HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 7, 1955 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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.
Councilman Fawcett offered the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
The Minutes of the meeting of October 17, 1955, were
approved as written.
Corrections to the Minutes of October 25th were as
follows:
Page 391, 6th paragraph, the word "inability"
should be "ability.
Page 393, 9th paragraph should contain the words
"No rotation ofjfneeting places desired."
Page 395, paragraph 4, delete the word 'other".
Page 397, correct spelling of "Eisenhower".
Page 397, last paragraph, demand of A. L. Kendrick
to read "100.95".
The Minutes of October 25th were then approved as corrected.
The Mayor announced that this is the time and place for
the hearing of protests regarding a proposed change of
zone from R-1 to C-3 of the property located at the
northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Gladstone Street,
owned by Mr. H. H. Howard.
City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication giving
notice of Hearing to be held before the City Council of
the City of Azusa relative to the proposed change of zone,
said notice being published in the Azusa Herald and Pomo-
tropic on October 27, 1955 and November 3, 1955.
Also presented was a list of names of property owners
within 300 feet of the affected property to whom notice
of the hearing had been mailed. .
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any written protests
received in the office of the City Clerk. City Clerk
replied that no written protests had been received.
The Mayor asked if any person in the audience wished to
make any protest in this rezoning.
There were no protests.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that as no protests,
written or oral, were presented, he now ordered the
Hearing closed.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that an Ordinance be
prepared granting a zone change from R-1 to C-3 of that
portion of Lot 5115, owned by Mr. H. H. Howard, located
at the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Gladstone
Street, and that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the amendment to Ordinance No. 409 setting
forth this change.
The tentative map of Tract x}20971 having been approved
by the Planning Commission at their meeting of Oct. 19,
subject to the City Engineer's and the State Division
of Highways' approval of ingress and egress streets
in the tract, was presented to the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
table action on the tentative map of Tract #20971 until
further information regarding streets has been obtained
from the Engineer and the State Highway Department.
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7:30 P.M.
Roll Call
Correction of
Minutes 10/25/55
Hearing on change
of zone N.W.
corner of Azusa
Ave. & Gladstone
St., H. H. Howard
Tentative Map of
Tract x}20971 -
tabled.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955 7;30 P.M.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council Recommended pre -
authorize the following: parations for
1 - Base map of the entire City showing all streets, new zoning map.
alleys, lot lines and railroad rights of way
within the City.
2 - Existing Land Use Survey of the City with question-
able areas noted so that there will be a sound basis
for preparation of new map.
3 - That funds be made available for preparation of a
Major Street and Highway Plan. If such a plan is
available, the necessary rights of way could be
preserved in the new zoning Ordinance.
These points had been recommended by Mr. Iwasko who is
presently working on a new zoning Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that this be
referred to the City Engineer to consult with Mr. Iwasko
for clarification and to report at the meeting of
November 21st,
A letter of resignation was received from Cornelius Ayon,
member of the Azusa Planning Commission, effective immedi- Resignation of
ately. Cornelius Ayon -
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- City Planning
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council Commission.
accept the resignation of Cornelius Ayon and that the City
Clerk be instructed to forward a letter of thanks to Mr.
Ayon for his services as a member of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this is the time and
place set for the hearing of the proposed annexation to
the City of Azusa of that property designated as Easterly
Annexation District No. 10, and any person owning property
within said District could now appear and show cause why
such territory should not be annexed to the City of Azusa.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of
Resolution No. 3302, published in the Azusa Herald and
Promotropic on October 6 and 13, 1955, and published in
the Glendora Press October 6 and 13, 1955, declaring that
proceedings have been initiated by the City Council of
the City of Azusa to annex to said City that territory
designated as Easterly Annexation District No. 10, and
giving notice of time and place of Hearing.
City Clerk announced that notices had been mailed to all
property owners shown on the last available assessment
roll, and to Curtis M. McFadden and McDonald Brothers -
developers of two tracts within said District.
City Clerk announced that no
received in his office prior
of this Hearing.
,,,rritten protests had been
to the time of the beginning
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that since no protests,
either oral or written, had been presented to the City
Council he now declared this Hearing closed.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to take whatever steps are necessary under
the law to complete the annexation of that territory
designated as Easterly Annexation District No. 10.
Hearing for
Easterly Annexa-
tion District
No. 10.
