HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 16, 1956 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The Azusa City Council met in regular session at the
above time and place.
The meeting was opened with the Flag Salute led by Mayor Flag Salute
Memmesheimer.
Invocation was given by Squire West. Invocation
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney, City Engineer,
City Clerk Roll Call
Absent: Councilman Fawcett
Councilman Johnson stated that the Minutes of 4/2/56
should be corrected - on Page 161, last paragraph, the
motion should read "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".
The Minutes were then ordered approved as corrected.
The City Clerk announced that nine Absentee Ballots had
been applied for and delivered and that nine Absentee
Ballots had been returned.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council canvass the
Absentee Ballots at this time.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
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Correction -
Minutes of
4/2/56
Min, approved.
Canvass of
Absentee Ballots
authorized.
The signatures on the identification envelopes were checked
against the signatures on the applications by Councilman Results of
Johnson and Romero. canvass of
The result of the canvass is as follows: Absentee Ballots
For Member of City Council Votes Received
Louis G. Memmesheimer 7
Anthony M. Ortuno 6
For City Clerk
James Miller 7
For City Treasurer
Alec Watkins
7
LaVern E. Rueter
0
14EASURES VOTED ON
YES
NO
Proposition
1
5
2
Proposition
2
5
1
Proposition
3
4
0
Proposition
4
6
0
Proposition
5
4
2
Proposition
6
5
1
Proposition
7
4
0
Proposition
8
4
2
Proposition
9
3
2
Proposition
10
4
5
Proposition
11
5
3
Proposition
12
3
3
TOTAL BALLOTS VOTED - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept
the canvass of Absentee Ballots.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Canvass of
Absentee Ballot;
accepted,
or
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 16, 1956
7:30 P.M.
The Personnel Board on April 4, 1956, recommended approval
of the request of the City Clerk that Douglas Ogden,
Atty to prepare
Accountant, be raised from the 1st to the 2nd step at
Resolution
$472.00 per month, effective May 1, 1956, and that he be
raising D.Ogden
placed on permanent status,
to 2nd Step
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
(Accountant]
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Personnel Board and that Douglas
Ogden be placed on permanent status and raised to the 2nd
step in the salary range of Accountant at $472.00 per
month, effective May 1, 1956, and that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
At the request of the Supt, of Light and Water Dept., the
Personnel Board recommended that Mr. Arthur Patrick,
City Atty. to
Journeyman -Lineman, be placed on permanent status at 5th
draw Resolution
step of salary range, effective April 17, 1956,
placing A.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
Patrick, Journey
and. unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
man -Lineman, on
recommendation of the Personnel Board and that Arthur
5th Step.
Patrick, Journeyman -Lineman, be placed on permanent status
at the 5th step of Salary Range, effective April 17, 1956,
and City Attorney to prepare Resolution accordingly.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
A letter was submitted by the Personnel Board requesting Letter re: Civil
the Council to reconsider their decision to allow only two Service Assembly
persons to attend the Civil Service Assembly Conference Conference -
and requested that three available members of the Board filed.
be authorized to attend.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this letter be filed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The Personnel Board submitted a study of Amendments B, C,
and D12 to the State Retirement Law and a survey of what Amendment to
is being done in surrounding communities relative to these Retirement
Amendments. It was recommended by the Personnel Board contract
that the City Council include the Amendments as summarized. authorized.
Councilman Johnson stated that in a personal survey she
found that most Cities did not have the D12 Amendment to
their contract.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council amend the
existing contract with the California State Employees'
Retirement System by adding Sections C9 and C10.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, submitted a
proposal to provide a complete comprehensive plan of
development of the electric light and power system, a
valuation, a determination of the financial requirements,
and recommendation for adequate rates. This proposal Montgomery
covered the following basic points: proposal re:
electric energy
1 --
2 --
3
4
5
6
Electric Energy Requirements.
Analysis of existing electric
distribution facilities.
Program of expansion.
Operating procedures.
Valuation of system.
transmission and
-- Financial requirements and rate study.
