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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 Wilson led the salute to the flag.
Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
Absent: MAYOR COLE, CITY ENGINEER
YOUNG AND CITY TREASURER
PUGH
Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY GORLICK,
ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR
MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS
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COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT MAYOR COLE BE EXCUSED FROM THIS
MEETING DUE TO ILLNESS. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There
were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by
Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23, 1959,
and NOVEMBER 27, 1959, BE APPROVED WITH FURTHER READING WAIVED.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Pro tem Littlejohn.
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On behalf of Mayor Cole and the City Council, Mayor pro tem
Littlejohn extended holiday greetings to all with the wish
that it would be a safe, as well as a happy, holiday season.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated there were two
gentlemen in the audience from Foster & Klelser Company who
wished to be heard regarding the City's ordinance requiring
the•removai of billboards along the freeway. He further
stated that almost a year ago Council instructed his office
to take the necessary steps to see that all billboards were
removed, and at that time notices were sent out to all the
companies involved, only to discover that most of the signs
that were there had a two year non-conforming status. The
two years has now expired and, technically, under the ordi-
nance every sign, regardlwss of when it was installed or
where it was installed, is subject to immediate removal.
The signs of Foster and Klelser are the full-fledged bill-
board type and are all located either in a commercial or
industrial zone; however, our ordinance governing billboards
states no billboards within 500' of the freeway".
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE MATTER OF THE BILLBOARDS
AS PRESENTED BY THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BE PRESENTED
TO COUNCIL AT THIS TIME. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There
were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered
by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
Continued)
DECEMBER 21, 1959
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COLE EXCUSED
FROM THIS MEETING
DUE TO ILLNESS.
MINUTES OF NOV.
23,1959, and NOV.
27, 1959, APPROVED
with FURTHER READ-
ING WAIVED.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
EXTENDED BY MAYOR
PRO TEM LITTLE-
JOHN.
C.A.O. REPORT AND
CLARIFICATION RE
REMOVAL OF BILL-
BOARDS ALONG
FREEWAY.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT MATTER
OF BILLBOARDS AS
PRESENTED BY C.A.O.
BE PRESENTED TO
COUNCIL AT THIS
TIME.
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Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
Mr. Jack Matthews, Representative of Foster & Kleiser Company
1550 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California,
spoke in connection with two sections of the Municipal Code,
being, I) Dealing with sign regulations within 500' of the
freeway 2) Establishment of a retroactive period of two
years for the signs which were in existence prior to the
adoption of the freeway regulations. He requested that
consideration be given to the units which they had legally
erected with permits from the State of California and in-
stalled in good faith, to tie in the removal period based
on the installation of the landscaping on the freeway, which
appropriation, it was understood, has already been made by
the State.
Mr. Arthur W. Goff, Representative of Pacific Outdoor Adver-
tising Company, 995 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, stated
that the position of his company was parallel to that of
Foster & Kieiser Company, and that they had seven 7) sign
structures adjacent to the San Bernardino Freeway which are
affected by this non-conforming provision of the ordinance.
He asked that consideration be given to extending the time
for the removal of signs until such time as the freeway is
landscaped. Signs that they have are in zones which normally
permit outdoor advertising.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL TAKE THIS MATTER UNDER
STUDY AND BRING BACK ON THE AGENDA AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEET-
ING ON JANUARY 4, 1960, AND THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER BE INSTRUCTED TO FURNISH COUNCIL WITH INFORMATION RE-
GARDING NUMBER OF SIGNS, LOCATION OF SIGNS, TYPE OF ZONING
PROBLEM INVOLVED, AND ANY OTHER SIGN PROBLEMS. COUNCILMAN
WILSON SECONDED.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the land-
scaping plans are in Sacramento now and bids will be called
right after the first of the year, with landscaping being
started about the first part of March. Probably within a
period of six months the San Bernardino Freeway should be
landscaped if all goes according to schedule.
City Attorney Gorlick stated, in response to an inquiry
from Councilman Littlejohn, that the effective date of the
ordinance in question was December 18, 1957, with the date
of adoption being November 18, 1957.
Further discussion ensued.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THAT
THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BE
INSTRUCTED TO COME BACK WITH A RECOMMENDATION WHETHER TO RE-
VISE THE ORDINANCE. MOTION TO AMEND DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
The original motion of Councilman Holmes carried by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL INSTRUCT THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO INCLUDE IN THIS INVESTIGATION
THE STATUS'OF'THE HOUSING PROJECT SIGNS THAT MAY OR MAY
NOT BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE FREEWAY OF BALDWIN PARK.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered.
December 21, 1959
Page 2
JACK MATTHEWS
Representative of
FOSTER & KLEISER
CO., 1550 W.
Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles Re:
Request for ex-
tension of time
before removal of
signs.
ARTHUR W. GOFF
Representative of
PACIFIC OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING CO.
995 North Mission
Rd. Los Angeles.
Re: Permission
to extend time
for removal of
signs until
freeway was
landscaped.
MOTION MADE that
COUNCIL TAKE
MATTER UNDER STUDY
& BRING BACK ON
AGENDA AT NEXT
REGULAR MEETING
JAN. 4, 1960, &
THAT C.A.O. BE
INSTRUCTED TO
FURNISH COUNCIL
WITH INFORMATION
RE NUMBER OF SIGNS
LOCATION,'TYPE OR
ZONING PROBLEM &
OTHER SIGN PROBLEMS.
