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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-09-64-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 9TH, 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., March 9, 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 Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Della Doyle, City Clerk Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John T. Kreider of the Faith Mennonite Church delivered the invocation. Chief Robinson announced the completion of the Los Angeles Police Academy training by Officer Richard Welser. He requested the Mayor to assist him in presenting Officer Welser his certificate of completion under the State Peace Officers standards of rraining, demonstrating his competency as a peace officer. Mayor Skinner announced that this is the time and place set for the ^ public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendment relative to attendant parking. Mr. Griselle reported that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance had been proposed by the Planning Commission to amend parking standards for permission of a reduced parking and aisle standards. The amendment adds a section giving the definition of attendant parking and setting forth the parking standards. The Mayor asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. There were no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relative to attendant parking be closed. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9105.7A AND SECTION 9127.17 RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 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. ps-k It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: NOES: 5 0 COUNCILMEN: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the amendment to the General Plan Map relative to 8725 Imperial Highway (Blue Star Nursery). Mr. Griselle reported that the owners of the Blue Star Nursery had requested a change of zoning to a medium density category. Mr. Griselle stated that this property is on the north side of Imperial Highway and is located between apartments existing to the east and an area to the west which is proposed for apartment.develop - ment and which already contains a large multiple dwelling development. The change was recommended by the Planning Commission as requested by the property owner. 0 P-1% There being no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed on the amendment to the General Plan Map relative to 8725 Imperial Highway (Blue Star Nursery). RESOLUTION NO. 1339 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN - MAP 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. 1339 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Skinner announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the appeal to Zone Change #62 of Philip L. Bradish. Mr. Griselle stated that this case was first heard on March 1, 1961. Mayor Skinner excused himself from the chair as he had heard the case as a planning commissioner and therefore disqualified himself from participating in the Council proceedings on the matter. The chair was turned over to Mayor Pro Tempore Thomas H. Morton. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson since the problem of the traffic circulation is not resolved in Zone Case #62, to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. Since the appellant had not been allowed to speak, Councilman Corbin withdrew his motion and Councilman Dickerson, his second. Leslie Olson, 10002 Tristan Drive, representing applicant appeal- ing the decision of the Planning Commission, spoke in behalf of the appellant, outlining the general area and zoning of properties adjacent to the one on Paramount Boulevard and Telegraph Road in question. He stated he believes it will be in the interest of public health and safety to provide for dedication, improving curbs and gutters for Paramount Boulevard which is very badly in need of improve- ments. A deed has been delivered to the City for the road widening and it is felt the zone change would not adversely affect the General Plan as property is surrounded on three sides by C -4 zoning. Joe Beltram, 8530 Paramount Boulevard, property owner immediately adjacent to property in Zone Change Case #62 on Paramount Blvd. at Telegraph Road objected to the zone change with the statement he was concerned as to what type business would be put on the property. In rebuttal, Mr. Olson stated the property will probably be developed with the adjacent property owner's interest in mind and will provide protection necessary for his property. There is no definite plan as to the use of this property at this time and there is no plan to use a service road as was feared by Mr. Beltram. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Zone Change Case #62 appeal be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Skinner Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -2- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following votes to refer Zone Change Case #62 back to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Skinner Mayor Skinner resumed the chair. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of February 25, 1964, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence received: 1. A letter from the City of San Gabriel relative to opposition to AB 46 which contemplates reducing the school districts from 1,578 to 150 in the State. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to support the local school board's stand in opposition to AB 46 and adoption of a resolution opposing it. RESOLUTION NO. 1339 -A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING THE DRASTIC CHANGES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA AS PROPOSED IN ASSEMBLY BILL 46 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1339 -A be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Skinner read a copy of a letter proposed for submittal to the school board relative to Council's support of their opposition to AB 46. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve submittal of the letter as read. Melvin Quigley, Chairman of the Charter City Committee, voiced his opposition to AB 46, stating that it is but another reason for expediting the City of Downey adopting a City Charter. 2: Petition bearing signatures of 22 property owners requesting vacation of a future street known as Byers Street in Tract #13999 was reported by the City Clerk as having been received. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to refer the petition to the Public Works Department for study and report; Council make a field trip to the area; and that the Fire and Police Departments report to Council. 3. A letter from Gilbert I. Huffman, 1312 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim, California, complimenting the City of Downey on its beautification program. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to refer the letter to the City Beautification Committee. It was suggested by Councilman Morton that the City Manager direct a reply to Mr. Huffman, acknowledging his letter. So ordered. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -3- 4. A letter from the Southeast District Los Angeles County Medical Association relative to their support of the municipal hospital proposed for the City of Downey was held for Item D -2 of the agenda. 5. A letter from Robert Hutchinson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Downey Free Methodist Church relative to the progress in their church building program on Florence Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the report be received and filed. 6. A memorandum recommending committee appointments of James S. Cason, Vice President and Manager of the Community Bank and Mr. James Hynne, Vice resident and Manager of the United States National Bank to the Finance Committee.by.Council at large. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve appointments as recommended to the Finance Committee and that William Wannamaker's name be shown as Manager of the new Downey Bank representative. 7. A letter relative to the purchase of the old post office build- ing was held for consideration under Item G3(e) 8. A letter from the Downey Community Hospital Auxiliary requesting that license permit fees be waived and refunded for the gift cart operated at the Downey Community Hospital. A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance, read the section in the Municipal Code pertaining to permit fees. After discussion which brought out that the gift cart is a hospital service, privately operated by a non - profit group:, it was felt the matter warrants study of the possibility of waiving of fees. Councilman Morton suggested that a letter be submitted acknowledging the request for waiver of license fees with an explanation of the code section relative to this matter. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to take under submission the request from the Downey Com- munity 4lbspital Auxiliary for waiver of license permit fees and refund of fees paid, and that the matter be referrdd to Mr. King City Manager, for report. 9. Letter from Vincent R. Bonfanti, Architect, for the Downey Towers Corporation, requesting permission from the City to drill two holes on the city -owned property west of Margaret Courts in order to complete the necessary soil analysis for the proposed project at the northwest corner of Second and LaReina streets. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the request for soil testing for Downey Towers subject to their furnishing the City with a copy of their analysis and replacing the site in its former condition before drilling. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ' ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that there was only one bid submitted on the purchase of the property at 8135, 8137k, 8137k and 8139 East Second Street; that the property had been duly advertised and it was recommended that the property be sold to the bidder, Howard E. Vleerick at the bid price of $40,400.00. Mr., Vleerick submitted a personal check as part of Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -4- down payment in the amount of $4040.00. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that specific requirements of a cashier's check be waived. 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that authority be given the Mayor and the City Manager to place the property in escrow with the $4040.00 down payment with $6060.00 to be paid at the end of escrow and the balance at 7% interest to be paid within one year, the deed to be conveyed upon payment in full and the award being made on the condition that the escrow instructions will be brought before the City Council for its final approval. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 3190 THROUGH 3194, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO PARKING UPON PUBLICLY OWNED PARKING LOTS It was pointed out to the City Attorney that sections 3191, 3192 and 3193 refer to "any public parking lot" whereby section 3194 refers to any parking lot and that if this is error, it should probably be corrected before the ordinance is introduced for adoption. The City Attorney advised that the word "public" be inserted in section 3194for consistency in the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilmanc: 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 the ordinance be introduced as corrected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 8 TO CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE II CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 2480 THROUGH 2485, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION The ordinance was read by title only. The City Manager read from- - his memorandum relative to the Municipal Hospital financings ^.S.ections of the ordinance to be changed were read by the City Manager. To be added to Section 2482 would be a new paragraph reading as follows: The membership of any member shall be terminated automatically upon the missing of three consecutive meetings and which absences are unexcused. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -5- mo 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 the ordinance be introduced as corrected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1340 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF A CITY OF DOWNEY HOSPITAL The resolution was read in full by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1340 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1341 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO The City Manager read the resolution in full. It was moved by ,—ft Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1341 be adopted with corrections. After Section 1, new paragraph should be added as follows: The City Council intends to pledge the revenues of said Municipal improvement to the payment or security of such bonded indebtedness and the interest thereon as provided in Article 4, Chapter 3, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of _the State of California. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON JUNE 2, 1964, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT SAID DATE The ordinance was read by title only with the following corrections to be added: New Section 3a: That the City Council hereby determines that it intends to exercise the powers granted by Article 4, Chapter 3, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California when providing for the issuance and sale of the bonds. and addition in Section 5 to the Ballot Box as follows: The City Council intends to pledge the revenues of said Municipal improvement to the payment or security of such Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -6- 1973 bonded indebtedness and the interest thereon as provied in Article 4, Chapter 3, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. 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 4nd passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced to include the corrections and additions. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1342 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE BOND ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD JUNE 23, 1964, WITH STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAME DATE The resolution was read by title only including the correction to add to the ballot the following: The City Council intends to pledge the revenues of said Municipal improvement to the payment or security of such bonded indebtedness and the interest thereon as provided in Article 4, Chapter 3, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. Councilman Morton inquired if these changes had been discussed with the Hospital Board or the Hospital Commission. Mr. King advised this had been discussed only with the firm of O'Melveny and Myers and that the wording is pretty well set up by election rules and regulations; however, this has not been submitted to the Hospital Board and Commission. Council Morton suggested calling a 5- minute recess to allow the members of the Hospital Board and Commission to review and give their reccmmendation on the changes proposed by O'Melveny and Myers in setting up the hospital general obligation bond election to be consolidated with the June 2 primary. The meeting was recessed by Mayor Skinner with Council reconvening at 9:05 P.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner The Mayor requested a report from the Downey Hospital Foundation rep- resentative. Reverend Cogswell stated that the additional sentence will certainly clear the minds of the people as it says simply that the revenues paid to the City by the operating body of the hospital will be used to pay off the indebtedness. Mayor Skinner asked Reverend Cogswell if there has been a decision as to the proposed location of the municipal hospital as a citizens had made such an inquiry at the meeting. Reverend Cogswell stated that no decision has as yet been made on the location of the hospital. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -7- Is" Doug Morrow of the Hospital Commission stated that he concurs with Reverend Cogswell's statement and "that he hopes they will be able to go ahead with general obligation bonds in order to save on the interest rate. He stated that this is certainly another milestone for the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, Seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1342 be adopted, as corrected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager outlined the calendar of events which must be estab- lished if the general obligation bonds are going to be placed on the General Election on June 2, 1964. The City Manager then outlined a letter dated March 4, 1964, from O'Melvny & Myers requesting authorization for employment of this'firm to render legal services in connection with the issuance and sale of gen- eral obligation hospital bonds in the principal amount of $4,000,000, and outlining the fees payable. The amount of $1,000 following the canvass of the election returns is to be paid at that time and the balance follow- ing the sale or sales of bonds, should the bonds pass in the Primary election June 2; and, if not, fees were outlined for services should the hospital require lease- financing. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and discussion followed, authorizing the employment of the firm of O'Melveny & Myers in accordance with terms and conditions contained in their letter of March 4, 1964, giving authority for the Mayor and the City Manager to sign the agreement. Councilman Corbin amended the motion to include that $1,000 fee will be paid after canvass of the election returns, to be appropriated from the general fund reserves. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to amend the motion as stated above. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor then called for the vote on the motion stated prior to the amendment. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The correspondence from the Southeast District Los Angeles County Medical Association which was held earlier in the meeting was considered at this time and read in full by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to accept and file the letter with a copy being referred to the Hospital Commission for reply. It was reported by the City Manager that as a result of the legal newspaper's failure to publish twice,` as required by law, the notice inviting bids for AD #85, Barlin Avenue, it will be necessary to reject all bids and readvertise. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that all bids be rejected for AD #85, Barlin Avenue improvements, and authority granted to readvertise for bids. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -8- After a summation of bids for improvements for AD #69, Brookshire Avenue, it was recommended that bids be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Oswald Brothers Co., which bid was considerably lower than the engineer's estimate. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid for AD #69, Brookshire to the lowest and best bidder, in the unit price as bid in the total amount of $59,082.83, 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. 