HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 19, 1939 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JUNE 19, 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 and City
Attorney. Absent: City Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the minutes of the last
regular meeting of June 5th and the Special
Session of June 14, 1939 were written and mailed
to each member of the City Council and City
' Attorney.
It was unanimously agreed there being no
corrections or omissions the minutes be
approved as read.
A request to use the Auditorium on Friday,
June 30, 1939, was made by the Daily Vacation
Bible School.
Moved and carried that this request be granted
providing there are no conflicting dates.
A communication signed by Mrs. L. L. Russell
stating that she is willing to continue to
collect Oity garbage from July 1, 1939 to June
309 1940 at a price of $25.00 per month, and
will furnish the required bond, was read and
ordered placed on file.
It was unanimously agreed that Mrs. Russell
continue the collection of garbage as soon as
satisfactory Bond is filed.
A communication from the Automobile Club of
Southern California relative to a Stop bign
' on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Angeleno avenue, was read.
It was unanimously agreed that an Order be
signed for the purchase of this Stop Sign,
and the communication placed on file.
A communication from the San Gabriel Valley
Protective Association acknowledging receipt of
$50. in payment of current Assessment and
cancelling past Assessments in the amount of
$350., was read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Malone that same be placed on file.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
A communication from J. C. Muehe regarding
Insurance rates was read.
Moved by Oouncilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that this report be attached
to the rates on blanket Insurance, submitted by
' Mr. Muehe, for future consideration.
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
Councilman Malone that requests for electric
range service be granted to Mrs. A. R. Greninger,
Charles Mace and V. B. Whi4 upon receipt of
letters guaranteeing the demand charge for a
period of one year.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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7:30 P. M.
Roll call.
Minutes approved.
Auditorium granted
to Daily Vacation
Bible School.
Communication from
Mrs. Russell ordered
placed on file.
Communication
regarding Stop
Sign placed on file.
San Gabriel Valley
Protection Assoc.
assessments cancell-
ed.
Communication from
J. C. Muehe attached
to Insurance report.
Permission for range
service granted.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 19, 1939. 7:30 P. M 209
Councilman Strohmeier reported the City Engineer
had talked with Mr. Graham of the Pacific Rock
and Gravel Company regarding pre -mix required
to surface the alleys. Mr. Graham stated he
could no longer furnish pre -mix at the price,of
$1.42, plus tax, as per his quotation of May 18,
1939.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Pre -mix to be pur-
Councilman Strohmeier that the City purchase chased from Asphalt
pre -mix from the Asphalt Paving Materials Paving Materials Co.
' `'ompany at a price of $1.41, the same price as
that quoted by the Los Angeles County Pur-
chasing Agent.
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 Greever Estate water
Councilman Malone that the matter of collect- bills referred to
ion of Water bills for the Greever Estate be Attorney and Water
referred to the City Attorney and Superintendent Superintendent.
of Water Department, 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 Strohmeier, seconded by Charles Mace granted
Councilman Owens upon recommendation of the Building permit.
Building Inspector and after talking with mem-
bers of the Planning Commission, the appli-
cation for a building permit, made by Charles
Mace, be granted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
' Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Miss Nims appeared before the Council relative
to the building of a garage near her house. Building of garage
referred to Building
Moved and carried that this matter be referred Inspector.
to the Building Inspector.
Mr. T. M. Moore appeared before the Council
requesting a permit to build a garage.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Request to build a
Councilman Malone that this application be garage referred to
referred to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Applications for
Councilman Malone that applications for con- Buildings -must first
struction of buildings and fences together be submitted to
with plans and specifications must first be Planning Commission.
' submitted to the Planning Commission for
action.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
IVir. C. E. Van Deverre appeared before the
Council relative to the purchase of an Purchase of vacuum
Electrolux vacuum cleaner. Cleaner referred to
Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Purchasing Committee.
Councilman Jumper that this matter be
referred to the Purchasing Committee,
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 19, 1939. 7:30 P. M 211.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Jumper reported that at a meeting of
the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Coun-
ty League of Municipalities the motion was made,
seconded and duly carried the recommendation
of the League to the Board of Supervisors
relative to the distribution of gas tax money
' be on the same basis as that used last year,
namely 85% on population and 15% on mileage.
City Attorney Tscharner reported he had examined
a report made to the Los Angeles County board
of Supervisors relative to relief on Street
Assessment Bonds and found that only 1903 and
1911 Bonds were eligible for relief. Irwindale
Avenue from 1st Street to Broadway Avenue
would be eligible in the amount of $10,000.,
however the Board of i>upervisors had not acted
upon the report.
Mr. Tscharner also reported that upon investi-
gation he found the City could carrytheir own
Compensation Insurance.
A copy of the Citrus High School La Palma was
presented to the City of Azusa by the Editor
and Staff.
