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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-26-63-Regular Meeting1642 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 26, 1963 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., Mayor Ben Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Walter R. Armantage of the Congregational Church of Downey delivered the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1963, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: (1) A letter from Winston R. Updegraff in appreciation of the plaque of commendation presented him from the City Council. Ordered accepted and filed. (1) Letter from Harry Boand, Jr. relative to City Development. Ordered received and filed. (3) Letter from Violet B. Dayhoff, et al., relative to cleaning of trash from a vacant lot across from 9051 - 512 - 53 - 532 and 55 Iowa Street. The Director of Public Works reported that under the current weed abatement program, this lot should be taken care of and other similar problem lots. Ordered received and filed. It was recommended that the Y.M.C.A. be contacted to see if they will clear this lot at an earlier date. (4) Letter of resignation from the Rose Float Committee from Ruth Kelley. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to accept Mrs. Kelley's resignation with regrets and recommended to send a letter to Mrs. Kelley in appreciation of the very fine services rendered to the community through her service on the Rose Float Committee. (5) Communication from the Charter Study Committee with results of their study. Mr. Melvin QuAley, Chairman of the Charter City Committee, submitted a complete oral report and read in full a resolution adopted by the committee recommending the preparation of a charter for submission to the voters of the City of Downey and suggesting approval of their recommenda- tion by City Council. Mayor Corbin commended Mr. Quigley and the Charter Study Committee for their fine work. 1643 Councilman Morton remarked that the Charter Study Committee has worked very hard and given of their time; the City Attorney also spent considerable time on the matter and the work of this committee shows what a citizens' group can do to better the community. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple -� and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendations contained in the resolution adopted by the Charter Study Committee. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager stated it was a pleasure to work with this committee throughout its study and recommended authorization for appropriation of $5,000 to be placed in the coming year's budget in the General Government fund for completion of this program and that an additional appropriation of $500 in the City Clerk's budget for advertising purposes, etc. regarding a City Charter. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize an appropriation of $5,000 in the 1963 -64 Budget in the General Government Fund for completion of the City Charter program, and an appropriation of $500 in the City Clerk's Budget for advertising purposes. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney suggested „that City Council forward a letter to the legal firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen advising that Council has approved the recommendation of the City Charter Study Committee and setting forth thebasis on which the legal firm is to be employed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to authorize sending a letter from the City Council to the legal firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen stating in effect that it has approved the Charter Study Committee's recommendation and authorized preparation of a charter for submittal to the voters by election in April 1964. (6) A letter from the Downey Coordinating Council relative to the circulation of petitions calling for a vote on annexation to the Compton Junior College District. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey to support the stand taken by the Coordinating Council. After discussion and suggestion by Councilman Morton to include the support of the School Board in the motion, it was so ordered by the Mayor that the City Council support the Coordinating Council and the School Board in their stand relative to annexing to a junior college district. RESOLUTION NO. 1118 �. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 27769:, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AN14 ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND (BARLIN AVENUE AND CENTURY BOULEVARD) The resolution was read by title only. 1644 It was reported by Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, that all conditions required for public improvement by the Planning Commission in their approval of tentative Tract No. 27769 are shown on the plans which have been submitted to and approved by his department. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 1118 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1118 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON BOTH SIDES OF BOYNE STREET FROM MARBEL AVENUE TO APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WESTERLY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey an$ 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. 1119 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE DONOVAN STREET AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THERE- FOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD 71) The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney reported that the resolution was the same as one previously adopted which has had a mistake in calling the hearing date. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1120 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1152 RELATING TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS 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. 