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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-23-66-Regular Meeting2685 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 23, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., August 23, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles Dickerson presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson ABSENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Carl Newton, Acting City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning 3am6a Director of Parks and Recreation Department Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert Shand, Purchasing Agent Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police William Fritsche, Asst. Director of Building & Safety Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Don Robison, Asst. to the City Manager Della Doyle, .City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk A. C. Gabriel, Former Director of Finance Reverend Harold L. Adams of the First Baptist Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Dickerson announced the hearing on the intention to vacate a portion of Stewart and Gray Road. Mr. Spindel reported that the portion proposed for vacation is at the northeast corner of the intersection at Old River School Road and that the area is unnecessary and a liability upon the City. Vacation of this portion also has been recommended by the Planning Commission. There 'being no written and no oral protests or comments, it was moved by Council- man Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing be closed. .RESOLUTION NO. 1775 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF'STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AT THE NORTH- EAST CORNER OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AND OLD RIVER 'SCHOOL ROAD --: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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1775 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, ,Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting of August 8, 1966, as submitted. . The City Clerk presented the following correspondence: A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hall in appreciation to the Police Department. A letter of appreciation to the Fire Department from the Frieze's. Quarterly report from the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce. Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -1- r � s f Commendation to Mr. A. C. Gabriel, former Director of Finance, from the Downey Chamber of Commerce. A report from the General Appraisal Company on the Downey Avenue project. The City Manager reported that there resulted a difference between the appraisal company's estimate and actual cost of their appraisal due to a change in the scope of the work plus $185.00 out-of-pocket expenses totaling an additional amount of $1385. Therefore, payment of their total fee of $4,985.00 was requested. ...� It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple to authorize an appropriation of $4985 for payment of appraisal fees to General Appraisal Company for Downey Avenue appraisals. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton An appeal to Zone Exception #687 (Hatfield) from Brian R. Brandmeyer. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to set a public hearing on Zone Exception #687 for 8:00 A.M., September 27, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. A claim for damages from Camille Hawkins. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that.the Hawkins claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. A copy of a letter sent from the Mayor's office to Mr.. Oliver Prickett, Chairman of the Music Committee of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. It was re- quested that Council ratify the action taken by the Mayor It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to endorse application of the Downey Youth Band to the 1967 Tournament of Roses. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Application for permit to operate an automobile for hire within the City of Downey from Jimmie Shubin, which requires setting a public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to set a hearing on Mr. Shubin's application to operate an automobile for hire business in the City of Downey for 8:00 A.M., September 27, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Acknowledgment letter from the State Division of Highways in reply to a letter from Mr. Robert L. Lynch, President of the P. L. Securities Company for support of the request by the City of Downey proposing that the Century Freeway route be located near the southerly .city limits. Letter from the Downey City Employees Association reporting that the consultant's contract will not be renewed. A—k A letter of resignation from Mr. V. Wallace Langford from the Development Control Committee. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to accept the resignation of Mr. Langford with regrets, recommending that the Mayor submit a letter of appreciation and an appropriate certificate of merit. A letter from D & H Construction Co., Inc., 10023 California, South Gate, California, submitting an offer to purchase the 12.25 acres known as the hospital Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -2- 268'7 site, as outlined in a proposed purchase agreement which has been submitted to Council. The letter included request for certain variances. The purchase agreement as submitted indicated the total purchase price to be $611,000.00, $575,000.00 to be paid by D & H Construction Company and $36,000.00 paid by the City of Downey for development of a park on the site. Acting City Attorney Carl Newton stated that he had reviewed the purchase agree- ment and made the various changes agreed upon, including an amendment at Line 5 of " Paragraph A, Page 2, to change the word "commenced" to "concluded". Mr. Russell H. Schooling, 2629 Clarendon, Huntington Park, submitted to Council, a revised page 2 including the amendment. Mr. Schooling represents the D & H Con- struction Company. Councilman Dunnum recommended that a definite time be established for closing of escrow, with allowance for an extension of time, if necessary. Attorney Carl Newton stated that at the time of the opening of escrow, the City and the purchaser will determine a reasonable period during which the escrow will be closed and so state that period in the escrow instructions. Such a condition may be added after Paragraph 4 on .Page 2. Mr. A. A. D'Alessandro stated how difficult it would be to set forth a definite time for close of escrow, but he stated that he would be agreeable to setting the close of escrow not to exceed six months. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and discussion followed that the offer of D & H;Construction Company be accepted for purchase of the 12.25 acres known as the hospital site on Stewart and dray Road and authorize the Mayor to enter into the purchase agreement with the amendments set forth. The City Manager stated that it had come to his attention that the Park Depart- ment are more favorable to location of the proposed park at the east end of the tract. Mr. D'Alessandro stated that he believes a central location for the proposed park will be more practical, aesthetic and convenient for the residents in the area and that moving the park site to the east boundary would result in a lower value of all lots. City Attorney Newton read the proposed amendment to the Purchase Agreement, as follows: At the time of commencement of the escrow the City and D & H Construction Company will agree to the length of the escrow, not to extend beyond a six-month period. Upon showing of good cause, the City will grant a reasonable extension to said six-month period. The City Attorney advised the City Council that he had reviewed the City Charter and there was nothing to prevent the Council from accepting the bid for the sale of property. Mayor Dickerson called for roll call on the motion approving the Purchase Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to enter into the agreement with the amendments. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Councilman Dunnum recommended that the minutes show that the departments have reviewed the entire plan and agreement, the Subdivision Committee consisting of the following persons, and have found it to be proper and have approved such plan. Council Minutes - 8/23/66 �ss8 Members of the Subdivision Committee Ervin Spin4el, Director of Public,Works L. P. Leavitt, City Engineer William Fritsche, Asst. Director'of Building and Safety Robert Gain, Fire Chief Sherman W. Griselle, Director of Planning Walter Wanke, Superintendent of the Water Department The Subdivision Committee, after review of the revised subdivision, reported it was acceptable except for toutine studies of -water -and sewer installations. RESOLUTION NO 1776 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCALYEARBEGINNING JULY 1, 1966 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. 1776 be adopted. AYES 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1777 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITYOF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1966 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. 1777 be adopted., AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Noubin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1778 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 196619 FOR THE LIGHTING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY 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. 1778 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilman: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1779 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A POTION OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND GARDENDALE STREET ADJACENT TO PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND GAR75ENDALE STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -4 x'689 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. 1779 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESPLUTION NO. 1780 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF AVON STREET AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL SITE LYING BETWEEN BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AND PATTON 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1780 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1781 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL SITE FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES 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. 1781 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1782 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVEN- IENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF ALAMEDA STREET AT PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD The resolution was resp by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunrium 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, 1782 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: .Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO, WS -502 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 (#42808 - #43273 $133,533.14) (Payroll) Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -5- 2690 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. WS -502 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -503 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 (#22936 - #23079 $291,212.26) 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -503 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -504 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 (#7416 through #7421 Park "B" Warrants) 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. WS -504 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, after summation of bids for miscellaneous repairs of curb, gutter and sidewalks at variousl6gations throughout the City, to award Cash Contract #180 to the lowest and best bidder, A & L Construction Company, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was reported by Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, that all bids received for Cash Contract #161, for construction of a 24" water main on Woodruff Avenue between Hall Road and Firestone Boulevard, are considerably higher than the engineer's estimate and far in excess of what is felt the cost should be. It was recommended that all bids be rejected and that readvertising for this improvement be submitted at some future date when possibly better construction prices might be obtained. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that all bids be rejected for Cash Contract #161 (24" water main on Woodruff Avenue between Hall Road and Firestone Boulevard) and authorize read- vertising. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -6- 2691. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for rights of way on Florence Avenue from 8347 to 8429 Florence Avenue. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for right of way at 8018 Alameda Street, SS Project #150 at a cost of approximately $450.00. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that Miscellaneous Project No. 037 for the opening of Buckles Street, be taken under submission for further study. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize Chapter 27 proceedings on DIP #554, 8508 Telegraph Road, and waive the 30 -day informal notice. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSEW: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction at the locations listed below in the total amount of $1,504.00: MF Number Address Estimated City Cost 365 13231 Verdura Avenue $ 77.00 366 Northeast Corner Alameda Street 111.00 and Gurley Avenue 367 9315 Cecilia Street 62.00 368 13132 Blodgett Avenue 77.00 370 9003 Tweedy Lane 118.00 371 13203 Verdura Avenue 77.00 372 11233 Woodruff Avenue 537.00 373 8034 Adoree Avenue 62.00 374 10003 Brookshire Avenue 152.00 375 13109 and 13115 Verdura Avenue 154.00 376 13133 Blodgett Avenue 77.00 $1,504.00 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Mr. Spindel reported a letter requesting matching funds for property located at 7867 Raviller Drive in the amount of $155 was received too late to be included in above requests. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction at 7867 Raviller Drive as requested. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -7- 26.92 Mr. King commended Mr. Spindel in the movement for installation of sidewalks throughout the Tweedy Lane area for which he is greatly responsible through his clarification of the development of the area which is stirctly residential. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to deny the request from the new property owner at 1220312211 Birchdale for matching funds for which approval would be contrary to the Policy on Sidewalk Matching Funds adopted by City Council as the sidewalks were a required condition of Lot Split #443. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved the following vote Alameda Street and AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by to authorize Chapter 27 proceedings for SS Project No. 150, deny the waiver of the informal 30 -day notice. Councilmen: Dunnum, Councilmen: None Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Dickerson Morton After summation of bids and analysis of the new car bid and maintenance portion of the contract by former Director of Finance, A. C. Gabriel, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the bid for new automobile purchasing and Maintenance Contract #PC 146 of Downey Auto Center to include additional brakes and Ford Custom 500. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved the following vote City's coverage to following transfer $7600.00 by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by to authorize additional insurance premium which will increase the $1,000,000.00 excess of basic liability, with authority for the of funds: From Unappropriated Reserve AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton To Account No. 9-100-522 Dickerson A report from the Planning Commission on Zone Exception Case #677, 10705 Lakewood Boulevard was submitted and the City Clerk stated a letter from Mr. Robert S. Brazelton relative to the appeal to the zone exception had been handed to her with a request by him that it be read in full to Council. Council directed that the City Clerk read the communication. Councilman Dunnum moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Brazelton for his interest in the matter and that Council's action be reaffirmed. Councilman Temple recommended that since the area is in Councilman Morton's Councilmanic District, he feels Council should hold action for Mr. Morton's presence at Council. (Councilman Morton is presently on vacation.) Councilman Dunnum withdrew her motion and it was then moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to withhold action on Zone Exception #677 until the next Council Meeting. After summation of bids on Purchase Contract No. 147 for one turf lawn mower unit for the Park Department, and report by the Director of Park and Recreation Department, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award the bid to Pacific Toro Company in the amount of $5800.00 and reject the low bid as not meeting the specifications. Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -8- 2693 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton The City Manager commended Mr. Ray Lake who had just completed a 12 -week seminar at U.S.C. It was suggested that the City Council appoint the City Manager acting Director of Finance during the interim of Council's approval of a new director. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the City Manager be appointed the acting ;Director 'of Finance until Council approves a new Director to replace Mr. A. C. Gabriel. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance of Mr. William Fritsc�e, Assistant Director of Building and Safety, to the International Association of Electrical Inspectors at Fresno, September 19-22, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was recommended that further study of bus bench locations within the City be made on the recommendations of the City Beautification Committee and Planning Commis- sion. The City Manager reviewed the Park and Recreation Capital Improvement Program for 1966-67, the total amount of which is $48,726.00, to be included in the current budget for capital improvements. It was moved _ the following vote $48,726.00. AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by to approve the Capital Improvement Program as outlined, totaling Councilmen: Dunnum, Councilmen: None Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Dickerson Morton The City Manager reported that A. C. Martin and Associates have submitted preliminary plans for the proposed municipal hospital to the State of California Department of Public Works, Bureau of Hospitals and requested final approval of Council for the Mayor to sign Work Order #65053 to proceed with construction drawings of the hospital. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign Work Order #65O53 and instruct that a letter be sent by A. C. Martin and Associates, as per their verbal comment, to expedite plans. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve two weeks' vacation of City Manager Oren L. King from August 29 through September 9, as requested by him. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Mr. Spindel reported a request had been received from Mr. Provin f& -.-matching funds at the northwest corner of Lakewood and Alameda Street and for sidewalks from 8703 - 8731 Alameda. The City's share of this portion of sidewalk coca truction is $388.00 for the six parcels other than Mr. Provin, with the City's share for Mr. Provin's Alameda frontage being $188.00. If the Lakewood Boulevard frontage is to be included, the City's additional cost would be $977.00. Matching funds for Alameda Street only were recommended. Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -9- 2693 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton The City Manager commended Mr. Ray Lake who had just completed a 12 -week seminar at U.S.C. It was suggested that the City Council appoint the City Manager acting: Director of Finance during the interim of Council's approval of a new director. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the City Manager be appointed the acting ;Director 'of Finance until Council approves a new Director to replace Mr. A. C. Gabriel. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance of Mr. William Fritsc�e, Assistant Director of Building and Safety, to the International Association of Electrical Inspectors at Fresno, September 19-22, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was recommended that further study of bus bench locations within the City be made on the recommendations of the City Beautification Committee and Planning Commis- sion. The City Manager reviewed the Park and Recreation Capital Improvement Program for 1966-67, the total amount of which is $48,726.00, to be included in the current budget for capital improvements. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the Capital Improvement Program as outlined, totaling, $48,726.00. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton The City Manager reported that A. C. Martin and Associates have submitted preliminary plans for the proposed municipal hospital to the State of California Department of Public Works, Bureau of Hospitals and requested final approval of Council for the Mayor to sign Work Order #65053 to proceed with construction drawings of the hospital. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign Work Order #65053 and instruct that a letter be sent by A. C. Martin and Associates, as per their verbal comment, to expedite plans. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve two weeks' vacation of City Manager Oren L. King from August 29 through September 9, as requested by him. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Mr. Spindel reported a request had been received from Mr. Provin for ---matching funds at the northwest corner of Lakewood and Alameda Street and for sidewalks from 8703 - 8731 Alameda. The City's share of this portion of sidewalk cors truction is $388.00 for the six parcels other than Mr. Provin, with the City's share for Mr. Provin's Alameda frontage being $188.00. If the Lakewood Boulevard frontage is to be included, the City's additional cost would be $977.00. Matching funds for Alameda Street only were recommended. Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -9- `e694 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalks on Alameda Street, as requested by Mr. Provin, and deny funds for the Lakewood Boulevard frontage. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple,Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton Mayor Dickerson reported receipt of protests from property owners to the transfer of license of the Melody Room. A close check is to be maintained of the noise factor, Requests from residents to enforce cleaning of alleys between 6th and 7th Streets and to investigate blocking of an intersection at Wiley -Burke and Smallwood by a tall hedge were referred by Mayor Dickerson to the Department of Public Works. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. i DEL DOYLE Ci Clerk Council Minutes - 8/23/66 -10- CHARL DICKERSON Mayor