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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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 opened with the Flag Salute. Flag Salute
Invocation was offered by Councilman Fawcett.
Roll Call: Councilman: 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 April 4th.
r, Councilman Johnson stated that on PageLQ5, the end of
the third paragraph should be changed to read "recom-
mendation of the Park & Recreation Commission" instead
of "recommendation of the Planning Commission". City
Clerk stated that the words "be accepted" should be
added to this motion also.
There were no other corrections to be made.
The Mayor announced the Minutes of April 4th stand
approved as corrected.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this was the time
and place set for the hearing of protests in regard
to amending Ordinance No. 409, as amended, to allow
6,000 sq, ft, minimum lot size area.
City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication
of Notice of Hearing. Mayor Memmesheimer then read
the Resolution passed by the Planning Commission
recommending to the City Council that Ordinance No.
409, as amended, be amended to allow 6,000 sq, ft.
minimum lot size area.
The Mayor asked if there were any written protests
receoved in the Office of the City Clerk. The City
Clerk then read a written protest which had been
received in his office from Leo R. and Louise R. Best
of 402 S. Virginia, Azusa. Oral protest was received
from Mr. Daniel G. Marshall, Attorney, who was
present in the audience. Mr. Marshall presented his
protest to Council as follows:
Corrections
Public Hearing on
amending Ordinance
No. 409, as amended.
"My name is Daniel G. Marshall. I am an Attorney. Oral protest by
My office is located at 1151 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Mr. D. G. Marshall
Richmond 7-9392. Attorney
I represent Mr. Lowell C. Johnson, a taxpayer of the
City of Azusa.
My client objects to the City Council's placing on
7 first reading the Ordinance, the adoption of which is
recommended by the Planning Commission, the effect
thereof being to amend Ordinance No. 409.
The grounds of objection are as follows:
At its meeting of March 8, 1955, the Planning Commission
adopted a resolution fixing the first Wednesday after
the first Monday of each month, beginning with the
month of April, 1955, as the date of Its regular meet-
ing. By reason of this resolution the next regular
lawful meeting of the Planning Commission was required
to be held April 6, 1955.
The resolution of the Planning Commission adopted
March 8, 1955 with respect to this Ordinance in-
structed the Secretary of the Planning Commission
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
"to give all regular notices to meet the requirements
of the law" in the published notice of the public
hearing. The dates of March 16 and March 30 were
fixed as meeting dates by motion of the Planning
Commission, contrary to Sec. 3 of Ordinance x#407.
On March 8, 1955, there was no lawfully elected
Chairman, or Secretary of said Planning Commission.
Contrary to the provisions of Ordinance No. 409,
Article XX, Section 20.6(b), notice of said hearings
was not mailed to property owners.
Contrary to the requirements of Ordinance No. 407
Section 4, .the Planning Commission has failed to adopt
rules for the transaction of business and has failed
to maintain as a public record, available to the public
during official hours in a public place, the records
of its proceedings.
The resolution of the Planning Commission recommending
amendments to Ordinance No. 409 refers to Ordinance
No. 409 as being amended only by Ordinances 421, 441,
455, 458 and 467. Ordinance 409 has also been amended
by Ordinance 478, adopted December 6, 1954, and
Ordinance 481, adopted February 21, 1955.
Contrary to the requirements of Ordinance 409, Article
XX.6, a verbatim transcript of all testimony offered
at the public hearings before the Planning Commission,
together with the names and addresses of all persons
testifying, was not recorded and made a part of the
permanent files of the case.
The meeting of the Planning Commission held March 16
and March 30, 1955, were in violation of Sections
54950 through 54957 of the Government Code.
Upon each, all and every of the objections stated by
Mr. Lowell Johnson at the meetings of the Planning
Commission held March 30, 1955, and on March 16, 1955,
which are made a part of these objections by this
reference."
City Attorney Tscharner advised Council that "all
objections mentioned by Mr. Marshall have been brought
to Council at prior meetings, they are not valid and
should not in any way interfer with your proceedings
in this matter now."
Mayor then asked if anyone else in the audience wished
to make oral protest at this time. No one came forward.
Austin J. Abdelnour appeared before Council and in-
quired if Mr. Marshall were representing Mr, and Mrs.
Lowell C. Johnson or just M . Lowell C. Johnson.
He was told that Mr. Marshall was representing Mr.
Lowell C. Johnson.
There being no other objectors present, the Mayor then
announced that this hearing was closed.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that the action and report of the Planning
Commission on amending Ordinance 409, as amended, be
approved. This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney :stated he hadpprepared an Ordinance
covering amending Section 5.4 of Article V of
Ordinance No. 409, as amended.
