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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 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 Reverend Paroulek. Invocation
Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections
to be made in the Minutes of the Meeting of January
3, 1955.
Councilman Johnson stated that Reverend Paroulek's Corrections
name was misspelled (page 1) and should be corrected.
Councilman Johnson also pointed out a correction to
be made on Page 11, Paragraph 6, regarding the
Ordinance to be adopted by the City of Azusa, "pro-
hibiting possession of arms unless accompanied by an
adult" instead of "prohibiting sale of BB's and other
similar shooting purposes". It was also brought out
in this connection, by Mayor Memmesheimer, that this
Ordinance No. 1567, New Series was a Los Angeles "County"
Ordinance rather than a Los Angeles "City" Ordinance.
There being no other corrections, the Minutes were
ordered -approved as corrected.
,City Clerk announced that he had 'received two bids in Opening of bids for
answer to Notice to Bidders for furnishing 8,000 tons Asphalt.
more or less of Asphaltic Concrete Surfacing, to be
delivered within a year.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that the bids be opened and publicly declared.
Motion carried unanimously.
First bid was received from:
INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT
4829 Irwindale Avenue
Irwindale, Calif.
.Alternate A $2.884 per ton F.O.B. Plant
_,Alternate B - 3.284 per ton F.O.B. job site.
Cashier's Check in the amount of $1500.00
' was submitted with bid.
Bid No. 2 was received from:
GRAHAM BROTHERS, INC.
P. 0. Box 6721
Los Angeles 22, Calif.
Alternate A
-- 2.94 per
ton F.O.B.
Plant.
Alternate B
-- 3.49 per
ton F.O.B.
job site
Cashier's
Check in the
amount of
$1400.00
was submitted with bid.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the bid be
awarded to the lowest bidder, Industrial Asphalt,
and that the check of the unsuccessful bidder be
returned.
The City Clerk announced that he had received two Opening of bids for
bid's in answer to his Notice to Bidders for the two -ton Dump Truck
purchase by the City of Azusa of one new two -ton
Dump Truck.
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Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by -Councilman
Johnson and duly carried that bids be opened and
publicly declaired.
First bid received from:
NORMAN KING
?50 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, California
One (1) 1955 Dodge V-8 Cab & Chassis
h-8-153 with mounted thereon One (1)
Dump Body and Hoist Model #454 - - -
Federal Excise Tax - - $ 150.00
Less Recoverable Portion -128.00
22.00 22.00
Freight on Cab & Chassis 210.00
$3,162.02
$316.20
Model
SABCO
$2,390.02
Cashier's Check in the amount of
submitted with bid.
Bid No': 2 was received from:
COVINA EQUIPMENT COMPANY
116 School Street
Covina, Calif.
One new two -ton Dump Truck as per specifications
$ 3,465.00
Sales Tax - - - - 103.95
3,568.95
Check No. 9044 in the amount of $360.00
submitted with bid.
7:30 P.M.
Moved*by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and duly carried that these bids be referred to
the Supt. of Public Works,, -Chairman of Public Works and
Councilmen Johnson and Fawcett for study and report back
to Council.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this is the time and Hearing
place set for hearing of protests on the proposed change on zone
of zone at 5th and Virginia Streets. 5th and
The City Clerk announced that no written protests had
been filed with his office. Mayor Memmesheimer then
asked if there were any oral protests from any members
of the audience.
Mr. Denver Brown of Pasadena appeared before Council
and stated that he owns property in the neighborhood
of 5th and Virginia and he wished to ask a few questions
about the proposed change.
Q.-- Has the title of the property at the northwest
corner of 5th & Virginia been cleared up?
A.-- Yes, the City holds the title to the property.
Q. --.Is the proposed rezoning for the purpose of making
certain sections industrial property to be put up
for sale? For what purpose is this being rezoned?
A.-- This is being rezoned for the purpose of being put
up for sale, and whether it will be sold or not is
dependent on the price we are offered for the
property.
of Protests
change at
Virginia.
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Q.-- Will the property be for sale in one group or was
it going to be divided and sold for lots?
A.-- A map of the property was then shown to Mr. Brown
and explained to him by Councilman Ortuno, after
which Mr. Brown stated that this was a satisfactory
answer to his questions.
The Mayor then asked if there were any more questions or
protests from the audience. No questions or protests
were received.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by -Councilman
Romero and duly carried that City Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and that
the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance
changing the zone according to the plan as outlined
in the Notice.
Mr..Henry Adams, 1004 North Orange Avenue appeared American Cancer
before the City Council to ask permission on behalf of Society - Fund
the American Cancer Society to solicit funds during the Raising Drive,
month of April. A letter from the American Cancer Month of April
Society, signed by Katharine L. Raney, Field Representa-
tive, was also introduced in connection with this request.
