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CITY HALL AZUSA., CALIF. MON., MARCH 5, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The Azusa City Council mei, in regular session at the above
time and place.
The meeting opened with
the Salute
to the Flag.
Flag Salute
Invocation was given by
Councilman
Fawcett.
Invocation
ROLL CALL:
Councilmen:
Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Roll Call
P+Iaycr Memmesheimer
City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
Absent:
Councilman Romero
The Minutes
of February
20th were corrected by adding the
Corrections -
time of adjournment - time
being 11:17 P.M.
Minutes of
The Minutes
of February
20th were then approved as
2/20/56
corrected.
The Minutes of February 27th were corrected by an addition
to the last paragraph on Page 85 of the words "from February 11,
1956"; on Page 91, 2nd paragraph, line 20, the word "properly" Minutes of
to be substituted for the word "probably". 2/27/56
Minutes of the meeting of February 27th were then approved as
submitted.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING ANNEXATION
PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH EASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. #`8'
Cowlcilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortu.no, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
and numbered Resolution No. 3383.
Request was received from the Mountain View Parent Teacher's
Association for the assistance of the Light Department in
providing adequate lighting facilities for their Spring
Festival to be held April 6, 1956.
A similar request was received from the Paramount School
P.T.A. for their Spring Festival to be held April 7, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously ca'r'ried that the Supt. of Light Department
be authorized to give the necessary assistance to the
Paramount and Mountain View School P.T.A.'s as has been
furnished in past years.
Resolution
No. 3383 -
Termination
Easterly
Annexation
District No. 8
Assistance of
Light Dept.
authorized -
Paramount E.
Mountain View
Spring Festival
Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that all members of the City Clerk to
Council be appointed to act as a Committee to meet with arrange meeting
interested persons relative to the proposed Easterly re: Easterly
Annexation No. 8; this meeting to be arranged by the City Annexation
Clerk as quickly as possible. It was felt that such a meeting District
would be in the best interests of all concerned. No.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted and that
the City Cleric arrange such a meeting. Motion passed
unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and ordered filed, the report of franchise payments from Franchise pay -
the following companies for the year ending December 31, ments for 1955
1955•
Na General Telephone Co. of Calif. - - $10,524.23
b; Southern Counties Gas Co. - - - - - 5,268.97
CITY HALL A'ZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956
Request was received from the Park and Recreation Commission
for a police officer to be stationed at the Recreation Center
from the hours of 7 P.M. to 11 P.M., 7 days per week, to
maintain order outside of building.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police be
authorized to have a uniformed policeman 7 days per week at
the Recreation Building and Memorial Park for a 60 day
trial period, the hours to be ;corked by the policeman to
be set up at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
Chief of Police Kendrick stated that if an agenda of the
activities at the Recreation Building could be furnished
his Department, it might be of assistance. Mrs. Laura Jones,
Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, stated that
activities are carried on in the Recreation Building
practically every night, and if there were nights when no
activity was being carried on, the children would possibly
go to the building as a place to congregate on these
nights. Mrs. Charlotte Hegemeyer, 6649 West 3rd Street,
Azusa, addressed Council and recommended that uniformed
police be permitted to patrol the area at the Park and
Recreation Building.
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7:30 P.M.
Police to be
stationed at
Recreation
Center, 7 to
11 P.M.
Park and Recrea.
tion activities
A letter was received from the Park and Recreation Department Letter of
expressing the thanks of the membersof the Commission who thanks - Park
attended the Recreation Conference in San Diego. & Rec.
The Park and Recreation Commission at the meeting of
February 23, 1950, made the following recommendation to
Council:
"that the Council change the titles for William
Pacifico and Margarite Boyer to "Superintendent
of Recreation" for Pacifico and "Administrative
Assistant" for Miss Boyer."
It was also recommended that the City suplement the
salary of Mr. Pacifico in the amount of loo per month and
mileage allowance be increased to $60 per month.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City
Attorney for study and report at the next meeting.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
On motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the letter, submitted by Mrs. Laura Jones on the
report of the Recreation Conference held in San Diego,
was ordered filed.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this is the time and
place set for the hearing of protests on the proposed
Easterly Annexation District No. 8.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of
Resolution No. 3356 setting forth the date and hour of
hearing.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced the reading of Resolution
No. 3383 whereby the City terminated proceedings on Annexa-
tion District No. 8, and asked of the City Clerk if any
protests had been filed. The City Clerk announced that
no protests had been filed.