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading
Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First reading of
AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Ordinance.
AMENDING SECTION 5.4 OF ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE
NUMBER 409 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ENTITLED " AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING AND DISTRIBUTING
PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA, CREATING THIRTEEN
USE ZONES, REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY, HEIGHT
AND AREA OF STRUCTURES AND OPEN SPACES FOR LIGHT,
AIR AND VENTILATION; ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID ZONES,
DEFINING TERMS USED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT,
ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH" AS SAID ORDINANCE IS AMENDED."
The City Attorney then read the Ordinance in full.
The Mayor then announced that this Ordinance No. 482
would have its second reading on May 2nd in this
chamber.
The Mayor asked if there were any bids received in
answer to the Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase
of a new two -ton heavy duty truck for the Light and
Water Department. City Clerk stated that he had Opening of bids on
received three bids in answer to this advertisement. 2 -ton heavy duty
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman truck.
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the bids on the
new two -ton heavy duty truck be opened and publicly
declared.
Bids were received from the following companies:
COMPANY Total amount of Bid
NORMAN KING $ 2,357.99
250 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, Calif.
(Cashier's Check in the amount of
$235.80 attached.)
PALO TRUCK COMPANY 2,478.25
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, Calif.
(No check or Bidder's Bond
submitted with bid.)
CLIPPINGER CHEVROLET COMPANY 2,449.32
137 W. San Bernardinao Road
Covina, Calif.
(Cashier's Check in the amount of
$300.00 attached)
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Bids referred to
Romero, and unanimously carried that these bids be Committee for
referred to a Committee consisting of the Supt, of study.
Light and Water, Chairman of Light and Water, and
Chairman of Finance for study and report back to
Council.
Affidavit of Posting Notices were submitted from Hearing on Notice to
Street Supt, certifying that the Notice to Destroy Destroy Weeds, Remove
Weeds and Remove Rubbish, Refuse, and Dirt had been Rubbish, etc.
posted prior to April 13, 11955, as prescribed by
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
the State of California Government Code, Section
39560 to 39,587 inclusive. The Mayor then announced
that this was the time and place to register any
complaints in opposition to this Notice. He asked
if anyone in the audience wished to make oral protest.
No one came forward. He asked if any written protest
had been filed with the City Clerk's office. City
Clerk stated there were no written protests. The
Mayor then declared the hearing closed as there were
no protests, written or oral.
Mr. H. Cairns submitted for Council approval a tenta-
tive map of his subdivision on North San Gabriel Ave.
north of 12th Street, Tract #21404. Mayor Memme-
sheimer announced that at the meeting of April 6th of
the Planning Commission, a motion was passed approving
the map and recommending it to Council for their
decision. Mr. Squire West appeared before Council
to explain and answer any questions concerning this
map. Discussion brought out the fact that everything
was in order excepting a 50' x 90' piece of property
owned by an individual, which might create a bad
situation in extending San Gabriel, and at some future
time when the City might wish to extend 12th Street.
It was the decision of this Council that this matter
be taken care of before the tentative map be approved.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be
tabled to next meeting and City Engineer together
with Mr. West contact the owner of this piece of
property to see what arrangements could be worked out.
Letter was submitted by Police Commissioner Memme-
sheimer recommending that Chief of Police Kendrick be
advanced from Step _+ to Step 5 of pay plan at $559
per month, effective May 1, 1955. This was approved
and recommended by Personnel Board on April 11, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that Police Chief
Kendrick be raised to Step #5 of the Pay Plan at $559
per month, effective May 1, 1955 and City Attorney to
draw Resolution accordingly.
Letter was submitted from the Personnel Board request-
ing $200 allowance for the Council representative and
$200 allowance for the employee representative on the
Personnel Board who are to attend the Western Regional
Conference of the Civil Service Assembly at Hobergs
Resort on May 22, 23, 24 and 25.
Moved by Councilman. Johnson that two Personnel Board
members be granted an advance of $200.00 each, said
advance to be accounted for on forms supplied by the
Chief Accounting Officer, for attendance at Western
Regional Conference of the Civil Service Assembly at
Hobergs Resort.
City Attorney stated he would like to see the motion
carried as a matter of law.
Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: None
Councilman Fawcett stated that he would like to
qualify his vote by stating that expense money in
excess of $200 would necessitate an accounting, and
any expense money under that amount would not.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that any citAT funds
given for attendance at conferences for city business
shall be accounted for if in excess of $200.00.
