HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 2, 1956 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APR. 2, 1956
The Azusa City Council met in regular session at the above
time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer led in the salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Shoemaker.
ROLL CALL: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney, City Engineer,
City Clerk
A correction to the Minutes of March 19, 1956, was noted
on Page 129. nett to the last paragraph, which should
include in the motion that it was unanimously carried.
The Minutes of March 19, were then approved as corrected.
The City Engineer submitted a letter requesting the
Council's decision as to whether the abatement of weeds
on parkways and vacant lots is to be processed as it was
last year, with the cost to be levied against the property
owner. It was recommended by the City Engineer that the
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for lot
discing. Bids to be opened on the 4th of May.
Mored by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed
to advertise for bids on lot discing, bids to be opened
in the office of the City Clerk on the 4th day of May.
In order to fill :vacancies and carry out the reclassifi-
cation of the Public Works Department, as adopted by the
City Council on 3/5/56, it was recommended by the City
Engineer that the Personnel Board be requested to hold
examination for Utilityman, Grades I and II, and Mainten-
ance Man, Grade II, these examinations to be promotional
and open only to City employees of all Departments. It
was also requested that an open examination be held for
Maintenance Man Grade I.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be
instructed to hold examinations as recommended.
A report was submitted signed by City Engineer Williamson,
Public Works Superintendent Brusnahan, Chairman of Public
Works Fawcett, stating that many requests had been made
to the Public Works Department with regard to rental of
the tree chipping equipment. It was recommended that
the Public Works Department be authorized to rent this
equipment, with operator, to local contractors for use
within the City of Azusa, and to nearby Cities and
public agencies at the rate of $10 per hour. It is
further recommended that the Department be authorized
to charge residents at the rate of $6.00 per hour, for
the chipping of brush from trees within their propert7r.
This service would not include trimming or pruning, but
the actual disposal of the material. Rental of the
equipment would be made only when it is not in use by
the Public Works Department.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the recommendation
submitted by City Engineer and Supt. of Public Works,
and Chairman of Public Works Department be accepted
relative to the rental of the tree chipper with the
stipulation that a deposit will be required of the
est-imated cost of the time the equipment is to be used,
when it is to be used by private contractors and in-
dividuals.
i4l
7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Corrections to
Minutes
3/19/56
City Clerk :to
advertise for
bids for lot
discing - weed
abatement.
Examinations to
be held for
Utilityman,
Maintenance Man
(Grades I and II)
Rental of tree
chipping
equipment
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The City Engineer reported that his Department had made a Procedure for
survey of the fersibility of setting grades for the con- setting of steel
struction of street light standards on East Hollyvale standards.
Street and other similar areas in the City where new street
lighting standards must be set in areas where no curbs are
presently provided. The survey indicated that the situa-
tion only applied to about three residential block in the
City. It was the opinion of the City Engineer that due to
the relatively small magnitude of the work, that preliminary
grades satisfactory for this purpose could be provided with-
out undue delay upon request by the Light Superintendent.
It was recommended, however, that if ornamental steel poles
are to be provided in such locations that they be protected
by adequate bumper guards to avoid damage by vehicular
traffic.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the City Engineer and that his Depart-
ment be authorized to set the grades at the time the poles
are ready for setting, and in the areas where wood poles had
now been erected, that these be removed and a grade established
and steel standards set.
The City Engineer reported on his investigation of the sewer
line constructed in Orange Avenue, just north from First
Street. The Engineer reported that there is no written
evidence relative to the conditions under which this line
was installed, but the facts presented by the parties who
installed the line check approximately with the recollections
of members of the Street Department who were more or less
familiar with the installation of this line. Apparently
part of the work was done by City forces and the City was
reimbursed on a labor and material basis by the private
party. The determination of the actual amount involved
does not seem to be available. This sewer line is in
position to serve other properties which were not developed
at the time this sewer was originally installed but now
other owners wish to hook into the line, but the original
participants wish to receive some reimbursement for this.
It was recommended by the City Engineer that the City
Council ask the parties originally paying for this sewer
line to present sworn statements testifying as to their
contribution to the cost of the sewer. These statements
could then be checked for reasonableness and the decision
in the matter could be made by the Council.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City
Attorney and the City Engineer and that Affidavits of
original expenses of the persons installing the sewer
lire be aco_uired, and a report be submitted to the City
Council.
