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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-07-62-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 7TH, 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., May 7, 1962, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Robert DeSio, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John Kreider of the Faith Mennonite Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Temple announced at this time a presentation shall be made com- mending Robert Ryan, former member of the Downey Planning Commission. Sherman Griselle, Planning Director, spoke a few words of appreciation from the staff of the Planning Department stating that he feels Mr. Ryan is one of the finest planning commissioners with whom he has ever worked. Each of the councilmen and the City Manager expressed appreciation for Mr. Ryan's outstanding work on the Planning Commission from its inception and their regrets at his having to resign. Each felt it a real loss to the City. Mayor Temple then presented a plaque to Mr. Ryan. Mr. Ryan stated he considered it very rare and a rewarding experience to serve on the Planning Commission and that not once has any member of the Council or City Administration tried to put any kind of pressure or voice an opinion to him, but each case was decided on its merits, and it is very rewarding to know there are men of this type to guide the City in this manner. Mayor Temple announced that now is the time and place set for the hear- ing on Planning Resolution #79, Zone Change #85 (Max Eisman, Paramount Boulevard and Birchcrest Road). The Mayor asked if the City Clerk had the affidavit of publication of the hearing on Zone Change #85. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. The Mayor asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were no communications received. Leslie Olson, 10002 Tristan Drive, represented applicant and stated he feels the property is now more suitable for apartment development due to its size and shape, which is not conducive for R -1, single family development. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the hearing on Planning Resolution #70, Zone Change #85 (Max Eisman, Paramount Boulevard and Birchcrest Road) be closed. 1395 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 (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 70, ZONE CHANGE #85 (MAX EISMAN, PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND BIRCHCREST ROAD) The ordinance 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Peavey requested the minutes of April 24, 1962, be corrected to show that the motion read "Sister City Committee" rather than the Rose Float Association members shall be by appointment only and all associate members eliminated. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the minutes of April 24, 1962, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: (1) An appeal from William P. Wilson, attorney for Marian Wilson Jones from Zone Change #84. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that a hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., June 11, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. (2) A reply from State Department of Public Works to Mr. King's letter to them regarding a request of the residents in the northeast area of Downey regarding installing a pedestrian overpass over the Santa Ana Freeway. It was reported the matter will be studied by the Assistant State Highway Engineer and that as soon as the investigation is complete, the City will be advised regarding the feasibility of financing and construction of the over- pass for pedestrians as requested. Mr. King advised that a copy of the letter was sent to residents and the School Board. (3) A letter from the Downey Junior Woman's Club in appreciation of Council support in the T B Eradication program, and a request to pass h hand- bill ordinance. It was recommended t1-at the City's present handbill ordinance be checked by the City Attorney and that a letter be directed to the Downey Junior Woman's Club informing them that the matter is being investigated. (4) A letter from Edwin T. Powell, Deputy Director of Civil Defense regarding possible adaptation of existing storm drains for use as emergency fallout shelters. Council was advised the matter is under study through the engineering department. Council requested a report on the cost factor. (5) A letter from the League of California Cities inviting the City of Downey to join in a page of advertising in the "Western Cities" publication to commemorate their 39th year. The cost would be $384. The letter was ordered accepted and filed. (6) A letter from Paul B. Powell, Jr. regarding drainage on Woodruff. A drafted reply to Mr. Powell from the City Manager was read and accepted. 1396 (7) Minutes of the May meeting of the Finance Advisory Committee. Ordered received and filed. (8) A petition signed by approximately 58z% of the property owners in proposed Assessment District #69, Everest Street, Brookshire Avenue and district embraced by such assessment district. Mr. King reported that this area had been endeavoring to cut through Brookshire to Imperial Highway and the proposal is now ready for acceptance and referral to the Engineering Department. A diagram was drawn by the City Manager to present to Council just what is involved in this Assessment District. Mr. Ralph H. Woodmansee, 12507 Dolan, who was active in circulating petitions for this proposed assessment district, spoke in favor of the im- provements. Councilman Skinner complimented him and the residents who had worked toward accomplishing these improvements. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to refer the petition on A.D. #69, Everest Street, to the Engineering Department to check percentages and bring a report to Council. ORDINANCE NO. 201 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. 69, ZONE CHANGE #83) (COOK, ELM VISTA DRIVE) The ordinance 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 202 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9244 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SUBDIVISIONS The ordinance 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 202 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8313 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES The ordinance was read by title only. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, reported on the proposed changes. The City Manager stated that these increases are merely to conform to other cities within the area. 139'7 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton 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: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 963 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING REGULATIONS GOVERNING TAPE RECORDINGS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 963 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 964 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING STATE SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT The resolution 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 Resolution No. 964 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 965 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING EDWIN T. POWELL DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE - PURCHASING AGENT The resolution 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 Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 965 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 966 A RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING ROBERT R. DE SIO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FORESTER The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered thap further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 966 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Morton, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 967 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SELECTING MAJOR CITY STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Kilpatrick spoke in favor of the proposed change on Fifth Street and declaration of it as a Major City Street. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 967 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 968 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF DALEN STREET, BETWEEN ARDIS AVENUE AND BELLFLOWER The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Res Lution No. 968 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 2398 1399 RESOLUTION NO. 969 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUIRING STOPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CERTAIN STREETS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 969 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 970 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 55 (DUNROBIN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) (SETTING HEARING FOR 8:00 A.M., May 22, 1962) The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney reported this is simply proposing changes in the work contemplated and improvement work accomplished. Additional work had been requasted by property owners in installing driveways. The description of work must abide with additional improvements done as requested by property owners. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 970 be waived. It Vas moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 970 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 971 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. The City Manager reported that bids were received by the California Division of Highways on Thursday, May 3, for the Firestone Improvement Project. There were five bidders with Oswald Brothers Company low at $426,000. Although this is $8,000 above the state engineering estimate, it is believed this bid will be awarded within the near future after which the contractor will have 230 working days. Because the cost of reconstruction and modification of the traffic signals was con- siderably more than the state estimate, it is necessary for the City to ask for an additional $20,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 971 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 971 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 972 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION OF INTEREST DERIVED FROM PUBLIC BONDS 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. 972 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW EY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #16193 - #16573 $94,914.92) (Payroll) The resolution 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 Resolution No. WS -293 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -294 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #5952 - #6101 $56,557.06) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton 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 -294 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 1401. It was recommended by Council that ambulance service collections be turned over to a local collection agency before being paid for by the City. It was reported that improvements on Dalen Street under Cash Contract #65 have been completed and it was recommended these be ac- cepted and authority granted to file a Notice of Completion. It was also requested that liquidation damages in the am ount of $100 be charged for delay in completion of this work. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve final acceptance, authorize filing a Notice of Completion and charge $100 liquidation damages for work done under Cash Contract #65, Dalen Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported that improvements on Paramount Boulevard under Cash Contract #66 have been completed and it was recommended Council accept these improvements, and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to approve final acceptance of Cash Contract #66, Paramount Boulevard and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids received for Cash Contract #80, Slurry Seal, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the best and lowest bidder, Chamber Mix Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $15,147.00. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract #80, Slurry Seal, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Chamber Mix Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $15,147.00 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported that property owners on Donovan Street between Birchdale Avenue and Brookshire Avenue have requested that the City prepare the necessary legal petitions to be circulated on Donovan Street, for the purpose of improving this street as an assessment district. It was rec- ommended by the City Manager that inasmuch as the property owners have put in part of the improvements and have vested interest therein, Council set up a City participation in the amount of approximately $2700 for engineer- ing and contingencies and authorize circulation of petitions to form A.D. #71. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize circulation of petitions on Donovan Street, A.D. #71, and authorize funds of approximately $2700 for incidental and engineering costs. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 1402 The City Engineer reported on three claims relative to weed abatement charges to property owners which have been collected by the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office: 1. Work was done on adjacent property; 2. There was an overcharge due to a typographical error; 3. Work was performed by the City of Downey subsequent to property owners' having initiated the lot cleaning themselves. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize reimbursement of weed abatement charges to the following property owners: 1. Mr. Harley Friddy, 12113 Alice Avenue, Compton - $52.55 2. Mr. Russel Morris, 7953 E. Sixth Street, Downey - $7.00, 3. Sam and Edna Stephanian, 12217 Gneiss St., Downey - $25.13 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was recommended by the City Manager that transfer funds totaling $4,961.01 be authorized to cover the cost of relocation and modification of traffic signals by the Los Angeles County Road Department in conjunction with the improvement on Bellflower Boulevard.' Billing was received this fiscal year, and an additional cost of $2,104.67 resulting from traffic signal relocation and construction at the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Foster Road was included. This work was performed by the Los Angeles County Road Department in conjunction with the Foster Road project. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be approved: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $2,000.00 1000 12140 2,961.01 11000 " $4,961.01 Total 12140 $2,104.67 14000 12070 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The following committee appointments were made: Councilman Peavey, District #3 ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Louise Lutjens Mrs. Norma Fergus Mrs. Rose Zambrano Emmett Williams Councilman Ben Corbin - District #5 FIRE COMMITTEE Andy Anderson ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE Frank Gammell Paul Edwards SANITA11QX COMMITTEE Larry Chaney Paul Edwards TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Mrs. Helen Sachs SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Dorothy Spearman 1402 The City Engineer reported on three claims relative to weed abatement charges to property owners which have been collected by the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office: 1. Work was done on adjacent property; 2. There was an overcharge due to a typographical error; 3. Work was performed by the City of Downey subsequent to property owners' having initiated the lot cleaning themselves. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize reimbursement of weed abatement charges to the following property owners: 1. Mr. Harley Friddy, 12113 Alice Avenue, Compton - $52.55 2. Mr. Russel Morris, 7953 E. Sixth Street, Downey - $7.001 3. Sam and Edna Stephanian, 12217 Gneiss St., Downey - $25.13 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was recommended by the City Manager that transfer funds totaling $4,961.01 be authorized to cover the cost of relocation and modification of traffic signals by the Los Angeles County Road Department in conjunction with the improvement on Bellflower Boulevard.' Billing was received this fiscal year, and an additional cost of $2,104.67 resulting from traffic signal relocation and construction at the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Foster Road was included. This work was performed by the Los Angeles County Road Department in conjunction with the Foster Road project. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be approved: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $2,000.00 1000 12140 2,961.01 11000 It $4,961.01 Total 12140 $2,104.67 14000 12070 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The following committee appointments were made: Councilman Peavey, District #3 ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Louise Lutjens Mrs. Norma Fergus Mrs. Helen Sachs Mrs. Rose Zambrano Emmett Williams Councilman Ben Corbin - District #5 FIRE COMMITTEE SANITATIGN COMMITTEE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Andy Anderson Larry Chaney Mrs. Dorothy Spearman Paul Edwards ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE Frank Gammell Paul Edwards Councilman Skinner - District #1 PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE POLICE COMMITTEE Mary Louise Hamilton Lawrence H. Paul Councilman Thomas H. Morton - District #4 ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE Walter Dufresne Russ Reynolds Mrs. Harriet Stevens TRAFFIC Art Hansen CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE William Grubbs James Wyatt INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Giles Hollis Fred Horning Councilman Scott E. Temple - District #2 1403 POLICE COMMITTEE Bob de Spain CITIZENS TAX COMMITTEE Mrs. John Paugh SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Leona Aldridge Mrs. Mary Goldstein (Murray) Al Lopez Vince Andrews CITIZENS TAX COMMITTEE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE E. J. Dowd Lester L. Dorn Mrs. Clara Goldstein Mrs. Wilma Kelly Mr. Phillip R. Ortiz ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE POLICE COMMITTEE Arthur Barnaby INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mrs. Dorothy Butler Lester P. Gideon Mr. Russell Solomon It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the appointments as made be accepted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple appointed John K. Morris to the Planning Commission to replace Robert Ryan. Mr. Temple stated he resides at 12228 S. Rives Avenue and is chief engineer for Western Gear Corporation. Mr. Ryan's term of office, which Mr. Morris will be completing, expires December 31, 1962. RESOLUTION NO. 973 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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. 