HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 19, 1955 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 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 given by Rev. Wayne Pendelton, of the
First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, Citi* Clerk
The Minutes of December 5, 1955, were corrected as
follows:
Page 465, paragraph 3, should contain "This motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None"
The Minutes were approved as corrected.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
now raise from the table the matter regarding bids on
Police cars.
Chief of Police Kendrick submitted a report regarding the
bid submitted by R. W. Davis and his investigation of
purchase from other dealers, and recommended that the
bid of $5,110.04 received from R. W. Davis be rejected,
and that he be authorized to purchase four new police cars
from R. W. Davis at a price not to exceed $5,061.00 plus
sales tax.
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7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Minutes of
12/19/55
Bids on Police
cars raised from
table.
Report re:
purchase of
Police cars.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council reject all bids
received on the Notice Inviting Bids for four Police cars Police car bids
and that bid checks and bid bonds be returned to the rejected.
bidders.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Police cars to
and unanimously carried that Chief of Police Kendrick be be purchased on
authorized to purchase four Police cars on the open market open market.
in conformance with his report.
Bids for air conditioning for the City Hall were opened
in the Office of the City Clerk at 10 A.M., December 16,
1955, in accordance with Ordinance No. 483. Present at
the opening of the bids were City Engineer, Supt. of
Public Works, Councilman Fawcett, and City Clerk. The
Affadavit of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids for Air
Conditioning was presented. The Notice Inviting Bids
was published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on
December 1 and December 8, 1955.
Bids were received from:
(1) Ralph E. Manns Company in the amount of $22,980.00
attached to which was a Bid Bond in the amount
of 10% of the bid.
(2} Johnson Heating Company of Monrovia in the amount
of $14,547.00.
No Bid Bond submitted.
Opening of bids
on Air Condition
ing.
The Bid received from Ralph E. Manns Company was the only Air Conditioning
bid that complied with the terms of the proposal. The Bids to remain
City Engineer stated he wished to contact the Engineering tabled.
Designers System to see if units offered by Johnson Heat-
ing Company would be satisfactory.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno,
and unanimously carried that
remain tabled.
MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955
seconded by Councilman Fawcett
the bids on Air Conditioning
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7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Rubbish bids
and unanimously carried that consideration of the rubbish raised from the
bids, previously tabled, be raised from the table at table.
this time.
Discussion was held relative to bi-weekly and weekly pick-
ups and the various schedules.
Mr. Paul Thorsen of Al Disposal Company, Arcadia requsted
that the schedules and the amount of the bids submitted
be read. City Clerk then read the amount of the bids as
submitted and the various schedules in the proposal form.
It was the opinion of the Council that a weekly pickup
under Schedule A would be in the best interest of the
City.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that the City Council accept the bid for the collection
of rubbish as submitted by John Avedesian for a weekly
pickup under Schedule "A" this weekly pickup to be
charged at the rate of 78¢ per light'meter, said Agree-
ment to extend for a period of one year from January 1,
1950' through December 31, 1956.
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
The City Planning Commission on December 7, 1955, recom-
mended to the Council that a Variance from R-1 to R-3 of
Lot 7, Block 7, Map of Azusa, located at 1021 N. Azusa
Avenue be granted. This petition was requested by Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Rucker.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried .that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and that a
Variance from R-1 to R-3 of the above described lot be
granted and the City Attorney be instructed to draw a
Resolution accordingly.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
Councilman Johnson stated that in her opinion this would
need a zone change not a Variance.
Vayor Memmesheimer announced that Mr. Vernon Wiles had
accepted the nomination to serve on the Community Re-
development Committee.
Mr. John Brooks addressed the City Council and requested
a business license be granted him for the operation of
a retail liquor store at 637 East Foothill Blvd., located
in Azusa Square Shopping Center.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council grant a
business license to John Brooks for a liquor store at
the above address.
Mr. Glen Hummer of Hummer Construction Company addressed
Council stating that he had releases from all sub-
contractors except Wilson Plumbing Company and Edward
A. Wopschall. The total amount of hold orders.submitted
to the City Clerk was $27,868.50. The amount of releases
obtained by Mr. Hummer totaled $17,053.31. The balance
withheld by the City of Azusa due to Glen E. Hummer
amounted to $18,551.20
Discussion of
rubbish bids.
Rubbish contract
awarded to J.
