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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 1, 1962 - CC00 M t.m m 61 CITY HALL AZ'USA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1962 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 the salute Call to to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Rev. Albert Duggan, St. Frances of Invocation Rome Catholic Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Roll Jackson, McLees, Ortuno Call Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis- trator Caswell, City Engineer Lawrence, City Clerk Miller With no corrections, the Minutes of the meeting of September Appvl.Min. 4, 1962, were approved as submitted. 9/4/62 Mayor Ortuno welcomed the eighth grade students from Gladstone Mayor wel- S;�hool and thanked them for coming to the meeting. The Mayor comed 8th also asked the students to invite their parents and friends to grade attend the meetings, in order that they may be advised of what students is going on in their own city. from Glad- stone Schl. Bids for the purchase of two automobiles and four trucks were presented for Council's consideration, having been Bids - tabled from the September 17th meeting and referred to the 2 autos & Finance Committee. 4 trucks (tabled Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson from 9/17/6 and unanimously carried that this tabled item be raised from mtg.) the table at this time. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that,as the Finance Committee recommended the bidding procedure be dispensed with, the purchase be made from Russ Davis Ford for a negotiated lump sum of $11,585.84, all bidders having been contacted to bid on a lump sum basis except Norman King Dodge whose submitted bii dial not meet the City's required specifications. Motion carried'by:,the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen; McLees ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids for the purchase of a Front end loader (Skip Loader) Bids - wer.e presented for Council's consideration, having been tabled Front end from the September 17th meeting in order for the Supt. of loader Public Works to fully evaluate the equipment. (Skip Loader) Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this tabled item be raised from the table at this time. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice inviting Bids for Skip Loader. The following bids were received: C. R Cook Ford Tractors, Shaw Sales and Service Co. Less trade-in L. A. Industrial Equipment Less trade-in Plus sales tax Inc. $5,175.00 $11,34o.16 4__..,250.00 7,090.16 7,595.3 2866..644 4,75b.74 3o3.82 5,062.56 63' CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 1962 Page 2 Public Works Supt. Brusnahan submitted a recommendation that the low bid from L. A. Industrial Equipment on the Skip Loader be accepted and that the bid bonds be returned to the unsuc- cessful bidders. Circulation Report and Financial Statement for Year ending Library June 30, 1962, was submitted by the Azusa Public Library . Circ.Rept. & Financial Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman State.as of Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the report and 6/30/62 statement be filed. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and 1272, recommended approval of pre -zoning of C-2 for revised recom.appvl, unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Supt. of of pre - ' Azusa Avenue between Gladstone and Newburgh Streets, formerly Public Works be accepted to award the bid on the Skip Loader owned by a Mr. Lustiger; the Public Hearing before Council C-2 (revises to L. A. Industrial Equipment (low bidder) and that the bid 41- Annex. #41 - ' bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Res. 273 - It was suggested by the City Administrator that the two Public Pub. Hrgs. for a 10 -acre parcel at Foothill and Alosta, as filed by Hearings, re: Improvement of Pasadena Ave. and other streets re: Impr. McCruden (Assessment District #1961 - 1911 Act), one on Debt Limit Pasadena Report, and the other on protests or objections,scheduled for Ave. etc. ' 7:30 P.M., be continued until later in the meeting when a (A D.#1961- report from the City Engineer on Assessment District #1961 1911 Act). will be presented. prop. at PROPERTY (Aerojet-General Corp.). (cont.until go ct Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney later in and unanimously carried that the two Public Hearings re: mtg.) (3, Assessment District ,#1961 be continued until later in the GO meeting. m Circulation Report and Financial Statement for Year ending Library June 30, 1962, was submitted by the Azusa Public Library . Circ.Rept. & Financial Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman State.as of Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the report and 6/30/62 statement be filed. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution Res. 272 1272, recommended approval of pre -zoning of C-2 for revised recom.appvl, Annexation District #41, property located on the east side of of pre - ' Azusa Avenue between Gladstone and Newburgh Streets, formerly zoning of owned by a Mr. Lustiger; the Public Hearing before Council C-2 (revises to be set for October 19, 1962. 