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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Councilman Teasley. Invocation
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Roll Call,
Teasley, Ortuno
Also present: City Attorney Williams, Supt, of
Light & Water Smith, Supt, of
Public Works Brusnahan, City En-
gineer Schulte, Fire Chief Madison,
and City Clerk -Administrative
Officer Miller.
With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of May 2,
1960, were approved as submitted.
The City Clerk announced that bids had been opened in
the office of the City Clerk on Friday, May 6th, at
10:00 A.M. in answer to Notice Inviting Bids published
in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on April 21 and April 28,
1960, for the purchase of 3220' of 10 3/4" steel pipe.
Approval of
Minutes 5/2/60
Bids, opened in the presence of Mayor Ortuno, City Engineer,
Supt, of Light & Water, and Administrative Assistant, were
received from the following:
Howard Supply
Armco Drainage & Metal
Consolidated Western
Smith Scott Co., Inc.
Southern Pipe
Kelly Pipe Co.
Consideration
@ $2.1437 per foot of bids for
@ 2.36 per foot pipe purchase
@ 2.37 per foot
@ 2.42 per foot
@ 2.47 per foot
@ 2.57 per foot
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the bid be awarded to
Howard Supply, low bidder, and the bid bonds be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders.
The Personnel Board recommended step raises and/or
termination of probationary periods for the following
employees:
Bid awarded to
Howard Supply
Geraldene Cass
Admin. Secretary
permanent status
5/2
John Schulte
City Engineer
permanent & step
2
5/16
George Caswell
Admin. Assistant
permanent & step
2
5/23
Stanley Patera
Fireman
permanent & step
2
5/23
Arthur Brown
Park Foreman
to step
4
5/25
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and ordered carried that
the recommendations
be approved.
/ p
The following names were certified on Eligibility List C S List II -
II for Switchboard Operator -Receptionist: Switchboard
Gladine Ryrie 1st Opr-Rec filed
Marian Parker 2nd
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the list be filed.
258
Appointment date of Joan McKinney;, Personnel Clerk,
corrected at meeting of 6/6/60 to read "effective
May 16, 1960".
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960
PAGE 2
The Personnel Board again recommended that Joan McKinney,
J McKinney
who placed first on the eligibility list, be appointed
apptd Pers
as Personnel Clerk.
Clk 4/21,
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and unanimously carried that Mrs. McKinney be
appointed Personnel Clerk on a probationary basis, at
Step 1 of the salary range as of April 21, 1960. See correction re date
The salary recommendations, resulting from a survey
Salary recmdtr,
recently made, were presented to Council from the Person-
tabled
nel Board.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that action on this matter be
tabled to the meeting of June 6, 1960.
Council members were presented with a copy of the Police
PD annual rpt
Department annual report.
Chief of Police Kendrick requested permission to auth-
orize an officer to assist Officer Sinclair on the 7th
Annual Youth Safety Run, which the City of Azusa is
hosting this year.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
Officers auth
to assist
Safety Run
The Police Chief stated that a police unit had been in- Authrztn to
volved in an accident the previous week, and that the r.eplace,PD
lowest repair estimate for the vehicle was $689.29. The vehicle'
Chief further stated that he had received informal bids E
from Russ Davis Ford and from Biszantz Ford on new vehicles.
The price quoted by Russ Davis Ford, including trade-in,
was $1608.43 and it was felt that it would be advantageous
to apply the $689.29, which the insurance company will allow,
towards a new vehicle which would amount to a cost of $919.14
to the City.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that the low bid of Russ Davis
Ford be accepted for a new police vehicle to replace the
damaged unit.
The tabled matter of increasing the minimum shift in the
Fire Department from five to six men using off -shift
men as necessary, was again presented for Council con-
sideration.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The tabled matter of the purchase of radio equipment for
the Fire and Police Departments was again presented to
Council. It was stated that bids had been invited from
R.C.A., Dumont, and Motorola, but that Motorola was the
only firm which submitted a price quotation. This quote
was $3,415.50 for the Police equipment, and $1,640.00
for the Fire Department equipment.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the purchase of requested necessary radio equipment
be awarded to Motorola Company. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Fire Dept
shift increase
authorized
Purchase of
Motorola
radio equipmnt
authrzd
s60
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960 PAGE 3
Council members were advised of the resignation of Resignation
William F. McMillan, Working Foreman in the Light & Wm McMillan
Water Department, as of May 4, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and ordered carried that the resignation be accepted.
The resignation of Emory Kerns, Water Department Welder, E Kerns
was submitted as of May 3, 1960. resignation
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and ordered carried that the resignation be accepted.
Confirmation was requested of the appointment of Frank F Pollock
Pollock as probationary Welder, at Step 1 of the salary apptd Welder
range, effective May 9, 1960. Step 1, 5/9
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and ordered carried that the appointment be confirmed.
