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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 7:30 P.M.
Bids were received in the office of the City Clerk on Friday, Bids
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
improvements in
Impr.in
at the above time and place.
First Street between Cerritos and Rockvale
Avenues. Present
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute
C&ll to
at the bid opening were Councilman Teasley,
to the flag.
Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Joe R. Nichols, Edgewood Methodist
Invoca-
Cerritos
Church.
tion
of Publication and
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees; Johnson,
Roll
'
Teasley, Ortuno
Call
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis=
Amount
trator Caswell, Superintendent of Light
D & W Paving Contractor, West Covina
$ 9,806.88
& Water Smith, Deputy City Clerk Torrey
William Kirkland, Glendora
Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any corrections in the Minutes
Apprl.
of January 2nd meeting. Councilman Johnson requested that the
of Min.
discussion on page 6, relative to Annual Meeting of Stockhold-
1/2/62
11,510.90
ers of the Azusa Agricultural Water Co., be corrected, and
Laird Paving Co., Claremont
that a verbatim report of this discussion be prepared.
E. H. Philip Smith, Long Beach
15,926.00
�+
Mayor Ortuno asked that a roll call be taken as to approval of
The Engineering Department recommended that the contract be
the Minutes of the meeting of January 2nd, and the Minutes of
awarded to D & W Paving Contractor, low bidder.
Cb
said meeting were approved as submitted,by the following vote
of'Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for continuance of Public Hear-
Pub.Hrg.
ing on the proposed General (Master) Plan for the Azusa area.
re: Prop._.
Inasmuch as the Planning Commission has not had a chance to:go
over studies and findings with regard to problems of recommend-
Genl.Plan
(cont.to
ed zone changes, it was suggested that this hearing be con-
2/19/62)
tinued until a report is received from the Commission.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that, the Public Hearing on proposed General
(Master) Plan be continued to the meeting of February 19th.
Bids were received in the office of the City Clerk on Friday, Bids
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the Engineering Department's
recommendation be accepted and the contract awarded to
January 12, 1962, for the construction of
improvements in
Impr.in
First Street between Cerritos and Rockvale
Avenues. Present
First St.
at the bid opening were Councilman Teasley,
Civil Engineering
between
Assistant A. L. Pizzorno, and Deputy City
Clerk Torrey. The
Cerritos
Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit
of Publication and
& Rockvale'\
stated that six bids had,been received as
follows:
Bidder
Amount
D & W Paving Contractor, West Covina
$ 9,806.88
William Kirkland, Glendora
11,066.60
Aggregate Construction,Ine., Arcadia
11,285.40
American Asphalt Paving Co., Monrovia
11,510.90
Laird Paving Co., Claremont
11,801.00
E. H. Philip Smith, Long Beach
15,926.00
The Engineering Department recommended that the contract be
awarded to D & W Paving Contractor, low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the Engineering Department's
recommendation be accepted and the contract awarded to
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel
Board be accepted.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom- F.Stearns
mending that Mr. Frank Stearns, who has resigned as a member resig.
of the Board, effective January 2, 1962, be commended for his Pers.Bd.-
services to the City as a member of the Personnel Board since Ltr.. of
1957. 1 Commend.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Per-
sonnel Board be accepted and that such a commendation be
given to Mr. Stearns for his services to the City.
In response to a request from the Chief of Police, the Per- Re:,Amend.
sonnel Board recommended an amendment to the Civil Service C.S.R&R
' Rules and Regulations whereby medical examinations shall be re: Med.
given within a period of 30 days before probationary appoint- Exams
ment to a position in classified service.
Moved by Councilman MoLees, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Per-
sonnel Board be accepted.
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D & W Paving Contractor, low bidder; for.$9,806.88, and that
the bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
The City Administrator reported that, according to specifica-
Req.for
tions, the contractor has 45 calendar days after date of execu-
change
tion of contract within which to complete the work on this bid
of date
and, contingent on another contractor finishing his portion of
of
the job, requested Council's approval to'change this to 45 days
Comple-
from the date the Engineering Department determines the con-
tion
tractor is able to start the work.
(granted)
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that this request be granted.