1343 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1257 (AD 69) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1343 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1344 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS.'_INTENTION.,TO:VACATE A WATER EASEMENT Mr. Spindel gave a resume stating the existing easement now runs under the new Glendale Bank building and it is to be moved east of the building approximately 49k'. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. 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 passed by the following that Resolution No. 1344 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Skinner called upon Mr. Sterling or Mr. Day of the Chrysler Corp., in answer to Councilmen's inquiry as to the reason for expediting ac ti:on' on the part of the City relative to the Chrys:te.,r.:• Company's acquiring land intended by the City for a water reservoir. Mr. Ben Day, 1709 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, advised that an option will be up in 1k months which Chrysler holds on land in the immediate vicinity of the City -owned land retained for the installation of the water tower. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -9- Mr. Spindel stated that the Public Works Department has no formal analysis at the present time as to how to accommodate the Chrysler Corp- oration without handicapping the City in its construction of a reservoir. He stated, however, a plot plan could be ready in two weeks for the next council meeting. Contained in Mr. King, City Manager's report, were alternatives for construction of a reservoir by the City of Downey which were to be studied in conjunction with engineering and appraisal estimates as sub - mitted for Water Board and Council consideration. RESOLUTION NO. WS -380 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 ( #32025 - #32379 $102,980.96) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson id'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. WS -380 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -381 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNWY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 0—. FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #13095 - #13272 $53,373.21) It 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 -381 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #102, Imperial Highway, to the lowest and best bidder, Warren - Southwest Inc. in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the total amount of $5,263 15, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that the contractor for Cash Contract #117, traffic signals at Bellflower Boulevard at the North American Aviation Corp., has requested an extension of 6 working days as detectors cannot be installed until the paving of the North American Aviation driveway is complete,. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of 6 working days to the contractor for Cash Contract #117, Bellflower Blvd. traffic signals, as requested. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -10- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept improvements for Cash Contract #123, Downey Avenue, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. 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 approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #126 , Florence Avenue from Fire Station #4 to 9245 Florence Avenue, sewers, at the location of the Downey Free Methodist Church. 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 approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #128, Telegraph Road west from Songfest Drive. 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 accept improvements completed under Assessment District #67, Regentview Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel recommended that the City Council consider the appropriation of $790 from the Street and Sidewalk Fund for construction of sidewalks, which construction would cause sidewalks to be continuous throughout this area, described as being in the median on the north side of Florence Avenue between Bellder Drive and Birchdale Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve construction of sidewalks in the median on the north side of Florence Avenue between Bellder Drive and Birchdale Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None In accordance with existing Water Division policies, the cost of main extensions is shared with the developers. Funds have been requested for sharing the cost of the extension of mains in the Stone wood Tract to supply the Glendale Federal Savings & Loan Assn. building, and extension of mains on Brookshire Avenue north of Gallatin Road to supply the new apartment house development, south of the Santa Ana Freeway. Councilman Morton stated that he feels the Water Board recently appointed should review this matter before any approval is granted by Council. Mr. Spindel stated that the Glendale Bank contractors were ready to lay carpeting and needed the removal of the water main under the floor of the bank immediately. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the relocation of the water Council Minutes 3/9/64 -11- r_ main in 3tonewood, deferring the relocation of the one at Brookshire and Gallatin Road, with the understanding that the contractor or developer at the Glendale Bank will be informed that there may be a possibility that the entire cost of the relocation of the water main may have to be borne by Stonewood. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was recommended that the Brookshire project and the Glendale Bank project be referred to the Water Board for a matter of policy. Mr. Griselle reported that 'one Change Case #92 (Oatman, et al.) concerns property on Adenmoor Avenue and the case had been tabled before the Commission for quite some time to give the applicants an opportunity to work out a traffic and circulation problem. It was finally denied by-, the Commission and then appealed to the City Council. Council held a public hearing and took the matter under submission due to a traffic and circulation problem. This problem has now been resolved by submission by the property owner of deeds for additional right of way. It was indicated by Council at a meeting held on February 25 that zone change could be granted since the General Plan shows this area in a medium density category which is comparable to the requested R -3 zone classification and Council transmitted the matter back to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission reviewed