41- Annex. #41 - Lusti&er Lu slti &tiZ Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Res. 273 - Resolution #273, approved the Tentative Map of Tract #27346, appvg.Tent. for a 10 -acre parcel at Foothill and Alosta, as filed by Map,Tr.2734E John McCruden. McCruden The Planning Commission presented a report of its adoption P1an.Comm. and approval of the recommendations of the Freeway Study appvd.recom. Committee. The City Engineer requested to be permitted to of Freeway make a more detailed presentation regarding these recom- Study Com. mendations later in the meeting. A communication was received from the Park & Recreation Ltr.from Commission regarding the use of the north portion of City P&R Com.re: Hall Park for any future building site of the Civic Center, use of nortl The Commission reported that, if the Council plans to portion of utilize any portion of Civic Center Park for future building, City Hall P1 a like amount of adlacent land be set aside for park purposes. for future No Council action taken. bldg. of Civ.Center Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: Ord. 716 ' rezoning AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Aerojet AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN prop. at PROPERTY (Aerojet-General Corp.). lo45 W. Hollyvale tc Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman "P" Zone McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 64- 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY., OCTOBER 1, 1962 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Ordinance by adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 6146 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAIN- ING TO CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSES TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney pp and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Cr Lt1_ Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted m by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 717. Mr. John Conforti, 246 So. Lemon Ave., appeared before Council with a complaint regarding the vibration caused by a drop - hammer used by the Valley Forge company of 427 S. Irwindale ' Ave., which he stated is causing damage to his building rented by Jet Electronics Company at 451 S. Irwindale. Mr. Conforti stated that his building is starting to crack and his tenants told him that the vibration of the hammer has caused air lines to become loosened. He asked if anything could be done to avoid further damage to his property, as he believes the hammer is not mounted correctly. The City Attornev stated that the use of equipment is not a nuisance if it is permitted within the zone, but it can be a nuisance if it is operated without proper care and diligence. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the Building Inspector and the City Engineer investigate this complaint. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was the time set for Public Hearing on Substandard Structure Case No. 75, property at 1038 No. Sunset Ave., the present legal owner of record being a Mr. George B. Taussig. Council examined photographsand the Building Inspector's report regarding this property. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit of Proof, of.Publication of Notice of Hearing and reported that notice of public hearing had been sent by certified mail to the owner, Mr. Marcus Taylor, an appraiser, with offices at 3923 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, appeared before Council as a represen- tative of Mr. Taussig who recently acquired title to the property. He stated that a new loan has recently been put on the property, and questioned some of the items in the Building Inspector's report. The City Administrator read the details of the inspection of this property and explained that the inside details are not 65 Page 3 Ord. 717 amending Mun.Code re: certain bus.ltcense: to be appvd. by Council Complaint of J.Confcrd of damage tc his bldg.at 415 S.Irwin- dale by Valley Forge, equip Pub.Hrg.re: Subst. Str. #75-1038 N. Sunset (Taussig) (cont. to 11/5/62 mtg. AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 716. ' Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 6146 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAIN- ING TO CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSES TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney pp and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Cr Lt1_ Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted m by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 717. Mr. John Conforti, 246 So. Lemon Ave., appeared before Council with a complaint regarding the vibration caused by a drop - hammer used by the Valley Forge company of 427 S. Irwindale ' Ave., which he stated is causing damage to his building rented by Jet Electronics Company at 451 S. Irwindale. Mr. Conforti stated that his building is starting to crack and his tenants told him that the vibration of the hammer has caused air lines to become loosened. He asked if anything could be done to avoid further damage to his property, as he believes the hammer is not mounted correctly. The City Attornev stated that the use of equipment is not a nuisance if it is permitted within the zone, but it can be a nuisance if it is operated without proper care and diligence. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the Building Inspector and the City Engineer investigate this complaint. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was the time set for Public Hearing on Substandard Structure Case No. 75, property at 1038 No. Sunset Ave., the present legal owner of record being a Mr. George B. Taussig. Council examined photographsand the Building Inspector's report regarding this property. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit of Proof, of.Publication of Notice of Hearing and reported that notice of public hearing had been sent by certified mail to the owner, Mr. Marcus Taylor, an appraiser, with offices at 3923 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, appeared before Council as a represen- tative of Mr. Taussig who recently acquired title to the property. He stated that a new loan has recently been put on the property, and questioned some of the items in the Building Inspector's report. The City Administrator read the details of the inspection of this property and explained that the inside details are not 65 Page 3 Ord. 717 amending Mun.Code re: certain bus.ltcense: to be appvd. by Council Complaint of J.Confcrd of damage tc his bldg.at 415 S.Irwin- dale by Valley Forge, equip Pub.Hrg.re: Subst. Str. #75-1038 N. Sunset (Taussig) (cont. to 11/5/62 mtg. 66 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1962 Page 4 available due to the inability to gain entrance to the build- ing. He stated that this is a peculiar case as a considerable part, if not all, of this building was constructed without proper permits or inspection and it is riot a legal structure. There is a new application pending for a permit to install aluminum siding on this building and the Building Inspector feels that in this case the application of the siding might be in the nature of a cover-up of other defects in construct- ion. The Building Inspector stated that the building is actually built below grade and water has run into the building, causing damage to the wooden components. The City Attorney stated that rehabilitation is permissible as well as demolition and, in as much as the Building Inspector was not able to inspect the interior of the structure and some of the construction features,it would be desirable to continue this hearing for two or four weeks in order to have the owner meet with the Building Inspector, for the purpose of inspecting the portions that have been unavailable up to this time. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing on Sub - Standard Structure #75 be continued until November 5th meeting, at which time a definite report should be received from the Building Inspector regarding defects to be remedied. Mr. Thomas J. Mulligan, 1044 N. Sunset, appeared before Council, with the request that the debris outside of the building at 1038 N. Sunset be removed as he believes it to be a fire hazard as well as unsightly. Mayor Ortuno stated this matter should be referred to the Fire Chief for action. Mr. Robert H. Magee, an appraiser from Sterling Savings & Loan Association, also appeared before Council regarding Sub -Standard Structure Case #75, stating that a new loan was just put on the property, and requesting a list of the repairs. The City Administrator requested approval of the appointment of Mrs. Ellen Maroshek (No. 1 on the eligibility list for the position of Secretary -Stenographer) at Step #1 of the pay range, effective October 1, 1962. Also Fire Chief Madison requested approval of the appointment of Mrs. Evelyn E. Sullivan (No. 2 on the eligibility list for the position of Secretary -Stenographer) at Step #1 of Range 16, effective September 26, 1962. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that these appointments be confirmed. A request was received from the City of Irwindale enlisting the City's support in the matter of developing the Santa Fe Dam Basin Recreation Area as a Regional Park. The City Administrator mentioned that the City did not go on record as supporting this when a similar request was received from the City of Duarte. Moved by Councilman Memmeshiemer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that this request be filed. The City Administrator submitted a request of the County Recreation Department for the City to pass a Resolution declaring support for the County Parks & Recreation Charter Amendment. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the letter be filed. No further action taken. E.Maroshek & E.Sullivan apptd.Secy- Steno. Req.from City of Irwindale for support re:Santa Fe Dam Basin Rec. Area Res.req.by Co.Rec.Dept. declaring suppt.for County Parks & Rec.Charter Amendment 6 S;5 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,, OCTOBER 19 1962 The City Administrator presented the recommendation of the City Engineer that Pylon, Inc., contractor on the 6003000 gallon Reservoir, be granted final payment of $6,009,14 and the Notice of Completion on the same project be recorded, as a $1,000.00 Surety Bond and Agreement has been received,, releasing City from any claim. This subject was tabled from the meeting of September 4th., ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this item be raised from the table at this time. Moved by Councilman Memmeshiemer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted.- that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary documents, and the Notice of Completion be recorded. A communication was received from Recreation Director Qc Dangleis, notifying Council that Miss Loyce C. Dahl has � tendered her resignation from the position of Recreation �y Activities Supervisor, effective October 1, 1962; also notifying Council that the Personnel Board has been re- quested to conduct an examination to fill this vacancy. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the resignation be.accepted. A letter was received from Police Chief Kendrick with notification of the resignation of Probationary Police Officer John J. Torres, effective September 30, 1962. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme- ' sheimer and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. A request was received from Police Chief Kendrick for con- firmation of the appointment of Jerry D. Holloway as a probationary employee to fill the position of Poundmaster, effective October 1, 1962, at No. 1 step of the pay range. A question had been raised regarding the No. 1 and No. 2 man on the eligibility list for Poundmaster. Police Cap- tain Warren stated that Mr. Hopf, No. 1 on the eligibility list, would be eligible for the duties as Poundmaster if he passed the physical examination. The Police Chief later advised the Personnel Board that Mr. Hopf could not work under the safety category because of his diabetic condition, as the working hours, possibility of lacerations, etc., might cause insulin shock or coma. Mr. Kari Hopf, 319 N. Virginia,appeared before Council and explained his physical condition. He also stated he had received no notice from the Personnel Board, but was advised he was No. 1 on the list, and reported for work this morning with his newly purchased uniform. A recess was declared by Mayor Ortuno from 9001 P.M. to 9905 ' P.M., in order to give the 8th grade students an opportunity to leave the meeting. After discussion of the problem regarding the appointment of a Poundmaster, it was moved by Councilman McLees that this item be held in abeyance until some decision can be made. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that an adjourned meeting be set for Thursday, October 4th, at 5-.30 P.M., and this item be tabled until the adjourned meeting. Page 5 Recom.of C. Engr,to grant final paymt. to Pylon, Inc. & to file Notice of Compl. reg 600,000 gal. Reservoir (tabled from 9/4/mtg) Resig. of L.C.Dahl as Rec.Activ. Supervisor, effective 10/1/62 Resig. of Prob.Police Officer J. Torres, effective 9/30/62 Police Chief °s req. reg appt. of J.Holloway as Pound - master, effective 10/1/62 (Appt.of Poundmaster tabled to adj. mtg. of 10/4/62) TO CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1962 Page 6 7'1 A further request was received from -the Chief of Police for Prob.Police confirmation of appointments of Probationary Police Officers Officers T. Thomas.A. Cockrell.and George L. Russell, effective October 1, .Cockrell & 1962, at No. 1 step of Range #20. G. Russell appointed, Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman effective Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted. 10/1/62 ' The City Administrator presented a request by the Police Pol. Chief Chief for authorization to purchase five replacement Police req.granted Patrol Units, by informal quotations, with specifications for informal to be submitted. proposals on 5 patrol Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman units Jackson that authorization be given for purchase by in- formal proposals of the five Police Patrol Units in order to obtain better prices, with specifications to be supplied CD by the Police Chief. Motion passed by the following vote cl: of Council: GL, AYES. Councilmen-'Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: McLees Cn ABSENT`: Councilmen: None The City Administrator presentepd a communication from the Pol.Chief Chief -of Police, requesting au`Norization to accept the req.granted lowest bid of $1,585, submitted by Laidlaw's Harley- to accept Davidson, for replacement of motor unit #801.. lowest bid, motor unit Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney #801, Laid - and unanimously car'r16d'that the request be granted. law's.Harley Davidson A communication making application for Limited Membership ' in the'Joint Pole Committee was submitted by Superintendent Appl. for of Light & Water Smith. Limited Membership Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman in Joint Cooney and unanimously carried that the communication be Pole Com. filed. In accordance with Council policy, Council members were So.Calif. advised in a communication from the Superintendent of Light Edison to and Water that permission had been granted to Southern serve power California Edison Co. to serve electrical energy at prop- at 177 erty located at 177 Peckham Road, requested by Diving Peckham Rd. Board Specialists. (Diving Bd. Specialists) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. A request was received for reimbursement of $188.40, item- Fire Chief ized expenses of Fire Chief Madison at the Pacific Coast to be relmb. Intermountain Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference for exp. at in.San.Francisco, held September 17th through 20th, 1962. Pac.Coast Int.Assn.of ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memme- Fire Chiefs sheimer and unanimously carried that the Fire Chief's Conf.in San expenses be approved. Francisco A progress report of master plan of City Buildings was sub- City Engr. mitted by the City Engineer, stating that contacts have Progress been made with the Light and Water, Police, and Personnel Report of Departments, regarding the space in City Hall vacated by Master Plan the,Fire Department-,and.both floor plans and site plans of City are,being developed.,to utilize this space. Bldgs. I 73 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1962 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the report be filed. After discussion, the Council members requested some direct proposals, proof -wise and cost -wise, of the proposed letter- head. The City Engineer submitted a report on sewer facilities in City Engr, the vicinity of Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway, due to re- Report on quests received for sewer service on property involved in sewer facil. Annexations #45 and #23. The County Sanitation District in vicinity has been contacted and they are not in a position to con- of Azusa Ave. ' tribute construction funds but would enter into an agree- & Arrow Hway ment for partial reimbursement if the City will provide the construction funds. Partial reimbursement would be 65/95 of construction cost estimated at $96,000, making the Dis- trict's share $65,000 and the City's share $31,000, with reimbursement of $65,000 to be made Within 4 to 5 years. Councilman Memmesheimer suggested that Mayor Ortuno speak about this subject at ;he next Sanitation District Meeting and bring back a report to Council. NAfter discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, [i„ seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried Cn that the City Council is desirous of getting sewer facil- ities completed on Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway, and would consider extending the trunk lines of the sewer as delineated, if the City can get satisfactory participation by the Sanitation District. A detailed recommendation from the City Engineer and the City Engr. Freeway Study Committee, regarding Foothill Freeway, was presented submitted, with a revised Master Plan of Streets and recommend. Highways. of Freeway Study Com, The City Engineer explained the Master Plan, with recom- in detail ' mended changes, to the Council and to the audience. (accepted) Moved by Councilman.Memmesheimer, seconded by. Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Freeway Study Committee be accepted. The City Engineer submitted a report on Assessment Dis- City Engr. trict #19 1 (1911 Act), stating that a great deal of the report on work is now under permit and recommending the discontinu- Assess.Dist. ance of this Assessment District. #1961 - 1911 Act Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman (Hrgs. cont. Jackson and unanimously carried that the Public Hearings to 11/5 mtg.) re: Improvement of Pasadena Avenue and other streets (Assessment District #1961 - 1911 Act), on both Debt Limit Report and on protests or objections (Resolution of Inten- tion #4384), be continued until the November 5th meeting at 7:30 P.M. The proposed agreement between Western Disposal Co. and Agmt. bet. the City having been studied by members of the Council, City and it was Western Disp. Co. author. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman to be signed ' Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the agreement. The City Administrator presented samples of proposed Proposed letterhead for the City, submitted by Mulsberry and by Letterhead Petry, and asked Council's wishes regarding the style of for City printing and the envelopes. After discussion, the Council members requested some direct proposals, proof -wise and cost -wise, of the proposed letter- head. 74 75 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1962 Page 8 A request was received from Superintendent of Light & Water Supt.L&W Smith for permission to attend the 43rd Annual Conference, granted perm. California Section of the American Water Works Association, to attend in Santa Monica, from October 23rd to 26th, with an advance Conf. Amer. of $150 to cover necessary expenses. Water Works Assn. in Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson Santa Monica, and unanimously carried that the request be granted. 10/23 - 26 A recommendation was made by the City Attorney re: claim Claim against against Mr. P. J. Tscharner to accept the $1500 settlement P.J.Tscharner check.. ($1500 settle- ment offered Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman & accepted) Cooney and unanimously carried that the settlement be accepted. 00. Mayor Ortuno notified Council of a communication received Re: Twin - Cr from Victor E. Cappa, an attorney from San Francisco, in- Sister Rela- t" quiring if the City would be interested in establishing a tionship bet. fi. "twin sister" relationship between Azusa and a European Azusa and a GC city, such as the City of Castellamonte in the Province of European city Piedmont in Northern Italy. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. Re: League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles City Atty.'s on October 21-24, 1962, it was moved by Mayor Ortuno, exp. at LCC seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried .Conf.to be that the City Attorney attend the Conference, with expenses shared by to be shared by the City of West Covina. W.Covina Mayor Ortuno stated that a "Thank You" card had been re- Mrs.Martha ceived from a former member of the Council, Mrs. Martha Johnson's Johnson, and her daughter Lucille, for Council's expres- "Thank You" sion of condolence upon the death of her husband. No card action taken. ' Mayor Ortuno recommended the appointment of Councilman Councilmen Jackson (Chairman) and Councilman Cooney to the Personnel Jackson & Board Committee, to study personnel matters, including Cooney apptd. the subject of Poundmaster. to Personnel Bd.Committee Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted. There was a discussion re: holding a Special Election to City Admin. determine the wishes of the people in the City regarding Ord. - Motion the Administrator Officer and his title. rescinded to hold Special After discussion regarding the wisdom of holding this Elec., & City Special Election which was ordered by unanimous vote of Atty. instr. the Council at the September 25, 1962, meeting, it was to prepare suggested that the present Ordinance re: City Administra- draft of re - tor be revised for Council's approval. The City Attorney vised Ord. mentioned certain changes that could be made in the present Ordinance which would make it a rather simple document. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Council rescind the motion calling for a Special Election, which motion had ' been unanimously carried at the adjourned meeting of September 25, 1962, and further moved that the City Attorney prepare a draft of a revised City Administrator Ordinance, to be submitted at the next Council meeting on 10/15/62. Re: League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles City Atty.'s on October 21-24, 1962, it was moved by Mayor Ortuno, exp. at LCC seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried .Conf.to be that the City Attorney attend the Conference, with expenses shared by to be shared by the City of West Covina. W.Covina 76 a 77 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1962 Page 9 Notice was given of an application for transfer of an Off- Transfer of Sale Beer License for Certified Market, located at 458 No. ABC Off -Sale Virginia, by change of partnership names. Beer License (458 No. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme- Virginia) sheimer and unanimously carried that the notice be filed. ' Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 4404 - Bills & Reqs. 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. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following voteof Council: M AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4404. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Adjourned to Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn 10/4/62 to Thursday, October 4th, at 5:30 P.M. Time of adjournment: 10:24 P.M. I r