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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 15, 1962 - CC207 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 208 I I 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. 209 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 Page 2 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 i�• ;y Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and CC unanimously carried that the recommendations for step -raises Cn 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. , '17, r'l "T Ir r, : I I 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 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. 211 Page 3 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) 212 Fj 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAYS JANUARY 15, 1962 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. 213 Page 4 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. 1 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. 214 J i CI , HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 Page 5 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 1/26 216 r CITY HALL AZUSA,, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 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. 217 Page 6 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. 218 1 7 L 219 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 Page 7 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 �rL_ 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. 220 1 F� 1 n CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 Moved by Councilman Paul., seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that there be no change in the salary of the Assistant Fire Chief, 221 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 222- 1 1 223 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,, JANUARY 15, 1962 Page 9 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. 224 m I