Mayor DIemmesheimer asked if there were any in the audience
who wished to submit a protest.
Mr. Don McKellar, General Manager of Azusa Foothill Citrus
Company stated that they had no protests to enter and that
they wished to thank the Council and other officials work-
ing this matter out as they have, and that he or represen-
tatives of his Company would be glad to meet with the
Council in the future on this matter of annexation.
Change of title:
for Recreation
personnel, etc.
Report of Rec.
Conference
ordered filed.
Hearing re:
Easterly Annex.
District No. 8
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956
Mr. Ray Cherry, Dr. C. P. Haggard of the Pacific Bible
College, and Mr.. G. B. Soelberg also stated their thanks
for the manner in which the situation was handled, and
noted their willingness to attend any meetings with the
Council to wort: out a solution to the problem.
The Hearing was declared closed at 8:03 P.M.
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7:30 P.M.
Hearing on
Easterly Annexa-
tion District
No. 8 closed.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- Proposed elec.
man Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council rate survey
raise from the table the matter of the proposed electrical raised from
rate surveywhich was tabled at a previous meeting. table.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
A letter from James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer,
dated March 1, 1956, was read, in which it was stated his
Company would be trilling to submit a proposal for the pre-
liminary work leading to the preparation of a letter to
the Southern California Edison Company or for the detail
work pertaining to the appraisal and rate study.
Mr. Altman of the James M. Montgomery Company addressed
the City Council. Mr. Altman stated that his Company
could conduct a. rapid survey relative to the power and
commercial rates and submit a. preliminary report in about
two weeks after receiving the necessary information and
data which the Light and Water Department would be requested
to furnish.
Supt. Smith stated that it would be necessary to employ
additional temporary help to compile the data necessary.
On questioning of the charge for this preliminary survey,
Mr. Altman stated that this would be charged at the same
rate as set forth in the second part of their Water Survey
Agreement, which would be the actual payroll costs plus a
sum equal to said payroll costs.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that a limited survey of the com-
mercial lighting and power rates be made by the James
Montgomery Company and a report of findings and recommenda-
tions be prepared and submitted to the City Council.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Light and Water
Department be authorized to engage two temporary employees
to prepare the necessary data required for the James M.
Montgomery limited survey of commercial light and power
rates. These employees to be engaged for a period not
to exceed 90 days, at the hourly rate of $1.75
Absent: Councilman Romero
It was recommended by Payor Memmesheimer that the Council
recess for 30 minutes in order to discuss Easterly Annexa-
tion District No. 8 with the interested persons in the
audience.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
recess for 30 minutes for discussion of the terminated
Annexation.
In the discussion meld during the recess, it was the con-
sensus of opinion that the action by the City in terminat-
ing the Annexation in order to extend additional time for
study of this question, was well taken. The interested
persons all agreed that a meeting with the City Council
on this matter would work in the best interests of all.
The recess was declared over at 9:09 P.M.
The City Engineer stated that he had had an independent
firm develop an estimate of the cost for erecting a bridge
over the Wash on First Street. The estimate of this firm
was $40,515.00. The low bid submitted previously was
Limited survey
of com'1. light-
ing and power
rates authorized
Temporary
employees
authorized for
Light & Water
Department
Council recess
for disc"ssion
of Annex. No. 8
CITY HALL A?USA, CALIF. MONDAY, ?}MARCH 5, 1955
$`9,333- It was recommended b�T the City Engineer that the
low bid of Taylor & Hoover Co, be accepted and exclude
alternates #1, 2, 5 and 8 which could be done by City
forces at a cheaper rate. The City Engineer also stated
that he had been informed by County officials that the
allotment to be allowed the Cit -,.r in the next year could
be applied to this project at this time. The bid of Taylor
& Hoover, less the alternates, would amount to $36,953.00.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the low bid of Taylor & Hoover Company for con-
struction of the First Street bridge at the amount of
$36,953.00, subject to approval of necessary Bonds by
the City Attorney, bid bonds to be returned to the un-
successful bidders.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
City Engineer reported that Mr. T. M. Holabird, Real
Estate Appraiser, stated that a fair market price for the
property owned by Gregory Gutierez, located just north of
the present terminus of San Gabriel and in the path of the
future extension of Twelfth Street, is $7,000. It was recom-
mended by the City Engineer that he and the City Attorney
be authorized to purchase this property; for $7,000 cash.
