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PUB.WKS.CONF. ROOM, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1973
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
regular session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Administrator Dangleis, Accounting
Director Cooney,.City Clerk Klarr.
The City Administrator presented.the following Budget
Accounts for review by Council:
- City Council
- City Administrator
- City Clerk
- Finance
- Project Divert
- City Attorney
- Community Promotion
- Insurance
- Revenue Refunds
- Land Acquisition
- Membership & Dues
- Switchboard
- Tax Collection
- Mayor's Safety Committee
- Building Regulation
- Civil Defense
- Health
- Capital Improvements
- Sick Leave Accumulation
- Stores
- Garage
- Multilith
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5045
(Project Divert) for review by Council.
The City Clerk submitted a memo to the Council concerning
a newspaper article in which he was allegedly quoted on
matters regarding the Project staff. The memo clarified
the statements which he had made to the newspaper reporter.
The Mayor indicated that the Council had received various
communications during the week, including one from the
Project staff, which they had read. A letter had been
received by the Council Members containing approximately
50 signatures requesting that the Project be continued.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to delete Budget
Account #5045 (Project Divert) from the budget.
The City Administrator was requested to send a'le'tter to
the persons who had signed the petition,explaining the
feelings and actions.of the Council.
Mr. Felix Alphonso, 142 N. San Gabriel.Avenue,addressed
Council. He stated that he had a .son in the Project
and felt the project should be continued and asked what
the Council will do now?
Art Morales, representing the Teen Post, informed the
Council that there were other programs at work in the
City, and he would .discuss them with Mr. Alphonso.
8:00 p.m.
Call to Order -
Roll Call
Budget Accts.
reviewed
Project Divert'",
Acct'. 0 5
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The Mayor noted that the employees of the Project should
be informed that their employment with the City will
terminate on June 30, 1973.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5131 Insurance
(Insurance) for review by Council. Acct. 131)
Mr. Frank Stubbs, representing Blanchard, Stubbs &
Associates, insurance brokers for the City; addressed
Council. Discussion was held regarding the Tyko and
Larsen sewer backup claims. The insurance adjuster
had noted that the insurance company would not pay,
because the City was not legally liable.
After discussion, Mr. Stubbs requested the matter be
placed in his hands for further consideration. The
City's insurance program was presented by Mr. Stubbs.
The following amendments were made:
1. Increase General Liability coverage from
$750,000/$1,500,000 to $750,000/$2,0000000.
2. Omit the Auto Comprehensive and omit the
premium $3,380.
3. Omit the Light Standard coverage and omit
the premium $6,000.
4. Add plate glass premium of $400.
These adjustments made the total for Budget Account
#5131 of $54,804.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by, Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5131
(Insurance) as amended.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5030 CitClerk
(City Clerk) for review by Council. Acct. 030)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5030
(City Clerk) as submitted.
The City Administrator oresented Budget Account #5190 Switchboard
(Switchboard) for review by Council. Acct. 190)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5190
(Switchboard) as submitted.
The City Administrator nrp —ted Budget Account #5170 Membership &
(Membership & Dues for review by Council. Dues
(Acct.1 0)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5170
(Membership & Dues) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented Budget Acc.ount #5040 Finance
(Finance) for review by Council. Acct. 040)
A request was presented by Accounting Director Cooney for
permission to hire the new Account Clerk at up to the
third step, if necessary.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize the Accounting
Director to hire the new Account Clerk at up to the third
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step as needed.
At the suggestion of the Accounting Director it was:
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to delete $6,000 from Object
Account 260.,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
'and unanimously carried to approve the items requested in
Object Account 440.
The Accounting Director was asked to leave the room,
during which time the matter of his salary was discussed.
It was noted that beginning July 1, 1973, the Accounting
Department will no longer be under the direction of the
City Clerk. It will become a department of its own
under the direct supervision of the City Administrator.
The Accounting Director will become the Finance Officer,
with increased duties and responsibilities.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to set the salary for the Finance
Officer, at Range 128.5 Step 4.
The Accounting Director re-entered the meeting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5040
(Finance) as amended.
