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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956 7:30 P.M.
City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer opened the meeting with a salute to the Flag Salute
flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Mel Miller of the Friends Invocation
Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
City Engineer, City Attorney,
Asst. City Atty. Williams,
City Clerk Roll Call
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
Corrections to the Minutes of May 7, 1956, were as follows:
Page 5, item 4, re: approval of verbal agreement, the word
"verbal" should appear in the 3rd line at the end of the
paragraph before the word "agreement".
Page 6, re: Committee to study proposals for survey of
Light Department, on line 6, should read "a letter was re-
ceived from James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer".
Councilman Johnson also pointed out that the letter as
stated in the Minutes, had not been read at the meeting
of May 7th, and that if the letter had been read as shown
in the Minutes, her vote on the following motion would have
been "No". The motion would read thusly;
"Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
that these proposals be considered by a Committee composed
of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Engineer and Supt.
of Light and Water Dept., and the report be submitted to
the City Council by the first meeting in June, and passed
by the.following vote- I of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Page 6, third item, it was requested by Councilman Johnson
that the reason stated by City Engineer on his request not
to serve on the Committee to study proposals, should be
included in the Minutes. The reasons are as follows:
"Other members of the American Society of Civil Engineers
have been expelled from membership in that Society for
par`,icipating �n the request for bids of this type, so
that's my reasons for asking that."
On Page 7, 2nd item, re: appraisals of land and properties,
etc., on line 6, the name should be "Hibsch" not "Gipps"
as written.
There being no further corrections, the Minutes were approved
as corrected.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this was the time and
place for hearing any objections to the proposed removal
weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt, as stated in the Notice
to Destroy Weeds in conformance with Resolution No. 3422
of the City of Azusa. Upon questioning, the City Clerk
answered that no written protest had been filed.
Corrections tc
Minutes
5/7/56
Hearing on
of Weed Abatemen
Program
Resolution
No. 3422
The City Clerk presented the Notice to Destroy Weeds, and
Remove Rubbish, Refuse, and Dirt as posted by the Supt. of
Streets, as required by law.
There being no protests, Mayor Memmesheimer ordered the Hearing closes
Hearing closed.
Mr. Cornelius Smith appeared before the City Council and
stated that a picture, 36'+ by 22", painted by Elmer Wachtel
was being offered as a gift to the City by the niece of
Mr. Wachtel, Alva Wachtel Ayars of 428 Grand Avenue, South
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CITY :HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Pasadena. This oil painting depicted a scene in the San Oil painting
Gabriel Canyon as it looked in the early 1$90's. It was of San Gabriel
the request of the doner that a small brass plate be Canyon offered
placed under the frame with the following wording, "Painted to City.
by Elmer Wachtel and given to the City of Azusa by Alva
Wachtel Ayars, in memory of her father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. David C.'Wachtel, early residents of the San Gabriel
Canyon."
Councilman Romero entered the meeting and was seated at
7:45 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Acceptance of
that the City Council accept the gift of the oil painting gift of oil
from Mrs. Alva Wachtel Ayars, and that this painting be painting
placed temporarily in the Personnel Board Office until more
suitable arrangements can be made. The motion passed
unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Resolution of
that a Resolution be prepared thanking Alva W. Ayars for thanks for
presenting the painting to the City, and that a plate be painting to be
made as requested and that Mr. Smith make the necessary prepared.
arrangements. This motion passed unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
City Clerk announced that word had been received from the
Division of Housing that they are ready to proceed with the
Hearing for
condemnation proceedings for buildings located at First St,
condemnation
and Alameda Avenue and suggested a date for hearing before
proceedings -
the City Council on this matter be set. The suggested date
Lopez building
was June 4, 1956 at 8 o'clock P.M.
June 4, 1956
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that the City Council set the date of Hearing in the con-
demnation proceedings of the Lopez buildings located at
First Street and Alameda Avenues for June 4, 1956, at 8
o'clock P.M. This motion was unanimously carried.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the items scheduled on the
Agenda for the Planning Commission be tabled until the
Minutes of the Planning Commission have been made available
to the members of the City Council. This motion passed
unanimously.
ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett
Councilman Fawcett entered the meeting and was seated at
8 o'clock P.M.
A letter was submitted by Chief of Police Kendrick request-
ing permission for Sergeant Warren to attend the International
Association for Identification at San Jose, California,
June 20-22, 1956, and requesting an advance of $75 be allowed
to help defray his expenses, as Sergeant Warren will be on Advance to Sgt
vacation during those dates, but will plan to attend the Warren to
Conference, attend Con -
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno ference, San
that, an advance of $75 be granted to Sergeant Warren for Jose, granted,
attendance at the Conference. Motion passed by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Engineer Williamson stated that since he is on a tem- Temp. City
porary basis as City Engineer and is engaged in private Engineer -
practice, it is possible that he may have clients coming private
before the City Council at some time and he wished the practice.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Council to be aware of this.possibility, and that he would
be free to advise his clients that such an arrangement was
agreeable and permissible.
Discussion was held on the possibility of hiring an architect
to work with the Redevelopment Agency for a Library building.
Various suggestions were made, no definite action taken.
Supt, of Light and ?later, V. D. Smith, reported that light Light and idate7
and water services had been installed at the American Little services -
League Diamond on First Street, and that light service at American &
the National Little League field on the Lee School property National
has been installed, and that water service would be available Little Leagues
by May 24th.
It was the opinion of the Council that before the water
service be installed, the Agreement which has been prepared
by the City Attorney, should be signed by the National Little
League and approved by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Supt. Smith was advised to hold up on further work of installa-
tion until the Agreement had been approved.
Supt. V. D. Smith of Light and Water Dept. requested per-
mission to advertise for bids on approximately 2,000' of
12-3/4" O.D. 10 gauge double dipped and wrapped pipe.
Supt. Smith stated further that approximately 1200' of
this pipe would be used to serve Tract x}20971, north of
Sierra Madre Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
pipe as requested by Supt. Smith; Supt. Smith to furnish
specifications.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Supt. of Light and Water Dept., V. D. Smith, submitted for
approval, the Consumers Agreement and application for installa-
tion of Water Mains between the Ronduss Construction Company
and the City of Azusa Water Dept, in Tract #20971, and re-
ported that $21,000 was on deposit for this project. Upon
being questioned on the validity of this, Asst. City Attorney
Williams stated that it was his opinion that a project of
this magnitude should go to bid.
Supt, of the Light and Water Dept., V. D. Smith, reported
that due to the increased loads on the main distribution
substation, it will be necessary to increase the dapacity of
the substation facilities as soon as possible and requested
the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on con-
struction, erection and necessary engineering on the addition
to the substation.
Supt. Smith stated that in the call for bids, it would be
set out that the City would furnish three switches and a
regulator. It was estimated by Mr. Smith that the cost of
construction would be between $35,000 and $40,000 and the
cost of the regulators and switches furnished by the City
would bring the total cost between $50,000 and $55,000.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City -Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for the necessary expansion to the
substation facilities, plans and specificatisons to be
furnished by the Supt. of Light and Water Dept., bids to
be opened on June 15, 1956.
Supt. Smith requested permission of City Council for a
Change Order in order to install large pipes and air condi-
tioning units above the ceiling in the Light and Water Dept.
office. The extra cost of this project would approximate
$492.00. Mr. Smith stated that this placing of the air
conditioning system above the ceiling would greatly improve
the appearance of the office and be more satisfactory.
City Clerk to
advertise for
bids for pipe
Light and Wate
Dept. T
Consumers'
Agreement -
Ronduss Co.
City Clerk to
advertise for
bids re: ex-
pansion of
substation
facilities.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that the City Council accept the recommendation of Supt.
Smith and that a Change Order be allowed to conceal the
unit.in the Light and Water Dept. office at the cost of
$492.00. Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7:30 P.M.
Assistant City Attorney Williams, who had been studying the
form of Agreement for furnishing water mains and facilities
stated that although the Agreement is in good form, he was
still of the opinion that a project such as this should be
submitted for bid, and that he would recommend that the sub-
divider be required to make the installation of the water
mains.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that Supt. Smith inform the sub-
divider that it would be necessary for them to make the
arrangements for the installation of the water system sub-
ject to City inspection, and that the Supt, of Light and Water
be authorized to return the deposit of $21,000 received by
him, and in addition, the subdivider be requested to furnish
a'Faithful Performance Bond on the job.
