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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 11 19 CC MIN1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«OLD CENTRAL SCHCOL UDITORIUN, BALD.-IIN PARK, MONDAY, November 19, 1956 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers) The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park fret in rear session at the above place at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Bloxham led the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Rev. W.J. Moore, Foursquare Church of Baldwin Park. Invocation ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Cole, Duskin,Littlejohn, Scovotti and Bloxham; City Clerk; City Attorney; City Treasurer. Applications for following charity solicitation licenses Charity Solicita-• were presented: tion licenses Granted with 1. Boy Scout Troop 695 to sell Christmas Trees from lot. waiver of fee. 2. American Legion Post 241 to sell Christmas trees from lot. 3. Camp Fire Girls to collect food for baskets for the needy for Christmas. Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that the licenses be granted, with waiver of fees. Moved by Mayor B1oxham, seconded by Councilman Durkin, and i-iinutes of Oct. unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 17, and 24, 17,24 and Nov.5, and Nov. 5 and 13, 1956,_be approved as presented and read- 13, 1956 ing waived. approved. Following letters re proposed annexations and incorpora- tions were presented: 1. Annexation No. 96 to City of El Vionte 2. Annexation No. 151 to City of West Covina 3. Proposed incorporation to be known as City of Valinda Village. Po action. Citrus Nunicipal Court report was presented showing dis- tribution of fines and forfeitures for month of October, 1956 in sum of $3085.56. No action. Letter State Controller re A.B.C. license fees March 1 thru August 31, 1956, was presented. No Action. Request of Baldwin Park Chamber of Conrrerce for use of aamona Boulevard for street dance Dec. 14, 1956, was Tresented. Moved by councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried that request of Chamber of Commerce for permission allots street dance on Ramona Blvd. on Dec. 14, 1956, be granted, subject to condition that troet be cleaned of all debris after use. Pb action. Citrus Municipal Court report for Oct.,1956 fines and forfeitures. No action. A.B.C. License fees Marl thru Aug. 31, 1956. No action. Permissi on Granted, BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«214 PAGE #2 I OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, EALD[JrIN PARK, X)NL]AY, NOVEm4BER 19,1956 7:30 P.M. Report or Commmittee on comparative appraiaalg for Old Central Comparative School. Appraisals Old Central School Councilman Littlejohn read the report of Mr, Schroeter, giving a breakdown of.e- raisals of different sites as com-, Committee given pared to the Old Central: School property. permission to Councilman Littlejohn also read the report of the Committee. negotiate. Moved by Councilman Cole and seconded by Mayor Bloxham, that we aprreve the recommendations of the Chi ittee as submit- ted in this letter and give them permission to negotiate with the Baldwin.PantSchool District. The above motion was adopted by the following vote AYES$ Councilmen Cole, Littlejohn, Soovotti, Bloxham NOES None ABSTAINING: Councilman Juskin ABSENT: None At 8:00 o'clock the City Clerk announde4 that it was time Pacific Electric for the public hearing on the request of Pacific Electric Railway franchise, Railway Company for franchise. Tabled for fur- The City Clerk stated that notice was published in the ther considera- Baldwin Park Bulletin, as required by Resolution No• 68, tion. setting this date and time for the hearing; that in re- sponse to that notice one written coiflmication was receiv- ed in protest, which was read. Mr, C. Gray,13438 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park, spoke in-,pietoct to the granting of the franchise, stating that his property was next to the property of Mrd Laidlow, who had sent in the written protest. Mr. Roger Sullivan, attorney for the Padif C Electric Railway Cow appeared on, behalf of the c Y•" lt was establish'. ed that the Pacific F sctrio Railway is A wea r owned`sUb- sidiary of the Southern Pacific Railroad, but that they are separate corporate entities. Mr., P W. Yeager, S rintendent of Freight for the Pacific Electric Railway, 350 W. Arbutus Street, Compton, explained the funetionp perfolmed bb the line. running through Baldwin Park and stated that it was not feasible to hook up with the Sotiithrn i.c i.fic main line as they were loaded at Xre$ent and Gould net take on additional freight. The Pacific Electric owns the'''txaelc and right-of-way from Baldwin Park to Bassett but do not have a spur that would tie in at El Monte and they youldz'h~r a to use the Southern Pacific tracks from Bassett to $e which was not feasible4 Mr. draw J, Kannldj Special Re lredentative, Vice President G raI Manager, Pacific Electric Railway,l96l BroadlarLd enU Duarte stated that the last amount paid to the County franc se`4was $35.29 axmjual payment for the year 1954. thq pe eqtrian orros4ngas that they-were governed by the cifla L ectric stated that, because of the safety aspects osa nge across their tracks. The representative of the LIJp Kerr, 3228 Pd. Maine, Bald