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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 12 18 CC MIN1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«501 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 1961 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the above place at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Littlejohn led the salute to the flag. FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was given by Reverend F. M. Gulick of the INVOCATION Foursquare Church. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, COLE, ROLL CALL LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP Absent: COUNCILMAN HOLMES AND ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER MILAK Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, CITY TREASURER PUGH, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- Mayor Bishop wished everyone present a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! He stated that the Agenda was lengthy and requested that any presentations to be made at the meeting be kept as short as possible. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, MINUTES OF OCT. 2, 1961, OCTOBER 3, 1961, OCTOBER 4, 1961, OCTOBER 4, 1961 AND OCT. 3, OCT. 4, OCT. OCTOBER 30, 1961 BE APPROVED WITH FURTHER READING WAIVED. 5 AND OCT. 30, 1961 COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the APPROVED AND FURTHER motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Coun- READING WAIVED cilman Holmes absent) 00- City Clerk Balkus introduced Chief of Police George L. Best. CHIEF OF POLICE Chief Best thanked the Council for the confidence placed in GEORGE L. BEST him and stated he would do all in his power to merit the INTRODUCED confidence; he stated he would begin work about January 8, 1962. 00- City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to those in the OATH ADMINISTERED audience desiring to be heard during the meeting. BY CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- Mayor Bishop stated that with the approval of the Council Oral Communications would be handled next. 00- Mr. Charles E. Morehead, 3123 North Maine Avenue, Baldwin MR. CHAS. E. MOREHEAD, Park, stated that he represented the Baldwin Park Improve- 3123 N. Maine Ave., ment Association, and the group was not in accord with the B.Pk. fees charged for setting curb and gutter grades on properties in Baldwin Park; he stated that the $.50 fee was prohibitive and kept residents from improving their property. Mr. More- head said that as an example Messrs. Hayfield, Ferguson and Leonard had signed a contract for curb and gutter prior to the new ordinance and that now the cost to improve 311 feet was prohibitive. The rates of adjacent cities were quoted. Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«0 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Mr. Edwin Elko, 13057 East Bess Avenue, Baldwin Park, reiterated Mr. Morehead's statements and said he be- lieved more curbs and gutters would be installed to im- prove the City if the charge were lessened. Councilman Cole stated that the City Council was presently in the process of revising the required fee and were cog- nizant of the problem. 00- City Clerk Balkus read a letter dated December 13, 1961, from Harry L. Cline, 650 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, regarding Relocation Case No. R-109 appealing the Plan- ning Commission decision of December 7, 1961. Plot plans and drawings accompanied the letter. copy in official files) Planning Director Mansfield showed Council the plot plans and passed out pictures of the property involved. Discussion followed. At the request of Mayor Bishop, City Clerk Balkus read a communication from Planning Director Mansfield regarding Relocation Case No. R-109 stating the Planning Commissions findings and recommendation for denial. copy in official files) Further discussion followed. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR DENIAL. COUNCILIv1AN COLE SECONDED. Roll call, unanimous vote and so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Councilman Holmes absent) 00- Councilman Bloxham complimented the City Clerk on the artistic Holiday Agenda. 00- City Treasurer Eva Elder Pugh read the City Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 1961. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1961 BE RECEIVED AND FILED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Councilman Holmes absent) 00- Planning Director Mansfield presented and gave a brief resume and findings of the Planning Commission on the following lot splits: Lot Split No. 376, P.C. Res. No.732, A.W. & Lillian M. Stone, 4427 N. Stewart Avenue; Lot Split No. 396, P.C. Res. No. 786, Ira R. & Mary M. Hays, 3319 Athol Street; Lot Split No. 402, P.C. Res. No. 775, Frank M. Shultz, 3743 Kenmore Avenue; Lot Split No. 407, P.C. Res. No. 787, Glen R. & Rita L. Riley, 3325 Athol Street; Continued) December 18, 1961 Page 2 MR. EDWIN ELKO, 13057 E. Bess Ave., B.Pk. LETTER OF APPEAL FROM HARRY L. CLINE, 650 W. HUNTINGTON DR., ARCADIA RE R-109 DEN IED CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF NOV. 30, 1961 RECD & FILED LOT SPLIT NOS. 376, 396, 402, 407, 408, 409, 410 and 412 APPLICANTS Stone, Hays, Shultz, Riley, Becker, Worth & Hayes, Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular /',,Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council December 18, 1961 Page 3 I Lot Split No. 408, P.C. Res. No. 788, Herman C. & Goldie Lynn and Hidalgo M. Becker, 5014 Heintz Street; Lot Split No. 409, P.C. Res. No. 789, Donald Worth & Bryan Hayes, 4823 Stewart Avenue; Lot Split No. 410, P.C. Res. No. 790, Doyle L. & Jacquelyn D. Lynn, 13616 Monterey Avenue and Lot Split No. 412, P.C. Res. No. 791, Al P. & Rose Hidalgo, 3203 Vineland Avenue. Discussion followed during which Councilman Littlejohn questioned Lot Split No. 396 and 407 as the easement was indicated on another property; he anticipated future problems on the easement as the easement should go with the land involved. Planning Director Mansfield stated that Planning Commission recommended approval of the lot splits subject to the normal findings and conditions. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CCNCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT LOT SPLIT NUMBERS 376, 402, 408, 409, 410 AND 412 BE APPROVED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. Roll call, unanirrous vote and so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Council- man Holmes absent) Further discussion followed wherein Councilman Bloxham questioned whether the Planning Commission had considered how the property could be developed differently. Council discussed the possibility of using the alley in the rear as access to the properties; problems of rubbish in back alleys; easements already acquired for a back drive way approximately 20 feet wide. MOTION MADE & CARRIED THAT FINDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH FINDINGS OF P.C. & L.S. NOS. 376, 402, 408, 409, 410 & 412 BE APPROVED COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT LOT SPLIT NO. 396 PLANNING COM-- LOT SPLIT 396 & MISSION RESOLUTION NO. 786, AND LOT SPLIT NO. 407, PLAN- 407 RETURNED TO NING COMh%I SS I ON RESOLUTION NO. 787 BE SENT BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY AND RECONSIDERATION. FOR FURTHER STUDY COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Councilman Holmes absent) 00- Mayor Bishop announced that the hour of 8:00 p.m. having PUBLIC HEARING arrived that it was the time and place fixed for a public 8:00 P.M. hearing on Zone Exception Case No. ZE-48, a request for an exception to A-I light agricultural zone) to permit multiple ZE-48, REQUEST FOR residences on the properties situated at 3464, 3510 and EXCEPTION TO A-I 3538 North Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, Sol Gura, et al, TO PERMIT MULTIPLE owner-applicant. RESIDENCES 3464, 3510 & 3538 N. MAINE AVE., B.PK. City Clerk Balkus stated that the required publications had been made. Planning Director Mansfield presented a resume of the case, RESUME located the area involved on a map and stated that the Plan- ning Commission recommended denial as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 782. TESTIMONY IN BEHALF OF THE REQUEST WAS CALLED FOR BY MAYOR TESTIMONY IN BEHALF BISHOP. Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«50 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council December 18, 1961 Page 4 Mr. Marshall Hadley, offices at 14304 East Ramona Boulevard, MARSHALL HADLEY, Baldwin Park, represented the applicant and stated that this 14304 E. Ramona Blvd. case had been before the City Council previously as a zone B.Pk. change and it was his client's opinion that this would bene- fit the community; Paddy Lane would eventually go through; that increased population in the area would increase the tax return. He stated arrangements had been made regarding dedication of the property, owners had been contacted and they had agreed to sell a portion of property directly perpendicular to Maine Avenue. Planning Director Mansfield stated that Paddy Lane would be PADDY LANE TO extended through the Water Company property. EXTEND