Discussion was held relative to the construction of the
lateral to the property line and whether this should be
done at the expense of the City or at the expense of the
property owner. It was estimated by the City Engineer
that by using City forces, this job would run about $70.00.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
that the Public Works Department under the direction of
the Engineer be authorized to install the lateral to the
curb line of the property owned by Mr. Mueller, and that
the charge of approximately $70.00 be made. This charge
to be paid by Mr. Mueller for the connection. This
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINING FROM VOTING: Councilman Fawcett
The City Engineer submitted a letter stating that at the
revious Council meeting he was authorized to expend
25.00 for luncheons for the meeting of the East San
Orange Ave.
Sewer Line
Public Works to
install lateral
- Mr. Mueller
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APR. 2, 1956
7:30 P.M.
Gabriel Valley Engineers, but since then he was informed
Motion re: $25.
that the East San Gabriel Valley Planners would also be
allowance for
present. It was the request of the City Engineer that
E. San Gabriel
the luncheon allowance be increased from the previously
Valle* Engrg.
set figure of $25.00.
Meeting
Moved by Coi;ncilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
rescinded.
and unanimously carried that the motion of the meeting
of March 19th allowing expenses of $25.00 for luncheons
for the East San Gabriel Valley Engineers' Committee be
rescinded.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
Actual expenses
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authoriz-
for meeting
ed the actual and necessary expenses for entertaining the
authorized.
East San Gabriel Valley Planners and the Engineering
Committee at their meeting of April 4, 1956.
The City Engineer submitted a report relative to his in-
vestigation of the conditions for the proposed dedication
of Eighth Street through the Azusa Square Shopping Center,
and that the situation had been discussed with the owners
of the property. The Engineer reported that he and the owners
are in substantial agreement on the following points:
(1) No buildings or other permanent structures
should be constructed within the normal set-
back area for the potential street.
(2) Adequate street lighting for the northerly
area of the shopping center property should be
provided.
(3) The installation of a standard City Street
section, including curbs and gutters, at this
time would disrupt the present parking pattern
and complicate the drainage situation.
Report re:
(4) If in the future, Eighth Street might be con-
Eighth Street
tinued on to the East, the advantages to the
dedication.
owners of the property would be so great that
they would be glad to participate in providing
any necessary street dedication and improvement
as well as providing necessary drainage easements.
If, for some reason, the attitude of the owners
should change in the meantime, the City could
invoke the provisions of the Street Opening Act
of 1903 if necessary, to hold the City free of
improvement costs.
(5) The extension of this Street easterly through
the Azusa Square property is not presently in-
cluded in any officially adopted street and
highway plan, and it would thus be difficult to
establish a firm legal basis for requiring the
dedication. There are certain disadvantages
from the City's standpoint to having the street
dedicated at this time, since the City would
become responsible for maintenance and provision
of proper traffic regulation.
It was recommended by the City Engineer that the City at
this time require a satisfactory agreement that no permanent
structure will be installed within the setback line of the
future street and a satisfactory agreement to insure the
provision of adequate street lighting in the area be obtained.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Council accept the recommendation of the
City Engineer, and that the City Attorney, City Engineer
and Supt. of Light Department work out an Agreement with
Mr. Krems of the Azusa Square Properties, Inc. which is
satisfactory to the City. This motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956
Discussion was held relative to proposed lighting in the
area. Mr. Nathan Krems appeared before Council and stated
that his Company is now drawing plans for the bowling alley
and the lighting situation contiguous to it is being con-
sidered, and that if possible it will be worked into the
lighting pattern required by the City. The City Engineer
stated that in his opinion it might be possible for the
City to erect lights on the existing poles and rent this
service to the Azusa Square Properties. Mr. Krems stated
further that commercial lighting requirements are generally
higher than that required on City streets. The Agreement
between the Azusa Properties and the City, is to be pre-
sented to the City Council at their regular meeting on
April 16, 1956.
Mr. Krems stated he would like to know the opinion of the
Council relative to the request for a Variance presented
by his Company.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the question of a Variance from C-1 to C-3 requested
by the Azusa Properties, Inc. and previously tabled, be
now raised from the table.
