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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 5, 1955 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. The meeting opened with the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer City Attorney, City Clerk Absent: Councilman Fawcett , City Engineer Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections to be made in the Minutes of the Meeting of June 20th. Councilman Johnson stated that the following was a change to be made in the corrections of the Minutes of June 16th -- the time of the opening of the meeting should read 7:15 PM and the time of adjournment should read 7:35 PM. Councilman Jchnson also noted a correction on Page 9, 5th paragraph. This motion should be corrected to read as follows: "Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried." City Clerk stated that on Page 2 the following should be added after the title of the proposed Ordinance re- garding Easterly Annexation District No. 5 (Revised) "The Ordinance was then read in full." As there were no other corrections, the Mayor declared the Minutes of June 20th will stand approved with corrections as noted. There were no corrections in the Minutes of the Meeting of June 22 and the Minutes were ordered approved as written. 7:40 P.M. Flag Salute Roll Call. Corrections Mr, The City Planning Commission recommended to the City Permission for building Council that Mr. Kitts be granted permission to build at 4th & Alameda denies a house on Lot 36, Block 51, located at the northeast corner of 4th and Alameda Avenue. Discussion followed as to proper setback allowable for a corner lot, and on the size house to be built on a 25 foot lot. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the City Council not accept the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and that this request be denied. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Fawcett The letter of resignat"on as Secretary of the Azusa Cit;' r Resignation of Sec. Planning Commission was received from Cornelius Smith of Planning Comm. and read by Mayor Memmesheimer. Councilman Fawcett entered the meeting and was seated. Time - 7:50 PM. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by -Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the resignation of Cornelius Smith as a member of the Azusa Planning Commission and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution commending Mr. Smith for his past service. Resolution commend- ing Mr. Smith for services to City. t< be prepared Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Testimonial and unanimously carried that the Chamber of Commerce be dinner to be asked to initiate a testimonial dinner for -Cornelius Smith, arranged. and that a suitable plaque be made up honoring Mr. Smith for his many years of service to the City. PM. r : '. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. A report was submitted by the Committee appointed for Suggested names for the selecting of names of members to serve on'the members for Planning Planning Commission. The names suggested were: Commission. Stephen A. Paul Arthur W. Cornwall Edward A. Cooney Donald V. Thorne Fay L. Considine Councilman Fawcett nominated Stephen A. Paul for appoint- Council that the Plann- ment to the Planning Commission. Councilman Romero Commission at their meeting nominated Arthur W. Cornwall as a member of the Planning ed Commission. Councilman Romero nominated Donald V. Thorne Mr. Paul and for appointment to the Planning Commission. Mr. Cornwall Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman appointed as Ortuno that nominations be closed and it was so ordered. members of Mr. Paul received the following vote: Planning Comm. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Romero ABSENT: None Mr. Cornwall received the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett. Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Paul and Mr. Cornwall that they had been appointed to serve a four ,year term on the Azusa City Planning Commission. effective July 1. 1955. Letters were read from Mr. Stephen Paul and Mr. Donald Letters from pros - Thorne as to their availability and desire to serve pective members of on the Planning Commission Planning Comm. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that all members of Conies of State the Planning Commission be given copies of the State Conservation Act & Conservation and Planning Act and copies of all Ordinances to go to Ordinances affecting the Planning Commission and their Planning Commission work, such supplies to be considered as property of the members. City of Azusa and to be returned to the City upon the termination of their membership on the Planning Commission. It was recommended to the City Council that the Plann- Mr. Iwasko recommend ing Commission at their meeting of June 22nd recommend- ed to help planning ed that Mr. Ferdinand Iwasko be hired to help the studies. Commission make its planning studies. The Letter submitted by Mr. Iwasko to the Planning Commission would be presented to the City Council at their next meeting. Personnel Board submitted the eligibility list for Engineering Aide. Mr. Albert Crisp, 1050 E. Carlton Avenue, West Covina, was the only certified applicant. The City Engineer requested that Mr. Albert Crisp be appointed -as Engineering Aide. Moved by Councilman Johnson . seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Albert Crisp be appointed for the Probationary Period as Engineering Aide at Salary Range 24, at $378.00 per month, and the City Attorney be instructed td prepare Resolution. accordingly. The First Annual Report of the Department of Public Works was submitted by the City Engineer and was ordered filed. Albert Crisp appointed as Pro- bationary Engineerin Aide. Report of Dept. of Public Works. 