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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 05 09 CC MIN1961 05 09 CC MINHÄ—@¸—C+Í«SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL MAY 9, 1961 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in special session at the above place at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Holmes led the salute to the flag. FLAG SALUTE Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BISHOP, BLOXHAM, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE ROLL CALL Absent: CITY ATTORNEY SAUNDERS, CITY TREASURER PUGH AND PLANNING DIRECTOR MANSFIELD Also Present: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASMUS, CITY ENGINEER YOUNG AND CITY CLERK BALKUS 00- Chief Administrative Officer Asmus reported that City Attorney C.A.O. ASMUS Saunders had a regular Planning Commission meeting in the City REPORTED RE CITY of Glendora tonight and, therefore, was unable to attend this ATTY'S ABSENCE. Special Meeting. 00- Mayor Cole questioned members of Council as to whether they NOTICE OF SPECIAL had all received their notice of this Special Meeting, to MEETING RECEIVED which the unanimous answer was in the afformative. BY ALL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. 00- i Mayor Cole announced that this Special Meeting was called for CHAMBER OF COM- the consideration of three items only, one of which is the MERCE CONTRACT. Chamber of Commerce contract due to further information being desired by members of Council. Discussion followed wherein it was determined that the copy of the Agreement they were now studying was one previously submitted to Council. Mr. Lee Westmyer, President of the Baldwin Park Chamber of MR. LEE WESTMYER Commerce, stated that Paragraphs one through six, as set forth PRES., C OF C in the Agreement, describes what the Chamber of Commerce pro- poses to accomplish. He further stated that it was their desire Re purpose and to hire a promotional manager to work as a Public Relations man intent of Agreement. for the City of Baldwin Park, who would invite, establish and contact outside businesses regarding the development of their business activities in the City, and who would act as a liaison between the Chamber of Commerce and the City officials; that it was their hope, after the first year that their increased mem- bership would aid substantially toward their financial independ- ence. Discussion continued relevant to a request for further clarifi- cation regarding amounts contributed by other cities to their Chambers of Commerce. Mr. William Luck of the General Telephone Company, Baldwin Park, MR. WM. LUCK OF stated that, as he recalled, the budget of the El Monte Chamber GEN'L TEL. CO. of Commerce was approximately $29,000.00, and the City of El Re City of El Monte contributed $8,200.00, but that he did not know how the Monte contribu- balance was obtained. tion. Discussion continued wherein Councilman Littlejohn expressed the opinion that the membership dues were too low. Mr. Westmyer stated that they are hopeful of being able to increase their membership dues, as previously mentioned and cited examples of how the Chamber of Commerce of El Monte increased their Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 05-U02 09-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117382-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 05 09 CC MINHÄ—@¸—C+Í«174 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council membership dues through the employ of a proficient promotional man. Mr. Jim Spear, Speer's Flowers, Baldwin Park, stated that they had discussed raising the dues, but felt that it would be a mistake at this time. Discussion continued relevant to anticipated goals of the Chamber of Commerce as outlined by the Board of Directors; wherein Mr. Speer stated that the man they hire will have to provide ideas relative to the revenues, promotion of industry, etc., that they are the policy group, but much will be expected of this professional man; wherein Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that the City Attorney has perused the proposed agreement and suggested some changes before its adoption, but had made no comment regarding the Items shown or their legality. The amounts contributed to Special Event items by the City was discussed at length, and Mr. Westmyer recited the dues, as now charged, for membership In the Chamber of Commerce in the City, stating that there are now 92 business organizations in the Chamber. Further discussion included the statement that some cities furnish space for the Chambers; that Mr. Marshall Hadley, Attorney, and the City Attorney were going to further study item four; wherein the matter of property owners and absentee property owners con- tributing in some way to the Chamber was suggested; that while a Councilman cannot serve on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, they would like to have a representa- tive of the City on the Board, with the suggestion of the Chief Administrative Officer or Assistant Chief Administrative Officer being made. The matter of the possibility of pressure being brought to bear upon the landlords of the buildings of the City in being urged to modernize, etc., was