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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-13-66-Regular Meeting2624 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 13TH, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M., June 13, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Pro Tempore Ben 'd Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Morton, Temple ABSENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning James Ruth, Superintendent of Parks A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Don Warren, Deputy Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Al Hoffman of the Grace Baptist Church of Downey delivered the invocation. Mayor Pro Tempore Corbin announced Mrs. John W. Abbott, Chairman of the Herbert Hoover Republican Women's Club was to make a presentation at this time. A flag which had flown over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. this week was presented to Mayor Pro Tem Corbin, and appreciation was expressed for the '~ office of Del Clawson through which the flag had been obtained, and Mayor Pro Tem Corbin thanked Mrs. Abbott for presenting it to the City. The Mayor Pro Tem called upon the Director of Public Works for presentation of Certificates of Completion of a 36 -hour course at L. A. State College, taken by personnel in the Street Maintenance and Administration Sections. Mr. Spindel reported these men take these courses on their own time at night and that he feels proud that people will do this, taking part in in-service training, making them more valuable employees, helping them in their work and the City as well. Mayor Pro Tem assisted in presentation of the certificates to Coleman Akin, Kenneth Sem and Myles Sprague. Absent were Donald Stoddard and Robert Brownlie. Mayor Pro Tem Corbin announced the hour of 7:30 having arrived, it was the time and place for the public hearing on confirmation of assessments in A.D. #41, Pomering Road, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publica- tion, Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidaV.its. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing for AD #41, Pomering Road, be received and filed. Mayor Pro Tem Corbin asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk stated there was one letter from Mrs. Fay L.De'Vilbiss. ,^ Oral comments and protests were made by the following persons: Aaron Seachrist, 11984 Pomering Road Mrs. Mary Boinski, 11980 Pomering Road Mr. Seachrist stated he thought money for the assessment for improvements in AD #41 would be paid by the Downey Savings and Loan Association where the money was held as a part of the escrow for curbs, gutters, sidewalks and the paving. He inquired why they and their neighbors next door were being assessed. Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -1- 2625 Mr. Seachrist was informed by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney that the assessment is against the land and cannot be assessed against any particular person. The City had no way of knowing what the escrow agreement was. Councilman Temple asked the City Attorney if the City could be of any help to these property owners, and was advised that the hearing is only on the confirma- tion of the assessments and any contribution the City might decide to make would be on a pro -rata basis and not of any great benefit to any one property owner. Thus it would appear to be a matter to be taken up with those involved in the escrow agreement. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to overrule the protests to the confirmation of assessments in AD #41, Pomering Road. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson RESOLUTION NO. 1740 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMERING ROAD (AD 41) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1740 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson Mayor Pro Tem Corbin announced the time for the hearing on DIP #517, 10014 Paramount Boulevard. Director of Public Works, Ervin Spindel, presented a data report on the improvements to be undertaken under Chapter #27 proceedings. Mr. Jerome Jahn, Attorney representing property owner, requested a breakdown of engineering, inspection and administration costs. There were no written protests. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #517 be closed. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 517, 10014 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to defer action on DIP #517 to the meeting of June 28, 1966, for a report. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to reopen the hearing on DIP 4517 and continue it to 8:00 A.M., June 28, 1966 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -2- 2626 Mayor Pro Tem Corbin announced the time and place for the hearing on DIP #548, 10505 Brookshire Avenue (Cherokee frontage), with Mr. Spindel reporting on the proposed project. Speaking against the improvement was Mr. Don Johnston, 10505 Brookshire Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #548, 10505 Brookshire Avenue, be closed. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to proceed with the improvements under Chapter 27 for DIP #548, 10505 Brookshire Avenue, as recommended in the memorandum from Mr. Ervin Spindel dated June 8, 1966. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT; 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson The Mayor Pro Tem announced the time and place for the hearing on DIP #530, 11532 and 11542 Rives Avenue, with Mr. Spindel giving a data report. Mrs. Margaret Laducer, 11542 Rives Avenue, inquired whether or not the sidewalks are to be included in the improvements at this time and whether the proper grading is to be completed, She was informed that sidewalks are not proposed at this time and that the contractor will grade properly at the location of the improvements under this project, DIP,#530. Mrs, Laducer also inquired as to the location of a new water meter on her property and was informed by the Water Superintendent that this matter would be looked into by him. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on DIP #530, 11532 and 11542 Rives Avenue. .-N RESOLUTION NO. 1741 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 530, 11532 AND 11542 RIVES AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1741 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOBS: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson Mayor Pro Tempore Corbin announced the time and place for the hearing on DIP #550, 10921 Paramount Boulevard. Mr. Spindel reported that the percentage of improved properties amounts to 65% on both Third Street and Paramount Boulevard. Speaking against the improvements in DIP #550 was Hayward P. LeCrone of Talt & LeCrone, Suite 508, 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana, representing Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Mocabee, property owners. He stated although he realizes the 50% requirement has been met, he feels that the City benefits far more than the property owner by the required improvements. A copy of the plans and estimate of engineering cost breakdown was requested to be furnished him. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #550 be closed. Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -3- 2627 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman by the following vote to proceed under Chapter 27 only if the notified prior to July 12, 1966, and given a breakdown of the the work proposed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson Temple and passed property owner is estimated cost of It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the property owner at 10921 Paramount Boulevard to allow the extension of the steps on Third Street to extend into the City right of way, such right of so extending and encroachment to exist until such time as the permission is revoked by the City Council. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held May -24, 1966, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from Albert C. Martin and Associates requesting an additional 28 working days for completion of the preliminary design material and presentation to the City Council. (Municipal Hospital) Councilman Morton inquired if there would be additional costs involved with relation to the extension of time after motion by Councilman Temple that the extension be granted per their request. Albert C. Martin, 333 S. Boudree, Los Angeles, advised that there would be no additional costs involved in the time extension. Councilman Morton then seconded the motion to grant an extension of time of 28 working days to Albert C. Martin and Associates, on the basis of there being no funds involved, and it was passed by the following vote: AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson The May -June report of activities from the Downey Chamber of Commerce was ordered received and filed. A letter from the Downey Unified School District relative to consummation of the sale of Site 8, Golden Park and arrangements for opening of escrow was ordered received and filed. Memorandum from City Manager Oren L. King relative to setting aside time at a regular or special meeting for a review of civil defense preparedness by the City Manager, Civil Defense Advisory Committee and department heads. Council suggested that this be done sometime in September. Letter from the Alameda P.T.A. requesting name change of Patton Road t Birchdale Avenue prior to its extension through to Firestone Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and se ordered that the request of the Alameda P.T.A. be referred to the Planning Commission and �. Street Naming Committee. Annual report and budget request from the Downey Historical Society was ordered held for budget study. Letter from Mr. Elwayne E. Smith, President of the Square and Compass Building Association of Downey, requesting that permit parking on the north side of parking lot adjacent to the court house facilities be terminated completely, or that permit parking be shifted to the southwest corner until the entire lot is needed for public parking. Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -4- 2628 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the request of the Square and Compass Building Association be referred to the Parking Place Commission for study and report. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENTS 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson Monthly financial report from the Downey Chamber of Commerce was ordered received and filed. Alternate plan to upgrade downtown Downey and sketch from Royall K. Brown,11709 'Avenue was presented to Council with oral explanation by Mr. Brown in detail. Councilman Morton commended Mr. Brown for his time and for coming forth with a plan which will be submitted to departments for review. Parade permit request from First Christian Church of Downey to be held September 9, 1966, 6 to 6:30 p.m. for First Christian Church Youth Week and Youth Rally, approved by both City Manager and Chief of Police. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the request for parade permit from First Christian Church of Downey, September 9, 1966, 6 to 6:30 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. WS -489 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 TOPE PAID (#40719 - #41102 $114,548.51) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further readin� be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -489 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson RESOLUTION NO. WS -490 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 (#22024 #22215 $201,243.74 AND #22216 -, #22363 $70, 310.19) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, 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. WS -490 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Mqtton and passed ,..� by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction at 8708, 8714, 8718 and 8724 Alameda Street under MF Project No. 331, AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -5- 2629 Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, presented a report from the Planning Commission on Zone Exception Case #648, Louis DePalma, Southeast corner of Paramount Boulevard and DePalma Street, which recommended approval of the revised plot plan in accordance with the revised conditions and that denial of the original plot plan be sustained. Mr. Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive, speaking for applicant in Zone Ex- ception #648, reported they had reviewed the 14 conditions attached by the Planning Commission to approval of the revised plot plan and that the property owners are in agreement with the conditions for it is a workable plan. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to grant the appeal to Zone Exception #648, DePalma, to the extent that the exception be based upon the revised plot plan which was submitted and approved by the Planning Commission with the conditions attached thereto. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent, reported the actual cost of construction of water main to be located on the north side of Florence Avenue from Paramount Boulevard to Tweedy Lane and from Florence Avenue north on Tweedy Lane to a point 125' south of Dinsdale Avenue was less than the engineering estimate for the section located in Tweedy Lane and the Water Board approved a reduction in the amount to be paid by Mr. Harry Boand from $2,262.00 to $2,000.00. The Board also approved reimbursement of a proportionate share of the cost to Mr. Boand at such time as future applicants make connection to the main. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve reduction from $2,262.00 to $2,000.00 as Mr. Harry Boand's share for a main extension required in Zone Exception Case #592, as recommended in the Water Superintendent's memo dated June 8, 1966. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NQES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize replacement of Keeler Polygraph "lie detector" for Police Department upon a 5 -year basis. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve attendance of the Director of Public Works at the Public Works Congress in Chicago, Illinois, September 10-15, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson The .City Manager reported that as a result of the Southern California Edison Company's relocating of their facilities underground within the downtown area, it is necessary that underground connections be made to the parking light system. It will be necessary that a service line be run underground from the newly installed vault on Brookshire Avenue to a meter installed on the easterly standard on the parking lot, at an estimated cost of $750.00. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: $750.000 From surplus funds in Account #13796 To Account #13806 Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -6- 2630 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Dickerson The City Manager reported that letters have been written to the members of the Recreation and Park District Boardand to the Recreation and Park District employees from the Mayor and City Manager, inviting them to attend ammeeting at 8 a.m. Friday, June 17, to be officially welcomed to the City of Downey since dissolution of the Downey Recreation and Erk District, and for explanation of the vaiious benefits and ,--ft conditions of employment now with the City of Downey. Mr. John Given, 10410 Pangborn, protested refusal of the Downey City Library to issue a library card to him when he had submitted paid tax receipts and identifica- tion with fingerprint, due to their policy of requiring at least one reference which he had refused to do. He was appealing the refusAi to issue the card. Mr. Given was informed the rules and regulations for operation of the library were ddopted when it was first opened 9 or 10 years ago and that the matter would be referrdd to the Library Board for review. City Manager Oren King advised Mr. Given he would accompany him to the library and see that a card was issued to him. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that appointments to the Citizens Tax Committee and other committees be approved as follows: Appointments of Councilman Morton, District No. 4: Citizens Tax Committee -- Chris Nolton and Jim Algood CITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE: Mrs. Lyn Witlin and Mrs. Ethel Pickard CIVIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Mr. Russell Reynoldsand Mrs. John Stevens CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Gene Woods and James Wyatt FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Darryl Black POLICE COMMITTEE: Harold Cummins ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE: Walter Dufresne, Miss Skippy Blair, ^� Mrs. Wilma Dickerhoff, Mrs. Dorothy Levin and Mrs. Lil Berland SANITATION COMMITTEE: Joe Stetina SISTER CITY COMMITTEE: Mrs. Leona Aldridge TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Art Hansen YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mrs. Betty Philpot NON-PROFIT CORPORATION: Mr. Larry Hoag Councilman Morton stated he was in receipt of a petition presented on behalf of the Downey Children's Theater for circulation from June 13, 1966, to June 13, 1966, directed to the Mayor and City Council, requesting that a theater be constructed now. jCouncilman Morton stated it must first come to grips with whether a theater is going to be built of any sort, assuming that we do build a theater of some sort, and land is available for that purpose. He definitely feels that there has to be community -wide building set up that has community -wide interest and he, for one, will look very closely at putting up large sums of monies that would set up a building that is set aside for particularly one group that is in the City cf Downey. He stated he feels the group is attempting to influence the City Council by petition. Counciman Morton also stated that he thought the City Council had previously voted it would be a minimum of 750 seats. He stated he wants to make it clear before he votes on anything of this nature and spending of monies set aside for general taxpayer use purposes... certainly, as we look to the future of Downey, we need to be guided by its present scope of activity as far as the Children's Theater is concerned, Downey Symphonic Orchestra, the Rose Float and various activities throughout the City. First of all we have to decide if there is going to be a building put up in the first place. Councilman Morton stated he was reiterating what was said before. in open Council meetings. Councilmen Temple and Corbin stated to the best of their knowledge it was the general consensus that the auditorium would be of approximately 750 seats. After much study, this appeared to be the ideal size. The following committee appointments were made: Councilman Scott E. Temple, District #2 CITIZENS TAX COMMITTEE: Howard Hanson and Morton CITY BEAUTIFICATION: Manny Coute CIVIC DEVELOPMENT: Roy Q. Strain and Irvin -7- D. Saltman Phelan CIVIL DEFENSE: FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: POLICE COMMITTEE: SANITAT@ON COMMITTEE: SISTER CITY EXECUTIVE BOARD: YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Asia E. Still Horace Russell Robert DeSpain Robert Rhinabarger Mrs. Lettie Bond Mrs. Lester Gideon and W. R. Ogden 2631 Councilman Ben 'd Corbin, District 5, reappointed all committee members in his district with the exception of three: ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE: Pauline Worley, Bill Grubbs and Darryl Black It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the appointments as recommended by Councilman Temple and Corbin be approved. Mayor Pro Tempore Corbin declared a 15 -minute recess for the purpose of the City Attorney to discuss with Council a certain litigation matter. Council reconvened at 9:45 to adjourn the meeting to 7:30 P.M., June 20, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. City Clerk Council Minutes - 6/13/66 -8- Mayor!: t' J;