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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-11-62-Regular Meeting1407 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1962 The City Council, preceding its regular meeting, held a special program in recognition of the fifth anniversary of the Downey Fire Department with Assemblyman Carley V. Porter participating in the activities and offering congratulations on the reduction to the new No. 3 fire rating recently awarded the City of Downey through the untiring efforts and efficiency of its Fire Department. The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting ad- journed in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., September 11, 1962, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sharman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Robison, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John Krieder of the Faith Mennonite Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the appeal to Zone Case #305, Mr. Glenn Stevens, 7857 Cole Street. The Mayor ascertained that the City Clerk had the affidavit of publication on the hearing. Mr. Sherman Griselle gave a resume of the Planning Commission findings. Mr. Leslie V. Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive, spoke for the appellant in the case and stated that appellants do not feel the neighborhood would be affected adversely in any way through the allowance of this zoning request. Also speaking for the appellants was Darryl Shumway, 7911 Cole Street, who stated that the neighbors on Cole Street are favorable to the Stevens' request. The Mayor inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk read a letter which was signed by 10 property owners, 9 on Smallwood and 1 on Morning Avenue; a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Steward, 7811 E. Cole Street; and one from Charles B. Linderman on Smallwood. Speaking in protest were: Mrs. Lloyd Lynd, 7845 Cole Street, Mr. A. W. Stringer on Smallwood (12006) and Mr. R. E. Nowell, 12020 Smallwood Avenue. Mr. Leslie Olson and Darryl Shumway spoke in rebuttal with Mr. Shumway stating that the Stevens are willing to sign a covenant that no other person will use the dwelling but themselves or the parents. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on the appeal to Zone Case #305 be closed. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -1- After discussion and questioning the Director of Building and Safety regarding the structure in question, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Zone Case #305 appeal be taken under submission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the vacation of the road easement on Planett Avenue extending northerly from Iowa Street located between Dolan Avenue and Brookshire Avenue. The Mayor ascertained that the resolution of intention and necessary postings to vacate Planett Avenue had been published and posted and that the City Clerk had the affidavits. After the Director of Public Works' report, there being no written and no oral comments, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing on the vacation of Planett Avenue be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT KNOWN AS PLANETT AVENUE EXTENDING NORTHERLY FROM IOWA STREET LOCATED BETWEEN DOLAN AVENUE AND BROOKSHIRE AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1029 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmdn: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced that now is the time that the hearing is set for the vacation of Florence Avenue Service Road for Public Road purposes. The City Clerk advised that the Resolution of Intention had been duly adopted, posted and published and that she had the affidavits. After a report by Mr. Ervin Spindel, there being no written and no oral comments, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF FLORENCE AVENUE SERVICE ROAD FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES 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. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -2- It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1030 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced that now is the time and place set for the hearing on the Resolution of Intention to vacate a certain easement south of Imperial Highway, easterly of Bellflower Boulevard for sanitary sewer purposes. The City Clerk advised the resolution had been duly adopted, posted and published and she had the affidavits. After the Director of Public Works' report, there being no written and no oral comments, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT SOUTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EASTERLY OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES 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 Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1031 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on August 24, 1962, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: (1) A letter from the Downey County Water District of the court decision upon which it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Council- man Skinner and so ordered that it be referred to the City Attorney. (2) A letter from the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen regarding the Downey County Water District's issue regarding disposition of certain proposals made by the District in lieu of the terms and provisions of the judgment as entered. The letter was accepted and filed. (3) A letter from John W. Thompson regarding development of a medical center by private capital. (4) And on the same subject of a municipal hospital in Downey, a letter from Maurice L. McAlister together with a report from the Chamber of Commerce on its recommendations for a hospital. It is the feeling of the Chamber of Commerce that the matter, in order to be resolved, should be placed before the vote of the people for them to decide if they definitely feel there is a need for a municipal hospital. Mr. McAlister requested that the report be accepted and taken under submission. Councilman Morton and Councilman Skinner complimented Mr. McAlister on the thorough job he had done and on the final report resulting from it. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -3- 1490 Reverend Rodney V. Cogswell read a resolution which had been adopted by the Board of the Hospital at their last meeting and gave some statistics relative to the cost of a hospital to the taxpayers on a general revenue bond basis. He does not believe the taxpayers would have to put anything into it, although this could be changed by certain phases which might enter into it which may now be unforeseen. The City Clerk informed Council that a special election would cost in the neighborhood of $10,000 and that the only savings to be gained would be through cutting down on the precincting. It was doubted that the cost could be shaved very much lower than that figure, in her estimation. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the report on the hospital from the Chamber of Commerce be taken under submission. Al Springer, President of the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Downey Hospital Board was recognized by the Mayor and stressed that they have the interests of the citizens of Downey at heart in carrying out their program for the coming year. (5) A letter from Rev. Frank Peters, President of the Ministerial Association, requesting use of the, City Hall lawn areas and /or parking areas for the purpose of Christmas displays to be participated in by the churches, schools and community. Reverend Peters outlined the plan for this Christmas program. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to approve the program and direct the City Manager to work with the Ministerial Association in planning the Christmas display program to be set up for the City Hall lawn area. (6) A letter from Olson Surveying Service, Inc. appealing to the City Council to eliminate the sidewalk on a portion of Tract #27524 as a condi- tion of the Planning Commission, as this property is not a part of the sub- division. Mr. Griselle outlined the action taken by the Planning Commission, stating the property is to be split in order to allow the rest of the property to come under the subdivision. There is no ruling in the Downey Code relative to the appeal of conditions placed on a tract by the Planning Commission. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for review. Lee Felts, 12107 Woodruff Avenue, representing the property owner and also the developr of the property brought up the subject of grading require- ments in the City of Downey (and also on this property). Mr. Spindel gave a resume of the requirement for 1% grading which is almost unified throughout this area and that the 1% grade is also a requirement of F.H.A. It was recommended also that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for review. (7) A request from the United Nations requesting that a representa- tive be appointed to the United Nations Committee (a Downey chairman). The letter was referred to the City Manager. (8) A request from the League of California Cities for appointment of a member to the Committee on International Municipal Cooperation. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that Councilman Ben Corbin be appointed to serve on the Committee on International Municipal Cooperation and that the League of California Cities be notified. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -4- 1491 (9) A letter from the Downey Board of Realtors submitting a copy of a notice to them stating they were chosen first place winner in a contest to determine the best Realtor Week observances earlier in the year. The letter was accepted and filed with congratulations to the Downey Board of Realtors. -- (10) A letter from Burke, Williams & Sorensen, advising that in the case of Stevenson vs. City of Downey (Stonewood Center) the supreme court has refused to hear arguments, thus affirming the District Court of Appeals' opinion. (11) A letter from Mr. William D. Greschner outlining the status of his land acquisition program and four -phase construction plans for the development of the Downey Exchange Center was reviewed by the City Council and the following action taken in accordance with recommendations of the Board of Parking Commissioners at a meeting held on March 2, 1962. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the following actions be taken in accord- ance with the recommendations of the Board of Park Commissioners at their meeting held on March 2, 1962: A. Order a legal description of the area to be acquired and a description of the improvements proposed. B. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance and proper Notice of Hearing thereon be given. C. Authorize hiring Jack Mann to make preliminary appraisals on the property in question. D. Report to the Board of Parking Commissioners for action asking for further study and recommendation. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (12) A letter from Councilman Stephen G. Skinner, Jr. recommending Mr. Ira L. Watson and Mrs. Nelda Ott to serve on the Youth Advisory Commit- tee for the coming year. Councilman Corbin recommended the following appointments be made to the named committees: Chester R. Baldwin, Sister City Committee Edwin G. Giddings, City Charter Committee Councilman Morton recommended the following appointment: Dr. Ben Pacheco, City Charter Committee Mayor Temple recommended the following appointments: Darryl Shumway, City Charter Committee Russell Solomon, Sanitation Committee It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the appointments to the various citizens committees be approved as recommended by Council. (13) A letter from Russell Solomon, a candidate for the Park and Recreation District Board was read in full by the City Clerk which set Council Minutes 9/11/62 -5- forth his platform on county ownership of Downey parks and tax support of parks outside the City of Downey. The letter was ordered accepted and filed. (14) A claim for damages from Katherine L. Becker in the amount of $15,000 arising from an accident on July 27, 1962. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the claim of Katherine L. Becker for damages be denied and the matter referred to the insurance carrier and the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 1028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIRE CHIEF, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS, AND CITIZENS' FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1028 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COOPERATING IN AN ENDEAVOR BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO PROPOSE AND SUPPORT ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING LEGISLATION, ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS OR POLICIES OF THE STATE TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CAN QUALIFY FOR SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE SAME MANNER AS THOSE CITIES CONTIGUOUS TO THE RURAL AREAS The resolution was read by title only. Mr. King stated this is for more Federal funds to be applied to streets and highways in cities. 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. 