Proposed map on
Tract ;I214o!F -
H. C irns sub-
division.
Police Chief
advanced to Step #5.
Western Regional
Conference attendance
& expense allowance
granted.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the Personnel Board be accepted and two representa-
tives granted permission to attend the Western Regional
Conference at Hobergs Resort on May 22, 23, 24 and 25,
with the stipulated amount to cover expenses.
Letter was submitted by the Personnel Board presenting
amendments to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations
covering sick leave, to be retroactive to January 1,
1955, which were approved by the Personnel Board on
April 11, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the matter of
the amendments to Civil Service Rules and Regulations
covering sick leave be tabled to next regular Council
meeting.
Councilman Ortuno brought up to Council the subject
of the possibility and feasibility of the City
operating its own garage.
Mr. Jay Benson, Chairman of the Personnel Board,
appeared before Council and stated that it was the
general opinion of the Personnel Board that this would
be a good idea, and they would like to have the
Council's feelings on this. It was the suggestion
of Mayor Memmesheimer that this be studied by all
members of the Council and at a future date reply to
the Personnel Board their feelings and findings in
this matter.
Letter was submitted by the City Engineer announcing
that the plans and specifications for Sewer Project
#122 are now complete. This includes McKinley, Mason,
Dixon and Roland Streets, Arthur, Elliot and Noble
Avenues and Noble Place in the Cerritos Park Tract
west of Pasadena Avenue. The estimated contract price
is $41,600. City Engineer requested that the Notice
Inviting Bids be published, bids to be opened May 2,
1955.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero b.nd unanimously carried that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for construction of
sewers in Cerritos Park Tract west of Pasadena Avenue
Project '#`122, bids to be opened on May 2, 1955.
City Engineer announced that the report on air con=
ditioning for the City Hall was not quite complete
-and that this report would be ready for the next
Council meeting.
Report was submitted by the City Engineer on the study
and investigation made of the possible operation of
the City's own building inspection department. It
was determined that such an operation would probably
mean an additional expense of about $8,000 per year
to the City.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett that this matter be
tabled for further study until the next regular
meeting.
There being no second, the motion died for lack of
a second.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that this letter be
filed.
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Proposed amendments
to Civil Service
Rules - tabled.
Possibility of City
operating its own
garage - to be
studied.
City to advertise
for bids for sewer
construction
Project #122
Air conditioning
report - next meeting
Report on operation
of City's oiun build-
ing inspection
department.
City Engineer submitted a letter to Council request- Two days vacation
ing permission to leave the City April 21st through time granted City
April 24th to attend to personal business affairs Engineer.
in Oakland, such time to be charged against his
accrued vacation credit.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Engineer Williamson
be granted two days vacation time.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that he had attended a
meeting held for the purpose of discussing the
relocation of the Municipal Courthouse. It has
been decided that the.Court would be located in
West Covina. Since West Covina has an exceptionally
heavy case load, and since it is inconvenient for
the people of this City to get to West Covina, the
Mayor felt that a request is in order from the Council
to have Azusa reassigned to the Santa Anita Judicial
District. That area does not have the case load that
West Covina has, and we could possibly be better served
by this particular District. Also, it was brought out
that this is better located for our people here as far
as transportation facilities are concerned, as the Santa
Anita District is located in Monrovia. It was stated
that Glendora is taking similar action at their Council
meeting on April 19th.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF AZUSA BE REMOVED FROM THE
CITRUS DUDICIAL DISTRICT AND BE ASSIGNED TO THE SANTA
ANITA JUDICIAL DISTRICT."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. This Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3200
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN
INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO
ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION
NO. 411, AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED_ANNEXATION"
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. This resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3201
City Attorney announced that it has been learned by
the Supt, of Light and Water that the Southern
California Edison Company are at this time contem-
plating adding three 1000 KVA transformers at the
substation. Under the contract with Edison Company,
the City is to pay l-,'% of the book value of the
facilities installed at the substation. If, in the
future, territory should be annexed to the City,
to the east of us, City Attorney was advised that
it would be essential and necessary to construct
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Proposed change to
Santa Anita
Judicial District.
Resolution No. 3200
City request to be
assigned to Santa
Anita Judicial
District
Resolution No. 3201
Easterly Annexation
No. 4
Addition to Edison
Co, substation
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
a substation over in this direction to take care
of such additions. In the event this does occur,
it is the opinion of the Light Department that
the addition now contemplated by Edison Company
would not be necessary. In view of this, the City
Attorney read to Council a letter he had drawn to
Edison Company explaining the situation, and asked
for authorization to send this letter to the Edison
Company.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that City Attorney
be authorized to send letter to Edison Company
regarding proposed addition to substation.