MOTION MADE AND
DIED FOR LACK
OF SECOND.
MOTION OF COUNCIL-
MAN HOLMES CARRIED.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
COUNCIL INSTRUCT
C.A.O. TO INCLUDE
IN THIS INVESTI-
GATION THE STATUS
OF HOUSING PROJECT
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
City Clerk Balkus presented a letter regarding a request
of C. R. Cook for rolled curbs and gutters at Garvey and
Puente Avenues, as prepared by City Engineer Young.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER ON THE MATTER OF ROLLED-
OVER CURBS AND GUTTERS ON THIS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT GARVEY
AND PUENTE AVENUES. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED.
There was discussion wherein the Chief Administrative Officer
stated that the City of West Covina was not going to waive
the standard type curb and sidewalk where it pertained to
their portion of the area involved; however, City Engineer
Young felt that rolled-over type curb would be better, and
that sidewalks would not be necessary due to little pedestrian
traffic.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
Mr. C. R. Cook, 1931 E. Ramona Blvd., West Covina, thanked
Council for their action regarding his request.
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Mayor Pro tem LittleJohn announced that it was 8:00 P.M. and
the time and place for the public hearing on Zone Case Z-69,
request of A. E. and M. Blanchard for a change of zone on
property at 4948 N. Maine Avenue, from R-I to R-2.
City Clerk Balkus stated that with reference to Zone Case
Z-69,' all mailing, publications and postings had been made.
Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented the findings of
the Planning Commission.
As no one expressed a desire to speak in behalf of or in op-
position to the zone change, Mayor pro tem LittleJohn declared
the hearing closed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS OUT-
LINED IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 489 AND THAT ORDI-
NANCE NO. 136 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
City Clerk Balkus read ORDINANCE NO. 136 by title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 136
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMEND-
ING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO
December 21, 1959
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SIGNS THAT MAY OR
MAY NOT BE IN THE
VICINITY OF FREE-
WAY OF BALDWIN PARK.
C.R. COOK REQUEST
FOR ROLLED CURBS &
GUTTERS Garvey
and Puente Avenues.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that COUNCIL
CONCUR WITH RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF CITY
ENGINEER ON MATTER
OF ROLLED OVER CURBS
& GUTTERS ON THIS
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
AT GARVEY & PUENTE
AVENUES.
THANK YOU FROM
C. R. COOK
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8:00 P.M.
ZONE CASE Z-69
A.E. & Mavis
Blanchard, 4948
N. Maine Avenue
Baldwin Park
From R-I to R-2)
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that FIND-
INGS OF CITY
COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH FINDINGS OF
P.C. AS OUTLINED
IN THEIR RESUME
RES. #489 and
that ORD. #136 BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY.
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY ON
NORTH MAINE AVENUE NEAR BALDWIN
AVENUE FROM R-I TO R-3, ZONE CASE
NO. Z-69"
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 136 PASS FIRST
READING. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE'
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COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL TAKE THE MATTERS UNDER
THE PLANNING COMMISSION NEXT ON THE AGENDA. COUNCILMAN HOLMES
SECONDED'. There were no objections, the motion carried and
was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 488, being a resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park regarding the width of
Merced Avenue between Los Angeles and Olive Streets. Mr.
Mansfield explained the findings of the Planning Commission,
being that Merced Avenue, between the proposed extension to
Live Oak Avenue and the San Bernardino Freeway, be retained as
a secondary highway on the Master Plan of Highways with a
minimum eig'hty' 80') foot width, and that they recommended
approval of this resolution.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT NO ACTION BE
TAKEN TO CHANGE THE WIDTH OF MERCED AVENUE. COUNCILMAN HOLMES
SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
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Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 451, Revised, being a request for a
lot split at 4640 Merced Avenue by Francis J. O'Donnell,
Lot Split Case No. 216, with revisions to' provide additional
101 dedication on Merced Avenue. Mr. Mansfield explained the
findings of the Planning Commission and stated the following
changes to be made in this Resolution No. 451: Section 2(d)
Merced Avenue Is a secondary highway on the Master Plan of
Highways with EIGHTY 80) FOOT dedications; Section 3 c)
that the applicant dedicate TWENTY 20) FEET TO the City of
Baldwin Park adjacent to Merced Avenue for street and highway
purposes; Section d) NEW SECTION ADDED) THAT THE LOT
LINES ON PARCEL I and 2 BE MOVED TEN 10) FEET TO THE REAR;
That the following sections be changed In accordance, i.e.;
previous Section d) become e), previous Section e) becomes
f), etc.; THAT A NEW SECTION j) BE ADDED THAT THE MAPS
SHOULD BE CORRECTED TO CONFORM TO THE CHANGES CONTAINED IN
THE RESOLUTION;" That the present 1) become k).
Discussion followed.
December 21, 1959
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that ORD.
#136 PASS FIRST
READING.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
MATTERS UNDER
P.C. BE TAKEN
NEXT ON AGENDA.
P.C. RES. #488
Re: Width of
Merced Avenue
between Los
Angeles and Olive
Streets.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF P.C.
AND THAT NO
ACTION BE TAKEN
TO CHANGE WIDTH
OF MERCED AVENUE.
P.C. Res. #451,
REV. L.S. Case
#216; Francis J.