Upon'questioning of the manner of solicitations and
identification of solicitors, Mr. Adams stated that the
exact procedure has not yet been worked out, but it may
be a�neighbor to neighbor type of campaign, in addition
to possible telephone soliciting and placing of collection
cans in various business establishments, and the solicit-
ing of funds in the business district for one day. Mr.
Adams also stated that each of the solicitors would carry
proper.identifcations, and official receipts would be
issued for donations.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the American Cancer
Society be granted permission to hold the fund raising
drive during the month of April, with the cooperation
of'the Police Department.
Mr'. Alexander Neary and Mr. Morrie Matcha appeared before
Council in regard to the tabling of the business license
which had been applied for to operate a garage at 151 E.
Foothill Blvd. It is apparent that it is a legal question
of who is the proper Lessee of the property, and the City
cannot issue two licenses at the same location for the
same type of business. Further, this matter having been
tabled at the previous meeting, it could not be brought
before the Board except by a member of the Council.
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Request for clari-
fication of denial
of business
license for 151 E.
Foothill Blvd.
Mr. R. J. Edwards, 1811 Garfield Ave., Los Angeles appeared
before the Council to protest the actions of a Traffic Protest of actions
Officer who issued a citation on December 6, 1954, to a of a Traffic
mail truck traveling through the City. It was pointed Officer.
out by Mayor Memmesheimer that this complaint should be
made to the Chief of Police for such diseplinary action
as he deems necessary.
Mrs. Phyllis Hughes, 232 North Angeleno Avenue, appeared
before the Council to protest conditions at the building
which was used for a Laundry located on San Gabriel
Avenue. She stated that it was a hazard, particularly
for small children in the area.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman John-
son and unanimously carried that this be referred to the
City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Chief of Police to determine
if a dangerous situation exists, and if so, the owner of
the property be notified to correct conditions within 3
days.
Protest of
hazardous empty
laundry bldg.
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The City Engineer and others to whom the matter was
Contract for con -
referred; recommended that the contract for con-
struction of sanitary
struction of sanitary sewers on South Louise and
sewers awarded to
Orange Avenues be awarded to the low bidder, Kordick
Martin Kordick,
Construction Company of Arcadia.
Arcadia
Moved'by Councilman Johnson, seconded by.Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the recommendation
be accepted and that the contract for the construction
of'the sanitary sewers on South Louise and Orange
Avenues be awarded to Kordick Construction Company
and upon receipt and approval of the necessary bonds,
the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract, and
that the bid bonds or checks be returned to the un-
successful bidders after signing of the contract.
City Engineer and Supt.of Light and Water submitted
Committee appointed
two alternates in their study of Booster Pump bids
to accept best
for the new City well, and it was recommended that
alternate for
a Committee be appointed to accept the appropriate
Booster Pump bid.
alternate depending on the findings of the Fire
Underwriters after their investigation of the situation.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that a Committee
consisting of City Engineer, Virgil Smith, Fire Chief
Madison, Councilmen Ortuno and Johnson be granted
authority to accept the best alternate and that a
written report be submitted, and that upon the
acceptance of the report, bid bonds or checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Written report to be
Fawcett'and unanimously carried that in the future in made when power to
all cases where the power to act is given, a written act is given.
teport shall be submitted to the City Council of the
disposition of the matter, at their next meeting.
The Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
January 5, 1955, contained the following recommenda-
tions -to the City Council.
After Public Hearings as required by Ordinance 409,
it, was recommended to the City Council that the re-
quest for a variance for 50 foot front lots on property
located between Lemon Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue
between 5th and 6th Streets, such said request being
asked'for by Reverend Dougan, be granted.
Move& by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that City Council accept the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and grant the variance for the
50 foot front lots as petitioned by Rev. Dougan. This
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: "Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
ABSENT: None
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that Tract Map #21315 which had been filed in
the office of the City Clerk be approved.
This motion passed7by the following vote:
AYES:. Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: 'Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
ABSENT: None
Variance for 50'
front lots - Lemon
Avenue & Monte Vista,
between 5th & 6th Sts
- granted.
Tract Map x}21315
approved.
A petition for a variance from R-1 to R-4 zoning by Variance from R-1 to
Mr. Fay Considine of land North of the Azusa Woman's R-4 zoning for
Club on Azusa Avenue, a Public Hearing on,which had apartment constructioi
been held, the Planning Commission recommended to the Mr. Considine --
City Council that the variance requested by Mr. Considine granted.
be granted', with the provision that the multiple units
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would be located near the property line of the Woman's
Club and the single family dwelling be on the North
side of Mr. Considine's lot.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and grant a variance from R-1 to R-4 to Mr. Considine.
