HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 19, 1956 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956
The Azusa City Council met in regular session at the above
time and place.
The meeting was opened with a salute to the Flag, led
b;r Mayor Memmesheimer.
Invocation was given by Reverend Doyle Brown, Pastor
of the Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Mayor Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
The Minutes of March 5, 1956, were corrected with the
changing from P.T.S. to P.T.A. in the next to the last
sentence of the 3rd paragraph, Page 93.
The Minutes of the Meeting of March 5th were then
approved and correction noted.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 483, bids were opened in
the Office of the Cit;; Clerk at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Friday
March 16th, for furnishing and installion of heating
equipment for the City Hall. These bids were opened in
the presence of Councilman Fawcett, City Engineer, Supt.
of Public Works, and City Clerk. The 'Affidavit of
Publication of the Notice Inviting Bids for the heating
equipment was presented b -,T the City Clerk. This Notice
was published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on
Mauch 1, 8, 1956. The following bid was submitted:
RALPH E. MANNS COMPANY,
Wilmington, California - - - $4,66o.00
A bidder's bond in the amount of 105Z of the
bid was submitted.
The bid was referred to the City Engineer and Public Works
Department for studv.'
It was recommended that the contract for the furnishing
and installation of heating equipment be awarded to Ralph
E. Manns Company and that the Mayor be authorized to sign
such a contract upon completion of the necessary bonds and
other contract documents. This recommendation eras submitted
by John Williamson, City Engineer.
It was moved b- Councilman Fawcett, seconded b;r Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the CitIT Council accept
the recommendation of the Engineer and that the contract
for furnishing and installing heating equipment be awarded
to the Ralph E. Manns Company at the bid price of $4,66o.00
and that the Ma,ror be authorized to sign such a contract
upon completion of the necessary- bonds and other contract
documents.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 483, bids were opened in
the Office of the City Clerk at 10 o'clock A.M. March 16,
1956, for 270, more or less, four-way assembly street name
signs. The bids were opened in the presence of Councilman
Fawcett, Cit,, Engineer, Supt. of Public ';Works, and City
Clerk. At the time of opening bids, the City Clerk
presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice
Ianviting Bids for the street signs, this Notice being'
published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic, March 1, 8,
1956. Bids were received from the following Companies:
U. S. PORCELAIN ENAMEL COMPANY
Los Angeles, California
Alternate 't2
270 complete assemblies @ $12.90 ea.
F.O.B. Azusa
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7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Correction -
Minutes of
3/5/56 -
Minutes
approved
Opening of bids
for furnishing
and installation
of heating
equipment for
Cit -r Hall
Contract for
heating equip-
ment awarded to
Ralph E. Manns
Company
Opening of
for street
signs.
bids
CITY HALL
A?USA, CALIF. MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
A certified check in the amount of $362.00
accompanied the bid.
Lyle Signs, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Alternate l
270 signs at $15.75 ea.
Alternate ;;'2
270 signs at $14.12 ea.
A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the
bid accompanied the bid.
Traffic Specialties Company
Lafayette, Calif.
Municipal I+iodel 37 -SN - $12.10 ea.
Municipal P! del 37 -INT - $ 8.25 ea.
Municipal Model 37 -BN - $ 9.68 ea.
F.O.B. Azusa
Cashier's Check in the amount of $336.51
accompanied bid.
Ferro Enameling Company
Oakland, Calif.
270 j or -) Model WOO a $9.04 ea.
Certified check in the amount of $244.10
accompanied bid.
These bids were referred to the Citi Engineer and Public Works
Department.
The City Engineer reported that after study, actually only
two bids were in complete compliance with the specifications,
namely, the bid of U. S. Porcelain Enamel Company, covering
Alternate #/2 @ $12.90 ea., and Lyle Signs, Inc., Alternate
01, at $13.75 each. It was recommended that the Proposal of
the U. S. Porcelain Enamel Company be accepted for Alternate
#2 Model G with colors to be as per their sample, bright
blue on light cream background.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno.and unanimously carried that the City Council accept
the recommendation oftheCity Engineer and that the City
purchase the required number of signs from the U. S. Porce-
lain Enamel Company at the bid price of $12.90 ea., and
that the City Clerk be authorized to return the bid bonds
and checks to the unsuccessful bidders.
The Planning Commission, having held a Public Hearing on
the petition for Variance from C-1 to C-3 of the portion
of Lot 86, Subdivision $2, of land of the Azusa Land and
Water Company, located at he easterly boundary line of
Lot 86 and situated north from Eighth Street (extended),
for the purpose of erecting a bowling alley by the Azusa
Properties, Inc., recommended to the City Council that a
Variance be granted.to the Azusa Properties, Inc, for a
bowling alley building as set forth in their petition.
Councilman Johnson asked if Eighth Street was dedicated,
and if not, she mould not be in favor unless it was
dedicated and all Improvements put in.