O'Donnell, 4640
Merced Avenue
Baldwin Park
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Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL AMEND ITS ACTION ON
LOT SPLIT #216, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #451, AS PER
THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BEING, SECTION 2 d)
Merced Avenue is a secondary highway on the Master Plan of
Highways with EIGHTY 80) FOOT dedication; SECTION 3 c)
that the applicant dedicate TWENTY 20) FEET to the City of
Baldwin Park adjacent to Merced Avenue for street and highway
purposes; SECTION 3 d) NEW SECTION ADDED) THAT THE LOT
LINES ON PARCEL I and 2 BE MOVED TEN 10) FEET TO THE REAR;
THAT FOLLOWING SECTIONS BE CHANGED IN ACCORDANCE, i.e.,
previous Section d) become e), previous Section e) become
f), etc; THAT A NEW SECTION j) BE ADDED THAT THE MAPS
SHOULD BE CORRECTED TO CONFORM TO THE CHANGES CONTAINED IN
THE RESOLUTION"; that the present 1) become k). COUNCIL-
MAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LTTTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
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Acting Planning Director Mansfield presented Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 444, Revised, being a request for a
lot split at 4136 N. Harlan Avenue by Ronald L. and Rose M.
DeLorme, Lot Split Case No. 199, with revision to incor-
porate new policy on future street dedications.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus clarified the case, stating
that this was the original resolution as was adopted by the
Council, but differed somewhat from the other dedications in-
asmuch as he was permitted the right to use the dedicated
area, but in the proposed amendment to this he would have to
deposit with the City Clerk a deed, dedicating, and that
Council instructed the Planning Commission to consider this
situation as It pertained to this property, as well as to
consider how it might affect other property users.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ON LOT SPLIT CASE #199 INVOLVING PROPERTY OF RONALD L.
DE LORME AND ROSE M. DE LORME AT 4136 NORTH HARLAN AVENUE BE
AMENDED TO PROVIDE 1) THAT THE DEDICATION OF SIXTY 60) FEET
FOR FUTURE STREET PURPOSES BE CONDITIONED UPON DISCONTINUANCE
OF THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS OR THE SALE
OF ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY SO THAT THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE
IS NO LONGER UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP 2) THAT THE OWNERS EXECUTE
AND DEPOSIT A GRANT DEED IN ESCROW WITH THE CITY CLERK CON-
VEYING TO THE CITY THE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE DEDICATED
FOR FUTURE STREET PURPOSES, SAID DEED TO BE HELD BY THE CITY
CLERK AND NOT RECORDED UNTIL EITHER THE ENTIRE PROPERTY IS NO
LONGER UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL AGRI-
CULTURAL USE IS DISCONTINUED, WHICHEVER IS SOONER 3) THAT
THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED BY THE OWNERS AND
RECORDED IN THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE SET FORTH THE AGREE-
MENT TO DEDICATE AND THE DEPOSIT OF GRANT DEED WITH THE CITY
CLERK. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
December 21, 1959
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT COUNCIL
AMEND ACTION ON LOT
SPLIT #216, P.C.
RES. #451, AS PER
FINDINGS OF P.C.
AS OUTLINED.
P.C. RES. #444,
REV. L.S. CASE
#199, R.L. and R.M.
DELORME, 4136
N. Harlan Ave.,
Baldwin Park
CLARIFICATION OF
CASE BY C.A.O.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
ACTION OF THE
COUNCIL ON L.S.
CASE #199 INVOLVING
PROPERTY OF R.L.
& R.M. DELORME,
AT 4136 N. HARLAN
AVE. BE AMENDED
WITH PROVISIONS.
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Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
City Clerk Balkus presented a letter from J. B. Hanauer &
Company, Sewer Consultants.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE LETTER FROM J. B. HANAUER
& COMPANY, SEWER CONSULTANTS, BE RECEIVED AND FILED AND
BROUGHT TO COUNCIL FOR STUDY SESSION IN RELATION TO THE
SEWER STUDY. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no
objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor
pro tem Littlejohn.
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City Clerk Backus presented a letter from Supervisor Frank
G. Bonelli, and at Councilman Holmes' request, read same in
full, as follows:
December:,;l!4, 1959
Thelma L. Balkus
City Clerk of Baldwin Park
14403 Pacific
Baldwin Park, California
Dear City Clerk Balkus:
Thanks for your Resolution No. 59-131 of December 7,
and your thinking therein relative to the proposed change
in-the Municipal court setup as it now exists in our County.
I assure you that we are not hastily going to make any
determination relative to this subject matter and that we
are going to garner substantially more data and Information
before we consummate any change.
Any saving that might result in such a consolidation would
have to be documented and then compared with the detrimental
results to people who live in districts outside the Los Angeles
Judicial District. This all must be taken into consideration
when determining an economic factor.
Again, thanks for your response.
With kindest personal regards.
Cordially,
/s/ Frank
Frank G. Bonelli
Chairman
There was,no action necessary and the letter was ordered re-
ceived and filed.
City Clerk Balkus presented and read a letter from Esther I.
Lupo, General Chairman of Lucky Baldwin Park Days", as
follows:
December 15, 1959
Baldwin Park City Council
14403 E. Pacific
Baldwin Park, California
Gentlemen:
The Lucky Baldwin Park Days" committee will hold
Comtinued)
December 21, 1959
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
LETTER FROM J. B.
