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City Attorney Edwards stated that he and the Animal Control Officer have been working on an ordinance prohibiting vicious animals. Ms. Goggin stated she was not referring to vicious animals, but to the Pitbull in particular, because they are a very dangerous breed and not like any other dog. After additional discussion, City Attorney Edwards was instructed to proceed with the proposed ordinance and present it at the next regular Council Meeting. Mr. Fred Cordova, 190 West "E" Street, stated he hoped the City would keep in mind those residents that have dogs to protect their property, and he would like to see the proposed ordinance. CITY TREASURER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: City Treasurer Michael Williams referred to correspondence from the C.P.A. Firm of McGladrey & Pullen, reviewing investment activity and losses the City has realized due to prior transactions with the firms of Prudential-Bache Securities and Denman & Company. Mr. Williams stated there was no actual contract with Denman & Company. Mr. Williams ad- vised he terminated services with Prudential-Bache after learning that approximately $279,480 was lost in the purchase and sale of mutual funds over the past several years, and ceased dealings with Denman and Com- pany because proper documentation of securities and the split of profits was not verified or given to him. Mr. Williams said the former Treasurer was responsible for $18.4 million in investments, and since he took office in 1988 they now total $35.7 million. Mr. Williams ad- vised he has saved over $30,000 for the City in broker's fees as he is now doing this portion and handling the investments for the City. Mr. Williams referred to a memorandum sent to the Mayor and Council in May of 1989, outlining the work he had done since taking office and re- questing an increase in salary. Mr. Williams said this was deferred to the Redevelopment Agency Budget Sessions, after which no action was taken on his request. Mr. Williams then read a memorandum from former City Manager Leslie Keane, dated July 17, 1989, wherein the Chairperson of the Redevelopment Agency instructed the City Manager that no salary increases for the City Treasurer would be considered during those Budget Sessions. Mr. Williams stated that he had also asked to oversee the Business License operation, and he has not been given an answer in this regard either. Mr. Williams stated he has not been treated fairly or with any courtesy from the City Council, and he would like some answers. 6 .FEB 2 0 WX