HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 19, 1957 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY AUGUST 193 1957 7:30 P.2.1. 469
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
The Invocation was rendered by Rev. Paul Farrell,
of the First Christian Church INVOCATION
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett,
Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer.
Also City Engineer William Kirkgaard, City Attorney ROLL CALL
Harry Williams, and Deputy City Clerk Joan McKinney
The Mayor asked if there were any correction to the
minutes of the meeting held on July 15, 1957, with
no corrections, the minutes were ordered approved.
On page 2, of the minutes of the meeting held on
August 5, 1957, paragraph 6, a correction to be made
wherein the motion that had been passed approving
the minutes of the previous meeting would be rescinded,
in the event any corrections were to be pointed out
by Councilman Johnson.
With no other corrections, the minutes of the meeting
of August 5, 1957 were ordered approved as corrected.
It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commis-
sion that the proposed site, as selected by the
Library Board, be approved. This site is located
approximately 60 feet directly north fron the
existing Library and facing Dalton Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett the recommendation of the Park and Recreation
Commission be accepted and the site of the proposed
Library Building be approximately 60 feet north of
the existing Library and facing Dalton Avenue with
a minimum setback of 35 feet from the property line
of Dalton Avenue.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Sketches were presented to Council for consideration
by Mr. Benjamin Parker, architect. Several matters
were discussed relative to the amount of money to be
set aside to construct and furnish the Library,
whether this was to include the architects fee or
other costs.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the necessary resolution setting aside the sum of
$300,000 for the construction of the proposed
Library Building, which s,:m shall include the
architects fee and shelving and appurtances.
I Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
Yoe s: Pone
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
Ari agreement employing Benjamin Parker as architect,
to prepare plans and specifications for the proposed
Library building, which is to be constructed within
the amount set forth.
Motion carried unanimously.
A "Workable Program for the City of Azusa" as sub-
mitted by the Redevelopment Agency and approves; by
the Planning Commission was submitted to Council for
ddhgIderation.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and uanimously carried, the Redevelopment
Agency members and representatives from Federal and
CORRECTION AND
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES OF
7-15-57 and
8-5-57
APPROVAL OF
LIBRARY SITE
SUM APPROVED
FOR CD-q_STRUCTION
OF LILRARY
B. PARKER TO
BE ARCHITECT FOR
LIBRARY BUILDING
PROGRAM BY
RECEVELOPMENT
A GE NCY
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State agencies meet in adjourned session on Tuesday at 7:30
P.M. August 27th, for the purpose of outlining in further
detail this program.
The Civil Service List VIII, for -.Maintenance Man I. was s
submitted by the Personnel Board, naming the Sollowing
names as eligible for this position in order of their grade:
1. Ronald Addington, Monrovia(tied)
1. S. C. Chavolla, Azusa (tied) CIVIL SERVICE
2. Andrew Perez, Covina LIST -Maintenance
3. Raymond Ayon, Azusa Man I
!}. Ralph Payton, E1 Monte
Movedaby Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, list be placed on file.
It was requested by Fire Chief Madison that Harold Step Raise -
Hubert, Fireman, who has completed rbis probationary H. Hubert
period, be placed on permanent status and raised to
step 3 of the salary range, due to his experience
and qualifications as fireman.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero, Mr. Hubert be raised to Step 2, effective
date Sept. 1, 1957. Motion carried unanimously.
Recommendations forl•.the following step raises were
submitted by the various department heads and approved
by the Personnel Board:
Charles Coffin, Patrolman, to step 4 effective 9-1-57
Lawrence Maxson,Patrolman, to step 4 effective 9-1-57 Step Raises
Gordon Silvius, Patrolman, to step 4 effective 9-1-57 approved
Robert Sinclair,Patrolman, to step 4 effective 9-1-57
Gerald Calhoun, Patrolman, to step 2 effective 9-1-57
James Redfern, Fire Eng., to step 3 effective 8-16-57
Erbert Cordell, Fireman, to step 3 effective 9-1-57
Clarence Schad, Fireman, to step 3 effective 9-1-57
James Brusnahan, P.W.Supt, to step 4 effective 9-1-57
Emmett Butts, Maintenance Man 1, ' 4 effective 9-1-57
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, the above recommended step raises, be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter of resignation was submitted by Mrs. Avis
Whitlock, Account Clerk in the Light and Water Depart-
ment, effective date to be Sept. 13, 1957.
Resignation
Mrs. Whitlock requested that her name be placed on
of Avis Whitlock,
the re -instatement list with the Civil Service Board.
L & W Dept.
Moved by Councilman J hnson, secolded by Councilman
Ortuno, the resignation of Mrs. Whitlock be accepted
and the Personnel Board be instructed to_hold an
examination for the position of Account Clerk to
establish an eligibility list.
