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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - November 16, 1936 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. NOVEMBER 16, 1936. 7:30 P. M. 11 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Roll call. Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, City Kttorney and City Clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting Minutes approved. of November 2nd were read and approved as read. An application for work in the office of Application and the Collector of =sight and Water, made communication order - by Audrey Wellman, also a letter from ed placed on file. Hiram F. Cleaver, commending the Azusa Police Department$, were read and order- ed placed on file. Dr. Cook refused the $3.00 warrant issued him in payment of a sobriety test. Stating his price for such a test is $5.00. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Authorization of Councilman McIntire that the $3.00 payment to Dr. Cock warrant issued to r. Cook be cancelled of $5.00 for sob - and a warrant for 05.00 issued to Dr. riety test. Cook in payment of statement rendered. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. A petition, presented by the Alpha Beta Petition presented Food Market, to cut the curb in front of and tabled for fur - Lot 17, Block 29, with 27 signatures ther investigation. attached thereto, was read. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman McIntire that same be tabled for further investigation. Carried by the folloi-;,ing vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded by City business given Councilman Arnold that the City business to business men who be given only to the business men who have paid license. have paid their City business license. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter of compensation for Walter Walter Lovelace Lovelace, ,who is ill and unable to work, disability dis- was discussed and agreed that the Chief cussed. ' of Police suggest to Mr. Lovelace that he make application for compensation. The matter of signing the Contract be- Ellis Neon Company. tween the City of Azusa and the Ellis further action taken - Neon Company, was presented. Pale 14. Moved and carried that it be laid over until the next regular meeting. The Clerk announced that she had received Four bids on water four sealed bids in answer to her request coolers. for sealed bids on a water cooler for the office of the Light and '.Nater Department and the Clerk's office. 12cn a� r� N 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. NOVEMBER 16, 1936. 7:30 MM. Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that the bids be now opened, examined and publicly declared. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. SPRIG`.S BROTHERS HARDTARE We beg to submit herewith our bid on Cordley water cooler. Finish in Bronze ..... $22.50 Finish in White ..... $24.00 Without bottle they are 40 inches in height and weigh 55 pounds. They come without the bottle at the top and should you wish us to procure one they iould be approximately 2.25 each, not know- ing whether you would be getting bottled water we are quoting without the bottle. CALVERT ELECTRIC SHOP We respectfully submit the following bid on Frigidaire Water Coolers for use in the City Clerk's and '.Vater Department offices. Two (2) #P-1 pressure type water coolers � $95.00 ea. installed ..........$190.00 The above water coolers have a cooling capacity of 11 gallons of water per hour from 80 degrees down to 50 degrees - the ideal temperature for drinking. HARRY LINDSAY I wish to herewith file the following bid to supply the City of Azusa City Clerk's Office with one electric water cooler. I can supply a Kelvinator type W1 water cooler in either the bottle type or city water type for $99.50 laid down at the city hall. The above price does not include running water or electric conduit lines for a distance greater than five feet. JNO. F. TYCK Bid on Water Cooler Make - Norge Capacity - 7 gal. per hour Guaranty - 10 years on Rol.lator Compressor - 1 year on balance of unit. Price - $200.00 plus tax and installation. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Arnold that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee to report back at the next regular meeting of the Council: Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bids referred to the Purchasing Committee to report back. 14 cc N 15 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. NOVEMBER 16, 1936. 7:30 P.M. Councilman McIntire offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROHIBITING THE ERECTION OF MORE THAN ONE DWELLING ON A PLOT OF GROUND WITH FRONTAGE. OF NOT MORE THAN 50 FEET OR DEPTH OF NOT MORE THAN 150 FEET; PROHIBITING THE ERECTION OF MORE THAN ONE DWELLING ON A PLOT OF GROUND WITH FRONTAGE OF MORE THAN 50 FEET OR DEPTH OF MORE THAN 150 FEET EXCEPT ON PERMIT OF CITY COUNCIL RECOMMEND- ED BY BUILDING INSPECTOR AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION; PROHIBITING THE ERECTION OF A DWELLING WHEN THERE IS ALREADY A DYVTLLING STANDING ON THE SAME PLOT OF GROUND WITH EX- EPTIONS AS TO LOTS BOUNDED BY TWO OR MORE STREETS, AND COURTS, UPON PERMIT GRANTED BY CITY COUNCIL RECOMT;TENDED BY BUILDING INSPECT- OR AND CITY PLANNING CO18TISSION; DEFINING TERMS AND FIXING PENALTIES. to be placed upon its first reading. This Ordinance was then read for the first time. Councilman Chester offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUVCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE BUILDING INSPECTOR IS ISSUE NO MORE PERMITS FOR DWELLING UNLESS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that this Resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. ' 1510. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved and carried that the Street Super- intendent be authorized to sell the old Dodge automobile. Jack Pierce, Superintendent of Light and Water, requested permission to purchase material to decorate the deodor tree for the holiday season. Moved and carried that he be authorized and instructed to purchase material and trim the tree. Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed and authorized to sign a contract between the City of Azusa and the Ellis Neon Company. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. James Rogers, Jr., Chief of the Fire Department, requested a new set of brakes for the Seagrave Truck. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Arnold that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee with Power to act. ORDINANCE read for first time. RESOLUTION NO. 151C ADOPTED Street Superinten- dent authorized to sell Dodge. Jack Pierce in- structed to trim tree. Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign contract between the City of Azusa and Ellis Neon Company. Brakes for Fire Truck referred to the Purchasing Committee. 16 r; N 17 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. NOVEMBER 16, 1936. 7:30 P.M. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Attorney Miller stated that the re- commendations left with him by the Board of Dire Underwriters were: The Chief should be removable only for cause. That appointments to Fire Department be on a merit basis. The City must adopt an Ordinance governing the storage of inflamable liquids, also an Electrical Code where inspections and Etc. be of a high degree of efficiency in order to cut down fire hazards. Mr. Rogers added that the City would be required to purchase a 500 gallon com- ' bination triple pumper, 1000 feet of 2" hose and a 24 foot ladder. Chief of Police Bierbower appeared before the Council stating that a dance had been given last Sunday night in order to raise money to assist the Coordinating Council to help the Mexican boys. No action taken. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the following requisitions be allowed: 1611-1612-1613- 1614-1615-1616-1617-1618 Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Fumigating Orange Grove referred to Coum ilman Chester. Recommendations made by Fire Underwriters. Chief of Police reported on dance. Requisitions Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for the same. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Bills. Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. WATER FUND 1033 E. Hart Labor $ 64.00 1034 Spriggs Brothers Hdwe. Materials 12.51 1035 Irene B. Barnes City Pump 546.70 1036 I. R. Calvert Labor 22.00 STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FUND 30 Paul E. Kressly Engineering $ 81.38 Councilman Chester reported that the City Orange Grove was in need of spraying or fumigating. It was agreed that this matter be referred to Councilman Chester with power to act. H. V. Owens appeared before the Council stating that the Board of Fire Underwiters had checked the town and made recommendations necessary to change the rating of Azusa from a 7th to a 6th class City. He suggested that when the recommendations were complied with that either he or Mr. Colton be notified. City Attorney Miller stated that the re- commendations left with him by the Board of Dire Underwriters were: The Chief should be removable only for cause. That appointments to Fire Department be on a merit basis. The City must adopt an Ordinance governing the storage of inflamable liquids, also an Electrical Code where inspections and Etc. be of a high degree of efficiency in order to cut down fire hazards. Mr. Rogers added that the City would be required to purchase a 500 gallon com- ' bination triple pumper, 1000 feet of 2" hose and a 24 foot ladder. Chief of Police Bierbower appeared before the Council stating that a dance had been given last Sunday night in order to raise money to assist the Coordinating Council to help the Mexican boys. No action taken. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the following requisitions be allowed: 1611-1612-1613- 1614-1615-1616-1617-1618 Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Fumigating Orange Grove referred to Coum ilman Chester. Recommendations made by Fire Underwriters. Chief of Police reported on dance. Requisitions Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for the same. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Bills. Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. WATER FUND 1033 E. Hart Labor $ 64.00 1034 Spriggs Brothers Hdwe. Materials 12.51 1035 Irene B. Barnes City Pump 546.70 1036 I. R. Calvert Labor 22.00 STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FUND 30 Paul E. Kressly Engineering $ 81.38 18 r� N 1 1 19 MINUTES OF THY, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. NOVEP,IBER 16, 1936. 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Adjournment. Ad Councilman McIntire and duly carried j that the Council adjourn. �w a /�4� City erk of the ty of Azusa. LIGHT FUND 1262 Grimes-Stassforth Co. Materials $ 2.10 1263 Azusa Postmaster Envelopes 49.96 1264 Addressograph Company Services 3.50 1265 C. M. Singleton Garage Services 3.56 1266 Spriggs Brothers Hardware Materials 1.35 1267 Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co. Materials 408.47 1268 Azusa Steam Laundry Co. Services 2.50 1269 I. R. Calvert Labor 22.00 1270 H. L. Pierce Labor 80.50 GENERAL FUND 406 Marlowe R. Madison Services 11.63 407 C. M. Singleton Garage Services 13.29 408 'N. A. Johnson Services 73.98 409 Kort H. Meier Garage Services 128."0 410 Auto Club of So. California Sign 3.76 411 Spriggs Brothers Hardware Materials 20.75 412 H. S. Alexander Materials 3.00 413 Paul E. Kressly Engineering 42.30 414 Associated Telephone Services 7.05 415 J. C. Muehe Insurance 34.23 416 P. L. Davis Services 15.00 417 Azusa Herald p?inting Materials 7.17 418 Standard Oil Company 4.64 419 industrial Printing Company Materials 5.14 420 acific Chemical Company Materials 6.92 421 Azusa Steam Laundry Co. Services 3.75 422 So. California Edison Co. Elec. 5.14 423 Azusa Feed & Fuel Company Materials 36.21 424 Grimes-Stassforth Company Materials 8.05 425 Charles R. Hadley Company Materials 10.60 426 Irene B. Barnes Light & Water 770.35 Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Adjournment. Ad Councilman McIntire and duly carried j that the Council adjourn. �w a /�4� City erk of the ty of Azusa. 20 r� N 1 1