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1='es. No. 68-81 Claims and Demands Adopted
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Ord. No. 518 Relating to Fireworks Permits Introduced Page 5
Ord. No. 519 Relating to Fireworks Permits Urgency) Adopted Page 5
Res. No. 68-80 68-N-18), 4228 Center Ordering Abatement Adopted Page 6
68-N-20, 14108 Corak Dropped from Agenda Page 6
Res. No. 68-82 68-N-22), 4936 Lante Ordering Abatement Adopted Page 7
Res. No. 68-83 67-N-42), 3515 Patritti Confirming CAO Report Re Page 8
Certain Special Assessments Adopted
Res. No. 68-84 67-N-58), 3750 B. Pk. Blvd. Confirming CAO Report Page 8
Re Certain Special Assessments Adopted
Res. No. 68-85 67-N-65), 3334 Athol Street Confirming CAO Report Page 9
Re Certain Special Assessments Adopted
Letter from Frank Cervantes, Pres Youth Council Read in Full Page 9
Claim Philip Abbott, 13115 Amar Rd., beni:ed and Referred to Pace 9
Insurance Carrier
C.A.0's Report re pending State Legislation: ABII, ABI01, AB202
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and AB678
C.A.O.'s Report re Policy of Expenses of Boards and Commissions Page 10
Donation from Altrusa Club, $25.00 for Development of Big Dalton Page 10
Wash Accepted To be Deposited in Park Fund
Res. No. 68-86 68-S-11, 68-S-12, 68-S-13 and 68-S-14) Declaring
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Intent to Cause Construction Adopted
Res. No. 68-89 68-N-23, 4222 Park PI. and 68-N-24, 4214 Park PI.) Page II
Setting Hearing to Determine Whether P.N. Adopted
Res. No. 68-88 68-A-I, 4418 Walnut St.) Setting Hearing to
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Determine Whether P.N. Adopted
Res. No. 68-87 67-S-14, 67-S-21, 67-S-22, 67-S-26, 67-S-27, 67-S-30, Page 13
67-S-32, 67-S-33, 67-S-34, 67-S-36, 67-S-37, 67-S-41, 67-S-43,
67-S-45 and 67-S-48) Setting Hearing Date for Protests to Report
of Superintendent of Sts. Adopted
City Engr. Report re CG Deposit for Property at 1845 Puente Ave.-
Page 13
Council Concurred with Engr. Rec.
City Engr. Report re Negotiations on Property on NE Corner of
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Ramona Blvd. and Merced Ave. Council Concurred with Engr.
Rec. to Purchase Property.
City Engr. Report re Sidewalk Location on W side Bresee Ave. Bet.
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Palm Ave. and L. A. St. Council Concurred with Rec. of City Engr.
City Engr. Report re Bid Opening, March 26, 1968, for 1968 Van
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for Use in Engineering Dept. Council Concurred with Rec. of
City Engr. to Purchase from Leo Hoffman Chevrolet in accordance
with Low Bid
1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö 6003'75'7
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 17, 1968
CITY HALL CO(JNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue
7:30 P.M.
In accordance with Section 2703 of the Municipal Code
the City Council met In open meeting at 7:00 p.m. In
the Conference Room for an informal session with the
staff to be informed on regular agenda items,
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in
regular session at the above place at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Crates led the salute to the flag.
FLAG SALUTE
Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN ADAIR, CRITES,
ROLL CALL
GREGORY, MOREHEAD AND
MAYOR MCCARON
Absent: NONE
Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
NORDBY, CITY ATTORNEY FLANDRICK,
CITY ENGINEER FRENCH, PLANNING
DIRECTOR CHIVETTA, FINANCE
DIRECTOR DUNCAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
ADAMS, CITY TREASURER CODLING
AND CITY CLERK BALKUS
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Mayor pro tem Morehead stated that Mayor McCaron was not
MAYOR PRO TEM
presiding this evening due to a neuralgia ailment,
MOREHEAD TO
PRESIDE THIS
EVENING
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COUNCILWOMAN GREGORY MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF APRIL 3,
MINUTES OF APRIL
1968 BE APPROVED AND FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCIL-
3, 1968 APPROVED
MAN CRITES SECONDED, There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered.
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COUNCILWOMAN GREGORY MOVED THAT THE TREASURER'S REPORT OF
TREASURER'S
MARCH 31, 1968 BE RECEIVED AND FILED. COUNCILMAN CRITES
REPORT MARCH 31,
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried
1968 RECEIVED
and was so ordered. AND FILED
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As there were no objections, the payment of bills was
considered at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-81 ALLOWING CLAIMS RES. NO. 68-81
AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF ALLOWING CLAIMS
BALDWIN PARK AND DEMANDS
AGAINST CITY OF
B.PK.
