to the Council's intentions in this matter. The Supt, of Public Works recommended the purchase by Request for one the City of one 2 -ton dump truck for the Public Works 2 -ton dump truck for Department. Public Works Dept. - Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman granted. Johnson and duly carried that the Public Works Department be allowed to purchase the truck and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be opened Jan. 17, 1955, specifications to be furnished by the Supt of Public Works. Supt. of Public Works submitted a report stating that due to the Public Works improvements (sewer installa- tions), this will necessitate approximately 40,000 feet of paving or re -paving of streets, and that in his opinion, the most satisfactory method would be to repave the entire surface after sewers and cross ditches have been refilled. The approximate cost for this would be $40,000, which amount is not available in the Street Department budget. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that this matter be referred to the City Engineer, and that each individual job be submitted with a joint recommendation of the Engineer and the Department Head. Councilman Fawcett recommended that in the future the Public Works Department should be notified whenever breaking of pavement is contemplated. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that on any Public Works projects, it is imperative that all Departments work together in a cooperative manner, and that if there are any recommendations that are to be sent to Council, they should be made after the Dept. Heads and the Chairman of the Department and the City Engineer have conferred. Public Works Dept. paving & repaving of streets. 244 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan reported that he had requested informal bids for furnishing unit heaters for the City jail. The bids received were for $46o and $467. This would be for installing the heaters with the exception of breaking through the tile roof and for thermostat installations. It was his opinion that the City forces could install this unit type heater vented through the ceiling for about $300.00. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried that the Supt. of Public Works be -authorized to purchase and install unit heaters in the jail with the cooperation of the Light and Water Department. Supt: Smith of the Light and Water Department spoke to Council on behalf of the Employees Association requesting identification cards be made available to the City employees. It was recommended that the City Clerk check on the"prices of an I.D. type card and report to the Council. Supt. of Light and Water recommended to the Council that when the City advertises for bids for the light standards in connection with the street lighting project, that the Council decide on the type of standard wanted, and that the bid be asked for on a minimum and maximum number basis. He reported that he had one Marbalite Standard in the yard which he would like to install as a sample and for test by the Engineering Department. Supt. Smith recommended the Marbalite type of standard for street lighting due to the Minimum upkeep cost. It was the opinion of the Council that the City Engineer and the Supt. of Light and Water Department bring recommendations before the Council. 245 Unit heaters for the jail. Request for I.D. cards for City employees. Light Standards for street lighting project. The City Engineer presented to the Council for their Proposed layout of approval a sketch of the proposed table arrangement Council Chamber. for the Council Chambers. Sample chairs had been placed around the Council table for the members inspection and consideration. It was estimated by the City Engineer that the cost of the tables would be about $800; and for the necessary chairs about $1500. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Engineer on the Council chamber layout, and the City Engineer to obtain bids on the type of tables and chairs as shown. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: Councilman Romero Discussion was held regarding the carpeting and curtain material which had been brought to the Council for inspection at their previous meeting. Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that a Committee be appointed to recommend to the Council the type of rugs and draperies which should be used in the Auditorium. The following names were submitted and approved to act as a Committee for recommending to the Council the floor covering and drapes best suited for the Auditorium. Mrs. Mary Hummer Myers, Mrs. Alice Ellington, and Councilman Johnson. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the City Clerk notify the persons selected to see if they would accept the appointment to this Committee. 