Mr. Ben Krems, representative of the Azusa. Properties, Inc.
appeared before Council. Mr. Krems stated that their
property has been treated as though the street would
eventually go thnoug`n there and further to the east.
He stated that they had carried this street through their
property so that if in the future it extended to the
east, it would then be in line. It was the opinion of
Mr. Krems that, as nothing had been planned for the
territory east of their property line,it is rather immature
to think of dedicating this property right now.
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Contract for
street name
signs awarded
to U. S. Porce-
lain Enamel Co.
Azusa Properties
request for
Variance C-1 to
C-3 for bowling
alley.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, I+9ARCH 19, 1956
Discussion was held on the possibility of improvements to
the street, curbs, gutters, lighting, etc., and the dedi-
cation of the street. It was suggested that the City
Engineer and Mr. Krems get together on these improvements.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be referred
to the City Engineer for a report as to drainage problems
and what other things could be done on the installation of
curbs, gutters, lighting and other improvements.
A letter was submitted by Iral J. Roller, 5650 North Grant -
land Drive requesting the City Council to annex his property
described as Lot 12, Ormiston Tract,
This property is located at the northeast corner of Citrus
and Gladstone Avenues. Mr. Roller requested that if con-
sideration was given to this annexation, that it be zoned
and brought into the City as a C-2 (limited commercial
District). Mr. Roller further stated that he had a firm
commitment with the Texas Company for a. filling station on
this corner.
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7:30 P.M.
Variance for
bowling alley
referred to
City Engr, for
report.
Mr. Edgar Dewees, 876 Oakglade Drive, Monrovia, petitioned
the Cite Council to annex property owned by him and described
as:
"the southwest corner of Citrus and Gladstone,
185 feet south on Citrus from the section line
on Gladstone and 180 feet west on Gladstone
from the section line on Citrus."
Mr. Dewees also requested a C-2 (limited commercial) zoning
for this property if it were annexed. Mr. Deweese has a
firm commitment with the Richfield Oil Company for one
of their filling stations on the corner. Mr. Dewees also
added an alternative, and suggested the annexation of the
property owned by him on the southwest corner of Citrus
and Gladstone consisting of about 71 acres. It was
requested that a strip 185 feet wide on the north side of
this property measured from the section line on Gladstone
be zoned as C-2 (limited commercial).
The City Attorney asked if the principals would agree to
have both acted on as one.
Mr. Roller replied that he wished his handled separately
if a problem was to arise on one or the other.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded b; Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that these petitionsfor annexa-
tion be referred to the Planning Commission for their
recommendation and study.
Request for
annexation
Lot 12,
Ormiston Tract --
I. J. Roller
Request for
annexation -
E. Dewees
Requests for
annexations
referred to
Planning
Commission
Mr. Arthur W. Cornwell, Chairman of the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, requested that the City Council set up a Cit; Atte-, to
budget in the amount of $1,095.00, in order for that prepare Resolutio
Agency to continue with a, workable program. It was the re: Budget for
opinion of the City Attorney that if the Council favored Community Rede -
this budget request, it should be set up by Resolution. velopment Agency.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this be referred
to the Cit; Attorney and that he be instructed to prepare
the necessary Resolution.
W. Cornwell also reported that a meeting of the Community
Redevelopment Agency was to be held on April 12, 1956.
Mr. Cornwell e_ctended an invitation to the members of
this City Council to attend this meeting at which time
the members of the Agency would try to answer pertinent
questions within their scope of knowledge.
The Community Redevelopment Agency also submitted a
letter to the City Council recommending that the full
time office of Building Inspector be established at the
earliest possible date. It is the opinion of the Agency
Community Redevel
ment Meeting --
April 12, 1956
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CITY HALL A7,tiSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1956
that one of the elements which needs further consideration
is the adequate enforcement of housing, health and safety
codes, and it was felt that having a full-time Building
Inspector working for the City would be better.
Discussion ;vas held relative to establishing the position
of Building I.:spector, and the City Attorney is to look
over the present contract between the County and the
City and report.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded b;; Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the letter from the Community
Redevelopment Agency relative to the establishing of a
full-time Building Inspector be filed.
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7:30 P.M.
City Atty, to
report on con-
tract between
City and County
re: Building
Inspector
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the City
Council that the property located at the Southwest corner
of First Street and Virginia be considered for immediate
use as a Little League ball diamond, and that an Agree-
ment concerning the use and maintenance of the above
mentioned property can be worked out at a later date upon
further study.
