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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-26-65-Regular Meeting2213 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY -'° JANUARY 26, 1965 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the City Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., January 26, 1965, Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William Goggin, Asst. Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Albert Epp of the Immanuel Mennonite Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Morton announced at this time there would be presented, awards to two members of the Public Works Department: Wes Pringle and William Ralph, for completion of a course and passing of the required examination in professional training for Public Works Administration. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, was asked by the Mayor to assist in presentation of the Certificates of Award. The Mayor commended the two employees for achieve- ,_.., ment and the fact they are continuing to move forward in their chosen field of endeavor. Mr. Spindel presented the two certificates, with congratulations. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 11, 1965, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: 1. Quarterly report from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ordered re- ceived and filed. 2. A letter of resignation, as requested by the City Council, was re- ceived from William E. Coleman submitting his resignation from the Downey City Hospital Commission, effective January 16, 1965. The Mayor read a statement of policy relative to the acquisition of property and development of the new municipal hospital as follows: "Upon receiving information that Mr. Coleman may have been involved in obtaining options for purchase of some of the properties immediate .1y adjacent to.the hospital site, it was the feeling of the Council that no member of the Commission, as well as the City Council or administrative staff, should become even remotely involved in any action which might be construed as being detrimental -or conflicting in any way to the progress of a proposed Downey Community Hospital. The City Council has ordered that an investigation be made concern- ing all property transactions and transfers of Title, commencing March 1, 1964, to the present, covering the properties now under condemnation and those previously under condemnation, but subsequently dismissed. The following actions taken by the City Council in the acquisition program of the hospital site have been documented for public information. 2!2.0 14 I. March 24, 1964 DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION established through Ordinance No. 246, adopted by unanimous vote of City Council for the purpose of being responsible to and advising the City Council on location, construction, financing, maintenance and operation of a City -owned hospital facility. The Commission shall consist of fifteen members, ten of whom shall be appointed, two from each Councilman, and the remaining five appointed and approved by the entire City Council, with powers and duties limited to advisory only to the City Council. 2. April 13, 1964 Resolution No. 1352 adopted upon recommendation of the Downey City Hospital Commission and also by the Downey Community Hospital Foundation, finding and determining that in the public interest, convenience and necessity, the acquisi- tion of the properties between Brookshire and Patton Road, and between Margaret and Manatee, were necessary for hospital purposes, and which consist of approximately ten and one -half acres. Upon further recommendation of the Downey City Hospital Commission on April 13, 1964, the first row of parcels on the south side of Manatee were included in the condemnation proceedings until the architectural committee evaluated the need for this additional two acres. It was noted that if the property was determined not to be needed in the acreage for the hospital site, that it would be released at the earliest pos- sible date. 3. April 21, 1964 Appointment of appraiser to make official appraisals of all of the properties under con- sideration for hospital purposes. Also, on April 21, lAtters were mailed to all the property owners and residents within the proposed hospital site, advising that it would take sometime to complete the appraisals, and that the members of the Commission and City Council were available for any assistance possible. 4. August 17, 1964 Deletion of property south of Manatee for hospital uses. Upon recommendation from the Downey Community Hospital Foundation, dated July 21, 1964, and from the Downey City Hospital Development Commission, the City Council passed Resolution No. 1424 on August 17, 1964, deleting the twelve parcels on the south side of Manatee from condemnation proceedings, as previously set forth by Resolution No. 1352. This action re- sulted as a continuation of the study and comments made relative to deleting these proper- ties at the adoption of the original resolution on April 13, 1964. 5. September 16, 1964 The Downey City Hospital Corporation, having filed Articles of Incorporation on the third day of September, 1964, was formed under the laws of the State of California tobuild a, Downey Com- munity Hospital, which would be leased to the City of Downey for hospital purposes. Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -2- 2215 6. October 13, 1964 Under Resolution No. 1462 authority was granted by the City Council to proceed with the actual purchase of any of the properties between Mar - garet and Manatee, and Brookshire and Patton Road, which could be negotiated for at the appraised price. if Over seventy �— y percent of our citizens have voted for the City Council to build a community hospital, and we must move forward together so that this may be completed at the earliest date possible. The Courts have ruled in the City's favor that it has the authority to acquire this property, for hospital purposes, and approximately 55% of the property has been acquired. The architect will probably be chosen within the near future, as well as comple- tion of the official contractual agreement between the Hospital Foundation and the City of Downey. We must not let any implications or anyone impede our progress toward the completion of a Class "A" Hospital for our citizens." After reading the statement, Mayor Morton recommended that it be adopted as the statement of policy for the City Council to follow and to authorize an investigation as set forth in the statement and accept the resignation of Mr. Coleman from the Hospital Development Commission. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the foregoing Statement of Policy for the City CouncilNe-� adopted to follow relative to the hospital site, acquisition and development; authorize an investigation as set forth in such statement;and accept the resignation of Mr. Coleman from the Hospital Development Commission. Councilman Temple suggested that it be noted that the City Council had made an effort to make an exchange of property with the property owners involved in the area of the hospital site.to afford them an opportunity to stay in the City of Downey. ^- The Mayor reported that a letter had been received commending the City Council for its action in trying to help relocate the citizens in the hospital site area. The City Clerk continued reading the correspondence: (3) A letter of appreciation fbr assistance given by Jack Gilliam in the United Crusade. Ordered received and filed. .(4) A letter of appreciation from Lic Eduardo Avina Batiz, Mayor of the City of Guadalajara, for gift from the City of Downey. Ordered received and filed. (5) Letters from Carley V. Porter and Thomas M. Rees relative to Federal subsistance for Helicopter Service. Ordered received and filed. The City Manager reported that the Los Angeles Airways is reviewing the rdatter and that a contract will be forthcoming shortly. (6) A claim for damages from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to deny the claim of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and refer to the insurance carrier. Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -3- (7) A letter of appeal to Zone Exception #542, Downey Avenue, from Mr. W. M. Lehman. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set a public hearing on Zone Ex- ception #542 for 7:30 P.M., February 8, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. (8) A letter to Supervisor Bonelli signed by,the Mayor relative to Gas Tax Funds allocated for improvements on Brookshire Avenue from Alameda Street to Imperial Highway and Downey Avenue from Florence Avenue to Cherokee Drive. (Information only.) (9) A letter signed by John 0. and Barbara L. Hooghkirk, objecting to changing of speed limits on Brookshire Avenue. (10) Letter from John Koslov commending the police department. Ordered received and filed. (11) and (12) Letters from the Downey Chamber of Commerce relative to Christmas expenses and a request for Council to appropriate funds. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve payment for Christmas Lighting in amount. of $2,500.00 and $941.15.for the Christmas Parade. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (13) A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce which the City Clerk was.requested be read in full, relative to administration of the City's relationship with Guadalajara, Mexico. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to direct a letter of thanks to the Downey Chamber of Commerce for the letter and for their support. Mayor Morton reported on various communications which had been received in his office: (1) A letter from the Travelodge Mobile Home Park in Hemet relative to congratulations and flowers which were sent to Mrs. Mathilda Hagen on her 90th birthday. (2) A communication from the Mayor of Guadalajara Batiz in thanks for congratulations sent to him at the time he took the office of Mayor and for the Guadalajara Queen's participation in the Rose Parade. (3) 'A letter from the City of Lynwood signed by the City Manager, relative to the request of Senator Thomas M. Rees that all cities and counties consider reapportionment of the senatorial districts and that they participate in a joint meeting with the legislators. Mayor Morton reported that he has instructed the City Manager to make an analysis of geographical limits of the area and discuss the matter with Mr. Bonelli, as well as Assemblyman Carley Porter. In the meantime, the City of Lynwood, he stated, will be advised of the City of Downey's desires along this line. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the City of Downey participate in the reapportionment study as indicated above;. (4) A letter from the Downey Junior Women's Club in response to the Mayor's advice to them that they might participate in the project of development of an historical museum at the City Library of the history of the City of Downey. This was in response to a request by the Junior Women's Club to be allowed to participate in some project of the City. The Club requested that the City Council endorse their support of this Council Minutes.- 1/26/65 -4- f>91 project for establishing of an historical museum for the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the City Council endorse the Downey Junior Women's Club's participation in the project of establishing an historical museum for the City of Downey. (5) A communication from the Downey Play School inviting the City Council to attend an open house in honor of National Nursery Education Week, which had been proclaimed the week of February 2 -7 as Nursery Education Week. The Mayor announced this open house would be very informative and was on February 4, 1965, from the hours of 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (6) A letter from Warren Dorn,_ Supervisor, requesting opposition by the City of Downey to Assembly Bill 300 calling for partisanship in city and county governments and districts. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the City Attorney draw a proper resolution to be sent to the Board of Supervisors and representatives, opposing AB300. Mr. Maurice McAlister stated that the Hospital Commission is ready, willing and able to be of all assistance to the City to proceed in building a new hospital and requested Mrs. Paugh, Secretary of the Hospital Development Commission, to give a report on the action taken at their meeting this date relative to future zoning of the hospital site. Mrs. Paugh read a resolution adopted by the Commission, requesting that zoning be frozen at the hospital site. Mrs. Paugh also reported that a vote of confidence was taken for the Chairman by the Commission. Councilman Dickerson suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission of zoning of.the hospital site for study and report to Council. It was so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING:SECTION 3186 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS AND REPEALING SECTION 3186.5 The ordinance was read by title only. Councilman Temple stated that he had received many telephone calls, relating to this matter and that he feels that it should be taken under submission until sidewalks are installed in the area. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to take under submission until the next meeting for further study. Mmes. Margaret Seal, 10320 Brookshire, Margie Bauernfeind, 10442 Brookshire Avenue and Sharon Mitchell, 10330 Brookshire Avenue protested changing of speed limits on Brookshire and Mrs. Mitchell read a petition signed by approximately 26 property owners. It was reported by Mr. Spindel that the area in question by Mmes. Seal Bauernfeind and Mitchell was not included in the subject ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 1506 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOEVED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -5- 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. 1506 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1507 A`RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALTFORNIA FOR A POPULATION ESTIMATE 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. 1507 be adopted. AYES 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1508 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MARGARET STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #40) 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. 1508 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works submitted and read the report on Assessment District #40, Margaret Street. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the report be accepted and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 1509 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 40 (MARGARET STREET) 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 move d by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to set a hearing for 7:30 P.M., March 8, Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -0- 20,? 1965, at the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, adopting Resolution 1509. -AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1510 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IHPROVE MARGARET STREET 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 40) 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. 1510 be adopted, setting a hearing for 7:30 P.M., March 8, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1511 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING AB.NQ. 87 AND NO 207 RELATIVE TO INDECENT LITERATURE 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. 1511 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney stated that he had received a request to prepare', resolution of condemnation of certain streets, AD, #73, Bixler Avenue, for adoption. Resolutions had been adopted of Intention, Ordering Work, but apparently two parcels now need to be acquired by condemnation. The City Attorney read by title only, the following resolution RESOLUTION NO. 1512 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON - VENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION M CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES The resolution being read by title only, it wa -s moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1512 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -� RESOLUTION NO. WS -423 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 ( #25128 - #25510 $114,413.52) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -421 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -422/_ 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 ( #16675 - #16804 $109,549.37) 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -422 be adopted. 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 Cash Contract #150, Telegraph Road easterly of Lindell Avenue. 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 appropriate funds as follows for AD #84, Puritan Avenue between Paramount Boulevard and Downey Avenue, for incidental costs as well as costs of construction of cross gutter: $93,187.56 From Unappropriated Reserves to Account No. 14425 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 advance the sum of $2,525.00 for right of way acquisition for two remaining parcels to complete A.D. #73, Bixler Avenue, et al. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for purchase of a new street sweeper, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson,' seconded by Councilman Temple and Counal Minutes 1/26/65 -S- passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Conveyor Company of Los Angeles, in the amount of $10,111.04, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was 'moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded 'by.Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to initiate Chapter #27 proceedings to complete improvements under Downey Improvement Project #524, Florence Avenue easterly of Haledon Avenue. 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 authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed under Chapter #27 for completion of improvements under Downey Improvement Project #525, Imperial Highway between Downey Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard. 