City Engineer stated that after purchase of the property
it could be rented to Mr. Gutierez until such time as the
City was ready to e_ -:tend 12th Street.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and City
Attorney be authorized to proceed with the necessary
arrangements for acquiring the Gutierez property at $7,000
and the rental arrangements to be recommended in a report
to Council.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero.
The City Engineer submitted a report relative to new seat-
ing for the Civic Auditorium and recommended the first
two rows in the Auditorium to done at this time, this
being considered in the budget for the year. On display
were several types of upholstered chairs for the Council's
consideration. It was stated by the City Engineer that
the cost of upholstered chairs for the first two rows
would be between $1,350 and $'1,000. The chairs in the
first row would be equipped with moveable arm tablets in
order to permit note taking if so desired.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and Supt.
of Public Jorks be authorized to purchase the seating
at a price not to exceed $1,000 plus sales tax, for the
first two mows of the Auditorium.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
The City Engineer submitted a report relative to the con-
nection of the Fcotnill Dairy to the sewer system. It
was recommended by the Engineer and the City Attorney
that the Dairy be authorized to connect to the City
sewer system at their own expense and in conformance
with the requirements of the City Engineer and County
Sanitation_ District upon delivery to the City of Azusa
20 shares of stock in the Azusa Agricultural !later Co.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and City
Attorney.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
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7:30 P.M.
Bid awarded to
Taylor & Hoover
Co, for con-
struction of
First Street
Bridge
City Engr. &
City Atty.
authorized to
acquire Gutiere
property.
City Engineer submitted a Notice of Completion of Project
No. 146 for installation of sanitary sewers on portions
of Coney Avenue, Fifth Street, and Third Street.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
instructed to have the Notice of Completion, Project No. 146,
recorded. ABSENT: Councilman Romero
Authorization
to purchase
seating for
first two rows
of Auditorium
Connection of
Foothill Dairy
to sewer srster
authorized.
City Clerk to
record Notice i
Completion
Project ;x140
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 195E
7:30 P
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Councilman Johnson stated that it was her understanding
N. Price removed
that the Coordinating Council was not an official City
from list attend
function and auestioned the legalit;;r of expenses being
ing Coordin.
granted by the City for attendance at Conferences, etc.
Council Conf.
The City Attorne,- stated that in his opinion he doubted
with expenses
if the City could grant expenses to a. person on this
allowed.
Board who was a non-resident of the City of Azusa.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated that Dir. Nelson Price, previously
granted an expense advance for attending the Conference
as a member of the Coordinating Council would attend
as a representative of the School District if he went
to the scheduled Conference.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and unanimously carried that the name of Nelson
Price be remo,ed from the list of representatives of the
Azusa Coordinating Council authorized to attend the
Governor's Conference on Youth and Children, April 4-51
with expenses advanced by the City.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero
Councilman Johnson was excused from the meeting at 9:42
P.M.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution
entitled: No. 3334 -
Appointing Schad
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, and Cordell to
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING CLARENCE SCHAD Fire Dept.
AND ERBERT CORDELL TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ON A PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Reso ution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno Memmmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 333=1
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3355 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Advancing G.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING GILBERT SHEETS, Sheets, Humane
HUMANE OFFICER IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP 1 TO Officer to Step
STEP 2 OF SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, AND 2.
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, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3335
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
Resolution
entitled: No. 3336 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Advancing E.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING EDMUND TORREY, Torrey to Step
PATROLMAN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP 1 TO STEP 2 R. Guardado to
SALARY RANGE, AND RAYMOND GUARDADO, PATROLMAN IN THE Step 4,
POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP 3 TO STEP 11, SALARY RANGE, Police Dept.
BOTH EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 1, 1956, AND FIXING THEIR
SALARIES."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
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CITY HALL A.:7USA, CALIF.
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero,
I+";ONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956
Ortuno, Memmesheimer
Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3386
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Or THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CARL ELKINS
AND JERRY WARREN, SERGEANTS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF
SAID CITY FROM THIRD STEP TO FOURTH STEP OF SALARY RANGE
AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson,
and numbered Resolution No. 3387
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING JACQUELYN ROSS,
ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA FROM STEP 1 TO STEP 2 OF THE SALARY RANGE
EFFECTIVE MARCH 19, 1956, AND FIXING HER SALARY."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Falucett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3388
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING JOHN WTLLIAMSON
CITY ENGINEER, FROM SECOND STEP OF SALARY RANGE TO THIRD
STEP OF SALARY RANGE EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, AND FIXING
HIS SALARY."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fa:=rcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen_: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3389
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF Timm,] CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING EMMETT BUTTS,
GROUNDSMAN -GARDENER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, OF
SAID CITY, FROM STEP 2 TO STEP 3 OF SALARY RANGE,
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, and FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and
adopted by the following vote:
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3387 -
Advancing C.