Supt. Smith stated that the subdivider of Tract {20971 is
anxious to have the street lighting system installed, and
that the City has the necessary materials for this project.
If it is the opinion of the City Attorney that the street
lighting system must go to bid, it would require considerable
work in developing plans and specifications which are not
necessary when the Department crew does the work.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
for the lighting system in Tract No. 20971 and that the
City furnish the materials, in addition, the necessary
engineering to be farmed out on this project.
Upon further discussion of this motion, Councilman Ortuno
Withdrew his second and Councilman Fawcett withdrew the
motion.
City Engineer Williamson stated that much of the engineering
could be done in the City office with perhaps the exception
of the electrical engineering necessary.
Supt. Smith stated that if the necessary engineering was
farmed out, the cost would probably run between $3,000 to
$5,000.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimousl-- carried that the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for the installation of the power
system.in Tract „120971, and that any engineering that the
City is unable to furnish to be farmed out, and the City
Engineer be authorized to acquire the outside engineering
service necessary.
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if authority might be given to the
Mayor to sign the Agreement between the Little League and
the City upon the approval of the Park and Recreation
Commission for the furnishing of water to the National
Little League.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the Agreement between the Little Leagues and the
City of Azusa upon the approval of the Agreement by the
Park and Recreation Commission and the City Attorney.
Councilman Romero offered for its second reading, the
Ordinance entitled:
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Air-condition•
ing unit --
Light & Water
Dept.
Agreement re:
installation
of water
system ---
$21,000
deposit to be
returned.
Street light-
ing system -
Tract '20971
Motion with-
drawn
City* Clerk to
advertise for
bids - instal
ation of powe
system.
Mayor to sign
Agree. Little
Leagues &
City of Azusa
a
, MI.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956
"All ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIRE-
MENT SYSTEM, MAKING ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM."
7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that further reading of the Ordinance
be waived.
Councilman Romero moved the adoption
seconded by Councilman Ortuno. This
passed and adopted by the following
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 502
of the Ordinance,
Ordinance was then
vote of Council.
Johnson, Romero,
Councilman Fawcett offered for its second reading Ordinance
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE SALE, EXCHANGE, LOAN,
OR POSSESSION OF ANY TYPE SPRING BLADE OR PUSH BUTTON
KNIFE, AND PRESCRIBING THE PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATIONS THERE-
OF, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH."
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council waive further
reading of this Ordinance.
Councilman Romero moved the adoption of the Ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Ortuno. This Ordinance was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 503
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING GILBERT BOSCOE,
WRAY D. CALLAHAN, OLLIE WALDEN, JACKIE GATES, LOUISE BASHORE,
ALBERT EATON, AND ONE PART TIME LOCKER BOY AND ONE PART TIME
LOCKER GIRL, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWIMMING POOL IN THE
CITY PARK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DURING THE SUMMER 1956 PERIOD AND
FIXING THEIR SALARIES."
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council waive further
reading of this Resolution.
Councilman Fawcett moved the adoption of the Resolution
seconded by Councilman Romero. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council.
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3439
Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance for its
second reading:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
PROHMITING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, SIMULATED FIREARMS,
M
Ordinance
No. 502 -
Amendment to
State Retire-
ment Contract
Ordinance
No. 503 -
Prohibiting
knives, etc.
Resolution
No. 3439 -
Pool Personnel
for Summer
1956.
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CI^Y HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956
7:30 P.M.
"REVOLVERS, PISTOLS, AIR GUNS, AIR RIFLES, SPRING GUNS,
SLINGS, SLING SHOTS OR ANY DEVICE DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO
DISCHARGE ANY DANGEROUS MISSILE: AND THE POSSESSION, CUSTODY
OR CONTROL OF SUCH NAMED WEAPONS OR FIREARMS BY ANY MINOR
PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES
NUMBERED...426, 453, 561 AND 480.11
Ordinance
No. 504 -
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
Prohibiting
and unanimously carried that the City Council waive further
discharge of
reading of this Ordinance.
