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AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 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 given by Rev. Durnal of the Emmanual Invocation
Baptist Church.
Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Roll Call
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer,
City Clerk
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously harried that approval or Corrections
corrections of the Minutes of the Meeting of September
26th be tabled until the next regular meeting.
Bids for the purchase by the City of one induction
feeder voltage regulator, one 400 amp 15,000 volt oil
circuit breaker and one 600 amp 7,500 volt oil circuit
breaker, as advertised in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic
published on Sept. 15th and 22nd, 1955, were opened in
the office of the City Clerk on Friday, at 10 A.M. on
the 30th day of September. Present at the opening of
the bids were City Engineer, John Williamson, Councilman
Clarence Fawcett, Supt, of Light and Water, Virgil Smith,
City Clerk, James Miller. The bids were advertised and
opened in accordance with Ordinance -,x#483 of the City of
Azusa.
Bids were submitted by the following companies:
#1 -- GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
1 -- 3 phase oil emersed Triplex, self -cooled,
automatic induction voltage regulator
Price - - - - - - - - - $ 10,034.00
1 -- Kelman Type 7.2KV, 600 amp, 150,000
KVA I.C. outdoor, 3 pole, single throw
oil circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - - 2,105.00
1 -- Kelman Type 14.4 KV oil circuit breaker
same as above
Price - - - - - - - - - - 2,444.00
Bid Bond in the amount of $2,000 submitted with bid.
#2 -- WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
1 -- Induction Feeder Voltage Regulator
Price - - - - - - - - - - $9,256.00
Bid Bond in the amount of $1,000 submitted with bid.
#3 -- GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
1 -- 3 phase voltage regulator
Price - - - - - - - - - $10,034.00
1 -- Kelman Type 7.2KV oil circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - 2,105.00
Opening of bids on
electrical equip-
ment.
1 -- Kelman Type 14.4KV circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - 2,444.00
Bid Bond in the amount of $1,600.00 submitted with bid.
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#4 -- MAYDWELL & HARTZELL, INC.
1 -- Kelman Type 7.2KV oil circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - - - $ 2,105.00
1 -- Kelman Type 14.4KV oil circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - - - 2,444.00
Alternate Bid
1 -- Kelman Type 7.2KV, 800 amp., 100 MVA interrupting
capacity rating oil circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - - - 1,888.00
1 -- Kelman Type 14.4KV, 400 amp., 100 MVA,
circuit breaker
Price - - - - - - - - - - - 1,918.00
Bid Bond in the amount of 100 of bid submitted.
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A Committee composed of V. D. Smith, Supt. of Light and Awarding of bids
Water, John A. Williamson, City Engineer, P. J. Tscharner on electrical
City Attorney, and Anthony M. Ortuno, Chairman of Light material.
and Water recommended to the City Council the purchase of
the following items:
1 -- 300 Amp Induction Voltage Regulator -
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
Unit Price - - - - - - - - - - - $9,256.00
1 -- 600 Amp 7.2KV Oil Circuit Breaker -
Maydwell & Hartzell
Unit Price - - - - - - - - - - - 2,105.00
1 -- 600 Amp 14.4KV Oil Circuit Breaker -
Maydwell & Hartzell
Unit Price - - - - - - - - - - - 2,444.00
The Westinghouse Electric Supply Company bid was $778.00
lower than the other bids on the regulator and the bid from
Maydwell & Hartzell on the Oil Circuit Breakers was the
same price as the bids from the other Companies.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
Committee be accepted and that the award of bids be
made to the Companies as stated.
Bid Bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that a variance be granted to a P Zone of the east 54 ft.
of Lots 58, 59, 60 and 61, Tract #14069, from R-1. This
variance would be granted to enable the Yor-Way Market to
enlarge the parking facilities at their place of business
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the City Council accept the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and a variance be granted
from R-1 to a P Zone to Mr. Kennedy and property owners
of Lots 58, 59, 60 and 61 as per petition. City Attorney
to prepare a resolution accordingly. It was to be stipu-
lated in the resolution that the enclosure to be built
around the motor and compressor room to be of a louver
construction, of architectural pleasing appearance
acceptable to the City Engineer.
