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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 16, 1956 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer led the Salute to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Shoemaker. ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer City Attorney, City Clerk Absent: Councilman Johnson City Engineer Williamson Minutes of the Council Meeting of January 3, 1956 were approved as submitted. A request for a City Business license to operate a truck repair shop at 435 South Motor Avenue was received from William A. Shelton, 2247 Rochelle Ave., Monrovia, Calif. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that a business license be granted William A. Shelton to operate a truck repair shop at 435 South Motor Ave. ABSENT: Councilman Johnson. The Guadalupe Society of St. Frances Church requested a permit to hold a dance at the Parish Hall, February 11, 1956 from 8 to 12 M. It was.moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that this request for permission for the dance by the Guadalupe Society be re- ferred to the Police Department with power to act, and that the same restrictions as previously demanded by the Chief of Police be set. Mr. G. Petty of the Emerson Advertising Agency of Susan- ville, California, addressed Council relative to the placing of trash receptacles on the City streets. These cans would be furnished to the City at no cost with the Emerson Advertising Agency retaining the advertising fra;lchise. The Company would be responsible for the maintenance of these trash cans. Councilman Johnson entered the meeting at 7:43 P.M. and was seated at the Council table. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council- man Fawcett and unanimously carried that the.proposition set forth by the Emerson Advertising Agency relative to the furnishing of trash receptacles on the City streets be referred to the City Engineer, Supt. of Streets, and Chairman of Public Works for further study and report back to Council. A request for a business license to operate a Coffee Shop at 251 N. Irwindale Avenue was received from Beatrice 0. Gephart and Paul A. Gephart. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the license to operate a Coffee Shop at 251 N. Irwindale Avenue be granted as requested, subject to the approval of Health Department and Fire Department inspections. A request for a permit to salvage junk within the City was requested by John C. Mitchell, 846 Loren St., Azusa Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that John C. Mitchell be granted a permit to buy and sell salvage materials subject to the condition that no salvage will be stored on any property within the City limits. 7:30 P.M.- . - Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Minutes 1/3/56 approved. Business license granted - auto repair shop, W. A. Shelton Request to hold dance - Guadalupe Society - referred to Police Dept. Possible use of trash receptacles on City Streets. Trash receptacles matter referred for further study. Business license granted Coffee Shop, 251 N. Irwindale Ave. B & P. Gephart Permit to salvage junk granted - John C. Mitchell -, r� CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 The City Clerk requested permission to advertise for bids for gasoline to be supplied to the City for the period 3/1/56 to 2/28/57. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for gasoline to be supplied to the City for the period 3/1%56 to 2/28/57, bids to be opened in the office of the City Clerk on February 17, 1956. I 7:30 P.M. City to advertise for bids for gasoline. Mayor Memmesheimer announced that the City Council having initiated proceedings to annex to the City of Azusa that uninhabited territory designated as Southerly Annexation Hearing on Southen District No. 7, that this is now the time and the place ly Annexation for the hearing of protests in this matter. District No. 7 The City Clerk announced that Notice of the Hearing and and a copy of Resolution No. 3336 of the City of Azusa had been mailed to those names appearing on the assessment rolls as owners of the affected property. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No. 3336, said publication being made on December 15th and 22nd, 1955, in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic and the Glendora Press. The City Clerk announced that no protests had been received in his office. Mayor Memmesheimer announced that no protests having been received, the Hearing on Southerly Annexation District No. 7 is ordered closed. City Atty, to pre - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett pare Ord, re: and unanimously carried that the City Council approve the So. Annex. annexation of Southerly District No. 7 as set forth and Dist. No. 7 that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance on the same, first reading to be on February 6, 1956. The Personnel Board recommended step raises for the following personnel: John Kapano, Patrolman, to Step 4 @ $403/mo. effective February 1, 1956 Wm. Wilkinson, Patrolman, to Step 3 @ $383/mo., effective January 16, 1956 Albert Crisp, Engineering Aide, to Step 2 @ $425/mo., effective January 18, 1956 Jean Hardy, Account Clerk, to Step 2 @ $312/mo., effective January 20, 1956 Councilman Romero brought before Council the question of why some classifications had been apparently passed by on step raises. In particular, Councilman Romero pointed out the classification of Cement Finisher. Supt, of Public Works Brusnahan stated that a review of the classi- fications within the Public Works Dept. is now being made. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare Resolutions granting step raises to Officers Kapano and Wilkinson, Engineering Aide Crisp, and Account Clerk Jean Hardy as recommended by the Personnel Board. