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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and led in Call to
the salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. E. M. Almquist of Foothill Invocation
Park Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
McLees, Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilmen: None
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City
Attorney Williams, City Engineer
Sandwick, Supt. of Light & Water:
Smith, City Clerk Miller
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office Bid Opening
of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, April 30, 1965, St.Lts. -
for the installation of Street Lights on Azusa Avenue, Pro- Azusa Ave.
ject No. 2. Present at bid opening were Superintendent Res.#4836
of Light and Water Smith, City Engineer Sandwick, City City Forces
Administrator Foxworthy, and City Clerk Miller. The City to perform
Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of project.
Notice Inviting Bids. Bids were received from the
following:
Amount of Bid
General Maintenance $8,812.37
Sherwin Electric Service 81862.00
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. 9,486.81
C. T. & F., Inc. No Bid
A communication was received from the Superintendent of
Light and Water with a recommendation that the bids be re-
jected, bidders' checks be returned, with work to be done
by City forces due to the fact that the cost estimate of
the project by Light and Water Department is $3,222.00
below that of the lowest bidder.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Superin-
tendent of Light and Water be approved, that the bids be
rejected and bidders' checks be returned.
-Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DE-
CLARING THAT A CERTAIN PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
.STREET LIGHTS CAN BE PERFORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY
LABOR AND THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED AT A LOWER
'PRICE IN THE OPEN MARKET AND ORDERING THE PROJECT DONE IN
THE MANNER STATED.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the'Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by -the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
Cooney Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered Resolution No.' 4836.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 2
The City Clerk also announced that bids were opened in the Bids:Slurry
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, April 30,
Seal Material.
1965, for the furnishing, delivering and spreading in place
All Bids
of approximately 250 long ton of slurry seal material.
rejected. Ordr.
Present at bid opening were Superintendent of Public Works
readvertise.
Brusnahan, City Engineer Sandwick, City Administrator
States Picnic
Foxworthy and City Clerk Miller. The City Clerk presented
Parents -Club
Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Notice Inviting
'the
Bids. Bids were received from the following:
- booths.
Amount of Bid
picnic is to
Asphalt Coating Co. $22.•68 per ton
Anderson Brothers 20.40 " "
Chamber -Mix Concrete, Inc. 22.39 If 11
Sully -Miller Contracting Co. 23.25 " If
'
A communication was received from the Superintendent of
Public Works with a recommendation that all bids be rejected
and that bid bonds and checks be returned to the bidders,
and that authorization be given for the department to pur-
chase material and equipment on the open market.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that all bids be rejected and bid
bonds and checks be returned to the bidders and that the
project be re -advertised.
A communication was received from
the Parents'
C1ub,.Saint
Req. from
Frances of Rome School requesting
permission to
use three
St.Fr.Rome
game booths for their annual All
States Picnic
to be held
Parents -Club
16, 1965.
- booths.
'May
City Clerk Miller stated that the
picnic is to
be held at
Swiss Park in Duarte.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
And unanimously carried that the request be referred to the
Park and Recreation Commission, with the provision that if
favorable action is taken, a reasonable deposit be required
to guarantee safe return of the booths.
A communication was received from Builders Mortgage Company, Req, for
Beverly Hills, requesting the City to°construct curb and imprvmnts.
gutter to complete the street work on Ben Lomond Avenue, on Ben Lomond
320' south of Alosta; the owners to dedicate the land and at Alosta.
pay for the construction.
The City Engineer submitted a memorandum explaining the
project, the Engineer's estimate, means of financing and
recommendation.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
City Engineer be accepted with conditions as outlined, the
project to be included in the 1965-66 Gas Tax.Budget, and
requesting a deposit guaranteeing the dedication; con-
tract to specify that construction be commenced after
July 1, 1965.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer prepare the
plans and specifications for the improvement of Ben Lomond
Avenue, and the City accept the proposal submitted by the
Builders Mortgage Company.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 3
A communication was received from Mrs. Dorothy Olexo, secre- Req.Amer.
tary, Unit #180, American Legion Auxiliary, requesting per- Leg. Aux.
mission for the American Legion Auxiliary to sell poppies sell poppies
on May 28th and 29th, 1965. 5/28-29
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that permission be granted for the
American Legion Auxiliary to sell poppies on May 28th and
29th, 1965.
A communication was received from Mr. Sid Mulligan, 356
West Vista Bonita, requesting the City's support in re-
questing Aerojet-General Corp. to remove their sign now
located within_ the parkways of the City and located
adjacent to property recently purchased by Mr. Mulligan
at the south west corner of Virginia Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator, City
Attorney and City Engineer meet with Mr. Mulligan and
representatives of Aerojet-General Corp, to discuss the
problem and work out an amiable solution.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for the Public
Hearing before Council upon the adoption of the Fire Code
of the County of Los Angeles, the Mayor declared the
hearing opened. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit
of Proof of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing,
and stated that no communications were received regarding
the proposed hearing. There being no one in the audience
wishing to be heard on the subject, it was.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed..