THROUGH WATER CO. PROPERTY City Clerk Balkus again administered the oath. Mr. Sol Gura, 3538 North Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, owner, SOL GURA, 3538 N. stated it was his opinion that residential would be pref- Maine Ave., B.Pk. erable to A-I; that the houses would be one I) and two 2) bedrooms. Mrs. Esther Gura, 3538 North Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, MRS. ESTHER GURA, stated that in her opinion the development would be an 3538 N. Maine Ave., advantage to the community. She presented a petition con- B.Pk. taining twenty-two 22) signatures of residents on both sides of the subject property stating they were in favor of the development. TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO THE REQUEST WAS CALLED FOR BY TESTIMONY IN OPPOSI- MAYOR BISHOP. TION Mr. James E. Lyons, 3343 North Puente Avenue, Baldwin Park, JAMES E. LYONS, 3343 indicated he took exception to the remark that the Plan- N. Puente Ave., B.Pk. ning Commission has taken exception to poultry ranches in Baldwin Park; he questioned the ingress and egress to the property. As there was no one else in the audience desiring to speak PUBLIC HEARING either in behalf of or in opposition to Zone Exception Case DECLARED CLOSED No. ZE-48, Mayor Bishop declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed regarding the necessity of a detailed DISCUSSION plot plan showing egress and the need for more information from the Planning Director as to the merits of a zone excep- tion or a zone change. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. ZE-48 MOTION MADE AND BE HELD OVER FOR FURTHER STUDY UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEET- CARRIED THAT ZE-48 ING OF COUNCIL ON JANUARY 2, 1962. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. BE HELD FOR STUDY Roll call, unanimous vote and so ordered by Mayor Bishop. UNTIL JAN. 2, 1962 Councilman Holmes absent) 00- Mayor Bishop announced that it was now the time and place PUBLIC HEARING fixed for a public hearing on Zone Exception Case No. ZE-49, George and May Perry, owners, a request for an exception to ZE-49, REQUEST FOR R-I zone to permit the building of a fifty 50) bed convales- EXCEPTION TO R-I ZONE cent home on the property located at 14514 and 14518 East Los TO PERMIT BUILDING Angeles Street, Baldwin Park, legally described as Lot 4, A 50 BED CONVALESCENT Tract No. 5524, M.B. 60-90. HOME AT 14514 & 14518 E. Los Angeles St., City Clerk Balkus stated that the required publications B.Pk. had been made. Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«I I Regular Moeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Planning Director Mansfield gave a brief resume and stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval as out- lined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 780. TESTIMONY IN BEHALF OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE REQUEST WAS CALLED FOR BY MAYOR BISHOP. James E. Lyons, 3343 North Puente Avenue, Baldwin Park, questioned whether a fifty 50) bed ward would be a problem for the fire and health department. Planning Director Mansfield explained there was a four- teen 14) foot access to the rear of this property and all provisions of the City and State codes for the con- struction and operation of convalescent homes have been complied with including the County fire and health de- partment. As there was no one else desiring to speak either in be- half of or in opposition to Zone Exception Case No. ZE-49, Mayor Bishop declared the public hearing closed. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS CF THE PLANNING CCMMIS- SION AND THAT ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. ZE-49, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 780, BE APPROVED AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY RESOLU- TION GRANTING THIS EXCEPTION. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. Roll call, unanimous vote and so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Councilrnan Holmes absent) 00- Mayor Bishop announced that it was now the time and place fixed for a public hearing on Zone Exception Case No. ZE-50, Maurice R. Chez, owner, a request for an exception to A-I zone to permit the building of a service station on the property located at the southwesterly corner of Baldwin Park Boulevard and Francisquito Avenue, having a frontage on Baldwin Park Boulevard of 140' more or less, and on Francisquito Avenue of 152' more or less. City Clerk Balkus said that proper publication had been made; she further stated that Mr. Chez had requested that the hearing be held over if no one objected as he wished to be sure the fire department was actually going through with the transaction however, he did not yet have the information. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE REQUEST OF MAURICE R. CHEZ AND THAT THIS CASE BE CONTINUED TO JANUARY Ili, 1962. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. Roll call, unanimous vote and so ordered by Mayor Bishop. Coun- cilman Holmes absent) 00- Mayor Bishop announced that it was now the time and place fixed for a public hearing on an Amendment to the General Plan Case No. AGP-2, Planning Commission Resolution No. 779 and Zone Change Case No. Z-103, A. W. Cole, Jr. and T. A. Colwick, owners, a request that property on south- west corner of Ramona Boulevard and Kenmore Avenue having Continued) December 18, 1961 Page 5 TESTIMONY IN BEHALF OF OR IN OPPOSITION CALLED FOR JAMES E. LYONS, 3343 N. Puente Ave., B.Pk. RE FIRE & HEALTH PROBLEM PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD CLARIFICA- TION PUBLIC HEARING DECLARED CLOSED MOTION MADE & CARRIED THAT FINDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH FIND- INGS OF P.C. & THAT ZE- 49 BE APPROVED & THAT CITY ATTY. PREPARE NECESSARY RES. GRANTING THIS EXCEPTION PUBLIC HEARING MAURICE R. CHEZ, OWNER, ZE-50, RE- QUEST FOR AN EXCEP- TION TO A-1 ZONE TO PERMIT THE BUILD- ING OF A SERVICE STA- TION ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF B.PK. BLVD. & FRANCISQUITO AVE. REQUEST OF MR. CHEZ TO HOLD CASE OVER MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT CASE BE CONT'D TO JAN. 15, 1962 PUBLIC HEARING AGP-2, P.C. RES. NO. 779 AND ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-103, A.W. COLE, JR. & Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council December 18, 1961 Page 6 a frontage of 300' more or less on Ramona Boulevard and T.A. COLWICK, OWNERS 230' more or less on Kenmore Avenue be reclassified from REQUEST FOR CHANGE R-2 two-family residence) and R-3 limited multiple res- OF ZONE FROM R-2 & idence) to C-2 central business) or more restrictive zone. R-3 TO C-2 City Clerk Balkus stated proper publications had been made. The Council decided to handle the cases concurrently. Planning Director Mansfield presented a resume on AGP-2 and stated that the Planning Commission recommended ap- proval.. TESTIMONY IN BEHALF OF THE REQUEST WAS CALLED FOR BY MAYOR BISHOP. Mr. A. Vl. Cole, Jr., 15027 Howellhurst Drive, Baldwin Park, A.W. COLE, JR., stated the area had been used commercially about five years 15027 Howellhurst and that he felt this was good commercial property and in Dr., B.Pk. the best interest of the City. As there was no further testimony in behalf of or in opposi- PUBLIC HEARING tion to the request Mayor Bishop declared the public hear- DECLARED CLOSED ing closed. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY MOTION MADE AND CARRIED COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT FINDINGS OF THE AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TC PREPARE THE PROPER CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH RESOLUTION CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN TO CONCUR WITH THESE FIND-THE FINDINGS OF P.C. INGS. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by AND THAT CITY ATTY. BE the following vote: INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE PROPER RES. CHANGING THE AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM AND GENERAL PLAN TO CONCUR MAYOR BISHOP WITH THESE FINDINGS NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN COLE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-103, MOTION PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 783 AND THE FINDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT C-I BE INSERTED IN PLACE OF C-2 AND THAT THIS ZONE CHANGE NOT BE APPROVED UNTIL THE ADOPTION OF THE CHANGE IN THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The City Attorney suggested that the Ordinance could pass first reading as amended to C-I and brought back for second reading after adoption of the resolution to the General Plan. Copies of the Ordinance were passed out to the Council and the City Clerk) Mayor Bishop requested the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 205. Councilman Littlejohn stated that there was a motion on the MOTION WITHDRAWN floor, however with the permission of the second he would withdraw his motion in lieu of the ordinance. The second agreed. City Clerk Balkus read in full Ordinance No. 205, entitled: ORD. NO. 205 ORDINANCE NO. 205 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RAMONA BOULE- VARD AND KENMORE AVENUE FROM R-2 AND R-3 TO C-I, ZONE CASE NO. Z-103" Copy in official files) Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 205, AS CORRECTED, AND THE ACCOMPANYING MAP AS CORRECTED, PASS FIRST READING. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN COLE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES The City Attorney suggested that an addition be made to the motion as follows: and not be brought back for second read- ing until AGP-2 Resolution is completed" COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 205 NOT BE BROUGHT BACK FOR SECOND READING UNTIL THE RESOLUTION ON AGP-2 IS COMPLETED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN COLE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES 00- City Clerk 3alkus stated that item one was a matter of information for the City Council, that Annual Special Committee Appointments by the President of the League of California Cities had been made and Mr. Asmus had been appointed to the Committee on Finance Administration. 00- City Clerk Balkus stated that the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters had requested use of City Hall facili- ties as a polling place for the November 6, 1962 and the June 5, 1962 elections: she requested the approval of the City Council. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS BE ADVISED THAT THE CONFERENCE ROOM IN THE CITY HALL WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JUNE 5, 1962 AND NOVEMBER 6, 1962 FOR THE ELECTIONS. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: December 18, 1961 Page 7 ADOPTED AS CORRECTED AND THE ACCOMPANYING MAP AS CORRECTED C.A.O. ASMUS APPOINT- ED TO LEAGUE COM- MITTEE ON FINANCE L.A. CO. REGISTRAR REQUEST FOR POLLING PLACE MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT REGISTRAR OF VOTERS BE ADVISED THAT CONFERENCE ROOM IN CITY HALL WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 5, 1962 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, COLE, LITTLE- JOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NONE COUNCILMAN HOLMES & NOV. 6, ELECTIONS 1962 FOR 00- City Clerk Balkus informed Council that nine 9) proposed annexations in the vicinity of Peck Road were in process by the City of El Monte. Mayor Bishop stated that no action was required. 00- Mrs. Balkus said a letter had been received from Governor Brown's office thanking the Baldwin Park City Council for the resolution passed regarding gambling. This was a matter of information only and no action was required. ANNEXATIONS EL MONTE NO ACTION REQUIRED THANK YOU" FROM GOV. BROWN REGARDING GAMBLING RES. 00- BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council December 18, 1961 Page 8 Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that nine 9) 2z TON DUMP TRUCK qualified bids had been received on the two and a half BIDS ton dump truck ranging from $4,755.40 to $5,910.32. Assistant Director of Public Works, Paul E. Milak recom- mended the low bid of El Monte Motor Company in the amount of $4,755.40, for a standard shift dump truck. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR MOTION MADE AND WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC CARRIED THAT COUNCIL WORKS AND THAT THE CITY PURCHASE FROM EL MONTE MOTOR CONCUR WITH RECOM- COMPANY, 801 EAST GARVEY BOULEVARD, EL MONTE, ONE FORD, MENDATIONS OF ASST. 27 TON DUMP TRUCK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,755.40, AS RECOM- PUB. WORKS DIRECTOR MENDED UNDER SPECIFICATIONS b". COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. & CITY PURCHASE FROM The motion carried by the following vote: EL MONTE MOTOR CO., 801 E. GARVEY BLVD., AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, COLE, BLOXHAM EL MONTE, ONE FORD, AND MAYOR BISHOP 22 TON DUMP TRUCK IN NOES: NONE THE AMT. OF $4,755.40 ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES AS RECOMMENDED UNDER SPECIFICATIONS b" 00- Mr. Asmus informed Council that the bid of the present LIABILITY INSURANCE Comprehensive Multiple Public Liability and Property BIDS Damage carried was the high bid of the three bids re- ceived. The bids were as follows: Premium I) Year LOW BIDDER: Pacific National Fire Inuurance Company $ 7,565.33 Hummer Insurance Agency, 104 South Glendora Avenue, West Covina 2ND LON BIDDER: Houston Fire & Casualty Insurance $11,264.53 Company, S. A. Jackman, Insurance, 4109 North Maine, Baldwin Park 3RD LOW BIDDER: Farmers Insurance Group current carrier) Paul Gimlin, 4149 1/8 North Maine, Baldwin Park The low bidder was a non audit type policy, where premium of $7,565.33 is paid; the only part