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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JULY 6, 1936. 7:30 P. M.
Moved and carried that same be placed
on file.
The matter of Termite Controll was dis-
cussed and no action taken.
A communication from S. V. Cortelyou
relative to traffic signals at the
intersection of Azusa Avenue and Foot-
hill Boulevard, was read and ordered
placed on file.
A communication from John W. Gray, Jr.,
requesting the City to open the alley
north of his property situated at 525
Crescent Drive, was offered.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded
by Councilman Arnold that same be re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works,
t with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: .Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The matter of amending the Zoning
Ordinance restricting the building of
more than two houses on a lot on
property located north of Foothill
Boulevard, was discussed.
Moved and carried that this matter be
referred to the Planning Commission
to make a request in writing, stating
just what they have in mind.
Mayor Morden appointed Mrs. Dorothy
Chester and Mrs. Mattie Owens to serve
as members of the Library Board until
June 30, 1932.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded
' by Councilman McIntire that the Council
approve the action of the Mayor.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mrs. Brubaker requested that Paramount
Avenue be posted at the intersection of
Paramount and Azusa Avenues.
Moved by Councilman Arnold,,seoonded by
Councilman Carr that this matter be re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works,
with power to act.
Roll call:
Minutes approved.
Communication ordered
placed on file.
No action taken on
Termite control.
Communication from S. V.
Cortelyou ordered placed
on file.
Matter of clearing alley
North of property situates
at 525 Crescent Drive
referred to the Board of
Public Works with power
to act.
Matter of emending the
Zoning Ordinance res-
tricting 2 houses to a
lots referred to the
Planning Commission.
Dorothy Chester and
Mattie Owens appointed
members of the Library
Board.
Matter of posting
Paramount Ave. referred
to the Board of Public
Works with power to act.
The City Council of the
City of Azusa
met in regular session
at the above
time and place.
Present at roll call:
Councilmen:
McIntire, Carr, Arnold,
Chester,
Morden, City Attorney and City Clerk.
The minutes of the last
regular meeting
of.--June.-15.j:,1936 were read
and approved
as read.
A communication from A.
J. Messier,
Business Manager for J.
L. Pomeroy, M.D.,
was read.
Moved and carried that same be placed
on file.
The matter of Termite Controll was dis-
cussed and no action taken.
A communication from S. V. Cortelyou
relative to traffic signals at the
intersection of Azusa Avenue and Foot-
hill Boulevard, was read and ordered
placed on file.
A communication from John W. Gray, Jr.,
requesting the City to open the alley
north of his property situated at 525
Crescent Drive, was offered.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded
by Councilman Arnold that same be re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works,
t with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: .Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The matter of amending the Zoning
Ordinance restricting the building of
more than two houses on a lot on
property located north of Foothill
Boulevard, was discussed.
Moved and carried that this matter be
referred to the Planning Commission
to make a request in writing, stating
just what they have in mind.
Mayor Morden appointed Mrs. Dorothy
Chester and Mrs. Mattie Owens to serve
as members of the Library Board until
June 30, 1932.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded
' by Councilman McIntire that the Council
approve the action of the Mayor.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mrs. Brubaker requested that Paramount
Avenue be posted at the intersection of
Paramount and Azusa Avenues.
Moved by Councilman Arnold,,seoonded by
Councilman Carr that this matter be re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works,
with power to act.
Roll call:
Minutes approved.
Communication ordered
placed on file.
No action taken on
Termite control.
Communication from S. V.
Cortelyou ordered placed
on file.
Matter of clearing alley
North of property situates
at 525 Crescent Drive
referred to the Board of
Public Works with power
to act.
Matter of emending the
Zoning Ordinance res-
tricting 2 houses to a
lots referred to the
Planning Commission.
Dorothy Chester and
Mattie Owens appointed
members of the Library
Board.
Matter of posting
Paramount Ave. referred
to the Board of Public
Works with power to act.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
JULY 69 1936. 7:30 P.M.. 429
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded
by Councilman Chester that the follow-
ing Merchants be awarded the City busi-
ness for the month of July.