HANAUER & CO. BE
RECEIVED & FILED
AND BROUGHT TO
COUNCIL FOR STUDY
SESSION RE SEWER
STUDY.
SUPERVISOR FRANK
G. BONELLI LETTER
RE RES. NO. 59-131
RECEIVED AND FILED.
LUCKY BALDWIN PARK
DAYS Letter re
request that win-
ning beauty con-
testant be official
hostess of Baldwin
Park for the year.
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Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
a beauty contest on January 22, 1960, to select Miss Baldwin
Park" of 1960.
All entrants in the contest are required to be residents
of Baldwin Park between the ages of 17 and 22. They will be
judged on poise, personality and personal appearance.
The committee requests that the Baldwin Park City Council
officially designate the winner of this contest as the official
city hostess for the period of one year.
Thank you,
Esther I. Lupo
General Chairman
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST
OF THE GENERAL CHAIRMAN, ESTHER I. LUPO, REGARDING THE LUCKY
BALDWIN PARK DAYS AND THAT THE WINNING BEAUTY OF THIS CONTEST
BE THE OFFICIAL HOSTESS FOR THE YEAR. COUNCILMAN WILSON
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and
was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
City Clerk Balkus requested permission to bring two Items not
listed on the Agenda. COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE CITY
CLERK BE PERMITTED TO BRING TWO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA. COUNCIL-
MAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro term Littlejohn.
City Clerk Backus presented and read a letter from the Chamber
of Commerce addressed to the City Council with regard to
attending the next meeting of the Merchants on Monday evening,
December 28, 1959, at the Odd Fellows Hall at 6:30 P.M.
Councilman Bishop stated that he would endeavor to attend this
meeting as representative of Council.
City Clerk Balkus presented and read a letter from Mrs. Martha
Landreth, Secretary of the Odd Fellows Rebekeh Corporation,
4555 N. Merced Avenue, with regard to their desire in not
having a fence between their property and that of the Baldwin
Park Bowl.
Chief Admimistrative Officer Asmus clarified this matter by
stating that.the wall was a part of the Planning Commission
Resolution.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
BE INSTRUCTED TO CARRY OUT THIS PROJECT THE WAY IT WAS OUT-
LINED IN THE RESOLUTION AND BRING BACK TO COUNCIL. COUNCIL-
MAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
The Chief Administrative Officer was further instructed by
Council to find out what is going to be done and when, with
regard to this fence.
December 21, T959
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
COUNCIL COMPLY
WITH REQUEST RE
LUCKY B.P. DAYS
AND THAT WINNING
BEAUTY OF CONTEST
BE OFFICIAL HOSTESS
FOR YEAR.
REQUEST OF CITY
CLERK TO BRING
2 ITEMS ON AGENDA
GRANTED.
CHAMBER OF COM-
MERCE Letter re
Council attendance
at next meeting of
merchants, Monday
Dec. 28, 1959,
Odd Fellows Hall
at 6:30 P.M.
MARTHA LANDRETH,
Sec'y, Odd Fellows
Rebekeh Corpora-
tion, 4555 N. Merced
Avenue, Baldwin Park
Re: Not desiring
fence between their
property and the
Baldwin Park Bowl.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that C.A.O.
BE INSTRUCTED TO
CARRY OUT PROJECT
THE WAY IT WAS
OUTLINED IN RES.
AND BRING BACK TO
COUNCIL.
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City Attorney Gorlick reported regarding the proposed re-
vision of Baldwin Park School District lease, wherein he
concluded that the objection of the County Counsel, to the
effect that the lease could not validly contain a provision
that the rent shall be applied toward the purchase price
was not sound, and he could not agree that it violated the
constitution as contended by the County Counsel's office.
Considerable discussion followed wherein it was felt, in
part, that this fight should not be carried further, due to
already mounting costs and that this matter should be
carried over until a full Council was present. It was sug-
gested that every effort be expended by the Chief Adminis-
trative Officer and City Attorney in expediting the opinion
rendered by City Attorney Gorlick that the School District
could enter in a separate sale agreement with the City.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BE INSTRUCTED TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
TO EXPEDITE THE OPINION AND REPORT AND BRING BACK TO COUNCIL
AT THE NEWT REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1960. COUNCILMAN
HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
Council further instructed that Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli
be contacted and asked to attend the proposed meeting with
Mr. Briggs of the County Counsel's office, and that the
Chief Administrative Officer forward a copy of this letter
to the School District and to the Board of Supervisors.
City Clerk Balkus presented two hearings to be set, with the
suggested date of January 18, 1960, regarding I) amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance requiring lot split or subdivision
before additional residences can be placed on R-I and A-I
property 2) amendment to Zoning Ordinance authorizing modi-
fication of front and side yard setbacks in the granting of
lot splits.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE AGENDA
BE SET FOR JANUARY 18, 1960) IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 8:00
P.M. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections,
the motion carried and was so ordered.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the request for
termination of the present Street Striping Agreement with
the County of Los Angeles, inasmuch as the City of Baldwin
Park has acquired its own street striping equipment.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND THAT THE
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGARDING STREET
STRIPING BE TERMINATED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There
were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered
by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a request by
Mr. Clausen, 4901-11 N. Maine Avenue, regarding leaving a
spetic tank drain pool in the parkway, as this was in-
stalled on City property by mistake, being the only area
December 21, 1959
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REPORT BY CITY
ATTY. GORLICK re
proposed revision
of Baldwin Park
School District
lease.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that CITY
ATTORNEY & C.A.O.
