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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-10-60-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD OCTOBER 1pth,1960 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., October 10th,1960, Mayor Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Gidding, Corbin, Peavey ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert Gain, Fire Chief Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Dick Barhite, Director of Public Works. Reverend Ernest Sillers of St. Mark's Episcopal Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Peavey presented Mrs. Everett C. Horner a Certificate of Appreciation, for the outstanding work as president of the Coordinating Council 1959 -60, in behalf of the City. The Mayor then intuoduced James Allgood, President of the Coordinating Council who requested the Councils consideration in helping the program of Jobs of Juniors undertaken by the Coordinating Council. He outlined that there is a deficit of approximately $300.00 from last years program and he also stated that they hope to continue the program again this year and are requesting Council consider a allocation of $750.00 for this project. The Mayor then announced that the hour of 7:30 P.M. had arrived and that the bids for the Sale of Bonds on Phlox Avenue AD#33 were to be opened. There were six bids received and opened by the Clerk. The City Attorney read the bids. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that these bids be received and referred to the Director of Finance, the City Attorney and the City Manager for analysis. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The bids on the construction of work on Plhox Ave. A033 were then opened. There were three bids received which the Clerk opened and the City Attorney read; It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that these bids be referred to the Director of Public Works, the City Attorney and the City Manager for analysis and recom- mendation. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The Mayor then opened the hearing on the Vacation of the Alley- 4th Place as scheduled and advertised for this time. The Clerk presented correspondence on this hearing: Mrs. Rose Meltzer was in favor of the vacation Arnold Thomas, 7946 E. 4th St. was protesting the vacation. Southern California Gas Company and Downey County Water District protesting on the grounds that they had utility facilities in this alley and would have to retain the aceess thereto, The following people spoke in protest to the vacation: J.E. Willaford, 7909 4th Place V. G. Aiken, 7937 4th Place R. S. Bradfield, 7910 4th Street Mr. Maurice Meltze ;,7921 4th Place spoke in favor of the vacation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that the hearing be closed. Councilman Dunnum suggested that a study be made to see if it is feasible to obtain right of way to open the alley to a width that would be more practical. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the matter be taken under submission and requested a report from the City Manager an the possibility of opening the alley to a usable width. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The hearing on the report on Stamps Ave. AWt64 was then opened. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavit of mailing relative to this hearing. She answered in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the affidavit be received and filed. The City Engineer then presented the factual data of the report. The Clerk reported that there were no written protests. The Mayor then called for any oral statements for or against the improvement or relating to the report. Dr. B. T. Utley, 8348 Vista del Rio and Mr. James Lacey, 8360 Vista del Rio spoke in protest to the improvement. They requested that Stamps Ave. be opened to Gallatin Rd. rather than Vista del Rio as the improvement would be very determental to their two properties. It was moved by Councilmen Giddings, seconded by Councilmen Temple, and so ordered that the hearing be closed. After some discussion the Council held action on the Resolution of Feasibility pending the hearing on Intention scheduled for the meeting of October 25th,1960. The analysis on the bids for bonds on Phlox Ave. AD #33 were presented and after a complete review It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to J. B. Hanauer & Co., the lowest and bast bidder, at 99.40% of par at a rate of 6% interest, in the amount of $51,262.24 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The Clerk then read the following correspondence: A note of appreciation from Mr. Joe Coss for the flowers in memory of his father. A letter from Ralphs Grocery Co. with a check in the amount of $1700.00 enclosed as their portion of the cost for construction of a left turn into the pr.?operty located on the southeast corner of Lakewood and Firestone and expressing thanks to the City in their helf in obtaining permission from the Division of Highways to construct such a turn. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and do ordered that this check and letter be received and referred to the Director of Finance and the City Manager. A letter from the County of Los Angeles, Board of Supervisors inviting the City Officials to attend the dedication of the County's new Hall of Admin- istration on Friday, October 28th,1960 at 10:30 A.M. A letter from the Rio San Gabriel Civic Association urging the Council to give high priority to the matter of a City Charter and suggesting that a Citizen's Committee be appointed and fund appropriated for professional services to assist in the matter. A letter from Mr. Lee Sievers, of the Sievers Construction Company requesting that Council take action on Zoning Variance Case No.175. The CityAttorney reported that Mr. Sievers had signed an agreement to grant to the City of Downey an option to purchase said real property at any time prior to November 1,1970 upon notice. Within thirty days from the date of said notice the grant deed conveying title to the City free and clear of all liens and encumberances, together with a policy of title insurance shall be delivered to the City for the sum of $50.00 as the entire purchase price. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that this agreement be approved and recorded. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO.152 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD SO AS TO LIMIT THE USE OF THE SAME TO VEHICLE PARKING. The Ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that this ordinance be considered an emergency measure and should be adopted without the preliminary introduction and second reading before final adoption. 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 Ordinance No. 152 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 689 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CVVNCU OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF FONTANt STREET, A SERVICE ROAD PARALLEL WITH LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD EXTENDING NORTHERLY FROM STEWART AND GRAY ROAD, AND A PORTION OF THE ALLEY PARALLEL WITH LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD EXTENDING NORTHERLY FROM STEWART AND GRAY ROAD, WITHIN TRACT NO. 13183. 