HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 03 19 CC MIN1956 03 19 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— ; ²Í«JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS) BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular
session at the above time and place.
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Mayor Littlejohn led the Salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Waldo Specht, Central Baptist
Church of Baldwin Park.
Flag Salute
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ROLL CALL: Councilman Bloxham, Cole, Durkin and Littlejohn;
City Attorney; City Clerk; City Treasurer.
Absent: Councilman Taylor.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and Minutes of 3/5/56.
unanimously carried, that the minutes of the meeting of March Approved.
5, 1956, be approved.
Stephen King, 13823 Clearcrest Drive, Baldwin Park, a student Stephen King, a stu-
at Iandis Intermediate School, spoke on the subject of Civil dent, on need for
Defense and the need for a youth center. No action taken. Civil Defense and
Youth Center.
John Wheelus, 213 IaDeney, Ontario, Calif., spoke in protest John Wheelus, in
of fee charged for business license for vending machines. protest to vending
No action taken. machine business
license fee.
Joseph Capalbo, 2323 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, an attorney, Joseph Capalbo, in
spoke on behalf of California Music Merchant's Association, protest to juke box
protesting the business license fee charged on juke bones and Vending machine
and vending machines. No action taken. buddness license fees.
Wilmer Artis, 13557 E. Tracy St., Baldwin Park, spoke in Wilmer Artis, re trafli
regard to traffic hazards at the intersection of Tracy Street hazard at Tracy St. &
and Baldwin Park Boulevard. No action taken. Baldwin Park Blvd.
No action.
Andrew Todd, 21+08 W. 8th St., Los Angeles, Calif., spoke Andrew Todd, in protest
in protest to license fee charged for fruit and vegetable to fee for fruit and
truck. No action taken, vegetable truck. No
action taken.
Letter, League of California Cities, stating that Assembly- Appropriation for
man Richard H. McCollister deemed it essential that all cities armory construction.
desiring to retain funds in the State Budget for armory con- Letter to be sent
struction Baldwin Park $67,200.00) should immediately re- State Senator request-
quest their State Senator to support this item when presented ing his support.
to the State Senate.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and
unanimously carried, that the City Council request our State
Senator to support this bill.
Application of High School Band and Orchestra Parents' Associa- Request of High School
tion for permit to make charity solicitations for money raising Band & Orchestra Par-
project. ants Assn. for permit
for charity soliciation,
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, and Granted.
unanimously carried, that permit be issued, with fee waived.
Letter from Legislative Counsel of State of California advis- Letter, Legislative
ing municipal election must be held on April 10, 1956. No Counsel, re municipal
action. election. No action.
Letter from Controller of State of California stating amount Reappttionment to
of apportionment to counties of trailer coach registration counties of trailer
fees. No action. coach registration fees.
Letter from Municipal Court, Citrus Judicial District, advis- Distribution of fines
ing City of Baldwin Park of amount of fines and forfeitures and forfeitures for
and distribution thereof for month of February, 1956. No February, 1956
action.
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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM BAIDWIN PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956- 7:30 P.M.
Copy of letter from Chief Administrative Officer, Los Angeles Recommendation re
County, to Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County, recommend- including entire
ing that Board of Supervisors instruct the County Counsel to City of Baldwin
amend the Judicial District Boundary Ordinance, as shown on Park in Citrus
attached map, to the effect that the entire City of Baldwin Municipal Court
Park be included in the Citrus Municipal Court Judicial District Judicial District.
such ordinance amendment to take effect inmediate#.y.
Letter from Mrs. Virginia K. Smith, 1+1+27 N. Sierra Madre, Mrs. Virginia K.
Baldwin Park, requesting council designate morning hours Smith request
for burning trash. for morning hours
for burning trash.
Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Cole, and Letter tabled.
unanimously carried, that this letter be tabled until fur-
ther notice.
Letter from Secretary, Board of Trustees, First Methodist
Church of Baldwin *ark, requesting establishment of a load-
ing zone at 3960 Ni Maine Ave., at the curb fronting on
church property.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, se conded by Mayor Littlejohn,
and unanimously carried, that this matter be referred to
Councilman Bloxham for investigation and report at the
next council meeting.
Letter from Harry Fisher undated) and petition dated
March 13, 1956, from five business firms, requesting
that the parking ordinance be amended to permit angle
parking on the south side of Ramona Boulevard, between
Earl Avenue and Corak Street.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin,
and unanimously carried, that this matter be referred to
Councilman Bloxham for investigation and report.
Letter from Secretary, Last Side Little League, requesting
permission to operate a concession stand at all their games
this summer, with waiver of permit fee.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham,
and unanimously carried, that license be granted with
waiver of fee.
