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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMB W) BALUWIN PARR, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1956 7:30.P. M.
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Councilman Cole led the Salute to the Flag. Flag Salute.
Invocation was given by Rev. Hetz, First Presbyterian Church. Invocation.
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Roll Call
Littlejohn.
City Attorney, City Clerk.
Absent: City Treasurer.
Minutes of the Council Meeting of January 25, 1956, were approved Minutes 1/25/56
as submitted. approved.
It was moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, Resolution No. 8,
and unania~usly carried, that Item 6 of the agenda be taken up appointing a City
out of order. Mayor Littlejohn thereupon offered the following Planning Commission.
Resolution entitled;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PAIR
APPOINTING THE MlO BERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION."
Councilman Duskin moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
B loxham. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the
following vote;
AYES: Councilman Bloxham., Cole, Dunkin and Littlejohn.
NOES: Councilmen Taylor.
ST: NONE
Reason for changing agenda explained by Mayor Littlejohn.
Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, 13305 E. Belgate St., Baldwin Park, was
sworn, and requested that the City proceed with the project
for construction of sanitary sewers in Belgate Street and
others rights of way in accordance with the petition for such
construction taken out with the County Engineer just prior to
the incorporation of the City of Baldwin Park. It was moved
by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and un-
animously carried, that this matter be turned over to the City
Attorney for recommendation.
Acommunication pertaining to the possible dissolution of the
Baldwin Park Park, Recreation and Parkway District, and trans-
fer of its functions to the City of Baldwin Park was presented
in a communication from John C. Gibson, 3648 N. Maine Ave.,
Baldwin Park. Mr. Gibson supplemented his written communication
by oral testimony, under oath. Mayor Littlejohn then appointed
Councilman Taylor to work with the Park Board and report back to
the Council with recommendation in this matter.
Congratulatory letters from Andor E. 8'rause, 13075 E. Garvey
Ave., Baldwin Park, and Miss Sharon McMullan, 3285 N. Frazier
St., were read and ordered filed.
Request for con-
struction of sanitary
sewers in Belgate
Street and other
rights of way.
Referred to City
Attorney for recom-
mendation.
Possible dissolution
of Baldwin Park Park,
Recreation and Parkway
Dist., with functions
to be taken over by
City. Referred to
Councilman Taylor for
report and recommen-
dation.
Congratulatory
Communications.
Letter from the Secretary of State, State of California, reporting Letter from Sec. of
the filing in his office to incorporate the City of Baldwin Park, State, State of Calif
Los Angeles County, as a Municipal Corporation of the Sixth Class, re incorporation of
on January 25, 1956. Ordered filed. City of Baldwin Park.
Letter from the Assessor, Los Angeles County, dated JanWary 31,
1956, acknowledging receipt of legal description of boundaries
of City of Baldwin Park as they existed on Jan. 25, 1956, date
of incorporation, and map showing same boundaries on same date.
Ordered filed.
Letter, County Assess
or re filing of
boundary description
and map of City of
Baldwin Park as they
existed on Jan. 25,
1956.
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JONES SCHOOL,CA1Ti ORUIM P lPORARY COUNCIL CEAMBM) BALI7WIN PARK,
MDNIll4Y, FEBRUARY 6, 1956 7:30 P. M.
Copy of letter from County Magineer to State Board of Equalization
dated Jan. 27, 1956, Incorporation of the City of Baldwin Park on
Jan. 25, 1956, and the effect this incorporation has on special
districts involved. ordered filed.
Letter from Chief, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investi-
gation, Dept. of Justice, Officer of the Attorney Gen., State of
Calif., requesting that he be informed of the name of the Chief
of Police for Baldwin Park, as soon as such appointment is made.
City Clerk directed to take necessary action.
Letter from County Boundary Commission, County of. Los Angeles,
dated Jan. 23, 1956, Notifying the City Council of Baldwin Park
that the City of El Monte has filed a proposal for the annexation
of territory known as *Proposed Annexation No. 90 to the City of
El Monte" on Jan. 19, 1956. Ordered filed..
Certificate of the Registrar of Votes for the County of Los
Angeles that there were 9,661 registered electors on file in
his office on January 25, 1956, the date of formation of the
City of Baldwin Park; and a statement thereon to the effect
that the original of this certificate had been mailed to the
State Controller on Feb. 3, 1956, and a copy to the Division
of Highways on the same date. City Clerk informed the City
Council that this gives us an official population of 28,983,
which will govern until an official U. S. Census is taken.
Communication ordered filed.
CALIFORNIA
Letter, Co. Engr. to
State Bd. of Equal.
re incorporation of
Baldwin Park and
effect on special
districts.
Letter from Bureau of
Criminal Investigation
Dept. Justice, Off.
State Atty. Gen., re
appointment of Chief
of Police.