PAYROLL PERIOD
3/16/68 THROUGH
3/31/68
GEN, CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS MOS. 114,3
THROUGH 1356
COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 68-81 BE
RES. NO. 68-81
ADOPTED AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCIL-
ADOPTED
MAN ADAIR SECONDED, Roll Call. There were no objections,
the motion carried and was so ordered,
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1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö0003'758
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Apell 17, 1966
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As there were no objections, Mayor pro tem Morehead UNFINISHED
stated the unfinished business regarding an amendment BUSINESS RE
to the Municipal Code relating to fireworks permits AKNDMENiT To
would be considered at this time. MUN. CODE RELA_
TING TO FIREWORKS
PERMITS CONS t DEBI T'
AT THIS TIME
Chief Administrative Officer Nordby stated that the Code
presently read that permits for the sale of fireworks
each year was limited to eleven II) organizations;
that these were described in the Code as non profit,
patriotic, ete.; that because of the additional appli-
cations filed this year an amendment to Section 3157
of the Code had been prepared and submitted to Council
removing the limitation of eleven 11) permits; that
because applications had to be filed before May 1, 1968
this matter would require an urgency ordinance; that all
14 of the applications filed to date qualified under the
Code.
City Clerk Balkus stated that all of last year's appli-
cants had submitted an application this year.
Mayor pro tem Morehead stated that when it appeared there
would be more than eleven 11) applications filed this
year he had become concerned as to what might be done;
that all of last years applications were from worthy
organizations, as were the three 3) additional appli-
cations filed this year; that they all qualified accord-
Ing to the City ordinance; that at one time he had been
opposed to raising the number of applications; that four
or five years ago the limit had been six; that when t
was raised to ten he had been opposed; that he had felt
at that time that too many applicants would keep any one
from making any money; that if ail applications were
accepted that were filed between now and May 1, 1968,
the deadline date, possibly some fifteen 15) or twenty
20) organizations might file an application that would
qualify; that he wondered where this put the organizations
that were trying to make a few dollars; that he did not
feel he had the right to tell other worthy organizations
that they could not put up a stand; that for the year of
1968 he would consider lifting the present restriction
of eleven it) permits and let each organization stand
on its own.
Councilwoman Gregory stated that she agreed with Mayor
pro tem Morehead to some extent; that she knew that all
organizations were worthy; that she felt that the concept
of the ordinance was to be more protective to the organs-
zations that had participated in the past; that at the
time six 6) were allowed they might have made about
$1500.; that then the number of permits had been increased
and possibly they how make $800. or less; that she was
reticent about lifting the limit at this late date as
mast organizations budgeted for the year; that the veteran
organizations did quite a bit in the City, not just for
the needy within their organizations, but also for retarded
children and sending young men and women In the high schools
to boys and girls state; that their philanthropies were quite
extensive; that she felt they would be pulling the rug from
under these people by disrupting their year's budget; that
she thought the organizations could get together durtAg the
next year and work this out, knowing full well they would
not be making as much money; that she would go along with
lifting the limit of applications after this year.
Continued)
1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö 000,3'759
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council April 17, 1960
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Mayor McCaron stated he would like some idea what far
reaching effect the added applications would have on
the applicants that were allowed to sell at the present
time; that to know the effect on the budget of these
organizations they would have to have more Information;
that he doubted the addition of three 3) applications
would make much difference; that he did feel that this
matter should be approached in a different manner If the
results are such that the various organizations could
not live with It; that he did not feel it would hurt to
let them see exactly what the results would be from re-
moving the limitation on the number of applications this
year; that the organizations would then be in a better
position to see what damage had been done and they would
realize that the City was only concerned with the best
possible results that could be obtained from this source
of revenue.
Councilman Crites stated when the few of supply and demand
took over, the organizations would not go so far as to
have so many fireworks that they ended up selling to each
other; that he felt the pressure would cause the matter to
eventually take care of Its self; that he would be In favor
of removing the restrictions for this year to see what would
happen.
Councilman Adair stated he agreed with Councilman Crites;
that he still believed in free enterprise.
ORDINANCE NO. 518 AMENDING SECTION ORD. NO. 318
3157 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL AMEND. SEC. 3157
CODE, RELATING TO FIREWORKS OF B,P.M,C,,
RELATING TO
FIREWORKS
COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE MOTION MADE
NO. 518 BE WAIVED AND THAT IT BE ADOPTED.
Councilman Crites withdrew his motion to allow testimony MOTION WITHDRAWN
from the audience.
Mr. Edward J. Watson, Commander of American Legion Post EDWARD J. WATSON,
241 In Baldwin Park, stated that over the last few years CORIANDER,
the pie had been getting very thin; that they use to make AMERICAN LEGION
some money selling fireworks; that It was bad last year; POST 241, B.PK.
that they had had to cut out a couple of the programs they
were supporting; that every year they send a boy from Sierra
Vista High School and one from Baldwin Park High School to
boys state and girls to girls state; that they support
Junior Forestry; that their taxes had gone from 164.96 in
1960 to 11,070.37 today; that If too many applications were
allowed for fireworks stands there would not be enough for
everybody; that they also gave a Christmas party for needy
children; that they help out Cerebral Palsy victims; that
they tried not to turn away anyone who was really dean and
out.
Mayor pro tea Morehead Informed Mr. Watson that maybe some
time In the near future his organization might be asked
for some counseling on how this matter should be handled
in order to assist other organizations that were worthy.