Notification by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
that application for transfer of Alcoholic Beverage
Licenses had been made by the following: Arthur H. &
Marion W. Cunningham from Arvid & Dorothy Strand at
5026 N. Maine Ave., Baldwin Park. From Hubert K., Jr.
and Hubert K. Sr., Henry to Dora M., Henry K. Jr., Henry
K. Sr., and Verna D. Henry, at 13750 E. Ramona Blvd.,
Baldwin Park. No action required.
Application of William Muchnick and Joe Leonetti for an
exclusive franchise license to operate and service juke
boxes in Baldwin Park; $2,000.00 cash for franchise and
$21+.00 per year for each juke box on location.
Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Durkin,
and unanimously carried, that this matter be tabled for
further study.
Request of Covina Women's Club Juniors for permission to
pick up clothing donated by Baldwin Park merchants for
retarded children attending Mrs. Deacon's School for Re-
tarded Children.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham,
and unanimously carried, that permission be granted, with
waiver of fee.
Board of Trustees,
First Methodist
Church, requests
loading zone in
front of church
property. Referred
to Councilman
Bloxham for report.
Request for change
in parking ordinance
to permit angle
parking on south
side of Ramona Blvd
between Earl Ave &
Corak St. Referred
to Councilman Bloxham
for report.
Request from Zest v
Side Little League
to operate conces-
sion stand, with
waiver of fee.
Granted.
Notification by
Dept. of Alcoholic
Beverage Control of
applications for
transfer of alcoholic
beverage licenses.
Application by Wm.
Muchnick and Joe
Leonetti for exclu-
sive Franchise to
operate juke boxes
in Baldwin Park.
Request tabled.
Request of Covina
Woman's Club Jrs.
to pick up clothing
for children attend-
ing Mrs. Deacon's
Sch. for Retarded
Childred. Granted,
with waiver of fee.
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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORiUM BALtWIN PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Letter from Chief Administrative Officer, Los Angeles County, Advice from. Chief
to City of Baldwin Park, re financing Road Department services Adm. Off., L.A. Co.,
through end of current fiscal year, stating that city's share that $1+538.77 will
of Supervisorial Road District No. 1 assets is $4,638.77, and be available to
that in addition the Count] will make available $40,900.00 for Baldwin Park for
covering other projects and maintenance expenditures previously road projects and
budgeted for expenditure within the City of Baldwin Park. maintenance thru
No action required. end of current fis-
cal year.
Regarding petitions of residents of Bogart and Clark Streets
for installation of stop signs at intersection of Bogart and
Clark Streets, Councilman Cole moved, seconded by Councilman
Durkin, and unanimously carried, that 6,000 pound load limit
signs be posted at Ramona Boulevard and Bogart Street, and at
Clark Street and Bogart Street, and that boulevard stop signs
be placed on Bogart Street at intersection with Clark Street.
Report by Councilman Bloxham on request of Star Cleaners for
loading zone at 14323 E. Ramona Blvd.
Moved by Councilman. Bloxham, seconded by Mayor Littlejohn,
and unanimously carried, that this application be hied.
The City Attorney presented an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ADDING A NEW SECTION. TO THE BALDWIN PARK. MUNICIPAL CODE TO
BE BNOwN AS SECTION 6128.1+31 PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING. OF
GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTORS; AND AMENDING SECTION 6129."
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, that
this Ordinance be passed and adopted. It was then passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Durkin and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Taylor.
Posting of weight
limit signs on Bogart
St. at intersections
of Ramona Blvd. and
Clark St. and insta-
llation of stop sign
on Bogart St. at
Clark St. Intersec-
tion.
Request of Star
Cleaners for loading
zone at 14323 E.
Ramona Blvd.
Application denied.
Ordinance No. 9 v
providing for the
licensing of garbage
and rubbish collec-
tors.
Report by City Attorney on result of conference with County Report by City
authorities. Law enforcement services, District Attorney Attorney re con-
services for prosecution of city ordinances, jail service, ference with County
and ambulance service reimbursement to be fines and for- authorities in re-
feitures. Planning and sub-division services reimburse- gard to furnishing
ment to be same fees now charged by County. certain services.