A hearing having been held on the petition for a
Special Use Permit by Mr. John Kerekes for the opera-
tion of a forge shop at Irwindale Avenue between
Gladstone and Motor Avenue having produced no protests,
the City Planning Commission recommended to the City
Council that the application for the Special Use Permit
requested by Mr. Kerekes be granted.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and that a Special Use Permit be granted to Mr. Kerekes
for the forge plant.
A Hearing was held before the Planning Commission on the
request by Mr. P. J. Carrion for a variance from R-2
to..R-3 of his property at 167 North Dalton Avenue. This
request was for the purpose of converting a guest house
to living quarters. The Planning Commission recommended
to'the City Council the granting of this variance.
Moved:by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the City Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and that a zone variance
from'R-2 to R-3 be granted to Mr. J. P. Carrion, 167
Dalton Ave. This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES:' Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: None
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that City Attorney be
instructed to draw Resolution advising Planning Com-
mission that hereafter all the requirements provided
in the zoning Ordinance be strictly complied with and
detailed record be made thereof before variance or
zoning changes be recommended.
The City Planning Commission, after a Hearing on
request for a variance from R-1 to R-4 by Mr. Nicholas
Gabriel for the erection of apartments on property on
South Orange Avenue, -recommended approval of this
petition., As the affidavit of mailing was not available
at'this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Fawcett,
seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried
that this matter be tabled until the next meeting to
see if all requirements had been met.
A map"of a proposed subdivision located South of
Arrow -Highway between Azusa Avenue and Citrus Avenue,
was presented to the Council.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that a letter be
directed to the Regional Planning Commission with
the recommendation that the Board consider, because
of the number of units in this proposed subdivision
and the distance from any park facilities, that some
provision be made within the Tract, or in adjoining
territory, for park and recreation facilities. In
addition, that consideration also be given to the
idea of hooking up to the Sanitary District lines
instead of the proposed septic tank and cess pools.
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Special Use Permit
granted for forge
plant.
Zone variance granted
P. J. Carrion, 167
N. Dalton -
R-2 to R-3
Petition for variance
R-1 to R-4 - South
Orange Ave. (Nicholas
Gabriel) - tabled.
Park facilities to
be requested for
proposed subdivision
on Arrow Highway.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 7:30 P.M.
A request was submitted by Mr. Anthony D'Alessandro
requesting a renewal of his building permit for the
erection of a garage on his property at 409 South
Pasadena Avenue, the permit previously issued on
October 9,'1953, having expired.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that DtAlessandro
be,advised that it will be necessary for him to
initiate new proceedings.
Councilman Fawcett recommended that Gil H. Nelson
be appointed to fill the vacancy existing on the
Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that the City Council accept the recommenda-
tion of Councilman Fawcett appointing Gil H. Nelson
to the Planning Commission.
After discussion of this motion, Councilman Johnson
withdrew the second and Councilman Fawcett withdrew
his motion.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the matter of
appointment to the Planning Commission be tabled.
The Personnel Board forwarded the following recommen-
dations to the City Council:
(a) Charles Coffin, Robert Sinclair, Lawrence
Maxson, Gordon Silvius be raised from
Step 1 Probationary Patrolmen to Ste 2
as Patrolmen at the salary range of 338
per month, effective as of January 1, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and
of the Chief of Police and that these Policemen be
advanced to the 2nd Step, effective January 1, 1955,
and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw
Resolution accordingly.
(b) Shelley Jones, Civil Engineering Assistant,
be advanced from Step 1 to Step 2 at the
salary range of $423.00 per month, effective
December 22, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation and that Shelley Jones be
placed on 2nd Step at $423.00 per month, effective
December 22, 1954, and that the City Attorney be
instructed to draw Resolution accordingly.
(c) Virgil Burcham, Groundsman -Gardener, be raised
from probationary Step 1 to Step 2 at the
at the salary range of $256.00 per month,
effective February 1, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that this recommendation
be`accepted and that Virgil Burcham be placed at the 2nd
Step of Groundsman -Gardener at $256.00 per month,
effective February 1, 1955, and that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw Resosution accordingly.
(d) Hilda Eastman, Asst. Utility Office Mgr., be
advanced from Step 1 to Step 2 of the salary
range at $338.00 per month, effective Jan. 12,
1955
Building Permit
A. D'Alessandro
Appointment to
vacancy on Planning
Commission -
tabled.
Personnel Board
recommendations for
advance of certain
employees.
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Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept this recommendation and that Hilda Eastman be
placed on the 2nd Step of Asst. Utility Office Mgr. at
the salary range of $338 per month, effective Jan. 12,
1955, and that City Attorney be instructed to draw
Resolution accordingly.
