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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-10-64-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 10TH, 1964 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., February 10, 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 Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin 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 Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta 7eiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Rodney V. Cogswell of the Presbyterian Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Skinner announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #511, Sidewalks on Guatemala Avenue under Chapter #27 of the State Division of Highways. Mr. Spindel, Director at" Public Works, reported that Downey Improvement Project #'511 is for installation of sidewalks under the 1911 Act on the west side of Guatemala from Suva Street to Bangle Road. He stated there are more than 50% of the sidewalks already constructed along that block and a request had been received by one of the property owners who has the sidewalks that Chapter #27 proceedings be insti- tuted to have sidewalks installed on the remainder of the block. Those speaking against the sidewalks were: Attorney John Grudynski, 9215 Guatemala, who presented a petition with 24 signatures of the 26 property owners involved. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the petition be accepted. L. D. Hunter, 9245 Guatemala Joe Baglietto, 9027 Guatemala C. B. Zackman, 9257 Guatemala Mr. W. Lightner, 9239 Guatemala T. H. Divers, 8921 Guatemala Ernest Mason, 9303 Guatemala August Dietz, 8929 Guatemala The main objections of those protesting were that they wished to maintain the rural atmosphere, their present landscaping, the safety of the children, and that they wished to avgi4 she expense of removal of costly landscaping. There being no,4urther protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton stated that inasmuch as the majority of the property owners object to installation of sidewalks on Guatemala under Chapter #27 of the 1911 Act of the Division of Highways, the sidewalks not be installed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson that Downey Improvement Project #511 be denied, Mr. Spindel was complimented on the handling of the meeting with the property owners on Guatemala Street in their discussion of Chapter 27 proceed- ings for installation of sidewalks on Guatemala. I S42 Councilman Morton remarked that since not a single child walks to school on Guatemala, installation of sidewalks would serve no purpose..,.the sidewalks would not be leading directly to a school,. Mayor Skinner asked for the vote on the motion to deny the project* AY1St 4 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbitin NOES: 11� Councilment Skinner ABSENT: 0'` Councilmen: None Mayor Skinner announced the hearing on Batrlin Street, A.D,r #85. He inquired of 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the affidavits be received and filed. The Mayor asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk stated there were none, Mr. Spindel gave a resume of the improvements proposed for Assessment District #85, Barlin Street. The Mayor asked if there were any or41 ' cmmmants, There were none, It was therefore moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed. AW9 5 Couacilment ' Temple$ Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NUB 0 Councilmeni None ABS=l 0 Councilmen:, None RESOLUTION NO* 1330 A RUGUMON OF THR QTY COUNCIL OF TBS CITY OF DW51=Y ORDERING WORK TO BE DONS ON BARLIN AVENUE AND GARDNNDALI ,STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1315 (AD 85) The resolution was read by title only. It wits moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1330 be adopted ,& AYESt 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOBit 0 Gouncilment None ABSSNTt 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Corbin stated this is the first improvement which has come about with all right of ways being dedicated. 'Mayor Skinner announced that this is the time sad place set for the public hearing on the Debt Limit Report for Rutgers Street$ A.D. #17.. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Mailing, The City"Clerk replied she had the affidavit. It was moved by Councilman Temple,, seccuded by Councilman Corbin nand so ordered that the affidavit of mailing for the hearing on the Debt Limit Report for Rutgers Street, AD #17 be received ,Rind filed* The City Clerk was asked if she had received any written protests* The Clerk replied she had received five 'letters and a petition bearing 19 signa- tures which represent 14 parcels in AD #17, Rutgers Avenue. The signatures on the petition included the five from whom the letters were received* The City Engineer reported that these protests represent 35.7 percent of the area to be assessed. Council Minutes - 2110/64 -2- . Hz. Spintdel was asked to read the Debt Limit Report and presented the factual data. The estimated cast of-the improvements to be assessed to the district was set at $484920.99, Xt was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept the debt limit report and that it be received and filed* AY&g1 5 Councilimen.s