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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-09-60-Regular Meeting•_ 5 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD MAY 9TH, 1960 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., May 9th, 1960, Mayor Hollis M. Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Warren, Assistant Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Roy Ruth of the Downey Methodist Church delivered the invocation. The Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the vacation of the future street lying southerly of Meadow Road. The Mayor asked if there were any protests or whether there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on the matter. There being no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the hearing on the vacation of the future street lying southerly of Meadow Road in Tract #16193 be closed. The Mayor announced that the bids for the sale of bonds for Elm Vista Drive improvements, A.D. #21, are to be opened at this time. The City Clerk opened the bids which were then reviewed by the Council and the City Attorney. The bids were referred to the Director of Finance for a summation. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the continu- ation of the hearing on Stamps Avenue improvements, A.D. #24. The City Manager reviewed the previous hearings and actions whereby it appeared that the proceedings initially started would have to be abandoned. The City Attorney and Director of Public Works advised that there had been several changes in the work which was to be done in the improvements and there had been several deletions from the improvement. Starting a new proceeding would not change the width of the street nor the deletions. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Stamps Avenue im- provements be closed. (A.D. #24) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin f-P It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the original proceedings for Stamps Avenue Assessment District #24 be abandoned. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the Director of Public Works be instructed to reinstate the proceedings for the improvement of Stamps Avenue because of the work changes and deletions of some of the improvements. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk opened the bids received for construction of Elm Vista Drive Assessment District #21 and passed them to Council for review. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin that the bids be referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for a report on them at the next Council Meeting. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney was asked to present a summation of the bids received for the sale of bonds for Elm Vista Drive improvements, A.D. #21. He reported there were two bids received, showing the same rate of interest. One bid from 8th and Figueroa had a premium of $76.70, the other from Alex Wald had a premium of $105.00, accompanied by a cashier's check in the amount of $1,805.00 as compared to the cashier's check in the amount of $1,833.22 submitted by the 8th and Figueroa Company. Mr. Sorensen advised that in this particular instance, a bid bond is not required under the Government Code; however, the City Council may or may not stipulate this in the bid requirements which had been done. The Council, if it so wishes, may waive the defect of the cashier's check which is approximately $28.22 shy of the 3% of the total amount of the bonds required as the bid bond. It was felt that the difference of $28.30 in the premiums bid would more than offset this defect. The premium bid by Alex Wald is $105.00 and the premium bid by 8th & Figueroa is $76.70. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the defect be waived in the cashier's check received from Alex Wald which should be $1,833.22, and in this case, being the low bid, is $1,805.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the fb11oaingvgt &thjatthe bid for the sale of bonds for -- Elm Vista Drive A.D. #21 be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Alex Wald, in the amount of $61,107.57 at 5z7. interest, with a premium of $105.00, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None f` a `i ` t It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting held on April 26, 1960, be approved as written. The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: A letter of thanks from James L. Stamps for the memory book presented to him upon his retirement from the City Council. A notice from the League of California Cities of the new Mayors and Councilmen's institute at Berkeley, California, May 26 and 27, requesting reservations to be made by May 17. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that authority be granted for all nec- essary and incidental costs be allowed any councilman who desires to attend the new Mayors and Councilmen's institute at Berkeley, California, May 26 and 27. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced that there were a number of people in the audience awaiting the decision on the awarding of bids for the City's public liability insurance. The Director of Finance was asked to give a summation of these bids. Two bids had been received, both from local agencies: one from the Pacific Indemnity Insurance Co. through the General Insurance Agency, and one from the Royal Indemnity Insurance Co. through the Nash Insurance Agency. The bid from Royal Indemnity was in the amount of $14,468.81; Pacific Indemnity, $14,425.73. Both companies called for an audit but in the case of Royal Indemnity the audit covered 100% of all items involved, Pacific Indemnity's audit included approximately 65 %. Both companies have a 30 -day cancellation clause. Royal Indemnity is a fixed premium for 3 years, Pacific Indemnity is subject to change after the 2nd and 3rd year. It was recommended that the bid be awarded to the Pacific Indemnity Insurance Company through the General Insurance Agency. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the contract for public liability insurance for the City of Downey be awarded to the Pacific Indemnity Insurance Company through the General Insurance Agency in the amount of $14,425.73. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk continued reading the written correspondence as follows: A letter from the Downey Board of Realtors addressed to Mr. Oren L. King advising that they had considered his "Philosophy For A Master Plan" dated May 4, 1960 and had voted unanimously to adopt the philosophy which was so ably set forth, to be used as a guide line for further study and deliberation. Chris Parr and Harry Beddoe had been appointed as their representatives on the City Study Committee to prepare suggestions for the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to adopt and approve the philosophy for whatever benefit it may be in the studies that are now being made regarding the "Master Plan ". 