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that a Variance be granted to the Azusa Properties, Inc.
for a bowling alley on their property as set forth in
the'_r petition, provided the agreement to be worked out
is acceptable to the Azusa Properties, Inc. and the City
of Azusa.
Mot -on passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman: None
The matter of final approval of Tract map No. 20502 was not
presented at this meeting.
The Azusa Planning Commission meeting of March 28th had
considered the petition for a Variance from R-1 to M-2
requested by Mr. August Tieman for the property located
at 470 Mira Loma Dri,'re. It was recommended by the Planning
Commission that the City Council grant the Variance as re-
quested subject to the opinion of the City Attorney as to
whether an easement or a dedication of the easterly 50 ft.
of the lot should be given to the City for -possible street
purposes. Mr. ;dillard Hawkins, representing the owner of
the Tieman property asked the Council if the easterly
50 ft.of the lot was given to the City, would the owners
be able to use this strip until such time as a street
was cut through. Mr. Hawkins stated that the owners do
not propose to build a permanent structure within 50 ft.
of the center line of the proposed street. The City
Attorney was asked if it would be better for the City
to have an easement of this piece of property or a deed.
It was the opinion of the City A'ctorney that a Quit Claim
Deed of this easterly 50 ft. would reduce the liability
to the City. Mr. Hawkins asked if it would be possible
to fence the area until such time as the street was con-
structed. The City Attorney stated that the construction
of a fence would be possible with approval of the City
Council.
Mr. Richard Langdale, proposed purchaser of the property
asked if a Quit Claim Deed was given to the City, could
such a Deed contain a provision that the land in question
be returned to the original owners if the proposed street
should be moved to a different location and not go through
the property. It aas the opinion of the City Attorney
that such a stipulation could not be placed on the Deed.
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7:30 P.M.
Lighting -
Azusa Propertie
Inc.
Variance Reques
Azusa Propertie
raised from
table.
Variance grante
Azusa Propertie
for bowling
alley.
Reo_uest for
Variance R-1 to
M-2 -- A.Tieman
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, APR. 2, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Variance grante
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the A. Tieman (with
recommendation of the Planning Commission and that a Variance provisions).
from R-1 to M-2 be granted to the N 127' of S 254' of E 1/2
of Lot 48, Sub. #2, A.L. & W. Co., located at 470 South
Mira Loma Drive, upon the giving to the City, by Quit Claim
Deed, the East 50' of this lot for street and Highway purposes,
and if within 10 years from the date of recordation of said
Quit Claim Deed, no street or highway has been constructed
upon the property, it is recommended that the City return
the easterly 50' of above mentioned Lot to the owner(s) of
record at that time.
The Planning Commission at their meeting of March 28th, 1956,
recommended to the City Council that the Variance request
of Albert H. Miller be granted, and that a Variance be
extended to the property at 909 North San Gabriel Avenue
from R-1 to C-1 with the restriction that this building
is to be used for legal offices only with a maximum of
two offices, and in addition, the building is to maintain
the appearance of a residence and that a sign with a
maximum size of 2 sq, ft, be allowed, said sign to be
erected flush to the building. Discussion was held rela-
tive to the granting of this Variance, and it was noted
that a Variance for professional offices at this address
had been granted to Albert H. Miller by Resolution No.
2416 of the City of Azusa on June 5, 1950. Councilman
Johnson stated that in the November issue of the Western
Cities magazine a decision had been handed down by the
Court which stated that a Variance is granted to the pro-
perty not to the individual and requested the City Attorney's
ruling on this decision.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this petition for a Variance
be referred to the City Attorney and that he be instructed
to study the decision relative to Variances as reported
in the November issue of the Western Cities Magazine and
report to the Council.
The Planning Commission meeting of March 28, 1956, recom-
mended to the City Council that Iral J. Roller property,
located at the Northeast corner of Gladstone and Citrus
Avenue be annexed and that an interim C-2 zoning be
granted to this property, and that C-2 zoning for other
corners at the intersection not be looked upon favorably.
