HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 1955 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. AUGUST 1, 1955
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.
Invocation was offered by Reverend Nichols.
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer,
City Clerk
Absent: Councilmen: Johnson. Fawcett
Corrections in the Minutes of the Council Meeting of
July 18, 1955, were as follows:
On Page 221, the vote on the motion raising P. Sheehan
to 3rd Step of pay plan was missing and should be added
as follows:
"Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Romero"
As there were no other corrections, the Minutes were
approved as corrected.
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7:30 P.M.
It was recommended by the City Engineer and Hugh Gerharz,
Light Foreman, that the bid for transformers in the
following size classes be awarded to Westinghouse Electric
Supply Company;
12,000 V-120/240 V
12,000 V-240/480 V
12,000 V -2400-48o v
It was recommended that all bids on the CPB type trans-
formers be rejected and if any should be required they
would be purchased on the open market.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the City Council accept the recommendation
of the City Engineer and Hugh Gerharz, Light Foreman,
and the bid for transformers, as specified, be awarded
to Westinghouse Electric Supply'Company, and the bid
bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be ret.irned.
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson
The Planning Commission business was set aside until the
expected arrival of Councilman Fawcett.
Request was received from Mr. Bernie E. Keltner, 5807
Prospero Drive, Glendora and Joseph Novey, 5807 Prospero
Drive, Glendora, for a business sicense to operate a cafe
at 112 East Foothill Blvd.
Councilman Fawcett entered the Council Chambers and was
seated -- time: 7:45 P.M.
Mr. Keltner and Mr. Novey were questioned as to their
proposed operation of their restaurant.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that City Council grant
a business license for a cafe at 112 East Foothill Blvd.
to Bernie E. Keltner and Joseph Novey subject to approval
by the Health Department and Fire Department.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Corrections
Bid for trans-
formers awarded
to Westinghouse
Electric Supply
Company.
Business License
granted Keltner
and Novey, 112 E.
Foothill Blvd.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955
Request was received for a business license to operate a
restaurant at 6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue by Harry Frisch
of 831 E. Alosta Avenue, Glendora.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
grant a business license to Harry Frisch to operate a
restaurant at 6262' N. San Gabriel subject to the usual
conditions set forth by the Health and Fire Departments.
The Planning Commission business was next taken up.
Discussion was held relative to the variance requested
by Mr. Roy C. Arnold of his property located on North
San Gabriel Avenue described as Lot 14, Block 60, Map of
Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be
raised from the table.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
grant the request of a variance from R-1 to C-1 for the
purpose of constructing a parking lot to be used in
conjunction with his business, subject to the taking
of safety measures in the matter of bumper guards which
are acceptable to the City Engineer. The City Attorney
is instructed to prepare a Resolution for the granting
of this variance.
A letter was read from Mercedes C. Avilos, 336 San Gabriel
Avenue, stating that they had no objections to the creat-
ing of a parking lot in the area north of their home at
342 N. San Gabriel Avenue, and as far as they were con-
cerned he would not have to build a fence between their
properties.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Mr. Peter Unruh had requested a variance from R-1 to R-3
of his property described as Lot 1, Mabelle and M. P.
Platts, Pasadena Tract, situated at the northeast corner
of 6th Street and Pasadena Avenue, for the purpose of
erecting a duplex at this time. Hearings had been held
before the Planning Commission as required and it was
the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this
variance be granted.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that the City Council grant a variance to Peter
J. Unruh for his property as described above, subject to
the restriction that enclosed garage space for each
apartment shall be erected. City Attorney was instructed
to prepare Resolution accordingly.
Motion carried unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that a
part-time person be employed to search official records
for the purpose of mapping variances, Special Use Permits,
etc. that had been granted, and that a new up-to-date map
be prepared, the person employed to work under the super-
vision of the Engineering Department.
City Engineer W'lliamson requested authority to employ
Roland Carpenter at $1.85 per hour to do this work.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
that the City Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and authorize the temporary employment
of Roland Carpenter to search the records for the purpose
of mapping variances etc., at the rate of $1.85 per hour
and City Attorney to draw Resolution accordingly.
Motion carried unanimously. ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
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7:30 P.M.