Mr. Larry Brown from the Optimist Club stated that he LARRY BROWN FROM
also had belonged to the American Legion for twenty-.one OPTIMIST CLUB
21) years; that the Optimist Club was one of the extra
applications that had been filed this year; that In pre-
vious years the Optimist Club had had a stand In Baldwin
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1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö0003'760
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council April 17, 1968
Page 4
Park; that they were doing good too, the same as. the
American Legion, which he was all for; that they had
different areas of charity; that Independence Day was
for every American, not just for veterans; that he felt
they were just as much entitled to make extra funds
selling fireworks as anyone else; that ail organiza-
tions would bring business from out of Baldwin Park;
that at their stand probably of the business would
come from La Puente, West Covina, Covina and El lllonte;
that it was true if they did not make any money they
would not take the stand next year; that they had had
a stand when six 6) stands were allowed and they had
made approximately $1500, to $1600. for the year; that
when there had been eleven 11) stands allowed they had
made approximately $1500. to $1600. a year; that chances
were when there were twenty 20) stands they would, still
make $1500. to $1600. a year.
Mr, Thomas Dickens, 4925 La Rica, Baldwin Park, bar of MR. THOMAS
the American Legion Post, stated that If an organization DICKENS, 4925
made $800. they were very fortunate; that It took 12 to LA RICA, B.PK.,
14 hours a day to get the material in and out; that it MEMBER OF THE
was pretty rough putting In 7 or 8 days to make $800.; AMERICAN LEGION
that they were a tax paying charitable organization and POST
they took care of many things; that if they let every
organization that came In undercut a tax paying charita-
ble organization they were doing the citizens of Baldwin
Park an injustice.
Mr. E. A, Cannady, Manager of the Baldwin Park Chamber E. A. CANNADY,
of Commerce, stated that he worked in close harmony with MGR. B.PK. CHAMBE
many of the organizations in town; that the question of OF COMMERCE
discriminating one against the other had came up before;
that he concurred that the limitation on the number of
fireworks permits to be issued should be removed; that
competition in organizations was healthy the same as in
business.
Councilwoman Gregory stated that sometimes the producer of
fireworks wilt offer a sum of money to an organization to
use their name and man the booth with hired personnel or
from their own company; that in this case many times the
bulk of the proceeds would go to the company rather than
the organization; that possibly Council might consider
identification cards; that she was not against removing
the limitation to allow all organizations to come in, but
by allowing It to happen this year they would be hurting
the organizations which had already budgeted.
City Attorney Flandrick stated that the ordinance required
that no one other than a licensed organization could operate
the stand; that he felt that Councilwoman Gregory's point
was that this was difficult to enforce,
Councilman Crites stated that the sister organization of
the Legion had been included last year and there had been
no objection at that time.
Mr. Summers, Vice Cctieargander, American Legion Post 241, MR. SUIYWIERS, VICE
Baldwin Park, stated that he had been a resident since COMMANDER, AMER~
1927; that the American Legion had had a fireworks stand ICAN LEGION POST
in this town back In the 301s; that he understood that 241
other cities allowed only the veteran organizstibns to
sell fireworks.
Continued)
1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö 000,3761
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council April 17, 1968
Page 5
Mayor McCaron stated that he felt that during this
coming year all of the organizations should get
together and make a determination among themselves
and offer a solution to the City Council.
COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT FURTHER READING OF FURTHER READING
ORDINANCE NO. 518 BE WAIVED AND THAT ORDINANCE NO. OF ORD. N0. 518
518 BE INTRODUCED. COUNCILMAN ADAIR SECONDED. The WAIVED
motion carried by the following vote:
ORD. NO. 518
AYES: COUNCILMEN CRITES, ADAIR, INTRODUCED
MAYOR MCCARON, AND MAYOR
PRO TEM MOREHEAD
NOES: COUNCILWOMAN GREGORY
ABSENT: NONE
ORDINANCE NO, 519 AMENDING SECTION ORD. NO. 519
3157 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL AMEND SECT. 3157
CODE, RELATING TO FIREWORKS URGENCY) OF B.PJM,C
RELATING TO FIRE-
WORKS URGENCY)
COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE FURTHER READING
NO. 519 BE WAIVED AND THAT ORDINANCE NO. 519 BE ADOPTED. OF OFD, N0. 519
COUNCILMAN ADAIR SECONDED. The motion carried by the WAIVED
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN CRITES, ADAIR, ORD, NO. 519
MAYOR MCCARON, AND MAYOR ADOPTED
PRO TEM MOREHEAD
NOES: COUNCILWOMAN GREGORY
ABSENT: NONE
Councilwoman Gregoryls no votes were to the introduction
of Ordinance No. 518 and the adoption of Ordinance No.
519, not to the waiving of further reading.
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City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to those in the OATH
audience desiring to be heard during the meeting,
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
8:00 P.M.
