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Í«REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular
session at the above place at 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Bishop led the salute to the flag.
The Invocation was given by Elder Philip Follett of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES,
LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND
MAYOR COLE
Absent: CITY TREASURER PUGH AND
CITY ENGINEER YOUNG
Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY GORLICK,
ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR
MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS
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Mrs. Marianne Johnson, 3825 N. Foster Avenue, Baldwin Park,
California, stated that the City of Baldwin Park has an or-
ganized Beautification and Improvement Group, which is com-
prised of twenty-five 25) civic and fraternal organizations.
Their purpose Is to help in the beautification and Improve-
ment of the City, their first project being the beautification
of the railroad right-of-way. A petition regarding community
improvement has been signed by twenty-five 25) organizations,
having 550 individual signatures.
Contacts made by this group, in order to obtain information
as to how this project could best be achieved in an effici-
ent and effective manner, were:
Los Angeles Beautiful Organization
Mr. Ben Morris, Coordinator of Public Works for the City of
Los Angeles
Mr. Fred Chase, Executive Director of the Los Angeles
Beautiful
Mrs. Valley Knudsen, Originator and Head of Los Angeles
Beautiful
Mrs. Joseph Ronstadt, District Chairman of Community Improve-
ments of the National Federation of
Woman's Club
Mr. H. Brad Atwood, Head of Public Relations Department of the
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Cutlins, Engineers of Maintenance of
Right-of-Ways for S.P. and P.E.
Railroad
Mr. Donald T. Wooley, Head Horticulturist of the Los Angeles
County Arboretum
Mr. Al Vergote, Retired from the County Parks Department
Mr. Robert Tickler, in charge of Baldwin Park Morgan Park
Mr. James Faris, Baldwin Park County Water District
It was further stated that Mr. H. Brad Atwood, Head of Public
Relations Department of the Southern Pacific Railroad, gave
assurance that the railroad was perfectly willing to issue
the City of Baldwin Park a year's lease for a nominal sum
$1.00 for the year...but that they would not share, pay for
or maintain in this beautification project; that the railroad
abides by the legal rulings of the California Public Utilities
Board and the Department of Interstate Commerce.
He also stated that the decision regarding the Inclusion of
the lease for the parking area for the same nominal sum
would be up to the Real Estate Department of the railroad;
that occasionally savings and maintenance did affect condi-
tions of leasing; that he had never known the railroad to
NOVEMBER 2, 1950324
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
MARIANNE JOHNSON
3825 N. Foster
Ave., Baldwin
Park-represented
Beautification
and Improvement
Group of Baldwin
Park. Presented
Petition, Plans
and Resolution
to City for their
acceptance.
CONTACTS MADE BY
GROUP
H. BRAD ATWOOD,
Head of Public
Relations Dept.
of S.P.R.R. re:
issuance of year's
lease for $1.00
for year. Would
not share, pay
for or maintain
re this beautifi-
cation project.
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give up a lucrative lease, and parking is one of their
big commercial projects.
Plans and drawing have been drawn and submitted for review;
plants, as recommended, would be properly placed under expert
supervision; each organization has'offered help either monet-
arily or by furnishing the necessary labor; cost of water would
be negligible....probably not to exceed the minimum $4.00 per
month; that they would start at the extreme west end of the
track, which happens to be the 400' west of Harlan Avenue and
work easterly to the present existing leased area, on both
sides of the track; that the group expected the City to main-
tain this project.
There was considerable discussion by Council.
Mrs. Johnson further stated that the railroad does have
the right to break the lease in 30 days' notice; that all
the business people contacted were in accord with this
beautification project and did not object to the elimina-
tion of possible parking areas; that the group felt that if
the City could complete one project and do it well, then
they would have the unanimous cooperation of everyone else
to accomplish other projects that were necessary.
