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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958 7:30 P.M.
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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 Councilman Fawcett. Invocation
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Roll Call
Johnson, Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilman: Romero
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, Supt.
of Light & Water Smith, City
Engineer Kirkgaard, Supt. of
Public Works Brusnahan, Fire
Chief Madison, Police Chief
Kendrick, and City Clerk -
Administrative Officer Miller
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Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections Approval of
or..ommissions to the minutes of Mgrch 17, 1958. Minutes
Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 8, Item 3, 3-17-58
-should "read Lucky Avenue, rather than Street.
•Also.on Page 8, Item 5, the correct spelling should
be -,Mr. Samuel Couch, of Loren Avenue.
On Page 10, Item 5, regarding Van Tassel Canyon, motion
should be the name "Hixon" instead of "Nixon".
With no further corrections, the minutes stood approved
as corrected.
7:38 P.M. Councilman Romero entered the meeting.
Fire Chief Madison and the Personnel Board recommended
John Bokenko,
that John Bokenko, Fireman, be raised to Step 3, $423,
Fireman, to
effective April 16, 1958.
Step 3
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
4-16-58
Romero and ordered carried that the recommendation
be accepted and Fireman John Bokenko be raised to
Step 3 effective 4-16-58.
The Current eligibility list for Steno Clerk was pre-
Steno Clerk
sented to Council. The list is as follows:
eligibility
list
1. Mrs. Geraldene Cass
2. Mrs. Mary Cummings
3. Mrs. Marilyn Torrey
4. Mrs. Elizabeth Todhunter
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it 'was recommended by the Administrative Officer that
Mrs.Geraldene
Mrs. Geraldene Cass and Mrs. Marilyn Torrey be appointed
Cass and Mrs.
as Steno Clerks in the Office of the City Clerk at the
Marilyn Torrey
first step of the salary range, effective May 1, 1958.
appointed
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Steno Clerks
Ortuno and ordered carried that the request of the City
at 1st step
Clerk be accepted for the hiring of the Steno Clerks.
5-1-58
The'Planning Commission notified the Council that at Public Hear -
their March 19th meeting a public hearing was held on ing set for
the proposed rezoning from "P" to "C-3" on Lots 17 & 18, rezoning of
Block 29, Map of Azusa (Alpha Beta Parking Lot) and Lots 17 & 18
they recommended that the zone change be approved. Block 29 for
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman May 5, 1958
Romero and ordered carried that a public hearing on
this matter be set for 8:00 P.M. on May 5, 1958.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958 Page 2 257
The Council was notified that the Planning Commission Planning Comm.
will hold a public hearing on April 9th at 8:00 P.M. public hearing
to consider appropriate zoning for proposed Southerly 4-9-58 on So.
Annexation District No. 31. Annex #31
The Planning Commission notified the Council that a Planning Comm.
Public hearing for the possible amendment to the public hearing
Zoning Ordinance No. 535 to permit professional offices re: amending
in a residential zone under a conditional use permit Zoning Ord. 535
will also be held on April 9th at 7:45 P.M.
It was recommended by the Planning Commission that Code violations
the City Attorney be instructed to take the necessary at 459 Crescent
steps to abate a street encroachment, zoning and Dr. reported to
building code violations at 459 Crescent Drive. It Council
was reported by the Planning Commission Secretary and
the Building Inspector that:
1. The structure encroaches upon the Orange
Avenue right-of-way a distance of between one and
two feet, causing a sight distance hazard for the
alley north of Crescent Drive.
2. The structure started as a 6 foot block
wall,surrounding a patio, constructed between 1950
and 1953•
3: The wall was roofed over without a building
permit at about the same period.
4. Work was later done to completely enclose
the structure, creating a room attached to a dwelling.
All'work was completed prior to May, 1953•
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that the,City Attorney be authorized to take
the necessary steps to abate a street encroachment
and.zoning and building code violations. This motion
carried'by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Council was again reminded that a public hearing Public hearing
on the proposed Foothill Freeway will be held in the Foothill Free -
Auditorium at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 16th. way 7:30 P.M.
1.4-16-58
A request was received from the San Gabriel Valley Banner across
4-H:.Clubs to place a banner across Highway 66, just Hwy. 66 by
east of Azusa Avenue, using the existing accomodations. San Gabriel
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Valley 4-H
Romero that permission be granted to the San Gabriel Clubs
Valley_4-H Clubs to place a banner across Highway 66
from April 25 to May 5, and that the banner be erected
by the Light Department. With no objections, motion
ordered carried.
