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CITY•HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 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 in Call to order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Ray Peters, Foursquare Invocation
Gospel' Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson,
Teasley, Mayor Memmesheimer
Also Present: Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Supt.
of Public Works Brusnahan, City
Engineer Klrkgaard, and City Clerk -
Administrative Officer Miller
Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any correct- Approval of
ionsop6missions to the minutes of the meeting of
Minutes of
July, 6th. With no corrections, the minutes were ap-
Meetings of
proved as written.
7-6 and 7-14
Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections
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or omissions to the minutes of the meeting of July 14th.
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With -no correction, the minutes were approved as written.
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On Monday, July 20th, at 10:00 A.M. bids were opened in
Pipe bid
the office of the City Clerk for the purchase of steel
Awarded So.
water pipe,'in answer to Notice Inviting Bids published
Pipe
on July 9th and 16th, 1959, the Affidavit of which was
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presented by the City Clerk.
Bids, which were opened in the presence of Councilman
Paul, City Engineer Kirkgaard, Supt. of Light and Water
Smith, and the City Clerk, were received from the
following: .
12 3/4 in 10 3/4 in 6 in 20 in
Southern' Pipe$��
Armoo Drainage & Metal
2.75 2. 8
1. 3
4.20
Consolidated Western Steel
2.81 2.q9
1.48
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Smith -Scott Co., Inc.
2.85 2. 1
1.51
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Moved'by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that the bid for water pipe as
advertised be awarded to Southern Pipe, low bidder, and
that the -bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned.
Bids were also opened on July 20th in the office of the
City Clerk in answer to Notice Inviting Bids for the
construction of sanitary sewers in portions of Georgia
Place and Industrial Street, Project 184A, in the pre-
sence of the aforementioned persons. The Affidavit of
Publication showed that the Notice was published on
July 9 and 16, 1959.
The following bids were received:
L. D. & M. Construction Co. $4,723-35
John E. Hall 5,299.85
Anro Construction Company 5,698,00
It was.pointed out that the low bid was still approximately
$1,000. higher than the estimate of the City Engineer.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
and unanimously carried that all bids be rejected, bid
bonds returned, and the City Attorney be instructed to
draw a Resolution ordering the purchase of materials on
the open -market and the work done by force account.
7:39 P.M., City Attorney Williams entered thq&eeting.
Bids for
sewers in
Industrial St
area rejected
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 203 1959 Page 2
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:was then passed and adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: ''Councilmen: None
ABSENT:- Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3928.
A Resolution was prepared accepting Grant of Basement Res. 3929 -
from Azusa Rock & Sand Company over a portion of their Accepting
property on Jackson Avenue. Grant of
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Easement
entitled: (Azusa Rock &
Sand Co.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECOR-
DATION THEREOF.
Moved by, Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paxil,
and ordered'carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed.and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: , Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
It was recommended by the Department Head and the
Step raises
Personnel Board that the following step raises be
granted:
Clerk to
8-2
Res. 3930 -
Cleo Ho ny Cashier Clerk to Stet p 4 @ $347, eff. 59
Approving Spec
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
Light Deposit
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted
(Skilwood
and -the step raises granted.
Products)
A Resolution was submitted accepting Grant of Easement
Res. 3928 -
for'utility purposes on the southerly 12 feet of Lots
Accepting
12,_13; 14, and 15, Tract No. 23903, said property owned
Grant of
by E: and A. Tharalson.
Easement E &
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
Tharalson�
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT.
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:was then passed and adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: ''Councilmen: None
ABSENT:- Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3928.
A Resolution was prepared accepting Grant of Basement Res. 3929 -
from Azusa Rock & Sand Company over a portion of their Accepting
property on Jackson Avenue. Grant of
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Easement
entitled: (Azusa Rock &
Sand Co.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECOR-
DATION THEREOF.
Moved by, Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paxil,
and ordered'carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed.and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: , Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3929.
A Resolution and Agreement was submitted accepting a
Res. 3930 -
specidl, light deposit for electrical energy from
Approving Spec
Skilwood Products, Inc. (This is the usual up and
Light Deposit
down agreement.)
