HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 19, 1947 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 190 1947. 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: Nasser, Jumper,
Memmesheimer, Malone, Lamm, City Attorney Tscharner
and City Clerk. Absent;None.
Each member present acknowledged receipt of a
written copy of the minutes of May 5, 1947 and
Special Meeting of May 9, 1947. The Mayor asked
if there were any objections or corrections to
said minutes. There being none the minutes of
May 5, 1947 and Special Meeting of May 9, 1947
were approved as written.
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVEI
Mr. Corey, representing the California Prohibitionist
Group, addressed Council requesting Council adopt
an ordinance providing for certain restrictions MR. COREY AD -
in the operation of cocktail bars. DRESSEP COUNCIL
No action taken in this matter.
Mr. Robert Simpson addressed Council relative to
the moving of a transformer station cancelling
out the Simpson Engineering Company as the owner
and establishing the Jumbo Manufacturing Company
as the new owner.
Councilman Nasser offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
THE TRANSFER OF TRANSFORMER STATION FROM SIMPSON
ENGINEERING COMPANY TO THE JUMBO MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2073.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Gail Mason requested
system for use during the
It was unanimously agreed
the public address.
program of May 30th.
this request be granted.
Mr. Jack Eckley addressed Council relative to the
peddling of ice cream from a scooter, requesting
the adoption of an ordinance placing the business
license for this type of business at $200.00
per year.
Mayor Lamm advised Mr. Eckley Council would take
the matter under advisement.
Mr. Jack Way addressed Council relative to the
construction and operation of a trailer court to
be located at 720 No. Loren Ave.
No action taken in this matter.
A communication from the American Bench Adver-
tising Company relative to the location of
' benches in the City.
It was unanimously agreed the City Clerk advise
Mr. Stearman that Council feel the benches are
not necessary at this time.
A letter of appreciation from the Chamber of
Commerce for prompt action on the part of Council
in the erection of street signs, was read and
ordered placed on file.
A communication from Rev. J. L. Pleasant of the
E1 Monte Foursquare Church, requesting permission
to hold a united rally in this city was read.
It was unanimously agreed the City Clerk contact
Rev. Pleasant to secure further information as to
his plans concerning the rally.
MR. SIMPSON
ADDRESSED
COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.
2073
ADOPTED
PUBLIC ADDRESS
SYSTEM
BUSINESS LICENS:
FOR ICE CREAM
SCOOTER
TRAILER COURT
AMERICAN BENCH
C OMP ANY
LETTER OF
APPRECIATION
FOUR SQUARE
CHURCH REQUESTE:
PERMISSION TO
HOLD RALLEY
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 19, 1947.
A communication from Ray E. Lee, Chief Clerk
of the County of Los Angeles Board of Super-
visors together with a copy of a letter to the
Board signed by Col. Vim. J. Fox, Chief Engineer
of the Regional Planning Commission was read
and ordered placed on file.
The County program on Disaster Relief was
presented.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
' Councilman Malone this matter be referred to the
City Attorney and the Heads of Departments to
report back at the next regular meeting of Coun-
cil.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
A request for a donation of $25.00, from the U.S.
66 Highway Association to provide booklets, maps,
and general advertising to U.S. 66 Travelers,
was read.
It was unanimously agreed this matter be tabled
until the adjourned meeting of May 26, 1947.
The matter of revising Ordinance No. 393 was
again discussed.
It was agreed that City Attorney Tscharner write
the president of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce
and the Chief of Police address the Chamber at
its next meeting with regard to the burning of
rubbish in the business district.
' Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the City Clerk be instructed to
advertise for bids on the collection of garbage,
bids to be opened June 16, 1947.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The Clerk announced that one bid had been
received in answer to the notice calling for
bids for the purchase of a sedan for use in the
Police Department.
Moved and carried that same be opened, examined
and publicly declared.
FOOTHILL FORD BALES
1947 Super Del. Ford Fordor Black for 1565.97
2Q California Sales Tax 39.14
1605.11
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council -
mar, Jumper this bid be accepted.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Jumper the City Attorney be instructed to
write Mr. H. Ringer, Building Inspector, advising
him that he must require a written statement from
all new Industries as to the chemical analysis
of waste water and also re -check existing Indus-
tries and obtain from them a similar statement.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. None: None. Absent: None.
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7:30 P.M.
COMMUNICATION RELATIVE
TO RE -ZONING CITY
DISASTER RELIEF
PROGRAM REFERRED TO
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
RE!;UEST FOR A DONATION
POSTPONED
REVISING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 393 REFERRED TO
CITY ATTORNEY AND
CHIEF OF POLICE
CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
ON COLIECTION OF
GARBAGE
ONE -BID RECEIVED ON
POLICE CAR
CITY ATTORNEY TO
WRITE MR. RINGER
RELATIVE TO CHEMICAL
WASTE WATER
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 19, 1947.
The City Clerk announced there were no bids
received in answer to the Notice calling for
bids on the sale of a two-way radio.
7:30 P.M.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING
THE SALE TO CERTAIN CITIES AND COUNTIES, USED
RADIO EQUIPMENT.
' Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Jumper this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2074.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Coun d lman Nasser reported on progress made in
the development of Neon Signs for the City.
Councilman Jumper reported on the matter of the
protest of the property owners along the south
side of Third Street between Orange Avenue and
Vernon Avenue.
City Engineer Kressly reported in writing in
the same matter.