Chief of Police Kendrick recommended the replacing of Purchase of
four police cars in the Police Department. The cars to Police cars
be replaced were Ford automobiles, one 1953 model and authorized.
three 1955 models.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for four Police cars for the Police
Dept., specifications to be furnished by the Chief of Police,
bids to be opened December 2, 1955.
four
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955 7:30 P.M.
The Chief of Police requested that an Ordinance be prepared
regulating billiard and pool rooms. Proposed Ordinanc
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman for regulating
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney billiard & pool
be authorized to study the matter and prepare the rooms.
necessary Ordinance for presentation at the next meeting.
The Chief of Police recommended that an Ordinance be set
up prohibiting minors under the age of 18 years from
Recommended
using certain mechanical games..
Ordinance pro -
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
hibiting minors
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City
from using
Attorney be authorized to study this matter and pre-
mechanical
pare the necessary Ordinance for presentation at the
games.
next meeting.
drive on
The Chief of Police submitted a request for additional
Nov. 18 & 19.
space for filing cabinets. It was recommended that the
Request for space
side porch on the south side of the building be altered
for filing
and enclosed to furnish the necessary.space,
cabinets - Police
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Dept.
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be re-
ferred to the City Engineer for a cost study and recom-
mendation.
Chief of Police Kendrick announced that he had met with Police Dept. to
the Committee in charge of the Christmas Parade to be cooperate re:
held December 3rd, and it was his opinion that details Christmas Parade
can be worked out satisfactorily.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the Chief of
Police be authorized to assist the merchants with their
Christmas Parade to be held December 3rd.
Police Chief Kendrick announced that he and the City
Engineer had considered the recuest of the Pacific Bible
College for the handling of traffic and the stringing of
banner across Foothill Blvd. in connection with their
Police Chief and
building drive to be conducted November 18 and 19. It
Engineer to
was the opinion of the Chief of Police that the blocking
cooperate with
off of Dalton Avenue would not be necessary and that the
Pacific Bible
Police Depart, would be able to handle the traffic at
College for
their expected peak hours. The City Engineer stated that
construction
he did not believe the stringing of the banner across Foot-
drive on
hill Blvd, would be allowed at that location.
Nov. 18 & 19.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the Engineer and
the Chief of Police be authorized to cooperate with the
Pacific Bible College on their drive on the days of
November 18 and 19.
Chief of Police Kendrick requested the erection of stop
sign at the intersection of Maunaloa and Citrus Avenues, Stop sign to be
at the northeast corner of said intersection, requiring erected at
west -bound traffic on Maunaloa to stop before entering Maunaloa and
Citrus Avenue. Ditrus Streets.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to draw a Resolution for the installation of
said stop sign.
A report was submitted on additional collections of dog Report on dog
licenses in the amount of $177.00. license collec-
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman tions - filed.
Fawcett and unanimously carried that this report be
filed.
A report was submitted stating that the sum of $52.25 Report on City
was collected at the City Pound for the month of September, Pound collection
1955. - filed.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that this report be filed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
A letter was submitted from E. W. Meier, representative
of the J. L. Jacobs Company stating that the final draft
of their administrative survey report has been prepared
but has not been returned from their Chicago office at
this date.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that an extension of time until
November 21st be granted the J. L. Jacobs Company for
filing of their final administrative survey report.
The City Engineer submitted a report on his attendance
at a conference with the Highway Department regarding
the realignment of Highway 39. Attending this conference.
also was Mr. Dan Martin of this City. The proposal to
provide two one-way streets, northbound on Azusa Avenue
and southbound on San Gabriel Avenue, is the best solution
acceptable to the State.
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7:30 P.M.
Administrative
Survey Report,
J. J. Jacobs Co.
Nov. 21, 1955•
Mr. Dan Martin appeared before Council and stated that it.
is possible that one other alternative should be considered,
that is the fridening of Azusa Avenue south of 4th Street Meeting with
to a four lane highway. representatives
Councilman Ortuno asked the opinion of the Council regard- State Div,
ing another meeting with the representatives from the Highways re::
Division of Highways. Highway 39 -
Nov. 17, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding
the realignment of Highway 39.
After discussion Councilman Fawcett withdrew the motion.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed
to notify the State Division of Highways that the City
requests another meeting be held and that representatives
from their Department be present, this meeting to be held
November 17th. -at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
City Engineer submitted a report regarding the relocating
of the Motor Vehicle Licensing Department in order to Possible reloca-
give additional room to the Public Works Department in tion of Motor
the Public Works Building. Alternate locations suggested Vehicle Licensing
were: DeDt.