The City Planning Commission on March 28, 1956, also
recommended to the City Council that annexation of the
Dewees property located at the southwest corner of Glad-
stone and Citrus Avenues for a distance of 180 ft. west on
Gladstone from the section line of Citrus, with a depth
of 185 ft., be considered on the condition that no
commercial zoning be granted. It was the opinion of
Councilman Johnson that zoning of one corner, as requested,
and not the other was a matter of discrimination.
Mr. Ray Johnson, representative of the Richfield Oil Co.
appeared before Council and stated that his Company had
an option to buy the Dewees property and contemplated
vast improvements to correct the traffic situation and
drainage problem.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be in-
structed to prepare the necessary legal descriptions
of boundaries of the properties involved at the north-
east and southwest corners of Gladstone and Citrus Aves.
to be forwarded to the Boundary Commission, and that
these properties come into the City with an interim
C-2 zoning.
At the meeting of the Azusa Planning Commission on March 28,
1956, a letter was presented from the Area Development Co.,
signed by J. R. Garrett, stating their withdrawal of
Variance request
Albert H. Miller
Miller's petition
for Variance re-
ferred to City
Atty.
Request for
annexation -
Roller & Dewees
properties,
Gladstone and
Citrus Aves.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956
tentative maps of Tract #22538, and further stating that
they were no longer interested in negotiating for the
purchase of the land involved. This land is situated
north of Eleventh Street, and east from Homar Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the letter from
the Aera Development Company be filed.
Park and Recreation Commission submitted a letter approv-
ing the use of the band shell at the City Park for a
summer series of concerts sponsored by the Azusa Junior
Chamber of Commerce, and recommended that the City Council
consider allocating $350 for the salary of a band director
for the handling of this program. Mr. Charles Fox, re-
presentative of the Junior Chamber of Commerce appeared
before Council and stated that Mr. Russ Davis would set
up and direct no less than five concerts during the
summer months.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and
that $350 be granted to Russ Davis as Director of the
band concerts, and that there be no less than five concerts
given during the summer season. The City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution accordingly.
The City Clerk read a letter signed by Mrs. John J. King
5914 North Calera Avenue, Azusa, and other residents of
Calera Avenue, requesting information relative to that
area being included in the street lighting project currently
underway in the City.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed
to reply to the letter of Mrs. King advising her and the
others that at this time the City of Azusa does not serve
electrical power in that area, and explaining the City's
situation.
A letter was read from James M. Montgomery, Consulting
Engineer, stating that their study and report would be
ready to be delivered to the City on April 5, 1956, and
requesting a Special Meeting with the City Council to dis-
cuss the study.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Clerk be instructed to contact James M.
Montgomery and to arrange an informal meeting with the
Council for Monday, April 9, 1956, at 8 o'clock P.M.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
Councilman Fawcett absent from the meeting at that time.
A request was received from the Sister Elizabeth Kenny
Foundation for a fund raising drive to be held in the
month of May, 1956. The Chairman for the City of Azusa
was Mrs. James Churchill, 102 S. Lemon Avenue, Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that permission be granted
to the Sister Kenny Foundation for their campaign to be
held in May, with the stipulation that the solicitors
clear with the Chief of Police.
A request was received by the Azusa Civil Defense Dept.
for the purchase of a mimeograph machine to be used in
that office and shared with the Recreation Department.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this request be denied and
that; the Civil Defense Dept. be informed that the machine
in the City Clerk's office could be used for their work.
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7:30 P.M.
Letter withdraw
Ing tentative
maps, Tract
#22538 - filed.
$350 granted foi
Director for
band concerts -
City Atty, to
prepare
Resolution
Request for
street lighting
N. Calera Ave.
To TD CW&/
S1 Meeting
with James M.
Montgomery -
4/9/56
Sister Kenny
Foundation Fund
Drive in May -
Solicitors to
clear with
Police Dept.
Civil Defense
request for
mimeograph
machine denied
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956
Councilman Ortuno 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 COMMERCIAL COIL
SPRING COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.''
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. Resolution was then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3406
Councilman Orturo 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 ALEXANDER'S
MARKETS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CI:ERK TO ATTEST SAME."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. 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. 3407
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the letter granting the Edison Company permission
to serve electric power to 419 South Motor Avenue.