Temple, Morton$ Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner Paz 0 Councilmen$ _None AW=t 0 Gouncilmenz None The Mayor then asked far any oral cwtmenta.. Speaking in protest weret Atty. Norman Rasmussen* 120 Lindens Long Witch* representing aa; number of the property awneras Alan Alexander, 13005 Rutgers Robert Cormany, 13053 Ssa bridge William Hawkins, 13019 Staubridge 16 A* Bea3trge, 13213 Stanbridge Doris Iavelli,; 9553 Foster Roand Glen Hasrri>s# represanting father and mother who owzlt property on Ardis Street Robert Cleeds$ Attorne7*, representing other property owners in -opposition who sigcea" the petition The main points in objection were that the property owners wished to keep the rural atmosphere of the aurora, their Iarge tear yards, horses, wished to avoid an overflow of traffic from the North Americana Aviation plant during peak hours; feared the moving in of freemay houses from freeways being cur- rently constru4ted in surrounding aregs close by. Some stated they are in favor of keeping the properties as persionent residences rather than for •--. speculation* Those spooking in faltvor of the improvebwntb were* William Hovkinsn 13019 Stttnabridge 4 Joe Pontrellis 7919 X* Cole_ Street, developer Dick Luntz, 132A3 gtanbridge Don Finxczher, 13039 Staubridge Mrs. G* r. Swett,, 131; 3 Stanbridge Mr. Banistelli {brother of the man who had built the hawse which sold in this :area. for $30t250,00 1t was moved by Councilman Temples seconded by Councilmnt Morton And passed by the following vote that the hearing on the Debt Limit Report for Rmtgara Avenue, AD #17,v be closed* AUS4 5 Councilmens Tdmpl:ev Morton$ Diankersont Corbin# Skinner z 0 Councilmenz None AASINTi 0 Counci Guens Naane Councilman Morton inquired of the 31 lots in Rutgers Avenue, AD #17# as to how wxny are for and how u*ny *ga.inst the improvements* The City Ingineer reported that the percentage of protests was 35.6 *ad of those for$ 64.4. It vats mood by Councilman Morton,, seconded by CouncilwAm Corbin and VASSed by the ica<lloving vote that all protests be OV+sz,'Mled SaL it App a the majority are in favor of the improveMuts« AYSS1 5 Councilmont Temple, Morton# Dickerson*, 01n* Skinner �'. Nel t 0 Councilme nz non Ali 0 Councilatent Nvno RESOLUTION N06 1331 A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FXNDING AND DETERMINING THAT AS$ESTT DISTRICT NOS 17 RUTGERS AVENUE IS FEASIBLE AND THAT THE LANDS WITHIN THE P90P M DISTRICT WILL BE A= TO BEAR THE BURDEN OF SUCH PROS$D ASSTT The City Attorney read the resolution its full* It ws moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No* 1331 be adopted* Mayor Skinner announced that this is the time and pl=e set for the hots- ing on the Resolution of Intention for Rutgers Avenue, AD #17. The Mayor inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Mailing, PuUlicdttion and Posting., The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits* 'It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the affidavits be received and filed. Mre Spindel read the Debt Limit Report which showed the cost to the dis- trict to be assessed as $48,92009. The Xpyor inquired if there were any written protests,: The City Clerk replied ��.tten protests represent 35.6% of the are* protesting, There were no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Corbin$ seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on the Resolution of Intention* Rutgers Avenue., AD #17* AYESt 5 Councilment Temples Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOESt 0 Councilment .None ABSENTt 0 Councilment None It was moved by Councilman Temple,, seconded by Councilman' Uickerson:a _ "nd so ordered that all protests to the Resolution of Intention in A.D, #IT;_ Rutgers Avenue be overruled* RESOLUTION NOw 1332 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON RUTGERS AVENUE ( AD #17) IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1304 The; resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be wgivedx It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote thaRt Resolution No, 1332 be adopted. rATHSB 5 Councilmen: Temple* Morton, Dickerson, Corbin* Skinner Hoot 0 Councilment None ABSENTI 0 Counoilment None It was moved by Councilman Marton* seconded,by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the meetings of January 27 and 28, 1964* be approved as presented, The City Clerk was asked to withhold correspondence until after the report of Mr. Maurice McAlister, Chairman of the Hospital Development Comp missi,oue Maurice McAlister, 9205 Dinsdsle, read the correspondence presented to Council from the Hospital Development Commission after introducing the other members who were presene; Doug Morrow, Iry Phelan, Reverend Cogswell 1 �45 The letter indicated that the Commission had unanimously adopted as ::..kotion recommending that the City Council and the Hoigitall. Foundation instruct their respective lejp.l counsel to draft a contract whereas a hospital could be built by the 14esse-FinaRnce pl.m�n# subject to giving the voters another opportunity to decide on the general obligation bonds, and then if the general obli$ ttian bond vote fails, to proceed to the I,eatse -- Finance plan. Council was requested to give favorable, consideration to this recommendation of the Hospitatl Development Commission,. Mr. McAlister stated that