At this time a resolution of the Baldwin Park Beautification
and Improvement Group was read by Mrs. Johnson as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK
BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT
GROUP RE: THE BEAUTIFICATION OF
THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RIGHT OF WAY
AREA FROM 400 FEET WEST OF HARLAN
AVENUE TO THE AREA PRESENTLY LEASED
BY THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK"
WHEREAS, meetings were held by the Baldwin Park
Beautification group, composed of representatives of the
Civic Organizations of Baldwin Park, on September 22,
October 16 and October 30, at the Baldwin Park Woman's
Club House, Baldwin Park, and
WHEREAS, on the 30th day of October, 1959, the
Baldwin Park Beautification Group considered the facts and
studies submitted,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BALDWIN PARK BEAUTIFICATION GROUP
of the CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, does hereby RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND
REQUEST AS FOLLOWS:,
Section I That the City Council immediately negotiate
a lease with the Pacific Electric Railroad
for the beautification of the right-of-way
area extending 400 feet west of Harlan Ave.
easterly to the present existing leased area,
on both sides of the track, and
Section 2 That the City of Baldwin Park shall assume care
and maintenance of all plants, shrubs and ground
covering as installed and thereafter, and
Section 3 That until such time as ground covering will
eliminate the present weed condition, the city
will keep right-of-way area free from obnoxious
weeds and debris, and
November 2, 1959
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STATEMENTS OF
INFORMATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 2
of the BALDWIN
PARK BEAUTIFICA-
TION GROUP
presented for
acceptance.
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Section 4 That the property will be so posted
that it will prevent motor vehicles
from using this planted area, and that
if a separate lease is made by any
business man, he shall blacktop the
leased area and beautify it according
to our specifications, and
Section 5 That in the event the Railroad must
cancel a portion of its lease due to
commercial reasons, the installation
of a new crossing, or the installation
of a spur track, the city will main-
tain the balance of the lease as re-
solved, and
Section 6 That the landscaping plans submitted,
when approved by the Railroad, shall
be adhered to.
ADOPTED, SIGNED and APPROVED this 30th day of October, 1959.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that Council ADOPT THE RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF THE BALDWIN PARK BEAUTIFICATION GROUP and
INSTRUCT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER toPROCEED TO
NEGOTIATE with the PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY to see what
terms could be developed on such a lease and REPORT
BACK TO COUNCIL at the NEXT REGULAR MEETING. COUNCILMAN
BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, BISHOP,
LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Cole announced it was 8:00 P.M. and the time and
place set for Public Hearings.
Assistant Planning Director Mansfield presented Zone Case
No. Z-65, Raymond L. Berry, a request for change of zoning
of property on the westerly side of North Bresee Avenue
330 feet south of East Ramona Boulevard, from R-I to R-2.
As no one expressed a desire to speak In behalf of or in
opposition to the zone change, Mayor Cole declared the
hearing closed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 132 be read by
title only. 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
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November 2, 1959
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MOTION made that
Council ADOPT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS
of the BALDWIN
PARK BEAUTIFI-
CATION GROUP and
INSTRUCT the
C.A.O. to PRO-
CEED TO NEGOTIATE
with the PACIFIC
ELECTRIC to see
what terms could
be developed on
such a lease and
REPORT BACK TO
COUNCIL at the
NEXT REGULAR
MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8:00 P.M.
ZONE CASE NO.
Z-65 R.L. Berry
Request for
change of zoning
of property on
westerly side of
N. Bresee Ave.
330' south of
E. Ramona Blvd.
from R-I to R-2.
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City Clerk Balkus read ORDINANCE NO. 132 by title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 132
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMEND-
ING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO
CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY ON
THE WESTERLY SIDE OF N. BRESEE AVE.
330 FEET SOUTH OF E. RAMONA BLVD.,
FROM R-I TO R-2"
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 132 BE PASSED
AND ADOPTED, COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED.
MOTION WITHDRAWN with the CONSENT OF THE SECOND.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 132 PASS
FIRST READING. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, WILSON,
LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Assistant Planning Director Mansfield presented Zone Case
No. Z-68, C. R. Cook, a request to change the zoning of
property between Puente Avenue and East Garvey Avenue from
C-I and R-I to C-2.
As no one expressed a desire to speak In behalf of or in
opposition to the zone change, Mayor-Cole declared the
hearing closed.
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 133 be
read by title only. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There
were no objections and the motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES,
WILSON AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Balkus read ORDINANCE NO. 133 by title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 133
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMEND-
ING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO
CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY BE-
TWEEN PUENTE AVENUE AND E. GARVEY
AVENUE FROM C-I AND R-I TO C-2"
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that ORDINANCE NO, 133 PASS FIRST
READING. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, HOLMES,
LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND
MAYOR COLE-
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
November 2, 1959
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ORDINANCE NO. 132
read by title.
ORDINANCE NO.132
ZONE CASE NO.
Z-68- C.R. Cook
Request for change
of zoning of
property between
Puente Avenue and
E. Garvey Avenue
from C-I and R-I
to C-2.
