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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 09 18 CC MIN1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDNIN PARK CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 1961 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in reg- ular session at the above place at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Bloxham led the salute to the flag. FLAG SALUTE The invocation was given by Reverend Vernon Wilson of the INVOCATION Ascension Lutheran Church. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, COLE, ROLL CALL HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP Absent: NONE Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, CITY TREASURER PUGH, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JULY 17, 1961 MINUTES OF JULY 17, AND JULY 19, 1961 BE APPROVED WITH FURTHER READING WAIVED. 1961 & JULY 19, COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, 1961 APPROVED WITH the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. FURTHER READING WAIVED. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter from Mist Elise Riemer, as LETTER FROM ELISE follows: RIEMER. September 12, 1961 To the Honorable Council of Baldwin Park. Gentlemen: The scene I sitnessed at our Council meeting of Aug. 21, 1961 was most appalling. What we learned about our neighbor, the City of Irwindale, was quite shocking, but not anymore so, than the actions of our new Mayor, Mr. Bishop. His actions toward his" Constituents were a flagrant violation of our Constitution which guarantees every citizen the right of free speech. Your voters of Baldwin Park do not intend to make the council meetings a forum of unlimited conversation. Yet, when men who, because of their working hours, are unable to seek advice in City Hall during office hours, give up their evening rest, come before the council with a ques- tion, they should be heard. These people, seeking advice on affairs which may in some degree touch on general welfare, are shouted at by the Mayor, quote: You are out of order!" unquote, while his gavel comes down like a sledgehammer. It was a crude and most degrading performance and indicative of absolute ignorance of the laws of decency. I say it is the highest time that such conditions should be changed. Even the meekest among us will not endure the degradation of being treated like serfs and being deprived by our elected officials of our legally Constituted rights. Mayor Bishop's tactics might be condoned perhaps in Russia, but never in our free and beloved America. Mayor Bishop, by his disgraceful actions toward two citizens at that meeting, has exposed his extreme ig- norance of laws, rights and ethics and thereby has proven himself unfit to remain in the Office of Mayor of Baldwin Park. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«367 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 18, 1961 Page 2 When Council was in session on Sept. 5, 1961, the front doors of City Hall were locked, which is against the law. By who's orders were they locked? In the Government Code regarding, Public Meetings it states in code 54950 as follows: It is the intent of the law that their the councils actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remain- ing informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created," yet, Mr. Bishop, for some reason only known to him, refused to have my letter, regarding appointment of a new Chief of Police, read in public. Such action is in violation of the Government Code, which states repeatedly as in Code No. 54953, quote: All meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the legislative body of a local agency, except as otherwise provided in this chapter", Unquote. Since these quotations greatly extend the length of this letter I would respectfully request, that our City Attorney read to the Council and the public at this point Code No's 54957 and 54958 from the same chapter. I wish to assure Mr.. Bishop that I have absolutely nothing against him as a person. I only consider him unfit to be Mayor, in fact, unfit to be Councilman, since his many public utterances in unguarded moments, his expressed ideas and inclinations seem to point to only selfish benefits and ends. It is the spititual Health and Welfare and the physical development of the City with which I am concerned. This is the wish and concern not only of myself, but of many citizens of Baldwin Park. We do not want to resort to Recall, although quite a number of people have urged me to do so. Recall should be the very last resort, since it tears a City apart, hinders its development and costs money which is needed elsewhere. I hereby petition the Hon. Council to discuss my request in executive session, without presence of the Mayor, and take a vote which shall decide, whether our duly elected Representatives are willing to continue be- smirching their honor by tolerating these disgraceful actions or whether they have character and sufficient stamina to vote the Mayor out of his chair, which he has so dishonored. In the latter case, may I suggest that former Mayor Cole be appointed to retake the Mayors chair till the next election. I request that this letter be read to the public in full. Respectfully /s/ Elise Riemer C.C. of this letter has been sent to City Editor of the Valley Tribune. City Attorney Saunders, at the request of Mayor Bishop, offered his interpretation of the official procedure of the City Council meetings, as conducted by Mayor Bishop, wherein he cited Section 2700 of the Baldwin Park Muni- cipa,l Code and further defined Section 2701, i.e., that if anyone is not present at the time procedure is called, they will have to await completion of the Agenda, and then, at Council's desire, the matter can be taken; where- in he further. defined Sections 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707 and 2708; wherein he stated that Council has control of the order of the Agenda, and a change can be made by motion; wherein he cited excerpts from Robert's Rules of Order; wherein he stated that the State Government Code provides that the Mayor, with consent of Council, has the authority to punish any member of CounciI or member(s) of the audi- INTERPRETATION OF SECTIONS 2700, 2701, 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707 and 2708 BY CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September IS, 1961 Page 3 I I ence, for any act of misconduct, and cited examples there- of; that, in his opinion, the Mayor has never acted uncon- stitutionally that he would be the first to advise Coun- cil if anyone were ever refused the right be heard; that, with reference to the locking of the front door, an over- sight had occurred, but that the rear door was open, as well as the side door above the Police Department