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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 6, 1940. 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, Roll call.
Malone, Bradshaw, Arnold, Owens,City Attorney
Tscharner and City Clerk.
Each member present having acknowledged receipt Minutes approved.
of a written copy of the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 15, 1940, the mayor asked if
there were any objections or corrections to
' said minutes. There being none, the minutes of
the regular meeting of April 15, 1940 were
unanimously approved as written.
A communication from the Division Head of the Matter of Sponsor's
WPA Projects, relative to Sponsor's Identifi- Identification
cation cards, was read. cards referred to
City Engineer.
It was unanimously agreed that Mr. Kressly make
a list of names of those who should have cards.
A -request offered by Milton Prleeder, for use of Request to use
the Tennis Courts on May 25th, was read, tennis courts
referred to Coun-
Moved and carried that same be referred to cilman Bradshaw.
Councilman Bradshaw.
Mr. Clark requested the use of the Auditorium Use of Auditorium
on May 9th. granted.
It was unanimously agreed that same be granted
provided there are no conflicting dates.
Mrs. Beatrice Kinne requested a part of the
Mrs. Kinne granted
City business,
part of City
business.
Moved by Councilman Arnold,
seconded by Coun-
'
cilman Malone Mrs. Kinne be
given her share of
City business.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper,
Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Collection of
precious stones
Mr. Putnam, President of the
Library Board,
to be placed in
granted permission to place
Mr. Smith's
Public Library
collection of precious stones in the Library.
Mayor Owens appointed the following committees:
Committees appoint-
ed.
ORDINANCE & JUDICIARY
FINANCE
Roy C. Arnold
P. C. Bradshaw
Walter Malone
Walter Malone
P. C. Bradshaw
Harry D. Jumper
PUBLICITY
PURCHASING
P. C. Bradshaw
Harry D. Jumper
Roy C. Arnold
P. C. Bradshaw
Harry D. Jumper
Roy C. Arnold
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POLICE & FIRE
PUBLIC WORKS
Roy C. Arnold
Walter Malone
P. C. Bradshaw
Harry D. Jumper
Walter Malone
Roy C. Arnold
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Malone that the action of the Mayor
be approved.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. ISAY 63 1940.
Mayor Owens announced his resignation as a
member of the City Planning Commission and
appointed Councilman Bradshaw to fill the
vacancy.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Malone the appointment of Council-
man Bradshaw as a member of the Planning
Commission be approved.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
' Noes: None. Absent: None.
It was moved and carried the Mayor sign and
publish a Proclamation relative to "THIS WORK
PAYS YOUR COMMUNITY" 'Week.
A communication signed by Thomas H. Holmes,
Director, Division of Employment of the Works
Projects Administration_, relative to the
employment of local labor, was read and ordered
placed on file.
Councilman Arnold offered an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 14, 16 AND 19 OF ORDINANCE NO. 154 OF
SAID CITY OF AZUSA ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING A SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESS-
MENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES PASSED THE
24th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19140" AND ALSO AMENDING
SECTION 15 OF SAID ORDINANCE #154 AS AMENDED BY
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE #159 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
' OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTIONS 15, 28,
29, 30, 33 and 46 OF ORDINANCE #154 OF THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING A
SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESSETENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF TAXES PASSED THE 24th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1914.
to be placed upon its first reading.
The title of this Ordinance was then read.
Councilman Bradshaw offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING
THE SALARY OF TIiOMAS L. MUNSON TAX COLLECTOR,
MAKING PROVISION FOR RELATIVE TO HIS BOND AS
SUCH, AND DEFINING HIS DUTIES.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Bradshaw that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1662.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Uwens.
Noes: None. Absent; None.
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7:"0 P. M.
ETayor Owens resign-
ed as member of
Local Planning
Commission.
Mayor appointed
Councilman
Bradshaw to fill
vacancy.
Proclamation signed
and ordered publish
ed.
Communication
relative to the
employment of local
men on WPA Project
ordered placed on
file.
ORDINANCE read
for first time.
RESOLUTION NO.