Avedesian
Variance granted
property at
1021 N Azusa
(C. Rucker)
Atty, to prepare
Resolution.
Comm. Redevel.
Committee -
V. 1+tiles
Business License
granted -
J. Brooks
637 E. Foothill
Hummer Constr.
Hold Orders,
Releases.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955 7:30 P.M.
It was requested by Mr. Hummer that a joint check be Hummer Constr.
issued to Glen E. Hummer Construction Company and Wilson Co. - Hold
Plumbing Company in the amount of $5,337.19, and that a Orders, Releases
joint check be issued to Hummer Construction Company
and Edward A. Wopschall in the amount of $5,488.00.
It was, moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue joint checks to Wilson Plumbing Co.
and Glen E. Hummer Construction Company, and Edward A.
Wopschall Inc. and Glen E. Hummer Construction Company
in the amount of their demands.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue a check in the amount of $7,726.01
to Glen E. Hummer Construction Company, this amount being
the difference between the total sum due Hummer and the
amounts due Wilson and Wopschall.
Checks to go to
Wilson Plumb.
Co., A. E. Wop-
schall & Hummer
Check authorized
to Glen E. Humme
Construction Co.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Bills to be
and unanimously carried that the payment of these bills be added to Reso-
added to the Resolution adopted for payment of all bills. lution.
City Engineer reported that the installation of Sanitary
Sewers at Grandin Avenue and other streets easterly to Notice of Comple
Azusa Avenue is now complete and ready for acceptance tion Project #13
by the City, and recommended the filing of the Notice to be filed with
of Completion with the County Recorder. County Recorder.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett and unanimously carried that Project #133
be accepted and the City Clerk be instructed to file the
necessary Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Councilman Ortuno stated to Council that it had been brought
to his attention that for an expenditure of approximately
$100 lights could be made available for the Christmas $100 authorized
Tree. for materials
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman for Christmas
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council Tree,
authorize the expenditure of an estimated $100 for mater-
ials to be used for the lighting of the Christmas Tree
in front of the Civic Center.
Discussion was held regarding further work promised by
the Olesen Company which had not been done at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk
be instructed to contact.the Chamber of Commerce regard-
ing the placing of the red covering on the light standards
along the Civic Center walk, and other features which the
Olesen Company had neglected to do as per their agreement.
The City Engineer submitted a print of,the proposed
location of the Personnel Office in the front room of the
Public Works Building. Estimated alteration work to
cost $480.00.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
authorize this alteration work to be done in the Public
Works Building for Personnel Office at the estimated
cost of $480.00.
City Engineer reported that the annual allotment available
to the City of Azusa of $4,000.00 to be used for street
planning and engineering purposes can be obtained upon
the submission of a Project Statement. The Engineer
recommended the use of these funds as follows:
(1) For the development of an overall street and
highway plan
(2) Technical assistance by Mr. Iwasko - $1,750.00
Request for
Olesen Co. to
complete work
for Civic Center
Work for Pers.
Office in Pub.
Works Bldg.
authorized.
Gas Tax Engineer
ing Funds
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955
(3) For engineering office and survey work $2,250.00
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation regarding the Project Statement for Gas
Tax Engineering Funds and the Engineer be authorized to
submit the Project Statement.
The City Engineer requested permission to attend the annual
Street and Highway Conference sponsored by the University
of California, January 25 to 27 inclusive at the U.C.L.A.
Cam us and t
at �shat he be granted expense money estimated'
o.00.
Moved by Councilman Johnson that the City Engineer be
granted permission to attend the annual Street and High-
way Conference and that he be advanced $80 expense
allowance, accounting for which to be made at the end
of the Conference.
This motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be
authorized to attend the Street and Highway Conference
and an advance of $80.00 be allowed to cover expenses.
The City Engineer reported on the studies made by him
of the possible plans for improving the facilities in the
City's existing Corporation Yard. The possibility of
working out a mutually beneficial Agreement between the
City and owners of the property west of the Yard is
being considered.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
authorize the City Attorney and City Engineer to investi-
gate possible arrangements and to report to the Council
at the earliest date.
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7:30 P.M.
City Engineer
authorized to
attend Street &
Highway Con-
ference 1/25 -
1/27
Attorney & Engr.
to :investigate
plans for im-
proving Corpora-
tion Yard.
