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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,, MAY 7, 1962 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met In regular session at
the above time and place
Councilman Cooney, as Mayor Pro Tempore, presided in place of Coun.Cooney
Mayor Ortuno, who was detained out of town and who requested as Mayor
Council's approval and for his absence to be excused. Pro Tempore
In absence
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer of Mayor
and unanimously carried that the Mayor's request be granted, Ortuno
and that the absence of Mayor Ortuno be noted and excused.
Mayor Pro Tempore Cooney called the meeting to order and led Call to
In the salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Bo Jo Paroulek, First Presbyterian Invoca-
Church. tion
Present at. Roll Call: Councilmen; Memmesheimer, Jackson, Roll Call
)It McLees, Cooney
Absent; Councilmen: Ortuno
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administra-
tor Caswell, Superintendent of Light and
Water Smith, Fire Chief Madison, City
Clerk Miller
With no corrections,, the minutes of the meeting of April 16, Appvl.Mina
19629 were approvftd as submitted, with the exception that 4/16/62
Councilman Jackson abstained as to approving the minutes as
submitted. It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer that the
minutes be filed in view of the fact that none of the new
Councilmen were present at this particular Council meeting.
There being no second or action taken, Councilman Memmesheimer
asked that the motion be withdrawn.
Regarding the minutes of April 17th meeting, it was moved by AppvlaMino
Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and 4/17/62
unanimously carried that the minutes of April 17th meeting
be approved as written.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for a Public Hearing on the Pub,Hrgo
proposed amendment to the Municipal Code-. adding Section re: Amend.
9230071 to the Zoning Chapter relative to signs adjacent Zoning ChaF
to Freeways, The City Clerk presented and read in full the by adding
affidavit of publication, and reported that no written pro- section re:
tests had been received in his office regarding the pro_. Signs adja-
posed addition to the Municipal Code. cent to
Freeways
Each Council member had been forwarded an analysis and
recommendation from the Planning Commission relative to
this amendment.
No one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to
this subject and no protests having been received, it. was
' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission°s
proposed amendment to the Municipal. Code be approved, and
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the neces-
sary Ordinance as recommended..
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The City Clerk read in full the assignments of the following
Council members to serve on Committees for the Departments
designated, as suggested by Mayor Ortuno, with the correction
that Councilman Memmesheimer°s name be deleted as a member of
the Committee for Public Works Department and Councilman
Cooney°s name be substituted:
Public Works Dept, - Councilman.Jackson, Chairman, and
Councilman Cooney
Police & Fire Depts. - Councilman Memmesheimer, Chairman,
and Mayor Ortuno
Light & Water Dept. - Councilman McLees, Chairman, and
Councilman Jackson
Finance Dept, - Councilman Cooney, Chairman, and Council-
man Memmesheimer
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Committee
assignments
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the suggested list by
Mayor Ortuno of committee. gnments be confirmed with the
exception that Councilman Mssiel be on the Comm ttee
for the Public Works Department instead of Councilman
Mayor Ortuno also submitted the following suggested appoint- Ex-Off,Counc,
ments of Ex -Officio Council members to the various Commis- Mbrsa to
sions: Commissions
Park & Recreation Commission - Councilman Jackson
Planning Commission - Councilman Jackson
Library Board - Councilman McLees
Los Angeles County Watershed Commission - Mayor Ortuno
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the recommendations for
Ex -Officio Council members to Commissions, as presented by
Mayor Ortuno, be accepted.
Mayor Ortuno suggested that he be named as Director and
Councilman Memmesheimer as Alternate Director to the Los
Angeles County Sanitation District No. 220
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MAYOR ANTHONY Mo ORTUNO AS DIRECTOR,
AND COUNCILMAN LOUIS Go MEMMESHEIMER AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR,
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT N0, 22.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees,
Cooney
NOES. Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution 43320
Res. 4332
Apptmtso as
Director &
Alternate to
L.A.Co. San,
Dist. #22
(Ortuno and
Memmesheimer)
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that Stephen A. Paul be
appointed to the Personnel Board.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a proposed
Master Plan for Pioneer Park and recommended that the
Council consider the development of this Park as soon as
possible. During discussion, it was disclosed that plans
and specifications have not as yet been approved by the
Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that development plans for
Pioneer Park be tabled until the next Council meeting.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted recommenda-
tions regarding general policies concerning street trees.