It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel
Step
Board that the following persons be granted step -raises:
Raises
Frances Lawson Cashier Clerk Step 3 2/1/62
John Broadstock Police Officer 3 2/16/62
Thomas Herp Police Officer 3 2/16/62
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;y
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
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unanimously carried that the recommendations for step -raises
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be accepted.
At the request of the City Administrator, the Personnel Board
Clerk -
submitted a recommendation for the classified position of
Trainee
"Clerk -Trainee", together with recommended salary range and
position
class specifications.
(appvd.)
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel
Board for classification of Clerk -Trainee be accepted.
At the request of the Accounting Director, the Personnel
Position
Board submitted the recommendation that a part-time position
of Part -
of Cost Account Clerk be established, with 20 hours per week
Time:Cost
the maximum number of hours to be worked, together with
Acct.Clerk
recommended salary range and class specifications.
(appvd.)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel
Board be accepted.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom- F.Stearns
mending that Mr. Frank Stearns, who has resigned as a member resig.
of the Board, effective January 2, 1962, be commended for his Pers.Bd.-
services to the City as a member of the Personnel Board since Ltr.. of
1957. 1 Commend.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Per-
sonnel Board be accepted and that such a commendation be
given to Mr. Stearns for his services to the City.
In response to a request from the Chief of Police, the Per- Re:,Amend.
sonnel Board recommended an amendment to the Civil Service C.S.R&R
' Rules and Regulations whereby medical examinations shall be re: Med.
given within a period of 30 days before probationary appoint- Exams
ment to a position in classified service.
Moved by Councilman MoLees, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Per-
sonnel Board be accepted.
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A communication was received from the Personnel Board rela-
tive to the establishment of an eligibility list.for the
position of City Engineer. It was the feeling of the Board
members that it would be best to table the matter at this
time, due to the possible change in status of this position
within a few months.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this letter be filed.
The City Administrator submitted to Council an analysis of
the City's position with regard to engineering services,
and recommended that Council arrange for Mr. Harold Johnson
to act as City Engineer on a call basis, with a $50.00 per
month retainer fee to cover time spent in telephone consulta-
tion with the City and an agreed hourly rate for time spent
in field work and plan checking.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the recommendation be approved.
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Pers.Bd.
recom.that
City Engr.
position
be tabled
Harold
Johnson
to act as
City Engr.
on a call
basis
The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on the pro- Pub.
posed Amendment to the Municipal Code, adding Section 9230.40(n) Hrg.
to the Zoning Section relative to Fallout Shelters. The re:
Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and Fallout
reported that no written protests have been received. Shelters
The proposed Amendment was read in full by the City Attorney
No one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this
matter and no protests having been received, it was
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the proposed Amendment to the
Municipal Code be approved, and that the City Attorney be
authorized to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for continuance of Public Hear-
ing on Substandard Structure #39, located at 3332 N. Soldano;
legal owner of record, Lupe Garcia.
As there is a tenant in the building and attempts are being
made to have the premises vacated, the City Administrator
requested that this hearing be continued to February 19th.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the hearing on Substandard Structure
No. 39 be continued to the regular Council meeting of
February 19th.
(City
Atty.to
prepare
Ord.)
Cont.
Pub.Hrg.
Sub.Struc.
No. 39
(cont.to
2/19/62)
The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of December Treas.
was presented to Council, showing total Bank Balances as of Finan.
December 31, 1961 -- $524,971.45. Stmt.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 232, recommended to Council the zone change from R -lb
and R -lc to R-3 for property located at the northeast corner
of Twelfth Street and San Gabriel Avenue, by petition of
David Cairns; hearing set for February 5th.
Res.232
re: zone
change -
Cairns
(Hrg.set
for 2/5)
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Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 233, recommended to Council the zone change from R -lb
to R-3 on property adjacent northerly of 1323 N. San Gabriel
Avenue (140° wide), by petition of James Smith; hearing set
for February 5th.
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Res -233 re:
zone chng.-
Smith
(Hrg.set
for 2/5)
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Re: Prop.
Commission, advising Council that the public will be heard Street
on the proposed Street Tree Plan at the next regular meeting Tree Plan
of the Commission on January 18th.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this communication be filed.
