HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1958 - CCCITY. HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 209 1958
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and
led in the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. M81 Miller of the
Friends Community Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno
Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Absents None
Also, Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer
Kirkgaard, Supt. of Light & Water
Smith, Supt. of Public Works Brusna-
han, and City Clerk -Administrative
Officer Miller.
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections
or orris"sions to the minutes of January 6, 1958.
'Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 3, the address
•of Ray Klema, 440 Be Front Street, should be shown
as -Covina.
On' ce 4, second paragraph, should read Ordinance
No. "535" instead of Ordinance No. 533.
On Page,69 the second item, should be corrected so
that -the motion reads Mr. Pacifico and one member,
omitting the word "other".
'The minutes were ordered approved.
Mr. Gillis, District Engineer of the Division of
"Highways, and Mr. Hutchison, AssIt. District Engineer
in charge of advising and planning, appeared before
the Council with maps showing the proposed route of
the Foothill Freeway. They pointed out, however,
that the location and designs as shown on the map
are for study and comparative purposes, and are
subject to revisions and change until a route has
been.adopted. The County Highway representatives
advised the Council that after the 17th of February
they will have a map on display in the City Hall
for the public to view. Mayor Memmesheimer stated
that arrangements would be made to have the office
open several evenings for the convenience of the
public.
A public meeting for answering questions, etc. will
be held February 27, 1958 at the Azusa Recreation
Center from lr30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. .It was requested
by the Highway representatives that the City have an
authorized representative at this public hearing.
Meeting recessed at 8:25 P.M. to enable the Repre-
sentatives to remove their display maps.
Meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M.
7 :30, -P.M. 163
Invocation
Roll Call
Approval of
Minutes 1-6-58
Discussion of
Foothill Freeway
by Rep. of Div.
of Hwys.
The Council was notified by the Personnel Board that John Ott to
John Ott; Engineering Assistant, will complete his Step 2-Engr.
probationary period February 5, 1958• He will be Asste
placed on Step 2 effective February 16, 1958s if
retained in City employment.
It'was recommended that Gilbert Trujillo, Patrolman, G. Trujillo,
be raised to step 4 in salary retroactive to Dec. Patrolman to
16, 1957. It was pointed out that due to the step 4
Holiday season and other circumstances, this recom-
mendation was not brought to the Council in time for
the December 16th date.
It was recommended that John Kapano, Patrolman, be J. Kapano,
raised to Step 5 in the salary range, effective Feb. Patrolman to
1, 1958. 1 step 5
It was recommended that Byron Johnson, Engineering B. Johnson,
Assistant be raised to step 3 in the salary range, Engr. Asst.
effective Feb. 19 1958- to Step 3
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1958
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by
Councilman Romero that all of the above recom-
mendations be approved. This motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES:' Councilmen: None
Absent: None
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The Civil Service Rules and Regulations had been Civil Servo
-given to the Council for their study and reoom- Rules & Reg.
mendations. It was suggested that each Councilman remain tabled
submit any recommended changes to the Administrative
Officer, so that they can be compiled and presented
at one time.
,Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that this matter be tabled for further study.
With-no,objections, motion ordered carried.
A•reque'st was received from Chief of Police Kendrick
for -authorization to attend an "all zones meeting"
of the Chiefs of Police of the State to be held at
Fresno,'January 30th and 31st.
Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Roimerc, that Chief Kendrick be authorized to attend
the Conference and be compensated for 'transportation
and -actual expenses, estimated at 060.00. This
motion carried unanimously.
