HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 5, 1939 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JUNE 5, 1939.
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 Mayor announced that the minutes of the last
regular meeting of May 15, 1939 were written
and mailed to each member of the Council and
the City Attorney.
It was unanimously agreed there being no
corrections or omissions the minutes be
approved as written.
Mr. F. P. Cokely's request to use the Auditorium
on June 20th was granted provided there are no
conflicting dates.
Mr. C. H. Putnam, Chairman of the Library Board
presented a written request for a larger
allocation of tax money to the Library Fund.
Moved and carried that this communication be
placed on file.
7:30 P. M.
A communication from the Azusa Citrus Association
relative to the marketing of the oranges for
the season was read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that the matter be referred
to Councilman Malone, with power to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication addressed to Paul E. Kressly,
Engineer, relative to an easement for a storm
drain on Crescent Drive, was read and ordered
placed on file.
Louis Valdez, Director of the Mexican Athletic
Club appeared before the Council requesting
permission to conduct a benefit dance in order
to make enough money to purchase basketball
suits for the team.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that Nm. Valdez be granted
permission to conduct one benefit dance on
June 14, 1939 with the understanding that he
supply adequate police protection.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Valdez requested a change in lighting of
the baseball diamond at the Lee School.
' The Council informed him the lights were in-
stalled at the request of the School Board on
School property and no changes would be made
except by request of the Azusa School Board.
Mr. J. C. Muehe appeared before the Council
with reference to the matter of relief on
Foothill Boulevard Street Assessment Bonds.
Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier and duly carried that
this matter be referred to the City Attorney and
City Engineer to report back at the next regular
meeting.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Roll Call,
193
Minutes approved.
Mr. Cokely granted
permission to use
Auditorium.
Mr. Putnam request-
ed aid for Library
Fund.
Communication read
and referred to
Councilman Malone.
Communication from
P.E. Ry. Co. ordered
placed on file.
L. Valdez granted
permission to con-
duct benefit dance.
School lights to be
changed at request
of School Board.
Matter of relief on
Foothill Blvd.
Bonds referred to
City Attorney and
Engineer Kressly.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 50 1939. 7:30 P. M.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY,OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS'
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVE CERTAIN POR-
TIONS OF PASADENA AVENUE AND ELEVENTH STREET
WITHIN SAID CITY AS STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE.
luoved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Malone that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1611.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA DETERMINING THAT TEE PUBLIC NECESSITY AND
CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THAT SECOND STREET, THIRD
STREET, FOURTH STREET, AND SOLDANO AVENUE
WITHIN SAID CITY BE IMPROVED FROM FUNDS ALLO-
CATED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY OUT OF ITS SHARE
OF MONEYS COLLECTED FROM THE IE VY OF TAXES ON
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL AND DISTRIBUTED TO SAID
COUNTY BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE
1939-1940 FISCAL YEAR.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Malone that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.1612.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1569 AND ALDO
RESCINDING THAT PORTION OF RESOLUTION N0. 1595
AS THE SAME REFERS TO JAMES STRINGFELLOW.
Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Jumper that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution,No. 1613.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT-
ING JAMES STRINGFELLOW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE SLAUSON MEMORIAL PARK AND MANAGER OF
THE SWIMMING POOL IN SAID PARK, AND FIXING HIS
SALARY.
' Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Owens that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1614.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The matter of expiration date of Mrs. L. L.
Russell's contract with the City of Azusa,
was presented.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that the City Council
continue the contract with Mrs. Russell for
195
RESOLUTION NO.
1611 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
1612 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
1613 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
1614 adopted.
Mrs. Russell may
continue collection
of garbage.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 51 1939. 7:30 P. M.
the collection of City garbage for one year
beginning July 1, 1939 and expiring June 30,
1940 at a price of $25.00 per month, conditional
upon her furnishing a cash bond in the sum of
$250.00 or a surety company bond with one surety
or ersonal bond with two sureties in the sum
of 500.00. If Mrs. Russell cannot accept this
figure, the City Clerk be authorized to adver-
tise for bids for the removal of garbage.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
' Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Chief of Police Williams reported to the Coun-
cil that he had given C. C. Kimbrell a leave
of absence for one week from June 1st to June
8th, without pay,as he had failed to carry out
the Chief's instructions.