1 - The Civic Auditorium
2 - The new Recreation Building
3 - The Boy Scout Hall
The Park and Recreation Commission also submitted a
request to grant permission to the U. S. Army Recruiting
Office for use of the Boy Scout Hall from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Monday through Fridays.
It was the opinion of the Council that an agreement could
be worked out whereby the Motor Vehicle Dept. and the
Army Recruiting Office could jointly use the Boy Scout
Hall.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the report of the
City Engineer be referred to the Park and Recreation
Commission for the working out of the details of moving
to the Boy Scout Hall the Motor Vehicle Department and
the Army Recruiting Office and that the City Engineer
contact the Park and Recreation Commission on arrange-
ments made with the Motor Vehicle Dept. regarding the
move.
The City Engineer submitted a report on the recommended
policy for the City on the care and responsibility for
parkway trees. This report has been approved by the Park
and Recreation Commission and is as follows:
U. S. Army Recrui
ing request for
use of Boy Scout
Hall
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955 7:30 P.M.
1 - The City shall water parkway trees only in front City policy re:
of undeveloped lots, as needed. Parkway trees.
2 - The City shall accept responsibility for pruning
and trimming and shall bring this work to a current
status as soon as possible.
3 - The City shall remove all dangerously defective and
diseased parkway trees.
4 - Property owners shall apply to the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission for permits to remove parkway trees
and shall pay for such removal when it is for their
benefit and/or convenience.
Discussion was held on the proposed policy.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Park and
Recreation Commission on the policies set forth in #2, #3,
and #4 of their communication of November 2, 1955.
The City Engineer also recommended the
to handle the tree trimming operations.
would consist of the following:
:gin Air compressor, estimated cost
A Tree Chipper, estimated cost -
A Dump Truck, estimated cost - -
purchase of equipment
This equipment
City to advertise
for bids on Air
Compressor, Tree
- - $1,200.00
Chipper and Dump
- - 3,700.00
Truck for Public
- - 3,600.00
Works Dept.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for one Air Compressor, one Tree
Chipper, and one Dump Truck, specifications to be furnished
by the Department of Public Works, bids to be opened Dec. 2,
1955.
A report was submitted by Arthur Cornwell, Chairman of
the Community Redevelopment Committee, requesting the
City Council to adopt a resolution declaring that there
is a need for such an agency to function in the community.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution designating
the Community Redevelopment Committee as an active working
body in accordance with Sections 33200 - 33203 of the Health
and Safety Code.
City Engineer announced the resignation of Frank Granillo,
temporary Maintenance Man, as of October 28, 1955.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the resignation of Frank Granillo as of October 28,
1955.
City Engineer requested permission to employ Michael Soto
as temporary Maintenance Man at the rate of $1.50 per
hour.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that Michael Soto be employed as
temporary Maintenance Man effective November 2, 1955,
for a period not to exceed 90 days.
City Engineer submitted a letter stating that Lucky Lager
Brewing Company was interested in dedicating a street
to the City, to be located on property owned by Lucky
Lager Company approximately 600 feet west of Georgia Ave.
on the north side of Foothill Blvd. Lucky Lage has re-
quested an agreement between themselves and the City
granting them permission to plant trees and shrubs upon
the easterly and westerly borders of said street. The
Resolution to be
prepared re:
Community
Redevelopment
Committee
Resignation of
Frank Granillo
temporary
Maintenance Man
Permission to
hire temporary
Maintenance Tian
Michael Soto.
Street to be
dedicated to City
Lucky Lager
Brewing Co.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
Company also requested that a street name in some way
identified with their operations be considered. Their
preference would be "Lucky Lager Avenue".
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the street name
"Lucky Lager Avenue" be modified to "Lucky Avenue" and
that the details of the agreement be referred to the City
Engineer and City Attorney for their consideration; and
in addition, the description and design of the proposed
sign to be erected, to be submitted to Council for approval.
It was brought to the attention of the City Council that
the present contract for rubbish pickup expires as of
December 31, 1955.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for rubbish pickup in
the City of Azusa with alternates as follows:
1 - Biweekly pickups, as contract now exists
2 - Weekly pickup, to include all types of rubbish
except rock and gravel.
Bids to be opened December 2, 1955. The term of the con-
tract to be for a one-year period.
