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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 1957 - CC (2)267 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APR. 1, 1957 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer led in the salute to the flag. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Rev. Ben Paroulek, of the First Invocation Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Roll Call Memmesheimer Absent: Councilman Romero Bid report on Also Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, Administrative Fire Truck Officer/City Clerk Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or omissions to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1957. Councilman Johnson pointed out on page 5, last paragraph, Correction to line 3, the word "by" should be corrected to "to". Minutes Also on page 6, after the first paragraph the following 3/18/57 to be a part of the record: R. Davis, Ford "The City Attorney entered the meeting at 10:10 P.M." In paragraph 5, line 6, the word "precludes" to be changed to "includes". Clean-up Week The following to be inserted, as a part of the record, after date set - paragraph 5; 4/27-5/4/57 Attorney Williams stated Mr. Newton Anderson, Attorney for the Bonding Company, had contacted him relative to surplus funds of the City being in excess of the permitted amount. Mr. Williams stated he would confer with the City Treasurer Minutes of on this matter and again contact Mr. Anderson. 3/18/57 approved. The Minutes were then approved as corrected. The low bids submitted for the purchase of a 1 -ton truck for the Fire Department were as follows: Bid report on Fire Truck Russ Davis Ford, Covina $2,060.29, with trade-ih $1,860.29 Norman King, Dodge, Azusa $2,013.25, with trade-in $1,913.25 Based on equipment and specifications furnished by the dealers, the price quoted by Russ Davis Ford was considered the best bid submitted. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Fire Truck bid Ortuno, the bid be awarded to Russ Davis, Ford. awarded Motion was amended, and approved, to exclude the trade-in. R. Davis, Ford There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Dates for the annual clean-up week were submitted for approval of Council. These dates were for the period from April 27th Clean-up Week to May 4th, inclusive. A longer period of time, it was felt date set - would be more beneficial to the public. 4/27-5/4/57 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the dates of clean-up week to be set from April 27th to May 6th, inclusive, and that all City Departments cooperate wholeheartedly in this program, to make it successful. There being no objections, motion so ordered. The Administrative -Officer submitted a request for a six -line rotary switchboard to be installed in the City Clerk's office and the employment of a switchboard operator -receptionist with recommended salary at Range 21, $265.00 - $322.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that Administrative -Officer be authorized to proceed with this installation of a switchboard, and the Personnel Board to arrange an examination for switchboard-operator-receiptionist. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Councilman Romero Authorization for installa- tion of switchboard City Clerk's office. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 1, 1957 Request was submitted for authorization to advertise for bids on asphaltic materials for the next year. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so ordered, the Administrative Officer be authorized to advertise for bids on asphaltic materials for the City, specifications to be furnished by the Engineer and Public Works Superintendent. Councilman Romero entered the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer announced that it was now 8:00 P.M., the time set for the Hearing of Protests on Proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 21. 269 7:30 P.M. Authorization to advertise for bids on asphaltic materials The Clerk submitted Affidavits of Publication giving Notice Hearing on of Proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 21, showing Easterly Anne* that publications vias made in the Los Angeles Daily Journal ation District on March 4, 1957 and March 11, 1957 and published in the No. 21 Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on March 4, and 11, 1957. City Clerk submitted list of property owners to whom written Notice of Proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 21 had been mailed. The Clerk stated that, upon examining the records of the Los Angeles County Registrar, he found that there were fewer than 12 registered voters in the area. The valuation of the property located in the areas is as follows: Land, $60,150; Improvements, $10,850; Total $71,000. There were no protests filed in the Clerk's office up to the time of the Hearing. At this time, 8:01 P. M., a written protest against annexing to the City, signed by six property owners, was submitted. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were anyone in the audience who wished to be heard in regard to the proposed annexation. The following people addressed Council protesting the inclusion of their property within the proposed annexation: Action on Robert G. Merrick, 18826 E. Fondale Street Hearing held Mrs. Josephine Corbin, 5903 Ben Lomond Avenue over until Robert West, 18834 Citrus Edge Avenue next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that action on this matter be held until the next regular meeting, at which time an evaluation of the protests will be given. Motion carried unanimously. A letter of resignation from the..position of City Attorney was presented by Mr. P. J. Tscharner, who also expressed his thanks to the City Council for the considerations extended to him during his years of service. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, the resignation of Mr. Tscharner be accepted, and the Administrative Officer be authorized to write a letter of commendation; the Chamber of Commerce to be asked to arrange a testimonial dinner in his behalf. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Tscharner reported on the following cases being handled by him which would need continued legal counsel: (a) The case of Jehovah Witnesses vs the City of Azusa. (b) The acquisition of a portion of a lot needed for the widening of Vernon Avenue south of Third Street. This property has been in litigation but is very close to settlement. 0 Resignation of City Atty. P. Tscharner Pending legal cases reported by City Atty. 270 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 1, 1957 (c) The acquisition of the lot at Slauson Park. The Attorneys for the owner had been changed, but, upon satisfaction of title by the Title Company, a definite answer should be forthcoming soon. (d) In the matter of City of Azusa vs Nicholas G. Abdelnour, et al, condemnation involving the Abdelnour property on Foothill Blvd. being acquired by the City for a Fire Station. This case is set to go to trial in Superior Court in Pomona, April 8th. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the City of Azusa retain the firm of Tscharner and Tscharner to handle the unfinished legal cases previously handled by P. J. Tscharner as City Attorney, to their con- clusion. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilemn: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None 271 7:30 P.M. Tscharner and Tscharner authorized to handle un- finished legal cases. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman H. Williams X Ortuno, that a Resolution be drawn appointing Harry Williams appointed as City Attorney for the City of Azusa, with due considera- City Atty. tion given to compensation. Motion carried unanimously. Council discussed the matter of having a full time Attorney for the City. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Names to be Fawcett that the City Clerk contact the California League obtained for of Cities for a list of names of persons interested in the full time position of City Attorney. City Atty. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson NOES: Councilmen: Romero, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Administrative Officer reported that the present contract for garbage pick-up within the City expires on June 30th. Garbage pick - It was suggested that the Council do: up contract (a) Advertise for bids for garbage collection for a to expire specified time. 6/30/57 (b) Extend the contract to expire August 31st. The Administrative Officer reported that the committee set up by Council to investigate the rubbish contract had come to the conclusion, with the exception of the Administrative Officer that the contract for a combined rubbish andgarbage pick Zu Ibe negotiated with the present holder of the rubbish contract, Western Disposal Company. The contractor has rendered satisfactory service to the City and agrees to making satisfactory payments for dumping privileges, in the event the City should operate its own disposal facilities. Discussion was held relative to negotiating with Western Further con - Disposal Company only, or to accept proposals from other sideration to companies. be given Moved by Councilman_ Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, proposals re: that further negotiations be held by the committee and the garbage contractor, with consideration to be given to proposals sub- contract mitted by other contractors. Motion carried unanimously. Request was made by the Light and Water Department that Council re-establish policy relative to the divulging of information about customers. Other utility companies have been reciprocating with information to the City and this plan has been working outsatisfactorily. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that information be given to utility companies on a recipro- cal basis, and all other inquiries are to be cleared through the Police Department. There being no objections, motion so ordered. 272 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APR. 1, 1957 7:30 P.M. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND HOEFER FOUNDRY CO., INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Resolution No. 3591 - Electrical Energy - Hoefer Foundry It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of the Resolution be waived. There being no objections, motion so ordered. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, the Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolu- tion was 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. 3591 It was requested that the part-time personnel in the Engineer- ing Department be increased in their hourly rate; the recom- mended increase to be as follows: Draftsman, Range 25.5 at $1.91 per hour Chainman, Range 24.5 at $1.82 per hour Instrument man, Range 25.5 at $1.91 per hour Party Chief, Range 29.5 at $2.32 per hour Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Resolution be drawn incorporating the hourly rate increase as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 273 Increase in hourly rate - Engineering Dept. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Comm. to be Romero and carried, that communications on the following items filed be filed: Recommendation was made by the City Engineer that plain wire in place of barbed faire, be installed on the fence at the Fence wire - Girl Scout Hall as formerly requested by the Girl Scout Girl Scout organization. Hall The property owners on the east side of McKeever Avenue are McKeever Ave. not interested in having a segment of the cul-de-sac vacated and the curb re -aligned, as formerly reported on by the Engineer. The Air Pollution Control Association meeting held in Los Angeles, and attended by the City Engineer and Councilman Air Pollution Fawcett, was reported on and further stating that trash Meeting collection cost figures for the City of Los Angeles will be made available at a later date. The Administrative Officer reported that the Consolidated Rock Company is unwilling to grant an easement on the portion of ground necessary for the relocation of the power line in the development of the heliport site. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that condemnation proceedings be authorized to obtain an easement on Consolidated Rock Company property. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Heliport site Public Works Supt. Brusnahan reported on the number, and Trimming or estimated cost of trimming or removing trees in or near alleys. removing of Approximately 90 trees would need to be considered with a cost trees in or exceeding $10,000, over a period of time, to care for, or near alleys. remove these trees. 274 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 1, 1957 Mrs. Wheatley requested Council to consider these trees with regard to the hazardous condition created in some cases and the need for trimming or removal. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, the Public Works Supt. be authorized to remove or trim, as needed, those trees considered to be of immediate hazard. There being no objections, motion so ordered. The Supt. of Public Works, upon investigation as to the best type of skip -loader for use in the City's Street Department reported the Tractomotive Loader Model TL -10 would best fit the City's purposes: Cost of this item is $7,410.00 plus sales tax. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero this recommendation be accepted and purchase authorized for a Tractomotive Loader at the cost quoted. Motion carried unanimously. It was requested by the Public Works Superintendent that Martin Lopez be employed at the third step of Maintenance Man I. The third step was recommended due to the experience of this man in this line of work, also Mr. Lopez was No. 1 man on the eligibility list. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Mr. Lopez be hired, on a probationary basis, at the first step of the pay range, effective date April 16, 1957. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: 7:30 P.M. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPT- ING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDI- TURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS." Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno further reading of this Resolution be waived. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3592 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, L0S ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM RUTH P. WILEY TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF." Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of this Resolution be waived. There being no objections, motion was ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution was 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. 3593 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Ordinance entitled: 275 Authorize pur- chase of Tractomotive Loader M. Lopez Maintenance Man I - 1st Step Resolution No. 3592 - Memo of Agree- ment for Expenditure of GasTax Allocation for Major City Streets Resolution No. 3593 Accepting Grant Deed from Ruth P. Wiley 276 277 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APR. 1, 1957 7:30 P.M. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENT- ING TO THE INCLUSION OF A PORTION OF CITRUS AVENUE IN THE COUNTY SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS AND THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF BY THE COUNTY." It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno further reading of the Ordinance be waived. There being no objections, motion so ordered., Ordinance #533 Citrus Ave. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett in County this Ordinance be passed and adopted. This Ordinance was System of then passed and adopted by the following vote: Highways AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 533 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO PROCEED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE PROPER LANDSCAPING AND PLANNING OF FREEWAYS. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolu- tion was 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. 3594 The Administrative Officer reported that Ordinance No. 532 as adopted by the Council on March 18, 1957, and as published in the Azusa Herald contained typographical errors. These errors were the numbering of the Resolution setting forth the date of protest Hearing on Annexation No. 20. The Resolution number appeared in the Ordinance as "3526" but should have appeared as "No. 3562". Resolution No. 3594 - Landscaping & Planning of Freeways It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the typographical errors in Ordinance No. 532 be corrected to read "Resolution No. 3562". With no objections motion ordered carried. It was recommended by the Attorney that Ordinance No. 532 be adopted as corrected. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIM, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "NORTHERLY ANNEXA- TION DISTRICT NO. 20" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA." Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero this Ordinance be passed and adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 532 Errors in Ordinance No. 532 Errors to be corrected Ordinance No. 532 Northerly Annexation District No. 20 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 1, 1957 Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance for its first reading: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 416 RELATING TO THE PARK AND RECREA- TION COMMISSION." This Ordinance was then read in full. The next reading will be on April 15, L957 7:30 P.M. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: Mt First reading Ordinance re: Park & Recrea. Commission "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resolution GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE." No. 3595 - discussion on changes that had previously been recommended, Conditional It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Use Permit Fawcett, this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Meeting re: and numbered Resolution No. 3595 Zoning Ord. - It was recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to Authorization sign the Cancellation of Erroneous Tax Assessed against the to sign City of Azusa for a small portion of land on Crescent Drive. Cancellation Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, of Erroneous the City Attorney be authorized to sign Cancellation of Assessment, Erroneous Assessment against the City of Azusa. There being City of Azusa no objections, motion ordered carried. A Resolution setting forth the complement of various depart- ments and the salary range was submitted by the City Atty. Complement & as previously requested, salary range It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman of Department: Ortuno, this matter be tabled and copies to be submitted to Council members for study of this Resolution. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. The proposed Zoning Ordinance, together with recommendations from the Planning Commission, was submitted. Council held Zoning Ord. discussion on changes that had previously been recommended, and which are to be incorporated into the Ordinance. A petition was submitted, signed by the members of the Azusa Property Owners and Taxpayers Association relative to the property between 1st and 5th Streets, and Azusa and Pasadena Avenues, protesting the passage of the proposed zoning Ordinance temporarily, and requesting that further consider- ation be given to the matter of rezoning in that area. Meeting re: Zoning Ord. - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, Council & that a joint meetin between Council and the Planning Com- Plan. Comm. mission be held at 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 9th in the 4/9/57 Civic Auditorium. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Brocamontes, 166 Dalton Avenue, protested the lack of fire hydrants in the vicinity of Alameda and Soldano Ave. at the intersection of Second Street; also the need of lights in the alleys in that area. Complaint re: Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, Light & Water that the Light Department Superintendent and the Fire Chief vicinity of investigate this matter including the possible need for a 166 Dalton Av larger size water main to give greater water pressure. Motion carried unanimously. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, APR. 1, 1957 Request was submitted by the Police Department that the adoption of the Rabies Ordinance be held over for further study. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero this Ordinance be tabled lzntil the next regular meeting. There being no objections, motion so ordered. The Chorak Construction Company submitted a claim in the amount of $7,895.99 in relation to Project No. 155, the construction of sanitary sewers on Vernon and McKeever Avenues and Foothill Blvd. This contract, by mutual agree- ment, was terminated before the sewers were installed on Foothill Blvd., however, the Attorney and Engineer felt, upon investigation, that the charge should be allowed on the project. This item was in the amount of $600.00 and check in this amount would be transmitted to the Chorak Company and its Attorney, if approved by Council. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the recommendation for settlement be accepted and check in the amount of $600.00 be transmitted in settlement of all claims by the Chorak Construction Company. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The matter of the Northside Park alley was reported on by the Administrative Officer who stated that there was a possibility of future litigation by residents, who had purchased land from the City, and who wished ingress and egress to their property, in the event that the alley would be blocked off. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson this matter be tabled. Motion ordered carried. 7:30 P.M. A letter was received from the State Compensation Insurance Fund stating a claim has been filed against Clarence E. Evans, who was involved in the accident of Feb. 11, 1955, in which Rolf B. Magnell, former police officer, was injured. The City of Azusa may make a claim also against Mr. Evans for compensation paid Mr. Magnell in the amount of one year's salary. it was recommended by the City Attorney that Council request State Compensation Insurance Fund Attorney to represent Azusa in this claim to avoid any duplication of efforts. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett the Administrative Officer contact the State Compensation Insurance Fund attorney relative to his representing the City of Azusa in its claim against Clarence E. Evans for compensation paid to Mr. Magnell. There being no objections, so ordered. The Tentative Requirements for the disposal of refuse in Van Tassel Canyon set forth in Resolution No. 57 of the Regional Water Pollution Control Board was forwarded to the Council members for study. Certain requirements were set forth relative to the prevention of odors or unsightliness and to mosquito control and abatement procedures to be followed as commented on by the State Health Department. Further comments and recommendations were pointed out with respect to the policy of the County of Los Angeles regarding utilization of water courses in a manner adverse to flood control and water conservation. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the Administrative Officer write the Regional 'dater Pollu- tion Board requesting that the application by the City for approval of a municipal dump be removed from their agenda until such time as the City is ready to act upon the estab- lishment of a disposal site. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 281 Rabies Ord. tabled to next regular meeting Claim from Chorak Construction Company Northside Park alley City to make claim against C. E. Evans re: Magnell accident Disposal of refuse - Van Tassel Canyon - Res. ,#57, Regional Wate, Pollution Control Board 282 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APRIL 1, 1957 Petition was received requesting the City Council to give its consent to the commencement of Rnnexation proceedings for territory designated as Annexation District No. 24, and located south of Gladstone Street, extending westerly from Donna Beth Avenue to the Little Dalton Wash, then northerly to Payson Street and extending west to proposed city limits of Irwindale, then north to Gladstone and east to Donna Beth, Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, this request be tabled until the next meeting. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, this request for annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen_: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen; None 283 7:30 P.M. Request for commencement of annexation proceedings - District #24 referred to Planning Commission A report was submitted by the City Treasurer stating that Repurchase of $50,000 Treasury Bills, now owned by the City, have the Treasury following maturity date, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 31, 1957. Bills Authorization is requested from the Council for the City authorized. Treasurer to repurchase Treasury Bills in similar amounts upon the maturity of the above mentioned bills. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett the Treasurer be instructed to repurchase 91 day Treasury Bills, as listed, upon date of maturity in similar amounts, as recommended by the City Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously. The Guadalupe Society of Irwindale requested permission to hold a dance at the St. Frances Parish Hall on Saturday, April 27th, 1957. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno request be referred to the Police Department with power to act. Motion carried unanimously. Notice of Annual Meeting of the members of the San Gabriel Protective Association being held at the Association office 1505 E. Whittier Blvd., April 8th, 1957. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Department, be authorized to attend as representative of the City. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Guadalupe Society dance approved. San Gabriel Valley Protective Assoc. meeting Notice of the meeting of the Los Angeles County Division Cal.League of the California League of Cities will be held April 4th, Cities meeting 1957, in Pasadena. Reservations to be made by the City Clerk. Announcement was made of the meeting of Area D, Civil Defense Civil Defense held on March 18, 1957, in Monrovia, Report given by meeting Administrative Officer Miller. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, notice and report be filed. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. The Administrative Officer asked if the Council wished further negotiations to beheld with representatives of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company relative to the possible purchase by the City, of the outstanding stock of the company. Pre- liminary meetings had been held with Attorney Williams and John Williamson representing the City. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, James M. Montgomery be authorized to make an appraisal of stock and properties of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company and submit a report to Council. Motion was carried by a unanimous vote. Appraisal authorized of Azusa Agricul, Water Co. stock '� s�' 285 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., APR. 12 1957 7:30 P.M. The Administrative Officer reported that a representative of the Contract Slater Company had talked to him about the Contract possibility of the City acquiring that company's stock and Water Company water rights. It was suggested by the Administrative stock and Officer that that company submit a proposed selling price rights re: to the Council along with other pertinent data. possible Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno sale that the James Montgomery Co. be authorized to make appraisal of stock and properties of the Contract Water Co. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Administrative Officer pointed out the need, at this Financial time, for a request to be made to the County Recreation aid for Department for financial assistance in a community recrea- Recreation tion program, program Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution requesting the County to furnish financial aid for a recreation program within the City. There being no objection, motion so ordered. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resolution ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE No. 3596 - FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Claims and Demands Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero this resolution be adopted with the exception of the claim submitted by Timothy M. Holabird in the amount of $2,000.00 This Resolution was 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. 3596. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Adjournment and unanimously carried, meeting adjourn until 8:00 P.M. until 4/9/57 Tuesday, April 9th, 1957. vityClerk —'o zusa