irk, inquired if the ific Electric Company would be willing to grant a few Utt ties Cow salon that he would.. be glad to take Vie: t'' oubmi ssion,,, but,; that it vas up to the Public Utilities BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«225 PAGE #3 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITCR IUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1956 7:30 P.M. Commission to grant them. Moved by Mayor Bloxham, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled for further consideration. The City Attorney presented the following ordinance en- titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF lst reading BALDWIN PARK CREATING A TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION ordinance re Traf- BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL fic and Safety CODE, TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II." Cc.iimission. I Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that the first two persons in order named be for term of tree years, second two persons for a term of two years each and the last person for one year. Councilman Duskin moved that the ordinance be introduced and further reading be waived, seconded by Mayor Bloxham. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Cole, Durkin, Littlejohn, Scovotti and Bloxham. NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, the Res. No. 76 following resolution entitled: Empowering Chief of Police to A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Suspend members BALDW IN PARK, EMPOWERING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO of police force. SUSPEND MEMBERS OF THE POLICE FORCE." Adopted. Councilmen Scovotti moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Du.skin. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Cole, Duskin, Scovotti and Bloxham. NOES: Councilman Littlejohn. ABSENT: None Matter of revision of Business License fees was present- Revision of ed. Business License Fees. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that the matter of business licenses be tabled until the end of the meeting. The City Attorney presented the following resolution Res. No. 77 entitled: Clare Schweitzer, Case No. 9, Zone A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF change A-1 to M-1 BALDWIN PARK GRANTI D A CONDITIONAL CHANGE CF ZONE Adopted. AND ESTABLISHING THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH R-3 AND 11-1 USES MAY BE PERMITTED." Councilman Cole moved its adoption, seconded by Mayor Bioxham. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«PACE #4 OLD CENTRAL SCHCOL AUDIT UMM EALWW±N RK, MONDAY NOVEN-BER 19,1956 7:30 P.M. AYES: Councilman Cole, Littlejohn, covottl and Bloxham NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: Councilman Duskin Petition from citizens requesting Boulevard Stop at Petition for Boule- Syracuse and Bess Street was presented, together with vard Stop Sign at recommendations for approval by Chief of Police Syhre. Syracuse and Bess Streets. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that the recommendations of the Request granted. Chief of Police be followed through. Reguest for refund of $6.00 raid in error to City for Request for re- dog license, by William Sickler, because person lives in fund on dog license. County territory. Refund granted. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and unanimously carried that refund be granted. The City Clerk presented for second reading the follow- ing ordinance entitled: Ord. No. 27 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 2nd reading of BALDt1IN PARK AMENDING, SECTION 9100.2 OF THE ordinance re change BALDIIIN PARK MUNICIPAL COIF, CHANGING THE of zone R-1 and OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY R-2 to C-i James OF BALD1,1IN PARK, RE: JAMES B. FARIS, CASE NO. 47. B. Faris, Case #L.7. Adopted. Councilman Duskin moved that further reading be waived and that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn. The above motion was adopted by the following vote. AYES: Councilmen Duskin, Littlejohn, Scovotti and Bloxham. HOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: Councilman Cole Mr. John E. Pierce, 3722 N. Willow, Baldwin Park, Request of Director of Civilian Defense made request for the follow- Civilian Defense ing materials and personnel: director for Arm bands and decals, filing cabinet, chairs, stationery, supplies and car expense, telephone and secretary. personnel. Sum $1500.00 author- ized. Moved by Councilman Duskin and seconded by Councilman Scovotti, that the sum of $1500.00 be allotted for Civilian Defense and purchase of equipment requested be authorized. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Cole, Duskin, Littlejohn, Scovotti and Bloxbam. NOES None ABSENT None BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«PAGE #5 1, SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 1956 7:30 P.M. oved• by Counad den Scovotti, seconded by a1or. BlQXham, and utuimously carriid, th t a position be created for part time secretis for CivillAK Defehde Dents at a salary not to erased $125.00 * mbhthb Approval of new Application for Employment" forms. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled until next meeting. Position of part time secretary created at salary not to exceed 3125.00 per Mo. Application for employment forms tabled until next meeting. Matter of Release of Bond Norcov Homes Tract 216Th Release of bond was presented by City Administrative Officer. Norcov Homes Tract 216Th. Mr. Kenneth Volk, 2208 Beverley Blvd., Los Angeles and flr. J. T. Stewart, attorney for Norcov Homes, gave their Tabled until next reasons as to why the release of the bond should be regular meeting authorized and stated that the present drainage problem with City Engr* had nothing to do with the release of the bond as they had Presents complied with all their obligations. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled and placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting, with City Engineer present. City Administrative Officer recommended approval of Apr oval 6 months first step pay raise for Alma Ford and Irene Woodard, pay step raise for Clerk Stenographers to $255.00 per month. Alma Ford and Irene Woodard. Moved by Councilman Cols, seconded by Councilman Approved. Scovotti, and unanimously carried, that Alma Ford and Irene Woodard receive the step raise recommended. Letter from Edward J. Till, re hiring Planning Consultant, Letter from was presented. Edward J. Till re hiring Planning Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Mayor Blcocham, Consultant. and unanimously carried, that we file Mr. Till's letter and continue with search for permanent Planning Director. The City Attorney annnunaed that the Callier-Hopkins Report by City matter had been set for court hearing December 10, 1956. Attorney on He asked if there were any suggestions by the Council Callier-Hopkins regarding this trial. If not, that he would prepare case. Answer. Check for refund from University of Southern California of tuition paid for Mr. Josenhans was presented, and instructions as to its disposition requested by City Administrative Officer. It was established that a letter had not been receiv- ed from Mr. Josenhans stating that he would turn over the material written by him after receiving instruc- tions from this course. Refund from Univer- sity of So. Calif, of Mr. Josenhants' tuition. To be deposited in general fund. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that the refund be deposited in the general fund. Councilmen Duskin and Scovotti, and Mayor Bloxham announc- Dismissal of ed that they had received several letters with reference Planner Albert to the Planning Commission, which they desired placed on Gilmore approved. the agenda. The City Clerk read all the letters in their entirety. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«PAOE #6 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, 110VEM ER 19, 1956 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Duskin and seconded by Mayor Bloxta;m, that a vacancy be declared of Hr. Albert Gilmore's place on the Planning Commission. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Durkin, Scovotti and Bloxham. NOES: Councilmen Cole and Littlejohn. ABSENT: Nona The City Administrator announced that he and Mr. trbnas, Chairman of the Planning Commission, had an appointment to interview 2 gentlemen reference the Planning Director position, and that after this interview they would report to the City Council their,findings. Moved by Mayor Bloxham, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, Recess. and unanimously carried, that a five minute recess be declared, Recessed at 12:05 A.Ii. Meeting reconvened at 12:15 A.M., 11-20-56. The City Administrative Officer presented the matter of Police Radio the Police Radio Equipment,, and recommended that in view Equipment. of the short time Mr. Skouland, the Police Consultant, had had to study this matter that it be tabled until next Tabled until Mr, regular meeting. Skouland's report obtained. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn, and unanimously carried, that the matter of police radio equipment be tabled until Mr. Skouland's report is obtained. The City Administrator presented several bids for various City Adm. authoriz makes and models of trucks and stated that in his opinion ed to purchase 2- the best buy was a 2-ton Ford Truck, Model F600 offered by ton truck from Leo Hoffman Chevrolet, Inc. for 5',1600.00. Leo Hoffman Chev- rolet, Inc. for Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, l600.oo. and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to purchase a 2-ton Ford Truck, Model F600 offered by Leo Hoffman Chevrolet, Inc. for $1600.00. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Cole, Duskin, Littlejohn, Scovotti and Bloxham. NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Scovotti stated that he would like approval of Annexations. the Council giving permission for Councilmen to work on Council approves annexation without any criticism. Councilmen work- ing on annexations Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, and unanimously carried that the Council go on record as having no objection to Councilmen working on annexations. The following bills were audited by the Auditing Bills Committee and favorably reported: Approved.as pre- sented. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«PACE #7. OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITCRIUM,B&LDhJIN PARK, MONDAY,November 19,1956 7:30 P.M. e So. California Edison Co. $ 186.11 San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Nlo. of Oct.) 120.60 Monrovia Blueprint Co. supplies for Engr. Dept.) 274.15 So. Trucking & Tree Service Removing trees Old Central Schl.) 40.00 Hanson Stationery Misel. office supplies) Ferrell Roofing Co. repairs auditorium roof) Robert E. Shannon Supplies for Engr. Dept.) Stockwell & Binney(Office Equipment) Deep Rock Water Water and Cooler rent) So. Counties Gas Co. Gen. Telephone Co. Police and City Hall) Western Union Telegraph Co. Police Dept) Marty's Service Police cars service-gas and oil) Vehicle Leasing Co. 2 cars leased for month) Peerless Division Cleaning rags) Louis A. I4ohnike, Sr. Rent 10-20 thru 11-20-56) Kundrath Studio I.D. photos Police Dept.) Morris Garage repairs to City Cars) Watsonts Photo Service Police Dept. mug shots, etc.) Park Photo Supplies for Police Dept). Pike and Stravm Feed and Seed Seed. etc.) Miller-Bryant.-Pierce Duplicator fluid) Baldwin Park Hardware Mower & misc0 supplies) L.A. Newspaper Service Lagal notices P.C. and City Clerk) Webster's Refuse Disposal Clean up Old Central rubbish) Duane We Wheeler Election expense re pinball and salaries) Western Auto Accociate Store Maint. supplies) Valley Classified Adv. legal steno) San Gabriel Valley Printers Printing permit forms) Manning Bros. Rock and Sand Gravel and Sand Old Cent. Schl) Bob's Auto Parts Mirrors police cars) Helmer Syhre League Calif Cities Meeting, misc. expenses) Timinado Scovotti League Calif. Cities expenses) Russell Schuckhart travel mileage) Bank of America Revolving Fund replenishment) F. Morton Pitt Co, Fuses for Police Dept.) L.A. Co. Road Dept. Street repairs and maintenance) L.A. County Sheriff's Office Pr.soners expenses) L.A. Co. Bureau of Resources Ambulance service) Sac Book Rack Police Manual) L.A. Co. Dept. Engineers Map reproducing) Ingram Paper Co. Paper for all offices) Double H.H. Press Radio logs for P.D.) D. and R. Business Machines Discs, labels, labor) A.A. Blakesley Reimburse Sacramento Trip re Freeway) Dave's Look and Key Shop New lock City Hall & Keys) Elmer Cook League Calif. Cities Meeting expenses) B.P. Co. Water District Esther C. Armstrong League Calif. Cities expenses) Arcadia Maintenance Supply Janitorial supplies) Lloyd 0. Tronaas League of Calif. Cities expenses) Henry J. Littlejohn League of Calif Cities expenses) Baldwin Park School District Rent of Old Central School) Independence Life Iris. Group Ins. Deposit) Payroll Period ending 10-31-56) Payroll Period ending 22-15-56) It was moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, and unanimously carried, that the bills be approved as presented. 86.78 80.00 24.90 581.93 31.31 5.00 246.07 75 404.03 399.09 3.25 300.00 4.68 248.46 7.85 7.06 20.96 5046 189.07 98.11 104.50 126.46 11.85 9.60 51.53 83.54 17.94 46.28 7.00 6.23 2287 29.74 8438.68 276.71 3.42 7.28 6.39 58.26 52.00 107.26 74.66 12.91 36.92 llc15 5.50 8.94 21.75 8.75 1560.00 100,000 6704.31 6989.86 BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 11 19 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;dÍ«PAGE #8 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, NK)NDAY,November 19,1956 7:30 P.M. Moved by Mayor Bloxham, seconded by Councilman Cole, and False Arrest unanimously carried, that the matter of False Arrest Insurance. Insurance be placed on the agenda. Moved by Councilman Dusktn, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, that the City write false arrest insurance for the police officers with the Los Angeles Police Officers Association at $8,,50 each per year, and that the City Administrative Officer be authorized to contract for same, The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES Councilmen Cole, Duskin, Littlejohn., Scovotti and Pluehan3 NOES T' ono ABSENT a None City Adm. authoriz- ed-to contract for same with L.A. Police Officers Asson. at 48.50 each per year. Moved by Councilman Dus:.n, seconded by Councilman Police Examina- Scovotti, and unanimously carried; that the matter of em- tions by agency. ploymnen"; of agency to conduct police examinations for police officers be introduced on the agenda. Louis J. Kroeger and Associates Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman hired. Cole, and i:xianimoorsi y carried, the Lou::s J. Kroeger and Associates, 426 S. Spring Street; i,es Angelis be hired to conduct examinations for the police depart- ment and that start as scan as possible on examinations for sergeants and patrolmen. Revision of busin'ss license fees for ensuing year. Revision of busi- The following changes were suggested and the City Attorney is to prepare amended ordinance accordingly: Vending machines l¢ to no and soft drink machines $1"00 $24.00 for operator's license unless owns place of busin6ss Above 110 4424-00 O0 for operator $6,c) per machine Juke boxes $24.00 base X12.00 per machine If owns machine $12.00 Motels base $24.00 $2.00 for each space over 6 Term salesmen" and clerks" to be changed to read Pmployees" for unlisted" and commercial" businesses Shoema keys $].,2.C0 Barbeishops $18.00 Beauty Parlor 18:,00 General Contractors $48.00 Industrial monthly average of employees instead of based on December total. ness license fees. Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned to next Monday night, November 26, 1956 at 6:00 P.i•i, Above minutes were approved BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117167-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06