Supt. of Light and Water Dept., V. D. Smith, submitted
a letter stating that all the commercial light, power
and water data had been furnished the James M. Montgomery
Company and requested the continued employment of two
temporary employees for tallying of the domestic light
customers.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Supt. of Light and plater
be instructed to continue the work of tallying domestic
light customers as requested.
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3406 -
Electrical
energy for
Commercial
Coil Spring
Company
Resolution
No. 3407 -
Electrical
energy for
Alexander's
Markets
Edison Co, grant
ed permission tc
serve 419 S.
Motor Ave.
Temporary
employees,
Light Dept.,
continued.
A letter was presented to the City Council giving the
Probationary
information that Douglas Ogden, Accountant, would complete
Period --
his Probationary Period of six months on May 1, 1956.
Accountant
It was requested by the Personnel Board that Mrs. Evelyn
Lake, Mr. J. Benson, Mr. Willard Decker, Mr. Cornelius
Reed be granted an advance of $200 for expenses while
attending the Western Regional Conference of the Civil
Service Assembly to be held June 3, 4, 5 and 6, at Carmel,
California.
Two members of
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Personnel Board
Ortuno, that attendance to the Conference be limited to
authorized to
two persons of the Personnel Board, these persons to be
attend Civil
determined by the Board, and that an advance of $200
Service
be allowed, per person, for expenses. This motion
Assembly.
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956
7:30 P.M.
It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the follow-
ing changes be made in order to implement the reclassifica-
tion of the Public Works Department as accepted by the
Council on 3/5%56.
Emile Gipp, Street Foreman, Pay Range ##24, be
allocated to the classification of Street Foreman,
same pay range and step.
Antonio Gonzales, Clarence Doerksen and Wayne Lloyd,
Equipment Operators, Pay Range #20, be allocated
to the classification of Utility Men I, as adopted
3/5/56, at the same pay range and step.
John Luna, Luis Miranda, Richard Miranda, Thomas
Lopez, Hugh Nichols, and Richard Wood, Truck
Drivers, Pay Range ##18, be allocated to the classi-
fication of Maintenance Man II, as adopted 3/5/56
Changes to
at the same pay range and steps.
implement the
Carlos Ruiz, William Tannehill, Victor Tewes, Main-
reclassificatio
tenance Man, Pay Range ##17, be allocated to the
of Public Works
classification of Maintenance Man I, as adopted
Dept. employees
3/5/56, at the same pay range and steps,
City Attorneyto
prepare
Emmett Butts, James Ayon, Albert Moon, John Burcham,
Resolution
Jose Estrada, Groundsman -Gardener, Pay Range ##16,
be allocated to the classification of Maintenance
Man I, adopted 3/5%56, at Pay Range ##17 and existing
steps.
William Homer, Park Foreman, Pay Range ##20, be
allocated to the classification of Park Foreman, as
adopted 3/5/56, at Pay Range ##22 and existing step.
Ernest Olivas, Gregory Gutierrez, and Raymond Alverez,
Assistant Custodian, Pay Range ##15, be allocated to
the classification of Custodian, adopted 3/5/56, at
Pay Range #16 and existing step.
James Stringfellow, Custodian, Pay Range ##18, be
allocated to the classification of Head Custodian as
adopted 3/5/56, at Pay Range ##19 and the same step.
Robert Ayon, Cement Finisher, Pay Range ##22, Step 3,
be allocated to the classification of Utility Man II,
as adopted 3/5/56, at Pay Range ##21, Step 4.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a Resolution adopting the recommendations as set
forth by the Personnel Board and approved by the City
Council on March 5, 1956.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3408 --
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Comm. Redevelop.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ment Agency
BUDGET FOR THE C0I44UNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Interim Budget
CITY AND FIXING THE AMOUNT THEREOF".
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Johnson. 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. 3408
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution
entitled:
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING GEORGE FOX
FROM THE PAYROLL OF THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT".
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. 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. 3409
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3409 -
Removing G. Fox
from payroll --
Light & Dilater
Dept.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Cancellation of
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authoriz- Erroneous Assese
ed to sign the Cancellation of Erroneous Assessments as ment -
requested by the County Auditor relative to personal D!. Teasley
property declared not owned by Warren Teasley, etc.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Cancel. Erron.
