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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-11-64-Regular Meetingr-1 X719 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 11TH, 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., May 11, 1964, Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert Shand, Purchasing Agent Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Robert Gain, Fire Chief 'Juan Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Albert Epp of the Immanuel Mennonite Church of Downey delivered the invocation. Mayor Morton announced Dr. Denny, President of the Heart Association, was to make a presentation to Dr. Joseph M. Oyster commending him on his heart health education, research and community service. Dr. Denny ex- plained this is an annual service award and shows eight years' service and effort however the total time would actually amount to twelve years. Dr. Denny stated that there were two awards, the second one being for ex- ceptional service and a special token of the Association's esteem for time, efforts and skills which went into the Heart Associations general practice and symposiums. The Mayor commended Dr. Oyster on his outstanding service in this field. Dr. Denny then introduced the 1964 Heart Princess who had undergone heart surgery, Mary Ann Samson. The Mayor announced the time and place for the hearing set on Zone Case #458 would be taken out of order on the agenda at this time. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, presented a report on Zone Change #458. Mayor Morton inquired of the City Clerk if there was any correspondence on Zone Case #458. The City Clerk replied there was none. The Mayor then inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak in favor of the case. Ralph Giffin, Attorney -at -law, spoke on behalf of appellant, Ray Noxsel. Mr. Giffin brought out some changes where the fence would be raised and more buffer provided. Speaking against Zone C.a.a92 #458 were the following persons: J. B. Orm, 9322 Mrs. Robert Kos Robert Currier, Ed Stufdivant, Mr. Sturdivant, Attorney Giffin then presented his Fostoria Street ier, 10905 Cord Avenue 10929 Cord Avenue 9327 Firestone Boulevard 9327 Firestone Boulevard (Ed Sturdivant's father) rebuttal. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,,seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Exception #458 be closed. Council Minutes,- 5/11 {64 -1- It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal on Zone Exception #458 and uphold the action of the Planning Commission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on the vacation of a portion of Byers Street and inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Ervin Spindel reviewed the case. Mayor Morton inquired of the City Clerk if there was any correspondence on the case. City Clerk Della Doyle replied there was none. The Mayor asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on the matter. There were no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on the vacation of a portion of Byers Street be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1365 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF BYERS STREET, "FUTURE STREET ", EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM MARBEL AVENUE AT THE WESTERLY END OF BYERS STREET, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 15999 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1365 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #502, Sites #6 and #7 which had been continued from a previous meeting. X20 Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported the property owners relative to these two sites, had requested paving be paid by gas tax funds and stated that this could not be done as the construction work was already done. If the City were to pay for the paving, it would require an ap- propriatibn cYf $698 from unappropriated reserves to Account #15502, and that the Street Superintendent be directed to modify the assessments: DIP -502 -6 from $847.15 to $371.32, a difference of $475.83; DIP -502 -7 from $412.29 to $190.12, a difference of $222.17. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #502 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorzie an appropriation of $698 from unap- propriated reserves to Account No. 15502 and that the Street Superintendent be directed to modify the assessments in Item 6 from $847.15 to $371.32, and in Item #7 from $412.29 to $190.12. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal on Zone Exception #458 and uphold the action of the Planning Commission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on the vacation of a portion of Byers Street and inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Ervin Spindel reviewed the case. Mayor Morton inquired of the City Clerk if there was any correspondence on the case. City Clerk Della Doyle replied there was none. The Mayor asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on the matter. There were no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on the vacation of a portion of Byers Street be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1365 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF BYERS STREET, "FUTURE STREET ", EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM MARBEL AVENUE AT THE WESTERLY END OF BYERS STREET, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 15999 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1365 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #502, Sites #6 and #7 which had been continued from a previous meeting. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported the property owners relative to these two sites, had requested paving be paid by gas tax funds and stated that this could not be done as the construction work was already done. If the City were to pay for the paving, it would require an ap- propridtibn_d-f $698 from unappropriated reserves to Account #15502, and that the Street Superintendent be directed to modify the assessments: DIP -502 -6 from $847.15 to $371.32, a difference of $475.83; DIP -502 -7 from $412.29 to $190.12, a difference of $222.17. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #502 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorzie an appropriation of $698 from unap- propriated reserves to Account No. 15502 and that the Street Superintendent be directed to modify the assessments in Item 6 from $847.15 to $371.32, and in Item #7 from $412.29 to $190.12. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None X23. RESOLUTION NO. 1366 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 502, BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1366 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on Planning Resolution, Zone Change #99, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. The Mayor inquired if there was any written correspondence on the case. The City Clerk replied there was none. Speaking for the Planning Resolution #86, Zone Change #99, were Mr. Hughes and Mr. Carl Woodall, 9508 Brookshire. �It was then moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing be closed. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 86, ZONE CHANGE CASE #99) The ordinance 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 87, Zone Change #100. The Mayor inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Griselle reviewed Zone Change Case #100. The Mayor inquired if there was any correspondence relative to Zone Case #100. The City Clerk replied there was none. Speaking for the Planning Resolution No. 87, Zone Change #100 was Mr. Leslie Olson, 11022 Tristan Drive, representing applicant in the case. Speaking in opposition were: Mr. Milton Funk, 16619 Downey Avenue Grant Kreuter, 8639 East Imperial Highway Mr. R. C. Corse, 8631 Imperial Highway Mr. J. C. McMillen, 8606 Meadow Road Mr. Olson presented his rebuttal. Council Minutes - 5/11/64 -3- :022 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Change #100 be closed. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 87, ZONE CHANGE CASE #100) The ordinance 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None OSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception IP469 filed by;Mr. Mendel Friedman, operator of a sanitarium on Lakewood Boule- vard. ','The Magoi_ahq}u, dAf the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. She repl'iedl she 'had t$e adfidavit. Mr. Griselle reviewod the zone case. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had any correspondence on the matter. The City Clerk replied she had five letters which related mainly to the services supplied by the rest home. —� It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the letters be received and filed. Speaking for appellant was Attorney Bill Willson, 10833 Downey Avenue, Everett B. Mansur, Consultant, 505 Segoria Avenue, San Gabriel, Albert Kriss, A.I.A. and Phill Silver, Attorney. Attorney Silver submitted letters to Council for evidence of need for this zone exception. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the letters be received for the record. Speaking against the Zone Exception #469 were: Jane Coday, 8745 McCallum Street Janet Vogel, 8741 McCallum Street Cornelius Vogel, 8741 McCallum Rex Ooday, 8745 McCallum Street Attorney Willson presented his rebuttal and, in answer to inquiries relative to the type occupants in seven residences on the grounds of the Lebanon Sanitarium, Dr. Leonard Krause was called upon. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Exception #469 be closed. As others indicated a desire to speak further, It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be reopened. Mrs. Casey Baracz, 11909 and 11911 Marbel, spoke against the zone exception. Speaking for the Zone Exception #469 were Mendel Friedman, 10223 Lakewood Boulevard, Lillian Smith, 11945 Lakewood Boulevard and Mrs. Cleveland, 12034 Marbel. Council Minutes - 5/11/64 -4- 2023 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Exception #469 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum that Zone Exception Case #469 be taken under submission. Motion died for lack of a second. It was then moved by Councilman 'Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Zone Exception #469 be'granted including ^ the seven houses on Marbel, but that the effective date of the approval be delayed until such time as conditions are submitted by the Planning Com- mission, Planning Department, Building Department and Fire Department and final approval of such conditions by the City Council. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton declared a recess at 11:10 P.M. with Council reconvening with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of April 28, 1964 be approved as corrected, and May 6, 1964 be approved as written. Councilman Morton requested the minutes be further corrected, to show that Mr. Wendell Wiser stated on the matter of Florence Avenue development, he was amenable to C -H development rather than C -4. The City Attorney was asked to review the agreement between the Chrysler Corporation and the City of Downey, along with Attorney Leary representing Chrysler. 0--ft It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the agree -ment between Chrysler Corporation and the City of Downey as outlined by the City Attorney. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Chief of Police Ivan Robinson complimented the press on their coverage on the recent commendable action upon the part of Officer 'He stated it was due to the excellent police techniques, courage in line of duty, good training and good judgment which permitted Officer YAW%e V accomplish what he did in complete safety to himself and fellow officers in the capture of men involved in the robbery of Boys Market. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: (1) A letter from the Independent Cities relative to nominations. Ordered received and filed. (2) A letter of appreciation for action taken relative to the Gainford Street drainage from Mr. & Mrs. F. D. Stevenson. Ordered received and filed. (3) A letter from the Free Methodist Church in appreciation of extension r-ft of the sewer line to their church building site. Ordered received and filed. (4) Downey Chamber of Commerce April report of activities and financial statement. Ordered received and filed. (5) Budget request from the Sister City Committee. Ordered received and filed. (6) An appeal from Mr. M. A. Baker on Lot Split #323. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the Council Minutes - 5/11164 -5- r-ft following vote to grant the request of Mr. Baker and modify Condition #3 of the Planning Commission approval to allow applicant to retain the existing residence, except for the garage which must be removed, provided all other conditions are complied with. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: :..None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (7) A letter of appeal and required $50 deposit to Zone Exception #483 from Mr. Roy Reed, Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Exception #483 for 7:30 P.M., June 8, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. (8) A letter from the Downey Civic Chorus requesting secretarial assistance on formulating the history of the City. It was suggested that the schools might be able to assist in obtaining this secretarial service. Ordered received and filed. (9) A request from Ralph E. Wittick of The Golden Cue for amendment to the ordinance relative to billiard halls. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that this request be referred to the Youth Advisory Committee and Police Advisory Committee. RESOLUTION N0, 1367 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING "HIGHWAYS`THROUGH CITIES" COUNTY AID FUNDS ON DOWNEY AVENUE 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. 1367 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1368 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING "HIGHWAYS THROUGH CITIES" COUNTY AID FUNDS ON BROOKSHIRE AVENUE 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. 1368 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 5/11/64 -6- 2�24 L 2 Aob RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE SERVICE OF WATER BY THE CITY, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF WATER BY THE CITY The resolution was read by title only. The Director of Public Works submitted to Council, charts upon which the rates are based in a comparison of rates existing with other agencies in the City. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to study these rates until the next meeting. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1369 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RELATING TO SATURDAY HOLIDAYS 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. 1369 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -388 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 ( #18878 - ��19242 $103,039.16) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -388 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -389 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 ( #14175 - #14342 $50,194.16) 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. Council Minutes - 5/11/64 -7- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -389 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None r-- After a summation of bids for installation of traffic signal and high- way safety lighting at Florence Avenue and Tweedy Lamp, Cash Contract #108, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, William R. Hahn, in the amount of $9,750.00, and that all other bids be rejected. A'ZES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton 'NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that plans and specifications be approved and that authority be granted to readvertise for bids for Cash Contract #11010 Traffic Signal at Telegraph Road and Serapis Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for slurry seal, Cash Contract #113, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Slurry Seal Corporation, in the amount of the unit price submitted, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #114, Paramount Boulevard, Lubec Street to the Santa Ana Freeway, it was moved by CouncilmanpCorbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Griffith Company, in the amount of the unit prices in the bid proposal and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reportod by Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, that prior to opening of the bids on Cash Contract #129, Firestone Boulevard Center Island Excavation, a discrepancy in quantities was disic`bvered too late to be brought to the attention of all prospective bidders. Therefore, it was rec- ommended that all bids be rejected and authority granted to readvertise. It was moved by Councilman.Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that all bids be rejected on Cash Contract #129, excavation of center island on Firestone Boulevard, Marbel to Woodruff, and authorize readvertising. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes — 5/11/64 -8- 7 It was moved by Councilman Temple, secoo,4ed by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve sewers constructed under AD #98, Stanbridge Avenue between Foster Road and Adoree Street, and responsibility for maintenance thereof by the City. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was recommended by Mrw Ervin Spindel that the City Council grant an easement to the Edison Company for service of lighting of Parking hot No..4 in the downtown Vehicle Parking District No. 1, AD #66. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following voter� that action be held on the Report of Major Pedestrian Routes to schools. AYES; 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT., 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by the Director of Public Works that the Division has received requests from several owners along Clark Avenue between Foster Road and Lakewood Boulevard for matching funds for construction of sidewalks adjacent to their property. Estimated cost to.the city is $455. Since both streets are major streets, heavily traveled, they meet the criteria estab- lished by Council's policy for matching funds for installation of sidewalks. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve use of matching funds for sidewalks on specified locations, Project #22, Clark Avenue, including extension ardund one property on Clark Avenue onto Foster Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES :. 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr..Spindel reported that a letter had been submitted from property owner located at 12130 Old River School. Road, requesting City participation in the construction of pavement adjacent to his property. The work is included within the limits of work being constructed under Cash Contract #121, Old River School Road improvement between Quill Drive and Stewart and Gray Road. The estimated cost of the paveout as requested by the property owner is approximately $700. There is presently the sum of $19,500 budgeted for the improvement along Old River School Road between Quill Drive and Stewart and Gray Road and based on more recent estimated costs of the construction of these improvements, it is felt that sufficient monies are available to include the cost of paving adjacent to the subject property under Cash Con- tract #121, if Council so desires. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize paving construction at City expense adjacent to 12130 Old River School Road and authorize appropriating funds in the approximate amount of $700 to do the work. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT:. 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes — 5/11/64 -9- • � R It was reported by Mr. Spindel that a property, owner on Priscilla Avenue has pointed out in a letter that more than 50% of the improvements in the 8200 block have been completed. He therefore requested that the City invoke Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act of the Streets and Highways Code to cause the balance of the improvements to be competed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed under Chapter #27 of the 1911 Act to require property owners on Priscilla Avenue to complete improvements under Downey Improvement Project No. 514. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reviewed the minutes of the Hospital Commission meeting held on April 30, wherein they recommended that the City Council authorise negotiations for acquiring Parcels 8 and 9 to provide an additional 189 feet of frontage on Brookshire Avenue. The City Attorney informed Council it would require abandoning condemnation procedure of the properties to the south and preparation of a new resolution to include the properties proposed to be acquired. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize negotia- tions for acquisition of Parcels #8 and #9 as recommended by the Hospital Development Commission and that a further study be made before any action is approved. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager also reported that the Hospital Development Commission has appointed a committee for setting up requirements for selection of the architects for the hospital. Council suggested that there be a minimum of three and more, if possible, selo.ctions to choose from. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to follow the policy used in setting up the Hospital Development Commission that they shall act in an advisory capacity in submitting three or more architects. Lot Split No. 326 relative to the All American Nut Company improvements and expansion was reviewed by Mr. King. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to hold this Lot Split No. 326 for further study. It was reported that Assembly Bill #67 recently has been passed at the Special Session of the Legislature, which authorizes the consolidation of up to six rather than three precincts in Municipal elections and removes the 600 registered voter limitation. A proposal for paving the City- owned lot immediately south of Fire Station No. l for use as a temporary parking lot, with stalls being leased on a monthly basis was held for further study to determine the number of lots which might possibly be leased. It was reported to Council that the installment agreement for the sale of land entered into between Downey Towers and the City of Downey provides that the buyer shall pay all assessments levied against the property (Parcels #60, 62, 69 and 80 of the Downtown Vehicle Parking District No. 1, AD #fO).. Council Minutes - 5/11/64 -10- Downey Towers has been notified that the assessment on the Third and LaReina site amounts to $6,792 63 and the assessment on Parcels in Nargaret Court amounts to $1,730.09. It is agreeable that these assessments be paid by Downey Towers, however it is necessary that the assessments be paid immediately prior to the Dale of the bonds. The recommendation is that the City pay these assessments and that this amount be added to the remaining principle to be received from the sale of the properties in escrow, and that authority be given to appropriate the $8522 from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund (to be replaced at the close of escrow from the sale of property of the named parcels). It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that funds of $8522.72 from the Unappropriated ReBerve Funds be appropriated to pay assessments on Parking District bonds to be replaced at the close of escrow between Downey Towers and the City of Downey for the sale of property in Parcels #60, 62, 69 and 80 of Downtown Vehicle Parking District No. 1, AD #66. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that Monday, June 1, 1964, at 4:30 P.M., be the time set for the bid opening on the sale of bonds for A.D. #66, Downtown Vehicle Parking District. It was reported by the City Manager that copies of the proposed General Services Agreement between the City of Downey and the County of Los Angeles for the ensuing five years, beginning July 1, 1964, is up for renewal, making it possible for the City to continue with such services from the County as deemed necessary. As stipulated under current procedures, it is recommended ^+ that approval be granted so that the contract may be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for their approval prior to May 31, 1964. No action was taken at this time as Council wished to review the contract. It was reported by the Street Superintendent that notices have been issued for the 1964 Weed Abatement Program:: Chief of Police Ivan Robinson announced Police Week May 10 -16 with the Citizens Committee officially hosting the Open House on Saturday, May 16, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 P.M. Councilman Temple reported that he has received numerous complaints about the architecture of the many apartment buildings throughout the City. It was recommended this problem of aesthetic beauty of multiple dwellings be referred to the Downey Beautification Committee. Police Chief Robinson recommended that Council recognize and commend J. Edgar Hoover. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that a resolution be prepared for adoption at the next Council Meeting to commend J- Edgar Hoover. There being no further business .-. adj 'urned at 30 A.M. DELLA DbYLE City Clerk to come before Council, the meeting Council Minutes — 5/11/64 -11- THOMAS H. MORTON Mayor