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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JUNE 17, 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,
Malone, Bradshaw, Arnold, Owens,City Attorney
Tscharner and City Clerk.
Each member present having acknowledged receipt
of a written copy of the minutes of the labt
regular meeting of June 3, 1940, the Mayor asked
if there were any objections or corrections to
said minutes. There being none, the minutes of
the regular meeting of June 3, 1940 were unani-
mously approved as written.
The Clerk announced that one Bid had been
received in answer to bids calling for the
removal of refuse.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Coun-
cilman Malone and duly carried the Bid be now
opened, examined and publicly.declared.
Roll call.
Minutes approved.
Bid on Refuse
collection awarded
to Mrs. Russell.
City Council of Azusa.
I hereby agree to collect the garbage of the City of
Azusa for one year for $75.00.per month. .Collections to be
as present,.three times a week. _Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
I would prefer having this contract for a period of
two years at a time as it would give me more to work with.
For a two year contract I will collect it for $70.00 a month.
Respectfully yours,
MRS. L. L. RUSSELL (Signed)
Moved by Councilman --Arnold., seconded by
Councilman Jumper the Bid of Mrs. L. L.
Russell be accepted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A communication signed by Thomas H. Holmes,
Director, Division of Employment for Federal
Works Agency Work Projects Administration for
Southern California, was read.
City Attorney Tscharner reported that he was
informed the list of men not eligible for work
on WPA Projects consisted of aliens and those
not passed by the SRA.
Moved and carried the above communication be
placed on file.
A communication addressed to Mayor Owens and
signed by Joseph Haft, offering material
assistance to this City in,time of emergency,
was read and ordered placed on file.
A request for a position as Life Guard,
offered by Rey Fa Galde, was read.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Bradshaw and duly carried that
same be placed on file.
A request to use the Auditorium on June 28,
1940 was offered by Perry S. Morris.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council'
man Malone and duly carried that same be granted.
Communication
relative to employ-
ment of men on WPA
Project ordered
placed on file.
Communication from
Mr. Haft ordered
placed on file.
Application for
employment ordered
placed on file.
Perry Morris
granted permission
to use Auditorium.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 171, 1940. 7:30 P.M.
A copy of a Resolution passed by the Star Post
No. 309, Los Angeles, California, American Legion,
Department of California, June 5, 1940, relating
to an organization formed to combat subversive
activities in Los Angeles County, was read and
ordered placed on file.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present who
wished to speak for or against the passage of
the pin ball machine ordinance.
' Mr. C. A. Griffith, Mr. Roger Dalton and Mrs.
Ada Pinkstaff:addressed the Council expressing
their views in the matter and a sincere desire
that the Council reconsider before adopting
such an ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Malone that the second reading of the
Ordinance granting the installation of pin ball
maohines, be rejected.
Carried by the following vote of the Council;
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Malone offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RELATIVE TO THE ENFORCEMENT IN SAID CITY OF ALL
ORDERS, QUARANTINE RULES AND REGULATIONS, FRE -
SCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ALL STATUES
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO VITAL STATISTICS
AND ALL ORDINANCES RELATING TO SAID.SUBJECT IN
THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR A PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1940
TO JUNE 300 1941.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Bradshaw this Resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 1667.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An invitation to attend the Mexican Fiesta was
extended to members of the Council.
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Resolution read
and ordered placed
on file.
Mr. Griffith, Mr.
Dalton and Mrs.
Pinkstaff addressed
Council in opposi-
tion of pin ball
machine Ordinance.
RESOLUTION N0.
1667 adopted.
Councilman Jumper reported on an interview with Councilman Jumper
Mr. Cortelyou relative to the underpass at the reported on inter -
intersection of Foothill Boulevard and the Santa view.
Fe Right -of -Way, stating the job would not start
for at least three months.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Bradshaw the City Attorney together with
Paul E. Kressly and Councilman Jumper voice the
City's objection to raising the railroad crossing
at San Gabriel Avenue.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by
Councilman Malone that the Nigg Engineering
Company be and the same is hereby granted per-
mission to construct on the premises of the
Associated Gas Company at the southwest corner
of Foothill Boulevard at San Gabriel Avenue in
the City of Azusa, a structure which does not
Committee appoints(
to voice objection
to raise in grade
crossing.
Nigg Engineering
Company granted
permission to
erect Building.
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MINUTES OF THE""CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 179 1940. 7:30 P. M.
meet in all respects the requirements of the
Building Code of the City of Azusa, but which
shall comply in all respects with the require-
ments of the Building Code of Los Angeles County.