Councilman McLees offered the following Ordinance entitled:
Req. from
S. Mulligan
re: Aerojet
sign
Pub.Hrg.
Adopt Fire
Code
Ord. 037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE "FIRE CODE"
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ADOPTED BY COUNTY ORDINANCE
NO. 2947 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8531.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Ordinance be adopted, Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 837.
The City Clerk stated that a communication was received from LAF Com.
Local Agency Formation Commission setting a hearing on May Hrg.
26, 1965 -at 9:00 A.M. on the request of the City of West 5/26/65
.Covina to annex certain territories to the Upper San re: W.Covina
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and the Metropolitan Annex MWD
Water District of Southern California.
After discussion, it was
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City oppose the proposed
annexation of West Covina area to the Metropolitan Water
District and that the City Administrator appear at the
hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission on
May 26th to present the protest on behalf of the City.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
contact the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
and request that the District submit a protest to the
annexation.
A report was received from the Planning Director with Decision on
reference to conditions and recommendations following a Appeal Var.
Public Hearing held before the Council on April 19, 1965, (T.Swedlow)
on an appeal to the denial of a Variance by Planning Com- Grtd.
mission Resolution No. 509 (Case V-122), Theo Swedlow, to
permit a combination auto dismantling and transmission
repair business in an M-1 zone, at 1020 West Foothill Blvd.;
the public hearing before Council was closed on April 19, 1965.
Conditions recommended by the Planning Director in Communi-
cations of April 27th and 29th were presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that a Conditional Use Permit be granted as petitioned,
subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Director's
communications of April 27th and 29th, with the exception
that the hours of operation be from 6:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m.,
'Monday through Saturday, and directing the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary document.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom- Pers. Bd.
mending an overall 3% increase in employee salaries for the rec.Salary
coming fiscal year. Inc. 3%
A communication was received from the Azusa City Employees ACEA req.
Association requesting Council consideration for a one-step Salary Inc.
range increase for all ranges, with consideration to an
additional increase in the lower ranges.
Moved by Councilman Cooney,.seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that, in accordance with the recommendation
of the Mayor, both communications be referred to Councilmen
McLees and Cooney, as members of the Personnel Committee, and
to the City Administrator for a report.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom-
mending acceptance of a proposal.by Gold -Thompson and
Company for personnel services on a continuing basis and
with a regular monthly charge, estimated at $75 per month.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that this matter also be referred
to the above committee.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to grant authority to the Committee
to question any Department Head and/or any employee of the
City, with reference to all three Personnel items referred
for study.
Pers.Board
rec. use
pers.services
Gold -
Thompson &Co.
1
1
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965
The Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report, for the period
ending March 31, 1965, together with the statement of
revenue and expenditures and balance sheet were submitted
for Council consideration.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
Notice was given by the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 518 (Case V-121) that the application made by Fred Perz
was denied for a Variance to relocate a four -unit apartment
building on a lot in an Rlc zone at 651 West Gladstone St.
Council was advised that an appeal was received on April 28,
1965. Hearing on the appeal will be held before Council on
Monday, May 17, 1965.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 519 (Case c-49) has denied the application
of H. C. Burgraff for a Conditional Use Permit to permit
an interior -illuminated sign of 24 square feet in an Rlc
zone for a medical -dental office building at 210 North
Citrus Avenue. An appeal to the action of the Planning
Commission was received by the City Clerk on April 30, 1965.
Public hearing on the appeal will be held before Council
on May 17, 1965.
Page 5
Ch.of Comm.
Qtrly.Rpt.
PC Res.
#518
Hrg. set
5/17/65
P.C.Res.
#519
Hrg. set
5/17/65
Notice was further iven that the Planning Commission, by P.r.Res.
Resolution No. 520 Case V-128) has granted a Variance #520
to permit the construction of the "La Tolteca" retail and.
wholesale business in a C=2 zone at 321 and 323 North
Azusa Avenue, requested by Ben Arrietta.
Notice was further eiven that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 521 Case V-129), petitioned by 0, John
Conforti, has granted a Variance to permit the continued
erection -of a real estate directional sign for six months
with permission for further time limit extensions of
6 -month intervals on property just south of 452 Norbh
Azusa Avenue.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 521 (Case C-48) has granted a Conditional
Use Permit to permit the remodeling of a single family
residence to combine a commercial business in front and
residential rental in the rear of property at 615 North
San Gabriel, as requested by John & Myrtle Thomma.