1645 It was moved by Councilman Skinner and seconded by Councilman Peavey that Resolution No. 1121 be adopted. Councilman Skinner inquired if AB #1152 provides that work may be done on private property, privately contracted or by City employees, _ both or either? Mr. Spindel stated that the work generally is done by the contractor and is included under a contract in the plans for off - site work and cannot exceed $200 in each parcel. The extra cost therefor is spread on each parcel and not assessed to the entire district. The City Attorney reported that this has been one of the problems in various improvements and previously steps could not be taken to alleviate this type of problem. Mayor Corbin called for the vote on the motion to adopt the resolution. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGULATING THE DEGREE OF DEGRAD- ABILITY OF SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS 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. Councilman Peavey stated this resolution originated through the rec- ommendation of the Sanitation District. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1122 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A POPULATION ESTIMATE The resolution was read by title only. Mr. King explained that it is felt with numerous additional housing developments being built within the City, the population might possibly be increased by from 1700 to 1800 which would mean greater distribution for the City of gas tax monies which payment is based upon population figures. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so-ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1123 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None V+' + 0 RESOLUTION NO. 1124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING INSPECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS The resolution was read by title only. Mr. King advised that the resolution authorizes the Director of Finance to check with the State Finance Department relative to the 1�- gas tax. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1124 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to grant authority for the Director of Finance to go at any time to Sacramento to check the records of the State Finance Department and authorize reasonable and necessary expenses for this purpose. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -335 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( #23999 - # 24332 $92,224.52) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -335 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -336 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 ( #9825 - #9975 $62,099.66) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman .—, Temple, 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. WS -336 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None x.64'7 The City Manager reported the Citizens Tax Committee had submitted a resolution which they adopted opposing legislation for State withhold- ing tax. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution supporting the recommendation of the Citizens Tax Committee regarding State withholding tax. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that plans and specifications for improvement of Dolan Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way have been completed. In order to meet the schedule of the on- site improvements of Simpson Buick Agency and the Greschner Development, it is necessary to proceed with the street at this time. It was also reported that there is an alternate condition for construction of sidewalks if Council so desires to be included in this project. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #91, Dolan Avenue, and authorize advertising for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize a letter to be sent to the Southern California Edison Company and General Telephone Company commending them on their cooperation in going underground with their utilities at this improvement site. It was reported by Mr. Spindel that as part of the improvement of Woodruff Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Stewart and Gray Road it is necessary to provide certain drainage from the private properties, since this new improvement will obstruct the natural drainage as has existed in the past. It is necessary that this drainage be constructed at this time by the contractor performing the work being done on Woodruff Avenue under Cash Contract #52. To do this, an additional expenditure of $3200 will be required, with the State Highways Division authorizing $3,000 to be taken from the City's Ctate Contingency Fund. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize approval of extra work for con- struction of the storm drain in Cash Contract #52, Woodruff Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #98, weed abatement. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to advance $5,000 from operating reserves to cover contractual costs until July 1, 1963, for Cash Contract #98, weed abatement. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Al Springer, President of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, extended his appreciation to the Council and to the City as a whole for their cooperation with them and presented each councilman with honorary member- ship in the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Corbin thanked Mr.Springer for bestowing the honorary memberships to Council and commended the Chamber of Commerce for the fine job they are doing. Mr. Spindel reported that after consideration by the Traffic Committee, it has been recommended that no stop signs be installed at the intersection of Ryerson Avenue and Leeds Street. The intersection is partially in the City of South Gate and partially in the City of Downey, and the Traffic Committee of the City of South Gate also recommended against installation of a stop sign at this intersection. Mr. Spindel reported that an agreement for maintenance of State High- ways in the City of Downey which is presented for approval by Council, is a modification of the existing agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 1125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1125 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and defeated by the following vote that: WHEREAS, pursuant to an application for zone change and a hearing