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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JULY 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. Mel Miller of the Invocation
Friends Church.
Roll Call: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilman Fawcett
Also present: City Engineer, City Attorney, Roll Call
City Clerk -Administrative Officer
With no corrections or omissions, the minutes of
June 17th, 1957 were ordered approved as written. Minutes
approved
A communication from the Junior Chamber of Commerce
and Junior Womens Club, informed Council that there
would be no fireworks display this year, as planned,
due to insufficient funds.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fireworks
Ortuno, this communication be filed. Motion ordered Display
carried. Cancelled
On July 18th a dinner meeting will be held at Eaton's
Santa Anita restaurant, by the upper San Gabriel
Valley Water Association. All councilmen are invited
to attend this meeting and become familiar with the San Gabriel
problems on water that face this area. Reservations Valley Water
should be made through the City Clerk... Assn.meeting
A proposed ordinance relating to the destruction or
injury of trees and shrubs on public property which
was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission,
.was referred back to the City Council with recom-
mended changes. Upon discussion of the ordinance
it was the opinion of the Council that the Park and
Recreation Commission should be the body authorizing
the issuance of a permit to allow such removal of
trees, and body to which application for removal
shall be made. In addition, a deposit shall be made
with the City Clerk. On refusal by the Commission,
to issue a permit, the person aggrieved may appeal
to the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno, that this proposed ordinance be referred
back to the Park and Recreation Commission setting
Policy re:
forth the corrections, or suggestions, of the Council
Destruction or
that the Commission would be the authoritative body
injury of trees
in all cases. With no objection, motion ordered
carried.
The Administrative Officer requested that Council
determine to whom the Recreation Director shall be
responsible in the matters of administration for
the department, and who would be responsible for
making out the performance report for this position.
Recreation
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by
Director
Councilman Ortuno, that the Recreation Director be
responsible to
responsible for the administration of his department
Administrative
to the Administrative Officer of the City, and
Officer
that the Administrative Officer, Chairman of the
Recreation Commission, and the Council representa-
tive to the Commission be the parties to fill out
the performance report of the Recreation Director.
With ho objections, motion ordered carried.
A request was received from the Junior Chamber of
Commerce for an increase in the amount of $$50.00
for the band director's salary, which would bring
his salary for the current summer season to $400.
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This would cover a series of five concerts for the
season.' It was the opinion of the City Attorney
that the City should have a contract with the
Junior Chamber which would include the salary and Band Directorts
person diredting the concerts. salary to be
increased
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno, the City Attorney be authorized to
draw an agreement with the Junior Chamber rela-
tive to the employment of Ross Davis as band
director, with a salary of $400.00, for a series
of five concerts during the summer season.
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter, signed by B. J. Paroulek, member of
the Park and Recreation Commission, was received
requesting the Councils approval of the site
chosen by him, for the utility building to be
placed in Northside Park. The location was
stated to be adjacent to the existing enclosed
Pump area and approximately at the southeast
corner of this area.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Proposed loca-
Councilman Ortuno, this request be granted, as tion of utility
recommended, subject to the approval of the bldg. in park
Park and Recreation Commission. With no ob-
jections, motion ordered carried.
The Administrative Officer reported that the
Council had previously appro¢ed the em loyment
of minors during the summer season at 1.00 per
hour with a maximum of 10 hours per week. How-
ever no maximum number of employees or maximum
number of hours or amount of money had been set.
These minors were to be used in the Park Depart-
ment and the Recreation Department.
It was moved by Councilman Romero , seconded by
Councilman Ortuno, that the employment of minors
for the summer season in the Park Department Employment of
and the Recreation Department be limited to a minors for the
maximum of 1000 hours at the hourly rate of 41.00 summer season
per hour. This motion carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the
matter of the complaint filed against Officer
Mosley be referred to the Chief of Police for
his recommendation.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by
Complaint re
Councilman Ortuno, that this matter be tabled.
Officer Mos -
Motion carried by the following vote:
ley tabled
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Romero
Absent: Councilman Fawcett
It was requested by the Public Works Department
Supt, that an open examination be held for the
position of leadman, in order to establish an
eligibility list.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Romero, the Personnel Board be instruc-
ted to hold an examination for the position of
Exam. author-
Leadman in the Public Works Department. With no
ized for Lead -
objections, motion ordered carried.
man-P.W.Dept.