This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
Mr. Warren Teasley, Chairman of the Planning Commission
appeared before Council to get the opinion of the Council
as to whether another public hearing on the realignment
of Highway #39 should be held before the Planning Commission.
Variance granted
R. G. Keim for
erecting storage
area - Yor-Way
Market.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955
It was the opinion of the Council that letters from
residents of the City should be submitted to be considered
at the next regular meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the newspapers be
notified and requested to advertise the request for
letters on this Highway subject.
Mr. F. Maderigal, 328 N. Dalton Avenue, representing the
Nite Lifers' Club appeared before the Council requesting
a dance permit for the evening of October 15th instead
of the previously rea_uested date of October 29th.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this reauest be referred to
the Police Department with power to act, and that the
request for a dance on October 15th, by the Nite Lifers'
Club, was favorable to the City Council, all of the
restrictions imposed by the Police Department to be met.
The City Engineer submitted a report stating Taylor and
Hoover Construction Company had completed additions and
alterations to the Paramount Pump Station and recommended
the Notice of Completion be approved by the Council, and
the City Clerk be instructed to file with the County
Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the City Engineer be accepted and the City Clerk file
the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
The City Engineer reported that due to difficulties in
obtaining the necessary easement from the property owner,
it will not be possible to locate one manhole as previous-
ly anticipated on Project No. 133, and it will therefore
be necessary to delete one manhole from the contract work
and to add one additional terminal cleanout which can be
located on the presently owned public right-of-way. It
was recommended by the City Engineer that the Mayor be
authorized to sign Change Order #1, Project No. 133,
resulting in a net decrease in contract price in the
amount of $136.20.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized
to sign Change Order No. 1, Project No. 133, decreasing
the contract price by the amount of $136.26.
The City Engineer submitted a report of the Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting on Wednesday Sept. 28th.
Mr. Arthur Cornwell was elected Chairman of the group
at that time. A definite program by the group is
expected to be set up in the not too distant future.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that this letter be
filed.
The City Engineer addressed Council and stated that in
his opinion changes are necessary in the present sewer
Ordinance of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the City Engineer
and the City Attorney study the present sewer Ordinance
and recommend changes for Council approval.
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Request for letter;
on Highway 39
subject to be
published.
Nite Lifers' Club
request for dance
permit referred
to Police Dept.
Notice of Comple-
tion - Paramount
Pump Station - to
be filed with Couni
Recorder.
Mayor authorized
to sign Change
Order No. 1 --
Project x`133•
Report of Community
Redevelopment to
be filed.
Recom. for changes
in sewer Ordinance
to be submitted to
Council.
The City Engineer requested authority to employMrs. Carol
Carpenter on a temporary basis at a salary of $271.00 per Temporary Steno -
month as stenographer -clerk in the Engineering Department. Clerk in Engrg.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Dept. authorized.
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized
to employ Mrs. Carol Carpenter in the Engineering Office
at a salary of $271.00 per month, on a temporary basis,
not to exceed 90 days.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCT. 3, 1955
Report was received from Nr. Ben S. Parker, Architect,
stating that the construction of the Recreation Build-
ing is now complete as of October 3, 1955, with only
final adjustments to operating equipment not yet completed
These can only be made after the building is occupied.
It was recommended that the City Attorney prepare the
necessary Notice of Completion and the City Clerk file
the same with the County Recorder.
City Clerk announced receipt of a Registered Letter,
No. 51139, H. A. Pulaski, 15627 Arrow Highway, Azusa,
Calif., giving notice that Glen E. Hummer Construction
Company is indebted to Harry A. Pulaski in the sum of
$4,950.50, and requesting that the City withhold any
monies due, or to become due, from said Glen E. Hummer
Construction Company in a sum sufficient to satisfy this
claim. The City Clerk announced also that Wilson Plumb-
ing and Heating Company, 5065 A Street, Ontario, Calif.
submitted a letter stating that a balance was due that
Company from Glen E. Hummer Company in the amount of
$5,337.19 and requesting the City to make payment of
this amount to the Wilson Plumbing Company.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be authorized to prepare a Notice of Completion for the
Recreation Building, and the City Clerk to be instructed
to record same.