Notice of proposed
Annexation No. 90
to the City of El
Monte.
Certificate of County
Registrar of Voters
as to number of re
gistered electors in
Baldwin Park on Jan.
25, 1956, which was
furnished State Con-
troller and Div. of
Highways.
A communication was received from the Property Owners Pr-oteotive i:aChM nication from
League, assuring the City Council of their full and loyal coop-
eration in establishing and maintaining a fair and workable
government, and requesting that its members be invited to par-
ticipate in the membership of the various commissions and
committees that will be appointed, from time to time.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, Seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and
unanimously carried, that the City Clerk be directed to write
a letter to the Property Owners Protective League of Baldwin
Park, thanking theme for their support and assuring them that
their minbera will be considered when making future appointments
on various city commissions and committee.
Letter from Doyle Dorrance, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene, 14251+
E. Las Angeles St., Baldwin Park, reporting that the church offi-
cials had filed for a zone Exception with the Los Angeles County
Planning Commission in order that they might build additional
Sunday School rooms on the church property; that they had paid a
fee of $38.00 to the County Planning Commission, and hearing was
set for Jan. 26th. County Planning Commission has all necessary
Information., plans, maps, etc. Requests that it be placed on
the City Council agendum for consideration and hearing at an
early date.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Durkin, that
this matter be referred to the City Planning Commission, and
that this, and similar cases already before the Regional Planning
at tine-of incorvo tics
e heard first.
b
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vAiei sin. Taylor and Little john.
NODS: None.
ABS3NT: None.
Request from Forrest R. and Helen K. Walker, 1015 N. Baldwin
Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, dated Jan. 23, 1956 for zone change
to M-l on an irregular plot of approzinattly 3.5 acres situated
on Baldwin Park Blvd., and Bess Ave., Baldwin Park.
Property Owners Pro-
tective league offer-
ing their support and
cooperation in estab-
lishing new city gov-
ernment, and request-
ing membership for
members on various
city commissions and
committees.
Request by Pastor.,
Church of the Nazarene
for zone exception to
permit construction of
Additional Sunday Sch.
rooms on church proper
ty at 14254 E. Los
Angeles St., Baldwin
Park. Referred to
City Planning Comm.,
with recommendation
that this and other
cases previously pre-
sented to County
Planning Commission
be heard first.
Request of Forrest R.
and Helen K. Walker
for change of zone to
M-1 on 3.5 acres at
Baldwin Park Blvd. and
Bess Ave.
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JOIi SCHOOL CAFETORIUM TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS) BALUWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA
MONAAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1956. 7:30 P. M.
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, Matter ordered
and unanimously carried, that Mr. & We. Walker be informed referred to City
of the requirements of the Planning Code for submitting such Planning Commission.
petitions and that the letter be referred to the City Planning
Coamdes ion.
Request from Frank C. Campuzano, for change of zone from C-i Request of Frank
to C-3 for property located on the north-west corner of Baldwin C. Campuzano for
Park Blvd., and Merced Ave., Lot. 15, Tract No. 718, and Lots change of zone from
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Tract No. 6285. C-i to C-3 for pro-
perty located on
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and N.W. Cor. Baldwin
unanimously carried, that Mr. Campuzano be informed of the Park Blvd. & Merced
requirements of the Planning Code for submitting such petitions Ave. Matter ordered
and that the letter be referred to the City Planning Commission. referred to City
Planning Commission.
Request from Josephine Anderson, owner of the Star Cleaners at Request of Josephine
14323 1.: Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park, for installation of fifteen Anderson, owner of
minute restricted parking space in front of her place of Star Cleaners, for
business. installation of 15
minute restricted
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, that parking space in front
this request be forwarded to the Public Safety Commissioner for of 14323 E. Ramona Blvd
study and report. Referred to Public
This motion carried by following vote: Safety Commissioner
AYES: Councilmen B loxham, Cole and Littlejohn for study and report.
NOES: Councilmen Duskin and Taylor.
ABSENT None.
Request of Baldwin Park Civic Association, dated Feb. 6, 1956,
for support of the City Council in obtaining an off-ramp from
the San Bernardino Freeway, north of the freeway and east of
the San Gabriel River.
Moved by Councilmen Taylor, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and
unanimously carried, that this request be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study and report.
Request from San Pedro Commmercial Co., 8106 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Los Angeles 46, Calif., dated Jan. 31, 1956, for bid forms and
specifications on work of collection and disposal of garbage,
combustible and nom-combustible f'efuse.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by councilman Taylor, and
unanimously carried that the City Clerk ask them to, submit a
bid for future study.
Letter from Liberty Lodge No. 303, I.0.0.F., Baldwin Park, Calif.
offering use of their temple, located at 4147 N. Sierra Madre
A' e., Baldwin Park, for use as a temporary relief station in
case of flood, earthquake or other similar disaster.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham and
unanimously carried that letter be filed, and a letter of thanks
be sent to the Lodge.