ORDINANCE NO. 133
read by title
ORDINANCE NO. 133
PASSED FIRST
READING.
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
With reference to Annexation No. 6, City Clerk Balkus
stated that there had been no written or oral protests,
and that publications and postings had been made as re-
quired by law.
As no one expressed a desire to speak in behalf of or in
opposition to, Mayor Cole declared the hearing closed.
COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 134 be read by
title only. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN WILSON, BISHOP,
LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Balkus read ORDINANCE NO. 134 by title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 134
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXA-
TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY DESIGNATED ANNEXATION NO. 6"
TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK"
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that ORDINANCE NO. 134 PASS FIRST
READING. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN,
BISHOP, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to those desiring
to be heard.
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Mr. Henry W. Warner, 4111 North Harlan, Baldwin Park, and
Mr. Ronald DeLorme, 4136 North Harlan, Baldwin Park, spoke
with reference to a future street dedication. Both gentle-
men were of the opinion that there was no law requiring
dedication of this land....only a stipulated condition of
the Planning Commission Resolution; that this dedication
would force them out of business; that they were both will-
ing to dedicate this land to the City at the time they
ceased their businesses; that their request so far had been
denied.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that Mr. Warner
had an application before the Planning Commission for a
lot split but that it had not, as yet, been acted upon;
that there had been study meetings, but with nothing having
been accomplished; that Mr. DeLorme had proposed to wreck
the two old homes on his property and build new ones,
giving right-of-way when he no longer had his chicken
business.
There was considerable discussion by Council With regard
to: possible change of ownership in property; the effects
of, a 1911 Act procedure; that, In order to make a change in
conditions of the Planning Commission Resolution, should
be sent back to Planning Commission for reconsideration.
Continued)
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November 2, 1959
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ANNEXATION NO. 6
Athol and Garvey
ORDINANCE NO. 134
read by title
only.
ORDINANCE NO. 134
PASSED FIRST
READING.
OATH administered
by City Clerk
HENRY W. WARNER
41,11 N. Harlan
Baldwin Park
RONALD DELORME
4136 N. Harlan
Baldwin Park
spoke re future
street dedication.
Clarification
by C.A.O.
DISCUSSION BY
COUNCIL
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COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that this case be RECONSIDERED
by the PLANNING COMMISSION, with the recommendation that
consideration be given the parties involved, and that the
facts, as found by the Planning Commission, and the solution
as suggested by the Council, be REFERRED BACK TO COUNCIL IN
WRITING. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no ob-
jections, the motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, HOLMES,
WILSON AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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City Clerk Balkus administered the Oath to Mr. C. R. Cook,
1931 E. Ramona Boulevard, West Covina, as he had not been
present when his Zone Case was presented to Council, and
wished to find out what action had been taken. In answer
to his question, Mr. Cook was informed that Zone Case #68,
covered by Ordinance No. 133, had passed first reading.
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Mr. Joseph L. Riavic, 3256 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin
Park, expressed a desire to be heard before Council although
he was not listed on the Agenda. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED
that the matter of Mr. Joseph L. Riavic be BROUGHT ON THE
AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections
the motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON, BISHOP,
LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
He stated that on October 13th the Building Inspector told
him that the lights could not be turned on until the curbs-
and sidewalks were in. He had previously engaged a con-
tractor to this work...waited 17 days for him to appear...
and then engaged another contractor who had promised to
start work on Thursday, November 5th. He further stated
that he felt that he was being punished due to the
negligence of the contractor in not keeping their verbal
agr*eemen t
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that, upon giving the Chief Adminis-
trative Officer evidence that this curb, gutter and side-
walk matter is being complied with, that he be authorized
to instruct the Building Department to take care of the
lights in connection with this matter. COUNCILMAN WILSON
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON, BISHOP,
LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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City Clerk Balkus presented a petition to annex to the
City of Baldwin Park,-said petition being signed by
the following property owners:
November 2, 1959
Page 6
MOTION made that
case be RECON-
SIDERED by P.C.
with recommenda-
tion that con-
sideration be
given parties in-
volved; that
facts, as found
by P.C. and
solution as sug-
gested by Council
be REFERRED BACK
TO COUNCIL IN
WRITING.
C.R. COOK
1931 E. Ramona
Blvd. West
Covina informed
of Council's
action re Zone
Case No. 68
Ordinance No. 133.