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 authorize appropriation of funds in the amount of $500 for construction of paveout adjacent to 12524 Clark Avenue as the following transfer of funds: $500 From Unbudgeted Capital Improvement Account #13789 to Miscel- laneous Paveouts, Account No. 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 Dun- num and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for side- walk construction (Matching Fund Project No. 42) at 9636 and 9702 Tweedy Lane at an estimated cost to the City of $100 for the two locations. 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 authorize required repairs to Well Site No. 5 and the following transfer of funds: $12,300 from Account No. 8602 To Account No. 8608 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for cash register for the library, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to Victor, subject to the condition that it be approved by the Library Advisory Board and delivery of ade- quate and satisfactory machine be delivered within 45 days. Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -9- A..KW 04�� It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the bid for cash register for the Library be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Victor, subject to the condition that it be approved by the Library Advisory Board and that adequate and satisfactory machine be delivered within 45 days, all other bids being rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for a sedan for the Public Works Depart- ment, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Paramount Chevrolet Company, in the amount of $1,782,. and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and pas -sed by the following vote that the bid for a sedan for the Fire Department be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Downey Auto Center, in the amount of $2,042.92,rejecting all other bids. 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for the Fire Department shops (at Headquarters Station) as submitted.. 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the report of the Planning Commission and reaffirm the action taken by theCity Council on Zone Exception No. 538, Gallatin Medical Group, as specified in the Minutes of January 11, 1965. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 1 Councilman: Temple ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded 'by Councilman Temple and passed by the following voge to call for bids for foundation and exterior of the Fire Department Storage Facility. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A preliminary "Long Range Capital Improvement Study" was submitted for Council consideration to provide an inventory of current and future needs of the City of Downey. It was believed, as stated by the City Manager, that in adopting this program, it may be completed through a combination of citizen and Council efforts between the present time and the end of the fiscal year, making it possible to include it in the 1965 -66 Municipal Budget, funds for the first year's implementation of this Capital Improvements Program. Council Minutes — 1/26/65 -10- 2223 Appointment of the ad hoc committees for the specific studies outlined in no way would replace the current citizens committees which may be studying projects included in this Capital_ Improvements Study. Many of the present citizen committee members probably will be included in this relatively short -term Capital Improvements Study. The City Manager recommended authorization of a "Long Range Capital Improvements Study" and appointment of a councilman as chairman and one as vice chairman for each of the five separate committees to be set up for the study. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to adopt the "Lbng Range Capital Improve- ments Study", authorizing the Mayor to appoint the'ad hoc committees' rmen specific studies as outlined. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor designated the following Councilmen to serve on the com- mittees: CIVIC CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECREATION FACILITIES (CITY BEAUTIFICATION, CULTURAL) CENTRAL CORE AREA DEVELOPMENT - Ben Corbin, Chairman Charles Dickerson, Vice Chairman - Priscilla Dunnum, Chairman Scott Temple, Vice Chairman - Charles Dickerson, Chairman Thomas H. Morton, Vice Chairman PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE - Thomas H. Morton, Chairman Priscilla Dunnum, Vice Chairman PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER COMMITTEE - Scott Temple, Chairman Ben Corbin, Vice Chairman The City Manager stated that the success of the capital improvement program will be chiefly due to the expedition of completion by possibly the end of June. The City Manager reported that the Annual Report is in a form which can be submitted to the printers for a bid. He stated that the total number of copies probably necessary to be printed is 30,000 or 32,000, with 1,000 for the City's use and Downey Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the Park and Recreation Board and the Downey Unified School District Board be contacted and informed of this annual report asking whether or not they care to submit any informa- tion for inclusion from their representative agencies to go out in this report and, if so, to withstand the pro rata cost of printing and distribu- tion, with a report on their response being submitted by the next Council Meeting. 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 City Manager to attend the Annual City Managers State Conference in Sacramento, February 16, 17 and 18 with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -11- 2224 The Planning Commission was commended for another fine year and for their Annual Report. The City Manager announced that Tuesday, February 2, 1965, Bud Carpenter who is the most important executive in the State of California, and present Executive Director of the League of.California Cities, and representative at the Legislative Session in Sacramento, will be speaking and all committees and citizens are invited to come to the Council Chamber to attend this very important meeting. It was announced that the groundbreaking for the Tweedy Lane overpass was to take place at 10 :00 A.M. this morning. The City Attorney advised that Mr. Mann,. appraiser, having done the preliminary appraisal work on the hospital site properties and in A.D. #69, Brookshire and Everest St., and having passed away last November, has necessitated that the work be assumed by Mr. Sewell. Figures and reports and background information relative to Mr. Mann's appraisals have been made available to Mr. Sewell. Since he is now familiar with these projects, it was recommended that he be employed to complete these projects for the City of Downey and to do additional appraisal work in order to bring reports up to date and bring matters to trial, if necessary.