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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-08-65-Regular Meetingac 222`x' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 8, 1965 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., February 8, 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 A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Harald Hendricksen, Associate Civil Engineer Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police William Fritsche, Assistant Director of Bldg. & Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Al Johnson of the First Baptist Church delivered the invocation. The Mayor announced the hour of 7:30 P.M. having come and gone, the public hearing on Puritan Avenue,.AD #84, would be held at this time., The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Mailing, Publication and Posting. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the affidavits be received and filed. The City Clerk read a letter bf protest to AD #84 from Daniel J. Antonelli, 8240 Puritan Avenue. There being no further written protests and no oral comments or objections, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Assessment District No. 84, Puritan Avenue, be closed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the protest to the assessment district be overruled. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES.: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1513 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF THE WORK IN AD #84 (PURITAN) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 1513 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2,(8/65 -1- Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton 22.6 23 RESOLUTION NO. 1514 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PURITAN AVENUE (AD #84) It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. ' It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1514 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced at this time there would be a presentation of commendation for community service to Paul Wilson, one of the outstanding young men of the City of Downey, bringing world -wide recognition to his school and to the City of Downey, in his position as pole vaulter, and his coach Mr. Mitchell. Coach Mitchell was asked by the Mayor to give some of the achievements of Paul Wilson. Mr. Mitchell reported that Paul Wilson had broken a record which existed for 7 years, and not only once, but 8 times; highest height was 16' which Wilson broke in a group of about 15 men throughout the world who have ever broken as a champion, and this feat was accomplished by Paul as a high school junior. Paul Wilson defeated one man who was on the United States Olympic team, took third in Los Angeles meet and again defeated a member of world -wide vaulters. The Mayor presented a plaque for his outstanding community service to the national high school pole vault champion on behalf of the City Council, with congratulations. The Mayor then announced the time of 7:30 P.M. having come and gone, the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project #502, Site 9A, Imperial Highway, was to be held at this time. The City Clerk was asked if she had the Affidavit of Posting. The City Clerk stated she had the affidavit. Mr. Spindel reviewed the improvement project improvement which was requested under Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. Mr. Spindel reported that the -property owner had requested matching funds and, although Chapter 27 pro- ceedings had been introduced prior to the present property owners' acquiring the property, matching funds were granted. There being no oral comments or objections to the improvement project, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #502, Imperial Highway, be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following Crote that the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed under Chapter 27 with improvements in Downey Improvement Project #502, Imperial Highway. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnu4i,Mortcn NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor announced the time and place for the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #542, W. M. Lehman, and inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. City Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -2- The Director of Planning reviewed the case, stating there were to be two apartment buildings, each containing 4 units and 12 automobile parking spaces located on Downey Avenue on the west side of the Street at Alameda. Eleven conditions had been placed on the zone exception as part of the Planning Commission's approval. The applicant is appealing some of the conditions, his major concern being the 11th condition added which con- cerned entrance into the buildings. Mr. Bill Lehman, 8615 Florence Avenue, applicant, present revised plot plans and pictures of other apartment buildings located throughout the City with similar entrances, with doorways and stairways opening directly onto an 8' driveway. Mr. Lehman stated the added Item #11 was the only item which he was appealing. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #542 be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Council - Maw.,Gb:rb!n and passed by the following vote to grant the appeal to Zone Exception #542, W. H. Lehman, eliminating Condition #11, incorporating the revised plan presented to Council with a 36" solid guide rail between entrances and driveway; and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for review of the revised plot plan and report to Council. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple suggested that the code be brought up to date as soon as possible relative to entrances leading directly onto driveways. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: 1. Letter from Culver City urging opposition to AB # #334 (amendment to Brown Act) accompanied by resolution adopted by them. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the City Attorney prepare a resolution similar to the one adopted by Culver City. 2. January report from Downey Chamber of Commerce. Ordered received and filed. 3. November and December 1964 Financial Report from Downey Art Museum. Ordered received and filed. 