HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 09 03 CC MIN1957 09 03 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— < ÝÍ«OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY) SEPTEMBER 3,1957 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 Cole led the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute
Invocation was given by Rev. Waldo Spe cht, pastor of Invocation
Central Baptist Church.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Cole, Holmes, Stephens
and Littlejohn; City Attorney, City
Treasurer and Deputy City Clerk.
Absent: City Clerk, Councilman Bishop
Councilman Bishop reported at 7:45 P.M.)
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Cole, and
unanimously carried, that Councilman Bishop's absence be
authorized.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Holmes, Minutes of August 19 and
and unanimously carried, that reading of the minutes of Aug. 26,1957
August 19 and 26, 1957 be waived and that same be ap- Approved
proved as presented.
Mayor Littlejohn introduced the matter of request of cer- Request for signs on
tain business men in the Garvey Avenue Business District San Bernardino Free-
for signs along the freeway directing traffic to this area. way directing traffic
to Garvey Avenue Buisi-
Mr. Melville M. Jones, 14227 E. Garvey Blvd., Baldwin Park ness District.
appeared for the group and spoke in favor of these signs To be referred to Traf-
and explained why they were so badly needed. Mr. Jones fic and Safety Commission
also spoke of a letter dated June 28, 1957, which he had for study and recommenda•.
received from Sacramento regarding Westbound off-ramps at tion.
Vineland Avenue and Frazier Street,but stated that he had
heard nothing since regarding action being taken by the
State in this matter.
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Cole, Letter to be written
and unanimausly carried, that a letter be written to Sacramento re off-ramps
Sacramento requesting information as to action being taken at Vineland and Frazier.
regarding Westbound off-ramps to Vineland and Frazier, as
stated in letter to Mr. Jones of June 28, 1957.
Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Cole,
and unanimously carried, that matter of signs for Garvey
Avenue Business District be referred to Traffic and Safety
Commission for study and recommendation.
Budget of Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce for publicity
advertising in sum $2500.00.
iioved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Cole,
and unanimously carried, that matter be referred to the
City Attorney for recommendation.
Invitation from Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce to attend
coffee hour at Mariants Restaurant Tuesday, Sept. 10,
1957 at 10:30 A. M.
All Councilmen stated they would attend if possible.
Letter dated August 28, 1957 from City Attorney calling
attention to two different provisions of State law rela-
tive to sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
No Action referred to Planning Commission
B.P. Chamber of Commerce
budget re advertising
and publicity in sum of
$2500.00.
To be referred to City
Attorney for recom-
mendation.
Invitation from B.P.
C. of C. to attend coffee
Hr. at Mariants.
Letter from City Atty.
re two provisions of
State law re sidewalks,
curbs and gutters.
Referred to Planning Com.
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OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 7:30 P. M.
Proposed Annexations Nos. 131, 132, 133 and 134 to City of Proposed Annexations
El Monte. Nos. 131, 132, 133 and
134 to City of El Monte.
Receive and file. Receive and file
Proposed Annexation No. 157 to City of West Covina Proposed Annexation No.
157 to City of W. Covina.
Receive and file Receive and file.
Letter dated August 27, 1957 from Baldwin Park Mer- Request from 5 B.Pk.
chant's Association re storm drains on Ramona Blvd. and merchants for Storm
North Maine Avenue in Baldwin Park by Carrts Gift and Toy Drains on Ramona and N.
Shop, Baldwin Park Department Store, Bloxhamts Shoe Store, Maine.
Dawsonts and Fitzpatrick's Drug Store.
Moved by Councilman Holmes, seconded by Councilman Bishop, To be referred to City
and unanimously carried,that the matter be referred to the Engineer for estimated
City Engineer for cost as to proper drainage in that area cost.
to alleviate this flood condition.
Letter dated August 27, 1957 from LACo Board of Supervisors Letter 8..27-57'from
re Contract Costs with attached breakdown. LACO Board of Super-
visors re Contract costs
Receive and file. with attached breakdown.
Receive and file.
The City Attorney presented for second reading and adop-
tion the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 62
Re: Leaving of property
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING on Public Sidewalks or
SECTION 3330 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE Public Parkways.
PERTAINING TO THE LEAVING OF PROPERTY ON PUBLIC Adopted.
SIDEWALKS OR PUBLIC PARKWAYS."
Moved by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Cole,
that ordinance pass second reading and adoption by title
only.
Moved by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Cole,
that ordinance be adopted.
The above motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Attorney presented for first reading the following lst reading Ordinance
ordinance: Zone Change H. Syhre,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 9100.2 OF THE
BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING THE OFFI-
CIAL COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONE TO N-l
USES, CASE NO. 104, H. SYHRE, ET AL."
Moved by Councilman Bishop, and seconded by Councilman
Stephens that ordinance pass first reading by title only.
The above motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES: None
Absent: None
et al. Case No. 104
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OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 7:30 P.M.
Proposed 1911 Act for curb, gutter and pavement hookup, Proposed 1911 Act for
Ramona Blvd. N. from 2001 west of Stewart to Merced, then curb, gutter and pave-
east side of Merced N. to So. line of tract #23296. mont in connection with
tract #23296.
Moved by Councilman Holmes and seconded by Councilman Cole,
that the request of the City Engineer be accepted'and this Approved
matter be approved for further processing.
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The above motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES: None
ABSENT:. None
Request of San Gabriel Humane Society for extension of time Date for obtaining dog
to obtain dog licenses to September 30, 1957. licenses extended to and
including Sept. 30,1957.
Moved by Councilman Stephens and seconded by Councilman Cole,
that latest date to obtain dog licenses be extended to and- Authorized.
including September 30, 1957 and all penalties collected to
be refunded to citizens.
