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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 16, 1959 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 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 Call to Order in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. 0. L. Swaim of the First Invocation Assembly of God Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Roll Call Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Kirkgaard, Supt, of Light and Water Smith, Supt. of 3Public Works Brusnahan, Recreation Director Dangleis, and City Clerk - Administrative Officer Miller. Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any correct- Approval of ions to the minutes of the meeting of March 2nd. Minutes of Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 3, the 3rd item March 2, 4, 10 regarding the naming of Gladstone Park, first sentence should be corrected to read, "It was also recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that the above men- tioned park be known as Gladstone Park". With no further corrections, the minutes were approved as corrected. There being no corrections, the minutes of the meetings of March 4th and March 10th were approved as written. At this time, Councilman Fawcett submitted to the City Councilman Clerk a letter of resignation from the City Council, Fawcett 'effective immediately. resignation Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the resignation ,be.accepted. Mr. Fawcett also presented the City Clerk a copy of a letter a3ressed to the Azusa Agricultural Water Company whereby he -submitted his repignation from the Board of Directors of the Company, since his appointment to the Board,of Directors was contingent upon being a member of the City Council. ,Moved '.,by.Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the letter be filed. .Councilman Johnson moved that Mr. Victor C. Jabson be V.C.Jabson appointed to fill the vacancy on the Council. nominated for Council - motioi Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that any nominations for withdrawn Council be held off until the first meeting in April. Councilman Johnson withdrew her motion regarding the nomination of Mr. Jabson. It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Step raises Personnel Board that step raises be granted to the following: Wayne Loyd Street Foreman Step 5 $527 4-1-59 Adelaide.Johns Sr. Acct. Clerk Step 5 412 4-1-59 June Miller Account Clerk Step 3 347 4-1-59 Lawrence.Trajillo Patrolman Step 3 423 4-1-59 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, -and unanimously carried that the recommended step raises be granted. 203 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 162 1959 Page 2 Civil Service List I for Head Custodian was presented Civil Service ' to Council. The following name appeared on the list: List I - Head Custodian files 1. Gregory Gutierez Moved'.by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the list be filed. Civil Service List I for the position of Construction Civil Service' and Maintenance Leadman was presented to Council. List I - Consti " Those names appearing on the list were: & Maintenance Leadman filed lst- Clarence Fawcett Azusa •.2nd' Robert Nutt Baldwin Park 3rd, Charles Davies West Covina Moved by'Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,'.and ordered carried that the list be filed. The Personnel Board presented,,to Council the employ- Approval of ment standards for a female Recreation Activities qualifications Supervisor, with the recommended salary range #32.5 for Recreation '($467-,- $567). Activities Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Supervisor Teasley, and unanimously carried that the qualifica- tions,as presented by the Personnel Board be accepted. Moved'by Councilman Ortunp, seconded by Councilman Exam authorizes •Teasley,•and unanimously carried that the Personnel for Recreation Clerk be authorized to set up an examination for the Activities newly created position of Recreation Activities Supervisor Supervisor. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Amendment Johnson, and ordered carried that the City Attorney authorized for be authorized to prepare an amendment to the Resolu- Rea. Dept. tion relating to the Recreation Department complement. complement The -Chief of Police requested confirmation of the T. Marshall appointment of two Patrolmen from the Certified Civil R. Roth Service List, effective March 16, 1959• The two men appointed as appointed are: Patrolmen Thomas Marshall Azusa Raymond Roth Duarte Moved',by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the appointments be 'confirmed. It,was requested by the Superintendent of Light and B. Tannehill Water that sick leave for Bill Tannehill be extended sick leave for a period of thirty days over and above what can request tabled be�allowed by the Department Head. for study Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the matter be tabled, and that -the Administrative Officer be directed to study the Civil Service Rules and Regulations to deter- mine whether it is possible to grant Mr. Tannehill a leave of absence with pay. -The Light Rate Schedules, Rules and Regulations were Light rate presented for Councills consideration. study tabled Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman to March 20 Teasley, and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled until Friday, March 20th. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on Public hearing consideration of the appropriate zoning of proposed zoning of Southerly Annexation #35, located at 5244 Azusa Avenue, proposed So. just south of the present City limits. Annexation #35 ooh CITY HALL ' AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 The Planning Commission has recommended the zoning be C-3, with a Conditional Use Permit granted for the purpose of conducting a trailer park. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication giving Notice of Hearing and the list of property owners within 300' to whom Notice of Hearing had been mailed, and stated that he had received one written communication in regard to this hearing. The _letter received was from Robert A. Busby of the Straw- berry Corner Corporation, who suggested a more restricted commercial zoning be granted, and that a block wall be required along the south boundary line, and also that ad- ditional,•restrictions for the trailer park be required. Mr. R. Maret, 17632 Newburgh Street, appeared before Council to inquire whether the Trailer Park area would be fenced, and was advised by the developers that the Park would be fenced on all sides with a masonry wall on the north, south, and west boundaries and chain link to be covered with foliage on the east. There being no other persons wishing to speak for or against the zoning for the proposed annexation, it was -moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman J6hnson, and ordered carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley_, and unanimously carried that Council suggest to the Planning Commission that their Resolution be amended to include in the Resolution that a solid block wall will be erected on the north, south, and westerly boundaries of the property, and also that the applicant consents to the change in the Planning Commission Resolution. The following Ordinance was presented recommending that the area be zoned C-3 upon annexation. 'Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the fol=lowing Ordinance entitled: ,k AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley,.and ordered carried that further reading be waived. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was also set for public hearing -on the appropriate zoning of considered Southerly Annexation #32, located on the north side of Arrow Highway, between Cerritos and Citrus Avenues. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication giving Notice of Hearing and the list of names of .property owners within 300' to whom Notice of Hearing had been mailed, and stated that he had received no written notices in regard to the hearing. There being no persons in the audience wishing to speak for or against .the proposed zoning, it was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by.Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the property which fronts on Arrow Highway be zoned C-3, the property on Citrus north of the service station be R-3, and the balance be zoned W (water conservation) upon annexation of the area. . Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance in regard to the zoning. 205 Page 3 1st reading Ordinance re zoning of So. Annex. #35 Public hearing re zoning of Proposed So. Annex. #32 206 ~" i. , a • `i Y • i. , a CITY HALL . AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution initiating proceed- ings for the proposed Annexation. Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any persons 'in the audience who wished to bring something before Council which was not on the Agenda. Mr. Del McDaniel from C & M Homes, 705 W.Foothill Blvd., and Mr.' Bob Thomas, representing L. Frederick Pack, Covina,'appeared before Council to ask that final ap- proval be given to the map of Tract No. 18063. It was brought out by the City Attorney that in re- viewing the map with Mr. McDaniel, it was found that the manner used in determining the lot width was not as. set forth by the Zoning Ordinance and therefore, one lot was slightly below the necessary dimensions. Mr.. McDaniel stated that he would have the map amended iriorder that it would conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements. The question of water stock or water rights was also b'rought,up. Mr. McDaniel stated that they did not own any water stock, as water stock was not appurtenant to the property; however, he would investigate and do what was necessary to meet the conditions called for in the Ordinance relative to water. Rev.,O. L. Swaim, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, also appeared before Council. Rev. Swaim re- quested that the Young People's Organization of his Church Ve granted permission to paint house numbers on curbs throughout the City as a fund-raising project -for".their group. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be granted, -subject to checking with the City Engineer before beginning their project. Robert,'D. Watson, Commander of the Foothill Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, requested per- mission to sponsor a "Popularity Contest" in which young girls sponsored by places of business in the City.would sell tickets to a Grand Coronation Ball -to,be held in the City of Monrovia on May 16th. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be re- ,•ferred to the Chamber of Commerce with power to act. Recommendation was received from the Planning Commission for a change in zone from P to C-2 for the property located at 428 N. San Gabriel, The reason for the zone,change request is for the purpose of constructing a pharmacy at that location. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the City Clerk be authorized to publish the necessary advertising setting a public hearing on theproposed zone change for the meeting of April 6th at 8:00 P.M. Council was advised that the Los Angeles County Flood - Control District has requested City approval for the acquisition of right-of-way within the City so construct- ion of Cerritos Avenue bridge and ramp may be expedited. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Flood Control District be,notified that Council does not object to .the acquisition of right-of-way by the County. 207 Page 4 Audience participation C & M Homes request Tract Map No. 18o63 approval 1st Assembly of God Church house numberin@ request grantee DAV request to sponsor Queen contest referred to Chamber Public hearing April 6th re zone change, 428 N. San Gabriel Approval of Flood Control right of way acquisition 0 1• CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 Page 5 The County has also requested that a 122 foot strip on County request the east side of Citrus Avenue on the City's boundary for•strip on line be set aside for public road and highway purposes. Citrus Avenue 'Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman referred to Teasley, and ordered carried that this matter be re- Planning Comm. ferred to the Planning Commission. Council was advised that the Planning Commission has Planning Comm. recently adopted Resolution No. 89 urging the State Res. approving to give favorable consideration to the southern freeway So. Freeway rte route. •It was, recommended by the Superintendent of Public Works G. Gutierez, that Gregory Gutierez be appointed Head Custodian at the Head Custodian, thitd step of the salary range, $355 per month, effective Step 3, 3-16-59 March 16, 1959• Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley; and unanimously carried that the recommendation �,be accepted. The,Superintendent of Public Works recommended that Clarence Fawcett, No. 1 on the eligibility list, be appointed Constfvuction and Maintenance Leadman, ef- fective'March•23, 1959• Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that Mr. Fawcett be appointed Leadman at Step 1 of the salary range, effective March 23, 1959. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Authority was requested for the City Attorney to sign Tax Cancellation, Authority No. 419210 for Highway purposes. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Attorney be authorized to sign the cancellation. A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant.of Easement for, utility purposes over property owned by Butt Lumber Company. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RE- CORDATION.THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley. -and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by.Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. This Res- olution -was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: C. Fawcett, Leadman, Step 3-23-59 Authority to sign Tax cancellation Res. 3867 - Accepting Grant of Easement (Butt Lbr. Co.) AYES:'_ Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3867. The Ordinance relating to Southerly Annexation District #33 was presented for its second reading. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance entitled: 210 T ,.CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 162 1959 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION ,OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 33, REVISED" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley; and ordered carried that further reading be waived. - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:. AYES,: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 598. The'Ordinance rezoning the property of Frank Stone, located at 458 S. Virginia Avenue, was presented for its second reading. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance •entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley•, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. . Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance failed to 'carry by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES,:'- Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Ordinance relating to the flying of model airplanes was presented for its second reading. ,Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN"ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROHIBITING THE FLYING OF MODEL AIRPLANES WITHIN SAID CITY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. . . Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was•then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and'numbered Ordinance No. 599. A Resolution was prepared granting a Deed of Easement to Clifford H. Powers to allow ingress and egress at his property on Citrus Avenue. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: 211 - Page 6 Ord. 598 - Approving So. Annexation District #33 Ordinance re Frank Stone zone change - 458 S. Virginis fails to pass Ord. 599 - re Flying of Model Airplanes Res. 3868 - Granting Deed of Easement to C. H. Powers 212: � J CITY HALL _ AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion -was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 213 Page 7 Res. 3868 - Granting Deed of Easement to C. H. Powers AYES:. _Councilmen: brtuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:, Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3868. A Resolution was prepared relating to the Metropolitan Fire Protection Authority Act. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 919. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley; and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Res. 3869 - Opposing Assembly Bill No. 919 AYES:' Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3869. A -Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant Deed for street purposes from H. H. and Beatrice Howard. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived., Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Res. 3870 - Accepting Gant Deed H. H. Howard AYES: - Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3870. 4 . A Resolution was presented setting the date of May 4, •1959, as the date for protest hearing on proposed Southerly,Annexation District No. 34, Revised. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: ' V •! N CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 34, REVISED". Moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. 21& Res. 3871 - Initiating So. Annex. #34, Revised Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. This Res- 6lution was then passed and adopted by the following vote`of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3871. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the City Clerk prepare the necessary advertising setting the date of April 6th for hearing on the appropriate zoning for considered Southerly Annexation District No. 34. The City Attorney, upon direction of the Council, prepared a Resolution opposing Assembly Bill No. 658, which_ would allow school districts to collect taxes from publi6jy,,owned utilities on the same basis that privately owned utilities are taxed. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 658 NOW PENDING BEFORE THE 1959 LEGISLATURE, Moved by,Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. ,Moved'by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion'wa& then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: April 6th set for hearing on zoning - So. Annex. Dist.