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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-13-62-Regular Meeting1323 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 13TH, 1962 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular adjourned meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., February 13, 1962, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. The regular meeting held February 12, 1962, had been adjourned to this date and time by the City Clerk due to lack of a quorum. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. .Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Lee Leavitt, Acting Director of Public Works Hal Durham, Traffic Engineer A. C. Gabriel, Acting Director of Finance Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Robison, Administrative Assistant Delia Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Temple introduced Boy Scout Troop #972 from Roger Casier School and Troop #686 from the Ed C. Lewis School, who led the presentation of colors in honor of Boy Scout Week. Representatives of the troops thanked the Mayor and Councilmen for giving them the opportunity of presenting the colors at the Council Meeting. Chief Ivan A. Robinson reported on the completion of four police officers of the City of Downey of courses at the Los Angeles Police Academy under the State of California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission program. He stated that these four are the first Downey Police Officers to be certificated under this new program and that this is the first step in the State Peace Officers' Associa- tion to establish law enforcement as an accredited and accepted profession in the State of California. Mayor Temple was asked to present certificates to the follow- ing four officers: William B. Harris, Jr., Clayton E. Dyrr, Richard C. Dorn and Ronald L. Arrington. Mayor Temple congratulated the officers on behalf of the Council. Mayor Temple requested the City Clerk to present the petition regarding the widening of Fifth Street. The City Clerk reported she had received a petition signed by 47 owners and taxpayers on Fifth Street between Paramount Boulevard and Downey Avenue; a petition from owners on Fifth Street between Downey Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard with 42 signatures and a second petition from owners on Fifth Street between Downey Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard with 78 names and attached thereto, protesting the widening of Fifth Street, a petition from 88 property owners on Sixth Street, protesting alteration of the traffic regulations on their street. It was understood this runs from Paramount across to Lakewood. Councilman Peavey stated that City Council has made no move to widen any . part of Fifth Street between Paramount and Downey Avenue, the narrow portion of that end, and it has been found that most of the frontage that could possibly be needed belonged to the County. When the City was incorporated it was transferred to the City. Someone has "jumped the gun" and spread an alarm - -there has been no width mentioned. It is understood that it had been mentioned that the street might even be widened 80 feet which would be mostkm'ealistic. Parking has been cut off on one side and should really be cut off on both sides from the Mdhodist Church to Paramount Boulevard. He recommended that the property owners in that area and only that area meet with the City Manager for further discussion. Mayor Temple suggested that a meeting be arranged after the study is completed. Mr. King reported that a preliminary investigation of Fifth Street between Paramount and Downey disclosed that the street could be widened to the minimum of 40 feet as approved by other streets by the Division of Highways. It appears that a 40 -foot street from Paramount to Downey could be constructed without materially hurting any of the residences in that area. 1324 Prior to any further studies or preliminary decisions, each person will be notified by post card to hear the preliminary discussion. Mayor Temple suggested including in the study the possibility of making a one -way street of Fifth Street. Councilman Corbin suggested finding out first what the width of the street will be. He also agrees that the people should be notified - -to date, there is nothing to be done other than making a study - -there is nothing definite at this time. Mr. Ted Kilpatrick, 8117 Fifth Street, corner of Fifth and Western, which is an R -3 zone; the south side, R -2, stated an 80 -foot width would almost irreparably damage his property. If the street is widened appreciably it would cause considerable traffic. Once it is widened from Paramount to Downey it will be a further hazard, more than the congestion at the present, and there will then be increased pressure to widen it further on to Lakewood. He stated he felt the time to protest was before any definite plans were made. Mayor Temple stated he is glad to see the citizens are alert. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place set for the public hearing on Zone Exception #254, 9245 E. Florence for the new Methodist Church. The Mayor inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mayor Temple inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied she had received a letter from Mr. Kirklen which the Mayor stated he would have read into the minutes later. Mr. Griselle presented a resume of the case, after which Mayor Temple asked representatives for appellant to speak. Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive, spoke for appellant, stating they are asking for a zone exception to build and establish a church. He displayed a picture of the proposed church building. Reverend David Foster, 6929 Arbutus, Huntington Park, and Jim Strayer, 10242 Lakewood Boulevard also spoke for the zone exception's being granted in favor of the church. The City Clerk read into the minutes the letter from City Wide Taxpayers Association signed by H. L. Dougan, Chairman, favoring Zone Exception #254. Speaking for the opponents were George Clark., 9226 E. Dinsdale, Guy Hill, 9232 Dinsdale and Gordon Hower, 9248 Otto Street. Pictures of their property back of the proposed church site were presented by Messrs. Guy Hill and George Clark. A request by Mr. Hower that the majority of the church roster must reside in the City of Downey be written in as one of the conditions upon granting such exception was stated to be invalid by the City Attorney. Mr. Sorensen stated it Gould be presented for Council's consideration, if they so desire, but could not be made a part of any conditions which might be set. - Mr. Hower commended the Planning Commission and hopes they will continue to do the same fine job. Mayor Temple instructed the City Clerk to read into the minutes the letter from Mr. William R. Kirklen protesting Zone Exception #254. In his rebuttal, Leslie Olson reiterated that Florence Avenue is not suited for residential purposes; that only one house had been built on Florence between Paramount and Woodruff since the City's incorporation, and that a church is not classified "commercial" and should not be detrimental to adjacent properties. 1324 Prior to any further studies or preliminary decisions, each person will be notified by post card to hear the preliminary discussion. Mayor Temple suggested including in the study the possibility of making a one -way street of Fifth Street. -- Councilman Corbin suggested finding out first what the width of the street will be. He also agrees that the people should be notified - -to date, there is nothing to be done other than making a study - -there is nothing definite at this time. Mr. Ted Kilpatrick, 8117 Fifth Street, corner of Fifth and Western, which is an R -3 zone; the south side, R -2, stated an 80 -foot width would almost irreparably damage his property. If the street is widened appreciably it would cause considerable traffic. Once it is widened from Paramount to Downey it will be a further hazard, more than the congestion at the present, and there will then be increased pressure to widen it further on to Lakewood. He stated he felt the time to protest was before any definite plans were made. Mayor Temple stated he is glad to see the citizens are alert. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place set for the public hearing on Zone Exception #254, 9245 E. Florence for the new Methodist Church. The Mayor inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mayor Temple inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied she had received a letter from Mr. Kirklen which the Mayor stated he would have read into the minutes later. Mr. Griselle presented a resume of the case, after which Mayor Temple asked representatives for appellant to speak. Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive, spoke for appellant, stating they are asking for a zone exception to build and establish a church. He displayed a picture of the proposed church building. Reverend David Foster, 6929 Arbutus, Huntington Park, and Jim Strayer, 10242 Lakewood Boulevard also spoke for the zone exception's being granted in favor of the church. The City Clerk read into the minutes the letter from City Wide Taxpayers Association signed by H. L. Dougan, Chairman, favoring Zone Exception #254. Speaking for the opponents were George Clark, 9226 E. Dinsdale, Guy Hill, 9232 Dinsdale and Gordon Hower, 9248 Otto Street. Pictures of their property back of the proposed church site were presented by Messrs. Guy Hill and George Clark. A request by Mr. Hower that the majority of the church roster must reside in the City of Downey be written in as one of the conditions upon granting such exception was stated to be invalid by the City Attorney. Mr. Sorensen stated it could be presented for Council's consideration, if they so desire, but could not be made a part of any conditions which might be set. .••, Mr. Hower commended the Planning Commission and hopes they will continue to do the same fine job. Mayor Temple instructed the City Clerk to read into the minutes the letter from Mr. William R. Kirklen protesting Zone Exception #254. In his rebuttal, Leslie Olson reiterated that Florence Avenue is not suited for residential purposes; that only one house had been built on Florence between Paramount and Woodruff since the City's incorporation, and that a church is not classified "commercial" and should not be detrimental to adjacent properties. 1325 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that the hearing be closed. Councilman Skinner inquired to what use the house and the other build- ings on the property proposed for the church site are to be put. Mr. Olson replied they would be occupied and used by the minister and his family. The buildings could be removed if the Commission so requires. Councilman Peavey inquired as to the construction of a wall on the church property. Mr. Olson stated it would be a six -foot wall. Councilman Corbin inquired if it would be on three sides of the property and a 5'11" wall. Mr. Olson replied it would be. Councilman Skinner inquired about sidewalks, and was informed sidewalks are already in. Also questioned was whether or not there might be a drainage problem in this area. Mr. Olson replied there is no drainage problem as it could be drained to Florence. Councilman Corbin inquired about the type building existing in the rear of the property. He was informed it was a garage type building and would be revamped. Councilman Skinner suggested and recommended that Council make a further study and view the buildings existing on the proposed church site. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to take under submission Zone Exception Case #254 in order to observe the buildings on the property. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Giddings Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place for the public hearing for protests or objections against the assessment for improvement of Sixth Street and Lakewood Boulevard as described in Resolution of Intention No. 815 and amended by Resolution No. 925. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavitsof Publication, Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk stated she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be received and filed. Mayor Temple inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any letters of protest against the assessment, the improvement as constructed or the proceedings. The City Clerk replied she had not. There were no oral protests. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 933 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD (AD 12) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. 1326 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 933 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 23, 1962 be approved as amended. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: (1) A letter from Byron T. White requesting permission to circulate a petition to improve Rives Avenue from Firestone Boulevard to Stewart and Gray Road, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street paving and street lighting. It was further requested that the City contribute to the assessment district to cover the cost of the paveout and sidewalks. Mr. King suggested that the City Council authorize circulating petitions for these improvements and that the City pay for the cost of paveouts. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize the circulation of petitions and the City pay the cost of paveouts and that the matter be referred to the Director of Public Works for proper preparation of the petitions. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings (2) A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce recommending that any decision regaling the construction of a Civic Auditorium be put before the voters. The letter was ordered received and filed. (3) A letter accompanied by a resolution from the City of Bell urging the return of the "Cheli Air Force Base" to the Chanslor Western Oil Company, so that this may be developed for heavy industry. Councilman Peavey asked the City Attorney to check the resolution before being adopted by the City of Downey. (4) A letter from Attorney Robert C. Gustaveson representing Mr. William Brining regaling the Parking problem on Brookshire. Ordered received and filed. Mr. Gustaveson asked to present the facts as he sees them regarding the parking problem and after his presentation requested another public hearing, although there had been two others previously, in order to possibly obtain a "balancing of equities." He was informed Council would not need to set a public hearing but that he make a formal request for reconsideration of the matter. The City Attorney referred back to the resolution submitted by the City of Bell. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor asked for clarification of the junior college portion. Mr. King stated that studies for a junior college in this area are too nebulous to be considered at this time. Councilman Peavey amended his motion to strike the junior college portion of the resolution. The City Attorney was again asked to revise the proposed resolution. 132'7 (5) The City Clerk reported a claim had been received from Mr. Lawrence Uffer on which the City Attorney had the complete information. Also received was a claim -- Jenison vs. County of Los Angeles. The City Attorney reported that this latter claim was with regard to ad valorem taxes of the City and inasmuch as the County Tax Collector handles collections for the City of Downey, the case will be handled through the County Counsel's Office on behalf of the County of Los Angeles and as representative for the City of Downey. In the claim of Uffer, for personal injuries incurred by reason of defective conditions in the parkway area, the City Attorney recommended that Council deny the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the claim for personal injuries filed by Lawrence Uffer be denied and the matter referred to the insurance carrier for the City. (6) A request from Mrs. Marie Stephens to appear before Council. Mrs. Stephens, 12044 Bellflower Boulevard, requested left -hand turning bays at Stewart and Gray Road and Bellflower, and also at Garfield Street and Firestone Boulevard. Councilman Skinner remarked that the intersection of Garfield and Firestone would not be within the City of Downey. Mr. King stated that the channelization of Firestone should alleviate many of the problems and that there is a need for about 10 feet of additional pavement at Stewart and Gray Road at Bellflower Boulevard. Hal Durham, Traffic Engineer, was asked for a report regarding this matter. He stated that at the northwest portion of the intersection pavement is needed on this particular corner to provide lefthand turning. Councilman Skinner requested Mrs. Stephens to call him in order that an appointment may be set up to investigate the problem reported by her. The City Attorney reported he had stricken from the resolution