City Attorney presented to Council an Ordinance
which he had drawn up establishing procedure for the
opening of bids for public projects. This would
authorize the opening of bids in the office of the
City Clerk at the hour and date as stated in the
notice and in the presence of the City Clerk, City
Engineer, and at least one member of the City
Council and all other interested parties who wished
to attend and witness the opening of these bids.
In discussion of the proposed Ordinance, Councilman
Ortuno stated that in his opinion after the phrase
it supplies and materials", the words "and equipment"
should be added. This was approved by the other
Councilmembers.
Councilman Fawcett offered for its first reading,
Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR THE OPENING OF BIDS
FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS."
This Ordinance was then read in full.
Mayor Memmesheimer then announced that the second
reading will be on May 2nd in this Council Chamber.
City Attorney read the contract between the City of
Azusa and Curtis McFadden with regard to the tie-in
with the sewer line in Mason Street.
The Resolution covering this had been tabled at the
Council meeting of April 4.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Resolution
covering the tie-in with the sewer line in Mason
Street be raised from the table.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AZUSA THAT CERTAIN
CONTRACT BETWEEN SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND CURTIS McFADDEN
DATED MARCH 21st, 1955, WHICH CONTRACT IS OF RECORD
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Fawcett. This Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3202
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Letter to Edison Co.
re: proposed
addition to
substation.
Proposed Ordinance
for opening of
bids in City Clerk's
First Reading of
Ordinance - pro-
cedure for opening
of bids.
Resolution re: tie-
in with Mason St.
sewer line raised
from table.
Resolution No -3202 -
Contract re: sewer
line in Mason St.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney announced that he had examined the Bond
Bond for Dog Show
for the Dog Show to be held April 24th in City Hall
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Park and it was satisfactory.
City Attorney stated that he had been informed that
the American Legion is interested in property owned
American Legion
by the City, south of the Tract on Virginia Avenue.
interested in
One of the officials of the Legion has :talked with
property south of
him and stated they were hoping to be able to purchase
the Tract on
that land. At the present time they cannot buy it,
Virginia Ave.
but would like to take a lease on it. City Attorney
advised them that if and when the City did sell, it
would have to be on public notice. They would like
some expression from the Council as to how Council
would feel about leasing it to them for a period
of years. City Engineer stated this parcel of property
is 125' x 3001. City Attorney stated they would
probably put up a building on this property, and if
so, the lease would have to state that this building
could be removed at the expiration of this lease.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded byCouncilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that this matter be
tabled until representatives of the American Legion
can be present to discuss it.
City Attorney announced that he had been receiving Possible sale of
telephone calls from people in the northwest end of property at north -
town relative to a 20 ft, strip of property they would west end of Azusa.
like to purchase, and he was asked to mention this to
Council to see what they might have in mind in
reference to this. Councilman Ortuno stated that he
felt an appraisal of this property should be made.
City Attorney stated that sometime ago we had some
communication from the County regarding strips of Purchase of property
land, which are now included in our streets, in the listed in County
County Tax Deeded Lands. At that time we filed a Tax Deeded Lands.
protest and request to be permitted to repurchase
that strip, and they have now offered to return it
to the City on the payment of $10.00 each, Agreement
No. 969-970 between the County and the City.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City of Azusa
purchase from the County of Los Angeles, the two strips
of land listed in the County Tax Deeded Lands for $10
each as per agreements No. 969 & 970.
Supt, of Light and water Department submitted a letter
to Council requesting authorization for the City City to advertise
Clerk to advertise for bids on the following materials for bids on malls.
for Pump,,#5, for Pump #6.
1 -- One 18" Check Valve
2 -- 700 ft, of 18" I.D. 10 gauge pipe double
3 -- Three cross line starters - specification
will be furnished to the City Clerk
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise materials for Pump No. 6,
bids to be opened on May 2, 1955.
Supt, of Light and water Department submitted letter Letter to So. Calif.
'addressed to Southern California Edison Company grant- Edison Co. granting
ing them permission to serve electrical energy to permission to serve
property located at 251 S. Irwindale Ave., Azusa, Lots electrical energy
22 and 23, Block_ 2, Tract No. 8507, and requested to 251 S. Irwin -
that the Mayor be authorized to sign this letter, dale Ave.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that Mayor Memme-
sheimer be authorized to sign -this letter to the
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
Southern California Edison Company permitting them
to furnish electrical energy to property at 251 South
Irwindale Ave., Azusa.
