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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-08-65-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 8, 1965 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P,M., November 8 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Scott Temple presiding. .PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, :Dunnum,,Morton, Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King., City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of `Public Works A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Harald Henriksen, Civil Engineer Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager" Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John Chase of the First Christian Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Temple introduced Harry Polgar, reporter from the Herald American, attending his first Council Meeting. A presentation was then made by Mayor Temple to Mr. Charles Wheeler who had served on the Personnel Advisory Board from December 1956 to April, 1958 and from 1958 to September 1965 on the Planning Commission. Mayor Temple offered con - gratulations to Mr. Wheeler for the fine job performed by him in these two capacities. Council expressed their thanks and appreciation for the very outstanding job for the cammunity, his personal dedication to the community. The City Manager stated it was as a result of Mr. Wheeler's assistance in set- ting up the recruitment program and establishment of the policies that the City, now has one of the finest personnel departments in the State of California, and he thanked Mr. Wheeler for the employees of the City. Planning Director Sherman Griselle expressed his feeling that if all the Planning Commissions had a member such as Charles Wheeler, they could rest assured of the future of all the cities. The City Attorney stated he was quite impressed with Mr. Wheeler's ability to, express conditions which should be placed on certain matters and to pick put the necessary restrictions that should be placed upon the various actions. He added that Charles Wheeler did an excellent job and should be commended.- Chief Ivan A. Robinson of the Police Department, assisted by Mayor Temple, made presentations of certificates of outstanding citizenship from the Department to Mrs. Freda Hendrickson, who volunteered her services to Officer R. Brockman at an automobile accident scene, giving valuable first aid. Mrs. Hendrickson accepted the commendation on behalf of all nurses in Downey who are committed to community service. Certificates were then presented to John Harper and Gary K$derman who had assisted Officers Nunnally and Doyle in apprehending a suspect when he attempted to flee. Mayor Temple announced the time and place for the public hearing on Zone Exception Case #606, Shubin of 10253 Hopeland Avenue, and inquired of the City' Clerk if she had the affidavit of publication and mailing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -1- Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, presented a resume of the case. Speaking first in favor of the appeal to Zone Exception #606 was appellant, Nick Shubin. Exhibits A and B were handed to Council, drawings of the proposed plan for constructing a wall on his property. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so --� ordered that the Exhibits A and B be received and filed. Mr. Shubin then presented 14 pictures of corner lots in the tract in which his property is located. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the pictures be received and filed. Others speaking in favor of the appeal were: Joe Saghagian, 10242 S. Hopeland Avenue Ray Ibeness, 7556 Irwingrove Street Don Hollister, 7722 Irwingrove Street Mrs. Charles Hogue, 10247 Hopeland Avenue Mrs. Hogue presented a letter from Marion J. and Virginia Marosz, 10207 Hopeland Ave. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to re- Then Speaking against the appeal to Zone Exception #696 were: ceive and file same. Frank Gasdia, 7705 Irwingrove Street Jim Ritchie, 10237 Horley Avenue R. Tripple, 10248 Hopeland Avenue After Mr. Shubin's rebuttal, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception Case #606 �e closed. Councilman Morton stated he believed the presentation by both appellant and those speaking for and against his appeal were one of the best presentations made before Council. Councilman Dunnum stated it is her feeling that this is one of those areas where it was not intended by the developer that sidewalks be installed. Councilmen Morton, Corbin and Dickerson also stated they do not believe sidewalks are essential in this area. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to modify the Planning Commission's recommendation by eliminating therefrom the requirement of sidewalks; that no other plantings be put in the right of way; and to approve Planning Commission's decision in all other respects, referring the matter back to the Planning Commission for report. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENr: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced the hearing on the Debt Limit Report for Assessment _Dis- trict No. 41, Pomering Road, and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Mailing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the Affidavit of Mailing be received and filed. Mr. Ervin Spindel presented the factRal data of the Debt Limit Report and read it at this time. Ordered received and filed. The Mayor asked if there were any written prote reported she had received a petition with ten names, protesting the assessment spread. The City Attorney of thespread in all probability will be as indicated final cost of the assessments will usually amount to ing persons were made: Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -2- sts to not in stated in the less. W #41. The City Clerk protest of the work but that the proportions report, although the Comments by the follow- 01,0 Mr. William L. Spencer, 11947 Pomering Road Jimmy Sacks, Laura Street No further protests or comments being made, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on the Debt Limit Report for AD #41, Pomering Rbad, be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following,vote to authorize intention to appropriate $6400 from Operating Reserves to Account No. 14426 for engineering costs and incidental expenses for AD #41, Pomering Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin., Dickerson, Dunnum,,Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1636 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING FINDING OF FEASIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -41 (POMERING ROAD AND OTHER STREETS) 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. Mr. Spindel reported that the petition represented 47.8 percent of protests of the area and 46.6% of the front footage. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that Council finds that the percentage of protests to AD #41, Pomering Road, is less than 50 %. So ordered. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1636 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton., Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for AD #41, Pomering Road, and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing be received and filed. Mayor Temple inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were none other than those indicated on the petition which was filed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to receive and file the petition. The Director of Public Works presented and read the factual report for AD #41, Pomering Road. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the report be received and filed. The following persons had questions relative to what the improvements involved: Billie Tannenbawns, 11936 Pomering Road Mrs. Miller, 7437 Laura Street A. C. Mates, 11979 Pomering Road Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -3- 2161 It was moved by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Dickerson that the hearing.be closed. As another person wished to comment, Councilman Morton rescinded his motion, Councilman Dickerson, his second to the6motion. Irwin'Secres:t, 11984 Pomering made additional camme:nts, after which it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to close the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for AD #41, Pomering Road. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to overrule all protests to AD #41, Resolution of Intention. RESOLUTION NO. 1637 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON'POMERING ROAD AND OTHER STREETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1626 (AD -41) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1637 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #533, 7952 Cole Street, Chapter 27 proceedings for construction of sidewalks. Mr. Spindel presented a report on the matter.. The Mayor asked if the City Clerk was aware of proper notification of the hearing having been done.. The City Clerk replied the necessary mailing of notices and posting had been handled. Vernon Blythe, 10911 Old River School Road., owner of the property in question, requeapd d an extension of 30 days in order to secure competitive bids for con- struction of the sidewalks required under Chapter 27. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of 30 days before proceeding under Chapter 27 on DIP #533, 7952 Cole Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None If bids are not, in at the end of 30 days, the matter is to be brought back to Council. Mr. Albert C. Martin, Architect., submitted for City Council approval, --recom- mendation which was presented November 1, 1965, at the meeting of the Hospital Foundation Committee and Medical Advisory Committee. The recommendation included: 1. Revised Master Plan Illustrating Diagrams. ._ 2. Revised Program of Area Report dated Revised November 5, 1965. 3. Revised Construction Budget for the first phase of hospital program including the items listed under the attached Summary of Master Plan Recommendations dated Revised November 5, 1965. Mr. Martin stated that this plan supersedes the Master Plan material presented for City Council approval on 10/18/65, and provides a Nursing Unit containing 44 nursing beds; the new grand total gross area for "the hospital of 95,793 square feet which includes a basement area, expanded to provide direct access from the service facilities housed in the basement of the nursing tower located directly above the Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -4- '2 basement. The Revised Master Plan provides enough additional space for horizontal expansion of the Nursing Unit and future mechanical facilities for a future Nursing Wing which will be a separate entity. Vertidal circulation elements have been pro - vided in a "Vertical Transportation Core" located outside of the initial Nursing Wing. Housed in this "core" will be elements such as stairs and other means of high speed vertical transportation., i.e., elevators, dumbwaiters or trayveyors as stated and will connect directly with the basement areas located under the Nursing Tower to provide direct access to the vertical circulation elements. The basement area would house su6h departments as dietary, central supply, possibly pharmacy, housekeeping and shops. If it is the decision of the City Council to approve the material which has been submitted by Mr. Martin, it was then asked that the Architectural and Engineer- ing Agreement be amended to reflect the new Revised Master Plan Scheme Construction Cost Estimate for the initial phase as outlined in their report, and that the time schedule for completing the next phase of the project be increased from 60 days to a total of 120 days. Basic Recommendations were as.follows: 1. Basic nursing unit of 44 beds_. 2. Three nursing floors 44 beds on each floor equals 132 beds. 3. Pospartum - 20 beds. Total hospital beds - 152. 4. Total of 4 elevators. Two service and two passenger. 