HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 3, 1956 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956
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 Councilman Fawcett
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
The Minutes of the Council Meeting of 12/19/55 were
approved as submitted.
On Friday, December 30, 1955, at 10 A.M., bids were
opened in the office of the City Clerk, in the presence
of Councilmen Fawcett and Ortuno, Supt, of Public Works
- Brusnahan, Supt, of Light and Water - Smith, and the
City Clerk, in accordance with Ordinance No. 483, for the
purchase by the City of the following:
(a) 8,000 tons, more or less, Asphaltic Concrete
Surfacing
(b) 5,000 feet 10-3/4:" O.D., 10 gauge pipe
10,000 feet 6" I.D., 10 gauge pipe
The Notice Inviting Bids of above items being published
in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on December 15 and 22,
1955.
Bids submitted for Asphaltic material:
1 - Industrial Asphalt
Alternate A$3.193 per ton F.O.B. Plant
Alternate B - 3.593 per ton F.O.B. Job Site
Bid Bond in the amount of 5% submitted with bid.
2 - Graham Brothers, Inc.
Alternate A - 3.22 per ton F.O.B. Plant
Alternate B -- 3.73 per ton F.O.B. Job Site
Cashier's Check in the amount of $2,000 submitted
. with bid.
3 -- Warren Southwest, Inc.
Alternate A $3.25 per ton F.O.B. Pant
Alternate B - 3.88 per ton F.O.B. Job Site
Certified Check in the amount of $2,000 submitted
with bid
It was recommended by the Supt of Public Works that the
bid of Industrial Asphalt, Alternate A, be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Supt. of Public Works
and the low bid of Industrial Asphalt, Alternate A,
at $3.193 per ton be accepted, and that the checks
and/or bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned.
Bids on Pipe were received from:
Southern Pipe & Casing Company
5,000 Ft. 10-3/4" OD #10 Ga. @ $2.04 per ft.
Total - $10,200.00
10,000 Ft. 6" ID #10 Ga. @ $1.20 per ft.
Total - $12,000.00
Total Bid - $22,200.00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% submitted with bid.
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7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Opening of bids
for Asphaltic
Concrete Surfacinj
and Pipe
Asphaltic Materia]
Bid awarded to
Industrial
Asphalt
Opening of bids or
Pipe.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Plante Pipe & Steel Co.
5,000 Ft. 10-3/4" OD #10 Ga. @ $2.0385 per ft.
Total - $10,192.50
10,000 Ft. 6-5/8" OD #10 Ga. @ $1.2525 per ft.
Total - $12,525.00
Alternate
10,000 Ft. 6" OD #10 Ga. @ $1.1925 per ft.
Total - $11,925.00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10/ submitted with bid.
Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc.
5,000 Ft. 10-3/4" OD #10 Ga. @ $2.08 per ft.
Total - $10,400.00
10,000 Ft. 6@ ID #10 Ga. @ $1.25 per ft.
Total - $12,500.00
Total amount of Bid $22,900.00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% submitted with bid.
Consolidated Western Steel
5,00 00Ft. 10-3/4" D #10 Ga. @ $2.11 per foot
Tota10,000 Ft. 6-5/8" OD #10 Ga. @ $1.31 per ft.
Total - $13,100.00
Bid Bond in the amount of $2,500 submitted with bid..
10,000 ft. 6" OD #10 Ga. @ $1.21 per ft.
Total - $12,100.00
Bid Bond in the amount of $1500 submitted with bid.