Firearms,
etc.
Councilman Johnson moved this Ordinance be adopted, second-
ed by Councilman Ortuno. This Ordinance was then passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 504
Councilman Romero offered for its first reading an Ordinance
entitled: 1st Reading -
Ordinance re:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Lot Splitting
REGULATING THE SPLITTING OF LOTS AND THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND
INTO FEWER THAN FIVE PARCELS."
This Ordinance was then read in full.
The City Attorney stated that he had been informed that Floyd
L. Manzer had been employed by the City as a Reserve Police Portion of
Officer, by motion, and was not on Resolution. Resolution re:
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Manzer
and ordered passed that that portion of the motion instruct- rescinded.
ing the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution removing Manzer
from the payroll be rescinded.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
Resolution
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No. 3440 -
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE Adjournment
HOUR OF AN ADJOURNING OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY for Council
COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUANCE THEREOF WHEN meetings
NECESSARY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2909."
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3440
City Attorney Tscharner stated that a new Ordinance had Ordinance re:
been prepared relative to the franchise to the Pacific P. E. Railway
Electric Railway. to Council
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero members for
and unanimously carried that copies of this Ordinance be study.
submitted to the Council members for their study prior
to taking action on the meeting of June 4th.
Councilma Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING MRS. HILDA EASTMAN,
EMPLOYEE IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY,
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956
"TO THIRD STEP OF SALARY RANGE, OFFICE MANAGER, EFFECTIVE
AS OF MAY 16, 1956, AND FIXING HERE SALARY."
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Council waive further
readinx of this Resolution.
Councilman Romero moved this Resolution be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Johnson. This Resolution was then passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No'. 3441
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CAPTAIN ROBERT TORRANCE
AND JOHN LITTLEFIELD, EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF
SAID CITY, TO THE FOURTH STEP OF SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE
MAY 161 1956, AND FIXING THEIR SALARY."
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Council waive further reading of this Resolution.
7:30 P.M.
Councilman Johnson.moved that this Resolution be adopted,
seconded by Councilman Romero. This Resolution was then passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES': Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3442
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Resolution
No. 3441 -
Advancing
Mrs. Hilda
Eastman, 3rd
Step, Office
Manager,Light
& Water Dept.
Resolution
No. 3442 -
Advancing
J. Littlefieli
and R.Torranc
Fire Dept.
The Personnel Board stated that the term of W. Westley Kloepfer,
appointee to that Board by the City Council would complete Personnel
his term of office in..June, it was suggested by the Mayor Board vacancy
that the other members of Council consider an appointment in June.
for this position to be recommended at the meeting of June 4th.
The proposed Ordinance setting up the position of City Ad-
ministrator was read to the Council. Councilman Johnson
submitted a report of her objections to this Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Johnson that this Ordinance be referred
to ';he Personnel Board with instructions that they shall
establish qualifications, including responsible experience
requirements, and recommend the salary to be paid, and
upon the approval of such qualifications and salary recom-
mendation by the City Council, that an examination be held
for the purpose of finding the most qualified man for this
job.
This motion died for lack of second.
Councilman Johnson moved that this proposed Ordinance
submitted to all Boards, Commissions, and Department
for their study and recommendations. This motion was
seconded by Councilman Romero. Motion then passed by
following vote of Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero,
NOES: Councilman: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Reading of
Ordinance -
City Admin-
istrator
Motion re:
requirements
etc., -
no second.
be Ord. to Boarc
Heads etc. for
recommendatic
the - passed.
Councilman Johnson moved that this proposed Ordinance be
submitted to the City Attorney for clarification and re-
moval of the many objectionable features which she had
referred to earlier, also giving consideration to the
comments and recommendations of the Boards, Commissions
Ord. to City
Atty. for
clarification
etc. - Lack o.
second
". M
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956 7:30 P.M.
and Department Heads of the City.
This motion d5.ed for lack of a second.
