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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 18, 1961 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell, First Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis- trator Caswell, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, Deputy City Clerk Torrey 171 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of December 4th App.Min. were approved as submitted. 12/4/61 It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel Step Board that the following persons be granted step -raises: Raises 1. James L. Clark 2. Frank Shomber 3. Martin Strelneck 4. Arthur Lucero 5. Leonard Harvey 6. Dorothy Roehrich 7. Lawrence Booze 8. Peter Malone 9. Richard Morris 10. Tommy Talbott ✓ 11. Arthur Wilkerson 12. Erbert Cordell 13. Albert Pizzorno Police Officer Step 4 Police Officer 4 Police Officer 4 Gardener Leadman 4 Maint.Man (Perm.status) 2 Steno-Clerk(Perm.status) 2 Fireman Perm. status 2 Fireman Perm. status 2 Fireman Perm. status 2 Fireman Perm. status 2 Fireman 4 Fire Captain (Permanent status - promotional) Eng. Assistant 1/1/62 1/1/62 / 1/1/62 1/24/62 1919/61 1 /62 1/1/62 1/1/62 1/1/62 11/v j' /G-✓ 1/1/62 2 1/24/62 For Council's information, the Personnel Board stated that the probationary period of Sheridan Crothers, Administrative Assistant, will expire January 1, 1962. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendations for step -raises No. 1 to No. 13 be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Teasley and seconded by Councilman Admin. Paul that the position of Administrative Assistant be abolished. Asst. Position During the discussion which followed, it was stated that the Abolished City Administrator can get by with clerical help instead of an Administrative Assistant. When asked if this position may be abolished only by economic necessity, the City Attorney stated that the Council can abolish a job if it is genuinely established that the particular work performed is no longer required or because of economic necessity. Councilman Teasley stated that he has nothing personal against Administrative Assistant Crothers and also that there is nothing political in the motion he made, but that the City has no use for the posi- tion of Administrative Assistant. The motion to abolish the position carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None 172 Fj 1 173 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Page 2 Mayor Ortuno further stated that he voted "Aye" as he does not feel there is a need for an Administrative Assistant. It was moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that Mr. Sheridan Crothers be given a high recommendation for his services to the City. Referring to Council's request to review the classification Re: Pers. of Personnel Clerk, with a view to removing the secretarial Clerk or routine work, the Personnel Board stated that this matter classifi- would be taken under advisement. cation The Personnel Board recommended to Council a classification Relative to Council's request for a change in the requirements Change for Constr. for the classification of Police Sergeant, the Personnel Board in Police ' requested a classification for Construction & Maintenance approved Council's recommendation that the requirements be Sergeant (ret. to changed from three years experience to two years experience. require. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley The Personnel Board considered Council's recommendation that Re: Exam. another examination be given for Police Sergeant. The Person- for Maintenance Mechanic classification. nel Board advised Council that there is presently an eligibil- Police Pers.Bd. ity list for this classification; also, that this list contains Sergeant names of applicants who met the present requirement of three years experience. Attention was called to Paragraph 4, Sec - Lr., tion 75, of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations covering M appointments when there is an insufficient number of names to be certified, then the persons on the list shall be eligible for temporary appointment until additional eligibles are cer- tified after examinations or shall be eligible for permanent appointment at the discretion of the Department Head. Referring to Council's request to review the classification Re: Pers. of Personnel Clerk, with a view to removing the secretarial Clerk or routine work, the Personnel Board stated that this matter classifi- would be taken under advisement. cation The Personnel Board recommended to Council a classification Re:.Class. for Construction & Maintenance Engineer, with salary range for Constr. and qualifications. As the Public Works Superintendent had & Maint. ' requested a classification for Construction & Maintenance Mechanic Mechanic, with the approval of the City Administrator, it was (ret. to Pers. Bd.) Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that this classification be sent back to Personnel Board for change to Construction and Maintenance Mechanic classification. The monthly reports of the Personnel Board for October and Pers.Bd. November were submitted to Council. reports Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that these reports be filed. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution Res.230 No. 230, recommended an Amendment to the Zoning Chapter of re: Amend. the Municipal Code, regulating Fallout Shelters, with the Fallout request to set hearing date. Shelters (Hrg.set Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and for 1/15/62, unanimously carried that public hearing on this proposed amendment be set for January 15, 1962, and that proper notice of said hearing be published. I The monthly report of the Planning Commission was submitted Planning to Council. Comm. report Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that this report be filed. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for Public Hearings on Substan- Pub. Hrgs. dard Structures Cases #22, #25, #33, #39, #44, #52 and #54. Subst.Str. 174 J 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Case #22, Substandard Structure located at 315 No. Azusa Ave. (rear building); legal -owner of record, Arthur R. Gutierrez. Council examined photographs and Building Inspector's report or this property. The City Administrator presented the Affi- davit of Publication and reported that notice of Public Hear- ing had been served by mail on the owner. No written communication having been received and no one in ' the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution with the provision that defects be remedied within ninety days from date of receipt of notice of public hearing by the legal owner, entitled: 1-0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMIN- C": ING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILD- ING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. XMoved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, -and numbered Res. No. 4275. 1 Case #25, Substandard Structure located at 820 No. Soldano (rear building); legal owner of record, Juan Avilez. Council examined photographs and Building Inspector's report of this property. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit of Publication and reported that notice of Public Hearing had been served by mail on the owner. No written communication having been received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution with the pro- vision that defects be remedied within ninety days from date of receipt of notice of public hearing by the legal owner, entitled: I'M Page 3 Res. 4275 Sub. Str. #22 Res. 4276 Sub. Str. #25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMIN- ING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILD- ING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted, Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4276. 176 0 1 177 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Page 4 Case #33, Substandard Structure located at 604 No. Soldano Res. 4277 (rear building only); legal owners of record, Max and Soledad Sub. Str. Luera. Council examined photographs and Building Inspector's #33 report ofthisproperty. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit of Publication and reported that notice of public hearing had been served by mail on the owners. No written communication having been received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution with the provision that defects be remedied within ninety days from date of receipt of notice of public hearing by the legal owner, entitled: ul� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMIN- M ING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILD- ING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. x Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and GG unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4277. Case #39, Substandard Structure located at'333 No. Soldano Sub.Str. (rear building only); legal owner of record, Lupe Garcia. #39 Council examined photographs and Building Inspector's report (Pub.Hrg. of this property. The City Administrator presented the Affi- Cont. to davit of Publication and reported that notice of public hear- 1/15/62) ing had been served by mail on the owner. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Castaneda, of 213 No. Orange, appeared before Council on behalf of the legal owner, stating there is a tenant on the property by the name of Louise Sanchez, who is on County Aid. Mr. and Mrs. Castaneda further stated that the owner is willing to demolish the building upon vacancy (one building.has,already been demolished), but does not know how to remove the tenant from the property. The City Administrator was asked to get in touch with the tenant and, perhaps, have the Social Worker help in this matter. Because an extension of time is needed in this case, it was Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the public hearing on Substandard Structure Case #39 be continued to the regular Council meeting of January 15, 1962. Case #44, Substandard Structure located at 227 No. Soldano Sub.Str. ' (rear building only); legal owner of record, Antonio Samarron. #44 Council examined photographs and Building Inspector's report of (Pub.Hrg. this property. The City Administrator presented the Affi- cont.. to davit of Publication and reported that notice of public hear- _1/2/62) ing had been served by mail on the owner. Julian Camps appeared before Council on behalf of the owner and stated that one house has already been demolished by the owner of his own accord. In order to have sufficient time to determine whether building had been demolished and the debris removed, it was 118 7L I79 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Page 5 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman -Johnson and unanimously carried that the public hearing on Substandard Structure Case #44 be continued to the regular Council meeting of January 2, 1962. Case #52, Substandard Structure located at 502 No. Dalton Res.4278 (rear building only); legal owners of record, Edmund and Sub.Str. Katherine Thompson. Council examined photographs and Building #52 Inspector's report of this property. The City Administrator " ' presented the Affidavit of Publication,and reported that notice of public hearing had been served by mail on the owners and that no written communication had been received. Charles and Edmund Thompson appeared before Council, stating that their 90 -year old father resides on this property and that all debris has been cleared. The building in question was a barn which was converted to a garage, and there are no wiring or sanitary problems. The Messrs. Thompson also stated �^ they intend to tear down the building in approximately six M months, and asked for an extension of 90 additional days. It was moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman X Teasley and unanimously carried that the time limit be ex- tended an additional 90 days. There being no one else in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Teasley.offered the following Resolution, with an amendment that defects be remedied within 180 days from date ' of receipt of notice of public hearing by the legal owners, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMIN- ING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILD- ING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4278. Case #54, Substandard Structure located at 417 No. Dalton Sub.Str. (north rear building); legal owner of record, Jesse M. #54 Grigolla. Council examined photographs and Building In- (demolished) spector's report of this property. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit of Publication and reported that notice of public hearing had been served by mail on the ' owner. The City Administrator also reported that this building is being demolished and there is no need for action by Council on this Substandard Structure. The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of Novem- Tress. ber was presented to Council, showing total Bank Balances as Stmt. of November 30, 1961 -- $466,777.35• Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. 1� S.® 17� 1 181 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Page 6 A Resolution was prepared fixing Taxation Districts for Res. 4279 1962-63, adding Annexation Districts #39, #40 and #42 to Designat- Taxation District No. 2. ing Tax. Dists. for Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: 1962-63 ' unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4280. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF AZUSA DESIG- Relocation NATING TAXATION DISTRICTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1962-63. to 231 No. ' Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and Soldano unanimously carried that further reading be waived. (permit Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that granted) the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None Req.appvl. 1r' ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4279. appt. of Ot Noriega to fill one of the vacancies on the Police Reserve F. Noriega, A Resolution was prepared removing Annexation Districts #39, Res. 4280 CC #40 and #42 from the County Fire Protection District.. Removing X Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Annex.#39, ' Councilman Paul gffered the following Resolution entitled: #40 & #42 from County A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE,CITY OF AZUSA Fire Protec. DESCRIBING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE District PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECLARING THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and ' unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4280. A proclamation was prepared, supporting the Safety Council Procl.re: program, entitled "Keep Christmas in Your Driving". "Keep Christmas Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and in Your unanimously carried that Mayor Ortuno be authorized to sign Driving" this Proclamation. The City Administrator presented a request from A. Samarron Relocation for permission to relocate a house from 5911 Burchard, Los to 231 No. Angeles, to 231 No. Soldano, Azusa. Photographs were pre- Soldano sented to Council for examination. It was also stated that (permit the movers intend to remove the front porch and roof over granted) the driveway. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that this relocation permit be,granted. The City Administrator presented the request of Police Req.appvl. Chief Kendrick for approval of appointment of Felix A. appt. of Noriega to fill one of the vacancies on the Police Reserve F. Noriega, Corps, effective December 1, 1961. Police Res. Corps Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and (granted) ' unanimously carried that this appointment be approved. A proclamation was prepared, supporting the Safety Council Procl.re: program, entitled "Keep Christmas in Your Driving". "Keep Christmas Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and in Your unanimously carried that Mayor Ortuno be authorized to sign Driving" this Proclamation. 182 1 1 11 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 The City Administrator submitted a letter from City Attorney Williams relative to the governing of Library Employees under Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the suggestion that the Library Board be considered to be a department head. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board and the Library ' Board hold a joint meeting, and then submit their recommenda- tions to the Council of the manner in which the City can best provide for proper coverage of Library employees. U, Page 7 Re: C:S. status for Library Employees (Pers.Bd. & Lib.Bd. to meet) The City Administrator submitted a certified estimate from Re: Cert. the State Department of Finance of the total population of Pop.Est. the City on November 1, 1961, as 21,900, which is an increase of 1,403 persons over the last Federal Census taken on April 1, 1960. The Engineering Department has requested approval of plans U^ and specifications, and authorization for the City Clerk to C1 advertise for bids on construction of street improvements in First Street between Cerritos Avenue and Rockvale Avenue (south of Azusa High School). The plans and specifications X have been approved by the State, subject to adequate financ- ing, which will be entirely by other than City funds, with an estimated cost of $15,973.10. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be opened on January 12, 1962, with Council action at its regular meeting on January 15, 1962. Bid open- ing for improve.on 1st St.bet. Cerritos & Rockvale (to be opened on 1/12/62) ' A communication was presented from Superintendent of Light & Re: Service Water Smith, granting permission to the Southern California of electric Edison Company to serve electrical energy to property at energy at 1540 W. 1st St., as requested by Vern's Tire Co. 1540 W.lst Relative to the proposed Gilfillan Bros. lease, the City Re: Prop. Administrator has received a preliminary report from M. B. Gilfillan Costello, appraiser, re: fair market value for property at lease of Fifth and Virginia, with a recommendation that any lease property agreement should be based on a fee of 7% over fair market 5th & Virg. value, which in this case would be $210 per month. Gil- fillan Bros. has made a proposal, which has been accepted, /\ ✓ for a lease at $210 per month, which will expire in Febru- ary, 1965, with provision for renewal under the same general conditions. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Attorney and City Adminis- trator proceed with negotiations on a lease agreement with Gilfillan Bros. The City Administrator submitted Departmental monthly Department. reports. Reports ' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that these reports be filed. A Resolution was prepared relative to the weed abatement Res. 4281 1/2/62m, wit30heearing thereon before Council to be on (Weed Hgr.lbate. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: r J CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3 (SECTION 39560 to 39587 INCLU- SIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA). Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4281. Page 8 uj James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc., submitted Re: Change M two Change Orders on Hydro Construction Co. contract for the Orders No. Lt'. construction of Booster Pumping Station and Related Work at 1 and 2 on Reservoir No. 1. Booster Pump.Sta. Change Order No. l is for relocating low water cut-off, amount- ing to $434-70, and for additional work in realignindischarge (appvd) piping to avoid elevated tank footing, amounting to 253.97, totalling $688.67. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that said Change Order No. 1 be approved. Change Order No. 2 extends the contract of Hydro Construction ' Co. for twenty calendar days. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that said Change Order No. 2 be approved. A communication was received from Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, submitting the request from the Standard 011 Co. of California for water to be served to them to drill an oil well north of First Street and west of Irwindale Avenue, out- side of the City limits, at a double rate. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be approved. Four petitions containing a total of 322 signatures, -,were pre- sented to Council, claiming that one-way traffic on Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues is detrimental to the welfare of the City because of the acceleration of speed and the loss of business to merchants on these streets, and recommending that two-way traffic be restored. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that these petitions be accepted and authorizing the City Administrator to contact the proper officials in the State Highway Department to see what can ' be done about this traffic problem. The City Administrator submitted the results of informal quotations for the purchase of four 1/2 ton pickup trucks for the Light and Water Department. Five quotations were received by the City, and the City Automotive Mechanic recommended acceptance of the lowest bid by Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and Req. for water serv. at double rate by Standard Oil Co. (appvd) Petitions re: two. -way traffic on Azusa & San Gabriel Avenues Re: Inform. Quotations on four 1/2 ton pickup trucks (Bid awarded to Biszantz Ford) IS 187 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Page 9 unanimously carried that in view of the negligible difference in price, considering sales tax return, and in order to encour- age local dealers, the bid be awarded to Biszantz Ford in Azusa. Relative to engineering services for the City, the City Admin- Re:County istrator stated that the County Engineer cannot do -road work Engr. and, therefore, the City must enter into separate contracts Services ' with the County Engineer and the County Road Commissioner. However, details may be worked out on an interim basis with regard to County Engineering services. It was suggested by Councilman McLees that the City could handle it this way on a temporary basis, and then let the people decide for the future if County services were desired permanently. Mayor Ortuno informed the Council that Neal T. Robertson, of Neal T. Azusa,has been asked to ride in the Pasadena Rose Parade on Robertson January 1st, 1962. The Mayor asked Council to officially to repre. authorize Mr. Robertson to ride in the Rose Parade as a repre- City in n� sentative of the City of Azusa. Rose Par. t` Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that this request be granted. X The City Administrator reported to Council that the City has received a return of $17,000 which was not anticipated and which would help the City to pay a 5% increase in salary as requested by the Personnel Board. This increase would cost the City approximately $27,000, which could be taken care of by the $17,000 plus the money budgeted for positions which have not been filled. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and ' unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel Board for an increase in salary by one step range for all Civil Service employees, effective December 31, 1961, be accepted. Councilman Paul reported that at the last meeting of the Salary Survey Committee, it was recommended that the Personnel Board submit possible wage changes to the City Administrator sixty days before the adoption of the budget, which would give the City Administrator time to include this in his budget re- quest, and adoption of any wage changes by the Council would be in effect as of July 1st for one full year. Councilman McLees asked the City Administrator if any contact was made with Mr. McDaniels, with the results, relative to cleanup of debris on City streets from the new subdivision of C & M Homes during recent rainstorms. The City Administra- tor stated that City Attorney Williams had looked.over the physical area to investigate the,subdividers liability, and an invoice amounting to $872 will be submitted to Mr.McDaniels with request for payment. City Attorney Williams gave a brief report on the meeting of Salary Increase by one step range effective 12/31/61 Report re: wage changes Re: Cleanup of debris, C&M Homes Re: Mtg. Bd.Dir.of SGVMWD the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, held December 13th. Mr. Leeds, Hill and Jewitt, reported at that Hill, engineer, of meeting that, after ' some investigation, he believed it would cost this Valley fifty million dollars to annex to the Metropolitan Water District in annexation fees alone. City Attorney Williams stated he will now give to Leeds, Hill and Jewitt, our engineers, whatever specific information they need in com- puting future water needs of this City. Mr. Hill estimated that the entire project can be done for less than two-thirds of the cost of annexation alone. Salary Increase by one step range effective 12/31/61 Report re: wage changes Re: Cleanup of debris, C&M Homes Re: Mtg. Bd.Dir.of SGVMWD 1 Lr^ M x CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961 Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly mileage allowances. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed,and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4282. Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment: 9:31 P.M. ctycl No Page 10 Res. 4282 Bills & Req. Adjourn 190