Mr. Ivan Turner., member of the Park and Recreation Com-
mission, appeared before Council and stated that it was
the opinion of the Commission that in order to get this
thing rolling now, that something could -be done at this
time and that further details could be worked out by the
Commission at a later date. Mr. Clinton Miller appeared
before the Cit- Council and stated that he was interested
in Little League ball; and that it was necessary to get
away from the Recreation Department's program, and they
would like to have this area, down at First and Virginia, for
the Little League diamond. Mr. Miller stated that it is
necessary to get something going immediately as the season
opens in April. Mr. Miller requested that the City level
off the area.
Supt, of Streets, Brusnahan, stated that he could schedule
his equipment to assist in leveling the area, however, the
matter of fill would be a. problem.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and
temporary permission be given for use of the property at
First and Virginia for the Little League, and that the
League be allowed to develop it; permission for the City
grading equipment to be used at City expense and the work
to be done under the direction of the City Engineer was
authorized.
Mrs. Iolanda Tucker appeared before Council and stated that
she was on the Committee of the National League is made
up of members living between Ben Lomond and Azusa Avenue,
and in her opinion if the area at First and Virginia was
to be developed as a. permanent site for both Leagues, this
would make it very unhandy for children of the National
Division living east of Azusa Avenue.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated that the discussion tonight was
to try and evolve some way that schedules of both teams
can proceed this year with as little trouble as possible.
It was suggested by the Supt, of Streets that all work
be coordinated through the Engineering Department. It
was further suggested that the property at the old Riley
School be investigated as a. possible site for a ball
diamond.
Mayor Memmesheim:er stated that since the time the Park
and Recreation Commission had recommended to the Council
that William Pacifico be named as Supt, of Recreation and
that the City reimburse him in the amount of $100.00 in
addition to his County salary, he, the Mayor, had talked
with Mr. Norman Johnson, of the County Recreation Depart-
ment, and that Mr. Johnson had advised him that in order
Permission
granted Little
League for use
of property.
Discussion re:
site for base-
ball diamond,
Little League
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ZUSA., CALIF. PION., MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
for Mr. Pacifico's position to be
secure
with the County,
Discussion of
and in the event the City wished
to pay
him additional
request for add11.
money for his services, a motion
of the
City Council
salary & change of
asking the Board of Supervisors to
amend
the existing
title for W.
contract between the City and the
County
and stipulate
Pacifico, Recrea.
the reason for this amendment in
that the
City wished to
Dept.
add additional responsibility to Mr. Pacifico than what is
called for under his County classification. It was
suggested by the Iiayor that a contract be entered into
with Mr. Pacifico for these additional responsibilities
and not specifyinS any particular number of hours or
length of time of required service.
Mr. Ivan Turner, member of the Park and Recreation Com-
mission, appeared before Council and stated that it was
his understanding that the reason the. Park and Recreation
Commission wished the title of Supt, of Recreation be
placed on Mr. Pacifico is that throughout the areas, the
.person who is in charge of the Recreation is generally
considered as the Superintendent. It was the opinion of
the City Attorney that No. Pacifico would possibly be
considered a part-time employee in order for the City
to go ahead with the additional financial payments.
Councilman Fawcett moved that this matter be referred to
the City Attorney.
This motion was later withdrawn.
Additional discussion was held on the matter of Mr. Pacifico's
increase in duties and salary.
It; was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
request the County Board of Supervisors to amend the
existing contract between the County and the City whereby
the County furnishes the services of a Recreation Director
so that the Cit, can add additional responsibility on Mr.
Pacifico, and that he be able to be given the classification
of Supt, of Recreation, and that the County be advised
that any additional financial arrangements that would be
made would be at the expense of the City of Azusa, and the
City Clerk was instructed to forward this motion to the
Board of Supervisors through the Department of Recreation
of the County.
A request was received from the Azusa Girl Scout Council
for permission to hold a bazaar on May 12th from 9 A.M.
to 5 P.M. on the vacant lot at the corner of Azusa Ave.
and 6th Street. The purpose of the bazaar is to raise
funds to send two senior Girl Scouts to the Senior Roundup
in Michigan in June. The request stated that there would
be various tapes of booths for selling baked foods, used
clothing, needle work., games, candy, etc.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that this request be referred to
the Chiefs of the Fire Department and the Police Dept.
with power to act, and for them to cooperate with the
Girl Scout Council.
The City Engineer stated that it would be necessary to
approve by formal motion the Bond for labor and material
submitted by contractor for constructing the bridge over
Dalton wash at First Street. He stated further that the
City Attorney had approved these bond forms.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the'City Council
approve the Labor and Material Bond carried by the
Traveler's Indemnity Company which was submitted with
the contract for construction of the bridge over the
Little Dalton Mash on First Street, this contract having
been awarded to Taylor & Hoover Company.
The City Engineer reported that the preliminary steps
relative to the acquisition of additional property to
City Council to
request County
to amend exist-
ing contract
with Mr.
Pacifico
Girl Scout
request for
bazaar referred
to Police &
Fire Dents.