1661 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
1662 adopted.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Arnold this Resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 1661.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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Councilman Malone offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, COMITY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO
ISSUE CHECK IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, IN PAYMENT OF LOTS DESCRIBED IN
CONTRACT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, DATED MARCIi 12, 1940.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Bradshaw that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1662.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Uwens.
Noes: None. Absent; None.
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7:"0 P. M.
ETayor Owens resign-
ed as member of
Local Planning
Commission.
Mayor appointed
Councilman
Bradshaw to fill
vacancy.
Proclamation signed
and ordered publish
ed.
Communication
relative to the
employment of local
men on WPA Project
ordered placed on
file.
ORDINANCE read
for first time.
RESOLUTION NO.
1661 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
1662 adopted.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Iv1EETING. MAY 6, 1940. 7:30 P. P+I.
Superintendent of Light and Water -Departments
Virgil Smith addressed the Council recommending
that Mr. Bell be made truck foreman with a ten
dollar increase in salary.
No action taken.
Councilman Arnold offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 1663 adopted.
RESOLUTION #1584 BY STRIKING THEREFROM THE NAME
OF PAUL E. SMITH AS LICENSE COLLECTOR IN SAID
' RESOLUTION PROVIDED.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Malone that this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1663.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Arnold offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
AZUSA, LOS ANGEL'S COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TRANS- 1664 adopted.
FERRING THE DUTIES OF LICENSE COLLECTOR TO THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY AND APPOINTING
PAUL E. SMITH AS PATROLMAN ON THE POLICE DEPART-
MENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Coun-
cilman Malone that this Resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 1664.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
' Noes: None, Absent: None.
It was unanimously agreed that the City pay City to pay for
$1.00 for single lectures for those who wish single lectures
to attend the Annual School of Government. during School of
Government 'Meek.
City Auditor Robinson addressed the Council
relative to delinquent accounts in the Light Auditor addressed
and ';Dater Departments. the Council.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold the matter of burning weeds Matter of burning
on vacant lots be referred to the Fire, Police weeds referred to
and Public Works Committees. Fire Committee.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Coun- Purchase of Fire
cilman Arnold the matter of purchasing more Hose referred to
fire hose be referred to the Fire and Purchas- Purchasing
ing Committees. Committee.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
' Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold the following requisitions
be allowed: 788,-800, 811-821, 851-8549 Requisitions
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes; Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold the following bills be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the Bills.
Treasury for the same.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MAY 6, 1940. 7:30 P. M.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
1940 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
16
Noes:
None. Absent: None.
33.88
17
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Materials
62.51
GENERAL FUND
Associated Telephone Conpany
Service
12.35
19
4590
John Poetker
Labor
w
6.00
Materials
4591
V. A. Owens
Expenses
3.66
4592
Harry D. Jumper
Expenses
3.66
4593
Lyle Johnson
Labor
5.00
4594
Floyd Moody
Labor
5.00
4595
Cecil Singleton
Labor
5.00
'
4596
John Sitton
Labor
5.00
4597
Harvey Sears
Labor
5.00
4598
M. R. Madison
Labor
3.00
4599
Edwin Mendenhall
Labor
6.00
4600
Art Wolfe
Labor
6.00
4601
Otis Martin
Labor
2.50
4602
Jack Williams
Labor
14.00
4603
Wm. Davies
Labor
5.00
4604
V. D. Smith
Labor
2.50
4605
Williams Lumber Yard
Materials
4.38
4606
T. L. Munson, Tax Collector
Assessments
106.45
4607
Associated Telephone Company
Service
19.55
4608
Bancroft Whitney Company
Books
118.99
4609'
W. A.,Johnson
Labor
2.00
4610
Peet Radio Electric
Lamps
53.01
4611
Sam's Auto Parts
Materials
54.33
4612
Southern Counties Gns Co.
Service
24.47
4613
C. M. Singleton Garage
Services
70,80
4614
Edmund Thompson
Warrants
60.00
4615
J. W. Hankins, M. D.
Services
9.00
4616
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Materials
34.39
4617
Dick's Cafe
Meals
69.68
4618
Cornelius Smith
Photo.
5.00
4619
Co, of L. A. Dept. of Bldg.