Request of Baldwin
Park Civic Assn. for
support in obtaining
off ramp from San
Bernardino Freeway
N. of freeway and. E.
of San Gabriel River.
Referred to City
Planning Comma.
Request from. San Pedro
Commercial Co., for
bid forms and specs.
for collection and
disposal of garbage,
combustible and non-
combustible refuse.
Asked to submit bid
for future study.
Offer of use of I,0.&.7
Temple, 4147 N. Sierra
Madre Ave., Baldwin
Park, as temporary
relief station in case
of disaster.
Request from Mike Hanich, Secretary Treasurer, Ban Gabriel Request that real
Valley Real Nstate Board, P. 0. Box 253, Baldwin Park, that each estate salesmen be
real estate salesman be required to obtain his own business required to obtain own
license, business license.
Referred to committee
Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and on licenses for study.
unanimously carried, that this request be put on file for study
by the committee on licenses.
Request from. Mike Henich, 3937 N. Breese Ave., Baldwin Park, for Request from Mike
change of zone on property located at 3202 N. Baldwin Park Blvd., Hanich for change of
which is at the north-east corner of Francisquito Ave. and Baldtfn zone for property at
Park Blvd. 3202 N. Baldwin Park
Blvd. Referred to City
Zoning Commission.
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JONES SCHOOL CAFEIORI TE14PORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS) BALWIN,PABK, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1956. 7:30 P. M.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously carried that this request be referred to the City Zoning
Commission, and Mr. Hanich so notified.
Request from Barry Ingber, Partner, Yale Serve Yourself Service Request for permit
Station, 4258 N. Maine Ave., Baldwin Park, requesting permit to construct car-
to construct a car-rash facility on property adjacent to above wash facility on
address, owned by applicant. property adjacent to
4258 N. Maine Ave.,
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and Baldwin Park.
unanimously carried, that request be referred to the City Plan-
ning Commission, and Mr. Ingber so informed.
Request from Wm. H. Bradley, 519 N. Fifth St., Covina, Calif. Request for discussion
for opportunity to discuss with the City Council the fees re- of fees charged for
quired for a business license for juke boxes. license for juke boxes.
Taken under advisement
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and by Council.
unanimously carried, that this request be taken under advisement
by the Council.
Moved by Councilman. Cole, seconded by Councilman Taylor, that the Extension of penalty
penalty period for failure to obtain business licenses be extended period for obtaining
to March 15th for 1956 only. business licenses.
This motion carried by following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Durkin, Taylor and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Applications for issuance of business licenses, as required by
Section 6129, Baldwin Park Municipal Code, were received from the
following:
Restaurants: K. E. Diebold, 14318 E. Ramona Blvd.; Dorothy
M Donnell, 12800 E. Ramona Blvd.; John M. Piles, 14339 E. Ramona
Blvd.; P. E. Ventioner, 14818 E. Arrow Highway,; A. 0. Utter,
14412 E. Olive St.; Tom ore K. Hutchinson, 14412 E. Arrow Highway;
Leon Furra, 4105 N. Maine Ave.; Oran L. Snavely, 14425 E. Ramona
Blvd.; Merlon R. Mongenel, 14356 3. Ramona Blvd., and Gabriel G.
Rascon, 13854 E. Ramona Blvd., all Baldwin Park.
Auto Repair: Frank S. Briggs, 3648 N. Baldwin Park Blvd.; Mrs.
Clyde D. Branson, 13755 E. Francisquito Ave.; Rosemary Rude, 14210
E. Ramona Blvd.; and Harry Menefee, 4655 J N. Maine Ave., all
Baldwin Park.
Gasoline Service Station: Rosemary Rude, 14210 Ramona Blvd.;
Paul Masser, 14526 E. Ramona Blvd.; H. C. Williams, 3648 N.
Baldwin Park Blvd.; Elmer B. Horn, 14601 E. Garvey Blvd.; R. D.
Titsworth, 14535 E. Ramona Blvd.; J. Fortish and J. Iandgraf,
14351 E. Ramona Blvd., and D. M. Allen, 4655 N. Dine Ave., all
Baldwin Park.
Billard Hall: Willie Cain, 14343 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park.
Auction Sales: H. H. Krwing, 4257 N. Auction Ave., Baldwin Park.
Feed Store: Harold B. Glenn, 13916 E. Ramona Blvd.; and W. S.
Adair, 14038 E. Ramona Blvd., all Baldwin Perk.
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, that
affidavit be prepared by City Attorney and City Clerk for execu-
tion by applicant, affidavit to be of such content as to insure
that the public health, safety and welfare are protected; that it
show compliance with regulations of the State Fire Marshal, com-
pliance with City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code, and that there
have been no arrests made on the premises or citations because of
offenses committed on the premises, made within past year.