8:00 p,m, having arrived t was the time and place fixed 68-N-18
for a public hearing on 68-t+i.18, to determine whether 4228 Center
certain premises and buildings and structures constitute
a public nuisance at 4228 Center,
Proper postings and mailings had been accomplished. POSTINGS, MAILINGS
There were no written protests. NO WRITTEN PRO-
TESTS
City Engineer French stated photographs had been taken RESUME
of the property on March 8, 1968 and April 17, 1968;
that demolition of the auxiliary structure had been
started.
As there was no one in the audience desiring to speak PUBLIC HEARING
either In behalf of or In opposition to 68-N-I8, Mayor DECLARED CLOSED
pro tem Morehead declared the public hearing closed. 68-N-18)
Continued)
1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö0003'762
April 17, 1968
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
Page 6
RES. NO. 68-80
RESOLUTION NO. 68-80 FINDING AND
DETERMINING THE EXISTENCE OF A ORDERING
ABATEMENT
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
SAME ABATED 68-N-18) 68-N-18)
30 DAYS TO ABATE
City Engineer French stated that in Section 2 of Resolution
No, 68-80 a time limit of 30 days" should be inserted.
RES. NO, 68-80
COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO, 68-80 BE
ADOPTED
ADOPTED AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. MAYOR PRO
TEM MOREHEAD SECONDED, There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered.
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68-N-20, 14108
As there were no objections, Mayor pro tem Morehead stated
CORAK DROPPED
that 68-N-20, 14108 Corak would be dropped.
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PUBLIC HEARING
It was the time and place fixed for a public hearing on
6"-22, to determine whether certain premises, and build-
Ings And structures constitute a public nuisance at 4936 68-N-22
4936 Lente
Lante.
POSTINGS, MAILINGS
Proper postings and mailings had been accomplished.
There were no written protests. NO WRITTEN PRO-
TESTS
RESUME
City Engineer French stated photographs had been taken
of the property on March 8, 1966 and April 17, 1968.
City Clerk Balkus again administered the oath to those OATH ADMINISTERED
AGAIN
In the audience desiring to be heard during the meeting.
TESTIMONY WAS GIVEN by: TESTIMONY
RUBIN E. DURAN,
Mr. Rubin E. Duran, 4936 North Lante, Baldwin Park, stated
that he was in charge of the property; that the building 4936 N. LANTE,
B.PK.
was not occupied by humans; that It was used for storage
only.
PUBLIC HEARING
As there was no one else In the audience desiring to
DECLARED CLOSED
speak either in behalf of or in opposition to 68-&-22,
Mayor pro tem Morehead declared the public hearing closed. 68-N-22)
RESOLUTION NO. 68-•82 FINDING AND RES. NO. 68-82
ORDERING ABATE-
DETERBIINING THE EXISTENCE OF A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE MENT 68-N-22)
SAME ABATED t68-N-221
City Engineer French stated that in Section 2 of Resolution 30 DAYS TO ABATE
No. 68-82 a time limit of 30 days" should be Inserted.
Mayor McCaron stated that Mr. Duran had stated that they
were using the two story structure for storage; that he
wondered If Mr. Duran was protesting against the building
being demolished.
City Engineer French stated that It was not considered that
anyone was living In the structure; that the building was
In violation of the Zoning and Building Code; that it was
very dilapidated and In a serious stated of disrepair; that
It was a hazard whether It was occupied or not and he rec-
oerrnended demolition.
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1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö C 0037G3
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council April 17, 1968
Page 7
City Attorney Flandrick stated that paragraph 5 of the
staff report stated that the framing members in the
structure were faulty and the building was in danger of
total collapse.
Mayor pro tem Morehead asked Mr. Duran If he understood
that the structures would be demolished if the Resolution
were adopted, wherein Mr. Duran stated that it could be
reinforced in the east corner,
Mayor pro tem Morehead stated that the hearing was to
determine whether the two story structure should be
demolished, whether the front property should be brought
up to building regulations and to remove all weeds, trash
and debris.
City Attorney Flandrick asked City Engineer French If It
would be possible to reconstruct the shed so that it would
be in compliance with the building regulations, wherein
City Engineer French stated that In his opinion It would
not be economically feasible.
COUNCILMAN ADAIR MOVED THAT RESOLUTION N0. 68-02 BE ADOPTED RES. NO. 68•.82
AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILWQAAN GREGORY ADOPTED
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried
and was so ordered.
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It was the time and place fixed for a public hearing on PUBLIC HEARING
67-N-42, to hear objections or protests to Report of
Work of Chief Administrative Officer regarding amount 67-N-42
of assessment for 3515 Patritti Avenue, 3515 Patritti Ave.
COST $150.00
TESTIMONY WAS GIVEN by: TESTIMONY
Mr. L. L. Baxter, 1321 Siiverbirch Place, West Covina, MR, L. L. BAXTER,
stated that he had contacted the Police Department and 1321 Siiverbirch
the Motor Vehicle Department concerning what was to be Place, West Covina
done regarding removal of the motor vehicle; that he had
received no aid either place; that he had contacted a
couple of junk dealers, but without the pink slip was
unable to do anything; that he told the Police Department
he intended to push the automobile into the street and
that they would then do something about It; that the
Police Department had told him not to do that; that as
far as the removal of weeds and debris someone had disked
the property, however the weeds were not removed; that
if there was a contract awarded and money owed he would
be willing to pay a portion of It; that he felt a total
of $150.00 was out of proportion.