The City Engineer reported that he, in company with Mayor
Memmesheimer and Councilman Fawcett, attended the meeting
of the State Interim Committee on Streets and Highways at
Los Angeles November 7th. The City Engineer submitted a
copy of the report given to the State Interim Committee
on the amounts budgeted for street purposes in the City
of Azusa for the fiscal year 1955 - 1956.
The City Engineer reported that the title to the old
reservoir site, which is to be transferred for equal value
of land in the Gum Grove location, is not clear. The
Engineer stated that the cost of obtaining clear title
to this land is estimated at $400.00.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council authorize
an expenditure not to exceed $400.00 for a title search
of the old reservoir site in order to obtain clear title
to the land by the City.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the
City Council that a progressive pay plan be inaugurated
for summer and/or after school personnel.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommended pay plan as outlined by the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission for summer and/or after school personnel,
etc., and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a
Resolution in accordance with the recommendation submitted,
the effective date to be December 1, 1955.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the
low bid from the American Seating Company for Volleyball
standards in the amount of $194.00 be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation pf the Park and Recreation
Commission on the low bid by the American Seating Co.
for four Volleyball Standards installed complete with
reel in the amount of $194.00, and that other bids sub-
mitted be filed.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended
of Dallas heavy duty plastic ware.
Councilman Johnson stated that the purchase of
ware would result in an expenditure in excess
the purchase
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7:30 P.M.
City to advertise
for bids for
rubbish pickup
contract.
Report to State
Interim Committee
re: budget for
street purposes.
Title search of
old reservoir
site to be made.
Progressive pay
plan for summer
and/or after
school personnel
Park & Recreation
Volleyball stand-
ards for Park &
Recreation.
this plastic
of their budget.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that the City Council accept the recommendation of the
Park and Recreation Commission for the purchase of
Dallas heavy duty plastic ware as per bid.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: Councilman Romero
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7:30 P.M.
Purchase of
plastic ware for
Recreation Dept.
approved.
Dedication of
new Recreation Center has
been set for 2 PM
Dedication of
November 20,
1955. All members of the
City Council are
Recreation Center
invited to be
present at the dedication
ceremonies,
announced.
A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Hardy L. Blatchley
requesting the City to consider the possibility of water- Letter re: water-
ing trees in the parkways of tenant -occupied property. ing of trees in
It was pointed out that the policy of the City would parkways.
require land owners to care for the watering of the trees
in the parkways.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No -331
Accepting Quit -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Claim Deed -
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED Emmanuel Baptist
FROM EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF AZUSA, A CORPORATION, TO Church.
THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, Resolution was then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3319.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3320 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Appointing W.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING WILLIAM W. Roach, Police
ROACH AS AN OFFICER IN THE AZUSA POLICE RESERVE CORP, Reserve and
AND FIXING HIS SALARY, AND TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT terminating Ross
OF ROSS H. SMITH AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1955." H. Smith.
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3320
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution
entitled: No. 3321 -
Salary increase
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, for all City=
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE Civil Service
SALARY OF ALL CITY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES $25.00 PER employees.
MONTH EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 16, 1955.
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3321
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No. 3322 -
Step Raises, M.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RAISING THE SALARIES OF Porter, Acct.-
MAYBELLE PORTER, ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE LIGHT AND WATER Clerk and R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND ALSO RUSSELL BENSHOOF, METER
READER IN SAID LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT." Reader. , Meter
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Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Fawcett. Resolution then passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3322
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3323 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Employing D.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DOUGLAS Ogden, Accountant
OGDEN AS ACCOUNTANT IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
EFFECTIVE AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1955, AND FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3323.
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading proposed
Ordinance No. 491 entitled:
First reading of
Ordinance 491 -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
Raising of Sales
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Tax to 1%.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 392 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A LICENSE TAX
FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
AT RETAIL, PROVIDING FOR PERMITS TO RETAILERS AND FOR THE
COMPUTATION, COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF SUCH TAX AND PRE-
SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF."
This Otdinance is to raise the sales tax in the City of
Azusa from 1/2o to 1%.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3324 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Salary raise
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING THE SALARIES Fire Chief &
OF FIRE CHIEF AND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF IN THE FIRE Asst. Fire Chief.
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3324
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "ARROW PARK ANNEXATION".
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man 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. 3325
The City Attorney reported that letters had been mailed
to the property owners on Barbara Avenue who had, so far,
not agreed to sell a portion of their property for the
widening of Vernon Avenue.