Moved by Mayor Arnold, seconded by Councilman
Strohmeier that the 1939 edition of La Palma
be presented to the Azusa Public Library, with
the understanding that it remain in the building,
and the City Clerk be instructed to write the
' Editor expressing the Council's appreciation.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, 4rnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
koved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Council-
man Malone that the following business men be
awarded City business for the month of July:
Doctor - Dr. Hankins, First Aid, etc. -
Foothill Drug, Garage - Kort H. Meier Garage,
Grease Jobs - Union Station (Dalton Ave.j
Hardware - Morgans, Paint - E. M. Templeman,
Restaurant - Bennies, Tires - C. H. Howard,
Lumber - Williams Lumber Yard.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Owens that the following
requisitions be allowed: 475 to 496.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes; Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
' Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man 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.
Aces: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Jumper
reported on Lea&ue
meeting.
City Attorey report-
ed on relief on
Street Assessment
Bonds.
La Palma presented
to City of Azusa
and placed in Library
Business men.
Requisitions.
Bills.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 19, 1939. 7:30 P. M.
GENERAL FUND
3499
Azusa Chamber of Commerce
Advertising
66.39
3500
Ashley Hendrick
Labor
51.87
3502
Azusa Postmaster
Stamps
9.75
3504
So. Counties Gas Company
Service
11.19
3505
L. L. Lopez
Labor
23.94
3506
H. R. Roberts
Labor
37.70
3507
H. L. Hardee
Labor
38.50
3508
John Hibsch
Labor
51.30
3509
Sam Stevens
Labor
38.50
3510
American Cyanamid Company
Material
5.77
'
3511
Art Concrete Works
Material
168.41
3512
Calvert Electric Shop
Material
47.57
3513
John Bean Mfg. Co.
Material
50.42
3514
Diegaard Nurseries
Material
11.77
3515
Shell Oil Company
Material
37.57
3516
John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
Material
12.04
3517
Automobile Club of So. Calif,
Sign
9.68
3518
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
Supplies
3.04
3519
Apex Metal Fabrics Co.
Material
75.94
3520
W. G. Wheatley, M. D.
Services
3.00
3521
E. D. Coo1j�, M. D.
Services
5.00
3522
Standard Oil Company
Material
39.58
3523
Fred Frye
Bldg. Per.
30.45
3524
S. C.Bierbower
Lights
488.35
3525
Wayne Pump Co.
Material
.78
3526
Elmo Beatty
Labor
12.00
3527
Harry D. Jumper
Expenses
6.30
3528
V. A. Owens
Expenses
6.30
3529
Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
Material
134.36
3530
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
18.88
3531
William Lumber Yard
Material
3.22
3532
Citrus Union High School
Ad
18.00
'
2003
LIGHT FUND
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
2004
General Electric Company
Material
392.64
2005
Westinghouse Electric Co.
Material
445.18
2006
Schweitzer & Conrad, Inc.
Material
18.40
2007
So. Counties Gas Company
Service
1.00
2008
Standard 11holesale Electric Co.
Material
30.71
WATER FUND
1610
Paul Trujillo
Labor
18.50
1611
E. Trujillo
Labor
6.50
1612
Jack Williams
Labor
2.50
1613
Rensselaer Valve Company
Material
409.05
1614
Southern Pipe & Casing Co.
Material
401.70
1615
S. C. Bierbower
Pump
461.35
1616
American Cast Iron Pipe Uo,
Material
37.80
1617
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Material
1.02
1618
Paul Trujillo
Labor
18.50
1619
John Poetker
Labor
12.00
1620
E. Hart
Labor
62.50
1621
James Beach
Labor
12.00
1622
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
1623
Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
Material
38.11
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PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
51
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
26.11
STREETS OF MAJOR IMPURTANCE
353
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
$ 9.79
354
Ashley Hendrick
Labor
31.25
350
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
Material
243.38
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 19, 1939. 7:30 P. M 215
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
487
Lewis Menard
Labor
10.00
488
Be Bettis
Labor
8.00
489
P. Romero
Labor
8.00
490
C. L. Watson
Labor
12.00
491
Tom Lopez
Labor
12.00
492
W. F. Bevens
Labor
12.00
492
Jack Williams
Labor
12.00
494
Carlos Manjarres
Labor
6.5D
495
H. L. Boyd
Labor
10.50
496
C. W. Ritter
Labor
20.00
497
I. W. Irey
Labor
4.00
498
Rubin Ayon
Labor
6.50
499
John Poetker
Labor
6.50
500
Lewie Menard
Labor
8.12
501
Bob Ayon
Labor
18.12
502
Manuel Ruelas, Jr.
Labor
18.12
503
Manuel Ruelas, Sr.
Labor
21.75
504
H. R. Roberts
Labor
20.80
505
L. L. Lopez
Labor
27.36
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Malone and duly carried the Council Adjournment.
adjourn to meet on Monday, June 26, 1939, at
7:30 P. M.
eputy City uUrk of the City of Azusa
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