5 AYES: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None A letter from Byron R. Bentley, Attorney at Law, regarding the Downey vs. Lucci matter advising that if any matter comes up at the next Council meeting or any meeting thereafter concerning the lawsuit between the City of Downey, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lucci, and the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, or otherwise concerning any property now owned by Mr. or Mrs. Lucci, said Mr. & Mrs. Lucci desire to be heard and to have permission to speak either themselves or by their attorneys. The City Attorney stated that he had had several discussions with the bonding company who are trying to work out some procedure whereby the bonding company could effect the release of certain funds from an escrow (within $150.00 of the amount for which they are being sued) and recommended that if this can be worked out along these lines, it would be advisable to settle out of court. The City Attorney advised he was merely bringing the Council up to date on the Lucci matter and that there is nothing to act upon at this time. A letter was read from the Building Contractors Association regard- ing the need for additional personnel in the Building Department to remedy the delays in making building inspections. This was taken up in the City Managers Report (Item #1) where authority was requested from Council to employ one additional building inspector at Salary Grade 19 at entrance salary of $493 per month, effective immediately. Money is available in the current Building Department budget which may be utilized for this purpose. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authcr ize the employing of one additional building inspector at Salary Grade 19 at entrance salary of $493 per month, effective immediately. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mr. Sorensen with a statement for expenses of attending the City Attorney's Conference in Monterey April 25 and 26. The City Attorney reminded the Council in his 1Et ter that one -half of his reasonable and necessary expenses had been authorized by them with the reason being that he was also acting as city attorney for the City of Irwindale. Subsequent to the time of authorization, but prior to the time of the meeting, Mr. Sorensen stated he submitted his resignation as city attorney of the City of Irwindale, effective April 25. At the City Attorneys Conference he attended only as a representative of the City of Downey and, therefore, he asked that the City Council authorize the payment of all reasonable and necessary expenses in attending the conference. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to ratify and affirm the expenditure of $148.75 on the part of the City Attorney while attending the City Attorney's Conference in Monterey April 25 and 26. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: _1 Councilman: Corbin The City Clerk read an announcement.from the City of South Gate regarding the next meeting, May 18, at 6:30, of the Mutual Aid Cities to be held at the Hearth Restaurant. A letter from the County Boundary Commission advising of a proposed annexation of the "Long Beach Strip" to the City of Bellflower (to be deannexed from the City of Long Beach). 10 '19 A letter from the State Farm Insurance Company in which a claim was set forth for Howard R. Walters as the result of a traffic accident on Imperial Highway and Downey Avenue on February 27, 1960. The Director of Finance recommended denying all claims and referring it to the insurance company for further handling. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to deny all claims in the matter of Howard R. Walters for the traffic accident which occurred on Imperial Highway and Down0yon February 27, 1960, and refer it to the insurance carrier for further handling. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 4110 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FIREARMS The ordinance was read by title only. After a great deal of dis- cussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunham, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that this ordinance be referred to the City Manager and the Police Department for further study, reconsideration and modification. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 9 OF ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 2900 THROUGH 2909, WHICH SAID SECTIONS ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT The ordinance was read by title only. The City Manager stated that this proposed ordinance will firm up and thoroughly establish the pur- chasing procedures for the City of Downey. This is set forth in this manner in accordance with the current practices and is in concurrence with the State Code relative to calling for bids. It should be noted that bids are received and quotations for all purchases and every consideration possible is given to local bidders. It was suggested by the City Attorney that page 3 of the ordinance, subdivision (b), Section 2908 should have a change in wording from "lowest responsible bidder" to "lowest and best bidder ". It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to introduce the ordinance modified as suggested by the City Attorney. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None In the matter of the Klondyke Improvements, A.D. #10, the City Attorney reviewed the action taken in sending a proposed resolution of intention to the City of Paramount as some of the improvements lie within the City of Paramount. A certified copy of the resolution had been received from the City of Paramount consenting to the inclusion of lands within the City of Paramount in Downey A.D. #10 ( Klondyke Avenue and other streets). The Director of Public Works submitted the debt limit report to be filed with the City Clerk, with the plans and specifications, assessment and diagrams and the estimate of cost which was in the amount of $549,848.18. RESOLUTION NO. 596 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 (KLONDYKE AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was_ moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 596 be adopted, setting the hearing on the Debt Limit Report on Assessment District No. 10 (Klondyke Avenue and other streets) for June 28, 1960, at 8:00 A.M., in the City Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 597 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 (KLONDYKE AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read - ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 597 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 598 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY, CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 (KLONDYKE AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 598 setting the hearing on the intention of acquisition of rights of way in Assessment District No. 10 (Klondyke Avenue and other streets) for 8:00 A.M., June 28, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None J L .i. RESOLUTION NO. 599 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND RECORD OF SURVEY REQUIRED BY LOT SPLITS #132, #133 AND #138, ACCEPTING GRANTS OF ROAD EASEMENT REQUIRED THEREOF, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND (MANZANAR AVENUE NORTHERLY OF CHEROKEE DRIVE) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 599 be adopted with the stipulation that there be no parking on either side on the narrow portion of Manzanar Street where its width is 20 feet. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 600 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON- VENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (STEWART AND GRAY ROAD) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 600 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RECOMMENDING THAT THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSIDER THE SOUTHERLY ROUTE (GARDENDALE AREA) OF THE CENTURY FREEWAY AS THE MOST DESIROUS THROUGH THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. Action was deferred until a meeting is held between the group which appointed Mr. Hollis Peavey its chairman to establish the most equitable route for the proposed Century Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 601 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF ARDIS AVENUE FROM A POINT 89 FEET NORTH OF BORSON STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF RATLIFFE STREET; ON THE WEST SIDE OF ARDIS AVENUE FROM A POINT 95 FEET NORTH OF RATLIFFE STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF RATLIFFE STREET; ON BOTH SIDES OF ADOREE STREET FROM ARDIS AVENUE TO STANBRIDGE AVENUE; AND ON BOTH SIDES OF BORSON STREET FROM ARDIS AVENUE TO STANBRIDGE AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. R..04W It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 601 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 602 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 602 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 603 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING FOR DEDICATION A PORTION OF BLODGETT AVENUE (A FUTURE STREET WITHIN TRACT NO. 16193) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 603 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin,Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE "FUTURE STREET" EXTENDING SOUTHERLY OF MEADOW ROAD WITHIN TRACT NO. 16193 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 604 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #16516 THROUGH #16830 $70,784.43) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. f`1.3 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -196 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #7156 THROUGH #7391 $46,041.61) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -197 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Reappointment of the Citizens Committees by the Council was deferred until the next regular Council Meeting. After a summation of the bids received for the application of slurry seal on certain streets throughout the southerly portion of the City, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and that all other bids be rejected. The low bid was in the amount of $10,120.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid for application of slurry seal on certain streets throughout the southerly portion of the City be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $10,120.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and that all other bids be rejected. (Contract #41) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids received for the construction of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Brookshire under Cash Contract #37, it was recommended that the Contract be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Westates Electric Construction Company, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and that all other bids be rejected. The low bid was in the amount of $11,818.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Contract #37 for the construction of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Brookshire be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Westates Electric Construction Co., in the amount of $11,818.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None With regard to installation of traffic signals at Downey Avenue and 2nd and 3rd Streets, it was recommended that a field trip be made for further study for signals on a city -wide basis for recommendation and action. As outlined by the City Manager in Item #7 of his report of May 9, 1960,reggrding drainage improvements of Rio Hondo Place lying westerly of Old River School Road, it would appear that the practical solution would be a sharing of the cost of constructing the drainage facility, possibly one -half being financed by the developer of the new homes and the City assuming the balance (representing that propor- tion normally borne by the remaining property owners on the street). It was therefore recommended that Council authorize the City's participation of 50 per cent of the drainage problem estimated at approximately $2500 to be included in the 1960 -61 budget so that the property owners may proceed. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve 50% participation by the City with an amount not to exceed $2500 for drainage improvements on Rio Hondo Place to be included in the 1960 -61 budget. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None In response to the request from the City Council a resume' was submitted of the City's practices in respect to bank deposits and investments. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote-that as of July 1, 1960, Council authorize the commercial account to be transferred to the Bank of America and the refundable deposit account transferred to the Golden State Bank, and that a policy of rotation be followed on a two -year basis hereafter. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Upon a request from the Police Department for transfer of funds in the amount of $187 from Account No. 9 -3040 -518, Rental of City Equipment, to Account Nots. 9- 3030 -694 and 9- 3020 -694 for Converter for DC to AC current and purchase of Fargo Ultra - violet Light Kit to be used in the undercover surveillance and interviewing of suspects, it was recommended that Council grant authority for this transfer. It was moved and passed by the be approved: Amount by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings following vote that the following transfer of funds Transferred From Transferred To $187.00 9 -3040 -518 9 -3030 -694 and 9- 3020 -694 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a review by the National Board of Fire Underwriters recently completed and upon recommendation of the Fire Chief and Fire Subcommittee, it was recommended that the 1960 -61 budget include an additional eight firemen to assure that all of the fire trucks will be manned by four people on every run. The National Board of Fire Underwriters' recommendations are from five to seven on each engine and the Fire Departmentts report shows that at least 35% of runs have less than four firemen on the engine. There are approximately 97 points which will be gained in the City's rating if the additional eight firemen are added prior to May 15, 1960. It was further recommended, therefore, that the Council authorize overtime assignments to off -duty personnel on an interim basis effective May 15, 1960. Funds amounting to $4800.00 are in the current Fire Department budget which may be utilized for this purpose. Chief Gain estimated that the savings between class 4 and class 5 for the Fire Department would be $165,000 of the tax money, so it will cost that or save that, depending on what classification the City of Downey is given by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. A saving of $140,000 can be effected if the Downey Fire Department can go to Class 3. Chief Gain gave in complete detail the operation of the Fire Department and the minimum requirement which he feels will take adequate care of the City of Downey and bring the city up to the minimum standards set out by the National Board of Fire Under- writers. After a thorough discussion of the matter as set out in the City Manager's report and the report submitted by Chief Gain, it was moved by Councilman Temple that Council approve inclusion in the 1960.61 budget an additional eight firemen and, effective May 15, 1960, authorize overtime assignments to off -duty personnel on an interim basis to keep the Fire Department manned to its most efficient capacity. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Dunnum stated that he would be in favor of bringing Station #1 up to the minimum requirements, leaving the other stations as they stand, and that he would recommend, then, an addition of six firemen effective July 1, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to employ six additional men in the Fire Department effective July 1, 1960, bring- ing the total personnel to 68, and to approve necessary overtime to bring the force to this capacity in the interim effective May 15, 1960, by paying overtime to off -duty men to keep the department manned to this capacity. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager suggested that an off - street parking committee be formed by the City Council to continue the study of a downtown parking district to acquire adequate off - street parking lots and that the City support this district through the allocation of on and off street parking meter funds to support the revenue bonds necessary to finance this type of development. It was also suggested that the Council consider apportioning an amount of capital outlay funds from the 1960 -61 budget to initiate the first year's city support of this program. It is felt that the city is justified in allocating the parking meter funds and a reasonable and justifiable capital improvement fund in the combined efforts to build up the downtown business areas. It is felt the ex- pansion of the commercial areas of the City will more than pay for the expense involved in supporting them through an overall combined off - street parking program. As an initial step in this program, it is suggested that the City Council consider leasing the Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Fourth and New Streets. This lot is 152.81 feet on New and 115 feet on Fourth and the parking diagram prepared by our Traffic Department indicates it will afford 57 parking spaces. It is understood the church J: 6 is interested in leasing this to the city at $1.00 per year for a five -year period with a five -year option to renew based upon exist- ing circumstances at that time. Costs of improving the lot amount to approximately $9,000.00. Although amortization of this amount cannot be supported over a five -year period at this time, it is felt that increased business in the downtown area will bring the return up within the five -year period. In addition to the $9,000 improve- ment cost, the church would expect the City to pay the necessary taxes amounting to somewhere between $1500.00 and $1700.00 per year. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to proceed with acquisition of the off - street parking needed and appoint an off - street parking committee (perhaps one by each Councilman) with the possible purchase of the Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Fourth and New Streets, to be leased back to the church on Sundays, with an option that the church may buy back the lot, and that monies be set aside in the Capital Improvement Fund in the 1960 -61 budget for this purpose. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was suggested by Councilman Temple that any other areas having parking problems should also be considered. The City Manager reported that property owners have expressed a willingness to pay 50% for replacement of curbs, gutters and paving at Imperial Highway in front of the Spartan Lacquer Company where a bad hole exists, with the City paying the other half. As Imperial Highway is a street of major importance, it is supported from gas tax money. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize acceptance of the owner's proposal to pay on a 50% basis for street repairs, replacement of curbs and gutters on Imperial Highway fronting the Spartan Lacquer Company. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that the City of Santa Monica has passed a resolution with regard to redistribution of Gas Tax monies. Mayor Peavey suggested that a further study be made with a complete report being submitted at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Temple reported that Mrs. Florence Anderberg who flies annually in the Powderpuff Derby which is to be flown this year from Torrance to Wilmington, Delaware, expressed a desire to carry a Downey banner on her plane at no cost to the City. This Derby departs July 9. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to sponsor Mrs. Anderberg in the Powderpuff Derby if there is no financial or legal obligation. Councilman Dunnum recommended the ordinance be amended to prohibit parking on all streets less than 20 feet in width and the City Attorney was also instructed to prepare a resolution prohibiting parking on Manzanar immediately, where its width is 20 feet. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjounred at 11 :00 P.M. City C rk U Mayor