City Engineer French stated that he had photographs of
the property after completion; that the property was
disked; that this was the method of weed abatement; that
the property was boarded up; that this was the $100.00--
cost; that the $50.00 administrative cost was an estab-
lished cost to reimburse the City for the public hearings,
the title reports and the preparation of the resolutions
required; that this was the second hearing on the property;
that this was the fourth resolution typed and sent by
certified mail; that he did not feel that the $50,00
administrative cost was at all unreasonable; that they
had received bids on the property twice; that the $100.
was the lowest bid In both instances.
Continuedi
1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P % ˜ö April 17, 1968
Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council
Page 8
MR, BAXTER
Mr. Baxter stated that he had secured the building with
the exception of two doors and one window.
City Engineer French stated that when the contractor
left the property it was completely secured,
PUBLIC HEARING
As there was no one else in the audience desiring to
DECLARED CLOSED
speak in behalf of or in opposition to 67•-N-42, Mayor
67-N-42)
pro tam Morehead declared the public hearing closed,
RESOLUTION N0. 68-83 CONFIRIMING THE RES. NO. 68-83
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERtS REPORT CONFIRMING C.A,O,
REGARDING CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS REPORT RE CERTAIN
SPECIAL ASSCSS~
t67-N-42)
MEWS 67-N-42)
RES. NO. 68-83
MAYOR MCCARON MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 68-83 BE ADOPTED
AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. MAYOR PRO TEM MOREHEAD ADOPTED
SECONDED. Roll Call. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered.
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PUBLIC HEARING
It-+was the time and place fixed for a public hearing on
67-N-58
67-N-58, to hear objections or protests to Report of
Work of Chief Administrative Officer regarding amount 3730 Pk, Blvd,
COST 1325,00
of assessment for 3750 Baldwin Park Boulevard.
As there was no one else In the audience desiring to PUBLIC HEARING
speak In behalf of or In opposition to 67-N58, Mayor DECLARED CLOSED
pro tern Morehead declared the public hearing closed, 67-N-58)
RESOLUTION NO. 68-84 CONFIRMING THE RES. NO. 68-84
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT CONFIRMING C.A.O.
REGARDING CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS REPORT RE CERTAIN
67-N-58) SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS 67-N-58)
COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 68-84 BE ADOPTED RES, NO. 68-84
AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN ADAIR ADOPTED
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried
and was so ordered.
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It was the time and place fixed for a public hearing on PUBLIC HEARING
67-N-65, to hear objections or protests to Report of
Work of Chief Administrative Officer regarding amount 67-N-65
of assessment for 3334 Athol Street. 3334 Athol Street
COST $200.00
TESTIMONY WAS GIVEN by: TESTIMONY
Mr. L. L. Baxter, 1321 SlIverbirch Place, West Covina, L.L. BAXTER,
stated that he felt there was no reason'for him to 1321 Sllverbirch
protest as the decision had already been made. PI., W. Cov,
As there was no one else in the audience desiring to PUBLIC HEARING
DECLARED CLOSED
speak In behalf of or In opposition to 67-N-6S, Mayor
pro tam Morehead declared the public hearing closed. 67-N-65)
RESOLUTION NO. 68-85 CONFIRMING THE RES. NO. 68-8°5
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS REPORT CONFIRMING C.A,O.
REGARDING CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS REPORT RE CERTAIN
67-•N•-65) SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS 67-N-65)
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1968 04 17 CC MIN ×P %
˜ö Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council April 17, 1968
Page 9
COUNCILMAN ADAIR MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 68.085 BE RES, NO. 68-85
ADOPTED AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED COUNCIL- ADOPTED
WOMAN GREGORY SECONDED. There were no objections, the
motion carried and was so ordered.
Mrs. Sherry Elmore, 3800 North Merced, Baldwin Park, stated MRS. SHERRY ELMORE,
that she had originally intended to read a letter written 3800 N. MERGED,
by the President of the Youth Council, which was sponsored B. PK.
by the Baldwin Park Service Council; that the President,
Frank Cervantes was present and she would like to Intro-
duct him to the City Council,
Mr, Frank Cervantes, President of the Youth Council read LETTER FROM FRANK
the following letter In full: Copy in official flies.) CERVANTES, PRES.
OF YOUTH COUNCIL
To Honorable Mayor,
Joseph McCaron
On behalf of the entire Youth Council I would like to express
my appreciation to the City for the opportunity to hold our
first dance on Saturday, April 6, 1968, which was well attended.
We would like to offer our special thanks to Chief Dale Adams
who was able to secure the necessary police officers for the
dance, without cost.
