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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue
Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM,
HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE
Absent: CITY ENGINEER YOUNG*, PLANNING
DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY
TREASURER PUGH
Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS,
CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, AND CITY
CLERK BALKUS
*(City Engineer Young arrived
later)
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the first item
intended to be on the Agenda was the approval of plans and
specifications for the improvement of Baldwin Park Boulevard,
however, they are still working with the County on this and
there Is a good chance of doing the complete project all at
one time; that, if this did not materialize within the next
two weeks, then it was his intention to bring before Council
our plans and specifications for the first phase; that the
County reports now there is nothing definite, but that the
engineering department has been working and getting estimates
on relocating one of the houses; that he is proceeding through
Mr. Templin's office to get the plans that are prepared approved,
and then to Supervisor Bonelli for funds. Mr. Asmus further
stated that Supervisor Bonelli was agreeable that this project
should be approved, however, when the Puente Avenue project
appeared, it took precedence.... but now it would be beneficial
to again proceed with this project so it could be started this
fiscal year.
Considerable discussion followed relevant to the amount of
time involved; wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus
stated that this matter Will be back before Council for ap-
proval of plans for that portion of Baldwin Park Boulevard,
from Dalewood to the City Limits.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented the matter of a
request by Standard Oil Company, regarding waiver of the Code
provision pertaining to setbacks, being 70' from the center
line of a major highway; wherein Mr. Asmus recalled the fact
that a plan for a service station had been before Council at
a previous meeting, at which time Council would not grant an
exception; that a building permit has been issued on the
building and pumps, which all complies, the only problem now
is that one leg of the sign will be setting about 31 inside
the property line, but not back 201 from the property line;
wherein indication from Council as to approval was requested
by Mr. Asmus.
Considerable discussion ensued wherein Chief Administrative
Officer Asmus located this particular area as being at the
southwesterly corner'of Dalewood and Baldwin Park Boulevard;
wherein Councilman Bishop expressed the opinion that if this
exception request is granted, then the City is obligated to
do likewise on others that may come before them...that it
would be better to change the Building Code to conform with
Council's direction.
Continued)
APRIL 12, 1961
12:00 NOON
ROLL CALL
RE IMPROVEMENT OF
BALDWIN PARK BLVD.
Report re status
by C.A.O. Asmus.
RE REQUEST BY
STANDARD OIL CO.
FOR WAIVER RE
SETBACK PROVISION
IN CODE.
Presented by
C.A.O. Asmus
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1961 04 12 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— B ùÍ«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT BE
AUTHORIZED TO GRANT A PERMIT FOR THE EXCEPTION OF A SIGN AND
SIGN-POST, AS SHONN ON THE PLOT PLAN, AS REQUESTED BY STAND-
ARD OIL COMPANY, AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF DALEWOOD AND
BALDNIN PARK BOULEVARD. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND
MAYOR COLE
NOES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP AND BLOXHAM
ABSENT: NONE
Mr. Blanshard Maynard, 2415 West Avenue 30, Los Angeles,
California, one of the owners of the property stated that,
originally, Standard Oil Company did not know about the
setback requirement, and their surveyor did not catch it;
that he was not an employee of Standard Oil Company; that
the only.thing they are concerned over is the support for
the sign, not for the actual location of the sign itself.
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City Engineer Young and his assistant, P. Milak arrived.)
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus next presented the matter
of a report from the City Attorney relevant to the J.B. Hanauer
& Company contract wherein he set forth his opinion regarding.
the City's liability under the contract; wherein tbeCity
Attorney's report urged caution in proceeding in Initiating
a 1911 Act; that the expiration date of this contract is July
6, 1961.
Considerable discussion followed wherein Councilman Bishop
expressed the opinion that it would be a waster of City Funds
to try and set up a 1911 Act District at this time, but that
he did feel that every effort should be exerted toward getting
the trunk lines in; wherein Councilman Holmes elaborated on
the matter of the water flow situation; wherein the Chief
Administrative Officer urged that Council take no action
relevant to the formation of a 1911 Act District until after
July 6, 1961; and requested direction from Council regarding
letters that have been prepared for-mailing, merely as a
poll", to determine the interest toward a 1911 Act District
formation. City Attorney Saunders gave legal clarification
as to what constitutes the initiation of the formation of a
1911 Act District, and urged Council to abstain from any
action until the expiration of the contract with J. B.
Hanauer & Company. Members of Council stated that they
would like to see a copy of the letter prepared by the Chief
Administrative Officer before-its distribution.
INSTRUCTION OF COUNCIL THAT ALL ACTION BE WITHHELD UNTIL
AFTER JULY 6, 1961.
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmu8 presented a request for
an allocation In the amount of $158.84 for a side desk for
assembling for the City Attorney's Office, and stated that
this purchase will complete all the furniture needed for
this particular office.