246 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7/30 P.M. The City Engineer recommended to Council that he be authorized to compile the final costs of the street improvement work under the 1911 Act for S. Louise, Jackson and Orange Avenues so that the spreading of the assessment may be made. It was brought out before Council that the work performed on South Louise Avenue had suffered some damage through apparent negligence and that steps should be taken to correct the conditions before the work is considered complete. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that Supt. Brusnahan and the City Engineer contact the contractor to see if they can negotiate on correcting the damage done to the work. The City Engineer stated to Council that the contractor advised him that he would be able to patch the damaged surfaces, but it is a question in the Engineer's mind whether this would be a good solution. It is the opinion of the Council that O'Melveny & Myers legal counsel should be contacted regarding this job. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the completion of,the 1911 Act be tabled. 247 Damge to street work on S. Louise Jackson, and Orange Avenues. Completion of 1911 Act - tabled. City Engineer submitted a report to the Council recom- mending employing an inspector for testing various phases of the construction of the Recreation Building. It is estimated that this expenditure would approximate $500. City Engineer also recommended complete inspection of the fabrication of the laminated roof beams. This would necessitate sending a man to Portland to witness the tests - estimated cost of this to be $400. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the City Engineer be authorized to contact testing engineers and make a survey of costs for testing services at the Recreation Center, and be authorized to make the best deal possible for testing services at the Recreation Center, not to exceed $500, and employing an Inspector to follow the fabrication of the laminated beams. Inspection for construction of Recreation Building. City Engineer reported that the County Building Depart- Survey of parapet ment will initiate a survey of the existing parapet walls. walls in the City of Azusa shortly after Jan. 1, 1955. Discussion was held regarding items being placed on the Council Agenda. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the Agenda be closed at 5 P.M. Thursday preceeding the Council meeting and that Department Head communications are to be sent to the Council members with the Agenda. City Engineer reported that he had been contacted by Mrs. Brown, owner of the property on the southeast corner of Foothill Blvd. and Los Angeles Street, who desires to be served with the sewer facilities avail- able in that area. Mr.lWilliamson stated that in talking with Mrs. Brown, she would also be agreeable to annexing her property to the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that this matter be tabled until the next meeting. Closing time for Council Agenda. Request for sewer facilities for property - corner of Foothill and Los Angeles St. - tabled. M-1 pr CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. City Engineer submitted a letter recommending the Acquiring of land desirability of obtaining the services of a firm of on Vernon Avenue rtght-of-way specialists in connection with the for street widening. acquiring of land on Vernon Avenue for street widening. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, and the Engineer be authorized to contact firms for costs. The City Engineer submitted two legal descriptions of properties which were to be:included in the Easterly Annexation District No. 5. One description (Alternate No. 1) includes the proposed High School site and also the Intermediate School east of it. Description 2 Easterly Annexation (Alternate #2) includes a section to the east of Citrus District No. 5 Avenue, which includes a proposed Elementary School site. It is the City Engineers recommendation that if this annexation is broken up into two separate districts, it might be possible for the City to interest developers of property east of Citrus into annexing their property into the City. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that City Engineer and City Attorney be authorized to proceed with the annexation of the High School and Elementary School sites designated as'_.,Alternate No. 1. .Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that the City Attorney contact McDonald Brothers regarding the annexation of their property along with the other School site. City Attorney to report as soon as possible. City Engineer Williamson reported that if this City intends to continue with their proposed strip annexa- Strip Annexations tions, it was recommended that the City Attorney contact the City Attorney of Glendora regarding their strip annexation which City of Azusa previously object- ed to, in order that that may be reinstated, as the time element is very important. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Azusa reinstate the proposed strip annexa- tion by the City of Glendora if the City of Glendora would not object to strip annexation by Azusa. Motion -'carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman: Johnson ABSENT: Councilman: Romero Moved by Councilman'Johnson, seconded by Councilman Leave of Absence Fawcett and duly carried that Perry Scott be granted Perry Scott permission for leave of absence for December 24th and December 27th. Accounting Officer Scott submitted a report on the Report on Fire Fire Insurance coverage held by the City. Insurance coverage. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that this report be referred to the Finance and Auditing Committee Mr. Scott.and the City Attorney. Communication was received from George Rodecker of Request to improve Williams Lumber Yard requesting the City to improve 8th St. east of 8th Street east of Vernon Avenue. Vernon Moved.by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and duly carried that this matter be referred to the Engineering Department. Mr. Rodecker'also complained about the dumping on Dumping on 8th St. 8th Street on City property. 250 _ r - CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. Copy of a letter sent to Regional Planning Commission by the Duarte Chamber of Commerce in which they pro- tested the master plan of the City of Monrovia which contemplates extending Foothill Blvd. east of Mountain Avenue was read. Upon discussion the City Council agreed that previous protests made by the City of Azusa,} -Resolution #2335, had been filed and that the City would take no further action at this time. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and duly carried that this letter be filed. The request of John M. Pon for consideration s+then the City disposes of property at 5th and Virginia was ordered filed. Notice was received from the!County of Los Angeles Tax Collector of public auction sale of tax delin- quent real property. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and duly carried that this be,referred to the City Engineer for checking. 251 Copy of letter protesting master plan of City of Monrovia - filed. John M. Pon Public :Auction of Tax Delinquent Real Property. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Bills and Ortuno and duly carried that the bills and requisitions Requisitions be paid (LW -2956 - LW -2963). GENERAL FUND 8354 City Employees' Payroll Account $ 14,300.20 8355 Musa Brake & Wheel Alignment 100.49 8356 VOID 8357 Azusa Herald 122.24 8358 Binks Mfg. Company 10.05 8359 Dr. H. C. Burgraff 55.00 8360 F. Becker, Fire Chief 5.00 8361 Harry Coss Auto Supply 262.81 8362 Community Ambulance 150.00 8363 County of Los Angeles 1.05 8364 County of Los Angeles, Health Dept. 1.00 8365 Davis Studio 1.92 8366 Carl Entenmann & Son 2.15 8367 Getts Hardware 251.11 8368 Glen Oak Gardens 63.53 8369 Griswold & Company 709.67 8370 Hunt's Hardware 34.64 8371 Industrial Asphalt 1,018.04 8372 Don Johnson Texaco 1.00 8373 Kaag 30.37 8374 Lane's Auto Trim 40.37 8375 Lou's Fogthill Glass Service 8.82 8376 Marks & Croxon Union Service 38.43 8377 McLees Shade & Linoleum 381.34 8378 Pacific Business Forms 117.16 8379 J: C. Penney Co., Inc. 4.14 8380 City Employees' Payroll Account 18,049.13 8381 City of Pomona 43.86 8382 Pomona Molds, Inc. 10.30 8383 Porter Cable Machine Co. 17.34 8384 Reed & Routt Automotive Service 2.00 8385 J. B. Sebrell 232.45 8386 Southern Counties Gas Co. 8387' Standard 011 Company 4692 . 8388 Surveyors Service Co. 3 4.61 8389 Valley Cities Supply Co. 670.27 8390 Valley Disposal 978.90 8391 Warren Teasley 8.50 8392 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 824.62 8393 Everette M. Wil£ong 211.29 8394 3John Williamson 28.70 STATE RETIREMENT FUND 98 State Employees' Retirement System $ 2,205.39 252 I i 253 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. LIGHT FUND 5783 The Artisan Press 25.10 5784 Burroughs Corporation 188.30 5785 Getts Hardware 5.07 5786 Joslyn Pacific Company 23.25 5787 Virgil D. Smith, Supt. 5.50 5788 Westinghouse Elctric Supply Co. 113.30 578? City Employees Payroll Account 2,66 .50 WATER FUND 5567 City Employees' Payroll Account 2,489.50 5568 American Water Works Assn. Inc. 10.00 5569 The Artisan Press 25.10 5570 Azusa Agricultural Water Company 94.60 5571 Byron Jackson Company 65.23 5572 Burroughs Corporation 188.30 5573 Brooks Products, Inc. 260.08 5574 Fisher Research.' Laboratory, Inc. 3.57 5575 Getts Hardware 2.13 5576 Leo Harlan 39.39 5577 Hersey Manufacturing Company 713.26 5578 Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Co. 3.01 5529 Munselle Supply Co., Inc. 9.12 55 0 Virgil D. Smith, Supt. 7.25 Notice from the County Boundary Commission stating their approval of proposed Annexation District No. 4 was re- Annexation Dist. ceived and submitted. No. 4 approved. A letter of thanks was received from the Owl Drug Letter of thanks Store for the cooperation granted them by our Police from Owl Drug and Fire Departments at the Santa Claus landing by Store. helicopter. A notice of the Azusa City Employees Association party City Employes the night of December 22nd was submitted. Christmas Party Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Ortuno and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn until 6 P.M., December 27, 1954. i_mler of zusa 254