Business license
granted to H.
Frisch, 6262 N.
San Gabriel Ave.
Variance request
for R. Arnold
raised from table.
Request for
variance granted
Roy C. Arnold.
Request for
variance granted
Peter J. Unruh
Request for em-
ployee to search
records for
Plann. Comm.
Temporary employee
for record search
for Planning
Commission.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955
The Planning Commission recommended that the pickle
processing plant be allowed to operate in an M-2 zone
on South Motor Ave. as requested by Mr. Leo Juenemann.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and grant Mr. Juenemann permission to operate the
business of pickle processing in the M-2 zone.
Motion carried unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Mrs. Pat Gleason, 5220 N. Leaf Avenue, appeared before
Council as a delegate of property owners located in the
Arrow Park and Highland Vista Tracts, which Tracts are
located north of Arrow Highway and west of Azusa Avenue,
for the purpose of determining procedures for annexa-
tion. Among other property owners of that area address-
ing Council were Mr. Claude Nichols and Mr. Dana Moore.
It was suggested by the Council that a small committee
be appointed by people in that area to meet with the
City Engineer and City Attorney for additional informa-
tion regarding annexation.
The contract between the City of Azusa and the J. L.
Jacobs Co. for the study and review of pertinent laws
and Ordinances and departmental organization and pro-
cedures affecting the administration of respective
City Departments was presented to the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract
employing J. L Jacobs Company and the City Clerk to
attest same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Romero
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
A letter of proposal was submitted by Ferdinand R. Iwasko
Planning Consultant, in which he proposed to act as
Consultant and assist at planning work and for the
development of a Zoning Ordinance and zoning map at a
rate of $75.00 per day plus authorized expenses for
travel and typing, expenses estimated at about $200.
The estimated period of time required to be 20 days
distributed over 4 months for producing zoning Ordinance
and map, and an additional 4 days to take Ordinance and
map through required hearings. This estimated total of
24 days to see the Ordinance and map through the required
hearings does not include any restudy or revisions that
may be desired by the Council.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the proposal of Mr. Ferdinand Iwasko subject
to receipt of a letter from Mr. Iwasko in which ex enses
for Assistant's time is included in the estimated p$200
authorized expenses, and that the City Clerk be authoriz-
ed to sign the acceptance letter.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission
that the City Council accept the recommendations on
Park sites as reported by the Committee on proposed
Park sites. The two sites recommended are Pasadena
Ave. north of First St. (now used for dicondra growing)
and the area known as Gum Grove.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Park and Recreation
Commission and the Committee for Park sites, for sites
located on Pasadena Ave. north of First St. and the
area known as the Gum Grove, and that the City Engineer
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7:30 P.M.
Pickle processing
plant permitted.
Inquiry regarding
annexation from
residents of
Arrow Park &
Highland Vista
Tracts.
Mayor authorized
to sign contract
with J. L. Jacobs
Company
Letter of proposal
from Mr. Ferdinand
Iwasko to be
accepted.
Park sites
recommended.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955
and City Attorney be instructed to inquire as to terms
and conditions under which the park sites may be acquired.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission
that a site at the Northside Park be given consideration
for the construction of a Little League Ball Park, in an
area 400' x 2201. In addition to this a 25' strip is
requested for screening and planting trees along the
east boundary of the Park site.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by I=ouncilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Park and Recreation Com-
mission work out details with the various organizations
sponsoring the Little League, and with the City Attorney
and City Engineer.
ABSENT: Cou ncilman Johnson
Councilman Romero asked about the.possibility of moving
the Recreation office from its present location to the
new Community Recreation Building, and if a move at this
time would in any way be injurious to the City in respect
to final approval of the building.
Moved by Councilman]Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the recreation facili-
ties be moved to the new Recreation Building upon receipt
of a letter from Glenn E. Hummer & Company to the effect
that such a move would not be construed to mean final
acceptance being given by the City.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
7:30 P.M.
Possible Little
League Ball Park
at Northside Park.
Recreation Dept.
to move to new
Community Bldg.