These policies were arrived at by the Street Tree Com-
mittee. The City Attorney stated that he has prepared two
proposed Ordinances,one which he felt would clarify sections
of the Municipal Code relating to the powers and duties of
the Park and Recreation Commission, and one relating to
the planting, pruning, injury and removal of trees upon City
streets, parks and other public places, A Resolution was
also prepared by the City Attorney, establishing a Master
Street Tree Plan,
Prop.Master
Plan for
Pioneer Pk.
submitted
by Park &
Rec. Comma
(tabled to
..5/21/62)
General
Policies
re: street
trees in
City
(tabled)
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It was further suggested by Mayor Ortuno that he be appointed
Res, 4333
Director to the Los Angeles County Division of the League of
Apptmtsa
California Cities, and that Councilman Cooney be appointed as
as Director
Alternate Director,
& Alternate
to L.A.Coa
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
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entitled:
(Ortuno &
Cooney)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MAYOR ANTHONY M. ORTUNO AS DIRECTOR
AND COUNCILMAN EDWARD A. COONEY AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES,
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
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and adopted by the following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution 4333,
Due to a vacancy on the Planning Commission and the Person-
We Teasley
nel Board, Mayor Ortuno submitted suggested appointments to
apptda to
these vacancies as follows:
Plan. Comm,
Planning Commission - Warren Teasley or Eo W. Lunnemann
So Aa Paul
Personnel Board - So A. Paul or E. W. Lunnemann
apptda to
Personnel
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Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memme-
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sheimer and unanimously carried that Warren Teasley be
appointed to the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that Stephen A. Paul be
appointed to the Personnel Board.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a proposed
Master Plan for Pioneer Park and recommended that the
Council consider the development of this Park as soon as
possible. During discussion, it was disclosed that plans
and specifications have not as yet been approved by the
Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that development plans for
Pioneer Park be tabled until the next Council meeting.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted recommenda-
tions regarding general policies concerning street trees.
These policies were arrived at by the Street Tree Com-
mittee. The City Attorney stated that he has prepared two
proposed Ordinances,one which he felt would clarify sections
of the Municipal Code relating to the powers and duties of
the Park and Recreation Commission, and one relating to
the planting, pruning, injury and removal of trees upon City
streets, parks and other public places, A Resolution was
also prepared by the City Attorney, establishing a Master
Street Tree Plan,
Prop.Master
Plan for
Pioneer Pk.
submitted
by Park &
Rec. Comma
(tabled to
..5/21/62)
General
Policies
re: street
trees in
City
(tabled)
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The Council requested that copies of the proposed Ordinances
and Resolution be furnished to each Council member for study.
No written communication having been received and no one
in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter,
' it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was prepared declaring that the building in Res. 4334 -
Substandard Structure Case #38 is unsafe and a public Abate. of
nuisance, and allowing the owner ninety days within which unsafe bldg.
to abate this nuisance. at 218 N.
Soldano
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution (Sub.Str.
entitled: Case #38)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN
UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME
SHOULD BE ABATED,
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled
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until such time as the Council completes the study of the
Ordinances and Resolution as proposed.
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation
Reappt. of
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Commission, stating that the term of Mr. Edwin Brands to
Mr. E.Brands
membership of the Park and Recreation Commission will expire
to mbrship
on June 30, 1962, and the recommendation of the other four
of P & Rec.
Commission members that Mr. Brands be reappointed for a
Commission
full term.
