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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 12 08 CC MIN1960 12 08 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AýÍ«ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in adjourned regular session at the above place at 10:30 a.m. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP Absent: COUNCILMAN HOLMES, MAYOR COLE, CITY ATTORNEY GORLICK, CITY ENGINEER YOUNG, PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD AND CITY TREASURER PUGH Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- The absence of Councilman Holmes and Mayor Cole was excused by Council. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus recommended that the bid of Northern Insurance Company of New York, submitted by the Baldwin Park Insurance Company, Walter Schroeter, Agent, be accepted at a total five year premium rate of $1,110.40, pay- able $222.07 annually or a flat prepaid five year premium of $1,065.38; that it was his further recommendation the City ac- cept the latter rate of $1,065.38 at a savings of $45.02 rather than the deferred payment plan; that the Northern Insurance Company of New York carries the highest possible financial rating according to Best's Insurance Guide, with resources in excess of 25 million; that the bid Is the lowest of the five submitted; that the policy meets all the conditions and re- quirements of the specifications. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT THE FIRE INSURANCE AWARD OF BID BE GIVEN THE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK SUBMITTED BY THE BALDWIN PARK INSURANCE AGENCY, WALTER SCHROETER, AGENT, BE ACCEPTED AT A TOTAL FIVE YEAR PREPAID PREMIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,065.38, AND THAT ALL OTHER BIDS BE REJECTED. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN LITTLEJOHN, BLOXHAM, AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE 00- Mayor pro tem Bishop announced that the matter of the parking district petition would be taken next on the Agenda. Dr. Louis Ungar, 4239 North Maine, Baldwin Park, stated that he had been asked to serve on the Steering Committee; that an overwhelming desire had been shown to form this parking district, extending from Ramona Boulevard to Palm, which is the first step in a more extensive off-street parking plan; that he did not get any signatures to the petition in the block between Palm and Morgan; that the attitude of those not presently participating may change as the parking district plans progress. Considerable discussion ensued wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus outlined the procedure involved under the 1943 Act; that there is a good possibility that the entire district could be formed In less than three months; that the Steering Committee 8a® DECEMBER 8, 1960 ROLL CALL COUNCILMAN HOLMES & MAYOR COLE EXCUSED. FIRE INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS Recommendations by C.A.O. Asmus MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT FIRE INS. AWARD OF BID BE GIVEN THE NORTHERN INS. CO. OF N. Y. SUBMITTED BY B. PK. INS. AGENCY, WALTER SCHROETER, AGT., FOR TOTAL OF 5 YEARS PREPAID PREMIUM IN AMT. OF $1,065.38, & THAT ALL OTHER BIDS BE REJECTED. PARKING DISTRICT PETITION DR. LOUIS UNGAR 4239 N. Maine Baldwin Park Report re Steering Committee's find- ings. Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 12-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1960 12 08 CC MINHÄ—@¸—AýÍ«2i Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council should make the decision regarding the location of the park- ing district, as they will be the ones paying for it. Mrs. Fordam, 3437 West 77th Street, Los Angeles, stated that, although her original intention was to build on this property, the most sensible thing to do, under the circumstances, is to sell; that she would sell this property for $7,000.00 cash but that would be the lowest figure she'could accept; that,for matter of record, Mr. Silver is not her attorney and was not authorized to represent her. Discussion continued wherein the consensus of opinion was that all the information was now in the hands of the Steering Committee and it is their responsibility to come to an agree- ment with Mrs. Fordam. Dr. Ungar stated that he would contact others on the Committee, present these facts, and have an answer for Mrs. Fordam within two weeks. 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that he had been contacted by Mr. Sam Grijalva, 14018 E. Los Angeles Street, Baldwin Park, who expressed interest In the purchases of the 25' strtp~facing Los Angeles, extending back 110' along Stewart, and also the 661 x 801 lot which the City owns. He further stated that City Attorney Gorlick advised him that the City must advertise, in order to sell, setting a minimum acceptable price for it; that It was the recommendation of Mr. Asmus that Council set a minimum price of $3,500.00 for the 25' strip and the 66' x 80' lot. Considerable discussion followed as to the fair value of the land. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE A LEGAL NOTICE FOR THE SALE OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY AT LOS ANGELES AND STEWART STREETS AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF $5,000.00.' COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM BISHOP NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HOLMES AND MAYOR COLE 00- AT 11:45 A. M., COUNCILMAN LITTLEJOHN MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor pro tem Bishop. 00- December 8, 1960 Page 2 MRS. FORDAM 3437 W. 77th St. L. A. Owner of property. REPORT BY C.A.O. RE POSSIBLE PUR- CHASE OF CITY ONNED PROPERTY AT LOS ANGELES AND STEWART STREETS. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT CITY ATTY BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE A LEGAL NOTICE FOR SALE OF ENTIRE PROPERTY AT'LOS ANGELES & STEWART STREETS AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF $5,000.00 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:45 A. M. LETCHER BISHOP, MAYOR PRO TEM THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK APPROVED: January I6.. 1961. BIB] 39597-U01 1960-U02 12-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117412-U03 DO117473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06