Noaction was taken by Council on the above items.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
P.C. Res.
r21
Info. )
P.C. Res.
#521
(Info.)
Ord. #838
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR RULES OF CONDUCT IN THE
USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND GROUNDS
'Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: •Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 838.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 6
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following Ord. #839
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF CERTAIN
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BICYCLES.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by.the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 839.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following Ord. 040
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A SECTION THERETO
RELATING TO MINORS IN FAMILY STYLE BILLIARD PARLORS.
Moved by Councilman M6Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 840.
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the following Ord. #841
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF CERTAIN
PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REFUSE
COLLECTION.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded ty Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 841.
A Resolution was presented appointing Richard 0. Wilkinson Res.A837
to the Board of Library Trustees for the unexpired term of Apptg.
A. W. Belikow, expiring June 30, 1965, and for the full term R.Wilkinson
.commencing July 1, 1965 and ending June 30, 1968. Library Bd.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTING
TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD 0. WILKINSON TO THE BOARD OF
LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4837.
A Resolution was presented declaring that proceedings Res. #4838
have been initiated to annex all that uninhabited territory Initiate
designated as "Northerly Annexation District No. 63", setting Annex.Dist.
the hearing for protests for Monday, June 21, 1965. No. 63
Protest Hrg.
Councilman Rubio offered the following Resolution entitled: 6/21/65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING
THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT
No. 63".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
'AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4838.
An Ordinance was presented for introduction which would '
require that a person shall not lay or use any pipe, ditch,
flume, conduit or appurtenances for transmitting and distri-
bution of water along, across or upon the public streets,
unless such person has a valid and existing franchise. The
Ordinance follows the report of the City Administrator, as
submitted at the meeting of April 19, 1965, pursuant to
discussions with Azusa Valley Water Company regarding
hydrant rental costs.
Councilman Cooney offered for first reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A FRANCHISE OF PERSONS
USING THE PUBLIC STREETS FOR WATER TRANSMISSION PURPOSES.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
'A communication was received from the Police Chief re-
questing the acceptance of the resignation of Dorothy Moskus,
Secretary -Stenographer in the Police Department, effective
May 15, 1965, and requesting that her name be placed on
the eligibility list for reinstatement at a later date.
Moved by,Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the resignation of Dorothy
Moskus be accepted and her name remain on the eligibility
list as recommended.by the Police Chief.
1st Rdg.
Ord. re:
Franchise
for water
Transmission
Resig.
D. Moskus
effec.
5/15/65
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965
A communication was received from the Police Chief re-
questing a change in the Police Department complement, by
deleting the position of Secretary-Stenographer.and adding
one Stenographer -Clerk to the complement, making a total of
two (2) Stenographer -Clerk positions. The communication
further requested permission to appoint one Stenographer -
Clerk from the eligible list, subject to physical examina-
tion requirements, to be effective after May 16, 1965.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THAT PORTION OF EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION NO. -4693 RELATING TO
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Page 8
Res.#4839
amend
complmnt.
Add 1
Steno -Clerk.
Req.perm.
appt.
Steno -Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4839.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Courciln-n Rubio and
unanimously carried that the request to appoint a Stenographer -
Clerk from the eligible list to fill the vacancy in the Police
Department be approved.
A communication was received from the Recreation Director Invitation
inviting the Mayor and Members of the City Council to attend 1965 Pony
the opening of the 1965 Pony League Baseball season, 9:00 A.M. League
Saturday, May 15, 1965, at Gladstone Park. 5/15/65
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the communication be filed.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of Appt.
Light and Water requesting permission to appoint Mr. John J. Ervin
WErvin, probationary lineman, Range 23, 4th step, effec- prob.lineman
tive May 4, 1.965, subject to physical examination require- effec.5/4/65
ments.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be approved
as requested.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of Apprv.exec.
Light and Water requesting execution of the license to of License
permit installing electric lines over the Atchison, Topeka ATSF R/R
and Santa Fe Railway Company at Angeleno Avenue.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
'and unanimously carried that the execution of the license
be approved and authorize Mayor to sign.
A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement
from Donald M. Gustafson for roadway purposes, fora
thirty-foot strip on the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue
between San Gabriel Avenue and Rodeffer's property.
Res.#4840
Grt.of Easmnt.
(Gustafson)
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 9
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF-AZUSA ACCEPTING
A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4840.
A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement Res. #4841
for roadway purposes from Benjamin Max Cunningham and Enid Grt.Easmnt.
I. Cunningham for a thirty-foot strip on the north side of
Sierra Madre Avenue between San Gabriel Canyon Road and San
Gabriel Avenue.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING
A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4841.
