HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 6, 1955 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above 'r,ime and place.
The meeting opened with the Flag Salute.
Invoication was offered by Reverend Farrell.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that he had a correction
to be made in the Minutes of the Meeting of May 16.
In his statement relative to the termination of the
Chief Accounting Officer, he stated that Mr. Scott
was the highest paid employee instead of "he would
be one of the highest paid employees." The Mayor
also noted a correction on Page 7, 12th line, the
word "amiliar" should be corrected to read "familiar".
Councilman Johnson stated that the motion made to
strike from the records all reference to the practical
joke incident involving the Chief Accounting Officer
and certain employees from the Engineering Dept. and
Park and Recreation Department, was omitted from the
Minutes of the Meeting of May 166th and should be
inserted on Page 5. This should read as follows:
"Moved by Councilman Romero and seconded by Council-
man Ortuno that the entire incident be stricken
from the records and no further reference to the
incident be made.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None"
Also, on Page b, the date:
out of the City to attend
California Edison Company
Sierras should be noted.
26 and 27th. Also, on Pa€
word "present" should reac
17th line from the bottom,
inserted between "they" ar
18th line, the word "now"
"no". On Page 20 the mot=
privileges for children of
corrected to read: "that t
Recreational Program inch
surrounding territory". C
regard to the resignation
she had been employed by t
should be corrected to re<
the City Engineer would be
the inspection of the So.
Power Plant in the High
These dates were: May 25,
e 12, 2nd Paragraph, the
"presented"; on Page 13,
the word "were" should be
d "meeting"; on Page 17,
should be corrected to read
on in regard to recreational
surrounding areas should be
he privileges of the City
de the youth of the immediate
n Page 21, Paragraph 3, in
of Mrs. K'.ng, it was stated
he City for six months, this
d "for less than six months".
As there were no other corrections to be made, the
Mayor announced the Minutes of the Meeting of May 16,
1955 will stand approved as corrected.
7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Corrections
It was the recommendation of the Committee that the
Contract for
contract for the construction of Sanitary Sewers in
tary Sewers,
portions of Gladstone, Paramount, Aspen, Virginia and
#123 awarded
Vernon Avenues, known as Project #123, be awarded to
C. L. Busch
Charles L. Burch & Sons of E1 Monte, California, as
the low bidder. The bid was in the amount of $47,768.00.
Moved by Councilman F6.wcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Committee and award the
contract to Charles L. Burch and Son for the construction
of Sanitary Sewers on Project #123, that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the contract, and the City Clerk be
authorized to return the bid bonds to the unsuccessful
bidders.
Bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewers in Enid,
Lemon, Orange and Sunset Avenues and Gladstone Street
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Sani-
Project
to
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
designated as Project #124, were opened in the office
of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 3, 1955,
in compliance with provisions of Ordinance #483. The
Affidavit of Publication of the Notice Inviting Bids
was presented at that time. Bids were received from
the following Companies.
COMPANY
TOTAL AMOUNT
Chas. L. Burch & Sons $ 41,108.04
Burke -Howard 47,312.72
A. R. Milosevich & Son 48,207.50
O'Shaughnessy Construction 51,665.83
It was recommended by the City Engineer and City
Attorney that the low bid of Chas. L. Burch & Sons
of E1 Mone, in the amount of $41,108.04, be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation and award the contract for
the construction of Sanitary Sewers, Project #124, to
the low bidder, Chas. L. Burch & Sons, for the total
price of $41,108.04, Mayor be authorized to sign the
contract, and the City Clerk be authorized to return
the bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders.
Bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at
10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 3, 1955, in compliance with
Ordinance #483, for the construction of additions to
the Paramount Avenue Pump Station, covered by specifi-
cations WD -3. One bid was submitted in answer to
Notice Inviting Bids. Bid was submitted by Taylor &
Hoover Company of Pasadena in the total amount of
$12,460:00.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, Supt.
of Light and Water, and City Attorney, and that the
contract for the construction of additions to the
Pumping Station be awarded to Taylor & Hoover Company
for the amount of $12,460.00, that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the contract.
The Mayor announced that the hour of 8 o'clock P.M.
having arrived, now was the time and place for the
hearing of protests regarding "Easterly Annexation
No. 4►' of the City of Azusa. The City Clerk presented
Affidavits of Publication of Resolution No. 3201
announcing the time and place of Hearing, said
Publications having been made in the Azusa Herald
and Pomotropic and the Glendora Press under dates of
May 5th and May 12th, 1955. The City Clerk announced
that no written protests had been received in his
office. No protests were presented from the floor.