The City Engineer reported on his investigation of the
problem of providing sanitary sewers to the Azusa Lane
area. In order to provide sewers to this street it
will be necessary to:
Sanitary sewers
Wash with a siphon
at Azusa Lane
2WCrossthe
Connect into the existing sewer on Mason St.
area.
requiring necessary rights-of-way to the exist-
ing development in that area.
(3) Acquisition of easement from the Flood Control
District to utilize the right-of-way of Little
Dalton wash to connect with the existing sewer
in Azusa Avenue.
Discussion was held regarding the sewer problem on Azusa
Lane including the question of assessments to the propert_es,
whether they were assessed for land being used'for land
being used for street purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be
instructed to find out the status of the property assess-
ments in that area in relation to the street, and to
contact the Flood Control District regarding the acquisi-
tion of an easement along the Little Dalton flash.
City Engineer stated that it was his opinion that the
1911 Act is not useable on the opening of an alley be-
tween Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue unless the
necessary property has been acquired by the City.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the City Attorney and the City Engineer be
instructed to check further into this matter.
Possible opening
of an alley be-
1veen Azusa Ave.
and San Gabriel
Ave.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955
City Engineer submitted a report on the proposed purchase
of a survey vehicle stating that at the previous meeting
he was granted authorization to purchase a survey vehicle
from the Davies Chevrolet Company of Glendora. Since
receiving this authorization he had been informed of a
new model being placed in the Dodge line in direct competi-
tion to the Chevrolet, and it was his recommendation that
he be authorized to place the order with the local Dodge
dealer, and he further stated that the cost of the Dodge
was within $10.00 of the price of the Chevrolet.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Council reconsider
the vote of December 5, 1955, granting the Engineer
authorization to purchase a Chevrolet from the Davies
Chevrolet Company of Glendora.
The motion of December 5, 1955, was brought before the
Council for a vote.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the recommendation of the City Engineer for
the purchase of the survey vehicle be accepted was again
voted on. Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
ABSENT: None
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be
authorized to purchase a survey vehicle from Norman King,
Dodge dealer, Azusa, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.
The matter of J. L. Jacobs report was taken up.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that action on this report re-
main tabled.
Councilman Johnson suggested that the Council study this
report at other than a regular Council meeting, which
suggestion met with the approval of the other Council
members.
Supt. Smith of the Light and water Department submitted
a letter reauesting the City to pay for the light
standards being held by the Union Metal Company for the
City of Azusa. It was pointed out that a considerable
savings could be made if these light standards were
stored in their yards subject to call by the City.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Council authorize
payment to the Union Metal Company for light standards
ordered by the City of Azusa and that the Union Metal
Company warehouse these standards subject to call by
the.City.
The City Clerk presented notice of intention to circu-
late a petition relating to annexation of certain
territory to the City of Azusa designated as Arrow
Park Annexation, which was filed in his office by
proponents of the annexation, together with the Affida-
vit of Publication of the notice of intention to
circulate petition, this notice being published in the
Azusa Herald and Pomotropic December 15, 1955.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett that the City Attorney be authorized to
prepare the necessary Resolution acknowledging receipt
of the notice of intention to circulate petition and
Affidavit of Publication of same and approving the
circulation of the petition of that territory desig-
nated as Arrow Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
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7:30 P.M.
Report on purcha
of survey vehicl
Vote on motion
12/5%55 re:
purchase of
survey vehicle.
Authorization fo
purchase of sur-
vey vehicle from
Norman King
Jacobs Report
remains
tabled.
Payment
authorized to
Union Metal Co.
fo_^ light
standards.
City Attorney tc
prepare Resolu-
tion re: Arrow
Park Annexation
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955 7:30 P.M.
Supt. Smith requested permission to employ Paul K. Hayes
as Journeyman Lineman at 5th step of salary range City Atty, to
effective December 27,.1955, prepare Resolu.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman raising P. K.
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Hayes to 5th
Light Department be authorized to employ Paul K. Hayes step of salary
Journeyman Lineman at the 5th Step of the salary range (Journey -
range, effective December 27, 1955, and the City man Lineman)
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
The Personnel Board on the request of Police Chief
Kendrick recommended to the City Council that Richard City Atty. to
Lara, Patrolman, be raised from the lst to the 2nd step prepare Resolu.
of pay range, $363.00per month, effective December 16, raising R. Lara
1955. Patrolman to
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett 2nd step.