Elkins, & J.
Warren, to 4th
Step, Police
Department.
Resolution
No. 3388 -
Advancing J.Ross
Acct -Clerk,
Light & Water
Dept., to
Step 2
Resolution
No. 3389 -
Advancing J.
Williamson to
3rd Step,
(City Engr.)
Resolution
No. 3390
Advancing E.
Butts, Grounds-
man -Gardner, to
Step 3
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF.
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett,
NOES: Councilmen: Nome
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero,
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956
Ortuno, Memmesheimer
Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3390
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RECOIMENDING TO THE
REGIONAL PLANNING CO1'•'MISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO
INCREASE THE MINIMUM LOT AREAS IN COUNTY TERRITORY
WHICH IS NOW FIXED BY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AT 5,000
SQUARE FEET, TO 6,000 SQUARE, FEET."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted b;;
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilman: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3391
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
TEL MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO SIGN ON BEHLAF OF SAID
CITY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF
LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AND DIRECTING THE CITE' CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME AND PLACE
THE SEAL OF THE CITY THEREON."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: done
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3392
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Resolution
No. 3391 -
Recommending
increase in
County lot areas
to 6,000 sq, ft.
Resolution
No. 3392 -
Sales Ta.:
Agreement
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS No. 3393
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE GENERAL TELEPHONE Request for
COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA FOR MORE RAPID INSTALLATION OF TELE- more rapid
PHONES FOR THE INDUSTRIAL AREA IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. LYING installation
NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD." of telephoneE
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno Mummesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Mone
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3393
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WHEREBY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TIE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTIONS 4741, 4741.1 and 4741.2 OF THE HEALTH &
SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO THE. INCLUSION
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN THE REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
SYSTEM TO BE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT"
Resolution
No . 3394 -
County Sa.nitatic
District Nc. 22
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Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NCES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
and numbered Resol_ition No. 339h
Councilman Fawcett, offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM
ELWOOD P. 11ALTZ AND LOUISE R. PIALTZ AND AUTHORIZING TH S.
RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Fawcett moved its
man Ortuno. This Resolution
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero,
adoption, seconded by Council -
then passed and adopted by
Ortuno, Memmesheimer
Johnson
and numbered Resolution No. 3395
On February 29, 1956, at a. meeting of the Personnel Board
changes in Public k4orks classifications as referred back
to that Commission, were studied and resubmitted to the
City Council with the recommendation for approval. The
following is a list of the classifications:
Custodian,
Head Custodian
Maintenance Man I
Maintenance Man II
Utility I+Ian Grade I
Utility Man Grade II
Leadman
Foreman
Park Foreman
It was moved br Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that the City Council accept the recommendation of
the Personnel Board relative to the changes in Public Works
classifications as submitted.
Motion carried :unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson
The Personnel Board at their meeting of February 29, 1956,
approved and recommended to the City Council changes in
the Utility Office Manager classification.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation_ of the Personnel Board relative to the
reclassification submitted for the position of Utility
Office Manager.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
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Resolution
No. 3395 -
Accepting Grant
Deed from E. P.
ldaltz
Changes in Publi
Works classifi-
cations accepted
Change in
Utility Office
Manager classi-
fication
approved.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Exam. for Utilit
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be in- Office I1gr.
strutted to hold an inter -departmental examination for authorized.
the position of Utility Office Manager.
ABSENT: Councilman: Romero, Johnson
It was recommended by the City Clerk that due to the five
year pay plan recommended by the Personnel Board being
accepted by the Cite Council on February 20, 1956, that
all increases in salary range, which are immediately
affected by this new plan, be set as of March 1, 1956.
It was further recommended that if step increases should
fall between the lst and 15th of the month, that they
become effective the 166th of the month; also, if step
City Policy re:
Step Raises,
Five Year Pay
Plan
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increases should fall between the loth and 31st of the month,
they would become effective the first day of the following
month.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a Resolution setting forth the re-
commendations as submitted as City Policy.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson.