,A -request was received by the Chief of Police that
,the City Council authorize Officer Robert Sinclair
to attend a two weeks course in "Fundamentals of
Police Traffic Service" at Los Angeles State College
,starting January 27th, with 0100.00 tuition plus
expenses paid by the City.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
-Romero,-that this request be granted. This motion
carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that
the two lots in the 700 block on Azusa Avenue be-
longing tb,--the Azusa Civic Parking Association re
rezoned from "P" to "C-3" zone.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, that a public hearing be set for February
17th at 8:00 P.M. before the City Council for the re-
zoning of these lots. This motion carried unanimously
Chief of Police
to attend all
zones meeting
Officer Sinclair
to attend Traffic
Service course
Public Hearing -
Rezoning P -zone
The Planrhing commission requested approval for the Request to
expenditure of $1600.00 for the hiring of a planning hire planning
consultant on a per diem basis. consultant
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman denied
Johnson, that this request be denied. This motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:, Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Romero
Absent: None
The City -Clerk presented a letter from the American
Little.League requesting pipe and fittings for their
sprinkler system at the ball park on City property
at ast Street and Virginia Ave. They pointed out
that the sprinkler heads had already been donated by
the, National Rain Bird Company and that they had men
who would install the pipe.
It was the opinion of the Attorney that since the
installation would be on City property the City could
furnish pipe.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Council authorize
the supplying of the necessary pipe and fittings for
the ball park and that it remain the property of the
City.
Sprinkler system
auth. for -Little
League Park
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CITY HALL AZUSA•, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1958 Page 3 '167
The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Robert Offer to pur
.L. Lindquist$ 220 E. 13th Street, Azusa, offering chase land tabled
the City $100.00 for a strip of land 7.561 x 114.171 Lindquist
located at the rear of his property. Mr. Lindquist
stated that the acquisition of this strip would even
off his lot lines with those on the adjacent property.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that this request be tabled for further study.
With no:objections, motion ordered carried.
A request was received from the Department of Public
A. Luoero
Works rebommending that Arthur Lucero, among the top
Main. Man I
3 on the eligibility list, be employed at the first
in P.W. Dept,
step of Maintenance Man r'. to fill the vacancy left
2-1-58
by,the resignation of Odie Burton.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
{
Ortuno, that Arthur Lucero be employed at the first
step of,Maintenance Man I effective February 1, 1958 -
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYEt--Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
Desire for
NONE: Councilmen: None
foot bridge
Absent:.None
Pasadena Ave.
bridge is extremely narrow and dangerous to the
North of First St.,
It'was recommended by the Chief of Police that the
Positioning of
position of the Animal Shelter be changed to an
Animal Shelter
east -westerly direction instead of the north -south
authorized
direction to allow for a drive to be constructed
around the building. It was also pointed out that
!if Jackson Avenue were extended north, the front of
the Building would face that street.
Moved.by Councilman Fawoett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that the plana be changed so that the build -
Ing faces west, and that it be located between the
fence and the Little League diamond as the Engineer
sees fit. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
-A request was made that Mayor Memmesheimer be author- Request to
•ized to -sign a letter regarding disposal of the prop- release Owl
'erty-mf.the Owl 4X Plant, formerly occupied by the 4X sewer to
=American Cyanamid Company. The main item of interest City
is_the.sewer serving the property. Release of the
sewer to the City is requested, as development of
the'City's industrial area is being hindered for
lack of sewage disposal systems.
Moved_by,Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the Mayor be authorized to sign this ....-
letter. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Councilman Romero requested that the bridge over the Foot bridge -E, of
wash in the Rodecker Tract east of Pasadena Avenue
Pasadena Ave.
between,First Ste and Second Ste be removed, as it
hazardous
is. dangerous. Engineer Kirkgaard stated that this
bridge-ia under the jurisdiction of the Flood Control
District and suggested that a letter be written to
them asking that the permit issued on this bridge
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" 'be•,oancelled and the bridge be removed.
Moved,by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno; that Engineer Kirkgaard write such a letter.
;With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Councilman Romero also requested that a foot walk
Desire for
be put on the bridge over the wash on Pasadena Ave.,
foot bridge
Just north of First St. He pointed out that this
Pasadena Ave.
bridge is extremely narrow and dangerous to the
North of First St.,
many school children who must cross the bridge each
day.
Moved by�,Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that the City Engineer be authorized to
contact the Flbod Control District for permission
to put a foot bridge on the bridge on Pasadena Ave.,
just north of First Street. With no objections,
motion ordered carried.