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Romero ABSENT: None Recommended Step Raises for City Employees. Step Raises grante City Atty. to prepare Resolutior It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered filed the letter from the Personnel Personnel Bd. Boa:^d stating that the regular meeting night of the Civil Service Civil Service Personnel Board be changed to the first meeting date Wednesday of each month. changed. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: In CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FURTHER FINANCIAL AID FROM THE AZUSA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CARRY ON RECREATION FACILITIES IN SAID CITY." Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. This 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. 3348 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FINANCIAL AID FROM THE CITRUS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CARRY ON RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN SAID CITY." Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman 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. 3349 Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO FURNISH FULL TIME ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FRINGE TERRITORY." Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Johnson. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Johnson, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3350 Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING WILLIAM WILKINSON, TO THIRD STEP SALARY RANGE AS PATROLMAN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND FIXING HIS SALARY." Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3351 R 7:30 P.M. Resolution No -3348 Requesting financial aid from Azusa School Dist. Resolution No -3349 Request for financial aid from Citrus Uhion High School District Resolution No -335C Requesting Asst. Recrea. Director Resolution No -335' Advancing Wilkins( to 3rd Step. 141 7 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 7:30 P.M. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution No.3 entitled: Advancing Jean Hardy to second ?A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, step. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING JEAN HARDY TO SECOND STEP SALARY RANGE AS ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE WATER AND LIGHT DEPART14ENT OF THE CITY AND FIXING HER SALARY." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Romero. 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. 3352 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution No -3353 entitled: Advancing Albert Crisp to 2nd step "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING ALBERT CRISP TO SECOND STEP SALARY RANGE AS CIVIL ENGINEERING AIDE IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND FIXING HIS SALARY." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. 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. 3353 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution No.3354 entitled: Petition for Variance granted "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Coast Investment LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING PETITION OF Co. COAST INVESTMENT COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR VARIANCE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, IN THIS RESOLUTION DESCRIBED." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3354 Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution Resolution entitled: No. 3355 - Special Use Permit "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, granted - Azusa LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING PETITION FOR Land & Water Co. SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO A PORTION OF LOT 11 SUBDIVISION (Dale and C. NO. 2, AZUSA LAND AND WATER COMPANY." Harvey) 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. 3355 r CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 The City Attorney read the Agreement between the City of Azusa and John M. Avedesian and Bobken Hartunian for the collection and disposal of rubbish for the period commencing January 1, 1956 and ending at midnight on the 31st day of December 1956. Councilman Johnson stated that she felt it might be necessary to adopt a new Ordinance for the method of collecting fees where the City has no light or water meter connections. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Romero that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement between the City and Avedesian and Hartunian for the collection of rubbish for the calendar year 1956. This motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None The City Attorney announced that if the City Council was to place an Ordinance before the electorate relative to the City Manager form of government in the City, it would be necessary for the Council to consider that, at its next meeting. The City Clerk was instructed to try to obtain copies of Ordinances setting up the duties of City Manager in surrounding cities, for study by the Council. Councilman Romero asked the members of the Council to consider the possibility of placing on the ballot an increase in salary to members of the City Council. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED `TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED EASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. 8 AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION." Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man 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. 