Doctor - Dr. Brooks, First Aid, Etc. -
Foothill Drug, Garage - Kort H. Meier,
Grease Jobe - Pettyjohn (Richfield),
Hardware - Morgan Hardware, Lumber -
Williams Lumber Yard, Restaurant -
Bungalow Cafe, Tires - C. H. Howard.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Cheater, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Clifford Fielder presented a
written application for a license of
' $12.00 annually to cover his bakery
business.
No action taken.
The matter of collection of Delinquent
Tax on Unsecured Personal Property was
discussed.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Chester that this matter be
referred to the Police Commission to
work out with the Chief of Police.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Ohester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Arnold that an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISH-
ING A PLAN FOR REDEMPTION OF REAL PRO-
PERTY SOLD TO THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR DEL-
INQUENT TAR AND/OR ASSESSMENT,'IN CON-
FORMITY WITH THE PLAN UNDER STATE LAW
FOR REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR
DELINQUENT COUNTY OR STATE TAR AND/OR
ASSESSMENT.
be placed upon its second reading.
This Ordinance was then read for the
second time.
Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that this Ordinance
be adopted as read and numbered
Ordinance No. 323.
City Treasurer authorized
to pay bonds and coupons
coming due in June and
July under 1915 Street
Improvement Act.
List of merchants approv-
ed.
Mr. Fielder presented
application for business
license.
Matter of collection of
unsecured Personal Pro-
perty referred to the
police Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 323
ADOPTED
Moved by Councilman Cheater, seconded
by Councilman Arnold that the City
Treasurer be authorized and directed
to pay all Bonds and Coupone, coming
due in June and July of this year,
under the 1915 Street Improvement Act.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Car=,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
JULY 69 1936. 7:30 P.M.. 429
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded
by Councilman Chester that the follow-
ing Merchants be awarded the City busi-
ness for the month of July.
Doctor - Dr. Brooks, First Aid, Etc. -
Foothill Drug, Garage - Kort H. Meier,
Grease Jobe - Pettyjohn (Richfield),
Hardware - Morgan Hardware, Lumber -
Williams Lumber Yard, Restaurant -
Bungalow Cafe, Tires - C. H. Howard.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Cheater, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Clifford Fielder presented a
written application for a license of
' $12.00 annually to cover his bakery
business.
No action taken.
The matter of collection of Delinquent
Tax on Unsecured Personal Property was
discussed.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Chester that this matter be
referred to the Police Commission to
work out with the Chief of Police.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Ohester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Arnold that an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISH-
ING A PLAN FOR REDEMPTION OF REAL PRO-
PERTY SOLD TO THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR DEL-
INQUENT TAR AND/OR ASSESSMENT,'IN CON-
FORMITY WITH THE PLAN UNDER STATE LAW
FOR REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR
DELINQUENT COUNTY OR STATE TAR AND/OR
ASSESSMENT.
be placed upon its second reading.
This Ordinance was then read for the
second time.
Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that this Ordinance
be adopted as read and numbered
Ordinance No. 323.
City Treasurer authorized
to pay bonds and coupons
coming due in June and
July under 1915 Street
Improvement Act.
List of merchants approv-
ed.
Mr. Fielder presented
application for business
license.
Matter of collection of
unsecured Personal Pro-
perty referred to the
police Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 323
ADOPTED
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JULY 61 1936. 7:30 P. M.. 431
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Chester offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING
THE DRINKING OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR UPON
OR IN PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS,
PARKS, PARKWAYS OR OTHER PUBLIC WAYS OF
SAID CITY.
to be placed upon its second reading.
This Ordinance was then read for the
second time.
Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by
Councilman McIntire that this Ordinance
be adopted as read and numbered
Ordinance No. 324.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Ohester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Counoilman Arnold offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CAL-
IFORNIA, TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000.00) FROM THE
' WATER RESERVE FUND TO THE WATER FUND.
Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by
Councilman ,MoIntire that this Resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Reso-
lution No. 1496.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
City Attorney Miller reported, on
persons using profane language to
arresting officers, stating that it
was difficult to cover same with an
Ordinance, but that when such a thing
happens, the arresting officer may
call the City Attorney and he will
immediately take steps to discourage
such a practice.
City Attorney Miller reported that the
matter of supplying water to residents
' in Tract 8507 was not pressing, but
that some day it would prove to be a
nice little problem.
Mrs. Pursinger appeared before the
Council requesting that her neighbors
be forced to keep their chickens penned
up.
Moved and carried that this matter be
referred to the Chief of Police.
T. L. Munson addressed the Council re-
lative to the office of Tax Collector.
No action taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 324
ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1496
ADOPTED.
City Attorney reported
on the use of profane
language.
City Attorney reported
on matter of supplying
water to residents in
Tract 8507.
Matter of chickens being
a nusiance referred to
the Chief of Police.
T. L. Munson addressed
the Council.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION NO. 1497
CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MAE A. HYNES ADOPTED.
TO THE OFFICE OF CONTROLLER AND FIXING
HER SALARY OR COMPENSATION.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Carr that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1497.
Carried by the following vote of the
council:
yes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded City Clerk authorized to
by Councilman Arnold that the City Clerk draw warrant in favor of
be authorized and instructed to draw a Chamber of Commerce in
check in favor of the Chamber of Commerce the amount of $25.00.
' in the amount of $25.00.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes:: Councilmen: McIntire, Cary,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The matter of the Treasurer#e Bond City Attorney to check
covering the acts of the Tax Collector Tax Collector's bond and
was discussed. report badk.
Moved and carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to check same and report
back at the next regular meeting.
Councilman Carr offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION N0. 1498
CITY OF AZUSA OFFERING A REWARD OF ADOPTED.
$25.00 TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO CAUSES THE
ARREST AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON OR
PERSONS FOUND BREAKING OR DESTROYING
CITY LIGHT GLOBES OR ELECTRIC LIGHT
WIRES OR DESTROYING CITY PROPERTY OR
' EQUIPMENT IN ANY WAY.
Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded
by Councilman Chester that this Resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1498.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Cheater, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
433
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JULY
61 1936. 7:30 P. M.
Chief of Police Bierbower filed the
Police report for the month of June, 1936.
Chief of Police filed
report.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Counoilman McIntire that Mr. Muehe be
Mr. Muehe instructed to
instructed to write a Public Liability
write Liability Policy
Policy covering the Slauson Memorial
on pool.
Plunge for one year, with limits of
$101000/209000.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
'
Nose: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Chester offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION NO. 1497
CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MAE A. HYNES ADOPTED.
TO THE OFFICE OF CONTROLLER AND FIXING
HER SALARY OR COMPENSATION.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Carr that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1497.
Carried by the following vote of the
council:
yes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded City Clerk authorized to
by Councilman Arnold that the City Clerk draw warrant in favor of
be authorized and instructed to draw a Chamber of Commerce in
check in favor of the Chamber of Commerce the amount of $25.00.
' in the amount of $25.00.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes:: Councilmen: McIntire, Cary,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The matter of the Treasurer#e Bond City Attorney to check
covering the acts of the Tax Collector Tax Collector's bond and
was discussed. report badk.
Moved and carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to check same and report
back at the next regular meeting.
Councilman Carr offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION N0. 1498
CITY OF AZUSA OFFERING A REWARD OF ADOPTED.
$25.00 TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO CAUSES THE
ARREST AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON OR
PERSONS FOUND BREAKING OR DESTROYING
CITY LIGHT GLOBES OR ELECTRIC LIGHT
WIRES OR DESTROYING CITY PROPERTY OR
' EQUIPMENT IN ANY WAY.
Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded
by Councilman Chester that this Resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1498.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Cheater, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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435
MINUTES.OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JULY 6, 1936. 7:30 P. M.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded
by Councilman Carr that the following Requisitions allowed.
requisitions be allowed:
1508 -1509 -1510 -1511 -1512 -1513-1514-
1515-1516-1517-1518-1519-1520-1521-
1522-1523-1524.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
' Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded
by Councilman Arnold that the follow- Bills.
ing bills be allowed and warrants
ordered drawn upon the Treasury for
the same.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: McIntire, Carr,
Arnold, Chester, Morden.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
GENERAL FUND
1
Azusa Herald
Printing
178.32
2
0. H. Burnett
Tax Refund
99.12
3
Thomas L. Munson
Petty Cash
5.00
4
James Rogers, Jr.
Labor
35.00
5
H. Lindsay
Labor
12.50
6
H. Sears
Labor
10.00
7
M. R. Madison
Labor
12.50
8
E. Mendenhall
Labor
12.50
9
0. Singleton
Labor
17.50
10
J. Sitton
Labor
2.50
11
F. Williams
Labor
17.50
12
A. Wolfe
Labor
5.00
13
W. A. Johnson
Services
1.25
14
Azusa Steam Laundry Co.
Services
20.37
15
Richter's Drug Store
Materials
38.40
16
Industrial Printing Company
Materials
28.63
17
Charles R. Hadley Company
Tax Roll
68.22
18
A. Basperek
Services
4.50
19
S. California Edison Co., Ltd.
Services
5.62
20
Frank White
Labor
12.00
21
Geo. W. Moody
Labor
21.00
22
Ellis Neon Company
Service Contract
7.50
23
W. D. Singleton
Building Permits
48.40
24
P. L. Davis
Services
15.00
25
Southern Counties Gas Co.
Services
7.38
26
Fred B. Jenkins
Materials
75.85
27
E. D. Cook, M. D.
Services
5.00
28
Jno. F. Tyok
Materials
6.44
29
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Materials
56.18
30
Cohn Goldwater Mfg. Co.
Materials
36.62
31
0. H. Howard
Materials
5.59
32
State Compensation Ins. Fund
Insurance
400.34
33
Tip Top Cafe
Meals
13.50
34
Associated Telephone Co.
Services
39.60
35
Associated Telephone Co.
Services
25.72
36
Standard Oil Company
Materials
14.22
37
The Calkins Company
Freight
.50
'
38
Eagleson & Company
Materials
15.97
39
Cameron and Company
Materials
60.34
40
Irene B. Barnes
Light and Water
761.55
41
Joe Petteiman
Labor
4.00
42
Lee V. Rhodes
Telephone
6.00
43
Harry S. Chester
Expenses
15.50
44
V. Bowlin
Labor
12.00
45
Azusa Chamber of Commerce
Advertisement
25.00
46
Mae A. Hynes
Salary
25.00
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ity Clerk of the Ty of Azusa.
437,
MINUTES
OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
JULY 61 1936.
7:30 P. M.
LIGHT FUND
1150
Associated Telephone Company
Services
$ 31.75
1151
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Materials
20.33
1152
Richter's Drug Store
Materials
3.86
1153
Charles R. Hadley Co.
Materials_
20.44
1154
H. L. Pierce
Labor
119.00
1155
S. California Edison Co.
Elec. Energy
2,160.55
1156
Azusa Steam Laundry Co.
Services
2.50
1157
Calvert Electric Shop
Materials
1.00
1158
Grabar Electric Co.
Materials
92.41
1159
Associated Wholesale Elec.
Materials
140.61
1160
General Electric Company
Materials
365.61
'
1161
Keystone Express System
Freight
.60
WATER FUND
948 -
Charles R. Hadley Co.
Materials
$ 15.76
949
Williams Lumber Yard
Materials
17.64
950
Pacific Southwest Pipe Co.
Materials
10.60
951
E. Hart
Labor
64.00
952
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
Shares
210.50
953
Standard Oil Company
Materials
1.73
954
Irene B. Barnes
City Pump
5091.80
Moved
by Councilman Chester, seconded
by Councilman Arnold and duly carried
Adjournment.
that
the Council adjourn.
o ;�4",
ity Clerk of the Ty of Azusa.
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