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Councilmen Romero stated that he had received a
request to have a Dead End sign -posted on E. Holly=
vale, off'Pasadena Avenue. It was -pointed out that -
this is a narrow street -and caused congestion when
motorists did not realize that this is not a through
street. Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan stated that
1. their Department would post a sign on E. Hollyvale,
-'at the intersection of Pasadena Ave. as requested.
Councilmen Ortuno stated that property owners on the
east side of'Soldano Avenue south of Second St. are
"requesting curbs and gutters and will probably sign
a petition'for 1911 Act District along with other
areas:
It was -,pointed out that the east 401 of the street
snot already dedioated, should be dedicated to the
City. ,
The City Engineer was instructed to investigate the
possibilities of getting the neoessary,land for
street dedication.
The report of the Chamber of Commerce Committee on
the'study of the Van Tassel Lease Agreement was
presented to the Council.
Moved•by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
_Romero;'that-the full report be read at the Council
meeting: -This"motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: .Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, -Romero
NOES'i Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
Absent: None
After the reading of the report by the City Clerk,
Councilman Johnson made a motion that -the report of
the Chamber of Commerce be accepted and the lease
rejected; -and the City Clerk advise Mr. Hixon of
this action and that he further be instructed to
,write a letter of appreciation to the chamber of
Commerce for its efforts. This motion died for
lack of second. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that
the Council give this report further study. Mayor
Memmesheimer stated that he was informed by the
Sanitation District that they are.interested in all
possible refuse sites and would investigate the Van
Tassel site if officially offered to the district.
Attorney Williams suggested that possibly the Council
would want to accept the lease on a 90 day option .
whioh,was offered tb,.Ithe owner, Mr. Hixon, in its
present form, or any other terms mutuallyy agreeable
and adopt a resolution stating that the Counoil
*ishea to present to the Sanitation District rights
,of the City and request a report. Attorney Williams
stated that this.option would give the Council fur-
ther opportunity to study the lease and if a satis"
.:factory.'report was received from the Sanitation
District in 90 days, an'acceptable7lease could be
worked out at that time.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA OFFERING TO THE COUNTY SANITATION'DISTRICTS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CERTAIN RIGHTS OF THE CITY
.OF AZUSA UNDER AN OPTION TO LEASE PORTIONS OF VAN
TASSEL CANYON FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL PURPOSES AND
REQUESTING A REPORT THEREON.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, and ordered carried' that further reading
of this resolution be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that this resolution be adopted. This reso-
lution was then passed and.adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero,
Memmesheimer
"Not through
street" sign-
Hollyvale at
Pasadena Ave.
Possible new
1,911 Act Dist*
and land dedi-
cation on
Soldano Ave.
90 day option
granted on
Van Tassel Lease
Sanitation Dist,
No. 22 to survey
site and lease -
Chamber of Comm.
report.
Res. No. 3709 -
Offering County
San. Dists. Rights
re: Option of Leas(
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MONDAY, JANUARY 209 1958
NOES:, Councilmen: Johnson
Absent: None and numbered Resolution No, 3709..
Moved by.Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero," -,that the City Clerk write a letter of com-
-mendation to the Chamber of Commerce Committee for
.the report submitted by them. This motion carried
by the following vote:
AYESr "Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero
Memmesheimer
NOES:" Councilmen: None
Absent: None
Councilman Ortuno offered the following 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. 27
-TO:THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, that further reading of this Ordinance be
waived.. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Counoilman
Fawcett, that this'Ordinance be adopted. This Ordi-
.nanoe was'then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: 'Councilmen: Fawcett; Ortuno, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: .Councilmen: Johnson
Absent None and numbered Ordinance No, 561.
Cbunoil'man Romero offered the following Ordinance
entitled:
AN'ORDINA NCE 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.,28'
TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved'by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
'�Ortuno; that further reading of this -Ordinance be
waived.- With no-objeotions, motion ordered carried.
Moved.by"Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero; that this Ordinance be.adopted. This Ordi-
Inance was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawoett, Ortuno, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES,i Councilmen: Johnson
Absent: None and numbered Ordinance No. 562.
