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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 18, 1957 - CCM CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON.9 FEB. 182 1957 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above mentioned place and time. Mayor Memmesheimer opened the meeting and led in the Flag Salute salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Dan Goddard, of the Invocation Seventh Day Adventist Church of Azusa. Present at Roll Call: Roll Call Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Absent; Councilman Ortuno Also Present: ti x Acting City Attorney Williamae City Engineer Kirkgaard, City Clerk -Administrator Miller Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or missions to the Minutes of February 4th. Corrections The following corrections were noted: to Minutes Page 3, first item, the motion should have the following of 2/4/57 vote - "With no 'opposition, motion ordered carried". Page 7, second paragraph, the wording of the motion should be as follows: "It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried, that the tabled item of the request by the City of Fresno for support on legislation relative to the hours of sale in the off -sale and on -sale liquor establishments be now. raised from the table." On Page 7, in the third paragraph, relative to Electrowel Steel Corporation's sewer line, after the word "system" on the 9th line from the end of the paragraph, the follow- ing should be inserted; "Electroweld-Corporation stated that if in the event it is necessary to close off the inspection box on their property, they would construct a parallel sewer line to the -City sewer on McKeever Avenue." There being no further corrections or Omissions, the Approval of Minutes were ordered approved as corrected. Min. 2/4/57 The City Clerk announced that at 10 A.M. February 15, 1957, bids were opened in the Office of the City Clerk Bids on in answer to the Notice Inviting Bids for, the furnishing Gasoline of gasoline required by the different Departments of the contract. City of Azusa, during the period beginning March 1, 1957 for eriod and ending February 28, 1958. Five bids were received 3/1(7 thru as follows: 2/2$$$/58 Company Signal 011 Co. Shell 011 Co. Standard 011 Co. Richfield Oil Co. Petroleum Service Co. Ethvl Gas. $.231 per gal. .2314 per gal. .2365 per gal. .249 per gala .246 per gal. Regular Gas. $.206 per gal. .2064 per gal. .2665 per gal. .219 per gal. .222 per gal. It -was pointed out :that the difference in bids on Signal Oil and Shell 011 Company was $.0004 per gal.. The City Clerk announced thbt the preference of the Police Department and Fire Department, chief users of -gasoline, would be Shell Gasoline due to the excellent service being furnished by this Company. - Ya` Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the City Council accepf�'the bid of the Shell O11.Co. for furnishing gasoline for, the period March 1, 1957 through February 28, 1958.4 This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno The City Clerk announced that a Notice Inviting Bids had been published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic offer- ing for sale one Fairbanks -Morse 5" pump, 15 HP Induction Motor, 220 or 440 volt, one U. S. Motors Pump Head, 5 -HP Shell 011 Company Gas. bid accepted 210 211 Page 2 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., FEB* 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. motor, 3 Phase, 220 or 440 volt; and one Lincoln 3 HP motor with 2" Centrifugal Pump. No bids had been received in the Office of the City Clerk at the hour called for No bids 10 A.M., February 15, 1957. received It was recommended by the City Administrator that these for Fair - items be held by the City until such time as a favorable banks. Morse bid could be received, and if such bid or bids were re- Pump, etc. oeived they would be referred to the City Council for - items approval. tabled It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Fawcett that this item be tabled. With no objections motion ordered carried. Mr. Carl Seifert, teacher at Slauson School, and ten members of his Civics Class attended the Council meeting. The City Clerk announced that informal bids had been received for the purchase by the City of units for the Police Department, The City Clerk announced that bids on Police Cars had been received from: Ford bid Central.:.Chevrolet Company, Los Angeles accepted Russ Davis Ford, Covina on Police Harry A. Biszantz Ford, Glendora cars It was pointed out that the bid of Central Chevrolet was actually lower per unit by approximately $20.00. It was the opinion of the Administrative Officer that the difference in price would be more than overcome by the necessity of traveling to Los Angeles for servicing the vehicles. It was, therefore, recommended that the bid of Russ Davis Ford for the purchase of four Custom 300, 4 door Ford cars be accepted. It was also recommended by Mayor Memmesheimer that .the bid of the Ford dealer be accepted since the horse- power rating of the Ford car as quoted was higher than that of the Chevrolet. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City Council accept the recommendation that the bid of Russ Davis Ford be accepted; and that the Administra- tive.Officer be authorized tolace the order for the cars and Ford Courier (Humane Truck. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson,, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno City Clerk announced that the Notice Inviting Bids for the sale of property by the City of Azusa of Lot 194, Tract Bids opened No. 10660, one bid had been received. on Lot 194 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Tract that the bid for the purchase of Lot 194, Tract #10660, No. 10660 now be opened. Motion ordered carried. Aerojet-General Corporation submitted a bid for the purchase of this lot in the amount of $1,750.00. A check,certified, in the amount of $175.00 accompanied the bid. The bid of Aerojet-General stipulated that if the bid was accepted, a condition of sale would be that the land .should be used for off-street parking. Mayor Memmesheimer asked for oral bids on this property. Bid from No one in the audience offered an oral bid. Aerojet- Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman General Fawcett that the City Council accept the bid as submitted accepted by Aerojet-General Corporation, Councilman Johnson offered the following amendment to the Amendment motion: "that Escrow fees and the fee for Title Insurance to motion be borne by.-Aerodet-General Corporation". The amendment accepting to the motion was seconded by Councilman Fawcett. The bid on amendment was then passed by the following vote: Lot 194 AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno 212 ala Page 3 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., FEB. 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. The vote on the original motion to accept the bid was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno The City Clerk announced that previously the Aerojet- Aerojet- General Corporation had offered to purchase that portion General's of Lot X lying south of Lots 189, 190, 191 and 198 of purchase Tract 10660 for the purchase price of $1,150.00. This of Lot X portion of Lot X would extend westerly from the west property approve: line of Coney Avenue. Atty. to Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman prepare Fawcett and ordered carried that the sale of Lot X to Aerojet- Res. General be approved subject to that concern paying the Escrow charges and Title Insurance policy, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. on the sale. The salary survey and pay plan prepared by Louis J. Kroeger and Associates was presented for Council approval by the Personnel Board. It was recommended by Mayor Memmesheimer that a joint meeting be held by the Council with the Personnel Board and Department Heads on further discussion of the salary survey, and recommended that the adjourned meeting be held at 7 P.M. February 27, 1957. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the City Council hold a joint meeting with members of the Personnel Board and Department Heads on February 27th at 7 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers, Kroeger Councilman Johnson offered an amendment to the motion, Report - seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the Accounting Dept. Salary furnish a list showing the breakdown of costs for each survey and Department on the raises as set forth in the Kroeger Report pay plan for the balance of this fiscal year and for the following - Meeting fiscal year; in addition, a list of the employees be furnish- 2/27/57 ed'showing their starting dates and dates of step raises up to the present; and in addition, the City Attorney submit an opinion on Section 4 of the Civil Service Ordinance with respect to the recommendations in the Kroeger Report on establishing the position of Personnel Assistant. The vote on the amendment to the motion passed by unanimous vote - Absent, Councilman Ortuno The vote on the adoption of the motion passed unanimously, Absent - Councilman Ortuno. It was recommended by the Personnel Board and Department Step raisee Head that John Padilla, Maintenance Man I. be raised to J. Padilla Step 4 of the salary range, to $327.00 per month, effective (Mainten. March 16, 1957 and Echiund Torrey be raised to Step 3 of Man I) Patrolman at 403.00 per month, effective March 1, 1957. and Moved by Councilman Fawcett, Seconded by Councilman Romero E. Torrey that these recommendations be accepted and the advances (Patrol - man) be granted as recommended, with no protests, motion ordered carried. Copies of the Amendments to the Civil Service Rules and Up-to-date Regulations made necessary at the last Municipal Election copy of were presented to the City Council, Civil Serv. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Rules & Romero that the Personnel Board be requested to file a Regulations complete and up-to-date copy of the Rules and Regulations requested for Council approval. With no objections, motion ordered carried. The City Engineer reported that Claude R. Howell had been C.R.Howell appointed to fill the position, on a part-time basis, of survey crew Mr. Schad who had resigned as a member of the survey crew, & Ralph and that Mr. Howell's rate of pay would now be $1.85/hour, Johnson and that Mr. R. Johnson had been employed on a part-time hired. basis in place of Mr. Howell. 