Discussion was held regarding improvements to the Boy Scout
Hall. No action taken. Boy Scout Hall
It was recommended by the Personnel Board that Raymond
M. Dave, Patrolman, be placed on the 3rd step of salary
range (68.00 per month) effective August 10, 1955, as
requested by Chief Kendrick.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Personnel Board and Chief of Police
and that Raymond M. Davey, Patrolman, be placed on the
3rd step of salary range at $358.00 per month, effective
August 10, 1955, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw Resolution accordingly.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Personnel Board submitted two names on the Civil Service
List for Special Police Officer (Humane Officer):
Gilbert Sheets
15915 San Bernardino Road
Covina, Calif.
Lloyd Shearer
15818 Kingside Drive
Covina, Calif.
As no recommendations for employment were received, this
matter was to be held over until next meeting.
The City Engineer recommended that City services such
as trash, garbage pickup, street maintenance should be
supplied to our Easterly Annexation District No. 5
which will be effective August 4, 1955, and that due to
the utilities being served by other Companies a manner
of billing should be determined.
Movled by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Departments
be instructed that on August 4, 1955, the Annexation
No. 5 becomes effective and the various City services
should be put into effect, and Department of Light and
Water to arrange for billing for rubbish pickup, and
that garbage and trash contractors be notified of the
additions. ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
R. M Davey,
Patrolman, raised
to 3rd step.
Civil Service List
- Special Police
Officer
City services for
Easterly Annexa-
tion District
No. 5.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955
City Engineer reported on his meeting with the Highway
Commission regarding the possible improvement of Azusa
Ave., and stated that one proposal would be to re-
route Highway 39 from"Azusa Ave., between First and
Second St., to San Gabriel Ave. which will continue
north and join the San Gabriel Canyon Road. It was
the opinion of the Council that study and wide -spread
publicity should be given to this project.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the Chamber of
Commerce be advised of the proposed change in Highway
39 and that they hold either public meetings or meet-
ings within their body and submit a report to the
Council.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Engineer reported that plans and specifications
for Project No. 133 for sewers in portions of Grandin
Ave., Angeleno, San Gabriel, Grandview Drive and Para-
mount Street were complete and requested that City Clerk
be authorized to advertise for bids, bids to be opened
at 10 A.M., August 12, 1955. It was pointed out that
City Engineer and City Clerk placed the Notice for Bids
in the issue of the Azusa Herald on July 28th due to
the State Law requiring first publication to be at least
10 days prior to the opening of the bids.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council authorize
the bids for Project No. 133 as advertised.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Engineer requested authorization to advertise for
traffic signs.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for traffic signs, quantities and
specifications to be furnished by the Engineering Dept.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Engineer requested vacation from Sept. 3rd through
Sept. 11th.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that City Engineer
be granted vacation period as requested.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Engineer reported that Eugene Sillert desired to
terminate his contract for work with the City and re-
quested permission to employ two temporary men to work
in the Engineering Department.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimous117 carried that the Engineer be
granted authority to employ thetemporary help as re-
quested at an hourly rate of $1.85 per hour, and the
City Attorney be instructed to draw Resolution accord-
ingly. The persons requested to be hired are Jack
Shoemaker, Azusa, and Richard E. Sobelle, Pasadena.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
The City Engineer reported that a request to annex to
the City was made to him of property located at the
northwest corner of old Foothill Blvd. and Citrus Ave.
and stated that it might be possible to include addi-
tional territory which would include the Pacific Bible
College and others.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that lthis matter be
referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for
their investigation and taking such preliminary steps
as necessary, and report.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
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7:30 P.M.
Proposed change
in route of
Highway 3.0.
Advertise for bids
Sewers - Project
No. 133
Advertise for bids
for traffic signs.
City Engineer
vacation -
9/3/55 - 9/11/55
Temporary help for
Engineering Dept.
granted.