Montgomery pointed out that before a satisfactory start
could be made on any of the studies, a map or maps of
the City must be available showing the existing electric
light and power facilities in detail.
The fee for the comprehensive plan as outlined in para-
graphs 1 through 4 would be $10,000.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956
The fee for the system valuation, etc., described in
paragraphs 5 and 6, would be actual payroll costs, plus
a sum equal to said payroll costs, the total not to
exceed $10,000.00
Councilman Ortuno asked if it might not be advisable to
have other firms submit proposals.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the Supt. of Light and Water be instructed to contact
other Engineering firms for proposals on a survey of the
electric light and power system, and stating in their
proposal the fee for the survey and the furnishing of the
necessary maps, and a proposal for the survey and the fee
if the maps are furnished by the City.
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
City Engineer Williamson stated that in his opinion other
reputable firms would not submit proposals as long as the
City had received a proposal from the Montgomery people.
The report on the water system was received from the James
M. Montgomery firm on April 13, 1956, by the City Clerk
and distributed to the members of the Council.
Councilman Johnson pointed out that in Section 5 of the
report, dealing with Well #6 an increased gpm could be
obtained by trimming the impellers and adding another
stage to the pump.
Supt. Smith stated that Byron Jackson Company, who installed
the pump, would do this extra work at a reasonable amount
at the time the City starts pumping from that Well.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that Supt. Smith be authorized to
contact Byron Jackson Company relative to the cost of
trimming the impellers at Well #6.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
On April 10, 1956, John A. Williamson, City Engineer, sub-
mitted his resignation to the City Clerk, to be effective
as of April 30, 1956. Mr. Williamson stated that he had
resigned in order to join a private engineering firm.,
Councilman Romero stated that it might be possible for
the City to contract with the firm the Engineer will be
connected with, for engineering services, and he would
recommend that a proposal be submitted to the City, by
them, setting forth the services they could offer to the
City.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Council request the firm of Adams and Ells
to submit a proposal for engineering services to the
City.
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer
that the City Council accept the resignation of the City
Engineer John Williamson.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Romero
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The City Engineer reported the possibility for the City
to acquire an interest in an existing well located
northerly of the City limits. It was recommended by the
Engineer that he and the Supt. of Water be authorized to
enlist the aid of the James M. Montgomery Company engineers
to work out possible terms for the acquisition of this
water for presentation to the City Council at the earliest
possible date.
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7:30 P.M.
Supt, of Light
& Water Dept, to
contact Engr.
firms re: pro-
posals for elec.
light & power
system survey.
Trimming of
impellers -
Well #6
Request for
proposal for
engineering
services for
City.
Resignation of
City Engineer
accepted.
Possible ac-
quisition of
existing well,
north of City
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Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the City Engineer.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Approval of the Labor and Material Bond for the heating
equipment contract by the City Council was requested by
the City Engineer. This Bond had been approved by the
City Attorney.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Labor and Material Bond
submitted by Ralph E. Manns Company for Project 1#141 for
furnishing and installing heating system for the City Hall
be approved.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett.
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7:30 P.M.
Labor and Matl.
Bond for heating
system approved.
The City Engineer stated that the legal description and map Easterly Annex.
of the property at the northeast and southwest corners of Dist. 1#12 to
Citrus and Gladstone Street has been prepared. This area County
is designated as Easterly Annexation No. 12. The City Clerk Boundary
read the boundary description as prepared by the City Engineer. Comm. for
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and approval.
unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed to
forward the description and maps of the property designated
as Easterly Annexation District 1#12 to the County Boundary
Commission for their approval.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The City Engineer submitted a Lot -split Ordinance for
Council's consideration. It was pointed out that this
Ordinance would supplement the present subdivision Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this proposed Ordinance be
tabled for study until the next meeting.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
A request for a refund of $6.00, which was charged to
property taxes for weed abatement, was submitted by Emilio
P. and Anita H. Reyes% It was stated that no work had been
done on the lot relative to clearing of weeds. The property
was described as the north 60 ft, of Lot 108, Tract 1#13736.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that this request be referred to
the City Attorney.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The Guadalupe Society requested permission to hold a public
dance on May 5, 1956, at the Parish Hall, if the Nite
Lifers Club, who at the present time have a permit for a
dance at that location on that date, should postpone or
change their location for the dance they now have scheduled
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this request be referred to
the Chief of Police with power to act.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Proposed
Lot -split
Ordinance
tabled.
