HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 4, 1956 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956
The City Council:bf the Cite of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place
Mayor Memmesheimer opened the meeting with a salute to the
Flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. J. Shoemaker of the Nazarene
Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
City Attorne;,, Asst. City Attorney
City Engineer, City Clerk
The Minutes of the Meeting of May 15th were corrected as
foi.1ows:
On Page 263 the items after the item instructing the
Attorney to prepare a Resolution relative to H. Eastman,
should appear in the following sequence:
(a) Double checking on billing - Light & Water Dept.
((b))j) Light and water - temporary employee
c Request for examination Cashier -Clerk - raised
from the table.
(d) Classification and examination authorized for
Cashier -Clerk
The Minutes of May 15th were then approved as corrected.
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7:30 P.M.
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Corrections -
Minutes of
May 15th
The Minutes of the Special I'ieeting of May 18th were approved Minutes of
as submitted. 5/18 approved.
In the Minutes of May 21, 1956, on Page 9, second item, last Correction -
line, the amount should read "$350.00. Minutes of
The Minutes of May 21st were then approved as corrected. 5/21/56
A reauest had been received from the Los Angeles County for
jurisdiction of a 50 foot strip of land for Highway purposes
at Arrow Highway and Cerritos Avenue. A Resolution from the
County Board of Supervisors was introduced, stating that .;he
widening and improving of the portion of Arrow Highway 600 ft.
easterly and 600 ft. westerly of Cerritos Avenue was con-
templated, and asked the consent of the governing body of
the City of Azusa to grant jurisdiction to the County, and
agreement to the improvement. It was pointed out that this
jurisdiction will be relinquished upon completion of the
work.
Mr. C. Galloway, Division Engineer, Los Angeles County Road
Department, appeared before the City Council in reference
to this str'_p of land along Arrow Highway which the County
desires to improve. Mr. Galloway stated that the County
had come to a settlement relative to acquiring the property
which was part of the recent annexation by the City of
Azusa. it was the opinion of the City Council that since
the County- had acquired the property and that jurisdiction
would be returned to the City upon the street improvement
being completed, it would be well for the ]City to grant
jurisdiction to the County at this time.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance, as an
urgency measure, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PORTION OF
ARROW HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
AS A PART OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGHWAY."
Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Romero. This Ordinance then passed and adopted by the
Request of
L. A. County
for jurisdic-
tion of 50'
strip at Arrov
Highway and
Cerritos -
for street
improvement.
Ordinance
No. 505 -
Granting
jurisdiction
to L. A.
County - por-
tion of Arrow
Highway
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956
following vote of Council:
AYES: Counc_i.lmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 505
Mayor Memmesheimer declared a. recess until 8:00 P.M. at
which time the Hearing relative to the condemnation of the
property located at First and Alameda Avenue would be
taken up.
HEARING ON CONDEI.7NATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST STREET AND
ALAI4EDA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED AS:
Lots 1 and 2 of the Mountain View Extension
Tract, in the City of Azusa, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Boon 12, Page 104, of Naps, in
the office of the County Recorder of said
County.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the City Council to order.
7:30 P.M.
MAYOR
MEMT:1ESHEII•'iER:
"This is the time and place for protests in con-
nection with the abatement of nuisance on
Lots 1 and 2, Mountain View Tract, City of Azusa.
Are there any written protests?"
CITY CLERK:
"No protests have been received in my office.'
MENTTSHEIMER:
"Do ;you have the Notice of Advertising and the
proper notification of property owners?"
CITY ATTY :
"I want to file at this time the Affidavit of Mr.
Motley of the Department of Industrial Relations
together with copies of letters which have been
mailed to parties interested in connection eiith
this matter. Also, the Affidavit of Mr. Motley
giving notice to abate the nuisance and advising
the Hearing of this date".
HENNIESHEI14ER:
"The City Clerk will file the Affidavit of Notice
and the Affidavit of Mr. Motley."
CITY ATTY.:'
"Mr. Motley, will you be sworn."
CITY CLERK:
''Will you hold up your right hand please.
Do you solemnly swear that the statements you give
at this Hearing is the truth, the whole truth, so
help you God."
'Your name and address please."
ANS7dER:
"Harry Motley, 707 State Building, Los Angeles 12."
CITY ATTY.
"What position, if any, do you hold Mr. M:tley with
the Division of Housing, Department of Industrial
Relations in the City - in the State?"