The City Engineer stated that Mr. Waltz, living at the
corner of Third and Barbara Avenue had been offered $350
for his property. However, at the time the appraisal
was made, the appraiser was not made aware of the value
of bulbs underground in the amount of $30.00.
Discussion was held regarding the existing factors hold-
ing up completion of obtaining the land for the street
widening:
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
and City Engineer bring to a speedy conclusion the balance
of settlements of the Barbara Avenue properties, which
could include an additional price of $30.00 for the afore-
mentioned bulbs, and the City Attorney be instructed to
institute condemnation proceedings.
City Attorney reported that he had been in communication
with the owner of the property on Pasadena Ave, which is
being utilized as a park area by the City.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
authorized to obtain a Certificate of Title on this
property.
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3325 -
Arrow Park
Annexation pro-
ceedings
authorized.
Settlements re:
acquiring propert;
for widening of
Vernon Avenue.
Park area,
Pasadena Ave. -
Certificate of
title.
City Attorney stated that the Grant of Easement to the Grant of Easement
City from the Citrus Union High School needed a Resolution - Citrus Union
on the part of the Trustees authorizing the signatures to High School.
said document.
Supt, of Light Department recommended the employment of
Arthur H. Patrick, Journeyman Lineman on the 5th step of
the salary range, effective October 17, 1955.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a Resolution employing Arthur H.
Patrick, 'Journeyman Lineman, in the Light Department at
the 5th Step of the salary range, $497.00 per month,
effective Oct. 17, 1955.
Supt, of Light Department recommended the employment of
George Fox as Journeyman Lineman in the Light Department
at the 5th Step of salary range, $497.00 per month,
effective October 17, 1955.
Moved by'Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a Resolution employing George
Fox as Journeyman Lineman in the Light Department at 5th
Step of salary range, $497.00 per month, effective
October 17, 1955.
Appointing A. H.
Patrick, Journey-
man Lineman,
Light Dept.
Appointing George
Fox Journeyman
Lineman, Light
Department.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. A?ONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
The Personnel Board submitted a list of names of employees
whose probationary periods terminate in December.
Richard Lara, Patrolman, Probationary period
terminates December lo, 1955
Avis Whitlock, Account Clerk, Probationary
period terminates December 20, 1955.
419
7:30 P.M.
Probationary
periods terminat-
ing Dec. 1955
The clarification of the recommended change in time periods Time periods,
of the pay plan remained tabled, pay plan.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Agreement - Visit
Johnson and unanimously carried that the Agreement sub- ing Nurse Assoc.
mitted by the Visiting Nurse Association be referred to referred to
the City Attorney for study and approval. Atty.
The proposed uniform Ordinance regulating burning hours,
and regulating and prohibiting burning of certain materials,
was presented to Council.
Discussion was held on this subject, and the Mayor expressed
a desire to have the opinion of the City Council stated so
that he could present it at the Directors' meeting at the Present burning
Biltmore Hotel, November 21st. Ordinance adequate
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero forAzusa.
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be instructed to
report that the burning Ordinance now in effect in Azusa
is well suited to this City, and the City Council does
not feel that another Ordinance should be adopted unless
it is unanimously agreed upon by all other Cities in this
area.
A letter was received from American Legion Post #180 re-
questing that that organization be appointed as color
guard for all civic functions where such a unit is
desired.
Members of the VFW Post appeared before Council and
stated that their unit also wished to be considered if
the City intended to use a color guard for such civic
functions.
It was suggested and agreed by the members of the VFW that
they would endeavor to work out a joint ag eement with the
American Legion.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that it would be the desire of
the City Council that the combined efforts of both the
American Legion and VFW be utilized in any occasion
where a color guard is necessary at a City function.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Progress Report
No. 5 submitted by L. B. Lee, C.P.A. be filed.
The Actuary Report regarding State Retirment remained
tabled.
A request for permission to hold a benefit dance at the
Parish Hall November 19th was submitted by the Dames
de Guadalupe of the Guadalupe Chapel in Irwindale.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this request be
referred to the Chief of Police with power to act.
A letter of thanks from Leo C. Nasser, General Chairman
of Azusa Golden Days, for the cooperation given their
Committee by the City forces, was ordered filed.
Request by the Chamber of Commerce for two members from
the City Council to act on a Committee to study off-
street parking problems, was submitted.