..The Azusa Quarter Midget Association, in conjunction Quarter Midget
ivith.the Azusa Lions Club, requested permission to Assn. request
hold an Independence Day Race on June 29th at the to hold Indep-
Quarter.,.Midget Track. In view of the fact that about endence Day
" 4000,spectators are expected, it was further requested race June 29th
'that they be allowed bo borrow at least three of the
city owned portable bleachers.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and unanimously carried that the request of
the Quarter Midget Association be granted.
The Covina Lions Club requested permission to solicit Request from
donations*in the City of Azusa for their Annual Covina Lions
Charity Program from May 1 to July 4. Club to soli -
Moved by•Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman cit funds in
Fawcett and ordered carried that the request be City
referred to the Azusa Lions Club for clarification
and a report to the Council.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958
A request was received from the Foothill P.T.A. for a
4 -way stop sign at the intersection of First Street
and Cerritos Avenue, and also for marked cross walks
at Foothill, Lee, and Azusa Schools. It was reported
to Council that this request, as well as a previous
request of the Foothill P.T.A. for a 4 -way Stop sign
at Haltern and Fenimore Streets has been referred to
the; Southern California Automobile Club for a survey
and recommendation.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Oriuno that the matter be tabled until the next
regular Council meeting. With no objection, motim
ordered carried.
A -request was received from the developers of
Industrial Tract No. 21808 (Peckham Tract) for
an -extension of time due to some misunderstanding
as to requirements, and additions required by the
Engineering Department. It was determined that
Council,_action was not required, and the matter was
referred to the Planning Commission.
A letter was received from Mr. E. P. M rgan, 1325 No.
'Azusa,Avenue, stating that he was interested in pur-
chasing a strip of City owned land 70' wide, extending
along the west boundary line of Block 4, Tract 627,
except that portion under fence enclosing City Pump #1.
This.property has previously been offered to the Boy
Scouts, but to date has not been accepted. It was
suggested that before advising Mr. Morgan, the Admini-
strative Officer contact Mr. Henry Adams of the Boy
Scout's',.to see whether they are still interested in
,acquiring this property.
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Foothill PTA
requests 4 -way
Stop and marked
X walks; re-
ferred to Auto
Club for recom-
mendation
Extension of
time requested
on Peckham
Tract No. 21808
Request from
E. P. Morgan
to purchase
City property
Mrs. Kniest, 204 N. Pasadena Avenue, appeared before Mrs. Kniest
Council'and presented pictures showing the flood addresses
condition on Pasadena Avenue at the time of the heavy Coum it
rains. She was advised that the City Engineer has
-submitted plans for a proposed foot bridge adjacent
to the bridge over the wash on Pasadena Avenue to the
Flood Control, and is awaiting approval from them. In
'addition, there is one more petition to be obtained in
order to start a 1911 Act proceeding in that area.
Mr. Edward Lightbody, 133 So. Cerritos, also addressed
the Council to stress the danger'of the flooded conditions
and suggested that Engineer Kirkgaard contact the flood
control and attempt to make an appointment with the
parties concerned, in order that the necessary correction
work could be started as soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson and ordered carried that the date of April 21st
be set as the deadline for accepting petitions on the
1911 Act, and that Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, City
Engineer Kirkgaard, and Councilman Fawcett invettigate the
drainage problem and report to Council at the adjourned
meeting on April 15th.
A Special Light and Power Deposit for U. S. Relay Res. No. 3735
Company, 717 Coney Avenue, was presented. This is Spec. Light
the usual Up and Down agreement. Deposit U. S.
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution Relay Co.
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 U. S. RELAY CO.
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.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958
'Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:- CouncilMen: None and numbered Resolution No.
A Special Light Deposit for William B. McDonald,
809 No..Loren Avenug, was presented. This is the
usual�Up and Down Agreement.
.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
WILLIAM B. MCDONALD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno-,that further reading of this Resolution be
waived.—With no objections, motion ordered carried.
Moved,by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that this Resolution be adopted. The
,Resolution was then passed and adopted by the
•�foliowing vote of Council:
AYES:. Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno,
Memmesheimer
Johnson, Romero,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:' Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No
Mbved-by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, and ordered carried that the matter of
Street -Lighting Bids be raised from the table.
In accordance with Councilman Johnson*s suggestion,
the'Attorney reviewed Sections 4000 to 4007 of the
Government Code, and determined that they were not
applicable in this case.
Discussion was held as to the separate items in the
bids:' -'The bids were not at the meeting, so the Mayor
Memmesheimer called a five minute recess to enable the
City,Clerk to get the bids from his office.