Request for $6
refund - weed
abatement,
refr'd to
Atty.
Request for
permission to
hold public
dance --
Guadalupe
Society -
5/5/56
A letter was received from N. S. Johnson, Supt, of Parks
and Recreation, Los Angeles County, in answer to the inquiry
made by the City relative to Wm. Pacifico's title designation
and increase in compensation. Mr. Johnson stated that in
his opinion that by amendment to the existing contract, the
monthly compensation increase as proposed by the City of
Azusa could be accomplished, with a minimum of difficulty.
An official request for this contract amendment and
effective date of said increase should be submitted to
the County of Los Angeles.
L.A.County
letter re:
Wm. Pacifico
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno City Clerk to
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized notify County
to notify the Los Angeles County, Dept, of Parks and Recrea- re: W.Pacifico
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956 7:30 P.M.
tion, of tae proposed amendment to the contract, this
Amendment to be effective as of July 1, 1956.
A letter was received from the office of Supervisor Legg
acknowledging -receipt of Azusa Council's Resolution Letter re: helF
No. 3350, and a copy of a letter submitted to that office for Azusa Recre
by N. S. Johnson, Supt., Dept, of ]Parks and Recreation, Program refr'd.
relative to a reouest by the City for additional help for to Park & Recr.
the City of Azusa Recreation Program. Commission
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that these communications be
referred to the Park and Recreation Commission.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
A letter was received from the Division of Highways in
answer to the letter and Resolution No. 3328 submitted
State proposal
to that Department relating to the proposed plan of im-
re: Highway
provement to State Highway Route 62 (#39), within the
Route 62 (#39)
City limits of the City of A-7usa. As part of ;the proposal
providing one-way traffic in each direction on Azusa Ave.
and San Gabriel Avenue, the State agreed to perform the
following:
1 -- Widen Azusa Avenue between lst and 4th Streets.
2 -- Develop a diagonal connection between 1st and
2nd Streets, etc.
3 -- Coordinate safety lighting which is found justified
with ti -ie City program, etc.
4 -- Investigate existing drainage structure on the east
side of the Azusa Avenue and Foothill Blvd., etc.
5 -- Give adequate consideration to necessary traffic
control and safety devices, etc.
The State may not accept the obligation of constructing an
access road to Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue on the State letter
alignment of 12th Street. The State proposes however to re: Highway
construct connections at Sierra Madre Avenue to provide for #39 referred
access to property located northerly of 11th Street. The to Engineer
City was informed that in order to put this one-way street
plan into operation, it would be necessary for the City to
pass the necessary enabling Resolution.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to
the City Engineer for obtaining further clarification.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The City Attorney announced that in the matter of the con-
demnation of the Abdelnour property, which site is proposed
for the future fire station, it would be necessary for the Mayor authoriz.
Mayor to be authorized to verify the complaint, ed to verify
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno complaint -
and unanimously carried that the City Council authorize condemnation
the Mayor to verify the complaint and the City Clerk to Abdelnour
attest the same relative to condemnation action on the property
Abdelnour property.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resosution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3415 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Granting
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING PETITION OF Variance -
AUGUST TIEMAN FOR VARIANCE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM August Tieman
ZONE R-1 TO ZONE M-2, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS HEREIN SET
FORTH." SI %
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote: r
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956 7:30 P.M.
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3415
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled: Resolution
No. 3416 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Approving use
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE USE OF THE of Band Shell
BAND SHELL AT THE CITY PARK FOR A SUMMER SERIES OF CON- at 'City Park
CERTS AND APPROVING THE SUM OF $350.00 SALARY FOR BAND for summer
MASTER." series.