3356 The Hearing date on Easterly Annexation District No. 8 will be March 5, 1956 at 8 P.M. The Planning Commission at their meeting on January.4, 1956) recommended to the Citr Council that tentative map of Tract #21808 (industrial not be approved. Mrs. Ann Clapp of Assets Reconstruction Corporation appeared before Council requesting reconsideration of the Planning' Commission's recommendation. Mrs. Clapp stated that it would be an asset to the City* to have such a tax producing tract within the City limits. Mrs. Clapp stated that she would close off the easterly part of First Street, owned by her, if necessary. Mrs. Clapp also stated that in her opinion the map as submitted would not be a hindrance for Police and Fire protection. The Planning Commission had considered it undesirable to have streets deadend in that type of tract. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that tentative map, Tract #21808, not be approved. P] 7:30 P.M. Mayor authorized to sign Rubbish Collection Agreement. City Manager duties to be studied. Possible salary increase for Council Resolution No -3356 Easterly Annexa- tion District No. 8. Tentative map of Tract x}21808 not approved. 40 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 City Engineer submitted a report stating that plans and specifications for the bridge across the Little Dalton Wash at First Street were complete and had been approved by the Flood Control District and Corps of Engineers, and requested that the City advertise for bids for the construction of the project. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of the bridge across the little Dalton Wash at First Street, plans and,specifications to be furnished by the City Engineer, bids to be opened February 17, 1956. The City Engineer requested permission to employ a part- time draftsman in the Engineering Office at the rate of $1.85 per hour. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortunoand unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to employ part-time draftsman at the rate of $1.85 per hour. A letter was submitted b1T the City Engineer setting forth the manner to be used in collecting for trash service in the areas not served by the City utilities. The City Engineer submitted a report on the air condi- tioning bids stating that the air conditioning Engineers who designed the system have made a thorough study of the bids received. Mr. Hinkston and Mr. Norcross of the Norcross Engineering firm addressed the City Council. It was the opinion of their Company that the central unit system is more acceptable than the package deal of individual units, and they ;could recommend the installa- tion of the cooling system only, which could be put in at the original bid price of Ralph Manns Company for $20,900.00 Mr. Miller submitted a comparison chart of the central unit system and the four package systems. Mr. Ralph Manns of the Ralph E. Manns Company spoke to Council stating that the central system would lend itself to the needs of the City buildings better than the package deal inasmuch as it would be able to convert cooling from 11 7:30 P.M. City to advertise for bids for construction of bridge across Little Dalton Wash. Part-time drafts- man for Engrg. Dept. Trash service Air conditioning for City Hall buildings. one section of the buildings to another whenever necessary. Mr. Manns also stated that the quoted price of $20,900 cou.ld only be held for a few more days. Discussion was held between Council members relative to the two proposed systems. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett that this matter be tabled until the next regular meeting. This motion died for lack of a second. The City Engineer pointed out that on the central system, although at the present time it would just be for cooling the conduit pipes would be installed so that at a later date the heating system could be added. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuho and unanimously carried that the City Council reject all bids on air conditioning previously presented and that bid bonds and/or checks be returned to the / bidders. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Douncilman Ortuno that whereas two publications have been made calling for bids subject to:plans and specifications set forth by the City, and as no satisfactory bid had been received, the City Engineer is hereby authorized to purchase an air conditioning plant on the open market as per plans and specifications established by the City, and that the seller will furnish necessary bonds required subject to the approval of the City Attorney. All air condition- ing bids rejected. Engineer authoriz• ed to purchase aii conditioning plant on open market 0 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, JAN, 16, 1956 This motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None The City Engineer submitted a report on his survey relative to a 1911 Act District for construction of an alley be- tween Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue, and between First Street and the existing alle= extending north from Paramount Street, The City Engineer recommended the following course of action: 1 - Obtain =,verification of the fact that the property owners fronting San Gabriel Avenue are willing to donate the necessary land needed for the alley, as the lot design in the area makes it necessary that this alley be located entirely on :property fronting on San Gabriel. 2 - Upon receiving this information, make a cost estimate of the improvements required. 3 - Have the necessary property fronting on First Street appraised to determine if the acquisition cost will fall within the 10% limitation as stipulated in the 1911 Act. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to continue with the survey as outlined in his report, this survey to include an appraisal of the property fronting on First Street. It was recommended by the City Engineer that Ray Alvarez be appointed on probationary step as Assistant Custodian, first step of salary range at $254.00 per month, effective January lo', 1956. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded,by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and Ray Alvarez be appointed on probationary step of Assistant Custodian at the first step of salary schedule, $254.00 per month, effective January 16, 1956, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the Resolution accordingly. !3 7:30 P.M. City Engineer to continue survey re: 1911 Act District - alley between San Gabriel & Azusa. City Atty to prepare Resolu- tion appointing R. Alvarez, Asst. Custodian A joint recommendation was received from the Light and Permission granted Water Department and the Public Works Department relative Street Dept. to to the employment of temporary laborers, the recommended employ temporary rate of pay to be $1.75 per hour. Permission was requested laborers. to employ three temporary laborers in the Street Department, not to exceed 90 days, at the rate of $1.75 per hour. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that permission be granted to the Street Department to employ three temporary workers at the rate of $1.75 per hour, for a. period not to exceed 90 days. Park and Recreation Commission submitted a letter correct- ing the dates of the Annual California Recreation Correction of Conference. The corrected dates are from February 12th dates of Calif. through the 15th, 1956. Recreation Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Conference Romero and unanimously carried that the records be 2/1256 - 2/15/56 corrected to show the corrected dates of the Conference. Permission was requested for the presence of Mr. Ivan Turner at the Recreation Conference to be held in San Diego. Mov?d by Councilman Johnson that Mr. Ivan Turner be allowed to attend the Recreation Conference and that 14 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 an advance for e::penses be granted him as eras granted to other persons attending. These expenses to be accounted for upon return to the City. This motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Eouncilman Romero and unanimously carried that Mr. Ivan Turner be permiteed to attend the Recreation Conference in San Diego. Discuss -7 -on rras held relative to the corrected dates of the Conference. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Council at this time rescind the vote of the City Council at the meeting of January 3, 1956, at which time an expense advance of $150 was granted for attendance at the Recreation Conference to Mrs. Laura Jones, Mrs. Boyer, Mr. Brusnahan, Councilman Romero and Mr. Pacifico. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Ortuno that an advance of $125 be allowed for ex- penses of the following persons attending the Recreation Conference at San Diego: Mrs. L. Jones Mrs. M. Boyer Mr. J. Brusnahan Mr. W. Pacifico Mr. Ivan Turner Councilman Romero This motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None The City Engineer submitted a Memorandum of Agreement fcr expenditure of gas tax allocation for major City streets within the City for the 1956 fiscal year, in accordance with the project statement submitted by the City. This project is set up under the new law allowing the Cities sums of money for engineering expenses. This project numbered E-1 consists of the following parts: I Preliminary Engineering (Surve.=s, plans specifications, estimates of cost) II Construct -on Engineering I:II Advance Planning a Traffic studies b Planning surveys c Estimating cost of deficiencies d Materials, research e Other - employment correcting and testing of City Planner IV Curb and gutter grade surveys V Miscellaneous Total 15 7:30 P.M. Ivan Turner granted permissic to attend Recrea. Conference. Council vote at meeting of 1/3/56 rescinded. $125 advance allowed persons attending Recreation Conference. $2,250.00 1,750.00 $ 4,000.00 Expenditures for planning shall be limited to that portion which is exclusively •with respect to City streets. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.55 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE." Resolution No -335'i Engineering allocation, Fiscal Year 1956. M 17 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 7:30 P.M. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. This Resolution passed and adopted by the Resolution No -33 following vote of Council: Engineering AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Allocation Memmesheimer Fiscal Year 1956 NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3357 Supt. Smith of the Light and !later Department announced League of Cal. that he was advised that the proprietors of the Azusa Cities meeting. Square Shopping Center wished to build on or under Vacating or the easement granted to the City of the easterly 6' building on of their property. The City Engineer stated that by easement - Azusa maintaining an easement the City could protect the set- Square property back. Supt. Smith stated that he also did not recommend refused. the vacating of this easement at this time. to Chamber of Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Commerce Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and Supt. of Light and Water and that they refuse the Conference on vacating of the easement or building on the easement Water Reclamation presently located on the easterly 6' of the Azusa Square Property. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Electric lines in Ortuno and so ordered filed the report of the Supt, of Tracts ;18102 and Light and !later regarding the installation of all #20495. electric lines in Tracts #18102 and #20495 and are ready= for service wires as soon as the homes are built; in addition, street lights will be installed as soon as the curbs are completed. Supt. Smith reported on the installation of lights to date under the street lighting project. Lights have been installed on wooden poles on Fifth Street and Sixth St. Report on light They have been installed on San Gabriel Avenue and have installations been installed up to Santa Fe Avenue all the way out to Cerritos Avenue. Holes are being dug for the installa- tion of ornamental poles on Sunset, Orange, Lemon, Louise, Monte Vista, and Barbara Avenues, which will complete that circuit. Notice of the League of California Cities meeting to be League of Cal. held in San Gabriel on January 19th was read. Cities meeting. An invitation was received for the dedication ceremonies New City Hall - and inspection of the new E1 Segundo City Hall and Police E1 Segundo Station on January 18th. Requests for fund raising were received from the American Fund Raising re - Cancer Society for the month of April, and for United quests referred Cerebral Palsy.in the month of may. to Chamber of Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson Commerce and unanimously carried that these requests be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Conference on Ortuno and ordered filed the notice on the Conference Water Reclamation on Water Reclamation to be held at the University of California, Berkeley, January 26-27, 1956. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Letter of thanks Ortuno and ordered filed the letter of thanks for con- ordered filed. sideration of the bid on rubbish hauling submitted by Al Disposal Company*. !9 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. lo, 1956 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Engineer authoriz- Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer ed to attend be authorized to attend the State Interim Committee State Interim on Parking to be held in the Assembly Room of the State Comm. meeting. Building, Los Angeles, February 8th and 9th. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the report of the City Treasurerfbr the month of December 1955 be filed. The Treasurer's report showed a bank balance of $704,324.52; Investment Acct. -Treasury Bills - $200,000.00; Total - $9o4,324.52 A Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission relative to the application by the Southern California Edison Company for a. change in rules and regulations was presented. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the application for Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission by the Southern California Edison Company be referred to the City Attorney and the City Attorney be authorized to re-oresent the City at the Hearing to obtain any necessary information. Communication :•ras received from the General Telephone Company stating that under the recent Court decision Telephone Companies are not obliged to pay the 2% franchise tax imposed upon them by the Cities, and that af'cer the end of the fiscal year in 1956, the General Telephone Company would no longer be paving the City of Azusa the amount in franchise tax as is called for under Ordinance No. 322, but would conform to the law as set forth in the Courts' decisions. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded.by.Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that this letter relative to the franchise payments by the General Telephone Company be referred to the City Attorney for study and report. Treasurer's Report for Dec., 1955 Hearing before PUC re: Edison Co, change in rules & regulations - Atty. to attend. Letter re: franchise payment: Telephone Co. - referred to City Atty. A -letter was received from Mayor Cox of Pomona requesting that all Cities in this area join together and request the Air Pollution Control District to modify Rule 57 of the Rules and Regulations of the Air Pollution Control District to allow for the initial one-time clearing of land by burning of trees. It was recommended by Mayor Cox that a letter similar to the one enclosed be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors by the City. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the letter received from Mayor Cox of Pomona relative to modifying of Rule 57 be filed. This motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Attorney be instructed and authorized to prepare a letter to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors along the lines of the letter presented by Mayor Cox. This motion carried b,r the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign the Escrow Instructions relative to the purchase of land from Elwood P. and Louise R. Waltz, and Charles A. Gauldin, and Sidney McDonald, for the purchase of land caned by these persons in the matter of the widening of Vernon Avenue. Atty. to prepare letter to Board of Supervisors re: modifying Rule 57 Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign Escrow Instructions. UpTe LIA 21 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 7:30 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer announced receipt of a letter from the office of Civil Defense requesting storage space for a Civil Defense scuad trailer used for radiological monitors within the request referred City, to Eccles. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that this be referred to Director of Defense Eccles for his recommendation to Council. Councilman Fawcett reported on the Area D Civil Defense Meeting held in Monrovia on January 13th. Councilman Johnson submitted for filing in the Office of the City Clerk_ the report of the Government Conference Report on Civil on Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness. Defense filed. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered filed the Report of the Governor's Conference on Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness. Councilman Ortuno reported on the Meeting of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association held in Monrovia on January 166th. Councilman Ortuno also stated that Azusa to join the Cities of LaVerne and Azusa are the only Cities in Upper San Gab. this area not members at this time. Valley Water Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Assoc. Romero and unanimously carried that the City of Azusa join the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution authorizing the signatures necessary on the Articles of Association. Mayor Memmesheimer appointed Councilman Fawcett as the Cities representative to the Association and Councilman Romero as the alternate representative. Representatives It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Mayor appointed, Upper Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that Councilman San Gabriel Assoc Fawcett be appointed as representative of the City and Atty, to draw Councilman Romero as alternate representative in the Resolution. Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution appointing them to the Committee. Councilman Fawcett reported that he represented the City at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Azusa Azusa Agriculture Agriculture Water Company on January 16, 1956, and Water Company - had been named as a member of the Board of Directors Cncl. Favicett on of the Company as the City of Azusa was one of the Board of Director largest holders of stock in the Company. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the appointment of Councilman Fawcett to the Board of Directors of the Azusa Agriculture Water Co. Councilman Johnson read the following statement for the record. "On Jan. 9, 1956, at the request of Mr. Ortuno, Mr. Tscharner read a recommendation made by Mr. Virgil Smith, Supt, of Light and Water. This recommendation reads as follows: "I feel that the Light and Water Department should purchase the privately owned utilities of the Azusa Valley Water Company and the Southern C--lifornia Edison Company Statement for which are in the new anne',ed areas and within the City the records by limits of the City of Azusa; or any private Water Company Councilman and. water stock which would be to the best interest of Johnson the Light and Water Department. The $200,000 revenue which was asked to be transferred in lieu of taxes, I would like to ask the Council to consider for the purchasing 22 23 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 7:30 P.M. of these private ut.lities so that the City would own a].1 of the utilities within the City limits.'' The above recommendation regarding the purchase of the Azusa Valley Water Company and other water companies and water steel, is timely, since we now have the expert firm of James M. Montgomery making a comprehensive survey of water rights, facilities, and rates. It mould be relatively simple for Mr. Montgomery to include a study of the costs and means of acouisition of those privately owned Water Companies wri:ose interests and service areas conflict with those of the City of Azusa. I therefor move -- that Mr. Montgomery be requested to submit a. supplementary proposal to do the additional work required by the recommendation made by Mr. Smith, but limited however, to that portion concerning Water only.' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that Mr. Montgomery be requested Montgomery Co. to to submit a. supplementary proposal to do the additional submit proposal work reouired bIT the recommendation made by Mr. Smith, re: water only. but limited howrever, to that portion concerning water only. Co mcilman Ortuno stated that he would be in favor of a study being made relative to the City acquiring facilities of the Southern California Edison Company now serving the Montgomery to newly annex:ed areas. submit proposal Need by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett re: costs of and unanimously carried that Mr. Montgomery be requested acquiring to submit a supplementary proposal for a study of the privately owned costs and means of acquisition of privately owned facilities, etc facilities whose interests and service areas conflict with the City of Azusa. The City Clerk announced that Mr. Meier, representative Meeting of 1/23 of the J. L. Jacobs Company, will not be able to meet with Mr. Meier with the Council on Jan. 23rd, and another date for postponed. meeting will be set up. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bills and Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Bills and Requi- Requisitions sitions be allowed. Councilman Ortunc 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 TiM SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man: Johnson. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, I%ienmiesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3347 The City Engineer stated that a Title Report has been received and that he requested an expression of opinion frcm the Council in the matter of abandoning the old reservoir property and getting land at the "Gum Grove" site,and whether the City wished to take over an area in the Gum Grove eaual to the area of the reservoir site (2�'acres), or if the City wished to buy additional land in order to take care of possible future water needs and other items. Resolution No -334' Allowing Claims and Demands Possible sites for future needs. ?T" 26 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 1956 .7:30 P.N. It was the opinion of the Cite Council that appraisal of the properties should be made and that the Engineer Possible sites should proceed on the basis of acquiring land for for future possible future needs. needs. Councilman Ortuno asked if there were any further de- City Clerk to velopments on the acquisition of City -owned land by check re: City - property owners on Orange Avenue, north of 11th Street owned land - The City Clerk was instructed to check the status of Orange Ave., N. this action and report to Council. of 11th St. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that this meeting Adjournment adjourn. Time of adjournment 11:10 P.M. i city cler<< o use sa L