BE INSTRUCTED TO
DO EVERYTHING
POSSIBLE TO EXPEDITE
OPINION AS GIVEN
AND BRING BACK TO
COUNCIL AT NEXT
REGULAR MEETING OF
JAN. 4, 1960.
TWO ITEMS ON
AGENDA SET FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 18, 1960.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON AGENDA BE SET
FOR JAN. 18,1960,
IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
AT 8:00 P.M.
STREET STRIPING
AGREEMENT WITH
COUNTY OF L.A.
RE TERMINATION
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH RECOMMENDA-
T IONS, OF C.A.O.
AND THAT AGREE-
MENT WITH COUNTY
OF L.A. RE STREET
STRIPING BE TER-
MINATED.
SEPTIC TANK DRAIN
POOL. Request by
Mr. Clausen,
4901-II N. Maine
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available at the rear of the building. City Engineer Young
recommended that permission be granted to leave the drain
pool in the parkway until Olive Street is improved with curbs
and gutters; the proposed sewer project was installed; or a
failure of the pool occurs again, whichever would be first.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THIS REQUEST BE GRANTED.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a request for
Council approval for granting the final occupancy permit for
residence constructed at 3581 Vineland Avenue, Mr. Vito
Gimpietro. City Engineer Young recommended that Mr.
Gimpietro be granted final acceptance due to the fact that
curb and gutter at this location are to be installed by City
Contract No. W-59-6; this is a parcel covered by the deposit
under Lot Split No. 30 F. Huber); that the Engineering
Department cannot set the grades nor permit installation of
curb and gutter on Vineland Avenue until a definite width
of Vineland is finally established.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER REGARDING 3581 VINELAND
AVENUE AND THAT THEY BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED.
There were no objections, the motion carried and was so
ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE POLICY BE SET THAT ANY CURBS
AND GUTTERS THAT HAD BEEN GRANTED PRIOR TO THE CURB, GUTTER
AND SIDEWALK PROPOSALS BE THE POLICY OF THE CITY HOOKING UP
IN ALL CASES. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no
objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor
pro tem Littlejohn.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the recommenda-
tion that, on behalf of the Baldwin Park Civil Defense or-
ganization, the Mayor be authorized to execute the proposed
Agreement on behalf of the City of Baldwin Park for the
temporary transfer and assignment of a State-owned radio-
logical trailer to be used and maintained by the City of
Baldwin Park.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION OF
THIS RADIOLOGICAL MONITOR TRAILER BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN
WILSON SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Continued)
December 21, 1959
Page 9
Avenue, to leave
pool in parkway.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF CITY
ENGR. & THIS
REQUEST BE GRANTED.
FINAL OCCUPANCY
PERMIT REQUEST BY
MR. VITO GIMPIETRO,
3581 Vineland
Avenue, Baldwin
Park.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF CITY
EGR. RE 3581
VINELAND AVENUE
AND THAT THEY BE
APPROVED.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that POLICY
BE SET THAT ANY
CURBS AND GUTTERS
THAT HAD BEEN
GRANTED PRIOR TO
CURB, GUTTER &
SIDEWALK PROPOSALS
BE POLICY OF CITY
HOOKING UP IN ALL
CASES.
STATE-OWNED
RADIOLOGICAL MONITOR
TRAILER re Agreement
for temporary trans-
fer and assignment
for use by City of
Baldwin Park.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
RECOMMENDATIONS OF
C.A.O. FOR FAVORABLE
CONSIDERATION OF
RADIOLOGICAL MONITOR
TRAILER BE APPROVED.
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AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the matter of
an allocation of funds for Police radio modification and
recommended that an allocation not to exceed $1,000.00 be
authorized for the purpose of meeting the Federal Communica-
tions Commission's ruling requiring modification of our
existing Police radio frequencies no later than August 1,
1960.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT AN ALLOCATION NOT TO EXCEED
$1,000.00 BE AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S RULING REQUIRING MODI-
FICATION OF OUR EXISTING POLICE RADIO FREQUENCIES. COUNCIL-
MAN WILSON SECONDED.
Discussion followed wherein the Chief Administrative Officer
was instructed that, If matching funds were available, the
City would like to participate.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT:- MAYOR COLE
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a request for
approval of the specifications for the procurement of four
4) black and white pursuit units for the Police Department.
He stated that replacement, on an annual basis, would enable
The City to not only keep modern equipment on the road but
also reduce over-all maintenance costs. The current estimate
was that each new vehicle would run approximately $900.00.
Considerable discussion followed wherein Council instructed
the Chief Administrative Officer to get specifications on sixes
and eights, and to have this information ready for reconsidera-
tion at the December 22, 1959 adjourned meeting.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THIS MATTER BE CARRIED OVER TO
THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 1959. COUNCILMAN
BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a recommendation
and request for a supplemental agreement with the Pacific
Electric Railway for the purpose of Instal l ing two 8' pedes-
trian crossings across the Pacific Electric right of way. One
of these crossings has been authorized by the preyious agree-
ment although It had never been installed and for the second
one It was necessary to get the approval of the Pacific
Electric as well as the Public Utilities Commission. The cost
of constructing the two crosswalks was estimated at a figure
December 21, 1959
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ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS FOR POLICE
RADIO MODIFICATION.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that AN
ALLOCATION NOT TO
EXCEED $1,000.00
BE AUTHORIZED FOR
PURPOSE OF MEETING
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION'S RULING
RE MODIFICATION OF
EXISTING POLICE RADIO
FREQUENCIES.
