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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, JUNE 79 1948. 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,
Ortuno, Memmesheimer, Malone, Jumper, City
Attorney Tscharner and City Cle rk. ROLL CALL
Absent: None.
Each member present acknowledged receipt of a
written copy of the minutes of May 17, 1948.
The Mayor asked if there were any objections ' MINUTES APPROVED or corrections to said minutes. There being
none, the minutes of May 17, 1948 were
approved as written.
Mrs. Arrietta addressed Council relative to the
erection of a building on Azusa Avenue between
Third and Fourth Streets. REQUEST FOR BUSINESS
Mayor Jumper advised Mrs. Arrietta that he would BUILDING ON AZUSA AVE.
have an expression from Mr. Commons by the 21st
of June, relative to the Master Plan.
The Center Furniture Store offered a bid on the
pride of paint for the American Legion Hall.
No action taken in this matter. PAINT FOR LEGION HALL
A letter of appreciation from the president of
the Parent Teachers Association, was read and
ordered placed on file.
A letter from John F. Bender relative to the
sale of tax deeded property described as a
portion of Lot 53 of Sub. #2 Azusa Land and
Water Company, was read. COMMUNICATION RELATIVE
' TO SALE OF LOT #53
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council -OF SUB #2 AZUSA LAND
man Malone the City Clerk be instructed to WATER CCM?ANY
advise Mr. Bender to prepare the necessary
Notice of Sale in order that the property may
be sold on a quitclaim deed lZasis.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A letter signed by Alfred M. Rulofson, City
Auditor, relative to the inspection of account-
ing records maintained by Carl's Cafe with AUDIT OF RECORDS
respect,to city sales tax, was read. (CARL'S CAFE)
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno that Council accept the recommendation
of Mr. Rulofson and approve the application of
Carl's Cafe for a refund of over -payment of
city sales tax in the amount of $25.56. The
City Clerk instructed to draw a check in favor
of Carl's Cafe for said amount.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Saul Winokur of the Center Furniture Store
requested permission to place a bench on the
south-east corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill
Blvd. for the convenience of passengers waiting
for the Azusa Motor Bus.
No action taken in this matter.
Mr. Donald Buffington addressed Council relative
to power leak developed adjacent to #777 West
8th Street.
REQUEST TO PLACE A
BENCH ON FOOTHILL BVD.
It was unanimously agreed this matter be referred
to Superintendent V. D. Smith to contact the
Southern California Edison Company.
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, JUNE 71 1948. 7:30 P.M.
Notification of Alcoholic Beverage License
Application for Frank D. Stone and Peter J.
Unruh were offered.
No action taken.
Mr. Anschell, representing the C & M Sales
Company of Pasadena, addressed Council relative
to selling on consignment to local merchants REQUEST TO INSTALL
a semi punch board. PUNCH BOARD
Moved by Mayor Jumper, seconded by Councilman
' Malone this matter be referred to the Police
Committee and City Attorney to report back at
the next regular meeting of Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen; Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr, R. H. Wyatt, C. H. Farham and E. B. Ruling
addressed Council relative to the petition on
file requesting the improvement of North
Vernon Avenue between First and Third Streets.
Mayor Jumper explained the City's position in
this matter and no further action was taken.
A communication from The General Brewing Cor-
poration relative to the construction of an 8"'
diameter sanitary sewer and appurtenances from
the property of the Brewerey site at Eighth
Street and Georgia Avenue to Sixth Street and
Virginia Avenue, was read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the matter of drawing a con-
tract between the City of Azusa and the General
Brewing Corp. be referred to the City Engineer
and City Attorney.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mayor Jumper appointed Mrs. Anna Spriggs and
Mrs. Mattie Owens to serve on the Library Board,
their term of office to expire as of June 309
1951.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone Council approve the action
of the Mayor.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Malone offered an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PERSONS OWNING OR
HAVING CHARGE, CARE, CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF
DOGS FROM ALLOWING THEM TO RUN AT LARGE.
' to be placed upon its second reading.
The title of this ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser Council waive the further
reading of this ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser this ordinance be adopted as
read and numbered Ordinance No. 402.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
PETITION FOR IM-
PROVEMENT OF
VERNON AVENUE
GENERAL BREWING CO
MEMBERS OF LIBRARY
BOARD
ORDINANCE NO. 402
ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1948.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered an ordinance
entitle d:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
ORDINANCES NO. 395 AND 398 OF THE ORDINANCES OF
SAID CITY.
to be placed upon its second reading.
The title of this ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser Council waive the further reading of
' this ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Jumper not voting.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser this ordinance be adopted as read
and numbered Ordinance No. 403.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Jumper not voting.
