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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 7, 1938 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JUNE 7, 1938. 8:00 o'clock, P. M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular adjourned session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Owens,, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Arnold, City Attorney Tscharner and City Clerk. Absent: Councilman Carr. Mr. John H. Colton, Engineer for the Board of ' Fire Underwriters of the Pacific addressed the Council relative to adequate fire pro- tection for the City of Azusa. His suggestions covered seven important points as follows: Roll call. Mr. Colton addressed the Board. 1. A fire department ordinance to describe and offer stability for a definite fire department organization, its maintenance and operation. Such ordinance should generally describe the basic organization, the authority and duties of members, and prescribe rules governing the qualifications and appointments of officers and members. 2. A set of fire department rules and regulations to govern the general and detailed operation, maintenance and training of the Department. 3. The purchase of a second piece of equipment to act as the basis for a second company; such piece should preferably be a standard approved triple combination pumper not smaller than 500 g.p.m., preferably 750 g.p.m., with standard hose body and water tank not larger than 300 gals. 4. Additional hose ' company and not less spare shifts. to furnish at least 1000 ft, for each than one, and preferably two complete 5. Improved response consisting of not less than two pieces of apparatus to first alarm structural fires. 6. Definite organization of the department into two companies with company officers for each. Drills should be such that either or both companies can operate independently under the direction of the chief officer. 7. Improved dormitory facilities with definite assignment of several drilled members to occupy quarters at the fire station at night. The Council discussed the purchase of a fire truck, the appointment of a Fire Commission and the employment of a Fire Chief to instruct the department. The members of the Fire Department were present and expressed their willingness to cooperate with the Council in making their Department as efficient as possible. ' Councilman Owens reported to the Council that he interviewed all the property owners on Sunset Avenue relative to the improvement of Sunset Avenue by cutting same through to Twelfth Street. All those interviewed were in favor of the improvement with the except- ion of Mr. Pryor. Mayor Arnold reported that he stopped work on Sunset Avenue pending Mr. Pryor's appearance before the Council to protest this improvement. PIIr. Pryor failed to appear. No further action taken. Councilman Owens reported on survey of Sunset Avenue. Mr. Pryor failed to enter verbal or written protest. 442 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. JUNE 72 1938. 8:00 P. M. Moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Ovens that Requisition No. 70 be Requisition. allowed. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Oviens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carr. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by ' Councilman Dickerson and duly carried that the Adjournment. Council adjourn. >//a/ 'V'e-j_ City Clerk of the City Azusa. 444 v, N