Letter from H. Gilbert Nelson was presented to Council
in which Mr. Nelson stated he would accept the posi-
tion offered as member of the Planning Commission.
Letter was submitted to Council from the General
Telephone Company requesting permission to construct
a telephone underground conduit lateral in the alley
east of Azusa Ave, and north of Sixth Street, together
with two sets of prints for approval and file.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the General
Telephone Company be granted permission to construct
a telephone lznderground conduit lateral in the alley
east of Azusa Ave. and north of Sixth Street
It was further decided that the General Telephone Co.
was to advise the City Engineer before commencing the
work of excavating...
Letter was submitted to Council from Laura M. Ruiz
requesting a dance permit for the Guadalupe Society
of St. Francis Church to hold a dance on April 16 at
the Parish Hall, together with letter of reply from
Chief of Police outlining conditions under which dance
could be held. As this dance was to take place before
Council meeting, the matter was turned over to the
Police Department for action.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that this letter be
filed.
Letter was submitted from the Night Lifers Club re-
questing permission to hold Fiesta and Dance on May 7,
1955, at Parish Hall at 4th & Dalton. They stated
they would employ one uniformed police officer at the
Fiesta grounds for the day and two uniformed police
officers for the dance.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the Night Lifers
Club be granted permission to hold a dance at Parish
Hall on May 7, 1955.
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7:30 P.M.
Nelson acceptance of
appointment to Plann
Commission
Genl. Tele. Company
permission for
underground conduit
lateral.
Permission for
dance - 4/15/55 -
Guadalupe Society
granted.
Permission granted
Night Lifers Club
to hold :'dance at
Parish Hall on:.
May 7, 1955
Letter was submitted from Raoul C. Solis requesting
Permission granted
permission to hold a wedding dance at St. Francis
for wedding dance -
Parish Hall on April 23, 1955, from 8 to 12 midnight.
4/23/55
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero,
and unanimously harried that permission be granted
Raoul C. Solis to hold wedding dance on April 23, 1955,
at St. Francis Parish Hall with the provision that two
uniformed police officers be on duty there.
Mayos submitted to Council a letter from the Citrus
Union High School District announcing a meeting to
Meeting at Citrus
be held Monday, May 9 at 8 P.M. in the Citrus High
High re: tax
School and Junior College Library to present the
increase for
facts about the need for voting a 35¢ tax increase
Secondary Schools.
for the operation of the secondary schools, such
proposed tax increase to be voted on May 20 at the
time the new trustees are elected.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated that it would be well for
all to attend this meeting.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this letter be
filed.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Announcement was presented from the League of Calif.
Cities of a meeting to be held on April 21, 1955,
at Elk's Club No. 99, 607 S. Parkview St., Los Angeles,
for discussion of Feather River Project.
Councilman Memmesheimer and Councilman Fawcett stated
they would attend this meeting.
The Civil Defense and Disaster Board of Area D pre-
sented a copy of the minutes of their meeting of
March 30th together with copy of the budget which
they had approved, for Council approval.
The pro -rata portion to be borne by Cit;* of Azusa
was 1989.06.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that City Attorney be
instructed to draw Resolution authorizing the payment
of $989.06 by the City of Azusa as their portion of the
expense of Area D Civil Defense.
Letter was submitted to Council from Mr. Walter C. Gates
requesting a business license to install a permanent
kiddyland in Azusa Square.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that this matter be
tabled until next regular meeting of Council.
Mayor MFmmesheimer announced the application of the
Metro Coach Lines for an increase in fares which would
amount to approximately 22% increase. The Mayor
stated that previously on matters of this type we have
gone on record as opposing rate increases, and that is
why we were sent this notice.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to the City Attorney.
Official Bond in the amount of $25,000.00 covering
Alec Watkins, City Treasurer, was checked and approved
by the City Attorney.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Treasurers Bond
for Alec Watkins be approved and ordered filed.
Letter was submitted to Council by Chief Accounting
Officer reporting that Insurance Survey would be
presented to Council at the meeting of May 2, 1955,
and also the matter of Claims Register. The quarterly
report of Alfred M. Rulofson, Certified Public Rccountant
for the period ending March 31, 1955, was attached to
this letter, with the explanation that an abstract of
budgetary expenditures would be prepared from this
report for distribution to the various operating
departments.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and duly carried that this letter be filed.