A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding Notice of
the final.completion of Irwindale Avenue reconstruction and Completion
recommending the acceptance of the project and authorizing (Irwindale)
the execution of the Notice of Completion.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City
Engineer be accepted and authorizing the execution and recor-
dation of the Notice of Completion.
A report was presented from the Laura D. Jones Memorial Com- Rpt.Laura D.
mittee with a sketch of the proposed memorial to be erected Jones
at the northwest corner of the "Laura Jones Park" and re- Memorial
commending that Council authorize the acceptance of public
contributions from all persons or groups for the memorial,
such contributions to be received and deposited in a special
account at the First National Bank of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Com-
mittee be accepted.
Mayor Memmesheimer asked that the press give this wide
publicity so that the public may be advised how it may assist
in the project.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 10
The City Administrator stated that Mr. Philleo, of the
First National Bank, has indicated his willingness to set
up and administer the fund.
A communication was received from the City Administrator Preliminary
with an attached summary of the preliminary 1965-66 1965-66
Operating Budget, with preliminary estimated revenues, Operating
and requested that budget meetings be scheduled as soon Budget
as convenient.
The Mayor suggested budget meetings be set for May 18, 19,
25 and 26, at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Aubrey Wilson, 4 East Tremont, Pasadena, appeared
before Council regarding the proposed purchase of the
Rainbow Angling Club. Mr. Wilson stated the property is
in escrow at the present time and, it is hoped, the escrow
will be completed within a short time. The City.Admini-
strator stated that, as directed by Council, he had tried
to obtain a lot book report. However, he had been advised
that, because the property ownership was so involved and so
encumbered, it would be necessary to purchase the complete
title search.
A communication was received from the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company regarding the proposed purchase
of railroad property by the City and requested the City's
review and approval of the Grant Deed in order that the
transaction may be submitted to the executives of the
Company for final approval.
The
City Administrator
stated that City
Attorney
Williams
had
reviewed the Grant
Deed and approved
it as to
form.
A.Wilson
re: Rainbow
Angling Club
Purch.of
Ppty. from
ATSF R/R
Moved.by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator beauthorized
to notify the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
to proceed with the next step regarding the City's acquisi-
tion of the property.
The renewal of the rental agreement for employees' uniforms Contract for
was presented for consideration, the effective date of Uniform
agreement requested to be June 19, 1965. Rental
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and
City Attorney review the contract and report back to Council.
The City Administrator advised Council regarding notice of PUC Hrg.
hearing before the PUC, Monday, May 17, 1965, at 10:00 A.M., 5/17/65
in the Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 107 crossing
South Broadway, Los Angeles, with reference to the safety, devices
maintenance, operation, use and protection of public grade
crossing devices.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and
City Engineer be authorized to attend on behalf of the City.
A communication was received from the League of California LCC re:
Cities regarding Senate Bill 218, with reference to FPC SB 218
authority to regulate wholesale electric rates, hearings
to be held on May 12 and 13, 1965.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 Page 11
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to contact the Cities of Anaheim and Riverside
determining their reaction to the Senate Bill, and contact
the Council Members by telephone if immediate action by
'the City is desirable.
Councilman.McLees stated he had been contacted regarding Re:wall @
the conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission car wash
Resolution regarding a block wall constructed enclosing 514 N.Azusa
a proposed coin-operated car wash at 514 North Azusa Avenue. Ave.
No action taken by Council.
Councilman McLees, together with Members of Council, Azusa High
commended the achievements of the Azusa High Schocl Band Band & Ross
and Director Ross Davis on their success in receiving Davis
the Sweepstakes Award for their performance and for music commended
at the Maytime Band Review, at National City, May 1, 1965.
Mayor Memmesheimer recommended the appointment of Council-
man Rubio as Chairman of the United Nations. Day Committee
of Azusa for UN Day, October 24, 1965.
Moved by Councilman McLees,
and unanimously carried that
be approved.
seconded by Councilman Cooney
the Mayors recommendation
Notice was given of the General Meeting of the League of
California Cities to be held on Thursday, May 20, 1965.
Reservations to be made by Friday, May 14th, with the
City Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried authorizing that a warrant be
drawn for advance payment of reservations to the General
League meeting, in Beverly Hill, May 20,.1965.
A statement for payment of services was received from
Attorney Edward Taylor, special water counsel, March 18,
1965 and April 23, 1965, in the amount of $105.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to approve payment of the bill.
Appt. Cnclmn.
Rubio
UN Day
Com.Chrmn.
Gen.Mtg.
LCC
5/20/65
Pyt, for
services
E.Taylor
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: Bills &
Reqs.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res.##4842
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that.the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4842.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Adjourn
unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 10:30 P.M.
U City Clerk