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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-12-66-Regular Meeting2'760 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIF. DECEMBER 12, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M., December 12, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles W. Dickerson presiding. PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager ^ Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works William Goggin, Acting Planning Director James Ruth, Director, Parks and Recreation Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Walter Wanke, Superintendent, Water Division Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert De Sio, Senior Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Loren A. Williams, Assistant Pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, delivered the invocation; Mayor Dickerson announced the presentation of 5 -year driving awards to be made at this time. The City Manager reported there are 76 employees to receive the awards for driving 5 years without accident. Council commended the employees for their good driving record, which is a great achievement. Mayor Dickerson announced the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #692, Paramount Boulevard at Gallatin Road, and inquired if the clerk had the affidavit of publication. The City Clerk reported she had the affidavit. It was ordered received and filed. There were no written communications or protests. Speaking in favor of the appeal were the following: Harold T. Tredway, Attorney, 11510 Downey Avenue, representing applicant, Dr, Alfred Lemberger, Pittures and letters were submitted as part of the evidence in the hearing, the pictures to be later withdrawn by Mr. Tredway when the matter is resolved. Also speaking in favor of the appeal was Charles Grimes, 8040 Gallatin Road, directly east across the street from the corner of the property concerned in the zone exception. Speaking in opposition to the appeal were: Levina B. Sharp, 9209 Paramount Boulevard L. Whallon, 7920 Gallatin Road J. C. Snell, 9224 Samoline Avenue Leonard Stewart, 9229 Paramount Boulevard Mr. Stewart presented a petition containing 36 signatures representing approximately 19 property owners opposing the zone exception. After rebuttal by Mr. Tredway, it was moved by Councilman Morton, secprided by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #692, Paramount Boulevard and Gallatin Road, be closed. Inasmuch as Mr. Tredway had not been present at the Planning Commission hearing, Mr. Goggin pointed out that the applicant would not meet the requirements of the code; that applicant would be receiving special privileges not granted to other sur- rounding property owners, and would, in fact, be "spot" zoning. Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -1- 2'7431. Councilman Morton stated he would favor denial of the appeal as the foremost aim of Council is to protect the residential areas, Councilman Temple stated that he would concur with Councilman Morton and it was then moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the fol- lowing vote that the appeal to Zone Exception #692, southwest corner of Paramount Boulevard and Gallatin Road, be denied and that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Dickerson declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:15 P.M. with roll call, all members of Council being present. Mayor Dickerson announced the hearing on the Resolution of Intention of Abandonment of the Downey County Lighting District. The City Clerk stated she had the affidavit of publication and it was ordered received and filed, Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported C}ecal�axTdonment ;Qi th"e, Downey County Lighting District and 'subsequent annexation of various sections is for the purpose of clarifying the lighting assessments in the area of the Downey County Lighting District, These actions will have no bearing on any lighting districts outside the Downey Minty Lighting District and will not in any way raise the assessment rate for these areas. The action may result in a lowering of the rate of these areas if the Council were to adopt the 20% City contributions in lieu of safety lighting, as has been suggested. Assessments for the Downtown Lighting District would raise from the present 9.88 to 11,7 and the assessment in other areas pointed out on maps submitted to Council would raise from 90881 to 15�. Areas having no regular street lighting would have the assessments dropped from the present 9,880 to O,OOe. There were no written communications or protests.. John Barr, 110408 Samoline Avenue voiced objections to the increase of assessment rates which was proposed, Councilman Morton inquired about the safety lighting, as to whether it was separate and apart from the lighting district. Mr. Spindel stated the safety lighting can be installed and paid for by the General Fund and can be installed in any lighting district without any hearing. It is planned that 970 safety lights will be installed within the next 10 years, There are 1570 intersections in the City and approximately 600 with lights with almost 1,000 yet to be lit, The Department is trying to pick out the most dangerous ones first and this program has been approved by the City Council. Councilman Temple suggested that the assessments be equalized for all lights, and requested that a report be brought back on the cost of making a uniform assessment of $0,10 per 100 throughout the City, RESOLUTION NO, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE ABANDONMENT OF THE DOWNEY COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT The resolution was read by title only, Councilman Dunnum stated that she would like to have the question resolved which had been raised by Councilman Temple. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to take the matter under submission until the next Council Meeting, Councilman -Morton stated he would support the motion but that he was not sure that an additional $35, to $40,000 out of the General Fund which would be taking fram the capital improvements would be practical, The City may have a problem to meet the tax base. Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -2- 2762 Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on the Resolution Ordering the Annexation to the Downey City Lighting District, The clerk stated dze had the affidavit of publica- tion. It was ordered received and filed. There were no written comments or protests. Mr. John Barr spoke in favor of the annexation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on the Resolution Ordering Annexation tolthe Downey City Lighting District be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to take under submission until the meeting of December 27, 1966. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor opened the hearing on the necessity and convenience of AD #95, Washburn Road, and inquired if the City Clerk had the affidavits of publication and posting. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the affidavits be received and filed. There were no written protests or comments. Speaking in favor of the improvement was Mr. C. P. Ripley, 12049 Washburn Road. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed, RESOLUTION N0, 1836 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF WASHBURN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #95 ) 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1836 be adopted. A)fES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for improvements for AD #95, Washburn Road, and inquired if the Clerk had the affidavits ofmailing, posting and publication. The clerk stated she had the affidavits, which were ordered received and filed. There being no written and no oral comments or protests, it was moved :.by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on the Resolution of Intention to improve Washburn Road, AD #95, be closed, RESOLUTION N0, 1837 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE WORK TO BE DONE ON WASHBURN ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1828 (AD #95) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1837 be adopted, Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -3 2763 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 22, 1966, be approved as corrected, The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Real Estate Management transmitting original executed Quitclaim Deeds whereby the County of Los Angeles quit- claimed subject property to the City of Downey. The City Clerk reported they had been sent into the County Recorder's office for recordation. Ordered received and filed. A letter of commendation to Mr. King, City Manager, from the League of California Cities for appreciation of his serving as a member of a League Committee during the 1965-66 Year, Ordered received and filed. A letter from Marianne J. Blanks relative to the possibility of installing a traffic sign at Freeway 605 and Florence Avenue, It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to refer this matter to the Traffic Committee, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum suggested signs to show entering Downey at the off -ramp of the same freeway at Firestone Boulevard where it points to Norwalk, Mr. Spindel stated this off -ramp is located in Norwalk, however the City of Santa Fe Springs had a sign "To Downey" and the same arrangement probably could be worked out with Norwalk. The matter was referred to the Public Works Department, A letter from the City Attorney transmitting revised Bylaws of the Sister City Association and the Articles of Incorporation. Report on activation of the Downey Civil Defense radio communication group. Ordered received and filed. Complaint for damages from Howard R. Morehouse. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to deny and refer this claim to the City's insurance carrier. Letter from Kenton E. Krogstad, Attorney, relative to Downtown Vehicle Parking District #1 in AD #66. The City Attorney explained that money received on the assessments for the Vehicle Parking District were received in trust by the City and paid out to the bond holder when the coupons are received. There was an error on the part of the property jowner in paying, The City Attorney stated he does not see any way the City can pay'as requested in Mr. Krogstad's letter, The matter had all been. referred to the City Attorney and City Treasurer, A letter of thanks from the Downey Symphonic Society, Inc. for additional funds granted them for the 1966-67 season, Ordered received and filed. A letter from R. K. Summy, Inc., Oil and Gas leasing on behalf of Atlantic Richfield Company, for subsurface oil and gas leases in the Downey Area.n The letter was referred to the City Attorney, A letter from Patrick Healy, Interim Chairman, Town Affiliation Association of the United States, requesting a foundation grapt in a minimum of $100 for continuance through the National League of Cities of the People to People program, Councilman Corbin stated he opposes support of this Town Affiliation Association. Councilman Morton stated he opposes any amount of money going to the organization until such time as the sister city program has an opportunity to review both groups Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -4- 2764 and for their findings to the City Council. He stated it is a matter of philosophy as to whether the program should be on a people to people or government to government basis. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to refer the matter to the Sister City Association for study and recommendation to the City Council. Newspaper clipping relative to Fireman Don Bradley who assisted at the scene of an automobile accident by rendering first aid. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that proper recognition be given Fireman Don Bradley. Ivan Robinson, Chief of Police, stated such commendations to police officers are usually in the form of a letter and he felt these commendations throughout the City should be uniform. ORDINANCE NO. 319 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 ROLES AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY The ordinance 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 319 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton (Councilman Morton stated he abstained as he was not present at the time the ordinance was introduced.) ORDINANCE NO. 320 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 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 the Ordinance No. 320 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINkNCE NO. 121 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186 (r), ORDINANCE NO. 262, RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS The ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 321 be adopted. Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -5- AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE ND. 322 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 Ordinance No. 322 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Morton ORDINANCE NO. 323 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. 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 Ordinance No, 323 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Tgmple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1838 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NEC- ESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD SOUTH TO EXISTING PATTON ROAD 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1838 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1839 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY ON FLORENCE AVENUE NOT WITHIN TRACT NO. 19081 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1839 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Dorton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -6 271.1f RESOLUTION NO. 1840 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE NADA STREET (AD #108) IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1806 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. After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 1840 awarding the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Geisler Construction, Inc. in the amount of unit price contained in the bid proposal, and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1841 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY WAIVING CALL FOR BIDS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION (STAMPS AVENUE, AD #82) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 1841 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1842 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING AUTHORIZED CIVIL DEFENSE SIGNATURES The resolution was read by title only. It was suggested by Councilman Morton that the Mayor's name be added to those authorized civil defense signatures as specified in the City Charter, that he follows next in line to the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton 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. 1842 be adopted with the addition of the name of Mayor Charles W. Dickerson. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -518 ,--. 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 (#46375 - #46819 $127,910.57) (Payroll) 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. Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -7- 2'76'7 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -518 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen:: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -519 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 #24142 - #24269 $80,440.86 (City) #7450 - 7451 $266.79 - Park) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -519 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -520 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUTr�OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (#24270 - 1.74453 $146,897.48) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -519 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed on Tract #24245, Luxor Street, east of Rives Avenue and the responsibility of the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved "by Councilman Corbin, neconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve purchase of three (3) City vehicles with the following specifications, and that the truck be advertised for bid. One new 3/4 Ton Pick Up Truck at a cost of $2452.32, including sales tax, less a trade-in allowance on one 1958 Ford 1/2 ton pick up truck of $350, a net total of $2102.32. (Funds are available in the Funded Reserve Account.) One new 4 -door, 6 cylinder sedan per Councilapproved specifications contained .—. in the City Automobile Purchase -Maintenance Contract, costing $2215.20, including sales tax. The 1962 Ford vehicle which is to be replaced is used by the Chief License Inspector and would be transferred to the Central Services Division for use as a "Pool Car" and for use by the Deputy Director of Civil Defense, replacing one 1958 Ford sedan which has been in City service for nine (9) years. Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -8- It was suggested that the 1958 Ford sedan be offered as trade-in or declared surplus property by the City Council and sold to the highest bidder, if the trade-in allowance is too low, The Finance Department - Revenue and License Division is also requesting one new 4 -door, 6 cylinder sedan for use by the License Inspector (also to be used by the Director of Finance). $2500,00 is budgeted for this purchase. Specifications identical to those of the above-mentioned vehicle. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by the City Manager that Superintepdent Bruce Moore has inquired if there might be a possibility of the Downey Unified School District's utilizing the 2 -story Nox.sel building across from the School District's Admin istration Building during the interim period prior to the building's being moved to the City Library. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the .-following vote to authorize a letter being sent to advise the Downey Unified School District that they may use the Noxsel building as requested on a month to month basis to be at no cost but with a "hold the City harmless" clause. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager advised Council that notices have been sent to the occupants of the 10 -unit green apartment house on Second Street across from the City Hall, to vacate their premises within 90 days. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to call for bids for sale and removal of the green and brown apartment units across the strett from the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported that the parking lot adjacent to Fire Station 1 on Downey Avenue has been completed affording 53 parking spaces for use of the public. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize setting up the parking spaces on the parking lot adjacent to Fire Station #1 on Downey Avenue on a monthly rental basis at $5 per month to be paid to the Finance Office in the same manner as has been used in those on the parking lot immediately south of the Municipal Courts building, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson. NOES: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council approved Mr. Spindel's meeting with the City Administrator and Director of Public Works of the City of Bellflower relative to a suggested boundary re- alignment on Gardendale Street, the City Manager to report at a later date, Robert De Sio presented the plans for landscaping of the hospital which had been prepared in conjunction with Mr, Jot Lloyd, Project Manager and Mr, Robert Cgrter, Landscape Architect, Councilman Corbin stated the landscape was to have been eliminated from the contract with the architects and was to be accomplished by the Public Works Department with the City's doing the work. Tt,was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the position of the Council deleting the landscape architect's services from the architectural contract on the hospital be reaffirmed and that the Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -9- 2'769 architect and the landscape architect be informed that the services of the architect and landscape architect are not to be paid for by the City; that the landscape design and planning are to be done by City forces. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. DeSio gave a_detailed report on the establishment of a plant and tree nursery and stated the Los Angeles Water & Power Department might possibly grant an area 1.6 acres to the City of Downey for use in the growing of specimen plants and small trees. The City Manager outlined the 10 -year Achievement Report and the 10 -year long- range capital improvement program which shall cost approximately $5,900,000.00. These funds will come from cigatetde tax, gas tax, sales tax and hotel -motel tax. Councilman Morton suggested adjournment of this meeting to �6nsider the adoption of the 10 -Year Capital Improvement Program on the City's 10th Anniversary, Friday, December 16. The City Attorney advised the motion adopting the Capital Improvement Program should be specific in that it is a guide line and Council are not attempting to establish any set pattern, and that the City would make it perfectly clear that it would not be binding. Councilman Morton suggested that the City Clerk read the statement made by the City Attorney at the adjourned meeting relative to adoption of the Capital Improvement Program. The City Attorney stated he had contracts relating to acquisition of lands which had been deeded to the State for delinquent taxes. The tax sale lands are located along: 1. a narrow strip along Conrad Street; 2. the Alley off Tweedy Lane westerly, easterly of Rives Avenue andnort~lierly of Birchcrest Road; and 3. parcel protruding to Downey Avenue off Bixler Street which would be good for street purposes. The properties can be acquired for about $1 each. The City Attorney reported the agreements had been prepared in blank form and submitted to them. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements and that the amount of the purchase of each parcel not exceed $5.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Dickerson reported on receipt of a letterfrom the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District requesting approval of a member to represent Downey on its committee, the present term expiring January 2, 1967. Councilman Dunnum requested that a report be submitted from the City Manager and Mayor's offices as to what the commissions and boards are and determine which appointments should be rotated and which should be on the basis of a continued ap- pointment. Councilman Morton stressed continued representation by the same member, especially in important matters, and he stated that he does not know if serving less than a year or year and a half is of benefit to the City. It was moved .,by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to reappoint for a two-year term, Councilman Thomas H. Morton, to the Mosquito Abatement Committee. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -10- 2770 Councilman Morton stated there is a matter pending regarding reorganization of the Mosquito Abatement as to whether to continue it as a separate taxing agency or letting the county health committee take it over. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin to instruct the City Attorney to prepare resolutions, if necessary, to keep the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District as it is, not allowing it to become any larger, with local control of all contiguous areas So ordered. it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and,paoaed by the following vote to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 P.M. to 2:45 P,M, Friday, December 16, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, with the City Clerk reading back the comment of the City Attorney relative to the adoption of the Capital Improvement Program, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None DELLA City C ' rk Council Minutes - 12/12/66 -11- CHARLES W. DICKERSON Mayor roda"Vv 7 1 L MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 16, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular adjourned meeting at 2:45 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles W. Dickerson presiding. The regular meeting of December 12, 1966, was adjourned to this time by motion of the City Council and a copy of the notice of adjournment was posted as required by law and further reported by the clerk that notice of the adjournment was given as provided by law for notice of special meetings. The clerk stated she has on file the proper affidavit covering the foregoing. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson ABSENT: Councilman: Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works James Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation Department Robert Shand, Purchasing Agent Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Dickerson announced the Council would discuss.the 10 -Year Capital Improve- ment Program and asked the City Clerk to read the City Attorney's statemalt made at the last meeting relative to this program and adoption.of it by the City Council. The City Clerk read as follows: "The ,City Attorney advised the motion adoptitg the Capital Improvement Program should be specific in that it is a guide line and Council are not attempting to establish any set pattern, and that the City would make it perfectly clear that it would not be binding." It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to adopt the long-range Capital Improvement Program asa guide line for the next 10 years' program of the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson ABSENT.: 1 Councilman: Morton Councilman Dunnum complimented each of the department's work in preparing tete first 10 years' summary and also their recommendations as well as the City Manager for having compiled the recommendations and making the final proposal for Council to consider and adopt., She stated she thinks this is a very good step forward, especially at a 10 -year anniversary date, to indicate the intention of the Council to 'continue to move ahead progressively and constructively. Councilman Corbin stated he thought it was:a good program and he admires the Finance Department in their work in the final accomplishment of the program. Councilman Temple stated he thinks the program is very objective and he, too, concurs with the Councilmen that it is an excellent program. The guide lines as set forth, as each year goes by, will be something to look at the proposals and with possibly a few modifications, try to follow it. Councilman Corbin made one more comment, that it would be done without an increase of taxes. Councilman Temple stated it will be the pay-as-you-go basis. Councilman Morton arrived at the Council Meeting at 2 :50. He stated he had made a very detailed study of the capital improvement program since the meeting of Monday night, December 12, and he wants to say that he is very proud of the achievements that the City of Downey has made the past 10 years starting with the first Council. He thinks the City Councils over the years, together with the City Administration and the employees have established a wonderful record and a tremendous foundation upon which to build. Looking at the report and analyzing what has been accomplished by the various Councils, he stated he is tremendously impressed that they have built a solid Council Minutes - 12/16/66 -1- 2772 foundation and thinks that now, as the City reaches its tenth anniversary, it is well that they establish a milestone and project themselves for another 3 - 6, 7 and 10 years. He thinks the program is energetic, shows initiative, comprehension by the City Council and by the Administration, an awareness of the City's problems. He concurs that Council 'adopt the 10 -year Capital Improvement Program as a guide line, for the City's future growth, but certainly not binding on future City Councils -- merely to pass on their thinking as they have looked at the City's problems today, yesterday and in foreseeing them tomorrow. He would be very much in favor of proceeding. Mayor Dickerson stated he feels that persons looking back ten years from now will not help but be able to say that the City of Downey is one of the most outstanding cities in the entire southeast area. Councilman Morton asked that his vote be cast so that the vote to adopt the 10 -year Capital Improvement Program would be by a unanimous vote. So ordered. (This eWafsoufloont8hy suggestion made by Councilman Temple that Councilman Morton be ailowlt was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the meeting be adjourned at 2:55 P.M. DELIADOYLE City Clerk Council. Minutes - 12/16/66 -2- CHARLES W. DICKERSON Mayor