Mayor Memmesheimer presented to Council a letter of
thanks from Ernest R. Geddes, Member of Assembly,
Assembly California Legislature, for endorsing Assembly
Bill 2833 and amendments proposed by the League of
California Cities to other bills which will return to
the cities, sales tax money collected by the Board of
Equalization.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this letter be
filed.
Et
Meeting of League
of Calif. Cities re:
Feather River
Project.
Area D Civil Defense
Pro -rata portion of
expense - City of
Azusa - $989.06
Request for business
license - Kiddyland
at Azusa Square -
tabled.
Application of Metro
Coach lines for
rate increase.
Treasurers Bond
approved and ordered
filed.
Letter from Chief
Accounting Officer
filed.
Letter of thanks
from Assembly Calif.
Legislature - filed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
Letter was submitted by _the Chamber of.Commerce
announcing that the City of Hope is inviting the Mayor
and p member of Council to meet in the office of Mr.
John Gibson, Mayor pro tem of Los Angeles, on April 22nd
at 1:45 P.M. to meet the Cobalt Bomb which is to be used
in the treatment of +Cancer. It was decided that Council-
man Fawcett would attend this meeting, and in the event
he was unable to be there, Mayor Memmesheimer would
attend.
21
7:30 P.M.
City of Hope -
Cobalt Bomb arriving
5/22/55
Mr. Arthur Cornwell presented mileage claim for attend-
ing classes on Community Redevelopment being given by
UCLA Extension in place of Mr. Critchlow, member of the
Community Redevelopment Agency, who was unable to attend.
It was brought out in discussion that Mr. Critchlow had Milea4e claim for
undergone a very serious operation and was still in the attendance at
hospital. Community Redevelop -
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by -Councilman ment classes.
Romero and unanimously carried that City Clerk be
authorized to write Mr. Critchlow inquiring whether
he wishes to resign or not, and if so, to so advise
the City Council in order that they may act on it.
The subject of the laying of the new carpeting in the
Auditorium was again brought up before Council.
Councilman Johnson stated that she had been advised
it would be better to leave the carpeting as it is
rather than to change it now.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the bill for
carpeting be accepted for payment.
The subject of flame -proofing the Auditorium carpet-
ing was brought before Council. Fire Chief Madison
appeared before Council and stated that the Company
who did the flame -proofing of the rug was an un-
authorized group and not approved by the State Fire
Marshall's Office, and therefore, the Azusa Paint and
Wallpaper Company did not live up to their contract
with the City. It was decided that the City Clerk
should hold up this bill for flame -proofing until
more information is received.
Letter was submitted from the League of California
Cities announcing that at their meeting of April 7,
1955, a motion was passed that this Division oppose
the mandatory banning of backyard incinerators except
on a voluntary basis by the government.agencies
involved.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that this letter be
filed. -
Letter was presented to Council from the ]Police
Commissioner and Chief of Police commending the
quick action of the police officers who participated
in apprehending the bandits who held up Waggoner's
Service Station in Azusa the morning of April 18,
1955. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that thiswas a good
piece of work and very well done.
Councilman Ortuno stated that he would like to offer
a public apology to those City employees who do an
honest days labor. He had classified some employees
as WPA workers, and it sounded as though all had
worked in that manner, which was not his intention.
He also wished to apologize to the WPA workers who
in the past had earned the full amount of the days
wages, many did a full da-r's work and many shirked.
Carpeting bill
approved for
payment.
Bill for flame
proofing of carpet-
ing held up.
Letter re: banning
of backyard
incinerator burning
filed.
Letter of commenda-
tion to Police
Department.
Explanations by
Councilman Ortuno.
22
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
Councilman Ortuno raised the question of whether the
City would reimburse the Council for any time lost
from their business while having to attend Court
during this protest on annexations. He felt that
they should be reimbursed for what they would have
earned. City Attorney stated Council members would
be entitled to mileage and also a small witness fee.
Councilman Ortuno asked that Council reconsider their
decision on the matter of changing the location of
the Women's Lounge. It was his opinion that some
other place could be found for the accounting machine
and the Women's Lounge should remain as it is.
Councilman Romero stated he felt the Recreation
Department was for the youth of Azusa and their space
there should not be cut down to make room for this
Lounge.
Councilman:Johnson stated that this room would not
be used exclusively by City employees, and that it
was agreeable with the Park and Recreation Commission
that this change be made.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero to reconsider the vote of Council at the last
meeting on the motion relative to the Ladies Lounge
and refer the matter to the City Engineer for his
recommendation. This notion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
ABSENT: None
Councilman Johnson withdrew her second to the motion
made at the last Council meeting relative to the
Ladies Lounge, and Councilman Fawcett withdrew the
motion.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following letter to
Council for the records:
"TO MEMBERS OF TIE CITY COUNCIL:
23
7:30 P.M.