Coun,oiliaan Romero offered the following Ordinance
entitled:
A1V ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO ZONE
SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT -NO. 27.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett; that further reading of this Ordinance be
waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that this Ordinance.be'adopted. This Ordi-
nance was then adopted by the following votes
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno', Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
Absent: None and numbered Ordinance No. 563 -
Page 5 -171
Letter of thanks
to 'Chamber , of
Commerce
Ord. 561 -
Annex. Dist, 27
Ord, 562 -
Annex. Dist. 28
Ord, 563 -
Annex, Dist.
No. 27 Zoning
The City Attorney announced that an Ordinance had Meljac rezoning
been prepared rezoning portion -of the Meljao.lndus- lot. reading Ord.
trial Property from R-1 to M-1.
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading an
CITY,HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1958 Page 6 173
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE
CERTAIN- PREMISES.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
'Johnson, that further reading of this Ordinance be
waived. This motion ordered carried.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA-PETITIONING.THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS,ANGELES TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINHABITED TERRITORY
OWNED.BY AND LOCATED WITHIN THE GLADSTONE SCHOOL
:DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, that further reading of this Resolution be
waived. With no objeotions, motion ordered carried.
Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, that this Resolution be adopted. This
Resolution was then passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,
Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
_;Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3710;
1 1.
Attorney Williams reported that it is the intention
of the",Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association
'to forma municipal water district with the intent
of'annexing to the Metropolitan Water District.
•.Attorney Williams stated that the money raised from
the'assessment levied by the Upper San Gabriel
Valley Water Association would probably be used to
develop this Municipal Water District.
Moved,by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this matter be tabled. This motion
carried by the following vote: ,-
AYES:; Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES:, Councilmen: None
Absent*;, None
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
,'Ortuno, that the City pay the $25.00 dues to the
Association and advise them that the Council has
declined to accept the assessment. This motion
carried unanimously.
Res. No. 3710-
Reqo annexe
school site -
Citrus and
Gladstone
USGVWA assess.
not approved
Authorization was requested for the City Attorney Cancel, of
to••sign tax cancellations Autho No- 37103 and Auth. Tax. Auth;,..
No.`37151 for property acquired for highway purposes.
The'ee properties are portions of Azusa Lane and the
,Azusa Avenue -San Gabriel Avenue -right of ways.
Mobed`by Councilman Ortuno, seconded.by Councilman
Fawoett,'that -City Attorney Williams be authorized
to sign=the tax cancellations. With no objections,
motion ordered carried.
The deed for the purchase of lots' 17 & 18 block 39
on Angeleno Avenue was presented.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF.
Moved by'Counbilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading of
this Resolution be waived.
Res. No. 3711 -
Accepting Deeds
lots 17 & 18
block 39
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 20,
1958 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that this Resolution be -adopted. This Res-
olution•was then passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero,
Memmeshiemer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
Absent: None and numbered Resolution No, 3711,
The -City Attorney stated that a Resolution had been
Res. 3712 -
prepared to allow the extension of the street light-
Street Lighting
ing'piroject to inolude-th6se areae within the City
Project
limits as of Jan. 1, 1958,
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resoluti6n
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3058.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
. Ortuno','and ordered carried that further reading of
this Resolution be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawoett that this Resolution be adopted. This Res-
olution was then passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3712.
The"City Attorney presented -a prepared agreement
Agreement
between the City of Azusa and W. R. Wilkinson Co.
for 18 inch
'*hereby the concrete gutter's being installed under
gutters in
the 1911-Aot would be increased by 6 inches, except
1911 Act
for dross gutters and gutters which are shown as
being wider than 18 inches, this increase to be paid
by; the. City:
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawc'ett's that the Mayor be authorized to sign this
agreement. -This motion oarried by the following vote:
AYES:' Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
N6ES5' Coundilmen: None
Absent: None
The'City Attorney'reported that in considering the
Air Conditioning
matter'of bringing legal action against the con-
to be surveyed by
-tractor and designer of the air conditioning system,
manufacturer
he had been in conversation with the manufacturer of
units installed by the contractor, and was told that
their engineer would visit the City and inspect the
system'with the view in mind of presenting recommen-
-dations:, ,
The City Attorney stated that he had received a
Study bf
.. copy of,a letter sent to the City of Riverside by
future source
Attorney John Holmes which stated that there could
of electric
be.a possibility of Cities -obtaining electrical
power
energy'from another source. The Federal Government
is constructing the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado
River,.and if a power district dould be formed, it
might be.possible in some manner that the electri-
city produced at the dam could be supplied to the
district. It was recommended that further study of
this suggestion be made.