Motion necessary
for approval of
Bond re.: bridge
over Dalton Wash.
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CIT`_' HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956
7:30 P.M.
The City Engineer reported that the preliminary steps relative
to the acquisition of additional property to accommodate the
required expansion of the City's Corporation Yard have been
P. E. Railway
proceeding satisfactorily, and that mutual settlement with
properti, needed
two of the property owners concerned will be reached. How-
for expansion
ever, it appears necessary that the City take preliminary
of City's
steps incidental to a. condemnation action for the acquisi-
Yards.
tion of the Pacific Electric Railway property which is at
would install the sanitary sewer line before the improve-
the north end of the strip the Cite wishes to acquire. It
ment. The $2,000 cash plus the $4,000 purchase price
is felt by the Engineer that this property, owned by the
would pay for the improvements by the City of the grading,
P.E. Railway, is essential to the proper expansion of the
paving, and drainage work. Lee and Daniels would put in
City Yard. The C'!ty Engineer recommended that the City
the sewer and the orater before the street was taken over
Attorney be instructed to write a letter to the Pacific
by the City.
Electric Railway Company advising them of the City's need
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
for this property and stating that in the event the Railwa;
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
does not agree to sell this property it will be necessary
and City Engineer be authorized to enter into an Agree-
for the CitiT to exercise its right of eminent domain.
ment whereby the City will acquire from Lee and Daniels
Moved by Councilman Fatrcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
City Atty, in -
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
structed to
recommendation of the City Engineer and the City Attorney
write letter tc
be instructed to write a letter to the Pacific Electric
P. E. Railway
Railway Companir relative to the acquisition of their
re: needed
property for the expansion of the City Yards,
property.
The City Engineer reported that in acquiring other lands
for the expansion of the City Yards, the property owned
by the Santa Fe Railway could be acquired at possibly
less than the appraised price, in addition the land owned
by Lee and Daniels could be purchased for $4,000. This
iece of land is 75 ft. by 190 ft. and is appraised at
,000.00. Lee and D niels also would pay the City $2,000
in cash for street improvements in a street to be put in that
area, which had previously been reported. That Company
would install the sanitary sewer line before the improve-
ment. The $2,000 cash plus the $4,000 purchase price
would pay for the improvements by the City of the grading,
paving, and drainage work. Lee and Daniels would put in
the sewer and the orater before the street was taken over
by the City.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
and City Engineer be authorized to enter into an Agree-
Authorization for
ment whereby the City will acquire from Lee and Daniels
accuisition of
a parcel of land approximately 75 ft. wide by approxi-
Lee and Daniels
mately 190 ft, long, located adjacent to and west of
property
the City's Corporation Yard, plus a cash payment to be
made by Lee and Daniels in the amount of 32,000 in
return for which the City will accept the dedication
of Dan Lee Street and install necessary grading, paving
and drainage. Improvements of sanitary sewer and water
line to be provided in this street by Lee and Daniels,
prior to the acceptance for dedication.
The City Engineer reported that no action had been taken
on the request by the General Telephone Company of
January 29th for permission to construct a telephone
underground duct system in Sixth Street west from San
Gabriel Avenue to Virginia Avenue. The City Engineer
further stated that due to the Resolution adopted by
the City Council, requesting the telephone Company to
take immediate action to alleviate the critical telephone
shortage in the City's industrial area, he had granted
verbal approval to the Company to proceed with the con-
struction work subject to conformation by the City
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Romero that the City Council grant permission to
the General Telephone Company to excavate on Sixth St.
in order to furnish additional underground duct systems
necessary to facilitate telephone service to the west
and north sections of the City's industrial area,
General Tele. Co.
granted permission
for underground
duct systems to
facilitate indus-
trial service.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
subject to the City's requirements.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Johnson stated that it was her opinion that when
this matter had been referred to the City Attorney at a
Possibility of
prior meeting it was for the purpose of making a study
charging Tele.
of whether or not there was some method the City could
Co. for use of
use to charge them for the use of the street, either in
street.
a business license fee or on a lineal foot basis, since
they had put the City on notice that the franchise pay-
ments would be considerably less in the future.
The City Engineer reported that he had been studying the
Azusa Lane Sewer situation and that in his opinion if
Azusa Lane sewer
the City installed sewers in this street, it would
situation.
establish Azusa Lane as a dedicated street in the City,
and in the event Azusa Lane became a dedicated street
it was his opinion that the City would automatically
become responsible for the replacement of the bridge
across the Wash at this point, at such time as the Wash
may be improved. The City Engineer stated that no Federal
or Flood Control District funds could be allotted for this
bridge reconstruction, since the bridge itself was install-
ed without any permit from the Flood Control District.
The City Engineer also submitted a letter from the Los
Angeles Count•- Mood Control District whereby they do
not approve the request for an eight -inch sewer line en-
croachment along the east side of Little Dalton Wash
north of Azusa Avenue to serve the Azusa Lane area.
