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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - July 5, 1938 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JULY 5, 1938. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Present at roll call: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold, City Attorney Tscharner and City Clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting of June 20, 1938 were read and approved as read. ' Charles B. Forbes offered his resignation as Life Guard at the Swimming Pool. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Owens that this resignation be accepted. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. Applications offered by Eugene Blakemore and Carl 0. Hill were read and ordered placed on file. Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TRE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING A LIFE GUARD FOR THE SLAUSON MEMORIAL PLUNGE, DEFINING HIS EMPLOYMENT AND FIXING BIS SALARY. ' Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Carr that this Resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 1578. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. A conmiunication signed by J.. C. Muehe, requesting permission to renew the Public Liability Policy written on the swimming Pool, was read. moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman OwensthatJ. C. Muehe be authorized to write the renewal on this policy. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. - Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication from A. J. Messier, business manager for J. L. Pomeroy, M. D., relative to ' the Azusa Clinic was presented and ordered placed on file. Price quotations on 3 inch rock from Fish Canyon, offered by the Pacific Rock and Gravel Company, was read. Moved by Councilman StroYnneier, seconded by Councilman Owens that same be filed for further consideration. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None, Absent: None. Price quotations on Atlas Tires, offered by Geo. V. Ott, were read. 453 7:30 P. M. Roll Call Minutes approves Forbes resigna- tion accepted. Applications filed. RESOLUTION NO. 1578 ADOPTED. J. C. Muehe authorized to renew policy. Communication ordered placed on file. Rock quotations filed for furth- er consideratioi WIER MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. JULYS, 1938. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Owens that same be referred to the Purchasing Committee to report back. Carried by the following vote of the Councili: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None, Absent: None. Mr. Grayson, with the State Relief Administra- tion, addressed the Council relative to a garden project. ' Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA , LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO TIE CALIFORNIA STATE RELIEF ADMINISTRATION THE USE OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS AND AGREEING TO FURNISH IRRIGATION THEREFOR. Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Dickerson that this Resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 1579. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Arnold appointed Lydia Jester and C. H. Putnam to serve as members of the Library Board until June 30, 1941. Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Dickerson that the Council ' approvethe action of the Mayor. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the matter of purchasing caps for crossing guards be referred to the Purchasing Committee, with power to act. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. A request, made by Mrs. Russell, for the privilege of bidding on the Cityts garbage Collection, was read. It was agreed that this matter be brought up and discussed at the next regular meet- ing of the Council. The City Clerk announced that she had received 5 bids in answer to "Notice ' Calling for Bids on Fire Apparatus." Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Dickerson that the bids be now opened, examined and publicly declared. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes*- Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None, 7:30 P. M. 455 Tire prices re- ferred to Purchas- ing Committee Mr. Grayson ad- dressed the Council RESOLUTION NO. 1579 ADOPTED. Lydia Jester and C. H. Putnam appointed members of Library Board. The purchase of caps for Crossing Guards referred to Purchasing Com- mittee. Matter of Bids for collection of garbage to be brought up at next regular meeting FIVE BIDS ON FIRE APPARATUS. 456 tin m N 11 457 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. JULY 5, 1938. 