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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-28-64-Regular MeetingAr MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 28, 1964 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., January 28, 1964, Mayor Stephen G. Skinner, Jr. presiding. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Elvin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Al Johnson of the First Baptist Church gave the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meetings of January 13 and 18, 1964, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: 1. A letter from the Downey Free Methodist Church relative to use of City funds for installation of a sewer line in construction of their new church building. Mr. Spindel advised Council that this item appears on the agenda under Item G2(b). The Mayor . stated the matter will be held for consideration under that item. f 2. A letter from the Industrial Development Committee, together with submission of a resolution passed by them relative to urging adoption of revisions concerning assessment of new building construction and assess - mer_t of personal property. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the matter be referred-to the tax committee for recommenda- tion. 3. A letter from Industrial Development Committee commending the Garrett Organization for its Feasibility Report which it had studied, and recommending that the City Council, as quickly as is possible, present all the salient facts to the Electorate to the end that a non- profit hospital be constructed as soon as possible, utilizing the suggested program. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be received and filed. 4. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce requesting the City to provide storage, maintenance and upkeep and placing and removal of Christmas decorations each year, provided the merchants collect money to purchase them. The City Manager was directed to conduct a study and submit subsequent report on costs involved and possible storage space. Council Minutes 1/28/64 -1- 5. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce appointing the fol- lowing persons to the Citizens Tax Committee: Ray Noxsel, Southern Mortgage Company, 8050 Florence Avenue, Suite 105 Lee Felts, Felts Realty, 12107 Woodruff Avenue James Bannister, Downey Herald American, 9322 Fire- stone Boulevard It was moved by Councilman Corbin,, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to accept the appointments as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce. 6. A letter from Mayor Skinner appointing Frank Beckner to the Water Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the appointment as recommended.by the Mayor 7. A letter from Mr. H. E. Black, 8052 East Alameda Street, com- plaining!of violation of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, unsightly appearance, detriment to the neighborhood due to dust and a nuisance to the neighborhood as pipe loading and handling operations start before daylight which awakens everyone, the illegal use of the rear portion of an R -1 residence lot for pipe and equipment storage at 8105 Orange. The matter was referred to the City Manager for subsequent report. 8. A letter of appeal to Zone Change #62, Paramount Boulevard and. Telegraph Road, rezoning, from Mr. Philip L. Bradish, accompanied by the required $50 deposit. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set hearing for 7:30 P.M., March 9, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. 9. A copy of a resolution of the Board of Trustees joining with the City Council in establishing a hospital development Commission--and appointing the following five members: William P. Wilson Al B. Springer John A. Nordbak with the President of the hospital presiding and the City Manager and advisory capacity. James L. Stamps Maurice-McAlister board and the ma ex- officio, the Mayor the Hospital Administrator acting in an Reverend Cogswell requested Council to appoint its five members to the Hospital Development Commission. Councilman Morton stated .there had been .three items discussed in the joint meeting of Council with the Hospital Board: 1. Position of Council. 2. Effort to,be expended by Council. 3. Cost of Maintaining the Program up to Election Time. Reverend Cogswell stated that the Hospital Board will bead the costs involved in setting up the hospital program until it might go to election. Councilman Corbin recommended appointment of John Ezzell on the Hospital Development Commission from District No. 5. Councilman Morton stated he would like to discuss the size of the com- mittee, and whether or not is was agreeable that the Mayor should be the presiding Chairman of the Committee. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -2- iF30 Councilman Skinner stated that he does not feel the Mayor should be the Chairman. Councilman Corbin stated he thought the Committee should appoint its own chairman. Councilman Morton recommended for appointment, Mrs. Marjozie,Paugh. CouncilmanIDickerson recommended Bill Coleman for appointment to the Hospital Development Commission. Councilman Temple recommended Irvin B. Phelan as a member from District No. 2. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to accept the appointments to the Hospital Development Commis sion to work with the appointees of the Hospital Board. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered. to accept the recommendation of the Hospital Board that the Mayor, City Manager, Reverend Cogswell and Bill Kemper act as ex- officio members of the Hospital Development Commission. The City Clerk continued with the correspondence: Item #10. A damage claim from Frances Greene. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. 11. Damage claim from Norma F. Dixon. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and. so ordered to deny this claim and refer to the insurance carrier. 12. A letter from Regent Jack Mfg. Co., Inc. relative to a drainage problem existing where assessment district improvements are under way. Mr. Spindel reported that during the design of the district, he had had several conferences with Regent individuals and informed the company of the drainage problem. The remedy decided on at that time was that the company install a sump pump for draining the water. The openings were left in the curb for the company.to connect their piping; however, the company now has overruled the construction of a sump pump. Mr. Spindel pointed out that the City originally planned to put a pipe in front of the Regent property to carry the water alongside the railroad tracks, and the problem could be remedied somewhat by installing the pipe at this time, while construction in the assessment district is still in progress. Mayor Skinner suggested a meeting with the company officials to possibly work out a compromise solution on the drainage problem. Mr. Spindel stated the most desirable solution would be for the company to go ahead and put in the sump pump. If the pipe is put in, there would be the question of who would pay for its installation -- the assessment district or the City, it was pointed out that if the company would dedicate another 5' of right of way which has not been dedicated, it might be felt worthwhile for the City to install the pipe. Councilman Temple suggested investigating obtaining the 5' dedica- '^ tion. It was again pointed out that installation of the pipe could be done fairly reasonably as the contractor is still on the assessment job. Installation of a sump pump would result in the need for subsequent costs for maintenance and operation by someone. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to see if a conference could be arranged with the company for possible solution of the drainage problem. Council Minutes - 1/2 8/64 -3- 1AS31 Mayor Skinner introduced Mr. and Mrs. Nagami, owners of Blue Star Nursery, stating that they had been very helpful to the City of Downey in an outstanding community service. They had gone out of their way in landscaping the fire department stations. in 1958 and 1959, and just recently, it proved difficult to persuade them to accept payment for relandscaping the station at Imperial Highway location. Chief Gain stated he is most highly pleased with the appearance of the stations due to Mr. Nagami's contributions. The Mayor reported that the Nagami's had also supplied flowers and plants for the Downey Rose Float. A plaque of commendation for civic contribution was presented to Toraei and Midori Nagami. The City Clerk continued with the correspondence: 13. A request from Toraei and Midori Nagami for amendment to the master plan to show property at 8725 Imperial Highway as a medium density category (R -3 type zoning) instead of letting it remain in commercial use in order to construct apartments. Councilman Morton inquired if it was in order to have ,a recommendation from the Planning Commission and report on the procedure to follow for General Plan amendments, and he was assured by the Director of Planning that this was the proper procedure. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded 4y Councilman Morton and so ordered to refer the matter contained in the Nagami's request to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation. 14. Recommendation of Mayor Skinner to appoint Douglas Morrow to the Hospital Development Committee which action had already been taken earlier in the meeting. Ordered received and filed. 15. Recommendation from Mayor Skinner appointing Gano Culwell to the Personnel Advisory Board to replace Lee Gauldin, Mr. Culwell's term to end December 31, 1967. RESOLUTION NO. 1322 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF GANO CULWELL AS A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD The resolution wps read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 1322 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple,_ Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 16. A letter from John J. McManus of Lynn, Massachusetts, express- ing thanks for the efforts of the Chief of Police for his exceptionally r-• prompt and friendly courtesy in locating the brother of his wife upon the death of another brother. Mr. McManus' compliments and sincere appreciation to Chief of Police Robinson and the City were well accepted. Ordered received and filed. 17. A letter from Vincent R. Bonfanti, Architect, requesting an assessment district be instituted to widen Stonewood Place under the 1911 Act. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -4- Y x 32 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson'and so ordered to authorize circulation of petition for assessment district im- provements at Stonewood Place, AD #103 - street widening. The Mayor read a letter to Council stating that he will not be a candidate for the City Council and will not enter the April election. He stated that he is withdrawing after many years of work for the City to have more time for personal business and his family. Councilman Corbin stated to the Mayor that he had done an excellent job and is continuing to do so. He stated it will be hard to fill his shoes and it is hard to see him leave the Council. Councilman Dickerson said he is sorry to see the Mayor retire from Council; he knows he has dedicated his life to community benefits. It is not too often you find a man so dedicated to a community with so many controversial issues arising in his time. He sincerely regrets seeing him put in his letter and not be a candidate in�the next election. Councilman Morton stated he knows he will continue doing a good job as chairman of Council, that it has been a pleasure to serve with him on the City Council. He feels Councilman