thereon, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey denied an applica- tion for the zone change described in Zone Change Case 89 and refused to recommend to the City Council the change of zone on said property from R -1, 5,000 to R -3; and ^ WHEREAS, the applicant for said zone change appealed to the City Council and tie City Council after the hearing thereon, upheld the appeal and referred the matter to the Planning Commission for a report; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reaffirmed its prior motion and reported to the City Council that said zone change, in effect, would con- stitute spot zoning; 1649 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDS that the granting of Zone Change Case 89 is not necessary to carry out the general purpose of Chapter 1 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code for the following reasons: 1. The creation of an R -3 zone at the location of the subject property will constitute a breakdown of the surrounding R -1 zone property. 2. The property is subject to development for R -1 purposes and uses. 3. The rezoning of the subject property from R -1, 5,000 to R -3 would constitute an intrusion of an incompatible use of property into a residential neighborhood. 4. An R -3 zoning in this area would create traffic conditions not compatible with the surrounding streets and uses. 5. The R -3 zoning would adversely affect the adjoining property and would not be compatible with the general comprehensive plan. AYES: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Temple NOES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was then moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that: WHEREAS, pursuant to an application for zone change and a hearing thereon, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey denied an applica- tion for the zone change described in zone Change Case 89 and refused to recommend to the City Council the change of zone on said property from R -1, 5,000 to R -3; and WHEREAS, the applicant for said zone change appealed to the City Council and the City Council after the hearing thereon, upheld the appeal and referred the matter to the Planning Commission for a report; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reaffirmed its prior action and reported to the City Council that said zone change in effect, would con- stitute spot zoning; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDS: That granting of Zone Change Case 89 and changing the zone on the property described therein from Zone R -1, 5,000 to Zone R -3 is necessary to carry out the general purpose of Chapter 1 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code for the following reasons: 1. The property immediately east to the subject property is zoned C -1 and is developed with apartments and commercial uses. 2. The R -3 zoning of the subject property will afford a good buffer strip between the said C -1 zone property and the R -1 zone property to the west of the subject property. 3. The subject property is of such a size as to trot lend itself to reasonable R -1 development. 4. The property immediately to the west of the subject property is developed with six residential units, giving the area some character of multiple residential use. 1650 5. A change of zone on the subject property to R 73 will not adversely affect adjacent property and will be compatible with the general over -all comprehensive plan of the City. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Corbin NOES: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Temple ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 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 (ZONE CHANGE #89) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Counciman 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Corbin NOES: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Temple ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to accept the resignation of Mrs. Goldstein to the Sister City Committee and appoint in her place, Mrs. Walter (Lettie) Bond, 12128 Orizaba. The City Manager reported that it has been recommended that the City Council approve the Southeast Cities Mutual Aid Pact to include the City of LaHabra. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve inclusion of the City of LaHabra in the Southeast Cities Mutual Aid Pact. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Peavey, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that it is recommended that the remodeling and elimination of the present old restroom facility in the office of the Secretary to the Mayor and Council now be carried through and authority was requested for issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $575 for the work of removing present plumbing fixtures, partitions and instal- lation of plaster board to match the existing office. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds, issuance of a purchase order for remodeling of secretary to the Mayor's office: AMOUNT FROM TO $575 Unappropriated Reserves 13700 Account AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Peavey, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 1651 The City Manager reported that the City Planning Commission has completed its study sessions on the General Plan for the City of Downey and that two public hearings have been set, one for April 10, the other for April 24. Inasmuch as not everyone interested may have the oppor- tunity to present testimony at these two hearings it is possible that the second hearing may be continued to permit all testimony to be heard. It was recommended by the City Manager that Council authorize the Director of Finance to attend the Municipal Finance Officers Conference in Detroit, Michigan, June 2 through June 6 and necessary expenses allowed. It wat moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Finance to attend the Municipal Finance Officers Conference in Detroit, Michigan June 2 through June 6 with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton reported that in the crosswalk by the Bank of America on Firestone, there is a blind spot which needs adjusting. It was reported that this blind spot due to plantings, as well as installation of a "No U Turn" sign at this location will be taken care of in the near future. The City Manager submitted a recommendation for renewal of the agree- ment between the City of Downey and the firm of Diehl, Evans and Co. at a $400 increase from $1600 to $2000, effective July 1, 1963, and authorize the Mayor to sign in behalf of the City. The contract provides that either the City or the auditing firm may cancel upon sixty days' written notice, prior to July 1 of any year. Councilman Temple requested a report on the possibility of local auditors' taking over this municipal audit for the City. Councilman Peavey recommended that bids be advertised for this audit- ing service. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize advertising for bids and investigation of local auditors to handle the municipal audit for the City. The City Attorney reported on the widening of Brookshire proceedings, indicating that in the litigation of Downey vs. Murphy, et al., for con- demnation, three settlements have been made through stipulation and approval for settlement for $7,650 in another was requested by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve settlement for $7,650 as per the City Attorney's recommendation. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney also reported that in one litigation which involved a 42 day jury trial, the jury awarded $189 more than the offer. Mr. Sorensen reported that the appraisers and Public Works personnel are doing a good job in determining values. 1652 Mr. King presented a diagram for study proposing adjustment of the 50% ratio for downtown parking which would mean 18 or 20' parking zones in alleyways with dedication being given by the property owners. Councilman Peavey recommended proceeding with the study for adjustment of the 50% ratio of parking in the downtown area. Mayor Corbin disqualified himself from taking part in any Council action on Zone Case #95 as he had been absent from the public hearing; turned the chair over to Mayor Pro Tempore Peavey, and left the Council Chamber. Mr. Griselle submitted the report from the Planning Commission in which they recommended 15 conditions to be placed upon the property, should it be considered as a zone exception case. The City Attorney stated that it is within the province of the Council to grant all or part of the property as a zone exception. Relative to the one parcel on which plans and elevation have been submitted, the re- zoning could be denied, then if desired, the exception could be granted. There is nothing to keep Council from consideration of the area as three individual properties. Council may take the matter under submission and act on it as a single unit if it so desires. Councilman Skinner stated he is in favor of denying the zone change only if it is the portion of the parcel on which plans and elevation have been submitted. A request was made by an opponent of Zone Change Case #95 that no action be taken on the matter until those who oppose it have had a chance to study the new plans. A wire from Catherine R. Gloeckler, 9269 S. Klinedale, was read by City Clerk Della Doyle requesting continuance of Zone Exception Case involving the property on Telegraph and Hasty until those of the opposition have time to give the proposal further study. . Councilman Morton inquired if consideration of the zone change case as a zone exception case would require further hearings. The City Attorney advised that no further hearings are required, and that the plans are open for inspection. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Zone Change #95 be taken under submission for 30 days in order to allow time for the owners on the two other parcels to present plans and elevations. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The meeting was recessed for 5 minutes, reconvening at 10:10 A.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morton, Temple, Corbin ^ Mr. Griselle submitted a report on Zone Exception Case #348 and read Condition #8 which was to be added to approval of the Commission as follows: "That a three foot (3') planter strip be placed along the length of the westerly property line and that suitable vertical shrubs be planted and permanently maintained that would attain a height of approximately twelve feet (12') and form an uninterrupted screen in reasonable length of time and that the City Forester shall recommend the type of shrubs to be planted in order to create the desired screening effect." It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to grant zone Exception #348 with addition of Condition #8 stated above. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Peavey, Morbon, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Leslie Olson of Olson Surveying Company, requested that the hearings on the Master Plan give ample time for study and making of recommendations. The City Attorney and Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, brought Council up to date on the various condemnation proceedings throughout the City. Councilman Peavey requested that another check be made regarding the possibility of installing traffic signals at Florence and Tweedy Lane. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the Director of Public Works investigate the possibility of using cloverleafs to freeways for parking of vehicles for those who share the ride. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to refer to the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation the possible installation of a hand signal at Firestone Boulevard near the '—° General Telephone Company between Brookshire and Lakewood Boulevard. Don Robison, President of the Downey Coordinating Council, invited members of the City Council and Department Heads to attend a showing of a film "Perversion for Profit" at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 26, 1963, at the Pacific S vings and Loan Building to mobilize the merchants in Downey to take this type literature off shelves to keep it from coming into the hands of minors. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 A.M. City C1 k r 1653