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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-22-66-Regular Meeting2749 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 22, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., November 22, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles W, Dickerson presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson ABSENT: Councilman: Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works William Goggin, Acting Director of Planning James Ruth, Director of Park & Recreation Dept. Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Dept. Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Walter Wanke, Superintendent of Water Dept. Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Shand, Purchasing Agent Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Department, delivered the invocation in the absence of the regularly scheduled minister. The City Manager reported the City had been informed that it had earned a 30% refund on its 1964-65 Workmen's Compensation Insurance premium, which is a considerable increase over the 1963-64 dividend of 2%. The department heads and City employees are to be commended for their safety consciousness which in 1965-66 resulted in the City's being placed in the top one-third of its group (cities with 301-.600 employees) in the League of California Cities, State Compensation Insurance Fund Safety Contest. Present to submit the refund check in the amount of $24,824.00 was Mr. James H. Takayama, Safety Representative of the State Workmen's Compensation Commission. . Mayor Dickerson thanked Mr. Takayama for coming personally to present the check to the City. Mayor Dickerson announced the presentation of certificates of registration as Civil Engineers in the State of California of two employees: Witold Hryniewicki, Civil Engineer and Warren D. Seltzer, Assistant Civil Engineer. Mr. Spindel advised that this is a great achievement in the field of Civil Engineering, comparable to being admitted to the bar or being licensed to practice medicine. The certificates were presented by the Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconde_& by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 14, 1966, be approved as dis- tributed. Upon it being announced by the Deputy City Clerk that items of correspondence had been placed on the Councilmen's desks prior to the meeting due to the communications having been received subsequent to the time the -.agenda folders were delivered, Councilman Dunnum stated she again wished to object to matters being placed on the Council desks. The Deputy City Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Greater Los Angeles ChaptPr;`.iNpttional Safety Council, accompanied by a suggested resolution, relative to support of their holiday traffic safety program. Mr. King was asked to review the matter. RESOLUTION NO. 1818 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING LOS ANGELES CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL'S HOLIDAY SAFETY PROGRAM The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes — 11/22/66 -1- 2750 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1818 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Letter from United States National Bank in appreciation of the growth it has enjoyed since the bank was first estahlished in Downey three years ago ordered received and filed. Letter from Southern Pacific Company addressed to Mr. Irvin Phelan, President of the Downey Historical Society relative to availability of the freight station building to the society provided the society would move it from the premises. Councilman Corbin advised a review of the feasibility of moving the building which is quite old. Councilman Dunnum requested a study of the cost, means for removal, relocation, etc. Council referred the matter to the City Manager for a reevaluation of the entire progran, which includes the carriage house mentioned at a previous council meeting. A report from Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works relative to the San Gabriel River drainage at Pico Vista Road at Cecilia Street. In a meeting on November 16 with representatives of the United States Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Flood Control District and representatives of the City of Downey, it was agreed that it was the Corps of Engineers responsibility to rectify the condition which was caused by the general construction. After discussing the various possibilities, it was decided that the most feasible alternative would be to build a larger drain outlet into the channel at the south end of the Rio San Gabriel Park and to grade the park so that it will drain the north end, which is the southerly terminus of Pico Vista Rd., to this outlet. It was also agreed that this work could probably not be accomplished during the current winter and that the City would have to take such emergency steps as would be necessary, to protect the adjacent properties if a heavy rain storm occurs. The Department of Public Works is preparing to immediately make a topographic survey and to prepare grading plans to accomplish this drainage, with the approval of the Park Department. It is believed that this re -grading of the park area will also be beneficial to the park in helping solve its drainage problems. The Corps of Engineers is going to contract for improving the bbannel northerly of Cecilia Street right after the first of next year and it is contemplated to have the work included in the contract as the Number 1 priority itemof construction. .A communication from the County of Los Angeles Health Department relative to their immunization program in an attempt to "stop measles" with a list of the various clinics. Ordered received and filed. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 7101.4 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO POLES AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Tenple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 7133 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO DEPOSITS FOR STREET EXCAVATIONS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -2- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin. and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson 2`751 NOES: 0 Councilmen: None �G a7 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE N0, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW EY AMENDING: It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin. and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: si Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson 2751 NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW EY AMENDING" - ORDINANCE THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186 (r), NO. 262, RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS (BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, BETWEEN EVEREST STREET AND ALAMEDA STREET) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Temple ORDINANCE N0, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 4600,1 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO NOISE The ordinance was read by title only. A question was raised relative to the hours, The City Attorney reported the hours are the same as the existing section and that the new section specifies power mowers, tools, machines. The police chief ex- plained the reasons for addition to this section. He stated many complaints had been received relative to gardeners' operation of power mowers before 6:00 a.m, and the use of skill saws, power saws and equipment late at night, after midnight. The City Attorney reported that the present Code Section 4602 also has provision for the hours of 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. which was the reason for the use of these same hours in the new section proposed, which was recommended by the Chief of Police. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading of the ordinance be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1819 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CHANGING THE VEHICLE PARKING LIMIT ON DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND FOURTH STREET FROM TWO HOUR LIMIT TO ONE (1) HOUR LIMIT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1819 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -3- 2752 Councilman Dickerson stated there are many telephone company employees who continue to park in the lot recently established and urged stricter enforcement as this parking was to be for shoppers' parking to do business in the downtown area. The City Manager advised that numerous citations have been issued and Mr. Montgomery of the telephone company had been contacted and had reported bulletins had been issued to the employees not to park in this lot. Mayor Dickerson urged more rigid enforcement on the parking. The Police Chief stated 65% of the time spent on enforcement can be utilized in the downtown business area. Mayor Dickerson declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 8:40 A.M. with roll call, four members of Council being present. Mr. Ken Theodore, representative of the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce, invited the Mayor, Councilmen, their wives and families to ride in the Christmas Parade and to view the parade from the reviewing stand at Downey Avenue and New Street on December 4, 1966. Councilmen Corbin and Dickerson offered regrets that they will be unable to accept the invitation as they will be out of town attending a National Congress of Cities. RESOLUTION N0, 1820 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING HASTY AVENUE AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF DOWNEY AND SANFORD BRIDGE ROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1820 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1821 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING FLORENCE AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD AS A YIELD STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILEY-BURKE AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1821 be adopted. AYES:- 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION N0, 1822 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING NO PARKING LIMITS ON IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FROM THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS TO RIVES AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1822 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilman: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council, Minutes - 11/22/66 -4- 2753 RESOLUTION NO. 1823 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIMITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD BETWEEN TWEEDY LANE AND LOWMAN AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1823 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1824 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WASHBURN ROAD (AD 05) The resolution was read by title only. It.was -moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered tha=t further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1824 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The report was submitted to the Dept4ty City Clerk by the Director of Public Works to be filed in the City Clerk's office. RESOLUTION NO. 1825 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE_CI.TY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WASHBURN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #95 ) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1825 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilman: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1826 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WASHBURN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #95 ) The resolution was read by title only. Itua.s moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1826 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton :Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -5- 27'54 RESOLUTION NO. 1827 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING A HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF WASHBURN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD YF9 5) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1827 be adopted, setting hearing for 7:30 P.M., December 12, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1828 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE WASHBURN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD #95 - WASHBURN ROAD) The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney reported that the City's contribution to the assessment district improvements will be $29.,843.70. The Director of Public Works stated the contribution had already been budgetted from Gas Tax Funds. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1828 be adopted, setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M., December 12, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1829 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFi'THE CITY OF DOWNEY DETERMINING THAT LIQUIDATED DAMAGES SHALL BE PAID (AD #95 - WASHBURN ROAD) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1829 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1830 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AND THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AS THE OFFICIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -6- 2755 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1830 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,_ Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION N0, 1831 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING r THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A POPULATION ESTIMATE The resolution was read by title only. Mr. King stated this population estimate had been approved about three months ago, and that this will be the City's last chance to obtain the population estimate prior to 1970. It was felt there would be enough of an increase that the City would benefit from having this population estimate made at this time. Each person would allow for a little more than $13 per capita. The State Director of Finance has advised that signing the agreement will result in the City's acceptance of their population figure. It was deemed advisable that the City Manager check further as to the possibility of a population increase which would benefit the City in the distribution of gas tax monies and that possibly authorization be granted to the Mayor to execute the contract at such time as the City Manager shall report favorably. After discussion, it was felt that there should be no limitation put on the signing of the contract since it might delay or jeopardize proceeding with the population estimate by the State Department of Finance. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin that the Resolution No. 1831 be adopted, by the following vote: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION N0, 1832 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE LEGISLATION CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PUBLISHING OF PREVAILING WAGE SCALES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution 1832 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple ,Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1833 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 (ANNEXATION D) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived, The Director of Public Works presented the report on the facts and data pursuant to the Street Lighting Act of 1919 for Annexation D, Zones I & II, It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the report be accepted, Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -7- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1833 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1834 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING .--. ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTINC'FIXTURES LOCATED ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION D - ZONE I AND ZONE II) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was noved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1834 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The Resolution No. 1834 sets a hearing for 8:00 A.M., December 27, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. RESOLUTION N0, 1835 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITHDRAW A PORTION OF THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1741 PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1835 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION N0, WS -517 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 (#45925 - #46374 $128,853.59) Tli.e resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -517 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed by Sully -Miller Contraor-ing Company under Cash Contract #SS -88, Unit 3 - Brookshire Avenue, Firestone Boulevard to Fifth Street. Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -8- Wi. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ord1w. erred to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -105, Brookshire Avenue from Alameda Street to North of Everest Street, and accept the responsibility of the maintenance there. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -106, Unit 2, Firestone Boulevard to Old River School Road to west City Limits, and accept the responsibility of the maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton After summation of bids on Cash Contract #SS -161, for the improvement of the north side of Florence Avenue between Downey Avenue and Brookshire Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Corbin that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Louis S. Lopez, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal.. The City Attorney advised there was a defect in the bid in that the bid bond was not submitted on the City's form and no mention was made of the requirement of a Labor Materialsman Bond. Under State regulations, the contractor is required to submit both a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor Materialsman Bond; therefore, the contractor will need to comply before the contract can be executed. After discussion and comparison with the next lowest bid and City Attorney that the next low bid also had the defect mentioned Louis S. Lopez, Councilman Dunnum seconded the motion to award the Lopez and it was passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton the report by the for the bid from bid to Louis S. Mr. Spindel assured Council that no contracts can be entered into with the contractor's first supplying the City the Labor Materialsman Bond. If bonds cannot be furnished by the low bidder, the City Attorney advised that the bonding company would not be obligated to pay on the bid bond. Mr. Robert Shand, Purchasing Agent, reported that it is always mentioned before bids are opened that the bid will be awarded subject to approval by the City's legal Counsel. The City Manager requested members of Council who are able to do so to be at George Putnam's office at KTIA television station at 1:30 P.M., November 23, to make an official presentation of an award for narrating the Downey Youth Film. Councilman Dunnum wished to commend Mr. James Ruth, Director of Park and Recreation. Department for a fine meeting of the California State Recreation departments, such meeting having been hosted for the first time by the City of Downey. Councilman Corbin requested repair of holes in the pavement at Fourth and New Streets, and a drainage problem at Seventh Street and Paramount Boulevard. Mr. Spindel reported the street drainage at Seventh is being worked on b-eti.een Downey Avenue and Paramount Boulevard and that storm drain construction can begin within the next year. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum andassed by the following vote that Mrs. Hansen, 12243 S. Rives Avenue, be reappointed to the City Beautification Committee. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Meeting - 11/22/66 -9- 2'758 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -135, Unit 1, Paramount Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard to Southern Pacific Railroad and accept the responsibility of the maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney proceed with the necessary legal action to cause a completion of improvements in Tract No, 25964, Fontana Street, Deming and Marbel Avenues. The work remaining to be completed under this subdivision agreement consists primarily of the construction of an alley between Stewart and Gray Road and Fontana Street, construction of a block wall and construction of concrete drainage gutters. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in Tract #23743, Blandwood Road at Pico Vista Road and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction on the following properties: MF NUMBER ADDRESS ESTIMATED CITY COST 427 8626 Alameda Street $ 54.00 428 Northeast Corner of Paramount Boulevard at Alameda Street 590,00 TOTAL $644.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Teipple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to approve parade permit for a Christmas Parade sponsored by the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Downey Lions Club, Sunday, December 4, 1966, at 2:30 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of five new 1967 model 2 -wheel motorcycles in accordance with Police Department standard specifications -- total cost, $10,673.05, less tradein allowance of $3,400, leaving a net total of $7,273.05. (It was reported sufficient funds are available in the Funded Reserve Account,) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSEW : 1 Councilman: Morton Mr, King reported that the fin al audit of the City's comprehensive general liability policy for the period from May 16, 1965, to May 16, 1966, has been com- plated. The net earned insurance premium for the twelve-month period exceeded the prepaid premium by $318.00. Inasmuch as the current insurance budget has been dis- bursed in view of the increased liability coverage in the new insurance contract, it will be necessary to transfer $318,00 from Unappropriated Reserves to pay off the outstanding expense, Council Minutes - 11/22/66 -10- 2759 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER #318.00 Unappropriated Reserves 9-100-522 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was reported by Mr. King that the City Attorney has requested authorization from City Council for issuance of four separate checks, made payable to the Los Angeles City Clerk, for the following parcels: (Amounts are within the range of the appraiser's report.) Parcel 4 $15,763.50 Parcel 5 14,800.00 Parcel 7 15,763.50 Parcel 9 14,800.00 TOTAL $61,127.00 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT $61,127.00 FROM: Unappropriated Resevves To: Acct. No. 13782-B Downtown Parking AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman bunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager, Finance Director and any member of the City Council who wishes, to attend the International City Manager's Association - sponsored Institute on Computers in San Francisco from January 22 - 27, 1967, with necessary and reasonable expenses a?lowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to aiithorize the following payments: $49.43 to Account No. 1811 to Park and Recreation District Revenue 99.43 to Account No. 383, Park and Recreation District Maintenance TOTAL $148.86 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Taken under submission until the first meeting in January was the matter of calling for bids on the ten -unit green apartment house across from the City Hall for its sale and removal. It was announced that the new Rose Queen is Miss Vickie Lee. Chief Gain was commended for his fine performance as Master of Ceremonies for the Rose Queen competition. Mayor Dickerson inquired of the progress being made relative to installation of sidewalks on Brookshire Avenue across the Southern Pacific Railroad. Mr. King stated that verbal assurance from the Southern Pacific Company was given that it will provide sidewalks with all other installations. Mayor Dickerson requested an investigation by the Public Works Department of the poor condition of Phlox Street. There being no further business to at 9:55 A.M. Deputy City Clerk cue before Council, the meeting was adjourned CouncilMinutes - 11/22/66 -11-