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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-28-64-Regular Meetinga �•09 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 28TH, 1964 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., July 28, 1964, Mayor Pro Tempore Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Bill Fritsche, Assistant Directof of Building & Safety Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert DeSio, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Jim Lacey of the Downey Y.M.C.A. delivered the invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Temple declared the hearing open on assessments for weed abatement throughout the City and inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk stated she had the affidavit. The Mayor Pro Tem inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were no written communications. There were no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing on weed abatement assessments be closed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to confirm the assessments for the weed abatement program in the City of Downey. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen :. None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of July 13, 1964, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported receipt of one piece of correspondence at 4:30 P.M. the day before the Council Meeting. Mr. King read the letter which was from Mr. S. T. Ziler, requesting paveout at 10400 -10418 Downey Avenue adjacent to improvements being constructed by him at that location. Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, stated that. the request is in accordance with Council's policy in providing paveouts on select system of streets and recommended that the request be granted. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant Mr. Ziler's request for a 50' paveout at 10400 -10418 Downey Avenue. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton Council Minutes - 7/28/64 -1- 2087 { ORDINANCE NO. 251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3179 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTION 3180, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 251 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton ORDINANCE NO. 252 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3179 -C RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 252 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1413 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE The resolution was read by title only. It was recommended that Councilman Ben Corbin be appointed to the committee. The City Manager outlined the purpose of the committee and reported that thefirst meeting is to be held sometime in September. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, sec- onded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1413 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1414 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF ^ THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD 73 (BIKLER AVENGE AND O'T'HER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. The Director of Public Works read the debt limit report and presented the factual data of the proposed improvements for AD #73. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 7/28/64 -2- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1414 be adopted setting a hearing for 7:30 P.M., September 14, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton RESOLUTION N0, 1415 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE BIXLER AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD 73) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1415 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton RESOLUTION N0, WS -399 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 ( #20672 - #2.1042 $108,625.50) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -399 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -400 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 ( #14977 - #15065 $84,535.79) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It wa s�_ moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -400 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton Council Minutes - 7/28/64 -3- ' 6 J It was reported that all work required by the contractor in the improvement of Telegraph Road between Serapis and Passons under Cash Con- tract #124 has been satisfactorily completed. There was additional work required of the contractor in the construction of a storm drain culvert and as a result additional time was necessary to complete the project. It was recommended that Council authorize an extension of time of 10 work- ing days as requested by the contractor, and that the improvements be accepted with responsibility of the maintenance thereof. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve an extension of 10 days' working time on Cash Contract #124, accept the work, authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion, and assume the responsibility of the maintenance thereof. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton It was reported that an extension of time of 10 working days has been requested by the contractor for Cash Contract #121, Old River School Road, as the result of extra work required of the contractor because of curb, gutter, sidewalk, construction being paid for by the property owners, in order to complete the improvements in this area. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the request for an extension of 10 working days for Cash Contract #121, Old River School Road. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #104 -A, Gardendale Street between Brookshire Avenue and Dolan Avenue, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Geis.ler Construction, Inc., at the unit prices of the bid proposal, and that the discrepancies in the bid proposal due to incorrect extension of figures be waived, with rejection of all other bids. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum., seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract #104 -A, Gardendale Street, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Geisler Construction, Inc. at the unit prices of the bid proposal, that the dis- crepancies in the bid proposal due to incorrect extension of figures be waived and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #112, modification of traffic signal at Imperial Highway and Ardis Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the follow- ing vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, C.T. & F., Inc., in the amount of $5,790, and that all other bids be rejected. (Mr. Spindel reported this work is being paid completely by North American Aviation, Inc.) AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen:- Dickerson, Morton After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #135, demolition of Old U. S. Post Office Building (parking lot), it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, E. & G. Engineers, in the Council Minutes - 7/28/64 -4- 1-090 amount of $8,665.00, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications .-� and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #111, modification of Traffic Signals at Paramount Boulevard and Florence Avenue. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to table the matter relative to the easement for walkway on LaVilla Street until requested by Council to be placed on the agenda, at a future time. Bill Willson, representing Pius X High School, requested matching funds for construction of sidewalks 9 feet wide, approximately 960 feet long, and a 20" high retaining wall. Mr. Spindel pointed out that in the past, half of the normal size construction on this type of street for 5' sidewalk has been contributed by the City, and that granting of this request for 4k feet of sidewalk matching funds would set a dangerous precedent. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve recommendation of the Department of Public Works for matching funds in the amount of $800 for sidewalk construction under MF #27, Gardendale Street. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton Walter H. Young, Attorney, 215 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, representing Roy Reed in Zone Exception Case #483, requested a continuance of the case to the next Council Meeting. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to continue Zone Exception Case #483, Roy Reed, to the night meeting of Council to be held on August 10, 1964. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to release funds to Dr. Morris Griffin covering the cost of street improvements in Tract #14395, in Lot Split 316 at 9330 Telegraph Road in the amount of $500 to insure construction cost of curb, gutter and paving on the northerly half of Cedartree Road. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin,, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed: by the following vote to authorize matching funds under Council's policy for sidewalk construction at 7406 Neo Street. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 7/28/'641. -5- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize disbursement of funds for DPC #35, Paramount Boulevard, northerly of Cole Street and acceptance of improvements completed under this contract. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOF4: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton .--. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize transfer of funds for construction of fire service across Lakewood Boulevard south of Stewart and Gray Road. The owner of the Garden of Lebanon Sanitarium has paid $1250 required by the City Council as his portion of the cost of this installation. AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT N0. TO ACCOUNT NO. $1250.00 8600 8604 1250.00 8603 8604 AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: The City Manager reported recommended approval of the pr Manager's Report. Corbin, Dunnum, Temple None Dickerson, Morton on the capital improvement program and Dgram a -s outlined in Item #1 of the City 2031 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to adopt the Capital Improvement Program subject to revision of Council as necessary. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works to attend the Annual American Public Works Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 4, through 7, 1964, and also for the City Manager to attend the International City Managers Association Meeting in Chicago from September 27 to October 1, 1964, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton Councilman Corbin inquired of the Director of Finance just what decision had been made by the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor Watson relative to the City of Downey's assessed valuation. Mr. Gabriel stated that the preliminary figures show a decrease in assessed valuation for the City of Downey of approximately $3,000,000.00. Mr. King stated that the ordinance relative to card rooms had been reviewed and it is felt that with proper administration it will not adversely affeC-t the women's clubs and organizations in the City. The Chief of Police will have a more detailed report to submit at the next council meeting. Also, these will be resolutions presented for Council's consideration of legislation to be considered along these lines at the next meeting. Mr. Spindel reported that the General Telephone Company is today starting construction of underground telephone cables on Gallatin Road. Council Minutes - 7/28/64 -6- 2092 Mr. King reported on a petition from property owners adjacent to property at 8400 Orange Street immediately east of 12270 Dolan Street, requesting it be cleaned up. Assistant Director of Building and Safety Bill Fritsche reported that the property is now in escrow and that the property owner is agreeable that the approximate $400 cost to clean this area, be paid out of escrow. It was moved and passed by the 8400 Orange Stree AYES: 3 NOES-. 0 ABSENT: 2 by Councilman Corbin,, seconded by Councilman Dunnum following vote to authorize cleaning of property at t at a cost not to exceed $400. Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple Councilmen: None Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 A.M. DELLA DOYLE SCOTT E. TEMPLE City Clerk Mayor Pro Tempore Council Minutes - 7/28/64 -7-