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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 19, 1958 - CC1 323 CITY.HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 7:30 P.M. 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. Mel Miller of the Friends Invocation Community Church. _ Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Roll Call Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Also present: City Attorney Williams, Supt. of Light and Wates^ Smith, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, Fire Chief Madison, and City Clerk - Administrative Officer Miller -Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections Approval of or omissions to the minutes of May 5th. Councilman Minutes of Johnson stated that on Page 2, the item regarding the 5-5-58 appeal of zoning on Annexation #31, motion should read,"that the City Council appeal the decision of the Planning Commission". the band director, and an additional $250.00 for music With no further corrections, the minutes were then 8:00 P.M. was set as the time for the hearing on the ordered approved as corrected. proposed amendment to the Zonirg Ordinance No. 535, on proposed 7:30 P.M. was the time set for the public hearing on Public.hearing the weed abatement situation. The City Clerk stated on Weed Abatemen that notice of the hearing was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall on May 7, 1958, and that he had received no written protests. There were no oral protests,from members of the audience. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the hearing be closed. With no objections, the motion was ordered carried. A letter was received from the Junior Chamber of Jr. C. of C. Commerce stating that they were interested in spon- to sponsor soring the Municipal Band Concerts again this year, Band Concerts but that their treasury was void of funds and they in City Hall Par would like'to have the City contribute $650.00 in order that these concerts may be continued. Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up an agreement with the Junior Chamber of Commerce whereby the City will pay $400.00 for the salary of the band director, and an additional $250.00 for music and publicity. This motion carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. was set as the time for the hearing on the Public hearing proposed amendment to the Zonirg Ordinance No. 535, on proposed relative to allowing "professional offices" in an R amendment to zone'after the issuance of a conditional use permit. Zoning Ordinance The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of Notice of Proposed Amendment. There were no written or oral protests. .Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and ordered carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Ordinance 1st reading .for.'its first reading entitled: Ordinance amend. ing Zoning Ord. -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IM ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. 'This motion carried unanimously. Second reading Will be on June 2nd. 324. CITT HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 191 1958 8:00 P.M. was also the time set for the public hear- ing on the`recommended zone change of the C. H. Church property at Gladstone Street and Clydebank Avenue from "R -lc" to "M-1" as recommended by the Planning Comm. ,The-City.Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of Notice of Hearing and list of names to whom notices had been mailed. There were no oral or written protests. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the hearing be closed. This motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley that an Ordinance be drawn up by the City Attorney with the necessary stipulations as indicated by the Planning Commission. This motion carried by the following vote: 325 Page 2 Public hearing on recommended zone change of C.H.Church property at Gladstone St. & Clydebank Ave. AYESf Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:. Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The top three names on the eligibility list for Appointment of Typist -clerk were presented to Council, and are Frances Madrigal as follows: to Rec. Dept. Mrs. Frances Madrigal Mrs. Shirley Harrison Tied for first place; Mrs. Eula Soule Second William Pacifico requested confirmation of the appoint- ment of"Mrs. Frances Madrigal to the Recreation Depart- ment as -Clerk -typist, effective May 19, 1958• Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that Mr. Pacifico's appointment be confirmed, and that the City Clerk be,granted permission to employ a PBX operator - receptionist from the current clerk -typist list to •fill the vacancy created by the transfer of Mrs. Madrigal to the Recreation Department. It was recommended by the Personnel Board that William Kirkgaard, City Engineer, be raised to Step 3, $839.00, effective June 1, 1958. Moved by.Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'that this matter be tabled temporarily. With no objections, the motion was ordered carried. It -.was: also recommended by the Personnel Board that Cruz Nunez, Custodian be raised to Step 3, $315.00, effective June 1, 1956. -Moved-•by"Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried that the recommendation .of the Personnel Board be accepted. The Personnel Board requested that member Mr. Frank Stearns be granted funds to attend the Western Regional Conference in Vancouver, B. C., Canada, from June 4th to 6th, with an advance of $250.00 for expenses. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the request be denied. At.this•time a letter was presented from the City Attorney in response to a question from Councilman Johnson regarding part-time employees. Mr. Williams stated that in his opinion the Civil Service Law did not apply to part-time employees, and that persons could legally be employed on a part-time basis, providing no position is removed from Civil Service in order to create a part-time position. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the letter be filed. Wm. Kirkgaard step raise tabled Cruz Nunez to step 3, 6-1-58 Personnel Bd. Conference request denied Clarification from City Atty. re: part-time employees 326- 327 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 Page 3 The Planning Commission advised the Council that Mr. Paul Mr. S. Paul had been elected Vice -Chairman, rather elected Vice - than appointed, in accordance with the notification Chairman of from Council that this procedure should be followed. Planning Comm. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that City to enter the City enter into an agreement with the Census agreement with Bureau to provide housing statistics on a block basis Census Bureau in the 1960 Census. The estimated cost of this census re: 1960 block would-be"$1,100.00 and the contract must be signed census before September 30, 1958. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the Administra- tive Officer be authorized to take the necessary steps to enter into an agreement with the U. S. Government on the 1960 block census. Notification was given by the Planning Commission that the application of Frank Hazelhurst for a nursery. school and day nursery at 227 So. Vernon Avenue was denied. To date, no appeal has been filed. Council was advised that the resignation of Byron Johnson as Secretary of the Planning Commission had been accepted. The Planning Commission notified Council that William Kirkgaard had been appointed Executive Secretary of their Commission at $75.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'and ordered carried that this be tabled until a later date. The Light and Water Department requested that quali- fications be set up and an examination given for the position of Pump Operator. This position would in- clude other duties in the Department, in addition to those of Pump Operator. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that the Personnel Board be instructed to create the classification of Pump Operator, and that an examination be given. The Superintendent of Light and Water requested authorization to purchase a Knopp meter testing equipment. This equipment will cost $3294.00, plus tax and freight costs, and would be usable for testing any type of meter used by the Department. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno•that the request of the Superintendent of Light and, Water for this purchase be granted. This motion carried unanimously. •It,was requested by the Superintendent of Light and Water,that permission be granted for the employment of an Account Clerk, who has had previous experience in the office, to work for that Depart- .ment:during the vacation relief period, and that she be employed at the same pay received when she left the employ of the City. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the request be granted for the employ- merit'of-an Account Clerk to assist the Light and Water Department during vacation periods for a period not to exceed ninety days. This motion carried by the following vote: Nursery School application denied by Planning Comm. Byron Johnson, Secy., resig. from Planning Commission Wm. Kirkgaard appt'd Exec. Secy. of Planning Comm. Pump operator exam. to be given Meter testing equipment to be purchased L & W to employ temporary Acct. Clerk for vaca- tion relief AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None 328 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 The Engineering and Public Works Department received an offer for the purchase of the fence on the property of the house on Dalton Avenue, recently purchased by the City. The price bid is $15.00, which includes removal of the fence and posts. Moved by. Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that the offer be accepted for the purchase of the fence at the price of $15.00, and that the fence and fence posts be removed by the purchaser., .A request was received from the Chief of Police that a six fobt fence be erected on the east and north side's of the new animal shelter, an area of approxi- mately 150 feet. It was further requested that the area surrounding the pound be blacktopped, with the exception of a two foot strip inside the fence in which flowers could be planted. Moved by Councilman Fawcett and seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that authorization be given for the fencing and blacktopping at the Animal Shelter, the work to be done by the Public Works Department. In accordance with Council request, a report was received from the Chief of Police in reference to the request by the V.F.W. to hold a Flag Day parade. Mr'. Kendrick stated that the estimated cost of Street Department personnel would be $150.00, and the estimated cost of Police Department personnel approximately $80.00. It was concurred by the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Superintendent of Public Works that this request be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for recommendation. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the request of the V.F.W. and any other future -parade requests be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for recommendation. This motion carried unanimously. The Park and Recreation Department recommended that the Zoning Ordinance No. 535 dealing with the building of walls on parking lots abutting on resibntial property be amended to exclude City parks. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that this request be re- ferred to the Planning Commission. At this time Dr. Joseph Hankins appeared before Council and stated that in accordance with a survey he had made, the City blacktopped three feet of his property and stated that he felt that the City should construct a 6 foot block wall on the north side of his property, in conformance :with the Zoning Ordinance. Moved by,Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Public Works Department be authorized to construct a 6 foot fence on the'City property at the rear of Dr. Hankins' property', and also that walls be erected for other residents whose property is adjacent to the parking lot at Northside Park, If they so desire. 329 Page 4 Sale of fencing around house on Dalton owned by the City Authority for fence and black - topping at' Animal Shelter V.F.W. request for Flag Day parade referred to C. of C. Request for amendment of Zoning Ord. referred to Planning Comm. City to construct wall It was suggested by the Park and Recreation Department Proclamation .that the Mayor sign a Proclamation naming July as re: July as "Park and Recreation Month". "Park & Re - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded -by Councilman creation Month" Teasley and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to issue the Proclamation. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended a Recommended pay salary plan for the pool staff, with a small increase rates, pool each season to insure the return of experienced personnel personnel. accepted 09E'. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 'Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously,carried that Council accept the recommended pay rates for pool personnel as set forth by the Park and Recreation Commission. The matter of employment of an Assistant Summer Director on Range 26.5 of the Salary Plan, tabled from the previous meeting, was again brought before Council. ,Moved,by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley.and unanimously carried that Council accept the Step Plan for Assistant Summer Director as set up by the Park and Recreation Commission. In response to an inquiry at the meeting of May 5th as to whether the Ordinance must be amended to change the meeting time of the Park & Recreation Commission, the Administrative Officer stated that there was no mention in the Ordinance establishing the meeting time. Councilman -Fawcett offered for its second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROHIBITING THE OCCUPANCY OF HOTELS, TRAILER COURTS, AND OF OTHER.BUILDINGS BY LEWD PERSONS, AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN IMMORAL ACTS AND PRACTICES. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. This motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then adopted by the following vote of Council: -331 Page 5 Asst. Summer Director salary range approved Ord. 569 re: Occupanyy of hotels, etc. by lewd persons AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 569. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman 2nd reading Ortuno that the 2nd reading of the Ordinance amending Ord. amending Ordinance 410 relating to subdivisions, which had been #410 tabled scheduled for this time, be tabled. This motion ordered carried. Resolutions were prepared accepting Grant Deeds from Res. Nos. 3748, five property owners on Tenth Street, west of Vernon 3749, 3750, 3751 Avenue. & 3752 accepting . ' Grant Deeds 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 unanimously carried that further reading of these Resolutions be waived. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,that these Resolutions be adopted. The five Resolutions were passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:, Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution Nos. 3748, 3749, 3750, 3751, and 3752• 332 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 A Resolution was prepared for accepting a Grant Deed from the Valleydale Baptist Church for street - widening purposes. Councilman Ortuno 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 Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that further reading of this Resolution be waived. This motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: 333 Page 6 Res. 3753 accept Grant Deed from Valleydale Baptist Church AYES:. Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3753• A,Resolution was prepared recommending to the Division Res. 3754 rec. of Highways an alternate route for the proposed alternate route Foothill Freeway. to Div. cf Hwys. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution -entitled: A*RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECOMMENDING TO THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AN ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR THE PROPOSED FOOT- HILL FREEWAY THROUGH THE CITY OF AZUSA. This,Resolution was read in full. 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, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None' and numbered Resolution No. 3754. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that Councilman Teasley and Mr. George Grandstaff meet with the Divbslontof Highways and with representatives from surrounding Cities regarding the proposed alternate Freeway. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno:and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted. Authorization was requested for" the Attorney to sign Tax Cancellations for Highway purposes, Authorization Nos. 28436 and 38463. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to sign the Tax Cancellations. A letter was received from the National Electrical Contractors Association protesting the manner in which bids are awarded on electrical contract work by the City of Azusa. Attorney Williams stated that he believed there was no legal basis for this protest. A letter was also -presented from the League of Calif- ornia Cities in regard to our Resolution No. 3721, relating to amending Sec. 37901 of the Government Code to exclude municipally owned utility systems from the bidding statutes. It was reported that this matter City Atty. to si n Tax Can6e1] #3036 and #38463 Ltrs. from N.E.C.A. and L.C.C. filed ',334 I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 would probably receive favorable consideration at the next session of the Legislature. Moved by'Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that both letters be filed. Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNBIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 535 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. Moved by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Ortuno'and unanimously carried that further reading of this Resolution be waived. Second reading will be on June 2nd. A Resolution was prepared appointing Willard R. Decker as Assistant City Attorney. •Councilman Fawcett'offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING WILLARD R. DECKER AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, FIXING HIS SALARY, AND PROVIDING FOR COM- PENSATION FOR EXTRA EMPLOYMENT. -335 Page 7 1st reading Ordinance amend- ing #535 Res. #3755 naming W. R. Decker Asst. City Attorney 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, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT:- Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3755• An agreement between the City of Azusa and Eva M. Mania for the improvement of a portion of Newburgh Street, etc. was presented for Council approval. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the agreement be approved and authorizing the execution of same. Resolutions were prepared accepting Grant Deeds on -thd Mania property. 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 that further reading of this Resolution be ._waived. This motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Agreement be�wee Eva M. Mania`& City of Azusa Res. #3756 Accepting Grant Deed on Mania property AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3756. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution Res. #3757 entitled: accepting Grant Deed on A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Mania property AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 336 337 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 Page 8 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Resolution be waived. This motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- ..tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3757• Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Rea. #3758 entitled: accepting Grant Deed on A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Monia property AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman 'Teasley 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 Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT'.Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3758. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Deeds and Resolutions not be recorded until the bond is filed. The Treasurer's Financial Statement as of April 30, 1958, was presented to Council: The Statement shows Bank Balances of $553,823.77; Treasury Bills and earnings $426,104.25; or a total of $979,928.02. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and ordered carried that the report be filed. A letter was received from Mrs. John Littlefield, Chairman of the Dalton District Camp Fire Girls, requesting the use of City bleachers at the Grand Council Fire at Northside Park on June 11, 1958, at 7:30 P.M., and also requesting that City forces move the bleachers. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson'and ordered carried that the request be granted. 'It was auggested by the City Administrator that special counsel be appointed for the new 1911 Act, as,the first petition has been submitted and checked Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'and unanimously carried that the law firm of Burke, Williams and Sorenson be appointed as legal .counsel for the new 1911 Act. A letter was received from Aerojet-General Corporation requesting that their plant be rezoned from Fire Zone 2 to Fire Zone 3, which was the original Fire Zone for that Company's operations. It was pointed out that the Plant has its own fire protection. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the request be referred to a committee of the City Attorney, Fire Chief, representative from the Los Angeles Building .Department and the Administrative Officer for dis- cussion and study. Treasurer's Statement filed Camp Fire Girls granted use of City bleachers Attys. Burke, Williams & Sorenson apptd. to handle new 1911 Act Request of Aerodet-Genl. referred to committee for study 338 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 Council was advised that the State of California has refused acceptance of the Grant Deed, with Restrictions, issued them by the City of Azusa for a portion of land 10 feet by 100 feet to be used for Highway purposes. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and.ordered carried that the Administrative Officer acknowledge receipt of the letter from the State Department, but that we cannot remove the restrictions. Mayor Memmesheimer gave the following recommendations to the various Commissions: H. Jackson, Personnel Board, full term R. E. Foltz, Park & Recreation Comm., full term J. Solem, Planning Commission, full term A: Downard, Planning Commission, full term Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley that Hickory Jahkson be appointed to the Personnel Board to serve a full term. This motion carried by the following vote: 339 Page 9 State refusal of Grant Deed with restriction H. Jackson, R. Foltz, J. Solem, A. Downard' reappointed to Commissions AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: None -Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that Ruthellen Foltz be appointed to the Park & Recreation Commission for a full term. Moved'by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'that Jens Solem be appointed to the Planning Commission for a full term. This motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that Albert Downard be appointed to a full term with the Planning Commission. This motion carried unanimously. A request was received from the Azusa Postmaster for permission to anchor the mail collection boxes to the sidewalks. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'that the request be granted. With no object- ions, motion ordered carried. Notice was received that the Greyhound Corporation has filed application before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for intra- state fare increases. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, Teasley that the notice be motion ordered carried. seconded by Councilman filed. With no objections, A letter was received from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors enclosing a copy of a Resolu- tion sent to the Secretary of State in the matter of annexation to the City of Azusa territory owned by.the Gladstone School District. This was approved and adopted on May 81 1958. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the letter and Resolution be filed. Councilman Ortuno 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. Permission to anchor mailboxes granted Greyhound fare increase apprvd, Res. from Board of Supervisors to Secy . of Stat( re: Gladstone School District Res. #3759 - Bills & Reqs. 340 .:.. . la • Il 4 341 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 1958 Page 10 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley that this,Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3759• Council was notified of the San Diego Seminar for Council mbrs. Mayors and Councilmen to be held in San Diego on to attend San June 5-8. v.,- _". Diego Seminar, Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman June 5-6 Teasley and unanimously carried that all members of Council attend the Seminar and that an advance of $150.00 for expenses be advanced to each member. Council was notified that June 2nd is the date set for hearing on the 1911 Act. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Request for Ortuno that Council reconsider their previous action purlines in on.the'request for purlines in the new library build- new -library ing. This motion carried by the following vote: bldg. denied AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmeaheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Discussion was held on this subject as to the extra strength and beauty of the purlines. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Fawcett --that the request of Architect Ben Parker for purlines to be added in the new library be granted. This motion failed to carry by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Teasley NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilmen Teasley reported on his attendance at a Upper San Gab. meeting of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Assn. Valley Water Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Assn. Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer write to our Representatives in Washington asking them to support the bill on Federal funds for the_Los Angeles County Flood Control. The Administrative Officer stated that Representatives of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Assn. had called at his office to ask that the City reconsider paying the $273.4. assessment fee to the District. Moved-by.Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that this matter be tabled for -further study. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that Council adjourn until 7:00 P'.M. on June 2, 1958, in the office of the City Clerk for an Executive meeting dealing with personnel matters. Time of adjournment 10:45 P.M. Adjournment James it er, C1 y Clerk 342 :f. a