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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 21, 1960 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 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. 155 7:30 P.M. Call To Order Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Roll Call. Memmesheimer Absent: Councilmen: Ortuno Also present: City Attorney Williams, Engineer Schulte, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. There being no corrections, the minutes of the meeting Approval of of March 7th were approved as submitted. Minutes 3/7 The Personnel Board certified the following persons as Civil Service eligible for employment: Elig Lists filed Civil Service List X - Maintenance Man I (Water Dept) Thomas Martinez 1st Carl Miles 2nd Civil Service List VI - Lineman (Light Dept) Hubert Horton 1st Patrick Packwood 2nd Civil Service List III - Lineman Helper (Light Dept) David Malone 1st Tony Contreras 2nd Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the lists be filed. It was recommended by the Department Head and the Per- Step raise sonnel Board that the following step raise be granted: granted Lawrence Trujillo Patrolman to Step 4 $478 4-1-60 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. It was recommended by the Fire Chief that the annual Clean -Up Wk Spring Clean -Up Campaign be scheduled for May 14th to May=14-23 May 23rd at 7:00 A.M. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the recommendation be approved. It was recommended that the following persons serve on Clean -Up Wk the committee relative to Clean -Up Week: Mayor Memmesheimer, Comte apptd Chairman of Public Works Teasley, Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan, Police Chief Kendrick, Fire Chief Madison, City Engineer Schulte, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that the committee appointments be confirmed. The Chief of Police requested confirmation of the appoint- J Warren ment of Jerry W. Warren as Police Captain at Step 4, $641, apptd Police as of April 1, 1960. Captain 4/1 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed. 156 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 157 PAGE 2 «r' The Police Chief requested authorization for Officer Ray L. R Guardado Guardado to attend the Seventh Annual Training Institute to attend e;:onsorr; by the California Check Investigators Association Conference at Tong Beach, April 28-29, 1960. It was estimated that Officer vuardado's expenses would run about $40.00. I -loved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, ,7d unanimously carried that Officer Guardado be author- ized to attend the Conference with an accountable expense advance of $40.00. Notice was given that Police Chief Kendrick had refunded Kendrick to the City the sum of $111.00, representing car allowance expense adv for the last week in January and the month of February returned when his vehicle was not used for City business. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. The matter of Council action to determine appropriate zon- ing for a portion of proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 38, scheduled for this time, was held until a later hour for a full Council. Mr. Lloyd Larson, petitioner for annexation with appropri- Cncl & Plnng ate zoning for a Mobile Home Park and a Conditional Use Comsn to Permit for the area located on Sierra Madre just east of meet re zng Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council. Mr. Larson was for Mobile advised that Council was not ready at this time to take Housing any action on his case and would not be until they had met �- with the Planning Commission relative to their recommenda- tion as to the proper zone for a Mobile Home Park. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer attempt to set a meeting between Council and Planning Commission members at the Commission meeting of April 6th for the pur- pose of holding discussion as to the appropriate zoning for Mobile Home Parks. The Azusa College requested permission to use the Civic Azusa College Auditorium on Friday evening, April 1st, for the purpose to use Aud of presenting a film. 4/1 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that the request be granted. The Azu;a. Music Center requested use of the Auditorium Azusa Music on the afternoons of May 15th and May 22nd for rehearsal Center to and a recital presentation. use Auditrm Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman 5/15 & 5,23 Jchn3on, and ordered carried that the request be granted. The Jugadores Club requested permission to hold a benefit Dance requst dance at the National Guard Armory on Saturday, May 7th., to Pol.Chief from 8:00 to 12:00 P.M. Before Council action on this matter, the City Clerk_ Fire permits stated that we had been advised that the Fire Code re- to be securd quires a permit be obtained from the Fire Department for for dances dances, and asked that this stipulation be included in the requirements set forth by the Chief of Police. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act, and that the Police Chief require a permit from the Fire Department for this dance. 159 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 PAGE 3 James Horn, 1910 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, requested Solicitatior a solicitation license for the purpose of soliciting request -roof orders for roof oiling. oiling-deniE Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be denied. Leland Cloes, 220 N. Dalton Avenue, requested a permit Photography for soliciting door to door orders for photography. solicit req feet, adjoining Northside Park, due to the fact that the Engr.- Kirk denied. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be denied. The City and ordered carried that the matter be referred to the Clerk was, however, asked to advise Mr. Cloes that Council would be willing to reconsider this request upon receipt Council to request that the City give consideration to the of more information, i.e, who would be doing the actual Dalton Hill photography, etc. museum - ref Greever mansion as a museum, stating that many persons had William P. Nicholl, 5875 N. Ranburn Avenue, made appli- Trampoline cation for a license to operate a Trampoline Center in license Azusa Square at 605 E. 8th Street, formerly occupied by requests Hub's Miniature Golf Course. considered Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the license be granted subject to the following provisions: provide drinking water, adequate toilet facilities on the premises, a minimum of $50,000 and $100,000 insurance required, with a certificate of in- surance to be on file with the City Clerk before the license is granted. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno A license to operate a Trampoline Center at 946 N. Azusa Avenue, was requested by James P. Hodge and James P. Lauritson. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the license be denied due to the fact that this area is a C-2 zone, and it was the concen- sus of Council and Planning Commission members that Trampoline Centers belonged in a C-3 zone. The applicants were to be advised that they could apply to the Planning Commission for a zoning variance, if they so desire. A communication was received from Mrs. Joseph L. Kirk, Property 1109 N. Orange Avenue, requesting the City purchase the purchase back portion of their property, approximately 90 x 55 request to feet, adjoining Northside Park, due to the fact that the Engr.- Kirk property has been rendered practically useless because of the chain blocking off both entrances to the alley. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the matter be referred to the Engineer for study and report. Dr. Jack D. Forbes, Citrus Junior College, appeared before Dr.Forbes Council to request that the City give consideration to the add Cncl re purchase of Dalton Hill in order to preserve it as a histor- Dalton Hill ical monument and park. Dr. Forbes suggested use of the museum - ref Greever mansion as a museum, stating that many persons had to Park &Rec indicated their willingness to donate articles of interest. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the communication from Dr. Fm bes, which outlined his oral request, be referred to the Park & Recreation Commission for recommendation. IGS CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 The Azusa Herald and Pomotropic submitted a request for use of the Civic Auditorium on Tuesday evening, March 29th, for the purpose of a Public Forum at which candi- dates in the forthcoming Municipal election would appear to answer questions of the public. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be granted. The Supt, of Light and Water requested authorization to appoint Tony Contreras, who is on the current eligibility list, to the position of Meter Reader at Step 5 of the salary range, $402, effective March 27, 1960. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be granted. Council members were notified that the installation of 11_ght and power lines in Tract 18093 had been completed. A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for utility purposes from Samuel and Eva Couch for a portion of Lot 42, Subdivision No. 2, Azusa Land & Water Co. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 4021. Authorization was requested for a Special Light Agreement between the City and O.K. Rubber Welders. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND O.K. RUBBER WELDERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, 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, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 4022. 161 PAGE 4 Azusa Heralc granted Aud for Public Forum T Contreras Meter Rdr. Step 5 3/27 Power lines comp Tr1809� Res. 4021 Accptng Grnt Easmnt - S & E Couch Res. 4022 - Sp Lt Agrmnt O.K.Rubber Welders 162 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 A Resolution was prepared approving a Special Light Agreement with Nu -Town and Desert Realtors. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND NU -TOWN & DESERT REALTORS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 4023. The Supt. of Light and Water requested that the office employees of the Light and Water Department who wished to do so, be authorized to attend the 1960 Southern California Business Show at the Ambassador Hotel one evening between March 29th and April 1st, with account- able expenses not to exceed $50.00. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, that the request be granted. Motion failed to carry by the following tie vote: AYES: Councilmen: Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Mens Association requesting correction of the high curb situation on Azusa Avenue, which is resulting in a loss of business to the stores on Azusa Avenue because of the parking problem caused by the high curbs forcing occupants to alight from their automobiles into traffic. 8:32 P.M. - Councilman Ortuno entered the meeting. The tabled matter of consideration of plans relative to the high curbs on Azusa Avenue was again presented to Council. Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the matter be lifted from the table. The Engineer then presented to Council plans for remedy- ing the high curb situation by constructing a concrete swale to carry the water down Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that be approved. seconded by Councilman Paul, the plans and specifications Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to advertise for bids for the improvement of Azusa Avenue from 6th Street to Santa Fe upon official 1,63 PAGE 5 Res 4023 - Sp Lt Agrmnt Nu -Town & Desert Realt L&W request to attend Bus Show denied C of C ltr re high curbs l_ Plans & spec appvd-Azusa Ave high curbs - Bids authorized r.! CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 PAGE 6 acceptance by the State Highway Division of the plans, bids to be opened Friday, April 8th, with Council action on April 18th. The Engineer presented plans and specifications for the Apprvl of improvement of First Street from Irwindale Avenue plans & westerly to the City limits. The only section not in- specs - 1st cluded under this contract will be the railroad right- St impvmnt- of-way because of the time element involved in securing Bids authzd the necessary approval. 