7:30"P. M. THE AHRENS-FOX FIRE ENGINE COMPANY We will furnish you, one Mode V -C Species with 152 H. P. Motor ..............................$7,400.00 One Model V -C with 131 H. P. Motor ...................... 7.,000.00 One (1) Model S -C Special with 118 H. P. Motor........... 6,250.00 One (1) Model S -C with 106 H. P. Motor ...................6,000.00 All four models are in strict accordance with your specifications. The prices quoted are delivered at Azusa and are subject to a cash discount of 5% - 30 days. State Sales Tax is additional. AMERICAN LA FRANCE AND FOAMITE INDUSTRIES, INC. One (1) Standard AMERICAN LAFRANCE "SCOUT" 8-Cyl. 131 H.P. 500 -Gal, 2 -Stage Centraflow Centrifugal Pumping and Hose Car with 200 -Gal. Water Tank and 1200 -Ft. Hose Body; as per your specifications attahced and our detailed specifications also attached. SEVEN THOUSAND, FIFTY & 00/100.............DOLLARS 70050.00 For 250 -Gal. water Tank and 1000 -Ft. Hose Body, add ................................................ 25.00 For 300 -Gal. Water Tank and 1000 -Ft. Hose Body, add...... 50.00 If 3 -man cab desired, add ................:............... 600.00 Plus 3% State Sales Tax. Above prices are subject to 5% cash discount if paid within 30 days from date of invoice'.- Or nvoice:Or purchase may be made on lease contract basis, if desired, terms ' being one-third cash within 30 days from date of invoice, balance in one and two years with 6% interest per ammun on deferred balances. The above quotation is f.o.b. City of Azusa. GENERAL FIRE TRUCK CORPORATION One Triple Combination Two Stage Centrifugal, 500 G.P.M. Pumping Engine. 118 H.P. 6 Cyiinder. As per attached specifications, For the sum of........................................00$6,485.00 Less 5% for cash payment within 30 days of delivery..... 324.25 F. 0. B. Azusa 6,160.7 California State Sales Tax to be added. MACK -INTERNATIONAL MOTOR TRUCK CORPORATION One Latest Type 45, 500 -gallon 2 -stage centrifugal pumper built in Mack Factory Allentown, Pa., and delivered f.o.b. that point.............................................$5000.00 Same unit built in Mack Factory, Los Angeles and delivered f.o.b. Azusa..............................5500.00 One Latest Model CE 600-gallont 2 -stage centrifugal pumper built in Allentown.. Pa., and delivered f.o.b. that point 6350.00 Same unit built in Los Angeles and delivered f.o.b. Azusa...........................................0 6750.00 ' For single stage pump deduct ....................... 150.00 To all above prices add California State Sales Tax. THE SEAGRAVE CORPORATION One (1) Seagrave Model 80E-10, 500 Gallon Triple Combination Pumping Enginer, Hose Car & 200 Gallon Plater Tank.............................................7,050.00 Less 5% Cash discount...... 352.50 If payment in full is made within 30 days after delivery of apparatus - Purchase Price ' 60697.50 Above quotation is subject to the 3% California State Use Tax.... ................ ............................ 200.93 6MFEZ _ _ MINUTES OF THE -'CITY COUNCIL. JULY 52 1938. 7:30 V. M. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Owens that the City Council pur- chase a truck and make the selection at this time. Carried by the follovd.ng vote of the Council Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Strohmeier, Arnold. Noes! Councilmen: Dickerson, Carr. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Owens that the City Council accept the bid of The Seagrave Cor- poration upon recommendation of the Fire Chief. Councilman Owens withdrew this motion. Mayor Arnold offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN CONTRACT THEREFOR. Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that this Resolution be adopted as read and numbered Resolution No. 1580. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Owens that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to return the certified checks to the unsuccessfull ' bidders. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None, Absent: None. Chief of Police Williams introduced the subject of first aid in case of accidents. City Attorney Tseharner ruled that if the Injured person is unable to pay for first aid, the City should.assume'that.obligation. Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Strohmeier that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to notify all doctors in Azusa that the City will not be responsible for patients given first aid unless the poliee:offieer on the case signs the demand. Carried by the folloid.ng vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier I Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Owens that -the matter of the purchase of desk mats for the Light and Water Department be referred to the Chairman of the Purchasing -Committee. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Dickerson that the following requisitions be allowed: 84-85-86-8758 89-90-91-92-93 Carried by the following vote of the Council: Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None. 459 Motion carried to purchaseiruck Motion withdrawn. RESOLUTION NO. 1580 ADOPTED. City Clerk instruct- ed to return checks. City Attorney rulled on first-aid for city patients. Purchase of desk mats referred to Purchasing Com- mittee. Requisitions allowed. T, 0 3 Czy C=7 N 461 MINUTES OF THE CITY -COUNCIL. J Y -5, 1938. 7:30 P. M. Moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Owens that the following bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for the same. Carried by the following vote of the Council: Bills. Ayes: Councilmen: Owens, Dickerson, Strohmeier, Carr, Arnold. Noes: None, Absent: None.' R 7lhl1 1437 Azusa Steam Laundry Service 6 2.50 1438 I. R. Calvert Pump 342.95 1439 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 31.26 1440 Marlowe R. Madison Painting 94.50 GENERAL FUND 2276 D. Ten Eyck Labor 4.00 2277 John Fehrs Labor 4.00 2278 John Rodell Labor 4.00 2310 James Rogers, Jr. Labor 35.00 2311 Rex Strohmeier Expenses 10.56 2312 Robert Ellington Labor 8.65 2313 Pacific Rock & GravelCo. Materail 42.34 2314 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 33.84 2315 Crook Company Material 50.00 2316 Manning Brothers Material 20.51 2317 The Petrol Corporation Material 122.50 2318 Williams Lumber Yard Material 139.34 2319 Geo. Moody Labor 15.50 2320 W. Roberts Labor 8.00 2321 Emil Gipp Labor 5.50 2322 Otis Martin Labor 63.70 2323 L. L. Lopez Labor 57.60 2324 BillDavies Labor 48.00 2325 S. G. Cleveland Labor 48.00 2326 Manual Ruelas, Sr. Labor 3.75 2327 Manual Ruelas, Jr. Labor 3.75 2328 Art Trujillo Labor 3.75 2329 E. D. Cook, M. D. Services 27.00 2330 Gold Nuggett Cafe Meals 15.85 2331 Standard Oil Company Material 17.19 2332 J. C. Aluehe Bond 5.00 ' 2333 F. F. Rorabekc Labor 139.50 2334 I. R. Calvert Lights 440.70 2335 Ellis Neon Company Con, 13.00 2336 Azusa Herald Printing 283.52 2337 H. S. Trumble & Son Service 2.60 2,338 C. M. Singleton Garage Service 1.65 2339 Grimes-Stassforth Co. Supplies 8.14 2340 Foothill Drug Store Material 14.16 2341 Morgan Hardware Material 14.42 2342 Knights Garage Service 17.43 2343 Sam's Auto Parts Material 9.22 2344 Azusa Steam Laundry Service 57.37 2345 Associated Telephone Co. Service 57.73 2346 Associated Telephone Co. Service 19.10 2347 Southern Counties Gas Co. Serviee 8.82 2348 Charles R. Hadley Co. Supplies 20.91 2349 Western Union Telegram .76 2350 Spriggs Bros. Hardware Material 4.32 2351 V. A. Owens Expenses 5.07 2352 Paul E. Smith Stamps 7.00 2353 Fred Frye Bldg. Permits 10.00 2354 F. Moody Labor 15.00 2355 S. D. McCauslin Labor 15.00 2356 H. Sears Labor 2.50 2357 M. R. Madison Labor 15.00 ' 2358 E. Mendenhall Labor 17.50 2359 C. Singleton Labor 20.00 2360 J. Sitton Labor 10.00 2361 J. Williams Labor 17.50 2362 A.Wolfe Labor 12.50 2362 Gerald Marsac Plans 120.00 R 7lhl1 1437 Azusa Steam Laundry Service 6 2.50 1438 I. R. Calvert Pump 342.95 1439 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 31.26 1440 Marlowe R. Madison Painting 94.50 462 1 463 MINUTES OF THE -CITY COUNCIL. -= 5-P-19380 7:30 P. M. LIGHT FUND 1750 Westinghouse Electric Co. Material 454.77 1751 General Electric Company Material 449.18 1752 Associated Telephone Co. Service 18.50 1753 Standard Oil Company Material 67.50 1754 W. A. Johnson Service 21.35 1755 F.E. Poetker Labor 53.12 1756 So. Calif. Edison Co. Elec. 29170.70 1757 Charles R. Hadley Co. Supplies 9.98 1758 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Supplies 1.54 1759 F. M. Robinson Reports 37.50 1760 Maryland Casualty Co. Insurance 69.52 M. V. A. FUND 136 Williams Lumber Yard Material 13.10 137 Crook Company Rental 44.72 1/4� GAS TAX - STATE HIGHWAYS 223 Crook Company Rental 210.00 224 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 63.00 1/4� GAS TAX - STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE 281 Pacific Rock & Gravel Co. Material 9.08 282 Williams Lumber Yard Material 20.92 283 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 142.50 L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY APPORPRIATION 435 Howard Robinson Labor 6.50 436 Crook Company Rental 40.00 437 Pacific Rock & Gravel Co. Material 144.70 438 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 69;00 439 Pasadena Blueprint Company Supplies 13.15 Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Councilman Carr and duly carried that the Adjournment. Council adjourn. 464 r