'The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5195
(Tax Collection) for review by Council.
'He noted that the County had informed the City of an
increase in cost of Tax Collection. Therefore, the
proposed budget had been amended to a total of $2,565.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5195
(Tax Collection) as amended.
The Cit Administrator presented Budget Account #5410
(Health) for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5410
(Health) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5560
(Sick Leave Accumulation) for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5560
(Sick Leave Accumulation) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5010
(City Council) for review by Council.
Discussion was held regarding the method of presenting
service awards to employees. It was suggested that
Object Account 330 be increased by $1,000 for the purpose
of service award presentation.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5010
(City Council) as amended.
Tax Collection
Acct. 195
Health
Acct.#5410)
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The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5020 C
(City Administrator) for review by Council. j
Upon the request of the City Administrator it was approved
to reinstate the position of Administrative Secretary at
Range 114.0 with permission to hire up to Step 3,
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Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to reinstate the position of
Administrative Secretary at Range 114 with permission
to hire up to Step 3.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5020
(City Administrator) as amended.
The City Administrator, the City Clerk and the Accounting
Director were requested to leave the room, during which
time the Council discussed salaries involved with
Department Head Personnel.
The City Administrator, City Clerk and Accounting Director
re-entered the meeting.
Moved by Councilman Clark,' seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to give a half range salary
increase for all personnel at salary Range 129 and above,
except for the position of Superintendent of Light & Power,
which shall receive one full range increase; and further
that the salaries for the City Clerk be increased to
$1,100 per month, the CIty.Treasurer increased to $850 per
month, and the City Administrator's salary be increased
to $24,000 per year.
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The -City Administrator presented.Budget Account #5165
(Land Acquisition) for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5165
(Land Acquisition) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5212
(Mayor's Safety Committee) for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5212
(Mayor's Safety Committee) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5230
(Building Regulations) for review by Council.
The City Administrator informed Council the need to
increase this budget amount by $500,is because of the
increased cost from the County.
.Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5230
(Building Regulations) as amended.
The.City Administrator presented Budget Account #5250
(Civil Defense) for review by Council.
He noted that the Federal Government would not provide
half of the funds for the Police and Fire frequency
radios to be installed in the Civil Defense trailer.
He pointed out that the $1,000 expenditure would not have
the offsetting revenue, which had been -expected.
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Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Object Account #5250
(Civil Defense) as submitted.
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The City Administrator presented Budget Account #5730 Stores
(Stores) for review by Council. Acct.0730)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account 45730
as submitted.
'(Stores)
The City Administrator presented Budget
for by Council.
Account #5750
Garage
(Garage) review
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Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by
Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget
Account #5750
(Garage) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented Budget
Account #5780
Multilith
(Multilith) for review by Council.
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Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by
Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve Budget
Account #5780
(Multilith) as submitted.
The City Administrator presented the items held in,pending Pending Items
by the City Council.
The City Administrator informed Council that the Planning
Department had asked for an additional increase in its
budget because of increases in costs it had just received.
Object Account 210 would be increased by $105 for County
Assessor maps, and $180 for Realty Tax Services..
'A communication from the Associate Planning Director was
submitted. He requested the temporary employment of Mr.
Alex Acosta, presently working in the Planning Department
under the NYC Program. The NYC Program was terminated on
June 8, 1973, and Mr. Acosta is needed in the department
to prepare graphics for an information pamphlet, and
other displays. The department budget has sufficient funds
to employ Mr. Acosta through June 30, 1973, at $1.65/hr,
on a part-time basis.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve Object Account 210,
and to authorize the employment of Mr. Acosta in the
Planning Department on a part-time basis through June 30,
1973•
Budget Account #5100 (Community Promotion) was re -submitted
with the information regarding the publication of an annual
calendar for City public relations purposes.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to include $2,500 in Budget Account
#5100 (Community Promotion) for the printing of 10,000
calendars.
The City Administrator submitted to the Council a correction
in Budget Account #5210 (Police), Object Account 20, radio
maintenance. This item is reduced from $4,274 to 11,970.