_McKinlay)
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that approval be granted for re-
appointment of Mr. Brands to membership of the Park and
Recreation Commission for a full term.
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hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for a Public Hearing on Sub-
Pub.Hrg.re:
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standard Structure Case No. 38, property located at 218 N.
Subst. Str.
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Soldano; legal owner of record, Luis Pacheco. Council
#28 - 218 N.
examined photographs and Building Inspector°s report on
Soldano -
this property. The City Administrator presented the Affi-
Luis Pacheco
davit of Publication and reported that notice of public
hearing had been served by mail on the owner who lives
in Mexico and has done nothing on the abatement of this
problem.
No written communication having been received and no one
in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter,
' it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was prepared declaring that the building in Res. 4334 -
Substandard Structure Case #38 is unsafe and a public Abate. of
nuisance, and allowing the owner ninety days within which unsafe bldg.
to abate this nuisance. at 218 N.
Soldano
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution (Sub.Str.
entitled: Case #38)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN
UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME
SHOULD BE ABATED,
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
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passed and adopted by the following vote of Councils
AYES: Councilmen- Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Cooney
NOES- Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution 4334.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
Res.251-zone
tion No. 251, recommended to Council the zone change from
chge, from
R -lc to R-3 for property on the east side of Cerritos Ave.
R -lc to R-3
south of the Little Dalton Wash (Lots 8 and 9, Block I,
(Lots 8 & 9 -
Subdivision 1, Azusa L & W Co., owned by Mrs. McKinlay);
_McKinlay)
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hearing before Council to be set for May 21st, if the time Res,252
element for mailing notices, etc.,
is sufficient.
disapprove
zone change
Notice was also
given that the Planning
Commission, by
from R -lc to
Resolution No.
252, disapproved a
change of zone classifica-
C-2 (Nichola:
tion from R -lc
to C-2 for property
at southeast corner of
Abdelnour)
5th Street and
Cerritos Avenue, by
petition of Nicholas
Abdelnouro
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Res. 253 -
Resolution No. 253, granted a variance to Gordon Howard, grtgovariance
permitting a 12 -pump gas station in a C-2 zone, on property for 12 -pump
on So Azusa Ave., at the southeast corner of Russell Ste gas station
(Edgewood Center), providing there shall be no vehicular in C-2 zone
access to this property frcm Russell Ste (Edgewood Cen,
City Planner Poppelreiter submitted a preliminary Foothill Study Map of
Freeway Map, showing proposed interchange patterns in Azusa, Foothill In-
to each Council member for study. terchange.
Patterns
The monthly repoW>t of the Planning Commission was presented Plan.Commo
to Council. Report
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded. by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
The City Attorney submitted a Resolution pertaining to Reso4335 re:
leave of absence for di.sabi..l.i.ty and sick leave of Police- leave of
men and Firemen, absence for
disability
Councilman Mammesheimer offered the following Resolution & sick lveo
entitled. of Policemen
& Firemen
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY RESOLU-
TION NO, 3914 PERTAINING TO LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR DISABILITY
AND SICK LEA71E OF POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson that the Resolution be adopted, Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council.
AYES. Counoilmens Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Cooney
NOES. Councilmen. None
ABSENT. Councilmen. Ortuno and numbered Resolution 4335,
The City Attorney stated that the Personnel Board had made Re. similar
a similar recommendation to cover miscellaneous employees coverage for
of the City but he has not yet prepared a ruling on this mise.employee
subject as there are a few questions that needed to be res leave of
clarified before this can be done, due to regulations absence,etco
governing State Compensation Insurance coverage. (action cont.
until el.arifo
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, by Pers.Bd,&
seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that City Atty.)
action on this item be continued until clarified by the
Personnel Board and the City Attorney„
The City Administrator submitted for Council°s approval a
Recreation Agreement between the Azusa Unified School
District and the City, for the period of Juiy 1, 1962,
through June 30, 1963,
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign this agreement with the Azusa Unified School
District.