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Notice of Com-
pletion for Recrea
Bldg. to be filed
with County
Recorder.
Report of debts
against Glen E.
Hummer Company
City Clerk announced that Public Liability Insurance is
carried by the City of Azusa, affording protection to Public Liability
public officials against the filing of personal damage Insurance for City
suits as result of action taken by them in the per- officials.
formance of their official duties.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING GEORGE FLYNN
AS PROBATIONARY LINEMAN HELPER IN THE LIGHT AND WATER
DEPARTMENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett, This Resolution was then passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesh e imer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3303.
Councilman Johnson 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 VERNON McINTIRE AS APPRENTICE LINEMAN IN THE
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 13, 1955.
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. Resolution was then passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3304
Councilman Fawcett offered for the first reading the
following Ordinance No. 490 entitled:
Resolution No.3303
Geo. Flynn,
Probationary Line-
man Helper
Resolution No -3304
Resignation of
Vernon McIntire -
Apprentic Lineman
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCT. 3, 1955
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0. 438 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A
'TRAFFIC CODE', REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC
STREETS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTANT
THEREWITH" BY AMENDING SECTION 12.03 THEREOF."
The Ordinance was then read in full. Second reading of
the Ordinance to be October 17, 1955.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING TONY CONTRERAS
AS PROBATIONARY MAINTENANCE MAN IN THE LIGHT AND WATER
DEPARTMENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. The Resolution was passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3305
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 R. SOBELLE, TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. Resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3306
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONo
OF BILL SHOEMAKER, AS.TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE ENGINEER-
ING DEPARTMENT."
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3307
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF MARIAN BROWN, TYPIST -CLERK
IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY."
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First Reading of
Ordinance #490
Resolution No -3305
Tony Contreras
Probationary
Maintenance Man
Resolution No -3306
Resignation of R.
Sobelle --- Eng.
Dept.
Resolution NO -3307
Resignation of
Bill Shoemaker -
Engrg. Dept.
Resolution No -3308
Resignation of
Marian Brown -
Engrg. Dept.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. This Resolution was then passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3308
7:30 P.M.
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Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution Resolution No.3309
entitled: Proceedings for
comdemnation of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, property at N.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE DIVISION Alameda & 1st St.
OF HOUSING OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELA-
TIONS AS THE ENFORCING AGENCY OF AND FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA
TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF SAID HOUSING ACT AS APPLIED TO
LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW EXTENSION TRACT AS PER
MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 12, PAGE 104 OF MPAS IN THE OFFICE
OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA".
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett, Resolution was then passed and adopted by
the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3309
The City Attorney reported that he had made an inspection
of the property at 149 S. Vernon Avenue, which was subject
to a complaint as being used as an R-2 use in an R-1 area.
In his opinion it is.a fire hazard and that apparently two
families do occupy the house on the lot. The City Attorney
is to take up the matter with the owner of the property
and instruct the owner of conditions required for R-1
zoning.
City Attorney reported that he had examined the proposed
Rules and Regulations for the Recreation Building which
the Recreation Department requested,to be approved on a
six-month trial basis.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a Resolution adopting Rules &
Regulations, and fee charge, and application for use of
the new Recreation Building as submitted by the Parks and
Recreation Commission, with suggested changes of Paragraph
19 which would include the Liability and Property Damage
insurance to be approved by the City Clerk and City
Attorney.
Investigation of
149 S. Vernon
being used as
R-2 in R-1 area
City Attorney to
prepare Resolution
adopting Rules &
Regulations re:
Recreation Bldg.
