HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 06 29 CC MIN1960 06 29 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— A DÍ«ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDNIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met In adjourned
regular session at the above place at 7:30 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM,
HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND
MAYOR COLE
Absent: CITY TREASURER PUGH, CITY
ATTORNEY GORLICK, CITY ENGINEER
YOUNG AND PLANNING DIRECTOR
MANSFIELD.
Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ASMUS AND CITY CLERK BALKUS
City Clerk Balkus presented the matter of a claim of Evelyn Ruth
Herron against the City of Baldwin Park wherein, on April 15,
1960, in the vicinity of 4319 North Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park,
the claimant fell to the ground as a result of hitting her toe
against a defective place on the sidewalk in this vicinity and as
a result of her fall, medical services, X-rays, etc. were nec-
essary.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THIS CLAIM BE REFERRED TO THE IN-
SURANCE CARRIER. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. There were
no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor
Cole.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the matter announc-
ing competitive examination for Policeman, listing the duties,
requirements, giving clarification on the examination Itself.
He further stated that the written examination would be held
on Saturday, July 30, 1960, and that application had to be re-
ceived by the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July
15, 1960.
Considerable discussion followed wherein it was the general con-
sensus of opinion that the age limit should be extended to some-
where between 35-40 as individuals of that age range have ac-
quired experience and stability; that this examination was for
patrolmen only; that this has not as yet been advertised. Assist-
ant Chief Administrative Officer Swindall explained the procedure
for cities with regard to Reserve Officers relative to pay, etc.
and that the City of Baldwin Park authorizes 50 Reserve Officers.
COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL PROCEED WITH THIS PROGRAM
FOR ONE EXAMINATION ONLY. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN,
HOLMES, AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP
ABSENT: NONE
It was the suggestion of Councilman Holmes that it would be well
to give more thought to recruitment with regard to the age
factor; that an evaluation against the results of this one ex-
amination ages 21 to 34) could prove very beneficial.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the matter of a
request for leave without pay by Russell Shuckhart, an em-
ployee of the Engineering Department, wherein he requested an
extension of nine days. Mr. Asmus further stated that this
employee's vacation was scheduled for June 27, 1960, through
JUNE 29, 1960
ROLL CALL
EVELYN RUTH HERRON
CLAIM AGAINST CITY
OF BALDNIN PARK
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT CLAIM
BE REFERRED TO
INSURANCE CARRIER
COMPETITIVE EX-
AMINATION FOR
POLICEMAN. Pre-
sented and clari-
fied by C.A.O.
DISCUSSION AND
CLARIFICATION
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
COUNCIL PROCEED
WITH THIS PROGRAM
FOR ONE EXAMINATION
ONLY.
SUGGESTION BY
COUNCILMAN HOLMES
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Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City of Baldwin Park
July 18, 1960; that City Engineer Young had given written
notice to Mr. Shuckhart that he would be expected back on
the job on July 19, 1960; that City Attorney Gorlick'had In-
formed him that it was Impossible for-the City Council to
grant this leave with pay, however, it was within their
right to legally grant. additional time without pay; that It
was his recommendation that Council deny both and expect the
employee to report to work on July 19, 1960, as originally
approved.
Discussion followed wherein Councilman Littlejohn expressed
objection to denial of request if for any reason other than
one of urgency".
COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATION OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER WITH REGARD TO
THE REQUEST FOR A NINE DAY LEAVE, WITH OR WITHOUT PAY.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, BISHOP,
HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN
ABSENT: NONE
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At this time, Chief Administrative Officer Asmus distributed
copies of the Revised Total Budget summary, which reflected all
the changes made by Council as they progressed through the
Budget. He called attention to the Estimated Expenditures for
1960-61, in the amount of $780,438.00; that the increases to
various departments, not including Department Heads, amounted
to $8,843.00; that the Increases for Department Heads, Captain
of Police and the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
amounted to $3,694.00; that the estimated revenue for 1960-61
was 3651,788.00.
Discussion followed wherein. it was suggested that the item
alloting $17,500.00 for air conditioning be taken from the
Budget and placed in the Reserve Fund, to which Councilman
Bishop objected.
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE ITEM OF AIR CORDLT1'ONiNG,IN
THE AMOUNT OF $17,500.00•BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE BUDGET AND PLACED
IN THE RESERVE FUND. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED.'
Considerable discussion ensued relative to the type of cooling
system most practicable and the costs involved. Chief Adminis-
trative Officer Asmus stated that a refrigerator unit would
cost $15,000.00 for the-upstairs of the City Hall, excluding
the end room North Social Room) and the room directly across
the hall from the Council Chambers, and $2,500.00 for the
downstairs.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES,
BLOXHAM AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: COUNCILMAN'BISHOP
ABSENT: NONE
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City Clerk Balkus at this time questioned the differential
in salaries between the classification of Administrative
Secretary and that of Steno-Secretary, being her contention
That remuneration should be based upon the duties and re-
sponsibilities of the position. It was also her opini•en
that the classification of Steno-Secretary; as presently
applied, was not properly compensative due to the necessity
Continued)
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT RE-
QUEST FOR 9 DAY
LEAVE WITH OR
WITHOUT PAY BE
DENIED.
BUDGET STUDY
Revised Total
Budget Summary.
