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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-08-09-65-Regular Meeting#23,77 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 9, 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., August 9, 1965, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple ABSENT: Councilmen: Thomas H. Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager A. C.. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel,'Director of Public Works Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning %. rl New -ton, Acting City Attorney Robert Gain, Fire Chief William Fritsche, Asst. Director of Bldg. & Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Dr. Floyd Peterson of the Moravian Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Temple then requested Mrs. Claude Bowman to introduce .guests from Jalisco, Mexico from the Orphanage in Guadalajara and their press representative from Guadalajara. Members of the Sister City Committee present were then intro- duced, and members of the choir from the orphanage came forward and introduced themselves before rendering selections in their native tongue . Appreciation was expressed to the Sister City members and friends from Guadalajara. Mayor Temple announced the public hearing which was continued from the meeting of July 27, 1965, on the vacation of a portion of Cherokee Drive, Resolution of Intention #1585. City Clerk Della Doyle reported proper notification of the hearing had been published and posted. There being no written and no oral objections or comments, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hear- ing on the Resolution of Intention vacating a portion of Cherokee Drive be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1590 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING A VACATION OF A PORTION OF CHEROKEE DRIVE LYING EASTERLY OF WILEY BURKE AVENUE AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 17580 PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 451, PAGE 37 THROUGH 4.0 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 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. 1590 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mayor Temple announced the public hearing on the Weed Abatement Program for 1964 -65 continued from July 27, 1965. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, stated the hearing is on the assessments for weed abatement done during the fiscal year 1964-65 and that proper notification had been published and the Affidavit of Publication was on file with the City Clerk. Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -1- There being no written and no oral objections or comments, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on the weed abatement for 1964 -65 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to affirm assessments which have been levied for the past year for weed abatement and performance of the work. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mayor Temple announced the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 517, 10014 Paramount Boulevard. Mr. Spindel stated proper notification had been sent to the property owners in the area. A letter had been received from an attorney for a property owner stating they had no objections to the improvements but would like to contact the successful bidder regarding time schedule so his business will not be tied up for an undue length of time. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #517 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed under Chapter 27 with improvements under DIP #517, 10014 Paramount Boulevard, at an estimated cost of $950.00. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mayor Temple announced the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 530, Rives Avenue. Mr. Spindel stated proper notices had been sent to the property owners. There being no written and no oral objections or comments, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing be closed on DIP #530, Rives Avenue improvements, under Chapter #27 of the State Division of Highways. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with improvements on Rives Avenue under DIP #530, Chapter 27 proceedings. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of July 12 and 20 be approved as corrected and the minutes of July 27 be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from the Holton Construction Company relative to disqualification of their bid on the Pump House. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be received and filed. A letter from Mr. J. Daniel objecting to increase in rates for rubbish col - lection. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the letter be received and filed. Communication from Los Angeles County Road Department relative to Aid to Cities in the amount of $65,965.00 for the fiscal year 1965 -66. Countil Minutes - 8/9/65 -2- 2379 Letter from Los Angeles Airways, Inc. in appreciation of the City's support at the hearing in connection with permanency of its operating certificate and thanking Mr. King for his testimony at that hearing. Ordered received and filed. Mr. King requested authority to appear before the Subcommittee on the importance of air transportation to Small Business this Friday at 11 :00 A.M. at International Airport (Helicopter service). It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to represent the City of Downey at the hearing as requested by him. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Letter from the Downey Community Hospital relative to hops ital care units. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the letter be accepted and filed, and the matter referred to the architects for the hospital. Mr. Jonathan Lloyd of the firm of A. C. Martin and Associates was called upon at this time to review the Master Plan for the proposed Downey Hospital, after which presentation, Mr.. Lloyd answered questions of Council and requested that the Master Plan be approved as he feels they should proceed with the next phase of schematic drawings as expeditiously as possible. Councilman Dunnum suggested that surveys on other hospitals compared to what Downey is planning be made, and on hospital major medical in comparison with approximately three insurance companies. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the Master Plan for the Downey Hospital as submitted by the firm of A. C. Martin & Associates, with decision at a future time being made as to beds per rowm and whether there is to be a basement considered for the structure. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum,. Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Moyg#c n Letter from Leslie V. Olson representing property owner in Lot Split #389, requesting that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for it is -felt they could work out a solution to the problem which would be satisfactory to the City. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Lot Split #389 be referred to the Planning Com- mission as requested by Mr. Olson. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Letter from Ray P. Biby relative to decision of Planning Commission denying Lot Split #90. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that Lot Split #90 be held over to the meeting of August 84, 1965, for consideration when Councilman Morton would be present since the matter is in his councilmanic district. This was satisfactory with Mr. Biby and other interested parties who were present. A letter from the Planning Commission commending the City Council for the modernization of the Council Chambers was received and filed. Council Minutes- 8/9/65 -3- 232 0 Request from the First Christian Church of Downey for permission to have a parade on September 10, 1965 at 7:00 P.M. Reverend Chase advised there would be about 1,000 young people present and that it would be a very worthwhile event. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the approval of the parade as requested by the First Christian Church be granted. Request for parade from Rio Hondo Baptist Church to be held on August 14, 1965, at 2:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the request for parade permit be granted the Rio Hondo Baptist Church. Letter from Mr. Donald S. Riggs, 9424 Tweedy Lane, requesting a deviation of standard sidewalkl'ocation, together with matching funds as provided in MF Project #91 involving both north and south sides of Suva, between Tweedy Lane and Samoline. It was requested by Mr. Riggs that the proposed sidewalk be placed at curbside. Mr. Riggs also stated that the 14' setback from the curb on Tweedy Lane is satis- factory to all four property owners involved and he requested that it also be established as a curbside sidewalk. After discussion of the unusual conditions and size of these properties, it was felt this would not establish a precedent. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve curb sidewalks and matching funds, MF Project #91, on the north and south sides of Suva between Tweedy Lane and Samoline. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Councilman Dunnum suggested that if the cost of moving of a telephone pole would bring the cost of sidewalk installation above the normal cost for matching funds, that the matter be brought back to Council before proceeding further. So ordered. A letter from Mr. Bruce Moore, Superintendent of the Downey Unified School District presenting a list of hazardous conditions encountered by students on their way to and from school requested Council take necessary action to eliminate these conditions insofar as possible. Mr. Karl Grahn, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Business Manager of the Downey Unified School District, outlined the various hazards con- tained on the list presented to Council. The matter was referred to the Traffic Committee for study, together with Item G3(g), obstructions in parkways, with the recommendation of setting up a field trip for Council. Mrs. Cora Rowe, 9435 Borson Street, outlined the hazardous conditions at Woodruff Junior High School and requested that the Traffic Committee look into this matter immediately, Letter from the Downey Recreation and Park District requesting a meeting between the Park Directors, Patrick J. Kearns and Joe Glenn Coss with the Downey City Council. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dcliax8cnand so ordered that the letter be received and filed. Request from the Downtown Business Association for a Parade Permit for October 16, 1965, at 9:00 A.M. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the Downtown Business Association's request for parade permit for October 16, 1965 be approved as requested. Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -4- ArAJj51 Request from Downey Lodge No. 220, Free and Accepted Masons for parade to be held August 21 at 11:00 A.M. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the request from the Downey Lodge for a parade permit be granted as requested. Request from the Warren High School for City support of their request to participate in the Rose Parade on January 1, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the request be approved. The City Manager stated he would contact the Chairman of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses immediately. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO AS PART 5 OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 2440 TO 2451, INCLUSIVE, RELATING TO A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1591 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING FOR CITY RECOGNITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION" The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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. 1591 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1592 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 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. 1592 be adopted, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NJ. 1593 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -5- 23Z2 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. 1593 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Plans and specifications on Golden Park were presented by Ervin Spindel for improvement and construction of a parking area, restroom facilities and street improvements on Castana Street and Golden Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and 1, passed by the following vote to approve Phase 1 submitted by the Director of Public Works for Golden Park to complete road improvements on Golden and Castana, includ- ing appropriation of funds.by transfer as follows: Estimated $37,900 From Capital Improvement Fund To Acct. #13797 of 1,680 if if of „ (Not to exceed $40,000.00) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mrs. Betty Rupp, 12724 Barlin Avenue, stated she is very pleased with the action taken by Council to improve Golden Park and urged City Council to first install rest rooms and requested that City forces correct the sanitation facilities immediately. Mr. A: E. Still, 7922 De Palma Street, advised Council he would like to see Site 8 improved and urges immediate action in this direction. RESOLUTION NO. 1594 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED ON A STATE HIGHWAY UNDER TERMS OF DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 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. 