HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 05 09 CC MIN1961 05 09 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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May 9, 1961
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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.
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Board of Supervisors and the Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District. May 9,
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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
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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.
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LYNAY/H. COLE, MAYOR
APPROVED: JULY 3. 1961
THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK
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