of policy subject to audit would be if new equipment were added. The bidder calculated and developed their premium totally in so far as the general liability features of the policy were con- cerned on payroll. The present rate was offered on a three year basis and the premium on the next year would be deter- mined on payroll. Mr. Asmus recommended that Hummer Insurance Agency be awarded the Liability Insurance in the amount of $7,565.33, and the City elect to accept a continous policy for a three year period; with thirty 30) day cancellation clause and all other bids be rejected; all subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF THE HUMMER INSURANCE AGENCY, 104 SOUTH GLENDORA, WEST COVINA, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,565.33, AND THAT THE CITY ACCEPT A CON- TINUOUS POLICY FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD OF TIME, AND ALL OTHER BIDS BE REJECTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, BLOXHAM, LITTLE- JOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES $11,986.57 MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT BID BE AWARDED TO HUMMER INS. AGENCY, 104 S. GLENDORA, W. COV. IN THE AMT. OF $7,565.33 & THAT CITY ACCEPT A CONTINUOUS POLICY FOR A 3 YR. PERIOD 00- BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Chief Administrative Officer Asmus explained that the sewer on Merced Avenue from Ramona Boulevard to Olive Street had been completed and final inspection had been performed. Harold Johnson and the inspector had approved the report and the line has been finished. He further explained that the Council was not being asked to purchase or accept the line as a city facility but merely to accept the work of the contractor so people along the line that want to may hook up. The line has been completely tested and inspected. The developer should be instructed to file a notice of completion, and the City Attorney should be instructed to prepare a purchase agreement and related documents for the purchase of the entire facility. December 18, 1961 Page 9 C.A.O. ASMUS REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MERCED AVE. SEWER RAMONA TO OLIVE) COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THIS BE HELD OVER UNTIL THE MOTION ACTING CITY ENGINEER Harold Johnson) SIGNS THE REPORT. The motion died for lack of a second. DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Assistant Director of Public Works Milak said Mr. Johnson concurred with the report. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE MOTION MADE AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE REPORT UNDER DATE OF DECEMBER 15, CARRIED TO ACCEPT 1961, SIGNED BY PAUL E. MILAK, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECOMMENDATION IN PUBLIC WORKS. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The REPORT OF 12/15/61 motion carried by the following vote: BY PAUL MILAK, ASST. DIR. PUB. WORKS AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES 00- Mr. Asmus called attention to a letter from John Elek, REQUEST FOR BUS. 14973 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, requesting a LIC. REFUND JOHN refund on his business license which was purchased on ELEK, 14973 E. December 5, 1960. Mr. Elek stated in his letter that he Pacific Ave. B.Pk. had discontinued operation of his retail poultry and egg establishment when he subdivided his ranch. As his request did not come within the provisions of Section 2528 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code it was recommended that the request be denied. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT COUNCIL DENY THIS REQUEST FOR MOTION MADE & CARRIED PARTIAL. REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE. COUNCILMAN LITTLE- THAT REQUEST FOR JOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: PARTIAL REFUND OF BUS. LIC. FEE BE DENIED AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES 00- Mr. Asmus explained to the Council that in conformance with RENEWAL OF RUBBISH the Municipal Code Rubbish Collection Licenses are renewed & GARBAGE COLLECTORS each year and the issuance of new additional licenses are LICENSES considered based on 2500 persons plus one. Currently the City has 14 licenses issued; thirteen 13) to Websters and one 1) to Selma. Discussion followed regarding procedure, the applicant DISCUSSION applying or the City sending the notice of renewal. Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE RENEWAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTORS LICENSES, 13 LICENSES, AT $400.00 EACH PER YEAR, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5200.00 PER YEAR BE ISSUED TO WEBSTERS REFUSE AND DISPOSAL SERVICE AT 14602 EAST FRANCISQUITO, LA PUENTE, AND I LICENSE AT $400.00 PER YEAR BE ISSUED TO SELMA RUBBISH, 1213 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ALHAMBRA, FOR THE YEAR 1962. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES 00- December 18, 1961 Page 10 MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT 13 LICENSES, AT $400.00 EACH PER YR., IN THE TOTAL AMT. OF $5200. PER YR. SE ISSUED TO WEBSTERS REFUSE & DISPOSAL SERVICE, 14602 E. FRANCISQUITO, LA PUENTE, & I LIC. AT $400.00 PER YR. BE ISSUED TO SELMA RUB- BISH, 1213 S. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA, FOR THE YR. 1962 Mr. Asmus presented a proposed emergency ordinance per- ORDINANCE NO. 204 taining to house moving as follows: PRESENTED ORDINANCE NO. 204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REPEALING SECTIONS 7200 THROUGH 7214 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING SECTIONS 7900 THROUGH 7915 INCLUSIVE, REGULATING THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; FIXING PERMIT AND FILING FEES, AND PRE- SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY HEREOF TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." Discussion followed as to the provisions of the ordinance, DISCUSSION with Mr. Asmus and Mr. Saunders relating to various sections and offering explanations; also regarding the proposed cost to go through the City; problems involved as to route and cost of police escort, etc. The City Council requested the costs required by surrounding cities be relayed to them at a future time. City Attorney Saunders read Emergency Ordinance No. 204 READ IN FULL in full. copy in official files) COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 204 BE ADOPTED ORD. NO. 204 AND PASS FINAL READING. COUNCILMAN COLE SECONDED. The ADOPTED motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, COLE, BLOXHAM AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES There was further discussion as to a fee from zero to $25.00. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE FEE OF $25.00 BE MOTION MADE AND SET AS AN INTERIM FEE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE CHIEF ADMINIS- CARRIED THAT FEE OF TRATIVE OFFICER BRINGS BACK A BETTER RECOMMENDATION. COUN- $25.00 BE SET AS CILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the follow- AN INTERIM FEE UNTIL ing vote: SUCH TIME AS THE C.A.O. BRINGS BACK AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM, COLE A BETTER RECOMMENDA- AND MAYOR BISHOP TION NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES 00- BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council December IS, 1961 Page 11 Councilman Holmes arrived at 10:05 p.m. COUNCILMAN HOLMES ARRIVED AT 10:05 P.M. 00- City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-176 by title RESOLUTION NO. 61-176 as follows: RE FEDERAL LEADER- SHIP IN CIVIL DEFENSE RESOLUTION NO. 51-176 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK EXTENDING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN CIVIL DEFENSE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES" COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-176 BE ADOPTED MOTION MADE AND AND FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. CARRIED THAT RES. The motion carried by the following vote: NO. 61-176 BE ADOPTED & FURTHER AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, READING BE WAIVED LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- City Clerk 3alkus read Resolution No. 61-179 by title RES. NO. 61-179 as follows: RE ENDORSING LOCA- TION OF COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 61-179 COURT HOUSE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ENDORSING THE LOCATION OF THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE EAST BRANCH, IN THE CITY OF NEST COVINA" I COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-179 BE ADOPTED MOTION MADE AND AND FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. CARRIED THAT RES. The motion carried by the following vote: NO. 61-179 BE ADOPTED & FURTHER AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, READING BE WAIVED LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- Councilman Littlejohn questioned when a report would be INQUIRY RE LIGHTS made regarding lights on City auditorium. Chief Adminis- ON CITY AUDITORIUM trative Officer Asmus explained the information was not yet available. 