This motion carried by following vote:
A)=: Councilmen B loxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Applications for
Council approval for
issuance of business
license, under provi-
sions of Sec. 6129,
Municipal Code.
Approved, provided
they execute affidavit
to effect public
health, safety and
welfare will be pro-
tected.
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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS) BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Request of Hildreth M. Doyle, 2845 E.Vanderhoof Drive,
West Covina, Calif., for change of zone from R..4 to C-4
on parcel of land located south of the San Bernardino
Freeway between Ituni Street and Merced Ave.
R. M. Provan, Jr., 14181 Clydewood Ave., Baldwin Park,
was sworn, stated he was employed by Adams & Ells, Civil
Engineers, who were handling the matter for Mrs. Doyle.
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, that
I a public hearing be set for the next City Planning Commission
meeting on Feb. 20, 1956. This motion carried by following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Albert Gilmore, 4454 N. Harlan Ave., Baldwin Park, newly appointed
member of the City Planning Commission recommended that the City
Planning Commission be furnished an aerial photo of Baldwin Park,
approximately four feet square. No action taken on this request.
Councilman Bloxham reported on Public Safety. No Commission yet
formed. Applications for police now being screened.
Councilman Cole reported on Public Works. Contract executed
with Los Angeles County for street maintenance by County Road
Department.
Councilman Duskin reported on Building. County Building Dept.
taking applications for permits with checks only present time.
Cannot take cash until office set up.
Councilman Taylor reported on Finance. Finance and budget
estimate for last five months of fiscal year incomplete
Request of Hildreth
M. Doyle for change
of zone. Public
hearing by City
Planning Comm. set
for Feb. 20, 1956
Request of Albert
Gilmore for aerial
photo for City Plan-
ning Commission.
Report on Public
Safety.
Report on Public
Works
Report on Buildings.
Report on Finance.
Mayor Littlejohn reported on Zoning. City Planning Commission Report on Zoning.
established Feb. 6, 1956.
City Attorney Zimmerman reported that the Sales Tax Ordinance Report by City
was not yet completed; that he had received no reply to the Attorney.
letter sent the Board of Supervisors in regard to Los Angeles
continuing to furnish the city free service for the remainder
of the fiscal year; that he had received no reply to the letter
sent the State Attorney General in regard to an interpretation
of'the law requiring such services.
City Attorney Zimmerman then read the Ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. 4
Providing for the
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK sale and use of
AMENDING ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE BALDWIN PARK fireworks.
MUNICIPAL CODE."
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, that
this Ordinance be passed and adopted as an emergency matter. It
was then passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Attorney Zimmerman then read the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AMENDING ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 4 BY AMENDING SECTION 6128.59 PRO-
VIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF TRAILER COURTS."
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, that
this Ordinance be passed and adopted as an emergency matter.
It was then passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Ordinance No. 5
Providing for the
licensing of trailer
courts.
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MOMMY, FEBRUARY 6, 1956. 7:30 P. M.
The City Clerk requested that he be authorized to appoint
We. Esther Armstrong as his Deputy, with a salary of $300.00
per month, beginning January 25, 1956. Moved by Councilman
Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and unanimously
carried that this appointment be authorized.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and
unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to employ
temporary clerical help at the rate of $1.25 per hour for not
to exceed 30 hours per week.
Mr. M. F. Rose, Supt., County Road Dept., made a brief report
on road conditions, with particular reference to flood damage.
Albert J. Castleton, 3113 N. Syracuse Ave., Baldwin Park, made
inquiry as to whether permits are to be required for the opera-
tion of Little League parks.
Dean Ellis, 13738 E. Francisquito Ave., Baldwin Park, inquired
whether license will be required by him to pick up school gar-
bage and refuse, under his contract with the Baldwin Park Ele-
mentary School District.
Frank Campuzano, 3723 N. Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park,
requested information as to how soon City Planning Coomniasion
will be able to act.
Joseph Bogg, 14404 B. Merced Ave., Baldwin Park, inquired as
to whether the City had police protection and what type. He
was informed that we have the same police protection we have
always had, the Los Angeles County Sheriff.
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday,
February 10, 1956, at 4:00 P. M., at the Jones School Cafetorium.
Adjourned 10:05 P. M.
The foregoing minutes approved
by the City Council February 20 1956.
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Authorization for
appointment of
Deputy City.Clerk
at a salary of
$300.00 per month.
Authorization for
employment of tem-
porary clerical.
help.
Report on roads.
Inquiry re Little
League operations.
Inquiry re collection
of garbage and refuse
from schools.
Inquiry re City
Planning Cimission.
Inquiry re police
protection.
Adjournment to
Feb. 10, 1956.
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