5. Basement area to be located tinder the nursing tower_. 6. Pneumatic tube system of approximately 15 to 20 stations. 7. Exchange cart system for dispensing of food, supplies and linens to the nursing floors, and a centralized dietary department. 8. One vertical dumbwaiter to be located in the nursing tower with direct access to the basement level for use as emergency back -up for the cart system. Mr..Martin stated final cost estimates for the first phase total $3,261,169.00. If an additional 4th floor should be shelled in, the cost would be an additional $529,920.00 and 1,760 square feet of additional useage space. Councilman Morton stated that he has been led to believe that sufficient funds might be obtained to complete a fourth floor by private subscriptions. Rodney V. Cogswell, President, Downey Community Hospital Foundation, presented a letter to Council relative to their approval of the Revised Master Plan and urging consideration of the economic feasibility of shelling in, one additional floor on the nursing tower and even possibly completing the additional floor. The City Manager stated the revised plan has combined all transportation ,phases and it was recommended the plan submitted be approved. Leonard Burton, 9217 Gallatin Road, complimented Council for its forward - looking progressive attitude, and Mr. Martin in working with the Downey Community Hospital and medical staff; and requested an additional 30 days to study and evaluate the feasi- bility of addition of a fourth floor. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the basic Master Plan as presented by the Architects for the Downey Municipal Hospital. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager recommended revisions in the Agreement as follows: Paragraph B -1. Change 45 days to 8 months. Change the sum of $2,600,000 to $3,269,169.00. 3rd page, Paragraph l - Change 60 days to 120 calendar days. Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -5- '3 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to amend the contract with Albert G. Martin and Associates with respect to the changes enumerated by the City Manager and authorize the Mayor to sign. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by,the following vote to extend an additional 30 days for the Downey Community Hospital Foundation to study and evaluate the addition of a fourth floor. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Corbin inquired where additional money to pay for the proposed fourth floor additional space would be forthcoming. Reverend Cogswell stated there would be a gross increase of $792,000 with a net increase of $110,171.70 in assets, and that an additional $85,000 to $90,000 in revenues per year from an added fourth floor could be expected to support an additional debt of $1.,000,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the Mayor appoint a five -man working committee composed of at least 1 Councilman and the other members to be designated from the Hospital Foundation and Medical group. Mr. Albert Martin stated he really believes they have come a long way for the time involved and that he looks forward to speed and cooperation of the next phase Mayor Temple declared a 10- minute recess with Council reconvening at 10.15 P.M. with roll call, all members of Council being present. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of October 26, 1965, as written.. The City Clerk reported on the follx)*ing correspondence: A letter of appreciation from Attorney Royal M. Sorensen relative to ex- pressions of sympathy and courtesy extended to the memory of his father. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Dale Baker of the Water Board recommending establishment of the position of Water Foreman and authority to recruit for this position. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to take the matter under submission for further study by Council. Councilman Morton stated that Council needs to study the entire water program as to an infinitive and reminded that there presently exists a working foreman. Councilman Dunnum suggested a review of the previous action taken by Council to see if there should be any change The Junior Chamber of Commerce Quarterly report was ordered received and filed. The League of California Cities' letter outlining committees in need of appointees for the coming year, 1965 -66, was ordered received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the claim for damages from Gladys R. and Thomas E. Crigler be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -6- 2,164 Downey Chamber of Commerce Zoning Committee Report was ordered received and filed. A letter from Mrs. Walter Davidson, 12242 Richeon protested the conditions existing at property at 12246 Richeon. Speaking for the petitioners was Clara Goldstein, 12247 S. Richeon. The matter was referred to the City Manager for handling. ORDINANCE NO. 289 AN ORDINANCE CF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMW,NDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9120.9 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (PLAN- NING RESOLUTION NO. 99) The ordinance was read by title only. It was :,roved 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. 289 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: Nome ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 290 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMTPND.ING SECTION 6500 OF THE DOWNEY Mt.'NICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SOLICITORS' PERMITS 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. 290 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8113 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FIRE .:ZONE-NO. �L . _ 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: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1638 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK 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. 