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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 12, 1956 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero Memmesheimer Cit,; Attorney, Asst. Cit% Attorney, City Engineer, Deputy C_ty Clerk Ma;ror Memmesheimer asked if any Council members had names to be submitted for nomination to the vacancy on the Personnel Board due to the expiration of the term of W. Wesley Kloepfer on June 5, 195b. Councilman Fawcett submitted the name of Albert Downard. Councilman Ortuno submitted the name of W. Kloepfer for reappointment. Councilman Johnson submitted the name of W. Kloepfer for reappointment. Councilman Romero submitted the name of Vernon Holmes. Roll Call vote was held on the following nominations: Albert Downard AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson, Ortuno, Romero ABSENT: Councilmen: None W. Wesley Kloepfer AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, J.hnson NOE3: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero,.Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Vernon Holmes AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Vernon Holmes, having received a majority vote was thereby appointed a member of the Personnel Board for a terra of three years, term to expire June 5, 1959. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution ent'tled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PRIORITY LIST OF HIGHWAY AND THOROFARE PROJECTS IMPORTANT TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR WHICH SPECIAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A AND EXHIBIT B, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF." Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that further reading of this Resolution be waived. Councilman Romero moved adoption of this Resolution, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. Resolution then passed and accepted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 295 7:30 P.M. Roll Call Nominations for Personnel Board vacancy. V. Holmes appointed to Personnel Board Resolution No. 3448 East San Gabriel Valley Road Priority List P•. CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 7:30 P.M. The City Engineer submitted a letter stating a threeway Agreement has been prepared by the County Sanitation District between the District, Lucky Lager, and the City to cover the operation. of Lucky Lager's sewage treatment plant. This would be a temporary measure pending completion of certain facilities at their main plant. The Engineer recommended a study be made on the operating cost and value of the re- claimed water. Mored by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously- carried that this matter be tabled for further study and recommendation by the Engineer. It was recommended by the Engineer that the City temporarily deadend Bancroft Street at the tract line of Tract #20971, situated north of Sierra Madre Avenue, and accept the bond of the subdivider and accompanying agreement which guarantees the installation of the necessary connection of Bancroft Street to the State Highway at such time as the State will have acquired the necessary right of way. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and. unanimously carried, this ratter be tabled for further consideration. City Engineer Williamson submitted a letter with regard to the Engineering personnel situation in which he stated the need for an early indication of the Council's feeling as to the possibility of the advancement of Mr. Albert Crisp to the position of Engineering Assistant. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be in- structed to hold an examination at the earliest possible date for this position and to include any qualified applicant so desiring. �� Threeway operation of sewage treat- ment plant considered. Agreement and Bond -- Tract #20971 Engineering personnel exam. authorized It was recommended by the City Engineer that the Council consider the Cerritos Avenue project as maintenance work; since the State has already approved this method of handling the work Cerritos Ave. necessary and which consists mainly of grading and repaving, project and that the necessary steps be taken to establish this approved as project as maintenance work. maintenance M ved b Councilman o Fawcett seconded by Councilman Ortu.no work. y ., and unanimously carried that the recommendations as stated by the City Engineer, be accepted and the necessary steps be taken to establish this project as maintenance work. Letter from the City Engineer proposing that the duties and responsibilities of the City Engineer be clearly defined possibly by adoption of an Ordinance which would clearly Proposed define these duties, thereby benefiting not only the neer Ordinance on City Engineer but the various commissions and department duties of heads regarding the application of engineering knowledge to Engineer. the City's operations. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, this matter be referred to City Attorney for farther recommendations and report. Recommendation was made by the Engineer that Hugh Nichols be advanced from Maintenance Man II, Fifth Step, to Promotion Utility Plan i, Fourth Step, at $383 per month, effective H. Nichols June 16, 1956, the first six months to be probationary Utility Man I for this classification, and time for eligibility for the next step raise to be from this effective date. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that the recommendations as stated by Engineer Williamson, be accepted and Hugh Nichols be promoted to Utility Pian I, Fourth Step at $383.00 per month effective date June 16, 1956. M. O!" CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 7:30 P.M. It was requested that the Public Works Dept. be authorized to employ Edward Torres at First Step of Maintenance Man I at $281.00 per month, effective June 10, 1956, in a letter submitted by Engineer Williamson. Edgard Torres Ma.inten. Man I Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by.Councilman Ortuno Public Works and unanimously carried, that; Edward Torres be employed Dept. as Maintenance Dian I, First Step, at $281,00 per month, effective Jure 18, 1956. Mr. Williamson submitted a regoest that air conditioning Air condition- un`ts be installed in the offices of the Secretary and ing units for Director at the Recreation Building due to lack of cross Recrea. Bldg. ventilation when doors are closed and the southwesterly offices exposure of these offices. approved. I4oved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the recommendation of the Engineer be accepted and two units be installed in the offices, as stated, approxi- mately $225.00 each. Motion carried unanimously. It was stated ;;ha': due to interest shown in the purchase of City owned property at 5th and. Virginia Streets, recommen- Authorize dation was made by the City Engineer that this property advertising for be advertised for the purpose of selling. sale of City Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero owned property and unanimously carried the City Clerk be instructed 5th & Virginia to advertise for bids on the sale of this property, with 10% of the bid to be deposited in cash or cashier's check, Council permitted to reject any or all bids, date of bid opening to be July 2, 1956. At 8:48 P.M. Councilman Romero left the Council meeting. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution Resolution entitled: No. 3449 - Accepting "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Grant of LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GRANT OF Easement - EASEMENT FROM MRS. ROBERTA C. PONE;ROY AND DAVID R. CAIRNS Pomeroy TO THE CiTY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF." Cairns Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that further reading of this Resolution be waived. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ort-uno. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3449 A Resolution was submitted accepting Grant of Easement, Portion of Block 5, Tract #627, Courtney, for adoption. however, City Engineer declared a further check of the owners of the property was needed and it was decided to table this Resolution until such time as this information was obtained. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPOINTING HARRY C. WILLIAMS AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, FIXING HIS SALARY, AND PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR EXTRA EMPLOYP.YENT. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and passed by the following vote of Council: Resolution re: Grant of Ease- ment - Courtne, tabled. Resolution No. 3450 - Appointing KC. Williams, Asst. City Attorney soo CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. AYES: Cour_ci lrnen: Fawcett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 0_otuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No. 31'-50 At this time, City Attorney Tscharner addressed Council requesting a Leave of Absence from his duties for the period from June 15th to August 1, 1956. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that :he request of Mr. Tscharner fo:, a Leave of Absence for ,he period stated be granted. The proposed Business License Ordinance was submitted for second reading (in full). Councilman Johnson noted the typographical error in the spelling of ',he word "poultry" in Section 17, EXEMPTIONS, and also recommended the deletion of certain words as follows: SECTION 21, ENFORCEMENT - Paragraph 2 which reads "The City Clerk in the exercise of the duties imposed upon nim hereunder, and acting through his deputies or duly authorized assistants, shall, etc." - shall read "The City Clerk or his deputies, in the exercise of the duties imposed upon him hereunder, shall etc." Paragraph 3 which reads "The City Clerk and each and all of his assistants and any etc." shall read "The City Clerk, and all of his deputies, or any et." A discussion was held with regard to the handling of this Ordinance as an urgency measure. It was decided to have a second reading, due to the deletions which were to be made. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution, as revised, entitled: 7:30 P.M. "AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING PRIOR BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCES NO. 326, 400 AND 405, AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE." Moved by Cour_cilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. ABSENT: Council:-aan: Romero City Attorney stated that he had written several times re- garding the acquisition of certain land owned by the Pacific Electric Railroad Company for the construction of a sub - stat -ion, and that no other information had been submitted to him in repl-y excepting that an investigation was being made by that Company and that he would be further informed. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett- and awcettand unanimously carried that Cit.,, Attorney be instructed to write once r. -..ore to the Pacific Electric Company and if no :'eply is rece,ed with a reasonable time, to take necessary steps for condemnation of property. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution_ entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING WAYNE LLOYD TO 5TH STEP UTILITY MAN II, LOUIS MIRANDA TO 3RD STEP UTILITY MAN II, AND THOMAS LOPEZ, TO 3RD STEP, UTILITY MAN II, IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTI4ENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES." Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that further reading of this Resolution be waived. ABSENT: Councilman Romero 301 Leave of Ab granted to City Atty. Deletions in proposed new Business License Ordinance. Title Reading Business License Ordinance P. E. land for substation. Resolution No. 3451 - Pu-blic Works employees advance. 302 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man'Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following ,vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3451 Councilman Fawcett offered for its' first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, GRANTING TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT TO MAINTAIN, RENEW, AND OPERATE STANDARD GAUGE RAILROAD TRACKS ALONG AND UPON NINTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.'' 303 7:30 P.M. First reading Pacific Electric Franchise 9th Street. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and. unanimously carried, that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that Atty. Tscharner and City Engineer Williamson be instructed to draw letter to the Pacific Electric Railway Company concerning the upkeep of certain property upon which a. franchise is granted. Mr. Warren Teasley, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed Council requesting their reconsideration of a. full time building inspector for the City and suggesting a com- bination position of inspector and secretary for the Planning Commission,which would be a financial saving to the City. Request for Discussion was held regarding the possibilities of such an full time arrangement. However, Mayor hemmesheimer felt the proposed Bldg. Inspec. agreement with the County would be more beneficial to the City and suggested a six months trial. Certain revisions are to be made in the agreement before again submitting to the Council. Request for purchase of a material accounting machine previous- ly _Wade by Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Dept., was Request for tabled at his suggestion since he felt it could more suitably material be considered at 'he coming budget meeting to be scheduled. accounting It was decided that a series of meetings be scheduled on machine - Monday at the regular Council meeting on June 18th, tabled. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that certain areas around the City Pool be cleared for pedestrian use, and other areas be investigated for this purpose. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, this matter be referred to the Cit;, Engineer for recommendation. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Parkways to be cleared near pool. The Agreement between the City and the National Little League Little League previously authorized, was signed by Mayor Memmesheimer Agreement The Park and Recreation Commission recommended the flying of model airplanes be prohibited in the City Parks, be- cause of the hazard and disturbance created by them to the residents near the parks. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, the City Atty. be instructed to draw an ordinance prohibiting the flying of such model planes within the City of Azusa. ABSENT: Councilman Romero jetter of recommendation was submitted by the Park and Recreation Commission listing the pool rates and salaries of Personnel for this season. I', del Airplane flying prohibited. 804 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, the rates and salaries of personnal be accepted as follows: RATES: PERSONNEL Community checks may be drarm by their 10ct - 11 yrs, and under Manager - - - - - 2.00 hr. 255= -.17 yrs, and under Asst. Mgr, - - - 1.65 hr. 350 - Adults Guards - - - - - 1.50 11.00 hr. Servicemen in uniform free, Matron - - - - - 1.50 hr. Locker - - - - - ABSENT: Councilman Romero hr. and City Atty. drag Resolution accordingly. ABSENT: Councilman Romero 305 7:30 P.M. Pool rates and personnel salaries approved. The request of the Park and Recreation Commission for a Request for meeting with the Council was tabled until the regular Council meeting with meeting on June 18th when a budget meeting will be scheduled Council by Pk, and all matters the Commission desires -to take up will be & Res. Comm. considered. Supt. Smith stated the need for re -advertising for bids on Advertise for water mains to be ilastalled in Tract 20971 and which upon bids on water agreement, will b j% laced by the contractor. Difficulty in pipe obtaining the necessary pipe necessitates certain arrange- ments to be agreed on. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, Cit, -yr Clerk advertise for necessary water pipe for Tract #20971, specifications to be obtained from Supt. Smith, frith bids to be opened July 13, 1956. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, Supt. Smith be authorized to arrange an agreement with the contractor concerning the replacement of necessary pipe, fittings, etc. Request was resubmitted by the Park and Recreation Commission for the purchase of a mimeograph machine for joint use by Purchase of Civil Defense and Park and Recreation Departments, Mimeograph Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett machine and unanimously carried, authorization be granted for authorized purchase of mimeograph machine as requested. ABSENT: Councilman Romero The Communit,;r Redevelopment Agency submitted request for the establishment of their own bank account in order that Community checks may be drarm by their officers with the interim Redevelopment budget of tl ,095.00, approved by Council, deposited in Agency account their name, approved. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman John- son and carried unanimously, the bills and requisitions be allowed as requested, ABSENT: Councilman Romero Request was made by John M1. Pon concerning tM availability for sale of a City owned lot on Coney Avenue, Lot 194, Request for Tract No. 10660, sale of City Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, owned lot and carried unanimously, this matter be referred to City Engineer to obtain an appraisal of this property and submit recommendation to Council. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Letter was read from Harry Sands, 1042 W. Fifth St., com- Letter of com- mending the successful clean-up campaign and the opportunity mendation on given the residents to have, at no expense, all trash picked clean-up up. He further asl,_ed if there were any way to order those campaign residents to clean up, that did not take advantage of this campaign, and still had rubbish scattered on their property. sos CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously* carried, this matter be referred to the Fire Department. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution for adoption entitled: Resolution No. 3452 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Bills and ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Requisitions FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE- SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Councilman Ortuno seconded the motion. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer ' NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3452. Letter rias read from Leo Nassar, Chairman of Azusa Golden Days Committee, requesting the Mayor's signature, in order that special advertising may be promoted in the use of a Request of cancellation stamp on mail sent through the local post Azusa Golden office. The signature of the Mayor was aksed to be on a Days Committee certificate affirming that the celebration was strictly a Chairman community non-profit enterprise and for the benefit of Azusa Memorial Park. Additional information regarding the cancellation stamp is to be requested and further considera- tion given to this matter. Motion -made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that this meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment Adjournment 10:40 P.M. Ulty ClerkOf' Azusa