Zone Change Case 492 and after studying all the facts presented recommended approval of the zone change. ORDINANCE NO, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RMLUTION NO. 85, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 92) 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be-aintroduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Griselle stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the letter concerning the request of the Chamber of Commerce for the City Council to appoint five citizens of Downey to work on a combined committee with representatives from the Chamber, Realtors and Building Contractors Association to study the zoning ordinance and make rec — nendations. Mr. Griselle stated that the Planning Commission does not feel it would be advisable to appoint additional citizens to be involved in zoning matters as the Planning Commission believes that local groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Chapter of Building Contractors Association and the Downey Board of Realtors are presently suitably organized to make zoning suggestions and can themselves select home owners to sit with their committees without the necessity for the City Council to appoint five citizens; and that the Planning Commission is the duly appointed body of the City Council and under State Planning Law to review and make recommenda- tions to the Council on zoning matters that are sent to them by various groups and individuals, and that such appointments would be a duplication of the functions of the Planning Commission. Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -12- r •- z r o Councilman Morton suggested that the City Manager direct a letter in reply to the Downey Chamber of Commerce request relating the information contained in Mr. Griselle's report. The City Manager read a letter of ccmmendation of the courtesy and fine service tendered by Fran Carter, Planning Aide, in his line of duty, indicating a dedication to his job. The Mayor suggested that the letter be referred to the Employees Association. Mr. King presented a proposed contract of sale for the old post office building to be considered by Council suggesting that Council authorize a $11,000 payment with the remainder of $99,000 to be paid on or before June 15, 1964. Councilman Corbin disqualified himself and left the Council Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to direct the City Manager to obtain a pre- liminary title report from the Title and Insurance Company of title vested in the City of Downey and authorize the City Manager and /or the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City for the purchase of the old Post Office building from the General Services Administration. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: ';None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Corbin Councilman Corbin returned to the Council Chamber at 10 :20 A.M. It was reported by the City Manager that it has been suggested that the City pave the median on the south side of Telegraph Road between True Avenue and Songfest Drive with asphaltic concrete, cost of which is esti- mated at $1,950.00. The tree wells would be left in the pavement so that trees could remain for the beautification of the area. Authority was requested for paving this median if funds are available under the current budget by June of this year and, if not, that an amount not to exceed $2,000 be allocated in the 1964 -65 budget for this program. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Public Works Department to pave the median and change the trees to a more hardy type at the estimated cost of $1,950.00, as recommended in Item #1 of the City Manager's Report. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Skinner, Corbin 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 deny claim for damages from Ralph E. Davidson arising from a traffic collision with one of the City's police cars, and refer the claim to the City's insurance carrier. 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 deny the claim of survivors of Robert Valencia and to refer the claim to the City's insurance carrier. 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 study removal of the electrical utility Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -13- poles preparatory to the City's establishing an alleyway between Second and Third Streets and Downey Avenue and that a report be made to Council on the results of the study. 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 grant authorization as requested by the City Manager for entering into annual cooperative gasoline purchasing contract with the County of Los Angeles,under which contract the City has realized substantial savings for the past three years. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that funds have just been approved for improvements on Old River School Road in the amount of $10,500 from the State Division of Highways. Approval also has been received from the State whereby it will share 50 -50 in the construction of the pedestrian overpass on Tweedy Lane. It was mentioned by the City Manager that many letters have been received from other cities relative to the City Council's request to pass resolutions recammending adjustment of the matching funds available under the current gas tax law. Councilman Temple requested a study of priority position of-the traffic signal at Paramount Boulevard and Quill Drive adjacent to a school. He reported that Quill Drive is a very highly traveled street.. It is believed to be sixth on the rolls and Councilman Temple would like to assure that it is in the proper order of priority. He stated he feels this project needs reevaluation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that a study be initiated of the possibility 6f extending Quill Drive into South Gate. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote .to approve the appointment to the Development Control Committee to eliminate and control future blight areas in the City of Downey: S. T. Ziler DeWayne Butler Russ Connors John Ezzell Willy Langford Iry Phelan Bill Coleman Lee Trafford AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Dickerson, Corbin, Skinner NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. to 8:00 A.M., March 10, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Q iDELLA DOYLE _ STEPHEN G. SKINNER, JR. City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 3/9/64 -14-