ThePersonnel Board submitted the salary and classifi-
cation specifications for Senior Engineering Aide for
the Council's consideration.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the classification specifications and salary
range of Senior Engineering Aide as recommended by the
Personnel Board, and that the Personnel Board be
instructed to hold an examination for this position as
soon as possible.
A petition containing 65 signatures was submitted by
local residents and business men urging the installa-
tion of stop signals at the intersections of San
Gabriel Avenue and Alameda Avenue on Foothill Blvd.
because of heavy traffic. Discussion was held re-
garding the possibility of obtaining stop lights at
Cerritos Avenue, and First and Azusa in addition to
those recommended on the signed petition.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
draw a resolution requesting the State Department,
Division of Public Works, because of the safety
standpoint, to consider the past requests of the
City for erecting signals at San Gabriel, Alameda
and Cerritos Avenues on Foothill Blvd., and the
erection of a stop light at First and Azusa Ave.
The Chief of Police recommended to the City Council
that the services of Jack H. Willick, Probationary
Patrolman be terminated as of January 6, 1955, as
Mr. Willick had accepted a position in another City.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police,
and that the services of Jack H. Willick be terminated
as of January 6, 1955, and that the City Attorney draw
Resolution accordingly.
The Chief of Police recommended to the City Council
the appointment of Frank M. Pearce as Probationary
Patrolman on Step 1 at $320 per month, effective
February 1, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police and
that Frank M. Pearce be appointed as Probationary
Patrolman on the 1st Step of salary range of $320
per month, effective February 1, 1955, and that City
Attorney be instructed to draw Resolution accordingly.
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Classification
specifications for
Senior Engineering
Aide - approved.
Petition for stop
signals on San
Gabriel, Alameda and
Cerritos Aves. on
Foothill Blvd. and
stop signal at First
and Azusa.
Termination of Jack
H. Willick, Proba-
tionary Patrolman,
1/6/55
Appointment of F. M.
Pearce, Probationary
Patrolman - 2/1/55
Lt. Kunou of the Police Department addressed Council Monte Vista District
stating that a request had been submitted to the Scouts Parade on
Police Department by the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Feb. 5, 1955,
to hold a parade on February 5th, starting on Angeleno approved.
Avenue south of Foothill, then east on 6th Street to Azusa,
then south on Azusa Avenue to 4th Street, then west on
4th Street to the Armory. A Scout -O -Rama is planned
at the Armory for the Scouts of ,the Monte Vista District
on February 5th, this being the reason for the request
to hold $he parade.
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Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
Grant permission to the Monte Vista District Scouts
to hold a parade on February 5th as outlined.
The City Engineer stated that informal bids had been
received by him for new tables and chairs for the
Council Chambers. Bids on the tables were received
from LaVerne Woodworking Company and Avalon Products,
Inb., and bids for chairs had been received from Foothill
Stationers and Hopper's Company. It was the recommenda-
tion of the City Engineer that the chairs be purchased
from the low bidder, Foothill Stationers at their price
of $1,323.00 plus tax, and that the tables be urchased
from Avalon Products, Inc., for the amount of 800.00.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero -and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, and
that the City Engineer be authorized to purchase chairs
and tables as recommended.
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7:30 P.M.
Purchase of new
chairs and table for
Council Chamber -
authorized.
Moved by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman New tables for
Romero that the new tables for the Council Chamber Council Chamber -
be'of blonde wood, blonde wood.
Councilman Johnson reported that the Committee appoint- Floor covering &
ed to make recommendations on floor covering and curtain report next
curtains for the auditorium had met and will furnish meeting.
a report at the next Council meeting.
City Engineer recommended that the money on hand in
the County Gas Tax Allotment Fund be used in obtain-
ing the right-of-way for the street widening project
on Vernon Avenue south of Third Street. Mayor Memme-
sheimer- stated that at the last meeting of the Board
of Directors of the League of California Cities,
Southern Division, it was the opinion of that body
that the new County regulations regarding use of Gas
Tax money would be modified in the near future, and
it was the opinion of Mayor Memmesheimer that the City
would do better by using the State Gas Tax Fund for
thb widening of Vernon Avenue and hold off on the
expedditure of County money in case of a revision of
the County policy. It was the consensus of opinion
that the State Gas Tax money should be used for the
widening of Vernon Avenue.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ESTABLISH A
STATE GAS TAX FUND PROJECT TO ACCOMPLISH THE WIDENING
OF VERNON AVENUE FROM THIRD STREET TO A POINT 330
FEET SOUTH.
