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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-23-63-Regular Meeting1752 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 23RD, 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., July 23, 1963, Mayor Ben Corbin presiding. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Morton, Temple, Skinner, Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert DeSio, Administrative Assistant Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ed Powell, Deputy Director of Civil Defense Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta, Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Marshall Hoffman of the Grace Baptist Church delivered the invocation. As part of the summer school session, four teachers accompanying a. group of approximately 100 students were present at the meeting for a. short time. r-- Mayor Corbin introduced Senor Enrique Rosales Shamon and Mrs. Gracela de la Pina de Rosales and several students visiting in Downey from the City of Guadalajara. It was announced that a. presentation is to be made later in the meeting. The Mayor announced that it was a pleasure, after interviewing 13 applicants, to select a councilman to fill the vacancy in District #3 at this time. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to appoint Charles M. Dickerson to serve the balance of former Councilman Hollis M. Peavey's term to April 1964 in District #3. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for the public hearing on the confirmation of lot clearing assessments for 1962 -63. Mr. Spindel presented a report on assessments for the fiscal year 1962 -63, the work having been done by two contractors for two separate discings. As there were no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the hearing on confirmation of assessments for lot clearings for 1962 -63 be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/23/63 -1- 1753 Introductions were made of the visitors from Guadalajara with Senor Enrique Rosales Shamon presenting medals to the Mayor, President of the Sister City Committee, and other members of the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of July 8, 1963, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: 1. A letter of appreciation from Ralph J. Frank, Executive Vice President of the The Capital National Bank for the efficient manner in which the department of police responded to their call which averted a serious incident. Councilman requested that the Chief of Police explain to the group of visiting students what actually happened at the bank. The letter was ordered received and filed. 2. Memorandums from the Director of Finance reporting the receipt of claims against the City arising from the placement of barricades on Downey Avenue by the Downey County Water Department. It was recommended that these claims be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the claims for damages received as reported by the Director of Finance be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. 3. A letter from W. P. Fritsche, Sr. Building Inspector, notifying the City of a. building permit application to relocate a storage building and golf repair shop to 12234 Bellflower Boulevard, Downey. Mr. Lake, Director of Building and Safety, advised that the code requires that notification be sent to all property owners within a, radius of 450 feet and as the City Yards are located in this vicinity, the City was being notified. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner that permission be granted to relocate storage building and golf repair shop to 12234 Bellflower Boulevard. So ordered. 4. A letter from V. A. Van Matre and Harry Watts of Van Matre Lumber Company appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in Lot Split #292. The City Manager briefed the Council on this matter and reported that the Van Matre Lumber Company did not agree to dedicate the right of way when Woodruff Avenue was improved. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and the appeal be denied, modifying the conditions for Lot Split #292 by deleting Condition #5 - "That curbs, gutters and street paveout shall be constructed throughout the entire ownership along Woodruff Avenue, and to the standards of the Department of Public Works;" and that this work be done with Gas Tax funds. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 6. A letter from Mrs. Ruth L. Forsberg objecting to the price increase for rubbish pickup. The City Clerk reported that this matter appears on the agenda and will be taken up at that time. At this time Mayor Corbin presented honorary citizenship cards of the City of Downey to the following visitors from Gua.dala.jara., Downey's sister city: Mr. Enrique Rosales Shamon, Mrs. Gracela, de la Pina. de Rosales, Miguel Angel Nuno, Jaime Suarez Figueroa, Jorge Suarez Figueroa, Louis Gonzales Paul, Julio Colliga.n Navarro, Jorge Romo Rebiel and Gustavo Acosta. Council Minutes 7/23/63 -2- 1`54 ORDINANCE NO. 231 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. 81, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 97) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton 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 Ordinance No. 231 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Emmett Williams, Sister City Committee representative, introduced Mrs. Throgmartin, Mrs. Crockston, Mrs. Lambeth and Mrs. Mulholland who have exchange students from Guadalajara living with them this summer. He also reported that there are 12 girls and 2 boys from the City of Downey visiting in Guadalajara. There is a total of nine students in Downey from Guadalajara being sponsored by the Sister City Committee. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DETERMINING THAT A PORTION OF THE COST AND EXPENSES FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT 1 SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY r The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney inquired if all acquisition of property settlements had been completed and when it was reported that there is one remaining property which is pending, he advised holding the resolution until such time as proceedings for this particular acquisition are completed. No further action was taken on this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1213 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. Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported that Project Statement No. 2 outlines the budgeting of an additional $22,000 for right of way acquisition on Brookshire Avenue between Imperial Highway and Eucalyptus Street (A.D. #69), and presently budg8ted for construction purposes on Fifth Street extending from Paramount Boulevard to Downey Avenue (Cash Contract #58) is $75,000. It is expected that there will remain a surplus of some $30,000 after all costs are considered for that project. Right of way acquisition including incidental costs on Brookshire Avenue, however, have been estimated at $65,000, of which $43,000 has been budgeted from Gas Tax Funds of previous years. It is recommended that $22,000 be transferred from the Fifth Street project to augment the financing of right of way acquisition on Brookshire Avenue. ^ It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of Resolution, No. 1213 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1213 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/23/63 -3- 1755 Councilman Skinner requested a report on the Brookshire project. Mr. Spindel reported that the plans are nearing completion, the project is in conjunction with the Everest Street project, and it is scheduled to start actual construction approximately in March, 1964. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF RIVES AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND BURNS AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Spindel reported that an investigation indicated that a potentially dangerous condition now exists due to the northbound and southbound center lanes being directly opposite ea.ch other through the intersection. This situation could be alleviated by marking these two lanes for left turn only and restricting parking on both sides on Rives Avenue, south of Firestone Boulevard to Burns Avenue, and north of Firestone Boulevard for a. distance of about fifty feet on the west side. Since there is ample off - street parking south of Firestone Boulevard, this action should not cause any hardship on adjacent properties whatsoever. Parking on the north side can be handled by painting the curb red. After discussion, the resolution was held for further study toward the widening of Rives Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 1214 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED " TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY (BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AT ADOREE STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton4. seconded by Councilman Temple 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. 1214 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1215 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING ANNEXATION OF THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE COMPTON JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Mr. King outlined that this resolution supports the position of the School District. The City Clerk read the resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1215 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/23/63 -4- 1'7,56 RESOLUTION NO. WS -350 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 ( #26787 - #27133 $97,084.16) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -350 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #10860 - #10996 $55,148.29) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -351 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #77, Downey Avenue improve- ment, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Warren Southwest, Inc., in the unit price as bid and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that in accordance with authoriza- tion from Council, the property owner adjacent to the west side of Brookshire Avenue between the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and Iowa Street, was notified that unless steps were taken to construct sidewalk within 30 days, formal proceedings would be entered into under the provisions of Chapter 27, of the 1911 Act. The owner is agreeable to the installation of the sidewalk and has requested matching contribution by the City from the Street and Sidewalk Fund in accordance with the policy adopted by the Council on June 25, 1963. The amount of sidewalk to be constructed is approximately 2400 square feet and it was estimated that the property owner would contribute $600 toward the construction, at 25o, per square foot, with the City contributing the balance. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the City match funds as proposed by the Public Works Department in accordance with the policy adopted by Council June 25, 1963. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/23/63 -5- 17-59 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the bid for radio equipment for the City of Downey Civil Defense RACES program be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Net Electronics of Downey at the rate of $1,668.72; that the follow- ing transfer of funds be authorized: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT $500.00 Unappropriated Reserves 9- 2010 -654 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ' Mayor Corbin turned the chair over to Mayor Pro Tem Skinner and absented himself from the Council Chamber as he had not been present at the time of the public hearing on the appeal to zone exception, Case #389, Ziler (Downey Avenue) filed by Donovan D. Dudlext. Councilman Morton stated he has checked into the work done by Mr. Ziler and on the basis of his findings that the construction by this contractor is of very high standards, he moved, it was seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the appeal be denied and that the decision of the Planning Commission in granting the Zone Exception #389 be upheld on the following conditions: 1. That the conditions set forth in the memorandum from the Planning Department to the City Council and dated July 17, 1963, be the conditions pursuant to which the exception is granted and that the r` development of the exception be in accordance with the plot plans and elevation submitted, dated July 23, 1963; that Council finds that the granting of the exception is necessary in accordance with the provisions of Section 9130.2 of the Downey Municipal Code. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Councilman Thomas H. Morton be appointed to the Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees. RESOLUTION NO. 1216 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. ,.� It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1216 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes 7/23/63 -8- 1757 Mayor Corbin introduced Mr. Charles W. Dickerson, replacement as Councilman in District #3, and the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office. The Mayor stated it was with a great deal of pleasure he welcomed Councilman Dickerson to Council. Councilman Dickerson stated that it was indeed an unexpected and ^ great pleasure when he was notified he was the appointee for the vacancy on the City Council and that he certainly will do everything he can to carry on as former Councilman Hollis Peavey had done... that it is a. pretty big shoe to step in and fill. He was a. good example to follow. Councilman Dickerson stated he is very happy to be on the Council and that it was beyond his wildest dreams to receive this honor... it is a wonderful opportunity and he certainly will work hard at it. Councilman Morton stated he was very happy to have a new junior council- man. The Director of Public Works reported that under the conditions for Lot Split #151 the property owner at 11633 Rives Avenue is required to con- struct curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving at this address. The City has been requested by this property owner to participate in the amount of the paving on Rives since it is a major City street and eligible for Gas Tax Funds. Mr. Spindel also reported that the department has received a request from the property owners at 11751 and 11757 Rives Avenue for similar action. The owners of the above mentioned property are installing curbs, and gutters voluntarily and have requested that the City contribute the paveout. It was recommended that authorization be granted for the paveouts at these three locations to be done from Gas Tax Funds when such funds become available. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that authorization be granted for allocation of funds for paveouts at 11633, 11751 and 11757 Rives Avenue from Gas Tax Funds. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported that at the meeting of the Sanitation Committee on June 17th it was their recommendation to the City Council that the requested rate increase be granted and several alternative courses of action which Council may wish to consider were presented: 1. a.. Grant the increase as requested. b. Grant the increase in a lesser amount than requested. 2. a. Deny the increase and maintain the present contract. It was assumed that if this is stone, any contractors who feel that they must have an increase, will notify the City of cancellation of contract and then bids may be requested for the pickup service. b. Deny the increase and reduce the level of service under a new agreement. The City Attorney stated he would like to review the options and contracts ,._ftk with the disposal companies. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to study and evaluate rubbish pickup and report be made at the next Council Meeting. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/23/63 -6- 178 Councilman Skinner requested an investigation be made of the number of customers, containers, employees and trucks be reported on at the next meeting. Mr. Spindel stated there are several course which would enable the dis- posal companies to operate more economically: instead of replacing equipment every 5 years, this could be changed to an unlimited time with a. provision that the equipment be inspected periodically by the Public Works Department and not be allowed to operate unless they come up to standards which would be very rigid. Councilman Skinner recommended that the Public Works Department and Dis- posal Companies representatives meet to set up a code of standards mutually agreeable to all parties concerned. Mr. Stan Megargee of the Rio Hondo Disposal Company stated that he is in agreement and that they are ready to meet to discuss the possibilities of more economical disposal operations. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize advance of $9200 from unappropriated reserves to Account No. 14340 until such time as the assessment roll is con- firmed for A.D. #67, Regentview Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, 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 advance of $9500 from unappropriated reserves to Account No. 14420 until such time as the assessment roll is con- firmed in A.D. #17, Rutgers Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on demolition of City bdldings in parking areas #1 and #2 within Vehicular Parking District No. 1, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, James E. Kirtland, d /b /a Kirtland Truck and Equipment in the amount of $6450 and that all other bids be rejected, Cash Contract No. AD -66 -C. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported on the traffic problem at the Downey Plaza Shopping Center, outlining the measures which might be considered as a practical solution. The Chief of Police reported that he did not believe the lag time would be a progressive solution. It was recommended by Councilman Skinner that the matter be referred back to the Public Works Department for further study and that the City Manager arrange a meeting with the property owners to ascertain whether or not they would participate in costs involved in alleviating the traffic problem at the Downey Plaza Shopping Center. So ordered. After a summation of bids on radio equipment for the City of Downey Civil Defense RACES program, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Net Electronics of Downey at the rate of $1,668.72; that the appropriation of $500 be authorized for transferral from unappropri- ated reserves to Account No. 9- 2010 -654, and that all other bids be rejected. Council Minutes 7/23/63 -7- 1760 The Director of Public Works presented a report and map of storm drain deficiencies as requested by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to determine whether or not a third County -wide storm drain bond issue is justifiable. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize submission of the report to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District as presented. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that for the past few months, through an employees' committee, an employees' handbook has been in the process of preparation with pertinent information for present and future employees of the City. The handbook will fully explain and demonstrate all categories of municipal employment and the departmental organizations involved. Esti- mated cost for 750 copies of the handbook will be approximately $1000 to $1100. Carried forward in the current budget is $500 and authorization was requested to proceed with final formation and printing of the handbook and transfer of additional funds for this purpose. After discussion, a further study of the actual merits of the suggested handbook and the possibility of cutting down the total number of books to be printed and the cost, was ordered. It was suggested that Council set forth a definite policy of City con- tribution in the construction and improvement of major streets throughout the City of Downey and the following policy was suggested: Upon voluntary dedication of necessary rights -of -way on any street of major importance eligible for Gas Tax Funds, the City will assume the expenses of curbs, gutters and paving. Where there is no right -of -way acquisition involved, upon construction of curbs m d gutters by the property owners, the City will assume the expenses of the paving. Council was advised that the Director of Public Works and the City Man- ager would submit a supplementary budget to the City Council, probably in the month of September or October, in a, suggested program of additional street improvements to accelerate the public works program for the coming year through the use of additional Gas Tax Funds with official approval of Senate Bill No. 344, resulting in the City of Downey's receiving alproxi- mately $300,000 per year additional funds. Permission was requested to install a. Xerox in the Purchasing Division to be used by all city departments. A similar machine is presently being used in the Police Department at a, rental price of $25.00 a month and 3 -1/2(,% per copy. Included is all maintenance on the machine with the exception of some replacement parts. Chief Robinson of the Police Department reported on the satisfactory operation of the Xerox machine in his department and that the Police Depart- ment realizes a profit through selling of copies of police reports made on this machine. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize rental of a. Xerox in the Purchasing Division on a 3 -month basis and that a complete report on its operation be submitted at the end of that time. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/23/63 -9- 176-1 The City Manager reported that various equipment throughout the City offices is being funded out and requested authorization to transfer various equipment to departments where it can be used rather than trade it in at a low price. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize transfer of equipment to various departments as recommended by the City Manager. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager requested authority from Council to attend the International City Managers' Association conference in Denver, Colorado, from October 13 - 16. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to attend the International City Managers' Association conference in Denver, Colorado, October 13 - 16, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that the matter of the acquisition of the Levchuk property on Downey Avenue is still pending for the reason that the appraiser, Mr. Mann, had not been available for meeting with him to go over the report from the Public Works Department. A meeting has been arranged fdr the afternoon of July 23 to go over this report to determine whether or not the City's offer should be increased. Mrs. Levchuk requested an extension of time for her answer to the end of August. The City Attorney stated the extension as requested would be satisfactory. Councilman Morton suggested that the Traffic Committee review their recommendation in Item 4 of their report, whereby it had been requested