#31 Res. 3872 - Opposing Assembly Bill 658 AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3872. In regard to the condemnation proceedings at Slauson Park, the City Attorney reported that he had communi- cations with the Attorneys representing one of thee. recorded owners of the lot at Slauson Park which the City'is trying to acquire, and he had been informed that one'of the original co-owners was deceased. At present,,'he is trying to get a commitment from the Title'Company for a policy of Title Insurance on the property. The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending February 28, 1959, was presented to Council. The report shows Bank Balances, exclusive of Invest- ment Account, $444,848.44; Investment Account Treasury Bills $400,000.00; earnings on deposits and bills, $32,567.10; or a total of $877,435-54. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the report be filed. Status of condemnation proceedings at Slauson Park Treasurer's Financial Statement filed 216. �a( a�- �a( 217 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 Page 9 Notice was given that the Retirement System had for- SERS contract warded to the City a copy of a contract between the for actuarial City and the Consulting Actuaries for actuarial in- valuation vestigations and valuations. The purpose of these approved investigations and valuations is to determine any ad- Request to justments which might be required of the amount con- extend rubbish tributed,by the City. The cost for this service is contract estimated at $203.65, and it is believed that the tabled investigation will result in a lower contribution rate for the,employees and the City. Moved'by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman L.C.C. mtg. Drtuno, and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- 3-19-59 ized to.sign the Actuarial Services contract. The matter of consideration of a City Auditor for the Appointment coming year was again presented to Council. of Auditor Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman tabled Teasley, and ordered carried that this matter be tabled for a full board. A letter was received from the Western Disposal Company, Request to holder of'the rubbish contract with the City, requesting extend rubbish a•three-year extension of their present contract. contract Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman tabled Ortuno, and ordered carried that this request be tabled until the next regular meeting. Notification was given of the monthly meeting of the L.C.C. mtg. League -of California Cities to be held in Pomona on 3-19-59 -March 19th. Notice was given of a mid -year Public Works Officers Supt. P. W. Institute at Monterey on April 16-17, 1959. to attend Moved,by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Institute Teasley, and ordered carried that Superintendent Brusnahan be authorized to attend the conference. A letter was received from the National Multiple M.S. Fund Sclerosis Society requesting permission to hold their drive referred annual fund-raising campaign during the month of to Police Chief August, with a one -day residential march also scheduled. Moved•by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be -referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. The Community Health Association requested that a Proclamation Proclamation be issued naming the week of March 15-22 "Health Week" as "Health Week". Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to.sign the proclamation. A letter was received from the Azusa Taxpayers and Azusa Taxpayer: Civic Association inviting the members of the City Civic Assn. .Council and other officials of the City to a meeting mtg. 3-31-59 of their group in the Auditorium on Tuesday, March 31, at..7:30'P.M. Hardel-Publishers Service requested permission for a Solicitation permit for the purpose of magazine solicitation in permit to the City. Hardel P_ub.Co. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be granted. A communication was received from Ernest E. Kranz of Monrovia suggesting that the City hold an election to determine their preference in regard to the location of the proposed Foothill Freeway. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the letter be filed and that the Administrative Officer write to Mr. Kranz acknowledging receipt of the correspondence. Ltr. re Foothill Free- way (E.E.Kranz) 21& I 219 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959 Page 10 'The City Clerk stated that he had minutes from the L.C.C. Board League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting Directors of March 5th on file in the office. minutes filed A letter was received from G. P. Dicus proposing the Ltr. re dance establishment of an "Interpretive Indian Dance Contest". contest to Moved.by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Rec. Dept. Ortuno; and ordered carried that the letter be re- ferred to the Park and Recreation Commission. The.'City Clerk announced that he had correspondence Correspondence on file from the San Bernardino County Supplemental re water Water.Association which included opinions of the problems from water problems in their area and of the operation of S.B.Co. Water the Metropolitan Water District. Assn. The.City Clerk also announced that he had communica- tions from the County Board of Supervisors available in -the office in regard to recommendations re: Branch Superior Court Districts. Mr. Miller stated that he had received some replies in.regard to correspondence relative to the proposed fire'station site, and that these were available in the office of the City Clerk. 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. Councilman Johnson moved that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly mileage claims. This motion died for lack of a second. Moved,by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman .Teasley, and ordered carried that the Resolution be adopted. "This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES:., Councilmen: Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3873. comm. re Branch Superia Court District Fire station site Res. 3873 - Claims and Demands The City Clerk stated that the fire hydrant agreement Fire hydrant relating to the installation of fire hydrants on agreement to ,Gladstone Street, east of Irwindale Avenue, had been County forwarded to the County Fire District. These hydrants would primarily service the Lumber Company in that area. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Teasley, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn until'Friday, March 20th, at 7:30 P.M. Time of.adjournment - 10:19 P.M. � ?4 k City Clerk 220