the interest rate for lease - financing may eventually reach the same level as the general obligation bonds. He reported that at 'their next meeting to be held on Wednesday moraing, two committees will report on a recommended location for the proposed hospital as well as how to consider the Garrett proposal. It was moved by Councilman Morton,, seceded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to establish the Hospitaltl. Gomaission by ordinance and th4p the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordta tee, such commission tp be known as the Downey City Hospital Commission and that there be not less tha* ten nor more than fifteen umbers* AY=t 5 Councilment Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin., Skinner NMI 0 Gouncilment None ABUNTt 0 Councilment None Mayor Skinner declared a five -sin to recess with the meeting reconvening at 10:15 P.M, with roll calla.. PPJXE TTt Gounciiment Temple;, Morton* Dickerson, Corbin,, Skinner The City Clerk proceeded with her report of the written correspondences (1) A letter from Hom*rd R. lileerick offering to purchase the four parcels of property known as Mar*aret Court, which the City had purchased last year at the time it was felt that the Superior Curt world be included in the downtown area. It was moved by Councilmatn Corbin,* seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorise employment of an appraiser to make an appraisal of the property in question. AYXS1 5 Councilment' Temple., Morton, Nickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOM 0 Councilmen: None ABS$NTt 0 Councilmens None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote than the City Manager and that City Clerk be aRut.horixed to give notice to call for bids to be received sometime after the appraisgl has been received by the City, the acceptable prim to be the appraised value as determined by the appraiser and the City Council AYMI 5 Councilmen& Temple, Morton,, Dickerson, Corbin, Skimmer Not .0 Councilment None ABS3NTt 0 Councilment Nome: ''f (2) A letter from the Standard ail Company reque*ting release of Bond #319546 for $5 *000 with Pacific Indemnity C.ciatpaany -which was taken out pursuant to the conditions of a zone exception case* It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin' passed by the following vote that the Standard Oil Company bond be exonozated,* AMW1 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NQKSt S Councilmen: None ABSINU 0 Councilmen% None Council Minutes - 2110164 '�5- :.� (3) A letter from Barris & Jatterlof requesting fee for professional services rendered to the Downey County Water Division* I�" moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed. by the following vote to approve payment out of water funds for Burris & Lagerlof professional services as requested in the amount of $883,75. AYESt 5 Councilmen: Temple., Morton, Dickerson,, Corbin,, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilment None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (4) Letter from Mrs. Mary Ana Mejia, Blue Bird Coordinator,* request- ing permission for the Downey Campfire Girls to present the Flag Ceremony at evening Council meetings, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to .approve the request for Downey Campfire Girls to present the Flag Ceremony at night Council meetings whenever feasible, and that sufficient notice be given to allow the agenda to include this item* (5) A report of activities during the month of January from the Downey Chamber of Commerce, Ordered received and filed, (6) A letter and accompanying budget report from the Downey Civic Chorus. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter and report be received and filed, (7) A letter from Kenneth OlDonnell Special &ssistant to the President of the United States, in reply town inv #t�tion from Mayor Skinner that President Johnson, along with President Mateos °of Mexico, spend some time in the cities of southern California in behalf of the Sister City Programs between the State of California and Mexico, indicating that the President will be unable to,sehedule even a brief time to do so* It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be received and filed* ORDINANCE NO, 242 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3393..3 OF THE DOWNY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO BALIAMS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved 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 vote that Ordinance No. 242 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilment Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOESt 0 Councilment None ABSENTS 0 Councilment None After a summation of bids for Improvements in A.D. #98, Stanbridke Avenue, It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple andopassed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company in the mount of the unit prices submitted in the Bid Proposal, except 9 and 10, and that they be $5130 and $3423 respectively in a lump sum.and the total estimated price,: $31,403,75 and thaRt all other bids be rejected. AYES# 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NO t 0 Councilment None A.BS$NTt 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2110164 -•6- ' 1`947 RRSOWTION NO, 1333 A R$B IITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE HTANBRIDGE AVENUE IN THE CITY* IN ACCORDANCE WITH R$&OLUTION OF INTENTION HO* 1287 (AD 98) The resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Council Temple,, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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* 1333 be adopted.