(Skilwood
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
Products)
entitled:•-
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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 SKILWOOD PRODUCTS,
INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST SAME.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959
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. The Resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES:' Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
,NOES: r Councilmen: None
ABSENT4fCouncilmen: None
and.riumbered Resolution No. 3930.
Thematter of compensation for.stand-by time for personnel
in the Light Department was brought up for Council con-
sideration. Discussion of various solutions was held.
Moved•by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Teasley,' -and unanimously carried that the compensation
for'.personnel on stand-by be increased from the present
8 hours @ regular rate plus call outs per weekend, to
16'hours-.straight time, and that no additional pay be
granted,for call out duty. This pay rate is to become
effective as of July 20th. The weekend was specified to
be from 5:00 P.M. Friday to 8:00 A.M. Monday.
It -was stated that the committee selected to study the
Quarter -Midget racing hours had held one meeting, and
that'another meeting was scheduled for the near future.
It was requested that the Agreement with the Quarter -
Midget Association be extended to August 31st, during
which time a recommendation could be made to Council by
'thd'.committee studying the situation.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and unanimously carried that the agreement
with the Quarter -Midget Association be extended to
,August 31, 1959.
The Planning Commission gave notice that they had
granted a reduced rear yard variance to Mr. L. Angle,
150 S. Noble Place and a parking variance at Lots 31
and'32, Tract No. 6507 (221 S. Irwindale Avenue).
A letter- was presented from the City Engineer submit-
ting his resignation, effective July 31, 1959.
Councilman Johnson moved that the City Engineer be given
a 10% pay increase and asked to reconsider his resignation.
This motion died for lack of a second.
.Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that the resignation be accepted. This motion
carried by the following vote:
' AYES:., Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: 9ohnson
'ABSENT:' -Councilmen: None
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weekend stand -lb
pay granted
Quarter -Midget
Agreement
extended to
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Variances to
150 S.Noble Pl.
222 S.Irwindale
Resignation of
City engineer
Councilman Johnson moved that the City Administrative
Officer be directed to contact the County Engineer and
ascertain the cost of providing full engineering service
by the County for the City of Azusa and report back to
Council. Councilman Johnson noted that the 1959 budget
for the City Engineer offices is approximately $45,000.
and,further moved that pending receipt of this information
and proposal from the County Engineer, -that the firm of
H. C.; Thorn.and Associates, who submitted a proposal to
this meeting, be employed to conduct the'engineering service
with the City of Azusa until such time as (a) a satisfactory
contract is arrived at with the County, or (b) an examination
is held and a new City Engineer is selected and employed.
This motion died for lack of a second.
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Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and'unanimously carried that the Administrative
Officer obtain proposals from various Engineering firms,
including the County and H. C. Thorn, who has submitted
a proposal for supplemental engineering services, to
perform engineering services until such time as the
Personnel Board conducts an examination and a new City
Engineer -is appointed.
It was requested by the subdividers of Tract No.18063
that they_be allowed to omit grading and paving the
last 36 feet of 11th Street. It was recommended by
the City Engineer that they post a cash bond of $280.
to.insure improvements at a later date.
Moved'by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
and unanimously carried that at the time the subdivision
is ready for acceptance by the City, the City accept a
deposit of $280.00 in lieu of the improvement of the last
364feet'of 11th Street, and that the $280.00 apply towards
having the improvements completed by the City.
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The, City Engineer requested car allowance in the amount
of�$155.34, due him for December, 1956 and February and
March, 1957,.in accordance with the terms of the then -
effective Resolution No. 3259•
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Paul,`.that'the car allowance be paid. This motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmeaheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A communication was received
Commibsion stating that they
Brands to the Commission.
from the Park and Recreation
had reappointed Mr. Edwin
It was requested that a car allowance of $30.00 per
month be granted to the Recreation Activities Super-
visor and $15.00 per month to the Recreation Supervisor,
effective July 1, 1959• These items were included in
the newly adopted budget.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
that the car allowances be granted. This motion carried
by, the, following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
In accordance with Council instructions, the City Attorney
presented a Resolution rejecting all bids for the installa-
tion of a sewer on Georgia Place and Industrial Street.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING-THAT.A PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SANITARY SEWER IN GEORGIA PLACE AND INDUSTRIAL STREET
CAN•BE PERFORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR AND THE
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES THEREFORE FURNISHED AT A LOWER
PRICE IN THE OPEN MARKET AND ORDERING THE PROJECT DONE
IN -SAID MANNER.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
that further reading be waived. Motion ordered carried.