It was recommended by the Supt. of Light and Water that Pipe bid awarded
the firm bid of Southern Pipe and Casing Company in the to Southern Pipe
amount of $22,200.00 be accepted, and Casing Co.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the Superintendent of Light and Water
that the firm bid of Southern Pipe and Casing Company for
5,000 ft. of 10-3/4" OD Pipe and 10,000 ft. of 6" ID Pipe
be accepted, and that the Bid Bonds and/or Checks of the
unsuccessful bidders be returned.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that a
Special Use Permit be granted to Mr, and Mrs. Dale Harvey,
owners of portion of Lot ll, subdivision #2 Azusa Land
and Water Company, located on Motor Avenue between First
and Gladstone Streets for the purpose of establishing a
non-ferrous metal foundry, said foundry to be known as
Camsco Foundry Inc. and will be connected with the Rain
Bird Sprinkler Company.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the Special Use Permit for operating a foundry be
granted as requested.
The City Planning Commission recommended to the City
Council that Variance be granted to the Coast Invest-
ment Company allowing the setback on side yards of 13
lots in Tract #20495, as designated in the petition.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett that the City Council accept the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and that a Variance be
granted to the Coast Investment Company allowing the
setback on the sideyards of 13 lots of Tract #20495
as designated in their petition.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
Request for Spec.
Use Permit for
Foundry, Motor
Avenue, granted.
Variance granted
Coast Investment
Co. allowing side
yard setbacks as
designated -
Tract ;'20495
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN 3, 1956
A communication was read from the Azusa Planning Commission
in answer to the letter from the Library Board to the
City Council, which had been referred to the Planning
Commission, relative to the proposed site of the proposed
library. It was the opinion of the members of the Planning
Commission that site locations of any proposed public
building should be brought to the attention of the Planning
Commission for their consideration, and requested that the
Planning Commission be given the opportunity to meet with
other City commissions to consolidate thinking relative
to'the proposed site.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that Councilman Romero be
appointed to call a meeting of the various commissions
(Planning, Park and Recreation, Library, and Council) in
order to coordinate the thinking relative to the library
site.
A letter was read from the Azusa Square Merchants Assoc.
requesting assistance on the traffic problem at Azusa
Square Shopping Center. It was their desire to have a
traffic signal erected at the entrance of the Square,
also another left turn be made available for cars leaving
the Square. Also suggested by the Association was the
continuation of Eighth Street through to Citrus Avenue.
Due to the absence of a spokesman from the Association,
it was agreed by the Council to bring this matter up
later in the meeting.
Later in the evening, as the spokesman for the group had
not arrived, it was requested by a member of the Associa-
tion that this matter be tabled for 30 days, and a request
was made for the presence of the City Engineer at the
Wednesday meeting of the Merchants of that Center.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the letter from the
Azusa Square Merchants Association be tabled for 30 days.
It was recommended by the Supt. of Public Works that a
part-time employee be employed by the Park Dept. to work
under the direction of the Recreation Director. His duties
would consist of minor maintenance, cleanup and placement
of recreation devices and equipment, the rate of pay to
be $1.50 per hour with 10 to 15 hours a week as working
time.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the Supt. of Public Works be accepted and that a
part-time man be employed, not to exceed 15 hours per
week, at the rate of $1.50 per hour.
It was recommended by City Engineer Williamson that Mrs.
Carol Carpenter be permitted to continue working as a
temporary Steno -Clerk in his office. Mrs. Carpenter's
90 day temporary employment expired January 1, 1956.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett and unanimously carried that the temporary
employment of Mrs. Carpenter be extended for 15 working
days as allowed by the Civil Service Ordinance at the
rate of $1.61 per hour.
A report was submitted by John Williamson, City Engineer
and A. L. Kendrick, Chief of Police relative to their
investigation of pedestrian facilities available on
Fourth Street, between San Gabriel and Angeleno Avenues.
Their report stated that there were no sidewalks on
either side of the street, but a well established foot-
path, where the sidewalk normally would be, is well
defined on the North side of the street. The report
stated also that on the South side of the street, west
from the alley, a fence has been erected which encroaches
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7:30 P.M.
Commissions to
meet with
Council re: new
library site.
Azusa Sauare
traffic problems.
Letter from
Azusa Sq.
Merchants Assoc.
tabled for 30
days.
Part-time employe
approved for
Park Dept.