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authoriz- Assess. - L.A.
ed to sign the Notice of Cancellation of Erroneous Assess- County Flood
ment of property owned by the Los Angeles County Flood Control
Control.
City Attorney reported that he had talked with Mr. Norman
Resolution
Johnson of the County Recreation Department relative to
No. 3410 -
the request of the Azusa Recreation Commission to have
Appointing
Mr. Pacifico assume the title of Supt. of Recreation, and
Atty's report
to reimburse Mr. Pacifico in the amount of $100 per month
re: Mr.
from City funds. It was the opinion of Mr. Johnson that
Pacifico,
an amendment would have to be made to the Agreement be-
Recreation
tween the City and the County. It was suggested that this
Director
Agreement be effective as of July 1st at which time a new
contract would have been entered into. Mr. Johnson further
stated that County records would show Mr. Pacifico as
Recreation Director. The City Attorney also stated that
he had been informed than an arrangement could be made so
that the County would contribute the salary of Mr. Pacifico,
as it is now, to the City, and at that time the City could
Resolution
employ him as a Recreation Director, depending on the
No. 3411 -
wishes of Mr. Pacifico and the City.
Accepting Grant
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
of Easement -
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk advise the
Dorothy Jenson
Park and Recreation Commission relative to the Attorney's
report and consultation about Mr. Pacifico.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
Resolution
No. 3410 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
Appointing
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING CORNELIUS
C. Smith -
SMITH OFFICIAL CITY HISTORIAN".
City
Historian
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man. Romero. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memme she imer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3410
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
Resolution
entitled:
No. 3411 -
"A
Accepting Grant
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
of Easement -
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE-
Dorothy Jenson
MENT FROM DOROTHY JENSON TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF."
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. 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. 3411
Supt, of Light and Water, Mr. Smith, reported that this
Easement was to allow an 18 inch water line to run through
this property and that he had stated to the property
owners that the area would be paved upon the completion
of the installation of the water line.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Public Works Department
be authorized to pave the driveway as necessary after
the installation of the water line in the Jenson Ease-
ment, and to bill the Water Dept. for expenses incurred.
The City Attorney stated that he had looked over the Agree-
ment between the City of Azusa and the Los Angeles County
Building Department and found that this Agreement should
run until 1958 (November).
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be in-
structed to contact the County Board of Supervisors
relative to cancellation of the -present Agreement.
The City Attorney reported that the Ordinance relative
to extension of franchise to the Pacific Electric Railway
Company would be reported on at the next meeting.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
IAS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING GEORGE FLYNN, LINEMAN
HELPER IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT TO SECOND STEP
OF SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1956, AND FIXING HIS
SALARY."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. 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. 3412
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT-
ING THE CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY FOR
THE ACQUISITION BY SAID CITY OF A SITE UPON WHICH TO
BUILD, ERECT AND MAINTAIN FIRE HOUSE AND NECESSARY
BUILDINGS AS AND FOR THE LOCATION AND USE OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION
BY SAID CITY OF THE PROPERTY IN THIS RESOLUTION DES-
CRIBED FOR THE HEREIN PROPOSED PUBLIC USE."
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Romero. 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. 3413
159
7:30 P.M.
Jenson Easement
to be paved
after installa-
tion of water
line.
Possible cancel
lation of Agree
ment with L.A.
County Bldg.
Dept.
Pac. Elec. Rail
way Co.
Franchise
Resolution
No. 3412 -
Advancing G.
Flynn, Light &
Water Dept.
Resolution
No. 3413 -
Condemnation of
property - for
location of
Fire Dept.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney stated that the question of the Azusa Lane
problem is still being considered. It was pointed out
that if the City recognized this Lane as
a dedicated
Azusa Lane
and unanimously carried that
street, it is possible the City would be
liable for
problem to
be
construction of a bridge over the Wash.
April 15 to 21 as
reported on at
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by
Councilman
meeting of
4/16
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the
City Attorney
system referred
1956
give additional study to the Azusa Lane
problem and re-
Board
retirement bond.
port at the regular meeting of April 16th.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this report be referred to the Personnel Board for
It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the Old San
Gabriel Canyon Road, vacated by Resolution No. 1290 in Old San Gabriel
1932, had become a Highway by reason of public useage. Canyon Road
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Engineer supply the
necessary information relative to the Old San Gabriel
Canyon Road in order that it may again become a dedicated
street.