there be no parking on Myrtle Street north of Third Street and no action was taken. It was suggested that no street signs were warranted at this time; however, Councilman Morton feels signs do serve as a. deterent. Also, he felt in the light of police problems, additional surveillance by them could be eliminated by installation of street signs. In the Police Report, page 6, it was reported that there was a total of 58 juveniles arrested, detained or questioned and it was shown that 33 were handled within the department which means that these youngsters still are able to keep a clear record, having the department handle the case with- out referring on to the Juvenile Court. Councilman Morton inquired of the type of agencies being furnished with copies of police reports without charge and he was informed by the Chief of Police that these consist of the California State Highway Patrol and other county and state agencies who might be involved. It does not include insur- ance agencies, who are charged the normal $1 fee for each report. Councilman Morton extended a welcome to the new councilman, reporting that they had interviewed some 13 candidates, spent a tremendous amount of time in review and analysis; that there had been a wonderful group of very highly qualified people interested in this position. In making the decision, and speaking for himself, he was impressed with the manner in which Councilman Dickerson not only answered questions and presented himself, but he seemed to have had reasons for everything he commented on .... he not only spoke, but had reasons for his speaking. Councilman Morton stated he will help Councilman Dickerson all that he can. Council Minutes 7/23/63 -10- 1'762 It was mowed by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize necessary and reasonable expenses for Councilmen, Department Heads, Administration, and members of the Planning Commission to attend the League of California. meeting in San Francisco in October. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Skinner asked for a report on Gardendale Street traffic problem in the City of Bellflower. The Director of Public Works stated when the City of Bellflower had been approached to participate in this project previously, they were not interested. Councilman Skinner moved that parking on the north side of Ga.rdendale Street east of Lakewood Boulevard be eliminated. The Director of Public Works reported that the matter could be studied further by the Traffic Committee and reported on at the next Council Meet- ing. Councilman Skinner withdrew his motion. The City Manager was directed to arrange a meeting with city officials of Bellflower to determine if they might at this time be interested in participation in the Ga.rdendale Street improvement. Councilman Temple joined with his fellow councilman in welcoming the new councilman. It was suggested that more citizens be encouraged to attend the Traffic Committee meetings. Mr. Spindel explained the organization of the Traffic Committee, stating that there are actually two separate groups: one, a citizens committee and the other an administrative committee set up accord- ing to the Downey Municipal Code; however citizens are welcome to attend both meetings. It was reported by Mr. Spindel that Mr. Art Hansen has been in constant attendance at the traffic committee meetings. Councilman Morton remarked that there seems to be the problem of the existence of a committee that does not meet and if they are not meeting, he feels the committee then should be eliminated. Councilman Morton further stated that he feels the Traffic Committee should be evaluated and a. study be made to determine if there could be more laymen on the committee as he feels there is a need for a little bit of laymen thinking in regard to the traffic problem. Councilman Dickerson stated it had been interesting sitting on Council for the first time; there are many things that do not meet the public's eye, and a lot of things to look into. The City Attorney reported that he will be on vacation the first three weeks in August. Mr. Spindel reported a problem on Haro Street north of Stewart and Gray Road where the streets were not dedicated with the tract and were not im- proved up to present standards for acceptance of subdivision streets; however, it was indicated that in the past if all the property owners on Haro and Susan would dedicate, the City would accept the street for maintenance. All right of way has been dedicated on Haro. FHA commitments will not be honored unless the street is accepted by the City for dedication. Curbs, gutters and paving are in but not up to present standards. Council Minutes 7/23/63 -11- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded �y,Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to accept dedication asmprec RexAtd by the Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King congratulated Councilman Dickerson on behalf of the City employees and stated that they are here to be of any service to him or help in any way possible. Mayor Corbin also congratulated Councilman Dickerson and stated he had received many phone calls and recommendations but that Council went strictly on their own and the merits of the applicant. The Mayor stated he is sure the people in the City will be happy with their choice. Councilman Dickerson stated that at his interview on Saturday with Councilmen Morton, Skinner and Temple, the questions asked and the gentlremen asking were the highlights of his life; he feels very strongly for the City of Downey and hopes that he can live up to what he feels inside himself-- - that he feels it is a great City and that the slogan, "Downey, Future Unlimited" is very appropriate. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 A.M. City Clerk Council Minutes 7/23/63 -12- Mayor 1763