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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-25-66-Regular Meeting2521 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 25, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., January 25, 1966, in the Council Chamber 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 Finance William Goggin, Assistant Director of Planning Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief William Fritsche, Asst. Director of Building & Safety Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Don,Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The invocation was delivered by Dr. Milton Van Slyke of the First Baptist Church. Mayor Temple announced this is the time and place to hold the public hearing on the revocation of the permit to the Golden Cue. Chief Robinson asked that the hearing be delayed until the police officer was present who had investigated the matter. Mayor Temple announced the continuation of the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #542, Paramount Boulevard and Imperial Highway from January 10 would be held at this time and asked if there was anyone wishing to speak with regard to this improvement project. Speaking in protest were: Richard Walcher, Larchmont Rexall Drugs George Landry, Seafood Haven Mr. Moore, 12010 Morning Avenue Speaking in favor of the project was Mr. C. Froehlich, 12542 Paramount Blvd There being no further oral comments or protests, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #542 Paramount Boulevard and Imperial Highway be closed. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Warks, stated that no additional parking spaces could be gained by cutting down on the width of the proposed sidewalk in DIP #542, and he added that there will be over 43 parking spaces obtainable with proper planning. His recommendation was for the construction of standard 10' side- walks on this project. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to uphold the recommendation of the Director of Public Works for standard sidewalks for DIP #542, Paramount Blvd. and Imperial Highway. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced that the hearing relative to the Golden Cue would be held at this time. The City Attorney stated the facts relative to the permit for the Golden Cue, 11026 S. Downey Avenue, and advised that the permit should be made a part of the record. Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -1- .2522 The City Attorney recommended that a copy of the letter of December 10, 1965, which was to Mr. Wittick, owner of the Golden Cue, be made a part of the record. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to receive and file a copy of the letter directed to Mr. R. E. Wittick under date of December 10, 1965, as part of the record. Police Officer Barton Lee Kirk, 8425 E. 2nd Street, residence address: 16418 Gridley, Norwalk, was sworn in by Mayor Temple. Officer Kirk presented his evidence of the activities at the Golden Cue on the dates of November 3, 4 and 5, 1965. There was no cross examination of Officer Kirk. Ralph Wittick, 1829 Turnbull Canyon, Hacienda Heights, owner of the Golden Cue, stated his case. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing on the revocation of the permit for operation of the Golden Cue be closed. Councilman Morton stated that the owner, Mr. Wittick, had not shown to him that he wishes to operate his business in a climate to maintain the quality desired in the community of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to uphold the revocation by the Police Department of the permit of the Golden Cue. 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 so ordered to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 10, 1966, as corrected. A letter of commendation to the Traffic Division of the Downey Police Department was read by Mayor Temple and ordered received and filed, with a copy being posted on the police bulletin board for the officers to read. Mayor Temple recommended that an official interpreter be appointed to assist the Sister City Committee and that applications in writing be submitted with qualifi- cations set out in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that applications be submitted in writing for an interpreter in the Sister City program with selection being made within 30 days. Mrs. Mary Goldstein, 9125 Otto Street, member of the Sister City Committee, read a statement relative to wishes of some of the members of the committee with regard to a reorganization of the committee. Councilman Dickerson remarked that Mr. Al Lopez had done much for the Sister City relations; however, he had not always abided by its rules and regulations and he therefore moved, it was seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Al Lopez be removed as a member of the association. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -2- 2523 Mayor Temple reported receipt of a letter of resignation from the Sister City Committee of Mr. Freeman Henry and stated that Nick Mallory would then act as Chairman of the c amnittee to conduct an election of officers. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to accept the resignation of Freeman Henry, Chairman of the Sister City Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 295 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING A CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY RE- NUMBERING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF TO READ SECTIONS 7400 THROUGH 7406 AND ADDING CHAPTER IV TO ARTICLE VII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE VACATION OF PUBLIC EASEMENTS 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. 295 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 293-A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 9114.8, 9115,8, 9116.8 AND 9127.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO OFF-STREET PARKING (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 100) The ordinance was read by title only. The City Attorney stated that this is the second reading of the ordinance. 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. 293-A be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1670 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THAT THE PUBL'IC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN ORANGE STREET AND EUCALYPTUS 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. 