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3416
Affidavit was submitted, signed by J. E. Roese, Salvador
Lopez and Joe Vasquez, which stated that a sewer line had
Atty. to
been constructed on Orange Avenue, in the early part of
obtain Bill of
1950, and that each of the signers had expended the sum of
Sales for
$110.10 for materials and equipment used and actually placed
sewer line --
in the same sewer trunk line. A cancelled check signed by
Orange Avenue
J. E. Roese, made payable to Salvador Lopez, in the amount
of $110.10, was attached to the Affidavit.
The City Attorney stated that a bill of sale for the pipe
line should be received from these people before payment
of any claims.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to
the City Attorney for obtaining of Bill of Sales for this
sewer line.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The City Engineer stated that a refund for this sewer line
would be penalizing other people in the City, and that he Refund on
had set up in his budget an amount to refund to the Lucky sewer
Lager Brewery, and other parties who have paid for connect- connections
ing to the Lucky Lager trunk line, the sum of the cost of referred to
the pipe line. Engr, and Atty
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that this matter be referred
to the City Engineer and City Attorney for study and report.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
An Agreement between the City of Azusa and Azusa Properties,
Inc. relative to street lighting, building setbacks on 8th Mayor to sign
Street, if extended, was submitted for approval. Agreement with
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Azusa Proper -
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to ties, Inc.
sign this Agreement between the Azusa Properties, Inc. and
the City of Azusa.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS No. 3417 -
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE PETITION OF AZUSA Variance
SQUARE PROPERTIES, INC., FOR VARIANCE FROM ZONE Cl TO ZONE C3 Azusa Sc.
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS HEREIN SET FORTH" Properties -
C1 to C3
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno. Resolution then passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3417
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED
FROM FRANK 0. SARINANA TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZ-
ING.:THE RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3418
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY,
AND FIXING THEIR PAY RANGE AND STEP."
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno, This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3419
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
ILS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED
FROM LAWRENCE LYLE WESCOTT JR., BARBARA R. WESCOTT, JAMES
MORRISON TAYLOR, FLORENCE MAY TAYLOR, RICHARD LOUIS LANG -
DALE AND MARIE A. LANGDALE, TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF."
Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. This Resolution then passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3420
The City Attorney presented the Escrow Instructions relative
to the real estate transaction whereby the City will acquire
the east 135' of the west 270' of the south 90' in Block 6
of Tract #627.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by.Councilman Ortuno
and unanimousli, carried that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to sign the Escrow Instructions relative to the above
described property now owned by Gregory L. Gutierez and
Irene C. Gutierez.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The City Attorney reported that upon studying the decision
relative to variances being granted to the property and
not the individual, as was published in the recent issue
of Western Cities Magazine, his investigation had dis-
covered that this decision was based on the Los Angeles
County zoning Ordinance, and the decision of the Court
was based on its interpretation of the Ordinance. It was
the opinion of the City Attorney that it may be possible
for this City to issue variances to an individual and
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7:30 P.M.
Resolution
No. 3418,
Accepting
Quitclaim Deed
from F. 0.
Sarinana
Resolution
No. 3419 -
Reclassifying
employees -
Public Works
Dept.
Resolution
No. 3420 --
Accepting Quit
Claim Deed -
Wescott,Taylor
& Langdale
Mayor to sign
Escrow Instr.
- Gutierez
property
Opinion of Att
re: Variance
to property oz
individual
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956
not necessarily to the property. The Attorney stated that
further consideration would be given this matter for its
application in the new proposed zoning Ordinance.
It was the opinion of the City Attorney after studying the
situation as it existed on Azusa Lane, and based on a
decision of the Supreme Court in 1954, that this would
be a dedicated street. The decision of the Court held
that a street became dedicated by useage. The Attorney
further stated that the City of Monrovia is at the present
time appealing a similar decision handed down in that City
by a lower Court.
