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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-10-64-Regular Meeting2093 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 10TH, 1964 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., August 10, 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 A. C. Gabriel, Directof of Finance Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John Kreider, Faith Mennonite Church of Downey, gave the invocation. Mayor Morton announced at this time he would like to make a presentation to Mr. Bert DuMars, stating that it was with deep regret that he had read a letter indicating it was necessary for him to resign from the Personnel Advisory Board. Bert DuMars was lauded by Mayor Morton and all Council Members, City Clerk Della Doyle, and City Manager Oren L. King for the tremendous efforts he had put into the chairmanship of the Personnel Board and for his community service from 1956 through August 10, 1964. It was stated that his was a valuable and distinguished service toward civic betterment and his help in shaping and developing the mould for the City of Downey was sincerely appreci- ated. Mayor Morton presented a plaque to this effect to Mr. Bert DuMars, after which Sgt. Orbry Duke, President of the Downey City Employees Association, presented a plaque from that group. Bert DuMars thanked Council for giving him this period to be a part of the City development. Mayor Morton announced the time having come acd'gone the hearing on the appeal of Ray Ibanez on Zone Exception #491 would now be heard. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Zone Exception case IP491 was reviewed by Mr. Griselle, Director of Planning. The Mayor asked if there was any correspondence on the case. The City Clerk replied there was none. The Mayor asked for comments in favor of the zone exception. Mr. Billy L. Norton, 10310 Wiley Burke and Raymond Ibanez, Jr., appellant, 7556 Irwingrove Drive, spoke in favor of the zone exception. Mayor Morton asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the case. There was no one. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Exception #491 be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that applicant be permitted to put in a block wall fence as requested, to establish a 45° cutoff on the corners, and that the removal of the rail fence not be required as a condition of the zone exception. Council Meeting - 8/10/64 -1- 2094 The City Attorney advised Council that the matter of the fence should not be contained in the zone exception as it does not come under the regula- tions of the zoning ordinance but is contained under Section 7100.1 of the street section„of the Downey Municipal Code. Mayor Morton, with no objection from Council, ordered the condition relative to the fence deleted. ^` Councilman Dickerson withdrew his second and Councilman Dunnum, her motion. It was then moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the follo4 ng vote that the applicant be permitted to construct a concrete block wall 5k to 6' in height extending from the house to the garage and from the garage to the rear property line 12k' from the property line, according to the plot plan and including 5' corner cut- offs at a 450 angle for safety sight distance. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of July 28, 1964, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: 1. A letter of resignation from Mr. Bert DuMars from the Personnel Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to accept Mr. DuMar's resignation with regrets with a letter being sent to him. 2. & 3. Letters of appreciation for sidewalk installations from Pius -X and Spencer V. Williams Schools. Ordered accepted and filed. 4. A letter from Mr. Harold L. Smith was read in full by City Clerk in appreciation of services of the Planning Director and his department. Letter accepted and filed. 5. A letter from Western City Magazine requesting advertising from the City. Received and filed. 6. A letter from Independent Cities announcing the Seminar, September 19- 20 in Palm Springs. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize anyone of the Council and the City Manager who are able to attend to be allowed necessary and reasonable expenses. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton 7. A letter from Coca Cola Bottling Company relative to declaring Patton Road a primary street. The letter was held for consideration along with the City Manager's report on the matter. 8. A letter from Atty. Harry C. Williams relative to the time table for placing the charter proposal on the November ballot. Mr. Elwayne E. Smith, Vice Chairman of the City Charter Committee, presented the report from the committee in the absence of Mr. Mel Quigley, Chairman, who was out of town. It was recommended that the proposed revised charter be placed on the November 3 election for consideration by the voters of the City. Mayor Morton expressed appreciation and thanks for a job well done. The City Manager also thanked the committee for its very arduous efforts. He Council Meeting 8/10/64 -2- 2095 advised that if Council feels that a hearing should be held in preparation for certification by the City Clerk on or before September 4, such hearing should be set at this time. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to set a hearing on the proposed revised charter for 7:30 P.M., August 17, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 10. A copy of memorandum from the City Manager advising some progress is being made in endeavors to establish a 200fbed emergency hospital under the Federal Emergency Hospital program for civil defense and local disaster hospital facilities. Mr. King stated it is proposed to use the quonset but of Downey Unified School District at the Downey High School for this purpose, provided the City participate in cleaning, painting and repairs necessary to put the building into operation for this purpose. Accepted and filed. 11. & 12. Claims for damages from Donn Sauter and James E. Mann. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the claims be denied and referred to the insurance carrier and the City Attorney. 