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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 6, 1962 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. 7:30 P.M. Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Mr. Dean Klarr, Assistant Minister of the First Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno Absent: Councilman: Cooney Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis- trator Caswell, Fire Chief Madison, City Clerk Miller There being no correcticns, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 8th and the regular meetings of July 2nd and 16th, 1962, were approved as submitted. Call to Order Invoca- tion Roll Call Appvl.Min; 6/8, 7/2 & 7/16/62 The Public Hearing .re: Vacation of a portion of Roosevelt Pub.Hrg.re: Street, originally set for tonight's meeting, was cancelled, Vacation of and the City Clerk suggested that the hearing be re -set for Roosevelt St. September 4, 1962, at 8:00 P„M, cancelled A Resolution was prepared re: Intentlon to vacate a portion of Roosevelt Street, setting the date of September 4th as the date for Public Hearing, Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLAR- ING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION OF ROOSEVELT STREET. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Mernmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cooney and numbered Resolution 4388. A recommendation was submitted by the Planning Commission that the City Council initiate the necessary action to acquire and maintain Palm Drive -as a City street, together with a report by Harold L. Johnson, then Acting City Engineer, that the street is substandard partly due to the two rows of palm trees which allow only 20' of paved roadway. Mr. Burton Gentle, 560 E. Jubuedly Dr., appeared before 'Council in favor of the City acquiring Palm Drive. Acting as spokesman, he stated that the residents on this street would like the palm trees (which are on private property) to remain. Mr. Gentle also stated that Palm Drive dead - ends at part of his property, and he would be willing to put in the minimum cul• -de -sac required by the City, with a 21' street leading into the caul -de• -sac. The City Planner informed Council that the Commission feels that 20' paving on Palm Drive would be satisfactory due to its historic element. Res. 4388 re: vac.of Roosevelt Street (hrg.9/4) Re: Palm Dr, as City str. 4TO 1 47i CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 Page 2 After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson,seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be instructed to make a survey and report to Council the estimated cost of acquiring Palm Drive as a City street, and submit a recommendation, as near as possible to standard requirements by taking maximum width., with specifi- cations and diagrams. ' Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- Res. 261 tion No. 261, granted a variance to Robert Cates, permitting grtg. var. not more than 90 pigeons over 12 weeks of age, not less than for 90 35' from the nearest dwelling at 858 E. Glen Lyn Drive at pigeons - the corner of Viceroy Avenue. R. Cates Moved by.Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that this Resolution be filed. Notice was also giver.: that the Planning Commission, by Res. 262 M Resolution No. 262, granted a variance to Investors Savings grtg. var. i. and Loan Association, permitting, (a) reduction of lot widths reducing on 10 lots from required 80' to not less than 590; (b) re- lot widths, S m duction of front setbacke on 9 lots .from required 25' to not front & less than 14' , (3) reduction of rear setbacks on 3 lots from rear set - required 25° to not less than. 21' (all lots are part of backs - Tract 26356). Tr. 26356 (Investors Mr. Harold Vallentine., 17469 E. Sierra Pladre Avenue,appeared S & L Assn) before Council in protest to reduction of lot widths and setbacks in Tract 26356., stating that this ,property should be re -graded, with the correct sized lots. Mr. Vallentine also complained of the drainage problem on his property ' because of this subdivision, which caused dirt and debris to be washed down on his property, It was suggested that the City Engineer, City Administrator and Mr. Vallentine get together to work out a solution to this drainage problem. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that Resolution 262 of the Planning Commission be filed. After study and report by the Chief of Police, the City Attorney and the Police Chairman, City Attorney Williams redrafted the Ordinance relative to Carnivals, changing the $5.00 service charge to $2.00 and also exempting mem- bers of any local organization., which contracts for or sponsors such traveling shows, from payment of this ser- vice charge. Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the revised Ordinance entitled^ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND TRAVELING SHOWS. ' Moved by Councilman Memmesh.eimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Mr. W. A. Baxley, president of the Azusa Junior Chamber of Commerce, residing at 232 N.. Edenfield, appeared be- fore Council and heartily endorsed this redrafted Ordinance, except for the fingerprinting and photograph- ing requirement. 1st Rdg. revised Ord. re: Carnivals 472 11 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 A communication was received from the City Employees Associa- tion, expressing their appreciation to Council members for the salary increase granted to employees, effective July 1, 1962. Moved by.Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. 473 Page 3 Letter of Apprec. from City Empl.Assn. for empl. salary inc. The City Administrator presented a communication from Resig.City Nicholas F. Poppelreiter, submitting his resignation as Planner City Planner, to become effective between August 20th and Poppelreiter 31st, and stating he has accepted an appointment as Assis- tant City Administrator for the City of Commerce. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the resignation of City Planner Poppelreiter be accepted with regret, and that a letter of i� appreciation be sent to Mr. Poppelreiter. CJ T� A proclamation was presented for tb.e Mayor's signature, Procl.res Ci. designating September 1st through 7th, ir..clusive,as "Internatl. "International Fiesta, Week", sponsored by SERVE Inter- Fiesta Wk." national, 9/1-7,inel. Moved by Councilman. McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamation. The City Administrator submitted a proposal by W. J. Re:proposal Bradbury & Associates for development and production of of Bradbury a filmed report of the City, which could be used for & Assoc.for future industrial developments or for the Diamond Jubilee. film strip report on Mayor Ortuno suggested that the film could show the new Azusa buildings, some shopping centers, industrial areas or the better residential areas, and could be used at the City's booth at the Los Angeles County Fair. Moved by Councilman Memmeshei.mer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this proposal be re- ferred to the Chamber of Commerce. The City Administrator presented to Council a sample of a Re: Pro - proposed letterhead for the City, with the City Hall Build- posed ing imprinted on same, together with a colored photograph letterhead 'of City Hall. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memme- for City McLees and unanimously carried that sheimer and unanimously carried that further proofs be ' The financial report of Azusa Youth presented for Council's consideration. The City Administrator submitted a proposal by W. J. Re:proposal Bradbury & Associates for development and production of of Bradbury a filmed report of the City, which could be used for & Assoc.for future industrial developments or for the Diamond Jubilee. film strip report on Mayor Ortuno suggested that the film could show the new Azusa buildings, some shopping centers, industrial areas or the better residential areas, and could be used at the City's booth at the Los Angeles County Fair. Moved by Councilman Memmeshei.mer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this proposal be re- ferred to the Chamber of Commerce. The yearly report of the Chamber of Commerce was submitted Ch.of Com. to Council. yearly report Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this report be filed. ' The financial report of Azusa Youth Program, Inc., for the A.Y.P. 1961-62 fiscal year was submitted to Council. Financial Report Moved by Councilman. Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this report be filed. A communication was received from the Guadalupe Society, Guadalupe requesting permission to hold their Annual Queen's Corona- Soc. Coron. tion at the Bandshell on the evening of September 14th, & Fiesta and also their one -day Fiesta at the Parish Hall on 474 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 September 16th from 1:00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M., with an invita- tion to Council members to celebrate the 152nd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Mexico. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that permission be granted to the Guadalupe Society to have their Coronation at the Band - shell, and that the necessary arrangements for the Fiesta be made through the Police Department in the usual manner. 475 Page 4 The Light & Water Department requested approval to advertise L&W Dept. for bids on four 1963 -model trucks, according to specifica- to adv.for tions submitted, on which delivery can be made by Septem- bids on 4 - ber 1st. This request was made because of the difficulty in 1963 -model obtaining 1962 models with the necessary specifications. trucks A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4131 TO ADD THERETO ONE STENOGRAPHER - CLERK AND ONE MECHANIC'S HELPER. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cooney and numbered Resolution 4389. The City Attorney prepared a revised Ordinance re: Powers Council mbrs. and Duties of the Park and Recreation Commission, which to study prop. meets with the Commission's approval. revised Ord. re: Powers & Council members were presented with copies of this proposed Duties of Ordinance for further study. No action was taken. P&R Commission The Light and Water Department reported that the new 600,000 gal. 600,000 gallon reservoir is now in operation and serving Reservoir now the area north of Sierra Madre Avenue. operating Moved by Councilman MemmesheLmer, seconded by Councilman i^� McLees and unanimously carried that, in view of the circum - M stances, authorization be given to advertise for four 1963 - model trucks, and that this should apply to all vehicles to be purchased by the Citv.. cc m The City Attorney prepared an Agreement between the City Agmt. bet. and the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association, whereby City & SGV the City shall pay the sum of $200 to the Association, for Symphony which consideration the Association would provide for pub- Assn. lic enjoyment not less than two band concerts in Azusa City Hall Park Bandshell during the 1962-63 season. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Agreement be approved and the payment of $200 to the Association be s authorized, A Resolution was prepared adding one Steno -Clerk under Res. 4389 the Fire Department complement and one Mechanic's Helper adding Steno - under the General Administration complement. Clerk in F.D. & Mechanic's Councilman Memmesheimer• offered the following Resolution Helper in entitled: Genl.Admin. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4131 TO ADD THERETO ONE STENOGRAPHER - CLERK AND ONE MECHANIC'S HELPER. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cooney and numbered Resolution 4389. The City Attorney prepared a revised Ordinance re: Powers Council mbrs. and Duties of the Park and Recreation Commission, which to study prop. meets with the Commission's approval. revised Ord. re: Powers & Council members were presented with copies of this proposed Duties of Ordinance for further study. No action was taken. P&R Commission The Light and Water Department reported that the new 600,000 gal. 600,000 gallon reservoir is now in operation and serving Reservoir now the area north of Sierra Madre Avenue. operating 1 476 i I 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 City Engineer Lawrence submitted a recommendation for an extension of 30 days time on Pipeline Job, Project No. 335 (Soldano Avenue water line), as requested by the contractor, D. K. Moran Pipeline Co., because of delay in pipe delivery and difficulties with utilities. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson ' and unanimously carried that the requested extension be granted. A communication was received from Kenneth J. Swisher, re- questing permission for a sewer easement along City prop- erty to furnish sewer service for the convalescent home at 214 W. Paramount. l:t was poin.*_gid out that the Public Works Superintendent has approved this _ewer easement. Moved by Counci.lman McLees, sec.o-ded by Councilman Jackson n� and unanimously carried that permi.s.olon be granted. C+'J tom. A recommendation of the Committee appointed to study the s, extension of the Trash and Rubbish Contract was submitted by Superintendent of Public Works Brusnah.an, as follows; a) A new contract be written as of September 1, 1962, for a period of 7 years; b) All provisions of ourren.t contracts for trash and garbage to remain i,t full effect; c) Contract would be paid at $1..15 per unit per month; ' d) The cost per unit would be adjusted as the percent- age change in Bureau of Labor Cost: of Living Index in September, 1964, and yearly thereafter. e) A disaster clause to protect City to be placed in contract. Mr. B. Hartunian of Western Disposal Company appeared be- fore Council , stating that these recommendations are agree- able with him, and that the consumer price should be current as of date of execution of the agreement, but no change to be made until 1964•. Mr. Hartunian also stated that he would like the count of pickups to be figured every 90 days instead of every 6 months. After discussion, .it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilmar McLees and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the agreement with Western Disposal Company, based on the recommendations of the Committee, with the addition of a clause that a pick- up count be figured every 90 days,. A Resolution was prepared approving the report of the Street Superintendent on the cost of weed abatement according to the report of Public Works Superintendent Brusnahan dated August 6, 1962. Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled¢ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY RELATIVE TO THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 39560 THROUGH AND INCLUDING SECTION 39587 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. im Page 5 Ext . of 30 days granted to D.K.Moran on Soldano Ave. Water Line Proj. Permission granted to K. Swisher for sewer ease. along City prop, City Atty. to prepare Agmt. bet. City & Western Disp. re: extension of trash & rubbish contract Res. 4390 appvg.rept. of Street Supt, res cost of Weed Abate. 478 1 CITY HALL AZUSA„ CALIFORNIA MONDAY. AUGUST 6, 1962 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Councils AYES: Councilmen,., Memmeshelmer, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilman. None ABSENT: Councilmen.: Cooney and numbered Resolution 4390. Mr. Harold Vallentine, of E1 Sereno Machine Works, again appeared before Council. and stated that some scrap was hauled away when they cleared off his property during the Weed Abatement Project. The City Clerk informed Mr. Vallen- tine that he should call S;: p eri.ntende!?.t of Public Works Brusna.han regarding this problem. MY The City Administrator submitted a request for approval to Stop Notice file a Stop Notice with the County re. construction of to be filed Azusa Storm Drain Project by Saliba and Thomas, as $1,414.39 with County is still due the City by said Sal.i.ba and Thomas for damages re: Storm to some of the water service lines belonging to the City. Drain by Saliba and Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and Thomas unanimously carried that. the Council approve the request to file a Stop Notice with the County, withholding $1,414.39 from the final payment.to Saliba and Thomas until bills for damages to City water service .limes are paid. A request was received from Fire Chief Madison for permis- Fire Chief sion to attend the Pacific Coast Intermountain. Association to attend of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference, to be held in San Pac. Coast Francisco, September 17th to 20th, Inclusive, with account- Intermount. able expenses allowed. Assn.of Fire Moved b Councilman. Memmesh.eimer, sec a y Chiefs Conn. Y , on�ed b Councilman in San Fran. ' Jackson that the request of the Fire Chief be approved, 9/17-20 inc. using basis as mileage fee, with no other expenses until arrival at destination, and registration fee and $25 per day for attendance at Conference. Councilman Memmesheimer modified the above motion, show- ing that the request of the Fire Chief be approved, with mileage and accountable expenses. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried. The City Administrator request -ed that the Council establish Police re: the policy re: bicycle licensi.;g since the Fire Department Bicycle u7 has moved to its new location and they indicateda lack of Licensing M available time; also, the Police Department indicated a by F.D. I," lack of available personrc'- to handle this licensir_g. :s. After discussion, it was roved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Coun.cilmara Jack.so;,a and 1.inanimously carried that the Fire Department prepare a ac`.edale for licensing bikes during the days and hours desiJ,.-at. ad by them, which scheduling should be prcoerly advertised„ A report was submitted by tb;e City Administrator regarding Appraisals the purchase of Mr. Rips' property on North Alameda, in- to be ob- forming Councc:il that Mr. Rips h,, -as agreed to accept $25,000 tained re: for the 3 lots (75 ft.. frontage;, with payments spread purchase of over 4 or 5 years instead of one payment. of the full amount. Rips' prop. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McLees, on N.Alameda seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that 2 or 3 appraisals of this property be obtained. The City Administrator submitted a request for approval to Stop Notice file a Stop Notice with the County re. construction of to be filed Azusa Storm Drain Project by Saliba and Thomas, as $1,414.39 with County is still due the City by said Sal.i.ba and Thomas for damages re: Storm to some of the water service lines belonging to the City. Drain by Saliba and Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and Thomas unanimously carried that. the Council approve the request to file a Stop Notice with the County, withholding $1,414.39 from the final payment.to Saliba and Thomas until bills for damages to City water service .limes are paid. A request was received from Fire Chief Madison for permis- Fire Chief sion to attend the Pacific Coast Intermountain. Association to attend of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference, to be held in San Pac. Coast Francisco, September 17th to 20th, Inclusive, with account- Intermount. able expenses allowed. Assn.of Fire Moved b Councilman. Memmesh.eimer, sec a y Chiefs Conn. Y , on�ed b Councilman in San Fran. ' Jackson that the request of the Fire Chief be approved, 9/17-20 inc. using basis as mileage fee, with no other expenses until arrival at destination, and registration fee and $25 per day for attendance at Conference. Councilman Memmesheimer modified the above motion, show- ing that the request of the Fire Chief be approved, with mileage and accountable expenses. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried. 486 Mr. Earl Henderso^, 624 N. Surset., appeared before Council, stating that a 5' wall would be agreeable with him. Mrs. E. Krueger, 628 N.. Sunset., appeared before Council, �,� M complaining of the noise from the compressor, metal saws and heavy pounding at the Welding Shop; and also stating that the area needs cleaning tip oursi.de., CA C7 Mr. Latta stated he could put up a wall wi;lhin. 30 days and agreed to confine his work inside the building, unless emergency work needs to be done in the st-_eet only at certain. times„ The City Administcator stated he will find out the limita- tions to building a 5' wall irstead of a 6' wall and have the Ci.ty Engineer endeavor to adjust the differences as soon as possible. ' It was agreed that Mr. Tscharner and City Administrator Caswell meet with Mr. Whisler, the Building Inspector, regarding height of the wall. A communication was received from the Deacons Club of Azusa, requesting permission to hold a Jamaica (Spanish - type bazaar) on August 25th and 26th, 1962, at the Parish Hall grounds, 4th. and Dalton.. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Mayor Ortun.o and unanimously carried that permission be granted. The City Administrator submitted a sketch of the proposed landscaping for the new Fire Station for examination. by Council members. The approximate cost of this landscap- ing is $3,000 to $3,500, if done by lo;al people in the Public Works Department, which estimate includes sprinkler system and labor,. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the plan for landscap- ing of Fire Station be accepted, and that the Public Works Department be authorized to provide the necessary plants and take care of the planting. ' A communication was received from Marvin Lustiger, presi- dent of National Land Compar..y, re•questIng. the City initiate proceedings to annex approximately 621 a.ares of property located between Azusa and Donna Beth. Avenues, north of Newburgh St., provided C-2 or 0-3 zoning is granted upon annexation. On April 20, 1961, Mr., H. A. Snidow, the attorney representing the National Land Co., requested this annexation with zone change to C-3, and proceedings had been started at that time as "Southerly Annexation District No. 41". Since Yh.e%t, the property has been Deacons Club to hold Jamaica on Aug. 25-26 Landscaping Plan aceptd. & P.W.Dept. to provide plants & do planting (Fire Sta.) L tr•. from M.Lustiger re; annex. prop. No. of Newburgh St. between Azusa & Donna Beth Aves. CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 Page 7 As requested, Mr. Bud Latta appeared before Council relative Ree Com - to complaints of noise, smoke, etc„ at Latta's Welding Shop, plaints at the corner of Foothill Blvd. and Sunset Avenue. As the about construction of a concrete block wall appears to be the Latta's problem, Mr. Latta agreed to put in a 5' wall along the Welding length of the building, if approved by the Building Inspec- Shop for who believes there is not enough footing for a higher ' wall. Attorney P. J. Tsch.arner also appeared before Council, repre- senting his clients who object to the noise, smoke and fumes from the Welding Shop, and requested that Mr. Latta build a 6' wall, if possible, to alleviate the .n_oise, etc. Mr. Earl Henderso^, 624 N. Surset., appeared before Council, stating that a 5' wall would be agreeable with him. Mrs. E. Krueger, 628 N.. Sunset., appeared before Council, �,� M complaining of the noise from the compressor, metal saws and heavy pounding at the Welding Shop; and also stating that the area needs cleaning tip oursi.de., CA C7 Mr. Latta stated he could put up a wall wi;lhin. 30 days and agreed to confine his work inside the building, unless emergency work needs to be done in the st-_eet only at certain. times„ The City Administcator stated he will find out the limita- tions to building a 5' wall irstead of a 6' wall and have the Ci.ty Engineer endeavor to adjust the differences as soon as possible. ' It was agreed that Mr. Tscharner and City Administrator Caswell meet with Mr. Whisler, the Building Inspector, regarding height of the wall. A communication was received from the Deacons Club of Azusa, requesting permission to hold a Jamaica (Spanish - type bazaar) on August 25th and 26th, 1962, at the Parish Hall grounds, 4th. and Dalton.. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Mayor Ortun.o and unanimously carried that permission be granted. The City Administrator submitted a sketch of the proposed landscaping for the new Fire Station for examination. by Council members. The approximate cost of this landscap- ing is $3,000 to $3,500, if done by lo;al people in the Public Works Department, which estimate includes sprinkler system and labor,. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the plan for landscap- ing of Fire Station be accepted, and that the Public Works Department be authorized to provide the necessary plants and take care of the planting. ' A communication was received from Marvin Lustiger, presi- dent of National Land Compar..y, re•questIng. the City initiate proceedings to annex approximately 621 a.ares of property located between Azusa and Donna Beth. Avenues, north of Newburgh St., provided C-2 or 0-3 zoning is granted upon annexation. On April 20, 1961, Mr., H. A. Snidow, the attorney representing the National Land Co., requested this annexation with zone change to C-3, and proceedings had been started at that time as "Southerly Annexation District No. 41". Since Yh.e%t, the property has been Deacons Club to hold Jamaica on Aug. 25-26 Landscaping Plan aceptd. & P.W.Dept. to provide plants & do planting (Fire Sta.) L tr•. from M.Lustiger re; annex. prop. No. of Newburgh St. between Azusa & Donna Beth Aves. 482 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 divided into 4 parcels and sold to different parties who in- tend to develop their property as soon as annexation and zoning are complete, Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the Engineering De- partment prepare the necessary details re: annexation of ' above property, such as legal descriptions, etc., and also include as much adjoining property as necessary. The City Clerk informed Council that copies of Proceedings of Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute, held in Sacramento on May 20-22, 1962, are now available from League of Cali- fornia Cities at $3.00 per copy. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that a copy of the Pro- ceedings should be ordered for each Council member. M tr Mayor Ortuno presented to Council a communication received =z. from the City of Irwindale, extending an invitation for Council members to attend the 5th Anniversary Celebration of Irwindale, to be held August 11th, 1962, at 7:00 P.M., at the Irwindale Baseball Park, including a doubleheader ballgame. As none of the Council members is able to attend this celebration, Council suggested that a letter of regret be sent to the City of Irwindale. Mayor Ortuno stated the following Committee was appointed, upon request of Council, to make arrangements for the dedication ceremonies of the new Fire Station, including ' refreshments, etc., on Sunday, October 14, 1962: Fire Chief Madison, Chairman; Cornelius Reed, Ira Calvert, S. A. Paul, L. G. Memmesheimer and Mayor Ortuno. The Committee has, in turn, appointed the Firemen's Auxiliary; with the addition of Mrs. L. A. Memmesheimer, who is co-chairman with Mrs. Marlow Madison. A communication was received from Mr. Stanley G. Detwiler, 763 W. 5th St., relative to stoppage in the sewer line. The City Attorney stated that the lateral goes beyond the curb line; also that the City maintains the lateral and the resident maintains the sewer connection. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that s definite policy be set to determine the location of the break point between lateral and sewer, and that this be investigated by the City Administrator. Mr. Al Bellerue, 1225 N. Dalton, submitted an open letter to Council, objecting to certain books in the Children's Section of the Azusa Public Library, particularly those on the Constitution and alleged promotion of Metro form ' of government. City Attorney Williams stated that the Library operates under the State Education Code and that the Library Board is responsible to the people of the City. The City Attorney further stated that the Council only appoints the Library Board who, in turn, is responsible for the operation of the Library. Page 8 Copies of LCC Proceed- ings to be ordered for each Council member Re: 5th Anniv. of Irwindale, including ballgame Committee apptd. for dedication of Fire Sta. on 10/14/62 Ltr. from S. Detwiler re: stoppage in sewer line Re: Objec. to books in Children's Section of Library by A. Bellerue It was suggested that Mr. Bellerue submit his objections to the Library Board. Two notices were received from (1) Retail Pkg.Off-Sale General Lic. to John C. & Mary R. Kitt, premises known as Jomar Liquors at 484 S.Citrus. (2) On -Sale Beer License to Betty Lou Killion and Bette N. & Robert H. Whitney, premises known as Triangle Cafe at 7617 N. San Gabriel Cion Rd. 0 '3,01 - N-.z&-� 484 1 1 I 1 n L 10 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1962 Page 9 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the "zg&$A$s Notices be filed. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 4391 ALLOWING CERTAINS CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Bills & FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Reqs. 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, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cooney and numbered Resolution 4391. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Mayor Ortuno Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment: 10:08 P.M. 486 1