It was recommended by the City Engineer that the entire
Cit;; services for
question of the status of the Azusa Lane area, with re-
Azusa Lane area
spect to City services, should be reviewed by the City
referred to City
Attorney prior to doing any construction of maintenance
Atty.
work.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the City Engineer and this matter
be referred to the City Attorney.
City Engineer requested permission and reimbursement for City Engineer
necessary expenses, estimated at $25.00, in order that authorized to act
Azusa play host to the East San Gabriel Valley Engineers' as host to East
Meeting. San Gabriel
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Valley Engineers
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized Yeeting.
to act as host to the East San Gabriel Valley Engineers'
meeting and that the City defer the expenses of the
necessary luncheons, etc, in an amount estimated at $25.00.
The City Engineer reported that based on an exhaustive
study of all pertinent data relative to the status of the
Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, which was made incidental to
providing sewage facilities for Tract No. 20971, it is
his opinion that this portion of the road is still
actually a public street, despite the fact that it was
presumably vacated by Resolution approximately 20 gears
ago. The City Engineer recommended that since this old
right-of-way being the logical place to provide an out-
fall sewer from Tract No. 20971, that he and the City
Attorney be instructed to take such necessary steps as
may be necessary to establish the City's right to use
this right--of-way as a public street.
Moved by Councilman Ort;nc, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recoimnendation of the City Engineer and the
matter of the old Sail Gabriel Canyon Road be referred
to the City Attorney a•.nd the City Engineer in order to
establish the City's right to the use of this as a
public street.
Possible use of
Old San Gabriel
Canyon Road as
public street,
referred to Atte.
& Engr.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. R'ONDAY, b_ARCH 19, 1956
The City Engineer reported that in order to deter any
improvements beim placed on the property owned by A.bdelnour,
located on Foothill Blvd, at Sunset, which site is proposed
for a future Fire Station, the City should start condemna-
tion proceedings on this property=. The City Engineer stated
an appraisal had been made of this land.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Cit;; Attorney and Cit,-
Engineer be authorized to take the necessary steps for
instituting dondemnation proceedings on the property owned
by Abdelnour which is proposed to be used for a City Fire
Station.
The City Engineer stated that on Page 5 of the Minutes of
Monday, February 27, 1956, the motion made by Councilman
Fawcett, relative to the letter submitted by the Engineer
under date of February 5, 1956, should be corrected in
part which says "and in consideration therefor the Agri-
cultural Mater Company will release their easement"; this
should be corrected to read, "and in consideration therefor
the Agricultural Mater Company will consent to the dedica-
tion".
Moved by Councilman Ortunc, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that this correction be shown in
the Minutes as stated.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CiTY OF AZUSA.
AND THE AZUSA IRRIGATING COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.'
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following Note:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ort_ino, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3397
Supt, of Light and hater stated that Mr. Frank Karmazin
had offered to sell to the City of Azusa plater Dept.
one share of Azusa Agricultural Water Stock for x10.00.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously* carried that the City Council
table this matter until valuations of ;rater stock in
this Company have been established.
Supt, of Light and :;rater stated that Mr. George Fox,
Probationary Journeyman Lineman was removed from the
payroll February 29, 1956, and that a replacement will
be requested at a future date.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that City Council accept
the termination of George Fox and that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a Resolution removing him from
the payroll as of February 29, 1956.
Supt, of Light and ?eater Dept. stated that two temporary
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7:30 P.M.
Condemnation
proceedings
to be insti-
tuted on
property at
Foothill &
Sunset.
Correction to
Minutes of
2/27/56
Resolution
No. 3397 -
Authorizing
electrical
energy be
supplied to
Azusa Irrigatina
Company
Azusa Agricultural
Water Stcck
offered to City -
one share 010.00
Termination of
George Fox,
Journeyman -Lineman
Light and Water
Dept.
employees Mrs. Jean
Chenard and Mrs. Ruth Wilson were
Two temporary
employed on March 9,
1956, in order to furnish the
employees mired
necessary data to the
James M. Montgomery Company
for
in Light and
the commercial light
and power survey. Mr. Smith
stated
Water Dept.
that the commercial
light and power data has been
completed
and delivered to the
James M. Montgomery Company,
and
that his Department
is now working on the data for
the
Water Ourvey.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and ordered filed this letter from the Supt, of Light and
Water.
Supt. Smith of the Light Department submitted a schedule
of Street and Highway Lighting under which the General
Fund of the City would be charged, on a flat rate basis
per month for each standard. In addition, the City would
be entitled to the following:
1
- Installing
street lights
on existing wood
Lamp Size and Type
poles at no
cost.
Lumen
2
- Installing
street lights
on steel poles at
Incandescent
the difference
in cost between a steel pole
Lumen
and a wood
pole.
