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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 21, 1957 - CC171 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 219 1957 700 P.M. Page 1 The Azusa City Council met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer opened the meeting and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Farrell, of the First Christian Church. Present at Roll Calls Councilmens Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Also presents City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller Acting City Attorney i0illiams City Engineer Kirkgaard Salute to flag. Roll Call Mayor Kemmesheimer asked if there were aspr corrections or - omissions to the minutes of the meeting held on January 7th. Corrections It was pointed out that on page 30 .at the end of the page the following motion had been amitteds "It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and the motion ordered carried , that City Atty. Williams be ins- tructed to take the necessary steps to acquire Quiet Title of the 5 acre piece of ground extending along 12th freet, which is designated as the easterly leg of the Northside Park property." On Page 6, the vote on passage of Ordinance No. 528 should be corrected by noting that Councilman Johnson voted "No". On Paee 7, relative to Resolution No. 35632 should be cor- rected to read nCouncilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled". There being no further corrections, the minutes were ordered approved as corrected. Minutes approved A petition was submitted, signed by Clifford H. Powers, 6130 Citrus Avenue, requesting that his property be annexed to the City of Azusa. This territory is described as Lots 139 lb, 15 and 16, Tract 20498, and is located at the inter- section of Citrus Avenue and Linfield Street extended. Mr. Powers requested annexation with zoning which would allow the establishing of a medical and dental center on the property. At the meeting of the Planning Commission held on December 19, 1956 this matter had been considered and with a majority vote of the Planning Commission, they recom- mended that these four lots be annexed to the City. It was the opinion of the City Council that owners of the pro- perty its the vicinity should be contacted relative to their feelings on the establishing of a medical center in the area. Request for It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded"by, Councilman Annexatic& Romero and unanimously carried, that Mr. Powers be advised that C.H. Powers he should contact the property owners within 300 feet of his land for their approval,in writing, of the installation of the medical center, and that rlr. Powers should file the necessary raps and information with the County Boundary Commission rela- tive to the proposed annexation. Mayor Memmesheimer announced that it was now 8s00 P.M., the hour Hearing. set for the public hearing before the City Council upon a proposed Ordinance ordinance adopting the Los Angeles County Building Laws, 1956 Edition on Bldg„LaTr with certain changes therein set forth* The City Clerk presented the affidavit of Publication of the Notice of the Public Hearing, said Notice being published in the Azusa neral& Pomotropic ars January 3, 10, 1957• ,he City Clerk also announced, on being questioneds, that no protests had been filed in hts office. 172 173 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JANUARY 219 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 2 The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to make: any oral protests or comments.relative to-theadoptionof the Los Angeles County Building,Laws at this time. There were no protests. Adoption of Los Angeles County The Mayor then declared the hearing closed. Building Laws Councilman Ortuno offered, for its second reading, an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE "LOS ANGT�1TS COUNTY BUILDING LAWS, 1956 EDITION" AND PRESCRIBING PIJALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION Ordinance No. 529 THEREOF. Los Angeles County Building Laws, 1956 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Edition and ordered carried, that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that this ordinance now be passed and adopted. This Ordinance was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer goes: None Absents None and numbered Ordinance No. 529. Charles H. Myer, owner of the following property at 780 NRrth Todd Avenue, consisting of the west half of lot 19 Tract 111072, had petitioned the Planning Commission for a Special Use Permit in order to operate an iron, brass and aluminum foundry at that location. After a public hearing held before the Planning Commission on January 9, 19579 it was Reouest for foundry - recommended by the Planning Commission that a Special Use Charles Myers Permit be granted Mr. Myers for the operation of the 780 No. Todd Ave. foundry at that address, subject to the conditions that all operations shall be conducted in compliance with all requirements of the Air Pollution Control District. Mr. Myers, owner of the property, and Mr. William Hoefer 1759 E. Corson St. Pasadena, appeared before Council and outlined the operation of their planned business. Mr. Mitchell Young, 793 Loren Avenue , and Mrs. Russell Smith, 753 Loren Avenue, appeared before Council to protest the establishing of a foundry at that address. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fgwoett, that a Special Use Permit be granted for the operation of a brass and iron foundry, as requested at 780 North Todd Avenue. notion was carried by the following vote: Ayess Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer Noses Councilmen: Johnson, Romero Ak Absents None The Director of Civil Defense submitted a communication stating that Mr. Warren Teasley had been appointed as Assistant Civil Defense Director. Mr. Teasley was ap- Asst. Civil Defense pointed after theresignation of Neal T. Robertson had Director appointed been received and accepted. The Civil Defense Director presented the following list of persons as heads of departments of Civil Defense for action, if action is deemed necessarys Police Chief, Fire Chief, Supt. of Utilities, Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, these being City employees. Others: Schools . . . . . Mr. D. T. Dawe Clergy. . . . .Rev. B.J.Paroulek Mortuary. John. White Transportation.C.Dan Morgan r,elfare . Rev. A.J.Duggan Communications.Fred E. Wilkins Medical . Dr. TJ, F. Mulford Radiological. .Nicholas Zichichi Red Cross . . . . Alec Watkins Women's Aux. .Isabel S. Way Post Office . . . Clarenoe Farrin Warden . . . .L. G. Ogan 174 175 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 219 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 3 The Personnel Board submitted the eligible applicants on Civil Service List I -Cashier Clerk. The three top applicants are, Mrs. Cleo Horn, Azusa, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, Azusa and Mrs. Ruth Knisley, Arcadia. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Knisley tied Cashier Clerk list for second position. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the list be filed. Notion ordered carried. The Personnel Board submitted Civil Service List VII, Account Clerk. The following are-thernames of those applicants still available for employments Mrs. Opal Hirons, Azusa and Mrs. Mary Frohn, Azusa. Account Clerk list Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman , Romero and so ordered, that Account Clerk list be filed. The Personnel Board submitted Civil Service List -X -Patrolmen. A supplemental examination had been held and one more;appli- cant was declared eligible for placeiment'oa thg eligible'liet. Following are the names of the six applicants with the highest grades listed according to ranks George Morse, West Arcadia Donald Grantham,.Asusa Gerald Calhoun, Glendora David Mkullen, Covina John Sweeney, Puente George Anderson, E1Mente Patrolmen List Civil Service Eligible List III -Linemen Helper submitted by the Personnel Board contained the following names in order of ranks Mr. William Clark, Azusa LinemanHelper List Mr. Harold Annis, Azusa III Mr. Jerry Abercrombie, Pzusa, The eligible list for Police Sergeant III was presented by the Personnel Board listed in order of grade as follows: Police Sergeant List J. E. Enyart, Azusa III Donald Ryle Azusa Gordon SilvilM, Azusa Moved by Councilman Fgwcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Civil Service List III Police Sergegnt and Civil Service^List III Lineman Helper, be filed. Motion ordered carried. It was recommended by the Personnel Board at the request of the Police Chief that Step Raises for the following men be approved: Sgt. -Paul E. Sheehan, :'tep 4 (36472) effective February 1, 1957. Step Raises - Officer Raymond Davey Step 4 ($425) effective February 16,1957. Police -Dept. Moved by Councilman Romero, Beconded by Councilman Ortuno, that recommendation be accepted and the step raises granted. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Notice was received from the Personnel Board relative to the probationary six-month period expiring for the following persons s Byron Johnson; Engineering Assistant, February 1, 1957 Probationary Period - James Redfern;.Engineer Fire Dept., February 16, 1957 Johnson, Redfern, Odie Burton, Maintenance Man, March 4, 1957. Burton It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero* that these employees be appointed to permanent status upon completion of the probationary period and with the approval of the department head. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. It was recommended by the Tari and Recreation Commission that authorization to attend the 9th.Annual California Recreation Conference at, Sacramento, February 24 -27th be granted to William :acifice, James Brusnahan and.Margarite Boyer. Further represent- ation was repemaended,that a member of the Park and Recreation Commission and a City representative attend the Conference. 176 m 0 JI ' CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFCRNIA JANUARY 212 1957 7s30 P.M. Page 4 It was moved by Councilman Fgwcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, that Fir. Pacifico, Fir. Romero, and a member of the Park and Rpreatioi Commission be authorized to attend the Conference with an expense advance of X175.00 being allowed, to be accounted for. Motion carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilment Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noels Councilman Johnson It was recommended by the Chief of Police Kendrick that Sgt. Robert Edborg, who is now in the hospital seriously ill, be granted a leave of absence without pay, effective January 18th, 1957. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, this recommendation be accepted, and that Sgt. Edborg be granted a leave or absence for 90 days with a review of the case at that time. This leave of absence to be without pay. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Mayor Memmesheimer at this time declared a 5 minute recess. Times 9sO5 Pal. Chief of Police Kendrick stated in a letter that he had appointed George L. Merse, No. 1 man on the Civil Service List as a patrolman on the Police Department as of Jan. 18, 1957. It was requested by the Chief that approval of the appointment be made and that Mr. Morse be placed an Step 3 of the salary range at 4403.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the appointment of George Morse as patrolman, be approved and that he be placed on the third step of the salary range. Motion carried by the following votes Ayess Councilmens Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noess Councilman Jotnson It was recommended by Police Chief Kendrick that J. E. Ergart, No. 1 man on the Civil Service list for sergeants be promoted to the rank of sergeant, and be.placed on Step 3 of the salary range at x48.00 per month effective Feb. 1, 1957. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by.Councilman Romero that the recommendation of the Police Chief be accepted, and J. E. Enyart be promoted to the rank of sergeant, Step 3 of the salary range, X48.00 per month effective February 1, 1957. Motion carried unanimously. Police Chief Kendrick requested that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for four medium priced four -door sedans, 1957 model, and one Ford Courier, or equal for use as a Humane truck, 1957 model, trade-ins to be three 1956 four -door Fairlane sedans and one 1952 Ford Courier. This would increase the number of vehicles in the department by one unit. It was noted that other requests for vehicles had been placed on the agenda, and itwas the opinion of the Council that the purchase of all vehicles on the open maricet might be beneficial to the City. It was moved by Councilman Romero, Seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the matter of purchase of vehicles for other departments be referred to the following committee for their study and recommendation to the Councils Administra- tive Officer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Supt. Light and Water, Mayor Memmesheimer, Councilman Ortuno. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Administrative Officer advised the City Council that Robert Brubaker, No. 1 man on the Civil Service List for Humane Officer had requested that his name be withdrawn from the ivil Service.list, and that he declines the appointment, at this time. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the matter of appointment of Humane Officer be tabled until the next'meeting pending a report to be submitted by Chief Kendrick. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Attendance at 9th Annual Rec. Conference authorized Leave of Absence - Sgt. Edborg George Morse apptd. to Police Dept. Promotion to Sgt. - J. E. Enyart Bids requested on police cars Committee for study* of vehicle purchase on open market Humane Officer - name requested withdrawn 177 1:8 CITY HALL AZUSA CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 5 It was estimated by the City Engineer that the'cost of improvements to Palm Drive would be 'A4,787.00. It was recommended that the City accept Palm Drive into the street system after these improvements have been made. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the City Engineer contact the owners of property on Palm Drive and to inform them of the cost of improvements and that, upon their approval of bearing this expense, the City would then accept the street. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. The Administrative Officer reported that the accoustical tile installed in the ceilings at the Recreation Center were loosening and, in some cases, the tile had fallen from the ceiling. The canpany who originally installed the tile will not reset without additional compensation since the period of guarantee for the installation had expired. The Supt. of Public Works is presently making a study of the best method for securing the tile to prevent further falling. Approved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by' Councilman Ortuno, that the Supt. of Public Works to continue his study and submit a.report to Council. Motion ordered garried. Purchase of a new and larger skip loader has been requested by the Supt. of Public Vorks. The present skip loader is considered inadequate for much of the work done by the street department and if trade-in price should not be suf- ficient, it is recommended that the City keep the smaller skip loader and transfer it to -the Park Department. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that purchase of the new skip loader be referred to the Administrative Officer, Councilman Fawcett and Supt. Brusnahan for further report and recommendation. Motion ordered carried. The following positions have been filled in the Light and Water Department as authorised at the meeting of the City Council on January 7, 1957s Mrs. Cleo Horn, cashier -clerk, step 1, effedtive 1-17-57. Mrs. Mary Frohn, account -clerk, step 1, effective 1-21-57 Charles Condon, Naintenance Man I, step l,effective 1-11-57. The position of lineman -helper authorised previously by the Council was now ready to be filled since an eligibility list has been prepared. Slept. Smith of the Light and Water De- partment has interviewed the top names on the list and recommended the appointment of William Clark, who placed first on'the list of lineman -helper. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the recommendation of the Supt. be accepted and William Clark be appointed an a probationary basis on step 1 of lineman helper. Motion ordered carried. Palm Drive improvements The request for the purchase of motor vehicles by the Light and Vater Department was referred to the xommittee appointed to investigate the purchase of other motor vehicles requested by other departments. The Light Department has been requested to serve electrical energy to a service station being erected on the northeast corner of Gladstone and Citrus Avenue. In order to service this station it will be necessary to extend the power lines from Baseline Street to Gladstone Street. It was recom- mended by the Administrative Officer that this line be Accoustical tile in Rec. Bldg. to be repaired Purchase of skip - loader referred Appts. in L & W Dept. Lineman -helper appt. tin. Clark Request for vehicles referred to committee Request for electri- cal energy-N.E.corner Citrus & Gladstone 179 t CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 219 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 6 extended to Gladstone Street. Because of the future commercial development to be placed on the property on the southeast and southwest corners of the intersection and the possible future acquisition of the facilitiesof the Edison Company in that area, it would justify such an extension of service at this time, It was moved by Councilman Johnson that the City Clerk be auth- orized to advertise for bids for the installation of power lines on Citrus Avenue between Baseline and Gladstone Street as out- lined, Motion died for lack of second. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that due to the urgency of the request for power service, the Supt, be authorized to serve this area and that the necessary power lines beinstalled with the cost accounting records kept on the project by the Supt. This motion carried by the following votes Ayess Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortusio, Rdm<ero, Meamesheimer Noess Councilman Johnson Councilman Fawcett offer8i t;,e fol'ocrinc resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CODW:IL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV- ING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL VSTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BErATEEN THE CITY OF AZU84 AND THE AZUSA IRRIGATING CC14PANY AND AUTHORIZING THE N,AM TO SIGN AND TH CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno further reading of this resolution be vaived. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by C%mcilman Ortuno this resolution be adopted and the Mayor autyorized to Sign the agreement. This resolution then was adopted by the fallowing votes Ayes: Councilment Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheiuer Noes: None Absents None and numbered Resolution No, 3568. Councilman J8hnson offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV- ING ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIESAAND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AZUSA TRANSFER COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLF,X TO ATTEST WX. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno further reading of this resolution be waived. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilffian Romero resolution be pass -d and adopted, and Mayor authorized to sign agreement. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnsoh, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None and numbered Resolution No. 3569. A Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: I RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DES- CRIBING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE ?ROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECIAHDiG THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM SAID uISTRICT. ':solution was read in full. *loved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Mesmne- '+eimer, resolution be adopted. Resolution wasthen passed ,.-id adopted by 'the following votes ;yes: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Mes®esheimer :loess Nene and numbered Resolution No. 3570 Resolution No. 3568-Elect.Energyr Azusa Irrigating Co. - Resolution No. 3569 - Electrical Energy - Azusa Transfer Co. Resolution N8, 3570 - County Fire Protection District flr 182 0 183 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 219 1957 700 P.M. Page 7 Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGWT,S COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING GTI -NT DFEO FROM THE Resolution No: 3571- PHILCOV REALTY COP,PANY TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING Accepting Grant Deed - THE RECORDING THPAWF. Philcov Realty Co: Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that further reading of this resolution be waived. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, this resolution be passed and adopted. This resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, 48hnson, Romero, hemme- sheimer Noess None and numbered Resolution NV. 3571. Councilman Fawcett offered 8r its first reading, an Ordinance entitleds AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Ordinance on ORDINANCE NO. 529 ADOPTING THs LOS !NGEL:S COUN'17 BUILDING LAWS, Amending Bldg. 1956 EDITION. Laws -1st reading This ordinance was then read in full. Councilman Fawcett offered for its first reading, an Ordinance entitleds AN ORDINANCE OF TH. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 352 RELATING TO EIRE ZONES. Ordinance on Fire Zones -First reading This ordinance was then read in full. Acting City Attorney Williams submitted resolution relative to the investment of surplus funds in the City Treasury advising that a more comprehensive resolution was in order than that Resolution rescinded - resolution previously adopted. Surplus funds Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Resolution No. 3556, relative to the investment of surplus funds, be rescinded. There being no objections, motion ordertd carried. Councilman Ortuno offered the following resolution entitled. A RESOLUTION OF FHE CITY COUNCIL 01' THE CITY OF'AZUSA PROVIDING FOR Ma INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS AON'EY IN THE CITY TREASURY. Resolution Na.3572- Surplus Fund Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this regolution be passed and adopted. This resolution was then passed and adopted by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen% Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes- Nage. and numbered Resolution No. 3572. Attorney Villiams stated he had received word from Attorney Preston Turner who recommended that Mr. John W. Holmes be retained at special counsel for the City of Azusa in the Edison Company rate hearing along with Clarence Winder and Employment of that he, Mrs Turner, not be retained by the City. Special Counsel - Holmes & '•tinder Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHOR- IZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL GOUNS:Z TO REPR!:S.iNT THE CITY AS AN INTERESTED PARTY OR IN OPPOSING THE APPLICATION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COLPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES. Resolution No, 3573 - Employment of Spec!-. Moved by.Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Counsel resolution be patsed and adopted. This resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noess None and numbered Resolution Ng. 3573. pm 0 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUA11 211 1957 7:30 P.M. Attorney Williams called attentionrto the following action taken whereby "Application for Leave to Sue on Quo Warranto" has been filed with the Attorney General in San Francisco by fir. Shstford, representing the Duarte Mutual Vater Com- pany in the matter of Annexation District No. 15, and re- questing Council to state their desire for legal represent- ation for the City in this matter. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that Attorney Williams be authorized to represent the City of.Azusa, as legal counsel, to handle this action until completion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of Council. At this time the matter of depositing certain surplus funds was discussed in an effort to determine the amount that might be authorized for deposit. City Treasurer. Watkins recommended to Council that it might be preferable that Council act upon each recommendation submitted by the Treasurer each month. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and so ordered, City Treasurer to submit a recommendation to the Council at the next meeting, relative to the invest- ment of surplus funds. The Administrative Officer advised Council of the request by Aerojet-General Corporation to purchase a portion of Lot 'Xg owned by the City, for the appraised price of x1150, the land to be used for off-street parking purposes. It was the opinion of Council that the property to be sold, should not extend to the center of Coney Avenue, as requested. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuho and so ordered, Administrative Officer contact Mr. Beehan, of Aerojet-General Corporation, stating the willingness of the City to sell that portion of Lot "X" extending wait',. from the west side of Coney Avenue, for the appraised:price. .r. At this time request for audience participation was made by Mayor Memmesheimer. Mr. Anthony Cordio, 242 N. Barbara Avenue, asked regarding the dedication of a portion of Vernon Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, stating the danger to school children due to the lack of sidewalks. Administrative Officer Miller advised Mr. Cordio the property had been dedicated for street and highway purposes and the project would be started as soon as one more piece of property had been acquired. Mr. Elmo Lands, 5920 N. Ranburn Avenue requested infor- mation on proposed Foothill Freeway route; also regarding street 'lights being installed in that area. Council advised Mr. Lande that there was no definite infor- mation at this time as to the route to be taken by t�e free- way, also that since Edison Company, services that area. Council would have no indication when lights might be` installed. '' Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and so ordered, Administration Officer and Supt. of Light Department to submit report on the possibilities of furn- niehing street lights in this area. Administrative Officer advised Council of the desire of Aerojet-General Corporation to purdhase Lot 194, Tract 10660 which is owned by the City of Azusa. It would be necessary for -the City to publish a notice for 3 conse- ^.utive weeks that it elects to sell this property. It was further brought out -the Aerojet General Corporation has acquired all property south of Third Street on the west side of.Coney Avenue except that ovied by the City. it is the desire of the Corporation to use this area for off-street parking. 'Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the.proposed zoning map be,, referred to the Planning Commission with the recommendation Page B Employment of Atty.