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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-25-65-Regular Meeting2318 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 25, 1965 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. .-� PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple ABSENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager and Deputy Director of Civil Defense Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Bob DeSio, Administrative Assistant Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ruth Miller, City Librarian Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Mr. Jim Lacey, Direct o or of the Y.M.C.A. delivered the invocation. Mayor Temple announced the time and on the Resolution of Intention to vacate Imperial Highway. Mr. King reviewed the hearing from April 12 as being due to th the cost of reconstruction in the area. been made at this time. place for the continuation of the hearing a portion of Paramount Boulevard at reason for the continuation from the e developer's not placing bonds to cover Council was informed that the deposit has RESOLUTION NO. 1555 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND PARAMOUNT BOULE- VARD 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1555 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 1965 -66 for the City of Downey and inquired if there were any protests or comments. There were none. The City Manager reported that the proposed preliminary budget is set at $4,493,327.00 with estimated revenues at $5,233,550.00 and estimated carryover estimated to July 1, 1965 as $1,020,000.00. .--. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the budget hearing be closed. Mayor Temple announced the hearing on the 1965 Weed Abatement program and inquired if there were any written protests. The Deputy City Clerk replied there were no written protests. There were no oral comments. Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -1- I. E� X319 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 10, 1965, be approved as corrected. The Deputy City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from the Highway Transportation Agency relative to their meeting ^—. to be held on May 27, 1965, in Los Angeles at 10 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to reappoint Councilman Corbin as the representative from the City of Downey to the LARTS committee, with proper notification. A letter from Mr. John A. Nordbak, Architect, transmitting an outline from the college catalog indicating organizations, etc. which have supported the scholarship program. It was suggested that a letter of commendation be forwarded to Mr. Nordbak for his interest in keeping Council informed. A letter from the National League of Cities relative to their next meeting to be held in Detroit, Michigan, July 24 -28, 1965. It was suggested by Mr. King that approval for attendance of the Mayor and /or Councilmen to three major meetings be authorized _for-next year in order to facilitate making arrangements in plenty of time for those who attend. These three main meetings consist of the National League of Cities, the National Municipal League meeting and the U. S. Conference of Mayors. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance by the Mayor and /or Council- men to attend the National League of Cities, the National Municipal League and the U. S. Conference of Mayors' meetings during the coming year with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton A memorandum request from Mrs. Charles Woods, Chairman of the Library Advisory Board for use of parking facilities on Saturdays, relaxing the permit parking restrictions. Police Chief Ivan Robinson stated that this request would not present any problem and would require a change in posting. It was moved by-Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to approve the request of the Library Advisory Board as presented. A letter from Wm. L. Goodman relative to a request for a 4 -way traffic signal at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Vista del Rosa was recommended to be referred to the Traffic Committee. A letter from Downey Recreation and Park District relative to dedicating streets adjacent to Furman and Imperial Parks to the City to construct sidewalks and right of ways. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Downey Playschool, Inc. requesting use of an alley from Via Amorita to Irwingrove Street. Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works reported that this matter is being studied. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the request from Downey Playschool, Inc. be referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report to Council. A budget request for the 1965 -66 fiscal year from the Downey Chamber of Commerpe. Mr. Ralph Frank, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, made an oral report and presentation, reading a resolution which he requested being adopted by the City Council, approving their budget request. Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -2- 22D Mr. "Red" Barrett, Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, reported that normally their budget would be adopted by them by the 2nd of June but with the election of their new officers coming after that date, it will not be possible to adopt their budget until after Council has held their meeting and in all probability, adopted the City's 1965 -66 budget. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to take the request for consideration in the City's 1965 -66 budget under submission for study and consideration by a full Council. Mr. Archie Cox, President of the Downtown Downey Business Association presented a letter requesting $5,000 be appropriated by the City for Christmas lights for 1965. Mayor Temple advised that this request would be considered and studied before final adoption of the City's fiscal budget. A suggestion was made that it might be considered that the City purchase Christmas lighting decorations; however, it was pointed out by the City Manager that storage would certainly present a problem. Peggy Werner, Treasurer of the Downtown Downey Business Association, stated that she is glad to hear their request as presented by Mr. Archie Cox is being taken under consideration. Mr. King stated that it would seem much more sound to have the ghristmas lighting handled on a city -wide basis through the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Barrett reported that of the $2500 used for Christmas lighting in 1964, $1,500.00 was used for the downtown central core, $1,000.00 for City entrances, and that Stonewood Shopping Center and Florence Avenue and Paramount Boulevard also have to be taken into consideration. A letter from the Downey Community Hospital recommending setting up of a special committee to work with the architects in planning the new municipal hospital; and a letter from the firm of Albert C. Martin and Associates, architects for the Downey Municipal Hospital which stated they will be glad to meet with the special committee whenever it is deemed necessary. A recommendation from Councilmen Dickerson and Dunnum was presented, stating the purpose of membership to a special medical advisory committee, with duties to be determined at their first meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 27, and the members recommended for membership as follows had all unanimously accepted: 1. President of the Hospital Foundation - Rev;, Rodney V. Cogswell 2. President of the Non - Profit Corporation - C. Larry Hoag 3. Chief of Staff, Downey Community Hospital - Dr. Kei Ozaki 4. Asst. Chief of Staff, Downey Community Hospital - Dr. Dana F. Richards 5. Chairman, Hospital Development Commission - MauFice L. McAlister 6. President, Women's Auxiliary, Downey Community Hospital - Mrs. Cecile Gray 7. Hospital Administrator, Downey Community Hospital - Wm. K. Kemper 8. Hospital Administrator, Rancho Los Amigos - Harrison Brent 9. Director, Medical Education, Rancho Los Amigos - Joe Dowling 10. Director of Nurses, Downey Community Hospital - Miss Willie May Henderson 11. Nursing Instructor (MA in Public Health), Rancho Los Amigos Hospital Mrs. Freda Hendrickson 12. General Practitioner - Dr. John R. Howard. 13'. G:L-. neral Practitioner - Dr. Richard A. Steere 14. General Practitioner - Dr. Harold E. Wilkins 15. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - Dr. John D. Abbey 16. Neurology - Dr. J. Elder Bryan 17. Obstetrician - Dr. Arthur L. Harvey 18. Pediatrics - Dr. Edward D'Orazio 19. Heart Specialist - Dr. Joseph M. Oyster 20. Cancer Specialist - Dr. Jean F. Crdm 21. General Surgery - Dr. Clyde A. Morris 22. Orthopedics - Dr, Leonard E. Burton 23. Neurosurgeon - Dr. David Spindle 24. General Practitioner - Dr. LeMon P. Clark 25. Radiologist - Dr. Anthony Mastropaole County Minutes - 5/25/65 -3- 2321 (Ex- officio members will be members of the City Council and the City Manager.) It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to activate a Medical Advisory Committee, appointing the above listed persons as members. The Deputy City Clerk continued with the correspondence as follows: Annual Report from Mrs. Marjorie, Phelan, Director of the Downey Civic ChrOus which was ordered received and filed. A letter from Assemblyman Carley V. Porter in appreciation for transmittal of Resolution from the City of Downey endorsing AB 2050 on tidelands.. Ordered re- ceived and filed. A letter from Mr. Freeman E. Henry resigning from the Board of Directors of Downey - Guadalajara Sister City Association, due to his appointment as President of the Association. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that Mr. Henry's resignation be accepted. A memorandum from Councilman Dickerson appointing Mrs. Doris Clark to succeed Mr. Freeman E. Henry on the Board of Directors of the Downey - Guadalajara Sister City Association. So ordered. A letter from Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, relative to hospital bond financing. Mr. King stated the Downey Hospital Corporation, a non - profit corporation, is now in need of a financial consultant to work with them on the sale of bonds for the municipal hospital. The letter outlines the qualifications of the Stone & Youngberg firm and their payment schedule to be worked out, being merely a proposal at this time. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to hold the above matter under submission until it can be considered by a full Council. A letter from Mr. John Mitchell, Chairman of the Civic Liason Committee of the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting Council approval to proceed with the annum Fourth of July celebration consisting of a July 3rd circus, Fourth of July parade and fireworks show. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to authorize the Junior Chamber of Commerce to proceed with their plan- ning for the Annual Fourth-of July celebration. The Mayor stated that he had received a letter directed to former Mayor Morton from the Inter - American Municipal Organization, which is an international organization, inquiring if the City of Downey is interested in participating. The letter was referred to the City Manager for report. A letter from the City Manager of Monterey Park stating they had adopted a resolution commending President Johnson on his stand on the Vietnam situation. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Supervisor Bonelli requesting action by the City Council relative to a 1/2 percent sales tax increase for Los Angeles County. The matter was held for consideration by a full Council and investigation as to how definite the plan is to cut down on real estate taxes, should the sales tax increase be approved,. A communication from the Area E Civil Defense Office relative to the City's representation at their meetings. Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -4- 2322 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that Mayor Temple and Deputy Director Don Robison be reappoint - ed representatives for the City of Downey to Area E. Mayor Temple stated he had received a petition signed by various citizens of Downey inquiring of the possibility of the Downey Police Officers' wearing light- weight uniforms during the summer months. Chief Robinson of the Police Department stated that his recommendation would be that they continue their practice of substituting a lightweight sport shirt, with no necktie required, adding that there have been no complaints from the police personnel. He stated that wearing short sleeves, as suggested, seems undignified and takes away from the prestige of the department. The petition was ordered received and filed. RESOLUTION NO. WS -439 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 (628167 - #28545 $105,965.74) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -439 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -440 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 ( #17971 - #18109 $57,940.12) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -440 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton ORDINANCE NO,. 