The City Administrator presented a communication from Fred
Regofor vara
Jo Esposito, applying for a variance to erect a 65 foot
to erect 65 -
antenna at his home, which a waiver of the application fee,
ft,antenna &
waiver of
City Planner Poppelreiter appeared before Council, stating
application
that because of the residential area, it was the intent of
fee, made by
the Planning Commission to have a public hearing, with
F. Esposito
notice of same to be sent to immediate residents.
(referred
back to
It was suggested that the Planning Commission notify neigh-
P1an.Commo)
bors of the hearing and, if there is any objection, then
go through formal procedure and right of appeal,
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson,
seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried
that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commissions
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The City Administrator presented a communication from Mr. Bo
Req. from
Hartunian, of Western Disposal Company, requesting a 10 -year
Western Dis-
extension to the time left on the present rubbish contract
posal Serv,
which expires in August, 1963. This letter explained
for 10 -yrs
Western Disposal Company's need for additional equipment in
ext. of
order to improve its service and that the Company is willing
present
to make these needed investments if it receives assurance
contract
of a 10 -year extension of their present contract without
(Committee
any increase in its present rate structure,
apptdo to
study req.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
& report to
Jackson and unanimously carried that the Mayor appoint a
Council by
Committee to make a recommendation to Council at its meet-
June 4th)
ing of June 4th, or at an earlier meeting if possible.
Mayor Pro Tempore Cooney appointed Councilmen Memmesheimer
and Jackson as a Committee to study the request of Western
Disposal Company and to make their report to Council at
the June 4th meeting, or earlier meeting if possible,
The City Administrator submitted the following three re-
Requests by
quests from Police Chief Kendrick:
Police Chief
for author.
1, That Policewoman Hunter be authorized to attend the
for Officers
annual conference of the State Women's Peace Offi-
to attend
cers Association at the Disneyland Hotel, from
Peace Off.
May 23rd to 25th inclusive, with accountable ex-
Assn. Conf,
penses of $75 to be allowed by the City.
& Youth
Safety Run
2, That Captain Warren be authorized to attend the
(allowed)
annual conference of the State Peace Officers
Association at the Disneyland Hotel, from May 23rd
to 25th inclusive, with accountable expenses of
$65 to be allowed by the City.
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3, That Police Office Sommer be authorized to partic-
ipate in the Ninth Annual Youth Safety Run, to be
held on June 25th, 26th and 27th, which would re-
quire only one working day off, as the other two
days would be his regular days off,
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police
be permitted to authorize Policewoman Hunter and Captain
Warren to attend the Peace Officers Conference, with
accountable expenses of $75 for the Policewomen's Confer-
ence and $65 for the Police Officers Conference.
' Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that Police Officer Sommer be
allowed to participate in the Youth Safety Run, granting
him one working day off, with the remaining two days
donated by him.
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The City Administrator presented a communication from
Mr. Keim of the Azusa Rotary Club, requesting permission
to place two "Welcome Banners" across Foothill Boulevard
for a period of two weeks prior to the start of the Rotary
International Convention, to be held June 3rd -7th, 1962.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer 0
seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the request of the
Rotary Club be granted, and that the Public Works Depart-
ment and Light Department be contacted to assist in the
placement of the banners.
The City Administrator presented communications from
Squire Realty, Inc., Saul Winokur, and Austin J.Abdelnour,
offering the following property for purchase by the City,
as follows:
723 N. Alameda (Squire Realty, Inc.)
140 E. Foothill Blvd. (Saul Winokur
716 N. Azusa Ave. (Austin J. Abdelnour).
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer,
seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried
that the Mayor appoint a Committee to look into this
matter and report back to Council no later than June 4th.
Mayor Pro Tempore Cooney appointed Councilmen McLees and
Cooney, City Administrator Caswell, and Superintendent of
Light & Water Smith, as a Committee to study the offers
regarding property available for purchase by the City.