MOTLEY:
"I am a District Representative."
CITY ATTY.:
"For how long have you held that position?"
14OTLEY:
"Under the particular title about five years, in
this and related work for 11°z"
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CITY HALL. AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 8 P.m.
CITY ATTY : "You are acquainted with the situation on Lots
CITY ATTY: "Calling your attention particularly to foundations
1 and 2 of Mountain View Extension Tract in the
City of Azusa.''
MOTLEY:
"I am."
CITY ATTY:
"Now long have you been acquainted with those
premises?
MOTLEY:
"Since some time in September of 1953".
CITY ATTY.:
"And at that time, when you first became acquainted
MOTLEY:
with those premises, did you have any discussion
with Mr. Lopez, the owner?"
MOTLEY:
"I have spoken to I•:r. Lopez two or three times
during my many visits to the premises, however•,
CITY ATTY:
my Spanish is rather poor and his English apparently
was likewise, so that what conversation we had was
MOTLEY:
very limited and partially through an interprets_°.''
CITY ATTY:
"Jill you describe the condition of the buildin;s on
those premises since giving your first notice, at
the time of giving your first notice in February of
CITY ATTY:
this year.
M0''LEY:
"';fell, the buildings are all in extremely poor
structural condition and, well, there just isn't
MOTLEY:
anything in the way of protection to the health,
the welfare and the safety of any occupants ,•rho
might be in them."
CITY ATTY: "Calling your attention particularly to foundations
CITY ATTY: ''What about the roof? Were they safe? If not, in
what manner were they unsafe?"
MOTLEY: "The roofs sag because of insufficient rafters and
bracing, and as far as the roof coverings themselves
are concerned, I don't know whether or not they completely exclude
the elements.
and footings, etc., stringers and joists, what ,as
the condition of those?"
MOTLEY:
"Foundations are inadequate in all cases, incomplete
in some, and entirely absent in, I would say, three
of the buildings - no foundations whatsoever."
CITY ATTY:
"The floors of the buildings, are they properly
supported, or what was their condition?"
MOTLEY:
"None of the floors was in good condition, and all
of them because of insufficient underfloor bracings
had excessive give and spring besides having broken
boards."
CITY ATTY:
"What can you say with reference to the condition
of the walls on all of the buildings on the premises?"
MOTLEY:
"No building on the premises is constructed to
present building code, and besides that, I don't
believe there is a building on the premises which
is actually structurally safe."
CITY ATTY:
"Isn't it true, that since you've :mown the condition
of those buildings, the walls bulge out on practically
all of them, and not properly studded?
MOTLEY:
"Correct"
CITY ATTY: ''What about the roof? Were they safe? If not, in
what manner were they unsafe?"
MOTLEY: "The roofs sag because of insufficient rafters and
bracing, and as far as the roof coverings themselves
are concerned, I don't know whether or not they completely exclude
the elements.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 8 P.M.
CITY ATTY: "Hoi•r about the kitchens with reference to size.
square footage, etc.; and their interior condi.-
tion?"
MOTLEY: " Some of the kitchens were definitely well under
the minimum of 50 sq, ft. of superficial floor
area as required by law. Some of them were the
to ft. Some of them were the 50 ft. In those
kitchens, with one exception, there was no vent
over any kitchen stove to take care of gas or
cooking odors, fumes, etc., and more than half
of the stoves were connected to the gas supply
by means of rubber hose and not by rigid pipe or
metal tubing."
CITY ATTY.: "How about the windows on the premises?"
MOTLEY: "Windows are insufficient in size, and in several
cases, not openable at all, and in the cases ';There
there were screens, the screens are so clogged with
dirt, dust, grease, etc. that there is very little
air passage possible through them."
CITY ATTY: ''You observed the condition of the plumbing in the
buildings?"
MOTLEY: "Yes, most of the plumbing is not properly trapped,
practically none of it is properly vented, if
vented at all, and in some cases the plumbing waste
lines were connected to the sewage disposal system
by means of rubber hose."
CITY ATTY: With reference to the toilets on the premises, what
can you say?"
MOTLEY: "There were originally two toilets on the premises to
take care of eleven living units. Those toilets were
out in two small buildings of privy dimensions, 4 ft.
x 4 ft. or less. The buildings were not properly
constructed, wooden floors in very poor condition,
wooden sides with a great many openings so that there
was free passage of air, insects, etc. They were not
built of materials which could be kept impervious to
water, or kept in any kind of sanitary condition
because of that."