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PROCUREMENT
OF FOUR BLACK &
WHITE PURSUIT
UNITS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
DISCUSSION BY
COUNCIL & IN-
STRUCTIONS TO
C.A.O. re speci-
fications for
reconsideration at
Dec. 22, 1959,
adjourned meeting.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT THIS
MATTER BE CARRIED
OVER TO ADJOURNED
MEETING OF DEC.
22, 1959.
REQUEST FOR SUPPLE-
MENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH P.E. RAILWAY
FOR PURPOSE OF IN-
STALLING TWO 8'
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
one on east side of
Maine Ave. at cost
not to exceed
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not to exceed $200.00 by the use of City forces. This would
provide crosswalks approximately 300' east of Maine in the
vicinity of Bogg's Furniture Store) and approximately 250'
west of Maine at Laurens Avenue).
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REGARDING THE
CROSSWALKS AND THAT THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 BE ALLOCATED
FOR THESE PROJECTS. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
NOES:
ABSENT:
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NONE
MAYOR COLE
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a request for
revision of traffic signals at the intersection of Maine and
Arrow Highway. The changes to be made to the signals were
I) increase the size of two lenses 2) turn east median
signal to face east and add left turn green arrow 3) leave
west median signal in its present location, but add green
left turn arrow 4) eliminate straight arrow sequence 5)
provide for a yellow caution light between green and red
signal phasing 6) add a pedestrian push button. The esti-
mated cost of these revisions was approximately $1,000.00,
of which amount the City of Irwindale would pay two-thirds
and the City of Baldwin Park would pay the other one-third.
An allocation in the amount of, and not to exceed $350.00,
was recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE A SUM NOT TO
EXCEED $350.00 FOR THE REMODELING OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT
MAINE AND ARROW HIGHWAY AND THE CITY ENGINEER BE INSTRUCTED
TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT OF THIS MATTER. COUNCIL-
MAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, WILSON,
HOLMES AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
At 9:55 P.M. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS
BE DECLARED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no
objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro
tem Littlejohn.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a proposed
Beautification Lease with the Pacific Electric Railway for
Council approval.
Considerable discussion followed wherein City Attorney
Gorlick stated that this lease was a standard form lease
and that such lease always contained a cancellation clause.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus then stated that the
Pacific Electric Railway Company will not give the City a
lease for beautification for over one year, and that if
they can put the property to better use, I.e., leases for
December 21, 1959
Page II
$200.00 by use
of City forces.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS OF
C.A.O. RE CROSSWALKS
& THAT SUM NOT TO
EXCEED $200.00 BE
ALLOCATED FOR THESE
PROJECTS.
REQUEST FOR
ALLOCATION FOR
REVISION OF TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AT MAINE
& ARROW HIGHWAY.
Cost to City of
Baldwin Park not to
exceed $350.00
being 1/3 of total
cost of $1,000.00).
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE SUM NOT
TO EXCEED $350.00
FOR REMODELING OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
AT MAINE & ARROW
HIGHWAY & CITY
ENGR. INSTRUCTED TO
NOTIFY COUNTY ROAD
DEPARTMENT.
RECESS at 9:55
P.M. RECONVENED
at 10:00 P.M.
PROPOSED BEAUTIFI-
CATION LEASE WITH
P.E. RAILWAY CO.
PRESENTED FOR
COUNCIL APPROVAL.
DISCUSSION BY
COUNCIL.
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COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THIS BE CARRIED OVER UNTIL
ADJOURNED MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 1959 AND THAT MRS.
JOHNSON BE ASKED TO COME BEFORE COUNCIL TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
REGARDING CLEARING THE RIGHT OF WAY OFF FOR PLANTING.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the recom-
mendations of the City Engineer regarding establishing a
speed limit of 35 mph on Olive Street from Bleeker
Avenue to Center Street. He also recommended that Council
consider adopting a 35 mph speed limit for Los Angeles
Street.
Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED-THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED
TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE FOR 35 MILES PER HOUR ON
OLIVE STREET FROM BLEEKER AVENUE TO CITY LIMITS AND ALSO FOR
LOS ANGELES STREET FOR 35 MILES PER HOUR. COUNCILMAN HOLMES
SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN WILSON, HOLMES,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a request for
authorization to retain the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers as
legal advisors for Sewer Bond Project, on a temporary basis,
subject to call by the City Council, for the purpose of
assisting the City in developing a legally sound sewer
financing program. Fees for this service would be based on
an hourly rate of $50.00 per hour for representation by a
partner of said firm or $35.00 per hour for representation
by an associate member of the firm, and they felt that one
meeting with Council should suffice.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BE APPROVED AND THAT THE CITY
EMPLOY THE FIRM OF O'MELVENY & MYERS IN THE CAPACITY OF
LEGAL ADVISORS REGARDING SEWER BOND PROJECT SUBJECT TO CALL
BY THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
December 21, 1959
Page 13
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that this
be CARRIED OVER
UNTIL ADJOURNED
MEETING OF DEC.
22, 1959 & THAT
MRS. JOHNSON BE
ASKED TO COME BE-
FORE COUNCIL RE
CLEARING RIGHT OF
WAY FOR PLANTING.