Motion was amended by Councilman Johnson, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno, that Mrs. Whitlockts name be placed on
the re -instatement list for future reference. With no
objections, motion ordered carried.
It was requested by Fire Chief Madison that two addi-
tional men be added to:the Fire Deparmtent, in'order to Request for
provide two men to answer resuscitator calls and still additional men -
have the minimum number of men to answer fire calls. Fire Department
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, the request as submitted, be granted and two
men added to the Fire Department.
Motion carried by -the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman: Johnson
Absent: None
An Agreement between the City and Western Disposal Rubbish Agree -
Company for the collection of rubbish :ytithin the City ment.referred
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of Azusa was submitted for Council approval.
Moved by Xouncilman Romero, seconded by Councilman:.
Fawcett, this agreement be referred t6 the City
Attorney for study and recommendation.
An Agreement between the City and Valley Disposal Com-
pany for the collection of garbage within the City
was submitted to Council for consideration. Garbage
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Agreiment
Romero, this agreement be referred to the City Attorney referred
for study and recommendation.
With no objections, motion was ordered carried.
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It was recommended by the Supt. of Public Works that
Arthur Brown, who placed first on the :eligibility list, Arthur Brown
be employed as Park Foreman on probationary period at appointed
the first step of the salary range, effective September Park Foreman
1, 1957.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, the recommendation by Supt. Brushahan be
accepted and Arthur Brown be appointed to the position
of Park Foreman as requested. Motion was carried unanimously.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Romero,
which was entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WHEREBY AN OFFICIAL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IS DESIGNATED.TO CONDUCT A REFEREN-
DUM RELATIVE TO COVERAGE UNDER OASI AND SETTING THE DATE
ON WHICH SUCH COVERAGE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
further reading of this resolution be waived.
With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, this resolutio, be adopted. This resolution was
then adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, iJohnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3642.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance,
to be placed upon its second reading, and entitled:
RESOLUTION
No. 3642
Designating
Official and
Setting Date
of Referendum
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COi9NCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero,
further reading of this ordinance be waived. With ORDINANCE
no objections, mot16n ordered carried. No. 548=
Moved by Councilman Johnson seconded by Councilman Rezoning of
Romero, phis ordinance;be:'adopted.-,This ordinance,vas S.E.Corner
then adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Absent: None and numbered Ordinance No. 548.
Councilman Johnson offered the following ordinance, to
be placed upon it*s second reading, and entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THEICITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 105 113, 121, 122, 123, 1251
126,127,128,133,138,139,14o,144,145,146, 148, 149, 175,
2o6,210,219,226,233, and 245.
Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, moved
that further reading of this ordinance be waived. With'
no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Council-
man Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, this Ordinance
be adopted. This Ordinance was then adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
ORDINANCE
No. 549 -
Repealing
Street Grade
Ordinances
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Noes: None
Absent: None and numbered Ordinance No. 549.
A determination of a City Prosecutor was considered
by Council, due to the memorandum received from the
District Attorneys office statin; that they would no
longer prosecute City Ordinances.
A letter from Fred A. Swide, Attorney in Baldwin
Park, offering his services on a part time basis,
was noted.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, council approve the General Services Agree-
ment between the County of Los Aneles and the City
of Azusa, and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest thereto. This agreement to be
din effect for a period ending June 30, 1959.
Motion carried by unan:.mous vote.
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA RE CONTRACT FOR CITY PROSECUTION SERVICE.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, further reading of this resolution be waived.
With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, this resolution be adopted. This resolution
was then adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson
Romero, Mammesheimer
Noes: None
Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3643.
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MARSHALL S.
BACON AS A MEDLBER OF THE POLICE RESERVE CORPS.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Romero, further reading of this resolution be
waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and unanimously carried, this resolution be
adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Absent: None and numberbd Resolution No. 36"
Councilman Romero offered the following resolution
entitled:
Pace 4 475
Prosecutors
service
agreement
approved
RESOLUTION
No. 3643 -
City Prosecution
Service
RESOLUTION
NO. 3644-
Resignation -
1,1. S. Bacon
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RESOLUTION
AZUSA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE N0. 3645 -
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO REQUEST THE CALIFORNIA Crossing guard
HIGHWAY PATROL TO SUPPLY CROSSING GUARD SERVICES Magnolia School
AT THE INTERSECTION OF CITRUS AND GLADSTONE AVENUES.
Moved by Councilman Romero, sedonded by Councilman
Ortuno, further reading of this resolution be waived.
With no objection, motion was ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, this resolution be adopted. This resolution
iaasa.then_adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett. Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: None
Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3645•
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY AUGUST 19,1957
The Agreement between the Quarter Midget Association
and the City of Azusa was submitted for approval.