CITY ATTY.: Ir
I.,hat can you say with reference to the cleanliness
of them"
MOTLEY: "The toilet bowls and the toilet buildings themselves
were extremely sanitary at every inspection that I
made."
CITY ATTY: "What would you say with reference to the electrical
services and their condition."
MOTLEY: 'There were two electrical services to the two lots,
one in each lot, one service has been removed within
the past three months, I believe, fairly recently
at least. Those electrical services were badly
overloaded, and the wiring for the buildings on'
the premises was strung by means of drop cord or
extension cord materials from one building to the
next without any protection whatsoever at the points
where those wires went through wooden walls. The
services inside the houses were, at any time of
occupancy, were overloaded in that we would find
a multiple connector in a ceiling outlet with any-
where from two to a half-dozen extension cords
trailing off in all directions around the room to
take care of the appliances."
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CITY.HALL
CITY ATTY:
MOTLEY:
CITY ATTY:
MOTLEY:
CITY ATTY:
MOTLEY:
CITY ATTY:
MOTLEY:
CITY ATTY:
MOTLEY:
CITY ATTY:
MOTLEY:
AZUSA, CAL. I•IONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 8 P.M.
"What can you say with reference to the installa-
tion both in and outside of the buildings?"
"Insufficient or completely lacking."
"For how long a period of time to your knowledge
has that condition existed, down on these lots."
"To my personal knowledge since September of 1953."
"September of 1953. The man that you spoke to there,
and the owner of the premises is Camilo Lopez'?"
"Correct".
"In your best opinion, are these lots fit for
human habitation - are the buildings fit for human
habitation?"
"Not at all."
"Any of them?"
"None of them."
"Hoar many units did you say there were there?''
`Eleven living units in 8 or 9 separate buildings."
CITY ATTY: "Isn't it true that since the Notices have been
served on Mr. Lopez, quite a number of those
buildings have already been torn down voluntarily by
him?"
MOTLEY: "Two buildings have been demolished, although the
materials of which they had been constructed, have
not been removed from the premises, and one of the
original two public toilets on the premises has
been removed from its building, but the building
still is there. There is one functional public toilet."
CITY ATTY: ";:could you care to give us an estimate in your best
judgment as to the age of those.buildingsV'
MOTLEY: "I would hesitate to say other than they are probably
more than 20 ;rears old."
CITY 'ATTY: "I guess that's all the questions."
M3IVIHESHEIMER: "Does anyone have any estions they would like to
ask Mr. Motley?"
ORTUNO: "I would like to ask one. Are any of the remaining
buildings occupied at present?"
MOTLEY: "At the time of my last visit to the premises, last
Thursday morning, one building was occupied. The
tenant said that she was moving out, T understood,
over this past weekend."
ORTUNO: "Thank you."
M; George I.'_iddleton was called as a witness and was sworn in by
the City Clerk.
CITY CLERK: :Your name and address please."
MIDDLETON: ''George -Middleton, 124 West Sixth Street, San Dimas
CITY ATTY: "What position, if any, do you hold with the County?"
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 WOO P.M.
MIDDLETON: "I am employed by the County Building Department,
and active in the City.''
CITY ATTY: ''Are you acquainted with the premises located on
Lots 1 and 2 of Mountain View Extension Tract,
the property of Camilo Lopez?"
MIDDLETON: "Yes sir."
CITY ATTY: "For how long a period of time have you known of
them?"
MIDDLETON: "Since 1953."
CITY ATTY: ''Mould you describe the condition of the buildings
on those premises since you've known it?"
'IDDLETON: If Well, they haven't changed any, there is no studding
in most of them.''
CITY ATTY: "Will you speak just a little bit louder, please."
FIDDLETON: `The structures are, well, there isn't much structure
to them, the;, are mostly board and batten or single
board walls on angles and not even stright. There
are two of them have siding on, and some studs in
them. The rest are just shed type construction."
CITY ATTY: !4hen did you last examine those buildings."
MIDDLETON: "Well, I stopped by there this morning about 11 o'clock"
CITY ATTY: "Do you know whether any of them are presently in-
habited?"
MIDDLETON: "There was one last Thursday, but it was empty today,
they have moved."
CITY ATTY: "In your opinion, are any of those buildings fit for
human occupation."
MIDDLETON: ''No, they are not, they really are not fit for human
occupation."
CITY ATTY: 'I think that's all."