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Personnel Board and that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare a Resolution raising
Richard Lara, Patrolman, from the 1st to the 2nd step at
$363.00 per month, effective December 16, 1955.
The Personnel Board submitted a list of employees whose
probationary period terminates in 30 days. They are: Probationary
Jean Hardt, Account Clerk, effective 1/20/56 Periods terminal
to Step 2 ing
Albert Crisp, Civil Engineering Aide, effective
1/18/56, to Step 2
City Attorney approved the bond submitted by Chas. L.
Burch and Sons in connection with Project No. 146. Chas. L. Burch
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Bond approved
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council Proj. No. 146
approve and order filed the bond submitted by Chas. L.
Burch & Sons for Project No. 146, said bond being on
the United Pacific Insurance Co.
A request was received from the Arthritis and Rheumatism
Foundation for permission to conduct a fund raising cam- Request for funs
paign during the month of February, 1956. raising campaigr
Councilman Ortuno suggested that the City Clerk ask for Arthritis and
a copy of the City of San Gabriel's Ordinance covering Rheumatism
fund raising in that City. Foundation -
Moved.by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman tabled.
Romero and unanimously carried that the request of the
Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation be tabled until
this City has received the Ordinance from the City of
San Gabriel.
Communications were received from the Air Pollution Con- Air Pollution
trol District relative to the request for outdoor burning Control communi
of trees by various contractors and Cities, and other cations ordered
miscellaneous items. filed.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded;by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that these communications be filed.
Mayor Memmesheimer read a letter from the Mayor of Glen-
dora requesting attendance by officials of the City of Azusa
at a luncheon on December 21 with Mr. Griswold of the Air City Engineer &
Pollution Board. Councilman
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson Fawcett to atter
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and Council- luncheon - Air
man Fawcett be authorized to attend this meeting with Pollution.
Mayor Woods of Glendora and Mr. Griswold on December 21,
1955, and the City Clerk to advise Mayor Woods of their
attendance.
The City Engineer requested the opinion of the City
Council relative to the renting of the newly purchased
tree chipper to other Cities and individuals. It was the
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955 7:30 P.M.
opinion of the Council that they would look favorably upon Rental of tree
such a request providing a reasonable rental charge would chipper
be made for the equipment and the salary of the operator. approved.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Natl. Safety
and unanimously carried that the bulletins and communica- Cncl. communica•
tions from the National Safety Council be referred to the tions refrd. to
Police Department. Police Dept.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson Church letter of
and unanimously carried that the letter of commendation commendation re
from the young peoples group (Christ Ambassadors) of the Xmas decoration:
First Assembly of God Church, for the choice of Christmas referred to
decorations used this year be referred to the Chamber of Chamber of
Commerce. Commerce
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Treas. report
and unanimously carried that the Treasurer's report for Nov., 1955,
the month of November be filed. filed.
A request was received from the Dept. of Health, Education
and Welfare, Social Security Administration, for the use Request for use
of the auditorium each Thursday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. It of auditorium
is the desire of the Social Security Administration to try - Social Securit
to give better service to the residents of Azusa and other Admin. - tabled,
nearby communities.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the request of the Social
Security Administration be tabled.
Councilman Ortuno offered for second reading the Ordinance
entitled:
Ordinance
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISH- No. 495 -
ING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE" Interim Zoning
Ordinance
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that further reading of the
Ordinance be waived. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption
seconded by Councilman Fawcett. This Ordinance was then
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 495
Councilman Romero offered for its first reading an Ordinance
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 409 OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A First reading of
ZONING AND DISTRIBUTING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ordinance -
CREATING 13 USE ZONES, REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY, Old Lee School
HEIGHT AND AREA OF STRUCTURE AND OPEN SPACES FOR LIGHT, property
AIR AND VENTILATION; ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID ZONES;
DEFINING TERMS USED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCE-
MENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH".
This Ordinance was then read in full and the second
reading was set for January 3, 1956, meeting.
Councilman Ortuno was excused from the meeting at Councilman
9:30 P.M. Ortuno excused
from meeting.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney reported that Mrs. Bertha B. Popko, 1013 N.
Alameda Avenue had submitted a claim against the City in Claim for in -
the amount of $3,000. This claim was for injuries jury referred
suffered on November 7, 1955, by a fall which occurred to insurance
when she stepped into a pot hole in the street in front carrier.
of her residence. The City Attorney stated that this
claim had been referred to the insurance carriers.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
Resolution
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM
No. 3338 -
JOHN P. FEELEY AND CORRICE D. FEELEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE,
Accepting Grant
TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING
Deed from J. P.
