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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-22-60-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD NOVEMBER 22, 1960 The City Council of the City of Downey held a in the Council Chamber in the Downey City Hall at 8:00 1960, Mayor Hollis M. Peavey presiding. regular meeting a.m., November 22, PRESENT: Councilmen Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert Flandrick, Acting City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Sherman Griselle,.Director Planning Department R. W. Gain, Fire Chief I. A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Virginia Miller, Acting Deputy City Clerk Reverend Austin Coe of the Memorial Christian Church of Downey delivered the invocation. Dr. Arnold J. O'Toole presented the Downey Rose Float picture for 1960 to Mayor Peavey. He then introduced the Rose Float Queens selected by the City of Downey. They were Miss Linda Huling, Miss Judy Irwin, Miss Meri- lou Poupolo and Miss Diane Davis, four of the five finalists. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered, that the minutes of the meeting of November 14, 1960, be approved as written. The City Clerk presented the following correspondence: 1) Notice of League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, meeting of Board of Directors on December 1, 1960, at the Rodger Young Auditorium in Los Angeles. 2) A letter from the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors regarding the area proposed to be incorporated as the City of Bell Gardens. Also, Notice of Intention to circulate a petition in a certain unincorporated territory of Los Angeles County for incorporation of a new city to be known as the City of Bell Gardens, as being filed on November 2, 1960. Mayor Peavey presented a plaque to Ray S. Grimes in recognition of the work he had done in behalf of the lighting on Downey Avenue. ORDINANCE NO. 154 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 6200.1, 6211, 6213, 6215, 6226, 6240, 6242, 6254, 6255, 6256, 6264, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE VI OF SAID CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 6205.1, 6236.1, 6248.1, AND 6259.1 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 6231, 6232, AND 6267, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO BUSINESS LICENSE. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered, that further reading be waived. rz r� a.3 i� Ll It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 154 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. 155 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6407 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PERMIT FEES. The ordinance was readyby title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, 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 the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilman: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION WS222 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT •-� OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #3094 THRU 3456) - PAYROLL $80,295.99) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS222 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 716 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADOPT A POLICY ESTABLISHING A MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. 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. 716 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 03ES RESOLUTION WS 223 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #1056 THRU 1135)($77,447.23). 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 Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS223 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works, presented a sketch of the future Public Works Yard, and plans and specifications for a sheet metal structure with masonry frontage on the administration building. After some discussion as to the types of structure to be used, it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, that alternate bids be called for for the construction of the Public Works Yard buildings as follows: 1) In accordance with the plans submitted, 2) The office building constructed of concrete block with the front of the storage building faced with concrete block 3) The entire wall facing UDISCO on Imperial Highway be constructed of concrete block. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, that a transfer of funds in the amount of $75,000.00 be made from Unappropriated Funds to Account 1- 2000 -699 for the Public Works Yard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Manager recommended that an extension of time be granted to the Contractor on Slurry Seal #43, and that this work be delayed until in the spring. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that a letter of modification of the contract be issued specifying times and amounts for completion and expenditures on Slurry Seal #43. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that $200.00 be authorized to be paid to the contractor as expenses for moving in and out of this area. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, lbavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Manager analyzed the Welton- Beckett report which was given at a public meeting on Wednesday, November 9 in the Council Chambers by Ted Adsit and Tim Matthews. Mr. Adsit outlined the basic problems involved in the future development of the central core area. He explained that the cost of land was the major problem in meeting competition from outlying areas where land could be obtained in larger areas at less costs. He stated the creation of an offstreet parking district would provide the means to cope with this problem in that the district could purchase.parking lots to support downtown developments including the new post office, county courts, and governmental develop- ment; as well as a major or junior department store, and increased commercial businesses. The City Manager explained that the 1943 Parking District Act provided the best means to accomplish this; the 1943 Act requires 51% of the property owners for creation of the district, and assessments may be levied up to the 35% of the assessed valuation of the land only, but with 60% of the property owners supporting the Act; 35% of the assessed valuation of the land the improvements may be levied for offstreet parking purposes. The City Manager advised that the petition was being prepared to present to the downtown property owners in an endeavor to formulate this parking district if the council approved. After general discussion by all members of the City Council it was unanimously agreed that the Parking District was the primary step in setting up sufficient parking for the development of the central core area. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unanimously passed by the Council, that the City approve the creation of a downtown parking district in which the City would participate in an equitable manner. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Dunnum, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was further brought out that in some cities the parking district purchased the land and the city paid for the improvements. Also, with the creation of a parking district a commission of 5 people would be appointed by the City Council. It was unanimously agreed by the Council that the City should take whatever means is necessary to assure the postAl officials that City finances would be provided in the interim while the parking district is being formed to assure the location of the new post office building in the central core area. A report was made by Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, on zoning ordinances, which have been presented to the Planning Commission, for preparation of procedural steps for adoption of the zoning ordinances. Mayor Peavey reported that notification had been received from the State Division of Highways in moderenization of Firestone Boulevard in Downey. The improvement will affect Firestone between Garfield Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard. The cost of this improvement is to be shared by the state with the cities of Downey and South Gate sharing in the cost. Downey's share is estimated at $67,000. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councioman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that the State be notified that the $67,000 be appropriated from the gas tax funds to set up construction on this project. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnugi,Corbin, Peavey, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 xn .GL It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Right -of -Way Agent be authorized to commence procedure on the concept map and negotiate quotations on the purchase of right -of -ways on Stewart and Gray from Woodruff and Firestone, and determine the cost of the right -of -way. Also, to try to negotiate with the lumber yard and Aerojet for property to eliminate the dog -leg in Stewart and Gray. AYES: 5 Counciolmen: Temple, Peavey, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Miss Marie Stoner was presented to the Council by Mr. Heinforth of the Downey Industrial Exposition. MissStonner has been selected "Miss Industry of 1960" to reign at the three -day Industrial Fair starting on December 15. Tickets to the banquet were presented to members of the Council. Mrs. Mary Hollis, Realtor, presented a petition signed by 13 citizens for an appeal to the City Council on the Stamps Avenue AD #64. After some discussion relative to the abandonment of the pro- ceedings of the last Council meeting and the three resolutions adopted on Stamps Avenue, City Attorney Sorensen reported that under the 1913 Act no- finding of a provision which authorizes the abandonment of the proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote, that permission be given to circulate a petition to set up a new assessment district to extend this street from its now proposed terminus to Gallatin Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Temple made inquiry regarding Parking on 7th Street. Residents are checking the restriction of parking on the north side of the street rather than on the south side. Also, Mr. Fisher was checking the delay on issuance of a sign permit on new building on Downey Avenue. Mayor Peavey reported on proposed visit by City Officials to our Sister City Guadlajara. A tentative itinerary prepared by the Downey Travel Agency for a proposed trip to leave Downey on January 2, listing approximate costs and breakdown of individual tours, was given to each Councilman, the City Manager, and members of the Sister City Committee for consideration on the proposed trip. Councilman Giddings reported that our chances have not been injured in the Major League Baseball League by the withdrawal of Mr. Greenberg. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote, that a "no smoking" sign be posted in the Council Chamber. AYES: 5 Councilmen NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The eing no further City Cleric. Giddings, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin, Temple business the meet adjourned at