K:_1IP,1ESHE,IMER: "Would you call and see if there is anyone else?"
CITY ATTY.: "Is there anyone in the audience who wants to be
heard in this matter, either for or against?"
CITY ATTY: °Mr. Motley will you come back for just a moment?"
I hand you these pictures marked Exhibit 1,2,3, and 4,
Will you examine them. Are they reasonably good
representation of the buildings in this location?"
MOTLEY: "Yes, I made no particular effort to photograph only
the worst conditions on the lot. I tried to take
pictures of everything that was there. Thesc are
typical of the type of construction and the general
conditions."
CITY ATTY: "I also hand you exhibit 5, is that a fair representa-
tion of the condition of that building?''
MOTLEY: "Yes, this particular picture happens to show the
string of four units, which, starting from the front
of the photograph, from the right side, the first and
third buildings have now been demolished.''
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4. 1956 8 P.M.
C:ITY ATTY: ''And each of those exhibits is a representative
picture of the buildings on the premises. I offer
these. That's all, Mr. Motley, thank you."
CITY ATTY: "I have here a Resolution, if you:want to act on
this matter now."
MEMMESICHIMER: "What is the feeling of the Council, do the;; wish to
study those pictures for a moment?"
JOHNSON: "What do they get for rent for those, do you know
i•Ir. Tscharner?
n
CITY ATTY: 1$15.00 - ,%•5.00 - $10.00
hCIOTESHEIMER: "If there are no further people who wish to give evidence,
either for or against, in connection with this proceedings,
will call this Hearing closed. What is the feeling
of the Council? Do you wish to take further action on
this matter this evening.? Do you wish to have the
Resolution that has been prepared read?
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA AS BEING A NUISANCE, AND DIRECT-
ING THE OWNER, OF SAID BUILDINGS TO RAZE OR RECONSTRUCT
WITHIN 30 DAYS. ''
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried. 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. 3=45
The Resolution was read in full.
MEY24ESHEIVIER: "That will conclude the Hearing on the nuisance
abatement.''
Hearing closed 8:25 P.M.
The.•Committee appointed to study the proposals for the
eight and Water system survey recommended that the pro-
posal submitted by Wayne N. Johnson for furnishing
engineering services for a survey of the Light and Power
system, be accepted. The estimated cost of this survey
is $25,000. Other proposals submitted were from:
Gibbs & Hill, Inc.
J. M. Montgomery and Company
James M. Montgomery.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the recommendation of the Committee be accepted
and that the proposal submitted by Wayne N. Johnson, Con-
sulting Engineer, be accepted, and that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary Agreement. This
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Ortuno and Councilman Romero submitted the recom-
mendation for employing Lawson and Company to perform the
year-end audit.
Resolution
No. 3445
Condemnation
of Lopez
property.
Light & Water
survey pro-
posal of
Wayne N.
Johnson
accepted -
Atty. to
prepare
Agreement
AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Committee and that Lawson
and Company be employed to complete the year-end audit,
and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the
necessary Agreement.
Mr. Milton Voisinet of the Southern California Edison Co.
introduced Mr. R. J. Doyle, Division Manager of the Company
to the City Council. Mr. Doyle then read a prepared state-
ment setting forth certain facts and figures concerning
the operations of the Edison Company in the City of Azusa.
It was brought out in the statement that if the City were
to acquire the Edison Company's -facilities within the City,
it would cost in the neighborhood of $571,200.00. Mr. Dorle
also presented figures of the Edison Company's tax payment
to the City and of the planned improvements by the Company.
It was the request of the Edison Company that they be per-
mitted to continue their present operating arrangements.
Mayor Memmesheimer askef if any of the Council members
wished to submit names for appointment to the Personnel
Board, as the tem of W. Westley Kloepfer expired on 6i5/56.
Councilman Fawcett submitted the name of Charles Andrews,
1035 O1dMill Road
Councilman Ortuno submitted the name of Westley Kloepfer
for reappointment.
Councilman Johnson submitted the name of Westley Kloepfer
for reappointment
Councilman Romero submitted the name of Vernon Holmes,
South Angeleno avenue
The roll call vote was held on the following nominations:
Charles Andrews
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
W. W. Kloepfe-r
— A=�Gounci men: Ortuno, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7:30 P.M.
Vernon Holmes
AYES: Councilmen: Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
No person received a majority vote.
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if the Council wished to submit
further names.
