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Home My WebLink About1958 10 20 CC MIN1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«229 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20, 1958 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the above place at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Bishop lead the salute to the flag. 00- The invocation was given by the Reverend J. R. Delap of the Carmel Baptist Church. 00- Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bishop, Holmes, Littlejohn, Mayor Cole, City Attorney Gorlick Chief Administrative Officer Asmus and City Clerk Backus. Absent: Councilman Stephens and City Treasurer Pugh. 00- Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of October 6, 1958, be approved with reading waived.. City Attorney Gorlick then called City Council's attention to defects in form of the minutes. Councilman Bishop then withdrew his motion, and Councilman Holmes moved that the minutes of October 6, 1958, in their corrected form be presented at the next regular meeting. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter from Mr. Harvey T. Parker, President of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce, asking the City Council to join with the Chamber of Commerce Directors in adopting a resolution to oppose Proposition No. 17 on the November 4, 1958, ballot as passage of this bill would result In curtailment of jobs, and cause a great many industrial plants to move to other states; school operations would be seriously Impaired and teachers pay would be jeopardized." Mr. Parker said the Directors felt every voter should be urged to help defeat this proposition. Councilman Holmes moved the letter be accepted and filed. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- A letter from Mr. Harvey T. Parker, President of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce, was read by City Clerk Balkus. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors requested financial help in the amount of $1,500.00 from the City for a Christmas Promotion Program for Baldwin Park Merchants. Mr. Parker stated the tentative program planned is overhead or pole decorations, Tinkertown Carnival, Christmas Music, Balloons and Santa Claus 2 weeks). Councilman Bishop moved the letter be received for future reference and that Council be given time to consider the request before making a decision. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter from Mr. Herbert Pratt of Pratt Construction Company submitting an offer to sell his FLAG SALUTE INVOCATION MINUTES to be corrected and presented at next meeting Letter from C. of C. Pres. Parker re: Proposition #17 received and ordered filed. Letter from C. of C. Pres. Parker re: Req. for Christmas Promotion Program Letter from Pratt Constr. Co. Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«230 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council property located at 14002 East Los Angeles Street, Baldwin Park, to the City net requested for corner lot $6,449.00. Councilman LittleJohn made a motion the letter from Mr. Pratt be received and filed with the ease. Councilman Bishop seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. A letter from Baldwin Park Merchants Association signed by Norah Hatch, requesting the City Council to appoint Elmer Cook, former City Clerk, as Councilman to replace Councilman Stephens who recently submitted his resignation. Councilman Littlejohn moved the letter and petitions be taken under consideration until such time the Council takes action. Councilman Holmes seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter to the Council from Mr. James R. Helms Jr., Attorney for Mr. Arnold Koenig, 4540 North Bresee Avenue, Baldwin Park, requesting that Mr..Koenig's appeal be heard for the purpose of amending Section 2 a) of Planning Commission Resolution No. 321 Lot Split No. 135). City Clerk Balkus Informed the Council Mr. Helms had been notified by letter and by telephone of the time and place his appeal would be heard. 00- City Clerk Balkus gave the oath to members of the audience who wished to speak. Mr. James R. Helms, Jr., of 1104 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, Attorney for Mr. Arnold Koenig, spoke to the Council at this time, explaining Mr,. Koenig's appeal and the amendment proposed to Planning Commission Resolution No. 321, Section 2 a). After considerable discussion Councilman Littlejohn said I think that at the present time our ordinance as it exists can stand until such time as we deem it necessary to reconsider on all conditions that might prevail throughout the City rather than one individual case, and I'm not in concurrence with the recommendation that we make any changes at the present time. I make that a motion, that the appeal be denied." Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS Mayor Cole announced this was the time and place fixed by this City Council for hearing objections or protests on the proposed work, or the extent of the Assessment District, or on the pro- posed grades under the Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. 58-103, covering the construction of certain street work on Central Avenue In the City of Baldwin Park. Continued) October 20, 1958 Page 2 Offering property at 14002 E. Los Angeles St. for sale. Letter with Petition from B.P.M,A. req. City Council to appoint Elmer Cook as Councilman. Letter from Atty: J. R. Helms req. appeal be heard re: L.S. Case #135. OATH Atty. J.R. Helms explains appeal and premised amendment re: L.S. Case #135 P.C. Res, #321 Appeal denied. PUBLIC HEARING Central Avenue Assessment Dist. 1957-8) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«231 I Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 3 City Clerk Balkus presented the affidavits of publication. Affidavits of mailing and posting. Councilman Littlejohn moved the affidavits Publication be approved. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no ob- approved. jections and the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. City Clerk Balkus announced there were no written protests No written or filed to date. oral protests. There were no oral protests or objections concerning the work, extent of assessment district or grades. City Engineer Young Informed the Council that the written protests filed with the City Clerk represented 0.00% of the area to be assessed for the proposed improvement; and that, in his opinion, all land within the Central Avenue assessment district would be benefited by the improvement. City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution making findings and over- ruling protests and objections. Councilman Littlejohn moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-121 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND OVERRULING PRO- TESTS AND OBJECTIONS. Assessment District No. 1957-8) Central Avenue) I Councilman Littlejohn moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-121 be RES.NO. 58-121 adopted. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no ob- Adopted jections and the motion carried by the following vote: Central Avenue Assessment Dist. AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, No. 1957-8) HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution ordering construction of:street work. Councilman Littlejohn moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-122 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN STREET WORK AND ORDERING POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF. NOTICES INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS OR BIDS. Assessment District No. 1957-8) Central Avenue) Continued) i BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«232 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 4 Councilman Littlejohn moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-122 be adopted. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no ob- RES.NO. adopted 58-122 jections and the motion carried by the following vote: Central Avenue Assessment Dist. AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, No. 1957-8) BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution determining the general rate of per diem wages in the City. Councilman Littlejohn moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-123 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR LEGAL HOLIDAY AND OVERTIME WORK IN SAID CITY FOR CERTAIN CRAFTS OR TYPES OF WORKMEN. Assessment District No. 1957-8) Central Avenue) Councilman Holmes moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-123 be adopted. RES.NO. 58-123 Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and Adopted the motion carried by the following vote: Central Avenue AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- City Clerk Balkus stated that, because of a technicality, City Council should be minute order repeal Resolution No. 58-1ll and Resolution No. 58-112, concerning the 1911 Act Proceedings, Assessment District No. 1957-4 Revised, Pacific Avenue). Councilman Littlejohn moved that Resolution No. 58-111 and Resolution No. 58-112 be repealed. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution making finding s and overruling protests and objections. Councilman Bishop moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilmen Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: Assessment Dist. 1957-8) RES.NO. 58-111 & RES.NO. 58-112 Repealed Pacific Avenue t 1957+4 Revised) Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 5 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NONE COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-124 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS, AND OVERRULING PRO- TESTS AND OBJECTIONS. Assessment District No. 1957-4 Revised) Pacific Avenue) This resolution required being incorporated in Minutes) WHEREAS, this City Council by Its Resolution No. 58-96, adopted on the 2nd day of September, 1958, declared its intention to order the con- struction of certain sewer work under the Im- provement Act of 1911, Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and in said resolution fixed the 6th day of October, 1958, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., in the New Council Chambers of this City Council in the New City Hall, 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, in said City, as the time and place for the hearing before this City Council of protests and objections; and WHEREAS, at the time and place fixed in said Resolution No. 58-96, a hearing was duly held by this City Council at which there were no written protests or objections presented, and all persons desiring to be heard were heard, and this City Council gave all persons present an opportunity to be heard in respect of any matter relating to the work proposed in said Resolution No. 58-96 or the boundaries of the assessment district described therein, or in any way relating.to the proceedings proposed by said Resolution No. 58-96; and WHEREAS, all persons desiring to appear and be heard have been heard, and this City Council has taken evidence relating to said proposed work, the boundaries of the proposed assessment district and the benefits to the property to be included in the proposed assessment district, and is fully informed in the premises; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER as follows: Section 1. That protests or objections have not been made by the owners of one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for said proposed work. Section 2. That all protests and objections are hereby overruled and denied. Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page6 Section 3. That no changes are to be made in the boundaries of the proposed assessment district or in the work proposed to be done, and the boundaries of the assessment district are defined and es- tablished as the boundaries described in the reso- lution of intention, to wit; Resolution No. 58-96, and the work proposed to be done Is likewise defined and established as the work described In said Reso- lution No. 58-96, and reference is hereby made to said Resolution No. 58-96 for a full and complete description of said work and of the assessment district and.for further particulars. Section 4. That this resolution shall be entered upon the minutes of this City Council." Councilman Bishop moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-124 be adopted. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution ordering the con- struction of certain sewer work. Councilman Bishop moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no objections and the motibn carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NONE COIN#CILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Backus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-125 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SEWER WORK AND ORDERING POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICES INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS OR BIDS. Assessment District No. 1957-4 Revised) Pacific Avenue) Councilman Littlejohn moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-125 be adopted. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NONE COUNC I LMAN STEPHENS RES.NO. 58-124 Adopted Pacific Avenue Assessment Dist. No. 1957-4 Rev.) RES..NO. 58-1258 Adopted Pacific Avenue! Assessment 41 Dist. No. 1957-4 Rev.) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 7 City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution determining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages. Councilman Littlejohn moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-126 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR LEGAL HOLIDAY AND OVERTIME WORK IN SAID CITY FOR CERTAIN CRAFTS OR TYPES OF WORKMEN. Assessment District. No. 1957-4 Revised) Pacific Avenue) Councilman Holmes moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-126 be adopted. RES.NO. 58-126 Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and Adopted the motion carried by the following vote: Pacific Avenue Assessment Dist. AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS Councilman Bishop Informed the Council that he and Councilman REPORTS OF Littlejohn had attended the East San Gabriel Valley Planning SPECIAL Commission meeting. He reported interesting meeting, with the COMMITTEES main topic being the water situation rather than planning. Mr. Cook was oneaof the speakers and another was an engineer from the Metropolitan Water Company. Councilman Littlejohn mentioned that the water situation under discussion at the meeting concerned the action of the long Beach planning suit against the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association for taking all the water in the upper basin and not sending it down, and the possibility that the water may be placed on a usage basis. Long Beach can, by adjudication, have a certain amount of the water go down Into the lower basin. Councilman Holmes presented communications regarding the above mentioned water situation and suggested the Council study them as there will be a meeting of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association on November Iith or 12th, and he would like for Council to advise him, as a delegate, what action he should take. Mayor Cole said he had spent three days at Big Creek with the Edison Company. It was a wonderful trip and very educational, and he suggested that if other members of the City Council had an opportunity to attend, that they go, If possible. BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Attorney Gorlick presented a resolution authorizing him- self to defend the City of Baldwin Park in the case of Igna vs. Baldwin Park and others. City Clerk Backus read the resolution In full. Councilman Littlejohn moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-127 be adopted. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS Mayor Cole announced the public hearing concerning Zone Case #54 would be held at this time. City Clerk Balkus Informed the Council that notices had been published and the mailings made. Acting Planning Director Teater explained the zone change re- quested by Mr. Scott and Mr. Bousman.and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission Resolution No. 338. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. Discussion followed concerning the.fact that the Subdividers would have to pay for the lights as due to the modernization program, the County Lighting District has depleted all their funds for this fiscal year, until July, 1959. No on wished to speak for or against Zone Case No. 54 and Mayor Cole declared the hearing closed. Councilman Littlejohn moved th4f Council approve the change of zone, Zone Case No. 54, requested by Mr. Scott and Mr. Bousman, from R-2 to R-3, and that the City Attorney draw up the neces- sary papers and prepare the necessary ordinance that changes the present method in existence. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- City Clerk Balkus Informed the Council that upon the advice of the City Attorney, the petition relating to Annexation No. 5 had been ref lied, and p sented a resolution giving notice of the proposed annexation and repealing Resolution No. 58-108. Councilman Bishop moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS October 20, 1958 Page 8 RES.NO. 58-127 Adopted City Attorney to defend City Igna vs Baldwin Park PUBLIC HEARING Re: Warren Scott & Tracy Bousman P.C. Res. #338 Zone Case #54 RES.NO. 58-1281 Adopted Re: Annexation #5 Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4 Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 9 City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-128 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION NO. 5 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 58-108. Councilman Holmes moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-128 be adopted. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Attorney Gorlick explained the reason for repealing Resolution No. 58-108, and the new resolution was that the. City of La Puente filed annexation proceedings on August 7th or 8th, and when he received the information he checked and ascertained that the City's proceedings would have to be initiated fifty 50) days following the initiation of their proceedings in order to put it on a legal basis. As of this date La Puente has not received their petition they authorized the circulation but it had not been filed and the law provides that for a period of fifty 50) days from the date authorization Is given by City Council to circulate the petition, no other petition can be initiated by any other city for the annexation of the territory. The fifty 50) days having expired since August 7th or 8th, since La Puente authorized circulation of their petition and their petition not yet having been filed, the City is now in a position to legally initiate our annexation proceedings. The Public Hear- ing is scheduled on December I, 1958. City Clerk Balkus presented an Ordinance amending Section 8100 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code. Councilman Littlejohn moved the Ordinance be read by title only. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the Ordinance by title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 8100 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE INTER- NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE SUBSIDIARY, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME I SECOND PRINTING), INCLUDING SECTIONS 2312, 4801, 4802, 4803 and CHAPTER 61 ORDINANCE NO. 94 Passed first reading. Amending Uniform Bldg. Code. Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4 Í«233 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 10 OF THE APPENDIX THEREOF, AND VOLUME III, 1958 EDITION, AS AMENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE Vill, CHAPTER 1, OF SAID MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE. Councilman Holmes moved that ORDINANCE NO. 94 pass first reading. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES COUNCILMAN. HOLMES, L.i.TTLEJOHN, B I SHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- City Clerk Backus presented a resolution providing for a public hearing on the adoption of the 1958 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Councilman Littlejohn moved that the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1958 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES I SECOND PRINTING), INCLUDING PORTIONS OF APPENDIX THEREIN, AND III. Councilman Holmes moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-129 be adopted. Councilman Littlejohn seconded, There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS O0- City Clerk Backus presented an ordinance for first reading. Councilman Littlejohn moved that the ordinance be read by title only. Councilman Bishop.seconded. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS City Clerk Backus gave first reading on Ordinance No. 95 by title only as follows: RES.NO. 58-129 Adopted Re: Public Hearing 1958 Edition Building Code ORDINANCE NO. 95 Passed first reading. Amending City Code Re: Signs, Reloca- tion Permits and Trailer Coaches, and regulating Grading Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«239 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page iI ORDINANCE NO. 95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING REGULATIONS OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, RELOCATION PERMITS AND TRAILER COACHES AND ADD- ING PROVISIONS THERETO REGULATING GRADING. I Councilman Bishop moved that ORDINANCE NO. 95 pass first reading. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented bids received for Public Works public works equipment needed in the Street Department and re- Equipment quested the Council to allocate a sum not to exceed $6,700.00 Bids. to purchase the items needed. Discussion followed concerning new and used equipment. Councilman Holmes moved that Council concur with the recommen- dations of the Chief Administrative Officer for the purchase of a 2-wheel Essick Roller at SI,950.00 and a trailer to fit the roller at $350.00 as listed; and that the City call for bids on nl 2-ton dump trucks, and i-ton pick-up; and that a sum not to exceed $4,200.00, plus sales tax, be allocated for the purchase, if these, or comparable, items are available. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS I The City Administrative Officer stated that the bids, as presented, were within the amount budgeted for the year, but If new equipment were purchased, as Council was requesting,, the figure would be in excess of the amount budgeted for the fiscal year. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus Informed the Council that, Puente Avenue as previously instructed by the Council, the City Engineer and Bridge removal. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer had written a letter to Zachary Agreement Mr. Zachary notifying him that Council had approved his offer Re: 15 day time to remove the Puente Avenue Bridge within a I5-day period, and limit at no cost to the City. The letter was returned by Mr. Zachary with his signature, agreeing to the time limit of 15-days. Mr. Asmus reported that, as of this date, about half the bridge was down. 00- BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4 Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 13 Chief Administrative Officer read a letter from Mr. Young, Church billboard Director of Public Works, Informing the Council of a request referred to to place a church guide billboard on the Pacific Electric Police, right-of-way at the intersection of Maine Avenue and Ramona Planning, Traffic Blvd. The billboard, as presented, would be fourteen 114) Departments feet in height and twenty 201 feet in length. The request was presented to Council for consideration since it may affect the City-s agreement with the Pacific Electric Company and also because it is not permissible under our present Ordinance. Councilman Littlejohn moved that the Chief Administrative Officer check with the Pacific Electric Company In regard to the construction and that the request be turned over to the Police Department, Planning Department, and Traffic and Safety Commission for their recommendations. Councilman Bishop seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the proposal of City Hall City Engineer Young for the improvement of the City Hall Parking Parking Lot Lot and the cost would be approximately $3,500.00. The only To go to Bid thing not included in this estimate was Mr. Holmes' request that lights be installed. A pole will be installed, but the cost of the energy would be in addition to the estimate. City Engineer Young's proposal contemplates the relocation of entrance gate in order to eliminate one of the safety hazards. This work to be done with City sources. The septic tank clean- out manholes also put in with City forces. The entrace drive- way under the amin traveled section will be 3" thick A.C. pave- ment; the rest of the area will be 2" thick A.C. pavement and the area will then be sealed with oil and Number 5 chips. A 2" x 4" redwood lumber board to keep the edge of the pavement from breaking down was also shown on the drawing, but could be eliminated if Council felt-it to be an unwarranted expense. Councilman Bishop moved that this project go to bid according to the specifications of the Chief Administrator and City Engineer. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS The lighting in the City Hall parking lot was discussed by the Mercury lamps Council members and the fact that the energy was not included In the contract and would have to be paid for by the City. Councilman Holmes moved that a Mercury Vapor double light on a standard be installed prior to paving and energized at the City's expense. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«24 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 14 Councilman Littlejohn Informed the Council that,.. In his Attorney to give opinion, the City should take out a resale permit from the. opinion re: Franchise Board. Discussion followed and the matter wss Retailers permit referred to City Attorney Gorlick for his opinion and for City recommendation, at the next regular meeting. 00- Acting Planning Director Tester explained the findings and Tentative Map recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning the Tr. 24620 tentative map of Subdivision Tract No. 24620, Tracy Bousman, T. Bousman iocated.north of Olive Street and east of the property ad- Approved jacent to Bieecker Street as outlined In Planning Commission Resolution No. 343. Discussion followed concerning the fact that the Subdivision was not, at present, annexed to the Lighting District. Councilman Littlejohn made a motion that the tentative map of Deposit on Subdivision Tract No. 24620, Tracy R. Bousman, be approved Lights, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, in addi- tion that the tract be annexed to the Lighting District; at the nearest possible time, and that it be the duty of the developer to make deposits and furnish the energy until such time as they are annexed to the Lighting District and are on the tax roll. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJONN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- Acting Planning Director Tester presented Planning Commission ZE 25 Health Resolution No. 336, a request for an exception to make alterations Center at the Baldwin Park Health Center, 14246 East Palm Avenue, Baldwin Approved Park. Zone E Case No. 25) and explained the findings and recom- mendations of the Planning Commission. Councilman Holmes moved that the conditions of the City Council be the same as the conditions as corrected, outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 336, and that they be approved as corrected. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- Acting Planning Director Tester reported that, at an earlier Valle Vista meeting there was a motion that the Planning Cos 1ssion recon- Transcript sider and hold the proper hearings for Valle Vista and to to be presented consider a new definition as to the whole dedication., Valle by City Clerk Vista was stated as a 60 foot street in Ordinance No. 84. at next meeting This hearing was held at the last Council Meeting and the outcome of that discussion, the Planning Commission has recommended that the definition of Valle Vista remain a 60 foot street. The resolution pertaining to this was not ready Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«243 I Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 15 for presentation at this meeting, however, Mr. Teeter said the Planning Commission has studied the whole city for street alignments and setbacks in accordance with the Master Plan and this meeting which we spoke of earlier would be a break- down in order to work out many of these areas and arrive at solutions for definitions which will Iron out most of these problems and give a new opportunity to re-evaluate. Councilman Holmes said, I am of the opinion that the motion and resolution passed by this Council was not a recommenda- tion, it was a request that the ordinance] Abe amended, as far as Valle Vista was concerned. I made the motion, as I recall, that we request that that ordinance be amended Insofar as the effect on Valle Vista. The specific widths and boundaries on the north and south, etc. were stipulated." We were advised," he continued, that the proper procedure to get that amendment effective at the time was to return it to the Planning Commission towrite that amendment. 