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City Clerk Balkus presented a claim against the City from Mr, CLAIM AGAINST THE
Philip W. Abbott, 13115 Amer Road, Baldwin Park, In the CITY PHILIP ABBOTT,
amount of $12,95. 13115 AMAR RD..;
B.PK, AMT, $12.95
COUNCILWOMAN GREGORY MOVED THAT THE CLAIM BE DENIED AND DENIED AND
REFERRED TO THE INSURANCE CARRIER. COUNCILMAN ADAIR REFERRED TO
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried INSURANCE CARRIER
and was so ordered,
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Chief Administrative Officer Nordby reviewed his report C.A,O. REVIEWED
concerning legislation pending before the State Legislature, REPORT RE PENDING
He stated that two Items were taken up at the last meeting LEGISLATION AS 11
of the League of California Cities at the Los Angeles County AND AB 101
Division level, AS II and AS 101; that the League endorsed
AS 101, which would permit a levy of 1/2# sales tax in the
Counties with a population over one million; that at the
present time Los Angeles and San Diego County were the only
two; that currently this tax would be levied by 60% of voter
approval; that AS 11, which was a companion bill to AS 101,
which the league opposed, would lower that approval from
60% to a simple majority; that amendments to the Brown Act,
AS 202, would extend the provisions of the Brown Act to AS 202
Include all advisory and ad hoc committees of any county
or city; that he felt this would make the use of citizens
committees quite impossible because of the procedure
necessary to call and conduct a meeting; that generally
there were no final actions taken by these committees; that
he felt this bill would be totally unnecessary; that if there
were no dissenting comments from the Council he would express
the City's opinion to the City's representatives In Sacramento;
that AS 678 was the Public Employment Relations Bill; that the AS 678
bill would subject to negotiations items which were included In
the CItyts Personnel Rules and Regulations and were handled on
the local level; that he did not feel any State Legislation was
needed to accomplish this; that he had checked with some of the
other cities and they too were opposed to this 8111; that the
phrase he had quoted in his written report Indicated that a walk out
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or a work stoppage would be possible under the language
in the Bill; that certain things would have to come about
within a period of thirty 1301 days following a fact finderts
recommendation; that the fact finder would be appointed by
a labor relations board of public employees, which would
also be created by this bill.
City Attorney Flandrick stated that he agreed with
Nordby's analysis; that It was another area where cities,
at least 956 of the time, had set up there oven civil service
or personnel rules and that there had been no particular
problem; that in his opinion this was just another inter-
ference on the part of the State with local government.
Chief Administrative Officer Nordby stated that he felt
there was a good relationship between the Administrative
staff, the City Council and the Employees Association;
that many of the benefits now enjoyed by the employees
had been initiated on the administrative level; that they
also kept an ear open to employees suggestions and recom-
mendations; that AB 684, Cigarette Tax Bill, had
passed the Revenue and Taxation Committee with one dis-
senting vote; that it had been referred to the Assembly
Ways and Means Committee; that it would then go back to the
Assembly for a vote and then on to the Senate; that he
felt the City should continue to push for passage just
in case something happened on route.
Chief Administrative Officer Nordby reviewed his report relating C.A.O. REVIEWED
REPORT RE POLICY
to'the policy of expenses of Boards and Commission Members. He
stated that his written report did not express his complete OF EXPENSES OF
thoughts on the matter; that after he had submitted the 1968- BOARDS AND
69 Budget to the Council, which he proposed to do on the 1st COMMISSIONS
of May, they could get into more specific matters of policy
relating to expenses; that he would extend his thinking on
this matter at budget conferences.
Mayor pro tom Morehead stated that every time that Council
had considered a closed session it had been on the advise
of the City Attorney; that he felt that the Brown Act could
probably be improved, however he would not go along with the
restrictions that AB 202 would impose; that if the proposed
amendment were passed the Chief Administrative Officer, City
Engineer and the Chief of Police who were the Traffic Safety
Committee could not get together unless it were a scheduled
meeting or advertised in the paper 24 hours ahead of time;
that at the present time the Chairman of the Park Commission
could call a meeting at any time; that if the amendment became
law the Commission would have to set regular meeting dates and
not meet outside those dates as a quorum unless they went through
the same procedure as the City Council; that he did not feet the
proposed amendment should apply to any group unless they were
a legislative body.
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City Clerk Balkus stated the Atrusa Club, a women's service DONATION FROM
organization, from Covina, West Covina had donated $25.00 ALTRUSA CLUB
to the City for the development fo the Big Dalton Wash Park; $25.00 FOR
that if Council accepted the donation the Altrusa Club would DEVELOPMENT OF
like a small permanent marker in the park. BIG DALTON WASH
PARK
As there were no objections, Mayor pro tom Morehead stated COUNCIL. INSTRUC-
TION CHECK TO BE
that the check would be deposited in the park fund and a
DEPOSITED.IN PARK
letter of appreciation would be sent to the Altruse Club.
FUND
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City Engineer French presented a report of work completed REPORT OF WORK
on Short Form 1911 Acts as follows: 68-S-14 for curb, gutter COMPLETED SHORT
and sidewalk on the west side of Azusa Canyon Road between FORM 1911 ACTS
Arrow Highway and Sandstone Street; and 68-5-21 for curb,
gutter, sidewalk and drive approach on the southeast side 67-5-14, W SIDE
of--Athol Street between Earl Avenue and Foster Avenue; and AZUSA CANYON RD,
68-S-22 for curb, gutter, sidewalk and drive approach on BET. ARROW HWY.
the southwest side of Merced Avenue between Baldwin Park AND SANDSTONE ST.