The City Administrator presented a letter from Fire Chief
Madison, requesting approval to use unexpended funds in
their current fiscal budget for the new fire station
furnishings and communication equipment plus installa-
tion, by transferral of these funds. Fire Chief Madison
has secured informal bids from A.B.C. Typewriter and
Office Equipment Co., in Arcadia; Azusa Furniture Co.,
in Azusa; and Foothill Stationers, in Azusa, with Foot-
hill Stationers giving the lowest quotation of $5,667.66
for office furniture.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that the Fire Department
be allowed to transfer funds from Account #5220 (Fire Pro-
tection Account) to Account #5225 (Fire Station Account).
Fire Chief Madison appeared before
that he tried to obtain quotations
from local merchants, but he has no
ing bids from a broader area if the
however, he would like to have the
three weeks.
Council and stated
for office furniture
objection to obtain -
Council so desires;
equipment in about
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Req, from Az.
Rotary Club
to place two
banners across
Foothill Blvd.
Property
available for
purchase by
the City
(Committee
appointed to
report to
Council by
June 4th)
Req. from
Fire Chief re:
furnishings &
communications
for new Fire
Station, by
trans. funds
(granted)
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the Mayor appoint a
Committee to look into the details of this project, as
suggested by the Fire Chief, and that the suggested dates
of May 26th to 7 A.M. on June 4th be approved as the dates
for the annual Clean-up Week.
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After discussion with the -City Attorney regarding the waiv-
ing of formal bidding procedure requirements, it was
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that the Council has found
it would be impracticable and uneconomical to follow the
bidding procedures set forth in the Municipal Code in
acquiring the furnishings for the new Fire Station, and
that the public welfare would be promoted by dispensing
with the same, and,therefore, that the bidding procedure
be dispensed with.
Councilman McLees further stated that he voted "Aye" on
the above motion in order that action on the bids for
office furniture for the Fire Station is not hindered.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
that approval be granted for the issuance of a purchase
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order to Foothill Stationers, in the amount of $5,667.660
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for the new Fire Station furnishings and office equipment.
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The City Administrator presented a letter from Harold L.
Recom. from
Johnson, Acting City Engineer, recommending that the City
Acting City
advance to the County Sanitation District the sum of
Engr. re:
$60,000, to be repaid in 1964, for a 15" and 12" sewer
new sewer
line on Irwindale Ave. from Arrow Highway to 1st Street,
installation
to be installed after July 1, 1963.
on Irwindale
Ave.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
(tabled)
and unanimously carried that this item be tabled for study.
The City Administrator presented a communication from the
Req. for
Senate Reapportionment Committee, with a request from
Res. support.
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Supervisor Frank Bonelli for a Resolution by Council in
petition on
support of initiative petition on Senate Reapportionment,
Senate Re -
and enclosing a copy of a favorable Resolution passed by
apportionment
Los Angeles City Council. An announcement was also re-
ceived and presented regarding a special meeting of the
Board of Supervisors on the subject of Senate Reapportion-
ment, to be held Friday, May 11th, at 9:30 A.M.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that this matter be tabled. Motion failed
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Cooney
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno
and no further action was taken.
The City Administrator presented a letter from Fire Chief
Req. by Fire
Madison requesting Council to authorize the Spring Clean-
Chief for
up with suggested dates of May 26th to June 4th (to 7:00
Committee &
A.M. only), and also requesting the appointment of a
appvl. of
Committee, with power to act, to work out the details of
proposed date
this project. The Fire Chief suggested the following
for Spring
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Committee be appointed: Public Works Council Chairman,
Fire Police Council Chairman, City Administrator,
Clean-up Wk.
(granted)
and
Public Works Superintendent, Police Chief and Fire Chief.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the Mayor appoint a
Committee to look into the details of this project, as
suggested by the Fire Chief, and that the suggested dates
of May 26th to 7 A.M. on June 4th be approved as the dates
for the annual Clean-up Week.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Cooney appointed the Committee suggested
by Fire Chief Madison.