Air Conditioning
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT ITEM
OF AIR CONDITION-
ING IN AMOUNT OF
$17,500.00 BE
W I THDRAWN FROM
BUDGET & PLACED
IN RESERVE FUND.
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFI-
CATION & PAY PLAN
Re: Adm. Sec'y
vs Steno-Secy.
Point of issue
made by City Clerk
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of performing duties over and above those normally required,
carrying greater responsibility.
Considerable discussion followed wherein Chief Administrative
Officer justified his convictions.
The matter of the advancement of the Building Inspector, Schedule
No. II, to Step D" was recalled by the Chief Administrative
Officer for Council's action.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE BUILDING INSPECTOR BE AD-
VANCED TO STEP D" SCHEDULE NO. 11, EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 1960.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP,
BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
June 29, 1960
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Backus
Building Inspector
Advancement to
Step D"
Sched. No. II
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT BLDG.
INSP. BE ADVANCED
TO STEP I'D" SCHED.
NO. 11, EFFECTIVE
JULY 15, 1960
Councilman Bishop suggested that the compensation of the Council- INCREASE IN LEG-
men should be raised to $125.00 for Council members and $150.00 ISLATIVE SALARIES
for the Mayor, and that it be placed on the ballot for the Novem- Suggestion by
ber election, thereby permitting the people to vote on this Councilman Bishop.
matter.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
BE INSTRUCTED TO SECURE INFORMATION RELATIVE.TO PLACING THIS
MATTER ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL.
COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM,
HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The resolution fixing salaries for the year 1960-61, es-
tablishing a classification and pay plan, prescribing the
time and method payment, and providing for conditions of
employment, was studied and discussed, with corrections
being made.
At the request of Mayor Cole, City Clerk Balkus read
Resolution No. 60-61 by title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 60-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALIYYNI N PARK FIXING SAL-
ARIES FOR THE YEAR 1960-61, ESTABLISH-
ING A CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN,
PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND METHOD OF
PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT"
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-61 BE Ai9PTED,
AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Continued)
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT C.A.O.
BE INSTRUCTED TO
SECURE INFORMATION
RELATIVE TO PLACING
THIS MATTER ON NOV.
BALLOT.
SALARY RESOLUTION
Study and discuss-
ion by. Council
RES. NO. 60-61
ADOPTED AS
CORRECTED.
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Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM,
BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus,stated that he would now
prepare for members of Council and three copies to be on file
in the City Clerk's Office, Budgets, showing all final changes
and•set•for public hearing on July 5, 1960.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that a testimonial
dinner for Frank G. Bonelli sponsored by a committee for eq-
uitable representation in the State Senate would be held at
the International Ballroom, Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills,
on Wednesday, August 17, 1960, at $100.00 a plate. It was
stated that representation at this dinner would be of general
benefit to the City and that Baldwin Park should be represented.
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT 1WO TICKETS BE PURCHASED,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 TO BE TAKEN FROM THE PROMOTIONAL
BUDGET, FOR ATTENDING THIS TESTIMONIAL DINNER. COUNCILMAN
HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following votes
AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES,
BLOXHAM AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP
ABSENT: NONE
At the request of Mayor Cole, City Clerk Backus read
Resolution No. 60-62 by title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 60-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWI N PARK ALLOW LOWING CER-
TAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 6464
THROUGH 6488 INCLUSIVE."
Discussion followed wherein Chief Administrative Officer
Asmus was instructed to check out the State Employees' re-
tirement System cost, with reference to Warrant Number 6487
in the amount of $20.74, and report back to Council.
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-62 BE
ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM,
BISHOP, HOLMIES AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Councilman Bishop reported that a Mr. Brooks who lives on
the corner of Athol and Earl Streets, had made an inquiry
regarding some eucalyptus trees that were hanging over the
street.
Discussion followed wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus
stated that the street maintenance chew was scheduled for several
weeks' work on the trees on'Mangum Street. It will be necessary
to temporarily delay the tree work while cleaning up the area
used for burning of trash during the Clean-up Campaign.
June 29, 1960
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BUDGET TO BE PRE-
PARED BY C.A.O.
FOR PUBLIC HEAR-
ING ON JULY 5,
1960.
FRANK G. BONELLI
TESTIMONIAL
DINNER.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT AN
ALLOCATION OF
$200.00 BE TAKEN
FROM PROMOTIONAL
FUND.
RES. NO. 60-62
ALLOMING CERTAIN
CLAIMS & DEMANDS
NOS. 6464 THRU
6488 INC.
ADOPTED.
C.A.O. Instructed
to check re State
Emp. Retirement
System cost.
TREES Report by
Councilman Bishop
SCHEDULE OF WORK
OF STREET MAINTEN-
ANCE CREW REPORT
BY C.A.O.
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Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council June 29, 1960
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that Engineering 5-8 TON ROLLER
had been unable to secure the 5-8 ton roller that was budgeted Report by C.A.O.
due to the quote being for a 4-5k ton roller, which was not of re purchase
sufficient capacity to warrant purchasing. He further stated
that the amount allocated for this purchase $6,500.00) would
remain In the budget until such time that the City Engineer
could locate a good used, or new 5-8 ton roller with trailer.
AT 11:50 P.M. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. ADJOURNMENT AT
COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the 11:50 P.M.
motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole.
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THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: AUGUST 1. 1960
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