There being no protests entered, the Mayor declared
the Hearing closed.
Councilman Romero offered for the first reading "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Azusa
approving the annexation of certain uninhabited
territory designated Easterly Annexation No. 4 to
the City of Azusa." The Ordinance was then read in
full.
Mr. Donald H. McKellar addressed Council on behalf of
the Azusa Foothill Citrus Company. Mr. McKellar
stated that it was the desire of his Company to run
a sewer line from the proposed shopping center on
their property southerly, and to connect to Sanitation
District No. 22 Base Line Pump Sewer.
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7:30 P.M.
Contract for Sani-
tary Sewers Project
x#124 awarded to C.
L. Burch.
Contract for addi-
tions to Pumping
Station awarded to
Taylor & Hoover
Company
First Reading of
Ordinance re:
Easterly Anne;:ation
No. 4.
Azusa Foothill
Citrus Co. -
Proposed Agreement.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Mr; McKellar read an Agreement which he desired would
be made between the A._usa Foothill Citrus Company and
the City of Azusa, which agreement set forth the condi-
tions by which this sewer line would be constructed,
persons permitted to connect to it, rental charges,
and other items.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
authorize the City Attorney and the City Engineer to
study this agreement and report to the City Council at
an adjourned meeting to be held June 9th at 7:30 P.M.
Fire Chief Marlow Madison and Chairman of the Fire
Department, Louis G. Memmesheimer, issued a report to
the Council regarding a Special Use Permit requested Norac Company grant -
by Norac Chemical Company. Report stated that the ed Special Use
Norac Company has promised to meet every requirement Permit conditionally
set forth by :,he Azusa Fire Department or the Los
Angeles County Fire Prevention Bureau.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that a Special Use
Permit be granted to the Norac Chemical Company,
subject to that Company meeting all requirements as
set forth by the Fire Department and/or the Los Angeles
County Fire Prevention Bureau.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno seconded by Councilman Study of zoning for
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Planning future annexations.
Commission be instructed to make a study and recom-
mendation to the City Council in the matter of Allow-
ing future annexations to be brought into the City
in the same zoning which they now hold in the County
area.
City Clerk announced that the terms of LaVern Rueter Planning Commission
and Cornelius Smith of the Planning Commission expires terms expiring.
as of June 30, 1955.
The City Attorney announced that the Planning Commission
had previousl,.- been instructed to study the zoning and Planning Comm, to
lot sizes of 8,000 and 10,000 sauare foot minimum area. extend study of lot
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman size areas.
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission
be instructed to extend their study of lot sizes in un-
inhabited residential areas.
Request was received for permission to operate auto
repair shop at 741 N. Alameda Avenue by Casey J.
Olejniczak.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that Mr. Olejniczak be granted a permit to
operate an auto repair shop at 741 N. Alameda Ave.,
subject to the approval of the Fire Department and
Building Inspector.
The Personnel Board submitted a letter which set the
date of the Hearing of the charges against John
Williamson, Cit -,,T Engineer, for Wednesday, June 15,
1955, at 7:30 P.M.
The Personnel Board requested authorization to hire
a Court Reporter to take the transcript at the
Hearing of charges against John Williamson, City
Engineer.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded byr Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Personnel
Board be authorized to employ a Court Reporter for,
the Hearing.
Business license
granted - Auto
Repair, 741 N.
Alameda
Hearin; for City
Engineer, 6/15/55
Court Reporter to bE
employed for Hear;nE
on 6/15/55
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Councilman Johnson made the following statement and
motion for the records.
"In response to my question dated April 24, 1955, the
City Attorney, on May 2, 1955, after citing Sections
50080 and 65433 of the Government, Code and other
authorities, ruled as follows:
Page 4 "The decisions and statutes provide for payment
of actual and necessary expenses.''
Page 5 "It is my opinion that any amount in excess of
the actual and necessary expense approved by the!Ci.ty
should be returned to the City."
Page 5 "I have no hesitation in saying that it is my
opinion that the expense account in some detail should
be filed and passed upon by the Council and when so
filed it is a public document."