The City Administrator presented copiea.of correspondence Corresp.
with C & M Homes relative to the grading of new reservoir re: grad -
site, in which Mr. Dell McDaniel has given his permission ing of new
for the contractor, Mr. McAdoo White, to haul gravel over reservoir
Tracts 26356 and 26013, providing that the City be respons- site
ible for any damage,due to negligence on the part of Mr.
White, to the.paving on Nob Hill. Drive.
A discussion was held and no action taken.
Copies of letters of Congressmen Rousselot and Sheppard, Ltrs. to
signed by Mayor Ortuno, were presented to Council, in which Congressmen
the City expressed firm opposition to any proposal which re: Feather
would eliminate from the Featheri er Project that portion River Proj.
✓ of the aqueduct planned to serve 9G= needs in the San
Gabriel and San Bernardino Valleys.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that these communications be filed.
In
Notice was further
given that the Planning Commission, by
Res.234 re:
the American Little League of Azusa, Mr.
Resolution No. 234,
recommended a zone classification of C-2,
zone class.
N. Monte Vista, appeared before Council
upon annexation, of
the Rainbow Country Club property, lo-
upon annex.
lease agreement. Mr. Romero requested
cated adjacent east
of the Azu.sa city limits north of Tenth
Quail Vall.
drawn up for further use and development
Street, by petition
of Quail Valley Country Club; hearing set
Country Cl.
the Little League baseball field.
for February 5th.
(Hrg. 2/5)
Council members were
advised that the Planning Commission, by
Disappr.
Resolution No. 2319
disapproved a change of zone classifica-
Res.231
tion from R -lc to C-3
for property located at 1047 West
res zone
Gladstone(northeast
corner of Jackson Avenue), petition of
class.
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Paul Hurns.
(Hurns)
The monthly report
of the Planning Commission was presented
P1an.Com.
;z.,
to Council.
report
Moved by Councilman
Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried
that the report be filed.
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Re: Prop.
Commission, advising Council that the public will be heard Street
on the proposed Street Tree Plan at the next regular meeting Tree Plan
of the Commission on January 18th.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this communication be filed.
The City Administrator presented copiea.of correspondence Corresp.
with C & M Homes relative to the grading of new reservoir re: grad -
site, in which Mr. Dell McDaniel has given his permission ing of new
for the contractor, Mr. McAdoo White, to haul gravel over reservoir
Tracts 26356 and 26013, providing that the City be respons- site
ible for any damage,due to negligence on the part of Mr.
White, to the.paving on Nob Hill. Drive.
A discussion was held and no action taken.
Copies of letters of Congressmen Rousselot and Sheppard, Ltrs. to
signed by Mayor Ortuno, were presented to Council, in which Congressmen
the City expressed firm opposition to any proposal which re: Feather
would eliminate from the Featheri er Project that portion River Proj.
✓ of the aqueduct planned to serve 9G= needs in the San
Gabriel and San Bernardino Valleys.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that these communications be filed.
In
response to a request from Mr. William McGrath, president
Re: New
of
the American Little League of Azusa, Mr.
Cecil Romero,
Lease Agmt.
338
N. Monte Vista, appeared before Council
relative to a
for Amer.
new
lease agreement. Mr. Romero requested
that an agreement
Little
'
be
drawn up for further use and development
of the grounds
League
for
the Little League baseball field.
Mr. Vern Rueter, 147 S. Sunset, Joined in the discussion re-
garding a new agreement with American Little League and
proper insurance coverage naming the City as a co-insured.
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It was agreed that the City and the Little :League read, over
thedraft of an agreement which had been drawn up in 1956, as
a basis fo a new agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney.
Mr.,Romero also mentioned that Jackson Avenue does not have a
light and was informed by the Council that this is because it is
nota full street as'far as width is concerned.
The City Administrator stated that a letter was to be presented
to Council by a representative of the Boy Scout organization re:
construction of a Boy Scout Hall, as the Boy Scouts are using
part of the Civil Defense building. They requested some help in
putting down the slab and doing the finishing, trowelling and
levelling for same.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this matter be tabled until some
i� definite information is received.
�. A request for permission to advertise for bids for estimated
65,000 gallons of gasoline for the coming year was submitted
m by the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the request for advertising bids on
gasoline'be authorized.
