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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 07 21 CC MIN1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, BALDWIN PARK, MONDAY, JULY 21, 1958 Council Chambers) 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the Municipal Auditorium at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Stephens led the salute to the flag. 00- Invocation given by Reverend Gordon H. James, First Methodist Church IN%OCATION 00- Present: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens, Mayor Cole; ROLL CALL Chief Administratiare Officer Asmus, City Treasurer Pugh; and City Clerk Balkus Absent: None Chief Administrative Officer Asmus introduced Mr. Samuel Gorlick, RES. NO.58-78 Assistant City Attorney of Burbank, as acting City Attorney. CITY ATTORNEY INTRODUCED Mr. Gorlick presented the following entitled Resolution which Mr. Asmus read in full: Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING SAMUEL G)RLICK CITY ATTORNEY AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION" Moved by Councilman Stephens and seconded by Councilman Holmes that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None Approval of the Minutes of June 30, July 7, and July 17, was moved APPROVAL OF by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Bishop and carried MINUTES by the following vote: For June 30, July 7, and AYES: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens July 17, 1958 and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk Balkus read a letter from John and Margaret Elek, 14973 John Elek re- East Holt Avenue, requesting permission to install curbs and gutters quest for side. according to the building code, but requesting waiver of sidewalks walk waiver until something is worked out on adjacent property in the near future; aid assuring the City of their full cooperation. Councilman Holmes moved that Mr. Elek's request to delete the build- ing code requirement of sidewalks only be granted, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and the motion carried three to two as follows: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Holmes, Stephens NOES: Councilmen Littlejohn and Mayor Cole ABSENT: None BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1958 Page 2 Councilman Littlejohn reported that he and Councilman Bishop had REPORT OF attended a meeting in the office of Mr. Bonelli, Thursday, July 17, SPECIAL 1958,.to discuss the Badillo Storm Drain and the removal of the two COMMITTEES bridges-on Baldwin Park Boulevard and Puente Avenue. He stated there was no new information or developments; however, they did learn that Badillo Storm the two bridges are definitely the responsibility of the City of Drain Baldwin Park and that the Flood Control District would assume no responsibility whatever for the removal of the bridges. Discussion followed as there are no Federal or revetment funds avail- Councilman able to construct this ditch. Councilman Stephens moved that Council- Littlejohn man Littlejohn be authorized to continue his study and that Chief authorized to Administrative Officer Asmus and the new City Engineer when he continue reports for duty) work with him on this problem. Councilman Bishop study seconded the motion and there being no objections it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. Mayor Cole requested that anyone wishing to speak before the Council PUBLIC stand and take the oath. City Clerk Balkus administered the oath HEARING Forrest Walker Mrs. Helen Walker, 1011 Baldwin Park Boulevard spoke regarding her Zone Case request for a zone change from A-1 and R-3 to M-1. Mrs. Walker No. Wig_ requested: the waiver of sidewalks but agreed to post bond and make' other necessary improvements. There was no one else present who wished to speak for or against this zone case. Councilman Littlejohn made a motion that the Resolution of the Plann P.C. RES.NO. ing Commission NQ. 300) be a i subject to the conditions of 300 adopted the Planning Commission with the one exception; namely, the deletion Sidewalks of sidewalks only. Councilman Holmes seconded the motion and it deleted carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None Acting City Attorney Gorlick told the Council that he was very happy REPORTS to be there and to be able to serve the City of Baldwin Park. City Atty. He reported that Chief Administrative Officer Asmus had discussed Condemnation the condemnation proceedings of the McCauley property at Central and of McCauley Virginia Avenues with him, and that he had hoped to have a Resolution property prepared; however, in checking there seemed to be some question whether or not the legal description was accurate and therefore, he was postponing the preparation of, the resolution until the accuracy of the description was verified. He explained-that the intent is to proceed with the order of a litigation guarantee from the Title Company which will be necessary in any event before action is instituted. This will also give the correct legal description. Councilman Bishop moved that