Boulevard and Maine Avenue; and 67•.S-26 for sidewalk and CG&S)
drive approach on the south side of Ina Street between
Maine Avenue and the easterly end of Ina Street; and 67-S-21, SE SIDE
67-S-27 for curb and gutter on the southeast side of Barnes ATHOL ST. BET.
Avenue between Chelsfield Street and Sexton Street; and EARL AVE, AND
67-S-30 for curb and gutter on the northwest side of Frazier FOSTER AVE,(CGS&DA)
Street between Amar Road and Judith Street; and 675-32 for
curb, gutter and sidewalk on the northeast side of Foster 67-5-22, SW SIDE
Avenue between Frazier Street and Torrey Street; and 67-5-$3 MERCED AVE. BET.
for curb, gutter, sidewalk and drive approach on the south- B.PK. BLVD. AND
west side of Grace Avenue between Athol Street and Frazier MAINE AVE.(CGS&DA)
Street; and 67-S-34 for curb, gutter, sidewalk and drive
approach on the east side of Center Street between Rocken- 67-S-26, S SIDE
back Street and Olive Street; and 67-S-36 for curb and INA ST. BET MAINE
gutter on the southwest side of Sexton Street between AVE. AND ELY. END
Barnes Avenue and the City of Los Angeles Department of OF INA ST. S&DA)
Water and Power Right-of-Way., and 67-S-37 for curb, gutter
sidewalk and drive approach on the northeast side of Barnes 67-S-27, SE SIDE
Avenue between Sexton Street and Chelsfield Street; and BARNES AVE. BET.
675-41 for curb and gutter on the east side of Sierra CHELSFIELD ST,
Madre Avenue between Nubia Street and Joanbr)dge Street; AND SEXTON ST.
675-43 for curb, gutter, sidewalk and drive approach on C&G)
the northeast side of Jeremle Street between Big Dalton
Avenue and the southeasterly terminus of Jeremle Street; 67-S-30, NW SIDE
67.-S-45 for curb and gutter on the northeast side of Emery FRAZIER ST, BET,
Avenue between Mangcma Street and Frazier Street; and 67-S-48 AMAR_RD. AND
for curb, gutter, sidewalk and drive approach on the east JUDITH ST.(C&G)
side of La Rica Avenue between Ballent)ne Place and Los
Angeles Street, 67-S-32, NE SIDE
FOSTER AVE, BET.
FRAZIER ST, AND
TORREY ST.(CG&S)
67-S-33, SW SIDE
GRACE AVE, BET,
ATHOL ST. AND
FRAZIER ST.(CGS&DA)
67-S-34, E SIDE
CENTER ST. BET.
ROCKENBACH ST,
AND OLIVE ST.
CGS&DA)
67-S-36, SW SIDE
SEXTON ST. BET.
BARNES AVE. AND
CITY OF L.A. DEPT.
OF WATER AND POWEF.
RIGHT-OF-WAY C&G)
67-S-37, NE SIDE
BARNES AVE. BET.
SEXTON ST, AND
CHELSFIELD ST.
CGS&DA)
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67-5-41, E SIDE
SIERRA MADRE AVE.
BET. NUBIA ST.
AND JOANBRIDGE ST.
CG)
67-S-43, NE SIDE
JEREMIE ST„ BET,
BIG DALTON AVE.
AND S ELY TERMINUS
JEREMIE ST.(CGS&DA)
67-5-45, NE SIDE
EMERY AVE, BET,
MANGUM ST. AND
FRAZIER ST, CG)
67-•S-48, E SIDE
LA RICA AVE, BET,
BALLENTINE PL. AND
L.A. ST. CGS&DA)
RESOLUTION NO. 68+-87 SETTING A RES. NO. 68-87
HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR SETTING DATE
OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE PROTEST HEARING
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS 675-14, 67-S-21,
67-S-14, 67-S-21, 67-S-22, 67-S-22, 67-S-26,
675-26, 67-S-27, 67-S-30, 67-,5--32, 67-S-27, 67-S-30,
67-S-33, 67-S-34, 67-S-36, 67-6-37, 67-S-32, 67-S-33,
67--S-41, 67-S-43, 675-45 AND 6'75-481 67-S-34, 67-S-36,
67-S-37, 67-S-41,
675-43, 67-S-45
AND 67-S-48)
P. H. MAY 15, 1968
COUNCILWOMAN GREGORY MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 68-87 BE RES. NO. 68-87
ADOPTED AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN ADOPTED
ADAIR SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion
carried and was so ordered.
