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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-23-65-Regular Meeting.2265 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY (MARCH 23RD, 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., March 23, 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 Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Russell Clay of the Downey Methodist Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Morton announced the presentation of certificates of completion to Messrs. Harald Henriksen, Civil Engineer and Charles Guerin, Tree Foreman, who had completed a 12 -week course sponsored by the American Public Works Administration. The certificates were presented the two gentlemen by the Mayor who congratulated them, stating the City Council is proud that the City's employees continue to improve themselves. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so -- ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 8, 1965, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk reported on the.following correspondence; 1. Financial report from the Downey Museum of Art and 1(a), their budget request. The latter was read in full, after which time the matter was held for consideration at budget time. 2. Financial report from the Downey Chamber of Commerce. Ordered received and filed. -3. Letter of appreciation from Adrian Wilson & Associates for consideration by the City Council during the interviews for archite c t for the municipal hospital. 4. A letter from Governor'Brown's office relative to acknowledgment of resolu- tion from the City of Downey on Bill 2334. Received and filed. 5. Two letters from Supervisor Frank Bonelli relative to lgislation with regard to reapportionment and acknowledgment of resolution of the City Council sup- porting in principle the policy of divulging names of juveniles identified with major crimes of violence and brutality. Received and filed. 6. A letter from California Association of Animal Control Officers relative to AB #424 aimed at improvement of public animal control agencies in the counties having more than 400,000 population. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to take the matter of AB #424 under submission for further study. 7. A letter from Los Angeles Airways, Inc. in appreciation to the City Manager for his presentation of facts to the Senate Subcommittee in Washington, D.C. in the cause of improving air transportation in Southern California. Received and filed. Council Minutes 3/23/65 -1- s a 8. A letter from Linda 0. Wilhelm requesting matching funds for installation of sidewalks at 12564 and 12552 Downey Avenue. The request was referred to the Department of Public Works for report on estimated cost to be reported on at the next Council Meeting. 9. Financial report from the Rose Float Association. Mr. Walter W. Dufresne, 9369 Farm Street requested that Council appropriate funds to pay the deficit in bills in the amount of $2,135.58 and an additional sum for starting a new fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: $2135.58 From Unappropriated Reserves To: Account No. 9- 2000 -331 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 authorize the following transfer of funds, subject to an agreement setting forth the manner in which the monies are to be spent: $750 From Unappropriated Reserves To: Account No. 9- 2000 -331 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 10. A letter from Robert L. Lynch, President, Stonewood Shopping Center requesting matching funds for installation of sidewalks on the three sides of Stonewood Shopping Center. It was reported the City's participation would amount to approximately $3,650. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize 50 %, sidewalk matching funds at Stonewood Shop- ping Center. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 11. A letter of resignation from the Rose Float Association from Mrs. Betty Kilpatrick. Mayor Morton stated he had received a letter of resignation from Mrs. Jeri Lippert. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to accept resignations of Mmes. Kilpatrick and Lippert with letters of thanks being sent to them in appreciation of all their work on this committee, and that appropriate certificates of merit be presented to them at an early date. 12. A letter from Downey Symphonic Society, Inc. requesting financial assistance for the coming fiscal year. Referred for consideration during the budget study. 13. A letter from Rodney V. Cogswell, President of Downey Community Hospital Board in appreciation of selection of Albert C. Martin and Associates as the architects for the new hospital. 14. A letter from Senator Thomas M. Rees thanking the City of Downey for the resolution concerning legislation effecting transfer of municipally owned water districts. 15. A letter from Maurice McAlister, Chairman of the Downey Hospital Com- mission, congratulating Council for the choice of architect for the Downey Hospital. Council Meeting - 3/23/65 -2- 226'7 16. A letter from Jess R. Cary relative to Lot Split #360, 10401 La Reina Avenue. The matter was held over for report from the City Engineer later in the meeting relative to the manner of deposit for future sidewalk purposes. 17. A letter from S. T. Ziler relative to improvement plans for Haledon and Florence and thanking Council for granting necessary funds to provide paveout at this intersection. The Director of Public Works reported the plans are being _ worked on. RESOLUTION NO. 1532 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE SOUTH SIDE OF EVEREST STREET WESTERLY OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON OFFICIAL MAP FILED IN BOOK 4, PAGES 62 AND 63 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 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. 1532 be adopted, setting hearing for 7:30 P.M., April 12, 065, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dicke ft on, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1533 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND PARA- MOUNT BOULEVARD AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. _ 14173 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. 1533 be adopted, setting public hearing for 7:30 P.M., April 12, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported there were some conditions that would be worked out before the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 1534 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISH- ING STOPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF LUBEC STREET AND PARROT AVENUE 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. 1534 be adopted.. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 3/23/65 -3- ♦ w RESOLUTION NO. 1535 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN EASEMENT FOR PIPE LINES, AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10404.WESTERN AVENUE, ET AL., AS RECORDED IN BOOK 14334, PAGE 200, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1535 be adopted, setting hearing for 7:30 P.M., April 12, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1536 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING THE ABOLITION OF COLUMBUS DAY AS A STATE HOLIDAY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1536 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The matter of Lot Split #360 for Jess R. and Martha G. Cary, 10401 LaReina Avenue was reported on at this time with Mr. Spindel stating $142.50 had been deposited by the Careys at the Pacific Savings & Loan Assn., the balance being deposited by the developers of the property for development of the other half of their property. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that monies deposited by the Careys be released to them, subject to signing of an agreement by them to install improvements at such time as 50% of the property owners in the area have installed them. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor reported that he had been handed a resolution from the members of the press asking that consideration be given to the possibility of foregoing purchase of a new press table and of furnishing copies'of correspondence instead. The matter was t ^ken under advisement. RESOLUTION NO. WS -431 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 ( #26655 - #27030 $116,101.89) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -431 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum,, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 3/23/65 -4- 2269 RESOLUTION NO. WS -432 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 017263 - #17418 $154,315.86) 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -432 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1537 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING "HIGHWAY THROUGH CITIES" COUNTY AID FUNDS ON DOWNEY AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman ^Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1537 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was reported by the Director of Public Works that the final construction cost for Cash Contract #146, Traffic Signal Modification for Firestone Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue; excluding engineering and inspection, is $7,596 which is $540 over the original bid of $7,056.00. The increase was due to the additional paving which was required when the existing median island was removed and is based on the unit price of the original bid. There was also $60.45 charged to this project for labor and equipment which was the cost of engineering and sur- veying, making the total cost of the project $7,656.45. Since only $7,500 is available in Account No. 13787 for this project, it was recommended that $156.45 be transferred from Account No. 13789, Miscellaneous Unbudgeted, to cover the total cost of this project. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to accept the work for Cash Contract #146 and authorize the following transfer of funds: $156.45 From Account No. 13789 To Account No. 13787 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After bid summation for S.S. Project No. 73, Third Street, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum,, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin Council Minutes 3/23/65 -5- 22'10 After bid summation for Select System Project No. 92, Unit No. 2, tree relocation of palm trees along Suva Street and Tweedy Lane, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the follow- ing vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, American Tree Service in the amount of unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. 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 approve plans and specificationsfor Select System Project No. 92, Unit No. 3, improvement of the west side of Tweedy Lane and south side of Suva Street, westerly and easterly of the intersection of Tweedy Lane and Suva Street, and to 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 approve plans and specifications for Select System Project No. 107, improvement of Patton Road between the Southern Pacific Railroad and Cleta Street, and authorize advertising for bids, and that curbs and gutters be added to the contract on the condition that dedication is made of the northeast corner of Patton Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen:; None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Select System Project No. 108, Brookshire Avenue, Alameda Street and Stewart and Gray Road improvements, 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve change of plan, grant authority for Department of Public Works to prepare plans and specifications and retain the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to perform the legal work, Pomering Rd.,AD #41. 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 advancement of funds in the amount of $5,000 for preliminary costs for AD #41, Pomering Road, and authorize the follow- ing transfer of funds: $5,000 From Unappropriated Reserves To Account No. 14426 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None A BS ENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported on the matter of AD #105, Phlox Street improvement easterly of Paramount Boulevard, stating it had been submitted to the Traffic Committee and the Planning Commission and that it is the recommendation of both bodies that standard curb and gutter be constructed. The primary reason for the recommendation is safety, since regular driveways provide defined access points for vehicles entering the traffic flow and eliminates vehicles backing into the strett from any location. Council Minutes - 3/23/65 -6- 22'1 Mrs. Mary Carlson, 8122, 8124 and 8120 Phlox Street property owner, and Dick Raabe, 8117 Phlox, spoke in opposition to the recommendation for standard curbs. The Mayor inquired if the Public Works Director or Planning Director had taken into consideration the development of the area. Mr. Spindel replied that the Traffic Committee had not, but Mr. Griselle stated the Planning Department had taken the development into full consideration. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the matter be taken under submission until the next Council Meeting. Mayor Morton declared a 5- minute recess, with Council reconvening at 9:35 A.M., with roll call, all members of Council being present. It was moved by Councilma Dunnum s coded y Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authori ze�Aeaffo `�owingn ransfer of funds for AD #40, Margaret Street acquisition of right of way: $2,500 From Unappropriated Reserves To Account No. 14424 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum,, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that the owner of property being improved under Select System Project No. 105, Brookshire Avenue, Alameda Street to Eucalyptus Street, has been contacted and has agreed to dedicate additional 5' of right of way, provided the City constructs curb, gutter, sidewalks and driveway apron adjacent to his property. Estimated cost of land being acquired is $1,200; estimated cost of improvements being considered in exchange for right of way is $11000. It was recommended that the City Council authorize an exchange of the above outlined improvements for the dedication of the right of way. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize exchange of right of way in Select System Project No. 105, Brookshire Avenue, Alameda Street to Eucalyptus Street, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. 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 the Department of Public Works to proceed with Chapter #27 of the 1911 Act of Streets and Highways Code of the State of California in Downey Improvement Project No.513, Patton Road and Manatee Street. 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 authorize matching funds in the amount of $104 for Projects #49 and 50, Meadow Rd. 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 $3,000 from Section 186.1 funds for pavement construction at the southwest corner of Old River School Road and Stewart and Gray Road, (Select System Project No. 110) AYES; 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 3/23/65 -7- A060#2672 The Director of Public Works reported receipt of a request for matching funds on Telegraph Road adjacent to Chrysler Truck Center Development for sidewalk installation. He also stated that sidewalk construction ordinarily would be re- quired on this project as a condition of Downey Ordinance No. 161 and although under the standard policy this property would not be eligible for matching funds, it was felt that Council might wish to consider authorizing funds in this case because of somewhat unusual circumstances involved in this project. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to deny the request for matching funds requested by the Chrysler Corporation. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for capital outlay prior to employment of executive secretary for the Water Division. $1,035 From Unappropriated Water Reserve To Account No. 1 -611 365 From Unappropriated Water Reserve To Account No. 1 -612 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABS E NT: 0 Councilmen: None After submission of the report from the Planning Commission on Zone Exception #542, W. M. Lehman, 12143 Downey Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Temple, sec- onded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the report be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to reaffirm Council's action of February 8, 1965, relative to Zone Exception #542. 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of a press table for the Council Chamber at a cost of $250. 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 any Council member who can go, to attend the National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C. March 30 through April 1, with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. 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 Messrs. Lee Leavitt and Harald Henriksen to attend the Bi- Annual Public Works Officers Institute in Sacramento May 2 -4 with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that at the last meeting Council had requested an estimate from the Director of Public Works as to what the cost for improvements for curbs, gutters, paving, sidewalks and relocations of fences would be under Se0 e_cl System Project #38. Mr. Spindel has reported the cost for acquisition amounts to $4,200 at the southeast corner of Downey and Lexington Road and estimated value of improvements and severance had been set at $7 ,,500. It was recommended that the Department of Public Works proceed with improvements in exchange Council Minutes — 3/23/65 -8- 2213 for the right of way. It was moved by councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the improvements as recommended by the Director of Public Works in exchange for the right of way at the southeast corner of Downeyq,Lexington Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, To rton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager-made reference to several tax items which were referred to the Citizens Tax `Committee. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to take definite opposition to AB -448 pertaining to maximum hours per week for firemen, and authorize the Mayor to direct a letter to be sent to legislators in this regard. The City Manager also called attention in the Governor's Tax Reform report to the measures pending on preemption, in particular ACA -2 and AB -23. It was reported that the League of California Cities has recommended approval. Council agreed to go along with the recommendation of the League. Relative to Item 6 of the report pertaining to a state withholding tax, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Council oppose this legislation. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Howard Vleerick, Downey Towers, was read by the City Manager in which it was reported the reasons for request for further extension to April 28. It was stated that the investment company commitments are being firmed up and it will not be completed until that time. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of time to Downey Towers for completion of their commitments to April 28, 1965, with no further extensions to be granted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Finance reviewed bids for building clearance at the hospital site at 8523 Avon,. and 8533 Manatee. It was recommended that the bid be awarded to Kirtland Truck Equipment Company to demolish the building at 8523 Avon,.clear the land and for clearing the land at 8533 Manatee. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award bid for clearance of the hospital site to the lowest and best bidder, Kirtland Truck Equipment Company, and authorize the following transfer of funds: $794 From Hospital Fund - Unappropriated Surplus to Acct. No. 13781 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Finance reported on the matter of imposing a 1% telephone tax being proposed through legislation. The tax committee wished to have more time, he said, to study this matter before taking action; however, it was felt that the urgency of the matter to bring the telephone company into line by payment of taxes equal to the other public utilities which would bring to the City of Downey approximately $54,000 in additional revenues, warranted Council's action at this time. Council Minutes — 3/23/65 -9 22'74 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize a 1% telephone tax, direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in support of the legislative bill proposing this tax to bring the telephone company in line with other public utilities. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin NOES: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize advertising for bid for traffic signal at Bluff, Suva and Foster Birdge Road, estimated to cost $15,000 to be taken from Gas Tax Funds, subject to the approval of the plans by the State, (select system project #77). AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager requested Council to appropriate $1,200 for replacing carpeting in the Council Chamber, City Manager and Mayor's offices. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize $1,200 to be appropriated for replace- ment of carpeting in the Council Chamber, City Manager and Mayor's offices and the following transfer of funds: $1,200 From Unappropriated Reserves To Acct. No. 9- 2000 -691 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Morton NOES: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve Dr. Joe Glenn Coss to fill the vacancy left by Hollis Stewart on the Downey Park Board. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton gave the recommendation of the committee on reapportionment comprising Councilman Dickerson, City Manager Oren King and the Mayor, which was favoring a senatorial district consisting of approximately 376,000 population which includes the area designated in the written report based on a senatorial distribution of 17 senators in the Los Angeles County area. The cities of Compton and Lynwood have been omitted from the district. In studying the map it wassapparent thatthese cities fit more readily into the cities to the east of them and the population there, using the 400,000 population guideline. It was felt there should be a leeway for growth in this area. It was also felt that no city be cut to conform to a reapportionment. Each city exists within itself. Included would be the area north of the freeway and north of the Downey triangle. It was their further recommendation that Council authorize advising Sacramento of the position taken by theCity of Downey. It was added that there would be no effect on the assembly districts at this time. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the City advise the proper representatives that Council endorses the recommendation as presented by the committee on reapportionment. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Phil Ortiz, 12432 Parrot Avenue requested that the money for deficit expenses to be paid to the Rose Float Association be used from the City's budget for last year's expenses. He also requested consideration by the City Council of hiring a full -time city attorney. He voiced objection to a routine letter sent to the property owners in the hoslital site relative to acquisition of their property,stating he is still opposed to the condemnation of the land site for the hospital. Mr. Ortiz was advised that the City Attorney's fees, including assessment districts, special litigation lasting two or three years were a great deal less than cities of comparable size who retained a full -time attorney and staff. Council Minutes - 3/23/65 -10- 22'75 Mr. Walter Dufresne, 9269 Farm Street, requested some rigrelief from arCity e ordinance prohibiting placing of flags or signs on public to real estate sales. The City Attorney advised that the sign ordinance, to be effective in other sign issues, should remain as it is. Nellie Horner expressed a need for establishment of a youth center for the City of Downey and reported on an investigation of other teen centers in other various cities. The Council stated it might be something the Youth Advisory Committee would care to look into and consider. Councilman Corbin stated this might be the time to endeavor to dissolve the park district and bring it within the City's jurisdiction. Mayor Morton suggested that the City Council indicate its interest to the Downey Unified School District in the Downey Elementary School Site when it becomes available. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to approve the Mayor's suggestion to contact the representatives of the Downey Unified School District at such time as the Downey Elementary School site is available. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that a meeting be arranged with the Park Board to discuss matters of common interest. The Mayor recommended that in light of the moving of the Area E Civil Defense offices to Norwalk in the near future, the buildings now occupied by these offices on the property immediately across the street from the City Hall might be set aside to be cleared for establishment of a Guadalajara Plaza, with the possibility that the Chamber of Commerce might be interest in establishing its fountain in that area. He felt this would enhance the front portion of the City Hall and would also be seen from Firestone Boulevard. Councilman Dickerson stated it would be appropriate to retalliate in this manner with the City of Guadalajara's dedication of a park in the name of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to refer the matter as suggested by Mayor Morton for the Guadalajara Plaza development to the City Civic Center and Beautification Committees. The Mayor expressed a desire that Downey's City Hall not lose its Spanish archecture to a new modern building, such as other cities have done recently, but that instead the building be modernized, doing what rejuvination is needed on the outside, in order to retain its Spanish type architecture. He suggested using a consultant for the purpose of studying the feasibility of such moderniza- tion. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to refer the matter of rejuvination of the City Hall and modernization for their study and report to the Civic Center and Civic Development Committees. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, suggested that Russ Connors, a structural engineer, might be available for this study. -- Mr. Phil Ortiz suggested that Jose Canedo from Guadalajara, a designer, might be helpful along the lines of retention of the Spanish architecture for the City Hall. The Mayor reminded Council that the month of April is fast approaching and this is the time for appointment and /or reappointment to the various citizens committees. It was recommended also that the appointments to the capital im- provement studies committees be ready for the next Council Meeting. Council Minutes — 3/23/65 -11- 22'76 The Director of Public Works gave a brief report on the progress of the improvements on LaReina Avenue now in progress and mentioned extra work required involving transfer of service points for traffic signals and street lighting in the amount of $230 and an item of $861 estimated for replacement of an unuseable culvert. The latter item cannot be charged to the street widening project but must be included in storm drain maintenance costs, according to Mr. Spindel. The Director of Finance reported that Mr. Mort Saltman, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Tax Committee, has arranged for Deputy Tax Assessor, Margaret Coffey, to speak on various tax matters in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M.' March 25. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M. /7 DELLA D "TV Thomas H. Morton City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 3/23/65 -12-