Skinner has certainly attempted to do what is best for the City as he saw it, which is a commendable trait in anyone serving the Council. The position involves a tremendous amount of time. Councilman Morton stated he hated to see Mayor Skinner make this decision and would prefer that he reconsider. Councilman Temple stated he echoes what has already been said for Councilman Skinner has always been willing and ready to come forward when any request was made of him. He is going to miss Councilman Skinner. `The City Manager stated that on behalf of the staff and City employees, Councilman Skinner will be sincerely missed. He is another example of unselfish and sincere service to the City of Downey. Mayor Skinner stated if Council desires to change the mayorship in view of his withdrawal effective after the April election, he is willing for the next mayor to take over immediately. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson' and so ordered that Council withhold any action at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 241 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 7 TO CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE II CONSISTING OF'SECTIONS 2470 THROUGH 2475, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman_ Morton and ^` passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 241 be adapted.: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -5- I!F *343 ORDINANCE N0, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3393.3 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO BALLOONS The ordinance was read in, fu11'�by....tbe City-Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1323 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ZONE CASE CHANGE NO. 98 SHOULD BE DENIED The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Griselle, Director of Planning, reported that this resolution relates to the Bleamaster case. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson end so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1323 be adopted. ,.... AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton', Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1324 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT A COMBINATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1324 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin,;Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ^ DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD FROM 154 FEET NORTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO 250 FEET NORTH OF THE PRO- POSED JOINT DRIVEWAY INTO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION AND THE HELIPORT AND ALSO ON THE WESTERLY SIDE FROM IMPERIAL HIGHWAY NORTHERLY TO JOIN THE EXIST- ING "NO PARKING" ZONE The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -6- Mr. Spindel reported that this resolution is in conjunction with the new signal being installed at the heliport entrance. There has been no objection from properties adjacent, and it is acceptable to North American Aviation, Inc. This is an inexpensive way of adding another traffic lane without widening the street. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson 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. 1325 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS The resolution was read by title only. It was recommended that the Director of Public Works review Quill and Ardis for next year's list of select system of streets. Councilman Morton stated that he is not ready to take action on the list of select system of streets as presented at this time. He is not'too satisfied with what appears on the map will be an encroachment through the residential areas, especially for Cecilia Street and Pangborn which are shown as through streets but are not now through streets. He stated he would like to understand it a little more fully. Mr. Spindel was requested to furnish Council with copies of the Select System of Streets for 1960, in order to compare it with the one presently being submitted. No action was taken on the resolution until a comparison of the 1960 report of select system of streets can be compared with the present pro - ppsal. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that Councilman Morton's recommendation be accepted and that maps be furnished Council for comparison by the next council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 1326. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1188, BY ADDING SECTION 3a (ADDITIONAL GAS TAX FUNDS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1326 be adopted with the recommendation that County Aid Funds be requested. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1327 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS ON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 69 (BROOKSHIRE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -7- y � The City Attorney informed Council that this resolution relates to the sale of bonds for 52 assessments which are unpaid in the total amount of $97,596.86. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and r—ft so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1327 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1328 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL:OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1964, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered . that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1328 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council was informed that the resolution calling the election does not include a measure on a City charter. Councilman Temple recommended that there is need for further study. Councilman Morton concurred with Councilman Temple, stating that after the public hearing the previous night, there appcar to be other areas to explore and thoroughly evaluate the pro's and co 's discussed and also in the light of the absence of replies from organizations leads him to feel additional time is necessary before presenting a proposed charter to the electorate. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to take the proposed City Charter under further study. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was suggested that the proposed charter changes be referred back to the Charter Committee for recommendation of updating and also as to ^ how many copies should be printed of the revised issue and how they are to be distributed. Councilman Corbin stated that as long as the registered voters will receive a copy of the final proposed City Charter with their ballot, there should be allowed at least a month and a half for a revised print to be in the hands of interested persons in plenty of time for further study and recommended changes before the final printing, if changes are in order. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -8- t It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that revisions to the initial proposed charter be referred to the City Charter Committee. Mayor Skinner suggested _a change in color or some distinguishing marking from the first edition of the proposed charter. The City Attorney suggested that a date be put on the second edition, and that it be shown as a revised copy. E RESOLUTION NO. WS -374 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAM ARE TO BE PAID ( #30961 - #31314). ($101,552.31) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,,seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -374 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -375 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 #12731 - #12862 $60,607.88) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman. Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following votL that Resolution No. WS-375 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson., Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance, answered a question posed by the City Council at their last meeting, as to an item on the warrant listing for Irrigation District Association. He stated that in checking with Mr. Williams of the Water Division, it was- ascertained that the.item can be deleted since the water district has been taken Inver by the City of Downey. After a summation of bids on Cash Contract- #94, Imperial Highway between Downey Avenue and Paramount Boulevard, it was recommended that the bi4. be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, D. & W. Paving Company. It was moved by Councilman Temple, secondbd by Councilman-Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract #94, Imperial Highway between Downey Avenue and Paramount Boulevard be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, D. & W. Paving Company in the unit bid submitted, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -9- After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #123, Downey Avenue paving construction, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, 0. R. Benedict Company. The Mayor informed one of the property owners in the Council Chamber that the engineer's bid was $4,339 as compared with $3,138.85 of the con- tract bid price. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract #123, Downey Avenue, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, 0. R. Benedict Company on the bid price by unit as submitted.and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk advised Council that two parking lot leases are due for renewal; Parcels 1 and 2 on New Street leased from Square and Compass Building Association, Inc. and Everett Jay and Helen J. Baker, respective- ly. The City Manager reported that these lots' income exceeds expenses and rental fees by a small amount. It cannot be determined at this time, after construction of public parking lots within the downtown area, whether or not they will continue to operate on a profitable basis. At the present time, these are the only lots which pay,their way. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the lease agreements for the two parking lots leased to the City on New Street between Second and Third Streets owned by the Square and Compass Building Association, Inc. and Helen J. and Everett J. Baker. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported in reply to a letter which had been received and reported as the first item under Correspondence at the early part of the Council Meeting, a study was made of the sewer construction to the church property which is located at 9245 Florence Avenue. A preliminary estimate of the proposed construction by the engineers' office shows an amount of $10,000. The sewer reimbursement account also was reviewed and it was determined that there is approximately $8,000 in this fund. The Council may wish to consider authorization to utilia a portion of the sewer connection fund for the proposed construction up(der the con - dition'that if and when the property owners connect to the proposed sewer, the City would be reimbursed the amount which had been contributed. It.might be possible that the cost could be shared with the church's portion being approximately $2500. Reverend David Foster, pastor of the church to be constructed at 9245 East Florence Avenue, stated that the church would be able to make arrangements for $2500 for their portion of the sewer connection. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve acceptance of a pro -rata share of sewer connection costs from the Free Methodist Church, with the City advancing funds for the extended sewer construction to be completed in connection with the proposed project. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes — 1/28/64 -10- Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner T IS38 It was reported by Ervin Spindel that a petition had been received from property owners on Manatee Street between Brookshire Avenue and Patton Road requesting that the property located at 11637 Patton Road be improved by construction of curb, gutter and paving under Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act of the Streets and Highways Code. Since all other properties along this street have been fully improved, it was recommended that Council authorize the Department of Public Works to notify the owner to complete his improve - ments as petitioned by the other property owners in his area. It was reported by the Director of Planning that the property in question had been given relief by the Planning Commission for a 3 -year period and that it is felt that it is a reasonable procedure to require that the,curbs, gutters and paving be put in at this time. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of 'Public Works to proceed under Chapter 27 for Downey Improvement Project #513, Manatee Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor presented a plaque of commendation to Senor Jorgi Agnesi for the outstanding community service in conjunction with the Sister -City program between the City of Downey and the City of Guadalajara, Mexico. Senor Agnesi thanked Council for the honor and stated the plaque would be kept in his home as a souvenir,, although such a souvenir is unnecessary to remember the City of Downey. Councilman Temple stated that Senor Agnesi is responsible for the 0-4 success obtained in the Sister -City program for without him, the program would not have progressed so rapidly nor so well. Councilman Morton inquired of Senor Agnesi's opinion of the convention recently held between Mexican and American sister cities. Senor Agnesi stated it was very useful and helpful to him in understanding better, the problems in the sister city program. Senor Agnesi stated that there are so many different aspects to the sister city committee relationship between Meitcan and American cities, there is a need for a definite program on what is to be worked on in Guadalajara. Mr. King reported he had a letter from L'Melveny and Myers outlining the methods of financing a hospital in the City. The letter was referred to the Hospital Development Commission. It was recommended that a further progress report and consulting service from Garrett Organization be referred also to the Hospital Development Commission. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that a progress report and consulting service from Garrett Organization be referred to the Hospital Development Commission. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that Dale Baker be appointed to the Water Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that Robert DeSpain be appointed to the Police Committee. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -11- The City Manager presented.the following resolution upon request of the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1329 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, INVITING PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON AND PRESIDENT LOPEZ MATEOS TO PARTICIPATE IN A PEOPLE -TO- PEOPLE PROGRAM ON THEIR FORTHCOMING VISITS TO ?,'SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO STIMULATE INCREASED INTEREST IN SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THOSE OF MEXICO 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1329 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES., 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Corbin again urged Director pf Public Works to upgrade the lighting, especially for pedestrians crossing at Third Street and Paramount Boulevard. Mr. Spindel stated the matter is being looked into and it is planned to upgrade the light to mercury vapor lighting. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to proceed with lighting of the crosswalk at Third Street and Paramount Boulevard intersection. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dickerson recommended instigating.`a study as soon as possible for landscaping of Bluff Road, which is quite a "weed patch ". It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the matter of landscaping Bluff Road be referred to the City Beautification Committee. Councilman Dickerson requested an investigation of the timing device for the signal at the intersection of Brookshire Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. Mr. Spindel stated this matter will be checked immediately. Councilman Dickerson stated that the Sister City group and the Guadalajara group did an outstanding job Sunday at the convention and is something that is going to go down in the history of Downey as the first City having a group.of outside cities and show them the hospitality which was shown at this meeting. He further stated that he has heard many comments upon the efficiency of the meeting which was held from 11:00 o`clock.to 5 :00 o'clock. Mayor Skinner recommended checking into presentation of a plaque to the Sister City Committee. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to study the possibilities of installation of a 4 -way stop at the intersection of Alameda Street and Brookshire Avenue. Mr. Spindel stated there is a possibility that a solution would be to reverse the stop, placing it on Alameda Street instead of Brookshire Avenue after the Brook- shire improvements are completed. Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -12- Mr. Spindel presented to each councilman a map of the Select System of Sheets for 1960 for comparison with the current suggested system. Mr. Frank Perez thanked the City for its wonderful cooperation and assistance in allowing him completion of a building on Florence Avenue in the record time of only 45 days. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. I ` DELLA DO -ST EN G/ JR. City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 1/28/64 -13-