Request was submitted by the Public Works Supt.
for an examination to be held for the position of
Custodian, in order to establish an eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the Personnel Board be authorized to hold Exam. Author -
an examination for the position of Custodian. With ized for Cus-
no objections, motion ordered carried. todian
It was requested by the General Telephone Company,
that permission be granted to construct a telephone
underground conduit relocation system in Azusa
Avenue and Gladstone Ave.
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It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno, that permission be granted Telephone
subject to conditions set forth by the City underground
Engineer. With no objections, motion ordered system to be
carried. constructed
The City Engineer submitted a report on his
attendance at a meeting held at the League of
California Cit ;ies offices in Los Angeles on the
problem of storm drains in this area. It was
reported that there is a possibility of a bond
issue to cover the construction of a storm drain
for flood controls and that the City should be
ready with a plan in order to participate if the
bond issue should carry and money was allocated. Report on
The Engineer stated that a Master Plan of storm storm drain
'drains;_for the City had.been started previously problems
And was being carried on in order to bring it to
a working program.
The City Council deliberated on the matter of
Industrial Tract No. 23774 and a part of the
subdivision which fronted on Foothill Blvd. and
was retained by the owner, Mr. Belcoe,
when the subdivision area was sold by him.
Under Subdivision Ordinance No. 410 Mr. Belcoe
would be required to make certain improvements on
that portion retained by him consisting of curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, street lights, and fire hydrants.
The owners of the subdivision have agreed to install
curbs and gutters along Foothill Blvd. on the por-
tion retained by Mr. Belcoe. However, Mr. Belcoe
is reluctant to improve his property at this time
but has agreed, by letter, that he would improve
his property when it was developed. It was the
Subdivision
opinion if the City Council that the owner of the
improvements -
Foothill frontage should post a bond in the
Tract 23774
necessary amount for the improvements necessary.
Belcoe Prop -
A further discussion was held relative to Ordinance
erty
No. 410 and it's relation to industrial subdivisions.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno, this matter be referred to the
City Attorney and the City Engineer for their recom-
mendation on possible amendments to Ordinance No.
410. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
It was requested by the City Engineer that he be
granted a vacation from July 5th to July 12th.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Romero, request be granted. With no objections, Vacation re-
motion ordered carried. quest -Eng.
It was suggested by the Administrative Officer that
the anniversary date of all vacations be considered
as of July 1 of any year. It was further suggested
that certified employees after completion of their
probationary period, or at July 1, which ever is
later, be granted vacation earned from the beginning
of their employment to July 1st.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Suggested
Councilman Ortuno, the above mentioned suggestions method of
be referred to the Personnel Board for their consid- calculating
eration and inclusion in the Rules and Regulations. vacation
Motion carried unanimously. periods.
The Engineering Assistant, B. Johnson, requested
permission to accumulate his vacation, and to apply
it to vacation to be earned to next year. This is
permitted under the Rules and Regulations with
Council approval.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno, that the request of the Engineer-
ing Assistant to accumulate his vacation for two Request of
years be granted, subject however, to the vacation Engr. Asst.
being granted next year, if work load in the Engi- Vacation
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neering office justified his absence. With no
objections,.motion ordered carried.
The City Engineer reported that the State High-
way Department had stated that the City would be
reimbursed for the depreciated cost of the water
lines presently in Azusa Avenue, upon the City
relocating and installing the line from Paramount
Avenue to Gladstone Street. The reimbursement
would be approximately 95% of the cost of the
installation of the line. The Engineer stated
that arrangements had been made by the State to
pay extra pumping charges necessary on the re-
locating of.the water line.
The Administrative Officer reported the Engineer-
ing office had not received sufficient easements
from property owners on Azusa Avenue north of
Twelfth Street to allow the construction of a
sewer line at the rear of their property. It
was reported that the attorney, the Engineering
Assistant and the Administrative Officer had in-
vestigated the area and recommended that an
attempt be made to obtain additional easement from
the owners of the vacant property adjacent to the
Azusa Avenue property on the west, in order to
locate the sewer line in such a manner as to not
disrupt or demolish existing structures. Further
investigation will be made to see if this sewer
line can be constructed without damage to existing
properties.