13. Memorandum from Councilman Corbin appointing Mrs. Dorothy Spearman to the Rose Float Association. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the appointment be approved as recommended. RESOLUTION NO. 1416 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PURITAN AVENUE (AD -84) 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. 1416 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1417 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PURITAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD -84) 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. 1417 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -3- 2096 RESOLUTION NO. 1418 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PURITAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD -84) 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1418 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Morton, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1419 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -84 (PURITAN STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple 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. 1419 be adopted. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, presented the debt limit ^" report and the factual data for Assessment District #84, Puritan Avenue, and stated that the estimated cost to be assessed to the district is .$}.6,254.91. RESOLUTION NO. 1420 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE EDR: HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -84 (PURITAN 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 Councilmen Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Res6ittion No. 1420 be adopted, setting a hearing on the report for 7:30 P.M., September 14, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Morton, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1421 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE PURITAN 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 -84) The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -4- 209' It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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. 1421 be adopted, setting a hearing on the Resolution of Intention for 7:30 P.M., September 14, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1422 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSIONERS 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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1422 be adopted, reappointing Mr. Bert Douglas to the Parking Place Commissioners. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES- 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1423 _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING TWO -HOUR PAR KING LIMITS ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOLAN AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS The resolution was read by title only. Mr. King stated that the request had been made by Simpson Buick for temporary restrictions on parking while the area in question is being developed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1423 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -401 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 ( #21043 - #21413 $113,682.25) (Payroll) 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. WS -401 be adopted. Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -5- r 9'7 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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. 1421 be adopted, setting a hearing on the Resolution of Intention for 7:30 P.M., September 14, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1422 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSIONERS 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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1422 be adopted, reappointing Mr. Bert Douglas to the Parking Place Commissioners. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES- 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1423 ...� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING TWO -HOUR PARKING LIMITS ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOLAN AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS The resolution was read by title only. Mr. King stated that the request had been made by Simpson Buick for temporary restrictions on parking while the area in question is being developed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1423 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -401 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 ( #21043 - #21413 $113,682.25) (Payroll) 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. WS -401 be adopted. Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -5- 0008 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -402 A RESOLUTION OF` THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE'Y ALLOWING CERTAiN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #15068 #15222 $99,329.12) 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 -402 be adopted. AYES: 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 to accept improvements under Cash Contract #121, Old River School Road between Quill Drive and Nada Street, and authorize filing Notice of Completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by CouncilmanCorbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept improvements for installation of a traffic signal at Telegraph Road and Serapis Avenue under Cash Contract #110, and authorize filing Notice of Completion. 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 vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #136, 2nd Street, Myrtle to LaReina Avenues, storm drain, and authorize advertising for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A report was made by Mr. Ervin Spindel relative to various tree removals throughout the City. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin to hold this item over to the next regular night meeting, however Mr. Spindel advised there was an urgency of having this work done before bad weather. Thus Councilman Corbin withdrew his second and Councilman Dunnum, her motion. It was then moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to :approve plans and specifications for removal of trees in various locations throughout the City under Cash Contract #132 and authorize advertising for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -6- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under A.D. #17, Rutgers Avenue between Foster Road and Adoree Street, and authorize notice of completion being filed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickersnn, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton declared a 5- minute recess, with the meeting reconvening at 9:15 P.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton Mr. Jim Hartley, 12027 Paramount Boulevard, requested of Council that the matter of Zone Exception #483, Roy Reed property, be continued-to August 17, 1964. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that Zone Exception #483 be continued to August 17, 1964, follow- ing the hearing on the charter. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept improvements in Tract #27778, Morning Avenue and Quill Drive, and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was mated by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept improvements in Tract #26782, Gneiss Street and Alameda Street, and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. 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 property owners on Alameda Street have requested City participation in construction of pavement adjacent to the newly constructed curb and gutter. Since Alameda Street is included in the Select System of Streets, it was recommended that the City Council authorize construction of pavement adjacent to the above im- provements in accordance with City policy, and transfer of funds in the amount of $360 from Capital Improvement Miscellaneous Unbudgeted Account No. 13789 to Account No. 13788. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize City participation for paving at 8538 -46 Alameda Street, and approve the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $360 A/N 13789 A/N 13788 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 passed by the following vote to authorize the refunding of overpayment of $12.50:to Mr. Elmer Polk, of Sidewalk Matching Fund, Project No. 17. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton None None Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -7- 2.00 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds in the amount of $60.00 for sidewalk construction on Tweedy Lane, MF Project No. 29, 8906 Tweedy Lane. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Downey Private Contract No. 38, for sanitary sewer between Lakewood Boulevard and Arrington. Avenue, and approve the cost distribution. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Griselle reported that the applicant in Zone Change #62, Mr. Bradish, is agreeable to changing the zone change to a zone exception, and that there are 13 conditions set by the Planning Commission, should the case be changed to a zone exception. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and report of the Planning Department, changing Zone Change #62 to Zone Exception #507, and approve granting of the zone exception upon the conditions contained in the minutes of the Planning Commissionq of August 5, 1964. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King announced the resignation of Dean Boone of the Water Division. The City Manager reported that after conferences with Mr. Newton and Mr. McGee of the Coca Cola Company, and with Mr. Jerry Syverson and Mr. Rod Royer of North American Aviation, the following recommendations are being submitted for consideration by Council. A. Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to request that Patton Road be included in the select system of streets from Stewart and Gray to Firestone Boulevard. B. Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to negotiate with the Southern Pacific officials for the crossing of Patton Road over the Southern Pacific tracks to connect to Firestone Boulevard. C. Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to request permission from the State Division of Highways for proper signals and left -hand bays necessary for complete traffic movements at the intersection of Patton Road and Firestone Boulevard, and the intersection of Bellflower and Lakewood Boulevards. D. Authorize the paving of Patton Road, 44' curb to curb, with the understanding that the property owners would install curbs, gut- ters and sidewalks, and dedicate their property, with the City installing the pavement under current City policies, if Patton Road is designated in the select system of streets. E. Approve the installation of a traffic signal, under early priorities, at Patton Road and Stewart and Gray Road. Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -8- 2.01 Mr. King reported that if Patton Road is approved in the select system of streets, as noted in Paragraph A, all of the City's share may be expended from Gas Tax funds. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to proceed in accordance with the City Manager's report and recommendations contained in Item 1, Paragraphs A, through E. (Patton Road) 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 vote to approve purchase of a calculator for use in the Public Works Division at the cost of $1,180. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that continued meetings with officials of the City of Lakewood and the City of Downey have resulted in a suggested present worth of $436,030.00 and Lakewood officials have indicated they would agree to recommend the following payment basis for an offer to purchase from them: l.. $20,340. for 30 years - $:174,094. (using City's average interest rate of 3k percent) 2. $21,750. for 3 years - $60,936. (also using the 32 percent interest rate.) The payments could be made from current revenues from the 1,205 connections of the Lakewood Water System lying in the northwest portion of the City of Downey. The Water Advisory Board reviewed this recommendation at their meeting on Thursday, August 6, and unanimously recommended that this purchase proposal be made to the City of Lakewood, and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve this purchase agreement with the City of Lakewood. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize submission of an offer to the City of Lakewood for the purchase of the water system in the northwest portion of the City of Downey. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported several resolutions from other cities relative to local control on gambling had been received and a proposed resolution for adoption by the City of Downey prepared. No action was taken on the reso- lution at this time. It was reported by Mr. King that the Guadalajara Committee has requested preparation of a brochure for the convention in the sister city next week. This could be printed by City forces for approximately $50. It was suggested that the brochure be printed in Spanish. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to prepare a brochure for the Sister City convention in Guadalajara next week not to exceed $75, to be printed in Spanish. Council Minutes — 8/10/64 -9- 2102 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that a number of people have brought to his attention the parking problem on the west side of Brookshire, north of Firestone Boule- vard. It was recommended that the matter be referred to the Traffic Committee for report and consideration of parking limits or restrictions between the hours of 4:30 and 6:00. It was reported that the Youth Advisory Committee, meeting in conjunction with the Police Advisory Committee, considered the request of Mr. Ralph Wittick, owner of the Golden Cue Billiard Hall, for a change in the municipal ordinance pertaining to the use of a billiard hall by minors, recommends that no change be made. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the recommendation of the Youth Advisory Committee be accepted and that Mr. Wittick, owner of the Golden Cue Billiard Hall be so advised by Council. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Mort Saltman, Chairman of the Citizens Tax Committee, presented a report and recommendation for a 4% tax for less than 30 -day occupancy in motels and hotels. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and failed to pass as shown by the following vote, to take this matter under submission until the next regular council meeting. AYES: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson NOES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Morton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney advised that it would be necessary to rewrite the ordinance to amend the Downey Municipal Code, therefore, it would not be practical to introduce the proposed ordinance at this time. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to hold the ordinance for a_motel, hotel bed tax to be rewritten by the City Attorney. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum NOES: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported that two or three of the Sister Committee members will be attending the Independence Day celebration in Guadalajara and it was suggested that one or two members of Council attend. It was added that the cost of the float to be entered from the City of Downey would approximate $350. Councilman Temple suggested that the Sister City Committee have a fund raising project to raise the money for the cost of the float. It was also suggested that Council extend its thanks to the Rose Float Association for its offer to send the Queen to Guadalajara to ride on Downey's float. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to refer the matter of furnishing the necessary funds to enter a float in the Independence Day Celebration in Guadalajara to the Sister City Committee. Council Minutes - 8/10/64 -10- 2103 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to advance funds from the City for the Downey float for the Independence Day Parade in Guadalajara, in the event funds are not raised in time by the Sister City Commiteer to be repaid when funds become available. AWES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Saltman reported on remarks made by Mr. Phillip Watson,.Tax Assessor, at a meeting held on Friday, August 7. Councilman Corbin reported on the League of California meeting and advised there will be four sections of league represenatives with one member to be appointed from each section to serve on the M.T.A. Board, and that Kermit Billy had been recommended by the section of which Downey is a representative. This section will consist of 30 cities. It was moved and passed by the endorse Councilmai that the other 29 candidate. AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson following vote that the City Council of the City of Downey i Ben Corbin for the M.T.A. Board from his section, and cities be contacted to request endorsement of Downey's Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton Councilmen: None Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum recommended the following persons for citizens committee appointments: CHARTER CITY COMMITTEE POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Diane Boggs, 8629 Meadow Road Lawrence Paul Byron Kilpatrick, 8603 Meadow Road It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve appointments to citizens committees as recommended by Councilman Dunnum. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple:, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton_ NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilmen Morton and Dickerson reported briefly on the AMA meeting held recently in Miami Beach, Florida, with Mayor Morton urging Mr. C. W. Barrett, Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, to bear in mind the criteria for future brochures as brought out at the meeting- -for the City of Downey to consider parking first, then the community itself, showing schools, churches and residential- -where the executives will be living. Chief Robert Gain of the Downey Fire Department expressed his apprecia- tion for Council's action in proposing the purchase of the :Lakewood Water Division within the City of Downey. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., August 17, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. D DOYLE THOMAS H, MORTON City Clerk Mayor Council.Minutes - 8/10/64 -11-