HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 3, 1937 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 3, 1937.
The City Council of the City of Azusa
met in regular session at the above
time and place.
Present at roll call: Councilmen:
Strohmeier, Arnold, Chester, Carr, City
Attorney and City Clerk.
Absent: Councilman McIntire.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of
April 19, 1937 were read and approved as
read.
A request to operate a hog ranch in the
City of Azusa, offered by Fred Bohm, was
read.
Mr. Bohm addressed the Council relative to
the construction and maintenance of the
ranch.
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7:30 P. M.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that this matter be
referred to the Planning Commission to
report back at the next regular meeting of
the Council:
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
Roll call.
Minutes approved.
Request to operate
a hog ranch re-
ferred to the
Planning Commission_
League of California Municipalities Bulletin Communications
#11, a communication from the Department of read and ordered
Parks, a communication from Chief Engineer placed on file.
R. J. Scott and one from Roger Dalton and
Cornelius Smith were read and ordered placed
on file.
A communication, signed by Mrs. W. N. Joles, City Clerk instruct
Secretary of the Local Woments Christian ed to write Mrs.
Temperance Union, requesting the Council to Joles.
prohibit the sale of liquor on Saturday,
May 1, 1937, was read.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Chester that the City Clerk be
instructed to write Mrs. Joles explaining
to her that the Council have no control
over the sale of liquor.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
A copy of a letter addressed to Supervisor
Communication
Legg, signed by C. H. Howell, Chief Engineer
signed by C. H.
of the Los Angeles County Flood Control,
Howell, relative
relative to the replacement of a bridge on
to bridge on First
First Street over Little Dalton Wash, was
Street read and
read,
ordered placed on
file.
Councilman Chester reported on his investi-
gation of this project. He was informed
that work would be started soon on the
channel.
Moved and carried that this information be
accepted and placed on file.
Councilman Chester offered a Resolution
entitled:
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL: MAY 3, 1937. 7:30 P. M.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE
A CERTAIN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT i4ITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RESPECTING THE EXPENDITURE OF
1/4 CENT GAS TAX ON STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORT-
ANCE WITHIN SAID CITY OF AZUSA.
Ivfoved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Chester that this Resolution be
' adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.
1524.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that the following business
men be awarded the City business for the
month of May.
Doctor - Dr. Hankins
First Aid, Etc. - Foothill Drug
Garage - Kort H. Meier Garage
Grease Jobs - Richfield ( Pettyjohn )
Hardware - Morgan Hardware
Restaurant - Malt Shop
Lumber - Williams Lumber Yard
Tires - C. H. Howard
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
Councilman Strohmeier reported on the matter
of purchasing the property owned by Antonio
Nunez, situated south of the Pacific Electric
tracks, stating that he paid Mr. Nunez $50.
for a ninth day option on the property with
the understanding that the City may have the
privilege of purchasing same for $600; Mr.
Nunez to pay all delinquent taxes and the
City of Azusa to bring dorm the title.
Councilman Arnold offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF
OF POLICE VACANT; EMPLOYING S. C. BIERBOWER
AS PATROLMAN AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that this Resolution
be adopted as read.
This Resolution failed to carry by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Noes: Councilmen: Chester, Carr.
Absent: Councilman McIntire.
' Councilman Strohmeier offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LICENSING
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVENUE AND REGULATION,
ALL AND EACH KIND OF BUSINESS CARRIED ON IN
SAID CITY; PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING
AS OF JULY 1, 1937, ORDINANCE NO. 2842
ORDINANCE 290, ORDINANCE NO. 310, ORDINANCE
NO. 315 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR ONLY AS ANY OF THE
PROVISIONS OF SAME CONFLICT HEREWITH.
to be read for the first time.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1524
ADOPTED
Local business men
awarded City
business.
Councilman
Strohmeier report-
ed on option to
purchase property
owned by A. Nunez.
RESOLUTION
OFFERED.
ORDINANCE read
for the first time.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. MAY 39 1937.
This Ordinance was then read.
Chief Rogers addressed the Council request-
ing one more Volunteer Fireman be appointed
and recommended Stanley McCauslin.