The City Attorney reported that he had been studying
the proposed sale of the City -owned land on North Virginia
Avenue and that this land had been tax deeded property Proposed sale of
and as other tax deeded property in the City, had been City -owned land on
sold under a City Ordinance through Mr. John Bender. North Virginia Ave.
He had contacted Mr. John Bender and was awaiting word
from him regarding the proper proceedures to be followed.
It was moved by Councilman -Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
raise from the table the proposed Amendments to the
Civil Service Rules and Regulations tabled by the City
Council at a previous meeting. Discussion was held
regarding the proposed changes as related to sick leave.
Amendments to
Civil Service Rule:
raised from table.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCT. 3, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Recommended Amend -
Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council ments to Civil
recommend to the Personnel Board that the proposed Rules Service Rules &
and Regulations be amended as follows: Regulations.
Section 86, Paragraph 1 - Sick leave with pay shall
accrue to full time employees at the rate of one
working day of leave for each calendar month of
the employee's service, and any such leave accrued
but unused in any year shall be accumulative for
succeeding years up to a maximum of 90 working days.
Sick leave may be taken in units of one hour.
Paragraph 2, Item 6 will be deleted. (pregnancy excluded)
Paragraph 3, Item 3 under the heading "Advance Sick
Leave" - whenever circumstances require and with
the approval of the Department Head, sick leave
may be taken in advance of accrual up to a maximum
of 12 working days.
and that anyone in the employ of the City for five years or
over may be granted additional time not to exceed 30 days
with their presently accumulated sick leave.
Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to the City Council
requesting consideration be given the following method
of payment of City Funds to the Chamber for services Proposed method of
rendered to the City by the Chamber, to wit: The City, payment of City
through the City Council at the beginning of each fiscal funds to Chamber
year will by Ordinance make a specific appropriation of of Commerce
money to the Chamber, which appropriation will be drawn
on quarterly by the Chamber, in such amounts as the
Chamber deems necessary to carry out its obligations
under its contract with the City. The Chamber is required
to submit quarterly reports to the Council showing the
source and amount of its income, and also a statement of
its expenditures so that the City can determine therefrom
the manner in which the Chamber expends the money appropriated
by the City. Any appropriated money not expended or obligated
by the Chamber during the fiscal year will be carried over
into the next fiscal year and reflected in the Chamber's
budget submitted to the Council.
Moved by Councilman. Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the letter of the Chamber
of Commerce regarding disbursement of funds by the City
be referred to the City Attorney for study and report.
It was brought to the attention of the City Council that
this season the Chamber of Commerce did not contemplate
decorating the tree on the City Hall lawn as in previous
years.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the Chamber of Commerce be
informed that the City Council is unhappy with the in-
tended Christmas program and that the City Council
expects Christmas decorating of the tree to be the first
item to be considered on Christmas decorations; and in
addition, the setting of street lights across the high-
way is to conform with State Highway requirements.
Letter was received from Henry J. Adams, Chairman of the
Water Resources Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
encouraging the suggested survey to the City's water
problems, as suggested by City Engineer Williamson.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this letter be filed.
Decoration of
Christmas tree
desired by
Council.
Letter from Water
Resource Committee
filed.
It was the opinion of the Council that letters should be Other cities to be
sent to the City officials of Monrovia, E1 Monte, and invited to Golden
Arcadia, in addition to those sent to the other neighbor- Days Parade.
ing cities, inviting them to review the Golden Days Parade
on seats in the front of the City Hall.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955
Supt.of Light and Water reported that Mrs. Maude Beebe
had been hospitalized and recommended an extension of
sick leave be granted to her.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that Mrs. Maude Beebe be granted two weeks'
additional sick leave. Motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
Supt. of Light and Water requested authority to employ
Mr. Dorsey Roules, lst step, Probationary Lineman Helper,
effective date to be reported as soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Supt. of Light
and Water be authorized to employ Mr. Dorsey Roules at
lst Step, Probationary Lineman Helper, and that the,
City Attorney prepare necessary Resolution.
