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CITY BALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 20, 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,
Mayor Owens offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 1665 adopted.
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO OPEN ALL CITY COUNCIL
' MEETINGS WITH THE FLAG SALUTE.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Malone this Resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 1665.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Counoilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The flag salute was led by,Mayor Owens.
Each member present having acknowledged receipt Minutes approved.
of a written copy of the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 6, 1940,, -the Mayor asked if
there were any objections or corrections to
said minutes. There being none, the minutes
of the regular meeting of May 61, 1940 were
unanimously,approved as,written.
A petition, signed by twelve citizens, request- Petition relative
ing Council to employ Hickory S. Jackson as to employment of
Life Guard at the Municipal swimming.pool Life Guard read
during the summer months, was offered. and ordered
placed on file.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold and duly.oarried_this.petition
be placed on file.
A communication signed by Cornelius Smith,
Secretary of the Azusa City Planning Commission
recommending the removal of trees and repair
of driveways for the Texas Company and Mr. Reoommendations
Wm. Bush, was read. offered by local
Planning Commi-
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by ssion accepted.
' Councilman Jumper the Council accept said
recommendations.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mrs. L. L. Russell stated, in her communication Mrs. Russell
to the Council, that it would be impossible, informed Council
after the expiration date of her contract to she could no
continue to collect the City garbage for 625. longer collect
per month. garbage for $25.
Moved and carried that Mrs. Russell's letter per month.
be placed on file.
A communication from the Azusa Citrus.Company
Communication
relative to the Valencia crop.for the season
read and ordered
1940, and a note of appreciation for the use
placed on file.
of the City Park, signed by M. De Shields,
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were read and ordered placed on file.
Applications for employment were offered by
Applications for
Margaret Orndoff and Julius Ott.
employment read
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Coun-
and ordered plao-
oilman Bradshaw and duly carried that same be
ed on file.
placed on file.
A petition, signed by twelve citizens, request- Petition relative
ing Council to employ Hickory S. Jackson as to employment of
Life Guard at the Municipal swimming.pool Life Guard read
during the summer months, was offered. and ordered
placed on file.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold and duly.oarried_this.petition
be placed on file.
A communication signed by Cornelius Smith,
Secretary of the Azusa City Planning Commission
recommending the removal of trees and repair
of driveways for the Texas Company and Mr. Reoommendations
Wm. Bush, was read. offered by local
Planning Commi-
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by ssion accepted.
' Councilman Jumper the Council accept said
recommendations.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mrs. L. L. Russell stated, in her communication Mrs. Russell
to the Council, that it would be impossible, informed Council
after the expiration date of her contract to she could no
continue to collect the City garbage for 625. longer collect
per month. garbage for $25.
Moved and carried that Mrs. Russell's letter per month.
be placed on file.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. . MAY 20, 1940. 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Jumper the City Clerk be authorized
and instructed to advertise for Bids for the
collection of City garbage, to be opened
June 17, 1940.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:,
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
' Councilman Jumper offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOS..ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AMEND-
ING.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
ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES PASSED
THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1914," AND ALSO AMEND-
ING 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
150 28, 29, 300 33 AND 46 OF ORDINANCE_#154 OF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PRO-
VIDING A SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES PASSED THE 24TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1914."
to be placed upon its second reading.
This Ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Coun-
cilman Malone that this ordinance be adopted
as read and numbered Ordinance,No. 351.
' Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumpser, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent:.. None.
Mr. Ed Sims addressed the.Council relative to
the employment of local -labor -on the WPA Project
now under construction. He stated that he and
many others were unemployed and unable to secure
work on this project.
Mr. Sims was advised by Mayor -Owens to register
with the Secretary of -the Chamber.of Commerce
and to notify all those -on Relief -to do likewise.
to be placed upon its first reading.
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
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City Clerk
Instructed to
advertise for
bids.
ORDINANCE NO.
351 adopted.
Mr. Sims, repre-
sentative of
Worker's Alliance
addressed Council
Ordinance read
for first time.
City Attorney Tacharner reported on Bonds for City Attorney
City Officials, also on -the amendment of the reported on City
Dog License Ordinance providing a_penalty for Official Bonds,
non payment of license. other matters
referred to him.
Moved and carried the City Attorneyls reports
be accepted and placed on file.
Mr. Blazer addressed the Council relative to
the operation of pin -ball machines in Azusa,
stating that machines with five balls or more
are considered games of skill not chance.
Councilman Jumper offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PRO-
VIDING FOR LICENSING.AND REGULATING AND THE
CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN TRADES, OCCUPATIONS,
CALLINGS AND GAMES IN.THE CITY OF AZUSA;. FIX-
ING THE LICENSE FEES AND PRESCRIBING THE PENAL-
TIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
to be placed upon its first reading.
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
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City Clerk
Instructed to
advertise for
bids.
ORDINANCE NO.
351 adopted.
Mr. Sims, repre-
sentative of
Worker's Alliance
addressed Council
Ordinance read
for first time.
City Attorney Tacharner reported on Bonds for City Attorney
City Officials, also on -the amendment of the reported on City
Dog License Ordinance providing a_penalty for Official Bonds,
non payment of license. other matters
referred to him.
Moved and carried the City Attorneyls reports
be accepted and placed on file.
MIMES, OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING-.
MAY 20, 1940. 7:30 P.M. 421
Mr. Techarner stated that the so .called "Green
River Ordinance" had been held unconstitutional
in the California -Courts.