Reimbursement by
City for lost time
when attending
Court.
Council to recon-
sider vote on
motion re: Ladies
Lounge
Motion and second
re: Ladies Lounge
withdrawn.
In respect to the communication from the Secretary of Letter re: Ladies
the City Employee's Association, concerning the Lounge - for the
employee relaxation room, I should like to point records.
out the following:
1 -- Such a facility is not required of the City,
but is granted only at the pleasure of the Council.
2 --The purpose of providing such a facility is to
promote and maintain the normal efficiency level
of all employees subject to the monotony of office
routine.
3 -- The change authorized by the Council, in addition
to other considerations, was intended to make
this facility available to all civic center
employees rather than any particular group..
4 -- It is my opinion that the ill considered support
of the Employee's Association to a proposition
of dubious value is not to the credit of the
Association or the City.
It is my request that this statement become a part of
the official record of this meeting, and that the
letter from the Employee's Association be filed without
further action..
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Clarence H. Fawcett
Dated April 18, 1955 Clarence Fawcett
Councilman"
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Book 23, Page 23, Paragraph 3 deleted
per correction of May 2, 1955,
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I
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
City Clerk announced he had received no letter from
the City Employees Association.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and Ltnanimously carried that the matter of the
Ladies Lounge be tabled to the next regular meeting
of Council.
City Attorney stated that at the last meeting of
Council there were two gentlemen who appeared before
Council from the Foothill Park Tract asking if they
would.be permitted to hse Azusa's Park and Recreational
facilities. Mr. Tscharner took this up with Supt. Dawes
for the reason that the School District pays a consider-
able part of the expense of those activities, and asked
Mr. Dawes to take this up with the County counsel, but he
was out of the City for the day and therefore could get
no information or advice from him, so this matter will
have to be held over until the next meeting.
T
7:30 P.m.
Matter of Ladies
Lounge - tabled.
Foothill Park use
of Azusa's recrea-
tional facilities
held to next meet-
ing.
*Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bills and Reo_uisi-
Ortuno, that the Bills and Requisitions be paid, tions.
Motion passed by the following vote: (LW -3066 - 3084)
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT FROM TABLE: Councilman Fawcett
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that it would be necessary
to adjour this meeting until 7:30 P.M. on April 26, Meeting to adjourn
1955, to set a hearing date on the Easterly Annexation to 4/26/55
No. 5 as revised, and other business that might come
before the Council.
Mr. Squire West again appeared before Council endeavor-
ing to have Council approve the tentative map of Tract
#21404. He stated he had gotten in touch with the
owner of the piece of property in question earlier this
evening, and the owner agrees to dedicate the necessary
portion to the City. It was decided it would be to the
City's advantage to have this property dedicated and
then the City to bear the expense of the improvements.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the tentative map
of Tract #21404 be accepted, subject to giving of deed
for a strip of land 90' x 50' north and south, and a
strip of land 30' x 140' east and west.
The deed and release of land is to be in before final
map will be approved.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded
Romero and unanimously carried that
adjourn until April 26, 1955 at 7:30
adjournment 11:25 P.M.
Bills and Requisitions:
ffKVt;3d
by Councilman
this meeting
P.M. Time of
Map of Tract No.
21.04 - tentatively
approved.
Adjournment
;' i y lerk f zusa
5652
City Employees' Payroll Account
$ 2,347.66
5653
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
280.98
5654
Getts Hardware
10.00
5655
Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Co.
12.57
5656
Leo Harlan
9,09
5657
Mobile Radio, Inc.
1'0.66
5658
Pacific Southwest Pipe Co.
73-�3
5659
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
7.64
5660
Alfred M. Rulofson
75.00
26
27
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 7:30 P.M.
LIGHT
5861
City Employees' Payroll Account
$ 2,658.1E
5862
Azusa Auto Tops
4.50
5863
Clary Multiplier Corp.
1.29
5864
Jack C. Dutton
18.03
5865
Getts Hardware
19,08
5866
Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Co.
12.58
5867
Leo Harlan
9,09
5868
Hunt's Hardware
12.81
5869
Joslyn Pacific Co.
15,66
5870
Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc.
211.50
5871
Mobile Radio, Inc.
33.31
5872
Alfred M. Rulofson
75,00
5873
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
1.97
5874
Signal Oil Company
144.90
5875
Zimco Electric Supply Co.
