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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 04 03 CC MIN1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«1:1.5 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDNIN 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 Reverend Verne C. Wilson of the Ascension Lutheran Church. Roil Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND,;,MAYOR COLE Absent: CITY TREASURER PUGH Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, CITY ENGINEER YOUNG, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- City Clerk Balkus presented a letter of resignation from Rcting.City Attorney Robert Flandrick. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM ACTING CITY ATTORNEY ROBERT FLANDRICK BE ACCEPTED AND THAT A LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR HIS FINE WORK IN THE INTERIM BE TRANSMITTED TO HIM. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Backus stated that Mr. Flandrick had submitted a report regarding lot split procedure as had been re- quested by Council at the regular meeting of March 20, 1961. 00- City Clerk Backus presented a letter from Richard N. Scott regarding a request for an extension of time on tentative Tract Map No. 25728 and read as follows: March 15, 1961 Honorable City Council City of Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, California Gentlemen: Please issue a one year extension to tentative Tract Map #25728, such extension being to permit additional time for completing required engineering data and deeds requisite to recording said tract. Continued) APRIL 3, 1961 FLAG SALUTE INVOCATION ROLL CALL LETTER OF RESIG- NATION FROM ACT- ING CITY ATTORNEY FLANDRICK. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT THE LETTER OF RESIG- NATION FROM ACT- ING CITY ATTORNEY ROBERT FLANDRICK BE ACCEPTED AND THAT A LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR HIS FINE WORK IN INTERIM BE TRANS- MITTED TO HIM. LETTER OF REQUEST FROM R. N. SCOTT RE EXTENSION OF TIME ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25728. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«116 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council We thank you for your attention to this matter. Very sincerely yours, /s/ Richard N. Scott cc: Stan Mansfield Planning Department Discussion followed wherein Planning Director Mansfield stated that the extension of time was needed due to the acquisition of certain property to get access, in that some 30-40 deeds from the property owners had to be secured as he was required to widen Bogart Street. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT A ONE YEAR EXTENSION BE PERMITTED, AS REQUESTED, TO RICHARD N. SCOTT, REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP NO. 25728. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN"AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- City Clerk Balkus presented and read in full, a letter from the Division of Highways as follows: March 29, 1961 The City Council City of Baldwin Park. 14403 East Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, California Gentlemen: Recognizing your interest concerning State highways and freeways in or near your jurisdiction, the California Highway Commission, in their latest policy declaration of February 26, 1958, desires that you be notified when we commence any studies for improvements in which you have a paramount Interest. Studies have been started on the expansion of road VIl-LA-26-BwP,WCov, C, Pom between Puente Avenue Rte. 170) and the San Bernardino County line from six lanes to eight lanes. As our studies progress, we hope to contact you and your technical staff to discuss possible locations and to obtain all information possible regarding local interests. In order to promote a mutual basis for these discussions, we would appreciate your furnishing us with a copy of any master plan you may have developed for the area in question. A pubiic meeting or meetings will be held at a later date to secure all possible local reaction as to comity benefits from our proposals. At these meetings you will have the opportunity to present facts concerning these benefits, if you wish to do so, in accordance with Section 75.5 of the Streets and Highways Code. Very truly yours, GEORGE A. HILL District Engineer Continued) April 3, 1961 Page 2 MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT A ONE YEAR EXTEN- SION BE PERMITTED AS REQUESTED TO R, N, SCOTT RE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25728. LETTER FROM DIVISION OF H IGNWAYS. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«ilk Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the letter came in late Friday, March 31, 1961, and felt that it should be filed with the Council. Discussion followed wherein City Engineer Young stated that he will attend a meeting tomorrow morning at 9:30 with Design Section C" regarding the widening of the Puente Avenue bridge and also the drainage problem. Mayor Cole requested that City Engineer Young give Council a report on the reactions resulting from the meeting on April 4, 1961, with the Division of Highways, State Highway and Flood Control District. 00- Mayor Cole reported that he had met with the Mayors' Group, wherein they had discussed the matter of the reorganization of the municipal courts, and extended an invitation to mem- bers of Council to attend the League of California Cities meeting on Thursday night, April 6, 1961. 00- Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split Case No. 291, a request by Ladislav Alex and Julia Tergina for a lot split at 4304 North Walnut Street, Baldwin Park. Mr. Mansfield ex- plained the findings of the Planning Commission and that they recommended approval of the lot split subject to the conditions in Planning Commission Resolution No. 656. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT LOT SPLIT NO. 291, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 656 BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN BISHOP'SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP, NOES ABSENT: BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NONE NONE Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split Case No. 321, a request by Luther J. Saunders for a lot split at 13146 Francisquito Avenue, Baldwin Park. 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. 657. COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COM- MISSION AND THAT LOT SPLIT NO. 321, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 657, BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE April 3, 1961 Page 3 INSTRUCTION TO CITY ENGR. YOUNG TO GIVE COUNCIL REPORT RE MEETING ON APRIL 4, 1961, WITH DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE HIGHWAY AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. REPORT BY MAYOR COLE RE LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETING ON APRIL 6, 1961. LOT SPLIT #291, P.C. RES. #656 Ladislav Alex & Julia Tergina 4304 N. Walnut St. Baldwin Park. APPROVED. LOT SPLIT #321 P.C. RES. #657 Luther J. Saunders 13146 Francisquito Baldwin Park. APPROVED. ABSENT: NONE BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«h1R Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split Case No. 326, a request by Martin and Mildred Gould for a lot split at 13619 Garvey Avenue, Baldwin Park. Mr. Mansfield ex- plained the findings of the Planning Commission and that they recommended approval of the lot split subject to the conditions in Planning Commission Resolution No. 658. COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT LOT SPLIT NO. 326, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 658 BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- At this time Mayor Cole introduced the,new City Attorney, Mr. Edwin C. Saunders. 00- City Clerk Beikus presented an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License by Richard C, and Stella G. Breceda, 15406 East Arrow Highway, Baldwin Park. Mayor Cole stated that this was a matter of information only and that no action was required. 00- City Clerk Backus presented a report from the County Boundary Commission regarding the proposed Annexation No. 254 to the City of El Monte, and located the area for benefit of Council. Mayor Cole stated that, as there were no objections to the proposed annexation, no action was required, and Instructed that the matter be received and filed. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented Resolution No. 61-43 officially requesting membership in the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, and stated that, at this time, he saw no particular advantage in joining this organization, and that the dues would be $25.00 per year. Mayor Cole further elaborated, stating that this'movement started in the Long Beach area; thet,there,were only a few cities in this area that have joined; that there will be a meeting in May wherein further information will be obtained. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-43 BE CARRIED OVER-UNTIL AFTER THE MEETING IN MAY, AT WHICH TIME A DETAILED REPORT IS TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED, The motion carried by the following vote. AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE April 3, 1961 Page 4 LOT SPLIT #326 P.C. RES. #658 Martin & Mildred Gould, 13619 Garvey, Baldwin Park. APPROVED. City Attorney introduced by Mayor Cole. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVER- AGE LICENSE. RECEIVED & FILED. REPORT FROM COUN- TY BOUNDARY COM- MISSION RE PRO- POSED ANNEXATION #254' TO CITY OF EL MONTE. RECEIVED & FILED. RES. NO. 61-43 RE OFFICIALLY RE- QUESTING MEMBER- SHIP IN.INDEPEND- ENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. CARRIED OVER UNTIL AFTER MEETING IN MAY, AT WHICH TIME A DETAILED REPORT IS TO BE GIVEN TO COUIC'IL. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Mayor Cole announced that it was 8:00 p.m. and the time and place for public hearing on-Zone Case No. Z-84 regarding a request for change of zone from R-I to R-3 of property situ- ated at 14308 approximately) Clark Street, Jesse P. and Helen R. Montgomery, et al, Planning Commission Resolution No. 638. City Clerk Balkus stated that the required publications, mailings and postings had been accomplished, and that there were no written communications either for or against the request. Planning Director Mansfield presented a resume of the case and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Com- mission, in that, after receiving an indication that the property owners would agree to the extension of Shadylawn Place, they recommended approval, subject to the conditions as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 638. Mayor Cole asked if there was anyone in the audience desiring to speak in behalf of Zone Case Z-84. City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to those in the audi- ence desiring to be heard during the meeting. Mrs. Helen R. Montgomery, 14308 East Clark Street, Baldwin Park, stated that everyone in the area was in favor of the zone change and that the land should be developed rather than remaining idle. As there was no one else in the audience desiring to speak in behalf of or in opposition to this zone case, Mayor Cole declared the hearing closed. Discussion ensued. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT THE REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE R-I TO R-3, ZONE CASE Z-84, PLAN- NING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 638, BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 178 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. City Clerk Balkus read ordinance No. 178 by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CLARK STREET BE- TWEEN LANDIS AVENUE AND MAINE AVE- NUE FROM R-I TO R-3, ZONE CASE NO. Z-84" April 3, 1961 Page 5 PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M. RE ZONE CASE Z-84 Re request for change of zone from R-I to R-3 of property at 14308 approx.) Clark St. J.P. & H.R. Montgomery et al P.C. Res. #638 OATH ADMINISTERED BY CITY CLERK BALKUS. MRS. HELEN R. MONTGOMERY, 14308 E. Clark Street, Baldwin Park Spoke in behalf of zone case Z-84. HEARING DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT FIND- INGS OF CITY COUNC I L CONCUR WITH FINDINGS OF P.C. AND THAT THE RE- QUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE R-I TO R-3 ZONE CASE Z-84, P.C. RES. NO. 638 BE APPROVED. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT ORD. NO. 178 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO,;178 PASS FIRST READJNG. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BISHOP, BLOXHAM, HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Chief AdmJnJstrative Officer Asmus presented a request by Chief of Police Torres that Juvenile Officer Dale Adams be permitted to attend the Delinquency!Contro'l institute at the University of Southern California. He stated that the dura- tion of the course is twelve weeks; that Juvenile Officer Adams has been awarded a Fellowship in the amount of $750.00 which will cover the major-expenses including text books, pamphlets, classroom material and other Incidentals; that Juvenile Officer Adams committed himself to remain with the Baldwin Park Police Department for at least one year after graduating from the University; that the Delinquency Control Institute is the only recognized-school in Juvenile work; that a procedure to cover Juvenile Officer Adams! assignment has been worked out, and he will perform duties for the City in the amount of approximately 20 hours a week; that the members of the Detective Division have assured Juvenile Officer Adams that, if it becomes necessary for personnel to be assigned to Juvenile work, they will volunteer their services beyond their normal tour of duty to cover the time necessary for a full forty hours duty; that Ba'Idwin Park is one of the first cities of this size to have a member of their department win an award of this type and consider it a distinctive honor. Mr. Asmus stated further that he concur- red with the recommendation of Chief Torres and felt that this training will be of great benefit to the City of Baldwin Park. Discussion followed wherein Councilman Bishop expressed the feeling that the winning of this award by a member of the City's Police Department gives the City added prestige; where- in Councilman Holmes commended Juvenile Officer Adams on the outstanding work he has done. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT JUVENILE OFFICER DALE ADAMS BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE DELINQUENCY CONTROL INSTITUTE FOR A PERIOD OF 1WELVE WEEKS, SUBJECT TO THE WORK ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE AS OUTLINED IN CHIEF TORRES'.REQUEST. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- City Engineer Young presented Final Map, Tract 26448, lo- cated northeast of Foster Avenue between Maine Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, Vendora Development Co. and reported that the owners have:'deposited $4,275.00 for inspection fees, street lights, trees and street signs; that this tract is not In the Baldwin'Park Lighting Dis- trict; that the Final Map is in substantial accordance with tentative maps submitted and approved by the Planning Commission. April 3, 1961 Page 6 PASSED FIRST READ-I NG DELINQUENCY CON- TROL INSTITUTE Request to permit Juvenile Officer Adams to attend. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT JUV- ENILE OFFICER DALE ADAMS BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND DELINQU- ENCY CONTROL IN- STITUTE FOR 12 WEEKS, SUBJECT TO. WORK ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE AS OUT- LINEDIN CHIEF TORRES' REQUEST. FINAL MAP TRACT 26448 Vendora Development Co. Located northeast of Foster between Maine Ave. & So. Pacific Railroad. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«121. Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Considerable discussion followed relative to Lot 27 being a sub-standard lot; the matter of access to Lots 37 and 38; the matter of sidewalks on Durness Street; the matter of a reim- bursible agreement between the Contractor and the City for the installation of sewers. Mr. Albert Egglestone, 7 West Hellman, Alhambra, stated that all the requirements called for in the Planning Commission Resolution No, 635 regarding the tentative tract map had been met with the exception of the 5' easement for sewers, which will be put on the map, and that the reason for the rush on this tract is that the escrows on the property are going to close very shortly and some of the sellers have decided they may not want to sell, and some may not renew the escrows. Further discussion ensued wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus clarified the matter of the time element, and the matter of the existing house on Lot 37 was debated. Mr. Joe,Brewer, 2645 Risa Drive, Glendale, stated that the primary reason for leaving the existing houses is that they offset some of the costs of the subdivision, and that if it were necessary to tear them down,. the prices would then be out of line for the lots; that when they don't make money, they don't stay in a tract. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE LINEN COPY OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 26448, AS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL TONIGHT, BE APPROVED, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 635, AND THAT THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- City Engineer Young presented the matter of Final Map, Tract 26449, located approximately9lO feet southwest of Merced Avenue,,Titan Company, Subdividers, and reported that the owners have deposited $3,610.00 for inspection fees, street lights, trees. and street signs; that'this tract is not In the Baldwin Park Lighting District; that the Final Map is in substantial accordance with tentative maps submitted and approved by the Planning Commission; that the more ap- proximate location is south of Merced Avenue, east of Vine- land Avenue, adjacent to Big Dalton Wash. Considerable discussion followed wherein question was raised regarding the matter of the lack of curb and gutters on the back of Lots 9 and 10, and also the lack of sidewalks in the cul-de-sac. Mr. Frank Halterman, 1671 Fiske Avenue, Pasadena, stated that there were no curb and gutters in the location mentioned by Council; wherein he elaborated on the costs of the land and development; wherein he stated that they would go along" with a 3' sidewalk along Lots Ii, 12 and 16 in KenmoreCircle. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BUT THAT AN ADDITIONAL FINDING OF A THREE FOOT SIDEWALK ON LOTS 11, 12 AND 16, IN KENMORECIRCLE, BE INCLUDED, AND THAT FINAL MAP, TRACT 26449 BE APPROVED AND THE PROPER CITY OF- FICIALS BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN., COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Continued) April 3, 1961 Page 7 MR. ALBERT EGGLE- STONE, 7 West Hellman, Alhambra. Explanation of rush" on this tract. MR. JOE BREWER 2645 Risa Drive Glendale Representative of Titan Co. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT LINEN-COPY OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 26448, AS PRE- SENTED TO COUNCIL TONIGHT, BE AP- PROVED, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS IN P.C. RES. #635, & THAT PROPER CITY OFFICIALS BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN. FINAL MAP TRACT 26449 South of Merced, east of Vineland, adjacent to Big Dalton Wash Titan Co., Subdividers. MR. FRANK HALTERMAN 1671 Fiske Avenue Pasadena Representative of Titan Company. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT FIND- INGS OF CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH FINDINGS OF P.C. BUT THAT AN ADDITIONAL FINDING BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BISHOP, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR COLE NOES:- NONE ABSENT: NONE Discussion continued wherein City Engineer Young suggested that the City take a 31 easement on the property, Which would put the sidewalk on the property but'would not detract from the area of the lot. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE"CITY OF BALI7NNIN PARK ACCEPT A THREE-FOOT 3) EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALKS ALONG LOTS 11, 12 AND 16 IN KENMORE CIRCLE, TRACT 26449. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LiTTLEJOHN', BISHOP, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mr. Halterman Informed Council that arrangements have been made with the industrial Asphalt Company for furnishing the oil for the entrance road to the Pony League, and can be used as needed. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that more time is needed for the processing of Final Map Tracts, and that it now is required they be in the office of the City Engineer on Monday preceding a Council meeting, thereby providing one full week for checking, etc. 00- City Engineer Young reported on the results of a meeting be- tween Councilman Holmes, Chief Administrative Officer Asmus, Planning Director Mansfield, Mr. Everett Philips, Consulting Engineer for the Werner Tract Mutual Water Company, and him- self, in that two sets of controls were presented, being: I) to apply for study standards to be adopted as minimum water standards 2) recommendations for changes or additions In the Uniform Building Code. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the City Attorney requests the opportunity to-"study further these suggestions by the committee, especially relative to items 7 and 8; that it was his recommendatIOn that the report be referred back to the committee and the City Attorney for further study and actual drafting of a proposed amendment to the Building Code, as well as an ordinance which would encompass these provisions as outlined in the report. Discussion ensued relative to the required size of water mains, with the question being raised as to Nihether or not the Werner Tract Mutual Water Company meets the necessary County Standards at the present time. Mr. Everett A. Phillips, Consulting Engineer for the Werner Tract Mutual Water Company, and a member of the Committee, stated that in the matter of production it does most County Standards, but in the matter of distribution it does not... that they have the productive capacity but cannot get the water to the people; that after the Board of Directors has been able to establish policy and determine what steps they are going to take, on the basis of the standards as developed by the committee, they would then be in a position to Inform Council as to the length of time necessary to accomplish their goals; that it was his opinion that the moratorium on lot splits can be raised within thrity days if progress continues as is indicated. Continued) April 3, 1961 Page 8 OF A 39 SIDEWALK ON' LOTS 11, 12 & 16 IN KENMORE CIRCLE BE APPROVED AND THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS BE AUTHORIZED-TO SIGN. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT CITY OF BALI W I N PARK ACCEPT A 31 EASE- MENT FOR SiDEWALKSI ALONG LOTS II, 12 h 16 IN KENMORE CIRCLE, TRACT 26449. 1 MR. HALTERMAN RE OIL FOR ROAD TO PONY LEAGUE. RE TIME REQUIRE- MENT OF FUTURE FINAL MAP TRACT PROCESSING; REPORT RE WERNER TRACT MUTUAL WATER COMPANY. Presented by City Engineer Young. Recommendation by C.A.O. Asmus MR. EVERETT A. PHILIPS, CONSULT- ING ENGINEER FOR WERNER TRACT MUTUAL WATER CO. M I BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«1.23 I Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Further discussion followed relevant to the matter of estab- lished water service standards; wherein It was suggested that the City Attorney meet with the Committee for further study of the matter; wherein it was suggested that a representative of the Fire Department be invited to attend the next committee meeting, along with representatives of other water companies in the area; wherein the matter of an emergency ordinance was discussed. THE RECOMMENDATIONS EVOLVED BY THE COMMITTEE REGARDING ESTAB- LISHING STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WERNER TRACT MUTUAL WATER COMPANY AND EVERY OTHER WATER COMPANY OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY BOUNDARIES OF BALDWIN PARK, ARE TO BE REFERRED BACK TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR FURTHER STUDY AND THE DRAFTING OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BUILDING CODE, AS WELL AS AN ORDINANCE WHICH WOULD INCORPORATE THE PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT; THAT OTHER WATER COM- PANIES SHOULD BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE COMMITTEE MEETING TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS; THAT MR. EVERETT A. PHILIPS, CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR WERNER TRACT MUTUAL WATER COMPANY SHOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE; THAT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ATTEND. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the title re- port on California Avenue had been received on Friday, March 31, 1961, and that he had not had time, as yet, to check it with the City Attorney nor the City Engineer, but the zone exception case involved, ZE-38, should be back on the Agenda at the next regular meeting of Council. THE CITY ATTORNEY WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COUNCIL WITH A REPORT ON THIS MATTER BEFORE THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING, 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus requested that the matter of Civil Defense Director be held over. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that the matter of a handbill and anti-litter ordinance has not been discuss- ed with the City Attorney yet, but that it should be before Council at the next regular meeting. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus requested clarification by Council relevant to parking on the Pacific Electric Railway Company right of way, with reference to the offer of Citizen's National Bank and discussion with other merchants regarding this. Discussion followed relevant to the installation of signs on the property and the feasibility of soliciting the merchants on this matter. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF OPINION OF OD UNC I L TO LEAVE THE STATUS OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY PUBLIC AUTO PARKING LEASE AS IS. 00- April 3, 1961 Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS OF COUNCIL RE RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE. TITLE REPORT ON CALIFORNIA AVENUE. CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED TO PRO- VIDE COUNCIL WITH AREPORT RE THIS MATTER'BEFORE NEXT REGULAR MEET- ING. MATTER RE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR HELD OVER. HANDBILL AND ANTI-LITTER ORDI NANCE RE PARKING ON P.E. RAILWAY CO. RIGHT OF WAY. P.E. RAILWAY CO. PUBLIC AUTO PARK- ING LEASE TO RE- MAIN AS IS. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«r 124 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council At the request of Mayor Coie, City Clerk Backus read Resolu- tion No. 61-46 in full as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-46 A RESOLUTION OF 7AE CITY COUNC I L OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO OPPOSE CERTAIN STATE LEGISLATION REGARDING REORGANIZATION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURTS" WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has under consideration a proposal whereby the present twenty-three 23) Municipal Court Districts of Los Angeles County would be consolidated into nine 19) such districts, and WHEREAS, there is now pending before the State Legislature proposals not only to consolidate the existing districts Into nine 9) but to create one large•Municipa4i Court District, and WHEREAS, it would appear that both of said reorganizational plans would violate the concept'of retaining our court system as close to the people as possible, and WHEREAS, considerable disagreement seems to persist rela- tive to the economies that~may or may not result from said consolidation, and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' opinion and recommendation to the State Legislature on this important question will have considerable weight. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park as•follows Section I. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles are urged to unanimously recommend to the appropriate officials In Sacramento against adopting legislation that would consolidate our present court system. Section 2. The City of Baldwin Park does hereby register Its official opposition to any plan whereby the Municipal Court system might be further removed from its citizens. Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby instructed to mail certified copies of this resolution to each member of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council this day of April, 1961. /s/ Lynn H. Cole Lynn H. Cole, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Thelma L. Balkus Thelma L. Balkus, City Clerk COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-46 BE ADOPTED. AND THE NECESSARY COPIES BE FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF SUPER- VISORS. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE April 3, 1961 Page IO RES. NO. 61-46 RE OPPOSING THE CONSOLIDATION OF MUNICIPAL COURTS. ADOPTED. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«125 I I Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Chief-Administrative Officer Asmus reported that the two bills introduced in Sacramento have not as yet been assigned a number, but the notification and further information should be received soon from the League of California Cities. 00- Councilman Littlejohn reported, relevant to the matter of sewers, that in the area of Ramona Boulevard, north to Olive, at least, Including Walnut on the east and City Limits on the west, interest-in a 1911 Act District has been evinced; the he had talked with Mr. Lyons of Ivor Lyons & Associates as to the cost Involved to set up such a district; that In his particular area they felt that they were living on borrowed sewer time"; that consideration might be given to a study being made by this firm, due to their familiarity with the situation and districts. Considerable discussion ensued wherein the matter of the con- tract with J.B. Hanauer & Company was clarified by Chief Administrative Officer Asmus; wherein It was suggested that the City Attorney should scrutinize the contract and deter- mine the obligation of the City. Mr. M. A. Erhardt, 14405 East Garvey Avenue, Baldwin Park, questioned if Council were aware of the S.C.R.C. Southern California Research Committee), which is sponsored by Pomona College and Occidental College, and whereat specialty advisors are available, free of charge, for information of this nature. Councilman Holmes stated that he was quite familiar with this organization, however, although they are doing a fine job, they do not become involved in sewer systems but deal primari- ly in the economic development. THE CITY ATTORNEY WAS INSTRUCTED TO EXAMINE THE J.B. HANAUER & COMPANY CONTRACT AND REPORT TO COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. 00- At the request of Mayor Cole, City Clerk Balkus read Resolu- tion No. 61-44 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLON- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NUMBERS 10309 THROUGH 10348 INCLU- SIVE" COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-44 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, BISHOP, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus requested an adjourned regular meeting for the submission to Council of plans and specifications for the improvement of Baldwin Park Blvd... from Dalewood Street to theCity Limits, on both sides of Continued) April 3, 1961 Page II MATTER OF SEWERS CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION OF 1911 ACT DISTRICTS Presented by Councilman Little- john. CITY ATTORNEY IN- STRUCTED TO EXAM- INE J.B. HANAUER & CO. CONTRACT & REPORT TO COUNCIL AT NEXT REGULAR MEETING. RES. NO. 61-44 RE ALLON ING CER- TAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NOS. 10309 THRU 10348 INCLUSIVE. ADOPTED. RE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDNIN PARK BLVD. REQUEST BY C.A.O. FOR ADJOURNED Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë 1961 04 03 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Bë Í«REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the above place at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Bishop led the salute to the flag. The invocation was given by Reverend Verne C. Wilson of the Ascension Lutheran Church. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE Absent: CITY TREASURER PUGH Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, CITY ENGINEER YOUNG, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS AT 10:30 P. M. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1961, AT TWELVE NOON IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. DATED: APRIL 4, 1961 APRIL 3, 1961 FLAG SALUTE INVOCATION ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1961, TWELVE NOON, IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 Í«126 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council the street, although he hoped to be able to submit plans for the completion of the entire street, including County partici- pation. Discussion followed wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus suggested Wednesday, April 12, 1961, at noon, as a possible convenient time for Council to adjourn to. AT 10:30 P.M. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN TO- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1961, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- April 3, 1961 Page 12 MEETING. ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 P.M. TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL i2, 1961, AT 12:00 NOON IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK APPROVED: May 15, 1961 BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06