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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-02-23-66-Regular Meeting2545 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 23rd, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., February 23rd,1966, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton,Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney A.C.Gabriel, Director of Ainance Sherman W. Griselle Director of Planning Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent James Ruth, Park & Recreation Don Robinson, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk The invocation was delivered by Reverend Ford R. Miller, of the Methodist Church of Downey. Mayor Temple announced this is the time and place for the hearing on DIP#540-Alameda Street that was continued from February -14th meeting. Mr. Spindel reported that of the 8 property owners in this project 5 have .� been approved for matching sidewalk funds and ::since' -two more have requested same. The property owner of 12202 Downey Ave has requested a delay in action as he is building on the property and will complete requirements when building is complete. Mr. Leon Barvin, 10933 Pernell Ave., speaking for the owner stated that 60 days delay would not be sufficient and requested 120 dgys. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote the the Director of Public Works proceed with the understanding that a 120,day delay be granted on the above mentioned property and that matching funds for sidewalks be granted on 8435 Alameda and 8441 Alameda St. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of February 14th,1966 be approved as written. A report from Diehl, Evans and Company was presented and ordered filed. Notice of a change in date of hearing of Yeakel Plymouth vs'General Tele- phone Co. before the Public Utilities Commission was duly noted. A letter to Councilwoman Dunnum, from Royal M. Sorensen regarding the Contract - Adrian Wilson and Associates was presented. A copy of the contract was requested for the members of the Council before action could be taken. Council Minutes - 2/23/66 -1- )46 In answer to the request by Royal M. Sorensen, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that approval for Mr. Sorensen to attend the Biennial Spring Conference March 31 thru April 1 at the E1 Mirador in Palm Springs, with reasonable expenses-;. be granted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that a hearing be set on Zone Exception #639,requested by Edgar E. Miller, for 7:30 P.M. March 14th,1966. A letter from Mrs. Maxine Jolley commending the City Council on their action on the Childrens' Threater and Civic Auditorium was read and ordered filed. ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 7300, 73209 7321 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CQDE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO WATER. The ordinance was read by title only.. It wasmoved by Councilman Corbin seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickers --n a_•, -d passed by the following vote that Ordinance #296 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. 297 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3600 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO WATER MAINS AND FIRE HYDRANTS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so orderpd':hhaf further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No.297 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. 298 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9234.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SUBDIVISIONS. The ordinance 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 Ordinance No.298 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Mintites - 2/23/66 -2- 254'7 RESOLUTION NO. 1687 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES TO THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY:. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the agreement as presented be amended to stipulate -that the property be restored to the original condition. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morten 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.1687 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 1688 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS PROVIDING FOR WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED ON A STATE HIGHWAY UNDER TERMS OF THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. (Select System Projects Numbers 123 and 124 - Firestone Blvd.) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilmen 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.1688 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Marton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO, 1689 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY .OF DOWNEY AND THE SOUTHERN .PACIFIC COMPANY PROVIDING FOR THE CON- STRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SANITARY SEWER ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AT THE FIRE- STONE BOULEVARD CROSSING. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Marton, seconded by Councilman Durniun and so ordered that further reading be waivad. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the following vote that Resoution No.1689 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple ROES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 1690 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 237439 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND. (Blandwood Road at Pico Vista Road) Council minutes 2/23/66 -3- 2548 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. 1690 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnu% Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 1692 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO ROBERT J. AND THERESA M. BEAGLE. 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.1692 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 476 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. 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.WS476 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the improvements on Cash Contract SS#122, Unit #1 Old River School Road and Via Amorita be accepted and the the responsibility of maintenance be assumed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dmnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After a summation of the bids, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the bid be award to West & Wigs, Inc. in the amount of $5885.00 for Cash Contract SS#890 Unit #2 Woodruff Avenue and Everest Street and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 2/23/66 -4- 2549 After a summation of the bids for Cash Contract SS#137, Foster Road, Hanwell Ave. to Bluegrove Avenue it was moved by Councilman Morton, second- ed by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to Griffith Company at the unit prices and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the plans and specifications be approved on Cash Contract No.SS569 Downey Avenue, Cherokee Dirve to Fifth St. and authority be granted to advertise for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Darmum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was ordered that .action on Cash Contract #SS1061, Firestone Blvd. between Arnett -Street and Ryerson awarding be held until the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the improvements on Pomering Road between Stewart & Gray Road and Laura Street, CC#177 be accepted and responsibility of maintenance be assumed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that authority be given to purchase the right of way on the east side of Downey Ave. between Fifth and Sixth Streets in the amount of $36,000.00, Select System Project #56. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and. passed by the following vote that paveouts adjacent to 9060 Firestone Blvd. SS#122 be authorized and $1.9200.00 be transferred from Account No.13801 to Account No, 13788, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Duanum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that authority be given for $5,050.00 for right Of way adjacent to 12250 Brookshire Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote authority be given to purchase the right of way from 10816 Brookshire in the amount of $1,500.00 and from the First Church of the Nazarene in the amount of $2.,.022.60. SS#88-Brookshire Ave. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 2/23/66 -5- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that authority be given.for improvements in exchange for the right of way; and transfer of $270.00`from Street, and Sidewalk Funds, and $550.00 from Account No.13801 to Account No.13788 on property at 8142 Alameda Street, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum,, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT p It was moved bu Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the Sanitary Sewers, DIP#50 at the inter- section of Lowman Avenue and Danvers Street be accepted and maintenance thereof be assumed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that authority be given to proceed under Chapter 27 on Tweedy Lane, between Brookpark Road and Telegraph Road for construction of curbs, gutter, sidewalk and pavement. -DIP#545 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, $orton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that authority be;given to proceed under Chapter #27 on DIP#546, Foster Road, DIP#547 Paramount Blvd. and DIP#548 Cherokee Dr. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that sidewalk matching funds be approved on the fallowing locations: M.F.No. .Address 207 12833 Blodgett Ave. 208 13125 Adenmoor Ave. 209 126.15 Dunrobin Ave. 210 12603 Dunrobin Ave. 211 8045-51 ImperialHighway 212 8812 Tweedy Lane 213 13253 Blodgett Ave. 214 9717 Ratliffe Street 215 8715 Golden Ave. 216 8622 Meadow Road 217 8616 Meadow Road 218 9128 Via Amorita 219 12103 Cornuta Ave. 220 7845 Coolgrove Drive 221 13007 Dunrobin Ave. 222 9060 Firestone Blvd. 223 13032 Airpoint Avenue 224 8612 Meadow Road 225 13208 Blodgett Ave. 226 13224 Dunrobin Ave. 227 13137 Faust Ave. 228 13152 Verdura Ave. 229 8563-8565 Everest St. 230 8034 DePalma St. 231 9353 Foster Road Council Minutes 2/23/66 -6- Estimated Citv Coasts 62.00 72.00 71.00 245.00 87.73 75.00 77.00 63.00 124.00 62.00 62.00 98.00 248.00 145.00 62.00 860.00 80.00 62.00 77.00 66.00 67.00 81.00 92,00 62.00 62.00 $3,062.73 2550 2551 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson,:Dunnum-, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that approval tre given of the Specification for a Portable Radio Transmitter/Receiver for the City Department for the purchase as a replacement item. (Fire) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After a summation of the bids for the demolition of the Water Tower it was moved by it was moved by Councilman Motton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to Save -On Salvage Wrecking Co. for $3825.00 and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton,Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The Attorney presented the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO.1691 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA TO CONDUCT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. The resolution 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 Resolution No.1691 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mayor Temple introducted Mr.Martin of Albert C. Martin and Associates who made the presentation of the Schematic Design Phase I of the Hospital Building. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:10 A.M. so the presentation could be make more efficiently. Meeting to readjourn at close of presentation. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:10 A.M. with roll call, all members present. Councilman Dunnum commended Mr. Martin on the oral presentation after which Mr. Martin made the formal -presentation of the document"Downey Community Hospital Schematic Design Phase I Submittal -Work Order No. 65053" and a Revised Time Schedule. The City Attorney stated that before he gave a final answer to the question of the name of the hospital he would like to review the matter and report later. Councilman Morton ask Mr. Martin if it would be possible to advise the Council who would be in gharge of the details drawings and what their back ground is. Mr. Martin replied that he would be glad to do this and a letter would be forth coming. Mayor Temple then stated that there was a lease agreement with the Downey Community Hospital: and a subsequent modification to the lease including the proposed fourth floor of the building. Until this lease is agreed upon it would be impossible to proceed. Reverend Rodney V.Cogswell, President of the Board presented an Alternate proposal to the Council Council Minutes 2/23/66 -7- x';552 After considerable discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson that the Counter or Alternate Proposal by the Downey Community Hospital Board be taken under submission. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 In order to study the schematic proposal further before action is taken, and in order to stay within the time schedule it was agreed to adjourn this meeting to 8:00 A.M. March 8th,1966. Councilman Morton reported that Mrs. Hollis, Chairman of the Beautification Committee has suggested that any member of the Council having any suggestions that the Committee could work on would be appreciated. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that there be a meeting with North American to consider the possi- bility of serving their emergency needs. Councilman Dunnum, Mr. Kemper and Reverend Cogswell were designated to arrange such a meeting. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered the M.Aisterial Association,with particular stress that all faiths be included, be contacted in regard to suggestions as to what should be in- cluded in Chapel. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that $13,000 be transferred from Account 86003 to Account 86020 for a 12" water main extension on the North side of Florence from Paramount to Tweedy Lane, and a 6" main extension from Florence Ave. north on Tweedy Lane to a point 125' so of Dinsdale. $29262;00 to be paid by Mr. Harry Boand. Public Works be authorized to dray plans and specifications and advertisefor bids. AYES: 5 Councilman: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that authority be granted for the Water Super- intendent to attend the weekend courses on Water Quality Management April 15-16 and April 22-23 in Los Angeles, with reasonable expenses. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the question of bronze plaques for historic sited be referred to the Historical Society. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the policy manual of the Park and Recreation Department be approved as presented. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 2/23/66 -8- A brochure was presented setting forth the new time schedule for trash pick within the City. Councilman Morton requested that the suggestionaregarding the traffic,: lights on Florence Ave., made by the Downey Savings and Loan Association be considerated by the Traffid Committee and that the Downey Savings and Loan be so notified that they may be present. It was moved by Councilman Morton, secorvWd by Councilman Dickerson and pied by the fallowinj vote that ro U*._ iia _ foe the, Aae�> Director &pMA& tle staff-College, cl##etl At-Battle Creek, Michigan- the only 6oA tta t Oft j being-tiane#ortation, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnums Morton, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The subject of.the Christman Parade was taken under subm�ggion. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:50 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Tuesday March 8th3,19661 in the Council Chambers. ze N-Je-�_, Della Doyle Scott E. Temple City Clerk Mayor