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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-10-63-Regular Meeting179 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 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., September 10, 1963, Mayor Ben Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Frank Carter, Principal Planner A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Robison, Sr. Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Curtis B. Puryear of the Immanuel Baptist Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Corbin announced that a presentation of the 1964 Rose Float design would be made at this time by Dr. Arnold O'Toole, Chairman of the Rose Float Committee. Dr. O'Toole reported that the award winning design again was sub- mitted by Alan J. Meyer, young Downey artist. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the selection of Alan Meyer's design be approved and that he be commended for his winning entry. Dr. O'Toole introduced other members of the Rose Float Committee: Robert DeSpain, Betty Rupp, Betty Kilpatrick, Mr. Blackburn and Mrs. Jeri Lippert. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported that in conjunction with the proclamation by Congress and President Kennedy of National Public Works Week September 8 -14, 1963, Connie Downey had been selected to be Miss Public Works and would be sponsored by the Department of Public Works in the Rose Float queen contest. Emmitt Williams, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, introduced 3 of 4 students from Guadalajara, Mexico, who will be attending schools in Downey for the next four years. Also introduced were Miss Carroll Cashen and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Miss Cashen is sponsoring the two girls and the two youths are living with the Thomases while in Downey. Mayor Corbin announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #502 under proceedings of Chapter #27 of the 1911 Act. There being no oral and no written protests or comments, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the follow- ing vote that the hearing on DIP #502 be closed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 9/10/63 -1- 1 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to direct the Public Works Department to proceed with the work under Downey Improvement Project #502. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the minutes of August 27, 1963, and September 3, 1963, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: 1. Excerpts from minutes of the Downey Unified School Board's last meeting, one item of which pertained to their expenditure of $12,500 for the purpose of installation of sidewalks in the most needed areas adjacent and contiguous to school sites, provided that construction shall not be started until after the construction of an overpass over the Santa Ana Freeway in the vicinity of Tweedy Lane. The City Manager was instructed to direct a letter to the Downey Unified School District with regard to installation of sidewalks only on school property. 2. Request for parade permit for the annual Christmas Parade to be held December 5, 1963. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the request for parade permit, sub- ject to the approval of the Police Department. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. H. L. Duggan, 7901 Stewart & Gray Road, cited various school loca- tions where there was need for sidewalks on property adjacent to them and also requested that certain barricades be removed from City owned property in order to allow school children to walk clear of the streets. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the Public Works Department investigate any barricades existing on City property adjacent to schools and report to Council, any that might be contiguous and deterrent to children's getting to and from school. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to direct the Director of Public Works to bring his recommenda- tions to Council relative to modifications in the code that would help alleviate these conditions. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9132.4 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FILING FEES The ordinance 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 9/10/63 -2- .1 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that the Planning staff report within 30 days, a list of items to be covered under reduction of fees in the ordinance just introduced, and recommend any action which would reduce cost involving owners of properties, and what actions could be taken to give the Planning Department a little more latitude in handling these small deviations without hearings being held before the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 1236 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF LOT 17 OF BIXBY'S SUBDIVISION ( BIXLER 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. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1236 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1237 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE REGENTVIEW AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1210 (AD #67) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple;,seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sheets Construction Company, in the amount of the unit prices in the bid proposal and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 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 Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1237 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GARDENDALE STREET BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND APPROX- IMATELY 900 FEET EASTERLY The resolution was read by title only. It was discussed as to the possibility of the City of Bellflower improving Gardendale, thus eliminating the need for restricting parking. Council Minutes 9/10/63 -3- It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the resolution be tabled for 60 days. The City Mangger was directed to meet with City of Bellflower officials along with the Mayor and Director of Public Works, to attempt to secure the cooperation of that City in improving traffic problems on