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Home My WebLink About1960 11 28 CC MIN1960 11 28 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AãÍ«ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDAtIN 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. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP Absent: MAYOR COLE, CITY TREASURER PUGH AND CITY ENGINEER YOUNG Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY GORLICK, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT MAYOR COLE BE EXCUSED FROM THIS MEETING DUE TO BEING HOSPITALIZED FOR SURGERY. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. 00- City Clerk Balkus presented the matter of a petition, ad- dressed to Council, regarding Proposed Annexation #11 to the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor pro tem Bishop stated the area was bounded roughly by Puente Avenue, Nelson Avenue, Vineland Avenue, Torch Street, the Southern Pacific Railroad and the southern boundary of the City of Baldwin Park. Discussion followed wherein Council perused the petitions and that attached maps of the area involved. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THESE PETITIONS WITH ATTACHED MAPS, REGARDING A REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. 00- AT 7:43 P.M. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL DECLARE A TEN MINUTE RECESS. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. The Council RECONVENED at 7:53 P.M. 00- City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to the audience desiring to speak during the meeting. 00- The matter of Final Map, Tract 23407, was discussed; City Attorney Gorlick presented a resume of the history and action to date relative to this matter. Mr. Tracy Bousman, 212 South First Avenue, Arcadia stated that he would like to introduce Mrs. Ord, the legal owner; that she already had loans committed for this property; that no substantial deviations from the tentative map had been made; ROLL CALL MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT MAYOR COLE BE EXCUSED FROM THIS MEETING. PETITION RE PRO- POSED ANNEXATION #11 TO CITY OF BALDNIN PARK. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT PETITIONS WITH ATTACHED MAPS RE REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION TO CITY OF BALDWIN PARK BE REFERRED TO P.C. FOR THEIR REVIEW & RECOM- MENDATIONS. OATH ADMINISTERED BY CITY CLERK BALKUS FINAL MAP TRACT 23407 MR. TRACY BOUSMAN 212 S. First Avenue Arcadia Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117471-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1960 11 28 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AãÍ«199 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council that at one time, there were two parties involved; however, Mrs. Ord is now the owner of the remaining 15 lots; that the drainage easement is not part of the subdivision and cannot be shown on the map. Considerable discussion ensued as to the proper disposition of this matter with further clarification of the previous proceedings given by the Chief Administrative-Officer. Mr. Bousman further stated that they were not going to be able to make any changes as they were unable to acquire right of way other than where they now have it; that a request was made by the subdivider for a continuance until the next regu- lar meeting of Council to be held on December 5, 1960. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE MATTER OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 23407, BE CONTINUED TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 5, 1960. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLE JOHN, BLOXHAM, HOLMES AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR COLE Discussion continued. CQUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE MATTER OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 23407, BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BROUGHT BACK BEFORE COUNCIL AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1960. COUNCILMAN-HOLMES SECONDED, There were no objections, the motion carried and was so Qrdered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. Mayor pro tem Bishop announced that Council would now November 28, 1960 Page 2 MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT MATTER OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 23407 BE CONTINUED TO AND INCLUDING DEC. 5, 1960. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT MATTER OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 23407 BE REFERRED TO P.C. & BROUGHT BACK BEFORE COUNCIL AT THEIR REG. MEETING OF DEC. 5, 1960. PROPOSED ANNEXA- return to the matter of proposed Annexation No. It to the TION NO. II City of Baldwin Park, City Clerk Backus read a resume as prepared by Planning Director Mansfield as follows: CHAIRMAN McCARON opened the meeting and announced that RESUME RE ANNEXA- the-special meeting was for the consideration of proposed TION PLANNING Annexation No. 11 only. COMMISSION PLANNING DLRECTOR MANSFIELD presented a resume and peti- tions from some of the property owners within the proposed annexation boundaries. He also pointed out the area in- volved In Annexation No. II. DISCUSSION FOLLOWED relative to the proposed boundaries, and it was later moved by COMMISSIONER TRONAS, and SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BONNIVIER that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that they initiate proceedings to annex the area bounded roughly by Puente Avenue, Nelson Avenue, Vineland Avenue, Torch Street to Southern Pacific railroad which would be adjacent to the southerly city limits of the City of Baldwin Park. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COMMISSIONERS BONNIVIER, STEPHENS, TRONAAS AND McCARON NOES: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS HARRIS & MILLS MOTION CARRIED AND SO ORDERED BY CHAIRMAN McCARON" Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117471-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1960 11 28 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AãÍ«I Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council It was stated that a pre-study of this proposed annexation was made by the Planning Commission at their meeting of November 25, 1960, and was re-studied, briefly again tonight, with both reports being filed with the City Clerk. Mayor pro tem Bishop presented a resume of the findings he and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Swindall had de- termined while making their investigations, In that they had been working on.this matter for 3 weeks now; that many people had been contacted; that it was felt they would have the support of the Bassett Little League; that they had requested to be present at a meeting of the Property Owner's Associa- tion in the Bassett area in order to sense the feelings and opinions expressed; that this project would require more than just petitions...actual contact and good public relations would be a requisite. City'Attorney Gorlick gave clarification as to the legality of any promotional allocation being permitted by Council for the pursuit of these investigations, and as to the re- sponsibilities involved in the event of an election. Considerable discussion followed wherein City Attorney Gorlick clarified the procedure necessary to initiate annexation pro- ceedings. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-109 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 60-109 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 60-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDJIN PARK CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABI- TED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXA- TION NO. II" COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-109 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR COLE Discussion continued wherein City Attorney Gorlick gave fur- ther clarification as to the requirements of petitions re- garding the number of registered voter signatures and as to the matter of boundaries, etc. 00- Councilman Holmes reminded members of Council that the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Commission was meeting at the Baldwin Park Bowl on Wednesday, November 30, 1960, with the City of Baldwin Park hosting the occasion. 00- nor November 28, 1960 Page 3 REPORT ON INVEST- IGATION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT RES. NO. 60-109 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. RES. NO. 60-109 RE CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN IN- HABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION II" ADOPTED EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COM. MEETING REPORT BY COUNCILMAN HOLMES. BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117471-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1960 11 28 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AãÍ«801 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Councilman Holmes questioned if anything has as yet been done with regard to a joint meeting between the City of Baldwin Park and the City of West Covina. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that he had called Mr. Atassa of West Covina who stated that-he would inform his Mayor, and that in turn, his Mayor would con- tact Mayor Cole, and that he had suggested the meeting be set before December 5, 1960. Discussion ensued wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that indication had been given that the City of West Covina was willing to meet with Baldwin Park, and that such a meeting will be accomplished in the near future, being pertinent to the matter of establishing truck routes; that our public hearing should remain as set, continuing it, if necessary. 00- Councilman Bloxham questioned about the ramps being put out during the rainy season; that they are not out when they should be; that no one seems to be able to locate the person in charge of seeing these are out. Discussion followed with regard to the availability of em- ployees responsible for these duties with the suggestion that a schedule be set stipulating that certain individuals be on call week-ends, etc. 00- Councilman Bloxham suggested that it might be wise to be considering the matter of air conditioning for next summer. 00- City Attorney Gorlick clarified the matter of annexation proceedings in that, after the notices to circulate notice is published, within 10 days thereafter, petitioners have to file with the City Clerk an affidavit showing that they- have published the notice. If the Council adopts, within 15 days thereafter, a resolution acknowledging the publi- cation of the notices to circulate the petition then for 50 days thereafter no other city can fife. 00- November 28, 1960 Page 4 REPORT BY C.A.O. RE MEETING BE- 1WEEN CITY OF W. COViNA AND CITY OF BALD,N I N PARK RAMPS RE BEING SET OUT FOR USE IN RAINY SEASON. AIR CONDITIONING CLARIFICATION OF ANNEXATION PRO- CEEDINGS BY CITY ATTORNEY GORLICK. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-110 BE RES. NO. 60-110 READ BY TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There RE GRANTING A were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered ZONE EXCEPTION by Mayor pro tem Bishop. TO M.L.' ANDREWS TO ERECT A Chief Administrative Officer Asmus read Resolution No. 60-110 CANOPY OVER by title as follows: GASOLINE PUMPS Lo AT 13852 E s RESOLUTION NO. 60-I10 Angeles St. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ZONE CASE ZE-37. THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK GRANTING A ZONE EXCEPTION TO MARVIN L. ANDREWS TO.ERECT A CANOPY OVER GASOLINE PUMPS AT 13852 EAST LOS ANGELES STREET, ZONE CASE ZE-37" COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-110 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: ADOPTED. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117471-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1960 11 28 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AãÍ«P02 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR COLE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the matter of auditing services to be supplied the City by the firm of Swenson, Clark & File if authorized by Council. He stated that he had hoped that a member of the firm could have been present at this meeting, but, in their absence, further clarified certain specific terms of the proposed agreement. Discussion ensued wherein Chief Administrative Officer stated that a new section had been added, being Section 8" regarding cancellation provision, and that the City Attorney had approved the agreement. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-105 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY, COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus read Resolution No. 60-105 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 60-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH SWENSON, CLARK & FILE FOR AUDITING SERVICES" COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 60-105 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR COLE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that he had a report from Assistant Engineer Paul Milak giving his recommendations pertaining to the four bids received for purchase of a road roller and trailer. He gave a resume of the bid breakdown for benefit of Council. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ASSISTANT ENGINEER AND AWARD THE BID TO ESSICK MACHINERY COMPANY, 1950 SANTA FE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, IN AN AMOUNT OF $5,273.06, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 3-5 TON ROAD ROLLER AND ONE PNEUMATIC TIRED EQUIPMENT TRAILER, AND THAT ALL OTHER BIDS BE RE- JECTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: November 28, 1960 Page 5 AUDITING SERVICE Report by C.A.O. Swenson, Clark & File) RES. NO. 60-105 RE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH SWENSON, CLARK & FILE FOR AUDIT- ING SERVICES. ADOPTED. AWARD OF BID I) 3-5 TON ROAD ROLLER & I) PNEUMATIC TIRED EQUIP. TRAILER MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH RECOMMENDA- TIONS OF ASST. ENGR. & AWARD BID TO ESSICK MACH- INERY CO. IN AMT. OF $5,273.06 FOR AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR PRO TEM PURCHASE 3-5 TON ROLLER & OF ROAD I) I) NOES: BISHOP NONE PNEUMATIC TIRED EQUIP. TRAILER & THAT ALL OTHER ABSENT: NONE BIDS BE REJECTED. 00- BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117471-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1960 11 28 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AãÍ«803 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council November 28, 1960 Page 6 AT 9:35 P.M. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. ADJOURNMENT AT COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the 9:35 P.M. motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. 00- THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK APPROVED January 3. 1961 BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117471-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06