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8:32, P.M. recess
8:37 "P" "'M. reconvene
It'was determined that the Light & Water Department Was
.low bidder on Item I, erecting of 180 steel standards
and also on the over-all bid.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET
LIGHTS IN TRACTS NOS. 179391 164351 16384, 20494, and
18102, DECLARING THAT THE PROJECT CAN BE PERFORMED MORE
ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR, AND ORDERING THE PROJECT
DONE,IN THE MANNER STATED.
This Resolution was read in full.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, that this -Resolution be adopted. The Resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
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3735.
Res. No. 3736
Spec. Light
Deposit, Wm.
B. McDonald
3736•
Consideration
of St. lighting
bids raised
from table
Res. 3737 re-
jecting bids on
St. light
installation
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3737
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958 Page 5
In accordance with Council request, Supt. of Light Park lighting
and Water and the City Engineer presented an estimate cost estimate
of the cost of lighting Slauson Park and Northside
Park. The estimate is as follows:
PARK NO. OF LIGHTS LABOR & MAT'L INST. COST COST PER MONTH
Slauson 6-21,000 Lumen 1,591.57 $ 40.20
Mercury Vapor
Northside 16-21,000 Lumen 4,995.55 107.20
Mercury Vapor
They reported that the Memorial Park is fairly well
illuminated at this time, and they are not quoting
prices on the Civic Center Park until construction
on the new Library Building is further along.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Slauson Park
Fawcett and unanimously carried that Slauson Park to have
be•lighted at once, with the estimate given by the lighting
City Engineer and the Light and Water Supt.
Mr. Daniels, of Pasadena, offered to trade the City City Yard lard
the.66' x 192' property he owns adjoining the City trade with Mr.
-Yard for part of an irregularly shaped parcel which Daniels
the City recently purchased from the Pacific Electric
Railway.Company. The extra area involved could be
purchased by the City at 25¢ a square foot. It was
pointed out by the Engineer and both the Public Works
and Light and Water Superintendents that this trade
would give the City a more regularly shaped and usable
City yard. Maps showing the property involved were
presented to the Council for study.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconddd by Councilman
Fawcett'that the City Attorney, City Engineer, and
Administrative Officer be authorized to proceed with
the necessary arrangements for the trade of land.
This motion carried unanimously.
,Plans for the construction of a tool shed extension Tool shed
to the comfort station in the Civic Center Park were construction
presented to Council. The Council was advised that okayed
the estimated cost of this extension would be
$1850.00. It was also stated that Mr�. Rempel,
library contractor, had offered to give the City
$206.00 for the use of the existing tool shed during
the construction period.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Mr. Rempel to
Johnson and ordered carried that the City accept rent existing
the $200.00 offer of Mr. Rempel for the use of the tool shed for
existing tool shed. $200.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and ordered carried that the Public Works
Department be authorized to proceed with the
addition to the comfort station as a storage room
for City Park equipment at the estimated price.
The City Engineer presented Plans and Specifications Plans & Specs
for'the Loren Avenue sewer project to Council. for Loren Ave.
After continued study, it was determined that the sewer
-City_Council by Resolution No. 2196 accepted dedi-
cation of the north 660 feet of Loren Avenue some
time ago.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and ordered carried that the plahs be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seUnded by Councilman Loren Ave.
Ortuno, that the Administrative Officer be authorized sewer bids to
to advertise for bids for the construction of the be opened 5-2-'
Loren -Avenue sewer lines, bids to be opened in the
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958 Page 6
Office'of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. on Friday,
May 2nd, and presented for Council consideration
at the May 5th meeting. This motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES:— Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The' ,site plan for the Public Works Building and park- Location of
ing.showing the arrangement of City property on the Public Works
east side of Dalton Avenue was presented to Council bldg. okayed
for approval.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and ordered carried that the Council accept
the -plans as presented.
It was stated that further investigation should be St. sweeper
made regarding the street sweeper proposals, and it proposals
was 'requested that the matter be'held over. held over
Moved,;by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that the matter of the street sweeper be
held,over '.until the next meeting for consideration.
!'With"no objections, motion ordered carried.
"It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by
City Admin. to
Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that the
investigate
;City Administrator investigate to determine if
house reloca-
conditions of the relocation permit for the moving
tion on Coney
in ,of the house at 342 No. Coney are being fulfilled.
Ave.
'.'.Cbuncilman Ortuno brought to the attention of the
5" setback
"City Countil the fact that the wall to be constructed
approved for
at'.a'parking lot on the south side of Lime Stteet
Hankins Parking
was recommended to have a 9 inch setback from the
Lot
south property line. Discussion was held on various
aspects of side yard, height and drainage in relation
to this -wall. It was the opinion of the Council and
concurred with by the City Engineer that a 5 inch
setback would be sufficient.