1670 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes — 1/25/66 -3- 2524 RESOLUTION NO. 1671 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING LUBEC STREET AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTER- SECTION OF GUATEMALA AVENUE 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. 1671 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1672 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING NO PARKING LIMITS ON CLETA STREET FROM BROOKSHIRE AVENUE TO PATTON ROAD 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 aqd passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1672 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1673 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (STEWART AND GRAY HOSPITAL SITE) 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. 1673 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney outlined the items covered by the next resolution, the notice of sale and the specifications of the sale of the Stewart and Gray property, briefing Council on the proper procedure to follow -'.in calling for bids, publication and Notice of Sale. The attorney also recommended that a deposit by certified or cashier's check in the amount of $75,000.00 be presented by bidders, a stipulation that subsequent bids must be 5% higher than any written bid and each succeeding bid to also be 5% higher than the previous one. Council was informed they can award to the highest oral bidder and that it should be stipulated that the escrow must be entered into within 48 hours. Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -4- 2525 RESOLUTION NO. 1674 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (STEWART AND GRAY HOSPITAL SITE) The City Attorney read the resolution in full, after which Councilman Morton stated he would like an amendment to incltide the expenditure by the City for acquisition of the new hospital site on Brookshire and that the sale of the Stewart and Gray property will help defray that expense. Mr. William Fritsche, Assistant Director of Building and Safety, asked that the specifications also include that the buildings and structures on the Stewart and Gray property should be removed within six months after the close of escrow. The City Attorney reported that the property owned by Ray Noxsel is to be vacated by June 30; that Mr. Johnson has filed an appeal but that proceedings for possession have been filed by the attorney, even under the appeal; that the Trenery trial is set for March 11, 1966, and this will complete the acquisition of the hospital site on Brookshire. It was reported that the Trenery buildings shall be retained during construction of the hospital, with part of them being used to show a model hospital room by A. C. Martin and Associates and the others for use by the contractor. The City Manager stated that the low price acceptable of $734,400.00 is based upon current appraisals; that the property is zoned R-3 and can be used as R-1, R-2 or R-3 or a combination of these. Mayor Temple then asked for a vote on the motion to adopt Resolution No. 1674 as amended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1675 A RESOIU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1966 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. 1675 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk wished to commend her staff on the wonderful job they had done in setting up the polling places and election boards in view of the lateness of the County Registrar's Office in supplying sufficient information to proceed with this phase of getting read for the General Municipal Election. RESOLUTION NO. 1676 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY 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 - 1/25/66 -5- 2525 RESOLUTION NO. 1674 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (STEWART AND GRAY HOSPITAL SITE) The City Attorney read the resolution in full, after which Councilman Morton stated he would like an amendment to inclijde the expenditure by the City for acquisition of the new hospital site on Brookshire and that the sale of the Stewart and Gray property will help defray that expense. Mr. William Fritsche, Assistant Director of Building and Safety, asked that the specifications also include that the buildings and structures on the Stewart and Gray property should be removed within six months after the close of escrow. The City Attorney reported that the property owned by Ray Noxsel is to be vacated by June 30; that Mr. Johnson has filed an appeal but that proceedings for possession have been filed by the attorney, even under the appeal; that the Trenery trial is set for March 11, 1966, and this will complete the acquisition of the hospital site on Brookshire. It was reported that the Trenery buildings shall be retained during construction of the hospital, with part of them being used to show a model hospital room by A. C. Martin and Associates and the others for use by the contractor. The City Manager stated that the low price acceptable of $734,400.00 is based upon current appraisals; that the property is zoned R-3 and can be used as R-1, R-2 or R-3 or a combination of these. Mayor Temple then asked for a vote on the motion to adopt Resolution No. 1674 as amended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1675 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1966 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded b3rCouncilman 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. 1675 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk wished to commend her staff on the wonderful job they had done in setting up the polling places and election boards in view of the lateness of the County Registrar's Office in supplying sufficient information to proceed with this phase of getting read for the General Municipal Election. RESOLUTION NO. 1676 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY 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 - 1/25/66 -5- 2525 RESOLUTION NO. 1674 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (STEWART AND GRAY HOSPITAL SITE) The City Attorney read the resolution in full, after which Councilman Morton stated he would like an amendment to incl4de the expenditure by the City for acquisition of the new hospital site on Brookshire and that the sale of the Stewart and Gray property will help defray that expense. Mr. William Fritsche, Assistant Director of Building and Safety, asked that the specifications glso include that the buildings and structures