Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-14-64-Regular Meeting2184 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 14TH, 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., December 14, 1964, Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Morton ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John T. Chase of the First Christian Church delivered the invocation. Captain Ralph Hamilton of the Downey Fire Department, assisted by Mrs. Scott Temple, Chairman of the Women's Civil Defense Council, presented red cross certificates to 27 persons recently completing a course in first aid. Mayor Morton thanked Captain Hamilton on behalf of Council for helping out in this program. Councilman Dunnum arrived at the Council Meeting at 7:40 P.M. Mayor Morton announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 90, Zone Change #102 (Paul Yokota). Mr. Griselle, Director of Planning, reviewed the matter, stating that at the request of Mr. Paul Yokota, the hearing on Zone Change #102 had been con- tinued as he might want to withdraw the application. The continuance was to give him time to discuss the matter with the Planning Department before mak- ing a decision. After discussing the matter with the Director of Planning, he stated he wished the zone change to go through as recommended by the Planning Depart- and Planning Commission, who have recommended that the Stewart and Gray frontage be rezoned to an R3 zone with a 46' P zone behind, and the rear portion of the property to remain in an R1 -5000 single family residence zone. This recommendation conforms with the General Plan and creates a compatible and uniform development with properties to the east. It was therefore rec- ommended that the City Council approve the rezoning as recommended by the Planning Commission in Planning Resolution #90. Mr. Paul Yokota, 7107 Stewart and Gray Road, stated he is willing to abide by the Planning Commission's recommendations. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded.by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on Zone iChange #102, Planning Resolution #90, be closed. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -1- 2:18-0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 90, ZONE CHANGE CASE #102) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that furtherreading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that it is the finding of Council that the evidence presented meets the findings required by Section 9129.2 of the Downey Municipal Code. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilman: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced the hearing on the Abandonment of Areas 1 and 3, Zone 4 of the Downey City Lighting District and inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Spindel presented his report, stating the only payments in the future will be for the energy,and the maintenance costs. There are no lights eliminated and the cost for operation will be cut. There were no written and no oral comments, or protests, so it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to close the hearing on the abandonment of Areas 1 and 3 of Zone 4 of the Downey City Lighting District. RESOLUTION NO. 1490 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE ABANDONMENT OF AREAS ONE AND THREE OF ZONE FOUR OF THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT The resolution was read by title only.- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and o 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. 1490 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson_, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced the time and place for the hearing on the annexation of Areas 1 and 3, Zone 4 to the Downey City Lighting District and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication, which she stated she did have. Mr. Spindel reported that now that Areas 1 and 3 of Zone 4 have been abandoned, they must be annexed to Zone 1 pf the Downey City Lighting District, for maintenance of the lights. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -2- 2�1 [ G There being no written and no oral comments or protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on the annexation of Areas l and 3 of Zone 4 to the Downey City Lighting District to Zone l be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1491 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES LOCATED ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITH THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION B,— ZONE 1) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and.so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1491 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced the time and place for holding the hearing on the appeal of Mr. Robert F. Durkee to Zone Exception Case #521, 8565 Everest Street. Mr. Griselle presented a resume of the case, stating he was appealing the condition requiring sidewalks and dedication on Eve °tt st Street. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. The Mayor asked if there was any written comment or protest. The City Clerk replied there was none. Mr. Robert F. Durkee, appellant and owner of 8563 and 8565 Everest Street, spoke in ,favor of the appeal. Also speaking in favor of the appeal were the following persons: Mrs. Carole Beach, 8555 Everest St. Bill Beach it Rosemary Palmer, 8554 Everest St. Dave Ruzzementi, 8525 Everest St. Mrs. Sarah Arentz, 8528 Everest, and Mr. Arentz Willard Egan, 8549 Everest Mrs. Frank Walters, 8535 Everest St. Ray Morrow, 8544 Everest Street Jim Perkins, 8537 Everest L. Burnhart, 8540 Everest St. There was no one speaking in opposition. It was moved by.Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing be closed on the appeal to Zone Exception Case # 521. As Mrs. Sarah Arentz wanted to make some additional comments relative to this matter, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing -be. reopened. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -3- 21887 Mrs. Arentz then stated if the sidewalks were installed, she would prefer that they be put at the curbline. Mr. Bill Beach, 8555 Everest St. also spoke again favoring the appeal and requesting that the sidewalks be installed at the curbline. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by,Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Zone Exception #521 be granted with the condition of 5' of dedication being deleted, that MV sidewalks be put in next to the curb and that the sidewalks need not be installed until 50% of the property owners are obligated to put in the sidewalks, being'con- ditioned upon the matter's being referred back to the Planning Commission for a report. 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 that at such time as sidewalks are being in- stalled, the Durkee property be made eligible for funds in accordance with City Council policy for sidewalks to schools. AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mayor Morton ment Project #521, gutter at 9418 and Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton Councilmen: None Councilmen: None announced the time of the public hearing on Downey Improve - to hear any protests on the construction of curb and 9424 Firestone Boulevard. There were no written and no oral protests to Downey Improvement Project #521, so it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to dirertthe Director of Public Works to proceed with improvements in accordance with Chapter 27 in Downey Improvement Project #521, 9418 and 9424 Firestone Boulevard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the time for the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #522 for construction of curb and gutter and driveway approaches at 9041 -49 Unperial Highway under Chapter 27. Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported that the driveway approaches were to be deferred for one year. There were no oral and no written comments. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that fhe':hearing "be; closed on'.Downey Improvement Project #522. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote.to- authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed under Chapter 27 for construction of curb and gutter for Downey Improvement Project #522. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -4- 21S3 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of November 24, 1964, be approved as submitted. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: 1. A claim for injuries from Mrs. Lucille T. Hoskins. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. 2. A monthly report from the Downey Chaipberof Commerce. Ordered re- ceived and filed. 3. A letter of commendation from former_ councilman, Hollis Peavey, relative to the new City Charter which was recently approved by the voters. It was requested that the City Clerk read the letter in.full. Ordered re- ceived and filed. 4. A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Roland R. Boege, 9312 Samoline Avenue, resolution from the Downey Republican Women Federation, Youth Advisory Committee, Coordinating Committee, Petition with 7 signatures, two letters from A. C. Lundberg, relatitve to.sngpression of indecent and pornographic liter- ature. Mrs. Nellie Horner, President of the Coordinating Council, commended the various groups working on this problem, such as the PTA, ministerial groups, civic and service clubs, and the Junior Woman's_ Club, the last being the group which had originally brought the matter to the attention of the Downey Coordi- nating Council. Mrs. Nellie Horner then presented Mr. Mike Hajjar, Chairman of the Citizens for Decent Literature Committee. Mike Hajjar, 9447 Buell Street, Downey, presented a resume of the circum- stances leading up to the present drive against indecent and pornographic literature available on the local newsstands. He submitted to Council, books as samples of the types available and a petition bearing approximately 4,000 signatures. Mayor Morton commended Mike Hajjar for doing such a thorough job in making the presentation and stated that the City Council shares his sentiments. Mrs. Willard Merrill, 7834 6th Street, of the Republican Women's Federation, read the resolution presented Council by them to,go on record as applauding the action.taken by,the Police.Chief to stop the sale of smut and requesting the City Council to assist the effort with all means at its command. Other representatives of various service clubs and organizations expressed their wholehearted support, as follows: Don Wilson, Chairman, Youth Advisory Committee -Sal Lorenzetti, 7634 Cecilia, Downey — Optimist Club John Patrick Kearney, Mayor of the City of Maywood Al Johnson, 121340 Orizaba, serving on the Indecent Literature Committee Mrs. Warren Baker, 9214 Eglise, President, Downey Junior Woman's Club Norburt- Weinberg, 7434 Irwingrove Drive Phil Ortiz, 12432 Parrot, Vice Pres. of newly formed Downey Tavern Owners Assn. Councilman Dunnum commended the individual_ groups and thanked them for letting Council know their views. Mrs. B. Axton wished to state that it was Don Robison who had started the movement against indecent literature when he was president of the Downey _Coordinating Council, and Councillman Dickerson who had followed it through when he was serving on that committee. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -5- 21S9 Councilmen stated they were appreciative of the citizens' interest in coming to Council and meeting to work out a problem together. Councilman Corbin stated he would like for the City Attorney to be instructed to formulate the strongest ordinance possible. The City Attorney advised that any local legislation would be deemed to be contrary or as being preempted in the field by state legislation. The Mayor stated that one cannot legislate morality into the hearts of people. He stated that he is proud of the citizens who have come to the meeting to express their views. The burden is upon the adults of the City to lead out and do their utmost to carry out the dictates of those who have expressed themselves. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to authorize the Mayor to designate a committee of two from the City Council to see what can be done to combat the problem and that they work with the Police Chief, City Attorney and Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee. Chief Robinson pledged all necessary enforcement action to his ability to give and that the courts interpret it. He stated he feels there should be a special agency in the District Attorney's Office. He hopes to assign another detective to work with the detective assigned to narcotics in order to have a special detail working on that and pornographic literature. Chief Robinson stated that this is about the proudest night he has had. The Mayor introduced Don Wilson, Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee which has been formed primarily to help young citizens find themselves for good citizenship. Don Wilson stated that they would like to know problem areas and that the Cor�amittee has compiled questionnaires for the purpose of finding out as much as possible for this program. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendations of Don Wilson as contained in his letter submitted to Council. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a ten - minute recess at this time with Council recon- vening at 9:15 P.M. with roll call, all members of Council being present. The City Clerk continued with the correspondence as follows: A letter from the Los Angeles County Democratic Central Committee relative to objections by them to the choice of the design for the City of Downey's entry in the Tournament of Roses. Mayor Morton asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak relative to this communication. No one came forward. After stating the question several times, with no one coming forth, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be received and filed and the matter closed. 5. A notice from the American Municipal Association of the change in the name to "National League of Cities" and change in amending or repealing the constitution of the-group. Ordered received and filed. 6. Resolution from the City of Hawthorne urging that provisions be made for ballot voting at the annual United States Conference of Mayors. The City Attorney was requested to prepare a similar resolution. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -6- 21 o 7. .Letter from Olson Surveying Service, Inc., relative to Tract 28456 requirements. Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, respectfully requested that the matter be referred_to the Subdivision Committee. It was moved by Councilman Temple,,seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the letter relative to requirements for Tract 28456 from the Olson Surveying Service, Inc. be referred.to the Subdivision Committee. 8. A letter of appeal to Zone Exception #6538, from Leslie V..Olson for property at 10620 Parrot Avenue, accompanied by-$50 deposit. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M., January 11, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall on the appeal to Zone Exception Case #6538, The Mayor read a letter from the State of California Justice Commission of Peace Officers stating that every eligible officer in the Downey Police Force has applied and received the award and that Downey is the first city in which all members of the police force in the state have achieved this goal. He congratulated the Police Chief and his staff. Chief Robinson stated that the next step is to certify all the supervising officers. RESOLUTION NO. 1492 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE CITY CHARTER It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further readin4 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1492 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1493 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING THE SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1493 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen:- None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen.: None RESOLUTION NO. 1494 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS FROM KENJI MURATA AND TAKEO MURATA., ON DOLLISON DRIVE The resolution was read by title.only. It was moved by.Councilmpn Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council, Minutes -12/14/64 -7- 21% I It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1494 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1495 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ;BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1495 be adopted appointing Thomas H. Morton to represent the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton None RESOLUTION NO. WS -417 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 ( #24001 - #24364 $116,867.97 Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -417 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO::, WS -418 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 ( #16248 - #16466 $135,180.68) 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -418 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #156 for miscellaneous repairs throughout the City, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Wilbur A. Harrison, in the amount of the Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -8- E_3 f1*11 unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of the bids for Cash Contract #154, for tree removal in various locations throughout the City, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, American