6,000
3
- All energy
consumed on a
flat rate basis.
4
- Relamping
5.00
15,000
5
- ?Mashing of
glass.
10,000
6
- Painting of
standards
20,000
The schedule would be applicable to street and highway
lighting services supplied from overhead lines where the
City of Azusa Light Department ownes and maintains the
street lighting equipment. The rates would be as follows:
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This schedule is subject to special conditions:
(a) furnishing standard equipment - bracket or mast
arm construction will be furnished, where feasible
with existing facilities, center suspension construction
may be furnished. Enclosed luminaires will be furnished
for lamps of 2500 lumens, or larger, and open reflector
lighting units will be furnished for lamps of 1000
lumens. Such standard lighting equipment will be
attached to wood poles where light and power lines
are existing.
(b) Relative to charging the difference in cost between
standard equipment and other than standard equipment
(ordered deleted)
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Cite Council accept
the recommendation of the Supt, of Light Department that
the General Fund be charged on a flat rate basis as set
forth in his schedule with the exception that Special
Conditions, Paragraph (b) as set forth be deleted.
Councilman Romero reported that various citizens had complained
to him that wood poles have been set on Alameda Avenue and
East Hollyvale Avenue for lighting, and that it was felt Complaints
that those areas were being discriminated against. Supt, wood poles
Smith stated that in some cases it is necessary to install erected.
a wood pole in order to gain the height to clear other
electric lines. N:r. Smith stated that on East Hcllyvale
wood poles were set :temporarily, as at the present time
there were no curbs or gutters on this street.
re:
being
Rate per Lamp per Month
Lamp Size and Type
All Night Service
1,000
Lumen
Incandescent
$ 1.50
2,500
Lamen
Incandescent
2.40
4,000
Lumen
Incandescent
3.00
6,000
Lumen
Incandescent
3.50
10,000
Lumen
Incandescent
5.00
15,000
Lumen
Incandescent
7.00
10,000
Lumen
I%iercury Vapor
5.70
20,000
Lunen
Mercury Vapor
6.70
This schedule is subject to special conditions:
(a) furnishing standard equipment - bracket or mast
arm construction will be furnished, where feasible
with existing facilities, center suspension construction
may be furnished. Enclosed luminaires will be furnished
for lamps of 2500 lumens, or larger, and open reflector
lighting units will be furnished for lamps of 1000
lumens. Such standard lighting equipment will be
attached to wood poles where light and power lines
are existing.
(b) Relative to charging the difference in cost between
standard equipment and other than standard equipment
(ordered deleted)
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Cite Council accept
the recommendation of the Supt, of Light Department that
the General Fund be charged on a flat rate basis as set
forth in his schedule with the exception that Special
Conditions, Paragraph (b) as set forth be deleted.
Councilman Romero reported that various citizens had complained
to him that wood poles have been set on Alameda Avenue and
East Hollyvale Avenue for lighting, and that it was felt Complaints
that those areas were being discriminated against. Supt, wood poles
Smith stated that in some cases it is necessary to install erected.
a wood pole in order to gain the height to clear other
electric lines. N:r. Smith stated that on East Hcllyvale
wood poles were set :temporarily, as at the present time
there were no curbs or gutters on this street.
re:
being
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Discussion was held on the possibilit;T of the Engineer
setting grades on streets not having curbs or gutters for
the erecting of light standards. Survey to be
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman made re: grades
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Citi- Engineer for light
be instructed to make a survey of the feasibility of standards.
setting grades for the construction of light standards
on East Hollyvale Street area and other similar areas
in the City.
It was recommended by the Personnel Board. that George
Flynn, Lineman Helper, be raised from the lst to the 2nd
step of the pay scale at $345.00 per month, effective
G. Flynn raised
April 1, 1956.
to 2nd Step,
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
Lineman -Helper
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Personnel Board and that George
Flynn be placed on the 2nd Step of the salary range of
Lineman Helper at $345.00 per month, effective April 1,
1955, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the necessary Resolution.
An invitation to all members of the City Council to attend
a panel discussion on the various factors concerning Panel discussion
annexation of residential and industrial areas to this re: annexation
City was received from the Chamber of Commerce. This residential and
meeting to be held Tuesday, March 27th at Thelma's Cafe. industrial areas
It was specifically requested that permission be granted Meeting 3/27/56
to John Williamson, City Engineer, and James Miller, City
Clerk, to be allowed to appear on the panel to answer
questions.
Moved by Councilman Ortivao, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Council grant per-
mission to the City Engineer to sit on the panel discussion
of the Chamber of Commerce meeting. City Clerk to attend
also.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution No.339E
Effective Dates
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, for Pay Raises
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING EFFECTIVE DATES
FOR PAY RAISES OF E'MPLOYEE'S IN THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA."