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City Engineer French reviewed his report concerning a CITY ENGR. REPORT
curb and gutter deposit on Puente Avenue. He stated RE CURB AND GUTTER
that Mr. Escujurl had made a deposit for curb, gutter DEPOSIT FOR PROPER-
and sidewalk In front of the property at 1845 Puente TY AT 1845 PUENTE
Avenue; that the deposit was required as part of a AVE.
moving building permit n 1962; that at the present
time Mr. Escujurl0s neighbors were dedicating for the
widening of Puente Avenue; that this was the section
of Puente Avenue south of Dalewood on the west side;
that the property owners were dedicating in return for
curb and gutter, which was the present City policy; that
Mr. Escujurl felt that he was being discrimated against
as he had deposited for curb and gutter; that he was not
required to dedicate at the time of the deposit; that he
would now have to dedicate bnd in Mr. Escujurils opinion
receive nothing in return; that Mr, Escujurl was request
Ing that the City waive the curb and gutter; that he would
install the sidewalk; that Mr. Escujurl would like his
deposit to be applied to his sewer connection fee; that
Mr. Escujurl feels that when the curb, gutter and storm
drain are installed he would like to hook up to the sewer;
that he recommended that the deposit for the curb and
gutter be applied to the sewer connection fee, subject
to Mr. Escujuri dedicating for the widening of Puente
Avenue; that he made this recommendation because in 1962
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when the deposit was required of Mr. Escujuri It was
the City's policy; that through no fault of Mr. Escujurt's
he was not allowed to install the curb and gutter because
of the drainage problem.
MAYOR MCCARON MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MOTION MADE AND
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER. COUNCILMAN ADAIR CARRIED THAT COUN.
SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried CIL CONCUR WITH
and was so ordered. REC. OF CITY ENGR.
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City Engineer French reviewed his report on the negotiations CITY ENGR, REPORT
on the property on the northeast corner of Ramona Boulevard RE NEGOTIATIONS
and Merced Avenue. He stated that this was the church prop- ON THE PROPERTY
erty they had been authorized to negotiate for; that the ON ICE CORNER OF
church had countered their offer, based upon the appraisal; RAMONA BLVD. AND
that they were willing to accept the City's appraisal, sub- MERCED AVE,
ject to their being allowed to take the existing home off CHURCH PROPERTY
of the property and clear the property; that he had received
an opinion from the City's appraiser on the value of the house
upon bid; that he had had a house mover look at the property
and had received an opinion from him as to what the City would
receive on bid; that in both cases the estimate was approxi-
mately $500.00; that he did not feel that this was an unreason-
able stag over the appraised figure; that the City's appraiser
felt the City should accept the offer; that he recommended
that the City accept the offer made by the church and autho-
rize the Chtef Administrative Officer to acquire the property,
MAYOR MCCARON MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MOTION MADE AND
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT THE OFFER CARRIED THAT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO ACQUIRE COUNCIL CONCUR
THE PROPERTY FOR THE CITY. COUNCILMAN CRITES SECONDED. WITH REC. OF CITY
Roll Call. There were no objections, the motion carried ENGR. TO ACCEPT
and was so ordered. THE OFFER AND AUTH.
C,A.U. TO ACQUIRE
THE PROPERTY FOR
THE CITY
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City Engineer French reviewed his report concerning side- CITY ENGR. REPORT
walk location on west side of Bresee Avenue between Palm RE SIDEWALK
Avenue and Los Angeles Street. He stated that the majority LOCATION ON W SIDE
of the property owners answering the questionnaire that had OF BRESEE AVE.
been sent out regarding the location of the sidewalks, BET, PALM AVE.
Indicated their desire to have the sidewalk constructed AND L. A. ST.
In accordance with the City's plan, which would be with a
parkway; that he recommended that the sidewalk be retained
in the position according to plan.
MAYOR MCCARON MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH MOTION MADE AND
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER. COUNCILMAN CARRIED THAT
CRITES SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion COUNCIL CONCUR
carried and was so ordered. WITH REC, OF CITY
ENGR.
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City Engineer French reviewed his report on the bid opening CITY ENGR. REPORT
held March 26, 1968, for a 1968 Van for use in the Engineering RE BID OPENING
Department. He stated that the Van would be used by the Survey HELD MARCH 26,
Crew; that it would replace a 1960 Rambler Station Wagon; that 1968 FOR 1968 VAN
he recommended that the Van be purchased in accordance with FOR USE IN THE
the low bid of Leo Roffman Chevrolet, 13432 East Nelson, City ENGINEERING DEPT,
of Industry.
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COUNCILMAN CRITES MOVED THAT THE VAN BE PURCHASED IN MOTION MADE AND
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOW BID OF LEO HOFFMAN CHEVROLET. CARRIED THAT THE
MAYOR MCCARON SECONDED, Roll Calf. There were no VAN BE PURCHASED
objections, the motion carried and was so ordered. IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOW BID OF LEO
HOFFMAN CHEVROLET
AT 8:57 P.111. COUNCILW'OPAN GREGORY MOVED THAT THE CITY 8:57 P.M. ADJ.
COUNCIL ADJOURN. COUNCILMAN ADAIR SECONDED, There
were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered.
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JOS 7 CARON, MAYOR THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: May Ist 1968,
Date of Distribution to City Council April 26th 1968.
Date of Distribution to Departments April 29th 1968,