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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-27-60-Regular Meetingr_ 3..it MMNUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD SEPTEMBER 27th,1960 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., September 27th,1960, Mayor Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey ALSO PRESENT :Oren L. King, City Manager Robert Flandrick, Acting City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Don Warren, Deputy Fire Chief Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Sherman Grisells, Director of Planning Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Mr. Jim Lacey of the Downey Y.M.C.A. delivered the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 12th, 1960 be approved as written. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Absent: 0 The City Clerk read the following correspondence: A letter from the Downey Junior Woman's Club requesting Council support for their program of tetanus toxoid injections to be administered in a similar manner to that conducted for polio. A letter from the League of California Cities announcing the meeting of October 6, 1960 when the Resoltuion the redistribution of the Gas Tax Money will be considered. A letter written by Frank G. Bonelli to Mr. N.H.Templin Road Commissioner requesting a review and possible allocation of funds to assist on the construction and improvement of Imperial Highway and on the opening of Stewart -Gray Road from Woodruff to Firestone. A claim for damages filed against the City of Downey by Mary Ruth Sanford, 11322 Excelsior Drive, Norwalk,California for damages to car in an accident involving a Police motorcycle on August 26,1960 at Firestone Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that this matter be referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and the Insurance Company and that all OUW., be denied. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum,Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 A letter from Walter R. Moore, 13032 Gneiss Ave. requesting the City assist in the construction of street improvements in the area north and west of the intersection of Gardendale and Downey Avenue. This matter was referred to the City Manager. Considerable correspondence regarding the Stonewood Subdivision No.20115 was reviewed by the City Manager. Bonds have been posted by the Stonewood for the installation of screen planting and a spitnkler system for the strips lying between walls and street property along Cecelia Street and Woodruff Avenue. This has not been complied with -there has been much correspondence and many delays in the fulfilling of these requirements. They are again asking that any action be delayed as they are negotiating for the sale of this property. a f.y After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that a formal letter by written to Mr. Ross M. Wood,General Manager of the Stonewood Center requesting that they comply with the bonds. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 1 Councilman: Dunnum ABSENT: 0 After a summation of bids on Assessment District #50, Downey Avenue Street Lighting, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidded, Electirc and Machinery Service, Inc. in the amount of $24,620.00, and all other bids be rejected. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the bid for the Downey Ave. Assessment Districts #50 be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Electric and Machinery Service, Inc. in the amount of $24,620.00 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 6 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 675 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE DOWNEY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.646, AS MODIFIED. (AD No.50) 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 Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.675 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Giddings, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT:O RESOLUTION NO. 676 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS ON DOWNEY AVENUE. 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.676 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 677 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DDISON COMPANY ON FLORENCE AVENUE BETWEEN PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND DOWNEY AVENUE. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilmen Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.677 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 678 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON STEWART & GRAY ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH WOODRUFF AVENUE AND BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD. 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 Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 678 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 679 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO- RANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS. 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 Councilmen Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 679 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 680 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS ON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 33 (PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET) AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 668. 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 Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 680 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Proposed Assessment District No.45 known as Dolan Sewers is a. consolidation for Dolan Avenue, Casanes Avenue, Imperial Highway, Leeds Street, DePalma. Street and Orizaba Avenue. The City Council receivdd and ordered filed letters from the Health Officer of Los Angeles County establishing the necessity for these sewers- as herewith spread upon the minutes: The following letters were received from Roy 0. Gilbert, M. D., Health Officer, Los Angeles County Health Department: July 31, 1958 SUBJECT: City Improvement Sanitary Sewer District No. 57 -9, South Orizaba Avenue and LaReina Avenue, City of Downey RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the South Orizaba Avenue and La Reina Avenue Sanitary Sewer District, City Improve- ment District No. 57 -9, City of Downey, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation 6 hour -to- hourse calls were made. Of this number two occupants were not at home or did not answer the door. Of the four property owners or tenants actually contacted, one or 25% reported having ex- perienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal system. They eomplained that the system filled up, causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow on to the surface of the ground, also that it was necessary to pump the system every two months in order to prevent it from overflowing. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of a fine, silty sand. This type of soil is not conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal system for any great period of time as it has poor leaching qualities. In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the installation of sani- tary sewers in South Orizaba Avenue and La Reina Avenue, City of Downey, as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. February 2, 1960 SUBJECT: De Palma Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 45, City of Downey. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the De Palma Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 45, City of Downey, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation, 5 house -to -house calls were made. Of the five property owners or tenants actually contacted, 3 or 607. reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the sys- tems filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the systems or the construction of new leaching systems was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of loam and fine silty sand. This type of soil is not too conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage dis- posal system as it has poor leaching qualities. In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in the De Palma Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 45, City of Downey. This recommendation is made as an improvement nec- essary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. June 6, 1960 SUBJECT: Orizaba Street, Sewer Assessment District No. 45, City of Downey. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the Orizaba Street, Sewer Assessment District No. 45, City of Downey, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation, 6 house -to -house calls were made and 6 property owners or tenants were actually contacted. Of this number, 2 or 33 1/3% reported having experienced trouble with their in- dividdal subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the systems filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and clean- ing out of the systems was necessary. The soil within the area of this pro- posed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of a fine silty sand. This type of soil is not conducive to any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal system as it has poor leaching qualities. In view of the facts revealed by our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in the Orizaba Street, Sewer Assessment Dis- trict No. 45, City of Downey, as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health. This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. February 10, 1960 SUBJECT: Assessment District No. 49 Casanes Avenue, City of Downey. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the Casanes Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 49, City of Downey, =as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation, 15 house -to -house calls were made. Of this number, 6 occupants were not at home or did not answer the door. Of the 9 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 7 or 77.7% reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the systems filled .--. up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to over- flow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the systems or the construction of new systems was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists �3kYA.. mostly of a fine silty sand. This type of soil is not too conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal system, over any long period of time, as it has poor leaching qualities. In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sewer Assessment District No. 49 Casanes Avenue, City of Downey. This recommendation is made as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. February 18, 1960 SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 52, Dolan Avenue, City of Downey. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the Dolan Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 52, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation, 19 house -to- house calls were made. Of this number, 9 occupants were not at home or did not'answer the door. Of the 10 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 5 or 50% reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the systems filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overlow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the systems and the construction of new seepage pits was necessary. One contact reported that they had pumped their sewage disposal system at least 10 times in the past two years. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of a fine silty sand. This type of soil is not too conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal system as it has poor leaching qualities. Also this fine sand sifts through the spaces between the brick linings of the seepage pits and causes them to either silt up or cave in and become inoperative. In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public Health service for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in the Dolan Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 52, City of Downey. This recommendation is made as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. March 2, 1960 SUBJECT: Assessment District No. 48, Leeds Street, City of Downey. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 48, Leeds Street, City of Downey, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation, 14 house -to -house calls were made. Of this number, 8 occupants were not at home or did not answer the door. Of the 6 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 2 or 33 1/3% reported having experienced trouble with their individ- ual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the seepage pits fill- ed up, causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to over- flow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the seepage pits or the construction of new pits was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of a fine silty sand. This type of soil is not too conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal system as it has poor leaching qualities. In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sani- tary sewers in Assessment District No. 48, City of Downey. This recommenda- tion is made as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. March 22, 1960 SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 45A RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 45A, City of Downey, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation, 7 house -to -house calls were made. Of this number, 2 occupants were not at home or did not answer the door. Of the 5 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 4 or 807. reported that they had experienced trouble with their individual sub- surface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the systems filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the systems or the construction of new seepage pits was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of a fine silty sand. This type of soil is not too conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal sys- tem as it has poor leaching qualities. In view of the facts revealed by our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 45A, City of Downey, as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health. This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. RESOLUTION NO. 681 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE ON DOLAN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY. (Proposed Assessment District No.45) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,seconded I Councilmen Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.681 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 682 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DOLAN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY - AD45 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed be the following cote that Resolution No. 682 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 683 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DOLAN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY. ADA5 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.683 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 684 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE DOLAN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER, THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY PERTAINING THERETO, AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THAT THE WORK TO BE DONE IS OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT. AD #45. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that turther reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 684 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 685 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 648 WHICH RESOLUTION PUTAINS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1960 -61 The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.685 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 686 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTIMS #255 AND # 522 PROVIDING RATES OF COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES. The City Manager presented his report on this resolution. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that item e- City Engineer $900 -950 and item j. - Engineer -Fire Department, authority to pay 5% extra for special assignment on fire equipment maintenance be approved. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilmen Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that item g- Custodian - Groundskeepter for the Parks be established at Pay Key p $318 -387 be approved. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that items a,b,c,d, establishing the positions of Assistant City Librarian Pay Key 19 $518 -629, Assistant Director of Building and Safety Pay Key 22 $600 -729, Identification Technician (Police Department) Pay Key 17 $469 -571, Assistant Director of Planning Pay Key 22 $600 -729, Principal Planner Pay Key 19 %518 -629, Associate Planner Pay Key 17 $469 -571 be approved. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived on Resolution No.686 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman GL# things, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.686 be adopted as amended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 687 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (City Yards) The resolution was read by title only. J It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote to adopt resolution No.687 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 688 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AND RESCINDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION No. 625 OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY. Councilman Dunnum disqualified himself for action on this resolution and left the council chambers. 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 Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 688 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum. RESOLUTION NO. WS214 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING SHE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (Payroll #1712 thru 2055 $78,658.43) 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. WS214 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Councilman Dunnum returned to the Council Chambers. RESOLUTION NO. WS #215 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. 0523 thru #636 $84,336.13) 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS #215 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to prepare pkkns and specifications for Assessment District #61, Deming Ave. sidewalsk. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,- seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Burke, Williams and Sorensen be employed as attorneys for Deming Ave. Sidewalks AD #61 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote to advance engineering funds in the amount of $1000.00 for Deming Ave. sidewalks, AD #61. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum,Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to circulate petitions in the following assessment districts: Susan Ave- AD #60 - sidewalks Orizaba Ave.- AD #43- streets and sidewalks Alley improvement AD #63- vicinity of Adoree and Brock Blodgett Ave. AD #59- streets AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilmen Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the necessary gag tax funds in the amount of $16,000 be appropriated for the improvement of Bellflower Blvd along the north- erly 275 fett of the property purchased by the City for a Public Works Yard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the council initiate proceedings and refer to the Planning Commission for consideration the adjustment in location of buffer strip located approximately 600' west of Woodruff Avenue and south of Washburn Crossing Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote to authorize the engaging of Mr. F. E. McDonald, Consulting Civil Engineer, to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for a combination shop - warehouse and office building as well as a garage facility, at a cost not to exceed $1500 and that these funds be transferred from Account No.2000 -669 to Account No.17001 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After a summation of bids on Contract #42, Stewart & Gray Road, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Borbin, and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Cox Brost Construction Co. in the amount of $59,569.05, and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After a summation of bids on Contract #43, Slurry Seal, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully Miller, in the amount of $37,410.80, and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Fraley NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #46, Paramount Blvd, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the plans and specifications be approved and the bid awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully Miller, in the amount of $5,567 and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the plans and specifications be approved for the traffic signal at Wiley Burke and Florence be approved and authority be given to call for bids. Contract #48. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to purchase of six motor- cycles with tradein of five from Frie's Harley Davidson, 16211 Lakewood Blvd., Bellflower for a total price of $6,959.79 with an additional discount of 2% for payment within 30 days after delivery. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved byCouncilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote authority be given to transfer $28,563.05 from County Aid Fund to Assessment District #10 Fund for the City contribution to the improvement District. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum,Giddings, Corbin, Peavey ROES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mrs. Merlin Hartman of the Junior Womens Club reviewed the letter that had been read earlier in the meeting regarding the program of tetanus toxoid injections and requested the Councils support. The Council endorsed the program and offered to support it to the fullest. Dr. Joe Campbell, representing the Chamber of Commerce presented a proclama- tion declaring October 17 -23 as National Bible Week in the United State and that the council validate it. It was moved by Councilman Tempe , Seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that October 17 -23 be observed as National Bible Week within the City 64.Downey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given for the expenditure of approximately $600 from the City's Cooperative Street Fund to install a. temporary pedestrian walkway on the west side of Brookshire Avenue from the existing sidewalk just northerly of the railroad tracks to Ioaw Street to provide a. safety area for children going to and from school in this area.. AYES: 5 Councilman: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Temple gave a report on the SisterCity program and requested approval of associate members to be appointed to the committee as special chairmen. The Council so approved. Councilman Temple reported that he had met with Mr. Dougan after the last council meeting and that all concerned with the Zoning matter had agreed to withhold any further action until the Master Plan could be adopted. Councilman Dunnum reported that some of the water rates had been increased and questioned the status of the water studies. It was reported that progress was being made and that the attorneys from the various Git *es were to meet. Councilman Giddings reported that he had many complaints about the lights and loud speakers from Yeakel Bros. at Lakewood and Gallatin Road. It was explained that the lights had just been raised and that they were to be put back to the regulation height tonight and that the telephone speaker system was to be modified tomorrow. Councilman Giddings stated that he felt that the City should follow this type of thing more closely so that it would not invoke complaints from the citizens. Councilman Peavey complimented the school board on the sidewalks at North Junior High School and requested that Gallatin School Board be approached again in regard to the sidewalks at Maude Price School. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the payment of $25.00 dues be approved to the Independ- ent Cities of Los Angeles County organization. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Peavey reported that trucks were being parked on an unsurfaced lot at Tweedy Lane and Telegraph Rd. and requested that some ordinance be drawn to control such parking. He a &so requested that the City Manager bring a recommendation to the Council as to the cost of widening Telegraph Road on the north side from Paramount to the City limits and the use of Gas Tax money for this purpose. It was recommended that the routing of the Stewart & Gray opening be given further study and recommendations but that work be continued as scheduled. A further study of the parking situation in downtown Downey was presented and it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that an appraisal of the cost of the lots on 2nd and 3rd Street be authorized. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mr. Joseph Jay, pepresenting Seivers Construction Co., 8739 Stewart & Gray Road requested some action on the vatation of the service road at Lakewood and Stewart & Gray road. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that a resolution be drawn ordering the vacation of certain portions of Fontana St. including provisions that it is to be rezoned to P zone and provisions that if it is ever necessary that it be used for streets purposes it is to reacquired at no cost to the City. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11 :30 A.M. or