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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-27-61-Regular MeetingA-4 13.51 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 27TH, 1961 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., June 27, 1961, Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Giddings, Peavey ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager- Director of Finance Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Ivan Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The Reverend John T. Chase, First Christian Church, delivered the invocation. Mayor Dunnum announced that this is the time and place set for the public hearing on Planning Resolution No. 51, and asked the City Clerk if there were any written communications relative to this matter. The City Clerk replied there were none. The Mayor asked if there were any oral communications. There were none. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, gave a resume of the matter which is Zone Case #66. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 51 (Zone Case #66) be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of the adjourned meeting of Junel7, 1961, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1961, be approved as written. The City Clerk read the following written communications: (1) A letter from the Chamber of Commerce relative to their previous petition signed by almost 300 signatures in support of the establishment of a heliport in the City of Downey and requesting Council to further con- sider proceeding at the proposed site at the earliest opportunity. (2) A letter from the Downey Board of Realtors accompanied by a resolution recommending establishment of a heliport at the proposed site on Bellflower Boulevard. (3) A letter from the Alameda School District recommending that a flight pattern for helicopters have an approach from the southeast along the railroad tracks at an 800 angle turning back to the heliport, and stating that the School District would not be opposed to the proposed site if the flight pattern would not go over any school property, with the recommendation that this condition be included in a lease with L. A. Airways. t-A Mayor Dunnum stated that as the proposed heliport site is in his district he has made a very careful survey of the matter and feels that the heliport will be a facility and service which all cities will eventually want in their cities. He stated he has found no other suit- able location; that he does not consider the noise factor unfavorable in light of the noise presently existing from trains, trucks, etc.; that he does not believe the helicopters would present a hazard any more serious than the traffic which the school children are confronted with each day; that property evaluation, if certain precautions are taken, will not be affected by a depreciation in value; and that the overall detriment which a few people will sustain is offset by the overwhelming benefit to the community in having this facility. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the City of Downey enter into a lease with the Los Angeles Airways at the proposed site on the terms and conditions set forth in the lease heretofore presented to the Council, with the following conditions and corrections amending: 1. That L. A. Airways will adhere to flight patterns, safe alti- tudes and distances from the adjacent school as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in the interest of public safety. 2. That the City complete a maximum height brick fence around the City Maintenance Yard so that any sound that would be eminating in the direction of these homes would be directed upward (the Mayor was told this is a fact by an expert); authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease with these two conditions included. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum None Giddings, Peavey 1152 The City Manager reported that he had also made a thorough investiga- tion, together with the Director of Public Works, and no locations more suitable than the one proposed were available. L. A. Airways have reported that they are under F.A.A. regulations and operations and will have to comply with all their safety rules and regulations. The approach height is from 400 to 500 feet or upward in approaching a heliport site. The average flight is 1500 feet above the ground. The City Clerk continued reading the following correspondence: (4) A letter from the California Fire Chiefs' Association commending Chief Gain for printing numerous copies of the proposed Uniform Fire Prevention Code which were distributed during the annual conference in Monterey. (5) A letter from Standard Oil Company regarding a geophysical reconnaissance in the City of Downey. Mr. Edwin Welge, representative of Standard Oil Company, answered questions of the Council and assured them they will be fully responsible and have extensive liability coverage for this type operation, and that no drilling will be done without the consent of the property owners. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that permission be granted for Standard Oil Company of California to conduct a geophysical survey within the City limits of Downey. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey A" 1153 (6) A letter from Norma V. Bleamaster objecting to the weed abatement program. Ordered accepted and filed. (7) A letter sent to All American Markets regarding settlement for the metal awning adjoining their building at 9613 Imperial Highway which the City used for one year. Ordered accepted and filed. (8) A letter from Assemblyman Carley V. Porter outlining the action taken on AB -2728. Ordered accepted and filed. (9) A letter of appeal to Zone Exception No. 231 from C. A. Peterson who had made the required $50.00 deposit. The City Manager recommended that a special meeting be set for hearing this appeal as well as appeal to Zone Exception No. 227, along with hearings on Planning Resolutions No. 54 (Zone Case #68) and No. 55 (Zone Case #70), suggesting the date July 17, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. The Mayor so ordered that the July 10 regular meeting be