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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-14-67-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY _----''�`► FEBRUARY 14, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on February 14, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles W. Dickerson presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William Goggin, Acting Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works James Ruth, Park Director Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Warren, Deputy Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend C. Rodgjr Meyerof the Lutheran Church, Sixth and Paramount, delivered the invocation. Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #695, Brain property located at Florence and Downey Avenues. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Ordered received and filed. The Mayor then requested William Goggin, Acting Director of Planning, to present a resume of the Zone Exception #695, The property owner is requesting CH and other C-1 and C-3 uses of the property which is presobtly zones R-1. Mayor Dickerson inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any written communica- tions or protests to the zone exception, City Clerk Della Doyle replied she was in receipt of a written communication from Dr, James Rue and one from the Downey Homeowners' Association in protest to the appeal. They were ordered received and filed. Speaking in favor of the appeal were the following persons: Robert Wendt, 10840 Paramount Boulevard. Mr. Wendt read a letter dated November 30, 1966, from Robert Brazelton, President of the Downey Homeowners' Association favoring the appeal with conditions. Bob Brain, representing the Brain family, owners of the property in question. Russell M. Yerkes, 8439 Gainford, who wished to state for the record that he has no financial or fiduciary interest in the matter and that he is not personally acquainted nor more than occasionally involved with the interested persons. Jack Robinson, 8555 Gainford Avenue Ron Wendt, 8524 Gainford Avenue L. P. Folk, 8429 Florence Avenue Mrs. Roberta Steere, 8572 Cherokee Drive Frank Ruggerio, 8338 Florence Avenue Mary Hollis Robertson, 8334 Luxor Street Speaking in opposition to the Zone Exception appeal were the following persons: Edna Barr, 8362 Dinsdale. She stated she was asked to read a letter from Robert Brazelton of the Downey Homeowners' Association reversing its former stand in favor of the appeal. Council Minutes - 2/14/67 -1- 2802 C. W. Keith, Eileen Keith, 8358 Dinsdale Hugo Gehling, 8403 Dinsdale, Mr. Gehling submitted a petition requesting that it be made a part of the hearing, Guy Stemer, 10303 Downey Avenue Harold R. Neal, 10008 Dolan Avenue William Greene, 10225 Chaney Avenue John Barr, 10408 Samoline Avenue Gerald Roza -Pereira, 10028 Downey Avenue Milton Stem, 8125 Dinsdale Roy Pegram, 10012 Dolan Avenue Eleanor Gehling, 8403 Dinsdale, She requested that each one who opposed the appeal be allowed to stand. Bess Stem, 8125 Dinsdale Avenue, who stated she would like to sign the petition Of opposition. Rebuttal was made by Robert Wendt, 10840 Paramount Boulevard, representing the appellant. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #695, Brain, Florence and Downey Avenues, be closed, Councilman Morton stated he wished to state what his position has been and would like to repeat what he has often said before. At the time he first ran for City Council, many property owners will recall at that time Florence Avenue was one of the issues. He urged t1bat the Master Plan be adopted as quickly as possible. The Master Plan has since been brought into fruition as a guide to be used for development in the future. He mill support the General Plan until such time as it might be changed. It is susceptible to review in 5 years or less, and it was upon his suggestion that this factor was added to the General Plan. Each time the problem on Florence Avenue zoning has arisen, he has urged that the property owners involved get together; the City Council authorized them to use their offices. Unfortunately the property owners have reacted very adversely to the present proposal for use of the property located at Florence and Downey Avenues and have not been able to resolve among themselves, Councilman Morton stated he will continue to support the General Plan until it is changed. He does not feel that a zone exception is the proper way to change it. He feels that it needs a re -study. The property owners have gone to great lengths to develop the property to the liking of the adjacent property owners. He stated the General Plan was developed on the basis that the City Council would protect the resi- dential areas and on the basis that the Planning Commission would be restricted to certain defined areas: industrial, parks use, schools. The City Council spent thousands and thousands of dollars to restore the downtown core area. At the present time there are a tremendous number of vacancies.,. putting taxpayers' money into the downtown area in trying to save the area. He does not believe that this request meets the code as it has been set out. The vast majority of the people in his district are opposed to the granting of the zone exception in question. Until the General Plan can be changed by public hearing, he goes on record as supporting it. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple to deny the appeal to Zone Exception #695, and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. The motion passed by the following vote: Councilman Dunnum prefaced her vote with comments that she feels each of the Council should look at the situation realistically and impartially as an area of overall community interest. Under certain conditions, exceptions could be granted to the General Plan. The Planning Commission feel constrained to follow the General Plan. The City Council act as an appeal board. It should examine every application that is appealed realistically. As the City has grown, it is located on two very busy highways. The property in question is zoned R-1 but it cannot be developed as R-1. There is business to the east and to the west on Florence Avenue, Mrs, Dunnum stated she feels the commercial development is a realistic one. The City Council has the basic factors before it that it could grant a zone exception in this case. It is best to have a re- zoning but which comes first is not really clear. The opixfon of many is to conform to the General Plan until it is changed, but it seems in this case the justification is there. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin Council Minutes - 2/14/67 -2- 4 It was moved by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Temple that the Planning Commission be directed to initiate a re -study of Florence Avenue property as well as any other areas in the City of Downey that should be studied in the General Plan. Councilman Morton stated that certain contractors have indicated they would like to see some other apartment areas zoned, and it may be propitious to indicate a modified study. Councilman Corbin wished the motion amended to state a study be made of the entire General Plan. Councilman Dunnum felt a priority list should be set up as to what areas should be reviewed first, with an ultimate study of the entire General Plan. Mayor Dickerson called for the vote on the motion as amended to initiate a review of Florence Avenue zoning with subsequent review of the General Plan, setting up of a priority list at such time as Council elects to do so. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NPES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton requested Mr. Gehling, if he would as spokesman, meet with the president of the Homeowners' Association and come up with a committee of people in the area to meet with him (Councilman Morton) in the immediate future. Mayor Dickerson declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:25 P.M. with roll call, all members of Council being present. Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 109 and inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Ordered received and filed. Mr. William Goggin, Acting Director of Planning, reviewed the Planning Resolution relative to ramp standards. TherC-b;ging no written and no oral communications or protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 109 be closed. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 9127.20 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SECTION RELATES TO RAMP STANDARDS (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 109) 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor opened the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 111 and asked if the City '^ Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing. City Clerk Della Doyle stated she had the affidavit, which was ordered received and filed. Mr. William Goggin, Acting Director of Planning, reviewed the Planning Resolution relative to Parking Assessment District. There being no written and no oral communications or protests, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on Planning Resolution No. 111 be closed. Council Minutes - 2/14/67 -3- ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9127.3 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO ZONING (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 111) 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Coun- cilman Temple nd so order d to p o minutes of mee in of 1/28/67, as submitted. The City C erk reported on ti rfogowing correspontden e: A letter from the First Church of the Nazarene regarding possible sale of the property belonging to the church at Second Strett and Brookshire Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant authority for the City to make an appraisal of the property. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mr. George Binder requesting the City to take over the obligation for paying the $100 monthly rental for the Southern Pacific parking lot at La Reina and Nance Streets. The City Manager stated this matter is being studied by the Board of Parking Place Commissioners and to date they have not come up with a recommendation. Councilman Corbin recommended that a report be submitted within 30 days at the next council meeting to be held on March 13, 1967. A letter from Russell G. Lamkin, Standard Beauty Supply Company relative to additional dox3dtown parking. The letter was referred to the Board of Parking Place Commissioners. A letter of commendation to Mr. Harold Williams, custodian at Furman Park. Ordered received and filed. Appeals to Zone Exception Case No.'s 702, 8636 Imperial Highway (Winchell Donut sign); Zone Exception 698, Lakewood Boulevard and Cecilia and Zone Exception 703, Immanuel Mennonite Church. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to set the public hearing on Zone Exception #702, Winchell Donut Sign, for 8:00 A.M., February 28, 1967, and set the hearings on Zone Exception #698 and #703 for 7:30 P.M.,3/13/67, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. A letter from Fischbach and Moore relative to their missing bond coupon accompanied by Affidavit of Missing Coupon. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Treasurer to pay the amount of the missing coupon to Fischbach and Moore. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Memorandum from the office of Chairman Frank G. Bonelli, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, advocating night lighting of county golf courses. Ordered received and filed. A letter from the Downey Civic Chorus announcing its new repertoire. Ordered received and filed. A complaint for damages from John P. Sentell, Jr. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Council Minutes —2/14/67 -4- 2805 A letter of resignation from Planning Commission member, J. Arch Morris. Councilman Corbin requested this matter be held for a couple of weeks. So ordered. Letter from Rotary Club of Downey asking permission or authority to install four-way test signs on the eleven Downey Welcome Signs at the entrances of the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to approve installation by Rotary Club or Interact Club members of four-way test signs on the eleven Downey Welcome Signs at the entrances to the City of Downey. A letter of commendation for Golden Park development and petition requesting the: 1. Widening of Golden Avenue at the intersection of Golden with Castana; 2. Erection of a stop sign at the southeast corner of Golden, intersecting Castana; 3. Chaining off both ends of the parking lot at the close of the hours of supervision each day. This request was referred to the Department of Public Works. Mr. James Ruth, Park Director, stated the item of chaining off the parking lot can be handled immediately. A letter from Mr. Arnold Paul, Downey Bowling Center, requesting the lowering of age limits to play billiards. The letter was referred to the Youth Committee for study and report. A letter from Barbara Wallace, requesting a light over the marked pedestrian walk at Pomering Road and Florence Avenue. Councilman Morton stated he feels a light is also needed at the crosswalk on Lakewood Boulevard across from the Jewish Temple, and he would like this location also reviewed