The Supt, of Light and Water Dept., V. D. Smith, announced
that Aerojet-General Corporation is requesting power
service for their neva warehouse on Georgia Street and
that it would be necessary to advertise for bids for a
transformer to serve this place taken over by Aerojet.
Aerojet-General Company had forwarded a check in the
amount of $1500 to cover their phase of the initial
electrical installation as estimated by Mr. Smith.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of
transformer and other necessary appurtenances, Supt.
Smith to furnish the necessary specifications, bids to
be:opened in the office of the City Clerk on Nov. 4th.
Supt, of Light and !==later Smith announced that oral inter-
views were given this evening for Journeyman Lineman and
that a Civil Service List for Journeyman Lineman had been
furnished. However, it was impossible to hire any of the
men on the list under 4th Step of the salary range.
Mr. Meier, representative of J. L. Jacobs Company,
addressed the Council and recommended that a flat rate.
the 5th Step, be set for Journeyman Lineman for a
period of at least six months in order to allow work
to be carried on, and at the end of six months to
consider all phases of the wage bracket for this type
of workman as the availability of men is shown at
that time.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Supt. of
Light and plater be authorized to hire two Journeyman
Lineman at the 5th Step, the effective date to be
furnished by the Supt, upon determination, and the
City Attorney to be instructed to prepare a Resolution
accordingly.
Engineer Williamson announced to Council that the develop-
ers of the tracts in the proposed Easterly Annexation
No. 10 to the City of Azusa, had informed him that the
County Fire District will not install fire hydrants due
to the possible annexation to the City of Azusa, and
that the developers are anxious to have this fire pro-
tection put in as soon as possible. It is estimated
that approximately 37 hydrants will be needed.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer
be authorized to advise the County Fire Department that
if they will install hydrants in the contemplated Easterly
Annexation District No. 10, that in event said territory
becomes annexed to the City of Azusa, the City of Azusa
would reimburse the CoiLnty Fire Department for the actual
cost of the hydrants and installation charges.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mrs. Beebe granted
sick leave
extension.
Employment of
Dorsey Roules,
Probationary
Lineman Helper
authorized.
To advertise for
bids, for trans-
former, etc.
Journeyman -Lineman
to be employed at
5th Step, for six-
month period.
Fire Hydrants for
tracts in proposed
Easterly Annexatioi
District 1#10.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955 7:30 P.M.
It was agreed by Council that the visit to the Sacramento Visit to Aerojet
plant of Aerojet-General will be made on Friday, October Sacramento plant.
28th, arrangements to be made by Mayor Memmesheimer.
It was the opinion of the Council that the recommendation
of the Park and Recreation Commission that the date for Dedication of
dedicating the Recreation Building be set at November 20, Recreation Bldg.
was acceptable. Nov. 20, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the date for dedicating the
Recreation Building be set at November 20, 1955, and that
the Park and Recreation Commission be so advised.
A letter was received from Canyon City Post No. 180 of American Legion to
the American Legion wishing to donate at the dedication donate flag for
ceremonies of the Recreation Building an American Flag Recreation Bldg.
for either outside or inside use.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
instructed to write to the American Legion stating
that the City Council accepts their offer for an inside
flag size 5 r. 9 and standard.
Charles F. Baxter, 158 East 69th Street, Los Angeles
wished to donate to the City of Azusa a block of uranium
ore now laying up in the canyon on one of his claims. Offer of girt of
It will be necessary for the City to clear a path for uranium ore to
a distance of approximately 300 feet..in order to get a the City. -
truck and equipment in to remove this block of uranium Mr. C. Barter,
ore. Los Angeles
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
instructed to thank Mr. Baxter for his offer but at
the present time the City would not be able to avail
themselves of this gift.
Report was submitted by Asst. Fire Chief Mendenhall
stating that an inspection had been made of the property
located at 583 East Mason Street and that the owner of Report of condi-
the property had agreed to take care of the conditions tions at 583 E.
existing at that address. Future inspections will be Mason ordered
made to see that orders are complied with, filed,
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and so ordered, the filing of this letter.