Approval was asked for the Final Map of Tract 22538, which
is the third unit of C & M Homes.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 4042 -
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 22538, Appvng Tract
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING Map 22538
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND
THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND.
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. Resolution was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4042.
A Resolution was also presented accepting water rights in
this Tract.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman 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. Resolution was passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4043.
Res 4043 -
Accepting Gr
Deed - Water
rights in
Tr 22538
PM
Correction opposite - "about" changed to "above" made
at meeting of 6/6/60.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960 PAGE 4
The City Engineer requested a change order on the Azusa Azusa Ave
Avenue Gutter and Swale project which would elevate the drain project
building drain spouts R&t the proposed fill-in of authrzd done
gutters. The Engineer suggested that the City do the by City forcee
work by force account.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the recommendation of the En-
gineer be accepted.
The Attorney stated that this project would have to be
advertised unless Council found the storm drains a separate
project from the other work being done.
Storm drains
to be separate
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
project from
and unanimously carried that Council reconsider the
gutter &
previous action.
swale project
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and unanimously carried that Council make a
finding that the storm drains are a separate project
from the swale and gutter construction, and that the
work be performed by City employees.
The City Engineer requested authorization to hold exam- Engr Dept
inations for the positions of Senior Civil Engineering exams authrzd
Assistant and Senior Engineering Aide.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the request be granted and the
Personnel Board authorized to schedule the examinations.
The Engineer asked Council consideration of the improving Georgia Ave
of Georgia Avenue by extending the paving and swaled impvmnt tabled
gutter. �-
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
and ordered carried that this matter be tabled until the
completion of Industrial Street.
Authorization was requested for the rearrangement and re- PD office
finishing of the Police Department outer office and it impvmnt appvd
was stated that this office will still be used upon the
expansion of the Police Department uarters. The estimated
costs are $265.00 for material and 9185.00 for labor to
complete this project.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
Council was advised that the installation of the sprinkler Powell School
system at the Powell School is now complete at a cost of sprinklers
$787.29• installed
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and ordered carried that the report be filed.
The Superintendent of Public Works further reported that 9th St drains
due to the fact that other contractors are working on the work to begin
street, and the heavy work load of the Public Works Depart- end of June
ment, work will not start until the end of June for the
installation of curb inlets and outlets for the 9th Street
underdrains.
The Superintendent of Public Works reported that due to the Purchase of
age and condition of the bulldozer now owned by the City, bulldozer
it was not feasible to expend much money on repairs for authrzd
this machine as many other major repairs could become
necessary at any time. Other alternatives suggested, in
addition to the repair of the presently owned bulldozer,
were to purchase a used bulldozer at a cost of $5,000 to
$7,000, or to attempt to obtain one through Civil Defense Surplus.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960 PAGE 5
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and unanimously carried that an attempt be
made to purchase a bulldozer through Civil Defense
Surplus.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that bids be obtained in an
attempt to sell the present bulldozer.
The City Clerk stated that bids had been opened in the Pipe instlltn
office of the City Clerk on Friday, May 13th, at 10:00 bids rejected
A.M. in answer to Notice Inviting Bids as published in
the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on April 28 and May 5, 1960, 1
for the installation of water lines - Project .184
(Industrial Street).
Present at the bid opening were: Mayor Ortuno, the City
Engineer, and the City Clerk. Bids were received from
the following:
S. E. Pipe Line $ 5,631.00
Royal Pipeline 6,g01.20
D. K. Moran 7,401.60
Hood Construction 10,745.15
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and ordered carried that the bids be rejected, bid bonds
returned, and the work done by force account.
The Engineering Department monthly report was submitted Engr Dept
to Council. mo rpt filed
The Engineer reported that the street system in the area 9th St impvmnt
of 9th Street and Crescent is under study and that several plans to
designs for the improvement of the street west of Planng Comsn
Angeleno had been prepared. It was further reported
that the Pacific Electric Railway Company had been con-
tacted regarding plans for crossings on 9th Street.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the plans for 9th Street
and Crescent Drive improvements be submitted to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
A deed for easement and right-of-way for public street
purposes (Industrial Street) was presented to Council.
This was over land owned by Thelma G. Gross Malins.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res 4044 -
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
Adeptng Grant
THEREOF.
Deed (Indstrl
St) T G Malins
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
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, McLees, Johnson, Teasley,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4044.
m
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960 PAGE 6
Council members were advised that the Planning Commission Public hrg
had recommended a change of zone from R -lc to R-3 for on zone chge
Lot 12 and the north z of Lot 13, Mt. View Extension 6/6
Tract, which is known as 141 N. Dalton. Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and ordered carried that a public hearing be set before
Council on June 6th at 8:00 P.M.