Permits
47.50
4620
R. N. Coffey & Son
Gas
110.98
'
4621
Chamber of Commerce
Advertising
125.50
4622
L. A. County Health Dept.
Contract
1.00
4623
Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
Services
1.75
4624
H. 0. Williams
Assessor
106.50
4625
T. L. Munson, Treasurer
Petty Cash
5.00
4626
Azusa Herald
Printing
14.43
4627
A. Carlisle & Company
Supplies
95.87
4628
Associated Telephone Company
Service
58.45
4629
C. H. Howard
Tires
64.69
4630
A. Kasperek
Services
2.00
4631
So. California Edison Co.
Elec.
6.75
4632
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
Materials
11.53
4633
Paul Trujillo
Labor
22.50
4634
Manuel Mirando
Labor
32.50
4557
Criss Iverson
Labor
22.50
LIGHT FUND
2251
C. X. Singleton Garage
Services
yY
19.85
2252
So. California Edison Company
Elec.
2,511.25
2253
Monrovia Motor Parts
Materials
2,50
2254
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
2255
Associated Telephone Company
Service
13.75
2256
Williams Lumber Yard
Materials
1.76
'
'NATER FUND
1904
Saw & Lawn Mower Shop
Services
7.70
1905
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
1906
Spriggs_ Brothers Hardware
Idaterials
10,32
1940 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
16
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
Materials
33.88
17
Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Materials
62.51
18
Associated Telephone Conpany
Service
12.35
19
Paul E. Kressly
Engineer
903.98
20
Williams Lumber Yard
Materials
772.00
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND
542 Williams Lumber Yard Materials 45.64
414
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 1QAY'6, 1940. 7:3v P. M. 415
STRUTS OF 14AJOR IMPORTANCE FUND
424 Criss Iverson $ 22.50
425
Manual Alva
4.00
426
John Poetker
22.50
427
0. D. Williams
22.50
428
Earnest Hart
22.50
429
Philip Cruz
12.00
430
Tony Gonzales
12.00
431
D. E. Cox
22.50
432
M. B. Gillis
18.50
433
John Arnold
13.00
434
Richard Miranda
12.00
435
A. Ali
22.50
436
L. E. Miller
18.50
437
L. D.Dominquez
14.50
438
Vick Tewes
10.50
439
Wm. 1381ino
10.50
440
Paul Trujillo
10.50
441
P. Vasquez
10.50
442
G. Tindall
10.50
443
Manuel Ruelas, Jr.
8.13
444.
Bob Ayon
8.13
445
Paul Trujillo
18.50
446
Frank Snyder
4.00
447
G. Tindall
4.00
448
L. E. Overturf
12.00
449
Chas. Clifton
16.00
450
Manual Alva
16.00
451
L. D. Dominques
4.00
452
Wm. Molino
8.00
481
W. A. Johnson
Materials
482
Azusa Rock & Sand
Company
483
Spriggs Bros. Hardware
484
Williams Lumber Yard
485
Paul E. Kressly
453
R. M. Keith
4.00
454
G. C. Martin
4.00
455
A. Ali
4.00
456
John Boon
4.00
457
Bill Frijo
9.50
458
E. H. Kuhn
9.00
459
Mike Garcia
12.00
460
J. B. Stine
16.00
461
Manuel Ruelas,Jr.
11.25
462
L. E. Miller
20.00
463
Manual Ruelas,Sr.
17.25
464
D. E. Cox
8.00
465
Criss Iverson
21.00
466
0. D.Williams
21.00
467
John Poetker
22.50
468
Criss Iverson
22.50
469
0. D. Williams
26.50
470
John Poetker
14.50
471
A. Ali
8.00
472
G. C. Martin
8.00
473
Mike Garcia
4.00
474
Rubin Ayon
12.00
475
E. H. Kuhn
4.00
476
D. E. Cox
8.00
477
Manual Ruelas, Sr.
3.75
478
Manual Ruelas, Jr.
3.13
479
John Boon
8.00
480
R. M. Keith
12.00
Materials
9.58
Materials
73.41
Materials
7.57
Materials
81.30
Engineering
94.00
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Bradshaw and duly carried the
Council adjourn.
Ajdournment.
City Clerk of the ty of Azusa.
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