1032 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the letter from the Los Angeles County Health Department be spread in the minutes of the City Council relative to sanitary sewers for Assessment District No. 22, Duesler Lane, in the City of Downey. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -6- R s.c "SUBJECT; Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 22, Duesler Lane, City of Downey. "RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. "ANALYSIS: This department has made an investigation of Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 22, Duesler Lane, City of Downey, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investiga- tion, 11 house -to -house calls were made. Of this number, 2 occupants were not at home or did not answer the door. Of the 9 property owners or tenants actually contacted 4 or 44.4% reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the seepage pits filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground. Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the seepage pits or the construction of new pits was necessary. "The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary -sewer district consists mostly of a fine silty sand. This type of soil is not conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage system as it has poor leaching qualities. "In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City Council of the City of Downey to perform public health services for the City of Downey, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the con- struction of sanitary sewers in the Duesler Lane, Sewer Assessment District No. 22, City of Downey, as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health. This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code." Very truly yours, /S/ K. H. Sutherland, M.D., Health Officer RESOLUTION NO. 1033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE ON DUESLER LANE, A PRIVATE STREET, WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 22-- DUESLER LANE) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1033 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 9/11/62 -7- 1494 RESOLUTION NO. 1034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUESLER LANE, A PRIVATE STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD 22) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1034 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUESLER LANE, A PRIVATE STREET, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD 22) 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1035 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to set a hearing on the Resolution of Intention to improve Duesler Lane, by construction of Sanitary Sewers, for 7:30 P.M. October 8, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. RESOLUTION NO. 1036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW EY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE DUESLER LANE, A PRIVATE STREET, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER, AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THAT THE WORK TO BE DONE IS OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD 22) 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 Resolution No. 1036 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 9/11/62 -8- 1495 RESOLUTION NO. 1037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1016 (EUCALYPTUS STREET AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1037 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, presented the debt limit report with the estimated total cost to the district for the improvement being $22,568.39. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the report be accepted and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 1038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EUCALYPTUS STREET AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD 79) 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 moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1038 be adopted. 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 Skinner and so ordered to set a hearing for 8:00 A.M., October 23, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall on the Debt Limit Report for the improvement of Eucalyptus Street and Birchdale Avenue (AD 79). RESOLUTION NO. 1039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE DEBT LIMIT REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EUCALYPTUS STREET AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE (AD 79) 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. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -9- 1499 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1039 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ..-� It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to set a hearing for 8:00 A.M., October 23, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall for the Resolution of Intention to improve Eucalyptus Street (AD #79). RESOLUTION NO. 1040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE EUCALYPTUS STREET AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CON- CRETE CURBS, GUTTERS, CROSS- GUTTERS, AND ASPHALTIC CON- CRETE PAVING IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREOF, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD79) 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 Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1040 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple ow" NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -309 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 ( #18992 - #19386 $103,185.74) (Payroll) 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -309 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -310 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 ( #8065 - #8201 $58,912.71) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 9/11/62 -10- 1419'7 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -310 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications on Cash Contract #82 and authorize advertising for bids for application of slurry seal on various streets throughout the City, an area of approx- imately 13 miles at an estimated cost of $21,000. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by Mr. King that in acquiring the right of way for the widening of Brookshire Avenue, it was determined that because of severence damage to Lot No. 27, which is the subject lot located south- easterly of Brookshire and Avon, it would be more economical to purchase the entire 50' x 140' lot. The cost of the remaining unused portion of the lot, based on the total amount paid for the land, is $3,373.25. In order to recover the above amount of money spent, it is recommended that this portion of the lot be sold at a cost of not less than $3,373.25. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize advertising the sale of property located at 8502 Avon Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that the Rose Float Committee has made arrangements for Miss Downey, Queen Lee Ann Patten, to fly to Guadalajara on Thursday, September 13, so that she may take part in their events and ride on the Downey Float in the Guadalajara Independence Day parade. It is recommended the City Council send a delegate from the City of Downey to accompany Miss Patten. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to delegate Mayor Pro Tem Ben Corbin and any other councilmen who can go, be authorized reasonable and necessary expenses to attend the Guadalajara Independence Day events September 13 - 15 , 1962. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager read in full the contract between the City of Downey and the Downey Parks, and Recreation District. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the contract be returned to the Park District Board with a transmittal letter requesting a change in the can- cellation period from 90 to 60 days and that the word "warehouse" in the contract be clarified; and that the Mayor then be authorized to sign the contract with these changes. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 9/11/62 -11- 1498 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner that Council accept the improvements completed on Tract No. 24197 and release the cash deposit in the amount of $33,200.00, retaining $3,000 for grading (Ratliffe Street and Clark Avenue). Passed by the following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that it has been recommended by the Traffic Committee and agreed by the Council that in lieu of installing traffic signals at the intersections of Ratliffe and Woodruff, and Dunrobin Avenue and Imperial Highway, in order to accomodate the school children's walking to school, an attempt would be made to acquire the right of way on the east side of Woodruff Avenue southerly of Imperial Highway and construct street improvements, including sidewalk, in order that the school children could walk to the signalized intersection at Imperial and Woodruff. The property owners have agreed to dedicate the necessary right of way in return for the City's construction of the improvements. The estimated cost of the improvements is $10,000. In order to finance these, it is recommended that $5,000 be transferred to this project from the General Government Capital Improvement Projects, specifically, the City's share of the proposed traffic signal at Telegraph Road and Serapis Avenue, since it dQea not appear that this signal will be constructed this year. It is believed that the remainder of the project can be financed from County Aid or State Gas Tax Funds. It was moved by Councilman and passed by the following vote funds: AMOUNT $5,000 AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin to approve the following transfer of FROM 18370 Councilmen: Peavey, Councilmen: None Councilmen: None TO 13750 Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple The City Manager reported that a sixty -day option was granted the City on July 16, 1962, by Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Wallar to purchase two lots located at 8137 -1/4 and 8137 -1/2 Second Street at the price of $7,950 each. The owners have indicated they prefer the execution of this option rather than extending it for another 60 -day period. Therefore, it is recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to enter into escrow proceedings in accordance with the option dated July 16, 1962, and that funds in the amount of approximately $16,000 be authorized for the pur- chase of these properties from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to enter into escrow proceedings for the purchase of property located at 8137 -1/4 and 8137 -1/2 Second Street and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $16,000.00 Unappropriated Reserves 9- 200 -671 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, NOES: 0 Councilman: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin Council Minutes 9/11/62 -12- Skinner, Morton, Temple (Councilman left the Council Chamber for the vote) 1499 A rough draft of a proposed letter to the Administrator of the General Services Administration, stipulating the City of Downey's continued interest in the acquisition of the old Post Office site at Second and La Reina, was submitted to Council for its approval. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the City Manager be authorized to proceed to acquire the old Post Office Site and change the wording in the letter to "our former mayor ". AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager requested a clarification of the mileage rates for employees who drive private cars on City business, at the following rates: ll� per mile the first 200 miles 80, per mile for the next 400 6,�, per mile for all over that with new rates of insurance to be allowed raised to $10. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to adopt the recommendation of the City Manager on a graduated basis for mileage rates for employees who drive private automobiles on City business. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Peavey reported that he has been receiving numerous tele- phone complaints relative to drive -ins that remain open all night, their nuisance, and he recommended that Council arrange to accompany police department personnel to inspect some of these drive -ins as he feels there should be some further regulation if there is a nuisance factor. Mayor Temple reported Dr. Joseph M. Oyster has requested permission to conduct a heart fund drive in the City of Downey. The matter was re- ferred to the City Manager and the Chief of Police. Mayor Temple reviewed a letter from the Mayor of Racine, Wisconsin, expressing appreciation for a plaque presented him by Dr. Ralph Christensen of the City of Downey relative to his cancer crusade. Mayor Temple reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Pat Erhart from the Sanitation Committee. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the resignation of Pat Erhart from the Sanitation Committee be accepted with regret. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered that a resolution be prepared for a&ption, supporting CARE in its aid in the Iran earthquake. There being no further adjourped at 11:30 P.M. Z City Cler business to come before Council, the meeting Council Minutes 9/11/62 -13- Mayor