1638 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temp -le Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -7- A: `&Ua RESOLUTION NO. 1639 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING WOODRUFF AVENUE AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF GOTHAM 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1639 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson,.Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1640 A- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON STEWART AND GRAY ROAD BETWEEN PERNELL AVENUE AND SALFORD AVENUE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6 :00 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAYS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Cofbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved . by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1640 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen :_: None RESOLUTION NO. 1641 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING CURB PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD BETWEEN MARGARET STREET AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1641 be adopted.. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson_, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1642 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING OFFER OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF LOT 30 IN TRACT 24876 SHOWN AS FUTURE STREET ON MAP OF SAID TRACT ( PERNELL AVENUE BETWEEN STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AND DePALMA STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton., seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1642 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -8- 21G6 RESOLUTION NO. 1643 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING CORD AVENUE AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTER - SECTION OF CECILIA STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered thatfurther reading be waived.. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.,,1043 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1644 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum., seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum -, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1644 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen- Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-462 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 #32793 - #33180 $112,648.94) (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, seceded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No,. WS -463 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen.: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -463 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 #19653 - #19809 $144,061.57 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -463 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -9- 2167 RESOLUTION N0, 1645 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE DOWNEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney summarized the pro - cedures to be followed in the action proposing the dissolution of the Downey Parks and Recreation District. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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. 1645 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote, .after it was stated by Councilman Morton that in a conference with Mayor of Bellflower., when a question was ..raised relative to the portion of Downey Parks and Recreation District lying in Bellflower and the Bellflower Mayor stated he is interested in working with the City Council of Downey, that a liaison committee be formed of two members from each City Council to work together and to authorize the Mayor to appoint two members of the City Council to this liaison committee to meet with two members of the City Council of the City of Bellflower and to advise the Mayor that action was taken by Downey and for them to take like action. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple appointed Councilman Morton and himself to serve on the liaison committee. The following appointments to the Downey Park Commission were recommended: Councilman Corbin, District #5 - Jack Garland Councilman Dickerson, District #3 Donald P. Kirkpatrick Councilman Dunnum, District #1 - Mrs. Boyd Williams Councilman Morton,.District #4 - Mrs. John T. Paugh Councilman Temple, District #2 J.Att Johnson, 7627 Fontana Street It was moved by Councilman Corbin., seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve appointments as recommended to the Downey Park Com- mission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson,.Durnum, Morton,.Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -42 -, Bellflower Boulevard, Foster Road to Imperial Highway. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton,.Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract IPSS -91, Paramount Boulevard., Florence Avenue southerly. Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -10- 24C� AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum; Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids,,it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Council - man Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award the contract for CC #1_70 for tree removal at various locations throughout the City to the lowest and best bidder, American Tree Service at the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum., Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve construction of a water main in Pomering Road, Stewart and Gray Road to Laura Street under Cash Contract #177, and approve the follow- ing transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER $8,000.00 8603 8618 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with Chapter 27 proceedings for improvements at 8018 -24 Telegraph Road at an estimated cost of $2,459.00. (DIP #536) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of right of way at 10544 Downey Avenue in the amount of $5,250.00, SS Project #56, Downey Avenue, Cherokee Drive to Fifth Street. AYES: S Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen.: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of $12,000.00 from Water Division Reserves to Account No. 8617 for additional improvements to the Water Division facilities. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk construction at the following locations: Matching Fund Project #135 8720 Cherokee Drive $80 �-- " " " 136 8714 Cherokee Drive 75 if " " 137 8427 Donovan Street 77 if " " 138 7752 Hondo Street 254 140 9958 -9560 Firestone Blvd. 254 141 8136 DePalma Street 65 " 134 9836 -9868 Foster Road 344 139 13403 Dunrobin Avenue 124 (Foster Road frontage) Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -11- AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of night of way in SS Project #88, Brookshire Avenue, and issue warrants in amounts of $4,785.00 to Ruth Hunsaker and $3,450.00 to Mr; and Mrs. Neil Rogers. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to appropriate additional Gas Tax Funds 'to construct Project No. 3101 to Cutoff Point #3, Stoakes and Gallatin Road (storm drain), and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT $21,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 16016 &16017 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 16032 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 1 Councilman Corbin disqualified himself from voting. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept offer of dedication on Woodruff Avenue in exchange for lowering the Santa Gertrudes Mutual Water pump below the street surface, relocating the tank which exists at this site,and construction of curb, gutter, pavement and sidewalks and relocation of existing fence at an estimated cost of $5,000.00; to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with the necessary improvements of this site (SS #89, Woodruff Avenue water well). AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Downey Pr.ivate�Ciantract #48 for sewers on Imperial Highway west of Bellflower Boulevard and th-e responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements under SS Project No. 122 in exchange for right of way at Stewart and Gray Road and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER $1- ,300.00 13801 13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for miscellaneous paveouts at 9558 -60 Firestone Boulevard under SS #122 AMOUNT $400.00 FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 13801 Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -12- TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 13788 2,1C X) -. 1"�'r 0 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum.,,Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for right of way along Tweedy Lane at the estimated cost of $12,000.00, at the following loca- tions: 7906 Lubec and 9816, 9828, 9934, 9938, 9902, 9914 and 9928 Tweedy Lane: (SS #111) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum,.Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with Chapter 27 on Western Avenue, Downey Improvement Project #537, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award bid for Purchase Contract No. 142 for 3 utility truck bodies installed on 3 new 7500 BVW truck cab and chassis to be used by the .Public Works Department to the lowest and best bidder` -,: Jumbo Equipment Company in the amount of $1599., and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award bid for purchase contracts, #141 and 141A for six trucks for the Public Works Department, to the lowest and best bidders: Downey Auto Center for Item I in the amount of $4,880.94; Dodge Trucks., Inc. for Item II for a total net delivered price for the three trucks of $5,123.72; and to Paramount Chevrolet Company for two 1/2 -Ton Pickup Trucks in Items III & IV in the amount of $4,682.85. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Griselle presented a report on Zone Change Case #107, John Y. Young, 11518 Koopman Avenue, which had been referred back to the Planning Commission to furnish quch conditions as would be attached to the case, should it be considered as a Zone Exception. Mr. Griselle reported that the applicant does not want a zone exception, therefore the Planning Commission did not list the aforementioned condi- tions which would be applicable. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Zone Change #107 be denied and the decision of the Planning Commission upheld. AYES: 3 Corbin, Dickerson, Temple NOES: 2 Dunnum, Morton ABSENT: 0 None Mr. Griselle, Director of Planning, reported on Zone Exception #592 which was taken back to the Planning Commission. It was recommended that a Condition #16 be added "That this zone exception will take effect at such time as all properties on Tweedy Lane between Suva and Florence have been dedicated to the City for nec- essary right of way on Tweedy Lane. The City Attorney recommended revision of this condition to be that the zone exception be operative and the effective date delayed until such time as the right of way exists on Tweedy Lane. Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -13- It was stated that the full intent of the present Master Plan is for a 60' right of way in this area. It was moved by Councilman Corbin that the Planning Commission decision be upheld. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson that the appeal be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to take Zone Exception #592 under submission until the meeting of December 13, 1965. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Morton, Tempe NOES: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Irvin Phelan, Member of Civic Development Committee, stated the various Citizens Committees have expressed a desire to get together and discuss their lives and services on these committees since no other activity has been planned for the City's birthday, December 17th. Councilman Corbin rec ommended Tom Collins' appointment to the Civic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the appointment be approved. Mr. Phelan's recommendation relative to the various Citizens Committees' get — together be accepted, to work with the Mayor and the City Manager to arrange for this to take place on the City's birthday. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following .vote .to authorize an increase of $10.00 for medical examinations performed by the Gallatin Medical Group, bringing the total per examination to $75.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum., Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance by the Deputy Police Chief Morgan to attend the National District Attorneys Insti -tute in San Francisco November 18 -20. (There is money budgeted to cover the expense.) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize reimbursement to City Forester, Robert DeSio, the sum of $83.42 for hotel bill_, parking, registration and meals for a 3 -day. Shade Tree Conference in Washington, D.C. last August. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by -Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to notify the City of Lakewood that the City of Downey will formally exercise its option, effective December l -, 1965, to obtain 1 -,208 con- nections of a portion of the Water Department of the City of Lakewood lying within the City of Downey in accordance with the formal agreement executed by both cities.. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -14- 211, 2 The City Attorney reported there is a suit pending for severance damages involving the northeast corner of Fifth and Brookshire. Originally $6,850 was �aLd PTor $4,850. The property owner now is asking for an additional $1- ,,000..00. Councilman Morton recommended an additional award of $350.00. Councilman Corbin inquired if there would be other properties in the area iaho would expect -the same -- consideration. Mr. Spindel reported ;that there is one other at the southeast corner which is a little different in that the garage can be moved. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that an - additional award of $350..00 tQ the property owner at the northeast corner of Brookshire Avenue and Fifth Street be granted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney.reported a lawsuit., McGough vs. City of Downey, which comes under the Peace Officers policy; however, the plaintiffs have sought a little more money than actually would be covered by the policy and the attorneys want a reserva- tion of rights. They also have made a charge of negligence which does not seem very plausible but as the policy covers only an intentional action in this particular instance, they want a reservation of rights_.. It was recommended that Council author - ize the City Manager to sign this and the City's insurance carrier be instructed that there is a negligence .filed against the City under this title because they may want to make some arrangements covering thea$peet of it. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, .seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following wte to authorize the City Manager to sign the Reservation of Rights in the matter of McGough vs. City of Downey, and that the insurance carrier for the City be notified. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum; Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Corbin reported that 80 cities have joined SCAG•and that it might be well for the City of Downey to begin to consider joining this organization. Councilman Dickerson stated he had been approached by three merchants on Fire- stone Boulevard relative to the parking lot being constructed at Second Street and Downey Avenue. They have voiced their fear that it will induce employees to park all day. Mr.-Spindel reported the parking lot will be posted for two -hour limits as soon as it is completed. Councilman Dickerson reported .that the Lions Club wishes to donate a bulletin board to show vital statistics as they happen week to week or month to month to the Downey Safety Council.. The Lions Club will build and install it and it will be made to the specifications compatible to the City Council. It was designed by Police Lt. Ferice Childers. Chief Robinson stated that this has been considered for several years to impress the public on problems which exist and he feels it will be an addition ra -ther than a detriment. It will be placed on the lawn in front of the Police Department and will be double -faced so that it can be read from either side.. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the placing of a glass display case, bulletin board as being offered by the Downey Lions Club. Mayor Temple reported that he has received several complaints from residents in the area of the Melody Room who protest the transfer of a beer license to new owners at this location. He stated he would report -further at a later date in order that protests could be made from those in the area, if necessary. Council Minutes - 11/8/65 -15- Mayor Scott Temple reported receipt of an invoice in the amount of $75.00 for Committee of Mayors dues but states that he has received no notices of their meeting dates. The City Manager was directed to check into this to determine the meeting dates for Mayor Temple. It was moved by Councilman Morton, - seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following .vote that authority be granted for payment of $75.00 for Committee of Mayors of Independent Cities dues,. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton., Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT; 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Wendell Wiser, 11215 Woodruff Avenue,.reiterated his request to clear parkways for pedestrian traffic,. Also., he stated he feels an emergency measure should be introduced by Council for increasing parking requirements for multiple dwellings from lk to 2 spaces. There being no further business to come before Council., the meeting was adjourned,at 12 :20 A,M. l- DELLA RRYLE SCOTT E. TEMPLE City ' 1 erk Mayor Council Minutes -- 11/8/65 -16-