Moved and carried that the Chief of the Fire
Department be authorized to appoint Stanley
McCauslin as a Volunteer Fireman.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
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7:30 P. M.
Chief Rogers re-
quested that one
more man be appoint-
ed to serve as
Volunteer Fireman.
Stanley McCauslin
appointed Volunteer
Fireman.
Jack Pierce addressed the Council relative to
GENERAL FUND
I
inking of the new well and requested Mr.
Kressly's assistance in drawing specifications
Fay Streshly
for equipment.
Mr. Kressly to
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assist in pre -
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
paration of
Councilman Arnold that Mr. Pierce be author-
specifications for
ized to secure Mr. Kressly's assistance in
new well.
preparing said specifications.
Fred Frye
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
52.20
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Charles R. Hadley Co.
Chester, Carr.
6.00
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
W. A. Johnson
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
2.00
Councilman Chester that the following
Requisitions
requisitions be allowed: 1732-1733-1734-
allowed.
1735-1736-1737-1738-1739-1740-1741-1742-
J. C. Muehe
1743-1744-1745.
15.00
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Sam's Auto Wrecking
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
9.00
Chester, Carr.
A. Kasperek
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
13.50
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the following bills Bills.
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon
the Treasury for the same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, Arnold,
Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McIntire.
GENERAL FUND
872
Fay Streshly
Light & Water
4 745.90
873
Harry Chester
Expenses
15.25
874
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Services
6.32
875
Fred Frye
Bldg. Permits
52.20
876
Charles R. Hadley Co.
Materials
6.00
877
W. A. Johnson
Materials
2.00
878
Standard Oil Company
Materials
6.25
879
J. C. Muehe
Bond
15.00
880
Sam's Auto Wrecking
Materials
9.00
881
A. Kasperek
Services
13.50
682
Azusa Steam Laundry
Services
9.46
883
C. H. Howard
Materials
2.00
884
James Rogers, Jr.
Labor
10.60
885
A. Wolfe
Labor
5.00
886
F. Williams
Labor
2.50
887
J. Sitton
Labor
5.00
888
E. Mendenhall
Labor
5.00
889
M. R. Madison
Labor
5.00
890
H. Lindsay
Labor
2.50
891
H. Sears
Labor
5.00
892
S. Counties Gas Co.
Services
33.93
893
Associated Telephone Co.
Services
45.90
894
Associated Telephone Co.
Services
19.60
895
Crenshaw, Diehl & Wright
Auditing
150.00
896
Azusa Citrus Association
1 share
2.50
897
F. F. Rorabeck
Police Duty
69.50
898
Harvey Sears
Labor
6.00
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899
Walter Meyer
Police Duty
yp 15.00
900
A. N. Foreaker
Labor
19.00
901
E. N. Trezise
Labor
24.00
902
C. W. Beck
Labor
16.00
903
Clarence Hassen
Labor
20.00
904
John Calhoun
Labor
21.00
905
John Rodell
Labor
8.00
906
Otis Martin
Labor
8.00
907
Texaco Service Station
Gas.
1.08
908
Spriggs Bros. Hardware
Materials
127.19
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1408
Associated Telephone Co.
Services
24.65
1409
Pacific Motor Transport Co.
Services
2.84
1410
Crenshaw, Diehl & Wright
Bookkeeping
25.00
1411
Harry Lindsay
Wiring
35.00
1412
Burroughs
Services
29.50
1413
H. L. Pierce
Labor
70.00
1414
E. Hart
Labor
40.00
1415
Utilities Supply Co.
Materials
202.83
1416
Spriggs Bros. Hardware
Materials
2.33
1417
S. Calif. Edison Co.. Ltd.
Elec
2,208.55
1418
Calvert Electric
Materials
388.34
1419
Azusa Steam Laundry Co.
Services
2.50
WATER FUND
1127
Fay Streshly
City Pump
181.75
1128
Crenshaw, Diehl & -fright
Bookkeeping
25.00
1129
Spriggs Bros. Hardware
Materials
42.20
1130
S. Counties Gas Co.
Services
1.80
1131
C. H. Howard
Materials
29.15
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier and duly carried that Adjournment.
the Council adjourn to meet again on Friday
April 7, 1937, at 2:00 o'clock P. M.
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