THEREOF".
Feeley and C.D.
Feeley
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No. 3338
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No. 3339 -
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE PETITION OF Variance grant&
FAUSTINO ZARATE FOR VARIANCE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM F. Zarate
ZONE R-1 TO ZONE R-2 IN THE CITY OF AZUSA."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No. 3339
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that the City Clerk had in-
vestigated the possibility of the Molsberry Co. to prepare
and mail the Christmas Greetings and safety measure in the
name of the City Council, as was done last year. Molsberry Co. t�
Councilman Fawcett moved, seconded by Councilman Romero prepare & mail
that the City Clerk be authorized to have this Christmas Christmas
Greeting prepared and mailed by the Molsberry Company. Greetings.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
Mayor Memmesheimer announced the receipt of a letter from
Senator Richard Richards, Chairman of the Subcommittee Letter re:
on Mass Rapid Transit, stating that Public Hearing would Public Hearing
be held in the Assembly Hearing Room of the Los Angeles on Mass Rapid
State Building on January 17, 18, 19 and 20 at 10 A.M. Transit -tabled
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this letter be tabled
until the meeting of January 3, 1956.
ABSENT:: Councilman Ortuno
A letter was received from the Library Board recommending
three sites for the proposed new Library Building. Letter re: pro -
#1 - The southeast corner of the Civic Center posed new
Block library sites
referred to
#2 - The southwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Park & Rec. Com
Sixth Street
#3 - The east side of the Civic Center block
behind the Civic Auditorium
The Library Board recommended Site #3.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955
Discussion was held relative to the proposed sites suggested
by the Library Board, and it was the opinion of the Council
that this matter should be taken up with the Park and
Recreation Commission, with the possibility of that
Board consulting with Mr. Ben Parker, Architect, who is
retained by the Board in an advisory capacity, and also
be taken up with the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to
the Park and Recreation Commission, and also a copy of
the letter be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
City Engineer Williamson stated that one of the recommen-
dations in the J. L. Jacobs report was that the City
Administrative Officer working in cooperation with the
City Planning Commission and City Engineer should develop
a capital improvement program which will also include
the means of financing the program.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that a survey be made by
the Engineer, City Clerk and City Planning Commission
relative to a capital improvement program for the City,
and report to the Council,
Councilman Fawcett stated that he believed the salary
classification for Jim Stringfellow and William Homer
should be reviewed.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board
be instructed to make a study on the wage classification
of Jim Stringfellow and William Homer.
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
Supt, of Streets, J. Brusnahan, recommended to the City
Council that a survey be made of all classifications
within the Public Works Department.
Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that the City Engineer, Supt.
of Public Works and Councilman Fawcett submit a recommenda-
tion to Council regarding the survey of the Public Works
Department classification.
It was the opinion of the Engineer that a discussion with
Mr. Meier, who compiled the Jacobs report, would be very
helpful.
Councilman Johnson suggested that Mr. Meier be invited
to meet with Council.
Councilman Johnson asked the City Attorney when she could
expect an answer to her letter of Sept. 9 addressed to
him. City Attorney stated that he was of the opinion
he only had to answer those requests which were given
to him from Council, however he would check the Minutes
of October 17th to find what the actual action of the
Council was.
Councilman Johnson asked if the City Attorney had studied
the proposed franchise requested by the Pacific Electric
Railway Company. The City Attorney stated that his
report and recommendation will be submitted before the
time of the expiration of their franchise which is April
1955.
Moved by Councilman Johnson,
and unanimously carried that
be paid.
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
seconded by Councilman Romero
the Bills and Requisitions
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
7:30 P.M.
Survey to be
made relative
to capital
improvement
program.
Study of wage
classification
J. Stringfellow
W. Homer
Survey of Publi
Works Dept.
classifications
to be made.
Request for
answer from
City Attorney.
City Atty. to
study proposed
franchise -
Pac. Elec.
Railway Co.
Bills and
Requisitions
490
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1955
"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 Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No. 3340
Moved by Councilman Johnson,
and unanimously carried that
adjournment 10:30 P.M.
seconded by Councilman Romero
the meeting adjourn. Time of
City Clerk 01'. -Azusa
7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3340
Allowing Claims
and Demands
Adjournment