Mayor Memmesheimer read a letter of appreciation for treat-
ment extended to the Committee from Covina on their recent Letter of
inspection of the Recreation Center, appreciation
On motion of Councilman Fawcett, second by Councilman from Covina
Johnson, this letter was ordered referred to the Park and
Recreation Commission.
Moved by Councilman Johnson,
seconded by Councilman Romero
Proclamation
and unanimously carried that
the Mayor
be authorized to issue
for "Made in
a Proclamation designating the
week of
April 15 to 21 as
California"
"Made in California" week as
requested
by the California
week - 4/15 -
Retailers and Manufacturers
Committee.
system referred
4/21
Mayor Memmesheimer announced receipt of a letter from the Committee
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce requesting him or a Committee selected to
selected by him, to choose the outstanding man and woman in choose outstand
Azusa of the past year. Those selected will be guests of ing man and
the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on a day set by them, and woman in Azusa
they will be known as the Citizens of One Hundred. It is for past year.
contemplated to make this an annual affair. Mayor Memmesheimer
suggested the following Committee to make the selection:
Chairman: Councilman Ortuno
Others: Mr. Clarence Fawcett, Mrs. Wanda Tucker,
Alec Watkins, Mrs. Peg Skillen
It was asked that their selection be submitted by April 10,
1956.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
Amendments to
and unanimously carried that the City Council now raise
State Retire.
from the table the matter of amendments to the State Re-
System raised
Tirement System, previously proposed and tabled.
from table.
A letter was received from the Azusa Employees Association
signed by John B. Littlefield, President, requesting that
the summary of Amendments to the State Employees Retire-
Amendments to
ment System and the Actuary's Report of Costs of those
State Retiremen
Amendments be acted upon as soon as possible. A report of
system referred
the summary and Amendments was submitted by P. M. Kunou,
to Personnel
Lieutenant of the Police Department relative to the
Board
retirement bond.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this report be referred to the Personnel Board for
their recommendation based on a study on what is being
done in surrounding communities relative to this matter.
-This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: None
163
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956 7:30 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- Bills and
man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the bills and Requisitions
reauisitions be allowed.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3414 --
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Accepting
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Claims and
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Demands
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: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3414
Announcement was made of the regular meeting of the Board League of Cal.
of Directors of the League of California Cities to be Cities meeting
held at the Huntington Hotel, April 5, 1956. 4/5/56
A report was submitted by A. L. Kendrick, Chief of Police
on the investigation of the application for a license to Industrial
operate an industrial patrol in this City by the Industrial Police Patrol
Police Patrol. This matter was referred to the Chief of granted busines
Police at the meeting of March 19, 1956. Upon investigation license.
no objections were found to the granting of the business
license.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that a business license be granted
to the Industrial Police Patrol for conducting a private
patrol business within the City limits of Azusa.
Councilman Ortuno ;.reported that complaints had been received
by him relative to the flying of model planes at Memorial Flying of model
Park. Chief Kendrick also stated that complaints had been planes nuisance
received by him, referred to
Discussion was held regarding the possible manners of Park & Recrea.
restricting this nuisance.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to
the Park and Recreation Commission for their recommendation.
Mayor Memmesheimer reported that a Mr. Jackson who owns
property on Pasadena Avenue north of the baseball diamond Destruction of
at the Park was having difficulty due to the fact of ball property by
players destroying his trees, etc., after climbing the ball players
ence, chasing balls.
referred to
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
Park and Recrea
and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to
the Park and Recreation Commission for their report.
Councilman Romero reported that a Juvenile Delinquency
Commendation fo:
report had been prepared by Mr. Nelson Price of the
Nelson Price re
Coordinating Council and that he would like to commend
Juvenile
Mr. Nelson Price for this splendid work.
Delinquency
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
Report. Atty.
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be in-
to prepare
strutted to prepare a Resolution commending Mr. Nelson
Resolution.
Price for his fine work in developing the Juvenile
Delinquency report.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn. Time Adjournment
of adjournment 11:57 P.M.
City Clerk of Azusa