April 12, 1961
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT BLDG.
DEPT. BE AUTHOR-
IZED TO GRANT A
PERMIT FOR EXCEPT-
ION OF A SIGN AND
SIGN-POST AS
SHO-NN ON PLOT
PLAN, AS REQUESTED
BY STANDARD OIL
CO. AT SOUTHWEST-
ERLY CORNER OF
DALEWOOD AND
BALDNIN PARK BLVD.
MR. BLANSHARD
MAYNARD, 2415 W.
Ave. 30, L. A.
One of the owners
of property clari-
fied request of
Standard Oil Co.
REPORT RE J.B.
HANAUER & COMPANY
CONTRACT.
DISCUSSION AND
OPINIONS
ALL ACTION TO BE
WITHHELD UNTIL
AFTER JULY 6,
1961.
REQUEST FOR ALLO-
CATION FOR SIDE
DESK FOR CITY
ATTY'S OFFICE.
Continued)
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1961 04 12 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— B ùÍ«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
COUNCILMAN BISHOP MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM-
MENDATION OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND THAT AN
ALLOCATION NOT TO EXCEED $158.84 BE APPROVED FOR THE PUR-
CHASE OF ONE DESK SERVICE UNIT FOR USE BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, HOLMES, BLOXHAM,
LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that the tree
removal program had been prepared by the Engineering Office
and requested suggestions and direction from Council.
Considerable discussion ensued wherein Councilman Bloxham
stated that the people on North Maine, as a whole, were glad
to see the trees removed If necessary to improve the side-
wa'lks. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that several
letters of protest to the tree removals have been received;
wherein the matter of public relations was discussed. It was
stated that there are about 165 trees involved about 50% to
be removed. City Engineer Young stated that these trees were
taken out on the verbal consent of the property owner, and
that he issues a work order on tree removals in compliance
with the Municipal Code; a tree replacement program will be
Included in the next budget in order to carry on these proj-
ects. It was suggested that the tree program be planned
for beautification rather than shade; wherein City Engineer
Young stated that the men in the Street Department have been
Instructed on the issues of good public relations.
Councilman Bishop stated that, after reading.the Administrative
Regulation pertaining to the City Attorney, there will have to
be more lee-way" between the City Attorney and the Department
Heads and City Clerk, as there will be numerous occasions when
a legal interpretation will be needed immediately, with in-
sufficient time to route through the Chief Administrative
Officer.
Discussion followed wherein Councilman Bishop stated that it
was up to Council to make policy, not carry it out; wherein
Councilman Littlejohn expressed the opinion that it is up to
Council to make policy and instruct the Chief Administrative
Officer as to their desires. The hiring of an Assistant
Chief Administrative Officer was discussed with further
clarification given by Chief Administrative Officer Asmus.
Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that, if he is
to be responsible for the administration in this City, he
must have control over the matter that the City Attorney
prepares in order to be wholly conversant with the subject
matter; wherein City Clerk Balkus requested the opinion
of Council regarding her status in this matter, to which
Councilman Littlejohn offered clarification in that she
is an elective of the City, and therefore, enjoys the same
privileges,relevant to the City Attorney, as do they of
Council; wherein the suggestion was made that a personnel
session be set up to discuss this matter further, setting
up a schedule of duties and responsibilities of the elect-
ive officials and the Chief Administrative Officer.
April 12, 1961
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MOTION MADE AND
CARRIED THAT
COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH RECOMMENDA-
TION OF C.A.O. &
THAT AN ALLOCATION
NOT TO EXCEED
$158.84 BE APPROVED
FOR PURCHASE OF
ONE DESK SERVICE
UNIT FOR USE BY
CITY ATTORNEY.
RE AVAILABILITY OF
SERVICES OF CITY
ATTY TO DEPT. HEADS
AND CITY CLERK.
Opinion expressed
by Councilman
Bishop.
Discussion re
employment
Assistant C.A.O.
Further discussion
re City Attorney
Personnel Session
Suggested.
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1961 04 12 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— B ùÍ«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council April 12, 1961
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COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. COUNCIL- MOTION TO ADJOURN
MAN HOLMES SECONDED. MOTION WITHDRAWN IN ORDER THAT ONE MORE WITHDRAWN.
ITEM COULD BE PRESENTED.
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City Attorney Saunders reported relative to the California REPORT BY CITY
Avenue ti°tle reports, that this is a private street, not ATTY. SAUNDERS RE
owned by the City, nor does the City have an easement over CALIFORNIA AVE.
it, and that the public, as such, may have acquired it by STATUS.
prescriptive rights; that the Title Company will insure It
as such.
Discussion ensued wherein City Attorney Saunders gave further
legal clarification.
AT 1:23 P.M. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN.
COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole.
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ADJOURNMENT AT
1:23 P.M.
L H. COLE, MAYOR THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: JUNE 5, 1961
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