A letter was received from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal
Req. for
Water District, enclosing a copy of a resolution they had
Res. from
adopted, and requesting that a similar resolution be adopted
SGVMWD re:
by the City of Azusa. The City Administrator read in full
Feather
the resolution adopted by the San Gabriel Valley Municipal
Water District relative to the construction of the East
River Proj.
Branch of the Feather River Aqueduct.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
Res. 4336
entitled:
urging con-
struction of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING
East Branch
THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CALIFORNIA..
of Feather
STATE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES TO PROCEED WITH CON-.
River Aqueduc
STRUCT10N OF THE EAST BRANCH OF THE FEATHER RIVER, AQUEDUCT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRESENTLY ESTABLISHED TIME TABLE.
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Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees; Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution 4336.
A letter was received from Mr. Arlo D. Young, advisor of
Req. from
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Explorer Post 405, Azusa, requesting permission for Ex-
Explorer
plorers to solicit orders for painting house numbers on
Post 405 to
curbs within the City for a donation of 50¢ or more.
solicit re:
painting
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
house number
and unanimously carried that the request from Explorer
(granted)
Post 405 be granted, and that the Chief of Police be noti-
fied of Council's favorable action.
The quarterly report of the Chamber of Commerce was pre-
Ch.of Comm.
sented to Council.
quarterly
report
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and
filed.
The Department of Public Works of the State of California
Procl. re:
requested that the Mayor sign a proclamation, proclaiming
Natl.Highway
May 20th through 26th, 1962, as "National Highway Week".
Week -
May 20-26
Moved by Councilman.McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
sign this proclamation.
The City Administrator submitted a request for approval of
Council to allow the use of Gas Tax funds and County Aid
Req,approval
for use of
to Cities funds for the improvement of Citrus Avenue, of
funds for
which the City's share will be approximately $50,000. It
improvement
is estimated that the City will have available $42,000 in
of Citrus
State Gas Tax Funds and about $10,000 in County Aid to
Avenue
Cities money that could be used.
(granted)
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that approval be granted
for the use of these funds for the improvement of Citrus
Avenue,
The City Administrator presented a letter from the City Req. from
of Arcadia relative to the recent report entitled "Supple- City of
' mental Water Supply for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Arcadia for
Municipal Water District", together with their council Counc.antion
action urging the Board of Directors of the Upper San on SGVMWD
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to take immediate Supp.Water
action to carry out the recommendation in said report. Supply Report
It was suggested by the City Administrator that the Council
study this report, as it may be interested in taking sim-
ilar action. No action was taken at this time.
A letter was received from Albert L. Pizzorno, Civil Engi- Req. by
neering Assistant, requesting military leave of absence A. Pizzorno
for annual 14 days of active duty in Naval. Ready Reserve, for military
for the period between May 20th and June 2nd, 1962. leave of
absence of
Cr After discussion regarding Council policy for such requests 14 calendar
when an employee is with the City for less than one year, days
it was (granted)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the annual leave of
absence, required for active military duty for training,
be granted on the basis that the City pay the difference
between the pay received from the Government and the
employee°s salary.
Four Resolutions were prepared accepting Grants of Ease-
Res. 4337
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ments as follows:
(Austin)
For utility purposes - Cletus A. and E. Laura Austin
Res. 433$
Eugene N. Theirs
(Theiss) -
For roadway purposes - Azusa Unified School District
on Utility
Los Angeles County Flood Control
Easements
District
Res. 4339
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following four Resolu-
(Az. Unif.
tions, each one entitled:
.Sch.Dist.)
Res. 4340
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
(L.A. Co.
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
Flood Con,
RECORDING THEREOF.
Dist.) -
on Roadway
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Easements
Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson that the four Resolutions be adopted. Resolutions
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno
and numbered Resolutions 4337, 4338, 4339, and 4340, re-
spectively.