In Object Account 440, the City Administrator recommended
omitting three Detective cars, 2 Unitrol Units, 2 electric
shot gun locks, air conditioning for the City Jail and the
status board. He recommended that the conversion of the
patio remain in the budget.
Promo -1
Correction in
Budget Account
#5210 (Police)
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations
of the City Administrator and to approve the amendments
to Budget Account #5210 (Police).
The City Administrator recommended that Object Account
440, of Budget Account #5220 (Fire), be reduced by the
ommission of the chemical truck and radio.
Moved by Councilman Clark,
and unanimously carried to
Account 440.
seconded by Councilman Snyder
delete these items from Object
The Citv Administrator recommended the reduction of the
remodelling cost for the Fire Dispatch Office to $10,000
and for a new camera to $750.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the City Administrator and to approve the amendments to
Budget Account #5220 (Fire).
Concerning Budget Account #5240 (Humane), a request was
submitted from the Chief of Police that the part-time
Assistant Humane Officer and the part-time Pound
Custodian jobs be eliminated, and a full time Assistant
Humane Officer embody the work of these two positions.
Reduction in
Obj.Acct. 440
(Fire)
Change in com-
pleMent (Humane
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the request for the
new Assistant Humane Officer and direct the Personnel
Board to prepare the new classification and job specifica-
tions etc.
'Reizarding Budget Account #5320 (Streets), the City Admini- Changes in Objj
strator recommended that the street sweeper requested in Acct. 440:
Object Account 440 be omitted, but that the airless paint (Streets)
sprayer equipment, jack hammer, and roll bars remain.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the City Administrator and to approve the amendment to
Budget Account #5370 (Streets).
Concerning the communication from the Park & Recreation. Pk. & Rep.
Commission about establishing a parklet at the corner of.,
Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, it was the consensus
of the Council that this not be entered into at this.time.
A letter was presented to the Council from the Direc.t6r. Req.for full
of Parks and Recreation, requesting a full-time Recrea- time Rec.Super-
tion Supervisor, at Range 118, which would embody the visor
2 positions presently at part-time.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the establishment.-cf-the...
position 6f* Recreation Supervisor full-time, at Range
118, to replace the 2 part-time positions.
A recommendation was presented from the Golden:Days Com- Auth.for pur•:"
mittee that 5 portable gas grills be purchased, by the chase (5) gas`
City, for use at various functions during the year. grills - for
City use
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to add to Object Account 440 in
Budget Account #5515 (Park & Recreation), the amount of
$1,000 for the purchase of 5 grills.
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The City Administrator noted that in Budet Account Reduction in
##6000 (Water), Object Account 410, item 6.376), the Obj.Acct.410
amount for the radio can be reduced to $M. (Water)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to reduce the item as recommended.
The City Administrator presented Budget Account ##5550 Ca gal Im rove -
(Capital Improvements) and recommended that $300,000 men 's
be established in that account. 7cct.##5550)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and
to approve Budget Account ##5550 (Capital Improvement) as
submitted.
Upon recommendation
of the
City Administrator, it was
Increase in L&P
Budget Acct. -
Moved by Councilman
Clark,
seconded by Councilman Decker
$18,000
and unanimously carried to
add $18,000 to the Light &
Power budget account
, for
possible litigation opposing
Southern California
Edison
Company rate increase.
Upon the request of the Mayor, it was Councilmen Rubio
& Decker Alter -
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder nates to City
and unanimously carried that Councilman Rubio and Council- Selection Comm.
man Decker be designated as Alternates for the City
Selection Committee.
The Accounting Director presented modifications of the Auth.exec. Agmt.
Agreement with the County regarding EEA personnel. re: EEA Personne
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement and
authorize the execution of the same.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request to Req.for additio
employ three additional men for Clean -Up -Week. al men for Clea
Up -Week
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request to employ
three additional men to complete the Clean -Up -Week detail.
Moved by Councilman Clark,
and unanimously carried to
Adjournment: 12:44 a.m.
Councilman
Redolution 6098
Ordinance 1057