This has never before been required in Azusa. In
order to implement; the ruling of the City Attorney, I
make the following motion:
I move that the Personnel Board be instructed to
prepare, adopt, and recommend to the Council a suitable
"expense account" form, and regulations governing the
use thereof, and that theVity Attorney be instructed
to draw a Resolution to place the same in effect as soon
as they have been approved by the Council.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Romero and
unanimously carried.
The Chief of Police submitted to the City Council the
resignation of Humane Officer Edward G. Alvarez which
was submitted to him on May 18, 1955, to be effective
May 31, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the City Council accept the resignation
of Edward G. Alvarez, Humane Officer, as of May 31,
1955, and City Attorney be instructed to prepare
resolution removing him from the City payroll.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Ortuno
ABSENT: None
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno.and unanimously carried that the Personnel
Board be instructed to conduct an examination for the
position of Special Officer (Humane Officer).
Chief of Police Kendrick requested approval of appoint-
ment of Richard A. Lara as Probationary Patrolman,
to be effective as of June 16, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police and
that Richard A. Lara be placed on the first step as
Probationary Patrolman, effective as of June 16, 1955,
and the City Attorney be instructed to draw Resolution
accordingly.
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7:30 PM
Personnel Board
instructed to
prepare, adopt and
recommend suitable
expense acct, form.
Resignation of
Humane Officer
E. G. Alvarez
Personnel Board to
conduct exam, for
Humane Officer
Richard A. Lara
appointed proba-
tionary patrolman
City Treasurer submitted a Financial Statement for the City Treas.- Finan.
month ending April 30, 1955. Bank Balance - 1870,770.30; Statement.
investment, Treasury Bills $200,000.00; Total - $1,070,770.30
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 7:30 P.M.
City Engineer submitted a report on Cleanup Week with Report on Cleanup
a brealtdown as to quantity and cost. Week.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that this report be
filed.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Letter of thanks to
Romero that the City Clerk be instructed to write a be sent Azusa Rock
letter of thanks to the Azusa Rock and Sand Company- & Sand Co.
for their cooperation in making Cleanup Week the success
it was. This motion was carried unanimously.
City Engineer submitted a preliminary study and system
costs for the air conditioning of the City Hall build-
ings. Mayor I.9eramesheimer requested the appointment of
Councilmen Ortuno, Romero and Johnson to serve as a
Committee to study this report, (Councilman Ortuno to be
Chairman).
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the Committee as appointed be accepted and
the Committee to study the report on air conditioning
and report to the City Council.
City Engineer submitted his report and estimate of the
cost of constructing a new entrance to the Children's
Room of the Library. Engineer's estimate was $1500
based on the work being performed by City forces.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the`.City Engineer
and Department of Public Works be authorized to proceed
with the work as convenient.
City Engineer submitted a list of Street Improvement
Projects scheduled for State and County Gas Tart
Assistance during the fiscal year of 1956.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the list of projects as submitted and authorize
the City Engineer to proceed with whatever steps are
necessary.
City Engineer submitted .for final approval Tract Map
#17624. The subdivider has deposited all fees requir-
ed by our Ordinance. The tentative Map of Tract #17624
had been approved at the meeting of the City Council
on April 20, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a Resolution in connection
with the final acceptance of Tract Map #176624.
City Engineer reported that upon study it was found
that there is no suitable space within the Civin
Center where the photo montage offered to the City
by the Chamber of -Commerce could be displayed. It
was recommended that the City decline the offer of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the.City Council
accept the recommendation of the Engineer and that
the City decline the offer of the photo montage from
the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber be so advised.
City Attorney read an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXA-
TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED
"NORTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 'c" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA."
Committee appointed
to study air
conditioning
report.
New entrance to
Children's Room
of Library to be
constructed.
Street improvement
Projects _'or State
& County Gas Ta,:
assistance approved
Final Acceptance of
Tract Map #17624
Offer of photo
montage declined by
City.
Ordinance No. 484
Northerly Annexa-
tion No. 6
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
waive further reading of this Ordinance as it had been
read in full at the meeting of May 16, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that this Ordinance be adopted, and the
same was passed and adopted by the following vote
of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 484.
City Attorney read the Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 475 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA."
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
waive further reading of this Ordinance as it had been
read in full at the meeting of May 16, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this Ordinance be adopted, and the same
was passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
ABSENT: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 485
Councilman Johnson presented the following statement
for the records.