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Johnson. This Resolution was duly passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3152
City Engineer reported that upon authority granted to
him at the meeting of December 20th to investigate
the possibility of obtaining a right-of-way specialist
in the acquisition of property for the widening of
Vernon Avenue, he had contacted a firm that would do
this work on the following basis:
State Gas Tax money
to be used for
widening of Vernon
Avenue.
Resolution No. 3152
State Gas Tax Fund
Project - Widening
of Vernon Avenue
Employment of Right -
of -Way Specialist
approved.
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1. Appraisal - To appraise the seven parcels
—settng forth the fair market value of
land and improvements along with severence
and/or consequential damage, if any, 4nd
to submit in four copies a written report
of same for the lump sum fee of $525.00.
•2. Acquisition - To secure all Rights -of -Way as
expeditiously as possible in a manner
acceptable to the City for the compensation
of $5.50 per hour for the time of the
negotiator, plus mileage expenses of $ .08
per mile actually traveled on the job.
The,City Engineer recommended that this proposal: be accepted
as the cost of this could be -charged against the (has Tax
Project.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
that the Council accept the recommendation of the City
Engineer to employ the Right -of -Way Specialist as out-
lined. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Romero
ABSENT: None
It•,was pointed out by the City Engineer that the Company
recommended, the American Right -of -Way and Appraisal
Contractors, has been very successful in all prior
property acquisitions undertaken.
The City Engineer reported that property developers east
Agreement to be
of theicity of Azusa who are interested in connecting
prepared to allow
to'the sewer lines to be constructed on Mason Street
developers of
have indicated a willingness to pay 75% of the City's
property east
gross cost of the construction of the sewer, City's gross
of City to
cost to be defined as the contract price plus 15% to
connect with pro -
cover Engineering inspection and overhead. It is the
posed sewer line
Engineer's recommendation that upon approval of this,
on Mason Street.
the City Attorney and he be authorized --prepare necessary
agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to sign same.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Engineer
and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the
necessary agreement to allow developers east of the
City to connect to the proposed sewer line on Mason
Street as outlined by the City Engineer, and that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement.
The City Engineer reported that the grade crossings Unprotected Santa Fe
located at Dalton Avenue and Pasadena Avenue on the Railroad Crossings.
Santa Fe mainline are unprotected. It is estimated
that an expenditure of $5,000 per crossing would have
to be made by the City to obtain signals at these
points, this being in cooperation with the Santa Fe
Railroad. It was the consensus of opinion that the
crossing at Pasadena Avenue was perhaps the more
hazardous of the two, and it is the desire of the
City that the Railroad Company be contacted to see
if they will bear the full cost of correcting the
condition.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City
Engineer write to the Railroad Company to see if
anything can be accomplished by them in correcting
the condition at these crossings.
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The City Engineer stated that plans and specifications
are now complete for the sewer project in the Rodecker
Tract, which includes Duell, Second, Hanks and
Rodecker Streets in the Tract, and Cerritos Avenue
from First to Little Dalton Wash. The estimated
contract price for this project is $29,525.00. The
City Engineer recommended that the City Clerk be
instructed to bublish a Notice Inviting Bids, bids
to be opened February 7th.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of theEngineer regarding
sewer construction at the Rodecker Tract, and that
the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
on the project, bids to be opened at the meeting
of February 7, 1955.
soi
Bids for sewer pro-
ject in Rodecker
Tract to be opened
Feb. 2, 1955.
City Engineer reported that due to the County Sanita- Proposed sewer
tion District's plans of installing their sewer line, schedule change.
it would'be better for the City of Azusa to change
the scheduling of its proposed project. City Engineer
recommended that changes in the proposed schedule be made
by interchanging the scheduling of the Virginia -Aspen -Vernon
sewers, and the Cerritos Park east of Pasadena Avenue
sewers.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the City Engineer on the
proposed sewer schedule change.
The City Engineer stated that an Extension Course will
be held at U.C.L.A, on Community Redevelopment. The
City Engineer recommended that members of the Committee
be allowed to attend this Course if they so desire.
The cost of the Course is $27.00, the Course extends
over 18 weeks.
Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that members of the
Community Redevelopment Committee, City Engineer and
Warren Teasley of the Planning Commission be permitted
to attend the Course if they so desired, and the City
would pay the cost of the tuition for the Course, and
mileage expense would also be allowed, and that all
members of the Committee be so notified.