Polic'e.Chief Kendrick advised the Council that he
Mrs. Bessie Kin
had appointed Mrs. Bessie A. King as School Crossing
appointed
Guard to fill the vacancy created by the retirmment
Crossing Guard
•of"•George Zerell.
Moved,by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno'and ordered carried that the Council confirm
tYe'appointment of Mrs. King as Crossing Guard.
•Zn•accordance with Council request, a report was
"Kiddieland"
received from the Chief of Police regarding the
request recom-
application of Miss J. B. Dauer, So. San Gabriel,
mendations
for a permanent "Kiddieland" in the 900 block of
referred to
West Foothill Blvd. The Chief stated that in his
applicant
to grant this license would tend to
,opinion,
aggravate an already existing traffic condition.
It was also suggested that a chain link fence be
required to completely enclose all equipment, and
that a parking area should be paved or blacktopped.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero, and ordered carried that the recommendations
for improving the property, as suggested by the Chief
of Police, be forwarded to the applicant, and that
'.the Council would give further consideration of grant-
ing the license if the applicant agrees to the im-
provements.
Mn the meeting of March 17th, an Ordinance relating
Ord. 568 re:
to the house numbering system was introduced for
house numberinj
its first reading.
system
Councilman Ortuno offered for its second reading
the following Ordinance entitled:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 300 RELATING TO THE
BUILDING NUMBERING SYSTEM OF THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero and ordered carried that further reading of
.this Ordinance be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
None
None and numbered Ordinance No. 568.
A'Resolution was submitted accepting the Grant Deed
for the property on Dalton Avenue described as the
South 40 feet of Lot 13, Block 31, Map of Azusa.
;This property to be used by the City in conjunction
with.the Library and Public Works building site.
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 Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and ordered carried that further reading of
this.Resolution be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution
was°then passed; and adopted by the following vote of
C6uncil:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilman:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
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Res. 3738
accepting
Grant Deed
for Dalton
Ave. Property
Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
Johnson
None and numbered Resolution No. 3738•
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that authorization be given for the payment
of,escrow fees in accordance with the escrow instruct-
ions. This motion carried by the following vote:
'AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilman: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A Resolution was submitted for issuing a Grant Deed
to'the State of California for highway purposes.
This is a 10' x 100' strip to be a part of San
'Gabriel Avenue north of 12th Street.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
"AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED TO
,
CERTAIN,REAL PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Mov,ed,by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and ordered carried that further reading of
,this•.Resolution be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Romero that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
Res. No. 3739
issuing Grant
Deed to State
for strip of
land 10' x 100'
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3739•
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to sign cancellation of taxes on property acquired
sign cancella-
In'accord'ance with Council request, the City Attorney
Res. 3740
prepared a Resolution allowing City officials to
allowing City
.examine sales tax records.
officials to
Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution
examine sales
entitled:
tax records
A,R2SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA'REQUESTING THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
TO PERMIT THE TAX COLLECTOR OF AZUSA :TO EXAMINE
CERTAIN•SALES AND TAX RECORDS.
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Sewer line to
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
be extended on
Romero and ordered carried that further reading of
Pasadena Ave.
this Resolution be waived.
to 11th St.
Moved•by. Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romeroiathatrthis -.Reaolutionnbe Adopted. ._-The:-Resdlution
WAt thenopassed andiadopted by the following vote of
Council,:
'AYES: - Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Sewer line
Memmesheimer
okayed on
•NOES : Councilmen: None
Pasadena Ave.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No.
3740.
In accordance with the request of the Chief of
1st reading
Police, an Ordinance was prepared prohibiting the
Ord. prohibit -
occupancy of hotels and other buildings by lewd
ing occupancy
persons, and prohibiting certain immoral acts and
of hotels by
practices.
lewd persons,
Councilman Fawcett offered for its first reading
the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA PROHIBITING THE OCCUPANCY OF HOTELS AND OF
OTHER BUILDINGS BY LEWD PERSONS, AND PROHIBITING
-'CERTAIN IMMORAL ACTS AND PRACTICES.
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Moyed'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero that further reading of this Ordinance be
-waived. This motion carried unanimously.
Authorization was requested for the City Attorney Attorney to
to sign cancellation of erroneous assessment of sign cancella-
taxes, Authorization No. 1278. tion of erron-
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman eous assessment
Fawcett'and ordered carried that the City Attorney
be -authorized to sign the cancellation.