- Legal representation authorized Recommendation on surplus funds to be made by Treasurer Request for purchase of Lot "X"-Aerojet Request relative to street dedication Foothill Freeway information requested Request for street lights Request from Aerojet to purchase Lot 194 185 186 t CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 9 that the property controlled .by Aerojet and the City owned property on Coney Avenue be designated as "P" Zone. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and so ordered, City Clerk advertise for bids on this lot to be for sale, and which is to be used for Parking and/or single -residential use only, with a 10% deposit to accom- pany bid. Publication dates to be January 28, Feb. 4, and February 11, 1957. Bids to be opened Feb. 18, at 8:00 P.M. The Administrative Officer recommended that authorization be granted to advertise for bids for supplying Baseline to the City for the period of March 1, 1957 through Feb. 280 1958, bids to be opened February 15, 1957 at 1000 A.M, in the office of the City Clerk. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and so ordered, the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on gasoline supply for the City. Authorize adver- tising for bids on sale of Lot 194. To advertise for gasoline bids The Administrative Officer stated that an inquiry was made of the County of Los Angeles regarding the type of animal Inquiry regarding Humane Service that the County could furnish for/ the City County Pound service of Azusa. The following functions are performed by the County Department: 1. Impounding of stray and unwanted animals. 2. Collectiob of all dog license fees. 3. Investigation of cases involving inhumane treatment of animals. 4. Enforcement of the dog leashing ordinance. 5. Operation of County owned animal shelter and super- vision of. humane societies under contract to the County. 6. Investigation and approval of claims against the Livestock Indemnity Fund. 7. Picking up of dead animals 8. Enforcement of the anti -rabies vaccination ordinance. Discussion was held on the benefits to the City under this arrangement, and whether the service would meet with that expected by the citizens of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this request be tabled until the next meeting. Motion so ordered. A report on the revised tentative requirements, as prepared by the staff of the Regional Water Pollution Control Board, was submitted relative to the proposed establishing of a municipal dump in Van Tassle Canyon by the City. On Thurs- day, February 14,.1957 at 9:30 A. M.,in the Assembly Hall, Room 115, State Building, Los Angeles the Board will consider objections submitted in writing on or before February 13,1957 to any or all portions of the tentative requirements. A copy of the tentative requirements has been given to the City Engineer for his study. The Administrative Officer stated that the Engineer advised that the additional requirements can be met without undue expense. The requirements, as set forth in this report are very.similiar to those set forth at the December 20th meet- ing. City Engineer Kirkgaard reported further on these require- ments. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, the matter be tabled and a copy of requirements to be forwarded to John Williamson. Motion so ordered. Request was received from St. Frances of 'tome Church Parish to hold a dence February 16, at Parish Hall. The dance -is - to be held from 8:00 P.M. ,to 12:00 midnight, no liquor to be sold, and two police officers to be employed for the t„rening. `-)ved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero .'ad so orderedi request be referred to the Police Department :with power to act, Report on tentative requirements for dump in Van Tassle Canyon Request for dance- St.Frances of Roma Parish 187 IT 189 CITY HALL AZUS9 CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 1957 700 P.M. Page 10 A request was received from Mayor Gordon Dunn, of Fresno, California for support from public officials on proposed legislation which would limit the hours of sale for On -Sale Request for support and Off -Sale liquor establishments from 10:00 A.M.' to 12:90 on change in sale of midnight with New Year's moratorium. liquor hours Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and so ordered, request be tabled. Announcement was made of the dinner meeting to be held by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, Tuesday January 22, 1957 at the Sportsman's Tavern, 1452 Huntington Drive, Duarte. This will be an informal meeting for the purpose of discussing water problems in this area. Upper San Gabriel Councilman Fawcett has previously represented the City at Valley Water Assn. theAssociation meetings. meeting announced Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so ordered, that Councilman Fawcett and Supt. Smith be authorized to attend the meeting of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Assn. Councilman Fawcett, representing the City, reported on the meeting of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company Board's Annual