SPEED LIMIT OF 35
mph ON OLIVE STREET
FROM CITY LIMIT TO
CITY LIMIT AND 35
mph SPEED LIMIT FOR
LOS ANGELES STREET.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT CITY
ATTY BE INSTRUCTED
TO PREPARE NECESSARY
ORDINANCE FOR 35 MPH
ON OLIVE ST. FROM
BLEEKER AVE TO CITY
LIMITS & ALSO FOR
LOS ANGELES STREET
FOR 35 MPH.
O'MELVENY &- MYERS
Request to retain
firm as legal ad-
visors for Sewer
Bond Project.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
RECOMMENATIONS OF
C.A.O. BE APPROVED
AND THAT CITY EMPLOY
FIRM OF O'MELVENY
& MYERS IN CAPACITY
OF LEGAL ADVISORS
RE SEWER BOND PROJECT
SUBJECT TO CALL BY
CITY COUNCIL.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that he had a RESOLUTION FOR
resolution is present to Council regarding the City's opposi- COUNCIL APPROVAL
tion to the proposed County Ordinance regulating the con- RE CITY'S OPPOSI-
struction, etc. of water systems. TION TO PROPOSED
COUNTY ORD. REGU-
Councilman Holmes stated that a new, revised copy of this LATING CONSTRUCTION
ordinance had been forwarded-to various people, water com- OF WATER SYSTEMS.
panies, etc., and that they had postponed the hearing to
February 4 from January 7, 1960) and that this new
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am
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
ordinance was even more vicious than the other one. He
felt that it would require drast.ic action by everybody
in the County, and that other cities had been submitting
resolutions.in protest. City Attorney Gorlick stated that
the last paragraph of the resolution should be changed to
read BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the resolution
A& sent Board gj Supervisors j L9A An°e_ Ies County
ADA that copies g furnished j each member of the Board.
This change was made.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE
ONLY. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no objections,
the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Little-
john.
City Clerk Balkus read the resolution by title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-135-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OP-
POSING ENACTMENT OF A PROPOSED
COUNTY ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
CONSTRUCTION, EXTENSION, ALTERA-
TION AND USE OF WATER SYSTEMS IN
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES"
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
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COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED THAT THE TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1959, BE RECEIVED AND FILED. COUNCILMAN
BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
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COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 135 BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
City Clerk Backus read ORDINANCE NO. 135 by tit-le as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 135
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXA-
TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY, DESIGNATED ANNEXATION NO. 9"
TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 135 PASS-SECOND
READING AND BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
December 21, 1959
Page 14
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
RESOLUTION BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY RE:
CITY OF B. PK.
OPPOSING ENACT-
MENT OF PROPOSED
CO. ORDINANCE
REGULATING CON-
STRUCTION, EX-
TENSION, ALTERATION
AND USE OF WATER
SYSTEMS IN COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES.
ADOPTED.
TREASURER'S RE-
PORT AS OF NOVEMBER
30, 1959, RECEIVED
AND FILED.
ORDINANCE NO. 135
RE: ANNEXATION
NO. 9 PASSED
SECOND READING &
ADOPTED.
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AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP,
WILSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
MAYOR PRO TEM LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 59-135,
being A Resolution of the City Council Denying Exception to
A.P. and L.A. Owen in Case ZE-30" BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN
HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM LITTLEJOHN,
COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP,
AND WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
Councilman Holmes requested permission to bring an item on
the Agenda pertaining to hook-up of pavement on curb and
gutter proposition on Ohio Street.
COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED THAT THIS MATTER BE BROUGHT ON THE
AGENDA. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections,
the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem
Littlejohn.
Councilman Holmes stated that this matter pertained to curb
and gutter installation on both sides of the street with
reference'to a section of Ohio Street from Maine Avenue to
Landis. The reason for this curb and gutter work being
started was due to the seriousness of the flooding condi-
tions, especially on the south side, although the people on
the south side have completed the job while those on the
north side are waiting. In view of the long, drawn-out
history of this particular section of Ohio Street and the
serious flooding conditions, the people requested that
Council give favorable consideration to the pavement hook-
up in that area without the sidewalks. It was the recom-
mendation of Councilman Holmes that this waiver be made.
There was considerable discussion wherein the general
consensus of opinion was that the people concerned should
make a request to Council, in writing, so it could be
acted upon.
Councilman Wilson stated he had been questioned as.to
whether or not the City had an ordinance pertaining to
needing a license for a going out of business sale".
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that there were
regulations for a closing-out sale, but they did not per-
tain to a business that had been in operation for, and in
excess of, one year.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus, by permission of Council,
presented a matter not on the Agenda, being that of the Stich-
man Avenue. property. It was his impression that the City was
to have been Informed before the property was put up for sale,
but only notices were sent stating it was again scheduled for
sale on December 29, 1959, listing it for sale at an overall
price for all the property, including that on Central, for
$48,750.00. He stated that the City Attorney had prepared,
if Council is interested, a resolution instituting condemnation
408
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December 21, 1959
Page 15
RES. NO. 59-135
Re: Denying Ex-
ception to A.P.
& L.A. Owen.
REQUEST BY COUN-
CILMAN HOLMES TO
BRING MATTER ON
AGENDA RE HOOK-UP
OF PAVEMENT ON
CURB & GUTTER ON
OHIO STREET.