00- Councilman Littlejohn inquired when the pavement would be INQUIRY RE PAVEMENT repaired on Ramona and La Rica. Mr. Asmus reported the REPAIR RAMONA LA pavement had been fixed December 18, 1961. RICA 00- Mr. Asmus reported that a development was going in at the INQUIRY AS TO LOCATION corner of Vineland and Pacific; that he had checked the OF CURBS ON VINELAND records as to the curbs and street width and found all AT WEST SIDE PACIFIC the curbs would be replaced except at the West side of Pacific on Vineland. The developer will relocate and pay for the curb, however Council's decision was necessary as to street right of way being 60 feet or 80 feet at this corner. Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  1961 12 18 CC MINHÄ—@¸—  Í«51 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council December 18, 1961 Page 13 AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM, COLE AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- i City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-178 by title as RES. NO. 61-178 follows: CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 61-178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, NUMBERS 11186 THROUGH 11242 INCLUSIVE" COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-178 BE ADOPTED MOTION MADE AND CARRIED AND FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED.THAT RES. NO. 61-178 BE The motion carried by the following vote: ADOPTED AND FURTHER READ- ING BE WAIVED AYES: COUNCILMEN COLE, LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM, HOLMES AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- AT 10:40 P.M. COUNCILMAN COLE MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. ADJOURNMENT AT COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. There were no objections, the 10:40 P.M. motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Bishop. 00- Z LETCHER BISHOP, MAYOR APPROVED: May I, THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK 9 1963. BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 Í«Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS BE AUTHORIZED TO MOVE THE CURB LINE BACK INTO THE STREET TO EFFECT A 60' RIGHT OF WAY AT THE CORNER WHERE IT NOW IS 80', AND THAT THE CITY STAFF COMMENCE PROCEEDINGS TO ABANDON A 10' STRIP ON EITHER SIDE SO THAT THE STREET WILL BE A 60' RIGHT OF WAY. COUNCILMAN HOLMES SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN COLE ABSENT: NONE 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that there would be an Association Meeting relative to the dissolu- tion of the Parks and Recreation. The Council requested that Mr. Asmus attend the meeting. 00- There was discussion by Council, led by Councilman Bloxham, as to the feasibility of a canopy over back entrance of City Hall to solve pigeon and water problem. Mr. Asmus was instructed to check costs, etc. and report back to Council. 00- Mr. Asmus reported that he had contacted Mr. Stalians, of the Cab Company and all the cabs will be in during the week for inspections. Discussion followed as to system of periodic checks and inspections. There was further discussion regarding the use of local tow service; wherein Mr. Asmus explained that a rotation plan was followed and that Baldwin Park does not have 24 hour service. Mr. Asmus reported that repairs on Harlan would progress in the next few days. 00- City Clerk Balkus read Resolution No. 61-177 by title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING PAYROLL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 12129 THROLGH 12226 INCLUSIVE" COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-177 BE ADOPTED AND FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN LITTLE- JOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: December 18, 1961 Page 12 DISCUSSION MOTION MADE & CARRIED THAT PROPERTY OWNERS BE AUTHORIZED TO MOVE THE CURB LINE BACK INTO THE ST. TO EFFECT A 60' RIGHT OF WAY AT CORNER WHERE IT NOW IS 80' AND THAT CITY STAFF COMMENCE PROCEEDINGS TO ABANDON A 10' STRIP ON EITHER SIDE SO THAT ST. WILL BE A 60' RIGHT OF WAY C.A.O. ASMUS TO ATTEND MTG. RE DISSOLUTION PARKS & RECREATION DISCUSSION RE CANOPY AT REAR ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL- C.A.O. ASMUS TO CHECK AND REPORT DISCUSSION RE CAB INSPECTIONS, TOW SERVICE C.A.O. ASMUS REPORTED REPAIRS ON HARLAN WOULD PROGRESS IN NEXT FEW DAYS RES. NO. 61-177 PAYROLL CLAIMS & DEMANDS MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT RES. NO. 61-177 BE ADOPTED AND FURTHER READING BE WAIVED Continued) BIB] 39540-U01 1961-U02 12-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO115499-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/1/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06