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 689 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Dunnum suggested that inasmuch as Mr. Richard Roe, attorney for the Park Water District and our CityAttorney had completed and presented the proposed agreement and legal findings on the purchase of the Park Water District that they outline and report on this matter at this time. The Attorneys then outlined briefly what their findings were and emphasized that they were presenting the legal requirements but were not recommending as to the policy. It is now necessary for the Council to study the findings and to determine what their pleasure is so that these can be considered by the directors of the Water Company. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the Meeting of September 27th, 1960, be approved as presented. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. — (Planning Resolutions #47 & 48) The Ordinance 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 Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The Ordinance amending the business license was presented and held for further study. No action was taken. The Ordinance amending the Permit Fees was presented and held for furtherstudy. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 690 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON MARBEL AVE. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Temple, seconded by Councilman 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. 690 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 i RESOLUTION NO. 691 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK TO BE DONE AND THE AREA INCLUDED IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 45. (Dolan Ave.) 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.691 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS216 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING BERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.(Payroll $85,167.56) 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 216 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS217 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. ( #647 -782 $57,951.78) 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 Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS217 be adopted. 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 $12,000.00 be transfered from Account No. 1- 2000 -699, Fixed Assest NOC to Account No.18320, Traffic Signal Construction to provide the necessary funds for the Traffid Signal at Gardendale St. and Garfield Ave. 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 the sanitary sewer on hrdis Avenue between Foster Road and Ratliffe Street be approved and accepted for public use. PC #5542 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that the appropriation of $6,000 ( approximately 1/4 of the total cost)be approved for the modernization of the traffic signal at Lakewood Blvd. and Rosecrans Ave. (Fro.n AC 9- 2000 -699 to AC 18350) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 A summary of the bids for the traffic signal and Safety lighting at Florence Ave. and Willey -Burke Ave. Contract #48 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the contract be awarded to Paul Gardner Corp, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $10,647.00 and all other bids be rejected. 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 the Council authorize an appropriation of $3000 from the capital improvement fund to construct a concrete bottom in the drainage structure to provide a uniform grade for the elimination of stagnant water from Hondo Street to Quill Dr. (From AC 9- 2000 -699 to AC 13490) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ya b It was moved by C®uncilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vate that the City Council hereby announce its intention to initiate and consider a change in zone of the B -1 Buffer Zone located approxi- mately 600' west of Woodruff Avenue and south of Washburn Crossing Road, which consideration will be to reduce the width of the existing 100' wide B -1 zone to a width of 30 feet, and hereby refers such proposal to the Planning Commission for a public hearing, and a report of findings, summaries of hearings and recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning this matter shall be filed with the Council within 60 days. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and pass- ed by the following vote that authority be given to circulate petitions for street lights in the vicinity of Julius & Brunache Adoree & Adenmoor Donovan & Geneiss Pico Vista & Via Amorita AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilmen Temple, and passed by the following vote that approval be given to the V.F.W., American Legion & Auxiliaries for a parade November 13, 1960 at 2:00 p.m. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 At the request of the Planning Commission, Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning reported to the Council that there are some properties that the County is holding and is willing to release. They ask that the Council consider the acquisition of these properties at this time as they are in a position that will aid in the opening of Brookshire at a future date. Mr. Griselle presented a map showing these properties and it was the Councils request that this be invest- igated further and a report made on the possibility and cost of acquiring any available land that the County has available. The City Manager reported on the plans of the Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Committee to have an industrial exhibit under a large tent on the parking lot across the street from the City Hall on Thursday,Friday and Saturaday, December 15, 16, & 17th. He asked what Councils pleasure was in regard to cele- brating the Cit*s fourth anniversary at that time. It was the agreed opinion that and City celebration should be on Saturaday December 17th the anniversary date of the Incorporation of the City. Mr. King submitted the basic reason for the salary recommendations as requested by the Council at the meeting of September 27th. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that approval be given to the following adjustments. Chief Accountant- advance the classification from Pay Key 22 ($600 -729) to Pay Key 23 ($629 -766). Administrative Assistant - advance the classification from Pay Key 21 ($571 -694) to Pay Key,22 ($600 -729). Senior Administrative Assistant - Advance the classification from Pay Key 22 ($600 -729) to Pay Key 23 ($629 -766). AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey -- NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Temple inquired as to the possibility of requesting the County to eliminate tax assessment on fall out shelters. The City Attorney is to report. Councilman Giddings reported that he had received several letter of apprec- iation for the actions taken at the corner of Lakewood and Florence at the Yeakel lot to eliminate the nuisance value. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that necessary expenses be approved for any of the Councilmen who wished to attend the Inter - American Municipal Congress in San Diego, October 12- 22,1960 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Giddings, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. or