Moved by,Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
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Admin. Off.
to obtain
proposals
for engring
services
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Tr 18063 to
pay cash bond
in lieu of
paving
$155.34 car
allowance
granted City
Engineer
Edw. Brands
reappointed to
Pk & Rea Comsn
Car allowances
granted Rea
Supervisors
Res. 3931 -
Rejectipg
bids for sewer
installation -
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Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:, Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3933.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3934 -
entitled: Authorizing
compensation f<
A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Deputy City C11
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIFTY DOLLARS PER MONTH TO
A DEPUTY CITY CLERK.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3934.
Authorization was requested for the City Attorney to sign Atty authorizes
Tax Cancellations, Authority No. 43623, for Highway to sign tax
purposes - Highway 39 (62). cancellation
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959
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AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:- Councilmen: None
and numbered'Resolution No. 3931.
Resolutions were prepared adjusting the compensation
of the City Administrative Officer, the City Attorney,
and setting payment of $50.00 per month to a Deputy
City Clerk.
Councilman'Ortuno offered the following Resolution
Res. 3932 -
entitled:
Re compensatior
' !1 '
of Adm Officer
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3538 RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION
OF THE" ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
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Moved by_Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by.Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that.the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:', , Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES:;, Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT:, Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3932.,
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution
Res. 3933 -
entitled:-
Re compensatior
of City Atty
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3599 RELATING TO THE SALARY
OF THE.CITY ATTORNEY.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:, Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3933.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3934 -
entitled: Authorizing
compensation f<
A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Deputy City C11
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIFTY DOLLARS PER MONTH TO
A DEPUTY CITY CLERK.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3934.
Authorization was requested for the City Attorney to sign Atty authorizes
Tax Cancellations, Authority No. 43623, for Highway to sign tax
purposes - Highway 39 (62). cancellation
CITYHALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959
Moved by'°Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and ordered carried that the Attorney be authorized to
sign the -tax cancellation.
It was requested that the
Cancellation of Erroneous
No. 2011.
Moved.by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that
sign the cancellation.
Attorney be authorized to sign
Assessment of Taxes, Authority
Seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
the Attorney be authorized to
A letter from the City Attorney was read to Council
stating his.opinion relative to compensation for sick
leave. • The -opinion of the Attorney is, in part, that
sick leave and disability leave may be granted to em-
ployees -where the Rules and Regulations pertaining
thereto have been duly adopted and made a part of the
terms of employment. Also, a leave with pay may be
granted•}where the City receives a benefit therefrom.
By,amending its Rules, more leave could be granted for
a service connected disability than for a non -service
connected by crediting any Workmen's Compensation pay-
ments,received against the sick leave payments; thereby
extending the period of sick leave without actually ex-
pending -any more City money.
Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that a report from the Light
Department be presented at the next Council meeting
relative to William Tannehill's availability to return
to work:
The question of sick leave for Mrs. Evelyne Lake, Per-
sonnel -Clerk,, was again presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and,unanimously carried that Mrs. Lake be granted a
leave of'absence without pay fromaJuly 3rd to August 3rd.
A statement in the amount of $1,855.62 was presented to
Council as•this City's share in the expenses incurred by
Preston.Turner while representing the City during the
Edison`Company hearings relative to accelerated amorti-
zation and accelerated depreciation.
Moved, by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Teasley; and ordered carried that Mr. Turner be paid
$1,855.62.
A Resolution was
on both sides of
Pasadena Avenues.
requested this
a median strip
Councilman Ortuno
entitled::
presented relative to
Foothill Blvd between
The State Division
in connection with the
in this area.
