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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - February 15, 1937 - CC75 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 15, 1937. 7,:30 P. 1% 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, Chester, Carr, City Clerk. Absent: Councilman Arnold and City Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting Minutes approved. of February 1, 1937 were read and approved ' as read. A communication from Joe Aguirre, re- questing permission to remove a Mulbury tree from the parkway in front of his Communication property at 429 Dalton Avenue, was read. referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman McIntire that this matter be referred to the City Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Chester, Carr. Noes: None: Absent: Councilman Arnold. A communication from Wm. Pearson, re- questing permission to operate a stable of 12 saddle horses at 824 Pasadena Communication Avenue, was read. referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Chester that this matter be referred to the City Planning Commission. ' Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Arnold Councilman Arnold entered the meeting and took his seat at the Council table. A communication from the City Planning Mrs. Montez request Commission, recommending that the request to operate a restaur of Mrs. Louisa Montez to operate a restaur- ant, denied. ant at #238 Azusa Avenue, be denied, was read. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman McIntire that the City Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation in denying the request of Mrs. Montez. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,Arnold, ' Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication from City Attorney Miller City Attorney asking the Council to excuse him as he Miller excused. was requested to attend a meeting of City Attorneys, called by District Attorney Buron Fitts, was offered. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman McIntire that City Attorney Miller be excused from attending,the Coun- cil meeting of February 15, 1937. 76 3 c� N 11 n MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1937. 7:30 P. M. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication from Cornelius Smith, Secretary of the City Planning Commission, relative to the petition presented to the Council in January by C. H. Putnam, ask- ing the City to work out a comprehensive plan for the beautification of City streets, was read. Councilman Chester reported that he had investigated the WPA Project with regard to improving the City park. He learned that the Government mould pay 15dj'� and the City would have 855 of the material cost. That the men who would be employed to do the work would not be all local men and that in his opinion the City would be money ahead to carry out the project with- out WPA assistance. Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that One Thousand Dollars be transferred from the Light Fund to establish a Special Park Improve- ment Fund of a permanent nature as a nucleus for a 'Special Park Improvement Fund, which may be adned to from time to time as the financial condition of the Light Fund will permit,a a rA�ed2..t�: �w b6 �- Car-led by the following vote of the Council: ' Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Cornelius Smith, re- questing the Council to be present at a meeting on the 19th day of February, 1937 to formulate -plans for the 50th Anniver- sary of the City of Azusa. Moved and carried that same be placed on file. Three applications for employment in the Police Department were offered by William Henry Rury, Otis M. Martin and A. J. Ashurst. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Arnold that the applications be placed on file. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, ' Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that Dr. Sandoval be granted permission to use the Auditor- ium on February 19, 1937, and Fred Stone permission to use the Auditorium on March 3rd. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7.7 $1000. to be trans- ferred to Special Park Improvement Fund. Communication ordered placed on file. Applications for work on Police Force ordered placed on file. Dr. Sandoval and FredStone granted permission to use Auditorium. 78 0 J 7.9 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. FEBRUARY 15, 1937 7:30 P. M. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Arnold that Henry Williams be employed to assist in the work of the Assessor for a period of not more than six weeks at a salary of $5.00 per day. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chesta, Carr. Noes: None. bsent: None. ' Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that Owens Vosburg Insurance Agency be granted permission to include coverage for the 24 Marbelite Electrolier Standards situated in Tract 8161 in the Agricultural Insurance Company policy on a basis of figures submitted to the Council by H. V. Omens, provided that the premium is approximately the same as that previously paid to Armstrong & Sons. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold,"Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. C. V. Turvey addressed the Council and introduced Mr. Chambers, the local supervisor for the WPA Project of Re- creation Camps and Play Grounds. He explained that they wished to use the Auditorium for projects such.as tap dancing, basket weaving, etc., where the adults could be taught organized re- creation. ' Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded. by Councilman Strohmeier that the Mayor appoint a committee to investigate this particular project with power to act. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Carr appointed Councilmen Chester, Arnold and Strohmeier to act on this committee. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Arnold that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to draw a check on the General Fund in the amount of $10.00 made payable to Mrs. Nettie L. Dingman to be used in the case of Angela Arias Martinez. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, ' Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the Street Superintendent be authorized and instruct- ed to pave drive,+rays for Adolph Weber and Mr. Nathan, the same to reimburse the City. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Henry Williams employed as Deputy Assessor. H. V. Owens instruct- ed to include in Insurance Policy, 24 Electroliers in Tract 8161. C. V. Turvey add- ressed Council. Committee appointed to investigate WPA Project. Street Superintendent authorized to pave driveways. 80 0� C�7 N MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. FEBRUARY 15, 1937. 7:30 Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the matter of Roof on Fire Hall a new roof.for the Old Club House be re- to be repaired. ferred to the Board of Public Works with power to act. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded ' by Councilman McIntire that Frank Mason be instructed to repair the roof of the Fire Hall at a cost not to exceed $25.00. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Requisitions. Councilman Arnold that the follo,::ing requisitions be alloyed: 1665-1666-1667- 1668-1669-1670-1671-1672-1673. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by 7.50 Councilman Strohmeier that the following Labor bills be alloyed and warrants ordered Bills. Labor Carried by the following vote of the Clarence Hassen Labor Council: 220 Wid Remaley Labor Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Leonard Fraijo Arnold, Chester, Carr. 222 B. Stringfellow ' Noes: None. Absent: None. 223 Harve Amers Labor GENERAL FU ND 658 L. Viole Pictures 4.17 659 The Flax Company Materials 3.00 660 Typewriter Service `Services 2.60 661 Spriggs Brothers Hdwe. Materials 17.64 662 Brown -Bevis Equipment Co. Materials 12.86 663 Kort H. Meier Garage Services 28.43 664 W. G. Wheatley, M. D. Services 8.00 665 Morgan Hardware Materials 23.27 666 Azusa Herald 'Printing 39.63 667 C. H. Howard Materials 14.00 668 Williams Lumber Yard Materials 2.47 669 Grimes-Stassforth Materials 2.72 670 J. G. Tucker & Son Materials 14.92 671 L. A. County Health Dept. Services 20.70 672 W. A. Johnson Services 3.93 673 C. W. Beck Labor 20.00 674 Ellis Neon Company Contract 20.50 675 S. Calif. Edison Co., Ltd. Elec. 6.20 676 Pacific Chemical Co. Materials 35.53 677 Fay Streshly Light & Water 843.80 ' 678 The Petrol Corporation Materials 410.26 WATER FUND 1089 Fay Streshly City Pump $ 188.45 L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY APPROPRIATION FUND 216 A. Brown Labor 7.50 217 Frank Ariz Labor 10.00 218 M. G. Gillis Labor 8.00 219 Clarence Hassen Labor 4.00 220 Wid Remaley Labor 30.00 221 Leonard Fraijo Labor 4.00 222 B. Stringfellow Labor 15.50 223 Harve Amers Labor 4.00 82 3 -83 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. FEBRUARY 15, 1937. 7:30 P M. 224 Manuel Ruelas Labor ?$ 19.38 225 Bud Walden Labor 4.00 226 Chris Iverson Labor 19.50 227 Carlos Manjarres Labor 10.00 228 Levris Menard Labor 10.00 229 Archie Alvarado Labor 4.00 230 John Calhon Labor 6.50 231 Frank White Labor 12.00 232 Wm. Lancaster Labor 7.50 234 Wm. Lancaster Labor 4.00 235 Wm. Leath Labor 4.00 236 Paul Shank Labor 17.00 237 M. H. Hickenloope Labor 9.00 238 C. W. Beck Labor 12.00 239 H. R. Roberts Labor 8.00 240 0. L. Carter Labor 12.00 241 John Rodell Labor 16.00 242 A. Broom Labor 8.00 243 Frank White Labor 8.00 244 J. Stringfellow Labor 20.00 245 Cris Iverson Labor 20.00 246 Lewie Menard Labor 8.00 247 Frank Ariza. Labor 8.00 248 Manuel Ruelas Labor 10.00 249 W. A4. Costren Labor 4.00 250 Geo. R. Curtis Company Materials 31228.20 LIGHT FUND 1344 Grimes-Stassforth Co. Materials 3.34 1345 Azusa Herald Printing 8.24 1346 General Electric Co. Materials 365.61 1347 Marbelite Corporation Materials 279.28 1348 The Petrol Corporation Materials 101.,50 1349 Utilities Supply Co. Materials 81:87 1350 Westinghouse Electric Co. Materials 40.38 1351 Kort H. Meier Materials 1.50 1352 E. Hart Labor 36.00 ' 1353 H. L. Pierce Labor 91.00 Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman McIntire that the Council adjourn. Adjournment. �`lQ-c CL ity Clerk of the City of Azusa. 84 Q 1