Councilman Bradshaw offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION N0, 1535 AND APPOINTING MARION BELL 1666 adopted.
AS LINE TRUCK FOREMAN IN THE LIGHT DEPARTMENT
AND FIXING HIS SALARY.
Mr, Frank Smith of 627 Monte.Vista Avenue Frank Smith
appeared before the Council requesting that addressed
Council -take-necessary steps to prevent Council.
Spanish people from burying animals on vacant
property near his home, stating that..the wild
animals dig them up, causing a health menace.
Mr. Smith was assured the matter would be
taken care of.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Malone that this Resolution be
Requisitions.
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adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1666.
Carried by the following vote -of the Council:
Ayes; Councilmen: Jumper, Malone,.Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
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Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Painting swimming
Councilman Jumper the matter of painting the
pool referred to
swimming pool be referred to the Board of
Board of Public
Public Works, with power to act.
Works.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper., Malone', Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None,
Absent: None,
$ 135.04
Councilman Arnold brought up the matter of
Collection of
collecting business licenses.
business licenses
24 Azusa Transfer Hauling
referred to Pol-
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
ice and Fire
Councilman Bradshaw the matter.be referred
Committee.
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to the Police and Fire Committee, with power
to act.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper_, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr, Frank Smith of 627 Monte.Vista Avenue Frank Smith
appeared before the Council requesting that addressed
Council -take-necessary steps to prevent Council.
Spanish people from burying animals on vacant
property near his home, stating that..the wild
animals dig them up, causing a health menace.
Mr. Smith was assured the matter would be
taken care of.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold the following requisitions
Requisitions.
be allowed: 822-828.and 855-863.
Carried by the following vote of -the Council:
Ayes; Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Arnold the following,b111s be
allowed and warrants.ordered drawn upon the
Treasury for the same.
Carried by the following ,vote .of the Council;
Bills.
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens,
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
1940 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
21 Blue Diamond Corporation Steel
$ 135.04
22 Gladding, McBean & Company Materials
977.69
23 Riverside Cement Company CeMent
218.81
24 Azusa Transfer Hauling
28.13
25 Standard Oil Company Oil
21.14
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MAY 20, 1940. 7:30 P.M.
GENERAL FUND
4636
L. L. Lopez
Labor
52.70
4637
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
Supplies
6.48
4638
Mrs. Nettie Dingman
Telephone
2.25
4639
Western Lithograph Co.
Supplies
90.16
4640
Tested Chemical Supply
Supplies
4.48
4641
S. C. Bierbower, Col.
Light & Power
541.05
4642
Peyton Electric
Repairs
2.95
4643
C. C. Hanes
Labor
5.06
4644
Azusa Wall Paper & Paint
Materials
8.41
4645
Floyd Moody
Lub,
7.82
4646
Standard Oil Company
Materials
4.38
4647
Elmo Beaty
Labor
4.00
4648
Brown*Bevis Equipment Co.
Materials
16.41
4649
John Poetker
Labor
10.50
4650
Manual Miranda
Labor
45.00
4651
Manual Ruelas, Sr.
Labor
12.50
4652
Paul Trujillo
Labor
37.00
4653
Criss Iverson
Labor
14.50
4654
Wm. Molino
Labor
10.50
4655
Azusa Herald
Printing
12.46
4656
Roy G. Davis Co.
Material
1.57
4657
Golden State Supply Co.
Supplies
2.32
4658
Charles R. Hadley Co.
Supplies
9.58
4659
Pacific Directory Co.
Directories
10.30
4660
Riverside Cement Co.
Cement
92.10
4661
City of Pomona
Radio Service
12.00
Riveraide Cement Co.
LIGHT FUND
276.31
505
2257
E. P. Stevens
Labor
18.00
2258
W. Bevens
Labor
26.00
2259
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
2960
J. H. Baxter & Company
Materials
480.19
2261
C. H. Clark
Labor
80.00
2262
Floyd Moody
Labor
3.25
2263
Maydwell & Hartzell
Materials
68.29
Ur. VV-DallVII 4 f
1907
E. P. Stevens
Labor
12.00
1908
Raymond G. Osborne
Water Analysis
30.00
1909
Azusa Agr, Water Co.
Water
1.50
1910
Azusa Wall Paper & Paint
Materials
1.87
1911
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
1912
Griffith Pipe & Supply Co.
Materials
7.42
1913
S. C. Bierbower
Pumps
407.30
STS. OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE
486
John roetker
Labor
22.50
487
0. D. Williams
Labor
22.50
488
Criss Iverson
Labor
22.50
489
Manual Ruelas, Sr.
Labor
11.25
490
Manual Ruelas, Jr.
Labor
5.00
491
John Boon
Labor
7.50
492
Lowell Miller
Labor
7.50
493
E. Richards
Labor
14.50
494
Manual Alva
Labor
7.50
495
W. F. Bevens
Labor
14.50
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496
G. C. martin
Labor
7.50
497
Chas. Clifton
Labor
7.50
498
W. M. Nicherson
Labor
7.50
499
Bob Ayon
Labor
9.37
500
Art Trujillo
Labor
9.37
501
Paul Trujillo
Labor
7.50
602
Lewis Renard
Labor
8.00
503
L. L. Lopez
Labor
72.30
504
Riveraide Cement Co.
Cement
276.31
505
Raymond G. Osborne
Cement Tests
10.13
Moved
by Councilman Jumper, seconded
by Council-
man Malone and duly carried the Council adjourn.
Adiournment.
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