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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 12, 1957 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 12, 1957 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the above time and place. Roll Calls Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,.Romero, Memmesheimer Also present: City Administrative Officer -City Clerk City Engineer A certified copy of the resolution adopted by the County Board of Supervisors was submitted whereby a portion of Citrus Avenue was declared part of the County System of Highways, and re- questing the consent of the City of Azusa to its improvement. Portion of Citrus Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Avenue to be that the City of Azusa consent to the improvement of the west improved, side of Citrus Avenue between Gladstone Avenue and approximate- ly 190 feet southerly, and attorney to prepare neeessatyi resolution. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. The. Administrative officer reported that he had met with Mr. Teel and Mr. Graben of the County Parks and Recreation Depart- Report on County meat on Friday, March 8th and had been assured by them that and Pk.& Rec.Dept. re Memorial Park s'hemorial Park would be considered as school playground that County funds could be spent for leadership and expendable materials as set forth in the County policy. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that the Board of Directors Los Angeles Division of the League was forwarding a resolution to the Board of Supervisors requesting them to maintain the same policy for the fiscal year 1957-1958 Shat had prevailed previously due to the hardships brought upon cities becaus# of the short notice of change in policy. City Engineer reported on the progress being made relative to Report on Heli - the acquisition of easements in the relocation of power lines port progress on the site for the proposed heliport. The following communications were ordered filed: Announcement of Conference for planned Industrial Development of Los Angeles County, !larch 13th at the Ambassador Hotel. Franchise payment for year 19569 Southern Counties Gas Company In the amount of $5,997.50. Announcement of the meeting of Los Angeles County Division, League of California Cities in 4rest Covina on March 21,1957. The application for an Ordinance granting the renewal of Pacific Electric operating rights over 9th Street for a 50 - year period was referred to the Attorney by the Administrative Officer. Further information to be submitted by the Attorney P.E. rights over at the next regular meeting. 9th St. referred Request had been submitted by the County of Los Ankeles Health Department that the City adopt an "Rabies Vaccination for Dogs" Ordinance. A letter from the Azusa Junior Woman's Club approving the adoption of such an ordinance was received. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance on "Rabies Vaccination for Dogs". There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Resignation was submitted by Roland Carpenter, as a Volunteer Fireman from the Azusa Fire Department. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried, the resignation be accepted. 247 Ordinance on Rabies Vaccination approved Resignation- R.Carpenter, Vol. Fireman Announcement was made of an important meeting of the Civil Defense and Disaster Council, Area D. on Monday, March 18th Civil Defense at Monrovia, California. Meeting Councilman F%wcett will attend as representative of the City. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES,,.MARCH 12, 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 2 Announcement of the Fourteenth Annual Southern California Junior College Baseball Tournament, scheduled for April 11, 12 and 13, 1957 was submitted by the Civitan Club of Azusa and requesting the support of the City Council. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded.by Councilman Baseball Romero that this matter be referred to the Chamber of Tournament Commerce with the request they give this tournament the same support as in past years and that authoriza- tion be given City departments to render assistance as needed. Motion so ordered, there being no objections. The further request for installation of banners to be referred to the Light and Water Department. It was requested by Police Chief Kendrick that confirma- tion be given to the appointment of John A. Sweeney, No. 1 man on the current eligible Civil Service List, to the position of patrolman in the Police Department. App't, of Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman J. Sweeney Ortuno and so ordered, the appointment be confirmed of Patrolman John A. Sweeney, as probationary patrolman, effective March 16, 1957. The Administrative Officer reported that the Personnel Board at their meeting on March 6th had not acted on the recommendations submitted to .them by the City Council for changes in the salary range and classification schedule, but was returning to the Council the schedule previously recommended by that Board. Salary The Administrative Officer stated that a study had been survey and made of the schedules as submitted by Kroegers, the recommends - Personnel Board and the recommended changes by the Council, tions. and that a suggested schedule had been prepared for Council's consideration. The basic change in the schedule was the creating of 1/2 ranges. It was further recommended that overtime pay be allowed to Foremen only on emergency conditions or when approved by the Department Head and Administrative Officer. It was further suggested that consideration be given to the following salary adjustments: Salary of Fire Chief to be increased to $350 per month Salary of Asst. Fire Chief I nergased to $225 per month Volunteer Captain increased to $7.50 per fire call. Call Men increased to $6.00 er call. Reserve Police increased to 1.75 per hour. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the salary range schedule as submitted by the Administrative Officer be accepted with the range of City Engineer be placed at 42.5 and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES- Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilmen Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett overtime pay for Foremen to be allowed for emergency only, and approved by department head and Administrative Officer in cases other than emergency. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero the suggested salary adjustments for Fire Chief, Asst. Fire Chief, Volunteer Firemen and Reserve Police, be accepted and Attorney instructed to prepare necessary resolution. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett; Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOESi Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None 250 CITY MALL AZUSAO CALIBo TI=oo X MCH Its, 193T 7:30 P,M, Mored -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by M%viollman P&WOett and carried by unanimous vote, the Administf*Uve Officer to write the.p'ersonnel Board relative to th6 classification of Personnel Assistant not being allowed, and presenting the salary range plan as prepared.by the Administrative Officer and adviaing the Personnel Board to set the plan up as adopted, Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried, the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 8:40 P.M. ' —U=y Clerkor AZU88