entrance). that he could find no intent upon investigation, to lock the front door, and no order given to that effect; that the meeting was well attended; that it was his belief that there has been no violation of the Brown Act. Mayor Bishop stated that, if Miss Riemer has any proof of STATEMENT BY malfunction of this office, he will welcome an investiga- MAYOR BISHOP. tion at any time that, if such proof is in her possession, he suggested that it be brought to the attention of the District Attorney. City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to those in the OATH ADMINISTERED audience desiring to be heard. BY CITY CLERK BALKUS. Miss Elise Riemer, 13305 East Waco, Baldwin Park, stated MISS ELISE RIEMER that while the City Attorney had dealt at great length 13305 E. Waco regarding the closed front doors, he had missed the main Baldwin Park point of her letter, which was that of the Mayor's action Re intent of towards two members of the audience when they wanted to letter. speak..... that, in her opinion, it was unethical treatment of citizens. She further stated that her grievances were not toward Mayor Bishop as a person", just that she wanted a different man" in office, and questioned whether Council had discussed the matter as requested in her letter. City Attorney Saunders stated that while members of Council have the right to vote in a new mayor, only the Grand Jury can remove the status of councilman; that, after investiga- tion on his part, no violation of either City Ordinance or State Lar4 has been made. Mr. James Q. Gibson, 13268 Francisquito, Baldwin Park, stated MR. JAMES Q. GIBSON that he felt a clarification of the actions and events 13268 Francisquito under discussion was needed and commenced to offer same; Baldwin Park that he has full recognition of the procedures of a Council meeting and the powers of the Mayor....and that he wanted it Clarification of to be known that if he had been offended at not being per- events. mitted to speak, he would have been the first one to say so; that he wanted it to be known to this Council that he did not solicit this lady's interest nor condone her support; that, as Council is aware, he has always spoken for himself that, if he had taken exception to Mayor Bishop's action he would have taken issue with him, personally... that he was perfectly capable of speaking for himself. 00- Mayor Bishop announced that it was 8:00 p.m. and the time and place for public hearing on Zone Change Case Z-98, Julius Nasch, Option Purchaser, regarding a request that property situated at 1603 Big Dalton Avenue, and further described as being the northwesterly corner of Francis- quito Avenue and Big Dalton Avenue, be reclassified from R-I single family residence) to C-2 central business) or more restrictive zone. City Clerk Balkus stated that the required publications, mailings and postings had been accomplished. Planning Director Mansfield presented a resume of the case, located the area involved on the map on the wall, and stated that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of this request as per Planning Commission Resolution No. 738, with specific reference to Items F and G under Findings. Continued) PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M. ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-98 JULIUS NASCH, OPTION PUR- CHASER Re request that property at 1603 Big Dalton Ave. & further described as being the north- westerly corner of Francisquito Ave. & Big Dalton Ave. be reclassified from R-1 to C-2 or more restrictive zone. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«369 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Clerk Balkus stated that three letters of protest had been received, and that a request to speak had been made by Mrs. Earl Browning. Mayor Bishop asked if there was anyone in the audience de- siring to speak in behalf of Zone Change Case Z-98, and no one came forward. Mayor Bishop asked if there was anyone in the audience desiring to speak in opposition to Zone Change Case Z-98. Mrs. Esther Browning, 1615 Dundry, Baldwin Park, spoke in opposition to this request for a zone change, in that they, and the outlying residents, still wish to keep the property zoned R-I for the reasons they presented before the Planning Commission at the time of hearing. Mrs. Howard Brooks, 1621 Dundry, Baldwin Park, spoke in opposition to the request for change of zone, and stated that her husband had written a letter of protest; that their reasons were due to their concern over the safety of the children in the area, the traffic hazard that would be.created, and that they wanted the area to remain beautiful". As there was no one else in the audience desiring to speak either in behalf of or in opposition to Zone Change Case Z-98, Mayor Bishop declared the hearing closed. City Clerk Balkus, as a matter record, stated that mem- bers of Council had been supplied copies of the letters of protest. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUN- CIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COWVI I SS I ON AND THAT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 738, ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-98,BE DENIED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Mayor Bishop announced that it was now the time and place for public hearing on Zone Ch'ahge Case Z-99, Odd Fellows Rebekah Corporation and First Christian Church of Baldwin Park, recorded owners, regarding a request that property situated at 4147 and 4161 Sierra Madre Avenue, Baldwin Park be reclassified from R-2 two family residence) to C-2 central business) or more restrictive zone. City Clerk Balkus stated that the required publications, mailings and postings had been accomplished. Planning Director Mansfield presented a resume of the case, located the area involved on the map on the wall, and stated that the Planning Commission recommended adoption of an ordinance changing the zone from R-2 to R-3 which would permit normal operation and expansion of both church and lodge, and Is in conformance With the over-all plan- ning. Mayor Bishop asked if there was anyone in the audience desiring to speak in behalf of Zone Change Case Z-99. Continued) September 18, 1961 Page 4 MRS. ESTHER BRONN- ING, 1615 Dundry, Baldwin Park Spoke in opposition. MRS. HONARD BROOKS 1621 Dundry, B.Pk. Spoke in opposition. HEARING DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-98, P.C. RES.0738 BE DENIED. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-99 ODD FELLONS REBEKAH CORP. & FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF B.PK., RECORDED ONN EIS Re request that property at 4147 and 4161 Sierra Madre Avenue, B.Pk. be reclassified from R-2 to C-2 or more restrictive zone. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Mr. Hollis 0. Hankins, 15039 East Howellhurst, Baldwin Park, representative of Odd Fellows Rebekah Corp. stated that, due to unfortunate circumstances, the Odd Fellows Rebekah Corporation had been unable to appear before the Planning Commission to present their testimony. He further stated that it was their feeling they are in a location compatible with the requested zoning; that their property adjoins C-2 property and is across the street from a public park; that, before the City of Baldwin Park was incorporated, they operated under a special variance; that they are handicapped with their rentals because they are not zoned commercially; wherein he requested favorable consideration for a change of zone to commercial. Mayor Bishop asked if there was anyone in the audience desiring to speak in opposition to Zone Change Case Z-99. Mr. William Gabe, 4114 North La Rica, Baldwin Park, ques- tioned what would occur if the applicants decided to sell the property under discussion at some future date.... what types of businesses could operate under the C-2 zoning. Planning Director Mansfield read the permitted uses under C-2 as a matter of clarification for Mr. Gabe. Discussion followed wherein Mr. Gabe questioned regarding the Master Plan and City Attorney Saunders offered clari- fication for his benefit. Mr. A. L. Crites, 4622 North Center Street, Baldwin Park, stated that he represents the First Christian Church, and that, while they appeared to be satisfied with the R-3 zoning, it was because it had been presented to them that under R-3 conditions the church would be allowed to op- erate to the full limit, and as long as that condition re- mained, they could survive this type of zoning. However, they would much prefer the C--2 zoning, as that it what they had originally applied for. As there was no one else in the audience desiring to speak either in behalf of or in opposition to Zone Change Case Z-99, Mayor Bishop declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed wherein Councilman Holmes suggested that, in view of the facts presented, further study of this case is warranted; wherein City Attorney Saunders offered legal interpretation of the procedure necessary in the event Council wanted a change in the recommendation which was presented by the Planning Commission in their Planning Commission Resolution No. 735; wherein City Attorney Saunders stated that another public hearing would not be required; wherein City Attorney Saunders cited from Section 65655 of the Government Code. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ZONE CASE Z-99 BE RETURNED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY WITH A RE- PORT TO BE SUBMITTED BY THEM TO THIS COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. Councilman Littlejohn expressed the opinion that the motion was rather incomplete, in that Council should make recom- mendations as to what zoning would be desirable for the prop- erty involved. September IS, 1961 Page 5 MR. HOLLIS 0. HANKINS 15039 E. Howellhurst, B.Pk. Representative of Odd Fellows Rebekah Corp. Spoke in behalf. MR. WM. GABE 4114N. La Rica B. Pk Questioned re zoning. MR. A. L. CRITES 4622 N. Center St. B.Pk. Spoke for First Christian Church. HEARING DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION MADE THAT ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-99 BE RET'D TO P.C. FOR FURTHER STUDY WITH A REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED BY THEM TO COUNCIL AT NEXT REG. MEETING. The motion carried by the following vote: MOTION CARRIED. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«371 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council NOES: COUNCILMEN COLE AND LITTLE- JOHN ABSENT: NONE Discussion followed. September 18, 1961 Page 6 COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL GIVE RECONSIDERATION MOTION MADE AND TO THE ORIGINAL MOTION RELEVANT TO ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-99. CARRIED THAT COU4- COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. There were no objections, the CIL GIVE RECONSID- motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. ERATION TO ORIGI- NAL MOTION RELE- VANT TO ZONE CHGE CASE Z-99. Discussion continued. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-99 BE RE- MOTION MADE AND TURNED TO THIE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT THEY GIVE DUE CARRIED THAT ZONE CONSIDERATION TO C-I OR C-2 ZONING IN THEIR STUDIES AND THAT CHANGE CASE Z-99 THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL AT THEIR NEXT BE RET'D TO P.C. REGULAR MEETING. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. The motion & THAT THEY GIVE carried by the following vote: DUE CONSIDERATION TO C-I OR C-2 ZON- AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, COLE, ING IN THEIR BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND STUDIES & THAT MAYOR BISHOP THEIR RECOMMENDA- NOES: NONE TIONS BE RETURNED ABSENT: NONE TO COUNCIL AT NEXT REG. MEETING. 00-. PUBLIC HEARING et aI, recorded owners, regarding a request that property ZONE CHANGE CASE situated at 3464, 3510, 3516 and 3538 North Maine Avenue, Z-100 SOL GURA Baldwin Park, be reclassified from A-I light agricultural) ET AL Re request to R-3 limited multiple residence) or more restrictive zone, that property at Planning Commission Resolution No. 736. 3464, 3510, 3516 Mayor Bishop announced that it was now the time and place for public hearing on Zone Change Case Z-100, Sol Gura, City Clerk Balkus stated that the required publications, mailings and postings had been accomplished. Planning Director Mansfield presented a resume of the case, located the area involved on the map on the wall and stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of this re- quest as set forth by their findings in Planning Commission Resolution No. 736. Mayor Bishop asked if there was anyone in the audience de- siring to speak in behalf of Zone Change Case Z-100. Mr. Marshall Hadley, Attorney representing the applicant, 14304 East Ramona Boulevard, Baldwin Park, stated that the primary concern of the Planning Commission centered around the fact as to whether or not this matter could be handled as a zone exception case rather than a zone change case; that they did not have the benefit of the City At- torney's opinion as he did not attend that particular Plan- ning Commission meeting, being on,vacation; that it was his feeling that if this case could be changed to a zone excep- tion case, with the inclusion imposed relevant to Paddy Lane going through, that it would be readily accepted by the ap- plicant; wherein he called attention to the map on the wall, in that it is incorrect, as part of the property facing on Maine Street does not belong to Mr. Gura, and presented, for the record, a plot plan of the subject property; that they don't contend that tall, two-story large family units will be constructed...that the area involved is broken up into parcels 100 x 100, which would accommodate the two duplex- type apartments; that they intend to have separate yards between the dwellings; that the property to the south is Continued) & 3538 N. Maine Ave. B. Pk. be reclassi- fied from A-I to R-3 or more re- strictive zone. MR. MARSHALL HAD- LEY, ATTORNEY REP- PRESENTING APPLI- CANT, 14304 E. Ramona Blvd.,B.Pk. Re request for consideration of change from zone change to zone ex- ception. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council water district property which provides a buffer the prop- erty t.o the north is the parochial school which provides a buffer....and the property to the east is the Southern Paci- fic right of way which also provides a buffer.... which is not a matter of a duplex or triplex unit abutting right against a single family dwelling; that it was his personal feeling that this would be a credit to the community and urged Coun- cil to favorably consider the matter; that he has investi- gated and found that this request can be changed from a request for a zone change to a zone exception without filing a new application....which they did not know at the time of hearing before the Planning Commission. September 18, 1961 Page 7 Mr. Sol Fura, 3538 North Maine, Baldwin Park, owner of the MR. SOL GURA parcel in question, stated thatthe map submitted to Council 3538 N. Maine, B. Pk. Is different than the map on the wall; that the location of Owner of parcel land involved is very close to an intermediate school where- under discussion in there would be a need for multiple units; that the develop- Elaboration of ment of this property would straighten out property lines in plans for area. the given area and would allow Paddy Lane to go through in accordance with the Master Plan also thereby permitting the water company to have land on which they can redrill a well for the future use of Baldwin Park; that his contem- plated buildings are similar to the buildings that have been erected on the other side of the Freeway, west of Frazier cut- off, being duplexes and triplexes.... two units on one floor, third unit on second floor; that probably they would be one- bedroom units. Discussion followed wherein Mr. Hadley stated that he had just conferred with City Attorney Saunders wherein it was suggested to him that the proper procedure is to withdraw the request at the present time and request permission to amend the application for a zone exception and file a written amendment.... which Is what they want to accomplish; wherein City Attorney Saunders further clarified the proposed pro- cedure of the applicant; wherein it was determined that the applicant would not have to pay a new filing fee, but only costs of advertising, etc.; wherein Mr. Frank Halterman, Subdivider, stated that they had put in a sewer designed to handle their tract, which is adjacent to this property, but that it would not stand all these apartments as proposed by the applicant; wherein Mr. Halterman expressed the feeling that Council should protect those already granted, being single family residences, the total of which cost about a million dollars. Mr. Marshall Hadley stated that they are withdrawing the ap- APPLICATION WITH- plication now and will refile for a zone exception, with the DRAWN BY APPLICANT. understanding that applicant pay for additional publication and mailing fees. Councilman Cole reported that he had attended the League of REPORT RE LEAGUE California Cities Meeting in Los Angeles last week, as he is OF CALIF. CITIES on the Nominating Corrrnittee for the new director for the MEETING BY COUNCIL- coming year, and stated that the voting would be accomplished MAN COLE. at the next meeting. Councilman Littlejohn reported that he had attended a Library REPORT RE LIBRARY Committee meeting to attempt to secure a new library In the COMMITTEE MEETING City of Baldwin Park, and stated that he felt some progress BY COUNCILMAN was made; that it was hoped to have a branch library in op- LITTLEJOHN. eration in 1968...sooner, if at all possible; that an indica- tion has been given that it might be possible to get one in 1962 or 1963. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«313 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Councilman Holmes reported that he and Councilman Bloxham attended a meeting held by Supervisor Bonelli last week in West Covina and that they had put in a plug" to get consideration for the court site being in Baldwil"n Park. 00- Mayor Bishop reported that he and Chief of Police Torres had attended Judge Miller's anniversary at court which was very enjoyable. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that reapproval of Final Map, Tract 26579 is necessary because: I) owner- ship in subject tract 2) utility easements were put on the title sheet after the original approval of the final map by the Council; that, an additional point of informa- tion was that since the time the map was approved there was a likelihood of getting sewers in there.,. and definitely sewers up Merced Avenue; that, however, he did not know what the legal procedure for the Council is, other than trying to prevail upon the owner, to install sewers in this tract rather than put them on septic tanks. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT TRACT 26579 BE REAPPROVED TO CLEAR UTILITY EASEMENTS AND SIGNATURES AND THAT SEWERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO TAKE THEM AS FAR ASRAMONA BOULEVARD AND MERCED, IF NECESSARY. COUN- CILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE, LITTLEJ OHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mr. Frank Halterman, 1671 Fiske Avenue, Pasadena, ques- tioned Council on how far the sewers are away will the sewers be available when the houses are finished, or will they have to wait. He stated that they will make every effort to put sewers in, but that he would have to check it out further. Discussion ensued wherein Councilman Holmes stated that the grades are such that sewers could be installed on Bresee Avenue and brought around on Lubican to tie in that the flow would be all right that the prime difference would be that of getting involved in an ad- ditional 1001 of sewer line for four lots which probably would be economically feasible for the installation of septic tanks; that the intent of the motion was that if the main lateral is available, consideration be given to the installation of sewers with serious consideration being given to sewers being put in on the four lots under dis- cussion; wherein Councilman Littlejohn expressed the opinion that the installation of sewers in tracts should be a con- dition of the findings; wherein suggestion was made that the motion be amended to make it more compulsive, and City Attorney Saunders offered