429,09
GENERAL FUND
8926
City Employees' Payroll Account
$ 14,585.18
8927
8928
Neal T. Robertson
Paul
10.00
8929
Creighton
Community Ambulance Service
7.50
150.00
8930
Al1Kar Products Co.
24.23
8931
American Bitumuls & Asphalt Co.
186.40
8932
The Artisan Press
25.88
8933
Azusa Building Materials
11.52
8934.
Azusa Brake & Wheel Alignment
21.10
8935
George F. Cake Company
28.00
8936
Azusa Camera Shop
3.30
8937
Azusa -cleaners & Dyers
6.93
8938
Azusa Herald
154.11
8939
Azusa Motor Parts
2.85
8940
Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
47.31
8941
Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Company
1,226.19
8942
Azusa Plumbing Co.
338.41
8943
Clyde -A. Blanchard
125.00
8944
Brown -Bevis Industrial Equipment Co.
532.50
8945
H.L. Byram, County Tax Collector
10.00
8946
8947
H.,L. Byram, County Tax Collector
H._L.
10.00
Byram, County Treasurer
65,60
8948
Canyon City Paint Store
89,58
8949
Canyon Drive Market
17.83.
8950
S. E. Chubbuck
62.94
8951
Coast Spotlight & Equipment Co.
22.03
8952
J. H. Coombs
229.16
8953
Easterday Supply Co.
42.53
8954
Deigaard Nurseries
78,94
8955
Foothill Drug
4.61
8956
Salvador Gonzales
292,80
8957
Grimes Stationery Co.
31.17
8958
Griswold & Company
120.50
8959
8960
Hunt's Hardware
Halprin Supply Co.
22.93
19.36
8961
Leo Harlan
73.45
8962
Davidson Sporting Goods
?2,38
8963
Films, Inc.
12.83
8964
Getts Hardware
199.70
8965
Industrial Asphalt
4,331.53
8966
Raymond Fitzgerald
160.00
8967
Martha M. Johnson
9,56
8968
Joslyn Pacific Co.
281.48
8969
Kaag
66.72
8970
Keenan Pipe & Supply Co.
420.49
8971
Kittredge Archery Co.
.99
8972
Primus M. Kunou, Azusa Police Dept.
5.00
8973
LaDue's Cafe
102,75
8974
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
237.13
8975
League of Calif. Cities
10.00
A
r ..
CITY
HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18,
1955 7:30 P.M.
8976
Leather Supply Co. (Leisure Crafts)
$ 13:07
8977
Community Sports Fund, L.A. County
20,00
8978
Los Angeles County Health Dept.
1.00
8979
Los Angeles Times
12:21
8980
harks & Croxon Union Service
14.67
8981
Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc.
84:98
8982
L. G. Memmesheimer
9.56
8983
James Miller.
8.16
8984
Miller Robinson Co.
74.90
8985
h9inghelli Cement Contractor
400.00
8986
National Safety Council
6.00
8987
R. G. Osborne Laboratories, Inc.
1,301.50
8988
Pacific Coast Brush Co.
61:69
8989
Pennock's
207.56
8990
Pickwick Bookshop
8.57
8991
Pioneer Garage & Welding Shope
3.50
8992
F. Morton Pitt Co.
170.11
8993
City of Pomona
121.20
8994
R & R Pet Shop
4.77---
.77__8995
8995
Reed & Routt Automotive Service
10.61
8996
The Regents of the University of Calif.
8.83
8997
Alfred M. Rulofson, C.P.A.
:250.00
8998
Sam's Auto Parts & Wrecking Co.
1.04
8999
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
44.50
9000
San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, Inc.
10.00
9001
San Gabriel Valley Protective Assn.
50.00
9002
Safeway Sign Company
88.99
9003
P. W. Scott
10.22
9004
Signal oil Company
307.73
9005
Eugene Sillert
154.80
9006
Southern Counties Gas Co.
28.12
9007
Standard Chemical Co.
151.17
900°
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
165.50
9009
State of Calif., Printing Div.
1.03
9010
Smith Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
1.56
9011
Surveyors Service
18.79
9012
Ten Eyck Supply Co.
43.67
9013
Francis E. Warren
180.00
9014
E. Whitlock
21.22
9015
Williams Sign Co.
58.75
90166
Mary Louise Williamson
15.75
9017
J..A. Williamson
47.80
9018
Valley Blueprint Co.
146.82
9019
Valvoline Oil Company
26.57
STATE RETIREP+TENT FUND
102 State Employees' Retirement System
2,421.16
�Z63,4_
/117y er oz Azusa