It was determined the Association shall, in addi-
tion to paying the minimum charge for water used,
pay the charge for electricity metered to the Associa-
tion. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Romero, the Agreement be approved subject to
the inclusion of "The Association shall pay the charges
for electricity metered to the Association'. Motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT
OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY RELATIVE TO
THE ABATE14ENT OF WEEDS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 39560
THROUGH AND INCLUDING SECTION 39537 OF THE GOVERNI4ENT
CODE.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, this resolution be adopted. This resolution
was then adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmeshe imer
Noes: None
Absent: Pion and numbered Resolution No. 3646.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that the Public Works Superintendent be
directed to institute new proceedings for a list of
properties and pick up those inadvertently missed.
Such cost list to be held until the following tax
year. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
The License Agreement between Consolidated Rock and
the City, permitting use of their property for
power line relocation for the heliport site, was
sub. Atted.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, the Mayor be authorized to sign the License
Agreement. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno:i Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Johnson
Absent: None
City Attorney Williams submitted copy of "Compromise
and Settlement Agreement" relating to all matters of
litigation between the Cities of Azusa and Duarte,
and stated that all 6 pending lawsuits were dismissed
with prejudice by the Court.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried, copy of Compromise
and Settlement Agreement be filed.
It was recommended by the City Attorney that author-
ization be granted him to continue negotiations with
I;r. Hixon relative to the use of Van Tassel Canyon,
also to negotiate with the County Sanitation District,
these negotiations to include John Williamson, former
City Engineer.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, the City Attorney be authorized to request
the services of John Williamson, at the rate of 0.50
per hour, to continue negotiations as requested and
to include Administrative Officer. Motion carried
by the following vote:
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QUARTER MIDGET
ASSN. AGREEIE NT
APPROVED
RESOLUTION
NO. 3646 -
Weed Abatement
New weed abatement
program authorized
License Agreement
with Consolidated
Rock approved
All cases
dismissed re:
Azusa -Duarte
Court litigation
Atty. authorized
to continue
negotiations
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheiiner,,
Noes: Councilman Johnson
The City Treasurer submitted a Financial Statement Fimmcial
for the month of July, 1957 as follows: Statement for
July 1957 -
Treasurer
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Bank Balances, June. 30, 1957
Receipts for July, 1957 all sources
Disbursements for July, 1957
Bank Balances, July, 1957
Investment Account:
Treasury Bills $400,000.00
Bank Balance: Sarningstbdate 18,196.75
TOTAL
$424,452.01
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%55b42253-14
213,050.56
$3513202.58
$413,196.75
$769,399.33
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, and unanimously carried, this statement be
filed.
The matter of adopting the Purchasing Manual, as Purchasing
submitted by the Accounting Department, was presented. Manual referred
Since a Senate Bill, recently passed, may have some to Attorney
bearing on the adoption of the manual in its present
form, it was the opinion of Council this matter
should have further study.
?loved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the Purchasing Manual be referred to the
City Attorney for study and recommendation, relative
to recent legislation. Motion carried unanimously.
The request made by the Boy Scout troups of the City
for the use of City owned land was discussed by
Council. An informal meeting had been held between
the Council and representatives of the Boy Scout
troups at which tirne their request was considered.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Request by
Ortuno and unanimously carried, this request for
Boy Scout
use of City owned land be granted, subject to an
troups for
agreement being executed between the City and the
use of land
Boy Scout Building Committee as to their building
plans for the proposed Scout building, and their
plans for use of this land.
Confirmation of hotel reservations for the League Hotel reserva-
of California Cities Conference, to be held in tions confirmed
September, was given. These reservations were for Conference
made with the Hotel Gaylord.
It was requested by the Administrative Officer
that Council verify, or not, the attendance of
Fire Chief Madison at the League of California Fire Chief
Cities Conference, since his name had not been authorized to
included in the list of officials authorized to attz,nd Conference
attend at the previous meeting, due to an over-
sight.
ver-
sight.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno, that Fire Chief Madison be authorized
to attend the League of California Cities Conference,
with expdnses allowed as previously granted to other
officials. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero,
Memmeshe imer
Noes: Councilman Johnson
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Motion fails re
Romero, the previous action by Council allowing expenses for
0175.00 accountable expenses, be rescinded. Motion conference
failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero
Noes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
A communication was received from the County Boundaries
Boundary Commission approving the boundaries of approved re
the proposed Southerly Annexation District No. 27 Southerly
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Annex. Dist.
Romero, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare No. 27
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY AUGUST 19, 1957 Page 7
the necessary resolution instituting annexation
proceedings. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Noes: Councilman Johnson
A request was submitted by the City of Torrance Request for
that other cities adopt a resolution asking the tax exemption
League of California Cities to advocate that an filed
exemption be granted to cities from the payment
of State Sales and Gas Taxes.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romer, request be filed. ':lith no objections,
motion ordered carried.
