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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-22-66-Regular Meeting2568 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITT- -.-- OF DOWNEY The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M. March 22, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Carl Newton, Acting City Attorney A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert DeSio, Administrative Assistant James Ruth, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Walter Wanke, Superintendent, Water Department The invocation was delivered by Reverend Walter W. Armantage of the Downey Congregational Church of Downey. Mayor Temple acknowledged the Eighth Grade Civics Club from St. Raymond's School who were guests at the council meeting, introducing their principal and teacher. Mayor Temple then gave some of the history of the founding of Downey and establishment of the present city and its government. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the council meeting of March 14, 1966, be approved as written. The following correspondence was presented: A financial statement from the Downey Chamber of Commerce which was received and filed. A letter from the Downey Recreation and Park District suggesting that Mr. James Ruth, Superintendent of Downey's Park and Recreation Department meet with the Park District representatives and familiarize himself with the District program, properties, facilities and organization as requested by them in view of possible dissolution proceedings and dissolution. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that Mr. James Ruth arrange such meeting with the Downey Park and Recreation District. A report and budget request from the Downey Museum of Art was referred to the City Manager to be considered with budget items for 1966-67. A request from Olson Surveying Service, Inc. on behalf of applicant in Zone Exception 4639, in view of revised plans, for consideration at this meeting of the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve Zone Exception 4639 in accordance with revised plans and requirements of the Planning Commission, including a 6 -foot setback, and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for report back to Council. Council Minutes - 3/22/66 -1- 2569 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton,.Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set hearing on Planning Resolution No. 102, Zone Change Case #109, for 8:00 A.M., April 26, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. — Letters from Mrs. Marie Lowers, 8325 Albia Street and Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Mohr, 8328 Albi`a Street relative to the hearing on the revocation of the entertainment permit of the Lancer Lounge which was taken under submission until April 11, 1966, were filed as part of the record. A letter and minutes from the Citizens Sanitation Committee relative to a petition for change in refuse collection schedule was tabled for further study by Council. ORDINANCE NO. 299 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 7103 THERETO, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO STREET EXCAVATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS 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, 299 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1703 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE ALLEY NORTHERLY OF FIFTH STREET BETWEEN PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND PARROT AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP NO. 20206, RECORDED IN BOOK 659, PAGE 23 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 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. 1703 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1704 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING QUOIT STREET AND ORIZABA AVENUE AS A FOUR WAY STOP INTERSECTION. 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 - 3/22/66 -2- 25" It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1704 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1705 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1705 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1706 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY EXPRESSING INTENTION TO COOPERATE WITH THE VARIOUS CITIES IN'THE SOUTHEAST AREA AND WITH'THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF COORDINATED TRAFFIC CONTROL The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1706 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilman: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1707 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING THE LEGALIZING TRAFFIC IN MARIJUANA 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. 1707 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1708 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING THE WATER BOND ISSUE TO BE SUBMITTED TO,.VOTERS BY THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AT THE JUNE 7, 1966, DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION AND URGING APPROVAL THEREOF BY THE VOTERS IN DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by CouncilmanCorbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 3/22/66 -3- 2577 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and pas$ed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1708 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -479 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (#21087 - #21248 $103,330.30) ("'BL4 .•Warzants) 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. WS -479 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans for Lakewood Boulevard and Florence Avenue median barriers, SS Project #141 as the plans relate to the intersection of Lakewood and Florence, holding up on the section adjacent to the Downey Savings and Loan Association. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -122, Unit #2, at 10014 Paramount Boulevard. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote, after summation of bids for Cash Contract #179 for office and recreation building at Golden Park, to award to the lowest and best bidder, Unkovich Construction Company, in the lump sum bid of $22,388.11, which includes the alternate of $518.44, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES-.- 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Mortonandpassed by the following vote, after summatinn of bids for Cash Contract #172, Firestone Boulevard sewers, to award to the lowest and best bidder, Moriega Sewer Con- struction Company, Inc., in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal -'and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize using $3,000.00 from the Sewer Reimbursement Fund 1774 for Cash Contract #172, Firestone Boulevard sewers. Council Minutes - 3/22/66 -4- After summation of bids for Cash Contract #SS -56, Downey Avenue, Cherokee Drive to LaVilla Street, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, and rejecting all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Councilman Dickerson commended former Councilman Hollis M. Peavey for his primary work in endeavoring to improve the area mentioned above. After a sumnation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid for SS Project #138, Firestone Boulevard center island beautification to the easterly city limits, to the lowest and best bidder, Silveri Construction Company in the amount of unit prices in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under AD #41, Pomering Road, Stewart and Gray Road to Laura Street. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to grant an extension of time of one year to the subdividers of Tract #27904, Paramount Boulevard, Farm Street and Myrtle Street, as requested by them. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to table action on the alignment of Patton Road between Firestone Boulevard and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks until April 26, 1966, at the request of the property owners. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Councilman Morton requested Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, to briefly report on the proposed sidewalk installations contained in the report submitted to -Council at this morning's meeting. After Mr. Griselle presented his report, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to table action for matching funds on the six lots on Everest Street, MF 243 through #248 located at 8525-35-37-43-49-55 Everest Street, and approving all others as,listed below: MF Number Address Estimated City Cost 232 12914 Blodgett Avenue $ 75.00 233 12909 Blodgett Avenue 75.00 234 13003 Woodruff Avenue 252.00 235 13152 Blodgett Avenue 81.00 236 12927 Blodgett Avenue 75.00 237 9713 Ratliffe Street 65.00 238 12932 Blodgett Avenue 75.00 Council Minutes - 3/22/66 -5- AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of ri ht of way adjacent to 10812 Brookshire Avenue in the amount of $2,500.00 under SS Protect #88, Brookshire Avenue, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: Q Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance of the Library Advisory Board and the City Librarian to the Workshop for Public Library Trustees at the International Hotel in Los Angeles on April 27, 1966, with necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes - 3/22/66 -6- 2573 MF Number Address Estimated City Cost 239 8024 Adoree Street $ 62.00 240 12920 Blodgett Avenue 75.00 241 13235 Verdura Avenue 77.00 242 13227 Corrigan Avenue 66.00 249 951418 Firestone Boulevard 117.00 250 8631 Gardendale Street 55.00 251 8140 DePalma Street 65.00 252 9107 Tweedy Lane 103.00 253 8421 Donovan Street 76.00 254 13158 Verdura Avenue 77.00 255 13159 Verdura Avenue 77.00 258 12908 Blodgett Avenue 75.00 259 9349 Foster Road 62.00 260 13146 Verdura Avenue 77.00 261 RoadBellflower 0 Foster R 965 , 67.00 262 13226 Coldbrook Avenue 44.00 263 12903 Blodgett Avenue 75.00 264 13223 Dunrobin Avenue 56.00 265 9517 Paramount Boulevard 77.00 266 9511 Paramount Boulevard 77.00 267 13202 Verdura Avenue 77.00 268 9335 Foster Road 62.00 270 12838 Barlin Avenue 50.00 271 9537 Paramount Boulevard 77.00 272 9543 Paramount Boulevard 77.00 273 9549 Paramount Boulevard 77.00 274 9505 Paramount Boulevard _ 77.00 $2,655.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mr. King reported that the landscaping on Firestone Boulevard throughout the City will be completed during the current fiscal year and that some landscapingg has been .—. installed on Lakewood Boulevard in the vicinity of Firestone Boulevard. It is under- stood that there is a desire that landscaping eventually be extended throughout Lake- wood Boulevard in the same manner as Firestone Boulevard. The Public Works Department recommended that the first stage landscaping be done at the north and south boundaries, g g California with the possibilityt hat the Division o� Highways of the State of would cooperatewiththe City in installing medians with left -turn bays at strategic lova- tions, serving a double purpose of providing safer ingress and egress for the properties on both sides of the boulevard and also to provide the areas for the landscaping. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to proceed to work out agreements with the State Division of Highways to include the landscaping of Lakewood Boulevard in the 1966-67 Capital Improvements Budget. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize paveouts at 12947-49 Downey Avenue and 8435, 8436 and 8441 Alameda Street under SS #1.22, miscellaneous paveouts, as requested by the property owners, and to authorize the transfer of $900 from Account #3600 to Account #13788. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of ri ht of way adjacent to 10812 Brookshire Avenue in the amount of $2,500.00 under SS Protect #88, Brookshire Avenue, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: Q Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance of the Library Advisory Board and the City Librarian to the Workshop for Public Library Trustees at the International Hotel in Los Angeles on April 27, 1966, with necessary expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes - 3/22/66 -6- 25'7+4 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize a joint study by the City Park Superintendent James D. Ruth and Mr. Roland Adams, Recreation Coordinator for the Downey Unified School District, to determine the feasibility of a mutual cooperative program which would provide, it is believed, a very effective recreation program throughout the city with a savings to the taxpayers of both the School District and the City of Downey. Councilman Morton stated, in voting yes he is only doing so to initiate the study and have the results brought back to the City Council. Before any approval of a cooperative program with the school or a joint agreement, he would want to know the effect on the finances, as well as the personnel, and exactly what the deliniation would be between the responsibilities of the school program and the City program. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Clerk to attend the Annual City Clerk's Institute, to be held at the Edgewater Inn Marina Hotel in Long Beach, April 27-29, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum The Director of Finance reported that there had been a 24% increase in 'sales tax for the year. The City Manager reported that a revised plan for route of the Century Freeway was prepared for presentation at Sacramento and Councilman Morton_ recommended that the City Manager and any member of the City Council who would be available, make the presentation in person. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to authorize proceeding into escrow for the purchase within the appraised price, of the apartment house located at 8424-26-28 E. Second Street (across the street from the City Hall). The Mayor announced it was time for the bid opening on the sale of the Stewart and Gray hospital site property. Mr. Gabriel stated there were no written bids received. Mayor Temple then asked for oral bids, with the minimum bid price being $734,400.00. There were no oral bids submitted. Mayor Temple declared the bids closed. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the bids on the Stewart and Gray Road hospital site property be closed. It was announced that the Downey Chamber of Commerce has voted for endorsement of the dissolution of the Downey Park and Recreation District. Councilman Dickerson suggested that lighting in front of the City Hall be considered with budget items for 1966-67. Councilman Dickerson also recommended studying the possibility of using green paint on the islands in the City of Downey similar to those at Firestone and " Garfield in South Gate. Councilman Morton wished to commend Mike Lanza who, he stated, is one of the "unsung heroes" living in Downey. A former employee of the Daily Signal, Hunting- ton Park, he had spent much of his time dealing with youth activities within the City of Downey. A commendation plaque had been prepared for presentation to Mr. Lanza for his fine community service. Council Minutes - j/22/66 -7- 2575 Councilman Morton suggested meeting with some of the citizens committees prior to budget time to review the attitude and areas of responsibility with respect to budget review. He stated that some of the citizens committees are operating well, others are not, and that perhaps there are some vacancies. Councilman Morton stated he knows of at least one member who had been appointed inadvertently who does not reside in the City of Downey and urged each council- man to review his appointments on these committees before budget time and perhaps obtain some recommendations from the budget committee. Mayor Temple questioned the activity of the capital improvement committees which had been appointed. Councilman Dickerson stated there were perhaps some committees which overlapped objectives. It was suggested that the City Council proceed in handling capital improvements until there are sufficiet funds to activate the capital improvement committees. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the Director of Finance be authorized to proceed with readvertising for bids on the Stewart and Gray Hospital Site, with final deadline set for 7:30 P.M., April 11, 1966. Hollis M. Peavey commended the Council for its businesslike manner of handling City affairs; carrying on its fine fashion. With the election forthcoming, he stated he wishes to endorse both incumbents as men with experience so that the fine govern- ment of Downey can continue. Mr. Peavey also thanked Councilman Dickerson for his commendation previously tendered him earlier in the meeting. Mr. Ed DiLoretto wished to reiterate Mr. Peavey's comments relative to the City election forthcoming and added that he is very proud of all the gentlemen and wished r.. to endorse the two incumbents to the greatest extent and added that he hopes the citizens realize what they have in their fine City government. Mayor Temple urged all citizens to exercise their privilege to get out and vote at all forthcoming elections. Mrs. Marie Lowers, A1bia Street, in protest to renewal of the entertainment permit for the Lancer Lounge in her area, requested Council to look at all the angles before renewing this permit. After review and request from the City Manager that Council reconsider author- izing purchase of a new movie projector to replace the wornout 6k year old projector which is used by many of the City departments, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the purchase of the new movie projector. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Councilman Morton qualified his aye vote by stating he objects to acquisition of capital items which have not been allowed for in the fiscal budget. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 A.M. 4 DELLA D YLE City Clerk Council Minutes - 3/22/66 ,TT E. Mayor