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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-24-65-Regular Meeting230 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 24, 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., August 24, 1965, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple ABSENT: Councilmen: Dunnum 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 Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Don Robison, Assistant to City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Thomas H. Morton delivered the invocation in the absence,of a minister. Mayor Temple announced the matter of Lot Split 4#90 which was appealed by Mr. Ray P. Biby, held from the last Council Meeting, will be-considered at this time. Speaking on behalf of Mr. Biby was Abner M. Fritz, Attorney, 518 W. Phila- delphia Street, Whittier, California. Speaking against the appeal were: Mr. Woodrow Christensen 9951 Brookshire Avenue Don Wilson, 8550 Gainford Street After much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to uphold the action of the Planning Commission denying the Lot Split #90 as set out in the minutes of the Planning Commission dated July 21, 1965. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant the Lot Split #90, Ray P. Biby, in accordance with all the conditions as set forth by the Subdivision Committee as listed below: 1. This approval is based upon an approved revised plot plan. Deviations or exceptions from said approved plot plan shall not be permitted without the approval of the City Planning Commission. 2. That a zone exception reducing the lot sizes to less than 7,500 square feet shall first be approved before this lot split becomes valid. 3. That a description of each lot shall be ,recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning Department. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 `1- 2 3.91 4. That building setback lines adjacent to Street "A" may be modified to ten feet (101). 5. Public Street Improvement: a. Construction of concrete curb and two foot gutter on south side and concrete header on north side of proposed Dacosta Street, with 35' right -of -way and 30' paved width. b. Construction of concrete sidewalks (minimum 5' wide) along Brookshire Avenue. c. Construction of cement driveway approaches wherever curbs are depressed for driveway entrances. d. Pavement to consist of minimum 4" thick section Class "A" aggregate base and a minimum 2" thick section plant mix surfacing. e. Street tress shall be planted to the standards of the City Forester. f. That the cul -de -sac shall have a right -of -way radius of 25' and a curb to curb radius of 22 -1/2'. g.. That three street lights shall be installed to the standards of the Department of Public Works. h. That Street "A" shall be dedicated in fee to the City of Downey and the City shall authorize use of the street for street purposes ex- cepting the northwesterly one foot (l'). J. The standards of improvement, construction materials, and methods of construction, shall be accomplished in conformance with the standard plans and specifications as outlined by the City of Downey. k. All necessary drainage structures and street grading plans shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 6. Sewer and Water- a. That a public sewer and 4" water lines shall be provided in the pro- posed street "A" with laterals running to the property line of all lots, to the standards of the Department of Public Works. b. The design and improvement of sewers shall be to the standards of the Department of Public Works. 7. An engineered grading plan for all lots shall be submitted by the developer for approval of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Building and Safety, and all lots shall drain to a street and have not less than a 1% grade, and where a grade differential, exceeds one foot (1') a retaining wall shall be provided. 8. That proper compaction of fill in the swimming pool area shall be com- pleted to the standards of the Departments of Public Works and Building and Safety. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman. Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of August 9, 1965, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: A letter from Mr. J. Daniels in apology for his liter pre$riously objecting to the increase in sanitation rates. Ordered received and filed, with letter of com- mendation to Mr. Daniels for his letter of apology. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -2- 2382 July report from the Chamber of Commerce. Received and filed. Letter from Messrs. Donald S. Riggs and Russell Barr relative to cost of removal of power pole adjacent to their property on Tweedy Lane and Samoline Avenue. The City Manager stated there is a problem relative to excessive cost for the Edison Company to remove their power pole at the location in question, and that he will check into the matter further and submit a repott at the next Council Meeting. A letter from Burke Williams and Sorensen, relative to World Law Day, and ^ suggesting that a representative of the local Bar Association be contacted and invited to participate in observance of this World Law Day. Ordered received and filed. A letter from the C.ty of South Gate relative to refuse disposal. As a member of the Sanitation District, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to authorize delegate Mayor Temple to exercise his own discretion in voting on the matter to change the use of the disposal site when the site is com- pletely filled. Letter from the Mayor of Guadalajara and one from Governor of Jalisco relative to the Independence Day celebration to be held in Guadalajara September 16, and the October Festival to be held on October lst. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson that the Mayor be authorized to use his own discretion as to which event he wishes to attend, but the motion died forlack pf a second. It was then moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize City Councilmen and their wives to attend the Independence Day celebration in Guadalajara on September 16, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dunnum A letter from the Los Angeles Airways thanking Mr. King for his appearance as a witness at the hearing before the House Small Business Subcommittee relative to preservation and expansion of helicopter service. Ordered received and filed. The City Attorney reported that Chapter 2043, the District Reorganization Act of 1965, goes into effect under which all changes of boundaries, annexations, reor- ganizations, dissolutions of certain districts with certain exceptions shall be governed by the new act with the provision that any proceeding which is pending at the effective date of the act will not be controlled by the new act. Mr. Sorensen stated that he had talked to Attorney Gill of the Park and Recreation District and advised that it was their opinion that if a petki on was filed,or a resolution adopted to submit the dissolution matter to a vote of the people prior to September 17, it would constitute a pending matter, to be governed.under the former provisions rather than the new bill. Mrs. Betty Kilpatrick, 8603 Meadow Road, Acting Chairman of the Board of the Park District, inquired if the matter under the new Act might then be decided by the Board of Supervisors and was advised this would be the case and that it would be at the recommendation of the local Formation Commission. Mrs. Kilpatrick recommended that all petitions possible be brought to the Park District's Board Meeting this evening in order to give them some idea of the amount of interest being shown by the cititene of Downey on the matter of dissolution of the Park District. The City Manager stated he could contact the person in charge of circulation of these peti- tions in order to grant the request of Mrs. Kilpatrick. A letter from Von E. Corstedt regarding cleaning of alley at 7802 8th Street. Mr. Spindel reported the Department of Public Works will check out this request. The City Clerk reported receipt of a petition of appeal and requea =to hold a public hearing on Zone Exception Case #592, 9931 Tweedy Lane. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Ex- ception Case #592 for 7:30 P.M., September 13, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -3- 23°3 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to grant the request of Councilman Dunnum to be excused from attending Council Meetings the month of September due to illness. A letter from Ron Stone, Chairman of the Downey Christmas Parade Board of the Chamber of Commerce,. requesting $50 in support of the parade fund and stating funds totaling $350 toward their goal of $1,250 has been pledged. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize mnxpendit b--- of $600 from Community Promotion Account for the Christmas Parade and that any additional funds obtained through the efforts of the Christmas Parade Board be reserved toward next year's parade expense. Councilman Morton complimented Mr. Stone on his energy, effort and initiative in obtaining funds in the manner set forth.in his letter. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Temple reported on receipt of a letter of complaint from Mr. d'Alessandro regarding motorcycles racing in the flood control channel. The Chief of Police Ivan Robinson reported the department has been patroling this problem area through the years. A letter from Mr. George Slater, 12621 Brock Avenue, requesting greater restriction on establishment of beer parlors throughout the City adjacent to residential areas. He objected specifically to a request for establishing a bar at 8030k Imperial Highway. ORDINANCE NO. 280 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9120.9 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The ordinance was read in full with emergency clause to make the ordinance effective immediately upon its adoption. Mr. George Slater, 12621 S. Brock, stated he would like to see Council seriously consider adopting the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to adopt the emergency clause contained in Ordinance No. 280 as read by the City Attorney. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 280 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Councilman Morton suggested an analysis be made of license fees required for establishment of liquor businesses and comparison with other cities.and to •— report the results of the analysis to Council in the near future. ORDINANCE NO. 281 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO AS PART OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 2.440 TO 2451, INCLUSIVE, RELATING TO A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT The ordinance was read by title only. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -4- 3v.t. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 281 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 4906 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO HANDBILLS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VII A NEW PART TO BE DESIGNATED PART 6 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 7175 THROUGH 7175.6 AND RELATING TO DRIVEWAYS 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1596 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1965 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 and passed by the following vote that Resolution No'. 1596 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunrum RESOLUTION NO. 1597 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1965 The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -5- 23� 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. 1597 be adopted. Councilman Morton stated it should be pointed out that the City Council has done everything possible over the years to reduce the tax burden to the property owners, attempting to seek revenue from other sources and he thinks the City Council has done a fine job to continue the fine services and also commended the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts in bringing forth increased sales tax. He is glad to see the City, for the first time in its history, allocating funds specifically for civic purposes. The.Mayor asked for the vote on Resolution No. 1597. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum The City Manager reported that the League of California Cities have reported that should the State cigarette tax have been approved by Governor Brown as proposed, the City would not have benefited through this tax source - Councilman Corbin reiterated Mr. King's statements, adding that the City would have received 1p only and that the State would have directed for what expenditures this tax would be used. RESOLUTION NO. 1598 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1965, FOR THE LIGHTING'DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY 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. 1598 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1599 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES FOR THE PARK, RECREATION AND PARKWAY DIS- TRICT #7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1965, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5780, ETC. OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 1599 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1600 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING FOR DEDICATION A PORTION OF GOLDEN 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. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -6- 2396 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Coun�;Jjman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1600 be- opted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Temple declared a 10- minute recess with Council reconvening at 8:45 A.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton,.Temple ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO, 1601 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0, 859, PARKING PROHIBITION ON COLDBROOK BETWEEN HALL ROAD AND STEWART AND GRAY ROAD 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. 1601 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson,, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mr, Spindel reviewed plans and specifications for information of the Council on the improvements proposed for Golden Park paving of the south side of Golden and west side of Castana, and parking lot which are currently,being advertised for bid. Sanitary facilities will also be improved. RESOLUTION N0, 1602 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COtiNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING STOPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF'DEMPSTER AVENUE AND PRICHARD 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, 1602 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1603 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET ON PHLOX STREET BETWEEN DOWNEY AVENUE AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD EX- CEPT IN FRONT OF THE FIRE STATION The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -7- 239'x' It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1603 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION N'0. 1604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BETWEEN RIVES AVENUE AND OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1,604 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING NO PARKING LIMITS ON FLORENCE AVENUE FROM THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS TO THE WESTERLY CITY LIMITS The resolution was read by title only. Councilman Morton recommended holding the matter for a field trip, due to the possible inconvenience such parking restrictions might cause to businesses at this location. So ordered. RES'OLUTICN NO. 1605 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1964 BOND ISSUE PROJECT NO. 3101 AND PROPCS ED STREET BETTERMENTS THEREIN 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 Morten, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following -vote that Resolution No. 1605 be approved, including minor changes suggested by the Director of Public Works and incorporated in the Agree N29! 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman- Dunnum- ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin A discussion ensued relative to contingency ecsts and who would issue or initiate the change orders and approve or sign same. Councilman Marton agreed that the Director of Public Works would have the authority, provided it is with the understanding that the costs will be nominal. The City Attorney advised that a sentence could be added: "Any approval or request made on behalf of the City under this paragraph be made by the Director of Public Works." It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to appropriate $50,000 from 186.1 Gas Tax Funds covering estimated extension costs and authorize the following transfer of funds in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated August 18, 1965: Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -8- 23,98 TRANSFER: $4,000 FROM: Proposed Misc. Unbudgeted Capital Improvement Projects TO: Account No. 13792 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1606 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUHSTING PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A CROSSING ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAIL - ROAD TRACKS AT GRADE ON PATTON ROAD IN DOWNEY, 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. 1606 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -451 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 ( #30478 - #30869 $112,085.84) (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 -451 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -452 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 ( #18851 - 1#18997 $57,290.57) 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 -452 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilman: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum 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 for legal work; and advance funds in the amount of $3,500 to Account No. 14429 for Assessment District #106 - Meadow Road. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -9- 2389 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve construction completed on Assessment District #73, Bixler Avenue and Century Boulevard. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple -NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize payments as follows in exchange for right of way for improvements to be constructed under Cash Contract No. S.S. -56, Downey Avenue, Cherokee Drive to Fifth Street: $1,341 - 10518 -20 Downey Avenue - Harold Sheldon 1,125 — 10547 -49 Downey Avenue - Florrice Sweet 1,092 —10537 Downey Avenue 4,388 - 10502 - 08 - 12 - 14 Downey Avenue AYES:: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize budgeting funds in the amount of $7600 from 186.1 Gas Tax Funds for paveouts at various locations along Imperial Highway and the following transfer of funds: $7600 From 186.1 To Account No. 16031 �- AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote after a summation of bids for Cash Contract No. S.S. -38, Downey Avenue between Cherokee Drive and Florence Avenue, that bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson., Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids, subject to the approval of the State Division of Highways, on S.S. Project No. 8.6, Unit 2, for widening and improvement of Telegraph Road from Rio Hondo to Lowman Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award contract to the lowest and best bidder, W. R. Wilkinson in the amount of unit prices submitted in the bid proposal for Cash Contract No. S.S. -91, Paramount Boulevard southerly from Florence Avenue, and reject all other bids. Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -10- 2400 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award contract to the lowest and best bidder, W. R. Wilkinson, in the amount of unit prices submitted in the bid proposal for Cash Contract No. S.S. -112, Woodruff Avenue between Cecilia Street and Eglise Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalks for S.S. Project #116, Paramount Boulevard and authorize the following transfer of funds: $70.83 from Sidewalk Fund 457.00 from Mis. Proposed Unbudgeted Funds To: Account No. 15111 To: Account No. 13788 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to appropriate funds in the amount of $600 for S.S. Project No. 122, Miscellaneous Paveouts at 12006 Old River School Road and authorize the following transfer of funds: $600 From: Miscellaneous Proposed Unbudgted To: Acct. #13788 Funds AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve specifications for construction of sidewalks at various locations throughout the City and grant authority to advertise for bids under Cash Contract #167. Mr. Spindel stated it was thought the cost of sidewalks might be reduced by having a single contract for construction extended over a one -year period. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council held for further study, the proposed removal of trees in various locations in the City and requested reasons for removal of the trees and making a field trip. 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 #171, Parking Lot No. 5 construction. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -11- AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award contract to the lowest and best bidder, W. R. Wilkinson, in the amount of {snit prices submitted in the bid proposal for Cash Contract No. S.S. -112, Woodruff Avenue between Cecilia Street and Eglise Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalks for S.S. Project #116, Paramount Boulevard and authorize the following transfer of funds: $70.83 from Sidewalk Fund 457.00 from Mis. Proposed Unbudgeted Funds To: Account No. 15111 To: Account No. 13788 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to appropriate funds in the amount of $600 for S.S. Project No. 122, Miscellaneous Paveouts at 12006 Old River School Road and authorize the following transfer of funds: $600 From: Miscellaneous Proposed Unbudgted To: Acct. #13788 Funds AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve specifications for construction of sidewalks at various locations throughout the City and grant authority to advertise for bids under Cash Contract #167. Mr. Spindel stated it was thought the cost of sidewalks might be reduced by having a single contract for construction extended over a one -year period. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council held for further study, the proposed removal of trees in various locations in the City and requested reasons for removal of the trees and making a field trip. 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 #171, Parking Lot No. 5 construction. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -11- 2401 RESOLUTION NO. 1607 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF DOWNEY FIXING THE ASSUMED VALUE OF LAND FOR WAIVING OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS (PARKING LOT #5) 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. 1607 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin after summation of bids for Cash Contract No. S.S. -78, traffic signals at the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and Imperial Highway, to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Electric & Machinery Service, Inc. and reject all other bids. (Bid price, $13,607.00) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids on Cash Contract No. S.S. -94, traffic signals at Firestone Boulevard at the Stonewood Shopping Center, it was moved by Council - man Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Paul Gardner Corporation in the amount of $20,374.00 and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize expenditure of $3,200 from 186.1 Gas Tax Budget and the following transfer of funds for Tweedy Lane improve- ments to cover cost of sidewalk construction on Suva Street and Tweedy Lane, in acceptance of right of way in exchange for these improvements; and expenditure of $2,0-00 from the Street and Sidewalk Fund: Transfer $3,200 From: 196-1 :%as Uk juxi& To: Acct. #16022 29000 it Street &Sidewalk Fund To: Acct. #15115 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,200 from the Street and Sidewalk Fuhd for improvements adjacent to 7922 Firestone Boulevard in exchange for right of way, to Account No. 15116. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements at 10535 Paramount Boulevard in exchange for right of way, and the following transfer of funds: $500 From Street & Sidewalk Fund To: Acct. No. 15117 1700 From Proposed Miscellaneous Unbudgeted Acct., 1965 -66 To: Account No. 13788 - Miscellaneous Paveouts Council Minutes — 8/24/65 -12- Councilman Corbin absented himself from.the Council Chamber. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum Councilman Corbin returned to the Council Chamber. It was then moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk con- struction at various locations within the City as follows: ^ Matching Fund Project #107 9365 Cecilia Street $50.00 it it " 108 8700 Tweedy Lane 38.00 if if " 109 12341 Dunrobin Avenue 51.00 it it If 110 7107 -15 -17 Stewart & .450.00 Gray Road AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum 2'02 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following.wte to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with improvements in Downey Improvement Project #533, Cole Street between Samoline Avenue and Paramount Boulevard, under Chapter 27 to improve a portion of Cole Street as recommended by the Director of Public Works AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize City participation in sewer main ex- tension on Firestone Boulevard and appropriate $8,000 from Operating Reserves to the Sewer Reimbursable Account. Total estimated cost of project to end is $15,000 and there is approximately $7,000 in the reimbursable sewer account at the present time. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum A request for possible widening and improving of Via Rio Nido westerly of Old River School Road was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Manager for report and a field trip by Council. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize City participation in the amount of $6,000 from 186.1 Gas Tax Funds for paving on Stewart and Gray Road adjacent to 7107- 15 -17. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to authorize circulation of petitions for street lighting on Lyndora Street east of Barlin Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve specifications for one new compact four -door sedan for the Building and Safety Department and authorize purchase of same as approved in the current budget. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes - 8/24/65 -13- 2403 Planning Commission rules and regulations and election of officers procedure were submitted for Council approval. The question arose relative to furnishing information for interested persons prior to public hearings before the Planning Commission and Mr. Griselle reported the conditions which may be imposed on matters to come before the Commission are currently being made available at the direction of the City Council, and that also the application has printed on it that this information will be made available on the morning of'the':day'..hearings are to be held. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton, on the basis that it already is in writing that additional information is available to applicants on which public hearings will be held before the Planning Commission, to approve the Rules and Regulations for the Planning Commission as submitted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize Sherman W. Griselle, Director of Planning, to attend the Annual Conference of the American Institute of Planners on October 17- 21, 1965, in St. Louis, Missour i, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the request of the City Manager, Oren L. King, for vacation time from Friday noon, August 27, to Tuesday noon, September 7; Friday, September 10, k day, Monday, September 13, i day; Friday, September 24, 'k day; and Monday, September 27, k day. -- The City Manager reported on a letter from the Citizens for Decent Literature relative to a question as to the legality of an ordinance recently passed. Accord- ing to the Police Chief and the City Attorney, there is no difference in the way it is effective and it will 'continue to be enforced; it is as strong as any other ordinance. The City Attorney stated there is a problem of pre - emption by the State. There is a different procedure than the normal. procedure which can be followed- -the public nuisance abatement procedures are available and if the occasion arises, they will then be put into effect. Councilman Morton stated an ordinance may be legal even though it is not enf orceable,,,this would not change its legality. Councilman Morton remarked that the records of the Council actions is very clear that things are done on the basis of fact and judgment and the City Council itself has been behind the indecent literatire problem from its very inception with members supporting forums for discussion on this matter. Downey has been one of the leaders and has received compliments from other communities. There is no implication that cooperation is not being gained from merchants, for the program followed in the past requesting merchants to ban indecent literature from their shelves is to be followed in the future. The ordinance is to be used when cases cannot be handled otherwise. Councilman Dickerson stated all other cities are looking to the City of Downey for leadership in the matter of indecent literature. Mayor Temple asked Council to make its determination relative to appointment to fill the vacancy on the Park Board. 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