Gardendale Street. RESOLUTION NO. 1238 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING STOPPING AT ALL TIMES ON THE WEST SIDE OF ARDIS AVENUE FROM IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 1300 FEET SOUTH AND ON THE EAST SIDE FROM IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET SOUTH AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 327 The. resolution was read by title only. Mr. Spindel reported that the Police Department has stated that drivers stop on Ardis Avenue in the vicinity of North American Aviation to unload passengers. This causes vehicles to pile up and block the intersection of Ardis Avenue and Imperial Highway. At the present time Resolution #327 prohibits parking in this area at all times. The recommendation for prohibition of stopping at all times on the west side of Ardis Avenue from Imperial Highway to approximately 1300 feet south and on the east side of Ardis Avenue from Imperial Highway to approximately 750 feet south and rescinding Resolution #327 would alleviate the present situation as vehicles would no longer be able to legally stop to unload passengers. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 1238 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1238 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -356 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 ( #27831 - #28170 $100,275.14) (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 Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -356 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -357 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 ( #11276 - #11441 $71,655.79) 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 9/10/63 -4- It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -357 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for construction contract fo Vehide Parking District #AD -66 -D, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid at unit prices stated in the proposal of Sully- Miller Contracting Company and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Dickerson, 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 authorize the following transfer of funds, to be returned to the unappropriated reserves upon sale of bonds in Downtown Vehicle Parking District No. AD 66: AMOUNT FROM TO $52,000.00 Unappropriated Reserves Parking District Fund AYES: 5 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on Cash Contract No. AD -66 -E, Vehicle Parking District No. 1, Area No. 4, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Kirtland Truck and Equipment for demolition of Parking Area No. 4, being that area located on the south side of Firestone Boulevard between Dolan Avenue and Downey Avenue, in the amount of $1895 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to call for bids on Cash Contract #95, improvements of the west side of Brookshire Avenue between Gallatin Road and Charloma Drive. 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 approve agreement and specifications for rubbish pickup and authorize execution by the Mayor. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES:, 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that a petition had been submitted by a majority of the property owners and /or tenants on Firestone Boulevard between Paramount Boulevard and Rives Avenue, requesting a change in the striping of the left - turn pockets and the mid -block crosswalk in this block. The request for re- striping is for the primary purpose of relocating the mid - block crosswalk at Council Minutes 9/10/63 -5- 1 approximately its former location. The Division of Highways will not permit any crosswalk except at the end of a left -turn bay, feeling that any other location will be even more hazardous. They have given per- mission to relocate the crosswalk, if the whole striping pattern is changed. However, if this is done, it must be done at City expense. -- The expense involved for labor, materials, and equipment is estimated at $700, all of which may come from the Department of Public Work's operational budget. However, one of the property owners, Mr. Louis Frahm, has indicated that he would be willing to share in the expense of this project. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that action by Council for restriping of Paramount Boulevard be tabled to determine to what extent Mr. Frahm is willing to share in the project. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to approve a proclamation declaring the week September 8 - 14 as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to receive and file the Annual Report of the Chairman of the Library Advisory Board. The City Manager reported a request for a 10 -day extension of time on Cash Contract, AD -66 -C, Vehicle Parking District No. 1, Parking Areas 1 and 2, demolition of existing buildings. The contractor has been unable to complete the demolition due to occupancy of the buildings by certain parties in Parking Area No. 1. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to grant an extension of 10 days to the Demolition Contractor, J. E. Kirt- land at no cost to the City. The City Manager reported that the General Services Administration has declared the old post office building excess property for governmental needs and requirements, and, thus, no need exists for Federal use of the building. It is necessary to ascertain whether state, county or city governments have a need for it, and a letter to be directed to the General Services Adminis- tration was read for Council approval. It was reported by Mr. King that copies were to be submitted to Supervisor Bonelli, Congressman Del Clawson, Senators Claire Engle and Thomas Kuchel, and Assemblyman Carley V. Porter. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve the forwarding of the letter to the General Services Administration as read. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, 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 authorize the attendance by Ray T. Lake, Director of Building and Safety, to the Annual Conference of Building Officials at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 30 to October 4, 1963, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 9/10/63 -6- It was moved and passed by the funds for a pickup sweeping. AMOUNT by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple following vote to authorize the following transfer of truck with front end loader attached, for street FROM TO $696.48 3990 -2 10 -621 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve the agreement for advance Scribner review copies of all books supplied by them to the City Library. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Action was tabled relative to a contract with Docustat Corporation of California, Inc., granting permission to them to install the Docustat coin - operated photo copying machine in the Downey City Library for a report from the City Attorney at the next regular meeting of Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to award bid for additional book shelves, cabi- nets and bookcases to the lowest and best bidder, American Seating Company, in the amount of $10,378.10 and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize proceeding with completion of Business, Commercial, Financial and Industrial Brochure with the Chamber of Commerce paying remaining costs, including expenses of plates, paper and plastic binders for five hundred initial copies to be distributed on a selection basis. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It.was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve Spanish classes through Adult Educa- tion Program Tuesdays and Thursdays to be held in the conference room of the Council Chambers from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, beginning September 17 and closing January 31, 1964. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported the investigation of the Public Works Department was now completed relative to the possibility of authorizing matching funds on installation of sidewalks in Imperial Highway west of Dunrobin. It is deemed that sidewalk matching funds are applicable to Mr. C. J. Trollop's property as he had initially volunteered to pay for the installation and initiated circulating of a petition to obtain adjacent property owners' con- sent for installing sidewalks also. Mr. Spindel reported the amount of Council Minutes 9/10/63 -7- ISM matching funds would total approximately $165 from the street and sidewalk fund, for use on installation of sidewalks on Mr. Trollop's property only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds in the approximate amount of $165 for installation of sidewalks at the property owned by Mr. C. J. Trollop on Imperial Highway, west of Dunrobin Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin instructed the Director of Public Works to supply Council with copies of the recently adopted policy on sidewalk matching funds. Mr. H. L. Duggan, 7901 E. Stewart and Gray Road inquired about his previous request for a breakdown of the cost to the City of taking over the Downey County Water District. Councilman Morton advised Mr. Duggan to come to the City Hall where he could obtain the figures from the Finance Department. At the request of Mr. Duggan for information concerning how the Downtown Vehicle Parking District No. 1 would be operated, he was informed by the City Manager that the Board of Parking Place Commissioners would make their rec- ommendation as to whether it would be handled through parking meters or validation and submit this to Council for their action. It was suggested by Mr. Duggan that the downtown business area would be improved by installation of a mall. Councilman Morton stated he had obtained information regarding mall installations in other cities at the AMA Conference, which information was available to anyone interested. Mr. Duggan also inquired about the location of a municipal hospital, if approved by the voters. He was advised the exact location is not known at this time and that it would be inadvisable to announce a definite location prior to the election. Mayor Corbin called upon Mr. Gano Culwell, member of the City Charter Committee, who was present. Mr. Culwell chose only to report that the group has a very harmonious committee and that they are working right on schedule. Mrs. June Tolliger, 8124 E. 5th Street, inquired how the Parking District would affect her property and was advised the City Engineer could give her complete information. Councilman Morton read an article from the Wall Street Journal dealing with federal subsidization and stated he is thankful that the City of Downey tries to do for itself without federal or state "handout ". Deputy Chief of Police Loren Morgan reported on the current bicycle safety program to be carried on through the schools by the Police Department. The City Attorney reported he had an agreement between the .County and the State that they pay $6420 to acquire property upon which they had a mortgage at Cornuta Street and Spry Street. Purchase of this property may eventually bring some of the money back to the City. Council Minutes 9/10/63 -8- 1802' It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to approve the agreement between the County and the State for the purchase of property at Cornuta and Spry Streets. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney requested authority from Council to attend the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in September at Dallas, Texas, with reasonable and necessary expenses. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance by the City Attorney to the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Skinner, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that in connection with the pedestrian overpass over the Santa Ana Freeway, the state is willing to participate either on a 50 -50 basis with the City or on a 1/3 basis with City and School District, but that the State Division of Highways is unable to start on the project until it knows just how the project is to be financed. The City Manager was instructed to direct a letter to the proper State official inquiring of the possibility of a 3/4 contribution from the State for the pedestrian overpass project over the Santa Ana Freeway at Tweedy Lane. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. cC✓ J -- City Clerk Council Minutes 9/10/63 -9- Mayor