The City Attorney presented for first reading an Ordinance Ordinance amending
entitled: Sec. 9100.1 of the
Baldwin Park Munici-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CO CIL OF THE CITY OF BAITIWIN pal Code, changing
PARK AMENDING SECTION 9100.1 THE BALTIWIN PARK MUNICIPAL the official compre-
CODE, CHANGING THE OFFICIAL COMPRESENSIPE ZONING MAP OF THE hensive zoning map
CITY OF BALDWIN.PARK." of the City of Bald-
win Park. First
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, reading.
and unanimously carried, that further reading of this
Ordinance be waived.
el,
Councilman Cole offered the following Resolution, entitled: Resolution No. 14,
providing for the
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAIDWIN PARK adoption of a sys-
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A SYSTEM. OF STN'S TO BE RECOM- tem of streets to be
MENDED AS MAJOR CITY STREETS"." recommended as Major
Councilman Cole moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Bloxham. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Taylor.
City Streets".
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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM BALDWIN PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956. 7:30 P.M.
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The City Attorney offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITATED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
DESIGNATED ANNEXATION NO.. 1", AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS TBJsk TO. 1'
City Clerk reported that he had made search of records and
found the six petitioners to be the sole owners of the pro-
perty proposed for annexation.
Councilman Durkin moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Cole. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Duskin and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Taylor.
Resolution No. 15,
giving notice of pro-
posed annexation to
City of Baldwin Park
of Annexation No. 1"
and giving notice of
time and place for
hearing protests.
The City Administrator offered the following Resolution en- Resolution No. 16,
titled: establishing a pay
scale and conditions
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK of employment for
ESTABL]BHING A PAY SCALE AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EM- employees.
PLOYM.
Councilman Duskin moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Cole. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Durkin and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Taylor.
The City Administrator recommended that the employment of Authorization for
Theresa C. Gillis and Madeline F. Atkins as clerk-stenographers employees in City
from Feb. 27, 1956 to March 15, 1956, at a salary of $215.00 Clerk's office;
per month be confirmed and approved; and that they be employed Planning Section;
on a permanent basis as clerk-stenographers at a starting salary and Police Dept.
of $225.00 per month, effective March 16, 1956;
That the employment of Geneva E. Mudd as secretary-stenographer
from Feb. 27, 1956 to March 15, 1956, at a salary of $225.00 per
month be confirmed and approved; and that she be employed on a
permanent basis as secretary-stenographer at a starting salary
of $250.00 per month, effective March 16, 1956:
That the employment of a clerk-typist for the Police Department
on a permanent basis, at a starting salary of $215.00 per month,
be authorized, effective at such time as these services are re-
quired.
Moved by Councilman Bloxham, seconded by Councilman Durkin, and
unanimously carried, that the employment of personnel requested
be authorized, at the salaries stated.
The City Administrator recommended the employment of Russell Employment of Russel
Josenhans as a Patrolman in the Police Department, at a start- Josenhans as Patrolman
ing salary of $400.00 per month, effective March 15, 1956. at salary of $400.00
per month, effective
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and March 15, 1956.
unanimously carried, that employment of Russell Josephans be
authorized as requested.
Mayor Littlejohn offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 17,
appointing an alternate
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK director for County
APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR FOR COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Sanitation Dist. No.15
NO. 15."
Councilman Durkin moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Littlejohn. This Resolution then passed and adopted by f o&lowing vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Durkin and Littlejohn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Taylor.
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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM BALDWIN PARK, CALIF. MARCH 19, 1956. 7:30 P.M.
At 9:35 P.M. the Mayor called a recess for ten minutes. Recess.
The Council reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
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All applications received for fireworks stands were reviewed Applications for /
by the Council. fireworks stands.
Returned to appli-
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and cants for correction.
unanimously carried, that all applications be rbturned for
correction and that upon return they be turned over to the
Fire Department for recommendation.as to approval.
Contract with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, for pound
service.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham,
and unanimously carried, that the contract for service at
$200.00 per month until June 30, 1956, be approved, with
the proviso that the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
solicit and collect the unpaid dog license fees Los Angeles
County has failed to collect during the current fiscal year.
Fees to be charged by City Planning Cammiiseion. The Council
agreed without formal vote to remove this item from unfinished
business.
Public hearing on application of Ralph D. Hicks for a business
license to operate a dance hall at 13832 E. Ramona Blvd., Bald-
win Park.
George Kasem, Attorney, 4151 N. Maine Ave., Baldwin Park,
appeared to represent W. Hicks. Also speaking for approval
of granting the license were the following:
Betty Novack, 3813 N. Merced Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Frank C. Campuzano, 3327 N. Vineland Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Katherine Koen, 3527 N. Vineland Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Faye E. Hickey, 14322 E/ Gates St., Baldwin Park, Calif.
A standing count shoved sixty-seven 67) persons present who
were in favor of granting the license.