Authorization was requested for the City Attorney
Attorney to
to sign cancellation of taxes on property acquired
sign cancella-
for Highway purposes, Authorization Numbers 37955,
tion of taxes
37948,'37947, 37942, 38065, and 38085.
for Hwy purpose
Moved -by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno'that the City Attorney be authorized to sign
the tax cancellations as requested. Motion ordered
.carried.
Councilman Ortuno requested that Agenda Item 14,
regarding the sewer line on Pasadena Avenue near
llth.Street be brought up at this time.
-Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Sewer line to
Johnson and unanimously carried that the Public
be extended on
Works Department be authorized to go ahead with
Pasadena Ave.
the construction of the sewer line.
to 11th St.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno and ordered carried that the sewer be extended
to 11th Street, and that a manhole be installed with
a 3 way stub.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Sewer line
Romero and unanimously carried that authorization
okayed on
be given to install a sewer in front of the Ikehara
Pasadena Ave.
property on Pasadena Avenue.
North of 1st
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9:43 P.M. Councilman Ortuno asked and was granted
permission to be excused from the meeting.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that in determining compliance with Ordinance
No.,506, the Council finds that Pasadena Avenue adjacent
to Lot A, Trace 413, City of Azusa, is an improved street
within the meaning of said Ordinance. This motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:, Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno
The Council was notified that approval had been received
from the County Building Department for the installation
exceeding 30 control wires in wire way of the new Library
Building.
The Administrative Officer requested that the
Ordinance introduced at the last meeting regarding
the purchase and sale of supplies, etc. be held
over to the next regular meeting for further study
The Administrative Officer was asked to furnish
each Council member a copy of the Ordinance for
their study.
Mayor Memmesheimer was requested to issue a Procla-
mation setting forth the week of April 21 - 25 as
California Public Schools Week.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero and ordered carried that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign the Proclamation regarding Public
Schbols'Week.
Notification was given of the annual meeting of the
San Gabriel Valley Protective Association to be held
in Whittier.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero and ordered carried that Supt. Virgil Smith
be authorized i to attend the meeting on April 14th at
2:00 P.M. as proxy and to report back to Council.
A letter was received from the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Department regarding the application of
Donald Zak for an On -Sale beer license. It is
stated that if, a hearing is to be held, the City
will be notified as to time and place.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Johnson that the Planning Commission institute pro-
ceedings to rezone the area from "C-2" to the
original "R-1" zone. This motion carried by the
following vote:
,AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilman: Ortuno
A notice was received from the Board of Supervisors
setting Thursday, May 8th, at 9:30 A.M. as the time
for_'p4blic hearing on the request for annexation of
the:land owned by the Gladstone School District.
i
A letter was received from Urban Industries, Inc.
requesting clarification of certain questions re-
lative to sewer lines into their property.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Romero,and ordered carried that :,the problem be re-
ferred.to the City Engineer and the City Attorney for
further study and report to Council.
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Purchasing
Ord. tabled
Proclamation
Ealif. Public
Schools Week
April 21-25
V.Smith proxy,
S.G.V.Prot.
Assn.
Ltr. from A.B.0
re: Donald Zak
application
Public hearing
5-8-58 for
Gladstone Schoc
Dist. annex
Urban Ind.
requests sewer
line clarifica-
tion"
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1958 'Page 10
A request was received from the City Clerk -Admini-
strative Officer for permission to attend the Fira nce
Procedures Seminar in Monterey on April 30th, and the
City, Clerks Institute, also in Monterey, on May 1st
and 2nd. Permission was also requested for Mr. Ogden
to attend the one day seminar on Finance Procedures
on April 30th.
;• Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett that permission be granted for the Administrative
Officer to attend the 3 day session, and Mr. Ogden to
attend the 1 day session, and that an advance of $175.00
for expenses be allowed to cover expenses for both. This
motion carried by the following vote:
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City Clerk
to attend Conf.
in Monterey
4-30, 5-1 & 2
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:- Councilman: Ortuno
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution Res. 3741
entitled: Claims and
Demands
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 Romero, seconded by Councilman
Fawcett''that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution
was,then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES:''`� Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES:'.-' Councilmen: None
.ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3741.
Councilman Fawcett presented the Civil Defense Area Civil Defense
'D'• report to Council. Area 'D' re -
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman port filed
Johnson and ordered carried that the report be filed.
The 'Administrative Officer advised the Council that 30 shares of
he'had recently purchased thirty shares of Azusa A.A.W. stock
Agricultural Water Company Stock at $1.05 per share. pprchased
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Adjournment
Johnson and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn
unti1.7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15th, to canvass
the votes.
,,Time -of Adjournment 10:20 P.M.
Jame�Mi er, ity Clerk
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MIM