On February 29, 1950", the Personnel Board approved for
recommendation to the City Council, the request of Depart-
ment Heads for step raises for emplo,-7ees in the various
Departments - Light and Water, Department, Police Department,
Fire Dept., Public Works Dept., Personnel Board, and for
James Brusnahan, Public Works Supt.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that these names be re-
ferred to the City Attorney for the preparation of Resolu-
tions covering the step raises.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the letter granting permission to
the Southern California Edison Company to serve electrical
energy to property located at 400 and 402 So. Irwindale
Avenue, service requested b-
y Mr. Paul W. Fi:
ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimousllr carried that, the Mayor be authorized to
sign the letter to ::he Southern California Edison Company
granting them per-.,.ission to serve electrical energy to
property located at 420 and 422 South Irwindale Avenue,
electrical service requested by Mr. K. J. Swisher.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
Supt, of Light Department, V. D. Smith, stated that he had
intended to submit a. report regarding placing the lighting
of the streets within the City to be based on a flat rate
charge for each standard. Mr. Smith requested additional
time Eor.prepari.ng his report.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the matter of the flat rate
schedule on street lighting be tabled.
ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson
Supt, of Light Department requested permission to purchase
street lighting standards for Alameda Ave, from 11th Street
to Santa Fe Ave. and from 5th Street to 1st Street. Mr.
Smith stated that the purchase of these standards would
run approximately [,>4,000 over the amount alloted for street
lighting materials, not including labor. However, he
further stated that if these standards could be purchased
at this time, a savings of A547.00 could be made as the
bid on street lighting materials expires on March 7th.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Light
Department.be authori2ed to purchase the Light standards
as requested.
ABSENT: Councilman Johnson, Romero
it was suggested by the Chamber of Commerce that the City
Council adopt a Resolution indicating Cornelius Smith as
the official Cit; Historian for Azusa. Mr. Smith has been
acting as Azusa's Citr Historian and Photographer, and has
been maintaining historical records, photographs and
writings of our historical background.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a resolution indicating Cornelius Smith as the
official City Historian for Azusa
ABSENT:: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson
/:30 P.M.
Atty. to prepare
Res. covering
step raises,
various Dents.
Elec. Energy
to be served
400 & 402 S.
Inpiindale Ave.
Elec. Energy to
be served 420 &
422 S. Irwindale
Flat rate
schedule on
street .lighting
tabled.
Supt. of Light
Department
authorized to
purchase light
standards -
Alameda Ave.
Cit;;r At ty. to
prepare Resolu-
tion appointing
C. Smit'n, City
Historian
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956
Moved by Councilman Ortuno that the Personnel Board be
authorized to hold an intra -Departmental examination
for Head Custodian.
Upon discussion this motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the Bills and Requisitions
be allowed.
ABSENT: Councilman: Johnson, Romero
Councilman Ortiuzo 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 WHICi-I THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.''
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted
by the following mote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno,.Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero
and numbered Resolution No. 3396
On motion of Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Ortuno, the
following communications were ordered filed or referred
to relevant Departments.
(a) Request from the City of Palm Springs relative
to off-street parking information - referred
to the City Engineer.
(b) Communication from Donald R. Warren relative
to Mr. Fred. F Friend, Consulting Hydraulic
Engineer - referred to the Engineer.
(c) Cork-:unication from the Air Pollution Control
District relative to research projects initiated
or being considered - ordered filed.
(d) Letter of thanks for support and representation
by !Mayor Ivlen_mesheimer in the March of Dimes
campaign.
(e) Announcement of the opening of the Shopping Bag
Food Store.
III
7:30 P.M.
Bills and
Requisitions
Resolution
No. 3396 -
Allowing Claims
and Demands
Communications
ordered filed or
referred to
relevant Depts.
(f) Report of Special Census Study Committee of the
Los Angeles Count,-; Division, League of California.
Cities - referred to all Council members for
stud'.
(g) Letter of thanks from the Azusa Irrigating Company
for use of the auditorium 2/25/56 for their
annual meeting.
(h) Councilman Fawcett was requested to attend a
meeting of the Los Angeles County Protective
and rehabilitation Commission at the Arcadia
City Hall Monday, March 12th at 10 A.M.
Chief of Police Kendrick requested permission to purchase
oversize tires for the new police cars to be delivered.
This would entail about $6.00 more for each tire than
the standard equipment.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police be
authorized to purchase the oversize tires for the new
police cars as recuested.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero
Purchase of over
size tires for
police cars
authorized.
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CITY HALL AZtiSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Moved b Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Adjournment
Fawcett that this meeting adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously-. Time ol adjournment 11:07 P.M.