Notice was given of the regular monthly meeting of the
League of California Cities to be held in Pasadena on
April 19th.
Notice was received from the League of California Cities
announcing the Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute to be
held at Monterey, May 24, 25, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that the members of the City Council be authorized to
attend the Mayor's and Councilmen's Institute at Monterey
on 5/24, 5/25, 1956, and an advance expense allowance of
$200 be allowed. This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett
A bulletin was received from the League of California Cities
urging all Cities to urge the enactment of Senate Bill
No. 1566. This Bill would authorize in lieu tax payments
to local governments on federally owned property. Cities
were requested to notify Senator John L. McClellan, Chair-
man of the Senate Committee on Government Operations and
State Senators relative to supporting this Bill.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be
instructed to notify both California Senators and Representa-
tive Hillings and Senator McClellan urging support for the
enactment of S.1566.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The City Attorney stated that in reviewing the contract be-
tween the City and the County Building and Safety Department,
he has found that it is subject to cancellation at any time
upon proper notice. Mr. Page of the County Building Depart-
ment addressed Council and stated that the County is con-
templating a new contract and requested a meeting with the
City Council in order that an explanation of the new pro-
posed contract could be given.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council meet in
informal meeting with the County Building Department
representative and that the City Clerk arrange such a
meeting for the discussion of the nearly proposed County
contract.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
A Notice was read of the annual Conference of the Peace
Officers' Association of California, meeting in San Diego
on May 21, 22 and 23rd. It was recommended by Mayor Memme-
sheimer that Chief of Police Kendrick be authorized to
attend this Conference.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the Chief of Police be authorized to attend
the Peace Officers' Association Conference at San Diego,
May 21, 22 and 23, and that an advance of $125.00 expenses
be allowed. This motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
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7:30 P.M.
Azusa Lane -
dedicated
street, by
useage.
Council to
attend Mayor's
and Councilmen:
Institute
5/24 - 5/25
City Clerk to
notify Senator:
etc., re: Bill
S.1566
City Clerk to
arrange meetinj
re: new County
Building
contract.
Police Chief
authorized to
attend Con-
ference -
5/21, 22, 23
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956
The National Little League of Azusa submitted a letter re-
questing the cooperation of City Departments in preparing
their new baseball park on the Lee School grounds. Approval
from the School Board for the project has been obtained and
the League is anxious to start work. Assistance along the
same lines as was given to the American Little League for
its diamond was requested.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the Public Works Department be
authorized to assist the National Little League in a similar
manner as assistance was given to the American Little League.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Supt, of Public Works Brusnahan reported that the National
Little League had requested for their use the roof of the
Little League dugout at Memorial Park. He further stated
that the dugout at the Park is to be leveled off, and that
the roof will no longer be used.
Discussion was also held relative to the authority under which
the Little League would construct their improvements.
It was the opinion of the Council that all work should be
coordinated through the Engineer and Supt, of Public Works.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the matter of the removal of
the roof be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission
for their recommendation.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
A letter was received signed by Clara Morley and Louise K.
Culver, 925 N. Azusa Avenue, requesting assistance from the
City in having a telephone setup at the corner of Foothill
Blvd, and Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed
to contact the Telephone Company relative to the installation
of a phone at that location.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The San Gabriel Valley Council -Boy Scouts of America re-
quested permission to hang a banner across Foothill Blvd.
from May 9th or 10th until May 27th. This banner would
announce the Boy Scouts Rose Bowl Circus, and would be in-
stalled by professional street decorators. It was pointed
out by the City Engineer that certain conditions should be
met in allowing a banner to be strung across the street, so
as to.insure the proper installation.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk notify the Boy
Scouts of the conditions necessary for the handing of the
banner across the Boulevard.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
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7:30 P.M.
Authorization
given to assist
Natl. Little
League
Little League
request for
roof of dugout
referred to
Park & Recrea.
Comm.
Request for
telephone
setup at
Foothill &
Azusa Ave.