4 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the plans and specifications C-3 & R-3 be accepted. zoning set Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, for E Annex and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer Dist #38 bc: authorized to advertise for bids for the improvement of First Street, bid opening on April 8th, and Council action on April 18th. The Engineer requested authorization for a 90% progress Progress payment on the Azusa Avenue and Azusa Lane sewer project pymnt authzd (No. 215A), stating that the remaining 10% would be held P Artukovich until 30 days after filing the Notice of Completion. Proj 215A Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the 90% progress payment in the amount of $10,883.00 be authorized. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the improvements be accepted as constructed. Plans and specifications were also presented for the paving Plans & of 9th Street after the rail removal, including a blanket specs appvd- coat to the remaining portion of the street. 9th St pavng Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Bids authrzd Teasley, that the plans and specifications be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Administrative Officer be authorized to advertise for bids on the project, bid opening on the 8th of April, with Council action on April 18th. Motion carried unanimously. The Master Water Map was presented to Council. Blow-ups Water map of the appurtenances are to be presented before accept- presented ante of the map. The Engineering Department monthly progress report was Engr rpt presented to Council. filed Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the report be filed. The matter of appropriate zoning for proposed Easterly C-3 & R-3 Annexation District #38, held over from an earlier hour, zoning set was presented to Council at this time. The City Clerk for E Annex stated that he had checked the two petitions received Dist #38 relative to the zoning, and that eleven property owners on the petition of 119 names of persons to the east of the proposed annexation were within the 300 foot radius. It was further stated that 35 of the 76 petitioners to the south of the area in question were located within 300 feet of the property involved. t R-12 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 Councilman Johnson stated she felt that the R-3 zone should extend all the way to Alosta on Ben Lomond to serve as a buffer for the property owners to the east. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the zoning recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted zoning the property fronting on Alosta Avenue C-3 for a distance of 1308' more or less and a depth of 3401, except that portion within 150' of Ben Lomond Avenue shall be zoned C-3 for a depth of 150' only. All remaining property shall be zoned R-3 a distance of 1308' more or less for a depth of 243', except a portion extending northerly on Ben Lomond Avenue an additional 190' with a depth of 1501. It was further moved that a 60' street border the southerly end of the annexation from Calera Street to Ben Lomond Avenue and Calera shall be extended through to Ben Lomond; additional property to be acquired by dedication for the portion not in- cluded in the annexation; and the City Attorney authorized to draft the necessary Ordinance. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Supt. of Public Works requested authorization for the purchase of a small mobile patching roller for use of the Street Department. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that the City look into the matter of the possible purchase of a roller from the Civil Defense surplus supply, and if none available from that source, authorization is granted to receive proposals for the pur- chase of a roller in accordance with specifications of plans furnished by the Public Works Superintendent at an estimated cost of $2,600.00. At the request of Council the Public Works Superintendent investigated the matter of repairs to the Toy Loan Build- ing as recommended by the Coordinating Council. Supt. Brusnahan reported that the Toy Loan is looking for new headquarters in a more desirable location, and he recom- mended removal of the Ground Observer Tower. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortunc, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer contact the Coordinating Council to determine whether they have, or anticipate having, a sponsoring agency. 167 PAGE 7 Purchase of roller auth Toy Loan bldg rpt The Public Works Superintendent requested authorization to Promotional hold promotional examinations -for the positions of Utility exams authzd.. Man I and Maintenance Man II in the Park Department. It in PW Dept was pointed out that this would necessitate no additional personnel. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the exams be authorized. It was requested that the Personnel Board be authorized Maint Man to advertise for applicants for the position of Mainten- exam authrzd ance Man in the Street Department to fill existing vacancies. St Dept Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be authorized. PT CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 PAGE 8 Councilman Ortuno inquired as to the progress being made 1911 Act on the 1911 Act proceedings in the vicinity of 3rd and report Hollyvale Streets, and was advised that the petitions are now being checked and should be ready for the next Council meeting. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion 134, recommended the C-3 zone classification, effective upon annexation, for proposed Southerly Annexation District No. 37, Revised. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the zoning hearing on the pro- posed annexation be held on Monday, April 4th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers and the City Clerk be in- structed to advertise the hearing. The annexation hearing is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. the same evening. Rev. B. J. Paroulek, Park and Recreation Commission member, submitted a report on the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation Conference which he attended recently. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the report be filed. S Annex Dist 37 - C-3 zoning hrg set 4/4 r> Rec Conf rpt filed It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission Wage incrse that Resolution No. 3680 re hourly wage schedules for part- authrzd to time personnel in the Recreation Department be amended to part-time grant increases, effective July .1, 1960. Rec persnnl Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted and the Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary Resolution. A letter of resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission was received from Mrs. Catalina Ramirez. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Counci.1man_ Paul, and ordered carried that the resignation be accepted and the Attorney authorized to prepare a Resolution of com- mendation. A communication was received from the Employees Assn. expressing appreciation for the recognition shown recently to past and present employees in the awarding of service pins. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the letter be filed. Council was advised that copies of Resolutions had been received from the City of Duarte suggesting amendments to the County Planning Ordinance and State Planning Act re quarrying. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that copies of the Resolutions be forwarded to members of Council. for their study. Council members were further advised that a Public Hear- ing would be held on Thursday, March 24th, at 9:30 A.M. relative to the petition of Consolidated Rock .for a change of zone from A-1 to Q. This hearing will be held in the Hall of Records Building, Los Angeles. A letter of commendation was .received from. the Aztec Band Booster's Club for the recent financial. support given the band by the City for participation in the National City Band Review. C Ramirez resigns Pk & Rec Comsn Emplye ltr thanks re pins filed Duarte Res re quarrying recd Public hrg 3/24 re quarrying Aztec Bstrs Club ltr filed 170 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the letter be filed. Notice was received of the increase in rates to $5.24 per diem per male prisoner and $9.44 per diem per female prisoner cared for in the Los Angeles County Jail. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. A communication was received from Supervisor Bonelli stating that the sum of $77,000.00 should be placed in the 1960-61 preliminary budget for the road improvements needed in the development of Citrus College. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. Council was advised that copies of the minutes from the March 9th Area "D" Civil Defense meeting are on file in the office of the Clerk. Notice was given that a copy of a statement had been re- ceived from the Los Angeles County Watershed Commission relative to the report which will be presented to the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations hearing the Forest Service budget. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. A communication was received by the City advising residents that polio shots will be given at 262 W. Cottage Drive, Covina, the 4th Monday of each month. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. A letter was received commending the Fire and Police Depart- ments for their prompt and efficient service. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that copies of the communication be forwarded to the Safety Departments for their records. The City of San Marino submitted a request that a joint meeting be held with 38 City Councils for the purpose of requesting the Board of Supervisors to hold the line on taxes. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer advise the City of San Marino that if such a meeting is scheduled, representative of Azusa will par- ticipate in the event. A communication was received from the City of Lakewood urging that revision of the California Narcotics Law be considered in the Special Session; a communication was received from the County Counsel's office recommending amendments to the State Narcotic law; and a report from the office of Supervisor Bonelli urged legislation re- lative to smog, narcotics, reapportionment, etc. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the communications be filed. 171 PAGE 9 LA Co prsnr care cost increased Bonelli ltr re Citrus College fld CD minutes on file Watershed Comsn rpt filed Polio clinic set Commndtn ltr re Fire & Pol Depts San Marino reqst mtg re taxes Commnctns re narcotics filed 172 Motion re freeway committee corrected 4/4/60 to add disposition as follows: "Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried. . .etc." 173 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 PAGE 10 Notice was given that the Division of Highways did, by Div of Hwys Resolution, approve the route for the freeway through notice filed the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, that the notice be filed. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, Comte to that a committee composed of Mayor Memmesheimer, Council- meet re man Paul, the City Engineer, and the Administrative Officer freeway meet with the Division of Highways relative to phases of the freeway development which are of special interest to the City. (See correction opposite.) Notice was received from the Boundary Commission of a pro- Prop W Cov posed West Covina Annexation. annexation Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the notice be filed as the area in question lies outside of our sphere of influence. An invitation was extended to attend a dinner meeting ESGVPlnng of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee on Comte mtg Thursday, March 31st, at Johnny's No -Bone Steak House. The Board of Supervisors forwarded a certified copy of Bd Supv Res a Resolution adopted March 8th relinquishing jurisdiction re Citrus over a portion of Citrus Avenue within this City, as im- Ave filed provements have been completed. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. Copies of the Quarterly report of the Chamber of Commerce C of C kly were presented to Council. rpt filed Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the report be filed. The Mayor was asked to issue Proclamations relative to Proclamatins Chamber of Commerce Week and Save Your Vision Week. authrzd Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the Proclamations. The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending Treasurer's February 29, 1960, was presented to Council as follows: Statement Bank Balances as of 1/3/60, $602,510.57; Bank Balances, Filed exclusive of Investment Account, $578,246.53; Treasury Bills, $400,000.00; earnings to date, $48,147.25; a total of $1,026,393.78• Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the report be filed. The Administrative Officer inquired as to the City's Sale of interest in selling a piece of property 56.3 x 85 feet property located at the intersection of 12th Street and San considered Gabriel Avenue. It was pointed out that a variance for reduced dimension as to house size and lard would be needed in order to sell this property. No action was taken at this time. A statement in the amount of $60,712.14 was received Ck authrzd from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District as LA Co Flood additional deposit for bridge betterments recently Control for authorized by Council. bridge Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, betterments and unanimously carried that authorization be given for a warrant to be prepared to the Flood Control District. 1T4 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1960 A report was received from the Division of Highways relative to the speed zones being changed on Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues. A report was received from the Fire Department after inspection of the City buildings listing the improve- ments or corrections needed. Authorization was given to investigate the reports further and make any correct- ions which can be done readily, while more information was requested as to some of the larger corrections, such as wiring. The Attorney presented the Ordinance relative to zoning of Easterly Annexation District No. 38. Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading 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 Paul, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The City Attorney requested authorization to attend the spring meeting of City Attorneys to be held April 25-26 in Monterey, with expenses to be shared with the cities of West Covina and Montebello upon their approval. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the Attorney be authorized to attend the meeting and share expenses with the other cities. A legislative bulletin was received from the League of California Cities relative to a proposed Bill which would exempt medicines of all types, orthopedic, dental, ocular and similar devices from sales and use taxes. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to send communications to each person on the Finance Committee opposing adoption of such a bill. The League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, submitted a report and presentation of three study formulas as prepared by the Gas Tax Committee. It was recommended that a Committee, composed of Councilman Paul, Engineer Schulte, and Administrative Officer Miller study the report and make recommendation as to what, if any, formula should be followed, at the April 4th meeting in order that the view of Council may be presented at the League meeting of April 7th. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the study committee appointments be confirmed. In PAGE 11 Speed zone rpt Rpt re insp of City bldgs by Fire Dept 1st rdg Ord re zoning E Annex Dist #38 City Atty authrzd to attend mtg- Monterey LCC proposed legislation LCC Gas Tax Comte rpt - Comte apptd to study A report relative to a rubbish survey was submitted by LCC rubbisP Ray Woods of the Los Angeles County Division of the League. survey Council support of Mr. Woods' conclusions was requested. This matter was held over for further study. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: M 176 3iY CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 196o PAGE 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 4024 - ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Claims and FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Demands Councilman Johnson moved that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly car mileage claims. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. 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. 4024. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Johnson, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:38 P.M. City Clerk ITS