adjourned to July 17, 1961, for hearings on: 1. Appeal to Zone Exception No. 231 2. Appeal to Zone Exception No. 227 3. Planning Resolution No. 54 (Zone Case #68) 4. Planning Resolution No. 55 (Zone Case #70) to be set at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. The City Clerk continued with the written correspondence: (10) A letter from Merta Spiegle extending her gratitude for City Council's recognition of her as the new president of Downey Coordinating Council at its June 12 meeting. (11) Notices from the County Boundary Commission for proposed incorporation of La Colima, Annexation #137 to the City of Compton and #2 to the City of Paramount. *(12) Four post cards requesting continuance of the Municipal Bus System. Ordered accepted and filed. Councilman Temple inquired if citizens using the municipal buses would be notifed. Mr. King reported this is being done, as well as notification of the bus drivers who have other positions. ORDINANCE NO. 173 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 3 THEREOF AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1961 EDITION The ordinance was read by 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 173 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey :-4 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE The ordinance was read in part only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 816 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE HONORABLE FRANK G. BONELLI, SUPERVISOR OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, BY THE HONORABLE EDMUND G. BROWN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO THE GOVERNOR'S STUDY COMMISSION ON SENATE APPORTIONMENT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 816 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 817 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY TO ACQUIRE CONTROL OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY The resolution was read by 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 817 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 818 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY CITY PERSONNEL RULES TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. 1.,54 7^ It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 818 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 819 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. The following projects included within this program were outlined by the City Manager: Major City Street and Secondary Street Maintenance $96,032.00 Paramount Blvd. from SPRR to Stewart & Gray Rd. 15,300.00 Brookshire Ave. from Firestone Blvd. to Manatee 65,000.00 Unforeseen projects 15,000.00 $191,332.00 The budgetted amount deducted from allocated Gas Tax Funds leaves a total of $195,000 available for new projects this next fiscal year. Mr. King requested addition of $33,000 to the project for Brookshire from Firestone to Manatee, over and above the 5/8 and 3/16 gas tax money. This amount had already been allocated by Supervisor Bonelli from Highway Thru Cities Fund toward a project for which it is not now needed and could well be used for this Brookshire project. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 819 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 819 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 820 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING A HIGHWAY THRU CITIES ALLOCATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON BROOKSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND MANATEE STREET The resolution was read by 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 820 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 821 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOARD AND SUPERIN- TENDENT JOE GLENN COSS AND THEIR PERSONNEL The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. 11.55 1156 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 821 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey Mayor Dunnum presented Dr. foss a plaque for his wonderful work. Dr. E. W. Durfey was presented five scrolls for each member of his board. Both Drs. Coss and Durfey expressed their thanks and appreciation of the special recognition. RESOLUTION NO. 822 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS ON BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD The resolution was read by 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 822 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 823 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS ON FOSTER ROAD (SUPPLEMENTING ALLOCATION MADE UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 783) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 824 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 824 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 (FOSTER ROAD AND WOODRUFF AVENUE) The resolution was read by 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 824 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey 115` RESOLUTION NO. 825 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 825 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 826 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN GALLATIN ROAD AND VISTA DEL RIO AVENUE The resolution was read by 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 826 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 827 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNROBIN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. #55) The resolution was read by 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 827 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 828 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNROBIN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. #55) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. 