Councilman Ortuno asked that the Council reconsider their
vote and reappoint Westley Kloepfer.
Councilman Fawcett requested that this be held over until
the next regular meeting.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this matter be held over until the meeting of June 13th.
This motion passed by the following vote:
A"ES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Cleric announced that the County Boundary Commission
had approved the boundaries of proposed Annexation District
No. 12. The date for Hearing protests on this proposed
Annexation was set for July 16th at the hour of 7:45 P.M.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
'RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY
287
Lawson & Co.
to perform
;rear -end audit
Atty. to pre-
pare Agreement
Report on
operations of
Edison Co. in
Azusa
Nominations
for vacancy
on Personnel
Board
Appointment to
Personnel Bd.
I
o be held
over to
6,/13/56 meeting
Resolution
No. 3446 -
Easterly
Annexation
No. 12
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 7:30 P.M.
"CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIG-
NATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. 121, AND GIVING NOTICE OF
THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION."
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that further reading of this Resolution be waived.
Councilman Ortuno moved adoption of the Resolution, seconded
by Councilman 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. 3446
A Resolution of the Planning Commission was presented to
Council recorrnnending a proposed Zoning Ordinance and
zoning map to the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that a. Public Hearing be held before
the City Council on the proposed Zoning Ordinance and map
at the hour of 8:00 P.P,., July 2, 1956.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that a full-
time Building I:ispector be employed by the City of Azusa.
Councilman Johnson stated that the County had submitted
to the City a proposed Agreement whereby the County would
furnish an Inspector at the rate of $4.85 per hour, and
t;.iat this Agreement had previously been tabled.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the Agreement relative to the
"
Hearing on
proposed Zoning
Ordinance
July 2nd
Building Inspector,
as submitted
by the County previously,
Los Angeles
be now raised from
the table.
contact the County relative to the proposed revisions as
County
Moved by Councilman
Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
Agreement re:
t.iat the City Council
accept the
Agreement as submitted by
Building
t.Ae County and that
the Mayor be
authorized to sign and
Inspector
t:le City Cleric to attest said Agreement. Discussion was
held on the proposed Agreement and the City Engineer suggested
that the renewal clause set forth in the Agreement is rather
unusual, and in his opinion should be possibly rewritten: also,
possibly no permits be issued without a City official signing
in order that the City could be aware of all transactions.
With permission of Councilman Johnson, Councilman Ortuno
withdrew the second, and Councilman Johnson withdrew the
motion.
Moved by Councilman Ort-unc, seconded by Councilman Romero
Agreement
and unanimousl carried that the Agreement be referred to
referred to
the City Attorney and Cite Engineer with authority to
Atty. & Engr.
contact the County relative to the proposed revisions as
stated.
The City Engineer submitted a letter suggesting the installa-
tion of appro_cimately 205 lineal feet of 8" sewer line and
one manhole to make provision for future tie-in of the Tract
designated as Foothill Park Unit #1. This job could be
Sewer exten-
done in the time the sewer plans are being made for Tract
sion --
#20502. The estimated cost of this project, which could
Foothill Park
be done at the time the subdivider's contractor is doing
Unit #1 --
the job would be about $800.00
Tract T20502,
Roved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
tabled.
that this letter be tabled. This motion passed by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
A13SENT: Councilmen: -None
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CITY HALL AZUSA., CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The City Engineer submitted a letter stating that in the
Condemnation
matter of ar_quiring right-of-way for the outfall sewer from
of Sewer
Tract #20971, located north of Sierra Madre and west of the
Easement -
Canyon Road, easements have been obtained from all necessary
Tract 720971
property owners with the exception of one, this one being a
Air. Courtney. It was recommended by the City Engineer that
the City Attorney be instructed to take the necessary steps
leading to condemnation of the recuired easement with
immediate possession if necessar-,-.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the Cite Council accept the
recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Attorney
be instructed to take the necessary steps leading to con-
demnation of the required easement.
The City Engineer presented the plans for the industrial area.
sewer project currently authorized for bidding. Included in
tee plan was the outfall sewer from Tract 720971. This is Plans #1178
saown as Plan ;`1178. It was _Pelt by the Engineer that by #1185, ;1186
including the outfall sewer project, in with the industrial ;"1187 -
sewers, that a saving in overhead could be made. P.7-14
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett approved
and unanimously carried that the City Council approve the
plans designated $'1178, 7r1185, 211186, ;'91187 specifications
PW -14 as presented by the City Engineer.