City Attorney stated that he had endeavored to contact
Mr. Cherry of Hadley -Cherry Company regarding their
possibility of joining with the City the portion of
their land lying east of the High School site. He
had been informed that Mr. Cherry was on a trip back
east and that no commitment would be forthcoming
until his return. ,It was the opinion of Mayor Memme-
sheimer that the City should file with the Boundary
Commission their intention to initiate annexation
proceedings.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that this matter,
having been tabled at a previous meeting, now be
taken up. Discussion was held on the advisability
of including in this proposed proceedings, the land
east of Citrus Avenue comprising the Elementary
School site and other adjacent lands.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL
THE CITY OF AZUSA, LAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
TO INITIATE ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY.
Extension Course
Community Redevelop-
ment -- U.C.L.A.
Resolution No. 3153
Annexing uninhabited
OF territory.
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Fawaett. This Resolution was passed and
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 7:30 P.M.
,adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3153.
Mr. Max Cummingham, owner of a triangular piece of
property north of Sierra Madre Avenue and west of
the San Gabriel C nyon Road, was requested to sign
a petition to initiate annexation proceedings of
his property and that property belonging to Mr.
Kay who is planning a subdivision in --that area.
Mr. Cummingham stated he would be perfectly will-
ing to annex to the City of Azusa if he could be
assured that his present commercial zoning could be
retained, and that if the proposed Ordinance amend-
ment granting this protection of zoning on future
annexations is passed, he will then gladly sign
to annex to the City of Azusa.
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first and title
reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Azusa:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA PROHIBITING THE SALE TO, USE BY, OR
POSSESSION BY, ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS, OF ANY FIREARMS, SPRING
GUN,',AIR RIFLE, SLING SHOT, OR AMMUNITION,
WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
The Title was read and further reading was waived.
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first and title
reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Azusa.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
A BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE PREPARATION, COMPILATION,
REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL BUDGET.
The title was read and further reading was waived.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
DDS -ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING ALL EMPLOYEES
AT THE TERMINATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT TO DELIVER
ALL CITY PROPERTY -TO THE CITY AND FIXING A PENALTY.
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Fawcett. This Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3154.
The'City Attorney stated that he had received a
letter from the Southern California Edison Company
in answer to his letter in which he explained to
the Edison Company that the 1-,,% rental charge for
the substation was in the opinion of the City of
Azusa a high figure. Since receiving the letter
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Mr. Cummingham
requested to sign
petition to initiate
annexation proceed-
ings.
Title Reading -
Ordinance prohibit-
ing possession of
fire arms.
Title reading -
Ordinance establish-
ing a budget
calendar.
Resolution No. 3154 -
The City employees
to return City
property at termina-
tion.
Agreement with
Southern California
Edison Company.
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from the Edison Company, a meeting between three repre-
sentatives of the Company, Virgil Smith and himself was
held, with no definite results. The City Attorney
pointed out that the City has three alternatives:
a To accept the figure of 1-,'% rental.
b Purchase the facilities
c Build their own installation.
In•,his opinion it would be advisable to enter into the
contract with the Edison Company for the 1-,% rental of
the substation. This contract would be a supplement
to the present contract between the City of Azusa and
Southern C lifornia Edison Company which expires on
October 1, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that Mayor Memmesheimer
be authorized to sign the agreement with the Southern
C lifornia Edison Company for the 1-41% rental charge for
the substation, and that negotiations be started for the
purchase of the installation, and the City Attorney to
draw up Resolution accepting the agreement.
The City Attorney announced that a Conference would be
held at Berkeley, California on Traffic Court proceed-
ings and that he would like copies of the text book put
out by the A.B.A.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk
order copies of the book as requested for the City
Attorney and for the Police Department.
7:30 P.M.
Conference at
Berkeley, California,
on traffic court
proceedings.
City Attorney reported that he has received no reply Tax Delinquent
to his letter concerning the tax delinquent property, property - no report.
which was referred to him at the previous meeting.
City Attorney stated that he desired the Council to
make provision by way of additional Attorney's fees
for annexation proceedings and litigation.
A letter of resignation was received from Barbara
Demke, Account Clerk, Light and Water Department,
who is at the present time on Leave of Absence. It
was the request of Mrs. Demke that she be placed on
the reemployment list.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the resignation of Barbara Demke as Account
Clerk in the Light and Water Department and that she
be placed on the re-employment list, and the City
Attorney be instructed to draw up a Resolution
accordingly.
Supt. of Light and Water recommended that Joyce Bell,
temporary Account Clerk in the Light and Water Dept.
be terminated as of January 14, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Supt. of Light and
Water and that Joyce Bell, Account Clerk in the
Light and Water Department be terminated as of
January 14, 1955, and that City Attorney be instructed
to draw Resolution accordingly.
Additional Attorney's
fees.
Resignation of
Barbara Demke,
Account Clerk, Light
& Water Department.
Termination of Joyce
Bell, Temporary
Acct. Clerk, Light &
Water Dept.