Tree Service,, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of the bids for Cash Contract #141, Stonewood Street, easterly of Lakewood Boulevard construction,, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the'bid to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Conttacting',. Co. in the amount of the unit prices in the bid °proposal submitted,'and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of the bids for Clark Avenue improvements, Cash Contract #101, it was moved by Councilman,Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to'award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Sully - Miller Contracting Company in the amount of the bid. prices submitted in the bid proposal, to waive the discrepancy in the bid and approve transfer of $5,000 from the contingency fund as budgeted from State Gas Section 2107 fund money. 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 Temple and passed by the following vote to approve an extension of time of 3 working days to the contractor and accept improvements as completed under Cash Contract #134, Imperial Highway between Downey Avenue and Paramount Boulevard. 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authcr ize budgeting $6,000 from 186.1 funds in Gas Tax Monies for Cash Contract #155, Woodruff Avenue south of the Southern Pacific Railroad and authorize advertising for bids. 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 grant an extension of time for 3 working days to the contractor on Cash Contract #149, water main at Tele- graph Road at Rives Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council. Minutes - 12/14/64 -9- 2 SO-3 It was.moved_by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote, after summation of bids for award of Water Division equipment, to award the bid to Walsh Equipment Co. in the amount of $7,676.24,.and that the other bid be rejected. 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 passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for paveout at 12425 Paramount Boulevard, Zone Exception No. 437, based on Select System of Streets for use of Gas,Tax Funds:' $1,100 from Account No. 13789 to Account No. 13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for award for truck cab and chassis,_it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the bid to Downey Auto Center in the amount of $5,915.33 and reject the other bid. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A report was submitted from the Planning Commtss.ion to the City Council on Zone Exception Case #513, William Zacker, 8320 -30 Stewart and Gray Road relative to roof sign was received.: and filed.` It was requested that the owner be notified that approval of his-appeal has been finalized. After summation of bids for mobile radios.fer the Public Works Department, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to ard. the bid to Motorola, Incorporated for 2 mobile radios and 2 remote control systems in the amount of $2,221 including sales tax and installation. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None WENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summe.tion of bids for replacement of"f'ire hose under Purchase Contract No. 128, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the higher bidder in the amount of $4,404.40, Wardlaw Fire Equipment. Co., and reject the other bid as it did not meet the specifications. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Duanum,,Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King requested that Council authorize the Chrysler Corporation withhold from the amount of money due the City the sum equal to the taxes ^ assessed against the property ($1401.06) until such time as the taxes are cancelled, and then such sums be returned pro-rata in accordance with any cancellation or partial cancellation. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to withhold $1401.06 from payment to the City, subject to taxes. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -10- 21ST 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 Temple and so ordered to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Ned Young, Realtor, 9435 Firestone Boulevard, for donation of auditorium chairs to the City which chairs have been placed throughout various areas in the City Hall and the Council Chamber. Since October 12, 1964, the Fire Department has been working short one authorized Fire Captain due to the incapacity of Captain William Babbitt, who suffered a heart attack on that date while on duty, according to the City Manager's Report. Although Capt. Babbitt is recovering nicely, it is possible that he will desire to retire rather than return to work after his recovery. His loss seriously hampers fire company activities, including training, district inspections and the necessary direct line supervision of the fire company under emergency conditions. It was therefore requested that Council authorize the replacement of Capt. Babbitt from the existing Fire Captain promotional list through the elevation of another qualified member to fulfill his position for such time as the vacancy exists. If Capt. Babbitt returns to work, his replacement will be returned to his previous position. No ap- propriation of funds is necessary and members of the Personnel Board concur in this recommendation. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the replacement of Captain Babbitt from the existing Fire Captain promotional list through elevation of another qualified member to fulfill his position for such time as the va- cancy exists. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported the Personnel Advisory Board is recommending for the 1965 salary survey, the inclusion of the use of 12 chartered cities within the population group of 73,000 to 138,000 as a basis for salaries, fringe benefits and working conditions in comparison to be used in the 1965 -66 salary survey. Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach would be noted for comparison purposes only and not for averages. Councilman Dunnum suggested that the cities of Huntington Park and South Gate be included in the survey with the chartered cities. It was so ordered. It was also reported by the City Manager that in compliance with the request from the Downey City Employees Association, the Personnel Advisory Board recommended that permission be obtained to secure a summary of benefits and related costs of survivorship benefits under the State Retire- ment System for those employees who did not elect Social Security coverage. It was so ordered. It was reported by the City Manager that in order to set up IBM data processing equipment for use in water billong, payroll,, Accounts Receivable and Payable, budgetary accounting and reporting and Public Works job costing, it will entail a contractual agreement with the IBM Company for a rental fee of $1201 per month. Paper and supplies are purchased separately by the City upon a competitive basis. There is an amount of $10,000 included in the cur- rent budget of the Finance Department for this purpose. If these procedures and contractual agreements are approved by the Council, approximately three months' rental would be paid this current fiscal year out of the ten thousand dollar allocation. Inst4llation of this equipment is estimated to save approximately $61,500 in salaries and replacement of existing accounting equipment, as well as a more efficient and current overall bookkeeping, accounting and reporting system. To effect these savings, it is necessary to ask for approval to consolidate the Accounting Division, presently located in the City Hall, into the Water Division office for more effective and efficient use of personnel, equipment and office space. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contractual agreements necessary to set up the operation of the IBM data processing system, and approve consolidating of the Accounting Division, presently located in the City Hall, into the Water Division. Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -11- 2� 00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney read a letter of permission to be directed to Foster and Kleiser, Division of Metromedia, Inc., to use Downey Road WL southerly of Phlox 100 x 165 and Downey, WL of Downey Road 80 south of Phlox 100 frontage on Downey Road by 165 depth for advertising purposes at a cost of $140 per year. It was moved and passed by the of Permission as and Kleiser. AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter autlined by the City Attorney.,_;to be submitted to Foster Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton Councilmen: None Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize any member of City Council, the City Manager or City Attorney to attend meetings of the Legislature while in session during the 1965 season. AYES: 5 Councilmen; Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton read a letter from Ni-.' George Agnesi announcing that their Red Cross Queen would be the princess to ride on the Downey Rose Float with the Downey girls in the rose parade and that photographs were being submitted. The letter also stated that the new by -laws of the Downey Rose Float Assn. had been translated into Spanish. The letter was referred to the Sister City Committee for proper handling and coordination between them and the visitors from Guadalajara during the Tournament of Roses Pageant. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the .City Manager and Council to attend a personnel seminar in February at the Thunderbird on Sepulveda Blvd. 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 Temple and so ordered Ap approve the following committee appointments: Pauline Worley - Rose Float Assn. — District #5 Emmitt Williams Sister City Committee " Ralph Christensen - Civil Defense Advisory Committee - District #5 Claude Bowman, Sister City Committee - District #1 Eugene Van Buren, Civic Development Committee - District #1 Leona Aldridge - Sister City Committee - District #1 It was reported by Fire Chief Robert W. Gain that the resignation of Wesley Short, Fire Prevention Battalion Chief-, will become effective January 2, 1965, in order for him to take the position of Fire Chief in Tulare. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the appointment of Lettie Bond to the Sister City Committee —` be approved. Mayor Thomas Morton, on behalf of the City Council, wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the citizens of Downey and invited them to attend the Open House from 3:00 to 5:00 Thursday, December 17, at the City Library. H. 0. Van Petten, 10218 Lesterford, spoke in protest to the Downey Rose Float. Stephen Santangelo, 10045 Chaney, brought a report from the President of the Tournament of Roses stating that the float was most acceptable and that he also approves the Downey Rose Float, and he complimented the Rose Float Association very highly. Council Minutes - 19/1064 -12- r]; 6 Frank Perez, 9227 Card, requested that a letter of commendation and thanks be directed to Dr. Arnold O'Toole, Chairman of the Rose Float Association, for the work he has done sofar. Phil Ortiz, 12432 Parrot Ave., Downey, inquired if the City intends to clean the lot adjacent to his property which had been disced during the weed abatement program. He was informed'by the Director of Public Works that it would be taken care of in due time. Harry Garo, 7738 Allengrove Street, stated as a point of information he would like to know if any definition had been arrived at as to just what is meant by decent literature. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. DELLA DOYL THOMAS H. MORTON City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 12/14/64 -13-