The above motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Littlejohn announced that he had a letter to introduce
that was in his car and would like time out to obtain it.
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously carried that 5 minute recess be declared.
Auditor's report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1957. Auditorts report for
Fiscal year ended June
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Bishop, 30,1957.
and unanimously carried that Auditorts report for Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 1957 be accepted and filed.
Accepted for filing.
City of Torrance Resolution #3245, requesting City of Baldwin Request of City of
Park to pass a similar resolution requesting League of Torrance for City of
California Cities to advocate that exemption be granted to B.P. to adopt resolution
cities from payment of State Sales and Gas Taxes. re exemption of cities
from payment of State
Moved by Councilman Holmes, seconded by Councilman Bishop, Sales and Gas Taxes.
and unanimously carried, that City Attorney be instructed
to draft resolution for the City of Baldwin Park similar to
Resolution #3245 of the City of Torrance.
Request of Polyview Corporation for exclusive closed circuit
television broadcasting station
Moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Holmes,
and unanimously carried, that matter be tabled for further
study.
City Attorney authorized
to draft similar resole:-
tion.
Request of Polyview
Corporation for exclu-
sive closed circuit
T.V. broadcasting
Station.
Tabled for further study.
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OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 7:30 P.M.
Invitation from Rosemead Chamber of Commerce to have the
City of Baldwin Park represented in their Annual
Halloween Parade Satir day, October 26, 1957 at 3 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Holmes, and unanimously carried, that the tayor represent
the City of Baldwin Park.
Letter to be written Rosemead Chamber of Commerce thanking
them for invitation.
Estimated cost from City Engineer for paving of north half
of Nubia Street from Borel west to Heintz total sum of
$3222.145.
Moved by Councilman Holmes, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, and unanimously carried, that matter be refer-
red to Traffic and Safety Commission for study and recom-
mendation.
Opinion of City Attorney re payment of medical bills in
connection with John Perry.
Invitation from Rosemead
Chamber of Commerce to
have Baldwin Park
represented in their
Annual Halloween Parade.
Mayor to attend.
City Engineerts esti-
mate for cost of pav-
ing N. half of Nubia St.
from Borel west to Heintz
$3222.1.5.
To be referred to
Traffic and Safety Com-
mission for study and
recommendation.
Payment of Medical Bills
of John Perry.
Payment of Hospital bill
in Amt. $20.00 and
ambulance bill for
$19.00 authorized.
opinion of the City Attorney and that bill for $53.00 from Bill for $53.00
Baldwin Medical Offices dated July 30, 1957 be rejected. rejected.
Moved by Councilman Stephens and seconded by Councilman
Bishop, that bill for $20,00 for emergency treatment of
John Perry at City Jail and Covina Hospital on July 15,
1957 and the ambulance bill from Crippen Ambulance Service
in sum of $19.00 be paid by the City in accordance with
The above motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Form submitted by City Attorney authorizing rendition of
emergency medical or ambulance service by Police Depart-
ment.
Form to be used by
Police Department
authorizing emergency
medical or ambulance
service.
Referred to Police Dept.
Mayor Littlejohn stated that he had a letter from the Chief Resignation of Chief of
of Police, Helmer Syhre, asking the Council to find a Police Syhre.
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Cole,
and unanimously carried that form submitted by City
Attorney be referred to the Police Department.
permanent Chief of Police, inasmuch as he had taken the
position on a temporary basis.
Councilman Cole stated that he and City Administrator Cook
had interviewed some 8 applicants and had submitted the
name of a man whose reputation and experience seemed to meet
the required capabilities of the Chief of Police which
Baldwin Park needed.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Holmes,
that the Council accept Chief Syhrets resignation as of
midnight, September 3, 1957, and that Mr. Syhre be kept on
until the 15th of September as consultant and the last
2 weeks of the month of September be considered his 2 weekst
vacation pay.
Accepted as of Midnight
September 3, 1957.
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OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Holmes, Mr. Louis T. Torres
that Mr. Louis T. Torres be hired as Chief of Police of hired as Chief of Police
the City of Baldwin Park as of September 3, 1957 at $600.00 as of 9-3-57 at $600.00
per month. per month.
Motion accepting Mr. Syhre's resignation was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion hiring Mr. Louis T. Torres was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Cole, Holmes, Stephens and
Littlejohn.
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Holmes, Chief of Police
and unanimously carried, that Chief of Police Syhreis badge Syhre to receive his
be.presented to him as a memento with inscription showing that badge as memento.
he was the first Chief of Police of the City of Baldwin Park,
from February 10, 1956 to September 3, 1957.
Moved by Mayor Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Cole, and Vote of confidence to
unanimously carried that the City Council of the City of Chief Syhre.
Baldwin Park give retiring Chief of Police Syhre a vote of
confidence.
All members of the Council joined in standing as a vote of
confidence to Chief of Police Syhre.
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Bishop, Resolution in scroll
and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator be form to be presented to
authorized by this Council to draft a resolution embodying Chief Syhre.
the time of Mr. Syhre's service as Chief of Police, and
that it be presented him as a scroll from the City of
Baldwin Park signed by the Mayor and all elective members
of the City and presented to him as a memento.
Mayor Littlejohn announced that a work session would be held Work session 9-9-57
September 9, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall to at 7:30 P.M. in City
discuss license ordinance. Hall.
Moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman E. Armstrong to act
Holmes; and unanimously carried, that Esther Armstrong, the as temporary City
Deputy City Clerk, act as City Administrative Officer Administrator in ab-
during the absence of Mr. Cook, City Administrative Officer, sence of City Ad-
and that the City Council and the City Attorney be avail- ministrative Officer.
able for any advice or controversial decisions.
Moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Cole,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Adjournment at 8:35 P.M.
Abov minutes approved
1957
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