* AYESt 5 Councilmew Temple* Morton, Dickerson, Corbin Skinner NOES# 0 Councilment None ABSENT; 0 Councilment None Mr= ring stated that further study since the last meeting brought forth suggestions for two changes in the select systm of streatetst one, that Second Street be added from Rives Avenue to Brookshire, Avenue, and that Pangborn Avenue be deleted from Florence Avenue to Firestone Boulevard, In reply to a question by Councilmtn Temple.. Mr, Spindel stat=ed 'that the select system of streets may be amended each year before October. The present list was highly recommended by the Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION NQ* 1334 A RXSWJTIAN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADORTING A SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Coancilwan Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived, ,.It was moved by Council=tm Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and patsaOO by the following vote that Resolution No, 1334 be adopted. 'k AYEst 5 Councilment Templer Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NON.t 0 Councilment None ABSENT1 0 Councilmen: None RESGUMO T M 1335 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITr OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE U81K (W CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO TSB CITY Mr* King stated that the access to Cecilia Street will be sti*ightened out from the westerly property line and that Woodruff would line up with the present driveway running east and west* Mr,, Spindel sued that this driveway_ will not be closed until, after construction of * deportment store is completed* The City Attorney read certain portions of the resolution which were changes: he had felt necessary in order that Council malty authorize use of •-� these access rights:. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman. * Temple and so ordered that farther reading be waived,.. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconde0i by Councilmon"T60ple and passed by the following vote that Resolution Not 1335 be adopted,. AYES 5 Councilment Temple, Morton, Nont 0 Councilmezu None ABOENT1 0 Councilment None Council Minutes - 2110/64 -7- Dickerson,, Corbin, Skinner 1948 RESQ7„UTIQN NO* 1336 A R$SQWnW aF THE a= OWNGn OF THE CITY OF DOW= RNQtTlMUG THE STATE 'M ARM THE GQri IER -UMM LQ= TRAI PQR?AA'kT4K DZ -MARK= ACT Mrr. King sued this resalutian Saves reference to BB-344 for aae to tax =Ise* The resolution woo then read by h1w is fulls It waits moved by Gouncilma n Mortom., seconded by councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that 8esolution Ho,, 1336 be - adopted. AIRSt 3 Councilmen; Temple, Morton,,. Dickerson., Corbin, Skinner NMI 0 Cou>rncilmens None ABOMM 0 Gouncilment None It was mowed by Cmmciiman Corbin, seconded by Cou ncilopu Temple and act ordered that the_ 74 cities receive copies of the resolution., Rffi=t= Now W&-W -3 7� A RIB MUTION OF THE CITY MUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DQWNAY A WING C8Zt7 m awme AND DXKAM AND OBCIFYING THE rU OUT OF WHICH THE SAbX ARE TO BE PAID (01=5 -- #31672 $102„929* 5) (payroll) The resolution was read by title only,: It vas moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin end so ordered that further re#ding be waived. It was moved by Councilman Gorbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No WS-347 be adopted, AYESt 5 Councilment Temple, Morton„ Dickerson,, Corbin,, Skinner NAIs t 0 Gouncilment Norte ABSENTt 0 Gouncilment None MMMUTION NO WS-348 377 A MCSMUTIOT OF THE CITY COUNCIL- OF THE CITY QF DOW KY ATWING CERTAIN CLAIM AND DMUNDS AND SPECIFYING TBS FUME +OTT OF WHICH THE :SAME ARE T4 BE PAID (#12863 , #13013 $96x650,68) The resolution was read by title only* It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by CouncilMn Corbin and so ordered thaitt further reading be waived, It was moved by Councilman Teuple, seconded by councilman Corbin and passed -by the follow -Lug voft thae . Resolution No,. WSJ -348 be 8doptetd* Am Ms 5 Co>utncilment TeMle, Morton, Dickersos,Corbia, ak1=er NOWS 0 Co mcilment None ABSIMS 0 Gouncilment None The Director of Public Works reported that the work required of William R* Haethn, electrical contrAtctor, for the installation of a tx*ffic signal and safety 114hting at Fifth Stmt and ftrmnotint Boulevard,, has been satisfactorily completed*-, It was moved by Councilman Morton,, seconded by Gounc3ilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to, *pprove the work completed under C;>etsh pct #10Q„ Traffic Signal and- Sufmty bighting at Paramount Boulevard, and Fifth Street and ai nthorize. the Flag of Notice of Cwpletiou,. AM St 5 Counallmeat Tamp ie , MeVton, MUkarsoa,, Gorbiv., Sk#mnar M tl C�:�lmeut Nang. A-BOMM 0 Councsimenat Nom. Council Minutes - 2110164 -8- After a summation of bias for Cabell Avenue doges. it was recommended th4t the bid be awarded to gul.ly-�Miller Contracting Comply in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal*. It