HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 21, 1960 - CC (2)CITY 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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