Time of temp.
Steno -Clerk in
Engineering
Office extended
15 working days.
Pedestrial facili
ties on 4th St.
between San
Gabriel and
Angeleno
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956
on the City property to the extent that there is no room
for an adequate pedestrian path to be established. It
was their recommendation that they be instructed to con-
tact the property owner involved and direct him to have
the fence relocated on his own property, and that the
City Attorney be authorized to give of his assistance
7:30 P.M.
as necessary.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and Chief
of Police and that they be directed to take whatever
action is necessary, and that the City Attorney be authorized
to assist if necessary.'
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Survey to be made
Ortuno and unanimously carried that a survey be made by re: encroachments
the Engineering Dept, and notice given to all property on Cit17 property.
owners wherever encroachments appear on City property,
and the aid of the City Attorney and Chief of Police be
given if necessary.
City Engineer reported that they have been unable to fill
the position of Civil Engineering Assistant since first
advertising for same. It was recommended by the City
Engineer that the Personnel Board be directed to dis-
continue efforts to fill the Civil Engineering Assistant's
position and make arrangements to conduct an examination Personnel Board
for Civil Engineering Aide. authorized to holc
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno examination fo3
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the Engrg. Aide.
recommendation of the City Engineer and that the Personnel
Board be authorized to give an examination,for Engineer-
ing Aide.
Councilman Fawcett offered for its second reading the
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 Ordinance No. 496 -
ZONING AND DISTRIBUTING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA, Old Lee School
CREATING 13 USE ZONES, REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY, property.
HEIGHT AND AREA OF STRUCTURE AND OPEN SPACES FOR LIGHT,
AIR AND VENTILATION; ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID ZONES;
DEFINING TERMS USED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT,
ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH".
Moved by Councilman Ortuno seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that further reading of
this Ordinance be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that this Ordinance be passed and adopted. This
Ordinance then passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 496
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution re:
A. Crisp, Civil
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Engineering Aide
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING ALBERT CRISP advancement
TO SECOND STEP SALARY RANGE AS CIVIL ENGINEERING AIDE IN withdrawn.
THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND FIXING HIS
SALARY.".
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this Resolution be passed and adopted.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956
On discussion of the Resolution, Councilman Ortuno with-
drew his second and Councilman Johnson withdrew her
moving and offering.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING PAUL K. HAYES,
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN IN THE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY AT THE FIFTH STEP OF SALARY RANGE, AND
FIXING HIS SALARY EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 27, 1955''
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman_ Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3341
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING PATROLMAN
RICHARD LARA TO SECOND STEP SALARY RANGE AS PATROLMAN
IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. This Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3342
7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3341 -
Appointing P. K.
Hayes, Journey-
man -Lineman,
Light & Water
Department.
Resolution No.3342
Advancing R. Lara,
Patrolman to 2nd
Step Salary Range.
City Attorney asked if there were any instructions Possible amendment
regarding the placing of amendments to the Civil Service for Civil Service
Ordinance on the ballot for the next election. Ordinance.
Councilman Ortuno stated that the meeting of the Com-
mittee is scheduled during the week of the 9th.
The Park and Recreation submitted three Resolutions for
Council's approval whereby;
1 - A request is made for funds from the Citrus
High School District to be used in the
Recreation Program.
2 - An increase in funds is requested from the Azusa
'City School District for the Recreation Program,
and
3 - A request from the County Recreation Dept. for
an Assistant Director to be furnished to the
City.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare a similar Resolution
requesting an amount of $7500 to be furnished by the
Citrus Union High School District for the Recreation
Program.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a Resolution requesting
$10,000 be paid into the Recreation Program by the
Azusa City School District.
Park and Rec.
Resolutions.
Atty. to prepare
Res. re: money for
Recrea. Program.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be in-
structed to prepare a Resolution to be forwarded to the
County Recreation Department requesting a full time
Assistant Recreation Director and additional financial
assistance for the City's Recreation Program.