was moved by Councilman Curbiny. seconded` by C.oun ci,l mt Temple axed passed by the fallowing vote to award the bid for- Cash Chatract #10x C*bal l venue drs nogea. to the lowest and beat biddor, ftlly- Miller Contracting Gi tnya in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal ind t l other bids be re j ecstedW A3 5 Councilman8 _ lbrtoix* Templ w, Die rsoux CoXbin,, Skinner N 0 .aicilmens Bons ABSWTI C CAY=cilviens NO= It wits reported by Mr, Spindel, Director of Public Works,: that plans and specifications for the impro^vewnt of Imperial Highway, extending, westerly of Dunrobin Avenue- have been completed* It was moved by Councilman MnTl# seconded by Councilman Dickerson And passed by the foil owia$ vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #102, Impez. t1 Highway westerly of Dunrobin Avenue and authorise ; dveriising for bids. AYESS 5 Councilmeag Murton: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin: Skinner NOXS8 0 Councilment None ABSRXTt 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported thst there has been at, request by property owners on Myrtle and Nance Streets to circulate petitions for construction of curbs, gutters* paving and sidewalks. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize circulation of petitions for the improvement of Myrtle and Nance Streets in AD #101a AYXSt 5 Councilmen: Morton, Temple,, Dickerson, Corbin Skinner NOSt 0 Councilment None AB,S=t 0 Councilment None Mr Spindel reported the receipt of a request from Mr. Hughes, 8041 Cheyenne Avenue, for matching funds for sidewalk constructions There: is presently no curb =4 gutter existing in front of this property, however sidewalk could be constructed if Council so desires.. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that action be tabled on the request for Matching Funds Project #11, Cheyenne Avenue, until such time as curbs are installed. Mr. Spindel reported receiptaf letters from two separate property owners on Studebtker Road in the vicinity of the new realighnoknt of Studebaker Road within the City of Downey for use of match�ng funds fob 'sidewalk con- struction, The Cityks estimated share of the,,cost of these two combined locations amounts to approximately $98. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilmen Temple and passed by the following vote to approve use of matching funds in projects 12 and 13, Studebaker Road, as requested* AYESt 5 Councilmens Mormon, Temple, Dickerson,; Corbin* Skinner NCESt 0 Councilmens Nome AM=t 0 Councilment None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to set a hearing for 700 P.M. March 9, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for atmendnmeuts to zoning ordinance related to attendant parking, and that a report and recommendation be given at than time from the Board of Parking Place Commissioners. Council Minutes " 2/10164 ,�9t, ISM i AYES 5 Councilment Temples Morton, Dickerson, Corby, Skinner NMI 0 Councilment None ABS$NT1 0 Councilment None The City Manager stated that a report from the Building Department indicates that it is necessary to request authorization for the expenditure of an additional *mount for pleat checking expenses, not to exceed $16,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year 1963 -64.« The increase is throe to an excess of building applications over those estimated during the last budget session.. The fees to offset this expenditure will be an additional revenue to support the anticipated expenditures as outlined ,above, and no expenditures will be made unless comparable fees are received* It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize- the following transfer, AUNT im TO $16,000 (as needed) unappropriated Reserves Account #9- 3810.399 AYES: 5 Councilment Temple, Morton,, Dickerson, Corbin Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSHNTt 0 Councilmen: None Mr:. King reported that the Personnel Board recommends the appointment of Mr. Robert L# Shand as Purchasing Agent and confirmed this appointment made by Mrs Gabriel, Director of Finance. The appointment is to be on Salary Schedule 24, Step B, $754* effective February 24, 1964, The Personnel Board also concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager that the contract with the Water Ma rutger-Consultant be amended 'to reflect his responsibility relative to the acquisition of a City -wide water system, and that his monthly retainer be increased from $850 to $9003, effective February 13, 1964. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to ;approve the recommendation of the Per sonnel Board to amend the contract with the Water Manager-Consultant to the incr sed monthly retainer of $900.00, effective February 1, 1964. YESt 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbint, Skinner NOESt 0 Councilmen; None ABSENT, 0 Councilment None It wAs reported that it is contemplated that approval be requested of the Division of Highways for 2 lefthand turns into the Alpha BetaR Market and Abey Rents Building on Lakewood Boulevard for better accessibility, These 'have -been recommended by the City Traffic Committee and with the concurrence of the Division of Highways and the City Council, these .access lanes will be provided along with the other improvements planned for Lakewood Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorise proceeding to apply to the Division of Highways for approval of two lefthand turns on the west side' of Lakewood Boulevard between the Alpha Beta Market And the new Abbey" ftnts Building, the property owners to shaaxe expenses* A= 5 Councilmens Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin* Skinner NQESB 0 Councilment None ABSENTS 0 Councilment None Authorization was requested for an additional $450 for a second control in the civil defense siren contract, with matching funds applying from the government* It ,*s found necessary to provide on automatic activation by the County in case of emergencies„ It was moved by Councilman, Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following Vote to grant authority for an atddittenal $450 to be included in the contract for civil defense sirens to include'an additional activation, controlo Council Minutes - 2110/64 -10- 19051 AYES1 5 CotMcilmenl Temple.* Hbrto% 714arsun* G*xbjn4_.3k1nrw= NMI 0 Coxnxcilment X= ANTS 0 - counclimq a« None It was reported that the old Post Office alto and binding may be obtained at the purchase price of $1101000 if- tt#e City of Downey is int.erestad,. The purchase could be made with ,a down Psyment 4pd the balance to be paid in five ors at 20%0 The City Attorney advised it will be necessary to set up An authority similar to the parking Authority of 1949 if the property is to be paid for over ,a period of years, It was recommended by the City Manager that the Council approve the price of $110 *000 and authorize the City Attorney to draw the necessary contract with the General Subsidy when accepted* The City Manager reported that the Civic Development Committee unani- mously recommended the City's, purchase of the old post office building, Councilman Corbin disqualified himself from voting and absented himAelf from the Council Cumber, It was moved by Councilman Morton,* seconded by Councilmn Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager in conjunction- - with the City Attorney to offer $110,000 for the purchase of the old post office building and to contract with the General. Subsidy to work out the details and conditions of purchase h AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Morton.' Dickerson, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen; None ABSENT-. 0 Councilmen: None DISQUALIFIED; 1 Counciiman.s Corbin Mrw King advised it has been - requested that a lease which had been approved at the last council meeting-'for the parking lot,of the Masonic , Lodge, be amended t6'include a clause that by mutual agreement one may cancel the lease with 30 days` notice. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and Passed by the following vote to change the lease agreement with Square and; Compass of the parking lot on New Street to include a clause that either party may cancel within 30 days' notice. AYES: 5 Councilmen. Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin,,Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King assured the Mayor that the City has the right of possession of the old -post office building as soon as possible upon purchase arrangements Mr. King requested that authority be granted for members of Council and the City Manager to attendrthe American Municipal Association "conference June 25 -29 at Miami Beach, Florida. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize -any city councilman who can attend, be allowed reasonable expenses for attendance at the American Municipal Association conference June 25 -29 in Miami Beach, Florida. The City Clerk requested permission to attend a City Clerks' Institute in Sacramento, California on April 29. It was moved by Councilman - Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve attendance of the City Clerk at the Institute in Sacramento on April 29. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None t Council Minutes`- 2/10/64: 11- Councilman Morton remarked that he would like to see the Water Board which was recently established,organized and in operation as soon as possible. Mr. King advised that their first meeting has been set for February 18. Mayor Skinner recommended that the "City of Downey" be painted atop the large reservoir. Councilman Dickerson temarked he has observed there are fifteen dif- ferent types of doors and Aardware'throughout the City Hall and he would like to see them made uniform, if possible. Councilman Corbin inquired of .the proposed change of street name des- ignation from Cecilia Street to Fifth Street, crosstown. Mr. Griselle stated a hearing on-this street name change has been set before the Planning Commission for February 19, 1964. Councilman Corbin gave a report on the Rees Bill for organization of a Metropolitan Transit District and advised that it had been recommended to include four members from the League of California Cities, three from the County, and,two from the City of Los Angeles. Senator Rees stated he would go along with this recommendation. The bill will require a 60% vote to carry instead of a 2/3 majority. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so:,ordered to adjourn the Council Meeting in honor of the late Vice Mayor` Dean of Santa Fe Springs.at 11:45 P.M. ,� �✓ , �� 't C. DELhA - DOYLE STEPHEN G. SKIN R JR. Council :.Minutes, - 2/101,64,',, -12 -;