The Chief's action was unanimously sustained.
Chief of Police Williams also reported that
Motorcycle Officer Edmund Thompson is ill and
recommended a leave of absence until June 15,
1939.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Malone that Edmund Thompson be'
granted a leave of absence until June 15, 1939
and a two weeks vacation beginning June 16th
to July 1, 1939.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Owens that the following requisi-
tions be allowed: 461 - 474.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Oviens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Malone, 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:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
GENERAL FUND
197
C. C. Kimbrell
granted one week
leave of absence.
Motorcycle Thompson
granted leave of
absence until
June 15, 1939.
Requisitions allow-
ed.
Bills.
3436
Charles R. Hadley Company
Supplies
14.58
3437
A. Kasperek
Labor
10.00
3438
Knight's Garage -
Services
12.25
3439
Dawson's Radiator Shop
Services
3.00
3440
Azusa Wall Paper Shop
Paint
4.28
3441
C. H. Howard
Tire Repair
3.00
3442
Cook Nichols Company
Material
208.54
3443
John Hibsch
Labor
58.71
'
3444
Sam Stevens
Labor
18.50
3445
Jess Bowlin
Labor
4.00
3446
H. L. Hardee
Labor
18.50
3447
Azusa Transfer Uompany
Freight
10.00
3448
So. Calif. Edison Company
Else.
6.16
3449
Harry D. Jumper
Expenses
2.91
3450
P. L. Davis
Labor
22.50
3451
Sam's Auto Parts & Wrecking'
Material
27.32
3452
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
55.60
3453
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
18.20
3454
Ellis Neon Company
Contract
13.00
3455
R. N. Coffey & Son
Gasoline
138.51
3456
Bungalow Cafe I
Meals
7.40
3457
E. D. Cook, M. D.
Services
5.00
3458
W. G. Wheatley, it. D.
Services
4.50
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GENERAL FUND
3459
L. A. County Health Dept.
Contract
$ 1.00
3460
Pacific Southwest Pipe Co.
Materials
284.28
3461
Morgan Hardware
Materials
21.02
3462
Kort H. Meier Garage
Material
1.39
3463
Azusa Steam Laundry
Service
9.60
3464
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Supplies
58,93
3465
Texaco Service Station
Material
46.35
3466
Wm. Davies
Labor
7,50
3467
Otis Martin
Labor
5.00
3468
Harvey Sears
Labor
7.50
3469
Floyd Moody
Labor
5.00
'
3470
Cecil Singleton
Labor
12.50
3471
John Sitton
Labor
5.00
3472
M. R. Madison
Labor
9.00
3473
Edwin Mendenhall
Labor
12.00
3474
Art Wolfe
Labor
6.Cu
3475
Jack Williams
Labor
20.00
3476
Lyle Johnson
Labor
7.50
3477
Paul E. Kressly
Engineer
67.50
3478
L. A. County League
Dues
10.00
3479
Foothill Drug Store
Supplies
29.72
3480
Sanders Chemical Company
Supplies
16.16
3481
T. L. Munson, Tax Collector
Assessments
112.27
3482
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
Supplies
4.69
3483
Roy C. Arnold
Expenses
7.15
3484
Otis Martin
Labor
9.00
3485
Southern Counties Gas Co.
Services
14.95
3486
J. C. Muehe
Bond
5.00
3487
Standard Oil Company
Material
39.52
3488
Warren & Bailey Uo,
Material
33.08
3489
W. A. Johnson
Material
27.55
3490
Edwin T. Coulter, Jr.