The City Clerk requested authorization to destroy
Obsolete records
the following obsolete papers now on file in the
to be destroyed
office of the City Clerk, an•?entry-of each item to
be destroyed can be found in a permanently retained
record:
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 200 1958
1: All blank fund check books.
2. All general fund demands prior.to 1953.-
3, All light and water fund demands prior to 1953-
4, All library fund demands prior to 1953.
5. All employees payroll demands prior to 1953•
(Cancelled checks 1948-58 retained)
b:' All sewer fund demands prior to 1953•
w: All M.V.A. fund demands prior to 1953•
All special deposit fund demands prior to 1953•
9.- All state highway fund demands prior to 1953.
-10: All Los Angeles County fund demands prior to 1953•
'11: All other fund demands prior to 1953•
12: All cancelled payroll checks prior to 1948.
13.', All utility billing stubs -municipal meters -
prior to 1953•
14:' All purchase orders prior to 1953•
Approval of the City Attorney has"been given.
Moved'by-Counbilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that-authority"to destroy the above mentioned
records be granted to the -City Clerk. This motion
carried:by the following vote:
AYES: 'Councilmen: Fawcett'; Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
.- "`" -. Memmesheimer
NOESr Councilmen: None
Absent: None
'The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that
Supt: -of Public Works Brusnahan and M. Boyer be
authorized to attend the Recreation Conference being
held"in Fresno, in addition to the others previously
authorized to attend.
•Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, 'seconded by Councilman
Johnson,"that Supt: Brusnahan be'authorized to attend
'thio" Conference with the same advance expense allow-
ance.; This motion carried unanimously.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that
due to lAgh.cost the remodeling of the bath house
not be considered, and that the money be used for
-consti�uotion of a new bath house at the west end of
the pool..
-Moved"by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that consideration of a new bath house be
to bled until'the time of budget studies. With no
objections, motion ordered carried.
It'wab*requested by the Commission that a licensed
surveyor be employed to survey and stake the property
of all.City Parks, and in particular, the Northside
Park. '-City Engineer Kirkgaard stated that the North-
side Park has been surveyed and markers set.
',Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the re-
quest be' denied.
Councilman Fawcett 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
GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
-Moved-by.Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading of
this Resolution be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawoett, that this Resolution be adopted. This Reso-
lution then passed and adopted by the following vote::
AYES: Councilmen: Fawoett, Ortuno; Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
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Supt. of Pub,
to attend
Rao. Conf.
New bath house
to be considered
at budget session
Request for
Parks survey
denied
Res. No. 3713 -
Elect. Energy
Agree: -Gen.
Petro. Corp.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1958 Page 9 179
NOES:' -Councilmen: None
Absent.: None and numbered Resolution No- 3713 -
It was requested by the City Clerk that the Personnel
Board be authorized to hold an examination for Steno
Clerk to establish an eligibility list.
Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seoonded-by Councilman
Romero ,'-that this request be granted- With no objec-
tions, motion ordered carried.
The.City Clerk requested authorization to advertise
-for bids for gasoline for the period from March 1,
1958, to February 28, 1959 -
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that the City Clerk be authorized to adver-
tise for bids; bids to be opened on February 14, 1958.
With no objections, motion ordered carried.
OH.January 20th the miscellaneous employees voted
on whether the division of retirement system should
be 'made':" The result of this election was 68 in
favor'. and 6 opposed.
Moved"by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett; that the'City Clerk be authorized to obtain
the necessary resolution for continuing with the
prbposed-division"of retirement system. Motion
carried unanimously.
