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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 17, 1958 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA,.CALIFORNIA MONDAY.. AARCH-17, 1958. 7:30.P.M. 233 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. Ben Paroulek, pastor ct the -:First Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Absents Councilmen: None Also present: City Attorney Williams; Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Supt. of P. W. Brusnahan, City Engineer Kirkgaard, Fire Chief Madison, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller Mayor._Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or.ommissions to the minutes of March 3, 1958. Councilman -Johnson stated that on Page 1, regarding property annexation, the mane of Attorney Snidow 4:_ should be shown as Attorney H. A. Snidow, rather than A. L. Snidow, in two separate paragraphs. On Page 3, first paragraph, the strip of land to be .acquired by the State should be described as 10! x 1001. 'With no further corrections, the minutes stood ,ppproved as corrected. The Council was notified that on March 7, 1958s at 10:00 A.M.'in the office of the City Clerk in answer to -Notice Inviting Bids for the Paramount Ave. im- provement project (State Gas Tax Project #39D a 39E City Prgjeot 162). Bids were opened in the presence of Councilman Fawcett, City Engineer Kirkgaard and City Clerk Miller. Bids received were as follows: Cox Brothers $14,567.21 Warren Southwest, Inc. 170102.19 Harvey Construction Co. 17,170.06 William Kirkland 18,733.06 W. R. Wilkinson 19035.11 A-1 Contractors, Inc. 21,465.54 S. A. Cummings 21,934.813 Invocation Roll Call Approval of Minutes 3-3-58 Bid opening Paramount Ave. Improvements .A.Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the -Bid was submitted with each bid. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the bid for the Paramount Avenue improve- ment project be awarded to Cox Brothers, low bidder, and that -,the bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer F NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On Tuesday, March 119_1958, at 10:00-A.M. bids were opened in the Office of the City Clerk in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of a Library Building. Present at the bid opening were: Council- man Ortuno and Councilman Romero, City Engineer Kirk- gaard, Architect Parker, Librarian Alexander, Library Board member Snyder, and the City Clerk. The bidders and net bids, which include all items requested, such as community room, driveway, electrical vault.' and travertine are as follows: Herman Rempel $208,278.00 Ruane Corporation 209,620.00 Dilworth Construction 211046.00 Parr Construction 2140220.00 Sam 0. Upton Co. 2189267.00 Mayfair Construction 2190809.00 Justin Construction. 2212240.00 Library Bid awarded 234. I 'A 1. :Ii'l,I oli' . 1 .j.., n., t CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 17, 1958 Page 2 235 Stephen Owers 2219649.00 Edwards Construction 222,717.00 plus Add. #2 H. M. Keller Co. 226,086.00 Wm, J. Moran Co. 227000.00 California Federal Const. 232,374.00 Submitted with each bid was a Bidders Bond in the amount of 10% of the bid. A report was given as to the financial responsibility of the low bidder: Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman 'Ortuno that the.contract be awarded to Herman Rempel, including all alternates, contingent upon furnishing of the necessary bonds, and that the bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. This motion carried unanimously. At.this time, Councilman Johnson brought up the subject of a new reservoir for the City. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be -instructed to start planning for a new reservoir and appurtenances. Authorization was requested to make arrangements for the'removal of trees on the library site, in order that they will be removed by the time construction is to begin. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the City Administrator be authorized to make the necessary arrangements for -the removal of trees at the library site. %he Administrative Officer stated that the owners of Lot 13, Block 31 had offered to sell this property to the City for KOOO.00 with the City to bear all escrow costs. This lot is between the two parcels now owned by the City. . Moved by -Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Orturio,that the City purchase the designated property on Dalton Avenue at the price of $8,000.00 plus escrow fees,land.the Administrative Officer take whatever steps are necessary to proceed with the purchase of tlie,property. This motion carried by the following votes City Engr. to plan for new reservoir Tree removal on library site Auth. to purchase property on Dalton Ave. Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer -Noes; Councilmen: Johnson Absent: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman P. W. Bldg. Romero' -and unanimously carried that the City Engineer relmcation and the City Administrator be authorized to make all authorized the••neoessary arrangements for relocating the Public Works Building on the vacant lot on the east side of Dalton -'Avenue owned by the City. It was suggested that the City Engineer present a Plot Plan -showing the location of the building on the site:' On Friday, March 14, 1958, at 10:00 A.M. bids were Police Car bids opened'in the Office of the City Clerk in answer to awarded Russ -Notice Inviting Bids for the purohase of five new Davis Ford police cars. Bids were opened in the presence of -Councilman Fawcett, the City Engineer, Police Chief '-Kendrick, and the City Clerk. Bidders and their bids are as follows: Russ Davis Ford - Fairlane fordor 06,400.80 to " - Custon 300 fordor 507.00 Lee Edsel, Inc. - Ranger 4 dr. sed. 6,413.00 Miller Ford - Fairlane fordor 6,460.00 " it - Custom 300 fordor 6,010.00 236 CITY.HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY -MARCH 17, 1958 A cashiers check in the amount of 109 of the.bid was submitted by Russ Davis Ford. No bid bonds or checks accompanied the other bids. A'letter was received from the Chief of Police request- irig'that'the low bid of Russ Davis Ford on the Fairlane Model be accepted, as the Fairlanes.would have a greater trade-in value than the lower priced Custon 300. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the suggestion of the Chief of Police.be accepted and the City Administrator be authorized to award the bid of Russ Davis Ford Co. on the Fairlane Ford's. This motion carried by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen: Fawcett, Noes: 'Counoilmenc. Johnson Absent: Councilmen: None Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer On'.0riday, February 14, 1958, at 10:00 A.M. bids were opened in the Office of the City Clerk for the labor:on installing street light standards in answer to Notice Inviting Bids. Present at opening were: Councilman Fawcett, -City Engineer Kirkgaard, Supt. of Light & .Water -Smith, and City Clerk Miller. Bids and bid bonds for 10%.of the bid were received from all bidders, ex- cept the City of Azusa Light & Water Dept. Bids reg oeived as follows: Azusa Light & Water Dept. $11,873.40 Fred Eggers Co. 159163.00 Sohurr & Finlay 150271.00 G. & B. Electric 16,102.50 Chagnon Electric 39,245.00 The City,Engineer and Supt. of Light & Water recommended that -the bids be rejected and that the Light & Water Department do the work. Councilman Johnson asked that the City Attorney deter- mine if Sections 4000-4007 of the Government Code were applicable in this case, and in particular the require- ments.to be met by the City Engineer. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled until the next meeting for a report from the City Attorney. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be,authorized to prepare a Resolution in the event bids.are,rejected. At this time, Almo Landi of 5920 N. Ranburn appeared before the Council to inquire how soon Street lights would-be installed in their tract. Mr. Landi was ad- vised that they would probably have,lighting within 60 to 90' days. Pa ge 3 237 Street light labor bid action tabled It'was recommended by the Department Heade and the Step raises Personnel -Board that step raises be granted to the authorized following employees: Lawrence Trujillo, Patrolman, to Step 2&$402, effective 4-1-58 June -Millers Account Clerk, to Step 2, #330, to " Marjofte Provost, Account Clerk, to Step 4, $364," " Moved'by,Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the recommendation of the Department Heads and the Personnel Board be ac- cepted and that the step raises be granted. The eligibility list for Police patrolman was presented Police to Council by the Personnel Board. The top three can- patrolman didates on the list are as follows: eligibility list filed Mr. Cornelius Flynn Azusa Mr. Ronald Yokabitis Pomona Mr. Larry Reagin Duarte u a 8b'Z i I J a 8b'Z CITY HALL AZUSA, OALIFORNIA MORDAY MARCH 17, 1958 Page 4 Wo recommendation by the Police Chief for an appoint- ment was made at this time. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the list be filed. With no.objections, motion ordered carried. 239 The Planning Commission sent notification to the Council Alpha Beta that.the date for hearing on the zone change of Alpha parking lot Beta'parking lot from "P" to "C-3" had been reset to hearing date March 19, 1958. reset to 3-19 The Planning Commission also notified the Council that Public hear - the, date of April 16, 19589 at 7:30'P.M, has been set ing on Free - as the.time for the public hearing on the proposed way 4-16-58 Foothill Freeway alignment. The Planning Commission at their last meeting con- sidered the situation that has arisen on the property located on the -northwest corner of Gladstone Street and', -Louise Avenue, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mexia. The' Mexias had previously obtained a zone change from °R-1V,to'"C-2" after stating that they wished to so- tablish e_beauty shop and patio furniture store on this property. However, they now state that they wish to'sell,the rear 80 feet of the property to Mr. Donald Zak, who plans to erect a building and establish a "neighborhood" bar. Application has been made to the Alcoholic Beverage Control by Mr. Zak for an On -Sale beer license at 719 14Gladstone Street with July 1, 1958, as the estimated time that the premises would be ready. A copy of a latter written to the Alcoholic Beverage Control by Ch�efaKefidrick was`,presbntedito-Council. Chief.Kendrick protested issuance of the license "On the grounds that to do so would aggravate an already existing police problem!. -Moved by 6ouncilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to send a letter to the Depart- ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control,,advising them that the City wishes to protest issuance of the license on the, grounds that a possible police problem would be created, and requesting that if a hearing is to be held,,it be held in Azusa. The Superintendent of Light and Water requested permission to sell two -tons of scrap iron junk and two -tons of scrap.copper junk. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero,.and unanimously carried that the Supt. of 'Light and Water and the Administrative Officer be granted permission to dispose of the scrap metal and to -accept -the beat price offer. Authorization was also requested by the Light and Water Dept. to contract with the Pittsburgh Tank and Tower Company to descale and paint the interior and exterior of the 100,000 gallon elevated water tank at,a price of approximately $965.00. According to the' Supt. of Light and Water, no estimate can be made at•this time of repairs needed to the interior of the tank;`but they should be slight. The repair charge made.by the Company for welding seams is $2.65 per lineal foot, and for fill -welding pitssis $.55 each. The costs of repairs will be known upon inspection after the tank is drained. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seoonded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried that authorization be granted for the renovation of the tank, and also for the signing of the contract with the Pittsburgh Tank and Tower Company, Maxie rezoning studied by Plan. Comm. Supt. of L. & W. authorized to sell iron and copper junk at best price offer 100,000 gal. tank to be renovated I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 179 1958 A,request was received from the County Fire Protection for fire"hydrant service outside the City limits on Gladstone Street east of Irwindale Avenue. A proposed agreement was submitted by the Fire Protection District agreeing to furnish the fire hydrants and labor for Installation and to pay a monthly charge of $1.00 per hydrant. The water is to be used only for fire fight- Ing i ht- Ing,as,needed and for fire drills, not to exceed 15 minutes,per week. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the matter be tabled until.the next meeting for further study by the City Attorney, Administrative Officer, Supt. of Light and Water, and the Fire Chief. A_request was received from the developers of Tract 21808 to omit the concrete curbs and sidewalks on Peckham Road extending south from First Street, and to substitute asphaltic concrete extending to the Property line. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that permission be granted to omit concrete curbing and concrete side- walks in Tract 21808 along Peckham Road, and that permission be granted to substitute asphaltic concrete to the property line with the depth of the concrete to be no less than 2 inches. Authorization was requested by the Street Department to purchase a three yard street sweeper at an ap- proximate cost of $11,000.00, as the sweeper now in use is ten years old. Moved by Counoimman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the Supt. of Public Works, Chairman of Public Works and the Administrative Officer be authorized to obtain proposals on a 3 yard street sweeper and present the proposals to Council. A request was received by the Public Works Dept. to authorize the -Personnel Board to hold an examination for'Maintenance Man I. Moved by'Counoilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that inasmuch as there are two men on the eligibility list at this time, the request for a new examination be denied. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that permission be granted to employ the top man on the current eligibility list for Maintenance Man I,/ With no obections, motion ordered carried. provided thathe is a resident of Azusa. Councilman Romero brought up the question of furnish- ing trees to residents in areas where curbs and side- walks have recently been installed. He was advised, .however, that in other areas the trees have been fur- nished at cost by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, but have been paid for by the home owners, and that it would be'impossible to do differently at this time. Moved•by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawoett•-and ordered carried that the Supt. of Public 'Works be authorized to investigate the streets which hive,recently had curbs, gutters and sidewalks In - .'stalled with the possibility of selling trees at .cost to home owners in those areas, and to report back to'Counoil. A request was received from Fire Chief Madison for permission to hold the annual'Spring Clean Up Week between May 17 and 7:00 A.M. May 26, and necessary expenditures be allowed for this project. Chief Madison also requested that the committee for making arrangements for this campaign be composed of the following: Mayor Memmesheimer, Police Chief Kendrick, Public Works Chairman, Public Works Supt. -Brusnahan, Administrative Officer Miller, and Fire 241 Page 5 Co. Fire Protection Dist. proposal tabled for further study Asphaltic curbs and sidewalks substituted in Tract 21808 Proposals on street sweeper to be obtained Request to hold exam for Maint. Man I denied Question raised as to possibility of furnishing trees to areas recently curbed and guttered Spring Cleanup campaign May 17 to May 26 242 A a,x j. "k i t )'1 • � � i 'rY' I;r' ' i • t� . � �J i _. • iri l CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 17, 1958 Page 6 Chief Madison. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and ordered carried that the City sponsor -the Spring Clean -Up Week campaign between the designated dates of May 17 to 7:00 A.M. May 26, and that the committee as suggested by the Fire Chief be appointed. 