A Resolution was presented authorizing an Up and Down Light
Agreement between the City and Hoefer Foundry, 780 N. Todd.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV=
ING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND
ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND HOEFER FOUNDRY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO,SION.AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SAME.'
Moved by Councilman Teasley,.seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees 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. 4288.
The City Administrator presented a request from Chief of
Police Kendrick for permission to attend a special meeting
of Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs, on Thursday, February 8th,
at Palo Alto.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The City Administrator presented a request from Fire Chief
Madison and Chief of Police Kendrick that one representative
from each of their departments be authorized to attend the
California Conference of Arson Investigators at their semi-
annual meeting at Bakersfield on January 26th.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that this request be granted,
215.
Re: Boy
Scout
Hall
constr.
Req.to
adv. for
bids on
gasoline
(granted)
Res.4288
Light
Agreement
(Hoefer
Foundry)
Req. Chief
Police to
attend
Mtg. at
Palo Alto
2/8/62
(granted)
Rep.from
P.D.& F.D.
to attend
Arson Inv.
Mtg. on
1/26
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A letter was received from Governor Brown, extending an in-
vitation to attend a meeting re: new developments .in Federal
acid -State Civil Defense Programs, to be held at 9030 A.M. on
January 23rd in Sacramento.
After a discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the Director of Civil Defense or
his deputy be authorized to attend this meeting.
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation that.
Council approve the expenditure of $2,000 (in excess of the
budget) to purchase Euthanai.r equipment for use in the
Humane Division of the;Police Department for the disposal
of animals when necessary. According to the report of the:
Police Chief, the current method used by the Humane Officer
is strychnine, which is a very dangerous practice. Bro-
chures on Euthanair Units were presented to Council, a copy
�. of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
w
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City
Administrator be accepted.
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Re: Mtg.on
Civil Def.
Programs
on 1/23 in
Sacramento
(C.Def.Dir.
or deputy
author, to
attend)
Req.purchase
new equip.in
Humane Div.
(granted)
Two proclamations were presented, one proclaiming the week Proclam.
of February 18th through. 25th, 1962, as "Brotherhood Week", re:Brother-
and the other proclaiming that the month of February be hood Week &
observed as "Heart Month". Heart Month
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
' unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign
both. proclamations.
Due to the increase of assault on Police Officers, the City
Administrator presented a new type of Police helmet which
will afford better protection for Officers both inside and
outside of a car. This helmet will have a replaceable visor
After a discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the purchase of the newest type of
Police helmets be authorized.
The City Administrator presented a request from A. Mejia for
permission to relocate a house from Van Nuys to 237 N.
Soldano (R-3 zone).
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the relocation permit be granted.
The City Administrator submitted Departmental monthly reports
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the reports be filed.
' The quarterly report of the Visiting Nurse Association of
Azusa for October throughDecember, 1961, was presented to
Council.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that this report be filed.
Re : New
Police
Helmets
(Purchase
author.)
Relocation
to 237 N.
Soldano
(permit
granted)
Depart.
reports
Quarterly
Reports of
Visit.Nurse
Assn.
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The City Attorney presented an Ordinance prohibiting the lst Rdg,
inhalation of glue and other substances. Ord. re:
Glue -
Councilman Teasley offered for first reading the above- Sniffing
mentioned Ordinance, entitled:
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF PRO-
VISIONS PROHIBITING THE INHALING, DRINKING OR BREATHING OF
CERTAIN SUBSTANCES,
This Ordinance was read in full.
The City Attorney presented a Resolution establishing and
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962
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Councilman Johnson requested that the letter from Douglas H.
Ltr. re:
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
Claire, addressed to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, with a
Proj.Alert
copy to the Council, re: Project Alert, be read in full.
adopted by Council meeting of January 2nd, be reconsidered.
Councilman Johnson then read in full a communication sent to
It was moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Removal of
her by Ronald Brooks Cameron on the same subject.
City Engr.'s
moving the position of City Engineer from Civil Service not
Councilman Johnson offered for second reading the following
Ord. re:
ballot
Ordinance entitled:
Director
unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be instructed
instr. re:
of Finance
City Engr.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
(failed)
' position.
