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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-12-63-Regular Meeting171 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 12TH, 1963 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., August 12,. 1963, Mayor Ben Corbin presiding. —� PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Skinner, Dickerson, Corbin ABSENT: Councilman: Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Tom Nudson, Assistant Director of Building & Safety Jack Gilliam, Principal Planner Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John T. Kreider of the Faith Mennonite Church of the City of Downey delivered the invocation. Mayor Corbin called on Mr. George Morrison, Manager of the Northwest Downey Senior Little League Baseball Team to introduce the team and coaches, Leonard Dolan and Hadley, so that they may be honored for winning the regional championship of 11 Western states. When the boys were introduced, Mr. Morrison stated they had been selected as all -stars and that they had played seven games without defeat. Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson requested Mayor Corbin to assist him in presenting certificates of completion from Peace Officers Standards Training Course to police officers William E. Olmstead, Ben F. Wordon and Leonard K. Wolcott, who had completed a most rigid course. Chief Robinson stated that this course is financed through a 10% levy through recent legis- lation on fines other than traffiq which is used for intensive peace officer training. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, requested Mayor Corbin to assist him in presenting certificates for completion of a training course for Public Works Construction Inspectors at Los Angeles State College. Recipients of the certificates were Don W. Marlowe and Phil Adsit. Mayor Corbin announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on Regentview AD #67 Debt Limit Report. The Mayor asked if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Mailing relative to the hearing. The City Clerk replie d'she had the affidavit. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the affidavit be received and filed. The factual date of the report was presented by Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works. Mayor Corbin inquired if there were any written protests which had been submitted. The City Clerk replied she had received one protest from Mr. Leo DuLac protesting the cost of the improvements. It was reported that the cost is an estimate and is usually over and above the actual cost. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the protest be received and filed. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -1- 1"765 There were no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the objection to the cost of the improvements in A.D. #67, Regentview Avenue, be overruled. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the Debt Limit Report in AD #67, Regentview Avenue, be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1217 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 67 (REGENTVIEW AND OTHER STREETS) IS FEASIBLE AND THAT THE LANDS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT WILL BE ABLE TO BEAR THE BURDEN OF SUCH PROPOSED ASSESSMENT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner 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. 1217 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Mayor Corbin announced that this is the time and place for the hearing of Intention on AD #67, Regentview Avenue, and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the affidavits be received and filed. Mayor Corbin inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were none other than the one presented from Mr. Leo DuLac in the previous hearing. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the protest be overruledp received and filed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was mowed by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the Resolution of Intentim be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes 8 /12/63 -2- 1776 RESOLUTION NO. 1218 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON REGENTVIEW AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1210 (AD #67) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1218 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on Zone Exception Case X6388 appealed by Al Hoffman. Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, presented a 'resume of the zone exception case. Mayor Corbin asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favor of the zone exception. Estelle Hoffman, 9023 Lubec, stated she and Mr. Hoffman were will- ing to agree to comply with all of the requirements of the Planning Com- mission in relation to the installation of their sign in the parkway on Firestone Boulevard except the sidewalks on Pangborn Avenue to the east. She stated this area was now covered with asphaltic cement which would accommodate a small amount of pedestrian traffic at this time and that the installation of sidewalks would be more detrimental to them than it would be beneficial to the public. No one spoke against the appeal. The completion of this zone exception case will result in the dedi- cation back to the owner of a small portion of the radius at the inter- section of Firestone and Pangborn. This will effect a more uniform radius in accordance with Firestone Boulevard improvements. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to table action until the August 27 Council Meeting for the Director of Public Works to bring back a report on the dedication of this right of way. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Maurice L. McAlister, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Hospital Committee, made a presentation of petitions signed by more than 8,300 citizens, requesting the City Council to set up a special election on October 29, 1963, so that the people might vote as to whether a municipal hospital shall be established in the City of Downey and as to whether the financing shall be by a general obligation bond issue. Mr. McAlister introduced nurse Kenton who had obtained 1,000 signatures. Mrs. Kenton expressed her appreciation of the wonderful reception she was given while obtaining these signatures. Mr. McAlister expressed the hope that the City Council would establish the date of the special election for the municipal hospital on October 29, 1963 (as per his letter dated August 12, 1963, filed with the City Clerk). Council Minutes 8/12/63 -3- 17F'7 James Bannister, Editor of the Herald American newspaper, expressed in his opinion he has never seen any popular move which gained greater response or enthusiasm. Councilman Temple inquired if the City Clerk had checked the petitions. The City Clerk certified that the petitions had been checked and more than 15% of the registered voters had signed. --� It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the petitions be accepted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to call a special election for October 29, 1963, on the hospital petitions. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The ballot for such special election shall read approximately as fol- lows: A. MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL PROPOSITION: Shall a municipal hospital be established in the City of Downey? B. HOSPITAL BONDS: Shall the City of Downey incur a bonded indebt- edness in the principal amount of $4,000,000 for the purpose of the acquisition and construction by said city of a certain municipal improvement, to wit: a general hospital, including the acquisition of all equipment and other property necessary there- for? It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the employment of Martin & Chapman for miscellaneous election services and supplies. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple aid passed by the following vote to authorize the employment of O'Melveny & Myers based upon their proposal. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the transfer of necessary election expenses in the estimated amount not to exceed $10,000 from the unappropriated reserves to Account No. 9 -2006. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes 8/12/63 -4- 17x,7, 3 Mayor Corbin congratulated Mr. McAlister and the committee on the job they had done in circulation of the hospital petitions. He stated he had never been opposed to the hospital but felt the citizens should express their desires. The Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for the -"� public hearing on Planning Resolution No. 82, the General Plan. Mr. Griselle presented a resume of the General Plan as outlined on a map displayed in the Council Chamber. The City Clerk was asked if she had received any written correspond- ence for or against the General Plan. The City Clerk replied she had received a petition from Mrs. Bertha Carpenter signed by 14 citizens regarding proposed changes on the north side of Fifth Street, and a letter from Downey Home Owners Association signed by Robert S. Brazleton in favor of the General Plan. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the correspondence be received and filed. Mr. James M. Fox, 9122 Charloma Drive, speaking for the combined group from Downey Chamber of Commerce, Downey Board of Realtors and Southeast Building Contractors Association, requested that Gil Sais, Chairman of the Committee on Zoning introduce the speakers from these various groups. The following spoke on various changes which they recommended in the General Plan before its adoption: Ernie McCallum, Realtor, 9711 Save Avenue, Downey. Copies of Mr. McCallum's requested changes from the Downey Chamber of '~ Commerce were presented to Council. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the proposed changes submitted by Ernie McCallum be received and filed. Lee Felts, 12107 Woodruff Avenue, spoke in concurrence with Mr. McCallum's comments. S. T. Ziler, representative from the Southeast Building Contractors Association, 7648 Cecilia, Downey. A copy of his statements was submitted to Council. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the copy of Mr. S. T. Ziler's statements be received and filed. Bea Axton, 9948 Smallwood, requested due consideration be given to the proposals of the Southeast Building Contractors Association and was, she stated, opposed to any downgrading of zoning. Royal Brown, 11709 Downey Avenue, urged caution in the location of a hospital within the City of Downey and streesed a need for additional restaurants in Downey. He questioned dwelling so intensely on major depart - mant stores as added sources of sales tax dollars. Demos Shakarian, 8413 Lexington Road, complimented the Planning Department on the General Plan but stated that he does not feel Downey was being upgraded enough. Also speaking in opposition to the General Plan ( specifically concerning the Dinwiddie area) was Wayne Hunt. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -5- 1'769 Mary Hollis, 10230 Cord Henry Gotsenberg, 10238 Clancey Catherine Schroeder, 8576 East Florence Avenue Maurice McAlister, 9205 Dinsdale Robert Garstang, address not given Harry Garo, 7738 Allengrove Street It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the General Plan be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The City Manager stated that this General Plan had been under way for some time and that it should be considered in three main categories: 1. Pro- tection of the beautiful residential areas; 2. Encourage development of retail business areas and industrial areas; and 3. Adequate high -rise apartment zoning. The only way for the City to grow is up but the City and Planning Department are thinking definitely of protecting the residential areas of the City of Downey. The City Manager commended Sherman Griselle, his staff, the Planning Department and Planning Commission for doing an excellent job. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to take the matter of Planning Resolution No. 82, General Plan, under submission for further study. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mayor Corbin called for a 10- minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 P.M. with roll call with all Councilman present. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the proposed court site which the City had purchased be put up for sale based upon a current appraisal and a recapitula- tion of all related costs of the acquisition of this property, including building removal and superior court brochure expense; that the Board of Parking Place Commissioners be directed to study the 50' strip in the center of the block between Second and Third Streets and make a recommendation relative to the possible use of this property in the future for off - street parking to support the downtown area. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the.following vote that in support of this program, authority be granted for the employment of J. A. Mann to make a current appraisal of the court site properties which had been acquired by the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Mayor Corbin announced that this is the time and place set for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project #502 (Gainford and Brookshire: and Second and Dolan Streets). Mr. Spindel reported that notices had been mailed and posting done requesting that sidewalks be constructed on properties located on the Council Minutes 8/12/63 -6- 17%0 northwest corner of Gainford Street and Brookshire Avenue, and on the northwest corner of Dolan Avenue and Second Street, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Part 3, Division 7 (The Improvement Act of 1911), Streets and Highways Code. The Mayor asked if there were any protests. Howard Blondford, 8449 Gainford, objected to installation of side- walks at his property and requested an extension of time for this installation with the thought in mind that he may either participate in other sidewalk installations due to begin early in September along Brook- shire Avenue, from Charloma Drive to Gallatin Road, or proceed under private contract. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of time to Mr. Howard Blondford until such time as sidewalks are installed on Brookshire Avenue from Charloma Drive to Gallatin Road under Chapter 27 and inform Mr. Blond - ford (City Engineer) when bids are due. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Public Works Department to proceed on Downey Improvement Project #502, Dolan Avenue improvements. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The Mayor announced that this is the time and place for the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #503, Patton Road. Mr. Spindel reported that notices had been mailed and posting done requesting that curb, gutter, driveways and paving be constructed on Patton Road in the 12100 block, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Part 32 Division 7 (The Improvement Act of 1911), Streets and Highways Code. Mr. DuLa.c requested information only and asked about the method of payment. The Director of Public Works stated that it is preferred that it be on a cash basis. Councilman Temple inquired if it could not be handled on a current year status. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was suggested that a study be made of financing of Downey Improvement Projects and that a recommendation be submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -7- 1771 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with improvements under Downey Improvement Project #503, Patton Road. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was announced by the Mayor that this is the time for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project #102, Imperial Highway. Mr. Spindel reported that notices had been mailed and posting done requesting that sidewalks be constructed on Imperial Highway in the 9600 block, in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Part 3, Division 7 (The Improvement Act of 1911), Streets and Highways Code. The Mayor asked if there were any protests or comments. Mr. C. J. Trollop, 9641 East Imperial Highway, stated that he had initiated the project for sidewalks on his block on Imperial Highway and re- quested permission to go to private contract if they so desire. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with 'D.!.P; contract #102 with the stipulation of meeting with the property owners to give them the opportunity to go to private contract if they so desire. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None r-. ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of July 23, 1963, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: 1. A letter of resignation from the Police Committee, from Arthur F. Barnaby. 2. A letter of resignation from the fire Committee from Andy Anderson. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to accept the resignations with regrets and that letters be sent to Messrs. Barnaby and Anderson to that effect. 3. A copy of the Sister City Committee's proposed budget for 1963. It was moved by Councilman Temple that the budget be accepted as proposed. The motion died for lack of a second. After discussion relative to Sister City expenditures for the previous year and a desire to have a report on City appropriations before accepting e-11 this budget, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to take the matter under submission pending a report from the Director of Finance. 