HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 09 18 CC MIN1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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
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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.
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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)
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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)
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September IS, 1961
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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.
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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.
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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
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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.
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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.
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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.
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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
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& 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.
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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.
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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.
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Mayor Bishop reported that he and Chief of Police Torres
had attended Judge Miller's anniversary at court which was
very enjoyable.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that they are
in the process now of remodeling the Civil Defense facili-
ties.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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.
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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
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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.
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1961 09 18 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— D Í«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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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