"This Ordinance is in direct violation of Section 12
of the Initiative:Civil Service Ordinance. I am well
advised that the action of the Council on -May 16, 1955,
purporting to terminate the employment of Mr. Scott
was also illegal, null and void, as is the case with
this Ordinance, since the obvious malice and bias on
the part of Mayor Memmesheimer and Councilman Romero,
plus the fact that a resolution and this Ordinance were
prepared by the City Attorney in advance as a part of a
secretly prepared plan, the votes of these two Council-
men on both the Resolution and Ordinance are and were
void.
In my well advised and considered opinion, Mr. Scott
is still on the payroll on permanent status.
This Ordinance cannot be passed since the effect is
to abolish a civil service position, and economy or
changed conditions cannot be alleged or proven."
Councilman Romero offered the following Resosution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA-
TION OF H. D. CRITCHLOW FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM AND APPOINTING ARTHUR CORNWELL TO THAT POSITION."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Johnson. This Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3218
Ordinance
Repealing
Ordinance
No. 485
No. 475
Statement of
Councilman
Johnson
Resolution No. 3218
Resignation of H.
D. Critchlow
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TERMINATING THE EMPLOY-
MENT OF MARIE EDWARDS AS CROSSING GUARD IN TIE CITY OF
AZUSA."
Councilman Johnson 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. 3219
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
" A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING HICKORY S.
JACKSON TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD FOR THE FULL TERM OF
THREE YEARS.'
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3220
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA-
TION OF HARRY BOND AS TEMPORARY CIVIL ENGINEERING AIDE,
EFFECTIVE AS OF MAY 16, 1955."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. This Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3221
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE PETITION
OF LEO LAPORTE FOR VARIANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM
ZONE R-1 to ZONE C-3."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3222
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution No. 3219
Terminating employ-
ment of Marie
Edwards, Crossing
Guard
Resolution No. �20
Appointment of
H. S. Jackson to
Personnel Board
Resolution No. 3221
Resignation of
Harry Bond, Temp.
Civil Engrg. Aide.
Resolution No. 3222
Zone Variance R-1
to C-3, Leo LaPorte
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
" A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA-
TION OF MRS. ZELDA MAXINE KING, ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT, FROM SAID LIGHT AND WATER
DEPARTMENT."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Johnson. This resolution was passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3223
City Attorney sub-imitted for approval a letter to the
Southern California Edison Company which he had been
requested to prepare with reference to their contem-
plated enlargement of t_,.e main substation transformer
bank, which enlargement mould increase the monthly
rental to be paid by the City of Azusa of an amount
not greater than $183 per month.
h9oved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Mayor be
authorized to sign this letter to the Southern Calif.
Edison Company.
City Attorney read a prepared statement in answer to
a letter received by him from Councilman Johnson on
May 14, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that this answer of
the Attorney be filed.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF
EASEMENT FROM NICHOLAS ABDELNOUR AND MARGARET S.
ABDELNOUR TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. This Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3224
City Attorney stated that Robert F. Minney, on behalf
of Jehovas' Witnesses has brought action against the
City in the form of a Writ of Mandate to compel the
City to grant their request for a variance for the
purpose of erecting a church building on South Orange
Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be authorized to take any necessary steps in preparing
for the presentation of the City's interests in con-
nection with this case.
Supt, of Light and Water requested authorization from
the City Council to employ Mrs. Avis Whitlock as
Account Clerk in the office of the Light and Water Dept.,
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution No. 3223
Resignation of Mrs.
Maxine King, Light
& Water Dept.
Letter to Southern
Calif. Edison Co.
authorized to be
signed by Mayor.
City Attorney's
answer to Councilmar
Johnson - filed.
Resolution No. 3224
Accepting Grant of
Easement from N.
Abdelnour and M.S.
Abdelnour.
Jehovas' Witnesses
action against the
City.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 7:30 P.M.
effective as of June 20, 1955- Authorization to
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman hire Acct. Cleric in
Romero that the Supt. of Light and Water be authorized Light & Water Dept.
to employ Mrs. Whitlock as Account Clerk on Proba- Mrs. A. Whitlock
tionary Step 1 at $271.00 per month, effective June 20,
1955, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a Resolution accordingly.
This motion passed by the follo:,ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Fawcett
ABSENT: None
Supt, of Light And Water requested the City Council
to authorize the Personnel Board to conduct an E_:amination for
examination for Account Cleric as soon as possible, Account Clerk
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman authorized.
Romero that the Personnel Board be instructed to hold
examination for Account Clerk. Motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that the Personnel Board be authorized to
give examination for classification of Cashier Clerk.
This motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Romero, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: None
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No. 3225
Installation of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Water Main - Rex L.
APPROVING CONSUMER's AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION FOR Gossett
INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND REX L. GOSSETT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.'!
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Johnson
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No, 3225
Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the C.,.ty
Council that the car allowance for William Pacifico,
Recreation Director be increased to $50.00 per month Car allowance for
flat rate, effective June 1, 1955. Recreation Director
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman increased to X50.00
Johnson that the recommendation of the Park and per month.
Recreation Commission be accepted and Mr. Pacifico
be allowed $50.00 per month mileage expense, and
the City Attorney be instructed to draw Resolution
accordingly, In addition, Mr. Pacifico is to be
required to file a Certificate of Liability Insurance
holding the City harmless.
Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the Request for increasf
City Council that the City Council, before renewing in County aid to
the contract between the City and the Los Angeles Azusa.
County, request an increase in the amount of aid
to Azusa inasmuch as the City is now serving the
County fringe areas.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the City Clerk be instructed to write a
letter to the County regarding this matter. Motion
carried unanimously.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
The Mayor read a letter from California Recreation
Society, inc. informing the City that William Pacifico
had been granted a certificate as a Registered Recrea-
tion Leader in the State of California.
Councilman Fawcett was excused from the table at this
time.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero that this letter be filed.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memnesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Councilman Fawcett returned to the table at this time.
A letter was submitted from the Library Board request-
ing permission to employ the services of an outside
library site authority to survey the local situation
and to make recommendations.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Douncilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
authorized to inform the Library Board that it is
the request of the Coy;ncil that the Library Board
contact various firms so as to determine an estimate
of the cost of the survey.
A letter was received from George S. Thurber, Architect,
requesting consideration when an Architect is to be
employed for the new library building.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this letter be
referred to the Library Board.
147
7:30 P.M.
Certificate of
Registered Recrea-
tion Director -
Wm. Pacifico
Library Board to
obtain survey costs
for library site.
Letter from
Architect - referrec
to Library Board.
The Library Board announced that the term of Edward C. Enpiration of term
Snyder, Trustee, would empire June 30, 1955. It was of Snyder, Library
the request of the present members of the Board that Board of Trustees
Council give favorable considerat=ion of his reappoint-
ment.
The request for a dance permit for June 17th was received
from the Deacons Club.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the dance permit
for this date not be granted, and that the club be
advised that the period of time in which future re-
quests should be in to the Council should be at least
30 days prior to the date of the dance.
A request was received from Harold L. McDaniel for the
purpose of conducting a launde-rett d/b/a Kenmore Quick
Service Laundry, North San Gabriel Avenue. The laundry
is established there and this is a change of ownership.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Mr. McDaniel d/b/a
Kenmore Quick Service Laundry be granted a business
permit.
A request for a business license to operate a self-
service ice vending machine was received from Edwin
F. Mendenhall in the 800 block on North Azusa Ave.,
now zoned M-1
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that Mr. Mendenhall be granted a license to
operate a self-service ice vending machine on the
property in the 800 block on North Azusa Avenue.
A request for permission for public street selling,
proceeds to be used for the purchase of a seeing eye
dog replacement; was received from a Verne Hansen
of Phoenix, Arizona.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this request be denied.
Request for permit
for dance - Deacons
Club - denied.
Business Permit
granted Kenmore
Buick Service
Laundry
Business license
for self-service icf
vending machine.
Street; selling
permit - V. Hansen -
denied.
RM
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 7:30 P.M.
W. J. Schlange, owner of Foothill Dairy, Canyon Road
Azusa, requested permission to connect into the City* Request to connect
sewage system, to City sewage to
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman be studied.
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to the City Engineer, Chairman of Public
Works and City Attorney for their study and report.
A report of the aid to Cities money by the County Aid to Cities from
for the fiscal year 1955-1956 in the amount of County report
$10,147,43 was received and ordered filed.
Proclamations by the Mayor were requested for the
following: Prcclamations
Dairy Month - Month of June authorized.
National Flag "sleek - June 12 through 18
40th Armored Division - June 19 - 25
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the Mayor be
authorized to make the necessary Proclamations.
A letter was received from Michael Chenard, President,
of City Employees Credit Union requesting that the Payroll deductions
Payroll Department, be authorized to make payroll for City Employees
deductions as requested by the members. Credit Union.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare Resolution authorizing the
City Clerk to withhold money from the salaries of
members of the Azusa City Employees Federal Credit
Union as stipulated upon their written request.