Possible annexation
of property - n.w.
corner of old
Foothill Blvd. &
Citrus and others.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Fire Chief Marlow Madison requested permission for the Volley -ball or
installation of a badminton -volley ball court located badminton court
between the northeast corner and the northwest corner for Fire Dept.
of the Library at an estimated cost of $200.00, labor
to be done by City employees.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
authorize the necessary work to be done for the con-
struction of volley ball or badminton court as requested.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Mayor Memmesheimer reported that he had received a request
for the City's support towards the Santa Teresita Hospital
.receiving public government funds for enlargement.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No.3264
Financial Aid for
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Santa Teresita
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, RESPECTFULLY URGING THE Hospital
ADVISORY HOSPITAL COUNCIL TO TAKE FAVORABLE ACTION ON
THE PENDING APPLICATION OF SANTA TERESITA HOSPITAL FOR
FINANCIAL AID AS A GENERAL HOSPITAL."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. This Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Nofid
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3264
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No.3265
Quitclaim Deed fro
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, E.R. and B.O.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED Buchman
FROM ED14IN R. BUCHMAN AND BARBARA 0. BUCHMAN TO THE CITY
OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3265.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No -32&
Programs for
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Community
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE COUNTY Recreation
OF LOS ANGELES TO COOPERATE WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
OTHERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF ADEQUATE
'i PROGRAMS OF.COMMUNITY RECREATION."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3266.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955 7,30 P.M.
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution No -3267
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA- - Resignation of
TION OF SHELLEY JONES, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT, Shelley Jones,
EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 1955." Engrg. Dept.
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3267
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No -3268
Employment of
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, R. Cruz, Mainten-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOY- ance Man (temporar
MENT OF RICHARD CRUZ AS TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE MAN,
EFFECTIVE JULY 8, 1955, FOR NOT MORE THAN 90 DAYS, AND
FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3268
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No -326c,
Police Sgt.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, P. Sheehan
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING POLICE SGT, advanced to 3rd
PAUL SHEEHAN TO THIRD STEP OF THE SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE Step.
AUGUST 1, 1955."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3269.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No -327C
Advance of N.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Macias to 3rd
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, RAISING THE SALARY OF Step, Maintenance
NICOLAS MACIAS, MAINTENANCE MAN, TO THE THIRD STEP, Man.
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1; 1955.11
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3270
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No.3271
James Miller
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, appointed Secy.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JAMES MILLER Planning Comm.
AS SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AND FIXING HIS SALARY."
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Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3271
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA-
TION OF MARTHA HOLMES, ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE DEPARTMENT
OF LIGHT AND WATER OF TIE CITY OF AZUSA, AND THAT HER
NAME BE PLACED ON THE REINSTATEMENT LIST."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. (Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3272
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF TI -E; CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING MRS. JEAN HARDY
AS PROBATIONARY ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE LIGHT AND WATER
DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE JULY 20, 1955, AT THE FIRST STEP
OF SALARY RANGE."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3273
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 REX L. GOSSETT TO THE CITY OF AZUSA,
AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
and numbered Resolution No. 3274
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that it was brought out
at a meeting of Sanitation District No. 22 that an
additional 2¢ is to be added to the Sanitation District
Tax for the purpose of acquiring and operating dump
sites, and requested the City Council to direct him
whether to vote in favor of the 20 increase or to vote
against the 2¢ increase.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution No -3272
Resignation of
Martha Holmes,
Acct. -Clerk
Light & Dilater
Dept.
Resolution No.327:
Jean Hardy,
Probationary Acct.
Clerk, Light &
Dilater Dept.
Resolution No.32V
Accepting Grant
of Easement from
Rex L. Gossett
Vote for 20
additional in-
crease in Sanita-
tion Tax levy.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955 7:30 P.M.
and unanimously carried that City Council authorize the
Mayor, as a member of the Board of Directors, to vote
to accept the 2¢ increase in the Sanitation Tax levy.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Chief of Police Kendrick submitted a letter recommending
that the City of Glendora reimburse the City of Azusa
in the amount of $1,030.00 per month, plus the $6,00 per
unit service charge for seven units, plus $25.00 per month
service charge for the main station if the City of Azusa
is to continue to furnish radio service to the City of Recommended in -
Glendora between the hours of 5 PM and 8 AM. crease in charge
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman to City of Glen -
Fawcett that the City Attorney be instructed to write dora for service
to the City Council of Glendora advising them of the of Police Dept.
termination of the present contract 30 days after receipt
of the notice, and if it is the wish of the City of
Glendora to continue, the amount of charges would be as
set forth in the recommendation of Chief of Police Kendrick,
two night shifts at $515.00 er month, total $1,030.00;
$6.00 per unit for 7 units; 25.00 per month service charge
for main station. In addition, if the agreement is terminated
and additional personnel is employed by the City of Glendora
that they will continue to pay the base service charge of
$25.00 per month, Motion carried unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BE7,1EEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND A. E. MACHINE CO.