Boys Scounts
request to
hang banner
across Foothil',
Blvd.
On motion of Councilman Romero, second by Councilman Johnson, Notice of Con
the Notice of Conference on Community Action to Foster ference --
Industrial Growth being held at the Ambassador Hotel 4/17/56 -
April 17th was ordered filed. filed
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
On motion of Councilman Ortuno, second by Councilman Romero Transfer of
the application for transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License Alcoholic Bev.
to Azusa Recreation Center, Inc. for On -sale General Sales Lic - Azusa
was ordered filed. Recrea. Center
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett Inc.
It was pointed out that the name of the bowling alleys where
this license would be effective would be known as the "Azusa
Bowling Lanes".
On motion of Councilman Ortuno, second by Councilman Romero Transfer of
the Notice of application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Alcoholic Bev.
Beer and Mine Wholesale, and retail package Off -sale Beer Lic. - Tippet
and Wine for Tippet Distributing Co.,801 N Alameda Ave., was Distrib.Co.
ordered filed.
ABSENT: Councilman FVvicett
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 16, 1956
On motion of Councilman Ortuno, second by Councilman Romero,
Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on
the application of the Metropolitan Coach Lines, etc., for
authority to adjust rates, said Hearing to be held May 9,
1956 at 10 A. M. in the Commission Courtroom, Mirror Bldg.,
145 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, was ordered filed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Inc. requested per-
mission to exhibit antique and modern firearms and war
equipment which is mounted on the exterior of a truck.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and -so ordered that permission be granted to the Military
Order of the Purple Heart and that they should contact the
Police Department as to the location of their exhibit, and
that it be specified that no charge be made.
Communication was received from Mrs. Alma Abel expressing
her thanks for being allowed to attend the Governor's
Conference on Childhood and Youth.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to
the Coordinating Council.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Squire Realty Company submitted an offer to sell to the
City, for $500.00, a strip of land 10' by 135' lying due
east; of the present terminus of 12th Street.
The description of this parcel is as follows:
"the south 10' of the west 135' of Block 6,
Tract 627".
The City Engineer stated that there/is no particular urgency
on this matter and also that an appraisal made recently of
that property indicated that the maximum value would not
be over $$400.00.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed
to reply to Squire Realty stating that the more realistic
price of the property being in the neighborhood of $350.00.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
The Azusa Planning Commission reported that a petition was
submitted to that body at the meeting of April 4, 1956,
signed by property owners in the Foothill Park Unit #2,
requesting necessary steps be taken to commence annexation
of said Foothill Park Unit J'/2 to the City of Azusa.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the
City Council take the necessary steps to initiate the
annexation proceedings.
The City Clerk announced that he had been contacted by a
person living in Unit #1 who is also interested in the
possibility of annexing to the City.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the
City Engineer, City Clerk, and Attorney be instructed to
proceed with the necessary steps for annexation.
ABSENT: Councilman: Fawcett
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7:30 P.M.
Hearing re:
rate change
Metro. Coach
Lines
Permission
granted to
exhibit fire-
arms, etc.
Letter of
thanks refr'd.
to Coordinating
Council
Offer from
Squire West fo.
sale of propert
to City.
Petition re:
possible
annexation -
Foothill Park
Unit.#2
Annexation
proceeding to
be started.
On motion of Councilman Ortuno, second by Councilman Romero Reouest for
the request for two-hour parking on Foothill Blvd. between parking on
Angeleno Avenue and San Gabriel Ave, was ordered referred Foothill
to the Police Department and City Engineer, refr'd. to
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett Police Dept.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
issue a Proclamation setting forth.the month of May, 195'0,
as "Minute Man" month in honor of the Saving Bond volunteers,
and to encourage regular savings through these bonds by
Americans young and old, and authorizati6n to the Mayor to
issue the Froclamation setting aside April 23 to April 28
Proclamations:
May - Minute
P+Ian Month
p M.