Councilman Johnson stated at this time she would
like to make the following motion:
"I therefore move that the City Attorney be in-
structed to prepare the necessary resolutions
covering the following:
1. The surplus which the City has been setting
on for a number of years, and now consisting of
$400,000.00 in Treasury Bonds, be earmarked and
assigned for the construction of a new Library
and a new reservoir, which are the first priority
items listed by the Capital Improvement Committee,
and that the proper people be instructed to take
active steps to conclude these projects at the
earliest possible time.
2. The City complete before Sept. 1st the project
started some years ago, to widen Vernon Street so
that the children may have a sidewalk to walk on.
3.. The City take steps to immediately correct the
unsanitary conditions which exist when water stands
at major street intersections throughout the entire
year.
4. That the City quit annoying our neighbors and
tend to our own business.
Councilman Romero objected to the number 4 item which
Councilman Johnson agreed to delete. This motion was
then seconded by Councilman Romero.
Motion failed by the following vote;
Ayes: Councilmen Johnson and Romero
Noes: Councilmen Ortuno and Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilman Fawcett.
The City Engineer reported that the 1911 Act,
curbs, gutters and sewers, which was being worked
on at this time, had finally been returned from
the Engineering firm employed to prepare the
necessary plan. It was pointed out by the Engi-
neer that the street grades necessary for the com-
pletion of the 1911 Act varied with those set forth
Pg 4 409
Relocation of
water line --
Reimbursement
by State
Sewer line -
North Azusa
Avenue
Motion fails
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in an ordinance adopted many years ago. It was.
suggested by the City Engineer that the old ordi-
nance covering street grades in this 1911 Act be
repealed. It was recommended by the City Council 1911 Act
that the Engineer prepare the necessary information progress
for the repeal of the old ordinance presently in reported
effect.
Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Department,
Turner &
reported that the approximate cost of pullingthe
Stevens -
well at First and Virginia Avenue, would be 600.00.
Well pulling
The pulling and capping,of the well and the demol-
cost
ishing of the present building has been recommended
by the City Council previously. It was moved by
Hearing on
Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero,
Master Plan
that the well casing be removed at the First and
Streets & Hwy.
Virginia Avenue location with the cost not to
exceed`$600.00 and authorizing the execution of
the necessary agreement.
This motion carried unanimously.
The budget for the fiscal year 1957-58 was sub-
mitted by the Administrative Officer with the
Southerly An -
changes incorporated as recommended by Council.
nexation Dist.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
No. 25 -Boundary
memmesheimer the budget be accepted as submitted.
Budget
Motion carried by the following vote:
approved for
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
1957-1958
NOES: Councilman Johnson
Absent: Councilman Fawcett
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that
Industrial Tract No. 23093, which is Southerly An-
nexation District No. 26, be placed under City of
Azusa Zoning M-2, this being the comparable zoning
to that of Los Angeles County's M -121 -
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Zoning of
Ortuno, that M-2'zoning be applied to Southerly Southerly
Annexation District No. 26. This motion carried Annexation
unanimously. District 26.
Mayor Memmesheimer stated that no name would be
submitted at this time for the appointment to the No app't. to
Planning Commission. Plan. Comm.
The date for a public hearing before the Planning
Commission on a Special Use Permit for a mortuary,
requested by Turner and Stevens, was set for July
Turner &
3, 1957 at 8:30 P.M.
Stevens -
Hearing
The date for a public hearing before the City
Council, on the Master Plan of Streets and
Highways is set for July 15th, 1957..
Hearing on
Master Plan
The Administrative Officer stated the Boundary
Streets & Hwy.
Commis6ion had approved the boundaries of pro-
posed Southerly Annexation District No. 25.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Romero, the Attorney be instructed to pre-
pare the necessary resolution setting the date
of hearing. Motion carried by the following
Southerly An -
vote:
nexation Dist.
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
No. 25 -Boundary
Noes: Councilman Johnson
approved
Absent: Councilman Fawcett
It was suggested by the City Attorney that, in
the agreement between the City and the Quarter -
Midget Association, the following points be
considered:
1. That the Insurance held by the association
holding the City harmless, be in the amounts of
1100,000 and $200,000 public liability, and
100,000 property damage.
2.. That the length of time of the agreement
should be set forth.