JOSEPH L. RIAVIC
3256 Baldwin Park
Blvd. Baldwin
Park MOTION
made that his
request to be
heard be BROUGHT
ON THE AGENDA
Unable to have
lights turned on
until curbs and
sidewalks were
installed.
MOTION made that
UPON GIVING C.A.O.
EVIDENCE that this
curb, gutter and
sidewalk matter
is being COA-
PLIEDWITH, that
he be AUTHORIZED
to INSTRUCT the
BLDG. DEPT. to
take care of the
I ights.
PETITION TO
ANNEX to City of
Baldwin Park
ANNEXATION #9
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
H. and Dolores D. Via
13429 East Waco Street
Baldwin Park
Burt L. and Betty J. Watson
13065 E. Garvey Blvd.
Baldwin Park
Otto H. and Dorothy Gall
920 Leorita
Baldwin Park, California
Mrs. Balkus stated that the description had been sent to
the Boundary Commission and had been approved and returned.
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that the Resolution of In-
tention, Resolution No. 59-114, be read by title only.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES,
BISHOP, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 59-I14 by title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-I14
RESOLUTI`ON GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ANNEXATION TO CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED
HEREIN AND DESIGNATED PROPOSED
ANNEXATION NO. 9" AND GIVING NOTICE
OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF
PROTESTS THERETO."
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that Resolution No. 59-114 be
ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN,
BISHOP, WILSON AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Mayor Cole stated the letter from Mr. Alvin Hahn of
Monrovia was for Information.
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Chief Administrative Officer presented a request from
the United States Post Office regarding the completion
of the paving of the 151 alley just east of Maine Street
which runs south from Clark Street to the northern
boundary of the proposed site of the new Baldwin Park
Post Office. The alley presently is paved in the rear
of the Yale Serve Yourself Gas Station and would need
approximately 1001 of paving. It was the suggestion of
the Chief Administrative Officer'that it be referred
back to the Chief Administrative Officer's office and
the City Engineer for a complete study and a map for the
Council and how much it will cost and bring back at the
next meeting.
Continued)
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November 2, 1959
Page 7
Bess Ave. and
Baldwin Park
Blvd.
RES. NO. 59-I14
Resolution of
Intention read
by title only.
RES. NO. 59-I14
Re: ANNEXATION
NO. 9 ADOPTED.
Set for Public
Hearing on DEC.
7, 1959.
Letter from Mr.
Alvin Hahn for
information.
Request from U.S.
POST OFFICE re
completion of
paving of 151
alley east of
Maine Street which
runs south from
Clark Street to
northern boundary
of proposed site
of the new Bald-
win Park Post
Office. Alley
would need approxi-
mately 1001 of
paving.
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that this matter be referred
to the office of the Chief Administrative Officer and
the City Engineer for a complete study; that a map be
prepared for Council, together with costs involved; and
bring back at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN WILSON
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, WILSON,
BISHOP, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Councilman Littlejohn reported that, to his knowledge,
Area D" has not met.
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Mayor Cole announced that there would be a demonstration
at the Monrovia Hospital this Sunday, November 8, 1959,
9:00 a.m, to 3:00 p.m. by Area D", and that the public
was invited.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a petition
signed by 39 residents requesting that no construction. be
undertaken across the wash channel at Bess Avenue; that
making Bess a through street would result In heavy traffic
through this residential area both from the south and from
Dalewood Avenue to the north; that the end of the street
should be secured at the edge of the wash drop-of.f which
would prevent the breaking away of the pavement beyond the
natural wash channel and would protect existing properties
street entrances, giving a neat termination to the reed
area.
Mr. Asmus further stated that the City Engineer has studied
the costs and problems involved in extending this. street,
and has spent considerable time in surveying, definitely
concluding that there is a drainage problem which would re-
quire a minimum of 2-54" pipes and considerable filling; the
total cost of this work being approximately $7,328.00. The
cost would be $4,618.00 if we were able to secure the nec-
essary fill without paying for it....if we had to haul In
material, the additional cost would be $2,710.00. This is
merely a cost estimate, as requested by Council, and not a
recommendation.
There was discussion by Council wherein Councilman Little-
John stated that the letter and petition should be placed
on file with the Planning Commission in the event that
there would be a zone change, etc., within that area, and
that this data could then be entered as a protest of the
people with regard to this particular channel by Bess
Avenue.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that Council had
instructed his office and the City Engineer's office to
make a study of the results of Mr. Walker's request that
the street be,*opened, and the petition and the Walker
matter are all the same portion of Bess Avenue.