Co-zncilman Johnson moved that the City Attorney be requested Ordinance to
to advise the C9_ty Council just what functions are embraced Atty. re:
in this proposed Ordinance which are not now delegated to functions -
the City Clerk in his statutory capacity, died for lack
This motion died for lack of second, of second.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
that this Ordinance be rejected completely as evidence of
the good faith of this City Council with respect to the ad
which four members of this City Council signed advising
the people not to vote for City Manager,
Thi _s motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson,
NOES: Councilmen: Or�uno, Romero, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: one
The Cit;; Clerk advised Council that he had been in contact
with Mr. Voisinet of the Southern California Edison Company
and was requested by him to be allowed to appear at the
Council meeting of June 4th.
Mo�:ed by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and. unanimously carried that the meeting with Mr. Voisinet
and. other representatives of the Edison Company be placed
on the Agenda of the Council meeting of June 4th.
City Clerk requested permission to attend the City Clerk's
Institute to be held in San Jose on June 13th, 14th and
15th.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, that the City Clerk be permitted
to attend the Institute of City Clerks and an advance of
expense money be allowed, to be accounted for. This motion
died for lack of second.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the City Clerk's
Institute and that an expense advance of $200 be allowed.
Motion passed by the follovi_ng vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A report was submitted by Councilman Ortuno and Councilman
Romero recommending that the proposal submitted by the firm
of Lawson and Company be accepted for the performing the
audit of the City of Azusa's books of accounts, for this
year. It was recommended by Mayor Memmesheimer that the
letter submitted by Lawson and Company be studied by the
Council and be reported on at the meeting of June 4th. The
City Clerk stated that all proposals submitted were available
in the City Clerk's office, as was the report of the Lawson
Company, made for the City of San Gabriel, for inspection
by `,he City Councilmen.
Motion to
reject Ord. -
failed.
So. Calif.
Edison Co.
representative
- Council
meeting of
6/4/56
City Clerk
authorized to
attend City
Clerk's
institute,
San Jose,
6/13 - 14 - 15
1956
Recommended
acceptance of
Lawson & Co.
proposal re:
audit of City
books.
The City Clerk announced that the request of the Los Angeles Banner for
County Fair for permission to hang a banner across Foothill L. A. Fair -
Blvd. had been referred to the City Engineer who has in the City Engineer
past; handled these requests.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Mayor to sign
Romero and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized Escrow Instruc
to ;sign the Escrow Instructions on the purchase of 10 feet by tions - V. M.
135 feet in Tract x627 offered to the City of Azusa for i,iest
$350.00 by Velma M. West.
City Clerk announced that he had received notification from Res, re:
the Boundary Commission as to the approval of boundaries Annexation
for Annexation District No. 12 and that the Resolution on No. 12 -
further proceedings would be presented at the meeting of June 4th
June 4th, meeting.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956
The City Clerk stated that copies of the proposed Agreement
between the City and County Building Department had been
sent to each Councilman.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that this matter be held over until
the recommendation relative to hiring a Building Inspector
has been received from the Planning Commission.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO
THi3 COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
SAID INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "EASTERLY ANNEXATION
NO. 13".
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the City Council would waive
further reading of this Resolution.
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and. numbered Resolution No. 3443
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that Mayor Memmesheimer be designated as Director of the
League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division
for the City of Azusa, and Councilman Fawcett be appointed
as Alternate. There being no opposing vote, this motion
was ordered passed.
A letter was received from Los Angeles Airways, Inc. stating
that they had surveyed two possible sites in the City of
Azusa for a Heliport and stated as their preference a
portion of the City -owned property at Fifth St. and Virginia
Avenue, and their second choice being at the westerly City
limits on Foothill Blvd, on the Consolidated Rock Company's
property.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City
Attorney, Councilman Fawcett, City Clerk, City Engineer
and that the Consolidated Rock Company be contacted to
see if some Agreement could be reached whereby they will
lease to the City the property requested at a nominal sum.
A letter was received from Squire Realty advising the Council
tha'; the property purchased b -,T the City from Air. Gutierez
would be vacant on or about May 22, 1956. Mr. West stated
tha; it would be possible for his firm to rent it for $60
per month, on a month to month basis, and that his commission
for this service would be 25% of the first month's rent.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that Squire West be authorized to
rent: this house on a month to month basis subject to
approval by the City Attorney of the proper agreements
being drawn.