1594 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1595 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 22832, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER (RUTGERS AVENUE BETWEEN FOSTER ROAD AND ADORES STREET) 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. 1595 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Council Minutes • 8/9/65 Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple None Morton -6- 2383 RESOLUTION NO. WS -448 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 ( #30078 - #30477 $113,777.80) (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 -448 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -449 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 018585 - #18708 $62,707.18) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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 -449 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -450 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 ( #18709 - #18850 $161,322.09) 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -450 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to prepare plans and specifications; retain the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen; and advance funds in the amount of $6,500.00 from Unappropriated Reserves to Account #14428 for Assessment District No. 4, Irwingrove Drive. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award contract on Downey Improvement Project #527 to Geisler Construction, Inc. in amount of unit prices submitted in the bid proposal for the alley west of Lakewood Boulevard, southerly of Telegraph Road, and reject all other bids. Council Minutes 8/9165 -7 2 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to .-.. proceed under Chapter 27 to initiate improvements under Chapter 27, Downey Improvement Project #532, 9306 and 9320 Gallatin Road and 9600 Gallatin Road with removal of trees at 9306. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mr. King reported that on the south side of Second, easterly of Downey Avenue, the Christian Science Reading Room have been given 30 days' notice to vacate and authority was requested to call for bids for the sale of and /or demolishing of that building. Also, the building occupied by a cleaning estab- lishment under lease, expiring January, 1967 has been considered and tentative arrangements made for purchase of this lease for $3,500.00. If this is agreed upon, authority is needed to also call for bids for sale and /or demolishing of that building at the same time. Authority was requested to authorize the Engineering Division to prepare plans and specifications for paving, lighting and landscaping this lot for parking as the others have been done in the downtown business area and it is hoped this can be put into operation at a--reasonably early date. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement to terminate the lease as outlined in the City Manager's report. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize transfer of funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 from Capital Improvements budget, including the $3,500.00, for lease purchase, paving, removal and /or demolishing of buildings, paving and lighting and landscaping: Transfer: Not to exceed $20,000 From: Capital Improvements Budget To: Account No.13782A ,AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize engineers to prepare plans and specifica- tions for parking lots on south side of Second easterly of Downey Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickdrson and passed by the following vote to authorize calling for bids for sale and /or demolition of buildings on the south side of Second Street easterly of Downey Avenue, as recom- mended. AYES: 4 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Council Minutes - 8/9/65 Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple None Morton -8- 2385, It was suggested that Council authorize the Mayor and /or any member of the City Council to attend the Independence Day events in Guadalajara the middle of Sep- tember, and /or the first annual recognition events set forth by the City of Guada- lajara for the first week of October, 1965. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the matter be taken under submission for further study. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve attendance of Ray T. Lake, Director of Building and Safety to attend the annual meeting of the Western Plumbing Officials Association in Fresno, September 27 to October 1, 1965, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The recommendation that Mr. Lake, Director of Building and - Safety, be au- thorized to attend the "Acoustical Isolation in Building Construction course at the University of California Extension Center in San Francisco, Friday and Satur- day, September 24 and 25, 1965, was ordered held for further study. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize Mr. William P. Fritsche, Asst. Director of Building and Safety to attend the International Association of Electrical Inspectors annual meeting in Sacramento October 4 - 7, 1965, with reasonable expenses. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve purchase by the Fire Department of a trailer- mounted floodlite for the sum of $150.00 through the State Educational —^ Agency for Surplus Property. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Planning Commission members to authorized to attend the League of California meeting in San Francisco, October 10 - 13 with reasonable expenses. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mayor Temple declared a 10- minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:40 P.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple ABSENT: Councilman: Morton, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept impr.ovements.completed under Cash Contract #126, Florence Avenue, sewers and maintenance thereof. 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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #160, water main in Stonewood Center. AYES: 3 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple None Dunnum, Morton Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -9- 2386 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote after summation of bids to award contract to the lowest and best bidder, A. E. Lammens, in the amount of $2,970.00, Cash Contract #163, Pump House, Well Site No. 5, and reject all other bids. 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 approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #164, miscellaneous repairs of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Estimated cost of construction is $3,181.00. 