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A letter of appreciation was received from the
Letter of
Norac Company for services rendered by the Police
commendation
and Fire Departments during a recent fire.
to Police &
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
Fire Depts.
man Romero, this letter be placed on file.
With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Information was received from the office of the
County Auditor -Controller stating the certified
valuations for the fiscal year 1957-58.
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading,
the following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIM CITY OF
AZUSA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE
1ST READING
RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Ord. Fixing Amt.
BEGINNING JULY 11 1957.
of Money needed
Councilman Fawcett offered, for its first reading
the following ordinance entitled:
lst reading of
Ord. Fixing Rate
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
of Taxes
AZUSA FIXING THE RATES OF.TAXdS AND LEVYING TAXES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1957•
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno, and unanimously carried, the further
reading of this ordinance be waived.
The matter of inclusion, or exclusion, from the Proposed County
proposed Los Angeles County Sanitation Disposal Sanitation
System was discussed. If the City wished to be Disposal System
included, no action was necessary. Since this
was the course decided upon, and there were no
objections, no action was taken.
The cities of Azusa and Baldwin Park will be co -
hosts at the monthly meeting of the League of
California Cities meeting scheduled for October
17, 1957.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman League of Calif.
Ortuno and unanimously carried, the Administrative Cities meeting
Officer, with the assistance of City departments planned
plan and arrange the dinner meeting together with
with the City of Baldwin Park.
The name of V. Gilbert Ross was recommended for Appointment of
membership on the Library Board to fill the V. Gilbert Ross
unexpired term of Mr. Robert Manning. to Library Board
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council-
man Romero, the recommendation be accepted and
Mr. Ross be appointed to the Library Board for
the balance of the term which expires June 30, 1960.
An invitation was extended to the Council members City of Duarte
to attend the inaugural ceremonies of the City of ceremonies
Duarte on Thursday, August 22, at 7:30 P.M.
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Council members were invited to the meeting of Kiwanis Club
the Kiwanis Club of Duabte, by the program chair- of Duarte
man, as representatives of the County Sanitation invitation
District are expected to be present to speak on
'Planned Refuse Disposal'. This meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, August 20th at 12:00 noon,
at the Zanzibar on Huntington Drive.
A letter was received from Mr. and ?ass. K. W.
Protest re
Sleege, 313 E. Russell Street, protesting the hazard-
view of
ous traffic condition at the corner of Pasadena and
traffic -
Gladstone due to the view of traffic being blocked
cor. of
by a cement and rock post and trees at this inter-
Gladstone &
section. A request for a park site within that tract
Pasadena
(between Pasadena and Cerritos Avenues, north of
Gladstone) was also stated.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, this matter be referred to the City Engineer
for report to Council. With no objections, motion
ordered carried.
An invitation was extended to the Council, by Donald
Invitation
M. Lowry, pool manager, to the swim meet on Tuesday
to swim meet
night, August 20th, at 6 P.M. at the Slauson Park
pool.
Approval of payment was requested in the amount of
$4 764.50 to Nicholas Abdelnour, cost bill as allowed
and taxed, in the Superior Court. Payment approved
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Abdelnour
Johnson and unanimously carried, this demand be
approved for payment.
Approval of payment was requested, in the amount of
$1280.00 to Benjamin Parker, for services relative Payment approved
to preliminary planning of the new Library Building. B. Parker for
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman services
Romero and unanimously carried, payment be approved.
An invitation, from the Southern California Gas
Company, was extended to the valve turning ceremony Gas Company
of the new Needles to Newhall natural gas transmis- Valve Turning
sion pipeline, scheduled at 11:30 A.M., August 28, Ceremony
1957, at the Gas Company's Headquarters, 23986 North
Pine Street, Newhall.
Councilman Fawcett will attend as representative
of the City.
The resignation of Mr. Thomas B. Thomson as Director Resignation of
of Civilian Defense and Disaster was submitted, T. B. Thomson
effective as of August 1, 1957. I -loved by Councilman Director of
Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so ordered Civil Defense
the resignation of Mr. Thomson as Civilian Defense
Director be accepted with effective date August 15, 1957.
The name of Fred Becker was recommended as Director Fred Becker
of Civilian Defense and Disaster. appointed Dtr.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman of Civil Defense
Fawcett and unanirao.isly carried, Mr. Fred. Becker
be appointed Director of Civilian Defense and
Disaster effective September 1st, 1957.
Councilman Ro:aero offered the following resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution No.
AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND 3617 -Claims and
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SATIL ARE Demands
TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett and unanimously carried, the resolution
be adopted. This resolution *,gas then adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmeshe imer
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY AUGUST 19, 1957 Page 9
Noes: None and numbered Resolution No. 3647.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
man Romero, meeting adjourn until 7:30 P.M. Tuesday,
August 27, 1957. Time of adjournment 10:40 P.M. Adjournment
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