discussed at length, with examples of remodeling being cited by Mr. George Carr. Mr. Roy Hill stated that he did not think this would be the time to raise the dues...that the Chamber program should be made so interesting that it will attract new members. Mr. John Gibson stated that the Chamber already proposes to raise an additional $3,000.00 which the City contributed last year, in addit.i.on to the $3,600.00 membership dues. Mr. Dunn Marshall expressed the wish that Council would give them a vote of confidence and $13,000.00" and that both the City-and the Chamber of Commerce must work together to publicize and promote the City of Baldwin Park. Mr. George Carr suggested that Council comprise a list of things they would like to see accomplished by the public relations man they hope to employ. Further discussion ensued wherein Mr. Joseph McCaron expressed his opinion on the matter of the City parking lots and Council- man Holmes questioned the use of City funds for some of the listed budget items. Councilman Bishop questioned the possi- bility of the property taxes pai-d by the Chamber of Commerce being eliminated. Mr. William Luck expressed the opinion that the Chamber of Commerce building needed $1,000.00 worth of redecorating, etc., as it should set an example for other buildings In the City. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM MOVED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION AND REVISED AGREEMENT APPROVING $13,000.00 FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BALDWIN PARK. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BLOXHAM, BISHOP, HOLMES, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES NONE ABSENT: NONE Continued) May 9, 1961 Paget MR. JIM SPEER Re dues. DISCUSSION AND OPINIONS. EXPRESSION OF OPINIONS & SUG- GESTIONS BY MEM- BERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT CITY ATTY BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE RES. AND REVISED AGREEMENT APPROVING $13,000. FOR C. OF C. OF BALDN I N PARK. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 05-U02 09-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117382-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 05 09 CC MINHÄ—@¸—C+Í«175 I Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Mayor Cole thanked the members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for attending this meeting in order to discuss the budget, etc. and, in turn, Mr. Lee Westmyer, President of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Mayor and members of Council for their time and consideration in meet- ing with them. 00- Mayor Cole announced that the next item on the Agenda was the matter of right of way acquisition on Baldwin Park Boulevard, Ramona Blvd., and Los Angeles Street. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus stated that City Engineer Young had prepared a report on this matter, and that no right of way has been acquired on any of the three projects, but that they are in the process of acquiring right of way for the catch basins on Los Angeles Street. He further reported that Mr. Young had suggested that Council consider hiring an Office Engineer with at least the rating of an Assistant Civil Engin- eer, with, the requirement that he have an E.I.T. license, or be able to obtain same within one year's time, as, in so doing, it would. release his Civil Engineering Assistant for the right of way acquisition work. Considerable discussion followed wherein City Engineer Young stated that they have 80' acquired on the south side of Ramona Boulevard, but that 10' 20' comes off the Irwindale side, and that the County of Los Angeles said they would try to help them get that. Councilman Bishop questioned relevant to the installa- tion of a two-lane bridge over Rivergrade Road, as it presently is hazardous, to which the Chief Administrative Officer stated that the County definitely plans that installation for the next fiscal year; wherein City Engineer Young stated that they have completed the surveys on that project and have„$98,000.00 coming in this year's budget, and if Council wanted him to prepare a budget for the completion of this project at this time, he would do so, having it for them for study by the next regular meeting in order that it could go to the State Division of Highways be- fore their June Ist meeting as they prefer to have new projects in prior to that date. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE A BUDGET FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NORTH SIDE OF RAMONA BOULEVARD FOR STUDY AND CONSIDERATION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEET- ING OF COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP, NOES: ABSENT: BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NONE NONE Discussion ensued relevant to the drainage problem at Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE A COMPLETE DRAINAGE PROGRAM FOR THE INTERSECTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD AND MAINE AVENUE, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET FOR THIS PROJECT. COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. Discussion followed relevant to the Badillo Street project. MAYOR COLE DECLARED THE MOTION OUT OF