HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 15, 1940 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. AUGUST 199 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 and City Clerk.
Each member present having acknowledged receipt Minutes approved.
of a written copy of the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 5, 1940, the Mayor asked if
there were any objections or corrections to
' said minutes. There being none, the minutes
of the regular meeting of August --5, 1940 were
unanimously approved as written.
A communication signed by Cornelius Smith "Master Plan of
recommending the City approve the "Master Airports" approved
Plan of Airports" prepared by the Regional
Planning Commission, was read.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Bradshaw the City Clerk be instruct-
ed to write Mr. Wm. J. Fox, Chief 'Engineer of
The Regional Planning Co*mission, advising
him of the City Councils approval of the Plan.
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 Council-
man Malone this Resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 1678.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens,
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Maag of the Los Angeles County Department
of Building and Safety addressed the Council
relative to re -zoning the present Fire Zone.
A communication from the local Planning
Co*rcmission recommending the Council accept
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the plan offered, was read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
City Attorney
Councilman Jumper the Council accept the
instructed to
recommendation of the Planning Commission and
draw Ordinance
instruct the City Attorney to draw the necessary
re -zoning the
Ordinance, rezoning the present Fire Zone.
fire zone.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A communication, from merchants licensed by
Petition from
the State to sell beer, objecting to organi-
local liquor
zations selling beer without a license, was read,
merchants ordered
placed on file.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bradshaw this petiton be filed for
future reference.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
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Absent: None.
Councilman Arnold offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
RESOLUTION NO.
OF AZUSA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM
1678 adopted.
OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF 1/4 CENT GAS
TAX ALLOCATED FOR STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Malone this Resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 1678.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens,
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. AUGUST 19, 1940. 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Owens offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS (15,000.) FROM THE LIGHT FUND TO
THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Coun-
cilman Malone that this Resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 1679.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Bradshaw, seconded by
Councilman Malone the following business men
be awarded City business for the month of
September:
RESOLUTION NO.
1679 adopted.
Business men.
Doctor - Dr. Hankins Lumber - Williams
First Aid - Foothill Drug Store Paint - Spriggs Hdwe.
Garage - Chevrolet Garage Restaurant - Dick's
Grease Jobs - Standard Station Tires - C. H. Howard
Hardware - Morgan Hardware
Carried by the following vote of the Coum ii:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Tscharner reported on an inter-
view with the Gilliam Engineers, who stated
they would like to talk with the Council
relative to the Light and Water Departments;
also that Mr. Kressly had given him legal
descriptions to complete a 60 foot right-of-
way to the Sewage Disposal Plant.
The City Attorney was instructed by the Council
to make necessary contacts to secure easements
for right-of-way. '
Mr. Hummel requested the City pay $44.40 per
month or 1/7 of the cost of spreading river
water, now being paid for by the San Gabriel
Valley Spreading Corporation.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Arnold the Council reject Mr.
Hummel's offer.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Jumper reported on a League dinner
held in the City of Torrence.
The matter of placing heavy wire over the top
of dressing rooms at the plunge, was discussed.
No action taken.
Councilman Bradshaw reported that he and Mayor
Owens met with Mr. Rucker and worked out a
satisfactory plan whereby Mr. Rucker's hedge
will be watered and cared for by City employees
and water bill paid by the City for one month,
Chief Rogers reported the necessary parts to
repair the fire engine had not yet been received.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Malone the following requisitions be
allowed: 920-924 and 956-958.
City Attorney's
report.
Council rejected
Mr. Hummell's
proposal.
Councilman
Bradshaw reported
on interview con-
cerning Mr. Rucker
hedge.
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Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
Arnold, Owens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
LIGHT FUND
2334
Moved by
Councilman Jumper, seconded by
21.50
Requisitions.
C. H. Clark
Councilman
Malone the following bills be
2336
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
allowed
and warrants ordered drawn upon
the
Supplies
11.38
Treasury
for the same.
Material
96.63
2339
Carried
by the following vote of the Council:
61.52
Ayes: Councilmen:
Jumper, Malone, Bradshaw,
67
'
Arnold,
Owens.
'
68
Gladding, McBean & Company
Material
Noes: None. Absent: None.
69
W. A. Johnson
Material
62.08
GENERAL FUND
Blue Daimond Corp.
Material
94.23
4998
Criss Iverson
Labor
$ 55.00
72
4999
Harry D. Jumper
Expenses
7.50
5000
Roy Arnold
Expenses
6.95
5001
Jack Musser
Labor
60.00
5002
John Poetker
Labor
50.50
5003
H. R. Roberts
Labor
125.00
5004
J. L. Ott
Labor
75.00
5005
Mrs. Nettie Dingman
Telephone
2.25
5006
State Compensation Ins. Fund
Insurance
350.00
5007
P. C. Bradshaw
Expenses
.75
5008
Azusa Agr. Water Co.
Water
13.50
5009
A. Kasperek
Labor
14.45
5010
J. G. Tucker & Son
Material
21.68
5011
J. C. Pennety Company
Material
24.38
5012
Petyon Electric
Services
3.29
5013
Purex Corporation, Ltd.
Supplies
22.45
5014
V. A. Owens
Expenses
15.00
5015
Williams Luber Yard
Lumber
7.44
5016
5017
S. C. Bierbower, Col.
L.A. County Health Dept.
L & W
Contract
462.85
1.00
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5018
J. C. Muehe
Bond
125.00
5019
Paul E. Smith
Expenses
2.50
5020
Thos. L. Munson
Expenses
20.00
LIGHT FUND
2334
George Gilliam
Labor
21.50
2335
C. H. Clark
Labor
87.50
2336
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
2337
Addressograph Sales Agency
Supplies
11.38
2338
Standard Wholesale Else.
Material
96.63
2339
Line Materials Co.
Material
61.52
l c ' VT1TZ
1955
W. Bevens
Labor
32.50
1956
S. D. Stephens
Labor
40.00
1957
S. C. Bierbower, Col.
Pump
639.45
1958
W. A. Johnson
Material
54.32
1959
Crane Company
Material
10.82
1960
Mrs. Ruth Porter
Labor
25.00
1940 SEWER CONSTRUCTION
FUND
67
Crane Company
Material
468.50
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68
Gladding, McBean & Company
Material
30.16
69
W. A. Johnson
Material
62.08
70
Blue Daimond Corp.
Material
94.23
71
R. W. Sperling
Freight
1.81
72
Rex Strohmeler
Expenses
4.42
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Jumper and duly carried the
Council adjourn.
Adjournment
y of xzusa.
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