GRANTED
REPORT BY
COUNCILMAN HOLMES.
CLARIFICATION RE
GOING OUT OF
BUSINESS SALE".
STICHMAN AVENUE
PROPERTY Report
by C.A.O.
Continued)
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Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
proceedings to acquire this property, which, if the Flood
Control District was notified to this effect, would not
accept any bids. He further stated that there were local
real estate offices in town that were interested in the
property, and also a number of developers; that there were
some sub-standard houses on this property which could be
posted, but as it was a non-conforming situation, could not
be forced to bring these places up to Code.
Discussion followed wherein it was questioned whether the
property would be suitable for recreation purposes; that
it would only be fair to the people desiring to purchase
that the property be posted stating that improvements would
have to be made in the event of sale.'
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL ABANDON THE CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS ON STICHMAN AVENUE PROPERTY. COUNCILMAN HOLMES
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and
was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE BUILDING INSPECTOR INSPECT
ALL OF THE STRUCTURES ON THE STICHMAN AVENUE PROPERTY WHICH
IS ABOUT TO BE SOLD BY THE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO
DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE UNSAFE STRUCTURES WITHIN
THE MEANING OF THE BUILDING CODE, AND IF THEY ARE FOUND TO
BE UNSAFE BUILDING STRUCTURES, HE IS TO POST, AS PROVIDED
BY THE CODE. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no
objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor
pro tem Littlejohn.
00-
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 59-136 BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
City Clerk Balkus read RESOLUTION NO. 59-136 by title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK ALLOW-
ING PAYROLL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 8199 THROUGH 8281, INC.-
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 59-136 BE
APPROVED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, WILSON,
BISHOP AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
December 21, 1959
Page 16
DISCUSSION BY
COUNCIL.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
COUNCIL ABANDON
CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS ON
STICHMAN AVENUE
PROPERTY.
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT BLDG.
INSPECTOR INSPECT
ALL STRUCTURES ON
STICHMAN AVENUE
PROPERTY ABOUT TO
BE SOLD BY COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT TO DE-
TERMINE WHETHER
THEY ARE UNSAFE
STRUCTURES AND
IF SO, TO POST,
AS PROVIDED BY
CODE.
RES. NO. 59-136
ALLOWING PAYROLL
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 8199
THROUGH 8281, INC.
APPROVED.
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Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 59-137 BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, WILSON,
HOLMES AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
City Clerk Balkus read RESOLUTION NO. 59-137 by title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NUM-
BERS 5703 THROUGH 5742 INCLUSIVE"
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 59-137 BE
ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, WILSON,
HOLMES AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
At 11:45 P.M. COUNCILMAN WILSON MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN
THIS MEETING TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1959, AT 7:00 P.M. IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL. COUNCILMAN BISHOP
SECONDED.
There was discussion as to the primary reason for the ad-
journed meeting, being discussion and possible decision
with regard to the sewer bonds.. the methods of financing,
type of bonds-to be used, service charge costs, retirement
of the bonds, etc., etc.
There were no objections, the motion carried and was so
ordered by Mayor pro tem Littlejohn.
Approved:,
January 18 1960
December 21, 1959
Page 17
RES. NO. 59-137
ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 5703
THROUGH 5742, INC.
APPROVED
AT 11:45 P.M.
MEETING ADJOURNED,
TO DEC. 22, 1959,
AT 7:00 P.M.
IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF CITY HALL
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parking facilities, they will do so., It was questioned
whether the various organizations supporting the beauti-
fication program were aware of this cancellation clause,
and it was the general consensus of opinion that Mrs.
Marianne Johnson be asked to come before Council for the
purpose of answering questions and for further clarification.
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THIS LEASE RESOLUTION BE READ
IN FULL. COUNCILMAN WILSON SECONDED. There were no ob-
jections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor
pro tem Littlejohn.
City Clerk Balkus read the resolution in full as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-138
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
BEAUTIFICATION LEASE WITH THE
PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY"
WHEREAS, a plan to beautify the Pacific Electric
right-of-way from approximately four hundred 4,00) feet
west of Harlan Avenue easterly to approximately one
hundred 100) feet west of Robin Avenue has been de-
veloped; and
WHEREAS, the plan requires the execution of a lease
agreement with the Pacific Electric Railway Company before
landscaping may take place; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bal-dwin Park is interested in
proceeding with this project.
NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and
necessary City officials be and are hereby authorized to
execute Lease Agreement No. 17294 on behalf of the City of
Baldwin Park for the rental of said right-of-way from the
Pacific Electric Railway Company.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of December, 1959.
Henry J. Littlejohn
Mayor pro tem
ATTEST:
Thelma L. Balkus, City Clerk
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AND
THAT THE PROPER OFFICIALS BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN. COUNCILMAN
WILSON SECONDED.
Discussion followed.
Motion failed to carry by the following vote:
AYES: NONE
NOES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, WILSON,
HOLMES AND MAYOR PRO TEM
LITTLEJOHN
ABSENT: MAYOR COLE
Further discussion ensued as to the cost to the City for
maintenance, preparation for planting, etc., and wo what
extent the Pacific Electric Railway Company would make
preparations, if any.
December 21, 1959
Page 12
MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED that
LEASE RESOLUTION
BE READ IN FULL.
MOTION FAILED TO
CARRY
FURTHER DISCUSSION
BY COUNCIL.
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