HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 12, 1961 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1961
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in special session at the
above time and place.
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
Present at Roll Call:
Also present:
Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley,
Ortuno.
City Clerk James Miller,
Officer George Caswell.
Acting Administrative
Others present were: Mr. Lyle Cunningham and
Mr. Hal Martin of the Griffenhagen - Kroeger
Company.
Mr. Cunningham spoke briefly of the preliminary report of the Admini-
strative survey made by Griffenhagen - Kroeger outlining their desire
to be objective in the report.
Mr. Cunningham emphasi*ed that Phis was a preliminary report and
indicated to the members of the City Council that he would welcome an
opportunity to determine if this deport carried recommendations along the
lines desired by the Council.
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7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
vviR. CUNNINGHAM
PRELIMINARY REPORT
In recom%ending the �estdblishment of the position of City Administrator DISCUSSION OF CITY
Mr. Cunningham said this would be definitely included in the final ADMINISTRATOR'S
report. The various needs and reasons for a new Ordinance and the INFLUENCE AND
breadth of influence and authority were discussed. AUTHORITY
The recommendation for establishing the position of Director of Finance DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
was discussed, bringing out some of the reasons why this position would POSITION DISCUSSED
be another definite recommendation, and the handling of financial
responsibiJities be done on a uniform basis.
A recommendation on the position of City Engineer was discussed. Certain CITY ENGINEER
requirements and background would be required of a new City Engineer POSITION DISCUSSED
to more closely knit the functions of Planning and Engineering. The
possibility of coordinating Engineering and Water operations was brought
out.
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Mr. Hal Martin presented the part of the :prejiminary report dealing MR. HAL MARTIN
with the present financial recommendations including budgeting fund FINANCIAL RECO-
reserves and capital outlay programs. MMENDATIONS
Mr. Martin suggested a program to reduce current expenditures as much
as possible for the current fiscal year. The adoption of a performance budget
was also recommended for fiscal 1961 - 1962.
Certain minimum fund reserves were suggested and a policy of reserves for
capital outlay programs in both Light and Water departments was suggested.
A program for replacement of equipment was suggested.
ADJOURN TO EXEC -
Moved by Councilman Paul, Seconded by Councilman McLees and UTIVE PERSONNEL
unanimously carried that the Council members adjourn to the executive SESSION
personnel session in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjourn: 9:05 P.M.
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