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 authorize exchange of improvements for right of way in S.S. Project No. 38, and authorize payments to the landowners as follows: 10340 Downey Avenue - $369 10326 Downey Avenue - $360 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 after summation of bids to award contract No. SS 42, Bellflower Boulevard from Foster Road to Imperial Highway to Sully- Miller Contracting Company in the amount of 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 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for modifi- cation of Traffic Signals at Bellflower Boulevard and Imperial Highway, Cash Contract SS #78 at an estimated cost of $16,000 to be budgeted from Gas Tax Funds. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for for installation of a traffic signal system on Firestone Boulevard at Stonewood Shopping Center entrance, SS #94. The estimated City's share of cost is $11,700.00, to be financed from Gas Tax Funds. 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 approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract No. SS -106, Unit 1, Firestone Boulevard between Arnett Street and Ryerson Avenue. The Director of Public Works advised that additional funds approved for other portions of Firestone Boulevard which had been delayed may be used on this project and that if additional funds are needed later for the other project, the matter can be brought back to Council at that time. Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -10- 23'7 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 accept improvements completed by Sully- Miller Contracting Company under Cash Contract No. SS -92, Tweedy Lane and Suvb, 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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract SS -108, Brookshire Avenue, between Alameda Street and Stewart and Gray Road. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk construction listed as follows: MF Project No. 96 - 9319 Cecilia Street $ ;50.00 97 - 9315 Cecilia Street 50.00 98 - 9508 Tweedy Lane 59.00 " 28 - 7138 -40 Firestone Blvd. 1,112.00 " 99 - 9306 Gallatin Road 162.00 101 - 9320 Gallatin Road '95.00 102 - 12351 Dunrobin Avenue 51.00 " 103 - 8732 Cherokee Drive 56.00 " 104 - SW Corner Tweedy & Dinsdale 165.00 " 105 - 8726 Cherokee Drive 56.00 " 106 - 8576 Florence Avenue 145.00 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award bid for annual trash pickup and disposal contract to Capital Rubbish Disposal, lowest and best bidder, and reject all other bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize funds in the amount of $3,600 from the 1965 -66 Capital Improvement Budget as the following transfer; Select System Project #122: $3,600.00 From: Capital Improvement Budget To Acct. #13788 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton pending After a summation of bids /by the Finance Director, A.. C. Gabriel, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize calling for bids on the following items: Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -11- 2388 2 Each Compact Pickup Truck, Spec. #PW61 3 Each 7500 GVW Cab & Chassis Truck, Spec. #PW65 3 Each Utility Bodies for Above - Standard Specifications 1 Each 25000 GVW Cab and Chassis Truck, Spec. #PW63 1 Each Air Compressor, Spec. EPW62 1 Each Aerial Ladder, Spec. #PW66 2 Each IBM Selectric Typewriter 1 Each Mobile 2 -Way Radio Unit 2 Each Harley Davidson Motorcycles 1000' Fire Hose (Replacement) 1500' Fire Hose (Replacement) 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 authorize replacement of Police Department vehicles under existing contract during the fiscal year with the exception of the executive cars. 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 approve Agreement with B.F.S. Mutual Water Company of LaMirada and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Councilman Corbin recommended obtaining estimates on street tree spraying for a report to Council. So ordered. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award Bid #3093 for 1966 flatbed truck for the park program to Downey Dodge Trucks, Inc. in the amount of $3,242.24, including sales tax, and reject all other bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton It was reported that a study of automotive replacement would be made for council study prior to future bids. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set public hearing for 8:00 P.M., September 13, 1965, on Planning Resolution No. 97 recommending an extension of Patton Road across the SPRR to Firestone Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize payment of appraised value of property in the amount of $6,750.00 for right of way at 12344 Brookshire Avenue SS Project No. 105, under conditions that property owner will construct offsite improvements. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton Mr. Wendell Wiser, 11215 Woodruff Avenue, inquired about the responsibility for maintenance of alleys. Mr. S pindel advised that the City maintains improved alleys; if not improved, the property owner either cleans them or the City will Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -12- 2389 clean and assess the property owner. Mr. Wiser also inquired as to the time the City Council plans to make a report on the obstructions in parkways which was requested some time ago. He was informed that the report would be forth - coming on August 24. Councilman Dickerson requested the City Manager to check into affiliation With S.C.A.G. (Southern California Association of Government). The City Manager advised he would contact Mr. Jay Michaels inviting hint to Downey in order to furnish Council with information on the.S:.C.A.G. organization. Mayor Temple reported there had been some complaints made about drainage water accumulating south of the Rio San Gabriel Park and the Public Works Director was requested to make a study to determine whether it is a park district or county matter, as the water collecting is coming from other areas. Councilman Corbin brought a report from the League of California Cities meeting that the State Highway Patrol is authorized to assume control of the freeways within the City without contract and that the revenues from fines would remain unchanged. Mr. Spindel reported that a southerly route for the Century Freeway has been recommended and that it was the City of Downey who had first recommended that it be routed from California Avenue to Central Avenue, which is the decision pending at this time. Mr. Icing and Mr. Spindel will attend the Century Freeway meeting at the International Hotel on Friday, August 13, 1965. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M. DELLA DOYLE` City Clerk Council Minutes - 8/9/65 -13- SCOTT E. TEMPLE Mayor