Ic was recommended by the City Engineer that the Parh.s De-
partment be a.i_thorized to purchase a Toro Professional 76" Parks Dept.
Mower at a cost not to exceed $1,250. It was stated that authorized to
tris was the lowest price of the standard make mowers, and purchase Toro
t'7at the one presently in use b; the City is now worn out. 76'' Bibwer.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Orturio
and unanimously carried that the Parks Dept. be authorized
to purchase the Toro 76" Mower at a cost not to exceed
$1,250.00 as recommended.
The City Engineer stated that previously he had brought to Report of
the attention of the City Council, the possibility of a Engr, re:
dump site in this locality and had made a considerable study dump site.
o_' this possibility, but since making this report and study
he had recently accepted employment from the person who was
interested in the dump. It was suggested by the Engineer
that he make a report of his studies to be submitted to
the Council and reviewed by some other party.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be requested
to submit his report on the dump sites which is to be re-
ferred to other persons for -verification and study.
Councilman Romero offered for its second reading an Ordinance
entitled:
"/1\1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REGU-
LATING TIS' SPLITTING OF LOTS AND THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND
i.NTO FEWER THAN FIZZ' PARCELS." Ordinance
No. 5o6 --
Ploved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Loi Split
and unanimously carried that further reading of this Ordinance
Ordinance be waived.
Councilman Fawcett moved adoption of the Ordinance, 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. 506
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. VONDAY, JUNE 4; 1956
Councilman Romero offered for -Une first reading, an
Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE LICENSING TI]E TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON
OF BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPA-
TIONS IN TI -111 CITY OF AZUSA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING
NUMICIPAL REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLA-
TION THEREOF, AND REPEALING PRION BUSINESS LICENSE
ORDINANCES."
The Guadalupe Society requested approval to hold a Jaimaca
(bazaar) on June 23 and 21= at the Parish grounds, 4th and
Dalton Avenue. Outdoor booths with foods, games for
children, handmade articles, prizes, and outdoor dancing
on Saturday evening from 8:30 to 12 midnight.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this request be referred to
the Chief of Police with power to act.
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First reading
(Title) of
Business Lic.
Ordinance
Request for
Bazaar & dance
referred to
Chief of Police
Councilman O tuno offered the following Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resolution
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING TIE No. 3447 -
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Allowing Claims
& Demands
Councilman Or-tuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Romero. This Resolution was then passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3447
Due to a shortage of Fire Engineers, it was requested by
Fire Chief Aiadison that an intra -departmental examination
for Fire Engineers be held at the earliest convenience.
Pdoved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be
instructed to hold an intra -departmental examination for
Fire.Engineer as requested.
Supt. Smith of the Light Department submitted a letter re-
ouesting City Council to grant permission for tine :Edison
Company to contact poles at the Azusa Foothill Shopping
Center, of which they will be serving in the County area.
It was stated. that the Edison Company has offered to set
higher poles and pay the Cite of Azusa for transferring
City lines to the new Edison Company poles. This is
customary for all utilities to do under Joint Pole
Agreements.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Council grant permission to the Edison
Company to contact poles at the Foothill Shopping
Center as outlined by Supt. Smith. This motion passed
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
T:.'Ie City Engineer suggested that authority be granted to
start preliminary negotiations for the :purchase of the
'odelnour property, which has been suggested as a
possible future site for the central Fire Station, and
that the person authorized to make the negotiations
offer up to the .appraised value.
Intradepartmen-
tal exam. for
F.re Engineers
authorized.
Permission
granted Edison
Co. to contact
poles at Foot-
hill Shopping
Center
Negotiations
for pt:.rchase of
Abdelnour
property for
Fire Station.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that Mr. Holabird,
Appraiser, be authorized to negotiate for the purchase
of the Abdelnour property as suggested by the City Engineer.
PU
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 7:30 P.M.
A letter was received from William F. Homer, stating his
resignation as Park Foreman effective as of June 15, 1956.
This resignation is due to ill health.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept
the resignation of W. F. Isomer effective as of 6/15,56,
and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a
Resolution removing Mr. Homer from the Payroll, and the
Citlr Clerk to write a letter of appreciation of the work
done b;; Pair. Homer.
Resignation of
1-I. Homer, Park
Foreman
6/15/56
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero Adjournment
and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn until
June 12, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. Time of adjournment 10:28 P.M.
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