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST SAME."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3275
Letter was received from Tony Marincic, 318 N. Virginia
Avenue requesting an investigation of the No Parking"
signs on North Virginia Avenue with the thought in
mind of giving more consideration to residents on that
street.
Councilman Fawcett moved that this letter be filed.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police
and City Engineer survey the conditions and submit a
report.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Consolidated Rock Products Company requested that the
License Agreement between that Company and the City of
Azusa not be recorded at the County Recorder's Office.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
instructed not to record the ]License Agreement and
Resolution No. 34A3 accepting the Agreement.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Supt, of Schools, D. T. Dawe, requested a study be
made relative to the necessity for a crossing guard
in the vicinity of the new Mountain View School.
Resolution No.32T
Agreement for
electrical energy
"No Parking" on
N. Virginia Ave.
to be investigat
ed.
License Agreement
for Consol. Rock
Prod. Co, not to
be recorded at
County Recorder's
office.
260
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG, 1, 1955
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to the Chief of Police and City Engineer
with power to act.
ABSENT: Councilman.Johnson
The following communications were read and ordered
filed:
Meeting of National Safety Council, August 5,
1955, Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
Report of excess of fees collected over expenses
in the amount of .$403.81 from the Department
of County Engineer and Surveyor for building
permit fees, period 4/1/55 to 6/30/55.
Letters from Senators Thomas H. Kuchel and Wm. F.
Knowland regarding Senate Bill 1527 disposing of
surplus Federal property for Civil Defense purposes.
Copy of boundary description and map of the area
proposed to be incornorated in the City of Baldwin
Park.
Moved by -Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the
Meeting of July 13th of the Civil Defense Planning
Board be referred to Civil Defense Office.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Mayor Memmesheimer was requested to issue a Proclama-
tion declaring August 1st through August 6th as
"Third Armored Division Week" in Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Mayor be
authorized to issue proclamation for "Third Armored
Division Week" 8/1/55 through 8/6/55 in Azusa.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Clerk announced the Azusa Girl Scout Assoc.
Council, Inc. submitted to him a check for the yearly
lease of the Girl Scout Hall.
The City Treasurer's report for.the month.ending June
30th was ordered filed. This report showed:
Bank Balance - - - - - - - - - - - $ 925,597.21
Treasury Bills - - - - - - - - - - 200,000.00
Total - - - - - - - - - $1,125.597.21
Community Ambulance Ser ice requested renewal of the
ambulance agreement between the City of Azusa and his
firm be continued for the period August 1, 1955 to
July 31, 1955, on the same basis agreement as for the
past fiscal year.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be authorized to prepare a new Agreement between the
City of Azusa and Community Ambulance Service incorpora-
ting the same terms as of the previous Agreement.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Clerk submitted a letter to Council requesting
employment of a Certified Public Accountant for the
purpose of designing and the installation of a modified
accrual accounting system for use with the new NCR
accounting machine. A proposal for the work was sub-
mitted by Mr. L. B. Lee, C.P.A. for the proposed survey,
design and installation of the new accrual system and
procedures for the City of Azusa. The cost of this
survey, design and installation to be $4,000.
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7:30 P.M.
Possibility of Cross-
ing Guard vicinity
of new Mountain View
School.
Communications
ordered filed.
Minutes of Meetin@
7/13/55 referred t
Civil Defense Off.
Proclamation - 3r6
Armored Div. Meek.
Check for lease of
Girl Scout Hall.
Treasurer's
Report
Community Ambulanc
Service Agreement
renewed.