City Clerk announced to Council that a letter had been
received from the General Telephone Company stating that
they were installing a public telephone at 123 E. Foothill
Blvd., in answer to the reauest for such a public telephone
an Foothill Blvd. submitted by the City.
Moved by.Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman. Romero
that the City Clerk advise the two persons who had written
to the City Council requesting this phone, of the Telephone
Company's action. Motion was ordered passed.
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7:30 P.M.
Agreement re:
Bldg. inspecto.
Resolution
No. 3443 -
Commencement
of proceedings
Easterly
Annexation
No. 13"
League of Cal.
Cities
Director -
Memmesheimer
Possible
Heliport site.
Squire West to
rent Gutierez
property.
Public tele-
phone to be
installed on
Foothill Blvd.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956
A letter was received from Harold L. Johnson, Registered
Civil Engineer, offering services of his firm for engineer-
ing requirements of the City.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this letter be filed. Motion was ordered passed.
7:30 P.M.
A :letter was received from John A. Lambie confirming some
of the matters discussed with the Council at the meeting
on April 30th between the City and the County relative to
building inspection. It was suggested by Mr. Lambie that
the City designate a representative with whom the County
Inspector would work on unusual problems. It was further
stated that the County would be willing to assist in develop-
ing forms and establishing procedures concerning business
licenses and the issuance of building permits in connection
therewith, Mr. Lambie stated further that if the City
desired to move into a rehabilitation program it might be
necessary to adopt some supplemental legislation to expedite
the work. It was stated that copies of the additional
ordinances adopted by the City of Los Angeles before they
moved into their program could be made available to the Citi-.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that a copy of the letter from
Mr. Lambie be made available to the Redevelopment Agency
and that the letter would be taken up by the Council at
a later date.
A letter was received from Mrs. Ann Clapp, Assets Recon-
struction Corporation, Ltd., requesting the Council to study
the conditions relative to Tract #8507 before adopting the
proposed zoning Ordinance. In particular, Mrs. Clapp
wished consideration to be made to these smaller businesses
in respect to the amount of off-street parking which is
supposed to be required.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
that this letter be held over until the City Council acts
on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. This motion was ordered
passed.
City Attorney Tscharner stated that negotiations for acquir-
ing the lot of land north of the City Plunge in Slauson
Park, owned by a Mrs. Proulx and possibly some other person,
was not progressing at a rapid rate, and it was his recom-
mendation that the City institute condemnation proceedings.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to start condemnation proceedings on the propert�r owned by
Mrs. Proulx and/or others, located north of the Plunge at
Slauson Park and noir being used by the City.
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Letter from
Civil Engr.
ordered filed.
Letter from
County re:
new contract,
Bldg. Inspect.
to be taken
up at later
date.
Letter re:
conditions
relative to
Tract #8507 -
Zoning Ord.
Atty. to
initiate con-
demnation
Proceedings,
property of
Mrs. Proulx
The City Engineer reported that he had received the Appraiser's
report of various parcels of property which the City had
wished appraised. These properties consisted of the Park
site, the southeast section of the City; the Gum Grove site;
and the outlying Fire Station site, and requested instructions
as to how he should handle these reports. Appraiser's
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno report on
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer furnish the Various sites
members of the City Council the Appraiser's reports of these for City
various sites with his recommendation as to the possible
acquisition price.
The City Attorney stated that several years ago, the Vosberg
interests gave five acres in the northwest part of town
for Park purposes, and now there is some doubt as to
whether this parcel of ground has to be used for Park
purposes or whether it was deeded to the City with no
restrictions whatsoever.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to check into the property commonly referred to as North-
side Parr to determine the status of the City, relative
to ':his piece of property.
City Atty. to
check City
status re:
Northside
Park
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL, MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resolution
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE No. 3444 --
FUNDS OUT OF 'WHICH THE SAPS ARE TO BE PAID." Allowing
Claims and
Councilman Fawcett moved this Resolution be passed and adopted, Demands
seconded by Councilman Romero. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the follo{•;ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3444
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:26 P.I,i. Adjournment
Motion carried unanimously.
JCity Clerk of 'Azusa