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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 1, 1939. 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: Jumper,
Malone, Owens, Strohmeier, Arnold, City
Attorney and City Clerk.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April
17, 1939 were written and copies of same mailed
to each member of the City Council and the City
Attorney.
It was unanimously agreed that the minutes be
approved as written.
A communication signed by James H. Thomas,
Manager of the California State Employment
Service, commending Mr. Cornelius Smith's
services when conducting employment procedure
for the Los Angeles County Coordinating Bureau;
was read.
Moved and carried that same be placed on file.
A report made by Cornelius Smith for the City
Planning Commission relative to the several
matters referred to the Commission, was read.
It was unanimously agreed that the Building
Inspector be instructed to request Mr. Kasperek
to submit plans and specifications for the pro-
posed blacksmith shop and to present them to the
Council at the next regular meeting thereof.
A communication signed by Lee T. Bashore, State
Assemblyman, relative to Assembly Bill 1368
was read and ordered placed on file.
A communication signed by C. A. Griffith, President
of the Azusa Foothill Citrus Company relative to
an easement giving to the City of Azusa per-
mission to install a pipe line across a portion
of Lot 53 of Sub. #2 Azusa Land and Water Company,
was read.
Moved and carried that the City Clerk be
instructed to acknowledge Mr. Griffith's
cooperation.
A request to operate a Grocery Store and Ser-
vice Station at 236 Soldano Avenue was presented
by John Mora.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Owens that this matter be referred
to the Planning Commission for consideration and
recommendation.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved and carried that the following business men
be awarded the City business for the month of May.
Doctor - Dr. Wheatley, First Aid - Foothill Drug,
Garage - C. M. Singleton, Grease Jobs - Shell,
Hardware - Morgans Hardware, Lumber - Williams,
Paint - Morgans Hardware, Restaurant - Gold
Nugget, Tires - C. H. Howard.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Jumper reported on the Chamber of
Commerce advertising program. He stated there
was no money available at this time with which
Roll call.
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Minutes approved.
Communication filed.
Report read.
Mr. Kasperek to
submit plans for
blacksmith shop.
Communication placed
on file.
Mr. C. A. Griffith
granted easement.
City Clerk instruct-
ed to write Mr.
Griffith.
Request to operate
a Grocery Store
referred to Planning
Commission.
Business men.
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Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Malone that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1609.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES Ordinance read
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING A PERMIT TO SELL for first time.
MILK, REGULATING MILK SUPPLY AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
to be placed upon its first reading.
' The title of this Ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Owens that the Council waive the
further reading of this Ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The City Clerk announced that she had received
three bids in answer to Notice Calling for Bids on Premix.
Sealed Bids on Pre -mix.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the bids be now
opened, examined and publicly declared.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. I Absent: None.
ASPHALT PAVING TaTERIALS, COMPANY
' We propose to furnish you with Asphalt Concrete (90 - 95 Premix)
mixed in accordance with Azusa specifications, delivered and truck
spread for $1.49 per ton, net.
PACIFIC ROCK AND GRAVEL COMPANY
We hereby quote you the sum of $1.62 per ton, for furnishing you
approximately 1200 tons Asphaltic concrete (Premix) which includes
the furnishing of all -labor and materials to make same and the haul-
ing to your City streets and spreading of same by our trucks.
Above price subject to cash discount of-20� per ton if account paid
by the 10th of the month following date of delivery of order or any
portion thereof.
Minimum deliveries of ten tons per load.
State Sales tax not included in above price.
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P. M.
the City could aid the Chamber in the printing
of the pamphlets. However, the Council felt
Councilman Jumper
that the subscription to the Chamber for
reported on adver-
advertising purposes could be raised from $25.
tising program.
to $65.00 per month, and he felt this plan
acceptable to the members of the Chamber.
A communication signed by Roger P. Dalton,
Communication
President of the Chamber of Commerce, was read.
ordered placed on
file.
Moved and carried that same be placed on file.
'
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
-entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RESOLUTION NO. 1609
AZUSA APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR ADVERTISING PUR-
Adopted.
POSES IN BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO BE DONE THROUGH
THE CHAMBER OF CONMERCE OF AZUSA AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTIONS NO. 1457 AND 1541.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Malone that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1609.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES Ordinance read
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING A PERMIT TO SELL for first time.
MILK, REGULATING MILK SUPPLY AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
to be placed upon its first reading.
' The title of this Ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Owens that the Council waive the
further reading of this Ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The City Clerk announced that she had received
three bids in answer to Notice Calling for Bids on Premix.
Sealed Bids on Pre -mix.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the bids be now
opened, examined and publicly declared.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. I Absent: None.
ASPHALT PAVING TaTERIALS, COMPANY
' We propose to furnish you with Asphalt Concrete (90 - 95 Premix)
mixed in accordance with Azusa specifications, delivered and truck
spread for $1.49 per ton, net.
PACIFIC ROCK AND GRAVEL COMPANY
We hereby quote you the sum of $1.62 per ton, for furnishing you
approximately 1200 tons Asphaltic concrete (Premix) which includes
the furnishing of all -labor and materials to make same and the haul-
ing to your City streets and spreading of same by our trucks.
Above price subject to cash discount of-20� per ton if account paid
by the 10th of the month following date of delivery of order or any
portion thereof.
Minimum deliveries of ten tons per load.
State Sales tax not included in above price.