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3. That the hours of operation should be set forth.
Mr. Cornelius Reed, of the Association, appeared
before Council, stating that in his opinion,
based on facts gathered from other Cities opera-
ting quarter midgets, the insurance required to
be purchased was excessive and that the association
hadpurchased insurance in the amount of $50,000
and $100,000 public liability. Mr Reed pointed
out further that each individual driver was covered
by' a'health and accident insurance;'and further
stated that he would like to see the h6ur9 of
operation during the summertime set as 9:30 P.M.
because during the winter season the association
would operate only during daylight hours.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by
Councilman Johnson, that the agreement between
the City and the Quarter -Midget Association show
the amount of insurance to be carried as 450,000
and $100,000 for public liability, and that during
the months in which Daylight Saving time is in
operation, that the hours the track shall operate
shall not be later than 9:00 P.M., and that the
term of the agreement be for one year, with a re-
newal clause. The Administrative Officer to check
the insurance carrier for the City, relative to
coverage that the City would have in relation to
the operation of the track. Motion was carried
unanimously.
Supt.. Smith reported on the approximate cost of
installing poles for lights and timer at the track
would be $741.78, less $171.00 if used reflectors
are installed.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the installation of lights be authorized
in the quarter midget track, using the reflectors
on harid. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Ortuno offered, for it's second reading,
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 23
TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Romero, further reading of the ord-
inance be waived. Motion was carried unanimously.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, this ordinance be adopted. This ordinance
was then passed and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen : Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Johnson
Absent: Councilman Fawcett and numbered Ordinance
Councilman Ortuno was excused from the meeting
at 9:55 o'clock P.M.
The matter of a new contract with the County
Building Department, which had been referred to
the City Attorney for study, was discussed.
Councilman Johnson offered, for the first reading,
the following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 529 AND THE BUILDING
CODE AND -.ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED THEREBY.
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
i.
Pg 6
Agreement on
Quarter -Midget
Assn. operation
Poles, lights
and timer for
track approved
ORDINANCE
NO. 543
Annexation
District 23.
No. 543
BLDG. CODE
ORD.
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AZUSA APPOINTING B. J. PAROULEK TO THE PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION. RESOLUTION
NO. 3622 -
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman B.J.Paroulek
Romero, fArther reading of the resolution be waived.
With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero, this resolution be adopted.. This resolution
was then adopted by the f6llowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No. 3622
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA REAPPOINTING WARREN TEASLEY TO THE PLANNING RESOLUTION
COMMISSION. NO. 3623-
W.Teasley
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Johnson further reading of the resolution be
waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, this resolution be adopted. This
resolution was then adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Johnson
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No. 3623.
A letter from the District Attorney's office was
presented stating that the office would no longer
prosecute cases involving violations of City ord-
inances. District Atty.
Several alternate ways of haiadling this matter were discontinues
suggested by the City Attorney. It was the opinion prosecution
of Council that the continued use of the District service.
Attorney's office was desirable.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Romero, the County Administrator's office be
requested to furnish a general service agreement
and that the City Attorney prepare a resolution
requesting prosecution service by the District
Attorney's office. Motion was carried unanimously
The Administrative Officer reported on the meeting
held with representatives from Duarte relative to
Annexation District Nos. 15 and 17. Another meet-
ing is to be held because of the absence of Attorney
Shatford. The purpose of these meetings is to
determine the possibility of coming to an amicable
agreement and settling the differences in the matter Joint meetings
of annexations, etc'. without further litigation in re Duarte
the courts. Annexations
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution
entitled;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
GRANT DEED FROM CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNO;�
LOGY TO THE CITY OF AZUSA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
Resolution
RECORDING THEREOF.
No, 3624 -
Grant Deed
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Calif. Inst.
Johnson further reading of this resolution be
Tech.
waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Johnson this resolution be adopted. This resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: none
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No.