Council was advised of the following Planning Commission
actions from their meeting of May 4, 1960:
Joint Council -Planning Commission study committee
meeting scheduled for June 1st;
Secretary authorized to apply for membership in
two planning organizations;
Secretary authorized to attend Governor's Conference
on Housing in Los Angeles;
One Commissioner to attend each Council meeting, with
Commissioner Arkison to serve as alternate;
Discussion of role of Planning Commission in Capital
Improvement Program; and
Hillside Development study session with Mr. Eisner's
representative scheduled for May 18th.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending
April 30, 1960, was submitted to Council as follows:
Bank Balances, exclusive of Investment Account,
$538,899.60; Treasury Bills, $400,000.00; Bank Balance
representing earnings to date, $49,953.99; a total of
$988,853.59•
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees,
that before the report be filed it be returned to the City
Treasurer with the request that he comply with Section
41004 of the Government Code. Motion carried unanimously.
Planng Comsn
actions 5/4
Treasurer's
Financial
Statement
Mr. Pete Padilla requested permission to move a 672 square Relocation
foot, five room house from Baldwin Park to 144 N. Dalton request denied
Avenue. The bond required by the Building Inspector is
$2,046.00.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and ordered carried that the request be denied.
The Ordinance rezoning the Gavzy property, which is owned
by Stewart & Gerald Gavzy, from R-1 to R-3 was presented
for its second reading. This parcel is portions of Lot 4,
Block I, Subdivision No. 1, Azusa Land & Water Co.
Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535.50 AS TO REZONE CERTAIN
PREMISES.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was then
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
Ord 633 -
Rezoning Gavzy
property to
R-3
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 633•
The City Attorney presented an Ordinance amending the
Ordinance relative to the abatement of unsafe buildings,
whereby the property owner is entitled to a hearing
before Council. Under the terms of this Ordinance, the
Building Inspector shall give at least ten days advance
notice to the property owner before a hearing relative
to abatement.
Councilman Johnson offered and introduced for its first
reading the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 539 AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BUILDING LAWS ADOPTED THEREBY RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT
OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and unanimously carried that the Building Inspector be:
authorized to serve notice to the owner of the property
at 902 N. Azusa Avenue that he may appear before Council
on the evening of June 6th and be heard relative to the
abatement of an unsafe building.
Notice was given that a verified claim for damages in
the amount of $50,000. was filed against the City, in-
cluding City officials and four police officers. Mr.
Anthony M. Alvarez claimed assault, false arrest, etc.
The Attorney stated that in looking over the verified
claim he found it to be defective in several instances.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and ordered carried that the matter be referred to the
Attorney with authorization to take necessary legal steps.
A Resolution was presented for Council consideration re-
initiating Easterly Annexation District No. 38. It was
pointed out that this Resolution would become effective
only if the first.proceedings should be declared void,
and sets property owners protest hearing date for Tuesday,
July 5th.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO, 38".
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously 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, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4045.
PAGE 7
1st rdg Ord
re bldg
abatement
i
Notice to
owner property
902 N Azusa re
abatmnt hrg .
Verified
claim insuffcn
(Alvarez)
Res 4045 -
Reinitiating
E Annex Dist
No. 38
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES
ON INDUSTRIAL STREET AND GEORGIA PLACE, DECLARING THAT
THE PROJECT CAN BE PERFORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY
LABOR AND THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED AT A
LOWER PRICE IN THE OPEN MARKET, AND ORDERING THE PROJECT
DONE IN THE MANNER STATED.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously 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,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Res 4046 -
Rejecting
bids - water
lines Indstrl
St & Georgia
McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
and numbered Resolution No. 4046.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16,1960 PAGE 9
Attorney Williams advised Council that he had signed the Sandoval
necessary stipulation to have condemnation proceedings proceedings
relative to the Sandoval property transferred to the to Pomona Ct
Pomona Court.
A new Agreement between the City and the County Unified
Sewer Maintenance District was presented for Council
approval. Under the terms of the Agreement, only effluent
originating in the Foothill Center may be discharged into
the sewer without the written approval of the City.
It was stated that one of the main problems at this time
is that neither the City nor the County has express auth-
ority to issue permits for this section.
Moved by Councilman Johnson that the agreement be dis-
approved. Motion died for lack of a second.
A Resolution was presented approving the Agreement.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res 4047 -
Appvng Agrmnt
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA with Co re
APPROVING PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND Fthll sewer
UNIFIED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously 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, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4047.
Authorization was requested to issue a check in the amount Paymnt to
of $18,000.00 to Frisius Engineering upon receipt of pay- Edw Frisius
ment by the County Flood Control District for Project 403. of $18,000
This request is made because of the three week lapse authrzd
between Council meetings.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that authorization be granted.