214 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., FEB. 18, 1957 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that Mr. R. Johnson be employed and Mr. C. R. Howell take the place of Mr. Schad on the survey crew at $1.85 per hour, and that the resignation of Mr. Schad be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. ABSENT: Councilman: Ortuno Page 4 7:30 P.M. The Administrative Officer stated that upon investigation it was determined that the sewer line extending south from the American Cyanamid plant down Irwindale Avenue is owned by the Army Chemical Corp and operated by the Corp of Army Engineers, and that it seems the Chemical Corp would be willing to relinquish this sewer line for a monetary consideration. It was recommended by the City Engineer and the City Administrative Officer that the City acquire jurisdiction over this sewer line and that communications be forwarded to members of the Congress and the Army Chemical Corp'to determine in what way and at what cost the City could obtain the sewer line. ',I Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman.F,awcett that the City Engineer and Administrative Officer be authorized to determine the possibility of the City's acquiring the sewer line on Irwindale Avenue extending to the Cyanamid plant. With no objections, this motion ordered carried. A report was submitted by the City Engineer relative to his attendance at the Meeting of the Regional Water Pollu- tion Control Board which was held February 14, 1957 in Los Angeles. It was suggested by the City Engineer that all of the County's proposals ebould be objected to in a letter directed to the State Regional Water Pollution Control Board. Discussion was held on furnishing Council members copies of pertinent information.in their entirety. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that copies of all pertinent documents and communi- cations be forwarded to the Council members prior to Council meetings. Motion carried unanimously. ABSENT: Councilman: Ortuno Discussion was also held on the matter of the City Engineer and Administrative Officer working more closely together. It was the opinion of the Council that the Engineer should work very closely with the Administrative Officer. In reference to the Engineer's statement that the County proposal should be objected to in a letter directed to the State Regional Water Pollution Control Board, the City Engineer was instructed to obtain the letter submitted by the County outlining their objections, copies of this letter to be forwarded to Council members for discussion at the next meeting. Mayor Memmesheimer brought to the attention of the Council the letter submitted by the Seabord Engineering Company and John Williamson relative to the withdrawal of the proposal for engineering services. The Seaboard Engineering Co. had received a letter from the Azusa Engineer stating that the proposal was not acceptable to the City. It was pointed out by the Administrative Officer that the letter forwarded to the Seaboard Engineering Co. turning down proposal for engineering was in connection with the proposed 1911 Act to be undertaken in the City. It was also brought out that the Council by previous action had accepted the proposal of John Williamson for engineering services at the rate of $7.50 per hour plus mileage. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the City Council rescind the action which accepted the proposal for engineering work by John Williamson. This motion died for lack of second. 215 Sewer line Irwindale Avenue Report on Meeting of Regional. Watter Poll. Bd. Copies in information for Council• previous to meetings Letter re: County proposal to be furnished Council Engineer- ing services, John Williamson, Seaboard Engineering Company 246 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., FEB. 18, 1957 The Administrative Officer.. was instructed to contact Mr. Williamson and advise him of the desire of the City Council to continue with his services on uncompleted projects with which he was familiar, and at the rate set forth in his proposal to the Council for this work. Councilman Ortuno entered the meeting and was seated at 8:40 P.M. Councilman Romero asked about the present status of the Heliport. The Council was informed that the Consolidated Rock Products Company had refused to grant an easement over a portion of their land to be used in the relocating of the power poles. The City Engineer was requested to submit a detailed report relative to easements for relo- cating the power lines at the present site and also the possibility of other sites being used for the Heliport. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the Engineer be instructed to contact the Los Angeles Airways relative to the possibility of other sites being used for a Heliport. With no objection, motion ordered carried. The Chamber of Commerce in a letter addressed to the City Council, recommended the adoption of the "Parky Program" with respect to the litter problem as previously proposed by Councilman Fawcett. The Chamber of Commerce and Jr. Chamber agreed to assist in carrying out this program. The Administrative Officer and Councilman Fawcett were requested to submit a report relative to the proposed litter bag purchase and the ;joining. of the "Parky" Clean -Up Program. Page 5 7:30 P.M. A report was submitted relative to the Los Angeles County Recreation Department's policy for the fiscal year 1957- 1958 whereby allocations would be made to the Cities based on the average daily attendance in the elementary schools. The allocation would be on the formula of $1.00 per student of ADA, with Azusa's share being $3.*167.00.' It was noted that a meeting would be held Wednesday, February 20th, with representatives of the Los Angeles County Park and Recreation Commission to discuss the new County policy of allocating funds to the Cities for recreation. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the Administrative Officer and the Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission,or some other desig- nated member of the Commission, be authorized to attend the meeting with the County officials on the new County 217 Mr. John Williamson to con- tinue wits engrg. woe Engineer to contact L. A. Airwa,, re: Heliport site. "Perky" Clean -Up Program New County Recreation Policy Recreation Policy. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Communication was received from the Park and Recreation Commission asking that the City Council decide whether a position for a City Recreation Director be created, or other arrangements made. It was pointed out that Mr. Classifi- Pacifico, the County employee furnished to the City as cation of Recreation Director, has expressed his willingness to Recreation sever his employment with the County to remain in Azusa. Director It was recommended by the Commission that favorable con- to be set sideration be given him in whatever course is decided up. upon. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the Personnel Board be instructed to set up the classification and salary range for a Recreation Director. No objections, motion ordered carried. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission Planting that the policy to hold in reserve a section of Northside policy for Park for the exclusive planting of trees and/or shrubs Northside native to this area, and to have planted in Memorial Park & Memorial area trees and/or shrubs of the more unusual and rarer Parks varieties, with identification markers, be adopted by the City Council. 216 ?7r Page 6 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON;., FEB. 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the City Council adopt the policy as set forth by the Park and Recreation Commission on the planting of trees and/or shrubs in the Northside and Memorial Parks. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the report filed by the Chief of Police on the sus- Suspensio::_ pension of Patrolman Kapano be filed. No protests, Patrolma% motion ordered carried. Kapano Chief of Police Kendrick reported that Patrolman Ray L. Neville had tendered his resignation effective as of the end of the working day, February 28, 1957. It was recommended by the Chief that the resignation be accepted and that he be authorized to appoint one of the top three men on the current eligible list for Patrolman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the resignation of Ray L. Neville be accepted. With no protests, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the recommendation of the Chief of Police for filling the vacancy be accepted. With no protests, motion ordered carried., Mayor Memmesheimer announced that the Boy Scouts annual Scout -O -Rama would be held at the Azusa Armory on Saturday.. February 23rd, and that the request for a parade had been received. ' Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that permission for the parade be granted and the Chief of Police be authorized to employ the necessary police for the occasion, and to handle the parade in the same satisfactory manner as in previous years. With no pro- test, motion ordered carried. Resignati of Ray L. Neville, Patrolman Parade & Scout -0- 2/23/57 Communication was submitted from the Fire Chief, Madison, informing the Council that Captain John R. Sitton's employment with the City had been terminated effective Termination 8:00 o'clock A.M., February 18, 1957. This action was of Fire made necessary because of findings and award by the Captain Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California. J. Sitton Mr. Sitton sustained injury arising out of and occurring in the course of his employment on, said injury being to his heart. Said injury resulted in permanent disability which, pursuant to the stipulation of the parties, is rated at 422%. Injury occurred during February, 1950. The question was raised as to whether Captain Sitton would be eligible for one -year's salary due to being incapacitated by an industrial accident. It was the off- hand opinion of the City Attorney that since Mr. Sitton had worked after the injury was sustained, that the City would not be liable for the one-yearts compensation. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the City Attorney investigate and report relative to this matter. With no protest, motion ordered carried. It was recommended by the Fire Chief that Fire Engineer Recommends. John Littlefield be made Acting Captain on the 4th Step tions & of the salary pay range, effective February 16, 1957, requests and that Fireman Michael Chehard be made Acting Engineer to fill on the 3rd Step of the salary pay range, effective Feb. 16, vacancy 1957.' Permission was requested to appoint for a probationary in period Mr. Harold Hubert as Fireman on the first step of Fire Dept. salary pay range, effective March 1, 1957. It was also granted. requested by the Fire Chief that the Personnel Board be Instructed to hold an intra -departmental examination for the position of Fire Captain at the earliest possible time. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the recommendations and requests of the Fire Chief 220. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON„ FEB. 18, 1957 be granted. With no protests, motion ordered carried. The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map was presented to the City Council for their consideration, It was the opinion of the City Attorney that Westerly Annexation District No. 15 shown on the map should be designated as being under an interim Zoning Ordinance only, A request was made to consider rezoning from R-2 to R-3 of property at 512 N, Soldano Avenue, which is used as a Convent for the Catholic Sisters, It was the desire of the Convent to remodel the premises with the addition of more rooms, It was the opinion of the Council that the best method of handling this situation would be by the application for a Variance, Relative to the recommendation of the Planning Commission for zoning the property at 633 N. Angeleno to C-2 zone, it was the opinion of the City Council that this property should not be rezoned C-2 at this time, but that a request for a Variance be submitted. Councilman Fawcett offered an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ZONES IN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND REGULATING AND RESTRICT- ING THE USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, HEIGHTS OF BUILDINGS, AREAS OF YARDS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACES AND LOTS, AND THE. LOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING SUCH ZONES, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR ITS ADJUSTMENT, AMENDMENT AND ENFORCEMENT, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONSAND REPEALING ANY ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH," Moved by Councilman Fawcett, that further reading of this Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page 7 7:30 P.M. seconded by Councilman Romero Ordinance be waived. Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer The Ordinance was then read in full, Upon reaching Page 20 of the Ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Fawcett seconded by Councilman Romero that this Ordinance be continued to be read at the adjourned meeting of the City Council to be held February 27th. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Zai Zoning Ordinance and Map presented to Council Zoning Ord. to be read in full. Reading of Ord. continued to 2/27 Mr. Bobken Hartunian, holder of the rubbish contract for the City of Azusa requested that the contract now in force be reviewed with the recommendation that a longer period Rubbish of time be encompassed in a new contract. contract Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno to be that a Committee composed of Councilman Fawcett, Supt. of studied. Public Works Brusnahan, City Engineer, Administrative Officer study the rubbish contract and request for revision, and submit a report to the City Council on their findings. No protest, motion ordered carried. Escrow Instructions were received from the Title Insurance and Trust Company relative to the Escrow with Mr, and Mrs. Escrow Inst Beaty, owners of a portion of the property on Dalton Ave. Mr. and being acquired by the City for a library site; this being Mrs. Beaty Escrow No, 4579660, The City Attorney was instructed to draw a Resolution authorizing the signing of the Escrow Instructions and acceptance of the Deed by the city. The Administrative Officer announced that he had received a communication from the San Gabriel Valley Land and Mortgage Company stating that they were representing three property owners on Dalton Avenue who were dissatis- fied with the price offered by the City for the purchase of their property. Administrative Officer informed the 222 223 Page 8 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., FEB. 18, 1957 7:30 P -M, City Council that a report is expected from the repre- Property sentative of the American Right of Way and Appraisers owners on who are negotiating for the purchase of this property Dalton and would recommend that no action be taken until this dissatis- report has been received- fied with Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett price that the City Council accept the recommendation and no quoted action be taken until the report has been filed by the American Right of Way Company. With no protests, motion ordered carried. The request of Ted M. Walsh & Associates, Inc. for the Tract waiving of fees required in connection with filing a new #20502 tentative map of Tract #20502 was referred to the Admin- istrative Officer for checking of previous communications relative to this Tract. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Social that the letter of thanks and appreciation from the Social Sec.Office Security Board be filed. No protests, motion ordered letter of carried. thanks A copy of the application for On -Sale Beer at 517 North Azusa Avenue, owners - Bob M. Keyte and Natalie J. Keyte, was presented to the City Council. It was pointed out that the Chief of Police had directed a letter to Mussell Council S. Munro, Director of the State Department of Alcoholic protest Beverage Control, protesting the issuance of this On- to On -Sale Sale Beer License on the grounds that the proposed premises Beer Lie, are located in the immediate vicinity of the Calvary 517 N. Luthern Church at 538 N. Azusa Avenue. Azusa Ave. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City Clerk be instructed to direct a letter to the Alcholic Beverage Control on behalf of the City Council protesting the issuance of this On -Sale Beer License at 517 N. Azusa Avenue on the grounds that it is in close 'proximity to a Church. This motion was unanimously carried. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Letter that the communication from Senator Knowland regarding from Sen, his co -sponsoring of legislation authorizing a system of Knowland payments in lieu of property taxes to State and local filed, governments be filed, No protests, motion ordered carried. The Administrative Officer stated that he had received a bulletin from the League of California Cities relative to the "Green River Ordinance" being adopted by various "Green Cities in the State of California. The 'green River River" Ordinance" would regulate door-to-door peddlers and Ordinance solicitors, (Door -to Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett door and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer furnish solicit - members of the Council with a copy of the bulletin from ing) the League of California Cities. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE :CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS AND ACCEPTING CERTAIN GRANT DEEDS". Resolution No. 3579 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Pacific Ortuno that further reading of this Resolution be waived. Electric With no protests, motion ordered carried, Railway Co. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 224 0 i 225 Page 9 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., FEB. 181 1957 7:30 P.M. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3579 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resolution: REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3131 AND GIVING CERTAIN No. 3580 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR". repealing Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Res. 3131 Ortuno that this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3580 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN Resolution UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 21", AND GIVING NOTICE No. 3581 - OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION." EasterAnnexation Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero District that further reading of this Resolution be waived. No No. 21 protests, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3581 Resolution No. 3581 sets the date of April 1 for the hearing of protests relative to Annexation District No. 21, Acting City Attorney Williams requested that the Council Acting consider appointing a City Attorney in the near future, City Atty. as he felt that the period of time he had served as Acting City Attorney extended beyond what was originally intended. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that Mayor Memmesheimer be authorized to issue a Proclamation setting forth the week of February 17 to 24 as '.'Brotherhood Week" sponsored by the Brotherhood of Christians and Jews. No protest, motion ordered carried. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: "Brother- hood Week' 2/17-24 Resolutic- No. 3582 Allowing Claims & Demands 226 .w Page 10 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON„ FEB. 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. AYES: Councilmen: Fackcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3582 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that this meeting adjourn until Wednesday, Adjourn - February 27th at 7 o'clock P.M. Time of adjournment ment 11:20 P.M. City Clerk ofAzusa 0 227 228