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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JUNE 7, 1937. 7:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa
met in regular session at the above
time and place.
Present at roll call: Councilmen:
Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester,
Carr, City Attorney and City Clerk.
The minutes of the last regular meeting
of May 17th and the regular adjourned
session of May 24, 1937 were read and
approved as read.
A communication, signed by Walter Grayson,
Chief District Sanitary Inspector, relative
to the necessary sanitary inspection before
a City license can be issued to any kind
of food establishment, was read and ordered
placed on file.
A communication from the Automobile Club
of Southern California, relative to street
signs was read.
Moved and carried that same be placed on
file.
City Attorney Miller reported verbally on
the petition referred to him, relative to
the speed limit in zone west of the Santa
Fe tracks on Foothill Boulevard. He stated
that Captain Moffit, the Chief of Police and
himself recommend the following speed zones:
A 25 mile zone from the easterly city limits
to Dalton Avenue, a 20 mile zone from Dalton
Avenue westerly to Angeleno,Avenue, a 25
mile zone westerly from Angeleno Avenue to
Virginia Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that this report be
accepted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication from M. E. Grant, relative
to the Garbage Contract was read and ordered
placed on file.
A communication from Fred Frye Building
Inspector, relative to
property owned by Mrs.
Avenue, was read.
I
an improvement on
Ten Eyck at 921 Sunset
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that the City Clerk be
instructed to write Mrs. Ten Eyck that unless
the order of the Health Officer and Building
Inspector is not complied with within two
weeks time, the matter will again be presented
to the Council for determination as to
whether or not the building shall be torn
down.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. M. R. Bowen, City Engineer of Whittier
presented a Resolution adopted by a committee
composed of city officials of the various
cities requesting the Board of Supervisors
to allocate moneys, accuring to the County
of Los Angeles from motor vehicle license
fees and fuel taxes, to the cities on a
Roll call.
Minutes approved.
Communication on
sanitation ordered
placed on file.
Communication from
Automobile Club
filed.
City Attorney
reported on speed
zones.
Communication
relative to garbage
contract ordered
placed on file.
Communication from
Building Inspector
red.
City Clerk instruct-
ed to write Mrs.
Ten Eyck
Resolution present-
ed by City Engineer
of Whittier.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 7, 1937.
population basis with a minimum allocation
of $7,500.00.
No action taken.
Councilman Chester offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF-
ORNIA, TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS (5000) FROM THE LIGHT
FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilmsn Arnold, seconded by
Councilman McIntire that this Resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1529.
Carried by the following vote of the
Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent; None.
Councilman Strokmieier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE
CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO SIGN AND FILE
AN APPLICATION WITH THE WORKS PROGRESS
ADMINISTRATION FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOW AS
°CIVIC CENTER PARK AND NORTHWEST PARK
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA."
Moved by Counilman Arnold, seconded by
' Councilman Strohmeier that this Resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1530.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr,
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the following
business men be awarded the city business
for the month of June:
Doctor - Dr. Cook
First Aid, Etc. - Richter's Drug Store
Garage - C. M. Singleton Garage
Grease Jobs - Standard Oil Station
Restaurant - Bennie's Lunch
Lumber - Williams Lumber Yard
Tires - C. H. Howard
Hardware - Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr,
Noes: None. Absent: None.
' The City Clerk announced that she had received
two bids in answer to the notice calling for
bids for an electric water cooler.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier 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.
MOORE MACHINERY COMPANY
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RESOLUTION NO.
ADOPTED 1529
RESOLUTION NO. 1530
ADOPTED.
Business men
awarded city
business
Two bids received
on water coolers.
We will furnish and place in operation our water cooler for the
City of Azusa for a net cash price of $148.00, plus tax that might
be applicable.
