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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-25-64-Regular Meeting1953 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 25TH, 1964 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular p�eeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A,M., February 25, 1964, Mayor Stephen G. Skinner, Jr. presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickersop„ 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 Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A, Robinson, Chief of Police Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Don Robison, Sr. Administrative Assistant - Director of Civil Defense Don Warren, Assistant Fire Chief Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M..Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The invocation was delivered by Councilman Thomas M. Morton of District No. 4 in the absence of a minister. Mayor Skinner presented a plaque of commendation to Mr. J. Don Fisher, President of the Kiwanis Club, who instigated a worthwhile project to install r` large advance street name signs in the islands on Firestone Boulevard, which project has been completed at the expense of the Division of Highways. Mayor Skinner announced that the time has arrived for holding the hear - ing of protests and objections of any and all persons interested in the acquisition and improvement of said Vehicle Parking District No. 1 and the assessment for the cost thereof. Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavits of publication 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 of publication and mailing be received and filed. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk if she had received any written protests. The City Clerk stated she had received a total of twenty -seven (27) letters, representing more than that many assessments, and that the engineers have been appr.1's.,ed and have figured the percentages. The City Attorney advised the City Clerk to identify the letters by name and addresses or assessment numbers. They were identified as follows: James P. Gillespie, Atty., 11032 Myrtle Street, on behalf of Clara E. Berry, 8017 E. 2nd St., Downey — Assessment #36 Esther Fisch Cohen, 125 No. Hamilton Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif. Assessment #233 J. R. Newton, 8428 E. 5th - Assessment #255 Ida Bortnick, 8853 Alcott St., Los Angeles 35 - Assessment #172 Kenton E. Krogstad, 3323 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate on behalf of Mr. Macon S. Simpson - Assessments #249 and 250 Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -1- 1954 Conrad Potashnick, 913 Bedford, Apt. #2, Los Angeles 35 - Assessment #238 Thora J. Ketchel, 8114 East Third St., Downey - Assessment #72 Myrtle Rice, 10557 Clancey Ave. - Assessment #261 S. W. Christy, Jr., 10910 LaReina:- Assessments #143 and 144 Una Crosby, 1148 Huntington Dr., Arcadia, California - Assessment #253 Maurice J. Hi.ndin, 400 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, California Assessments #103 and 104 Frank Nathan of Nathan Properties Co., 509 N. Sierra Dr., Beverly Hills, California - Assessment #115 Virginia D. Warren, 7805 E. 4th St. - Assessment #249 Francis R. Bradshaw & Irene A. Bradshaw, 11213 S. Myrtle St, Downey Assessments #13 and 14 Gittelson- Brothers Golf Courses, Inc., 6513 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles 28 Assessment #116 Pacific Telephone Co., 740 S. Olive St., Los Angeles Assessments #49, 50 and 51 Eugene G. Garcia & Associates, 8221 Third St., Downey Assessment #96 Wallar's, 8512 E. Firestone Blvd. Assessment #256 Downey Book Shop, 11027 S. Downey Ave. - Assessment #170 First Church of the Nazarene, 8456 E. Second St. - Assessments #268 & 269 Alma R. Caton & J. P. Caton, 10802 Lakewood Blvd., Downey — Assessment No. 105 The Estate of Beulah C. Dodd, by Jane Robinson, Administrix, 4213 Ashworth, Lakewood, California - Assessment #143 Maurice H. Dolman, 8500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California - Assessment #'s 22, 24, and 25 General Telephone Co. of Calif., 8613 E. Firestone Blvd`. - Assessment #22& James P. Gillespie on behalf of Dorothy and Dale A. Jackson, 8016 E. 2nd Street - Assessment #26 First Christian Church - Assessments #142, 145 and 146 Robert 0, Pollard and Marion R, Pollard, 9820 Brookshire Ave., Downey Assessment #147 The Mayor asked the Clerk if she had received any written withdrawals of any of the written protests or objections. The City Clerk replied she had not. Councilman Ben Corbin disqualified himself as he owns property located within the District. He thereupon left the meeting and the Council Chamber at 8:10 A.M, Introductions of Assessment Engineers Levis & Krell were made by the Mayor. Mr. Krell explained the method in which the assessments were spread. The Mayor announced that anyone who desires to speak upon the matter will be heard at this time. Those speaking in protest at this time were the following: Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -2- 1955- Marie Behring, 8245 -47 Firestone Boulevard - Assessments #180, 181 and 182 H. L. Duggan, 7901 Stewart and Gray Rd. (No assessment within the District) Fred Myers, 414 N. McAdam Place, Los Angeles 4 - Assessment #115 Wm. Woodbridge, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. - Assessments 49, 50 and 51 (Request for exclusion from the District as far as the Parking District is concerned, and as far as the assessment is concerned) The City Attorney advised that assessments can be adjusted and modified, but that the total amount cannot be changed. Mr.': Woodbridge's alternate request was to change their area from Zone C to Zone D. He feels that the benefits that the Telephone Company will derive from the Parking District will be minimum. Others speaking in protest were: Mrs. Irene Bradshaw, Lots #13 and #14 - Downey Body Works between Myrtle Street and the Railroad tracks. (Request for change from C zone to B zone. One of the lots in this assessment is already zoned "B ". Al Tuohino, 9331 Gallatin Rd., Assessment #35, who submitted a letter of protest to the City Clerk at this time. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be received and filed. Mr. Krell stated there had been a great stress put upon the idea that parking lots are being used by all -day parkers instead of employees. This matter is one for the Parking Place Commissioners' responsibility to see that the lots are operated to the very best benefit. Frank Nathan, partnership and property owner Assessment #115 (Notices not received when the boundary of the District was changed) (Suggestion to place Lot IN back on the market and the City acquire some equivalent property at less cost, as long as the property could be approximately in the area which needs it.) The City Attorney advised that notices on the addition of Lot #4 to the Parking District before the second hearing was to be held, to modify the assessment district's boundary to include Lot #4 were not required by law but that the City went beyond the requirements and did mail notices in addition to the publication. James P. Gillespie, 7214 Cleargrove Avenue, representing Mrs. Clara E. Berry, 8017 Second - Assessment #36 and Mrs. Dorothy E. Jackson and Dale E. Jackson, 8016 E. 2nd - Assessment #26. (Request for change from Zone B to Zone C.) At 9 :35 A.M. the Mayor called for a recess with the meeting reconvening at 9:45 A.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Skinner ABSENT: Councilman: Corbin Oral protests were continued with the following persons speaking: H. Lee Traford, Atty., First Christian Church of Downey, Parcels #142, 145 and 146; Residence - 8515 Raviler Dr. (Request to change from C to D zone. Carl Hansen, Pacific Telephone, Los Angeles. Rev. James A. Young, Pastor of the 1st Church of the Nazarene - Assessment #268 and 269 - residence - 8649 Lowman Avenue. Mrs. Ketchel, 8114 E. Third Street - Assessment #72 John W. Pyle, #170, Downey Book Shop, 11027 - 29 Downey Avenue - residence - 10825k Brookshire. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -3- 1956 Sam Christy, 10910 LaReina - Assessment #143 and #144, Mr. Christy stated that he thinks the gentlemen are doing a wonderful job in Downey and that the only thing he objects to is the fact that this property in the parking district owned by him is a home he has maintained for many years and now that he has been retired for several years, the assessment is a little high for one in his position. However, if it is necessary for the building of Downey, he is for the assessment district for Downtown Vehicle Parking. J. R. Newton, 8444 Firestone Blvd.; residence - 8423 E. 5th St. Assessment #255 (Request change to a "B" Zone. There were no further oral comments. The City Attorney advised that if Council contemplates any changes or modifications in the assessments, the hearing could be continued. Councilman Morton stated he feels there is an indication for further study and he would like to have more time to study. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple that the hearing be continued to 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 10, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin (Disqualified himself and left the meeting.) Councilman Corbin returned to the Council Chamber at 10:40 A.M. Councilman Temple requested a percentage report of the written protests in Assessment District #66, as calculated by the Engineering Department. It was reported by Mr. Spindel that there was 14% of the area of the parking district to be assessed who had submitted written protests, with one written protest being submitted too late to qualify. The City Clerk was instructed to open bids for bonds on Assessment District No. 69, Brookshire Avenue and Everest Street. The bids received were from the following: Alex Wald - $97,596.86, with interest at the rate of 4k %, premium $51.00 8th & Figueroa, face amount of the bonds - $97,596.86 - premium of $106.10 and interest at 4k% Maxfield & Co., par value - $97.60 premium and interest rate of 5% J. B. Hanauer, face amount of the bonds and interest rate of 4k% - premium of $228.56 All bids were accompanied by the proper check to secure the bid. The Council requested the Director of Finance, Mr. A. C. Gabriel, to secure the percentages and report with a summation of the bids. Mr. Spindel reported that the contract bids were in for AD #69 but bids were not awarded at this time. It was reported by Mr. Sherman meeting of the City Council a public Mr. Oatman of Adenmoor Avenue, which Planning Commission due to a traffic taken under submission. He reported resolved the traffic and circulation sriselle, Director of Planning, that at a hearing on appeal of Zone Change Case #92, had been denied previously by the and circulation problem, the matter was that the property owners have since problem by submitting deeds for additional Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -4- 1957 street right of way needed on Adenmoor Avenue. It was recommended that if Council expresses an intent to approve this zone change, it would then be in order to transmit the matter to the Planning Commission for a report from the Commission back to Council. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to refer Zone Change Case #92 to the Planning Com- mission for their report to Council. Councilman Morton requested to be excused from the Council Meeting for about five minutes. Mayor Skinner then asked for the vote on the motion. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of February 10, 1964, be approved as writtP-n. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: 1. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce which was read in full, expressing their wholehearted support of the local Police Department and con- sideration of the present form of their supervision and control as adequate, and that they are strongly opposed to consideration or formation of any police review board. They also urged all citizens to fully respect and cooperate with the local law enforcement department and asked that the City Council pro- claim "Law Enforcement Week" in support of the present system. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to approve support of "Law Enforcement Week ". 2. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce recommending a joint zoning committee consisting of members from the Downey Chamber of Commerce, Downey Board of Realtors and the Southeast Chapter of Building Contractors Association, requ iesting that the Planning Commission hold a complete reVew of the zoning ordinance and further requests that the City Council appoint five citizens of Downey to work on the combined committee with the representatives from the Chamber, Realtors and Building Contractors Association to study the zoning ordinance and make recommendations. This item was held until the return of Council Morton who had expressed a great interest in this matter. 3. A letter from Harold R Johnson, Vice President of the Greschner Investment Corp., advising that the plans are to pave the 85' strip on Firestone Boulevard in front of the United California Bank building and the adjacent property to the east. It has been contracted with Sully- Miller Company to put the base and asphalt paving in, similar to the paving done by the City, as soon as present construction work in the bank warrants it. The reason given for not having done this earlier is due to the deterioration of the asphalt from plastering of the bank building and heavy construction under way at this time. (Letter was ordered received and filed.) .--. 4. A letter from J. A. Mann, Appraiser, in response to the City's request for an appraisal on the four properties located on Third Street near LaReina. His opinion was that they should sell for not less than $10,000 or a total of $40,000. The City Manager reported that this has been advertised and bids or quotations should be in by the next Council Meeting, March 9, 1964. 5. Letter from Byron T. White, 11633 S. Rives Avenue, requesting matching funds for construction of sidewalks as required in Lot Split X6151. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -5- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant a 50% matching fund in accordance with the present Council policy, for construction of sidewalks at 11633 S. Rives Avenue as requested by Mr. Byron White. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton 6. Councilman Temple was requested to read a letter from the County Board of Supervisors which stated that the Board has adopted an order supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 1, introduced in the California Legislature, memorializing Congress to pass House Joint Resolution No. 9, which would amend the United States Constitution to permit non - sectarian prayers in public places and protect retention of references to the Divine Being in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and on United States coins. Councilman Morton returned to the Council Chamber at 11:05 A.M. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to support the resolution adopted by the County Board of Supervisors relative to Joint Resolution No. 9. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The letter from the Chamber of Commerce which was held for Councilman Morton's presence at the meeting was discussed at this time. Mr. Griselle stated that the Planning Commission, being the duly appointed body which has the responsibility for zoning ordinance, general plan and the body recommending to the City Council, would lead him to believe that there is no need for the City to become involved with sending a representative to the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and he would rather have the recommenda- tions from whatever group the Chamber has without the need of putting a member of the Planning Commission on the Committee. He reminded Council that the Board of Realtors also has a committee and the Southeast Builders Association also. He reported that the Commission had sent all three groups a letter in response to a request of some of these groups that they be given an opportunity to make suggestions on zoning. It was moved by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that this matter of establishing a review committee of the Zoning Ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission. The thought behind it is good and is a step in the right direction to reviewing the ordinance, it was stated by Councilman Morton. Mayor Skinner commented that it seems to him this would be putting a committee on top of a committee. He believes there should be some changes in the zoning ordinance but the City Council itself has set the example and is making a change on the zoning ordinance. If the citizens are interested in changes, they can take them one or two at a time and bring them to the Council. They could be referred to the Planning Commission to be acted upon. There would be nothing gained by putting a committee upon a committee. Mr. Griselle stated that the Zoning Ordinance does have the framework of a good ordinance; however, he does not feel it would be good to have a whole- sale change in it. He does not feel that a revamp of the entire ordinance would be practical. Councilman Morton stated he prefers they study it and bring forth their sug- gestions. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -6- Or-:A It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant a 50% matching fund in accordance with the present Council policy, for construction of sidewalks at 11633 S. Rives Avenue as requested by Mr. Byron White. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton 6. Councilman Temple was requested to read a letter from the County Board of Supervisors which stated that the Board has adopted an order supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 1, introduced in the California Legislature, memorializing Congress to pass House Joint Resolution No. 9, which would amend the United States Constitution to permit non - sectarian prayers in public places and protect retention of references to the Divine Being in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and on United States coins. Councilman Morton returned to the Council Chamber at 11:05 A.M. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to support the resolution adopted by the County Board of Supervisors relative to Joint Resolution No. 9. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The letter from the Chamber of Commerce which was held for Councilman Morton's presence at the meeting was discussed at this time. ^ Mr. Griselle stated that the Planning Commission, being the duly appointed body which has the responsibility for zoning ordinance, general plan and the body recommending to the City Council, would lead him to believe that there is no need for the City to become involved with sending a representative to the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and he would rather have the recommenda- tions from whatever group the Chamber has without the need of putting a member of the Planning Commission on the Committee. He reminded Council that the Board of Realtors also has a committee and the Southeast Builders Association also. He reported that the Commission had sent all three groups a letter in response to a request of some of these groups that they be given an opportunity to make suggestions on zoning. It was moved by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that this matter of establishing a review committee of the Zoning Ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission. The thought behind it is good and is a step in the right direction to reviewing the ordinance, it was stated by Councilman Morton. Mayor Skinner commented that it seems to him this would be putting a committee on top of a committee. He believes there should be some changes in the zoning ordinance but the City Council itself has set the example and is making a change on the zoning ordinance. If the citizens are interested in changes, they can take them one or two at a time and bring them to the Council. They could be referred to the Planning Commission to be acted upon. There would be nothing gained by putting a committee upon a committee. Mr. Griselle stated that the Zoning Ordinance does have the framework of a good ordinance; however, he does not feel it would be good to have a whole- sale change in it. He does not feel that a revamp of the entire ordinance would be practical. Councilman Morton stated he prefers they study it and bring forth their sug- gestions. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -6- Mr. Barrett, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce stated the Downey Chamber had received a letter from the Planning Commission for the combined group to review the suggestions they had made about a year ago. He felt they possibly would have better thought if the Council would choose 5 citi ens to broaden the committee. The thought of 5 people who are home owners was believed would broaden the chamber's view. The City Attorney reviewed the calculations presented by the Director of Finance on the bids submitted on A.D. #69, Brookshire & Everest St. bonds, and it was determined that Alex Wald's bid was the best bid and would result in a lower cost the first year and in subsequent years. The City Attorney stated there is no statutory requirement as to the method of calling for bids. It is provided that each bid must state that the offer includes accrued interest. Since the bids from Wald included the implication. He was contacted by telephone and stated he would agree to this amount and the bid could be offered and accepted on that basis. It was recommended that the bid be awarded to Mr. Wald as the net cost would be the best. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to Alex Wald for the full amount of the bond, $97,596.86; that the bidder pay accrued interest to the date of delivery, with a premium of $51; and that the rate of interest be 4k%, this premium and agreement to pay accrued interest to be submitted in writing; and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1337 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN BONDS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 69 (BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AND EVEREST STREET) 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. 1337 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A memorandum from Councilman Morton was discussed relative to establish- ing a committee to assist in evaluating quality of building construction and adequacy of zonin&.requirements with its aim to make specific recommendation which will eliminate future blighting influences in the City of Downey. The committee will be a recommending group for upgrading building and zoning codes, and related development codes, where study deems such action necessary. The members of the committee must be experienced specialists in construction and development who represent the various segments of the industry, with representation to come from architectural, structural engineering, constructional materials, financing, residential builders, and commercial builders. The Director of Planning, Building and Safety, Fire Chief and Director of Public Works should serve as ex- officio members of the committee. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to establish a committee as recommended in Councilman Morton's memorandum. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -7- 9sf It was requested that a copy of the prospective members suggested for appointment to the above proposed committee be submitted to each Councilman for review in each district. 7. A request from William J. Moran Company to appear before the regular ,.." Council Meeting on March 24, 1964, for the purpose of discussing their planned approach for the financing and construction of the City's projected Downey Hospital. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to grant the appearance of the William J. Moran Company representa- tive as requested at the Council Meeting of March 24, 1964, with notification being given to the Downey Hospital Board and Hospital Commission. 8. A memorandum from the Director of Finance reporting a claim for damage from John Lloyd Foley. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. 9. A letter from Mrs. Marjorie Paugh relative to the proposed Downey Community Hospital. Ordered received and filed. 10. A letter from the Neighbors of the Rio San Gabriel School. It was reported by Mr. King that a meeting will be held by the Downey Unified School District Board on March 2, at which time the matter of placing a Little League Ball Field on the Rio San Gabriel School property will be discussed. After a discussion of the letter, it was ordered filed. 11. A letter from the Kiwanis Club announcing that Kiwanis International 0.4 has approved the formation of a Kiwanis Club in the City of Guadalajara, Mexico, and has designated April 11, 1964, for the Charter Night presentation, culminating a year's work on the part of the International Relations Committee with Mr. Jorge Agnesi and other prominent Guadalajara citizens. As sponsoring club, the Downey Kiwanis are presently making plans to send a delegation of members and wives to attend the charter night. Inasmuch as this provides another forward step in the development of the Sister City relationship, it was felt the City would wish to participate in some significant way on the occasion of this event. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the City of Downey send proper recognition to the new Kiwanis Club in the City of Guadalajara, Mexico. Mr. King, City Manager, reported on a request received from residents on "Downey Island" who are proposing a park and emergency road on the east side of the residences. Plans were submitted, together with a letter, by Mrs. Doris K. Clark, 7318 Glencliff Dr. for consideration by the Council. In response to a previous request from Council regarding landscaping Bluff Road, the Public Works Department has made a study of the area and the following program is set for Council consideration. The area is approximately 160,000 square feet, about 80 feet wide, and approximately 200 feet long. It constitutes street and highway right -of -way now owned by the City of Downey. ^` 1. General cleaning up of the area and elimination of the weeds now existing with the City crews and equipment under a general maintenance program. 2. Installation of a 1k" manually- operated sprinkler system at an estimated cost of approximately $1,000 for materials and $700 for labor, which might be done with City forces. 3. Mowing and controlling of weeds until a turf of Bermuda develops, at an estimated cost of approximately $150. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -8- PKK It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to receive and file the letter which was presented by Mrs. Doris K. Clark, 7318 Glencliff Drive. Councilman Dickerson read the letter in full. It was Mrs. Clark's recommendation that since Mayor Skinner will be resigning that the area be called Skinner Road. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve r"ommendattpns submitted by the City Manager as stated above and authorize appropriation of $1850 from unappropriated reserves to landscape bluff road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton advised that he would like to know what the full cost will be and under what conditions the improvements will be made. The Director of Public Works was asked to submit a recommendation of the feasibility for use of Bluff Road for other purposes. 12. A request from the League of California Cities for the City of Downey to make an appointment to the Committee to the International Municipal Cooperation for the year 1964. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following votes that Councilman Temple be appointed as representative to the Committee to International Municipal Cooperation from the City of Downey. .-. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Temple RESOLUTION NO. 1338 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD EASTERLY FROM SERAPIS AVENUE The resolution 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1338 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the f-o:Ilowing transfer of fundis.:. AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT $6,000.00 13768 13775 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that he has received a letter from the General Services Administration apptovin&.the putchase cif- .the- bld:.post' office site at the agreed price of $110,000. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -9- f .RS9.. RESOLUTION NO. WS -378 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 ( #31673 - #32022) ($100,896.31) (Payroll) 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -378 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -379 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 ( #13014 - #13094 $41,528.97) 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. WS -379 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner 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 grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #108, Traffic Signal at Tweedy Lane and Florence Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of time of 19 working days to the contraatbn for A.D. #6&4, Vehicle Parking District No. 1, as requested by them.'' AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved and passed by the the contractor on Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner Councilmen: None Councilmen: None by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson following vote to grant an extension of 10 working days to Regentview Avenue, A.D. #67, as per their request. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the work completed under Downey Private Contract No. 30, sewers at Bellder Drive north of Florence Ave. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -10- �9�3 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk con- struction on the north side of Florence Avenue at the intersection of Rives Avenue under Matching Fund Project #14, at an approximate cost of $211. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set a hearing on the General Plan amendment for Blue Star Nursery property at 8725 Imperial Highway for 7:30 P.M., March 9, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve installation of safety lights at various locations throughout the City as part of a 5 -year program to provide adequate lighting at all important intersections. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported receipt of a wire from Chrysl!r Motors Corp. indicating they have a sixty -day option to purchase the Dr. Campbell property located between Telegraph Road and the Santa Ana Freeway adjacent to the Rio Hondo, provided this property can be made operationally feasible and necessary corporate management approval obtained. They propose to construct their Southern California Dodge Truck Sales and Service Center on this site. It was requested that the City render cooperation concerning location of the water tower planned by the City on its 2 -acre plot between the property in question and the Santa Ana Freeway. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to refer the matter to the Water Board for recommendation within the next 30 days, and that the City Manager and Director of Public Works study and give recommendations. A report by the City Manager was made relative to a memorandum from the Post Office Department who are requesting permission for 25 vehicles to be permitted to park on the parking lot to the east of the building and on the streets adjacent to the post office for 3 hours and 45 minutes each morning between the hours of 6:00 and 9:45,to be licensed vehicles only to carry mail and that such vehicles, when using the parking lot or the streets adjacent to the Post Office, carry a sticker showing that they are so li- censed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to refer the request of the Post Office for additional parking to the Board of Parking Place Commissioners. It was reported by Mr. King that the Downtown Businessmen and property owners south of Firestone between Downey and LaReina held a meeting and made the following recommendations: 1. It was the consensus of those present at the meeting that this recommendation be implemented as soon as possible with no loading after 10:00 A.M., other than absolutely necessary for the operation of the business. It was further noted that the physical condition of the lot would need to be improved and through this procedure approximately 16 spaces could be added. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -11- �.Sb3 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk con- struction on the north side of Florence Avenue at the intersection of Rives Avenue under Matching Fund Project #14, at an approximate cost of $211. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set a hearing on the General Plan amendment for Blue Star Nursery property at 8725 Imperial Highway for 7:30 P.M., March 9, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve installation of safety lights at various locations throughout the City as part of a 5 -year program to provide adequate lighting at all important intersections. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported receipt of a wire from Chryslbr Motors Corp. indicating they have a sixty -day option to purchase the Dr. Campbell property located between Telegraph Road and the Santa Ana Freeway adjacent to the .--. Rio Hondo, provided this property can be made operationally feasible and necessary corporate management approval obtained. They propose to construct their Southern California Dodge Truck Sales and Service Center on this site. It was requested that the City render cooperation concerning location of the water tower planned by the City on its 2 -acre plot between the property in question and the Santa Ana Freeway. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to refer the matter to the Water Board for recommendation within the next 30 days, and that the City Manager and Director of Public Works study and give recommendations. A report by the City Manager was made relative to a memorandum from the Post Office Department who are requesting permission for 25 vehicles to be permitted to park on the parking lot to the east of the building and on the streets adjacent to the post office for 3 hours and 45 minutes each morning between the hours of 6:00 and 9:45,to be licensed vehicles only to carry mail and that such vehicles, when using the parking lot or the streets adjacent to the Post Office, carry a sticker showing that they are so li- censed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to refer the request of the Post Office for additional parking to the Board of Parking Place Commissioners. It was reported by Mr. King that the Downtown Businessmen and property owners south of Firestone between Downey and LaReina held ,a meeting and made the following reconm►endations: 1. It was the consensus of those present at the meeting that this recommendation be implemented as soon as possible with no loading after 10:00 A.M., other than absolutely necessary for the operation of the business. It was further noted that the physical condition of the lot would need to be improved and through this procedure approximately 16 spaces could be added. Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -11- 2. It was suggested and concurred by the Dowrrtown Businessmen and Property Owners to contact the Railroad officials and request that the area westerly of the present leased area be acquired by lease from the Southern Pacific through the City. This would provide approximately 25 additional stalls. 3. It was concurred that Nance Street should be improved to a 40- foot width from curb to curb with the cost assessed to the abutting property, which would supply another 25 parking spaces. Mr. King stated that the recommendations as outlined would; "provide approximately 60 additional parking spaces. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to take these recommendations under submission for further study and refer to the Public Works Division. The City Manager reported that notification to the newspapers and formal advertisement has been published relative to the sale of the four City -owned parcels located at 8135, 8137 -1/4, 8137 -1/2 and 8139 Second Street, lying between Second and Third, westerly of LaReina. The Purchasing Agent will re- ceive quotations on these parcels up to 10:00 A.M. on March 9 and they will be presented to the City Council at its regular meeting on the same date. The City Manager advised that Mr. George Villegas, Traffic Engineer, has resigned his position, effective March 1, to accept a position with the Ministry of Public Works in Venezuela at a much higher salary. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to accept the resignation of Mr. George Villegas with regrets. Councilman Temple recommended that a letter-be submitted commending Mr. Villegas for his service to the City as Traffic Engineer and his fine work, such letter to be signed by the Mayor and the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the appointment of Mr. Weston S. Pringle, Assistant Traffic Engineer, to the position of Acting Traffic Engineer, effective March 1, 1964, on his present pay schedule. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the Director of Planning be authorized to attend the American Society of Planning Officials Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts from April 5 to 9, with necessary and reasonable expenses allowed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Attorney to attend a conference in Monterey April 1, 2 and 3, with necessary and reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Building and Safety to attend the conference February 28-and 29 in Fresno with necessary and reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -12- It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Finance to attend the Municipal Finance Officers Meeting in Santa Barbara March 4 - 6. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize any member who can attend to go to New York City May 24 - 27 for the U. S. Conference of Mayors. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to defer the project for installation of a traffic signal at Patton Road and Stewart and Gray Road until such time as the traffic has increased to the point where State Gas Tax funds could be used in the sharing of the cost of this construction. As reported by the City Manager, there is a need for a small toilet facility at the Fire Department drill tower site on Bellflower Boulevard, as well as a storage area. The total cost of materials for such a facility would be approximately'$600 and the construction could be handled by Fire Department personnel. Funds are available in the current Fire Department Building Materials Account and it is recommended that this minor project be approved as outlined in the plan as presented to Council. Water, electricity and sewer are presently available at the site. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickenson, and passed by. the iolleaing.vote toapprove installation of a toilet facility and storage area for the Fire Department drill tower site on Bellflower Boulevard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Don Robison reported on the locations of the Civil Defense sirens newly installed and recommended they be tested as soon as convenient. The locations are 1: Paramount Blvd. and Gallatin Rd.; 2. Florence Avenue and Casanes Avenue; 3. Imperial Highway and Smallwood Avenue; and 4. Imperial Highway at Dunrobin; 5. Country Club Road and Old River School Rd. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the sirens be tested between 9:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. this Friday. Councilman Skinner requested an investigation of the new pavement on Imperial Highway due to what he feels is an extreme dropoff. Mr. Spindel reported this was done in this manner in order to carry off water more efficiently. Councilman Temple requested a report on the progress of the storm drains in his district (District #2). It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to appoint Mr. Gordon Griffith, 7200 Finevale, to the Civic Development Committee. There being no further business ad�ourned at 12:50 A.M. CSC l</ i DELLA DOYLE City Jerk to come before Council, the meeting i, Council Minutes - 2/25/64 -13- C Mayor