Labor
17.23
3491
C. Al. Singleton Garage
Service
114.43
3492
Gold Nugget Lunch
Meals
73.40
3493
Azusa Chamber of Commerce
Adv,
55.13
3494
Round Calif. Chain Corp.
Material
35.84
'
3495
Welcome Meter Company
Material
78.40
3496
Knight's Garage
Services
5.28
3497
A. Kasperek
Services
4.50
3498
Western Union
Telegram
,76
WATER FUND
1594
General Electric Company
Material
23.69
1595
Pacific S W Pipe Co.
Material
54.07
1596
J. G. Tucker & Son
Material
45.32
1597
C. M. Singleton Garage
Services
26,73
1598
Azusa, Steam Laundry
Service
2.50
1599
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
1600
Edwin T. Coulter, Jr,
Services
2.00
1601
A. Kasperek
Services
25.00
1602
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
Water
.75
1603
Cecil Miranda
Labor
12.00
1604
Southern Pipe & Casing Co.
Material
345.82
1605
San Gabriel Valley Protection
Assessments
50.00
1606
Rensselaer Valve Company
Material
44.71
1607
L. A, Heavy Hardware Co.
Material
46.95
1608
Associated Telephone Company
Service
10.30
1609
Paul E. Kressly
Engineer
63.00
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LIGHT FUND
1981
Light & Water Dept.
Refund
75.00
1989
Cook Nichols Company
Material
151.02
1990
Calvert Electric Shop
Wiring
35.00
1991
Edwin T. Coutler, Jr.
Service
1.50
1992
Morgan Hardware
Material
4.38
1993
Standard Oil Company
Material
1.37
1994
The Western Hardware & Too1Co,
Material
61.47
1995
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
1996
Grimes-Stassforth Stationary Co.
Supplies
2,06
1997
Southern Counties Gas Co.
Service
1.00
1998
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
Elec.
21035.60
2000
C. H. Howard
Tires
24.21
2001
C. M. Singleton Garage
Service
37.39
2002
Associated Telephone Company
Service
14.05
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42 Associated Telephone Company Service 6.90
43 Pacific Chemical Company Supplies 85.71
44 Cook Nichols Company Materials 29.60
45 Spriggs Brothers Hardware Material 1.88
46 Morgan Hardware Material 4.18
47 Lighting Equipment Supply Material 109.38
48 General Electric Supply Co. Material 27.05
49 W. A. Johnson Material 10.30
50 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 6.75
' L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
483 L. L. Lopez Labor 25.65
484 W. F. Bevens Labor 10.50
485 H. H.Roberts Labor 29.25
486 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 24.75
STS. OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE
349 John Hibsch Labor 18.24
350 H. R. Roberts Labor 58.50
351 L. L. Lopez Labor 51.30
352 Paul E. Kressly Engineer 67.50
324 James Ayon Labor 10.50
325 E. Cloutman Labor 10.50
326 H. L. Boyd Labor 10.50
327 Paul McCoy Labor 10.50
328 H. L. Hardee Labor 10.50
329 Jack Breen Labor 10.50
330 Mercel Mireles Labor 10.50
331 Art Trujillo Labor 6.50
332 Paul Trujillo Labor 12.00
333 E. D. Osborn Labor 12.00
334 D. C. Cox Labor 16.00
335 Jake Wilsford Labor 6.50
336 Bob Ayon Labor 18.50
337 Manuel Ruelas, Jr. Labor 21.75
338 Manuel Ruelas, Sr. Labor 35.50
339 F. Miranda Labor 11.00
340 Sam Stevens Labor 18.50
341 Phillip Mireles Labor 12.00
342 A. Bennie Labor 4.00
343 Tom Lopez Labor 12.00
344 W. F. Bevens Labor 6.50
345 C. L. Watson Labor 17.00
346 E. J. Trezise Labor 14.50
347 J. E. E vans Labor 11.00
348 A. B. Crawford Labor 10.50
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Malone and duly carried that the Adjournment.
the Council adjourn.
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