(Hospital Site and AD #69, Brookshire and Everest Street.) After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize employment of Arthur Sewell for appraisal of the hospital site and A.D. #69. 7.t was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman �. Temple and so ordered to appoint Mr. Maurice A. Baker, 9501 S. Downey Avenue, to the Personnel Advisory Board subject to submission of the proper resolution. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that members of the Water Advisory Board receive compensation at the rate of $7.50 per meeting, not to exceed two meetings per month, subject to the proper resolution being submitted for Council's adoption. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum reported that she has been advised that Mr. Alex S.ladowski of the Fountain Square Gourmet, 8320 Stewart and Grey Road, has removed all magazines in his store as he could not have them without including other types, so he has eliminated all magazines. She recommended that a letter from the Mayor be submitted to Mr. Sl.adowski commending him for his activity on his part and that it should be called to the attention of the Citizens Committee for Decent Literature. Councilman Dickerson reported there are other stores who are doing the same thing. The Mayor requested that the name of each store doing this be sub- mitted in order that a proper letter of commendation may be sent. Councilman Dunnum also suggested that a plaque of some kind might be displayed at each store, taking similar action. Councilman Dickerson reported that the committee is working on such a program. Council Minutes - 1/26/65 ml2_ 2223 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to invite to the next council meeting convenient for them, Mr. Paul Wilson from Warren High School, outstanding pole vaulter, to present a certificate of merit for this achievement, as Well as the coach, John Mitchell. Mr. Lee Felts, 11931 Orizaba, submitted a petition 'relative to _ improvements in this vicinity and extension of time granted to one property owner at the southwest corner of Stewart and Gray Road and Orizaba Street. The petition objected to this extension in the light that the property owners adjacent feel it is a safety hazard if left un- improved. Mr. Felts read the statement contained on the petition. Councilman Dunnum suggested that an investigation of the ordinances of the City be made relative to notices to property owners in an area to be improved as it was felt that the property owners were not given proper notice on.this matter at the time the public hearing was set on Downey Improvement Project #523, Roger ieClare, the property in questio for which the 7 -month extension was granted. . The City Attorney advised that the notice is not through City ordi- nance but through the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. Mr. Spindel stated that the notice had been posted properly and remained for three days before it had been removed, and that there was ample opportunity for the people to have read the poster. Mayor Morton requested that he be furnished with all correspondence relative to Downey Improvement #523 for study. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to explore the previous correspondence as mentioned in the letter from Mr. Lee Felts dated January 21, 1965, with a full report being submitted at the next Council Meeting. Robert York, 11923 Orizaba Avenue, requested that the Council rescind the action granting the extension of time to Mr. LeClare on Downey Improvement Project #523, inasmuch as it appears the taking down of the notices on public property was, in fact, a destroying of public property. Pictures of the intersection of Stewart and Gray Road and Orizaba were presented to Councilman. Councilman Temple inquired of the dity Attorney if the matter can be rescinded The City Attorney advised that the code states that the hearing before the Council on the matter is final and conclusive. ,It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that before the next Council Meeting an investi- gation be made of the possibility that there could be an irregularity and can be proved, in the matter of posting of the notice. Mr. Golden Lloyd, 9830 Lakewood Boulevard, wished to apologize to Council for statements purportedly made by him as stated by the news- - papers relative to the Downey Chamber of Commerce and the Sister City Committee, and he stated he wishes to cooperate wholeheartedly with this program and knows that the Chamber of Commerce shall do the same. The Mayor expressed his gratitude to Mr. Lloyd for coming before Council in the fine way he came forward to clear the record, and stated further that he appreciated the statement that cooperation will be given by the Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor stated he feels the Downey Sister City Program is second to none within the Nation. Council Minutes - 1/26/65 -13- Councilman Dunnum requested that Downey Improvement Project #523 be put on the Council Agenda for the February 8, 1965 Council Meeting and that the.Pablic Works`Department advise Mr. LeClare, interested parties and Mr. -Lee Felts of this matter's being thus placed on the agenda There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was:adjourned by Mayor Morton at 10:30 A.M. kL DELIA.D LE THOMAS H. MORTON City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes 1/26/65 -19- r ya�p,r It�y