James L. Giffin, Attorney, 117 N. First St., Puente, Calif.,
appeared to represent those opposing granting of the license.
Also speaking in protest to granting the license were:
Fred Bracey, 13952 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park, Calif.
IT. B. Davis, 3902 N. Stewart Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Murry Poteet, 3935 N. Stewart Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
C. R. James, 253 N. Willow Ave., West Covina, Calif., who
own property at 3950 N. Stewart Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Arthur L. Cunningham, 3911 N. Bresee Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
A standing count showed twenty-four 24) persons present who
objected to the granting of the license.
Petitions on file against granting of the license contained
seventy 70) signatures.
Speaking in rebuttal, in favor of granting the license, were:
Mrs. Gladys Jaharis, 13419 N. Athol St.., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Richard Douglas, 1317 N. Vineland Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Albert Castleton, 3113 N. Syracuse Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif.
Fred McFarland, 3002 San Ignacio St., El Monte, Calif.
Ralph Hicks, the applicant.
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham,
and unanimously carried, that the license be granted, subject
to meeting requirements of all safety precautions, and proper
policing.
The City Attorney offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAIDWIN PARK ESTABLISHING
INSURANCE. SPECIFICATIONS."
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Contract with San
Gabriel Valley Humane
for pound service.
Ap proved.
Fees to be charged
by City Planning
Commission. Removed
from unfinished buss-!,
ness.
Application of Ralph
Hicks to operate
a dance hall at
13832 B. Ramona Blvd.
License granted.
Resolution No. 18,
establishing insur-
ance specifications.
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JONES SCHOOL CAFETORIUM BALDWIN PARK, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Louncilman Duskin moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Bloxham.
This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bloxham, Cole, Durkin and Littlejohn.
NOES: None,
ABSENT: Councilman Taylor.
Letter from San Pedro Commercial Co., 8106 Santa Monica Blvd., Proposal from San
Los Angeles 46, Calif., submitting proposal for collection and Pedro Commercial Co.
disposal of garbage, combustible and non-combustible refuse, for collection of
and stating they are prepared to enter into a two 2) year con- garbage, etc.
tract.
Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Durkin, and
unanimously carried, that the City Administrator direct a letter
to the San Pedro Commercial Company, notifying them that we are
not in order for a franchise, and that they will have to submit
application to the Council for a license.
Application of Raymond Harsha for business license for Outpost Application for busi-
Cafe, 12733 E. Garvey Blvd., Baldwin Park, Calif. ness license by Ray-
mond Ears ha.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, Approved.
and unanimously carried, that the license be granted.
Application of William A. Mitchell for business license to
conduct a jewelry auction at 4257 Auction Ave., Baldwin Park,
Calif.
Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham,
and unanimously carried, that the license be granted when
he is in compliance with all the necessary regulations.
Mr. Richard Schneider, 3439 N. Athol St., Baldwin Park,
recommended that a mounted police force be organized for the
purpose of representing the City of Baldwin Park in special
events, parades, programs, rodeos, shows, to publicize the
City of Baldwin Park, and to assist the regular police de-
partment in emergencies; this unit to consist of not more
than thirty 30) regular members.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and
unanimously carried, that the matter be taken under advisement.
Application for busi-
ness license by Wm.
A. Mitchell.
Approved, subject to
corrective action.
Recommendation for
organization of
mounted police force
in City of Baldwin
Park.
The following bills were presented for approval: Bills for approval.
Stockwell & Binney Miss. Office supplies and equipment 4684.83
Heflin Venetian Blind Co. Sunshades in City Hall. 132.00
Harry Brink Material and labor for partitions City Hall 767.99
S. R. Zimmerman Reimbursement for postage 10.00
Duane W. Wheeler & Co. Printing Purchase Orders 98.26
Acme Visible Records, Inc. Filing cabinet 236.39
Adela Burman. Clerical work, Planning Comm. 16.25
King Posture Chair Co. 2 doz folding chairs 147.08
Arcadia Maintenance Supply Co. Wax and soap 7.44
Co. of Los Angeles, Mapping Div. Maps 124.53
Baldwin Park Nat. Paint Store Map frame 17.36
Baldwin Park Hdw. & Supply Co. Janitor supplies 20.13
La Puente Valley Journal publishing legal notices 8.19
Total X70
Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, and
unanimously carried, that bills be paid.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bloxham, that Adjournment to 4.00
meeting be adjourned to 4:00 P.M., March 20, 1956, at Jones PM, Mch. 20, 1956,
School. at Jones School.
Adjourned 12:15 A.M., March 20, 1956.
The foregoing minutes approved
by the City Council April 2 1956.
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