The City Treasurer submitted his Financial Statement
as of'Deoeinber 31, 1957. This showed the Bank
Balance „ exclusive of Investment Account in the
amount'of 05170237.94; Treasury'Bills, 14000000.00;
earnings on"Treasury Bills, 023.048.25, or a total
of $940;286.19.
Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, that this report be filed. This motion
ordered carried.
Emanuel Levy, President of the Azusa Bowling Lanes,
requested -approval of a business license to conduct
-.24 "bowling lanes, 6 billiard tables, anoafe and a
oocktail'lounge at 645 E. Eighth -Street.
Moved"by'Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that approval of the business license be
granted subject to all necessary conditions, Motion
oarried'unanimously.
A -dopy of the application for the transfer of Off -
i ale:beer and wine license has been received for
premises now licensed at 458 No. Virginia Avenue.
This application is for the dropping of the partner
and adding spouse as owner.
Moved"by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett, that this application be filed. Motion
ordered= -carried.
"Tlie National Multiple Sclerosis Society has requested
permission for fund-raising the week of August 18,
•1958:. N.Y
.Moved'by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that'the request be granted subject to exist-
ing policies. Motion ordered carried.
Exam for
Steno Clerk
Advertise for
bids -gasoline
Division of
Retirement
System
Financial
Statement.
Dec. 319 1957
Business License
approved Azusa
Bowling Lanes
Off -sale beer
and wine app.
filed -458 N.
Virginia Ave.
Mult. Sclerosis
Drive auth-
The Administrative Officer stated that the plans for Approval of
the library hadust been returned to -the architect library plans
"from "plan oheck and were not available for Council delayed
at this time.
The Sociedad Progresista Mexicana has requested
authority to conduct a dance at the Parish Rall,
4th. and -Dalton Ave, on February 16, 1958, and for
authority to employ two officers for the dance.
Moved by Councilman Romero,.seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that the request be referred to the Chief of
Dance permit
referred to P.D.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1958
Police with power to act. With no objections,
motion ordered carried.
A request was presented by Russell C. Gray, Jr. for
permission to relocate a house from 234 No- Coney
Avenue, Azusa, to 931 W- 4th Street, Azusa. The
present house size is 702 square feet, but proposed
additions will increase the size to 850 square feet.
The houses on either side of the lot where it will
be relocated are 640 and 876 sq, feet respectively.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that authorization be granted to relocate said
,building subject to all regulations imposed by the
Building Department- This motion ordered carried,
.A -request from Ruben Galindo for permission to sell
"eggs from a truo$`on a vacant lot on the corner of
.'6th"Stre`et'and Azusa Avenue was received.
'Moved•by"Councilman'Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero'; 'that -sinoe it was not a -permanent structure
_with7:h6cessary"plumbing facilities, this request be
denied. This motion ordered carried.
A' communication- was received from Mr. Glenn G.
Vaniman,"District Superintendent of Citrus Union
,High'School District, requesting that a represen-
tative be selected to serve on'a Citizen's Advisory
.C'ouncil to lay•plans for enlarging the Junior College
-facilities and program.
Moved'by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that Mayor Memmeshei*er be authorized to
appoint a representative to -this Citizen's Committee.
With no objections, motion ordered carried.
An 'invitation to the members of the City Council
t6 attend the dedication of the -Civic Center in
Buena Park on January 25th was received.
,.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 Res-
olution was then passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: -.Councilmen: None
AbsentNone and numbered Resolution No. 3714.
The City Engineer requested permission to attend a
Traffic'Safety Engineer Conference to be held at
UO;C: L" A. at the end of January.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Orttino,'that the City Engineer be -authorized to
attend and that necessary eapenses'be paid by the
City. This motion ordered carried.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that the meeting adjourn. This motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOESr Councilmen: None
Absent: None
Time of adjournment 1Or43 P.M.
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House Relocation
t o 931 'W -' 4th St -
approved
Permission.to
sell eggs from
truck denied
Mayor to appt:
rep. to J. C.
Citizen's Comm.
Invitation to
Buena Park
Dedication
Res. No. 3714 -
Claims & Demands
City Engr.
to attend
Traf. Safety
Engr. Conf.
Adjournment