4. A financial Statement from the Rose Float Association. Ordered re- ceived and filed. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -8- 1 7 'e�� 5. A letter from Burke, Williams & Sorensen regarding Downey vs. Barham, et al. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to take the matter under submission. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton 6. A request from Joseph T. Hall, Vice President of Delta Invest- ment, reques0_ng that the City install curbs and gutters and paving on Brookshire Avenue in return for the dedication of 2D' along the West side of Brookshire Avenue in Tract #28399. Mr. Hall, 8444 Albia Street, spoke in support of his communication. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to uphold the Plan- ning Commission's decision and the certain requirements imposed by them. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton 7. A petition for sidewalks on Tweedy Lane which was taken under submission after noting Resolution No. 1224 requesting that Tweedy Lane be designated a, street of major importance in the City of Downey. 8. A request for a parade permit for Labor Day for a parade saluting youth. Chief of Police Ivan Robinson reported the request and parade had been cancelled when the State Highway Commission had refused to allow the parade to cross Lakewood Boulevard on a legal holiday. Chief Robinson reported that youth organizations were working together with the thought of establishing a Youth Day and parade in the spring. (9) A request from Nelle Morrison, Vice - Regent for Daughters of the American Revolution, for the Mayor to proclaim the week of September 17 -23 as Constitution Week. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin that the proclamation be approved as requeeted. So ordered. (10) A letter from the League of Women Voters requesting permission to hold a "Go See" tour on Wednesday, September 18, of the various departments of the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the request of the League of Women Voters be approved. (11) A letter from Jorge Agnesi, Guadalajara, inviting participation again by the City of Downey in the Float parade on their Independence Day. . It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to continue with the program of entering a float in the Guadalajara Independence Day Parade, keeping the cost of Downey's float to a maximum of $350.00. AYES: 3 Councilmen: T'em ple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilman: Skinner ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes 8/12/63 -9- 1773 RESOLUTION NO. 1219 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1219 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1220 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman 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. 1220 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFI. CATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OFF- STREET PARKING LOTS IN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 (AD #66) 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 Temple that Resolution No. 1226 be adopted. Mr. Bob Miniaci, property owner on the east side of the new parking lot, stated there is a problem which will exist when this lot is completed whereby he will lose access to his property as the driveway will be too narrow. Councilman Skinner requested the opportunity to view the plans and specifications before adoption of the resolution. Action was held until these plans were obtairal from the Engineering Department. RESOLUTION NO. 1221 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF LOTS 5 AND 6 OF BIXBY "S SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 2, PAGES 234, 235 (BARLIN AVENUE) 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. Council Minutes 8 /12/63 -10- 17'74 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1221 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton --� RESOLUTION NO. 1222 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF THE RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 599 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (RUTGERS AVENUE, ET AL.) 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. 1222 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1223 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING SPECIAL DEPOSIT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF CEDARTREE ROAD WEST OF LEMORAN AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Di&erson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1223 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION ND. 1224 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SELECTING MAJOR CITY STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (TWEEDY LANE, GALLATIN ROAD, AND ALAMEDA STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1224 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin '^ NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1225 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DETERMINING THAT A PORTION OF THE COST AND EXPENSE FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT 1 SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 8/12/63 17'5 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1225 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -352 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 ( #27134 - #27492 $100 24.75) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -352 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -353 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 ( #10997 - #11167) ($59,874,53) 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 -353 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported by the Director of Public Works that the improvements on Donovan Street under AD #71 had been completed satisfactorily. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed on Donovan Street, AD #71 and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported that property owners on the east side of Old River School Road between Quill Drive and Stewart and Gray Road have requested that a petition be prepared for the purpose of constructin sidewalks under assessment district proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize circulation of petitions for AD #91. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes 8 /12/63 -12- 17' ~6 The Director of Public Works advised Council that there are tax delinquent parcels in the City of Downey which they may wish to consider for acquisition. This matter was recommended for a field study. A request for matching funds for construction of sidewalks along Cherokee from the property owner at 8366 Cherokee Drive was received in the Department of Public Works and it was recommended that Council con- sider this request in accordance with the Sidewalk Matching Fund policy adopted on June 25, 1963. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds to the property owner at 8366 Cherokee Drive (approximately $115.00) for construction of sidewalks along the Cherokee frontage. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton As reported by Mr. Spindel, more than 50% of the curb, gutter and sidewalks have been constructed on the west side of Rives Avenue between DePalma Street and Luxor Street. A property owner on this street has re- quested that the remaining improvements be completed under Chapter 27, Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with Downey Improvement Project #506 - Rives Avenue - under Chapter 27, as requested by the property owner in the area. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Larry Chaney, Chairman of the Citizens Sanitation Committee, submitted a report relative to a recommendation for increase in rates for rubbish collection within the City. Requests and recommendations were submitted as follows: 1. That an increase to a uniform rate be granted in all three zones and that the rate for single family dwellings be established at $1.30 per month. 2. That in return for granting the increase, the contractors agree to waive their right of cancellation for a period of six months. 3. That the requirements for replacing all trucks after a period of five years be eliminated; and instead that all trucks be inspected by the Department of Public Works on a semi annual basis for com- pliance with standards to be determined by the Department of Public Works. 4. That the second day per week garbage pickup be eliminated. 5. That the rate for multiple family units be changed to a straight 75�- per unit per month instead of the current method of the first unit paying the single residence rate and all other units paying 50�- per unit. 6. That the Contract be reviewed every two years for a determination of the equity of the rates. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -13- 171'7174 Mr. Spindel gave a report on the comparison of rates for rubbish collection in surrounding cities. It was recommended that the changes be effective as of October 1, 1963, thus allowing time for amendments to the ordinance and contracts. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve the Sanitation Committee's recommendations as outlined above. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton After a summation of bids for a station wagon for Traffic Engineering Division, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to award the bid to Downey Auto Center in the amount of $2,786.16, to be appropriated from Capital Outlay Fund #621. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton After a summation of the bids for self - propelled line striper for the Street Maintenance Division, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Unimasco, Inc., in the amount of $6,240.00, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds to make up the difference in the budgeted amount for the line striper: AMOUNT FROM TO $240 4310 -3 Capital Outlay Account #621 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid for legal advertising to the Downey Live Wire at the following rates for printing and publishing legal no tic es: $1.50 per inch for first insertion $1.40 per inch for second insertion $140 per inch for each subsequent insertion AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson,Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Authorization was requested to permit Fire Chief Robert W. Gain to attend the 68th Annual Conference of Pacific Coast Inter- Mountain Associa- tion of Fire Chiefs to be held in Honolulu September 23 - 30, with reasonable expenses allowed. Funds for this conference are included in the current budget. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -14- 17'78 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Fire Chief to attend the 68th Annual Conference of Pacific Coast Inter - Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs September 23 - 30 with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported that since November 1961 the City has been endeavor- ing to install a complete siren warning system in accordance with the Federal Government specifications. Previous bids received proved not to meet Federal specifications. An application is being re- submitted to the Federal Government for approval of revised specifications for the service and installation of five (5) - 125 decibel sirens. The amount of $25,000 is being carried forward in the current budget for installation of the sirens, one -half of which would be replaced by the Federal Government under the current agreement with them. The proposed sirens would be activated by the Police Department on lease wires from the Telephone Company. Permission was requested to again call for bids for purchase and installation of 5 new sirens. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize proceeding to bid for purchase and installation of 5 sirens in the City of Downey. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilman: Skinner ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize that any member of the City Council and the City Manager be authorized to represent the City in Guadalajara., Mexico, for the Independence Day Parade September 15 and 16, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize City Councilmen, City Attorney, City Manager and department heads to attend the Independent Cities Meeting to be held September 21 and 22 in Catalina with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported that due to former Councilman Hollis Peavey's resigna- tion, the City of Downey now has no voting member of the Independent Cities. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to appoint Councilman Charles W. Dickerson the voting member of the Independent Cities group to represent the City of Downey. +-. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance of the Director of Public Works to the American Public Works Association Meeting in Detroit from September 29 to October 2 with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes 8/12/63 -15- 1'7'19 It was reported by the City Manager that stipulations have been acquired for the remaining properties in Parking Lot #4 of the Down- town Parking District program. Bids and /or quotations for demolishing buildings and preparing plans and specifications for the paving of the lot. In order to demolish the building, it is necessary to acquire the property through court procedure in the same manner as the other properties were acquired. It is therefore recommended that Council authorize transfer of $152,500 plus interest as figured by the City Attorney for the acquisi- tion of Parcels #7, #9 and #10. These monies will be returned to the Reserve Fund as soon as the assessments are spread and the bonds are sold. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to transfer, as needed, the sum of $152.500 plus interest for demolishing of buildings and acquisitions for Parking District No. 1 as recommended. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported that the county is preparing to begin construction on the extension of Old River School Road south of Imperial Highway to serve the new Fire Station No. 5, in the Rancho Los Amigos property. Even though this is a private street, it is felt that it would be very dangerous, if there were no signal indications for northbound traffic on Old River School Road. This is the way the fire engines will be entering Imperial Highway. Inasmuch as the County is bearing the cost of the construction of the road, which amounts to an estimated $30,000.00, it has been requested that the City bear the cost of the signal modification at an estimated $2,000. It is suggested that Council consider the contribution for this signal modification and funds be appropriated from unappropriated balance of City Capital Improvements Fund Account No. 13768 to Account No. 13769. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the City of Downey contribute $2,000 for signal modification at Old River School Road and Imperial Highway to be appropriated from Unappropriated balance of Capital Improvements Fund Account No. 13768 to Account No. 13769. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported that while Mr. Peavey was on the City Council he was on the Uniform Zoning Committee of the League of California Cities and that the Director of Planning had also been attending these sessions. It was suggested that Mr. Griselle continue to attend the meetings and that he present a report to Council of the progress made by this committee to date. Mr. King reported that the past two years the City Hall has observed September 9, Admission Day as a holiday, and that it is recommended the City Hall remain closed again this September 9. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize September 9, 1963, Admission Day, as a holiday for City employees. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was recommended that September 10 be set up as the date for presenta- tion of 5 -year pins to those employees eligible at that time. Council Minutes 8/12/63 -16- PF a It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to set September 10 for presentation of 5 -year pins to eligible employees. It was determined by Council, after viewing plans and specifications for the Downtown Parking District off - street parking lots in A.D. #66 that access cannot be gained through the driveway as pointed out previously by Mr. Miniaci. The City Council referred this matter to the Director of Public Works for an engineer investigation relative to working out a feasible access to his property, if possible. Mr. Trollop inquired if there was a matching funds for sidewalks on Imperial Downey Improvement Project #102, and he investigated. possibility he could qualify for Highway, since he had initiated was informed that this would be The Mayor asked if Council was ready to take action on Resolution No. 1226, title of which was previously read and further reading waived, which resolution adopts profile and improvement plans and specifications for the improvement of off - street parking lots in Vehicle Parking District No. 1 (AD #66) . RESOLUTION NO. 1226 The motion of Councilman Temple to adopt Resolution No. 1226 was seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 A.M. City Clerk Council Minutes 8 /12/63 ,4�: . Mayor -17-