November 2, 1959
Page 8
MOTION made that
this matter BE
REFERRED to
office of C.A.0.
and CITY ENGINEER
for a COMPLETE
STUDY; that a
MAP BE PREPARED,
together with
COSTS and BRING
BACK AT NEXT
MEETING.
AREA D" No
report.
DEMONSTRATION at
MONROVIA HOSPITAL
Sunday, Nov. 8,
1959, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.
PETITION from 39
residents pro-
testing the
possible exten-
sion of Bess Ave.
INVESTIGATION of
CITY ENGINEER re
COSTS and PROB-
LEMS Involved In
extending this
street.
Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION BY
COUNCIL and
RECOMMENDATION
BY COUNCILMAN
LITTLEJOHN that
letter and peti-
tion be placed
on file with
MR. FORREST R.-
WALKER request
that street be
opened.
Continued) Continued)
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
Mrs. Marshall Hadley, Attorney representing Mr. Walker,
14304 E. Ramona Boulevard, Baldwin Park, stated that
there were no access roads to the freeway to the west
and most of the drive-in traffic would still go to the
east as they have been doing; that Mr. Walker had told
him that this street had been there for a number of
years...long before the City was incorporated...and
was used by the public from time to time, in fact, as
long as Bess Avenue has been there; that the only access
people have now is to go up to the frontage road on the
freeway to proceed in an easterly direction; that this
would give them one more street to get In and out of the
area and this would be important for civil defense
reasons, fire, police, etc. He further stated that, as
there would be very little water coming down that old
channel, which is blocked off, it could be considered
as a maintained dip.
Mr. Forest R. Walker, 1011 North Baldwin Park Boulevard,
Baldwin Park, stated that they had an organization who
would like to lease the 150' x 150' corner, and in so
doing, would tear out the old house and buildings exist-
ing at Bess Avenue and Baldwin Park Bouelvard. He
further stated that there was an established road which
was laid out when they purchased the tract in 1917... that
it was an indicated road and had always been used by the
public and that now that the water problem had been
removed, it seemed that It should come back to its former
status.
Mr. John B. Swan, 18850 Gladstone Blvd., Covina, Real
Estate Salesman, whose agency had in process a lease for
Mr. Walker's property, stated that the Interested party
proposed to build a super" service station and preferred
having a 3-corner street for the purpose of being able to
turn around; that a one-way street had been found to be
entirely unsatisfactory for this type of operation. He
further stated that they also had a lease In process for
a high-class" restaurant... one where only food would be
served. It was for these reasons that Mr. Walker had
been asked to see what he could do about having Bess
Avenue cut through or put back in operation.
There was discussion by Council where In the general con-
sensus of opinion was that they needed additional time
for evaluation and study of the matter before making a
decision.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that Council TAKE THIS MATTER UNDER
ADVISEMENT and REQUEST THE CITY ENGINEER TO RECHECK HIS
FIGURES and RETURN TO COUNCIL at the NEXT REGULAR MEETING
under Unfinished Business. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED.
There were no objections, the motion carried and was so
ordered by Mayor Cole.
COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED that THE PETITION BE INCLUDED
WITH THE MATERIAL TO BE STUDIED and be MADE PART OF THIS
CASE. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections
the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole.
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November 2, 1959
Page 9
MARSHALL HADLEY,
Attorney rep-
resenting Mr.
Walker 14304
E. Ramona Blvd.,
Baldwin Park.
FOREST R. WALKER,
1011 N. Baldwin
Park Blvd.
Baldwin Park
3,32
JOHN B. SWAN
18850 Gladstone
Blvd., Covina
Real Estate Sales-
man.
DISCUSSION BY
COUNCIL
MOTION made that
Council TAKE THIS
MATTER UNDER
ADVISEMENT; REQUEST
CITY ENGINEER to
RECHECK FIGURES
and RETURN TO
COUNCIL at NEXT
REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION made that
PETITION BE IN-
CLUDED WITH MATERIAL
TO BE STUDIED and
be MADE A PART OF
THIS CASE.
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Í«333 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
At 9:35 P.M. COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED that a five-minute
RECESS be declared. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. There
were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered
by Mayor Cole.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that he had an item
to present before Council which was not on the Agenda.
COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED that the item be brought on the
AGENDA. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections,
the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that Mr. Messore,
3826-3834 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, planned to
build a duplex and two individual, houses on his property
R-2 zone) to City's existing regulations which required
him to setback 20' from existing right-of-way. The existing
right-of-way on Baldwin Park Boulevard is 60' in width, and
individuals have voluntarily setback to the new proposed
100' width of Baldwin Park Boulevard;-however, in comply-
ing with this they would lose the right to develop two
buildings. Under the City ordinance a man cannot be re-
quired to setback on a proposed street width, but only as
it isrequired now. There are three alternatives to con-
sider, being: I) City may condemn 20' of property and
acquire it in that manner and then owner would have to set
back from that, point 2) that the City and the property
owner agree to build all structures, ending with 5' set
backs when Baldwin Park Boulevard is widened 3) that appli-
cant would-be willing to adjust his plans so City could
have sufficient setback. Mr. Asmus recommended that Council
go ahead and grant this building permit, with the building
to be set back 5', and that Council proceed immediately to
amend the zoning ordinance to take care of future situations
of this nature.
There was discussion by Council.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that Council APPROVE the RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER regarding this
matter. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP,
LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Attorney Gorlick stated that the Master Plan of
Highways merely adopted a plan that the City could work
toward, but established no legal set back Iines...that
It had no effect whatsoever as far as requiring the
property owner to set back.
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Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split
Case No. 226, a request by William and Mitzie Zenmler for
a lot split at 3554 N. Big Dalton Avenue. Mr. Mansfield
explained the findings of the Planning Commission and
that they recommended approval of the lot split subject
to the conditions in Planning Commission Resolution No. 472.
November 2, 1959
Page 10
RECESS at 9:35
P. M. RECONVENED
at 9:40 P.M.
C.A.O. request
to bring item not
listed on Agenda
before Council
GRANTED,
CLARIFICATION
and RECOMMENDA-
TION BY C.A.O.
re•required set-
backs.
MOTION made that
Council APPROVE
RECOMMENDATIONS
OF C.A.O.
MOTION CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
CLARIFICATION
of Master Plan of
Highways by
CITY ATTORNEY.
LOT SPLIT #226
P.C. RES. #472
Wm. & Mitzie
Semmler, 3554
N. Big Dalton
Ave., Baldwin Park
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Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that the findings of the City Council
concur with the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission and that the lot split be granted subject to the
conditions outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 472,
as shown under Item IV, Reports of Officers and Commissions,
Section f", Planning Commission, Item I. COUNCILMAN WILSON
SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, WILSON,
LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split Case
No. 227, a request by Arthur and Ema Reynolds for a lot split
at 13619 E. Garvey Avenue. Mr. Mansfield explained the
findings of the Planning Commission and that they recommended
approval of the lot split subject to the conditions in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 473.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that the findings of the City Council
concur with the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission and that the lot split be granted subject to the
conditions outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 473,
as shown under Item IV, Reports of Officers and Commissions,
Section f", Planning Commission, Item 2. COUNCILMAN WILSON
SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMAN BISHOP, WILSON,
LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 471, being a resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park regarding changing the
names of certain streets. Mr. Mansfield explained the find-
ings of the Planning Commission and that they recommended
approval of this resolution.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that the CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED
TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY RESOLUTION regarding the STREET
NAMES. RECOMMENDED by the PLANNING COMMISSION as outlined in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 471. COUNCILMAN WILSON
SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES,,WILSON,BISHOP,
LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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At this time MAYOR COLE MOVED that MR. HENRY COMPTON BE
APPOINTED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE at a salary
of $50.00 per month and that the CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED
to PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING SALARY RESOLUTION
changing the $50.00 now going to the Director per month
and indicating that it goes to Assistant Director. COUNCIL-
AYES: MAYOR COLE, COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN,
BISHOP, HOLMES AND WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
November 2, i 59 334
Page II
APPROVED subject
to conditions of
P.C. Res. #472.
LOT SPLIT #227
P.C. RES. #473
A.& E.Reynolds
13619 E. Garvey
Ave. Baldwin Park
APPROVED subject
to conditions of
P.C. Res. #473.
P.C. RES. #471
Re: CHANGING THE
NAMES OF CERTAIN
STREETS.
MOTION made that
CITY ATTORNEY BE
INSTRUCTED TO
PREPARE NECESSARY
RESOLUTION re
STREET NAMES
RECOMMENDED by
Planning Commission
as outlined in
P.C. Res. #471.