267 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 77 — PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND AND FARM STREET) .� The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 267 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -5- 2323 ORDINANCE NO. 268 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN MINIMUM EXPENSES INCURRED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 799 The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 268 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton The City Manager explained that there is no change in the remuneration received by the Councilmen but that the City Attorney had advised an ordinance was needed in order to conform with the new City Charter. ORDINANCE NO. 269 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SUBSECTION 3130.1b RELATING TO ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREETS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 269 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple None Dunnum, Morton RESOLUTION NO 1556 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1556 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was 'reported by-Ervin Spindel that additional costs are involved in Cash Contract #106, improvements to LaReina Avenue, Firestone Boulevard to Third Street, due to rains encountered and that of unacceptable subgrade material which partially resulted,--he Reid., from the rains, as well as additional electrical work which was required by the State Division of Highways in the mod- ification of traffic signals at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and LaReina Avenue. Mr. Spindel stated that these extra costs have not been - determined definitely and that a final report on them will be made to Council when they are available. He recommended acceptance of the work in order that a Notice of Completion may be filed and advised that a transfer of funds will be necessary to offset the excess charges against this project at the time that the exact amount is determined. Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -6- ?324 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the work done under Cash Contract #106, LaReina Avenue, Firestone Boulevard to Third Street, and authorize filing a Notice of Completion,- holding payment until such time as additional costs are determined, and that the Director of Public Works submit an itemized report of such costs. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award contract for ,CC #107, Lakewood Blvd. center island landscaping, to the lowest and best bidder, W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. in the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, reject all other bids, and authorize the following transfer of funds: $2$29.14 From Account No. 13860 to Account No. 13761 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton After bid summa tion, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award bid for CC #162, slurry seal application in various streets within the City, to the lowest and bests bidder, Chamber Mix Concrete, Inc. in the amount of the unit prices sub- mitted in the bid proposal, rejecting all other bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 72 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton In the absence of Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, who had left the Council Meeting to attend a Public Utilities Commission meeting together with City Attorney Sorensen, Mr. King reported on SS Project No. 38 involving the removal of 13 palm trees along Downey Avenue, Cherokee Drive to Florence Avenue, stating that of the 13 trees, eleven of the property owners anewilling to have them moved. It had been suggested that possibly the trees be moved to the Public Works Yard for consideration in landscaping at the new municipal hospital. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to hold the matter of SS Project No. 38 until the next meeting to have more definite information as to possibly using the trees for landscaping at the new municipal hospital, now in the planning stages. After bid summation for CC #143, weed abatement for 1965, with only one bid being submitted which was considerably higher than the engineer's estimate and previous work performed, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to reject the bid and have the work performed by the Department of Public Works' forces. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton After bid summation for CC #95, Paramount Boulevard, southerly of Cole Street it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Geisler Con- struction, Inc. in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, and reject all other bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Council Minutes — 5/25/65 -7 2325 After summation of bid for Cash Contract #160, 20" Water Main in Stonewood Center, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award to the lowest and best bidder, M. E. Frid- rich, in the amount of the unit price submitted in the bid proposal, subject to easement,,and reject all other bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was reported that requests for sidewalk matching funds had been re- ceived from various property owners, all requests being for major pedestrian routes to schools. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk construction on the following: MF #65 8808 Tweedy Lane $ 60.00 MF #66 12420 Rives Avenue 216.00 IMF #67 8649 Meadow Road 51.00 MF #68 12016 Old River School Rd. 134.00 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was reported that the new Cadillac Agency had requested parkway flood lights be approved by the-City Council some time ago, with Council taking the matter under submission. Plans showing the locations of the proposed flood lights in the parkway along Studebaker Road have been submitted for further eval- uation of the problem. The City Engineer, Lee Leavitt, remarked that should Council consider authorizing these parkway lights as requested by the new Cadillac Agency,'a deposit should be required from them in order to protect the City of Downey from any liability. Councilman Corbin objected on the grounds that it would be setting a precedent. The matter was taken under submission until there is a full Council present. Permission was requested for the purchase of a used 2k ton stake truck for $175.00 from the California Disaster Office Surplus Federal Property Section located at Maywood, California for use in the Public Works Water Division. The S at bed of the truck will be salvaged and removed for use on a new truck chassis and crane unit recently acquired for the Water Division. The truck, itself, would be abandoned inasmuch as it is not in useable condition. Budgeted funds are available for the above purchase in Account No. 10 -621. Acquisition of the truck mentioned was recommended by the Public Works Water Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of one used 1955 2k ton stake truck for $175.00 from the California Disaster Office Surplus Federal Property Section for the Public Works Water Division. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was reported that the property owner at the southwest corner of Stewart and Gray Road and Rives Avenue has been contacted for the purpose of acquiring right of way for the improvements and for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection. The property owner has offered to dedicate the necessary right of way valued at $3,750.00 in exchange for improvements which are valued at $3,220.00. Since value of the land is greater than that of the improvements, Council M.nutes — 5/25/65 -8- 2326 it was recommended that the City Council grant the exchange of improvements which include curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement, for the right of way at the southwest corner of Stewart and Gray Road and Rives Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize exchange of right of way for im- provements at Stewart and Gray Road and Rives Avenue as stated above. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton A report was submitted to Council of a proposed 1200 square feet of Lot Area per dwelling unit for an R -3 zone. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to set a hearing on Planning Resolution No. 66 for 7 :30 PM June 14, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. A report was made by Mr. Griselle relative to a precise plan of setbacks and zoning ordinance amendments for 42' setbacks and corner cutoffs on Downey Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Third Street. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to set a hearing on the Precise Plan of Setbacks and Zoning Ordinance Amendments for 42' setbacks and 15' corner cutoffs on Downey Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Third Street for 7:30 P.M., June 14, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall (Planning Reso- lutions No. 94 and 95. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton A report was also submitted on Zone Exception Case #568, Harry Boand, east side of Brookshire Avenue 249' north of Imperial Highway which was a proposal to build four triplex apartments on four lots on the east side of Brookshire Avenue, a little north of Imperial Highway. The City Council had previously approved the appeal, denying the decision of the Planning Com- mission. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to reaffirm the previous action taken by the City Council on Zone Exception Case #568, Harry Boand, Brookshire Avenue and Imperial Highway. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton The City Manager reported on current legislation being proposed for senate reapportionment and stated that a portion of the City of Commerce had been omitted from the recommendation of the City of Downey for the area to be included in its proposed Senatorial District. It was suggested that in accord- ance with the City's policy of not dividing cities, and also in compliance with a recent resolution passed by the City of Commerce wherein they stipulated their desire to become afffliated with the City of Downey's suggested Senatorial District, the previous recommendation be amended or revised to include all of the City of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to reaffirm its recommendation of a proposed Senatorial District for this area and include that part of the City of Commerce northerly of the 52nd District, with copies of this action being submitted to all cities effected. A review of Assembly Bills No. 2275, relative to the Century Freeway, 3059 and Senate Bill 1091 was reported in Item 1 of the City Manager's Report. Council, Minutes - 5/25/65 -9- 232' Action supporting or opposing these bills was held for consideration by a full Council. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Planning Commissioners to attend a symposium on June 11 and 12 at The University of Southern California with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance to the American Library Association Conference July 4 -10 in Detroit, Michigan, for the City Librarian, Mrs. Ruth Miller, with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple No ne Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance by the Deputy Director of Civil Defense, Don Robison, to the Region VII Annual Conference of the Civil Defense Annual Council in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 25 - 28 with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed; and attendance by the Director of Finance, A. C. Gabriel, to the 59th Annual Conference of Municipal Finance Officers Associa- tion in Philadelphia, Pa. from June 6 - 10 with reasonable and necessary ex- penses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton The Civil Defense Advisory Committee has requested that a Civil Defense Emergency Hospital Training Unit be requested from the State of California for August 20 21, 1965, at no cost to the City except for use of a fork lift operator. The unit is similar to the one now assigned to Downey and located at Downey Senior High School and similar to one, also, which Dr. Christensen took slide pictures of recently in Long Beach. The unit would be set up at Downey High School to assist the volunteers now being recruited to man the hospital, in learning how the hospital actually operates. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the request for installation of a Civil Defense Emergency Hospital Training Unit August 20 - 21 to be set up at the Downey High School, and authorize the cost of use of a fork lift operator. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was noted by the City Manager that considerable secretarial and stenographic help is going to be needed to keep a complete record of all meetings of the Hospital Boards and Commissions and it -was therefore rec- ommended that Council authorize employing of a part -time Secretary - Stenographer upon the basis of a Stenographer I, to be used as needed, on an hourly basis for either daytime or nighttime meetings wit use as required for other com- mittee meetings due to increased activities of the various Citizens Committees. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant authority to hire a Secretary- Stenographer I at an hourly rate of from $2.75 to $3.10. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Council Minutes - 5/25/65 Corbin, Dickerson, Temple None Dunnum, Morton -10- 2328 The City Manager requested ratification of escrow proceedings for purchase of property owned by A. B. Hohn for use as an additional parking lot (known as Margaret Courts.) and a transfer of funds in the amount of $2.8,000 plus normal escrow costs. The matter was ordered held until there is a full Council present. site The City Manager requested removal of two houses in the hospital /which was previously authorized, these being at 8546 Margaret Street and 11505 Patton Road, and the inclusion of an old house in front of the address,8512 Avon Street, as well as a house at the corner of Irwingrove and Old River School Road which was purchased by the City._ The City Manager advised these houses should be adver- tised for either moving or demolition. (Address on last house: 10315 Old River School Road.) Councilman Corbin inquired if the Fire Chief had investigated the possibility of burning the houses, however Chief Gain reported that he had made an investiga- tion and that it would not be practicable nor safe. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize advertising for bids for removal or demolition of houses shown at the above locations. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None AASENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Mr. King requested authority to replace the typewriter used by the personnel secretary with an Executive Model which would require a transfer of $166.50 to cover additional cost for this model. Replacement of this one typewriter would make uniform all the typewriters used in the City Manager /Mayor- Councilmen's Office. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize replacement of the IBM Standard Typewriter with an Executive Model and the following transfer of funds: $166.50 From: A/N 9- 2025 -319 To: A/N 9 -2025 -611 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None AASENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Mr. Wendell Wiser, 11215 Woodruff Avenue, stated he is happy to see Council rescind action taken two weeks ago relative to allowing the City Library and the Deputy Director of Civil Defense attendance at out -of -state meetings. He then inquired about the progress relative to parkway encroachments and the traffic problem at the Southern Pacific Railroad cpossings. He also requested an inves, i- gation or study of areas where no U turns are allowed and, specifically,_ a stud} at the Woodruff Avenue, Firestone Boulevard location. The traffic matters were referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report. Mr. D. L. Grohner, 9525 Fostoria, requested that the study include Pangborn at the street leading to North American Aviation, Corp. and Firestone Boulevard and Pangborn, leading to the Stonewood Shopping Area which will present an intensi- fied problem upon completion of the new department store in that area. These were referred also to the Traffic Committee for study and report. Councilman Corbin inquired about the downtown area parking lot owned by John Hollowell and about the length of term of the lease of one of the buildings at the location. The matter was held for a report from the Director of Finance later in the meeting in order that he might check on this lease existing with`a tailoring shop. Councilman Dickerson commended the Downey Woman's Club for going ahead with matching funds for installation of sidewalks, stating they are used considerably since their installation. Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -11- 2329 The City Manager was commended by Councilman Dickerson on his report sub- mitted and the arrangements made at the Assembly Senate Sub - committee hearings in Sacramento relative to pending legislation affecting the City of Downey. He reported they were very well received and that Senator Gonzales, throughout his presentations, used the reports from the City of Downey for reference. It was felt that these reports were one of the reasons a good impression was made upon the Assembly. Mayor Temple stated it is more effective when the Assembly has something concrete such as these reports with which to work. Mayor Temple requested an early report on parkway use which had been re- ferred to the Traffic Committee for study. Mr. King reported Mr. Spindel and the City Attorney were attending a Public Utilities Commission meeting in objection to the excessive cost of the type installation recommended by the Commission at the Southern Pacific Railroad crossings. Thus, any report on this traffic problem must of necessity await the decision of the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Gabriel, Director of Finance, brought back to Council the report that the lease existing on Second Street (property owned by John Hollowell) was dated January 20, 1965, the term of the lease ending in January, 1967. It was suggested that the City Manager contact the lessee and /or the owner of the property to check on the possibility of negotiating for the property and buying out the lease in question, as it was the desire of Council that something be done toward acquiring this property for parking purposes prior to the end of the two -year period covered by the lease. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting ad- journed at 9:55 A.M. ALBERTA PFEIFF SCOTT E. TEMPLE DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR Council Minutes - 5/25/65 -12-