City Administrator Officer Asmus be auth- Money to orized to make the necessary expenditures to process this. Councilman process Holmes seconded the motion and it was carried by the following vote: authorized AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1958 Page 3 A statement from the Chief Administrative Office that the following BIDS bids were received for the purchase of one 1) Harley Davidson Motor- Motorcycle cycle as per our 1958-59 budget was read by the City Clerk: Rich Budelier Sales $1,591.93 Laidlaw's Sales $1,502.30 Rathbun Motorcycle Co. $1,379.46 Councilman Stephens moved that the recommendation of Chief Administrative Rathbun Officer Asmus to purchase one 1) Harley Davidson Police-Motorcycle Motorcycle from Rathbun Motorcycle Company for the sum of $1,379.46 be approved. Co. Bid Councilman Bishop seconded the motion and the motion carried by the accepted following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk Balkus read the following bids which were received from the Motorola Chief Administrative Officer for the purchase of one 1) Motorola Receiver & Receiver and Transmitter as per our 1958-59 budget: Transmitter Rich Budelier Sales. Laidlaw's Sales Rathbun Sales Motorola, Inc. $785.72 $785.20 $750.00 $667.42 Councilman Holmes moved that the recommendation of Chief Administrative Motorola, Inc. Officer Asmus to purchase one 1) Motorola Receiver and Transmitter to be installed on the new police motorcycle from Motorola, Inc., for the sum of $667.42 be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Littlejohn and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Stephens, Bishop, Littlejohn, Holmes, and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Bishop moved that the recommendation of Chief Administrative Appointment & Officer Asmus for the appointment of Mr. Glenn P. Willardson as Ass't. Salary apprvd. Chief Administrative Officer-Purchasing Agent be approved at a flat for Ass't. salary of $600.00 per month. Councilman Stephens seconded the motion CAO-Pur.Agt. which carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that he had a request for Dog License.. the refund of a dog license. A 1957 license was paid in error when Refund it should have been for a 1958 license. Granted Councilman Bishop moved that the refund be granted, seconded by Council- man Holmes and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1958 Page 4 Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that Contractor Fry and Payment to Fry, Inc. requested payment in the amount of $8,460.20 for work Fry & Fry completed on the new City Hall. The total project is more than 85% Contractors completed at this date. authorized $8,460.20 Councilman Stephens moved that the payment requested be made and Councilman Bishop seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Stephens, Bishop, Littlejohn, Holmes and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None City Treasurer Eva Elder Pugh presented her report for the month of Treasurer's June, 1958. Report Moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Stephens and un- animously carried, the..report was ordered filed. Planning Commission Secretary Teeter reported on the lot split request Van Dusen at Palmrose Street by Marybelle Van Dusen L.S.No. 130). He explained Request for the Planning Commission recommended that in order to provide the satis- Lot Split factory widening that condition a" under Section 2 of Resolution No. 312 be complied with. Councilman Bishop moved that the Planning Commission Resolution be P.C.Res. approved subject to the condition outlined by the Planning Commission. L.S. No. 130 Councilman Littlejohn seconded the motion and there being no objection approved. it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. Planning Commission Secretary Teeter presented Resolution No. 315 re- Removal of garding the removal of illegal signs from the San Bernardino Freeway, illegal signs and presented a chart of the signs and the owners of the signs approx- on San Bernard imately 26). He stated that the State Division of Highways had said, ino Freeway in recent correspondence with Mr. Weaver, they would like to landscape the Freeway through the incorporated limits of Baldwin Park; however, they would delay the landscaping until the illegal signs had been re- moved. Mr. Teeter explained that, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, P.C. Secy. to take care of this in the proper way, these signs should be rein- Re. Signs spected and this information should be forwarded to the City Attorney in order that the proper action can be taken to comply not only with our present zoning ordinance but also with the State Division of High- ways so that we may have the landscaping in this area. Councilman Stephens moved that Chief Administrative Officer Asmus Violators be contact, prior to the next regular Council Meeting, the people who Notified of are involved, advise them of the violation and that legal action will Legal action be taken if the signs have not been removed within thirty 30) days By CAD from the date of notification, Councilman Bishop seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Stephens, Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Holmes moved that Planning Commission Resolution No. 315 P.C. Res. No. be approved to back up the City Administrator so that he is in a 315 approved position to know what can be done regarding the signs along the San Bernardino Freeway. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion and there being no objection, it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1958 Page 5 Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that at the Friday, TRAFFIC & July 18, 1958 meeting of the Traffic and Safety Commission, the SAFETY request of the Telephone Company for a loading zone had been taken Tel. Co. under study and that a report on this would be given at the next request for regular Council Meeting. loading zone. Mayor Cole announced there would be an exercise of the Civilian CIVILIAN Defense at the High School on Wednesday, July 23, 1958 at 6:30 p.m. DEFENSE and all Councilmen were invited. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported on the request for a waiver made by William Radtke at 13503 Valle Vista concerning curb and gutter installation. The Planning Commission and the Engineer Wm. Radtke recommended that Mr. Radtke deposit a sum of money sufficient to cover req. for the cost of the curb and gutter installation; or, that he sign an agree- waiver ment acceptable to the City Attorney that he will install curbs and gutters when the precise location of the curb is determined. Councilman Littlejohn made a motion that the recommendations of the Waiver Chief Administrative Officer, Planning Commission, and City Engineer Granted be approved for Mr. William Radtke subject to the above conditions. Councilman Holmes seconded this motion and there being no objections, it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that Mr. LeSage, former Building Acting City Attorney, had advised him that the installation of curbs, permits gutters, and sidewalks at 15332 Arrow Highway could not be enforced outside city because the subject property was not within the City of Baldwin Park; limits therefore, can not be made to conform to our building requirements even though the building permits are still issued by our Building Department. Discussion followed concerning approximately three or four miles of City Attorney property on the city boundary and the possibility of having the same to study problem arise again. Mayor Cole suggested that this matter be carried over to the next regular Council Meeting so that City Attorney Gorlick will have, an opportunity to study the ordinance before he gives a legal, opinion and recommendation. Councilman Littlejohn moved that the matter be held over for the next Held over for meeting. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion and there being no next meeting objections, it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. Acting City Engineer, Roy L. Klema inspected the property of R. Lampys R. Lampys at 13412 Tracy Street and recommended that the City waive the require- request for ment for the installation of curbs and gutters. waiver Councilman Bishop moved that the City Council concur with the recommend- Waiver ations of the Acting City Engineer and that written assurance be given granted by Mr. Lampys that curbs, gutters and sidewalk installation will be made after the grade has been changed on that street. Councilman Stephens seconded the motion. There were no objections and it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1958 Page 6 Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported on the paving of Harlan Harlan Ave. between Ramona and Valle Vista and that-the Larson Paving Company had paving offered to do the paving in that area for $1,850.00 which was consider- completed ably below the $2,000.00. The paving is completed, however, it had not been inspected by the City Engineer at this date. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus informed the Council that the Dutch Dutch Street Street zoning violation will be referred to City Attorney Gorlick for Zoning his study and recommendation. Violation Referred to 00- City Atty. A copy of the agreement of the City Recreation program was received city from the School Officials which had been approved at their meeting of Recreation July 8, 1958. There were no additional changes other than those noted Program at the last City Council Meeting. Councilman Stephens moved that the agreement between the City of Baldwin Agreement $ark and the School District in regard to the Recreation Program in the adopted sum of $9,000.00 be approved and that the proper City Officials be author- ized to sign. Councilman Holmes seconded the motion and the agreement was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Stephens reported a health and sanitation problem exists Health and at Holt and Big Dalton Avenues. Drainage from watering lawns on Big Sanitation Dalton from Holt north to Center Street drains to the