City Clerk announced that two employees are attend- Mileage & meal
ing the National Cash Register School for accounting expense allowed 2
machine operators the creek of June 6 through June 10, City Employees for
and requested mileage and meal expense be allowed for attending Account -
each employee, ing Machine School.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by:Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that mileage and meal
expense be authorized for the two City employees
attending the Accounting Machine School for the period
of June 6 through June 10th,
A telegram addressed to the Mayor from Supervisor Legg
announcing the hearing on Thursday, June 9th to de-
Azusa protests
termine whether backyard incinerators shall be banned
banning of bac'.cyard
within the County, was read,
incinerators.
Moved by Councilman Fav;cett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the Cit;' Clerk be authorized to send a
letter to the Board of Supervisors stating that the
City Council of the City of Azusa protest the banning
of backyard incinerators. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced receipt of communication from the
Mayor te:send letter
City of Hope with reference to the work the Hospital
of commendation to
is doing and he would like to send a letter commending
the City of Hope.
the humanitarian wort: being done by the organizat=_on.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the P+Iayor be
authorized to send a letter to the City of Hope commend-
ing the work being dor_e by that organization.
The following communications were received and ordered Communications
filed: ordered filed.
Acknowledgment of receipt of Resolution ;3205
regarding widening of Azusa Ave. by the Division
of Highways.
Acknowledgmenl, of receipt of Resolution #3205 by
Senator R_chard Richards
150
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Acknowledgment of receipt of Resolution #3205
by State Department of Public Works
Letter of thanks for the use of the auditorium
by Pacific B_.ble College
Letter of thanks from Glenn G. Vaniman of Citrus
Union High School for support of tax increase.
Notice of hearing before Public Utilities Commission
for increase in rates by Metropolitan Coach Lines.
Announcement of luncheon at 12 noon June 20th of
the Greater Los Angeles Safety Council's Annual
Traffic Award.
Letter from Harold L. Johnson, Civil Engineer, re-
garding employment as planning consultant.
Recommendations by the Citizens Anti -Smog -Action
Committee made to the Los Angeles County Supervisors.
Announcement of California Safety Council, Award
Luncheon, flan Francisco, JU-ne loth.
Minutes o" the General Meeting of the Los Angeles
County Division, League of California Cities,
May 19: 1955.
American Right of qday Association Seminar, Ambassador
Hotel, June 23 and 24.
Telegram addressed to Louis Memmesheimer from Ray E.
Lee, Chief Clerk, Board of Supervisors regarding
information of illegal actions or attempts of
conspiracy for the collection and disposal of rubbish.
A letter from Mrs. Jessie B. Fait congratulating the
City for having a courageous soman as member of the
Council.
7:30 P.M.
A request was _received from the Youth for Christ International
for permission to hold a "Mile of Pennies" program July 30
between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously, carried that the Youth for Christ be grant-
ed permission to hold their "Pule d Pennies" on July 30
upon clearing with the Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the policy of the City will be to alloy:
only one stand for each organization for the sale of
fireworks, and the Fire Department be instructed to
issue a permit; for one location only and one permit
per organization. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that in reference to the hearing of charges
brought against the City Engineer, that the City
Council give the City Engineer a vote of confidence.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, t4emmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
151
Mile of Pennie
- July 30,1955
Sale of fireworks
in Azusa.
Vote of Confidence
for City Engineer
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman . Bills and
Romero and unanimously carried that the following bills Requisitions.
and requisitions (LW -3134 - T44-3155) be paid.
252
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE o', 1955
5688 City Employees' Payroll Account
5689 Hilda Eastman, Collector
5690 Azusa Herald
5691 General Telephone Co. of Calif.
5692 Getts Hardware
5693 Adolph Kasperek
5694 Mobile Radio, Inc.
5695 Munselle Supply Co., Inc.
5696 Reed & Routt Automotive Service
5697 Southern Counties Gas Co. of Calif.
5698 Valley Cities Supply -Company
5699 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
LIGHT FUND
5897 'City Employees' Payroll Account
5898 Azusa Herald
5899 Hilda Eastman, Collector
5900 General Telephone Co. of Calif.
5901 Getts Hardware
5902 Mobile Radio, Inc.
5903 Pacific Union Metal Co.
5904 Southern Calif. Edison Company
5905 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
GENERAL .FUND
9185
9186
9187
188
9189
9190
9191
9192
9193
9194
9195
9196
9197
9198
9199
9200
9201
9202
9203
9204
9205
9206
9207
9208
9209
9210
9211
9212
9213
9214
9215
9216
9217
9218
9219
9220
9221
9222
9223
9224
9225
9226
9227
American Cit;- Magazine
Arcadia Feed & Seed Store
Artisan Press
Azusa Cleaners & Dyers
Azusa Herald
Azusa Motor Parts
Azusa Plumbing Co.
Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
H.. L. Byram, County Tax Collector
H.. L. Byram, Coun 7T Tax Collector
California Brush Co.
Canyon City Paint Store
Canyon Drive Market
Carr Paper Company
S. E. Chubbuck
Civil Service Assembly of U. S. & Canada
J. H. Coombs
Commercial Equipment Co.
Cook -Nichols Company
Donald Clark (Police Dept.)
Covina Equipment Co.
R. W. Davis
Edwards Supply Co.
Hilda Eastman, Collector
E1 Sereno Mac';ine. Works
Films, Inc.
Fauquiers
Foothill Drug
Foothill Stationers
Ford's Cafe
Wm. J. Fox, County Eng.
General Telephone Co.
Getts Hardware
Glendora Press
Gregory Drugs
Griswold & Company
Haisman Hardware
Leo Harlan
Hinkston & Norcross
& Surveyor
J. I. Holcomb Co., Inc.
Glen E. Hummer Construction Co.
Hunt's Hardware
Jay's Mem's Wear
153
7:30 P.M.
2,'-'85 52
1,552.83
14 44
30.18
.76
8.50
16.66
8.22
2.12
17.43
22:6.53
67.90
2,885.93
14.44
42.80
30.19
4.2o
3- .
9.42
21,829.20
SCG 'h
• j`
4.00
204.53
86.32
3.59
X2.62
60.20
12.69_
215.15
18.05
18.55
1128.71
33.71
2.8.99
25 -54
12-.n , o� 88
1.50
136.6o
222.33
170.72
7.50
12.15
171.32
.98
1,551.75
4.0o
10.79
D6.o-
4. 86
54.86
120.60
27.16
14.31
458-75
70.62
i
x.97
6.34
3.2�
181.15
435.00
46.04
17,619.59
10.87
18.32
154
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 7:30 P.N.
GENERAL _FUND (Cont'd.
9228
Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Co.
$ 21.86
9229
Albert L. Kendrick
5.00
9230
Louis J. Kroeger & Assoc.
88.24
9231
County of Los Angeles, Bureau of Resources
81.54
9232
Wm. Long
192.50
9233
Lucky Lager Brewing Company
-618.00
9234
Marchand's Rental & Super Service
38.65
9235
The Molsberry Co.
19.35
9236
The National Cash Register Co.
6,152.95
9237
O'.Shaughnessy Construction.Co.
2,061.27
9238
R & R Pet Shop
124.20
9239
Pacific Union Metal Co.
2,144.58
9240
William Pacifico
25.00
9241
Benjamin S. Parker
1,614.30
9242
Pennock's
69.83
9243
F._ Morton Pitt Do.
101.79
9244
Professional Uniform Service. & Supply.
14.99
9245
Realty Tax & Service Co.
30.00
9246
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
67.00
9247
Thelma Saxton
9.75
9248
Shaw Sales & Service Co.
42.45
9249
Clifford N. Sheets
150.00
9250
Eugene Sillert
201.60
9251
Stockwell & Binney
48.35
9252
Warren Teasley
19.74
9253
Ten E�Tck Supply Co.
43.03
9254
Tri -City Fence Co., Inc.
6.86
9255
United States Post Office
15.00
9256
Valley Cities Supply Co.
507.71
9257
Valley Power Sweeping Co.
70.00
9258
Western Auto Store
8.82
9259
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
5,178.13
9260
William Wilkinson
10.00
9261
John Williamson, Engineer
25..00
9262
Wimberly's
3..50
9263
Williams Lumber Yard
163.08
9101
Community Ambulance
150.00
9102
Valley Disposal Company
978.90
9103
John Avedesian
1,816.20
STATE RETIREMENT FUND
103 State Employees' Retirement Fund 2,406.86
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this meeting Adjournment
adjourn until 7:30 P.M., June 9, 1955. Time of
adjournment 11:20 P.M.
C.ty Clerk o Azusa