The City Administrator presented a request for acceptance Req.acceptance
of a proposed Grant of Easement for that portion of Fish Gr.Easement fc
Canyon Road that has been relocated and constructed by portion of F1.
the Los Angeles County Flood Control. Canyon Rd., by
L.A.Co.Flood C
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The City Administrator presented a request from the Deacons Req, by
Club of Azusa for permission to hold a food sale in conjunc- Deacons
tion with their Jamaica, to be held at the Parish Hall on Club to
June 9th and 10th. hold food
sale on
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman 6/9 -lo
McLees and unanimously carried that permission be granted (granted)
for this food sale, provided the food sale meets the re-
quirements of the Los Angeles County Health Department.
The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Irene Mohler Req.bus.
of Azusa, requesting a business license for Card Readings lie. for
for charitable functions and individual readings. Card Rdngs.
(denied)
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that this request for
business license to do Card Readings be denied.
Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic Bever- ABC Notice
age Control of application by Edward J. & Florence V. (Nowinski &
Nowinski, and Anna C. & John A. Stewart, for transfer of Stewart)
on -sale beer license from Victor R. Naus, Jr., for premises
known as Bejay's, 577 E. Arrow Highway.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that said notice be filed,
and no further action was taken.
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Councilman Memmesheimer urged the Council to go on record as
accepting that portion of Fish Canyon Road as the City's
obligation to maintain; it being the only access we have to
what might be a very valuable piece of property at some
future date.
After discussion regarding this roadway being an access to
Van Tassel Canyon, it was
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Gr.Easement
Jackson and unanimously carried that the Grant of Easement
be forwarded
be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Flood Control for
to L.A. Co.
acceptance and signature, and that the City will assume the
Flood Control
responsibility of that portion of Fish Canyon Road lying
for acceptant
within the City's boundaries.
The City Administrator presented a letter from Superintendent
Req, from
of Light & Water Smith, requesting the purchase of additional
Supt.L& W
U�
heights and contacts on Edison poles on the north side of
to purchase
cf,
Arrow Highway between Cerritos Ave. and Dalton Wash, in the
addl.pole
amount of $3,985.75, in order that the Light Department may
heights on
install a 12,000 volt line street light circuit and secondary
Arrow Hwy,
x
lines.
from Edison
(granted)
After discussion with Superintendent Smith, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that permission be granted to the
Superintendent of Light and Water for purchase of additional
pole heights<
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
Re: City
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator request
joining
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that a representative of the Joint Pole Committee appear
Joint Pole
before Council at his earliest convenience, relative to the
Committee
City joining this Committee.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Deacons Req, by
Club of Azusa for permission to hold a food sale in conjunc- Deacons
tion with their Jamaica, to be held at the Parish Hall on Club to
June 9th and 10th. hold food
sale on
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman 6/9 -lo
McLees and unanimously carried that permission be granted (granted)
for this food sale, provided the food sale meets the re-
quirements of the Los Angeles County Health Department.
The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Irene Mohler Req.bus.
of Azusa, requesting a business license for Card Readings lie. for
for charitable functions and individual readings. Card Rdngs.
(denied)
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that this request for
business license to do Card Readings be denied.
Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic Bever- ABC Notice
age Control of application by Edward J. & Florence V. (Nowinski &
Nowinski, and Anna C. & John A. Stewart, for transfer of Stewart)
on -sale beer license from Victor R. Naus, Jr., for premises
known as Bejay's, 577 E. Arrow Highway.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that said notice be filed,
and no further action was taken.
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It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel Step -Raise
Board that the following person be granted a step -raise:
Mary Ann Rosario Steno Clerk Step 2 (permanent
status) 5/7/62
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
' Jackson and unanimously carried that the recommendation for
step -raise be accepted.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Res. 4341
entitled: Bills & Req.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
L� McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
Cr: and adopted by the following vote of Council:
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� AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Cooney
Cc NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Ortuno and numbered Resolution 4341.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Jackson and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 10:36 P.M.
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