1, for one, would like to have a transcript of that particular meet- ing as far as the Valle Vista motion is concerned." City Clerk Balkus said a. transcript would be presented at the next meeting. 00- The Council discussed City Attorney's written opinion regarding Discussion the improvement of a residence belonging to Pratt Construction Re: City Company at 14002 E. Los Angeles Street and Mr. Pratt's applica- Attorney's tion for a building permit for maintenance repairs. opinion Re: Pratt City Attorney Gorlick clarified his written opinion and also Property said that Mr. Pratt should ask for an exception and present his case to Building and Planning Department and the decision should be based upon a hearing. At the present time the matter is an administrative problem a man has applied for a building permit it's not a matter for the Council to consider. My suggestion is that you should, in effect, refuse to Issue a building permit until Mr..Pratt has applied for an exception and has these facts clarified. There is no action for the Council until the application for an exception is filed." 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a letter from Cross-walk Mr. Waldo R. Specht, Chairman of Traffic and Safety Commission La Sena and concerning a request for a cross-walk at La Sena and Nubia Nubia Streets, and recommended that the request be denied. Mr. Asmus Denied said the Police Department concurred with the recommendation of the Traffic and Safety Commission as to date there had not been a single accident at this location. Councilman Bishop moved that we concur with the recommendation of the Traffic and Safety Commission that the request be denied. Councilman Holmes seconded. There were no objections and the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- A letter frond Mr. Waldo R. Specht, Chairman of Traffic and Speed Limit Signs Safety Commission was presented by Chief Administrative Officer Bess Avenue Asmus, recommending that speed limit signs be installed along Referred to Bess Avenue statiang Speed Limit Twenty-five miles per hour", and that this legend also be painted in the street; that a Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«944 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council study was made of this location and it appears that there is considerable speeding here. Mr. Asmus said he did not have a report or recommendation from the Police Department concerning this request. Councilman Holmes moved that this request be held in abeyance until a report is received from the Police Department. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus read a letter from Mr. Waldo R. Specht, Chairman of Traffic and Safety Commission requesting that Council give consideration to making bath intersections of Sierra Madre and East and West Ramona Blvds., four way stops, at least on a trial basis, to alleviate the traffic congestion and hazard. Mr. Asmus said he had no report or recommendation concerning this request from the Police Department. Councilman Littlejohn moved the request be held for a report fros:the Police Department. Councilman Bishop seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- Chief Administrative Officer read a letter from Mr. Waldo R. Specht, Chairman of Traffic and Safety Commission requesting the City Council to consider the installation of two cross- walks at Francisquito and Garvey; one crossing Garvey Avenue via. the triangle in front of the Court, and the second then extending from this point across Francisquito Avenue, just southeasterly from the railroad tracks. Mr. Asmus sold the Police Department reports that this came up in=1957 when a survey was made by the City and the County and both studies indicated there was not sufficient speed violations or traffic accidents to warrant the speed limit regulations. Council discussed the request and the area iovOl ed. Councilman Holmes moved that the request of the Traffic, and Safety Commission be approved. Councilman Bishop seconded. There being no objections the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus read a letter from Mr. Waldo f,, $pecht, Chairman of Traffic and Safety Commission recommend- ing the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Frazier Street and Foster Avenue. Mr. Asmus said he had no report or recemmendation concerning this from the Police Department. Councilman Bishop moved that this request be sent to the Police Department for report and recommendation. Council- man Littlejohn seconded the motion. There were no. objections and the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. October 20, 1958 Page 16 Four-way stops Sierra Madre- East and West Ramona Blvds. Referred to Police Dept. Cross-walks Francisqaito and Garvey Approved Four-way Stop Frazier and Foster Referred to Police Dept. for report. BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«245 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 17 Chief Administrative Officer read a letter from Mr. Waldo Re: Entrance R. Specht, Chairman of the Traffic and Safety Commission Baldy View regarding a petition from the residents of the Baldy View Trailer Court Trailer Court requesting that something be done to slow No action the traffic in this vicinity. The Traffic and Safety Commission recommended the matter be turned over to the Planning Commission that that body might be able to enforce the owners of the court to comply with the recommendation of the Road Department to relocate its entrance to a loca- tion where visibility of approaching traffic would be maters ally Improved. City Attorney Gorlick advised the Council that legally there was no power to make the Trailer Court move their driveway. Chief Administrative Officer read a letter from Mr. Charles Area 0 D.,49 ng, Executive Officer, Area D" of Coordinator Area D Instruction Civil Defense, saying that Reverend Koosmann of West Covina Course was one of their representatives being sent to the Religious Denied Affairs School at the Federal Training Center, Battle Creek, Michigan, to attend a four day course of instruction. A donation of $10.00 from each of the leading communities of the Area was requested toweard the expense of this project. Councilman Bishop moved the request for a donation be denied. Councilman Holmes seconded. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSTAINED: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- City Attorney Gorlick Informed the Council he had sent a copy of Re: Ordinance the City$s Building Code Ordinances to the County Division of No. 95 Building and Safety and that they Informed him of a correction Page 6 in the definition of grading which is on Page 6, Chapter 9.593, Section 8950, Sub-section a". The Ordinance should be amended to read as follows: Grading shall mean any excavation on fill or any combination thereof which is not regulated by Chapter 3" I Councilman Holmes moved as outlined by the City Attorney the definition of grading" be'amended. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus requested authorization to draw $3,870.58 a warrant in the amount of $3,870.58, the amount due and payable Warrant on the City Hall building to Fry and Fry. Mr. Asmus said the Fry and Fry warrant would be held until a few minor repairs were made for Final payment instance, a blind) and also a notarized statement was given Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1958 10 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—>4Í«246 Regular Meeting of the Baidwini Park City Council that all bills have been paid. Councilman Bishop moved the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of $3,870.58 for Fry and Fry. Councilman Holmes seconded. There war* no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution for payment of bills. Councilman Bishop moved the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Littlejohn seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. October 20, 1958 Page 18 City Clerk Backus read RESOLUTION NO. 58-130 by title as RES.NO. 58-130 follows: Adopted Payment of bills RESOLUTION NO. 58-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NUMBERS 1572 THROUGH 1625 INCLUSIVE. Councilman HolMies called attention to various bills he thought were high auto repairs, office supplies, street mainten- ance, and the triangle supplies, rock, etc.) and there was considerable discussion concerning the matter. Councilman Littlejohn moved that RESOLUTION NO. 58-130 be adopted. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS At 12:25 P.M. Councilman Bishop moved the meeting adjourn. Councilman Holmes seconded and there being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- Ad Jouremtn t Thelma L. Balkus City Clerk Dated 19_ BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 Í«240 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council October 20, 1958 Page 12 Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that City Engineer Young, as previously instructed by the Council, had negotiated with MacDonald and Kruse Construction Company concerning the cost of the improvement of Puente Avenue when the bridge is re- moved. MacDonald and Kruse bid was $1,969.30. City Engineer Young's estimate was $1,951.301 and City Engineer Young recom- mended acceptance of the bid. Councilman Holmes moved that the City accept the bid of MacDonald and Kruse for the repaving of Puente Avenue according to the plans and specifications in the amount of $1.,969.30. Councilman Bishop seconded. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: MacDonald and Kruse Bid $1,969.30 Repave Puente Avenue Accepted AYES COINiC I LMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN STEPHENS 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus Informed the Council that in Sewer Study response to Council's request on October 6, 1958, that a general sewer study be conducted in the City, proposals had been re- ceived from several engineering firms. Mr. Asmus recommended that Council meet for a study session to consider the entire sewer problem. Council agreed to meet on Thursday, October 23, 1958. 00- City Engineer Young reported on his study of the street exten- Joint Study sions and curb and gutter deposits, and explained the various Session problems he had encountered in his effort to set up a program. City Council and Planning Comm. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus suggested that he, City Within 30 days. Engineer Young and the Planning Commission meet in a study session and endeavor to find a solution to these problems and have some definite ideas to present when they meet at a later date with the City Council In a joint meeting. Councilman Holmes moved that the outline work and preliminary work suggested by Chief Administrative Officer Asmus, and the joint meeting between the Planning Cobission and City Council be set up and completed within the next thirty days. Council- man Bishop seconded. There being no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- Councilman Littlejohn Informed the Council he had been asked about Palm Trees the palm trees on Puente Avenue and he wondered If the City would Available. give the trees to someone if they were wi'l'ling to remove them. Councilman Holmes said there were a lot of palm trees in the streets that would be a problem on Any improvement and made a motion that the City would be happy to give the palm trees in any public street to anyone who might went theM, without cost to the City, with the understanding the party removing the trees protect any and all utilities that might become involved in the process, such as light, water, and gas mains, telephone lines, etc. Councilman Bishop seconded. There bdng no objections the motion was so ordered by Mayor Cole. BIB] 39589-U01 1958-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117284-U03 DO117314-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/15/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06