south and Problem accumulates in this particular area. Water stands there the year around and although the County recently graded this location, the water stands deeper than before and mosquito larvae is breeding there. Councilman Stephens moved that the matter be referred to the Chief Referred to Administrative Officer and that the Engineer and Road Department be CAO, Engr. & authorized to correct this situation. Councilman Bishop seconded the Road Dept. for motion and there being no objections, this motion was so ordered by correction. Mayor Cole. Councilman Bishop stated that he would like to see an ordinance adopted Weeds on by the City of Baldwin Park that would require th& Pacific Electric P.E. & S.P. Railroad to clean up their right-of-10ay and that, in his opinion, the Right-of-way condition at present is a disgrace to the community., Councilman Holmes concurred with Councilman Bishop on this situation Fire Hazard and also brought up the Bassett Line" right-of-way which is in an equally bad condition. Furthermore, due to the high weeds, a serious fire hazard exists on both right-of-ways. Councilman Stephens moved that the matter of weed abatement and Weed abatement sanitation along the Pacific Electric and Southern Pacific right-of- along P.B. & way as it pertains to the City of Baldwin Park be reviewed with right-of-way the idea of instigating or creating an ordinance which will facilitate cooperation between the Railroad Companys and the City of Baldwin Park. Councilman Holmes seconded this motion. There being no objections it was so ordered by Mayor Cole. BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«147 City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1958 Page 7 There was-some discussion in reference to a 40-year franchise of 40-Yr. the Pacific Electric Railroad that had never been acted on or granted. Franchise of Councilman Littlejohn moved that the City Administrative Officer P.E. R.R. to investigate the Franchise of the Pacific Electric Railroad at the be studied crossing of San Bernardino Road and Alderson. Councilman Holmes seconded the motion. There were no objections and the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- i Mr. Elmo Cole of the County Park Board spoke regarding a request for Beverage a Beverage License made by the owners of the new Bowling Alley to be License located at Ramona and Sierra Madre Boulevards. The decision on this Application application is strictly up to the Park Board and the City Council will Reviewed concur with their decision. 00- The following Resolution was presented: RES. 58-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING PAYROLL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 3481 THROUGH 3541 INCLUSIVE" Payroll Moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn, Adopted that Resolution No. 58-79 Payroll and Demands for the period ending June 30, 1958, be read by title only and adopted. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None 00- The following Resolution was presented: RES. 58-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Claims and BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, Demands NUMBER 1230 THROUGH 12 633 INCt T'S'"I1QE" After considerable discussion concerning Warrant No. 1245 for Ferguson and Judge as listed in Resolution No. 58-80, Certain Claims and Demands. Councilman Bishop moved that payment of this Resolution as outlined be read by title only and adopted. Councilman Stephens seconded this motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOES: None ABSENT: None 00- Councilman Stephens pointed out that official action had not been taken by the City Council to hire an attorney to handle the Hopkins-Caillier and the Josenhans cases which are now pending in court. Adopted City Attorney Gorlick agreed to contact Ferguson and Judge Attorneys City Atty. regarding matters they should complete for the City; and suggested continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 07 21 CC MINHÄ—@¸—=âÍ«City Council Meeting Monday July 21, 1938 That City Council should authotize Chief Administrative Officer Asnus to retain Ferguson and judge on the terns specified. Councilman Moines ao ed that the notion as outlined by the Attorney be adopted, that Chief Adni-istrative Officer be instructed to contact Ferguson and Judge and authorize then to take the case if they will accept it on the terns outlined; namely, to pay $25.60 per hour court tine and $13.00 per hour, for preparation and research. Cou acilman Bishop seconded the notion and it was adopted by the following vote: AYBS: Councilmen Bishop, Moines, Littlejohn, Stephens and Mayor Cole NOBS: None ASSHPT: None Moved by Councilnaa Stephens, seconded by Councilman Moines and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourn. Adjournaemt at 10:40 P.M. Above Minutes Approved: Ferguson & judge Attys. Re. cases now pending in court. $25.00 per few court time, and $15.00 per hour prep. & research BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117306-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06