"no parking"
Dalton and
of Highways has
installation of
offered the following Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING THAT CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY
AND ORDERING THE CURB PAINTED RED ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
BETWEEN'DALTON AND PASADENA AVENUES.
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Atty to sign
Cancellation
of Erroneous
Assessment
Atty opinion
re sick leave
compensation
Report re
Wm. Tannehill
for 8-3 mtg
Lake granted
30 day leave
without pay
P. Turner pay
for representng
City at Edison
Co hearings
Res. 3935 -
No pkg on
Foothill Bvd
between Dalton
& Pasadena Avee
Moved-by'Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
and ordered,carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3935.
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CITY HALLAZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959 Page 7
Moved by.Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Ltr to Hwy
and'ordered carried that a letter be written by the Dept re
Administrative Officer to the State Division of Highways median on
asking that they not erect a raised center median on Foothill Blvd
Foothill Blvd in this area.
Relative to the acquisition of property for a fire -sta-
tion site; a Resdilution was ordered prepared for the
start of condemnation proceedings for the acquisition
of -one parcel of property needed by the City for the
proposed site. This parcel is more specifically des-
cribed as Lot 16, Block 39, Map of Azusa.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY•REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION BY
THE CITY_ OF AZUSA OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY IS NECESSARY THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING
THE.ACQUISITION OF SAID PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and -ordered carried that further reading be waived.
Moved•by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
that,.the Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then
passed'And'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES Councilmen: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT:. --Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3936.
The'City Attorney requested authorization to order a
condemnation report from Title Insurance & Trust rela-
tive to this property.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman
Teasley., and unanimously carried that authorization
be.granted'to obtain a condemnation report.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement as of June 30, 1959,
showed'Bank Balances, $586,625.20; Treasury Bills
$400;000.00;,Earnings on Deposits & Bills, $353876.10;
or a total,of $1,022,503.30.
Moved by, -Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that the statement be filed.
The request of the Fire Chief to attend the International
Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which was tabled at the previous meeting, was
again presented to Council.
Moved.by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and -ordered carried that the item be raised from the table.
It was asked that the request of the Chief of Police to
attend.the International Police Chiefs' Conference also
be considered at this time.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Fire and Police Chiefs be authorized to attend
their -individual International Conferences in lieu of
the League of California Cities Conference, if so desired,
but that they could not attend both. This motion carried
by -the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was stipulated that time away from the job for attend-
ing the Conference should amount to the number of days
Res. 3936
Authorizing
condemnation
of land for
fire station
site PS
Atty authorized
to obtain rpt
from T.I.T.
Treasurer's
Financial
Statement 6-30
filed
Fire & Police
Chiefs auth
to attend
Conferences
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959
necessary for attendance at the Conference, plus travel
time based on the number of days required for normal
-train travel to and from the destination. It was further
stipulated that mileage in accordance with Resolution No.
379+ would be allowed, plus necessary expenses while in
attendance at the Conference. Expenses are to be accounted
for.
May..or,Memmesheimer asked that the matter of the 65 -hour
workweek for the Fire Department, which was previously
tabled until such time as a new fire headquarters was
built, be given further consideration.
Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, that the 65 hour work week in the Fire Depart-
ment be adopted, and that the firemen who start working
their shift -on any holiday granted to other City employees
be granted additional compensation of one-half of his
regular pay for hours worked on the day of the holiday.
This motion carried by the following vote;
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that time and a half pay also be granted to Police
Department employees who work any shift on a holiday
granted to other employees. This motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The request for consideration of problems affecting
property owners of Tract No. 8507 was again presented
for Council consideration. It was suggested by Council-
manPaul that an alley construction program be initiated
and a priority list established, and that the Admin-
istrative Officer advise the people in Tract No. 8507
that,the City will pave the alleys in the tract as soon
as such 'a priority list is set up, or they may employ a
1911 Act Assessment District.
Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that alley improvement
priorities could be decided by the committee to be ap-
pointed to establM a Capital Improvement program.