Supt, of Light and Water recommended that Mrs. Zelda Probationary Acct.
King be employed as Probationary Account Clerk on Clerk for Light &
the 1st Step of salary range at $271.00 per month, Water Dept. - Zelda
effective January 19, 1955. King
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CITY HALL. AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Probationary Acct.
Ortuno,and unanimously carried that City Council Clerk for Light &
accept the recommendation of the Supt. of Light and Water Department -
Water and that Zelda King be employeed as Probationary Zelda King.
Account Clerk in the Light and Water Department at
Step1 of the salary range of $271.00 per month,
effective January 19, 1955, and the City Attorney be
instructed to draw Resolution accordingly.
An agreement for supplying electrical energy for
power and lighting service between the City and
Almond Wheel Washers, Inc. was presented.
Councilman Johnson offered the following 2esolution
entitled: Resolution No. 3155
Electrical energy
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to be furnished
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION Almond Wheel
FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND Washers, Inc.
ALMOND WHEEL WASHERS, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. The Resolution was then passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memme she imer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3155
The,Chief Accounting Officer reported that the City Chief Accounting
carried no Miscellaneous Property Damage Insurance Officer's report on
except in case of -injury by automobile, and that Misc. Insurance.
only to the extent of $5,000.00, and recommended
that consideration be given this matter. Also recom-
mended was that certain engineering equipment be add-
ed'to CitIs Personal Property Floater Policy at a
value of 1,000.00.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero' -And unanimously carried that the City carry
Miscellaneous Property Damage Insurance coverage in
the amount of $100,000.00, that the maximum liability
for automobile injury be raised to $25,000.00 and
that the engineering instruments be insured as
recommended.
Petitions were submitted by residents of the follow-
ing streets for the formation of 1911 Improvement
Act Districts for the construction of curbs, gutters,
sidewalks and driveway approaches where there are Petitions for forma -
now not any existing: tion of 1911 Improve-
ment Act. District
West side Soldano Avenue, 100 block
Both sides Soldano Ave., 200 block & 300 Block
East side Dalton Avenue, 100 block
West Pasadena Avenue
Alameda Ave., 100 block
South Aspen Ave., 300 and 400 blocks
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that these petitions be checked and processed
by the City Engineer. Motion unanimously carried.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that Annual Recreation
two members of the Commission and the Recreation Conference - Santa
Director be authorized to attend the Annual Recrea- Cruz - Feb. 13th -
tion Conference at Santa Cruz February 13th through Feb. 16, 1955
February 16th, 1955, and that expense money in the
amount of $150.00 each be allowed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that two members of
the'Park and Recreation Commission and the Recrea-
tion Director be granted permission to attend the
Conference at Santa Cruz, and that expense money
in the amount of $150.00 each be allowed.
It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Com-
mission that Director Bill Pacifico be allowed
gasoline mileage expense in the amount of $25.00
per month retroactive to November 1, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Bill Pacifico,
Recreation Director be granted $25.00 per month
automobile expenses retroactive to November 1,
1954; and'that the City Attorney draw up a Resolu-
tion accordingly.
Announcement of the League of California Cities
meeting at Monterey Park on January 20, 1955, was
read.
Edwin W. Borden, 247 N. Barbara Avenue, submitted
a complaint regarding street sweeping operations,
and of accumulated dirt and rocks on parkways.
This letter was ordered referred to Supt, of Public
Works.
Michael D. Kay, proposed subdivider of Tract ##20971,
requested the right to submit revised map based on
lower minimum square foot lot requirements if the
City lowers the minimum requirements as anticipated.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that this matter be tabled until the next
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
7:30 P.M.
Automobile expenses
granted Recreation
Director.
League of Calif.
Cities meeting
1/20/55
Complaint on street
sweeping operations.
Request to submit
revised map of
Tract #E20971 -
tabled.
City Attorney Tscharner reported that the Engineer Meeting with owner
and he visited the owner of the lot adjoining Slauson of lot adjoining
Park, but arrived at no definite decision. Other Slauson Park.
meetings will be held endeavoring to reach a fair
settlement.
The -Committee to approve the purchase of transformers,
reported that Westinghouse Electric Supply _Company
was the low bidder and had been awarded the bid.
This report was signed by V. D. Smith, Supt, of Light
and Water Dept.; J. A. Williamson, City Engineer;
P. J. Tscharner, City Attorney; and A. M. Ortuno,
Councilman.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the report be
filed and that checks or bid bonds of unsuccessful
bidders be returned.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the following Bills and Requisitions
(LW -2973-2990) be paid. Motion carried unanimously.
WATER FUND
Westinghouse Electric
awarded bid for
purchase of trans-
formers.
