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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-07-26-66-Regular Meeting"SG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITYOF DOWNEY JULY 26th,1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M„ July 26, 1966, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles Dickerson presiding. PRESENT:. Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen,. CityAttorney A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works James Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation Dept. Don Robison, Assistant to City Manager Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police William Fritsche, Asst. Director of Building & Safety Bob Shand, Purchasing Agent Della Doyle, City Clerk The meeting was opened by all present repeating the.Lords Prayer. Mayor Dickerson announced the hearing on the weed abatement assessments. Mr. Spindel outlined how the assessments were levied. There being no one present to speak on this subject it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing be closed. .--. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the assessment be affirmed as outlined including a $5,00 charge of each parcel assessed for overhead expense. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the minutes of.July llth,1966'be approved as corrected. A letter from Sheldon G. Trenery requesting Council to permit him to collect an extra months rental on rental buildings located`at 11504,11506 and 11516 Brookshire because of delay in receiving money from the condemna- tion suit in the courts, It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Mr. Trenery be granted one months rental if legally feasible. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the assessment of $76.13 for the membership of 1965-66 be paid to SCAG. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council minutes 7/26/66 -1- am" A letter from the Downey Symphonic Society, Inc. expressing thanks to the Council for the appropriation of $700,.00 for the coming year was received and filed. A letterr f om Sherman W ri G Belle ,'Directs � f c_n Planning was Vrrsented."lie has kccepted employment on the faculty of California State Polytechnic College and submitted his resignation to the City effective September 16'th$1966. He expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the City Council,Planning Commission, Department heads and all city employees during the past six years. The resignation was accepted with regrets and best wishes and congratulations on his new assignments. Mr. A.C.Gabriel submitted his resignation effective as of August 16th,1966 in order to accept the position of Director of Finance for the City of Ontario. He also expressed appreciation to all who have worked and cooperated with him during the past nine years. Mr. Gabriels resignation was accepted with regrets and best wishm' on his new assignment. A letter from Mrs. Alyce Christoff to Mr, Jack Brattonv President of the North Downey Pony Leagueexprpssing"tKanks to everybody who had a part in arranging the Gordon W. (Chfis) Christoff Pony League Sportsmanship award was received and filed. A letter from the .Park & Recreation Commission unanimously recommending a 5% merit increase for Mr. James D. Ruth, Director of the Park and Recreation Department be effective August 1, 1966 upon completion of six month of employment. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that this increase be approved. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE NO. 303 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION N0,104) 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 pass- ed by the following vote that said Ordinance be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Councilman Morton came into the Council Chambers at 8:25 A.M. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 9129 and 9132.4 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO FILING' FEES FOR ZONING ATTERS . It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council minutes 7/26/66 -2- 2666 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that 'said...:ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that the above ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for hearing. No action was taken pending an opinion by the Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 1765 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF HELEN SACHS AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION. 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 and passed by the following vote that said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 1766 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING MR. CLARENCE CABELL. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple=',and so ordered that further reading be wai#ed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 1767 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY. 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 said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Templep Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO.1768 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIMITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD EASTERLY FROM OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD. Council Minutes 7/26/66 -3- 2667 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 Couagi.lman Corbin and passed by the following vote that said resolution be adopted with the designation of the limited parking both sides of Firestone"from the first strjt easterly of Old River School Road and hhe southerly prolongation thereof" AYES: 5::::;iEouncilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, D�dkerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF WESTERN AVENUE BEGINNING AT FIFTH STREET AND EXTENDING NORTHERLY TO FLORENCE AVENUE. No action was taken, this matter was held for further study. RESOLUTION N0, WS496 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. City Payroll #41886 thru 42345 $121,465.62 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 said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS497 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYIN G THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Park & Recreation payroll #7510 thru 7601 $8,874.18 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 said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Mort6n, Temple, Uic�Cerson'. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 498 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWINB CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. "B" Warrants #22649 thru 22764 $116,761.18 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. Minutes,Council 7/26/66 -4- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 499 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, Park & Recreation "B" Warrants #7350 thru 7397 $10,399.04. 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that said resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the referral of the ordinance introduced regarding filing fees for Zoning matters^be-dbleted2as the Attorney advised that it was not necessary to have a hearing on this matter. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the improvements completed under CC#184, Tree removals at various locations be accepted. --� AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that $3,000.00 be budget from Account #13801 Miscellaneous Paveouts, to Account No. 13788 for the paveout and signal relocation at the northeast corner of Paramount & Gardendale and that the request for the sign relocation be denied. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After a summation of the bids it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by pouncilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the bid for CC SS#106 Firestone Boulevard, Old River School Road to West City limitp be awarded to W.R.Wilkinson Co.,Inc in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and all other bids be denied. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and pe4s�- ed by the following vote th-#t the plans and specifications be approved on SS#146 Charloma Drive storm drain and authority granted to advertise for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 7/26/66 -5- 2669 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the improvements completed under CC#179 Golden Park offices and recreation building be accepted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and -- passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be approved to cover the insufficiency in the budget: From 186.1 to Account #16007 $8,400.00 SS#88 Brookshire Avenue 186.1 to " #16022 2,500.00 SS#111 Tweedy Lane 186.1 to " #16036 2,500.00 SS#139 Woodruff Ave. & Everest St.Traffic signal AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the plans and specifications for CC#180 Miscellaneous repairs be approved and authority granted to advertise for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman. Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the improvements completed under AD#106 Meadow Road Sewers be accepted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, 'seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that #8,479,69 be appropriated for incidental expenses on AD#410 Pomering Road and that the following transfer be made. $8,379.79 from Acct. No.13814 to Acct.No.14426 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that $1,000.00 be authorized from Acct. No.13814 Capital Unbudgeted, to construct a dry well at Rives Avenue and Melva Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum,Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 9 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that $5,000.00 be authorized for improvements in exchange for right-of-way at 11229 Paramount Boulevard and transfered from account 186.1 to Account No.16034. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 7/26/66 -6- 2670 It was moved b�xtouncilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that $300.00 be authorized for the grading on Orange Street and this amount be appropriated from Account No. 13814 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed. by the following vote that a 60 day extension be granted on DIP#550, 10921 Paramount Boulevard but the City shall start the improvement at the end of 60 days..'..: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the following matching funds be approved for sidewalk construction: MF.No. Address Estimated City Cost: 355 11923 Old River School Road $ 185.00 356 7355 Nada Street (Old. River Sch. 139.00 Rd. Frontage) 357 7868 Raviller Dr. (Tweedy Lane frontage) 150.00 358 9019 Tweedy Lane 97,00 359 9011 Tweedy Lane 97.00 360 12317 Dunrobin Avenue 64.00 361 12403 Dunrobin Avenue 62.00 362 13034 Barlin Avenue 69.00 363 11956 Pomering Road 50.00 364 9325 Cecilia Street 62.00 $ 975.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilman: A report from the Street Name Committee and the Planning Commission recommending that no change be made at this time of Patton Road to Birchdale Avenue. Council accepted. the recommendation but ask for a study at some later time so that there would be but one name on the street. A recommendation from the Planning Commission ed Planning Resolution #106 was presented requesting that Council go on record in opposition to the new ruling on residential Mailboxes. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a resolution be prepared for Council Action. Mr. King announced that Ray Lake's father had passed on and extended sympathy. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that authority be given to employ two new Police Officers, effective August 1, rather than September 1st as the City may enter two recruits in the Los Angeles Police Academy on August 1, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to proceed with plans and specifications for the additions to the City Hall and that they be submitted to the Council before advertising for bids. Council Minutes 7/26/66 —7- 2'41 There being no oral and no written comments or protests on the Resolution of Intention for AD #108, Nada Street, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1811 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEFY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON NADA STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOI= ON OF INTENTION NO. 1806 (AD #108) 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. 1811 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen:::: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the Council Meeting of October 25, 1966, be approved as written. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from the Union Oil Company of California relativetotheir conduction of a Subsurface Oil and Gas leasing program in portions of the City of Downey and offer- ing the City $30.00 upon execution and acknowledgment of their lease on City owned property. Council approved acceptance of this lease. The letter was ordered received and filed. The City Attorney advised that if Council wishes to approve this lease, under the City Charter it must be done by ordinance. The City Attorney was instructed to bring to Council an ordinance for adoption relative to the subsurface oil and gas lease. Letters from the Downey Historical Society relative to hiring of a part-time secretary and preservation of certain historical buildings in the City of Downey were noted. Mr. Irvin Phelan, President of the Downey Historical Society stressed the urgency of the need of secretarial assistance to the Society and efforts to retain certain historical buildings within the City. These matters were referred to the City Manager for investigation and report as to the part-time secretarial services and the feasibility of moving or acquiring the Southern Pacific Freight Depot and the carriage house from Governor Downey is home. Quarterly Report from the Downey Civic Chorus was received and filed. A request from the Gallatin Medical Group for a $10 increase per examination of City employees (primarily fire and police) was reported on by the City Manager who stated a $10 increase had been granted them on November 8, 1965, from $65 to $75 and the examination now given City employees usually carries a fee of $120.00. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the increaseof medical examination fee from $75 to $85 performed for the City of Downey, effective January 1, 1967. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Council Minutes - 11/14/66 -4-