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Home My WebLink About1957 08 05 CC MIN1957 08 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—<¾Í«OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AgDITORIUM., PARK, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1957 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers) The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the above place at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Stephens led the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, ROLL CALL Stephens and Littlejohn, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Treasurer. Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Holmes, and unanimously carried, that the agenda be carried through item 3 and as much of item 4 as can possibly be taken, but definitely exclude Planning Commission items tonight and further moved, that the Council adjourn this meeting to Wednesday evening August 7, 1957, at 8:00 o'clock at Council Chambers. Moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that reading of the minutes of July 15 and July 25, 1957 be waived and that same be approved as presented. Mr. C.E. Goggia, 3915 N. Walnut haven Drive, West Covina, Refund of License Fee appeared in protest to denial of refund of'City business to C.E. Goggia, license which he was unable to use. Further denied. The City Attorney explained to Mr. Goggia why this refund could not be made by the City. Request denied. Letter dated 7-12-57 from Assemblyman Frank G. Bonelli re Governor Knight,signing A.B. 1172. Receive and file Letter dated 7-20-57 from Assemblyman Frank G. Bonelli re Governor Knight signing A.B. 1212 re Civil Defense & Disaster Preparedness. Receive and file. Proposed Annexations Nos. 127 and 130 to City of El Monte. Receive and file. Letter dated July 12, 1957 from B.P. Service Council expressing appreciation for fine cooperation of City during SSan Gabriel Valley Fair Days. Receive and file. Letter dated Judy 13, 1957 from City of Torrence enclosing Resolution Requesting the League-of California Cities to advocate that an exception be granted to cities from the payment of State Sales and Gas Taxes. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Stephens) and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled for further study. Letter dated July 15, 1957 from Dept. of LACo. Engineer re proposed sanitary sewers for Animal Shelter No. 4, Baldwin Park. Receive and file. Letter from Assemblyman Bonelli re Gov. Knight signing A.B. 4172. Receive and file. Letter from Assemblyman Bonelli re Gov. Knight signing A.B. 1212. Receive and file. Proposed Annexations Nos. 127 and 130 to City of El Monte. Receive and file. Letter from B.P. Service Council thanking City for cooperation during San Gabriel Valley Fair Days. Receive and file. Request from City of Torrence urging that City of B.P. adopt Res- olution similar to their #32!15. Tabled for further study. Letter from LACO Engr. Dept, re proposed sani- tary sewers for Animal Shelter. No. B.P. Receive and file. BIB] 39589-U01 1957-U02 08-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117174-U03 DO117198-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/14/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1957 08 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—<¾Í«OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITOROUM PAGE #2 BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1957 7:30 P.M. 4i Letter from Baldwin Park School District, dated July 30, Letter from B.P. School 1957, giving schedules of local school summer playgrounds District giving schedules and inviting councilmen to visit them. of local school summer playgrounds and inviting Receive and file. councilmen to visit same. Receive and file. Letter from Harold L. Johnson, Covina, dated July 22, Letter from Harold L. 1957 re Storm drain master plan studies. Johnson, Covina re storm drain master plan Receive and file. studies. Receive and file. Charity Solicitation Licenses: 2 Charity Solicitation Licenses. 1. Methodist Youth Fellowship request to sell tickets for lee Cream Social 8-11-57. Approved with waiver of fee. 2. B.P. Oddfellows Lodge 303 request to sell tickets for breakfast on August 2b, 1957 and a monthly com- munity breakfast every month thereafter for one year. Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that licenses be granted, with waiver of fee. Letter dated July 10, 1957 from National Multiple Scie- Request of National rosis Society to solicit funds August 13, 1957 from 7:00 Multiple Sclerosis P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Society to solicit funds Aug. 31,1957, Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Holmes, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and unanimously carried, that permission be granted, with Granted with waiver of waiver of fee. fee. Report dated July 23, 1957 from County Engineer re build- Report dated 7-23-57 ing permit fees collected April 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957, from LACO Engr. re fees showing a profit to the city of $2,706.50 over fees collect- collected April 1,1957 ed. to June 30,1957. Receive and file. Receive and file. Letter dated 7-30-57 from Department of Public Works, Statement from Dept. of Sacramento, re allocation of 5/8¢ gas tax to Baldwin Park Public Works re alloca- for quarter ending June 30, 1957, based on population 28,983 tion of 5/81 gas tax in amount of $20,859.43. to B.P.'for quarter end- ing June 30, 1957 in sum Receive and file. $20,859.43. Receive and file. Letter dated July 16, 1957 from Southern Pacific Company Lease and development and Pacific Electric Railway Company setting out terms of of So. Pacific Co. and proposed lease with city re covering parking facilities on Pao. Elec. Ry. Co. right their right of may. of way for parking facilities. Letter from B.P. Chamber of Commerce dated July 31, 1957 attaching petition of various business people urging city City Atty. to prepare to take over So. Pacific Company and Pacific Electric Ry. lease under terms out- Company right of way for parking purposes. lined in letter of 7-16-57 from So. Pac. Co. Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Holmes, and Pacific Elec.Ry. Co. and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a lease under the terms outlined in the letter of July 16, 1957 from the Southern Pacific Company and Pacific Electric Ry. Company, and the terms be accepted; that the Mayor and the City Clerk be instructed to sign it. BIB] 39589-U01 1957-U02 08-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117174-U03 DO117198-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/14/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1957 08 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—<¾Í«PAGE #3 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1957 7:30 P.M. Public Hearing on amendment of Electrical Code. The City Clerk stated that proper public notice of this hearing had been published as required by law, No oral or written protests were submitted. Public Hearing on amendment of Electrical Code. The City Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. No. 57 the following ordinance entitled: Adopted. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 8311 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL PERMITS, AND INCORPORATING THEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ORDERS, 1955 EDITION, ISSUED BY THE DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1956 EDITION, AS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION." Moved by Councilman Cole and seconded by Councilman Holmes, that further reading be waived and that the ordinance be adopted. This ordinance was then adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES: None ABSENT: None Public hearing re proposed Vacation of a portion of Puente Public Hearing re Vaca- Avenue in Baldwin Park. tion of a portion of Puente Avenue in Baldwin The City Clerk stated that legal notice was given by post- Park. ing Resolution No. 57-58 in the appropriate places and by posting on the premises affected, a notice of intention to vacate a portion of Puente Avenue, fixing the time of the meeting as August 5, 1957 at the hour of 8:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as could be heard, and presented Certificate of posting from the City Engineer, stating this posting was made on the 23rd day of July, as required by law. All witnesses in this hearing were sworn. Appearing for Proponents: S.R. Zimmerman, 831 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, also speaking for his sister Alice C. Brownfield, 4858 T Street, Sacramento, California, co-owner of a portion of the subject property. E.H. Walters, Manager of Covina Irrigating Company, 2544 E. Cameron Avenue, West Covina, California. Appearing in Opposition: James Taylor, 4126 N. Laurens Avenue, Baldwin Park. Hub H. Bloxham, 4221 Jerry Avenue, Baldwin Park, who also presented petition from certain merchants belonging to the Baldwin Park Merchants Association. Kenneth Petro, 14946 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park Madeline P. Linville, 15023 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park BIB] 39589-U01 1957-U02 08-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117174-U03 DO117198-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/14/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1957 08 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—<¾Í«OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1957 7:30 P.M. Dr. Lawrence Minsky, Baldwin Park Animal Clinic, 14921 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. John Gibson, 3648 N. Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park. Tin. Zachary, 14024 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park Mike Hanich, 3449 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park David H. Thone, 4246 N. Cutler, Baldwin Park Phil Longoria, 14939 E. Central Avenue, Baldwin Park Lloyd Tronaas, 4703 N. Stewart Street, Baldwin Park, representing the City Planning Commission, and also speaking as an individual. Rev. Waldo Specht, 14022 E. Benbow, Baldwin Park, representing the Traffic and Safety Committee. Arthur Wilson, 4046 N. Puente Avenue, Baldwin Park Gean Harris, 3919 N. Big Dalton, Baldwin Park IN REBUTTAL FOR PROPONENTS: E.H. Walters and S.R. Zimmerman. Hearing declared closed. Moved by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Stephens, that proposed vacation of a portion of Puente Avenue be denied in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Traffic and Safety Committee, the Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens of Baldwin Park, The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES: None ABSENT: None Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously carried, that a 10-minute recess be declared. Reconvened at 11:50 P.M. Petition of Russell Josenhans for reinstatement on the Petition of Russell Police Force as Captain with retroactive pay from Oct- Josenhans for reinstate- ober, 1956. ment as Captain on Police Force. Moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Stephens, and unanimously carried, that petition be denied. Denied. The City Administrative Officer presented the following Res. No. 57-64 resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY aF BALDWIN PA1 ALLOWING PAYROLL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 2001 THROUGH 2050." Moved by Councilman Stephens and seconded by Councilman Bishop, that further reading be waived and that the reso- lution be adopted. Adopted. BIB] 39589-U01 1957-U02 08-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117174-U03 DO117198-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/14/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1957 08 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—<¾Í«PAGE #5 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1957 7:30 P.M. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Administrative Officer presented the following Res. No. 57-65 resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NUMBERS 24 THROUGH 58." Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Holmes, that further reading be waived and that the resolution be adopted. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES None ABSENT: None Adopted. City Administrative Officer to try to procure from LACo. Road Department a better breakdown of items and charges appearing on monthly bills. Letter dated July 23, 1957 from Bank of,America, Baldwin Park Investment of City re investment of city funds. Funds. Moved by Councilman Holmes and seconded by Councilman Cole, that the City Treasurer be authorized to execute an agreement with the Bank of America whereby $100,000.00 of City Funds are transferred from the active account to a 90 day inactive account, and to give the Bank the necessary 90 day withdrawal notice. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES None ABSENT: None City Treasurer authoriz- ed to execute agreement with Bank whereby $100,000.00 of City funds are transferred from active acct. to inactive account and 90 day withdrawal notice given. City. Administrative Officer presented the following Res. No. 57-66 resolution: RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION CF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF BALDWIN PARK TO INITIATE ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED TER- RITORY, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AND DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 3' TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO FILE SUCH PROPOSAL WITH, AND SUBMIT SUCH PROPOSAL TO THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION CF THE COUNTY CF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR A REPORT THERE- ON AS REQUIRED BY LAW." Moved by Councilman Stephens and seconded by Councilman Bishop, that further reading be waived and that the reso- lution be adopted. Annexation No. 3 Adopted. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: BIB] 39589-U01 1957-U02 08-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117174-U03 DO117198-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/14/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1957 08 05 CC MINHÄ—@¸—<¾Í«OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,BALDWIN PARK,MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1957 7:30 P.M. AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES None ABSENT: None City Administrative Officer presented the following resolu- Res. No. 57-67 tion: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAKING FORMAL APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES# RETIREMENT SYSTEM PROVIDING FOR COVERAGE OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES UNDER THE INSURANCE SYSTEM ESTABLISHED UNDER TITLE II OF THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT." Moved by Councilman Cole and seconded by Councilman StePhens, that further reading be waived and that the resolution be adopted. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES: None ABSENT: None Adopted. Request of City Administrative Officer to attend meeting Request of City Adm. regarding retirement matters to be held in Headquarters of League to attend meet- California Cities, Berkeley, California on August 8, 1957, ing in Sacramento and to use city car for this purpose. Aug. 8,1957. Moved by Councilman Stephens and seconded by Councilman Granted with expenses; Holmes, that the City Administrator be authorized to make to use City Car. trip to Sacramento, use a city car and be reimbursed for actual necessary expenses. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES: None ABSENT: None Recommendation of Traffic and Safety. Committee of the Recommendation of T & S Chamber of Commerce re permanent or temporary street signs Committee of Chamber of on new dedicated and undedicated streets. Commerce re street signs on dedicated and un- Moved by Councilman Holmes and seconded by Councilman dedicated streets. Cole, that the City Administrative Officer be authorized to expend not to exceed $1500.00 to purchase porcelain signs City Adm. authorized to with white background and black lettering, sign to be 6" purchase not to exceed in height with 4" black letters, without border, with $1500.00 worth of street numerals and an arrow indicating the direction in black and white por- which the block runs. celain signs. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and Littlejohn. NOES: None ABSENT: None Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Bishop, Adjournment and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, August 7, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. Adjournment at 12: 3b P.M. Above minutes approved I City Cler. BIB] 39589-U01 1957-U02 08-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117174-U03 DO117198-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/14/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06