recommendations for rephrasing; wherein Mr. Halterman stated that if Council insists that sewers be put in, he will do it; wherein Mr. Paul Milak, Assistant City Engineer, stated that he had no Health Offi- cer's report of this area on file, but they have had re- quests for sewer connections, if available, because of ex- cessive pumping, but that he did not know of any real prob- Continued) September 18, 1961 Page 8 REPORT RE MEETING WITH SUP. BONELLI BY COUNC-ILMAN HOLMES. REPORT RE JUDGE MILLER'S ANNIVER- SARY BY MAYOR BISHOP. REAPPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 26579 Reasons and clari- fication given by C.A.0. Asmus. MOTION MADE THAT TR. 26579 BE REAP- PROVED TO CLEAR THE UTILITY EASE- MENTS & SIGNATURES & THAT THE REQUEST BE MADE THAT SUB- DIVIDER GIVE EVERY POSSIBLE CONSIDERA- TION TO INSTALLING SEWERS AT THE TIME THE TRACT IS DEVEL- OPED IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE. MR. FRANK HALTER- MAN, 1671 Fiske Ave. Pasadena Ques- 3one7d re sewer. DISCUSSION AND OPINIONS. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—D Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council lem; wherein Councilman Littlejohn expressed disagreement with Mr. Milak, in that he felt there are a lot of prob- lems existent in the area.. that many people have approached him on the matter of sewers; wherein, in answer to Mr. Halter- man's query as to the distance involved in reaching the sewer line, Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that he would have to go 265' back from Merced Avenue to his tract, but if he has to go down to Ramona Boulevard, he would probably have another 300'; wherein Councilman Holmes stated that Mr. Tracy Bousman, Subdivider, has to install a sewer line in Merced Avenue, which has to be done before the tract is finished, and he expects to have it on the market in not more than 60 days; wherein Mr. Halterman stated that he had no ob- jection to the 265' if the sewer is there to tie into; wherein correction of the motion was discussed. With the consent of the second, the motion was corrected as follows: COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT FINAL MAP, TRACT 26579 BE RE- APPROVED TO CLEAR UTILITY EASEMENTS AND SIGNATURES AND THAT SEWERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO TAKE THEM AS FAR ASRAMONA BOULEVARD AND MERCED, IF NECESSARY. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported regarding pave- ment restoration, Los Angeles County Sewer District Trunk Sewer #2, at Garvey, Frazier and Foster Avenues to Ramona Boulevard, recommending that Council accept $14,770.00 for pavement restoration on the aforementioned streets from B & W Engineering; that Council authorize complete recon- struction and repaving of Frazier Avenue and Foster Avenue with City forces and restoration of paving on Garvey Avenue; that Council authorize requesting use of County Aid to Cities funds to defray the difference between total costs and B & W's deposit on that portion of Frazier Avenue eligible for County Aid to Cities funds. He further reported that an additional I" cap would be reserved until most of the sewer connections had been made by the abutting property owners on Foster Avenue; that the total cost to accomplish the work as outlined in Items I, 2, and 3, is estimated at approximately $19,500.00, and in addition to this amount, our own labor and equipment costs to complete the project are estimated at approximately $7,500.00, which figure in- cludes $4,400.00 for necessary excavation on Frazier Avenue which may be reduced considerably through negotiations with certain contractors who may have use for the fill material; that the 1961-62 Budget anticipated the construction of the Sanitation District line and as such, did not include any resurfacing or repair work on the streets; that it was his feeling the best interests of the City would be served and economies made if this work is done at this time. Discussion followed wherein it was determined that the total cost of this work would be approximately $27,000.00; that the distance involved is 450'; wherein City Attorney Saunders called Council's attention to the fact that there will be a 2' change in grades, and, as such, make a deter- mination as to whether or not there might be any detrimental September 18, 1961 Page 9 MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT FINAL MAP, TRACT 26579 BE REAPPROVED TO CLEAR UTILITY EASE- MENTS & SIGNATURES & THAT SEWERS SHALL BE INSTALLED & PROPER ARRANGE- MENTS MADE TO TAKE THEM AS FAR AS RAMONA BLVD. & MERCED, I F NECES- SARY. REPORT RE PAVEMENT RESTORATION, L.A. CO. SEWER DIST. TRUNK SEWER #2, AT GARVEY, FRAZIER & FOSTER AVENUES TO RAMONA BLVD. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—D Í«375 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 18, 1961 Page 10 affect to surrounding property owners...and if so, if they wish to consider funds being set aside for possible satis- faction claims; wherein the City Attorney stated that a resolution will have to be prepared requesting the County's permission to grade their street and authorizing the Mayor to sign. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE RECOM- MOTION MADE AND MENDATIONS ON TENTATIVE BASIS, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL, CARRIED THAT COUN- AFTER REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE ENGINEER RE- CIL APPROVE THE GARDING CHANGE OF GRADE AND ABUTTING PROPERTY ONNERS RECOMMENDATIONS ON AND REGARDING MATTERS OF. THE COUNTY PORTION, AND THAT THE TENTATIVE BASIS, PROPER RESOLUTION BE PREPARED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RUTH- SUBJECT TO FINAL ORIZE THE HANDLING OF THAT AS PART OF THIS PROJECT, AND AUTH- APPROVAL AFTER RE- ORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. The PORTS HAVE BEEN motion carried by the following vote: RECEIVED FRM ENGR. RE CHANGE OF GRADE AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, COLE, & ABUTTING PROPER- BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND TY ONNERS & RE MAT- MAYOR BISHOP TERS OF CO. PORTION NOES: NONE & THAT PROPER RES. ABSENT: NONE BE PREPARED BY CITY ATTY TO AUTHORIZE In answer to Councilman Bloxham's query, Chief Administra- HANDLING OF THAT tive Officer Asmus stated that he would have the informs- AS PART OFTHIS tion on this by the first of next week, and that the pro- PROJECT, AUTHORIZ- ject would take about a month to-complete. ING MAYOR TO SIGN. 00- City Treasurer Pugh read the Treasurer's Report as of TREASURER'S REPORT August 31, 1961. AS OF AUGUST 31, 196-1. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF RECEIVED & FILED. AUGUST 31, 1961, BE RECEIVED AND FILED. COUNCILMAN BLOX- HAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. 00- Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split Case No. LOT SPLIT #360 360, a request by Al P. and Rose C. Hidalgo for a lot split P.C. RES. #749 at 3203 Vineland Avenue, Baldwin Park. Mr. Mansfield ex- A. P. & Rose C. plained the findings of the Planning Commission and that they Hidalgo 3203 recommended denial of the lot split because: I) the pro- Vineland Avenue posed lot split does not reasonably conform to Section 9210 B.Pk. of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code 2) the proposed lot split can be revised with the adjoining property owner and allow a substantial lot depth 3) that approving the proposed lot split will make substandard lots on the subject lot and eventually a substandard development on the adjoining parcel to the north. Mr. Herb Fritsche, 1521 Millbury, La Puente, representing Mr. MR. HERB FRITSCHE and Mrs. Hidalgo, stated that the applicants want to construct 1521 Millbury, two separate units and have held ample setback; that it is on La Puente a corner, and in this case the two units would face Rexwood, Representing Mr. making easy access; that, at the present time, this is a and Mrs. Hidalgo. field now on which the owners spend considerable money to keep weeds cut down and plowed; that they will not detract in any way from the appearance of the neighborhood.. wi II be conforming in the way of structures, etc.; that although the lots will only be 65' deep, they will have a width, fac- ing Rexwood, of 84' 10"; that a nursery is in existence be- hind their property, but the owner does not wish to sell any of his property, thereby eliminating any opportunity of in- creasing the depth of these lots; that access to the lots would be off of Rexwood; that they have the required 5,000' square footage and they have more than the 10' between the dwellings. Considerable discussion followed relevant to the rear yard setbacks; wherein Mr. Fritsche stated that they are 2-bedroom houses, 882 square feet and 10 x 20 garages. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—D Í«376 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 18, 1961 Page II COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY ODUNCIL MOTION MADE AND CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT CARRIED THAT LOT LOT SPLIT NO. 360, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 749 SPLIT NO. 360, BE DENIED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried P.C. RES. #749 BE by the following vote: DENIED. AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE I 00- Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split Case No. LOT SPLIT #379 379, a request by John Charles and Lois R. Marron for a lot P.C. RES. #741 split at 3767 Holly Avenue, Baldwin Park. Mr. Mansfield J.C. & L.R. Marron explained the findings of the Planning Commission and that 3767 Holly Avenue they recommended approval of the lot split subject to the B.Pk. conditions of Planning Commission Resolution No. 741. Mr. Mansfield stated that the applicant is appealing the require- ment that curb, gutter and sidewalk be installed on the en- tire Depot Avenue frontage. Discussion followed. Mr. Richard Sharp, 615 Osborne Avenue, West Covina, stated that the sidewalk has been in there for some time, but he didn't know if it were in the right position or not; that the construction will be facing Holly Avenue and the Depot Avenue site will be developed eventually over a period of several years; that it was their feeling the new construc- tion on Holly Avenue relative.to traffic, etc., is concerned the lots are only 149' long which prohibits splitting them down the center with frontage on Depot Avenue and Holly Avenue for resale purposes; that it was felt that it would be working a hardship on Mr. Marron to be required to in- stall curb, gutter and sidewalk on Depot Avenue at this time as the cost would be approximately $900.00. Discussion continued. MR. RICHARD SHARP 615 Osborne Ave., West Covina Representing appli- cant. Appeal of require- ment to install curb, gutter and sidewalk on Depot Avenue. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MOTION MADE AND CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT CARRIED THAT LOT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 741, LOT SPLIT NO. 379 BE SPLIT #379, P.C. APPROVED, AND THAT A WAIVER OF SIDEWALKS ONLY ON DEPOT AVENUE RES. #741 BE AP- SE GRANTED. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. The motion carried PROVED & THAT A by the following vote: WAIVER OF SIDEWALKS ONLY ON DEPOT AVE. AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, COLE, BE GRANTED. BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Councilman Holmes asked to make reference to Lot Split No. QUERY BY COUNCIL- 360, Planning Commission Resolution No. 749, and questioned MAN HOLMES RE LOT what the Planning Commission thought could be done with the SPLIT #360 RE property and how it would ever be developed. Mr. Mansfield PROPOSED DEVELOP- stated that the matter would probably have to wait until the MENT. whole area develops that there was no other proposed plan suggested at this time. 00- Planning Director Mansfield presented Lot Split No. 380, Planning Commission Resolution No. 743, Albert S. and Mildred L. Ibanez, applicants, located at the rear of 3702 Continued) LOT SPLIT NOS. 380, 382, 383, 384, & 385 P.C. RES. NOS. 743, Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—D 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—D Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 18, 1961 Page 13 location to cover the cost of electrical work ties into this. Recommendation by He stated that plans and specifications for the project were C.A.0. Asmus that prepared by Scott Air Conditioning Engineers of Cucamonga, bid of Allen Air California, who estimated the cost of the system, not in- Conditioning Inc., cluding electrical service, at approximately $5,500.00, and of San Gabriel be was advertised as required by law; that only one bid was rec- accepted, in amt. eived, from Allen Air Conditioning, Inc., 8512 Las Tunas Drive,of $4,976.00. San Gabriel, California, in the amount of $4,976.00, which does not include the actual hooking-up of the unit; that this would be a central system with self-contained units which would be located at the end of the building, outside; that he has been assured the system will work, although there may be the necessity of modification in the actual design during installation; that this is the third time in going out to bid and he recommended that the bid of Allen Air Conditioning be accepted for the installation of a central- ized, refrigerated air conditioning unit to serve the Po- lice Department quarters. Discussion ensued. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE REC- OMMENDATIONS OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO SERVE THE PO- LICE DEPARTMENT IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $4,976.00. COUN- CILMAN 13LOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES,BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN ABSENT: NONE Councilman Littlejohn qualified his negative vote in that it was his feeling there was not sufficient information regarding the duct work and how much it could ultimately cost. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT COUN- CIL CONCUR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF CAO FOR INSTALLA- TION OF AN AIR CON- DITIONING UNIT TO SERVE POLICE DEPT. IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $4,976.00. EXPLANATION OF NEG- ATIVE VOTE BY COUNCILMAN LITTLE- JOHN. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus presented a request for REQUEST FOR ALLO- allocation of funds, in an amount not to exceed $778.00, to CATION OF FUNDS cover the cost of connecting four air conditioning circula- RE PROVIDING ELEC- ting fans, to provide adequate electrical energy to the Mun- TRICAL ENERGY. icipal Paint Shop, and to connect the air conditioning unit Recommendation by proposed for the Police Department. C.A.O. Asmus. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOM- MOTION MADE AND MENDATIONS OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND ALLOCATE CARRIED THAT 000N- AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $778.00 TO COVER THE COST OF ELECTRI- CIL CONCUR WITH CAL WORK AS OUTLINED IN HIS LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 1961, RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol- CAO & ALLOCATE AN lowing vote: AMT. NOT TO EXCEED $778.00 TO COVER AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, BLOXHAM, COST OF ELECTRICAL HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND WORK AS OUTLINED IN MAYOR BISHOP HIS LETTER DATED NOES: NONE SEPT. 18, 1961. ABSENT: NONE At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-134 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK COMMENDING AND COMMEMORATING ELMER COOK FOR MERI- TORIUS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK" Continued) RES. NO. 61-134 RE COMMENDING AND COMMEMORATING ELMER COOK FOR MERITORI- US SERVICE TO CITY OF B.PK. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«r 379 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-134 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that they are in the process now of remodeling the Civil Defense facili- ties. 00- At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-135 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALLWIN PARK GRANTING LEONARD A. JONES A ZONE EXCEPTION ON PROPERTY SITUATED AT 3259 FRAZIER STREET, BALDNIN PARK: DESIGNATED AS CASE ZE-45" COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-135. BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk Balkus read Res- olution No. 61-136 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK ESTABLISHING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS AND TRACY STREET" COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-136 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLE- JOHN, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk.Balkus read Resolution,No. 61-137 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING INTENT TO EXPEDITE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE CITY" Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that he had been unable to confirm anything with the County regarding the health situation on Tracy Street, which information was to be incorporated in the presentation being made by Stone & Youngberg; that he is meeting Wednesday with Continued) September 18, 1961 Page 14 ADOPTED. REPORT BY CAO RE REMODELING OF C.D. FACILITIES. RES. NO. 61-135 RE GRANTING LEON- ARD A. JONES A ZONE EXCEPTION ON PROPERTY AT 3259 FRAZIER ST., B.PK. DESIGNATED AS CASE ZE-45. ADOPTED. RES. NO. 61-136 RE ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON B.PK. BLVD. BETWEEN SO. CITY LIMITS & TRACY ST. ADOPTED. RES. NO. 61-137 RE DECLARING IN- TENT TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER SYSTEM THRU- OUT CITY. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«380 I Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council representatives of Stone and Youngberg; that, in Section I, line 4, of this resolution, he had added the word legal". September 18, Page 15 1961 COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-137 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, HOLMES, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN ARD MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- With reference to Relocation Case R-98, Magda Gorog, 4734 Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, Councilman Littlejohn expressed the opinion that Council could not, legally, deny this re- location request; wherein Councilman Holmes reported that he did make an investigation of this case, physically viewed the property, reviewed the testimony given, studied the findings of the Planning Commission and the ordinance pertaining to relocations; that he determined, after dis- cussions with the Planning Director and Building Superin- tendent that the building to be relocated is a good one; that he had been assured by the Planning Director that the applicant is thoroughly aware of the complexities of the case; wherein Councilman Holmes further suggested that the Planning Commission and the Council work together more to- ward the revision of some of the existent ordinances; where- in Councilman Cole expressed disagreement in permitting this relocation because of the possibility of future problems arising which could cause concern. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RELOCATION CASE R-98, MAGDA GOROG, 4734 MAINE AVENUE, BALDNIN PARK, BE GRANTED. MAYOR BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN L I TTLE JOHN MAYOR BISHOP AND COUNCILMAN HOLMES NOES: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM AND COLE ABSENT: NONE 00- I At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-138 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TQ VACATE AN ALLEY, NORTH OF CAVELL PLACE, SOUTH OF. OLIVE, BETWEEN LANDIS & LARRY IN THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK" Planning Director Mansfield presented a brief resume of the proceedings of this vacation and located the area in- volved. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-138 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADOPTED. RELOCATION CASE R-98 MAGDA GOROG 4734 Maine, B.Pk. Report of investi- gation by Council- man Holmes. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT RELO- CATION CASE R-98 MAGDA GOROG, 4734 MAINE AVE., B.PK. BE GRANTED. RES. NO. 61-138 RE DECLARING IN- TENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY, NO. OF CAVELL PL., SO. OF OLIVE, BETWEEN LANDIS & LARRY I N CITY OF B.PK. ADOPTED. 00- BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«r 381 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Councilman Holmes stated that, although there has been much conversation about the establishment of sewer connec- tion charges, what happens to the money collected, etc., no official action has as yet been taken by Council. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT ALL FUNDS AND MONEYS COLLECTED FOR SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES BE PLACED IN A SPECIAL SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND TO BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ONLY, AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE TO THAT EFFECT. COUNCILMAN BLOX- HAM SECONDED. Considerable discussion ensued wherein Councilman Little- john expressed the opinion that it should be set up so these funds could be used for sewer maintenance, also; wherein City Attorney Saunders expressed opinions and elab- oration of the content to be incorporated in the proposed ordinance; wherein Councilman Littlejohn expressed reluct- ance in tying funds down over a long period of time when other necessary improvements were needed in the City; Where- in Councilman Cole expressed the opinion that after the City has been completely sewered, then these funds could be placed in a general fund; wherein Councilman Holmes expressed the opinion that it would be assurance to the people of the city to know these funds will be applied to the sewer problem only; wherein the involvement of Sanitation Districts Nos. 15 and 22 were discussed. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN ABSENT: NONE Councilman Littlejohn expladned his negative vote was due to his feeling that the motion was not broad enough, al- though he was not opposed to the principle. 00- At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-139 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NUMBERS 10835 THROUGH 10886 INCLUSIVE" COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-139 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. Discussion followed relative to Warrant No. 10850 in the amount of $825.00. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, HOLMES, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that the Fire Department has requested approval of two sites in Baldwin Park for a fire station, and the Zoning Ordinance states that the Planning Commission may grant this without public hearing, and requested the opinion of Council September 18, 1961 Page 16 MATTER OF SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES, MONEYS COLLECTED, ETC. MOTION MADE THAT ALL FUNDS & MONEYS COLLECTED FOR SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES BE PLACED IN A SPECIAL SEWER IM- PROVEMENT & EXTEN- SION FUND TO BE USED FOR THAT PUR- POSE ONLY & THAT CITY ATTY BE IN- STRUCTED TO PREPARE NECESSARY ORD. TO THAT EFFECT. MOTION CARRIED. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE VOTE BY COUNCILMAN LITTLE- JOHN. RES. NO. 61-139 RE ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS NOS. 10835 THRU 10886 INCLUSIVE. ADOPTED. REPORT BY CAO ASMUS RE FIRE SITES IN B.PK. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 09 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—DÍ«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 18.,1961 Page 17 Discussion ensued relative to the advantages and disadvan- tages of a public hearing; wherein it was stated that the two sites under contemplation are at Ott and Los Angeles Street and on Francisquito Avenue. No action. AT 12:02 A.M. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. ADJOURNMENT AT COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. There were no objections, the 12:02 A.M. motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. APPROVED: 1961. THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 Í«377 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 18, 1961 Page 12 North Maine Avenue; Lot Split No. 382, Planning Commission 744, 745, 746 & 747 Resolution No. 744, James F. and Edith F. Tracy, applicants, APPLICANTS: located at 13227 Emery Avenue; Lot Split No. 383, Planning Ibanez, Tracy, Commission Resolution No. 745, Richard Deen and Leila M Peterson, Coles and Peterson,, applicants, located at 4628 North Bresee; Lot Split Huchingson. N o 384, Planning Commission Resolution No. 746, Vertle D. and Patricia L. Coles, applicants, located at 4745 North Larry Avenue; and Lot Split No. 385, Planning Commission Resolution No. 747, Kenneth and Wanda Huchingson, appli- cants, located at 3763 North Bresee Avenue. Mr. Mansfield stated that all of the requested lot splits had normal findings and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of each case, as presented. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUN- APPROVED. CIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT LOT SPLIT NUMBERS 380, 382,383, 384 AND 385, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NLMBERS 743, 744, 745, 746 AND 747 BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- AT 10:45 P.M. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT COUNCIL DECLARE A TEN MINUTE RECESS. COUNCILMANHOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered RECESS AT 10:45 PM RECONVENED AT 10:55 P.M. by Mayor Bishop. 00- City Clerk Balkus presented an Application for Transfer of APPLICATION FOR Alcoholic Beverage License, being a transfer of On-Sale TRANSFER OF ALCO- Beer License, Randolph J. Blair, Tiki", 15011 East Ramona HOLIC BEVERAGE Boulevard, Baldwin Park. LICENSE. Mayor Bishop stated that this was a matter of Information RECEIVED & FILED. only and that no action was required. 00-. City Clerk Balkus requested that Zone Change Case Z-102, REQUEST BY CITY Zone Case Z-76 and Zone Exception Case ZE-46 be set for pub- CLERK BALKUS TO lic hearing on October 2, 1961. SET CASES FOR PUB- L IC HEARING. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT ZONE CHANGE CASES Z-102 AND Z-76, AND ZONE EXCEPTION CASE ZE-46 BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 2, 1961, AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no ob- jections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. 00- MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT ZONE CHANGE CASES Z-102 & Z-76, & ZONE EX- CEPTION CASE ZE-46 BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON OCT. 2, 1961 AT 8 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus requested permission to AWARD OF BID FOR take Item 2 under his reports first, being Police Department' POLICE DEPT. AIR Air Conditioning award of bid, because the request for al- CONDITIONING Continued) Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117400-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/22/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06