1444 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 973 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council approval was requested for the following department heads to attend the conventions listed below, with reasonable and justifiable expenses allowed. Funds are included in the current budgets for this purpose. 1. Finance Director - Municipal Finance Officers' Meeting in Boston, Mass. - May 27 - 31. 2. Librarian - American Library Association Meeting in Miami, Beach, Florida - June 17 - 23 (This is the annual meeting wherein the City Librarian has pro- cured approximately 3,000 books each year at a savings of 50 %) Councilman Corbin stated he has received some complaints as certain books needed for reference work are not available in the Downey City Library. It was recommended that a check be made of just what books are desired for research purposes of students and latrons of the library, and that action be deferred on Item 2 until a recommendation from the Library Board is submitted to Council. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that attendance at the Municipal Finance Officers' Meeting in Boston, Mass., May 27 - 31 be approved for Director of Finance, A. C. Gabriel. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager requested Council's approval to call for bids for air conditioning and heating for the Council Chamber which will amount to approximately $7,000 and is budgeted in the 1962 -63 budget. Bids should be presented at the next Council Meeting so that the work can be done before hot weather. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize calling for bids for air condition- ing and heating for the Council Chamber. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the City Attorney be instructed to carry on in the City's interest in the Downey County Water District vs. City of Downey matter which appears to be heading for appeal by the Water Board to a higher court. Councilman Peavey requested that a check be made with the license collector in the City of Huntington Park to compare license fees being collected by them from telephone companies. Council delegated Mayor Temple and, as alternate, Councilman Morton to attend the meeting of the Independent Cities May 16 at the Rodger Young Auditorium. So ordered. 1405 Councilman Skinner recommended a traffic check on Dalen Street and Ardis Street to see what the traffic flow is with this new street. Mr. King stated a complete check in that area is warranted at this time. A check of the traffic flow also was recommended for the southwest corner of Stewart and Gray and Brookshire Avenue. Councilman Corbin asked for a check on the poor visibility at the intersection of Third and Paramount Boulevard. Councilman Morton reported a condition existing at Fourth Street, just west of Paramount Boulevard, where some tress have been removed by the City and sidewalks were left broken. It was agreed that if removal of trees was by the City, repair of the sidewalk shaid be made by the City. Mr. King submitted a cost breakdown incurred by the City in fulfilling its contract arrangements with the Park and Recreation Board on a ratio of functions and the number of purchasing orders, as follows: Purchasing $2989.00 Accounting 5461.00 Personnel 2197.00 $10,647.00 Total Administrative Costs amount to $638, totaling $11,285.00. Authority was requested to advise the Park and Recreation Board that the current amount for the year would be $10,647.00,if administration is not included. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to recommend a new contract be written and presented to the Park and Recreation Board for the amount of $10,647.00, for approval or rejection. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney stated that for some time the matter of the City if Downey vs. Lucci had been held, pending a decision of the hospital acquisition of the property. It is his understanding that the determination by the court has an effect upon the acquisition by the hospital. The City Attorney advised that at a pre -trial coming up soon, the matter can be moved up still later, if Council so desires. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that there be no definitive action taken at the Lucci pre -trial until after November, 1962. Councilman Peavey complimented the City Attorney on his representation of the City of Downey against the Downey County Water Company. Leslie Olson, representing Reverend John Kreider of Faith Mennonite Church, petitioned for relief from conditions placed on Lot Split #196, approved by the Planning Commission and upheld by the City Council in an appeal hearing held July 19, 1961. An undue hardship is being suffered as the church people cannot proceed with their building until after these improvements have been completed. Mr. Olson stated that a deed has been pre- pared for the land to be dedicated when the conditions have been conformed to in this zoning case. The City Attorney stated that a check of the records indicates the decision of the Planning Commission had been appealed to the City Council at the proper time. Council, after having discussed the matter at two meeting ,5, confirmed the decision of the Planning Commission. Since the matter had been acted upon by the City Council, there is nothing that can be done by the 1 406 Planning Commission. Council has now lost jurisdiction and the City Council's decision is final and conclusive. The conditions imposed are valid. The only recourse would seem to be for the property owner to apply for a new lot split application. Nellie Horner, 9717 Wiley Burke, representing Downey Coordinating Council, read a letter which will be sent to the various organizations in Downey asking for support of a Downey Youth Coordinating Council and requesting representatives, either Mr. King or Chief of Police, to serve on the committee, or appointment of someone to serve in their place if they find they are unable to do so. H. 0. Dougan, 7901 E. Stewart and Gray Road, inquired what is to happen to smaller water companies in the event the City incorporates the Downey County Water Company. Mr. Dougan was advised by the Mayor that he feels this cannot be answered properly at this time. Mr. King stated that the primary purpose in setting up a municipal water company or district would be mainly to provide better service to the citizens, and not to "make money." There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. City Cl rk Mayor