The City Attorney read an Agreement between the City and
John Avedesian and Bob Hartunian for the pickup of trash
in the City of Azusa for this coming year.
Discussion was held relative to collection and charges
for rubbish pickup in the newly annexed areas of the
City, as these items were not specifically mentioned
in the Agreement.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Engineer and
Supt, of Public Works meet with Mr. Avedesian and dis-
cuss the problems of pickup and collection of charges
in the newly annexed areas, and if an agreement can be
reached, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an
Agreement for Council action at the next meeting. This
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
Councilman Johnson stated that in her opinion savings
could result by eliminating Clean-up Week if the City
contracted for weekly pickup of all items.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE PETITION
OF MR. AND MRS. CLIFFORD RUCKER FOR VARIANCE ON CERTAIN
PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1 TO ZONE R-3 IN THE CITY OF AZUSA."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
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7:30 P.M.
and numbered Resolution No. 3343
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
Agreement for
trash pickup.
Meeting propose
to discuss
pickup and
collections,
annexed areas.
Atty, to pre-
pare Agreement
Resolution No.
3343 -
Variance
granted -
C. Rucker
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE Resolution
RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE A PETITION No. 3344 -
FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ARROW Arrow Park
PARK ANNEXATION" AND AN -AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Annexation
THEREOF, AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION."
Councilman Romero 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. 3344
It was.recommended by the Supt. of Light and Water, V.
D. Smith, that a 6" water line be installed in Todd Ave. Permission
At the present time there is no fire protection offered granted to
to the street because of the lack of water service. establish water
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett main on Todd
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the Avenue.
recommendation of the Supt. of Light & Water that a 6"
water main be established on Todd Avenue.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956
A Consumer's Agreement and an application for the installa-
tion of a 6" water main in Tract #21885 were received.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING CONSUMER'S AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION FOR
INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND HERMA DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT CO. AND AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Councilman Fawcett 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. 3345
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3345 -
Consumer's
Agreement and
application fo:
installation o:
water main.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a letter
announcing the annual California Recreation Conference to
be held from February 12th through February 16, 1956, in
San Diego. It was recommended by the Commission that the
following persons be authorized to attend this Conference,
In addition to others authorized by Council, - Laura D. Jones,
James Brusnahan; William Pacifico.
Councilman Johnson stated that the Administrative Clerk
Mrs. Boyer should be allowed to attend the Conference.
Councilman Romero stated his desire to attend the Conference.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that authorization for attendance at the Conference be
granted to Mrs. Jones, Mr. Brusnahan, Mr. Pacifico, Mrs.
Boyer and Councilman]Romero and that actual and necessary
expenses be allowed, the sum of $150 to be advanced and
that an accounting of expenses be made at the end of the
Conference.
This motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Ortuno, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: None
Councilman Fawcett stated that in his opinion the City
should continue with the policy established of granting
up to the sum of $200 without an itemized accounting
being made.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that expenses in the amount of $150 be advanced to Mrs.
Jones, Mr. Brusnahan, Mr. Pacifico, Mrs. Boyer and
Councilman Romero for attendance at the Recreation
Conference being held in San Diego on Feb. 12 through 16.
This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk read a letter received from James Mont-
gomery, Consulting Engineer, in answer to the letter
submitted to him requesting his advice and recommenda-
tions relative to the City of Azusa becoming a member
of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association.
It was recommended by Mr. Montgomery that the City of
Azusa become a member and actively participate in the
operation of the proposed Association. It was brought
out to the Council that a meeting of this Association is
to be held on January 16th in Monrovia.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that Councilman Ortuno
be appointed to attend this meeting as a representative
of the City of Azusa and that the City Attorney also attend.
