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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 03 05 CC MIN1956 03 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;ªÍ«JONES SCHOOL CAFETORI UY TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS) BALDWL N PARK, CALL FORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the above place at 7:40 P.M. Mayor Littlejohn led the Salute to the Flag. Flag Salute. Invocation was given by Rev. Frank Schottelkorb,First Christian Invocation Church, Baldwin Park. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn; City Clerk;City Treasurer; City Attorney. Absent: None. Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the meetings of Feb. 20, 1956 and Feb. 27, 1956, be approved Mr. Stanley Long, 4459 Avacado St., Los Angeles, spoke on be- half of the California Trailer Park Association, whose member- ship in Baldwin Park includes the Scenic Trailer Park and the Baldy View Trailer Park, requesting favorable consideration of a reduction in rates for business licenses for trailer parks. No action. Letter, Regional Planning Commission, L.A. County, dated 2/24/56 re Zone Exception Case No. 2378-(1) requested by Lucky Riders for property at 700 N. Frazier St., adjacent to City of Baldwin Park. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that this letter be turned over to the City Planning Commission for necessary action. Memorandum dated Feb. 28, 1956, from City Attorney to City Tax Collector, interpreting the License Ordinance concern- ing real estate brokers, was read. Letter, Andor E. Krause, 13075 E. Garvey Ave.,Baldwin Park, owner The Brown Motel, dated Feb. 24, 1956, was read, stat- ing he was paying business license under protest, and making recommendation as to a more equitable method of determining business license fees. Moved by Councilman Duskin,, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and unanimously carried that this matter be taken under consideration. Public Hearing on the application of T.W. Colwick and W.F. Ott for license to operate a taxicab company in Baldwin Park, as well as for a twenty year franchise, was held at 8:00 P.M., as publicly advertised. Appearing for the company was T.W. Colwick. None in opposition. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that the matter be taken under submission. Public Hearing on the application of Otis D. Stalians, 9724 Cortada St., El Monte, Calif., for license to operate a taxi- cab company in Baldwin Park, as well as for an exclusive franchise, was held at 8:15 PM, as publicly advertised. Appearing in opposition was T.W. Colwi ck. Applicant appeared for himself. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, that a license and franchise be denied the El Monte Taxicab Co. at the present time. This motion approved by the following vote: AYES; Councilman Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn. NOES None ABSENT: None Stanley Long, repre- senting Calif.Trailer Park Assn.,requesting reduction in rates for business license fees for trailer parks Zone exception re- quested by Lucky Riders for land ad- jacent to Baldwin Park city limits. Referred to City Planning Com. Interpretation of v. License Ordinance as it affects real estate brokers. Letter, Andor E.Krause protesting payment of business license fee, and making recommenda- tion as to more equit- able method of fixing fees. Public hearing for taxi cab license T.W.Colwick & W.F.Ott. Taken under submission Public hearing for taxicab license Otis D. Stalians, El Monte, Calif. Application for license and franchise denied. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117130-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 03 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;ªÍ«JONES SCHOOL CAFETORI UM BALDiAI N PARK, CALL F. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Mayor Littlejohn then introduced the subject of action to be be taken on the Baldwin Park Taxicab Company's application, presently under submission. Moved by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, that the Baldwin Park Taxi Company, owned and operated by Mr. Colwick and Mr. Ott, be granted the license to operate a taxicab service in the city limits of Baldwin Park, and also be granted a five year franchise for this service, subject to revocation for violations of the City Code applicable to taxicab service; also any rate change be subject to Council approval; the franchise to be charged for at the rate of three-quarters of one per cent of the gross revenue; that each driver be required to carry an identifica- tion card bearing his picture. This motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn. Petition from 47 residents of Clark and Bogart Sts., Baldwin Park, dated Feb. 22, 1956, requesting a four way stop at the intersection of Clark and Bogart Sts. because of traffic con- ditions at that point. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that this' petition be turned over to the Chief of Police and Road Commissioner for study and report at the next regular Council meeting on March 19, 1956. Letters from Daryl J. Parson, 11546 Everston St., Norwalk, Calif., the 20-30 Club of Baldwin Park, and Francisc-M. Scott, 13)43 S. Primrose, Alhambra, Calif., requesting permits for fi reworks.stands, were read. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that all these letters requesting fire- works permits be tabled. Application of Areme Club to sell tickets for dinner, proceeds to go to Club for charitable purposes. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that a charity solicitation license be granted, with all fees waived. Application of McDaniel's Market to Dept, of Alcoholic Beverage Control, for transfer of liquor license from 420 W.Valley Blvd., El Monte, Calif., to 14103 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park, Calif. No action required and none taken. Letter from Asst. Supt., Business Services, Baldwin Park School Dist., to Mayor Littlejohn, dated Feb. 17, 1956, regarding the conditions under which Old Central School might be made avail- ab.t,e to the City of Baldwin Park on a rental basis. Moved by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that the letter be tabled. Letter from Mayor Coat, Pomona, Calif., dated Feb. 28, 1956, con- gratulating new City of Baldwin Park, and enclosing copy of Progress Report of Pomona. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that a letter of thanks be sent to Mayor Cox and the City of Pomona. Request from Thena Nugent, Big Dalton Trailer Court, for business license; also stated she wished to appear. Applicant failed to appear. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham and unanimously carried that if she can satisfactorily complete the required affidavit, that license be granted. Page 2 7:30 PM Taxicab business license granted Baldwin Park Taxicab Co., also a five year franchise, subject to stipulated conditions Petition for four way stop at intersection of Clark and Bogart Sts.,Baldwin Park. Referred to Chief of Police and Road Comm. for study and report at Council meeting on 3/19/56. Requests of Daryl J. Parson, the 20-30 Club of Baldwin Park, and Francis M. Scott for fireworks stands. All letters tabled. Application Areme Club for charity solicita- tion license. Approved Application of McDaniel's Market for transfer of liquor license. No action required. Basis on which City might obtain Old Central School on a rental basis. Letter tabled. Letter of congratula- tions from Mayor of Pomona. Letter of thanks to be sent. V Application for busi- ness license for Big Dalton Trailer Court. Approved, subject to satisfactory comple- tion of affidavit. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117130-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 03 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;ªÍ«JONES SCHOOL CAFETORC UM BALIMN PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956. 7:30 PM Application of Ralph Enterprises, Inc., for business license for Application for business cafe and bar known as Jet Room. license for Jet Room, License granted. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that this license be grated, Application of Nick Catalano, for business license for cafe known Application for business as Nick's Cafe. Mr. Catalano spoke on behalf of his application. license for Nick's Cafe. License fee to be placed Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Cole, and in trust, pending comple- unanimously carried, that the fee be placed in trust, pending tion of alterations to completion of alterations to building, and being able to pass all building, and meeting necessary sanitary inspections. all sanitary requirements Report of Special Committee composed of Councilman James Taylor, Report of Special on Chairman, Mr. Harry Wentz, Mr. Alfred Lemma, and Mr. John Gibson, Parks. Park Board to on a study of changing parks operation from County to City be notified that the Administration, was read. City is favorably considering assuming Moved by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and operation of the parks unanimously carried, that the Park Board be notified that the at the end of the 1956-57 City is favorably considering the possibility of assuming the Fiscal year. operation of the parks by the end of the 1956-57 fiscal year. Upon recommendation of Mayor Littlejohn, Councilman Cole moved, Authority to hire and Councilman Bloxham seconded a motion, unanimously carried, Planning Consultants for that Mayor Littlejohn be given authority to instruct the City instructional purposes Administrator to hire a Planning Consultant for an informal to assist Planning Comm. meeting-of the Planning Commission during the next week, for Granted, instruction purposes; and to further authorize hiring similar consultants for future meetings, on a limited basis. General discussion was had on signing of contracts with Los Contracts with Los Angeles County for various services. No formal vote was Angeles County for taken, but the Council indicated majority approval for con- various services, tracts for Ambulance Service, Health Service, Jail Service City Attorney to Sub-Division Service, and District Attorney Service, with prepare necessary the City Attorney to prepare resolutions covering the ser- resolutions, vices listed and present them at a subsequent meeting. The City Attorney offered the following resolution entitled: Resolution No. 13 A eemen thutheion Ar i A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE QTY OF BALDW N PARK greement with the APPROVING STIPULATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." County of Los Angeles. Oouncilman Dunkin moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Bloxham. This Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. and numbered Resolution No. 13. The City Clerk submitted financial report for the period from City Clerk's financial Jan. 25, 1956 to Feb. 29, 1956, showing receipts from business report for period 1/25 licenses, $4987.00; and receipts from permits and fees $70.00; total receipts, $5057.00. Expenditures, none. Balance in general fund, $5057.00. Trust Account, receipts $1660.00 disbursements, none; total $1660.00. The City Treasurer submitted financial report as of March 1,1956 City Treasurer's report Deposits in General Account,$4935.00; disbursements, none; total, for period ending $4935.00. Deposits in Trust Account, $1060.00; disbursements, March 1, 1956. none; total, $1060.00 Total monies received, $5995.00. Bank statement verified as of Feb. 17, 1956. Report that Clyde Beatty Circus, because of Railroad schedules, Change of date from would be unable to use the date of April 20, 1956, so requested Apr. 20th to Apr. 24, approval of April 24, 1956, for showing in Baldwin Park. 1956, for Clyde Beatty Circus, Moved by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that the change of dates be approved. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117130-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 03 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;ªÍ« Page 4 PS JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM BALDWIN PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956. 7:30 PM The following bills were presented for approval and payment: Bills and payroll. Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce $ 25.00 Payment authorized. Hanson Stationery 142.46 Beulah Fuller 12.00 Dean Mackey 83.07 Stockwell & Binney 1032.29 Dave's Lock & Key Shop 3.71 F. Morton Pitt Co. 126.16 B. J. Sherwood 25.00 Wally's Bicycle & Hardware 6.80 George E. Hatch 19.30 San Gabriel Valley Printers 98.06 Esquire Printing & Litho. Co. 3.44 Baldwin Park National Paint Store 35.44 General Telephone Co. 99.59 San Gabriel Valley Newspapers 2.84 Pay Roll: Office City Clerk & City Administrator 964.25 office City Treasurer 93.75 Planning Commission 23.50 Police Department 212.50 Moved by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that the bills be paid. The City Administrator recommended that the City Council Revolving Fund. authorize the transfer of $500.00 from the City General Funds to start Fund to the Revolving Fund. authorized. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that this transfer be authorized. Reading of Resolution No. 4, City Planning Commission, recom- mending the installation of a west-bound ramp on the San Ber- nardino Freeway in the Bess-Frazier Avenue area. Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney draw a resolution, incorporating the Planning Commission's resolution. Reading of Resolution No. 5, City Planning Commission, re Lot Split petition of Phillip W. Kerr, recommending that the pro- posed layout be approved on the condition that prior to the 6th day of February, 1956, the applicant file map true to scale showing the proper location of the houses; and the necessary fees. Phillip W. Kerr appeared in his own behalf. Moved by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Durkin, that this resolution.be approved, contingent upon payment of filing fees. This motion adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bloxham., Cole, Duskin and Taylor. NOES: Mayor Littlejohn. ABSENT: None. City Planning Commission Resolution No. 4, recom- mending an off-ramp on the San Bernardino Free- way. City Attorney to draw a resolution. City Planning Commission Resolution No. 5, re Lot Split, Phillip W. Kerr. Approved. Reading of Resolution No. 6, City Planning Commission, re Lot City Planning Commission Split petition of Jack P. Shanks, recommending approval subject Resolution No. 6, re Lot to installation of curbs and gutters, and that the City bear Split, Jack P. Shanks. the expense of hooking up the existing pavement and establish- Approved. ing a grade for the said curbs and gutters. Jack P. Shanks, 5015 N. Maine Ave., Baldwin Park, appeared in his own behalf. Moved by Councilman Duskin that the City Council approve this as recommended by City Planning Commission. No second. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commission. This motion adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117130-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 03 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;ªÍ«JONES SCHOOL CAFETORTCJM BALDW PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 7:30 PM Reading of Resolution No. 7, City Planning Commission, re Shanks City Planning Commission and Berry petition for sub-division on Center Street near Valle Resolution No. 7, sub- Vista, recommending approval subject to all improvements being division on Center St., installed to meet the City specifications for subdivisions ex- near Valle Vista, by cept that the street may be 4+0 feet in width, and that the said Shanks and Berry. street be offered to the City of Baldwin Park for dedication. Approved. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman B loxham., that this combined lot split subdivision, including Kenlock Street, be approved, including curb and gutter along Center Street to the northerly edge of petitioners property; curb and gutter to be installed in compliance with the specifications of the Sub- division Chapter of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code; the sub- dividers to submit map showing proper drainage and street im- provements; said map to be prepared by a Registered Engineer; and that the provisions of the Lot Split ordinance be otherwise complied with. This motion adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin, Taylor and Littlejohn. NOES None. ABSEI'T: None. Specifications for comprehensive insurance tabled until the next Specifications for com- regular meeting. prehensive insurance. Tabled until next regular meeting. Mr. John J. Coady, 3636 Michaelson St., Lakewood, Calif., re- John J. Coady. Spoke quested permission to say a few words, and spoke for 25 minutes in protest to police in protest to the method of furnishing police service in Bald- methods in Baldwin Park win Park, and regarding other municipal matters; stating that and other actions taken he was appearing on behalf of Baldwin Park residents who had by City Council. No requested him to do so, but declining to give their names. action. No action taken. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, Meeting adjourned to and unanimously carried, that this meeting be adjourned to 7:00 PM, March 12, 1956. 7:00 P.M., March 12, 1956, at the Jones School Caf etorium. The foregoing minutes approved by the City Council March 19, 1956. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117130-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06