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CALVERT ELECTRIC SHOP
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We will install complete with necessary water and electrical
connections One (1) #/ P -2-A Frigidaire water cooler carrying a
warranty of five years protection against service expense on
the'Frigidaire mechanical unit for the sum of Ninty-five
(095) dollars.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the bid be Calvert Electric
awarded to the Calvert Electric Shop. Shop awarded bid
Carried by the following vote of the Council: on cooler.
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Chester offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 327
NO. 294 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENTITLED " AN ADOPTED.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT IN
THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, OF FOUR ZONES,
CONSISTING OF VARIOUS DISTRICTS AND PRE-
SCRIBING THE CLASSES OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES
AND IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SEVERAL ZONES AND
THE USES THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF"
ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 19313 AND BY ADDING THERETO
A NEW SECTION ENTITLED SECTION 6-C.
to be placed upon its second reading.
It was unanimously agreed that the reading
of the title of Ordinance No. 327 be sufficient.
' The title was then read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that this Ordinance be
adopted as read and numbered Ordinance No. 327.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Fred Bohm appeared before the Council and Fred Bohm addrssed
reported that he wished to withdraw his the Council.
application to operate a hog and chicken
ranch within the -city limits of Azusa and had
arranged to operate this project under a Los
Angeles County permit outside of the city
limits, west of Irwindale Avenue. Mr. Bohm
reported that his ranch was to be operated on
an entirely new plan that there would be no
odor or flies or any objectionable feature
whatsoever and only grain would be fed.
The Council granted the request for with-
drawal of Mr. Bohm's application for a permit.
Councilman Chester stated in open meeting that Councilman Chester
' he wouldoppose the location of a hog ranch opposed location of
within five miles of the city limits of Azusa. hog ranch.
Mr. Bohm was informed by the Council that the
City of Azusa would object to any operation
of a hog ranch within or without which would
cause injury or damage to the City of Azusa
or its citizens or property owners.
Mr. John Lund appeared before the Council Mr. Lund appeared
stating that he objected to an order issued before the Council
by the Building Inspector whereby a garage and demanded a
was demolished. This property, Mr. Lund settlement
stated, belonged to his cltnt and he
represented her in asking the Council for
a settlement.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 7, 1937.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that this matter be
referred to the City Council as a Committee
of the Whole with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Whereupon the Council sitting as a Committee
of the whole, upon investigation, determined
' that the matter of the demolition of said
building was a subject of such controversy
that, as indicated, it would be best for all
concerned if a settlement be made. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Chester,
seconded by Councilman McIntire that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorzied to sign a
warrant on the General Fund drawn in favor of
Margaret Casey Tuttle in the amount of $75.00
in settlement of this matter.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr,
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Cornelius Smith appeared before the
Council requesting permission to use the
Auditorium to put on a benefit performance
to finish paying the indebtedness incurred
in putting on the May 1st Celebration.
No action taken.
Thos. L. Munson appeared before the Council
and requested a_thirty or.forty.dollar raise
' in salary of the Tax Collector.
No action taken.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the following
requisitions be allowed: 1769 -1770 -1771-
1772 -1773 -1774 -1775-1776-1777-1778-1779-
1780-1781-1782-1783-1784-1785-1786.
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 Arnold that the following bills
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon
the Treasury for the same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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7:30 P. M.
Mayor and City
Clerk authorized
to sign check in
amount of $75.00
made to Mrs. Tuttle,
Cornelius Smith
requested use of
Auditorium.
T. L. Munson de-
manded raise in
salary.
Requisitions.
Bills.
Services $ 24.15
Labor
LIGHT FUND
1438
Associated Telephone Company
1439
H. L. Pierce
'
1440
Charles Clifton
1441
F. M. Robinson
1442
Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
1443
Azusa Steam Laundry Co.
1444
Azusa Herald
1445
A. Kasperek
1446
S. Calif. Edison Co., Ltd.
1447
General Electric Company
1448
C. M. Singleton Garage
1449
Charles R. Hadley Company
1450
Calvert Electric Shop
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7:30 P. M.