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VERNON PAVING COMPANY
We are herewith pleased to submit the following quotation:
1200 Tons Asphaltic Concrete Paving material f.o.b. Streets in the
City of Azusa, including furnishin of all labor and materials for
the hauling and truck spreading @ 1.43 per ton ........ $1716.00
The above quotation does not include the laying and rolling of this
material, and it is also understood that State Sales Tax is to be
added to this quotation. The above price is based on a minimum
delivery of no less than two (200) hundred tons per day.
' Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Malone that further action on the Bids be
postponed until the next regular meeting of
the Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Jumper that the City Clerk be instructed
to notify the Secretary of the Azusa Chamber of
Commerce that the new Band Shell will be com-
pleted on May 18, 1939 and will be at their
disposal in case they wish to plan a program in
celebration of the opening.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUIR-
ING TRAFFIC TO STOP BEFORE ENTERING CERTAIN
INTERSECTIONS; REQUIRING THE ERECTION OF STOP
SIGNS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
to be placed upon its second reading.
This Ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Owens that this Ordinance be adopted
as read and numbered Ordinance No. 344.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
City Attorney Tscharner reported on the Gasoline
Tax allocation by the County Board of Super-
visors, on Assembly Bill 2059 and Senate Bill
9999 he also submitted copies of letters written
to Assemblyman Bashore, R. S. Urrea, Mexican
Counsul, the State Railroad Commission and
Supervisor Smith.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that the purchase of copper
' be referred to the Purchasing Committee, with
power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Paul Smith, License Collector,. -reported that
the case against Mr. Clark for non payment of
City license was dismissed without prejudice.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Owens that an amount not to exceed
$10.00 be allowed for the entertainment of
visiting Councilmen and Finger Print Experts
on May 5, 1939.
Further action on
Bids postponed.
Band Shell to be
completed May 18th.
ORDINANCE NO. 344
adopted.
City Attorney
reported on various
matters.
Purchase of copper
referred to Pur-
chasing Committee.
Paul Smith reported
on Clark case.
$$10. authorized
for entertainment.
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Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that the purchase of a
battery for No. 1 Fire Truck be referred to
the Purchasing Committee, with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Malone that the Council grant the Grammer
School permission to use the City swimming pool
for a period of two weeks beginning May 1, 1939'
provided the City Attorney investigate the
Insurance Coverage on same to see that the City
is fully covered and if not the Clerk be author-
ized and instructed to secure suitable Insurance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Uwens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Owens that the matter of purchasing
pipe for 6th Street Project be referred to the
Purchasing Committee and City Attorney with
power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Uouncilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
' Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Malone that the City Clerk be authorized
and instructed to write the President of the
Center School Board advising him the City of
Azusa will answer fire alarms for Center School
with one truck having a pumping capacity of 500
gallons per minute, with 1350 feet of 22 inch
hose, 200 feet of 12 inch hose on Siamese line
and 250 feet of 3/4 inch hose and a full crew
of five firemen.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that the following
requisitions be allured: 406 to 441.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper 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: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
WATER FUND
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Purchase of
Battery referred
to Purchasing
Committee.
Grammer School
granted permission
to use swimming
pool.
Purchase of pipe
for 6th Street
referred to Pur-
chasing Committee
and City Attorney.
City Clerk instruct-
ed to notify School
Board of City Coun-
cil's
oun-
cils action re-
lative to fire
alarms.
Requisitions allows(
Bills.
1582 Diehl & Edwards Auditing 35.00
1583 Azusa Steam Laundry Company Service 2.50
1584 Mrs: Ruth Porter Labor 25.00
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LIGHT FUND
1964
Diehl & Edwards
Auditing
35.00
1965
Cook Nichols Company
Material
403.79
1966
Associated Telephone Company
Service
17.30
1967
Southern Counties Gas Company
Service
1.00
1968
F. M. Robinson
Report
45.00
1969
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
PARK IMPROVEIENT FUND
' 34 Associated Telephone Company Service 4.35
35 Paul E. Kressly Engineering 80.99
STATE HIGHWAY FUND
226 Paul E. Kressly Engineering $ 154.46
GENERAL FUND
3294 S. D. Stephens Labor 48.00
3328 S. D. Stephens Labor 44.00
3329 General Petroleum Products Material 1.50
3330 Benny's Place Meals 68.45
3331 R. Pettyjohn Material 21.96
3332 Diehl & Edwards Auditing 150.00
3333 Industrial Stationery Company Supplies .77
3334 Azusa Postmaster Envelopes 11.92
3335 Associated Telephone Company Service 55.90
3336 C. H. Howard Service 7.50
3337 Southern Counties Gas Co. Service 27.64
3338 Associated Telephone Co. Service 17.85
3339 H. 0. Williams Assessor 85.00
3340 Fred Frye Bldg. Permits 24.75
3341 Ellis Neon Company Contract 13.00
3342 L. L. Lopez Labor 49.50
' 3343 Jess Bowlin Labor 12.00
3344 H. R. Roberts Labor 54.00
3345 John Hibsch Labor 49.50
3346 S. G. Cleveland Labor 49.50
3347 Lewie Roberts Labor 4.00
3348 W. Davies Labor 2.50
3349 C. Singleton Labor 2.50
3350 Lyle Johnson Labor 2.50
3351 Jack Williams Labor 11.00
3352 M. R. Madison Labor 3.00
3353 Edwin Mendenhall Labor 3.00
3354 Art Wolfe Labor 3.00
3355 Otis Martin Labor 2.50
3356 Harvey Sears Labor 2.50
3357 John Sitton Labor 2.50
3358 Azusa Steam Laundry Service 6.00
3359 Rex Strohmeier Expenses 6.36
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper and duly carried that the Adjournment.
Council adjourn.
City erk of thl y of Azusa.