Marilyn Torrey, Steno -Clerk in the City Clerk's office, M Torrey
requested a leave of absence for a period of ninety days granted
commencing July 6, 1960. lv absence
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The City Clerk requested authorization to employ Mrs. G Ryrie apptd
Gladine Ryrie, No. 1 on the eligibility list, as Switch- Switchbrd Opr
board Operator -Receptionist on a probationary basis as Recptnst 5/16
of May 16, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion VFW & Am Legn
Auxiliary requested permission to sell poppies on May authrzd sell
20 and 21. poppies
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960
The Quarter Midget Association, represented by John
Sommer, President, requested that their Agreement be
amended to increase the racing ages from 4 through 15
years instead of 4 through 12 years as in the present
contract.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and ordered carried that the request be granted and the
Attorney prepare an amendment to the contract.
The City Employees Association requested an additional
$196.16 for service pins to supplement the $929.83
granted last year by Council.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that the additional payment be
authorized.
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Approval of
amndmnt to
Midget Agrmn
1 11
Addl paymnt
authrzd for
service pins
for employees
The Azusa Neighborhood Girl Scouts, Council of East San Girl Scout
Gabriel Valley, requested permission for the use of the Assn granted
Civic Auditorium on Wednesday, June lst, for one hour in use of auditrm
the afternoon, and again on Friday, June 3rd, from 7:00
to 9:30 P.M. for the Annual Court of Awards.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The Junior League of United Latin American Citizens re-
quested permission to sponsor a dance at the National
Guard Armory on June 18th.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and unanimously carried that the request be
referred to the Chief of Police with power to act.
It was requested that the Mayor be authorized to Proclaim
Sunday, June 5th, as Hope Sunday.
Moved by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that
sign the proclamation.
seconded by Councilman Paul,
the Mayor be authorized to
LULAC dance
request refrd
to Pol Chief
Proclamation
re Hope Sunday
Notice was received of an Area Conference for Sr. Citizens Sr Citizen
of San Gabriel and Pomona Valley to be held at the El Monte Area Conf
Community Building on May 26th. This event is sponsored
by the Community Coordinating Council.
Council asked that this communication be referred to the
Recreation Director.
Council was advised that a dividend check in the amount
of $5,008.20 had been received from the State Compensa-
tion Insurance Fund for the year ending July 1, 1959
Council members were advised of the General Meeting of
the League of California Cities to be held in Glendora
on May 19th.
It was recommended that Louis G. Memmesheimer be auth-
orized to attend the League meetings at City expense for
the remainder of his term.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and unanimously carried that Mr. Memmesheimer be author-
ized to attend League functions at City expense for the
remainder of his term of office.
The report of the Capital Improvement Committee was
again submitted for Council consideration.
State Comp
dividend ck
LCC Genl Mtg
Memmesheimer
LCC expenses
authrzd
Cap Impvmnt
Comte rpt to
Planng Comsn
2T6
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960 PAGE If!
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
and ordered carried that the matter be raised from the
table.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
and ordered carried that the report be referred to the
Planning Commission for study and report.
Council members were reminded to make reservations for the Institute
Mayor -Council Institute in Berkeley on May 26 and 27. notice
A communication was received from the City of Duarte in- Duarte
viting the City representatives to review their Master communication
Plan. A public hearing relative to this plan is
scheduled for Tuesday, June 7th.
Other items brought to the attention of Council, on
which no action was taken, vlere: Notice of Intention
to Annex to the City of Covina, a copy of a. letter
from Attorney Williams to Representative Geddes asking
that cities be notified of any zoning action within a
half mile of thecity, and a letter of commendation to
the Fire Department.
The Chamber of Commerce quarterly report was distributed
to Council members.
Copies of the Personnel Board wage survey were also
distributed to Council members.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Councilman Johnson stated that before voting on the
Resolution she had four warrants she would like to
question. Mrs. Johnson questioned the demand of
Attorney Williams for attendance at a. Conference, stating
she understood that payment would be shared three ways
rather than split with one other city. Also questioned
was a demand in the amount of $180.00 to McLees Shade,
however, it was determined that the work covered by this
demand was done before Mr. McLees was elected to Council,
and payment of these two warrants was allowed.
Mise commnctns
C of C quartly
rpt
Pers Bd wage
survey
Res 4048 -
Claims and
Demands
Two items deleted for further study were payment of $3.50
to E1 Sereno Machine Works, with which Councilman Paul is
affiliated, and a demand of $55.25 from Mayor Ortuno for
expenses which Mrs. Johnson questioned as to the allowability.
Mayor Ortuno called for a vote on adoption of the Resolution
with the two deletions.
Councilman Johnson moved that the Resolution be amended
to delete the monthly mileage claims. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 16, 1960
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4048.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment 10:50 P.M.
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