Councilman Malone offered an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBIT-
ING THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH, STONES, OR
THE CONTENTS OF ANY CESSPOOL, SEPTIC TANK, DEAD
ANIMALS, MINERAL OR VEGETABLE MATTER UPON ANY
HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PLACE IN THE CITY OF AZUSA,
AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
to be placed upon its second reading.
The title of this ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser Council waive the further
reading of this ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser this ordinance be adopted as
read and numbered Ordinance No. 404.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Nasser offered an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 326 ENTITLED, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LICENSING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVENUE AND REGULATION, ALL AND EACH
KIND OF BUSINESS CARRIED ON IN SAID CITY, PRE-
SCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE AND REPEALING AS OF JULY 1, 1937,
ORDINANCE NO. 284, ORDINANCE NO. 290, ORDINANCE
' NO. 310, ORDINANCE NO. 315 AND ALL OTHER
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES, INSOFAR ONLY
AS ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF SAME CONFLICT HERE-
WITH."
to be placed upon its second reading.
The title of this ordinance was then read.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno Council waive the further reading.
of this ordinance.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer this ordinance be adopted as
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ORDINANCE NO.
403 ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO.
404 ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO.
405 ADOPTED
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read and numbered Ordinance No. 405.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The annual contract with the Los Angeles County
Health Department, was offered.
Councilman Nasser offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
' AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer, this resolution be adopted as
read and numbered Resolution No. 2221.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A copy of an ORDINANCE RELATING TO A CERTAIN
HEALTH CODE AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS THEREIN SET
FORTH REGULATING HOMES FOR THE AGED, MENTAL
INSTITUTIONS, DAY NURSERIES, ETC. offered by
Los Angeles County Health Department, was
presented.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this petition be placed upon the table
until the completion of the Master Plan.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. ,Absent: None.
' The City Clerk submitted a report on the
collection of sales tax for the year 1947-48.
Moved and carried this matter be referred to
the City Attorney to report back.
The City Clerk announced that two bids had been
received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids on
a Fire Alarm System.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the bids be now opened, examined
and publicly declared.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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RESOLUTION NO.
2221 ADOPTED
COUNTY ORDINANCE
TABLED
CITY ATTORNEY'S
REPORT
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR STREET SIGNS
PETITION FOR
ZONE VARIANCE
CITY SALES TAX
BIDS ON FIRE
ALARM
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser and duly carried that same be tabled.
City Attorney Tscharner reported on a meeting
held in the office of City Attorney Noble of
the City of Pasadena with County Assessor Quinn,
members of the County Counsel and representatives
'
of five cities in Los Angeles County being
present.
Mr. Tscharner explained the meeting was called
due to the decision made by the Supreme Court on
the assessing of bank vaults and fixtures.
A copy of "Order Adopting Specifications for
Street and -Highway Name Signs" under Chapter
790 of the Statutes of 1947, was read.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Nasser and duly carried this matter
be referred to the Chairman of Public Works.
The petition for zone variance on lots 41,42,43
and 44 in Block 53 from an R-1 to an R-4 zone
was offered by Dorothy P. and Walter H. Dawson.
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Ortuno this petition be placed upon the table
until the completion of the Master Plan.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. ,Absent: None.
' The City Clerk submitted a report on the
collection of sales tax for the year 1947-48.
Moved and carried this matter be referred to
the City Attorney to report back.
The City Clerk announced that two bids had been
received in answer to Notice Inviting Bids on
a Fire Alarm System.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer the bids be now opened, examined
and publicly declared.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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RESOLUTION NO.
2221 ADOPTED
COUNTY ORDINANCE
TABLED
CITY ATTORNEY'S
REPORT
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR STREET SIGNS
PETITION FOR
ZONE VARIANCE
CITY SALES TAX
BIDS ON FIRE
ALARM
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R. C. LAWRENCE
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1948. 7:30 P.M.
FEDERAL MONOTONE SINGLE HORN SYSTEhI.....1255.00
FEDERAL DUOTONE - TWO HORN SYSTEM....... 1925.50
FEDERAL TRITONE - THREE HORN SYSTEM..... 2100.50
THE GAMEWELL COMPANY
1 - Diaphone Horn, Control Valve, transmitter,
etc.... ... .$870.00
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10 5 HP compressor; 19 3611 z 14411 84 cu. ft.
tank, material and labor for complete installa-
tion, tested and working ....... ..... $2560.00
Moved by Councilman Nasser, seconded by Council-
man Malone the bids be referred to the Fire and
Police Committee and the Fire Chief to examine
and offer recommendation at next regular meet-
ing of the Council.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone the City Clerk be instructed
to advertise for bids on a booster pump and a
deep well pump.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mayor Jumper appointed Councilman Memmesheimer
Mayor pro -tem to serve during his absence,
' Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser Council approve the appointment
made by Mayor Jumper.
"Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Memmesheimer not voting.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
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CITY CLERK INSTRUCTE
TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS
COUNCILMAN MEMMESH-
EIMER APPOINTED
MAYOR-PROTEM
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, APPROVING CONSUMER'S AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. 2222
APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE NO. 101 BETWEEN ADOPTED
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND GENERAL BREWING CORPORATION
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2222.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING CONSUMER'S AGREEMENT AND APPLI-
CATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN NO. 101
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND GENERAL BREWING
CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution No. 2223.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Counoilmeni Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 2223
ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1948. 7:30 P.M.
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 GENERAL BREWING CORPORATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by RESOLUTION NO.
Councilman Nasser this resolution be adopted as 2224 ADOPTED
read and numbered Resolution No. 2224.
' Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Memmesheimer, the City Clerk be instructed BIDS ON SALE OF
to advertise for sale, scrap metal and scrap SCRAP METAL
equipment, bids to be opened July 6, 1948.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman Malone the following requisitions be
allowed: 2602-2604, 1027-1048 LW.
Carried by the following vote of the Council: RECyUISITIONS
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno, Memmesheimer,
Malone, Jumper. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded
by
Councilman Malone the following bills be
allowed
and warrants drawn upon the Treasury
for same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council: BILLS
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GENERAL FUND
744
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
1,129.92
745
Paul E. Kressly
Engineer
184.00
746
Ray Maxfield
Services
221.50
747
Azusa Herald
Printing
22.64
749
Cornelius Smith
Photos
5.00
•748
Pasadena Blueprint Company
Material
29.86
750
Azusa Chamber of Commerce
Adv.
33.75
751
Wm. H. Hoegee Company
Material
16.39
752
State Compensation Ins. Fund
Insurance
400.00
753
J. Co Muehe Ins. Agency
Bonds
30.00
754
A. Carlisle & Company
Supplies
209.75
755
Southern Counties Gas Company
Service
16.09
756
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
Lights
637.95
757
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
92.86
758
Associated Telephone Co.
Service
21.35
759
Easterday Supply Company
Supplies
8.20
760
Jamison Mfg. Co.
Material
E47.15
761
Taylor Concrete Tile Co.
Material
70.05
762
Azusa Rock & Sand Company
Material
20.73
763
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
Material
2.00
764
Sam's Auto Parts & Wrecking Co.
Material
10.30
765
Russell 0. Dodd
Material
30.24
766
Stevenson Chemical Co.
Material
115.06
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767
A. G. Aguilar
Repairs
2.10
768
Meeder's Assoc. Service
Repairs
12.80
769
Azusa Texaco Station
Repairs
2.00
770
Brown & Schricker
Material
44.72
771
Covina Equipment Company
Material
26.58
772
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
121.57
773
Lena's Cafe
Meals
18.69
774
Louis Goodman, M.D.
Services
7.50
775
Harris & Frank
Material
46.35
776
Azusa Rancho
Meals
30.44
777
Peter Gonzales, Jr.
Material
5.00
778
Azusa Auto Tops
Material
2.58
779
George Blazer
Material
8.00
780
Azusa Steam Laundry Co.
Services
1.58
781
Graves & Chubbuck
Material
9.14
782
Leo Harlan
Services
33. 4
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, JUNE 79 1948. 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser and duly carried Council adjourn.
City Clerk or t o ty of Azusa.
GENERAL FUND
783
Pennocks
Material
12.47
784
Reed & Routt Auto Service
Repairs
22.89
STATE ALLOTMENT FUND
3
Paul E. Kressly
Engineer
$100.00
4
Ray Maxfield
Engineer
51.14
M.V.A. FUND
502
Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Co.
Material
$ 60.18
503
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
80.00;
STS. OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE
691
Ray Maxfield
Services
$ 6.93
LIGHT FUND
4197
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
$ 488.10
4198
Leora L. Shuck, Collector
Lights
15.80
4199
Associated Telephone Company
Services
7.84
4200
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
Elec.
8307.36
4201
Foothill Drug
Material
5.00
4202
Azusa Herald
Printing
72.61
4203
Brown & Schricker
Material
7.23
WATER FUND
3522
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
$ 85.90
3523
Leora L. Shuck, Col.
Pumps
958.10
3524
Ray Maxfield
Services
292.67
3525
Reed & Routt Auto Service
Repairs
7.39
3526
Pacific Southwest Pipe Co.
Material
265.74
3527
Mueller Company
Material
81.73
3528
Paul E. Kressly
Engineer
196.00
3529
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
600.90
3530
City Employees Payroll Acct.
Payroll
94.00
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Nasser and duly carried Council adjourn.
City Clerk or t o ty of Azusa.
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