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortunc. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Nemmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3395
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3399, -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY :OF AZUSA, Advancing certain
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CERTAIN employees in
EMPLOYEES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY Public Worts
OF AZUSA TO HIGHER STEPS OF SALARY RANGE THAN THE Department
SAME NOW HOLD, EFFECTIVE AS HEREAFTER PROVIDED AND
FIXING THE SALARIES OF SAiD RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES.''
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno. Tris Resolution then passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Johnson
Ver,inesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3399
CITY HALL A'�"USA, CALTh i;IpIgDAY, MARCH 19, 105' 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Romero offered the follovfin; Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
IN THE POLICE DEPA.RTIViENT OF THE CiTY OF AZUSA, TO A
Resolution
HIGHER STEP OF SALARY RANGE THAN TIE}� SAME N01-1 HOLD,
No. 3400 -
EFFECTIVE AS HTRET_NA.FTER PROVIDED, AND FIXING THE SALARIES
Advancing
OF SAID RESPECTIVE Ei.?PLOYEES. "
certain
employees in
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
Police Dept.
man Ortunc. This Resolution ,-:as then Dassed and ado_nted
by the following -,rote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Meromesheimer
NOES: Councilman: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3400
Councilman Ortu_no offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
IN THE LIGHT AND .!ATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO
HIGHER STEPS OF SALARY RANGE THAN THE SAME NOW HOLD,
EFF3CTIVE AS 'rR,F,INAFTER PROVIDED, AND FIXING THE SALARIES
OF SAID RESPECT I,!E EI.iPLOYEES. "
Resolution
No. 3401 -
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
Advancing
man Romero. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the
certain
following vote:
employees
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
in ti ..e Light
iiemmesheimer
and ?dater
NOES: Councilmen: Nene
Dept.
ABSENT: CounciLien: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3401
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
Res"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No.
nD402on
LOS ANGELES CObNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING JAMES BRUSNAHAiN, Advancin-• J.
PUBLIC WORYS SUPERINTENDENT TO THIRD STEP OF SALARY RANGE, Bru.snahan to
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 19,66, AND FIXING HIS SALARY." 3rd Step
Councilman Crt-.�,zo mcved its adoption, seconded by Council-
Salar7, P,anUe
man Romero. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following *ro'.;e:
AYES: Cowncilman: Far.,tett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
i�iemmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: ?one
and numbered Resolution No.3402
Cotuzcilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
IN THE FIRE DEPARTIENT OF SAID CITY TO THE THIRD STEP OF Resolution
SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, AND FIXING THEIR No. -'Ao0
SALARIES." Advancing certain
employees :in the
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- Fire Dept.
man Romero. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Johnson
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3403
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1955
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING EVELYNE R. LAKE,
PERSONNEL CLERK, TO THE FiFTH STEP OF SALARY RANGE,
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, AND FIXING HER SALARY."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution. then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero.
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3404
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING CORNELIUS
SMITH OFFICIAL HISTORIAN AND FIXING HIS SALARY."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. This Resolution was then passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3405
Upon discussion it was found that this Resolution was in
error in context.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the previous vote on
Resolution No. 3405 be rescinded.
It was requested by the City Clerk that his private office
be enlarged by extending one partition further out, and
that the area from the top of the partitions to the
ceiling be enclosed. It was estimated b;a the City Engineer
that the cost of this change and addition would be $597.00,
and it was recommended that this work be authorized.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation relative to the enlarging and
carrying all partitions to ceiling height.
A letter was received from Alfred Fl. Rulofson, C.P.A.,
who has been doinS, auditing and accounting duties for
the City recommending that the City consider employment
of an independent auditor on an annual basis. Since the
adopting of the machine bookkeeping, and accounting by the
City, it is the opinion of DIr. Rulofson that this yearly
audit should be sufficient as detailed reports can be
supplied by the Accounting Department as it presently
exists.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
instructed to ask for proposals from independent auditors
relative to the annual audit for the City.
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Resolution
No. 3404 -
Advancing
Personnel Clerk
to 5th Step,
Salary Range
Resolution
No. 3465
Appointing
C. Smith
Official
Historian
Vote on
Resolution
No. 3405
rescinded.
Changes in City
Clerk's office
City to asl: for
proposals from
independent
auditors re:
annual audit for
Cite.
Moved by Councilman Ortino,
seconded
by Councilman
Rulofson to help
Romero and unanimously carried
that
the City Council
work up 1956 -
accept the recommendation of
the City
Cleric and that
1957 budget.
