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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 18, 1937 - CC2451 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. OCTOBER -18, 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, Chester, Carr, City Attorney and City Clerk. Absent: Councilman Arnold. The minutes of the last regular meeting of October 4, 1937 were read and approved as read. ' Councilman Arnold entered the meeting and took his seat at the Council table. Mr. F. E. Doucette, representing the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic, addressed the Council relative to the 50th Anniversary edition of the paper, requesting the Council to sub- scribe for a full page add. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman McIntire that the City of Azusa be represented by a full page add in the 50th Anniversary edition of the local paper at a cost of eighty dollars. Carried by,the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None, Absent: None, to be read for the first time. The title of this,Ordinance was then read. Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that the Council waive the further reading of the -Ordinance, Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None, Absent: None. R. A. Norton, President of the Meat Cutters Association of the A. F. & L., addressed the City Council relative to Ordinance No. 330 adopted by the City Council on September 20, 1937, stating that he wanted the ' "Ordinance killed and that hedidnot want it to appear on the books at all." He stated that such an Ordinance did not exist in other cities and he did not see why the City of Azusa should adopt one. The Mayor told Mr. Norton that -the Council would be very happy to meet with the organizationts.leaders at a future date and discuss the matter at length. A notification of liquor license application was read. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman McIntire that Philip Marshalls Roll call. Minutes approved. Azusa Herald and Pomotropic awarded $80.00 for add. Mr. Guy Thompson addressed the Council. ORDINANCE read for the first time. R. A. Norton addressed the Council. City Liquor license granted to Philip Marshall. Mr. Guy Thompson addressed the -Council relative to the re -zoning ofBlock21. Councilman Chester offered an Ordinance entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA EXCLUDING LOTS TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO FORTY-TWO (42)' INCLUSIVE, BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21) CITY OF AZUSA, FROM THE FIRE LIMITS OR FIRE DISTRICTS AND RESERVING_THE RIGHT IN COUNCIL TO AMEND, ALTER OR REPEAL. to be read for the first time. The title of this,Ordinance was then read. Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Chester that the Council waive the further reading of the -Ordinance, Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None, Absent: None. R. A. Norton, President of the Meat Cutters Association of the A. F. & L., addressed the City Council relative to Ordinance No. 330 adopted by the City Council on September 20, 1937, stating that he wanted the ' "Ordinance killed and that hedidnot want it to appear on the books at all." He stated that such an Ordinance did not exist in other cities and he did not see why the City of Azusa should adopt one. The Mayor told Mr. Norton that -the Council would be very happy to meet with the organizationts.leaders at a future date and discuss the matter at length. A notification of liquor license application was read. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman McIntire that Philip Marshalls Roll call. Minutes approved. Azusa Herald and Pomotropic awarded $80.00 for add. Mr. Guy Thompson addressed the Council. ORDINANCE read for the first time. R. A. Norton addressed the Council. City Liquor license granted to Philip Marshall. 246 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OCTOBER -18, 1937. 7:30 P. M. (Boulevard Amusement Parlor) application for "On Sale Beer" license be granted. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman McIntire that this motion be amended to read that the application for "On Sale Beer" license be granted Philip Marshall with the provision that he meet the requirements set forth in business license ordinance No. 326. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None. Absent: None. A request, made by the First Church of Christ Scientist, for the use of the Auditorium on February 13, 1938, was read. Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that same be granted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. 247 First Church of Christ, Scientist granted permission to use Auditorium. A communication from the Board of Trustees Communication from of the Azusa City School District relative to Azusa School Board the improvement of thealleyadjacent to the read and ordered Longfellow School, was read. placed on 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. A communication from the Acting Chief of Communication from Police of Salinas, relative to the metal Acting Chief of policemen was read and ordered placed on Police of Salinas file. read and ordered A communication from S. V. Cortelyou relative placed on file. to the placing of signs on State Highways Communication from was read and ordered placed on file. S. V. Cortelyou relative to signs A communication from S. V. Cortelyou relative on State Highways to the angle parking on the west side of Azusa read and ordered Avenue was read, placed on file. Moved and carried that same -be accepted and Communication from placed on file. S. V. Cortelyou relative to angle Mrs. F. C. Stone, Secretary of the General parking on Azusa Ave Welfare Club requested the use of the read and ordered Auditorium on each Thursday evening during placed on file. the month of November. General Welfare Clul Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by granted permission Councilman Chester that same be granted to use Auditorium. provided there are no conflicting dates. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None. Absent:. None. A communication from The Wayne Pump Company Communication from relative to prices on gasoline pump hose and Wayne Pump Company service was read, referred to Board Moved by Councilman Chester, seconded by of Public Works Councilman Strohmeier that same be referred to the Board of Public Works with power to act. 248 N 249,; MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 18, 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 bid on Mazda Lamps offered by Cook -Nichols Company for Mr. Peet of the Lindsay Radio and Appliance Shop, was offered as follows: Estimated Purchases - $600.00 Billing Discount - Standard package - 26,% Broken package - 21% Estimated Purchases - $250.00 Billing Discount - Standard package - 24% Broken package - 19% Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract between the City of Azusa and Mr. Peet. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None, Absent: None, Councilman Chester offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ' APPOINTING CORNELIUS SMITH AS LOCAL LABOR REGISTRAR AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Chester that this Resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 1541. Carried by the following vote of the -Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication from Mr. Biggers on unemploy- ment and employment census, addressed to the Mayor, was read. Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the Mayor be authorized to appoint committees as requested by Mr. Biggers. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strobmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None. Absent: None. ' Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Chester that the City Attorney be authorized to draw forms and have same printed and to purchase a Code for the City Judge. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Chester reported on the gutters, stating that the Street Superintendent had worked out a solution to the problem by building up the curb and placing reflectors on each side. Bid for Mazda Lamps. RESOLUTION NO. 1541 ADOPTED. Mayor authorized to appoint a committee on unemployment census. City Attorney authorized to purchase Code and have forms printed for City Judge, Councilman Chester reported on gutters 250 2511 - MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 180 1937. 7:30 P. M. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Arnold that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works together with the Street Superintendent with power to act. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr, Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman McIntire reported on the improve- Councilman McIntire ment of Vernon Avenue by submitting a report reported on made by F. M. Robinson, Auditor for the firm financial condition ' of Crenshaw, Diehl & Edwards, in which Mr, with reference to Robinson pointedout that there were no the improvementof provisions made in the budget for such an Vernon Avenue. expenditure and suggests that same be made from one of the Special Gas Tax Funds or the Los Angeles County Highway Fund. Councilman Chester said he wished to go on Councilman Chester record as making the statement that he is not not opposed to against the improvement of Vernon Avenue, improvement of Vernon Avenue. It was unanimously agreed that -all the members of the City Council are in favor of the improvement of Vernon Avenue when the necessary funds are available. Councilman Chester offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO. OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 1542 ADOPTED. TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5000) FROM THE LIGHT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND. Moved by Councilman McIntire, seconded by Councilman Chester that this Resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 1542. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Chester, Carr. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Chester was excused and left the meeting. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman McIntire that the following purchase orders be allowed:. 1882-1883-1884- 1885-1886-1887-1888-1889-1890-1891-1892-1893. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen! Strohmeier, McIntire, Arnold, Carr; Noes: None. Absent: Councilman -Chester Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, 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, Carr.- , - - Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Chester. WATER FUND Requisitions allowed. Bills. 1266 C. H. Howard Materials 1.50 1267 C. M. Singleton Garage Service 97.44 1268 Crenshaw, Diehl & Edwards Bookkeeping 35.00 252 1 253. - MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 18, 1937. 7:30 P. M. LIGHT FUND 1547 General Electric Co. Material 120.88 1548 Crenshaw, Diehl & Edwards Bookkeeping 35.00 1549 C. H. Howard Material 1.00 1550 A. Kasperek Service 1.20 1551 C. M. Singleton Garage Service 1.34 1552 Ira Calvert Petty Cash 10.00 1553 Associated Telephone Co. Service 23.40 1554 Azusa Steam Laundry Service 2.50 GENERAL FUND 1427 Jim Stringfellow Labor 78.00 1428 Kenneth McCardle Labor 4.00 1429 Ed Thompson Labor 4.00 1430 Frank White Labor 4.00 1431 Standard Oil Co. Material 253.77 1432 Ellis Neon Co. Contract 13.00 1433 Seagrave Corporation Materials 461.88 1434 Grimes-Stassforth Supplies 14.82 1435 Azusa Postmaster Envelopes 27.48 1436 L. A. Stamp Co. Supplies 7.79 1437 Nadine Evans Labor 20.80 1438 S. Calif. Edison Co. Else. 6.60 1439 Dorothy Munson Labor 11.60 1440 Crenshaw, Diehl & Edwards Auditing 150.00 1441 John Rodell Labor 12.00 1442 Calvert Electric Shop Material 67.48 1443 C. W. Beck Labor 26.50 1444 C. M. Singleton Garage Material 51.91 1445 Associated Telephone Service 50.60 1446 Owens-Vosburg Insurance Bond 5.00 1447 E. P. Stevens Labor 64.95 1448 Union Oil Co. Material 12.75 1449 A. Kasperek Services 26.75 1450 R. A. Tiernan Typewriter Rental 2.00 1451 American Cyanamid Co. Material 26.52 1452 Williams Lumber Material 33.39 1453 Associated Telephone Service 19.50 Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Arnold and.duly carried that the Adjournment. Council adjourn to meet again on Monday, October 25, 1937 at 7:00 o'clock, P. M. City Glerk o he City of Azusa, 254. F1 1