4. Letter from Kermit M. Bill, Director of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, reporting on the tax base backup for Rapid Transit. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the matter be taken under submission for study and that the City Manager bring a report and recommendation to Council. 5. Letter of appeal from Mr. Ralph H. Woodmansee to Lot Split #340, 12507 Dolan Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to set a public hearing on the appeal to Lot Split #340, to be held at 7:30 P.M., March 8, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. 6. Claim for damages for Herbert E. Workman. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the claim of Mr. Workman be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -3- ?*9030 7. A petition from property owners. on Phlox Street for street improve- ments for rolled curbs, gutters and paving. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with a study of the area to see what might be done to solve the problem in the Phlox Street area. 8. A letter from Bruce Moore, Downey Unified School District, offering Site #8 for sale to the City of Downey. Councilman Dunnum brought Council up to date on this matter. It was then moved by Councilman Dunnum and seconded by Councilman Temple that a letter be directed to the Downey Unified School District, advising that the City Council would be interested in having an opportunity to consider the matter in the event the Park and Recreation District rejects the offer to buy Site #8; authorize the Director of Finance to make a study and be pre- pared to make recommendations relative to financing such a purchase, prefaced on the condition that the Downey Recreation and Park District does not elect to purchase this site. Noyes Alexander, 10505 Arrington, Downey, Park Board member, advised that the Board voted 3 to 1 to reject the offer to buy Site #8 from the Downey Unified School District. Mr. Lloyd Stromberg, 9515 Lubec, Downey, of the Unified School District, advised Council that the City will be given until March 1 to make its decision regarding purchase of Site #8. Milton Curshbaum, 12925 Sandy Lane inquired to what use the City would put Site 8, should it be purchased by the City. Councilman Corbin stated the City intends to reserve the site for recrea- tional. purposes. The Mayor asked for the vote on the motion above: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 9. Letter from Downey Savings and Loan Association praising the Downey Police Department on its guide to robbery prevention booklet. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 26, 1965, as written. Mayor Morton reported on additional, correspondence received in his office too late to be included on the agenda. 1. A report and recommendation from the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities relative to health license fees. 2. A note in connection with Mrs. Mathilda Hagen, thanking the City Council for honoring her on her 99th birthday. 3. Letter from City of Hawthorne urging opposition to amalgamation of Independent Cities along with Contract Cities. The letter was ordered re- ceived and copies to be distributed to each councilman for analysis. 4. A letter from the City of Hawthorne stating they had adopted a resolution urging ballot voting at the United States Conference of Mayors. Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -4- 5. Notice of Independent Cities Meeting on February 17. (Councilman Dunnum will attend as representative from City of Downey, 6. Paramount Chamber of Commerce inviting the Mayor to attend and participate in their 4th annual Flag Parade, February 20, at 1:00 P.M., paying tribute to the Flag and Country. (Estimated attendance, 35,000.) The Mayor would represent the City of Downey at this parade. 7. Invitation from the City of Bellflower to the City Council and Department Heads to be guests in honorpng the banks of Bellflower, Thursday, February 18, at the opening of the National Bank of Bellflower. Also stated in the letter was that the week was being set aside as Bank Week. Those who will be able to participate are to notify the City Manager who, in turn, will advise the City of Bellflower. 8. Invitation from the City of Pico Rivera to attend the 3rd Community Annual Development Conference, Saturday, April 3. 9. A request from Southern California Rapid Transit District, request- ing a mutually convenient time for meeting. Councilman Corbin was asked to be the spokesman from this area. 10. The City Clerk was asked to read a communication from the City of Lynwood, signed by Mayor McMillan, in appreciation of the oustanding work performed by the Downey Fire Department on Sunday, January 31, 1965, in combating a fire at Western Gear Corp. 11. A communication from the City of South Gate transmitting a resolution in opposition to a merger of Independent and Contract Cities within the framework of the League of California Cities. Ordered received.and filed. 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 requested deletion of changing of speed limits on Rives Avenue until sidewalks are installed. Councilman Corbin called attention to the many changes and variances of speed limits along Florence Avenue, from city limits to city limits and felt a uniform speed limit to be more practical. It was moved by Councilman Temple that sections e, f, g, h, i, and q be deleted from the ordinance for further study. The City Attorney advised that since the ordinance amends certain section of the municipal code and repeals certain section, certain areas Involved in the proposed deletions, might omit entirely certain desired areas. He advised that the entire ordinance be revised prior to introduction. Councilman Temple therefore withdrew his motion and the matter was referred to the Director of Public Works and the Traffic Engineer. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2472 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO COMPENSATION OF WATER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS The ordinance was read by title only. Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -5- 2233 2 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1515 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING ANY.STATE WIDE LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR PARTISAN POLITICS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 1515 be adopted. AYES:: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnuqi, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1516 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD 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. 1516 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1517 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING MAURICE A. BAKER TO THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1517 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton None None Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -6- 2?0 RESOLUTION NO. 1518 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 28456, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS (GAYBROOK AVENUE) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 1518 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -425 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 ( #25511 - #25895 $114,438.70) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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 -425 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -426 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 ( #16805 - # 16989 $84,304.19) 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 -426 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton declared a 10- minute recess with Council reconvening at '9:10 P.M. with roll call, all members being present. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Select Systems Project No. 73, Third Street, Paramount Boulevard to Downey Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton None None Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -7- 290341 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve Downey's portion of Plans and Specifications for Select System Project No. 86, Unit #2, Telegraph Road, Rio Hondo Channel to Lowman Avenue, 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the offer of the property owner at 12112 Woodruff Avenue for the amount of the appraisal for his right of way and to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with the necessary improvements in Select Systems Project No. 89, paying the difference between the construction cost and the cost of the right of way to the property owner. (This project is budgeted from Gas Tax Funds.) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Select System Project #89, the east side of Woodruff Avenue, south of Washburn Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that the bid price on Cash Contract No. 137, Parking Lot at the Old Post Office site, was $11,517.509 final construction cost as a result of actual work completed amounted to $11,545.05, the primary difference being the poor subgrade materials en- countered and the necessity to require the contractor to excavate below the normal grade in order to properly construct the parking area. In addition, the contractor has requested additional compensation for extra heavy,rein- forced concrete encountered in the subgrade area. The contractor has requested an additional compensation of $89.70 because of the unforeseen concrete removal required under the contract. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to allow additional compensation to the con- tractor in the amount of $89.70 as compensation for additional work for Cash Contract #137, parking lot at old post office site, and accept com- pletion. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 1 Councilman: Dickerson ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin,seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve additional contribution 'by the City in the amount of $2,300 from Water Division funds for a water circulation line in AD #40, Margaret Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT; 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds in the amount of $60 for sidewalk construction at 9012 Tweedy Lane. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -8- P9"5 moo Mayor Morton requested the City Attorney to submit his report on Downey Improvement Project #523, southwest corner of Orizaba Avenue and Stewart and Gray Road; however, Councilman Dunnum stated she believed the matter had been resolved inasmuch as Mr. Roger LeClaire's hardship, about which he had spoken at a recent Council Meeting, had been resolved and he is now ready to have the City proceed under Chapter 27 for instal- lation of improvements. Roger LeClaire, 7640 Brunache, stated there is no longer a hardship to him and that he is ready to proceed with the improvements required under Chapter 27. The Mayor requested that Mr. LeClaire submit a letter to this effect. The Director of Public Works was requested to proceed under Chapter 27 to install improvements adjacent to 8142 Stewart and Gray Road ( Orizaba Avenue frontage). Robert M. York, 11923 Orizaba Avenue, stated he is very happy to hear the report on Downey Improvement Project #523 and inquired how soon such improvements may begin. Mr. Spindel stated bids will be advertised immediately and construction may begin in approximately two weeks. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with Chapter 27 adjacent to 8142 Stewart and Gray Road, and authorize advertising for bids. It was reported by the Director of Public Works that in order that drainage of the area of Old River School Road and Nada Street can be com- pleted properly, it is necessary that a cross gutter spandrel be constructed at the intersection of Old River School Road and Nada Street. Since Old River School Road is on the Select System of Streets, and since the cost of cross gutter spandrel is of general importance to all the owners on the street, it was recommended that the City Council consider appropriation of $300 for the proposed improvement. (Select System Project No. 98) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilmw)Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds: $300 From Account No. 13789 To Account No. 13788 (Miscellaneous Unbudgted) (Miscellaneous Paveouts) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed on Paramount Boulevard northerly of Brunache Street under Downey Private Contract #41, sewers on the east side of Paramount Boulevard, and responsibility for maintenance thereof. 