243 `A -request was received from the Park and Recreation P & R. Comm Commission for permission to contact and interview to work with ar'•ohiteiis, and upon viewing the submitted prospectus City Eng. re: of each, the Commission reoommended,employment of a new bath house ,qualified architect to draw up complete plans for a at City pool bathhouse at the City pool. for consider - Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman ation at time Johnson and ordered carried that the Park and Rec- of budget reation Commission be notified to work with the City review Engineer re: the bath house, and that the matter be given consideration at the time of the budget review. Counoilman Romero offered for its second reading the Ord. No. 567 "Ordinance rezoning lots 19 & 20 , Block 29, entitled: rezoning Lots 19 & 200 .AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF•THE CITY OF AZUSA Block 29 AMENDING ORDINANCE -NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. k .. Moved,by'Counoilman Romero, seconded by Councilman 'Ortuno and ordered carried that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero -that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: ,Ayes: ,"Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilmen: None '-Absent':..-Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 567. Permission was requested for the City to sign cancel- .jation of erroneous assessment of taxes, Authority No. 1263 and'N6. 3427. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero.and ordered carried that the.City Attorney be authorized to sign the Cancellation of erroneous as- sessmeni of taxes, Authority No. 1263 and No- 3427. The matter of the General Telephone Company claim •was.lagain brought before Council. The Council was notified that three representatives of the Telephone Company met with the City Engineer,,City Attorney, and the,Administrative Officer to discuss the claims for ,damages done to the conduit on November 5. 69 79 1957 in the vicinity of Azusa Avenue and'Gladstone Street when water lines were being installed by the City. After discussion of the claims, it was agreed that the City might have been responsible for one break in the conduit on Gladstone Street and possibly both parties at fault through misunderstandings on the other breaks.- Since the amount of the claims were relatively small,' and to save court costs, an agreement was made whereby.the City would pay one-half the total price of '$he claims. .'Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seoonded'by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the City settle the claims with the Telephone Company for 50% of the bill sent to the City. It had previously been recommended by the'Council that the Zoning Ordinance be amended by creating a new zone which would allow Professional offices in an "R-1" zone, probably a "Residential -Professional" zone. However, after discussion by the City Attorney, City Engineer, and Administrative Officer, it was felt that it would be advisable to amend Section 9208.10, paragraph e, of the Zoning Ordinance No. 535 to include professional offices in an "R-1" zone after a public Atty. to sign cancel.•of erroneous- taxes rroneous-taxes Auth. No. 1263 & No- 3427 Gen. Tel. Col claim settled for 50% Sections of Zondng Ord. to be amended 245 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH -17, 1958 Page 7 hearing has been held and a conditional use permit granted. Moved by Counoilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the•Administrative Officer be authorized to advise the Planning Commission that the Council is in accordance with altering Section 9208.10,'paragraph e, of the "R-1"zoning to include the professional offices, and in addition that the section referring to the size of signs be amended to conform. In 'accordance with instructions, the City Attorney lat reading Ord. prepared an amendment to the 'Ordinanoe relating to amending No. 300 the house numbering system. re: building Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the numbering system following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSV AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 300 RELATING TO THE BUILDING NUMBERING SYSTEM OF THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: :Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A new Resolution was presented re: Annexation of the Gladstone School District property located at Gladstone Street and Citrus Avenue. At the time the previous Resolution No. 3710, was adopted, the Tract, as de- scribediin the petition, had not been recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, and the Board of Super- visors has requested a new Resolutibn..be submitted con- taining the legal description approved by the Boundary Commission. 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 CON- TIGUOUS UNINHABITED TERRITORY OWNED BY AND LOCATED WITHIN THE GLADSTONE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero,`and ordered carried that further reading of this Resolution be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Res. No. 3732 Gladstone School Dist. property Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:, Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3732• An Ordinance was prepared in accordance with the Government Code regarding purchasing procedures. Councilman Fawcett offered for its first reading the'following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. This motion carried by the following vote: 1st reading Ord.. re: - purchasing procedures 246 CITY HALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: !4 , Second AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 17, 1958 Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Councilmen: None Councilmen: None I eading of the Ordinance will be April 7, 1958• Permission was requested by the City Attorney to attend the -Spring Conference of the City Attorneys branch of the League of California Cities !to be held in Palo Alto. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno..and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the City Attorneys Conference at Palo'Alto, and that the City of Azusa pay half of the expenses and the City of West Covina the other half of. the, expenses. 247 City Attorney to attend Lg. of Calif . Cities Conference Cue to the fact that there was an error in the previous Res. No. 3733 Lucky Lager Avenue dedication certificate, a new cer- accepting tificate and Resolution were prepared. Lucky Lager Ave. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution dedication entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A DEDICATION CERTIFICATE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of this Resolution be waived. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero,that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer None Johnson, Romero, None and numbered Resolution No Mr. Henry Dominguez of 238 No. Pasadena Avenue, appeared before the Council to state that he would be,willing to dedicate one-half of Third Street, and that if the City paves the street, he would agree to install his own curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The City Council has agreed to accept the dedication, and the necessary papers are to be drawn up for signing. 3733• H. Dominguez to dedicate one-half of Third St. Mr. Samuel Couch of 812 No. Loren Avenue appeared Plans and ,before Council to inquire what progress has been made specs to be in -`obtaining the dedication of that portion of North prepared for Loren Avenue which is not already dedicated, in order No. Loren Ave. that sewers may be installed. project Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero,.and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to have the plans and specs for the North Loren Avenue project ready for presentation at the next Council meeting whether or not the dedication for the*rest of the Avenue has been obtained. The Treasurer's Financial Statement as of February 28, Treasurer's 1958, was presented to Council. The report shows a Report filed bank balance of $513,618.54 Treasury Bills $400,000.00, earnings on Treasury Bills $25,390.25, or a total of $939,008.79• Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the report be filed. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 17, 1958 Mr. S. E. Eddy, Electrical Engineer for the Library Building, suggested that a letter be addressed to the Electrical Inspector of the Building and Safety Div- ision requesting Modification of the Building Ordin- ance in order that the installation of fixtures for the flourescent lamps on the Library building can be made. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to sign a letter to the Electrical Inspector of the Building and Safety Division requesting modification in the wiring in the Library building. Two Proclamations were presented for the Mayor's signature: the first Proclaiming the month of March 6 through April 6, Easter Sunday, as Easter Seal Month; the second Proclaiming the week of March 24 through March 29 as Community Concert Week. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the Proclamations for Easter Seal Month and Community Concert Week. A- request was received from J. B. Dauer of San Gabriel, California, for permission to locate a permanent "Kiddieland" on the lot adjacent to Thelma's Cafe at 976 -W. -Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the matter be referred to the Chief of Police to investigate and report to .Council. A -request was received by the San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club for permission to hold their annual Dog Show in Memorial Park on April 20, 1958. This Show has been held at the Civic Center Park in previous years, but the change was requested due to the con- struction work on the Library building. Moved,by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that permission be granted to hold the Kennel Club Dog Show at Memorial Park, and that the matter be handled under the same conditions as in previous years. A letter was presented from the Foothill School officials requesting that a 4 way stop sign be erected at the intersection of E. Haltern Street and N. Fenimore Avenue. It was suggested by the Chief of Police and Administrative Officer that a stop sign also be placed at the intersection of Fenimore•Avenue and Gladstone Street, subject to approval and recommendation of the City Engineer. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the matter be tabled until the next meeting for a report By the City Engineer'. The Azusa City Employees Association requested permission for one member of their Association to attend the Santa Barbara Meeting of the California League of City Employees Associations, to be held April'll, 12, and 13, 1958. They request that the employee be permitted to attend without loss of pay for`'April 11th, and other expenses will be borne by the Association. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the request of the Employees Association be granted allowing one member of the Association to attend the Santa Barbara Cpn- `ference in April with no pay loss. 249 Page 9 Request to Bldg. & Safety Div. re modification in Library Bldg. wiring Proclamations re: Easter Seal Month and Community Concerl Week "Kiddieland" request referred to Police Chief Request to hold Dog Show at Memorial Park, April 20th Request for 4 - way Stop Sign at E. Haltern and N. Fenimore tabled Request for Emp. Assn. member to attend Conference April 11-13 250 .1. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 17, 1958 A request was received from the League of California Cities that they receive written permission from the City to=use and publish any data they can obtain from the National Board of Fire Underwriters relative to fire grading. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuao and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer give written consent to the League of Calif- ornia Cities to use any data released by the Nat'l Board of Fire Underwriters. A -request was received that a budget of $100.00 for the balance of this year be set up for the Mayor's 'Safety Committee. In the past, members of the Com- mittee have frequently had to buy trophies, etc. With their own cash. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the request be granted for a $100.00 budget to be set up for the Mayor's Safety Committee. This motion carried unanimously. Authorization was requested for permission to proceed with study and obtaining proposals for tabulating equipment for City Accounting. This would be I.B.M. and similar companies, who make and lease tabulating equipment: Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to check further on the matter of tabulating equipment, including Electro Data, and that the proposals and costs be presented to Council. -Mayor Memmesheimer requested instructions from the Council re: Van Tassel Canyon for presentation to the Sanitation District. Moved,,by Councilman Johnson that this matter be tabled until April Fool's Day, 1968. This motion died for lack of a second. The�City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Robert Hastings, Attorney for Frank Hixon, reminding the City and the County Sanitation District that Mr. Hixon's,option expires on April 21st of this year. Mr. Hastings further suggested that, based on the Sanitation District report, and in order to save time and money, either the District or the City advise him of their continued interest in Van Tassel Canyon. Moved by. Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that in view of the County Sanitation District's report, the proposed lease with Frank Hixon in Van Tassel -Canyon be abandoned, and that the City Attorney be instructed to negotiate with the Hixons and the County Sanitation District along the lines and within the confines of the County Sanitation District Report. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: NOES:-,- Councilmen: ABSENT': Councilmen: 251 Page 10 L. of C.C. granted per- mission to use fire grading data obtained from Nat'l Bd. of Fire Underwrt; Budget set up for Mayor's Safety Comm. Tabulating equip ment study to be made Van Tassel lease abandoned and Atty. to negotia with Hixon & Co. San. District Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Johnson None Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to send a copy of Attorney Hastings' letter"to the Sanitation District. The Administrative Officer presented a report from the Azusa Agricultural Water Company advising them that at the January 20th meeting of the Board of Directors, Clarence H. Fawcett, as representative of the City of .Azusa, was elected Vice -President of the Board of Directors. Councilman Fawcett V.P., Bd. of Directors A.A.W.Co. •252 1 t 1 253 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY MARCH 17, 1958 Page 11 -Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the Council accept the report notifying them that Councilman Fawcett was elected Vice -President of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company Board of Directors. The Administrative Officer requested that the City City Atty. to Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution as prepare Res. provided in Section 7056 of the California Sales and allowing City Use Tax Law in order that officials of the City may officials to examine the sales tax records to find out why the examine sales City received only $12.11 in sales tax recently. tax records Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare such a Resolution in order that the Administrative Officer may examine the sales tax records. A letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. T. Ikehara, Ikehara request 124•No. Pasadena Avenue, requesting permission to re: cesspool & install and use a septic tank and cesspool until the sewer tabled sewers and planned dedicated street work are com- for study by pleted, a period not to exceed three years. City Engineer Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried that this matter be referred to the City Engineer for study and report. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. No. 3734 - entitled: Claims and Demanc 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. M6v6d-by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3734. Movbd,by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Johnson and ordered carried that the -meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:30 P.M. James Miller, City Clerk Z4. J l .. Z�• 4