City Attorney Tscharner read a letter which he
had written to Louis H. Burke concerning the
same matter.
No further action taken by Council.
City Attorney Tscharner read a letter received
from Special Attorney John F. Bender, reporting
on the Quiet Title action on Lots 19-20 in
' Block 29, the case of John Lund vs City of
Azusa and the case of Joann Cummings vs City
of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser the City Clerk be instructed to
cancel the contract with the California Sani-
tation Service as of May 25, 1947.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. Noes: None. Absent: None.
City Attorney Tscharner read Mr. Miller's report
in the matterof unsecured personal property tax
assessed against Simpson Steel Company and the
Davenport Mfg. Co.
Moved and carried that the City Clerk be instructed
to cancel unsecured personal property tax assess-
ment against Simpson Steel Co. and Davenport Mfg.
Co. for the reason that Robert Simpson stated to
Council that said companies did not possess per-
sonal property in Azusa on the first Monday of
March, 1946.
' Councilman Malone offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF -
AZUSA AND GEORGE R. PAUL AND AUTHORIZING THE -MAYOR
TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Jumper this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2075.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Watkins addressed Council and presented Mr.
Oliver who is the newly appointed Recreational
Director.
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RESOLUTION NO.
2074 ADOPTED
REPORT ON PROTEST
OF PROPERTY
OWNERS ON SOUTH
SIDE OF THIRD
STREET
COMMUNICATION
FROM JOHN F.
BENDER.
CITY CLERK IN-
STRUCTED TO CANCE]
SPNITATION CONTRA(
CITY ATTORNEYIS
REPORT
CITY CLERK IN-
STRUCTED TO CANCE]
PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAX
RESOLUTION NO.
2075 ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 19, 1947.
Mr. Oliver requested the use of the City
auditorium one afternoon a week for Youth
activities during the months of July and
August.
It.was unanimously agreed to grant this request
with the understanding that Mr. Oliver make
application each week.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Coun-
cilman Nasser the following requisitions be
allowed: 2446-2452, 725-743 LW.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. Noes: None. Absent: None.
7:30 P.M.
MR. OLIVER
RECREATIONAL
DIRECTOR
REQUISITIONS
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser the following bills be allowed and
warrants ordered drawn upon the Treasury for BILLS
same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Jumper, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Lamm. Noes: None. Absent: None.
GENERAL FUND
21167
Azusa Herald
Printing
463.53
21168
J. C. Penney Company
Supplies
3.08
21169
Hugh Nichols
Materials
15.00
21170
L. O'Connor
Repairs
20.65
21171
Ward Brothers
Services
8.75
21172
Modern Lawn Mower Sales
Repairs
26.34
21173
Muench and Williams
Materials
15.70
21174
Pacific Odorite Company
Materials
8.00
21175
Robert M. Torrance
Services
3.30
21176
Standard Oil Company
Materials
34.76
21177
Howard Supply Company
Materials
12.81
21178
Musser's Body & Fender Shop
Materials
6.00
21179
Los Angeles Co. Health Dept.
Service
1.00
21180
Chamber of Commerce
Adv.
59.60
21181
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
Supplies
3.77
21182
U. S. Post Office
Envelopes
69.76
21183
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
5.14
21184
J. C. Muehe Insurance Agency
Bond
5.00
21185
Industrial Stationery Co.
Supplies
16.06
21186
L. G. Memmesheimer
Expenses
12.80
21167
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
1083.87
21188
Mrs. Carrie E. Williams
Refund
38.56
LIGHT FUND
3950
Azusa Herald
Printing
$ 70.80
3951
Orange Co. Whsle Else.
Materials
1624.12
3952
Covina Equipment Co.
Repairs
119.45
3953
Pacific Freight Lines
Freight
1.17
3954
Azusa Texaco Station
Repairs
11.99
3955
Burrough Adding Machine Co.
Service
87.46
3956
Grimes-Stassforth Co.
Supplies
14.81
3957
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
80.75
WATER FUND
3188
Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel
Material
$128.00
3189
Westinghouse Electric
Material
1325.24
3190
Standard Oil Co.
Material
30.75
3191
Grimes-Stassforth Stationery
Supplies
22.39
3192
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
Service
20.00
3193
James Jones Company
Material
335.30
3194
Pacific Southwest Pipe Co.
Material
250.17
3195
Leo Harlan
Material
2.81
3196
Crane Company
Material
91.78
3197
Howard Supply Company
Material
47.03
3198
Pacific Fright Lines
Freight
1.00
3199
Azusa Herald
Printing
24.45
3200
Pacific Else. Railway Co.
Repairs
178.86
3201
Azusa Herald
Printing
16.72
3282
Vernon H. Shears
Repairs
3.05
32 3
M. E. Gray Co.
Material
324.14
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MAY 19, 1947.
WATER FUND
7;30 P.M.
3204
Neptune Meter Co.
Materials
3205
Azusa Rock & Said Co.
Materials
3206
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
FUND
34
Azusa Herald
Printing
35
H. L. Byram, Tax Collector
Tax
36
H. L. Byram, Tax Collector
Tax
M.V.A. FUND
427
Covina Equipment Co.
Truck
428
Westinghouse Electric Co.
Materials
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Malone and duly carried Council
adjourn until Monday, May 26, 1947 at.
7;00 o'clock, P.M.
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or Azusa.
$111.31
107.75
528.00
14.08
16.70
2450.00
X2067.65
3.30
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