ORDER AS ONLY THE ITEMS FOR WHICH THIS SPECIAL MEETING WAS CALLED ARE PERMITTED ON THE Continued) May 9, 1961 Page 3 EXPRESSION OF THANKS" BY BOTH COUNCIL & CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION Baldwin Park Blvd. Ramona Blvd. and Los Angeles St. Report by C.A.O. and City Engineer MOTION MADE AND CARRIED THAT CITY ENGR. BE INSTRUCT- ED TO PREPARE BUDGET FOR COM- PLETION OF NORTH SIDE OF RAMONA BLVD. FOR STUDY & CONSIDERATION AT NEXT REG. MEETING OF COUNCIL. MOTION MADE THAT CITY ENGR. BE IN- STRUCTED TO PRE- PARE A COMPLETE DRAINAGE PROGRAM FOR INTERSECTION OF RAMONA BLVD. & MAINE AVENUE TO BE INCLUDED IN BUDGET FOR THIS PROJECT. MOTION OUT OF ORDER & WITHDRAWN Continued) BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 05-U02 09-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117382-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 05 09 CC MINHÄ—@¸—C+Í«116 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council AGENDA. COUNCILMAN HOLMES WITHDREW HIS MOTION. Discussion continued relevant to the right of way acquisi- tions for the three projects budgeted and programmed, with City-Engineer Young answering queries of Council regarding project status and recapitulating on the work load in the Engineering Department. Chief Administrative Officer Asmus requested that Council take no immediate action regarding increasing engineering personnel, due to the impending budget season and a need for further study of this matter. City Engineer Young further elaborated on the-need for an experienced right of way man, costs, etc. Chief Administra- tive Officer Asmus stated that if Mr. Young will provide him with deeds, he would like to try and acquire some prop- erty on Los Angeles Street. MAYOR COLE INSTRUCTED THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY ENGINEER TO STUDY AND DISCUSS THE MATTER OF ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY, BRINGING A RE- PORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. At the request of Mayor Cole, City Clerk Backus read Resolu- tion No. 61-59 in full, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 61-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK'URGING COMPLETION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT 407 A & B WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK" WHEREAS, final plans for the construction of Flood Control Project 407, Lines A & B were submitted In February, 1961; and WHEREAS, the necessary corrections as to quantities, costs and other data have been supplied as requested; and WHEREAS, a priority major street improvement program is contemplated to be coordinated with the flood'control project; and WHEREAS, it has been indicated that this project may not be advertised for bid until late in the fourth quarter of 1961; NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park as follows: Section 1. The Los Angeles County Flood Control District Is urged to hasten its call for bids on this project in order to avoid possible delays due to rain. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park determines that this project Is of primary importance to the health, safety and welfare of the entire Baldwin Park area and as such should receive immediate consideration by the Flood Control District. Section 3. The City Clerk Is hereby instructed to mail certified copies of this resolution to the Los Angeles County Continued) May 9, 1961 Page 4 BY COUNCILMAN HOLMES. INSTRUCTION BY MAYOR COLE THAT C.A.0. & CITY ENGR. STUDY AND DISCUSS MATTER OF ADDITIONAL PER- SONNEL FOR AC- QUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY, BRINGING A REPORT & RECOM- MENDATIONS BEFORE COUNCIL AT NEXT REGULAR MEETING. RES. NO. 61-59 RE URGING COM- PLETION OF L.A. CO. FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT 407 A & B WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDNIN PARK. BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 05-U02 09-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117382-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1961 05 09 CC MINHÄ—@¸—C+Í« 1 7'7 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Board of Supervisors and the Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. May 9, Page 5 1961 PASSED and ADOPTED this tai day of ffiU, 1961. /s/ Lynn H. Cole Lynn H. Cole,Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Thelma L_ Balkus Thelma L. Balkus, City Clerk COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 61-59 BE ADOPTED. ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BISHOP SECONDED. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN HOLMES, BISHOP, BLOXHAM, LITTLEJOHN AND MAYOR COLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 00- AT 10:07 P.M. COUNCILMAN HOLMES MOVED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN. ADJOURNMENT AT COUNCILMAN BLOXHAM SECONDED. There were no objections, the 10:07 P.M. motion carried and was so ordered by Mayor Cole. 00- k22!__1 I LYNAY/H. COLE, MAYOR APPROVED: JULY 3. 1961 THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK BIB] 39597-U01 1961-U02 05-U02 09-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9994-U03 FO115490-U03 DO117382-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06