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation on five
CREATING THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ESTABLISHING
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istrator, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant
THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF.
Fire Chief, and Civil Defense Director, As the salary of
✓ -Up — his Ordinance was read
fiscal year of 1961-62, no action is needed on this position.
in full.
LIT
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
Cl:
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed to pass by
lam•
the following vote of Council:
r,.-.
AYES. Councilmen: McLees, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Paul., Teasley, Ortuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney presented an Ordinance prohibiting the lst Rdg,
inhalation of glue and other substances. Ord. re:
Glue -
Councilman Teasley offered for first reading the above- Sniffing
mentioned Ordinance, entitled:
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF PRO-
VISIONS PROHIBITING THE INHALING, DRINKING OR BREATHING OF
CERTAIN SUBSTANCES,
This Ordinance was read in full.
The City Attorney presented a Resolution establishing and
defining the number of positions in the various departments
of the City and setting forth salary ranges,
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the motion to put the City Engineer's
position on the ballot for the April election, which was
adopted by Council meeting of January 2nd, be reconsidered.
It was moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Removal of
Johnson and unanimously carried that the proposition of re-
City Engr.'s
moving the position of City Engineer from Civil Service not
status from
be entered on the ballot for the April election.
ballot
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
Pers.Bd.
unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be instructed
instr. re:
to review and make recommendations on the existing Job classi-
City Engr.
fication for City Engineer, and also on the salary for said
position
' position.
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation on five
non -step positions relative to salary increases: City Admin-
istrator, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant
Fire Chief, and Civil Defense Director, As the salary of
the City Attorney was adjusted as of July 1, 1961, for the
fiscal year of 1961-62, no action is needed on this position.
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Moved by Councilman Paul., seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that there be no change in the salary of
the Assistant Fire Chief,
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Salary of
Asst.Fire
Chief
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Salary
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Admin- Increases
istrator be accepted re: salary increase for Director of Civil
Defense, Assistant City Attorney, and City Administrator.
With further reference to the proposed Resolution re: salary
complement, it was
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and City Planner
unanimously carried that the position of City Planner remain to remain
under the Engineering Department. under Engr.
After a discussion, Councilman Paul offered the following
Resolution, with above changes, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 4131 ESTABLISHING AND DEFINING THE NUMBER
OF POSITIONS IN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY,
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, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4289.
Councilman Johnson further stated that she voted "No" because
the position of Administrative Assistant was deleted.
Res.4289
re: .,New
Salary
Complement
The City Administrator notified Council of a League of Cali- LCC Mtg.
fornia Cities meeting relative to the redistribution of gas 1/22/62
tax funds, to be held on Monday, January 22nd, at 12:15 P.M.
at Michael's Restaurant in Los Angeles,
City Attorney Williams informed Council that he received a
communication from the General Telephone Company, asking why
certain claims were not paid. About January, 1960, the
General Telephone Company presented two claims, amounting to
$520.09 and approximately $11.9,00, respectively, addressed
to the Light & Water Department,as it was their contention
that their lines were damaged by a falling tree or limb on
private property during a storm.
After a discussion, in which Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith joined, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that, upon the advice of the City Attorney,
these claims be denied.
Re: Claims
of Genl.
Tele.Co.
(denied)
The City Attorney informed Council of the purpose of the W.Teasley
League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento on Febru- to attend
ary 1-2 re: Metropolitan Government. LCC Conf.
Feb, 1-2
After a discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and
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unanimously carried that Councilinan Teasley be authorized to
✓ attend this Conference as a representative of the City;xalsothat the City Attorney and Councilman Teasley confer regard-
ing instructions for the discussions at this Conference.
The Finance Committee presented their report re: proposals Finance
from various auditing firms, and it is their recommendation Com.rept.
' that Richard H. Vicente be engaged to perform the independent re:auditors
audit for the City for the next three fiscal years, beginning (Recom.-for
July 1, 1961, and the first year fee shall not exceed $2,000. R.H.Vicente,
accepted)
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Finance
Committee be accepted,
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4290
Bills &
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Req,
C'"D ALLOWING 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 Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees
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. 4290.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 1.0:29 P.M.
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