Mayor Memmesheimer recommended Councilman Fawcett and
Councilman Ortuno to serve on this Committee.
American Legion
and VFW to be
color guard for
civic functions.
Progress Report
No. 5 (Lee) -
filed.
Actuary Report -
tabled.
Request for dance
permit - Guadalup
Chapel referred t,
Police Chief.
Letter of thanks,
Azusa Golden Days
Committee
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that Councilman Fawcett and
Councilman Ortuno serve on the Committee studying off-
street parking problems.
The report on building inspection services for the period
July 1, 1955 to September 30, 1955, showing the City's
share of fees as $1,998.40, was ordered filed.
Moved by Councilman Johnson that the expense items sub-
mitted by Marlowe Madison and Albert Kendrick be removed
from the demand register.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the expense forms and demands be referred to
the City Attorney for his opinion regarding payment.
After discussion Councilman Romero withdrew his second.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion was held regarding the setting of a policy as
it -related to the payment for automobile expenses while
out of town attending conferences, etc. to those officials
receiving monthly car allowances.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that a pro -rated formula shall
apply against monthly automobile allowances granted by
the City when the officials receiving such an allowance
are authorized by the Council to be absent from the City,
on official business and a claim for mileage is requested.
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7:30 P.M.
Committee to
study off-street
parking problems
Report on build-
ing inspection
services..
Policy re: auto-
mobile allowance
for officials
out of City on
City business.
The City Engineer stated that office space might become Office space for
available in the Public Works Building for use by the Azusa employees Credi+
City Employees Federal Credit Union after the Motor Vehicle Union.
Department has been relocated.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Bills and
Romero and unanimously carried that the bills and requisi- Requisitions
tions (LW -3267 - LW -3282) be allowed.
GENERAL FUND
247 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
248 Pacific Union Metal
WATER DEPARTMENT
$ 9.26
1,529.55
5792
Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation
$ 12.24
5793
Allis Chalmers Company
9,383.47
5794
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
693.61
5795
Burrough's Corporation
3.77
5796
Cla-Val Company
9.75
5797
Fisher Research Laboratory, Inc.
35.18
5798
Foothill Stationers
7.11
5799
General Telephone Co. of Calif.
40.95
5$00
Getts Hardware
14.48
5801
Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co.
38.76
5802
Grinnell Company of the Pacific
2,249.38
5803
Leo Harlan
9.09
5804
Mobile Radio, Inc.
16.66
5805
Munselle Supply Co., Inc.
50.93
5806
Rensselaer Valve Co.
1,096.38
5807
Russ Auto Repair
134.41
5808
Signal Oil Company
289.81
5809
Southern Counties Gas Co. of Calif.
119.87
5810
•Southern Pipe & Casing Co.
48.21
5811
Valley Cities Supply Co.
260.91
5812
Waldon Associates
9.10
5813
Williams Lumber Yard
29.71
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955
LIGHT FUND
5981-A Addressograph-Multigraph Corp.
5982-A Azusa Ice Company
5983-A Burrough's Corporation
5984-A Chagnon Electric Co., Inc.
5985-A Dutton -Packard Company
5986-A E1 Sereno Machine Works
5987-A Foothill Stationers
5988-A General Telephone Co. of California
5989 Getts Hardware
5990 Grimes Stassforth Stationery Company
5991 Leo -Harlan -
5992 Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc.
5993 Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc.
5994 Mobile Radio, Inc.
5995 Russ Auto Repair
5996 Signal Oil Company
5997 Sloyer & Harvey
5998 Southern California Edison Co.
5999 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
6000 Williams Lumber Yard
6001 Williams Lumber Yard
6002 Win Ward Company
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS
OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID"
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Romero. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett,.Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3326
7:30 P.M.
$ 12.24
lo.4o
3.77
4o9.12
36.06
7.21
7.14
40.95
32.38
38.80
9.09
8,116.40
23,511.98
33.34
21.54
144.80
1.81
22,306.64
15,654.83
2.79
17.90
339.48
Resolution
No. 3326
Allowing Claims
and Demands
Upon being questioned, the City Attorney announced that he Foothill Ranch -
is working on an agreement with the Foothill Ranch in Church
connection with the placing of a Church directory on their directory.
property.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno,
and unanimously carried that
November 17, 1955, at 7:30 P
11:40 P.M.
seconded by Louncilman Romero
this meeting adjourn until
.M. Time of adjournment
/City C er of Azusa
Adjournment
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