3624-
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JULY 1, 1957 Pg 8
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, authorizing approval of amended escrow
instructions with revised description, and not
including the pro -rating of taxes. City Clerk Amended Escrow
authorized to sign escrow instructions. Motion instructions
carried unanimously. approved
Moved by Councilman Romero,;seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, authorizing check to be drawn in
payment for property to be purchased from Calif- Payment of
ornia Institute of Technology in the amount of property
$1070.10. Motion carried unanimously. authorized
A statement was submitted by the City Treasurer
advising Council of the maturity dates of 91 -day
Treasury Bills which are as follows: July 11, 18,
25, August 1, 82 29th.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- Purchase of
man Romero, the Treasurer be authorized to pur- Treasury
chase Treasury bills of like amount to replace Bills
those maturing. Motion carried unanimously. Authorized
A request was received from the Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Company for the reservation of an Edison Co.
area approximately 150 ft by 200 ft adjacent to request for
the existing substation on the north, for the area to be
possibility of future additional facilities to reserved.
serve the City.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, the Administrative Officer be directed
to forward a formal letter to California Edison
Company stating receipt of their letter and it is
the intent of the City to reserve the area, as re-
quested, for future use. Motion ordered carried.
Announcement was made of the regular meeting of
the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County
Division, on Thursday July 18, 1957 at Inglewood. League of
Reservations to be made through the City Clerk. Calif. Cities
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman meeting
Jbhnson, the City Clerk be authorized to draw check
covering the cost of reservations to be made for
members of Council attending the meeting. With no
objections, motion ordered carried.
Announcement was made of the League of California
Cities Annual Conference to be held Sept. 22-25,
League of
1957 at San Francisco. Members are asked to give
Calif. Cities
early consideration to the matter of reservations,etc.Annual
Conf.
A Manual of Business License Taxes was received
from the League of California Cities, which in-
cluded a survey on business license taxes in cities
throughout the State.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Booklets
Johnson, that copies of this booklet be purchased
ordered on
for Council members at the cost of $2.00 each. With
Business
no objections, motion ordered carried.
License Taxes
The matter of appointing -,,a representative (director)
and alternate to the Los Angeles County Division of
the League of California Cities for the year 1957-
1958 was considered.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, that Councilman Memmesheimer be ap-
Mayor app'td
pointed representative (director) for the coming
rep. to League
fiscal year, and Councilman Fawcett be appointed
of Calif.
alternate representative (diredtor). Motion carried
Cities
unanimously.
An application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage
License was filed by Benjamin H. and Ernestine A.
Davi owitz, to be known as "Benny's Azusa Liquor"
loced at 200 North Azusa Avenue. This being a Change in
change in partnership. Partnership
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- "Benny's Azusa
man Romero, copy of application be filed. With Liquor"
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no objections, motion ordered carried.
A letter was received from the Los Angeles Airways,
Inc. together with copies of the lease agreement
covering the City of Azusa property leased to Los
Angeles Airways as a Heliport. This lease to be
executed contigent upon approval of their request
to the Civil Aeronautics Board and subject to the
approval of Council.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero, this matter be referred to Atty. Decker for
study and report. With no objections, motion ordered
carried.
ME
Heliport
lease agree-
ment referred
A letter was received from Emily J. Ramsey, 925 North
Azusa Avenue, stating the urgent need of a modern
library for the City of Azusa and pointing out the Letter Re
overcrowded conditions of the present library. Library need
Mr. and Mrs. L. Heurend, 915 Alameda Avenue com-
mended the City upon the repair of a broken -sidewalk
and stated their happiness in being a resident of
the City.
Copy of a letter addressed to the Azusa Herald was Letter of
received, signed by Paul Hughes and Bernice Durrell, commendation
commending the Azusa Fire Department for their prompt Fire Dept.
and efficient manner in handling the situation when
putting out a fire in their trailer.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero, these commu#ications be filed. With no Letters
objections, motion ordered carried. filed
Councilman Romero 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 WHCIH THE SAME ARE TO
BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, this resolution be adopted. This Resolution
resolution *.-gas then_ adopted by the following vote: No. 3625
Ayes: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Claims and
Noes: None Demands
Absent: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno
Request was made by Supt. Smith for authorization
to attend a tour of the Southern California Edi-
son Company installation at Big Creek, California
on July 10, 11, 12th.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, request be granted and Supt. Smith
and Administrative Officer Miller be granted per- Request
mission to attend the tour at Big Creek. Motion granted for
carried unanimously. Edison tour
M6ved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, meeting adjourn. Time of adjourn-
ment 10:37 P.M.
ITY CLERK OF AZUSA
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