Employment of
C.P.A. authorized
262
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, AUG. 1, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be in-
structed to draw a Resolution employing Lester B. Lee,
C.P.A. and incorporating within the Resolution the
proposals as set forth by Mr. Lee.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Clerk submitted a recommendation for the purchase
of a SoundScriber Recording Machine for use at various
Commission meetings and for use by the City Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized
to purchase the SoundScriber Recorder, such as was demon-
strated at the meetings of July 5th and July 18th.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
City Clerk reported receipt of a petition requesting a
Mosquito Abatement Programs be started in the City of
Azusa. It was brought out that the mosquito problem in
the northwest section of town is now believed to have been
remedied.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the petition requesting the
City to set up a Mosquito Abatement Program be tabled for
the time being.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Moved by Councilman Romero,
and unanimously carried that
(LW -3183 - Lia -3190) be paid.
LIGHT FUND
seconded by Councilman Ortuno
the Bills and Requisitions
263
Authorization to
purchase Sound -
Scriber
Recorder.
Mosquito Abatement
Program - tabled.
Bills and
Requisitions
5948 General Telephone Co. of Calif. $ 32.28
5949 Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Co. .93
5950 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 20,809.70
MffiW %NWfiTi]
5739 General Telephone Co, of Calif. 32.28
5740 Southern Counties Gas Co. of Calif. 60.45
GENERAL FUND
9506
9507
9508
9509
9510
9511
9512
9513
9514
9515
9516
9517
9518
9519
9520
9521
9522
9523
9524
9525
9526
9527
9528
9529
9530
Valley Disposal
James Miller
U. S. Post Office
State Compensation
(See Minutes of Aug
it
Insurance Fund
15, 1955)
Azusa Camera Shop
Bancroft -Whitney ..Co.
Chas. L. Burch & Sons
Chas. L. Burch & Scns
Calif. Conference of Arson Investigators
State of Calif. Printing Div.
Calif. Conference of Arson Investigators
Center Furniture Store
Max E. Chervin, M.D.
Don Clark
J. H. Coombs
Coates, Herfurth & England
Dr. Willis F. DeVaney
Eagleson's of Los Angeles
Clarence H. Fawcett
Films, Inc.
978.90
37.50
17.00
1,299.64
2.6o
3.09
20,395.04
18,838.89
3.00
10.30
3.00
22.77
75.00
5.00
255.80
308.05
15.00
103.27
9.56
33.80
CITY
HALL AZUSA, CALIF... MONDAY,
AUG. 1, 1955 7:130 P.M.
9531
General Telephone Co.
$ 470.36
9538
Don S. Grantham
10.00
9533
Griswold & Company
7.88
9534
City Employees' Payroll Account
21,457.57
9535
Glenn E. Hummer Construction Co.
16,510.03
9536
Jay's Mens [dear
128.90
9537
Albert L. Kendrick
2.28
9538
Evelyn Lake
14.83
9539
John Avedesian
1,818.90
9540
Wm. W. Long
163.50
9541
L. A County Community Sports Fund
125.00
9542
Luippold Engineering Sales Co.
60.26
954
Mel's Sporting Goods
33.54
9 4
L. G. Memmesheimer
8.28
9545
Doris McKee
9.00
9546
James Miller
13.97
9547
McFatridge Hardware & Supply
3.00
9548
The Molsberry Co.
38.97
9549
National Safety Council
9.75
9550
Anthony M. Ortuno
9.56
9551
O'Shaughnessy Construction Co.
2,720.34
9552
Plaza Hotel
75.00
9553
Pennock's
89.70
9554
William Pacifico
50.00
9555
F. Morton Pitt Co.
159.66
9556
Reliable Bearing & Supply Co.
174.93
9557
R & R Pet & Garden Supply
78.62
9558
Realty Tax & Service Co.
15.00
9559
Neal T. Robertson
7.50
9560
Cornelius Smith
87.31
9561
Signal Oil Co.
286.77
9562
Paul E. Sheehan
6.00
9563
Siegfried's
1.00
9564
Sam's Auto Parts & Wrecking Co.
1.04
9565
Eugene Sillert
30.40
9566
Stanfield Co., Inc.
15,346.35
9567
Taylor & Hoover
2,242.80
9568
Lou Towers Richfield Service
2.07
9569
P. J. Tscharner
7.72
9570
Thompson Manufacturing Cc.
171.00
9571
Western Auto Supply Co.
18.18
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time
of adjournment 11:05 P.M.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson
Adjournment