requested by the City of Bell, the reference to a junior college district and again read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 940 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE RETURN OF THE "CHELI AIR FORCE BASE" TO THE CHANSLOR WESTERN OIL COMPANY, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SANTA FE RAILWAY CORPORATION It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 940 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 189 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 59) ZONE CHANGE CASE #74 The ordinance was read by title only. :1.:328 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 189 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 190 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 62 - ZONE CHANGE #77) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 190 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 191 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SUBSECTION G OF SECTION 6235 OF THE DOWNEY ,^ MUNICIPAL CODE, SAID SUBSECTION RELATES TO THE LICENS- ING OF DETECTIVE AGENCIES The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 191 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Attorney reported there is an emergency ordinance and a rep- resentative from the County Health Department, Mr. Walter Kinsey, was present to explain the reasons for the need for this emergency ordinance. Mr. Kinsey reported that the State Legislature had repealed a section dealing with sani- tation and recommended adoption of the ordinance as a curbing measure. The City Attorney inquired of Mr. Kinsey if he had read the emergency clause in the proposed ordinance. The reply was in the affirmative. Then the City Attorney inquired if he had found the ordinance correct and that it should be adopted as an emergency measure. The reply was affirmative. Councilman Corbin inquired if the ordinance was being adopted due to the requests made by citizens with reference to a specific situation. Mr. Kinsey replied that it was not and that there were other situations such as stables, backyard poultry which might be in need of an enforc :Mg measure. Mayor Temple stated that the ordinance is a tool to be used if necessary. 1329 ORDINANCE NO. 192 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUPICIRRAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION RELATING TO INSANITARY PREMISES The ordinance was read in full by the City Clerk. The City Attorney advised that a motion should be made, adopting the emergency clause of the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve and adopt the emergency clause in Ordinance No.192. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 192. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings A brief rundown was made of five sections proposed to be amended in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to clarify the intent and eliminate questions con- cerning interpretations due to loose wording. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9105.58, 9115.1, 9133, 9133.5, 9129.14 RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 8306.1 AND RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS The ordinance was read by title only. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, explained the need and purpose of the proposed ordinance. The amendment provides for a public hearing to be held at the owner's request, on any building or structure deemed by the Director of Building and Safety to be an unsafe build- ing as defined in Section 203 of the Building Code. In the event that the City finds that legal action is necessary to remove any such hazardous budding, after said public hearing, it provides the means for the owner to permit the City to remove the structure, placing a lien against the property, without court action. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading of the ordinance be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8371 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS The ordinance was read by title only. Ray Lake explained that under the Downey Code no provisions are made for removal of foundation, debris, 1.3,30 rubble or other obnoxious matter in would also aid the Fire Department material will be removed. relocation of buildings. This amendment in that all combustible or other hazardous Mr. Charles Baysore, 83 Pamela Rlad, Arcadia, offered what he thought would be a solution by the State of California where the State Highway places �-. the buyer of the house or building in a position that he is working under a $1,000 bond to clean up any debris that is combustible such as trees pulled out in the operation of getting it out on the street, leave the concrete studs, flat work on the premises, cellars are barricaded, and no concrete is removed from the site. The freeway is involved and the State is not involved. He feels the need is for something in the ordinance to protect the mover, and that the burden should fall on the owner or seller of the building. Roy Kechter, 1540 W. 140th, Los Angeles, also protested the change in the ordinance to require the housemover to clear the foundation as it is a separate operation, requiring equipment separate from housemoving, and therefore not in their category. Mr. Lake reported that it was not the houses moved for freeway purposes that were the ones he was discussing, but rather the private buyers, sellers and movers. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for clarification and report at the next Council Meeting. John Wood, President of the House Buyers and Sellers questioned if this meant removal of foundations on a number of houses recently purchased for free- way purposes in two weeks. He was advised to the contrary and that merely the ordinance was to be studied and a report be brought to Council in two weeks, which would be the time set for the next Council Meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 934 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1962, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUESTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 934 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The Mayor requested Mr. King to explain the purpose of the next resolu- tion regarding request for a census. It was reported that further investigation has resulted in the belief that the population of the City of Downey is approximately $8,000. This estimate is based upon current surveys by the Civil Defense Daytime and Nighttime Population Survey as well as the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission figures. If this should be the case and could be supported by a new census, it would result in an increase in popula- tion of approximately 5,500 people which would result in an annual increase of approximately $35,000 from Gas Tax Funds and In Lieu Taxes. 1331 RESOLUTION NO. 935 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DE- PARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A POPULATION ESTIMATE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 935 be adopted. AYES: NOES: 4 0 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King remarked that this is not a door -to -door county census such as formerly made but will be through utility connections, the Regional Plan- ning Commission figures and the establishment of a formula for determining this. RESOLUTION NO. 936 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. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 936 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 937 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF HALL ROAD, A POINT 200 FEET EAST OF COLDBROOK AVENUE TO BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD The resolution was read by title only. It was reported by Mr. King that a petition from approximately 60% of the residents of Hall Road in the subject area had requested a restriction of parking so as to eliminate the all -day parkers generated by Aerojet General Corporation employees. A resolution originally was submitted to Council calling for the prohibition of parking from a point 200 feet east of Coldbrook Avenue to Bellflower. The City Council held this resolution in abeyance for further study at the request of Councilman Skinner who had received a complaint from the owners of apart- ment house units in the area. It is now felt that relief as requested can be accomplished by eliminating all -day parkers without inconveniencing the apartment dwellers by posting only those areas that are immediately adjacent to Aerojet General Corporation. The attached resolutiaicovers slightly more than this area; however, the Department of Public Works will post only those areas necessary to control parking. Clinton Parrish, 9105 Hall Road, protested the no parking signs on Hall Road as he has 2 rentals and would only be provided one parking space. He was advised that since he did not request the prohibition of parking, there would be no signs posted in front of his property. Also Mr. Lovely, 9413 Hall Road and Mr. Herbert Senz, 9107 Hall Road were advised that no one who did not request the no parking signs would have them posted in front of their property. 1332 Councilman Skinner stated it would seem advisable that Aerojet could at least park on the north side and he inquired if the resolution could not be amended to designate and delineate by footage those areas to be posted. The City Attorney was asked to revise the resolution to this effect. RESOLUTION NO. 938 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HONORING SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 938 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 939 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RECOMMENDING A TOURNAMENT OF ROSES COMMEMORATIVE STAMP The resolution was read by title only. Mayor Temple stated he requested Mr. King to have this resolution prepared to support the project to have the special commemorative stamp for 1964. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that furtherreading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 939 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. WS -281 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 ( #13849 - #14222 $91,747.20) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -281 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. WS -282 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 ( #4938 - #5117 $127,183.36) The resolution was read by title only. 1.1.013 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the resolution's further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -282 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Attorney stated he was ready with the amended resolution relative to parking restrictions on Hall Road. RESOLUTION NJ. 937 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING IN CERTAIN AREAS ON BOTH SIDES OF HALL ROAD The City Attorney read the resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 937 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilman: Giddings The Acting Director of Public Works reported the work required of Sulley- Miller Contracting Company in their Contract #75 -A with the City to improve a portion of the Public Works Yard around the Aerial Tower has been satisfactorily completed. It was recommended that Council accept these improvements and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to accept the improvements under Cash Contract No. 75 -A, Public Works Yard Paving around drill tower, and to authorize filing a Notice of Com- pletion. It was reported that specifications have been prepared for Cash Contract No. 78. Council was requested to approve specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to approve specifications for Cash Contract No. 78, Weed Abatement, and authorize advertising for bids for award of contract. The Acting Director of Public Works reported on Cash Contract No. 65 Dalen Street between Ardis Avenue and Bellflower Boulevard, an extension of time of 12 working days has been requested, dine to inclement weather. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered to grant an extension of 12 working days for completion of Cash Contract #65. After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #66, Paramount Boulevard, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Aman Brothers. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the bid on Cash Contract #66, Paramount Boulevard from Phlox to Stewart & Gray Rd. be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Aman Brothers, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 1334 The City Clerk reported that the next item for consideration on the agenda is the petition from owners and residents of apartment house units on Marbel Avenue relative to their parking problem,reporting that Hal Durham, Traffic Engineer, was ready to present his findings after a survey had been made of the area. The Traffic Engineer read his report from the Traffic Committee. The recommendation of the Traffic Committee is that the petition for head -in parking on the cul de sac be denied and a proposal for reconstruction of the cul de sac at the cost of the property owners to allow for additional parking. Robert Reed, 10005 Pico Vista, presented a sketch showing head -in parking stating there are two driveways which could be utilized for turning around. Mr. Harold Collins, 10728 Marbel, added that fire trucks could use these driveways or, in fact, could drive entirely around the building. It was Mr. Kings suggestion that an investigation of this sketch be made and a report be brought to the next Council Meeting. Councilman Peavey suggested painting by the fire plug and recommended giving every assistance and working out the problem for the benefit of the property owners if at all possible. Councilman Skinner stated that it appears to him that some of the parking problems are going to have to be worked out by the property owners themselves. He favored giving the matter further study. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to give the petition relative to the parking problem on Marbel Avenue further study. The City Attorney reported that he had ready the proposed easement for the .Southern California Edison Company which provides that the company may put facilities on Lots 19, 20 and 21 of Tract No. 24197 and that they will remove them when needed for public use. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the easement be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute it. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, .Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to accept for public use and dedication the sanitary sewers constructed on Lakewood Boulevard under P.C. #5566. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that public hearings be set on Planning Resolutions No. 63 and 65 ,^ (Zone Change #78) (Phillips,l� 1 1L�kewoo�r$yk); Planning Resolution No. 64 (Zone Change #80) (Rockwell) /an� Manning eso ufion #66 (Zone Change #81) (Minich) - Stewart and Gray Road for 7:30 P.M., March 12, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Mr. Ray Lake reported on a proposed amendment with the agreement with the County Health Department regarding inspection and regulation of mobile homes and mobile home parks. The City Attorney stated that this is a matter 1335 in which the City should have some enforceable procedure; heretofore there has been no problem. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve the agreement authorizing the Mayor to sign, providing that the County Health Department enforce the pro- visions of the act for the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple AIDES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was reported that E. D. Caldwell, representing owners of property in Zone Change #72, requested of the Planning Commission to withdraw this zone change. All proceedings therefore pertaining to Zone Change #72 have been withdrawn by the Commission as requested. Mr. King reported that construction will begin on Wednesday for the current contract for storm drains. Recommended by the City Manager was Council's authorization or approval at least tentatively for the City's cooperation in paving Old River School Road - -the area from where the church is to be located to the intersection of Stewart and Gray on Old River School, providing curbs, gutters and sidewalks are put in by the owners. This could complete and iron out the difficulties which have arisen in this area. The property owner is still requesting zoning to C -1, which is their responsibility, and the request will have to be sub- mitted by them to the Planning Commission. The City will use 3/16 State - shared gas tax funds for the pavement only on Old River School Road as well as Stewart and Gray. The indication is that dedication of one property on Haro will be forthcoming as the information from them is that if the City will participate in the paving, they will dedicate right of way. Council was advised that there will be no money spent until the deeds are in escrow. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Council approve the City's participation in the improvements in this project approximately 500' on Old River School Road north of Stewart and Gray to the intersection of Old River School Road and Stewart and Gray; also pavement on Stewart and Gray Road wesiErly, provided the property owners deed the ground and put in curbs and gutters. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was reported by the City Manager that upon completion of construction in A.D. #10 ,KLondyke Avenue et al., there was left a considerable grade dif- ferential between the newly constructed curb and parkway with reference to existing grade on Edison Company property, and as a result, fence constructed along Laureldale Avenue south of Gardendale Street, has been seriously under- cut. The Edison Company are considering building a small retaining wall along this area to prevent damage to this existing fence. It is being considered to construct this retaining wall immediately along the outside of the existing fence, which would be in the public right of way (approximately 6 "). It was recommended that the City Council authorize or approve an 8" easement to con- struct this 6" retaining wall to hold up the fence. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize an 8" easement for the purpose of constructing a 6" retaining wall to alleviate the undercutting of the Edison Company's fence. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings _x.336 The City Manager recommended that the motion relative to the paving on Stewart and Gray Road be amended to include paving to the west property line of Lot #14 westerly of Susan Avenue, provided the citizens participate in this district by providing curbs and gutters. The motion was re- stated by Councilman Peavey to authorize the City's participation from 3/16 aid to cities gas tax funds for the paving of Old River School Road approximately 500' north on Stewart and Gray to continue south on Old River School Road to the south property line of Lot #4, west of Stewart and Gray to the west property line of Lot #14. Motion was seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, .Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager then recommended that the paving include approximately from the intersection of Stewart and Gray and Old River southerly to the south side of Lot #4 on Old River School Road. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the City furnish paving on Stewart and Gray and Old River Road to the south boundary line of Lot #4 on Old River School Rd., provided the property owners participate by providing curbs, gutters and right of way. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager requested permission for Don Robison and himself to attend the City Managers Annual Meeting at Riverside, Thursday and Friday. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the City Manager and Don Robison be authorized to attend the City Managers annual meeting at Riverside Thursday and Friday. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddhgs Councilman Corbin inquired about the park budgeting done by the City for which service the Park Department is to reimburse the City. Mr. Gabriel, Acting Director of Public Works, advised that a clari -fication of this budget operation is being planned in the next proposed budget. Councilman Corbin reported there are many bad spots in the various city streets which need repair. Lee Leavitt reported that these conditions are mostly due to the inclement weather and the fact that many of them are the older streets which are beginning to fail. Councilman Peavey commended the emergency hospital facilities of the Downey Community Hospital where he was attended recently. Councilman Skinner presented pictures showing the hold at cross gutters at Imperial Highway at Lakewood Boulevard. Due to the very low west cross gutter on Lakewood, the normal rains tie up traffic, stall cars and make Imperial ineffective as a cross city- county highway, thereby causing heavy traffic on Firestone, Gardendale and Rosecrans. Also, this involves extra police and tow -truck work. It was recommended that a study be made on this corner and as it includes Lakewood, it would appear to be a state, county and city project. This would improve the traffic flow at this corner until ultimate storm drain is installed sometime in the future. 1.3-1 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered to study the drainage problem at the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Imperial Highway. Mayor Temple wished to commend the Street Maintenance Division for the many good comments received as a result of the around - the -clock shifts, answer- ing complaints from citizens throughout the City, repairing damaged streets, and patrolling for danger areas, aiding stalled vehicles in the flooded area during the recent rains. A rundown of the men on alternate duty during this period of time was given by Mayor Temple as follows: Mel Harldson, Bill Huyck, Nick D'Amore, Paul Hamilton, Paul Ellis, Keith Rasmussen, Bill Arguella, Ernest Arness, Kenneth Sem, Art Maier, Darrell Vaughan, Myles Sprague. Mayor Temple reported that the City has been asked by Dodger Stadium to participate in its grand opening and that the City has been invited to compete in the beauty contest for the selection of a Miss Angel or Miss Dodger. Dr. O'Toole, chairman of the Downey Rose Float Association, has been appointed chairman to select beauty queen candidates from Downey for the Contest. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned by the Mayor at 11:20 P.M. r, City C1 rk Mayor