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 TEE_CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE
TO INTEREST COUPONS ATTACHED TO BOND N0.-37 OF
THE PLATER WORKS IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA DATED SEPTEMBER 12.1906, AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE LEGAL OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Bradshaw this Resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 1668.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes*. Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absents None,
Councilman Bradshaw offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH
THE ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT ENGINEERS, A COPARTNER-
SHIP OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WHICH
' AGREEMENT HAS REFERENCE TO TAX DELINQUENT PRO-
PERTIES AND ASSESSMENT DELINQUENCIES IN THE CITY
OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Ccuncil-
man Jumper this Resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution,No. 1669.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes; Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved and carried the following business men be
awarded the City business for the month of July.-
Doctor
uly:Doctor - Dr. Cook, First Aid, Eto. - Foothill
Drug Store, Garage - Knight's Garage,
Grease Jobs - Texaco Station, Hardware - Morgan
Hardware, Lumber - Williams Lumber Yard,
Paint - E. M. Templeman, Restaurant - Gold
Nugget Cafe, Tires - C. H. Howard.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Coun-
cilman Jumper the Mayor and City,Clerk be
' authorized and instructed to sign an agreement
between the City of Azusa and the Azusa
Irrigating Company.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Roger Dalton invited the members of the City
Council to attend the meeting of the California
Historical Society.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Jumper the City purchase a new motorcycle,
fully equiped, from Graves and Chubbuck.
RESOLUTION NO.
1668 adopted.
RESOLUTION N0.
1669 adopted.
Business men.
Mayor authorized
to sign agreement
between City of
Azusa and Azusa
Irrigating Company.
Purchase of new
motorcycle.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY"COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 170 1940.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Council-
man Jumper the matter of Zoning variance in
relation to the Disposal Plant be referred to the
Local Planning Commission to report back.
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 Coun-
cilman Bradshaw the following requisitions be
allowed: 839-845 and 873-883.
Carried by the following vote of the Oouncils
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Bradshaw the following bills be allowed and
warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for
the same.
Carried by the following vote of the Councils
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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7:30 P. M.
Zoning variance
referred to
Planning Commission
Requisitions.
Bills.
GENERAL FUND
4749
J. P. Stafford
Painting
$ 25.00
4750
Chamber of Commerce
Advertising
100.00
4751
Azusa Rock and Sand Company
Material
3.55
4752
S. C. Bierbower
Lights
472.70
4753
Co. of L. A. Dept. of Bldg.
Permits_
70.65
4754
J. C. Muehe
Bond
5.00
4755
Union 011 Company
Material
2.28
4756
Mrs. Esther Perkins
Meals
28.79
4757
E. D. Cook, M. D.
Services
5.00
4758
L. A. Stamp & Stationery Co.
Supplies
7.88
4759
Schwabacher-Frey Company
Supplies
14.40
4760
State Compensation Ins. Co.
Ins.
263.50
4761
Crook Company
Materials
44.17
4762
Wardfs Photo Shop
Photos
4.31
4763
John Bean Mfg. Co.
Mower
331.85
4764
Azusa Wall Paper Shop
Materials
37.60
4765
Pioneer Rubber Mills
Materials
429.00
4766
Peyton Electric
Services
5.70
4767
A. Kasperek
Services
10.55
4768
P. L. Davis
Labor
15.00
4769
Sam's Auto Parts
Materials
68.84
4770
John Poetker
Labor
23.00
4771
Ray Meyers
Labor _
14.00
4772
Criss Iverson
Labor
45.00
4773
D. E. Cox -
Labor
42.50
4774
Manual Miranda
Labor
2.50
4775
Paul Trujillo
Labor
10.50
4776
C. H. Paul
Labor
9.00
4777
Tom Dingman
Labor
37.00
4778
R. E. Overturf
Labor
12.00
4779
Sam Stevens
Labor
20.00
4780
Emil Gipp
Labor
62.80
4781
H. R. Roberts
Labor
125.00
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MINUTES OF THE CITY -COUNCIL MEETING. JUNE 17, 1940. 7:30 P. M.
WATER FUND
1923
General Electric Company
Materials
3.30
1924
Pacific Southwest Pipe Co.
Materials
5.26
1925
Mrs. ",uth Porter
Labor
25.00
1926
John Poetker
Labor
29.00
1927
S. C. Bierbower
Pump
422.70
LIGHT FUND
Blue Diamond Corp.
Material
2278
Maydwell and Hartzell
Material
90.23
2279
J. H. Baxter & Company
Material
426.33
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2280
Foothill Chevrolet Company
Services
5.73
2281
Joslyn Company
Materials
53.96
2282
Samts Auto Parts
Materials
5.18
2283
C. H. Clark
Labor
88.00
2284
W. Bevens
Labor
44.00
2285
Mrs, Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FUND
512 Crane Company
513 Emil Gipp
1940 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Materials 127.39
Labor 62.2u
City Clerk of City of Azusa.
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Dorothy Minnis
Labor
15.00
33
W. A. Johnson
Material
48.41
34
Crane Company
Material
133.91
35
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
392.71
36
Blue Diamond Corp.
Material
275.37
37
Gladding, McBean & Company
Material
621.28
38
Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
Material
581.63
39
F. M. Robinson
Services
28.00
Moved by
Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Malone and duly carried the
Adjournment.
Council
adjourn.,
City Clerk of City of Azusa.
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