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 accept improvements completed under Downey Private Contract No. 43, in easement easterly of Woodruff Avenue, north of of Imperial Highway and responsibility of the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple,Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -9- 2203E It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Downey Private Contract No. 45, Ryerson Avenue north of Pellet Street for sewers, and cost apportioning when adjacent property connects with the newly constructed sewers, and accept responsibility of maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that the owner at 9440 Gallatin Road was required under a lot split to construct curb, gutter, paving and sidewalks adjacent to his property; however, in order that this construction can be completed and that it will function properly from the standpoint of drainage, it is necessary to grade several hundred feet easterly of this property at an excessive cost to the property owner. Since the cost for the grading beyond the subject property involves considerable amount of work, and since this grading benefits other prop- erties along this street, it is recommended thatthe City Council authorize City forces to perform the necessary grading or reconstruction, as necessary, beyond the limits of this property. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson that the matter be taken under submission for further negotiation with the property owner. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to proceed with city forces to improve 9440 Gallatin Road westerly of Downey- Sanford Bridge Road to assist in the grading for drainage easterly for this property. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that the property owner at 9823 Sanford - Bridge Road has requested city contribution in connection with improvement to his property. Right of way was dedicated and permit taken out for construction of curb and gutter; however, in order that this improvement can be drained properly, it is necessary to construct a cross gutter across Downey = Danford Bridge Road. The construction of such improve- ments is beyond the normal requirements for an individual property owner and benefits other properties along the street. Since this improvement is beyond the limits of this particular property, the cost being excessive and beneficial to other properties, it was recommended that City Council appropriate $900 from Account No. 13789, Miscellaneous unbudgeted to Account No. 13788, Miscellaneous Paveouts for construction of cement concrete gutter and incidental work adjacent to 9823 Sanford - Bridge Road. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds: $900 From Account #13789 To Account #13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant authority to circulate petition for street lighting in the "Island" area bounded by the Rio Hondo Channel, Suva Street, Foster Bridge Boulevard and Bairnsdale Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -10- 29", -y N.00 i Mr. Spindel reported that Cash Contract #133, slurry seal project on various streets within the City, was terminated before the actual completion of all the streets outlined in the contract,, the termination being because the contractor was unable to complete the work in the manner as outlined by the contract specifications: many streets were posted as many as 4 different times but the contractor was unable to perform the work as scheduled due to improper functioning of his equipment; quality of workmanship in many instances was not acceptable; proportion of materials as required by specifi- cations was not met in many instances. Mr. Spindel recommended that no further contracts be awarded to this contractor, Slurry Seal of 4353 Heather Road, that $1,000 be withheld from the total amount of $7,460.02 due the contractor to cover cost of repairing these portions of the streets upon which slurry seal was not acceptably applied. The City Attorney advised that a blanket refusal to award bids to this contractor cannot be specified but that the council certainly could be put on notice at the time of advertising for bids. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to assess liquidated damages against the con- tractor for Cash Contract #113, Slurry Seal, in the amount of $1,000. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced that the City Attorney had an item to be presented Council at this time dealing with the hospital lease. The City Attorney stated a proposed hospital lease had been submitted to Council and changes were subsequently suggested. A final draft which is agreeable to the attorney for the Downey Community Hospital Foundation is now ready to be executed. The lease, he reported, is minus only "Exhibit A" which sets forth the personnel and the date of execution. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and discussion followed that the Mayor be authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the City of Downey, with the Downey Community Hospital Foundation and attach "Exhibit A" when completed. Reverend Rodney V. Cogswell, President of the Board of Trustegs of the Downey Community Hospital Foundation reported that the Board had authorized the president and secretary to sign the lease at such time as the City Council approved it. The Mayor then asked for roll call on the motion: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Ron Stone, United States National Bank commended the Police Department on their guide booklet on burglary prevention, and thanked Chief Robinson, Lt. Childress and Officer Smith for allowing them to be a part of the booklet prepared. Chief Robinson stated he hopes the booklet helps in some way to prevent loss to businessmen and prevention of burglary. The Mayor dispensed with the City Manager's report at this time and declared the meeting open to any discussion by the citizens. Phil Ortiz, 12432 Parrot Avenue, Downey, requested that the City Council reconsider the hospital site. After Mr. Ortiz' comments the Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak on this subject. Hearing none, he then recognized Mr. York on another subject. Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -11- 2'?tc� Mr. Robert York, 11923 Orizaba Street, Downey, requested that all property owners be notified in Downey improvements under Chapter 27 proceed- ings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by CouncilmaDickerson aand so ordered to notify property owners involved in Chapter 27 projects matter of policy and to authorize the Director of Public Works to report on this matter. The City Attorney advised that definite lines should be established in order to know which procedures to follow in such notification of property owners to be included in Chapter 27 proceedings. He stated also that failure on the part of the Director of Public Works to send such notice would not invalidate any such proceedings. The Mayor stated that the City representative (Mayor) and Downey Com- munity Hospital Foundation President and Secretary will sign the hospital lease tonight. The City Manager reported ttat the Division of Highways has awarded contract for sign modification and new directional signs on the Santa Ana Freeway to the firm of Steiny & Mitchel, Inc. on February 1. The proposed new signs will have much more direction to Downey on the outbound Freeway than exists now. More detailed information on this matter may be obtained from the Director of Public Works. The City Manager reported that in a combined effort to alleviate problems relative to property acquisition on Brookshire from Alameda to Eucalyptus, it is believed that shifting the center line of the street five feet to the east would result in a benefit to all concerned. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize shifting of the center line of the street five feet easterly ofs Brookshire as recommended by the Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a 5- minute recess for signing of the Hospital Lease with Council. (The signing of the hospital lease by the Mayor and Council and President and Secretary of the Downey Community Hospital Foundation was witnessed by all present and pictures taken.) The City Council reconvened at 10:25 P.M. with roll call, all Council members being present. The City Manager reported that as the result of a savings to the City realized from the award of work for remodeling of the Council Chambers, the Public Works Department has requested the contractor to submit quotations for additional work which would be desirable to perform at this time. The work was considered when preparing the original drawing but it was felt that the funds available would not be sufficient to cover it. The quotations have.been submitted for the City Council's consideration so that the entire Council Chamber will be in first class condition for use, rather than spotty improvements here and there. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize Item 1 of Change Order No. 1, for cabinets in the east conference room, including new sink and formica top at an estimated cost of $591.36. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 2/8/65 - +12- 2?303 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote area authorize e Change at the for decking in the storage adjacent to sum of $129. 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 extension of the stage two feet at the cost of $214.83, of change order #1. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager discussed the proposal for installation of wall panel- ing in the Council Chamber and Conference Room, stating that it could be done at a cost of 75o, per square foot. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the wall paneling to be installed in the Council Chamber and Conference Room at a cost of 75(� per square foot, not to exceed $1,200. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that a traffic engineer has been recruited, Mr. A. Glenn Smoot from Reno, Nevada. A memorandum from the Civic Development Committee relative to a study for feasibility of construction of a civic auditorium on school property with long -term lease arrangements was submitted to Council. The matter was referred to Councilman Corbin as chairman of the ad hoc Civic City Develop- ment Committee and to Councilman Dunnum, Chairman of the ad hoc Recreation Facilities Committee. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize a study of the feasibility of construction of a civic auditorium. Mayor Morton asked Councilman Dunnum to spearhead the study on the Civic Auditorium. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that a letter be directed to the Downey Unified School District and, if they are interested, to meet with them at some future time to discuss the City's interest in negotiating with the School District for property north of the City Hall should the School District care to dispose of it. Councilman Corbin appointed Alice Wisbar to the Civic Development Committee. The City Manager submitted to council a report relative to a study on the matter of reapportionment (senatorial). The City Manager submitted to council a proposal for the Annual Report and requested approval and authority to advertise for quotations. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve recommendation of the City Manager relative to obtaining prices or quotations for the Annual Report. Council Minutes - 2/8/6 - -13- The following members of the City n League as having been appointed to the following Councilman Ben 'd Corbin, Committee on Water Problems Councilman Thomas H. Morton, Home Committee Committee unding Utilities City Manager Oren L. King, It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that these appointments be approved and all reasonable and necessary expenses with relation to their serving on these committees be allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum moved that applicao t::s for Planning exceptions or variations be notified of conditions to be imposed prior to final action by the Planning Commission. After considerable discussion, Councilman Dunnum with- drew her motion and the Planning Director was instructed to study this matter and bring a recommendation from the Planning Department and Planning Commdssion on just how this could be satisfactorily handled and p y into the Planning Ordinance. Mayor Morton reported that he may be at which time Council will be holding its Scott Temple will be presiding. out of the State on March 8 and 9, next night meeting so Mayor Pro Tem There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. DELLA DOYLE City Clerk Council Minutes - 2/8/65 -14- THOMAS H. MORTON Mayor