Bills and Requisition
5583
City of Azusa Employees' Payroll Account
$ 2,483.05
5584
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp.
1.89
5585
Azusa Motor Parts
22.59
5586
General Telephone Co. of Calif.
34.98
5587,
Charles R. Hadley Co.
90.99
558$8
Koppl Company
26.00
5589
Munselle Supply Co., Inc.
11.94
5590
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
2.07
5591
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5592
Signal oil Company
151.48
5593
Standard 011 Company of California
13.50
5594
Valley Cities Supply Co.
128.07
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CITY:"HALLS AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 7:30 P.M.
LIGHT ,FUND
5791
City Employees' Payroll Account
$ 2,658.05
5792,
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp.
1.89
5793
American Equipment & Body Company
103.43
5794
.Azusa Ice Co.
2.10
5795
Azusa Motor Parts
45.90
5,796'
General Telephone Co. of Calif.
34.98
5797'
Getts Hardware
16.84
5798:
Charles R. Hadley Co.
90.99
5799
.Leo Harlan
3.33
5800
Joslyn Pacific Co.
329.60
5801;
Richter's Rexall Drug Sore
17.78
5802•
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
5803
Russ Auto Repair
20.02
5804•
Virgil D. Smith, Supt.
4.00
5805
Southern California Edison Co.
19,003.77
5806
Southern California Edison Co.
517.40
5807_
Valley Cities Supply Co.
13.18
5808
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
3,457.67
GENERAL FUND
8460
City Employees' Payroll Account
14,365.39
8461
Automobile Club of Southern California
169.58
8462-
Azusa Herald
175.52
8463
Azusa Motor Parts
10.14
8464
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
541.78
8465
Azusa War Surplus Store
5.16
8466
Best Maintenance Supply Co.
9.50
8467
Clyde A. Blanchard
2,608.28
8468
Boardman Equipment Rentals
2.00
8469
Brown Bevis Industrial Equipment Co.
115.51
8470
Helen Bockmiller34.50
8471
Dr. H. C. Burgraff
87.00
8472
Canyon City Florist
15.53
8473
,Canyon Drive Market
53.06
8474,
Canyon Drive Market
32.96
8475
Central Market
2.70
8476
Commercial Equipment Co.
26.33
847.7
'S. E. Chubbuck
86.40
8478
County of Los Angeles Health Dept.
1.00
8479
H. L. Byram, County Tineas.
141.04
8480
R. W. Davis
49.40
8481
Deigaard Nurseries
24.15
8482
Essick Mfg. Co.
61.29
8483
Fauquiers
30.90
8484
Foothill Stationers
9.93
8485
General Telephone Co.
3.18
8486
Getts Hardware
86.32
'8487
Glendora Press
6.80
8488
Goodall Rubber Co.
2.41
8489
Leo Harlan
62.27
8490
Highway Safety Equipment Co.
2.42
8491
Hunt's Hardware
15.24
'8492
Industrial Asphalt
1,146.13
8493
Norman King
143.09
8494
Larson Equipment Co.
73.18
8495
R. C. Lawrence
240.35
8496
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
30.04
8497
Leather Supply Company
30.60
8498
Plan&s & Croxon Union Service
19.92
8499
McLees Shade & Linoleum
1.12
8500
L. G. Memmesheimer
17.76
8501
James Miller
28.20
8502
Municipal Finance Officer's Assn.
30.00
8503
R. F. Nichols, M.D.
88.00
8504
Park Photo
53.69
8505
Pennock's
40.71
842
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HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,
JANUARY 17, 1955 7:30 P.M.
8506
City of Pomona
$ 121.10
8507
Pomona Molds, Inc.
11.07
8508
Radio Products Sales Inc.
7.25
8509
Ray's Auto Service
9.05
8510
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
4.50
8511
Richter's
1.94
8512
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
38.50
8513
Perry Scott
13.00
8514
Perry Scott
16.41
8515
Seagrave -Hirsch, Inc.
4.47
8516
Shaw Sales & Service Co.
408.18
8517
Siegfried's
2.00
8518
Signal oil
666.09
8519
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
14.46
8520
Southern Calif. Edison Company
6.91
8521
Standard Oil Company
69.55
8522'
Stockwell & Binney
468.92
8523
Ten Eyck Supply Company
78.75
8524
U. S. Post Office
10.00
8525
U. S. Post Office
60.36
8526
Tormey's
309.00
8527
Valley Blue Print & Supply Co.
126.36
8528
Valley Classified Advertising
4.40
8529
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
1,141.58
8530,
Williams Lumber Yard
268.49
8531
-John A. Williamson
46.38
Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Adjournment
Time of adjournment 12:22 A.M.
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