Recreation
Conference,
San Diego,
2/12-16/50
Authorization
for attendance
at Recreation
Conference
Councilman
Ortuno authori
ed to attend
Upper San
Gabriel Valley
?dater Assoc.,
with City Atty
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956
A Notice of the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
Azusa Agricultural Water Company be held January 16th at
10 A.M., was read.
It wgs moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that Councilman Fawcett
be afathorized to attend this meeting and he be appointed
as proxy for the City of Azusa.
A Notice of the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
League of California Cities, Southern Division, to be
held January 5th, 1956, was -read.
Requests for fund raising drives were received from:
Rheumatism & Arthritis Assoc. -- month of February
The Heart Association -- month of February
Multiple Sclorosis Assoc. -- month of August
and presented to Council.
Discussion was held relative to the various fund raising
drives held by the various Associations.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that these requests be referred
to the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendations.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the matter of the use of the Auditorium by
the Social Security Board, tabled at the previous meeting,
be now raised from the table.
Discussion was held relative to the possible use of the
Boy Scout Hall.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett-
and
awcettand unanimously carried that this matter be referred to
the Park and Recreation Commission for their approval of
use of the Boy Scout Hall by the Social Security Board.
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7:30 P.M.
Meeting of Azusa
Agricultural Water
Co. announced.
Requests for
fund raising
drives to be
referred to
Chamber of Corn
Possible use of
Boy Scout Hall
by Social
Security Board
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Subcommittee
Romero and unanimously carried that the Notice on Mass meeting on
Rapid Transit Subcommittee Meeting, previously tabled, Mass Rapid
be now raised from the table. Transit raised
from table.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authoriz- City Engr.
ed to attend the Hearings held by the Subcommittee on authorized to
Mass Rapid Transit at the State Building in Los Angeles attend sub -
January 17th through 20th. comm, meetings
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the commendation received
relative to the Nativity Scene be referred to the Park
and Recreation Commission.
Discussion was held relative to a meeting with Mr. E. Meier
representative of the J. L. Jacobs Company.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
meet with Mr. Meier at 8 PM January 9th in the Auditorium
for discussion of the J. L. Jacobs report.
"Councilman Romero stated that he would try to arrange a
meeting with the various groups relative to the proposed
Library site on January 12th.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and so ordered that the following communications
be ordered filed:
(a) - Letter from the Governor's Traffic Safety
Committee relative to efforts extended to
make S -D Day 1955 an outstanding success.
(b) - Remarks of W. S. Rosecrans relative to protecting
California's wildland heritage
Letter re:
Nativity Scene
refrd. to Park
& Rec.
Meeting for cbs•
cussion of
Jacobs report.
Possible Lib.
site meeting
1/12/56
Communications
ordered filed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA,,CALIF. TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Engr. authoriz-
and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police and City ed to attend
Engineer be authorized to attend the National Safety
Natl. Safety
Council Seminar to be held Tuesday, January 10, 1956.
Cncl. Seminar
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that he would like to call
a meeting of the Mayors' Safety Committee for the even-
Mayors' Safety
ing of January 18th at 7:30 P.M.
Committee
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
Meeting -
that the City Clerk be instructed to notify those who
1/18/56
were invited to attend the National Safety Council meet-
ing on December 12th, of the Mayors' Safety Committee
Meeting.
Councilman Johnson asked if the transcript ordered by the
Transcript
Council in the John Mosley Hearing should not be on file
of Mosley
in the office of the City Clerk.
Hearing in
It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the original
Personnel
should be on file in the Office of the Personnel Board.
Office
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
Bills and
man Romero and unanimously carried that.the Bills and
Requisitions
'Requisitions be paid.
Councilman Johnson stated that the Warrant for Louis J.
Kroeger & Associates in the amount of $184.65 for the
survey of Public Works classifications should be held up.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA No. 3346 -
ALLOWING'CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Allowing
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." certain claims
and demands
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted,
excepting the payment to Louis J. Kroeger & Associates.
Motion passed unanimously and numbered Resolution No. 3346
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Adjournment
Johnson and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment 10:22 P.M.