1158 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 828 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 829 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, AND EXTENT OF WORK, AND ORDERING THE INVESTIGATION REPORT BY THE CITY ENGINEER IN CONFORMITY WITH SECTION 2825 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CON- NECTION WITH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 55 ( DUNROBIN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 829 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey The debt limit report was ordered accepted and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 830 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE INVESTIGATION REPORT AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, IN CONNECTION WITH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 55 ( DUNROBIN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered thatfurther reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 830 be adopted, setting a hearing for 7:30 P.M. August 14, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 831 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE DUNROBIN STREET AND •— OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (A.D. #55) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. r-- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 831 be adopted, setting a hearing for 7:30 R.M., August 14, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. WS -251 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 ( #8240 THROUGH #8618 $84,846.42) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -251 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey RESOLUTION NO. WS -252 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 ( #2955 - THROUGH #3067 $46,782.19) The resolution was read by 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -252 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for construction bids for Cash Contract #45--Para- mount Boulevard to Phlox Street. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids on Contract #69 for slurry seal. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey 1159 The Director of Public Works recommended an extension of time be granted the contractor for Cash Contract No. 50-- Gallatin Road, due to extra work requested by property owners in excess of the present contract. In spite of the delay, completion of the project is expected within the first week in July. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of time of 7 working days to the contractor for Cash Contract No. 50-- Gallatin Road. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize acceptance of sanitary sewers constructed under A.D. #10-- Klondyke, et al. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid for legal advertising to the Downey Live Wire at the same rate as the previous year. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum None Giddings, Peavey The City Manager reported the City has been receiving excellent service from L & S Service in dispensing of gasoline into City vehicles. They have agreed to maintain the same charge of .0365fi. per gallon for this service the coming fiscal year. This charge includes not only the storage and dispensing of gasoline but also the checking of tires, batteries and water and the cleaning of windshields. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the contract for dispensing and storage of gasoline and services to L & S Service for the fiscal year 1961 -62 at a price of .0365 cents per gallon. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey The Director of Finance reported that bids had been called for group health insurance. Among 17 bids, the Nash Agency was the lowest bidder but due to a typographical error in their bid, Mr. Kendall recommended rejection of all bids and negotiating with the Nash Agency for Blue Cross Group Insurance. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that all bids for group health insur- ance be rejected and the City negotiate with the Nash Agency for Blue Cross Group Insurance. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum None Giddings, Peavey 11 60 1161 Mayor Dunnum requested that in conjunction with the City Manager's Report, Item #4, listing promotional and cultural groups which the City has supported in the past, the Downey Choralaires (Downey Mixed Chorus) be added to the list with an amount of $50.00 per month appropriated to support their expenses. It was also noted that the Downey Art Museum had been omitted from the list and the Director of Finance was sent to check the amount appropriated to them last year. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and held in abeyance until the amount to be appropriated for the Art Museum could be checked out, that appropriations for promotional and cultural groups within the City be allowed as recommended in Item #4 of the City Manager's Report. Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Purchasing Division, it was recommended that the City maintain its present franchise with the towing agencies of Ray's Automotive and Doug's Tug, extending these franchises through the next fiscal year with the following changes: (1) Inside storage rates on vehicles requiring special handling to be raised to $1.50 per day. (2) The Vehicle Code numbers be changed to concur with the new Code Codification. The Chief of Police reported this service is jurisdiction only for Police Department directi for impounding of vehicles. It was moved by Council an Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to maintain the franchise with the towing agencies of Ray's Automotive and Doug's Tug, extending through the next fiscal year with the recommended changes. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey Mr. King stated as a reminder to Council that he will be addressing the International Traffic Engineers Association meeting in Phoenix July 10. He reported that plans for the development of the.Civic Center will-he presented at the July 10 Council Meeting by the architects and sting. 3gram of action is being formulated with Mr. Gordon Whitnall, r which will be submitted to the g on July 5. The recommendation e effect that an estimate study on of one additional personnel 6 per month, and the assistance of (*j iscal year beginning July 1, 1961 00 - additional salaries and sup - e current Planning budget for this be authorized from unappropriated It is expected the Master Plan, at fiscal year 1962 -63 the Master Plan, an budget. to require approximately 1z years to 2 years to complete an additional cost of $22,160 to be appropriated in the If a printed report is desired at the completion of additional $3,000 should be appropriated in the 1962 -63 This entire program will be further analyzed by Council study at the regular meeting on July 10 with a recommendation after the Planning Commission has made its recommendation. 