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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JUNE 210 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: Roll call.
Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester,
Carr, City Attorney and City Clerk.
The minutes of the last regular meeting Minutes approved.
of June 7, 1937, were read and approved
as read.
' A communication from the Secretary of the Communication from
City Planning Commission relative to City Planning
Leland S. Poage's request to re -zone a Commission relative
portion of Lot 47 of Subdivision No. 29 to Leland Poage's
Azusa Land and Water Company from a request, read and
residential zone to a heavy industrial ordered placed on
zone, was read, file.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that same be accepted
and placed on file.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
An invitation to the League dinner was read League dinner.
and ordered placed on file.
Bulletin #16 of the League of California Bulletin #16 read.
Municipalities was read and ordered placed
on file.
Mr. L. M. Zinor requested the use of the L. M. Zinor's
' Auditorium on June 27, July 6 and July 13th request to use
to hold public lectures on the bible. auditorium granted.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman McIntire that permission be
granted Mr. Zinor to use the auditorium,
provided the customary janitor fee is paid.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
g Arnold, Chester, Carr
Noes: None. Absent.: None.
A communication from Mary M. De Shields, Communication from
thanking the City Council on behalf of the Mary M. De Shields
"Old Timers Picnic Association", for the use read and ordered
of the city park for their annual meeting, placed on file.
was read and ordered placed on file.
A communication from J. C. Muehe, relative J. C. Muehe to
to the expiration date of Public Liability renew policy on
policy in the amount of $lo,000, and $20,000. swimming pool.
covering the swimming pool, was read.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the City Clerk
' be instructed to advise Mr. Muehe to renew
this policy.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
tioes: None. Absent: None.
Mayor Carr offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO. 1531
OF AZUSA PROCLAIMING A STATE OF COURTESY ADOPTED.
WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA IN WHICH OUR RESIDENTS
ARE REQUESTED TO SHOW THE TOURIST HOSPITALITY
AND COURTESY.
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JUNE 21, 1937. 7:30 P. M.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Strohmeier that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.
1531.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication from the Railroad Commission
of the State of California was read and
' ordered placed on file.
Councilman Chester offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC
NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THAT
CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY BE IM-
PROVED, AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS WITH WHICH TO IMPROVE SAID STREETS.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Chester that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1532.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Dr. Sandoval addressed the Council relative
to the Mexican play ground, requesting the
City to aid in keeping the grounds well
' watered in order to settle the dust and to
install flood lights so that the play ground
activity could be carried on at night. He
stated that the WPA will supply supervision
and instruction for this particular play
ground. Dr. Sandoval seemed to feel that
this project is worth while as they are
endeavoring to build better citizens with
wholesome recreation and health instruction.
Councilman Chester informed the Council
that the property mentioned by Dr. Sandoval
is owned by the Los Angeles County Health
Department and that there are certain
restrictions in the deed whereby it would
be impossible for the City to make any
improvements on this property without first
obtaining written permission to change certain
restrictions.
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Arnold that the matter of
installing a water meter on Los Angeles
County property, for the use of the Mexican
play ground, be referred to the Board of
Public Works, with power to act, after
permission has been granted by the County
Health Department and the Board served with
such written notice.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire,
Arnold, Chester, Carr.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Chester also reported that he had
investigated the matter of the $1800, state-
ment to the City of Azusa rendered by the
Los Angeles County Health Department for
services. He learned that some action must
be taken on the part of the City Council as
this item remains open on the County Records.
Communication read
and ordered placed
on file.
RESOLUTION NO.1532
ADOPTED.
Dr. Sandoval
addressed the Coun-
cil.
Councilman Chester
reported on County.
Matter of install-
ing light and water
for the Mexican
play ground referre
to the Board of
Public Works with
power to act.
Health services.
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JUNE 21, 1937. 7:30 P. M.
Councilman Chester reported on the meeting
of the Los Angeles County Board of Super-
visors where the matter of transferring some
two million dollars from the gas tax
allocation to repay money borrowed from the
State to carry on relief work, was discussed.
Councilman Chester stated that 26 cities
were represented and 18 were not. For this
reason they agreed to hold another meeting at
a later date when every city in the County is
to be represented. All those present voiced
' their opinion as being opposed to the gasoline
tax moneys being used for any other purpose
than that for which the fund was originally
intended, namely the improvement of streets.
City Attorney Miller reported that the City
of Azusa is required to pay $75. and take a
release in the matter of demolition of a
garage owned by Kathryn Casey Tuttle, he
also stated that Fred Frye, Building Inspector,
requested the City to pay A. J. Stevens, the
man who demolished a part of the building,
$60. for his labor.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman McIntire that Councilman Strohmeier
be appointed a committee of one, with power
to act, to adjust with A. J. Stevens, a claim
for labor in tearing down the Tuttle garage_
License Collector Paul Smith addressed the
Council requesting a vicious dog ordinance be
drawn. He claimed he had no authority to
impound a dog that becomes a nuisance.
' Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Chester that the following
requisitions be allowed:
1787 -1788 -1789 -1790-1791-1792-1793-1794-1795-
1796-1797-1798-1799-1800-1801
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 McIntire, 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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Councilman Chester
reported on Board
of Supervisors
meeting.
City Attorney
reported on
demolition of
garage.
Councilman
Sttrohmeier
appointed a
committee of one
to settle A. J.
Stevens claim.
Paul Smith
addressed the
Council.
Requisitions
Bills.
1019
Cameron and Company
Uniforms
24.41
1020
Hirsch Uniform Company
Uniforms
98.29
1021
Pacific Chemical Company
Materials
6.44
1022
McComas Dry Goods Co.
Materials
61.49
1023
L. A. Rubber Stamp Co.
Supplies
2.32
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1024
Lindsay Radio Shop
Materials
2.16
1025
National Riverside Co.
Materials
5.15
1026
Tip Top Cafe
Meals
7.45
1027
S. Calif. Edison Co.
Elec.
6.36
1028
Calvert Electric Shop
Materials
95.00
1029
Harry Chester
Expenses
11.65
1030
F.A. Seimears
Materials
61.20
1031
State Compensation
Ins.
379.26
1032
P.L. Davis
Labor
15.00
1033
Elena Aguilar
Salary
20.00
1034
S. Counties Gas Co.
Services
14.29
1035
J. T. Stringfellow
Labor
40.00
1036
Kathryn Casey Tuttle
Settlement
75.00
1037
Sam's Auto Wrecking
Materials
2.90
1038
Joe T. Peterman
Labor
12.00
1039
E. J. Trezise
Labor
9.50
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GENERAL FUND
1040 C. W. Beck
1041 Melvin Melham
LIGHT FUND
1451 H. L. Pierce
1452 Kort H. Meier Garage
1453 Lindsay Radio Shop
WATER FUND
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JUNE 21, 1937. 7:30 P. M.
Labor
Labor
Labor
Services
Materials
1157 Williams Lumber Yard Materials
1158 Rennslaer Valve Co. Materials
1159 Charles Clifton Labor
1160 E. Hart Labor
1161 Charles E. Mace Services
1162 Jake Wilsford Services
Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by
Councilman Arnold and duly carried that
the Council adjourn.
33.00
10.50
84.00
2.65
451.47
475.61
327.80
45.00
56.00
9.50
98.00
Adjournment.
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City Clerk of the City of Azusa.
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