Moved -by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Actuary Report -
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the matter of the Retirement Contract
Actuary Report covering proposed changes in the Retire- - tabled.
ment Contract be tabled for further study.
A report of the collection of additional $154 for dog
licenses ordered filed.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the petition sub-
mitted by residents of North San Gabriel Avenue area
regarding the realignment of Highway #39 be referred
to the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the Bills and
Requisitions (Li4-3259 - LW -3260) be allowed.
GENERAL FUND
Dog Lic, report -
filed.
Petition re: High-
way #39 referred
to Planning Comm.
Bills and
Requisitions.
9853 City Employees' Payroll Account $ 18,606.98
9854 L. G. Memmesheimer 200.00
9855 Doris McKee 54.00
9856 James Miller 75.00
9857 Lester B. Lee 500.00
366
CITY HALL
GENERAL -.FUND
AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955 7:30 P.M.
9858
Benjamin S. Parker
$ 2,262.44
9859
Hotel Plaza
9.00
9860
Alhambra Typewriter Shop
6.56
9861
American Bitumuls & Asphalt Co.
153.71
9862
The American City Magazine
4.00
9863
American Photocopy Equipment Co.
117.27
9864
Azusa Avenue Nursery
291.76
9865
Azusa Brake & Wheel Alignment
10.33
9866
Azusa Camera. Shop
56.31
9867
Azusa Cleaners & Dyers
5.09
9868
Azusa Herald
14.30
9869
Azusa Motor Parts
31.49
9870
Azusa Rock and Sand Co.
393.97
9871
Bancroft -Whitney Co.
15.45
9872
Ben Franklin Store
3.95
9873
Boardman Equipment Rentals
6.60
9875
Center Furniture Store
9.83
9874
Brown Bevis Industrial Equipment
79.72
9876
Mrs. Martha M. Johnson
200.00
9877
Donald Clark (Police Dept.)
10.00
9878
Commercial Equipment Co.
68.81
9879
J. H. Coombs
218.60
9880
Covina Equipment Company
64.43
9881
Daffurn Hardware
15.64
9882
R. W. Davis
117.73
9883
Edwards Supply Co.
103,52
9884
Valley Disposal
978,90
9885
Foothill Drug
7.78
9886
Eagleson's
12.00
9887
Fauquiers
18.03
9888
Foothill Stationers
199.31
9889
Getts Hardware
80.15
9890
Don Grantham (Police Dept.)
7.50
9891
Griswold & Company
53.82
9892
Hankins Medical Group
22.50
9893
Leo Harlan
265.80
9894
Henry's Radiator Service
10.50
9895
Kaag
13.18
9896
LaDue's Cafe
141.75
9897
R. C. Lawrence
602,44
9898
Leather Supply Co.
8.34
9899
Louis the Tailor
126.59
9900
Lawrence Maxson
5.00
9901
Bill's Sporting Goods
17.60
9902
Cancelled
9903
The Molsberry Company
44.40
9904
National Safety Council
13.25
9905
Pennock's
10.02
9906
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
2.91
9907
William Pacifico
50.00
9908
Harry G. Petrey
297.00
9909
R & R Pet & Garden Supply
98.31
9910
Realty Tax & Service Co.
15.00
9911
Sloyer & Harvey
.66
9912
Stockwell & Binney
25.99
9913
Ten Eyck Supply Co.
59.79
9914
Thompson Mfg. Co.
374.10
9915
The Times-Mirror Co.
252.34
9916
Valley Blueprint Co.
58.52
9917
Valley Cities Supply Co.
8.18
9918
Valley Craft Center
2.02
9919
Jerry W. Warren
2.08
Councilman Johnson submitted the refund to the City of
Azusa in the amount of $32.02, this amount beinthe
balance between actual expenses and advance of 200
for the League of California Cities Conference.
367
Refund on Con-
ference advance.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Adjournment
Johnson and unanimously carried that this meeting
adjourn. Time of adjournment 11:35 P.M.
City Clerk or Azusa