1162 Mayor Dunnum stated he is prepared at this time to authorize the hiring of a Principal Planner and accept the City Manager's recommendations at this time. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize hiring a Principal Planner on Pay Key #20 ($566 per month), and that an estimate study begin on the Master Plan with the assistance of Mr. Gordon Whitnall at an estimated cost for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1961 of $12,400. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum None Giddings, Peavey Mr. Rob N. Nimmo, 9150 E. Florence asked if the time element would mean that there would be interim meetings and if the time table contem- plated a finished master plan, complete and ready to adoptand operate under. The City Manager answered in the affirmative, that meetings will be held with the public and that every endeavor will be made to complete it within this time. Mr. Kendall reported that the previous amount appropriated to the Downey Art Museum by the City to its support was the sum of $1200. Thereupon, Mayor Dunnum asked for the vote on the motion which he re- stated that Council approve the items specified in the City Manager's Report in Item #4 for contractual agreements with a number of promotional and cultural groups within the City on the conditions specified heretofore on previous contracts, authorizing the Mayor to sign these agreements on behalf of the City. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey Councilman Temple suggested requesting a quarterly report from the Downey Art Museum. The Director of Finance reported that the contractual agreement between the City and the Parks and Recreation District is continually reviewed to see, if during the year, it is not adquately paying for the services by this District. Last year the amount in the contract was set at $3800. This coming fiscal year the contract amount is set at $5,000. After considerable discussion as to whether or not the City should expend any of its funds on behalf of the City for development and pursuance of a recreational program within the City, and the Mayor's inquiry as to whether or not the City should give the Park and Recreation District $5,000 when the voters want the City to stay out of Parks and Recreation District, the City Attorney, City Manager and Director of Finance were asked to check into the matter further. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Attorney to defend any city official in suits and in the case pending filed as Long vs. Mulner. AYES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Dunnum 1163 Councilman Corbin inquired of the possibility of paving a parcel directly across from Gallatin School on Gallatin Road, as the owners did not wish to dedicate their property for these improvements. Mr. Barhite was directed to make a study of this matter and report the cost for the City to put in curbs and gutters at this location. Councilman Temple suggested a budget item for paveouts. Mr. Barhite reported that this is being done and that the City spends $30 to $50,000 each year with $50,000 in the budget for 1961 -62. Mr. Barhite indicated if the City contributes engineering and incidental costs, it would encourage complete improvements rather than "spotty" ones. Mayor Dunnum asked that either the Fire Department or the Forestry Department water poppy seed plantings by Girl Scouts at Lakewood Boulevard at the appropriate time. The City Attorney came back with the statement to Council that the total cost of performing services on the part of the City to the Parks and Recreation District was estimated at approximately $10,000 per year. The City could make a finding that the services performed by the City adminis- trative staff for the Park and Recreation District are of benefit to the citizens of Downey in that it provides a better recreation program and a more efficient recreation operation, and this is in lieu of direct expense by the City for providing certain recreation facilities for its citizens. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that this matter be continued to the next Council Meeting. The City Attorney was excused from the meeting at 9:50 A.M. Arthur Hansen, 9023 Farm, requested some blacktop work on Baysinger, Irwingrove, Bigbee, Farm and Gotham Streets due to flood damage over the years in this tract. Mayor Dunnum instructed an investigation be made by the Director of Public Works and report his findings to Council. Mr. Hansen added that there is heavy traffic on Vultee, including some truck traffic. The Police department was asked to report the use of Vultee as a truck route. The Chief of Police stated this is not a through truck route. The City Manager reported a note from the Purchasing Agent advised that the City Clerk had rented the apartment at 84162 Second Street, owned by the City, unfurnished. It was therefore requested that the furniture removed from this apartment be declared surplus and approval given to put it up for auction on July 8, 1961, in conjunction with the Police Department auction. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that furniture from the apartment owned by the City at 84162 Second Street be declared surplus and approve putting it up for auction on July 8, 1961, in conjunction with the Police Department auction. Chief Gain requested authorization for the City's affiliation with the Municipal Fire Defense Institute which would cost $1.00 for each fire depart- ment member at a total sum of $68.00 per year. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin to authorize the City's affiliation with the Municipal Fire Defense Institute at a total cost of $68.00 per year. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey (_ There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned at 9:55 A.M. iii -- city Cl rk ` __ _ . x� i., �l> �'� �� ��__s_) c Mayor