It was suggested by Councilman Johnson, and concurred
by other Council members, that each Councilman select
one member of the committee with two other members to
be•selected by the five Council selectees. Selections
are.to be submitted at the regular meeting of August 3.
Relative to the request from Tract No. 8507 for the
grading and paving of lot Street from Motor Avenue to
the west City limits, the Administrative Officer was
instructed to advise the interested parties that if
curbs'and gutters are installed on the south side of
1st=Street, the City will grade and pave the street.
A conmminication was received from Supervisor Frank G.
Bonelli requesting a Resolution be adopted In support
of his plan for reapportioning the State Senate. It
was reported by the City Attorney that the Board of
Directors of the League of California Cities took the
position that action on this issue should be withheld
until after the November, 1960 election, as it might
destroy the unity necessary to insure passage of the
State Water Bond issue. Also, the position taken by
the Board, Mr. Williams stated, was that any
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appointed by
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1st St. paving
to be done when
curbs and gutte
are installed
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959
reapportionment should be on a metropolitan vs. rural,
rather'than•north and south basis.
Moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer
direct a,letter to Supervisor Bonelli stating that the
City of Azusa desires to withhold support of reapportion-
ment of the,Senate until such time as the water situation
has-been resolved.
A letter was received from the State Highway Commission
acknowledging receipt of City Resolution No. 3912, re-
lative to the extension of State Highway No. 62 (Azusa
Avenue)""to Whittier Blvd., and stating that the Resolution
is being forwarded to the State Highway Engineer for con-
sideration.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that the communication:be
filed.
An -invitation was received from the Citrus Shrine Club
inviting members of the Council and the City Administra-
tion to a bar-b-que to be held at the Elks Lodge in
Glendora on July 23, 1959.
A letter was received from the City of South E1 Monte
inviting members of the Council to attend their first
anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 1st.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and,ordered carried that congratulatory messages be
directed to the City of South E1 Monte and the City of
Irwindale in honor of the anniversary dates of their
incorporation.
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Acknowledgment
of Res. 3912
by Hwy Dept
Bar-b-que
invitation fron
Shrine Club
Congrats to
be sent to
So. E1 Monte
& Irwindale
Notice was received from the Boundary Commission that Monrovia
the City of Monrovia has filed a proposal for intention annexation
of annexation. It was pointed out that the area in question notice
is outside the sphere of influence of the City of Azusa.
Councilman=Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3937 -
entitled: Bills and
Requisitions
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
Ortuno that,-thecResolution be adopted. The Resolution
was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:-.
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES:. 'Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT:= Councilmen: None
'and numbered Resolution No. 3937.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Redevelopment
Ortuno that, in accordance with Section 33203 of the Agency
Health & Safety Code, the Azusa Redevelopment Agency dissolved
be dissolved and all surplus monies be returned to i G -
the General Fund. This motion carried by the following
tote':
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Teasley, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1959
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered.carried that the Administrative Officer be
directed to'write letters of appreciation to all members
of the Redevelopment Agency and to Atty. P.J.Tscharner,
thanking'them for the time and effort devoted to this
organization by each of the members.
Councilman -Johnson asked permission to be absent from
the regular Council meeting of August 3rd. There were
no objections to her request.
1.The City Clerk asked for Council determination of those
to be authorized to attend the League of California
Cities Conference to be held in San Francisco on
October 18-21, 1959.
Moved.by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
and unanimously carried that the City Council, City
Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, City Clerk, City
Treasurer; Department Heads, three Planning Commission
members, and'one member of the Park and Recreation
Commission be authorized to attend the LCC Conference,
with an expense advance of $200.00 each, to be accounted
for. The Fire and Police Chiefs are to attend if not
intending to attend their International Conferences.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment 10:15 P.M.
City clerk
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Ltrs apprec
to Redevelopmnt
Agency mbrs
C/Johnson
to be absent
8-3-59
Authority to
attend LCC
Conference in
October
Adjournment
i
City clerk
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Ltrs apprec
to Redevelopmnt
Agency mbrs
C/Johnson
to be absent
8-3-59
Authority to
attend LCC
Conference in
October
Adjournment
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