meeting at which the officers for the coming year Annual Board meeting were elected, and certain expenditures authorized. Azusa Agricultural Councilman Fawcett stated that he had been elected as Water Company Vice -President of the Board of Directors of the Company. Administrative Officer Miller advised Council of the results of the preliminary report on the Special Census held in Report on Special Azusa during December, 1956. The population was 18,574; Census taken in cost of Census to the City was $9> 616.82, the City Atty. Frank M. Benedict, counsel for H. W. Osbrink Enter- prises, submitted a letter requesting Council to reconsider the action taken relative to the request made by his client Request for recon - for permission to move" two houses into the City, sideration of house Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, moving into the City request be referred to the City Attorney and Administrative Officer for report, and recommendation to the Council. Administrative Officer reported on the central cash collection to be inaugerated and recommended approval of this new policy of central cashiering. Central cashiering Moved by Councilman Ortunos seconded by Councilman Romero system submitted and so ordered, City tttorney and Administrative Officer be for approval authorized to study ordinances relative to the powers granted to those designated to collect funds, and submit report to Council. Letter from Mrs. Francis E. Tyck, chairman of the Azusa Heart Foundation Fund campaign, requesting permission to hold a door to door fund raising campaign during February, with February 24th to be proclaimed "Heart SundayR in Azusa. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so 43rdered, that all requests for fund raising from legitimate organizations be granted with the stipulation that the names Request for fund of solicitors be filed with the Police Department, raising campaign - Heart Foundation Letter was received from the American Mission Army relative to rights and privileges of soliciting funds in the City. Complaint from Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded -by Councilman Ortuno American Mission and so ordered, this request be referred to the City Attor- Army ney for recommendation. Councilman Ortuno stated that the alley behind the property on the west side of Orange Avenue between 11th and 12th Street had been barricaded and it was the opinion of the property owners that this was a dedicated alley and should not be Request regardin^, be barricaded. alley pest of Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Orange'Street bei%, and so ordered, this matter be referred to the City Engineer barricaded for study and recommendation. 190 •i; 191 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 1957 7;30 P.M. Page 11 Councilman Ortuno requested a report be made as to when the street lights would be in operation in the southwest section of the City. Supt. Smith of the Light Dept., stated the need of employing extra men if Council so desired to speed up the lighting program. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that Slept. Smith be authorised to employ a cPew of men for the purpose of expediting the street lighting program. There being no objections, motion so ordered. At this time Councilman Romero was excused from the meeting, time 11:05 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer requested authorization for payment of subscription and dues for an associate membership in the International Police Chiefs Organization, in the amount of W.00. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so ordered, membership subscription to the International Police Chiefs for Mayor Memmesheimer be authorized. Absent: Councilman Romero Request for street light installation Associate membership in Police Chiefs Org. approved for payment Administrative Officer reported on letter from the attorneys for Chorak Construction Company relative to the construction contract for sewers on Vernon, McKeever and Foothill Blvd., stating the company has suffered a loss due to certain changes, deletions, etc by the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Chorak Const. Co. this matter be referred to the Acting City Attorney and the claim City Administrative Officer. Motion so ordered. Petition was sutsmitted by the Norac Company, and signed by property oon ers and owners of businesses in the Irwindale industrial area, requesting that priority be given to the Petition for const. construction of industrial sewers in this industrial area of industrial sewers and also requesting the City negotiate with the County Sanitation District for the utilization of the present industrial sewer trunk line located in Irwindale Avenue. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this request be referred to the City Engineer for report. Motion ordered carried. Councilman Fawdett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THT: CITY OF {ZUSA ALLWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF 'dHICH SAME IS TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Resolution No.3574 this resolution be passed and adopted. This resolution was -Claims and demands then passed and adopted by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absents Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No 3574 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, this meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment lls15 P.M. 192