Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 07 15 CC MIN1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met In adjourned regular session at the,above place at 7:30 P.M. Councilmen Holmes lead the salute to the flag. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLE- JOHN, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE Absent: CITY ATTORNEY GORLICK, CITY ENGINEER YOUNG AND PLANNING DIRECTOR TEATER City Attorney Gorlick on vacation) Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY TREASURER PUGH AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1959 be APPROVED as presented and further reading waived. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. As there were no objections the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter from Norah N. Hatch of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce stating that, by a majority vote, the members of the Board of Directors requested that the civic auditorium be held intact, and any other location of the Police Department be left to the discretion of the City Council. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter from Mr. Joe McCaron, President of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce, Informing Council that the proposal submitted by the Publicity and Public Relations Committee for the City's fourth birthday celebration on January 21, 22 and 23, was approved by the Board of Directors and Council's approval was requested as soon as possible. Mr. McCaron's letter explained that the Citizen of the Year" banquet would be self-supporting, though non-profit, however, the rest of the program Including a beauty contest, a parade and a street dance, would be publicity for the City. Pro- vision of the necessary funds were requested a tentative expenditure estimated at $1,028.00. Councilman Holmes and Counc-iiman Bishop stated they had attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting and thought the program, as out- lined, had considerable merit and from all Indications would be excellent publicity for the City. JULY 15, 1959 FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL MINUTES of June 15, 1959 APPROVED Chamber of Commerce Re: Auditorium City's partici- potion APPROVED In 4th birthday celebration of City proposed by Chamber of Commerce. Cost figures to be submitted with definite program. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that the City approve and participate in the celebration proposal, and when a definite program has been pre- pared, that the cost figures be included with the. program when it is submitted to Council. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ASSENT: NONE BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Clerk Balkus read a letter from Mr, Wesley E. Patterson, 13227 East Fairgrove, requesting Council's consideration and advice concerning his request for a zone variance which was denied by the Planning Commission on May 21, 1959 ZE-29, P,C. Res. 424). Mr. Patterson was present at the meeting and explained he had purchased the property from Mr. Scarborough in May, 1959, with- out realizing it was not properly zoned for his business a poultry hauling concern. Mr. Patterson stated he was unable.to sell the property under the circumstances and was not financial- ly able to buy more. He said he had had no complaints and was of the opinion that most of the objections voiced at the Plan- ning Commission hearing were a result of the conditions and operations of the former owner that he felt confident neighbors would not protest again as the same conditions did not exist under the new ownership. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of opinion that Mr. Patterson was entitled to a decision. Mr. Patterson was advised that the proper procedure would be to make a formal written request to the City Council appealing the decision of the Planning Commission and that Council would then set the case for public. hearing. 00- Councilmen Holmes Informed Council that Baldwin Park was lagging considerably In signing the petitions which were being circulated to call an election for the formation of an Upper San Gabriel Valley Water. District. Mr. Holmes stated that most of the cities in the Upper Valley had qualified. He stressed the seriousness of the water situation and urged everyone cir- culating the petitions to double their efforts to complete them before the deadline on July 20th. 00- Councilman Littlejohn Informed Council that he and Councilman Bishop had attended Assemblyman Ronald Cameron's testimonial dinner at the South Hills Country Club and they had discussed the City's negotiations for Old Central School with Mr. Cameron. Mr. Littlejohn stated Mr. Cameron had said that as soon as he returned to Sacramento he would make a formal request for a decision from the Attorney General regarding the possibility of deducting the money paid in rent from the total purchase price and, if possible, have the decision by August I, 1959. 00- COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that the Agenda items listed under the Chief Administrative Officer be considered next as some of them had a bearing on the Budget. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion.was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented Council with a rough estimate for converting the civic auditorium to police headquarters. The estimate of $24,055.00 did not include heating, ventilating or cooling. Considerable discussion followed and it was the consensus of opinion any remodeling to the auditorium would cost more than the estimated figure if adequate facilities were to be provided. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus Informed Council the drawings for remodeling the basement of the City Hall had been received and the total cost estimated was $17,111.00 which included July 15, 1959 Page 2 W.E. Patterson 13227 E. Fair- grove, advised to make formal written request to City Council appealing decision of Planning Com- mission and Council will set case for public hearing. ZE-29) Councilman Holmes re: Petitions to call an election for formation of Municipal Water District. Assemblyman Cameron to make formal request for decision from Atty. General re: purchase of Old Central School. Rough estimate of $24,055.00 for converting civic auditorium to police hdqtrs and estimate of $17,111.00 for remodeling City Hall basement for police hdqtrs presented by C.A.0. Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council asphalt tile floor, partitions and doors. Of that amount, $5,382.00 was figured for electrical work which Mr. Asmus stated he thought could be done for less. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus informed Council that the City's share of the Area D" Civil Defense program was $741.37; however, he recommended that payment be withheld until a report Is received concerning the findings of a complete audit which is to be made by Los Angeles County. Most of the cities in the Valley are withholding payment are skeptical of the value of Area D" as it now exists and exploring the possibility of something entirely different. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented copies of bid specifications, proposal form, and general conditions and instructions to bidders for supplying two 4-door sedan auto- mobiles for use in the Police Department. The bids will be for a lump sum amount and must include the trade-in value of two 1956 Fords as specified on the bid proposal. COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authori- zed to call for bids for two 4-door sedans for the Police Department. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. After discussion concerning the advantages of automatic and stick transmissions the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN WILSON, BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE With reference to the Valley Community Festival which is to be held in West Covina on August 14, 15 and 16, Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a proposed layout of the booth to be purchased by the City, and explained the tentative plans for decorating the booth. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that a total allocation not to exceed $100.00 be APPROVED to cover the necessary expenditures in- cluding the cost of the booth. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, WILSON, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that the Items listed under City Clerk on the Agenda be taken under consideration next. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. As there were no objections the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- City Clerk Balkus presented and read in full a resolution approving and adopting the Budget for the fiscal year 1959-60, as follows: Continued) July 15, 1959 Page 3 Payment of City's share of Civil Defense Area D" program $741,37) to be withheld pending L.A. County report. Plans and Speci- fications APPROVED and C.A.O. authori- zed to call for bids for two 4-door sedans for Police Department. Total allocation of $100.00 authorized to cover expendi- tures, includ- ing cost of booth for the Valley Community Festival in W.C. Aug. 14, 15, 16. Budget TABLED to July 20th meeting to give Councilman Bishop opportuni- Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C V,; OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1959-60. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does resolve as follows: Section I.. That the tentative budget for the City of Baldwin Park, California, for the fiscal year 1959-60, prepared by E. R. Asmus, Chief Administrative Officer, having been sub- mitted to this Council and having been amended, modified and corrected, shall be filed as amended, modified and corrected In the office of the City Clerk, and shall be open to public inspection. Section 2. That said tentative budget, as amended, modified and corrected, Is hereby approved and adopted as the budget of the City for the fiscal year 1959-60. Section 3. That no department of the City shall purchase any capital Items of equipment or proceed with any public works project unless budgeted In said budget or submitted to and ap- proved by the City Council. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 1959. Lynn H. Cole, Mayor ATTEST: Thelma L. Backus, City Clerk COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that the adoption of the resolution be postponed as he had not had ample opportunity to review it to his complete satisfaction because he had been called out of town due to illness. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of opinion Council- man Bishop had made a legitimate request, however, a time limit should be specified. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that the motion be amended to state that the resolution be brought back on the agenda of the regular council meeting on July 20th. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, WILSON, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The original motion made by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Holmes carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE NOES NONE ABSENT: NONE A special study session was scheduled on Friday, July 17th at 7:30 P.M. to review the Budget with Councilman Bishop. July 15, 1959 P age 4 ty to study. Special study session scheduled Friday, July 17th 7:30 P.M. 00- BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«I Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Clerk Balkus presented a resolution granting a zone exception. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED the resolution be read by title only. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, WILSON, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK GRANTING A ZONE EXCEPTION TO JOHN DeWITT TO ERECT AN ADDITION TO HIS SERVICE STATION AT 13800 EAST LOS ANGELES STREET. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that RESOLUTION NO. 59-68 be ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- With reference to Mrs. Olive Britt's request for a zone change from R-I to R-3 at 4224 Sierra Madre ZC-58) City Clerk Balkus presented an ordinance for first reading. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that the ordinance be held over until the next meeting. The motion died for the lack of a second. Discussion continued and it was the consensus of opinion the applicant should present a letter conforming their verbal statement made at the public hearing that they would be willing to construct a block wall adjacent to the property on Shady Lawn, and to reverse the entrance and exit driveways as shown on the plans. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that the ordinance 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, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Balkus read the ordinance by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SIERRA MADRE AVENUE AND SHADY LAWN PLACE FROM R-I TO R-3, ZONE CASE NO. Z-58. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 123 PASS FIRST READING. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, WILSON, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE July 15, 1959 Page 5 RES.NO. 59-68 ADOPTED Granting Zone Exception to John DeWitt 13800 E. Los Angeles Street Addition to Service Station) ORD.NO. 123 PASSED FIRST READING Re: Change of Zone from R- I to R-3 at SE Corner Sierra Madre and Shady Lawn Place Olive Britt, Z-58) Continued) BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that the City Council go on record that the conditions the City request of Mrs. Britt are that a concrete block wall be installed to the east of the property ad- jacent to Shady Lawn, and that Ingress be made from Shady Lawn and egress be made from Sierra Madre for the reasons of public safety involved in reizition to this particular property. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- City Clerk Backus presented an ordnance for second reading. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED the ordinance be read by title only. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL'A N LITTLEJOHN, WILSON, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Balkus read the ordinance by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY ON PUENTE AVENUE NEAR EAST RAMONA BOULEVARD FROM A-I to M-I. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 119 PASS SECOND READING and be ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, WILSON, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE July 15, 1959 P age 6 City Council on record that City request Mrs. Britt install concrete block wall cost of property ad- jacent to Shady Lawn; and in- gress be made from Shady Lawn and egress from Sierra Madre. ORD. NO. 119 PASSED SECOND READING and ADOPTED. Re: Zone Case 059, S.R. Zimmer- man, A-I to M-I on Puente Ave. near East Ramona Blvd. 00- City Clerk Balkus presented an ordinance for second reading. ORD.NO. 120 COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED the ordinance be read by title only. PASSED SECOND COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. There were no objections and READING and the motion carried by the following vote: ADOPTED Re: Change of AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN$ Zone from R-2 HOLMES, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE to R-3 of prop- NOES: NONE erty in Paddy ABSENT: NONE Lane Z-54) City Clerk Balkus read the ordinance by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY IN PADDY LANE FROM R-2 TO R-3 ZONE CHANGE Z-54 COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 120 PASS SECOND READING and be ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, WILSON, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«I Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Clerk Balkus presented an ordinance for second reading. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED the ordinance be read by title only. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BISHOP, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Balkus read the ordinance by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE C I TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY ON AZUSA CANYON ROAD AND LANTE STREET 318 FT. SOUTH OF ARROW HIGHWAY FROM A-I TO M-I. COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 121 PASS SECOND READING and be ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, WILSON, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- i City Clerk Balkus presented an ordinance for second reading. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED the ordinance be read by title only. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN, WILSON, BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Balkus read the ordinance by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 9100.471 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 9100.472 TO CHANGE THE SETBACK LINE ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF VALLE VISTA AVENUE AND ADDING SECTION 9100.473 TO SAID CODE RELATING TO STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SETBACK AREAS. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 118 PASS SECOND READING and be ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated the newspaper had, in error, published that Valle Vista was changed from a 60 ft. to a 50 f#, street and for the benefit of the record, the width was changed from 60 ft, to 55 ft. July 15, 1959 Page 7 ORD.NO. 121 PASSED SECOND READING and ADOPTED Re: Change of Zone from A-I to M-1 of prop- erty on Azusa Canyon Road and Lante Street, 318 ft. south of Arrow Hwy. Z-56) ORD,NO. IIS PASSED SECOND READING and ADOPTED Re: Change of Setback Lines on Valle Vista. Valle Vista St. Re: Width changed from 60 ft. to 55 ft. BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1959 07 15 CC MINHÄ—@¸—??Í«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council July 15, 1959 Page 8 I Mrs. Elise Riemer, representing the School District and Mrs. Rimer and Mrs. Conklin, a representative of the Red Cross, asked if the, Mrs. Conklin School District and the Red Cross could also be represented Re: School Dist. in the City's booth at the Community Festival. and Red Cross. 00- Mr. Charles Spooler requested, and was given, a copy of the Mr. C. Spooler proposed Budget for 1959-60. 00- At 9:35 P.M., COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED that the meeting ADJOURN. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no ob- jections and the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- given copy of Budget 59--60. ADJOURNMENT at 9:35 P.M. APPROVED: August 3, 1959 THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK BIB] 39589-U01 1959-U02 07-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117328-U03 DO117344-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/20/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06