185
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956 7:30 P.M.
as "Chemical Progress Week" in this City. Chem. Progress
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett Week 4/23-28
A bulletin was received from the League of California Cities
asking the Cities to show their expression of support of Request for
the Fallon Bill (H.R. 8836) and the Boggs Bill (H.R.9075) support of
by communicating with the Congressman from the District Fallon Bill &
and the State Senators. This bill is in reference to the Boggs Bill
Federal Aid Assistance Highway Systems.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed City Clerk to
to communicate titirith the Representative in this District and communicate
the State Senators urging support of these two Bills. with Senators
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett & Representa-
tive of Dist.
The following is the financial statement as of 3/31/56:
Bank Bal., Feb. 29
- - - - - -- - - - -
- $706,812.24
Receipts for Mar.,
1956, all sources -
- - 127,384.26
Financial
834,196.50
Report -
Disbursements for
March, 1956 - - - - -
- 188,867.34
3/31/56 --
Bank Bal. March
31, 1956 - - - - - -
- 645,329.16
Filed.
Investment Acct -
Treasury Bills - - -
- 200,000.00
Total - - - - - -
$845,329.16
On motion of Councilman Ortuno, second by Councilman
Romero, this report was ordered filed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
A letter was received from Mrs. Ray M. Scott, 18502 E. Permission for
Galatea Street, requesting the installation or the authority signs for
to install signs in the Crown Covina tract reading "Children Crown Covina
at play, please drive slowly." referred to
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Atty & Chief
and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City of Police
Attorney and Chief of Police.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Mrs. Darlene Hanna, Poppy Chairman, American Legion Auxilary
Unit 180, requested permission for the sale of American Permission
Legion Auxilary Poppies on the streets of Azusa on May 25. granted, sale
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno of Poppies -
that permission be granted for the sale of American Legion American
Auxflary Poppies on the date requested. Legion
Motion was ordered carried.
ABSENT: Councilman Fa:lrcett
On motion of Councilman Romero, second by Councilman Ortuno, Notice of
the Notice of the Hearing before the Public Utilities Com- Hearing re:
mission of the Application for increasing gas rates by rate change
the Southern California Gas Company was ordered filed. So. Cal. Gas
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett Co. - filed.
Noted as received were the Minutes of the Board of Directors
Meeting, Los Angeles County Division, League of California
Cities, meeting of April 5th.
The City Clerk announced that the County Boundary Commission
had returned and approved the boundaries of proposed Annexa-
tion District No. 11.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that authority be given to proceed
with the annexation of Easterly District No. 11.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Easterly
Annexation
District No.l]
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Communication
that the communication from the League of California Cities re: Long BeacY
relative to Long Beach Tidelands legislation be filed, Tidelands -
and was so ordered, filed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
M
FT
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956 7:30 P.M.
On motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Open House
Romero, the invitation to attend the Open House of the Orthopaedic
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation on May 11th was ordered Foundation -
filed, filed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fa:,rcett
On motion of Councilman Ortuno, second by Councilman Romero Complaint -
the communication from Joseph Czarny, 116 East Foothill Blvd, ordered filed.
complaining of the treatment received by him when being
arrested for drunkenness April 8, 1956, was.ordered filed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the T,Iayor be authorized to sign the letter Elec. energy
addressed to the Southern California Edison Co. granting to be served
permission to that Company to serve electrical energy to 435 and 441
the property located at 435 South Irwindale and 441 South S. Irwindale
Irwindale Avenue. A. Mr. Barnes and Baker are requesting Ave.
this service. Motion was unanimously carried.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Bills and
and unanimously carried that the Bills and Requisitions be Requisitions
allowed.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Resolution
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." No. 3421 -
Allowing
Councilman Johnson moved.its adoption, seconded by Council- Claims and
man Ortuno. Resolution then passed and adopted by the Demands
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett
and numbered Resolution No. 3421
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this meeting adjourn until 7:30 P.M., April 17, 1956. Adjournment
Motion carried unanimously.
A;Aty Clerk o Azusa
MW