Mayor and City
Clerk authorized
to sign check in
amount of $75.00
made to Mrs. Tuttle,
Cornelius Smith
requested use of
Auditorium.
T. L. Munson de-
manded raise in
salary.
Requisitions.
Bills.
Services $ 24.15
Labor
119.00
Labor
30.50
Report
70.00
Services
2.55
Services
2.50
Printing
18.03
Services
10.45
Elec.
2,080.25
Materials
283.63
Services
3.18
Materials
57.51
Materials
253.18
1/4 CENT GAS TAX - STATE HIGHWAYS
126 Paul E. Kressly Engineering $4.50
158
159.
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WATER
1136
Jack Wilsford
Labor
100.00
1145
E. Hart
Labor
84.00
1146
C. W. Beck
Labor
26.50
1147
Charles Clifton
Labor
29.00
1148
Azusa Herald
Printing
26.36
1149
Fay Streshly
City Pump
225.25
1150
Kort H. Meier Garage
Services
2.57
1151
J. L. Wilsford
Labor
158.60
1152
Charles R. Hadley Co.
Supplies
46.15
1153
Rosco ?doss Company
Well
39701.59
1154
The John Hastie Company
Services
177.24
'
1155
Paul E. Kressly
Engineering
105.60
1156
Southern Counties Gas Co.
Service
1.00
GENERAL
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman McIntire and duly carried that Adjournment.
the Council adjourn.
city ulerk or the City of Azusa
942
C. H. Howard
Tires
177.96
969
Lewie Menard
Labor
12.75
970
Joe Petterman
Labor
16.00
971
John Flannery
Labor
34.00
972
Herbert Hobbs
Labor
9.50
973
Azusa Valley Savings
Escrow
4.00
974
Gus Dunalp
Refund
4.45
975
James Rogers, Jr.
Labor
40.00
976
F. Williams
Labor
17.50
977
E. Mendenhall
Labor
17.50
978
M. R. Madison
Labor
15.00
979
H. Lindsay
Labor
17.50
980
H. Sears
Labor
15.00
981
S. D. McCauslin
Labor
10.00
982
J. Sitton
Labor
5.00
983
C. Singleton
Labor
15.00
984
A. Wolfe
Labor
12.50
985
C. H. Howard
Labor
9.91
986
987
Morgan Hardware
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Materials
Materials
50.41
32.75
'
988
Automobile Club of S. Cal.
Signs
2.73
989
Azusa Feed & Fuel Co.
Materials
5.94
990
W. A. Johnson
Materials
17.77
991
Southern Counties Gas
Service
14.57
992
Foothill Supply Co.
Materials
40.30
993
Foothill Dairy
Materials
56.00
994
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
42.80
995
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
19.65
996
J. F. Stringfellow
Labor
49.00
997
Fay Streshly
Light & Water
760.45
998
C. M. Singleton Garage
Services
14.11
999
R. Pettyjohn
Services
15.82
1000
J. C. Muehe
Insurance
56.50
1001
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
Supplies
2.33
1002
Walter Meyers
Labor
15.00
1003
Dr. H. H. Chamberlin
Services
5.00
1004
A. Kasperek
Services
3.75
1005
Fred Frye
Bldg. Permits
57.30
1006
Pacific Rock Co.
Materials
1.97
1007
Standard Oil Co.
Materials
4.64
1008
Harry W. Lane
Sign
8.00
1009
Azusa Steam Laundry
Services
3.75
1010
J. V. Petterman
Labor
12.00
1011
Geo. Moody
Labor
24.50
'
1012
C. W. Beck
Labor
6.00
1013
Williams Lumber Yard
Materials
33.33
1014
F. F. Rorabeck
Labor
88.00
1015
E. D. Cook, M. D.
Services
6.00
1016
Kort H. Meier Garage
Services
53.07
1017
Art Wolfe
Telephone
8.00
1018
Azusa Herald
Printing
127.86
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman McIntire and duly carried that Adjournment.
the Council adjourn.
city ulerk or the City of Azusa
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