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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-25-64-Regular Meeting2108 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 25TH, 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., August 25, 1964, ,^ Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton ABSENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Don Robison, Senior Administrative Assistant Ervin Spindel, Director of Public_ Works Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Ray Lake, Director of the Building and Safety Department, delivered the invocation'in the absence of the minister. Mayor Morton announced that this is the time.and place set for the hearing on Barlin Avenue assessments, AD #85, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Posting, Mailing and Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. Ordered received and filed. The Mayor asked if there were any written communications relative to the hearing. The City Clerk replied there were none. The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to speak on the matter. There was no one. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on assessments in AD #85, Barlin Avenue, be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1426 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BARLIN AVENUE AND GARDENDALE STREET (AD 85) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by'Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1426 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Mayor Morton announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the assessments in AD #98,.Stanbridge Avenue, and inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Posting, Mailing and Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. Ordered received and filed. Mayor Morton asked if there were any written communications in protest to AD #98. The City Clerk replied there were none. Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -1- 2109 The Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak on the matter. No one came forward. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on assessments in AD #98, Stanbridge Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 1427 A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STANBRIDGE AVENUE (AD #98) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1427 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Mr. Spindel advised that it will be necessary to transfer funds to cover the City's contribution of $6,510.74 to pay incidental costs, and that approval be given to issue a warrant to Sully- Miller for $141.85 for costs over and above incidental expenses. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve payment to Sully- Miller Con- tracting Company in the amount of $141.85, and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $6,510.74 Unappropriated Reserves 14360. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meetings held August 10 and 17, 1964, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: (1) and (2). Letters from John & Paul#ie�Stokes and Arthur A. Chenes relative to the traffic signal at Woodruff and Firestone, acquiescing to payment by them of their 1/2 for this installation, and thanking Council for their action toward installation of the signal. Letters ordered received and filed. 3. Letter from James Storti requesting a city contribution toward incidental expenses for AD #40, Margaret Street. Mr. Spindel reported that in accordance with past City policy, there has been no City contribution toward incidental expenses for improvements within an area where the street had not been dedicated; however, in most of the assessment districts where public street is now in existence and partially improved, the City Council has authorized City contribution in the amount of the incidental expenditures. It was recommended that the City's portion of incidental expenses in the ap- proximate amount of $5,000 be authorized for AD #40. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the City participate in AD #40, Margaret Street, in the amount of $5,000.00. Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -2- 2110 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum (4) A letter from the Coro Foundation relative to internship in Public Affairs by college students in Public Administration. Mr. Ring explained that Downey and Pasadena have been chosen for this program. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the Foundation thanking them for their interest in the City of Downey participating and approving their request. (5) Financial statement from the Downey Symphonic Society, Inc. Ordered received and filed. (6) A letter from Jack J. Harris, Feature Department, Herald American, with an enclosed letter and brochure from the publisher giving a resume of what is planned for a forthcoming Leadership Edition. The City of Downey was requested to participate with one page of publicity at the cost of $1,900.00, with the newspaper adding another page adjacent to the page of paid publicity. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to take the matter under submission. (7) A letter from the Downey Unified School District ratifying the wording of Section 800 of the proposed city charter. Ordered received and filed. (8) A letter from the City Manager of the City of Long Beach advising that through the mutual efforts of their city and the City of Downey, among other neighboring cities, Western Airlines have established service to San Francisco from the Long Beach Airport with connecting flights to the Pacific Northwest, effective September 8. (9) A letter from Kathryn R. Van Willigan protesting county health tax on apartment buildings, copckes of letters directed to two members of the Board of Supervisors, requesting their assistance in rescinding these health inspection fees. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to submit a letter outlining the City Councils objection to these fees to the County Board of Supervisors. Mayor Morton reported he had received a letter from the American Municipal Association relative to preserving American landmarks throughout the nation, and announcing a forthcoming American Landmarks Celebration. It was suggested that any such landmarks existing in the City of Downey be reported to this committee. (10) A letter from Mrs. Marjorie Phelan relative to appropriation from the City for the Downey Mixed Chorus. Mrs. Phelan suggested that the beginner group known as the Downey Mixed Chorus, be transferred to a larger, more aOvanced group called "Voices of Phelan ", making it a large civic chorus. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to appropriate funds in the amount of $600.00 to the Downey Civic Chorus for the fiscal year July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1965. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE VI THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 1 -A CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 6125 THROUGH 6137, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY. 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. Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -3- 2111 Leslie Olson, 8129 Florence Avenue, stated he feels proposal of this bed tax merits further study. Lewis D. Cowan, Whittier, owner of the Cowan Hotel at 8352 E. Second Street, inquired about whether or not the tax applied to the first 30 days' rental. The City Attorney advised it would apply if there was no agreement at the time of rental that the occupancy would be for longer than 30 days. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum The City Attorney advised Council that they may adopt the ordinance at either of the next two council meetings. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NIy,W SECTION TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 8328.1 RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE 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 intr..duced. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Mr. King reported on the continuance of the contract with the Los Angeles County Pound Department and of a proposed change in the City ordinance relative to impounding fees. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 4275 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO IMPOUDING FEES 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: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1428 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 8 -25 -64 -4- 2112 It was moved by CounctlfiA 'DUX � ion, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1428 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1429 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION CLEARLY AUTHORIZING LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1429 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Mr. Spindel reported on certifying of the reports showing expenditures of funds during the preceding fiscal year of select system of streets throughout the City of Downey. RESOLUTION NO. 1430 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CERTIFYING REPORTS SHOWING EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS DURING THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO SECTION. 186.1 THROUGH 186.7 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1430 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum The Mayor introduced Mr. Edward N. Caudle as the new appointee to the Personngl Advisory Board from District 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1431 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING EDWARD N. CAUDLE TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1431 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum CouncV Minutes - 8/25/64 -5- 2.13 RESOLUTION NO. 1432 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND THE ALLEY EAST OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 14173 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1432 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: `.2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1433 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STAT ALLOCATED EBGINEERING FUNDS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1433 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0.. Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Mayor Morton called for a ten - minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:10 A.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton Mr. King read a communication from the League of Women_,Voters relative to proposed changes in the city charter to add a section'6tating that the agenda of the City Council meetings shall be published in the newspapers within the City of Downey and clarification of amending the charter. The City Attorney advised Council that this would not seem practicable in view of the fact that the number of newspapers printed and published in the City of Downey could change within the next 10 to 15 years and if Council desired to have the agenda published, it could do so by adoption of an ordinance and that a section was being proposed regarding amending of the charter. City Attorney Royal Sorensen then read the changes proposed for the City Charter: Section 517: To show the words "newspaper 'printed and' published in paragraphs 1 and 3. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the change in Section 517 as stated by the City Attorney. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Council Minutes — 8/25/64 -6- 2114 Section 606: MANAGER PRO TEMPORE. "The City Council may direct the City Manager to appoint a City Manager Pro Tempore. If there is no Manager Pro - Tempore and the position of City Manager becomes vacant, or the City Manager is absent, is incapacitated to such an extent he cannot perform his duties, then the Mayor, or if he is absent or unable to act, the senior member of the City Council, temporarily shall act as the administrative head of the City until the City Council fills the position of City Manager or appoints a City Manager Pro - Tempore." It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to approve the change in Section 606 as stated by the City Attorney. Section 608: NON- INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE. Addition of the three words in the second sentence, Except for the purpose of inquiry, "investigation or reports" . . . It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to approve the change in Section 608 as stated by the City Attorney. Section 1503 for amendments of the charter to be added as follows, and for the index to show this addition: "Section 1503. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment of this charter shall be made pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Constitution of the State of California." It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to approve the addition of Section 1503 as recommended by the City Attorney, and that it be shown in the index. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the City Attorney prepare a resolution carrying out the request of the League of Women Voters for publication of City Council agenda. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to approve change in Section 800 relative to the Board of Education by adding at the end of section "on August 1, 1964." It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered.to approve change in Section 900. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. IN GENERAL. Addition of "Hospital Commission" after Municipal Water Board. Mr. King then read the following letter from Councilman Scott E. Temple, which Councilman Temple requested be incorporated into the minutes: "Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: "This letter is written in support of the proposed City Charter and placing it on the ballot at the General Election on November 3, 1964. It is my sincere belief that this Charter will give the City more stability and more autonomy in local affairs. It is also my thinking that it will provide a measure of insurance for continued good government in our City. Good government should be kept as close to the people as possible. There is no better way of insuring this than by having a Charter particularly tailored for our City. "Due to the current comment of so many of our citizens as to the necessity and importance of our City having a Charter, in my opinion, it is the moral obligation of our City Council to offer the opportunity for our citizens to make a choice on this most important issue. "This letter is written because I will be absent from the Council meeting on Tuesday, August 25. due to my attendance at the Mexican- Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -7- 2115 Northamerican Conference in Guadalajara. I feel the :- .mr►portance of the Charter is such that my position should be known at the time it comes up at your meeting on August 25. Although I will not be there to vote on it, I would like to have this letter recorded in favor of placing the pro - posed( "harter on the November ballot for the future benefit and stability of our City." Sincerely, /S/ Scott E. Temple Councilman, District 2 RESOLUTION NO. 1434 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 3, 1964, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A CERTAIN QUESTION, PROPOSITION, OR MEASURE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A CITY CHARTER. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1434 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1435 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE !QOURTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONDOLIDATE 9.SP$CIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1964, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1964, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following votethat Resolution No. 1435 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1436 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE The resolution was read by title only. Council designated the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore as the members to file a written argument for a City measure. Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -8- 2116 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1436 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1437 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 13, 1964 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1437 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1438 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1964 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 Mor m n and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1438 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum _ RESOLUTION NO. 1439 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOtiUNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1964, FOR THE LIGHTING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1439 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1440 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES FOR THE PARK, RECREATION AND PARKWAY DISTRICT #7 FOR THE FISCAL YEARBEGINNING JULY 1, 1964, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5780, ETC., OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Council Minutes - 8 25/64 -9- 2.AL The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1440 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum The City Attorney stated he had prepared the necessary resolution authorizing execution of an Agreement between the City and the Chrysler Corporation for exchange of certain property, that he had reviewed the agreement and that they are in accord with the agreement. Also, it was his understanding that the descriptions had been approved by the Title Insurance Company. RESOLUTION NO. 1441 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS -- CHRYSLER CORPORATION PROPERTY The resolution was read "by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1441 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton .--. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -403 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THESAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #214,14 - #21780 $110,567.40) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -403 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -404 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 ( #15223 - #15360 $67,922.55) 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. Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -10- 2118 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -404 be- adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for improvements to widen LaReina Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Third Street, Cash Contract #106. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickd''rson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Third Street water main con- struction under Cash Contract #139. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the bid for storm drain, Second Street between LaReina Avenue and Myrtle Street, Cash Contract #136, be aVarded to the lowest and best bidder, Charles L. Burch & Sons, Inc., in the amount of the unit price of the bid proposal of $16,886.25, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum After a summation of bids for tree removal under Cash Contract #132, the City Attorney advised that the form of bid bond was not on the form of the City which constituted a minor defect in the bid bond. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to waive the irregularity of the bid bond submitted by the low bidder in Cash Contract #132, California Tree Service. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson,Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #132, tree removal at various locations within the City, to the lowest and best bidder, California Tree (Remove] Service, in the unit prices submitted for an estimated total of $6,392.00, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton None Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #152, miscellaneous repairs, city- wide. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -11- 2119 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract 83 -B, heating and air conditioning of Council Chambers and grant authority to advertise for bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was reported that several requests had been submitted from property owners on Tweedy Lane for matching funds for constff'uction of sidewalks. Since Tweedy Lane is on the map of streets leading to schools, it was recommended that matching funds in the amount of $180 be approved for construction of these sidewalks. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Cognailibgn::Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalks at 8902, 8914 and 8924 Tweedy Lane, Matching Fund Projects #30, 31 and 32. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to accept improvements completed under Downey Private Contract #34 for sewers, and maintenance thereof along the southerly side of Stewart and Gray Road, easterly of Downey Avenue. It was reported that property owners on the north side of Nada Street have requested by telephone that the remaining curb and gutter construction be completed under Chapter 27 along the north side of Nada Street between Susan Avenue and Old River School Road. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,. seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to take under submission the request for construction of curb and gutter under Chapter 27 on the North side of Nada Street and refer the matter to the property owners for written requests. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to accept improvements completed under the agreement for Tract #28399, Brookshire Avenue and Alameda Street, and responsibility of maintenance thereof. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconde4 by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the :gym "_Mowing vote to transfer the following funds for re- construction of cross- gutter at Stewart and Gray Road and Downey Avenue in order to provide adequate drainage in this area: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $1,500.00 Unbudgeted Capital Improve- 13788 ments Projects AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was reported by Mr. Spindel that Mr. Wm. H. Brining has requested that the City reimburse the amount of $3,768.00 for a portion of sewer construction which benefits properties other than his own. If Council approves this request, it will be necessary to appropriate additional funds to the Sewer Reimbursement Account since this particular account has been depleted. It was recommended that $10,000 be transferred from Unappropriated Reserves to the Sewer Reimbursement Account, covering not only the above request, but other costs of sewer lateral construction which is required prior to widening and construction of new streets within the City, Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -12- It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize reimbursement of $3,768.00 to Mr. Wm. H. Brining for Downey Private Contract #38, Lakewood Boulevard, as requested, and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO 21,0 •-� $10,000.00 Unappropriated Reserves Sewer Reimbursement Account AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was reported by Mr. Spindel that before City incorper ation, Tract #16691, Lakewood Boulevard, was developed under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles. As a part of the requirement of this subdivision, the subdivider was required to deposit $631.00 with the County for possible future extension of the service road along the westerly side of Lakewood Boulevard which presently extends northerly from Lubec Street. Because of the manner in which the area to the north of this subdivision is and has de- veloped, it has been determined that the extension of the service road would not be desirable. It was recommended that the Director of Public Works be given authority to direct the County of Los Angeles to release this money which has been held on deposit. t was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and eo orered to authorize the Director of Public Works to direct the County of Los Angeles to release the deposit of $631.00 required in Tract #16691, Service Road extension on Lakewood Boulevard, as recommended. It was recommended that since the property owner at the southeast corner of Paramount Boulevard and Lubec Street is putting in curb and gutter, and requests City contribution for paveout, the City consider approval. If approved, it will be necessary to authorize transfer of $2,000 from Unbudgeted Capital Improvements to Account No. 13788. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize funds for paveout at the south- east corner of Paramount Boulevard and Lubec Street and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT $2,000.00 AYES 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: "2 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 13789 TO ACCOUNT NO. Councilmen:. Dickerson, Corbin, Morton Councilmen: None Councilmen: Temple,Dunnum 13788 Mr. King stated renewal of leases for the parking lots at the rear of the Avenue Theater between Second and Third Street with Messrs. Stamps and Stecklein for a period of ten years based upon provisions for the previous ten years have been prepared again with the express provision that the premises will be used for off - street parking purposes. The rental is the same as the previous years for Mr. Stecklein, sot at $208.34 a month, and Mr. Stamps has requested that his be °taised from the previous $200 to $208 which coincides with Mr. Stecklein's. The City would agree to pay for furnishing of any utilities and the payinent':of taxes levied against the premises, but shall not include the payment of any special assessments. The City has retained a cancellation clause of ninety days' written notice, and the City also would agree that if default be made in the payment or in the agreements contained in the Lease on the part of the City, Lessor may declare the lease terminated. In view of the continued efforts of the City Council Minutes - 8/25/64 -13- 2121 in the planning and development of the downtown area, it was recommended that these leases be extended. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve lease agreements for off - street parking, between the City and Messrs. Stecklein and Stamps, subject to cancellation on the part of either party as set forth in the agreements, subject to confirmation of the property owners who have use of the easement and substitution of propernames contained in Paragraph #11, if necessary. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was reported that bids were called for a three -year contractoD service the City of Downey Police Department motorcycles and to purchase replacement of units, with one bid only being received from S & J Harley - Davidson of Bellflower. This is the same contractor who has been maintaining the City's motorcycles and replacing them over the past few years. The new maintenance,conttact will be .0275 per mile and the price of new motorcycles will be based on $2,020.00 for the 1965 models. Sub- sequent prices will be based on wholesale factory price adjustments. Trade -in allowance will be $700.00. It was recommended the contract be accepted, to become effective on September 1, 1964, and to remain in effect through June 30, 1967, with a 60 -day right of cancellation by either party. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve maintenance contract for motorcycles of Downey Police Department, effective September 1, 1964 through June 30, 1967, subject to cancellation by either party as stated above. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that Zone Exception #483, Roy Reed case, be taken under submiggion until the next Council Meeting. The City Manager reported that it has been called to his attention that the owner of a 5 -unit apartment house at 8101 Fifth Street, purchased in September 1961, purchased four adjoining units in February 1963, at 8103 Fifth Street, bringing them under Section 6248.1 of the Downey Municipal Code, wherein they are subject to a tax of $15 per year for all apartment houses having seven to twelve units. The unusual circumstances under which the units were being purchased, being on different dates and from different real estate agents, they were not advised, and the City did not know they were operating more than the 6 units permitted without a license. Under the present code, the owners would be subject to a penalty of $6.62, beginning upon the date of the purchase of the second 4 units as of February 1963, plus their proportionate share of the $15 fee for that year of $13.23, plus a $6 penalty for the year 1964. Under the provisions of the Code, the City Council has the power to compromise any claims as to the amount of license tax due. In accordance therewith, it is suggested that the amount of $12.62 be deducted from the present claim. Council chose to take no action on this matter. The City Manager reported on a recommendation from the Director of Finance to establish data processing due to increased activity in the Accounting Office beyond their capacity to maintain an up -to -date record and produce a current report; and to transfer the Accounting Division to the Water Division, relocating the Purchasing Office where the Accounting Office had formerly been located and expanding the Revenue and Licensing Division to the section vacated by the Purchasing Office's move. It was Council Minutes - 8/25/64 _14- Council Minutes - 8/25/64 2122 pointed out that the acquisition of the Lakewood Water system would also bring an added burden on the accounting department. Council took the recommendation for moving the Accounting Office under submission. The Nash Insurance Agency had been requested by their supervising underwriter to reduce the insurance coverage of the City water reservoir at Stewart and Gray Road from $250,000 to $25,000; however, it was reported that through continued negotiation, the City had been able.to increase this coverage to $50,000 which, the insurance agency states, is the maximum amount for which it will cover the existing reservoir. Additional coverage can be obtained through another insurance company at a cost of approximately $2,000 added cost, which- is felt to be ex- cessive. The reservoir has been analyzed structurally from an engineering standpoint through the Department of Public Works, which informs Council it is very improbable that extreme damage could occur to the tank exceeding the $50,000 limit of liability. The existing policy, carried forward with the transfer of the Water Division, does contain the right to reduce the coverage in the manner stipulated and would effect a savings of approximately $225. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the recommendation for $50,000 limit of liability insurance coverage on the water reservoir at Stewart and Gray Road, approving the proposal of the insurance company. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was suggested that a further check be made on the cost of additional coverage with another insurance company, with a report being made to Council at a future time. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the follo4 ng vote to approve attendance in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the Annual Conference on Civil 'D-efense programs from November 1 - 6 by Deputy Director of Civil Defense Donald B. Robison, with necessary and reasonable expenses being allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve Fire Chief Robert Gain's attendance at the Fire Chiefs Conference in Houston, Texas, October 18 -22, with necessary and reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to approve vacation for City Manager from Augw t 31 to September 10, as requested. �t was agreed to authorize Admission Day, September 9, as a special holiday this year for City employees. Mayor Morton complimented Council on the action to have the City Charter placed on the ballot in consolidation with the November 3 General Election and suggested sending a letter to the City Charter Committee in commendation of the final product of their efforts. L��r,�7 being no further business to come before Council, the meeting a t •40 A.M, y _ OYLE THOMAS H. MORTON