MOTION made that
HENRY COMPTON BE
APPOINTED ASSIST-
ANT DIRECTOR of
CIVIL DEFENSE at
salary of $50.00
per month; CITY
ATTORNEY INSTRUCT-
ED TO PREPARE
AMENDMENT TO EXIST-
ING SALARY RESOLUTION
changing $50.00 month
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1959 11 02 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— ? Æ
Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
At Mayor Cole's request City Clerk Balkus read RESOLUTION
NO. 59-113 by title as follows:
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November 2, 1959
Page 13
RES. NO. 59-113
ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOS. 5556 THROUGH
5584 INCLUSIVE
ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 59-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 5556 THROUGH 5584 INCLUSIVE"
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that RESOLUTION NO. 59-113 be
ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES,
AND WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN AND
MAYOR COLE
Mayor Cole and Councilman
Littlejohn abstained as ex-
pense allowance for attending
All American Cities In Massa-
chusetts was included)
There was discussion by Council wherein it was the general
consensus of opinion that the checkerboard crosswalks could
be kept at a minimum or possibly be eliminated.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that CHECKERBOARD CROSSWALKS BE
ELIMINATED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no
objections, and the motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, WILSON, HOLMES,
LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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At 10:30 P.M. COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED that Council ADJOURN.
COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole.
i
Mayor Cole announced that there would be a SPECIAL MEETING
on THURSDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 5, 1959, at 8:00 P.M. in the
COUNCIL CHAMBERS. This is to be a STUDY SESSION with J.B.
HANAUER, sewer consultants.
1 /4-1
Lynn H. Cole, Mayor
APPROVED: December 7 1959
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MOTION made that
CHECKERBOARD
CROSSWALKS BE
ELIMINATED.
STUDY SESSION ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
5, 1959, 8:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
with J. B. Hanauer
& Co.
ADJOURNMENT at
10:30 P.M.
Balkus, City Clerk
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council November 2, 1959
Page 12
now going to
Director,-indi-
cating that it
goes to Assistant
Director.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED that the CITY CLERK BE INSTRUCTED MOTION made that
TO SUBMIT ANNEXATION NO. 7 TO THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION. CITY CLERK BE
COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the INSTRUCTED TO
following vote: SUBMIT ANNEXA-
TION #7 TO
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP, BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
LITTLEJOHN, WILSON AND
MAYOR COLE.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN reported on Area D" making a recom-
mendat-ton that the third plan that was recommended be con-
sidered very highly, being that the representative be in-
structed to meet with the Area D" Board and represent
Baldwin Park on those terms where the Civil Defense Director
IM the Director, and that the possibility of the elimination
of the paid area director be investigated and discussed at
the Director's Meeting; that we are actually paying for many
services being performed by the Court-tji; that the amount of
money being allocated for area service should be investigated;
that money should be put into our local disaster council group
or civil defense that is within the City itself, unless there
is a nominal fee which would possibly be required for
secretarial work or other costs in relation to whoever the co-
ordinator is or whoever the coordinating city is. He further
stated that this is along the lines of A" Plan in which
there is no member of the Council necessary to be on a Board
of Directors; that Civil Defense people are more cognizant
of the facts of what is transpiring; that if money is required
they cqn send,it to the Council and let them decide if they
wish to go along with the recommendations of the Director;
that this plan eliminates the Area D" Board and the Area
D" executive officer.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES RECOMMENDED that COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN
BE GIVEN ASSURANCE and INSTRUCTED that he can PRESENT THE
PLAN, as recommended by him now, In relation to this study
memo Council has, to the AREA D" BOARD.
Councilman Littlejohn stated that, in the event that he
would not be available at the time this meeting would be
called, that the Chief Administrative Officer or one of
the Councilman should attend this meeting.
Mayor Cole appointed Councilman Bishop as alternate during
the time that he and Councilman LittleJohn would be out
of town.
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In answer to Councilman Holmes' inquiry regarding Nubia
Street, Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that
the matter had not been expedited to the point where it
could come back to Council.
AREA D" REPORT
BY COUNCILMAN
LITTLEJOHN.
RECOMMENDATION
OF COUNCILMAN
HOLMES.
0
COUNCILMAN BISHOP
APPOINTED ALTERNA-
TIVE.
NUBIA STREET
Report not
ready for Council.
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