on the Stewart and Gray property should be removed within six months after the close of escrow. The City Attorney reported that the property owned by Ray Noxsel is to be vacated by June 30; that Mr. Johnson has filed an appeal but that proceedings for possession have been filed by the attorney, even under the appeal; that the Trenery trial is set for March 11, 1966, and this will complete the acquisition of the hospital site on Brookshire. It was reported that the Trenery buildings shall be retained during construction of the hospital, with part of :them being used to show a model hospital room by A. C. Martin and Associates and the others for use by the contractor. The City Manager stated that the low price acceptable of $734,400.00 is based upon current appraisals; that the property is zoned R-3 and can be used as R-1, R-2 or R-3 or a combination of these. Mayor Temple then asked for a vote on the motion to adopt Resolution No. 1674 as amended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1675 A RES01U TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 11, 1966 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. 1675 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk wished to commend her staff on the wonderful job they had done in setting up the polling places and election boards in view of the lateness of the County Registrar's Office in supplying sufficient information to proceed with this phase of getting read for the General Municipal Election. RESOLUTION NO. 1676 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY 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 - 1/25/66 -5- 2526 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1676 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1677 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING A MERGER OF THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY INTO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (SOUTHERN PACIFIC PURCHASE OF THAT PORTION SOUTH AND WEST OF KANSAS CITY) 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1677 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -471 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 (#36821 - #37207) ($111,657.11 - 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 -471 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -472 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 (#20498 - #20649 $216,132.02) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -472 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a sumamation of bids for Cash Contract #SS -122, Unit #2, Paramount Boulevard at Florence Avenu® for construction of curb, gutter, pavement and driveway, —� with other incidental work adjacent to the property located at 10014 Paramount Blvd., it was recoanmendeduby'the-__Director of Public Works that due to the fact that the low bidding contractor is inexperienced in construction of curb and gutter, all bids be rejected and readvertise. It was also stated that the bids were above the Engineer's estimate. Ed Silveri, La Habra, of A. C. Paving and Construction, the low bidder, stated he has done no projects of this nature but had installed main sewer lines and other related work. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #SS -122, Unit,#2, Paramount Boulevard, to A. C. Construction in the amount of the unit price in the bid and reject all other bids. Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -6- AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: 252'7 Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple None None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -131, Imperial Highway, miscellaneous paveouts. 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 accept improvements completed under Select System Project #116, Paramount Blvd, Cole Street to Stewart and Gray Road. 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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -121, Foster Road between Faust Road and Regentview Avenue. 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 approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #'SS -137, Foster Road between Hanwell Avenue and Bluegrove Avenue and that -,'-the cost of this improvement be covered from the 3paling and Resurfacing Major Streets fund in an estimated_ amount of $6,000. Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple None None AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: 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 for Cash Contract #SS -140, Imperial Highway and Rives Avenue sidewalk construction (previously approved by City Council for matching funds, subject to receipt of funds for construction from the Park District). 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #170, tree removal at various locations throughout the City. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnutn,, 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 accept improvements completed under, Cash Contract #174, sprinkler installation at Golden Park. Council Minutes 1/25/66 -7- 2528 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 Department of Public Works to proceed with engineering on Assessment District #95, Washburn Road and Woodruff Avenue to Regentview Avenue. 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 authorize the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to prepare the necessary legal documents for Assessment District #95, Washburn Road. 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 advance $12,000 to cover incidental costs of AD #95, Washburn Road. 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 budget $30,000.00 for the fiscal year 1966-67 from Gas Tax Funds for AD #95, Washburn Road, since the streets are on the Select System. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that in the matter of City contribution for AD #73, Bixler Avenue, taken under submission from the meeting of January 10, 1966, it does m t appear that the City can make a contribution in the light of. assessments having already been confirmed, unless it can be shown that it is for public use. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that there be no contribution by the City to AD #73, Bixler Avenue. A report on the relinquishment of right of way from the State, submitted to Council, was ordered received and filed. No action necessary. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize construction of improvements at 9117 and 9205 Tweedy Lane in exchange for right of way,SS #111, and authorize budgeting $6,000.0Q from 186.1 funds to Account No. 16022. 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 purchase of right of way at 12404-12 Brookshire Avenue, SS Project #105, in the amount of $4,575, subject to payment for the property owner's portion of the street improvement provided it does not exceed $470. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton,, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes — 1/25/66 -8- 2529 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements under SS #70, 12531 Paramount Blvd., in exchange for right of way. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was requested by Councilman Morton that a study be made of the prohibiting of lefthand turns out of MacDonald's Hamburger Drive -In at Lakewood Boulevard and F;orence Avenue. Chief Robinson stated that there are two major bottlenecks at this intersection and the solution might be a physical barrier and no lefthand turns. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to appropriate $4,000.00 from 186.1 funds for traffic signal and islands modification at the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Florence Avenue, to Account No. 16037. 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 sidewalks on major pedestrian routes as follows: M.F. No. Address Estimated City Cost 184 13217 Dunrobin Avenue $ 56.00 185 13039 Airpoint Avenue 78.00 186 13228 Verdura Avenue 78.00 187 8436 Alameda Street 62.00 188 13158 Blodgett Avenue 77.00 189 8036 Telegraph Road 237.00 190 8429 Alameda Street 67.00 191 13231 Corrigan Avenue 69.00 192 13027 Dunrobin Avenue 62.00 193 13032 Barlin Avenue 69.00 194 8526 Gardendale Street 124.00 195 8130 Alameda St., 12202-18 Downey Ave. 566.00 196 12818 Blodgett Avenue 62.00 197 13219 Faust Avenue 55.00 198 1.3119 Adenmoor Avenue 73.00 199 12932 Airpoirxt Avenue 75.00 200 12202 Dolan Avenue (Alameda Frontage 182.00 only) 202 13007 Woodruff Avenue 67.00 203 13038 Blodgett Avenue 76.00 ?04 8502 Lyndora Street (Brookshire Avenue 197.00 Frontage only) 205 12621 Dua.rcbin Avenue 71.00 206 13240 Verdura Avenue 81.00 Total $2,484.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple complimented the Key Club for cleaning of the parkways on Florence Avenue, their part in obtaining signatures for sidewalk construction and other services performed in the City. Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -9- 2530 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for right of way for the 1107 Regional Storm Drain at Lakewood Boulevard and Imperial Highway, with appropriation of $2,090.00 from the Street and Sidewalk Fund for the project, to be authorized as the following transfer of funds: $2,090.00 FRONT Account NO. Street & Sidewalk Fund TO Account NO. 13803 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 award bid for sale of real property at the north- west corner of Stewart and Gray Road and Susan Avenue to the one firm bidder, Mr. Robert J. Beagle, 8433 Cavel Street, Downey in the amount of $13,710.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the necessary papers to consummate the sale. 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote to declare as surplus, a 6,000 gallon steel water tank located at 9710 Tweedy Lane, Well 412, and authorize disposal by sale, if possible, or otherwise to scrap. 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 approve action of the Water Board to award purchase of a water pump for Well #7 located at 8201 Stewart and Gray Road to Layne and Bowler Pump Company, who presented the low bid of $1,111.11, 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 Corbin, seconded by Coundlman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for miscellaneous main extensions: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER $30,000.00 Unappropriated Reserves 86003 of Water Department AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on Purchase Contract #145 for a new current model wheel -type loader for the Public Works Department, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award the bid to Shepherd Machinery Company of Los Angeles in the amount of $16,398.04 after trade-in allowance and including the multi-purpose bucket, rejecting all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Council Minutes - 1/25/66 Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple None None -10- 2531 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance to stipulated meetings with reasonable expenses allowed as follows: A. City Council members interestedin the Continuing_ Education of the Bar on "Administrative Mandamus Proceedings" to be held in Los Angeles on January 29,, 1966. B. City Managers Annual Spring Meeting February 23-25, 1966 in Coronada, California. C. Ray T. Lake, Director of Building and Safety, to attend the Municipal Department Head's Executive Development Seminar at the U.S.C. Civic Center Campus to be held on Fridays from 1:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. from February 18 to May 13, 1966. D. Ray T. Lake to the Annua i Meeting of the International Conference of Buildings Officials February 25-26 in Fresno. E. A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance and Mr. Ronald Moon, Data Processing Supervisor, to attend the Administrative Data Processing Workshop at U.S.C. two hours each Tuesday from 6 to 8 P.M. from February 8 until May 30, 1966. F. A. C. Gabriel to the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers in E1 Segundo, February 2-4. 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 appoint Ad Hoc committee to work with the Director of Finance and the Purchasing Agent on liability coverage specifications which policies are coming up soon for renewal, as follows: Charles Kelly, Bill Bowermaster, Fred Dodge, Don Fisher and Darryl Black. 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 approve the purchase of a file cabinet and book- case in the total amount of $126 and authorize the following transfer of funds: (Park and Recreation Superintendent's Office) AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT $126.00 Unappropriated Reserves 9-3900-612 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton inquired of Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, what composed the Select System of Streets, referenced in his report, and this was explained by Mr. Spindel.'Also the City cannot have more than 50% of the City included in this system. RESOLUTION NO. 1678 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING CHARLES E. ALLINSON TO THE DOWNEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The resolution was read by the..6ity.4ttorney in full. Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -11- 2 5 32 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1678 be adopted. 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 so ordered that the appointments of Frank Frumeni to the Citizens Police Committee and Rolan Di Rocili to the Rose Float Committee be approved. Councilman Dunnum reported on the meetings held jointly with Council members and the Downey Unified School District and subcommittee meetings, after which the following motions were made by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson: 1. That the City Council establish a three-year program to finance an auditorium "Downey Children's Theatre and Community Center for the Performing Arts" as follows: Year Amount 1965-1966 $100,000.00 1966-1967 200,000.00 1967-1968 450 000.00 $750,000.00 It is understood that future councils cannot be bound with relation to allocating funds; however the 2fi cigarette tax was enacted to provide funds for civic develop- ment. This motion is made as a result of continued meetings with the Downey Unified School District and the City Council with the intent to locate the Children's Theatre on the west portion of the Downey Elementary School. This program will permit construction to begin in August or September 1967, providing the School District makes the land available. Allocation of this money for this purpose will not jeopardize the City's regular capital improvement fund for sidewalk construction, park development and other municipal programs. 2. That the City Attorney and City Manager be authorized to work with the County Counsel in the preparation of a contractual agreement outlining ownership, construction, operation and maintenance and continuing whatever joint powers are necessary to build and operate this facility for the benefit of the citizens of Downey. Councilman Morton asked that the uses of the Children's Theatre be made explicitly clear relative to such organizations as the Downey Symphony, the Downey Chorus, P.T.A. and school activities and other beneficial community events. Councilman Dunnum discussed the intended uses of the facility and stated that it is planned that school, City and Downey Children's Theatre would have priority use thereof. It is also planned that the facility will be available for other community use a substantial portion, better than fifty per cent, of the time. 3. That the City assume the present architectural contract which the Downey Children's Theatre, Inc. has with Adrian Wilson and Associates, and that the City Attorney and City Manager present a proposed agreement between the City and Adrian Wilson at an early date. If the plan is to start the Children's Theatre by August or September 1967, it is necessary to continue the architectural studies at the earliest possible date. It is understood that the Children's Theatre, Inc. will continue their efforts to pay for the architectural fees. Mayor Temple called for the vote on the motions stated above: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -12 2533 Councilman Morton reported on receipt of a letter from Mr. Gerald McQuarrie of the Downey Savings and Loan Association which stated Mr. McQuarrie had witnessed numerous traffic accidents on Florence Avenue near their building and requested a traffic study. Councilman Morton requested an evaluation by Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson, and the matter was referred to the Traffic Committee. It was reported by Charles "Red" Barrett, manager of the Chamber of Commerce that the tenant occupying the building owned by Ray Noxsel on Brookshire Avenue in the proposed hospital site, as of a week ago had several places in mind for relocating her business. A traffic study was requested relative to left turns from the east coming from the Sav!On parking lot onto the Von's Market parking lot. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to appoint Mr. Roy Q. Strain, 7802 East Adwen to the Civic Development Committee. It was reported that the matter of the hearing on the dissolution of the Park District has been set for 9:00 A.M. Thursday, February 24, in Room 381 of the Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, and the City Attorney was requested to be present. Mayor Temple reported that the U. S. Conference of Mayors has requested that the various member cities consider the support of a movement for cities' possibly receiv- ing a portion of income taxes. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. T DELLA DO SCOTT E. TEMPLE City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 1/25/66 -13- 2533 Councilman Morton reported on receipt of a letter from Mr. Gerald McQuarrie of the Downey Savings and Loan Association which stated Mr. McQuarrie had witnessed numerous traffic accidents on Florence Avenue near their building and requested a traffic study. Councilman Morton requested an evaluation by Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson, and the matter was referred to the Traffic Committee. It was reported by Charles "Red" Barrett, manager of the Chamber of Commerce that the tenant occupying the building owned by Ray Noxsel on Brookshire Avenue in the proposed hospital site, as of a week ago had several places in mind for relocating her business. A traffic study was requested relative to left turns from the east coming from the Sav-0n parking lot onto the Von's Market parking lot. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded. by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to appoint Mr. Roy Q. Strain, 7802 East Adwen to the Civic Development Committee. It was reported that the matter of the hearing on the dissolution of the Park District has been set for 9:00 A.M. Thursday, February 24, in Room 381 of the Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, and the City Attorney was requested to be present. Mayor Temple reported that the U. S. Conference of Mayors has requested that the various member cities consider the support of a movement for cities' possibly receiv- ing a portion of income taxes. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. DELLA DO SCOTT E. TEMPLE City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes — 1/25/66 -13-