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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 11 14 CC MIN1961 11 14 CC MINHÄ—@¸— [Í«459 1 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDNIN PARK CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 14, 1961 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue 7:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in ad- journed regular session at the above place at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, COLE, HOLMES, ROLL CALL LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP Absent: CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY TREASURER PUGH Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER MILAK AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that there were FOUR ITEMS ON four items to be brought before the Council at this meeting. AGENDA 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the first DISCUSSION RE item for consideration was the Parks and Recreation District; PARK AND RECREATION that following the meeting with the school board some six DISTRICT or eight months ago he had held one meeting with the P.T.A. President and preliminary ground work was laid regarding the possibility of an election on this district. He stated that apparently Mr. Charles Morehead, who was President of the Baldwin Park Civic Improvement Association, talked with Mr. Al Lemm, President of the Park Board, about this and Mr. Morehead felt that the Council should take some official action or give an indication that the City was again inter- ested in seeing the district dissolved. Mr. Al Lemm stated that people want, at this time, a recrea- STATEMENT BY AL LEMM tion building erected on the tennis courts approximately PRES. OF THE PARK BRD. 150 ft. by 155 ft.), cost estimated in 1960 at $300,000.00; a heated Olympic sized swimming pool, estimated cost $500,000.00; two more eight 8) acre parks in the City at the estimated cost of $200,000.00; rest rooms and water facilities, estimated cost of $100,000.00; and lighting the ball field and park at Barnes Park, cost $40,000.00. Mr. Lemm stated that the City did not haveaPony League field, a Pop Warner field, or a Little League field; that the City had not tried to acquire available land for a park; Mr. Lemm expressed the opinion that, at this time, the City should not make the effort to take over the parks. Discussion followed wherein Councilman Holmes stated that DISCUSSION AND the City had a Park District that covered all of the City; OPINION EXPRESSED that the City was not in a position to do anything about BY COUNCILMAN HOLMES duplicating a Park and Recreation District; that the Dis- trict was a tax supported proposition for the same people that were under the City government; that the City did not have the administration of it and as such it would make a very cumbersome and impractical situation to attempt to develop a City recreation district which would be in competi- tion with the District which was County administered; that this was a District Park and wondered if the people under- stood what kind of a tax rate it would take to supply this kind of program. Mr. Lerrm stated he would like to propose to Council that the City set aside a certain amount of money each year and then, in four or five years, take over the park; that he was speaking in behalf of the Park Board and as a citizen; that the Park Board was only an advisory group to the County; that he had served fifteen years on the Park Board and was merely trying to present points for consideration in the event Council would decide to take over the park. Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 11-U02 14-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115494-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 11 14 CC MINHÄ—@¸— [Í«460 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Councilman Holmes stated that the schools were in favor of discontinuing the school recreational program last year, but they decided that they would continue it for one more year; that the schools felt the City should establish a Parks and Recreation Department which would encompass the Park District. Mayor Bishop stated that the City would have to raise taxes or do this through a bond issue; that the people of the City would be paying for it either way. Councilman Bloxham asked whether the City could operate the Parks and Recreation that we now have operated by the County for $71,000.00. Councilman Holmes stated that he had served on the Park Board for five years; that the County gets 25% for adminis- tration costs; that the City could maintain the same type of operation for a less amount for two reasons: It would gain 25% of the overhead and not be involved with 13% retirement benefits which the City taxpayers contribute to for the County employees. Mr. Lemur stated that between 5% and 10% of the citizens of Baldwin Park have made the previously stated requests. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY THIS MATTER FURTHER, GETTING MORE INFORMATION AND FIGURES, ETC. FROM THE PARK BOARD, AND, IN THE NEAR FUTURE, MAKE A DECISION AFTER WHICH MR. LEMM IS TO BE NOTIFIED. COUNCIL- MAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Mayor Bishop requested that Mr. Lemur supply the names of all of the members of the Park Board to the City Council. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the next item concerned the attitude of the people regarding the acquisition of the right-of-way on Baldwin Park Boulevard. Mr. Asmus stated that Mr. Burke Runion and approxi- mately 67 other people would sign the dedication when they have an official indication from the City Council that the City would do everything in their per to try, to put the dry sewer line in before the resurfacing. Councilman Holmes stated that the City did not have the money to put in a dry sewer line or otherwise. Mr. Asmus stated that he told Mr. Run ion that if they wanted to forma district they could pay for their line and put it in now; of course, this would have to be a fairly large dis- trict. Councilman Holmes stated that his theory was that the City was hopeful that as many people would hook up to the sewer line on Merced, or any other sewer line, as possible; that he had talked to a contractor who was bidding jobs on Merced and was advised that the City requirements were 6 inch laterals to the property line; that the charge was $5.50 per Continued) November 14, 1961 Page 2 MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY THIS MATTER FURTHER, GETTING MORE INFORMA- TION AND FIGURES, ETC. FROM THE PARK BOARD, AND, IN THE NEAR FUTURE, MAKE A DECI- SION AFTER WHICH MR LEMM IS TO BE NOTIFIED REQUEST FOR NAMES OF PARK BOARD MEMBERS RE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY B.eK. BLVD. BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 11-U02 14-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115494-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 11 14 CC MINHÄ—@¸— [Í«Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council November 14, 1961 Page 3 lineal foot for the stub out to the property line, $3.00 per lineal foot from the property line on back to the hook- up, and $3.00 per vertical foot for filling the cess pool. Mr. Holmes stated that a 6 inch line was not necessary for single family residence; that approximately $100 for every lot on Merced Street did not encourage hookups. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that it was his understanding that the City was requiring 4 inch line for a single family residence, the same as the County standards; that the Council had never adopted sewer standards. Discussion followed as to whether a six inch or four inch line should be required for a single family residence. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER BE INSTRUCTED TO TELL THE CONTRACTOR AND THE PEOPLE THAT FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE A FOUR 4") INCH LINE IS RE- QUIRED. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, HOLMES, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT THE ASST. CITY ENGR. BE INSTRUCTED TO TELL THE CONTRACTOR AND THE PEOPLE THAT FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE A FOUR 4") INCH LINE IS REQUIRED COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT, ON THE HOUSE SEWER CONNECTIONS, MOTION MADE THAT ON IN CASE OF A LOT THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO BUILD ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL HOUSES, THAT THE HOUSE LATERAL SHALL BE 6" IN DIAMETER, OR AN ENGINEERING STUDY SHALL BE MADE TO SHON PROPER SIZE TO HANDLE THE DWELLINGS ON THE LAND. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Holmes suggested that the instruction be given that, in the event a common sewer line was desired, an engineering study shall be made. Discussion followed regarding common sewer lines. THE HOUSE SEWER CONNECTIONS, IN CASE OF A LOT THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO BUILD ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL HOUSES, THAT THE HOUSE LATERAL SHALL BE 6" IN DIAMETER, OR AN ENGINEERING STUDY SHALL BE MADE TO SHOW PROPER SIZE TO HANDLE THE DWELLINGS ON THE LAND MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THIS CITY COUNCIL, OR ANY FUTURE MOTION MADE AND CITY COUNCIL, IS INTERESTED IN SEEING A SEWER LINE CONSTRUCT- CARRIED THAT THIS ED ON BALDNIN PARK BOULEVARD OR ANY OTHER STREET, FOR THAT CITY COUNCIL, OR MATTER, PRIOR TO RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING, IF AT ALL FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. ANY FUTURE CITY COUNCIL, IS INTER- ESTED IN SEEING A SEWER LINE CONSTRUCT- ED ON B.PK. BLVD. OR ANY OTHER STREET, FOR THAT MATTER, PRIOR TO RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING, IF AT ALL FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE 00- BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 11-U02 14-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115494-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 11 14 CC MINHÄ—@¸— [Í«460 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council November 14, 1961 Page 4 Planning Director Mansfield presented additions to the pro- STUDY OF PROPOSED posed Zoning Ordinance for Council's study. ZONING ORDINANCE The following sections were given special consideration: 9104.5 second paragraph delete the words altered, modified or repaired" The Council decided that another section should be added to include alterations, modifications and repairs 00- AT 9:00 P.M. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT COUNCIL DECLARE A TEN MINUTE RECESS. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. RECESS AT 9:00 P.M. 00- At 9:30 P.M. Mayor Bishop declared the Baldwin Park City RECONVENED AT Council back in session. 9:30 P.M. 00- Discussion on Proposed Zoning Ordinance continued. STUDY OF PRO- POSED ZONING ORD. 9104.2 discussion regarding 4H and FFA and conditional use permit The Council decided to leave the Ordinance as it is regarding this matter. 9104.2 Section 7 change to read Electric distribution and all public utility facilities." 00- Planning Director Mansfield brought up the problem of used PROBLEM RE USED furniture stores going in rapidly and perhaps the Council FURNITURE STORES should amend the existing ordinance to comply with the pro- visions in this new ordinance under emergency measures. Mr. Mansfield stated that a section should be added on Special Permit Uses in the C-2 Zone; a permit would be required for a used furniture and secondhand store; all retail and whole- sale uses in the C-2 Zone except sale and storage of normal permitted uses i.e. nursery stock, new and used automobiles, miniature golf courses etc.) shall be conducted sold, dis- played, and stored only within a completely closed building. Discussion followed. Council decided to ask the Chamber of Commerce, Business Mer- COUNCIL REQUESTS chants Association, and the Improvement Association for a LETTER OF RECOM- letter or petition of recommendation regarding this matter. MENDATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BUSI- NESS MERCHANTS ASSOC. AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOC. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus brought up the item of RE FENCE AROUND a request to erect a six foot fence around an existing SWIMMING POOL, swimming pool, built in 1948, in the front yard of Mrs. MRS. MARY BALOG, Mary Balog, 4908 North Borel, Baldwin Park. 4908 N. BOREL, BALEW IN PARK Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 11-U02 14-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115494-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 11 14 CC MINHÄ—@¸— [Í« 413' Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council November 14, 1961 Page 5 Discussion followed. There was no action taken on this matter by the City Council. NO ACTION 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that he had re- RE CONTRACT WITH ceived a letter from Stone and Youngberg; that they felt STONE'& YOUNGBERG if they were going to handle the sale of the bonds of future RE SEWER BONDS districts that they should be involved on the sale of the bonds on this first district; that the contract we executed with them would cover this first district; that they think that what bonds are sold for on a district of $700,000 will set a precedent on what the others will go for and they felt that you cannot successfully throw several hundred dollars worth of bonds on the market and expect them to be sold at a good profit. Mr. Asmus stated that Stone and Youngberg request a letter indicating that they should assist the City in the sale of these bonds. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT STONE AND YOUNGBERG BE RE- QUESTED TO PREPARE A BOND ISSUE WITH THE SAME TERMS AND STIPULATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT TO APPLY TO A 1913 ACT IN DISTRICT NO. I. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT STONE AND YOUNGBERG BE RE- QUESTED TO PREPARE A BOND ISSUE WITH THE SAME TERMS AND STIPULATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT TO APPLY TO A 1913 ACT IN DISTRICT NO. I 00- AT 11:20 P.M. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT COUNCIL AD- ADJOURNMENT AT JOURN. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, 11:20 P.M. the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. 00- LETCHER BISHOP, MAYOR / THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK APPROVED: October 15 1962. BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 11-U02 14-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115494-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06