190 191 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. City Engineer requested that the Mayor and City Clerk Agreements for Gas be authorized to sign the Agreements of the Proposed Tax Projects to be Gas Tax Projects for the coming fiscal year, which signed. have been approved by the State. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No.3239 Agreement for "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA penditures of Gas Gas APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURES Tax Allocation OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS." Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Johnson. This Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmeshe imer NOES: None ABSENT: Non6 and numbered Resolution No. 3239 City Engineer requested permission to employ David Schultz on a temporary basis at $1.50 per hour. This man is to work around the grounds at Memorial Park and the Community Center Building. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that David Schultz be employed in the Park Department for a period not to exceed 90 day,s effective June 2, 1955, at the hourly rate of $1.50, and City Attorney instructed to prepare Resolution accordingly. It was recommended by the City Engineer that the Ordi- nance be modified or amended regarding the fees for the various elements of a Sewer Permit, and suggested the fees be calculated to reimburse the City for actual cost of the work involved. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney and the City Engineer prepare a modification to the Ordinance regulating the fees. City Engineer and Chief of Police recommended that angle parking on all 48 foot wide streets be eliminated, particularly on Pasadena Avenue between Foothill and 8th Street, and Soldano Avenue south of Foothill Blvd. to 6th Street, and on Orange Avenue just south of Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and Chief of Police regarding the angle parking, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution accordingly. Councilman Romero brought to the attention of the Council the danger of parking on the north side of Third Street, west of Angeleno Avenue, where Little League ball games are played. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police and City Engineer make a survey of the north side of Third Street between Angeleno Avenue and Orange Avenue to determine the necessity of restrictive parking as needed for the safety of the playground participants. City Engineer suggested that house connection laterals should be installed on Jackson Avenue before the street is repaved due to the undesirable digging con- ditions that exist on this street, It was further suggested adding to the present contract with Burch Co. Temporary workman at Memorial Park and Community Center Building. Suggested modifica- tion of Ordinance regulating fees re: Sewer Permits. Angle parking to be eliminated on 48, streets. Survey- to be made re restrictive parking on north side of Third Street. 192 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 16 such house connections for a total amount of $96o. It was the opinion of Councilman Johnson that resi- dents of other streets where the County sewer line is being placed should also have the laterals put in at, City expense. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the house con- nection laterals be installed to the curb on all streets where the County sewer line is now being placed in the same manner as on Jackson Avenue. Councilman Fawcett offered for title reading, the Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXA- TION DISTRICT NO. 5 (REVISED)" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that City Council waive further reading. Councilman Ortuno moved the adoption, seconded by Councilman Romero. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero,Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None and numbered Ordinance No. 487 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING RUTHELLEN FOLTZ TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR A FULL TERM." Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3240 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONTRACTING WITH THE AZUSA HERALD & POMOTROPIC FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO BE PUBLISHED IN SUCH NEWSPAPER" Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett;. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memme sh e imer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3241 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: 4 193 7:4o P.M. House connection laterals on Jackson Ave., etc. Ordinance No. 487 Easterly Annexation District No. 5 - (revised) (revised) Resolution No. 3240- R. E. Foltz appointed to Park & Recreation Commissio Resolution No. 3241 Contract with Azusa Herald 194 195 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. "ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution No. 3242 LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BUDGET OF Budget of proposed PROPOSED EXPENDITURES AND ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR THE expenditures and YEAR 1555-56.1' estimated revenues. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3242 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3243 Contract w1_th Azusa "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, School District - LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTRACT WITH 1954-1955 THE AZUSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATIVE TO COMMUNITY RECREATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SAID CONTRACT AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THEISAME AND PLACE THE SEAL OF TIE CITY THEREON." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3243 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3244 Contract with Azusa "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, School District LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTRACT WITH 1955 - 1956 THE AZUSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATIVE TO COMMUNITY RECREATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SAID CONTRACT AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME AND PLACE THE SEAL OF THE CITY THEREON." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Johnson. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3244. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3245 Resignation of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Calvin Langdon LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNA- TION OF CALVIN LANGDON, APPRENTICE LINEMAN IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT," Councilman Romero moved its adoption. seconded by Councilman Fawcett. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3245 PIM CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5,1955 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AND EUGENE SILLERT AS JUNIOR ENGINEERING AIDE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.` Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. Resolution was passed and adopted by the follow9.ng vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3246 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STEP RAISES OF DOROTHY MOSKUS AS STENO -CLERK IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, GILBERT TRUJILLO, CURTIS ANDERSON AND JAMES ENGLEHART AS PATROLMEN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADELAIDE JOHNS AS ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND WAYNE HOLDEN AS MAINTENANCE MAN IN THE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Romero. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution No. 3247 197 7:4o P.M. Resolution No. 3246 Eugene Sillert, Engineering Dept. Resolution No. 3247 Step R^ises for various City employees. The Financial Report of the:Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber of Commerce third quarter period ending March 31st was approved by Financial Report the City Attorney. approved. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that this report be filed. City Attorney stated he had prepared an Ordinance Ordinance to amend amending Ordinance ;438 which would restrict parking Ord. No. 438 on Azusa Avenue at First Street which he is submitting prepared. to the State Highway Department for approval. Councilman Ortuno offered for its title reading, the Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 438 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC CODE RE- GULATING THE TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND RE- PEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTANT THEREWITH" AS SAID ORDINANCE IS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 454 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR ONLY AS THE PROVISIONS OF SAME CONFLICT HERE6•dITH AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 438 TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION.9.092' OF CHAPER 9°; Ordinance No. 488 - amending Ord. No. 4g8 or CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. City Attorne;T reported a dangerous condition existing Dangerous conditions around the property of the old Brundage Hotel at Azusa at Brundage Hotel Avenue and Foothill Blvd. property. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by.Councilman Romero that the City Attorney be authorized to notify the owner of the property in question to take necessary steps to rectify the dangerous condition existing on this corner lot. City Attorney announced that a Mr. Hayden of Monrovia made application to the County Regional Planning Com- mission for permission to maintain a dump at an excava- tion site near the H & M Banana Company plant. It was the opinion of the Council that the City should object at the hearing before the County Regional Planning Com- mission for granting :this permit. The City Attorney will prepare a Resolution for the next meeting. Application for Maintaining dump -- County Regional Planning Commission. Superintendent of Light and Water, V. D. Smith, submitted Supt. Smith -- request for permission to have his vacation July 11th to Vacation period. August 11th. Mdved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Council grant Supt. Smith vacation period from July 11th to August 11th this year. Supt. of Light and Water, Smith, requested authority to Request to hire employ a temporary lineman helper at prevailing salary. temporary line - Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman man helper Ortuno and unanimously carried that Supt. Smith be granted. authorized to employ temporary lineman helper at the prevailing salary range. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Examination for line Romero and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board man helper to be hel be instructed to hold_an examination for lineman helper. Supt. Smith requested permission to employ on a tempor- ary basis two maintenance men for the Water Department. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the -Supt. of Water and Light Dept. be authorized to hire two maintenance men from the eligibility list for a temporary period if these men are available, or if not available, to hire two maintenance men on a temporary basis at the prevailing salary range. Supt. of Light and Water announced that bids will be opened on July 15th for lighting materials. He announced that the copper smelters are now on strike and it is possible that the price expected on the copper bid will be very high and delivery date will be possibly too long. He recommended that if the price seems too high or the delivery date not acceptable that the City Council reject the bids and readvertise for aluminum wire. Letter was received from the Azusa City School District reappointing Mrs. Laura Jones as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the School Board be accepted and that Mrs. Jones be reappointed as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, and City Attorney be instructed to prepare Resolution accordingly. Authorization to hire two temporary maintenance men. Bids for lighting materials to be opened July 15th, possible delays & excess. price. Mrs. Jones re- appointed as member of Park & Recreation Commission. The City of Coronado submitted a letter releasing Letter from City of John Williamson from his commitment of employment with Coronado filed. that City. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that this letter be filed. 20®: CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. The Guadalupe Society submitted a letter requesting permission to hold its Fiesta Days July 30 and 31 at Parish Grounds at 4th and Dalton Avenue . Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that this be referred to the Chief of Police for his study and recommenda- tions of restrictions, with authority to grant permission. The Woman's Club submitted a letter requesting permission to hold dances at the Woman's Club House, dances to be held by various groups. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. Application for Off Sale Beer and Wine License at 832 N. Azusa Avenue was received. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered filed. The following communications were ordered filed. Letter of commendation for John Williamson by Cornelius Smith. Statement of the Board of Equalization re- garding apportionment of motor vehicle license fees for the period 12/1/54 to 5/31/55, Azusa to receive $66,316.89. Financial statement of the City Treasurer: Bank Balance 5/31/55 - - - $ 900,889.01 Treasury Bills - - - - - - 200,000.00 Total - - 1,100.889,01 A copy of the Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Air Pollution Board regarding open fires, etc, was presented. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that this be -tabled. An offer was received from the San Gabriel Land and Mortgage Company to sell to the City 75 feet of frontage on North Alameda Avenue at $150 per front foot. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City Clerk advise this Company the City Council would be willing to offer $10,000 for the property. This motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Fawcett ABSENT: None City Clerk reported that a meeting with Mr. Meier, representative of the J. L. Jacobs Company was to be set up for some time during the week of July 11. He also reported that Mr. Cozad of Kroeger's Associates had contacted him requesting that their Company also be considered on the organizational survey. The City Clerk announced that the effective date for raising of sales tax 1/2% to 1% varied in the immediate surrounding communities. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the effective date for increase in the sales tax from 1/2 of 1% to 1% be set as of January 1, 1956. M Request for per- mission for Fiesta Days, Guadalupe Soc. referred to Chief of Police. Woman's Club request referred to Chief of Police. Application for Off Sale Beer and Wine License. Amendment - Air Pollution, tabled. City to offer $10,000 for property on N. Alameda. Jacobs Company - Kroeger's Assoc. --- Organizational Survey. Raising of sales tax. 202 203 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. City Clerk announced receipt of deeds for land now being used for street purposes at 4th & Angeleno Avenue and Deeds for land used 2nd and Angeleno Avenue. City Attorney to prepare for street purposes Resolution accepting deeds, received. City Attorney reported that the condemnation proceed- Court findings on ings had been tried for property on Angeleno Avenue condemnation of between 3rd St. and 4th St, and that the Court had property. fixed the sums at about the same amounts that had been stipulated by the City. Mayor Memmesheimer announced the meeting of the Board League of Calif. of Directors, League of California Cities, for July 7, Board of Directors at the Huntington Hotel. Meeting. Letter commending Fire Department was received from Commendation for George Rodecker of Williams Lumber Yard for the fine Fire Department. action of the Fire Department at their recent fire. Mayor Memmesheimer suggested the following classifica- tion for the position of Bookkeeper -Auditor: ='The Bookkeeper -Auditor shall be directly respon- Classification for sible to the_City Clerk, in accordance with the pro- Bookkeeper -Auditor visions of the Government Code. DUTIES: - 1. The supervision and operation of the City's accounting system, which shall record a correct accountability of all receipts and expenditures and balances by fiends. Specifically, it is desired to put the City's Accounting System on an accrual basis in place of the present cash basis. Also required will be any changes in or;additions to the present system needed to speed up accounting process. (For instance, it may be noted that in the past certain journal entries have been late in getting onto the books because pf the necessity of having to wait for the periodic visits -of the outside auditor). 2. To assist all department heads in the prepara- tion of :their annual budgets; and to prepare an overall city budget statement based on the departmental budgets. 3. The preparation of such financial reports as may be required by the city council, department heads, and state and county agencies. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. While the position is designated as "Bookkeeper - Auditor", it should be noted that the term implies more familiarity with ordinary record- keeping. While C.P.A. standing is not required, there should be a thorough knowledge of general accounting, based on: (a) training based on at least a junior -accountancy; and (b) at least five years practical experience involving a complete set of accounts, part of which should preferably have been in municipal government." Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Personnel Board Romero that this classification be turned over to the to establish exam Personnel Board in order for them to establish an examina- for Bookkeeper tion for the position of Bookkeeper -Auditor. This motion Auditor carried by the following vote: 2o4 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None Notice of the League of California Cities meeting at Inglewood on July 21st was read. Reservations to be made through the City Clerk's office. The bulletin announcing the annual conference of the League of California Cities at San Francisco Sept. 18th to 21st was presented. Discussion was held as to the expense allowance for this conference. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that an allowance of $200 be granted toward the expenses for the conference at San Francisco, and that this shall be granted to the members of the City Council, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk and Supt. of Public Works. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes; Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None Fire Chief Madison and Police Chief Kendrick announced their desire to attend the International Conference of Fire Chiefs at Omaha, Nebraska and the Conference of Police Chiefs at Philadelphia. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the Fire Chief and the Police Chief be permitted to attend their respective conferences and an amount of $400 be advanced for expenses. If expenses exceed that amount the City will reimburse; if less than that amount, a refund is to be made to the City. This motion was unanimously carried. M1 7:40 P.M. League of Calif. Cities meeting. $200 allowance for conference at San Francisco. Police Chief & Fire Chief to attend International Conferences. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the letter Letter re: injury submitted by Chief Kendrick regarding the injury to to Officer Mosley Officer John Mosley on April 18th, and the subsequent ordered filed. return to duty on June 25th be filed. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Meeting of Committee Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Mayor be of Mayors. authorized to attend the meeting of the Committee of Mayors at the Jonathan Club on July 13th. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Supt. of Light & Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council Water to attend authorize an advance of $200 towards expenses for the Water Works Supt, of Light and Water to attend the American Water Conference. Works Association Conference. Councilman Romero announced that he will be absent from the July 18th meeting of the City Council because of vacation. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the letter of Mr. Marshall regarding permission to allow operation of his pool hall and billiard parlor on Sundays be raised from the table. Discussion was held as to the closing hours as set forth in the Ordinance. This Ordinance states that such a business should be closed from midnight Saturday until 6 A.M. Monday morning. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that Mr. Marshall's request for remaining open on Sundays be denied and that he be instructed to operate in conformance with the license as issued and in strict conformity with the City's Ordinance. Councilman Romero - vacation. Operation of pool hall on Sunda s (Mr. Marshall -- denied. 206. 207 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the following Bills and Requisitions (L'17-3161 - LW -3174) be paid. WATER FUND 5707 City Employees' Payroll Account $ 2,824.99 5708 Hilda Eastman, Collector 1,800.98 5709 General Telephone Co. of Calif. 34.44 5710 Southern Counties Gas Co. of Calif. 44.98 5711 Neptune Meter Company 88.10 5712 United States Post Office 500.00 5713 United States Post Office 188.70 5714 Valley Cities Supply Co. 22.12 5715 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 127.31 LIGHT FUND 3.54 5920 City Employees' Payroll Account $2,884.25 5921 Hilda Eastman, Collector 38.90 5922 General Telephone Co. of California 34.44 5923 Southern Calif. Edison Company 20,349.54 5924 United States Post Office 500.00 5925 United States Post Office 188.70 5926 Valley Cities Supply Company 66.96 5927 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 1,685.18 GENERAL 9341 Chamber of Commerce $2,500.00 9342 City Employees' Payroll Account 18,582.25 9343 American Photocopy Equipment Co. 143.12 9344 The Artisan Press 54.08 9345 John Avedesian 1,622.40 9346 Camera Shop 12.45 9347 _Azusa Azusa Cleaners & Dyers 9.25 9348 Azusa Herald 71.26 9349 Azusa Motor Parts 4.23 9350• Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Company 3.54 9351 Azusa Plumbing Company 63.65 9352 Azusa Sign Company 25.20 9353 Ben Franklin Store 2.89 9354 Clyde Blanchard & Associates 3.26 9356 Butt Lumber Company, Inc. 7.57 9357 H. L. Byram, County Treasurer 161.80 9358 Braun Corp. 93.58 9355 Bowsher's Sewing Machine Shope 6.83 9359 A. Carlisle & Company 382.67 9360 Central Market 1.26 9361 S. E. Chubbuck 49.39 9362 Clarke Sanding Machine Co. 35.44 9363 Coast Investment Co. 5.00 9364 Columbia Wax Company 10.85 9365 Cook -Nichols Co. 319.32 9366 Commercial Equipment Co. 115.50 9367 J. H. Coombs 258.40 9368 Covina Equipment Co. 37.97 9369 R. W. Davis 85.69 9370 Doerr & McLaren Tractor Co. 2.04 9371 Eaglesons 30.18 9372 Hilda Eastman, Collector 1,623.75 9373 Edwards Supply Co. 14.22 9374 Carl Entenmann & Son 21.83 9375 Erickson Drain Cleaner Co. 38.13 9376 Films, Inc. 22.64 9377 Foothill Classfied 5.00 9378 Foothill Drug 8.40 9379 Foothill Stationers 72.58 9380 General Telephone Co. 36.87 9381 W. C. Gerfen 26.95 9382 Getts Hardware 136.74 M CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 7:40 P.M. GENERAL FUND (Cont'd. 9383 Grimes Stationary Co. $ 5.05 9384 Charles R. Hadley Company 15.65 9385 Halprin Supply Company 39.53 9386 Hardison Cleaners 2.23 9387 Leo Harlan 15.59 9388 Highway Safety Equipment 55.42 9389 Glen E. Hummer Construction Co. 15,120.08 9390. The Independent 28.56 9391 Don Johnson Texaco Service 5.43 9392 Albert L. Kendrick, Chief of Police 5.00 9393 Albert L. Kendrick 1.65 9394 R. C. Lawrence 9.27 9395 Line Material Company 'Wm. 1,709.80 9396 W. Long 276.90 9397 Los Angeles Times 7.71 9398 Doris McKee 12.00 9399 Marx Brox. 9.48 9400 Mc Lees Shade & Linoleum 2.38 9401 Mel's Sporting Goods 822.38 9402 Meriwether Investment Co., Ltd. 12,298.81 9403 The Municipal Year Book 10.00 9404 Nelson's Appliances 1.00 9405 Sam Oliva 60.00 9406 Pacific Toro Co., Inc. 68.60 9407 Paddock Pool Maintenance Co. 121.03 9408 Pasadena Star News 9.52 9409 F. Morton Pitt 7.68 9410 Pomona Molds, Inc. 20.60 9411 Puente Ready Mix 1,572,07 9412 Rainbow Truck Co. 13.29 9413 Realty Tax & Service Co. 15.00 9414 San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, Inc. 8.00 9415 Seagrave -Hirsch, Inc. 82,17 9416 Eugene Sillert 132.40 9417 Smart & Final Iris Co. 37.05 9418 Smith's Saw & Lawn Mower Shop 2,08 9419 Stanfield Co., Inc. 20,666.45 9420 State Compensation Insurance Fund 400.00 9421 Stockwell & Binney 85.33 9422 Ten Eyck Supply Company 152.45 9423 Thor Power Tool Company 4.64 9424 Valley Power Sweeping Co. 84.00 9425 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 7,814.98 9426 Williams Lumber Yard 380.80 9427 City of Pomona 99.23 9428 R. L. Straeter -4.00 STATE RETIREMENT FUND 105 State Employees' Retirement System 10,809.78 106 State Employees' Retirement System 2,412.21 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:45 P.M. Adjournment A,�Vy& C er o zusa