Mr. Rulofson be requested to
sit in
on meetings relative
to working up the budget for
1956 -
1957.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The Azusa Citi- Schools submitted a letter acknowledging Letter from
receipt of Resolution No. 33.48 in which the City requested City School
the School District to raise its contribution to recrea- District re:
tion from $7,500 to 4010,000 per year. The letter further additional
stated that the Recreation Program is already costing the financial aid
School District at least $2,500 beyond the cash contribu- to recreation
tion of $7,500 and that the only way additional financial program.
support could be given would be to impose a tax specificall-
for recreation.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimous!V carried that this letter be referred to
the Park and Recreation Commission.
Letter was received from the Azusa City School District City School
signed by D. T. Dawe, Supt., requesting a special rate District letter
be set up for the electricity used by the schools. re: electricity
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to
Virgil Smith, Supt, of Light Dept.
The Azusa City Employees Association, through John B. Request for
Littlefield, President, submitted a letter to the City Election Day
Council requesting that Election Day, April 10, 1956, be holiday -
declared a holiday for City employees, denied.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this request be denied.
A copy of the application for Off -sale Beer and 'Wine was
received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
This application was submitted by Anthony E. and Julia B. Cff-sale beer
Ortuno for 246 N. Azusa Avenue. & wine anplica-
Motion of Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Romero tion - Ortuno
this application Inas ordered filed and no action by the
Council.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Agreement re:
and unanimously- carried that the signed Agreement for the Sales & Use Tax-
State
axState Administration of Cit;; Sales and Use Tax received ordered filed.
from the State Board of Equalization be filed.
On motion of Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Treasurer's
Ortuno the financial statement submitted by the City Financial
Treasurer showing, for the month of February 1956, bank Statement order -
balance of $706,012.24, ILnvestment Account Treasury Bills ed filed.
$200,000.00, Total - tiA906,812.24, be filed.
The City Engineer reported that in investigating the
purchase of the Gutierez property, which the City had
offered $7,000 for, it was discovered that Mr. Gutierez
wished to hold out, the 50 ft. piece i4hich would lie with-
in the proposed San Gabriel Avenue extension. It was the
opinion of the Cit;; Engineer that this piece of land could
be purchased for about $150, and that the City purchase
this additional piece of land.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Attorney and City Engineer be authorized
to offer Mr. Gutierez $7,1500.00 for his entire property.
This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Communication was received from the County of Los Angeles,
Board of Supervisors acknowledging receipt of Resolution
No. 3391 in which the City Council recommended minimum
lot areas in the Count;- be increased from 5,000 sq. ft.
to 6,000 sq, ft.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that this communication be ordered file.
Motion passed unanimously.
City to offer
$7,150.00 .for
entire Gutierez
propert7.
Acknowledgment of
Resolution
No. 3391 ordered
filed.
CITY HALL A7USA, CALIF. 14IONDAY, PARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.Pd.
Industrial Police Patrol, 2561' E. Florence Avenue, Hunting-
ton Park, Cali:'. subri_tted a request for a license to
conduct a private patrol business within the City limits
of the City of A:.usa. Included in the request was informa-
tion relative to their qualifications and method of Request for
operation, I business licerse
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Police Patrol
and unanimously carried that this application for police
patrol be referred to the Chief of Police for his report
and. recommendation.
Councilman Fawcett reported on a meeting held in Arcadia
Report on meet -
of the watershed Protective Committee. Councilman
ing - ilat-ershed
Fawcett reported that this meeting primaril,;T concerned
Protective
a request for money from the State for this year's budget.
Committee
Councilman Ortuno asked if there were any developments on
the sale of City -owned land located in the rear of Dr.
No report on
Hankins and Mr. Pierce's property on Orange Avenue, which
City -owned land
is part of the Northside Park, to the property owners in
on Orange Ave.
that area. This is the land which the City offered to
City Atty. to
sell to those people at 50;� per so, ft. There was no
study liabilit,;r
report available.
of injuries on
Councilman Fawcett brought up the question of ::he City City At -7 to
providing collision insurance on private cars being used study collision
while on City business. It rias the opinion of Councilman insurance on
Fawcett that the City should carry the deductible portion private cars
of the indi-vidual's collision insurance, used for City
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero business.
and unanimously carried that the matter of collision
insurance on private cars used on City business be re-
ferred to the City Attorney for study and report.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Bills and
and unanimously carried that the Bills and Requisitions be Requisitions.
allowed.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No , 31405 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Allowing
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS ASID SPECIFYING TIE, certain claims
FUNDS OUT OF 11HiCH THE SAI�CP ARE TO BE PAID," and demands
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. This Resolution z,,!as then passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
I',;emr:.esheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Mone
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3405
Supt. of Public P7orics Brusnahan asked if the City carried
City Atty. to
insurance to cover liability of injuries on City property
study liabilit,;r
such as the baseball field. It was the opinion of the
of injuries on
Council that the City Attorney should investigate this
Cit;; property
matter.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ad„ournment
Ortuno and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment 11:37 P.M.
Ci y Clerk of Azusa