for possible overhead safety light. Mr. Spindel stated this had been referred to the State and they should be hearing soon. The Pomering Road -Florence Avenue matter was referred to the Department of Public Works. A letter from Dana Miller, 9609 Horley Avenue, protesting the locating of a children's theater at Furman Park was ordered received and filed. A letter from Joe Glenn Coss, Acting Treasurer of the Downey Symphonic Society, requesting that the Director of Finance conduct an audit of the Society's books. After discussion, Council directed that the audit request be held until the Society's presenta- tion which had been earlier requested by Council. ORDINANCE NO. 326 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 9200.5 THROUGH 9200.8, 9201, 9211.3, 9222, 9223, 9225, 9226, 9227.4, 9227.8, 9227.9, 9227.13 THROUGH 9227.15, `9'.227.17, 9227.21, 9227.22, 9227.24, 9228.1, 9228.6, 9228.8, 9229, AND 9234 AND ADDING SECTIONS 9200.9, 9213 AND 9226.3, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO SUBDIVISIONS (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 110) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1864 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWQEY LIMITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE RAILROAD TRACKS AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD 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. Council Minutes e 2/14/67 -5- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1864 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton stated there was a similar problem existing on the west side of Brookshire traveling south. The Director of Public Works was directed to study this problem. RESOLUTION NO. WS -527 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 (#48176 - #48624, $130,160.18 - 1/27/67; #48625 #49079, $130,718.24 — 2/10/67) (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. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -527 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -528 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 (#24861 - #25042 $151,658.46) 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -528 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 after a summation of bids to award Cash Contract #SS -70 to the lowest and bidder, General Asphalt Company for improvements on Imperial Highway -Paramount Boulevard, in amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. Passed by the following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #185, Rives Avenue water main to the lowest and best bidder, N. L. Rogers, in the amount of the unit prices sub- mitted in the bid proposal and that all other bids be.rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES': 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by the Director of Public Works that when Telegraph Road between Tweedy Lane and the Rio Hondo Channel was widened and improved the parkway easterly and westerly of Rives Avenue on Telegraph Road was graded to meet the newly constructed street. As a result of this grading, a wall along the south property line has been endangered because of the grade differential and the effect of rains on the slope in this area. Council Minutes — 2/14/67 -6- 280'7 In order to stabilize this condition it is recommended that a small retaining wall be constructed to support the wall, and since the properties to the south of Telegraph Road in this vicinity have no access to Telegraph Road, it is further recommended that the City construct full width. sidewalks in this area in order to alleviate the continual maintenance problem which exists. Estimated cost of this proposed impaovement is $3500. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of funds in the amount of $3500 from Account No. 15000 for construction of sidewalks on Telegraph Road in the vicinity of Rives Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum,- Corbin, Morton, Tempoe, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve moving of the top half of the Noxsel Building to the library site and to authorize calling for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to uphold the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission to eliminate the driveway immediately adjacent to Firestone Boulevard with construction of a driveway farther north so that the intersection can be more readily cleared of cars coming in and out of the parking lot and allow an opening between the All American Home Center parking lot and the Parking District Lot #3, with the property owner filling in the parkway on Firestone Boulevard with concrete and changing the bumpers on the lot to concrete ones and to bring the lot up to standard, AYES: S Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson .-� NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for an employees' lounge adjacent to the Women's restroom and lounge at the center rear of the City Hall. The owner of property at Paramount Boulevard and Alameda Street has agreed to dead the right of way to the City for the amount of $7,000, with provision that the City install curbs, gutters and paving. (Gas tax money is eligible.) The appraised value of the right of way to be deeded is $13,040 on Paramount Boulevard and $3,285 on Alameda Street, a total of $16,325. It is estimated by the Department of Public Works that the City can pay this amount of money and put in the improvements within the appraised value. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to appropriate $5,000 from 186.1 Gas Tax Funds to Account $16034 for acquisition of right of way for street construction purposes at Paramount Boulevard and Alameda Street and installation of curbs, gutters and paving. 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the Purchasing Agent to dispose of 15 used light standards. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Corbin,_ Morton, Temple, Dickerson It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of one street sweeper to replace 3 yard unit purchased in 1958. Council Minutes - 2/14/67 -7- 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 Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager and any of the Council members to attend the League of California Cities Institute on Labor Relations March 8-10 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen::. None [ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the City Park and Recreation Department to supervise the competitive swim program of the Downey Dolphins' Swim Club with use of the Downey High School pool for Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings and part time week ends at no charge. (Estimated costs will not exceed $200 for the remainder of this fiscal year and money is in the park budget for this program.) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve appointment by the City Manager of Mr. William A. Goggin as Director of Planning at a salary of $1,076.00 per month, effective March 1, 1967, with a review date of September 1, 1967: AYES. 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ^ Its was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize submittal of a letter or preparation of a resolution recom- mending eliminating matching requirements of Collier -Unruh Gas Tax Funds and attendance by the Director of Public Works, Ervin Spindel, to testify on the elimination of matching funds at hearings being conducted in Sacramento on Thursday, February; 16, with necessary expenses. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Tempb, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Relative to acquisition of land and vacation on Patton Road in connection with the extension of Patton Road to tie in with hospital construction, the City Attorney reported he had filed the notice and is in the process of setting a trial date. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to refer to the Street Naming Committee, a petition requesting that Patton Road, after extension, be re -named with one name used the length of it. Authority was requested by Fire Chief Robert W. Gain to request a transfer of $6,000 from Account No. 9-352-111, Salaries and Wages, to Account No. 9-352-626, Fire Fighting Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing fifty-five fire hydrants. Due to the critical nature of the bronze and brass market, it is felt it would be wise and cheaper to purchase at this time, rather than during the next fiscal year. This approach last year resulted in a saving of over 20%. These hydrants would be stock piled and utilized as next year's supply. The transfer, if approved, would eliminate the need to budget for this item in the 1967-68 budget. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: $6,000.00 From: Acct. No. 9-352-111 To: 9-352-626 Council Minutes - 2/14/67 -8- ATM 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES' 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for purchase of urgently needed additional book shelving for the library: $155.00 From: 352 To: Acct. No. 612 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 Dunnum and so ordered to study parking at the rear of business between Firestone Boulevard and 150' easterly of Downey Avenue and subsequent study, block by block, of parking in the downtown area. (In conjunction with this, it was suggested that a study conducted Approximately 1k years ago by the Planning Commission, be reviewed.) The City Attorney outlined a revised copy of agreement between the City of Downey ' and Adrian Wilson and Associates for architectural work on the Downey Theater, Inc., together with an alternate to the last page of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City Epunctl approve the City's assuming the previous architectural agreement between the Park District and Adrian Wilson and Associates for architectural work on the Downey Theater with modifications as presented by the City Attorney and authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign the agreement, using the alternate to the las t page and inserting the words "3 years". AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOE1; 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Bob Koches, President of the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce, recommended Council proceed as soon as possible in the building of the Theater. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize a mechanical engineering check not to exceed $1800 and an electrical engineering check not to exceed $1,090 of hospital plans by registered engineers, such amounts to come from hospital funds, to be done in time for the final approval. Councilman Morton requested that the architect supply names of each of the persons rendering hospital drawings as well as dates, as some have been omitted. He reminded Council that they had previously requested this information on all drawings. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel displayed map of suggested Century Freeway routes, stating the official hearing is to be held sometime around the end of March. There will be least 30 days' notice on the exact hearing date. Mr. Spindel stated that the route through Downey will be at Gardendale west of Brookshire and just south of White Front parking lot. It does not affect any schools. He mentioned that the cities of Bellflower, Paramount, Compton, South Gate and Lynwocodconcur with Downey's recommendation of the most southerly route. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve replacement of a 1962 Ford Falcon pickup truck, bid going to the low bidder, Downey Auto Center, in the amount of $2,067.54, with all other bids being rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Council Minutes - 2/14/67 Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson None None -9- 2810 A letter was presented from Mr. Louis H. Frahm stating it will be necessary that he acquire the 50' by 150' lot at 8129-31 Second Street immediately west of his property on Second Street, upon which part of the proposed Tempest Building will be built. He submitted Cashier's Check in the amount of $5,000 as down payment to proceed into escrow on February 15, with a total purchase price of $45,000 for a 120 -day escrow. Councilman Corbin left the Council Chamber. The City Attorney advised this property could be sold in this manner as it was above the current appraisal value. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Mangger or the City's Mayor to enter into escrow for the purpose of conveying the property requested by Mr. Louis H. Frahm at a total amount of $45,000 with an option recorded granting to the City the right to purchase the property for the same sum in the event the building is not commenced substantially in accordance with the plans'and specifications within two years. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Councilman Corbin returned to the Council Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to enter into the standard form of agreement between the City of Downey and Mr. Leamon T. Pulley, taking into account the appraisal as set forth in the letter from General Appraisal Company dated February 14, 1967. 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 Temple and so ordered to PM% grant Mrs. Dora Alexander a six months' leave of absence without pay due to illness. The City Attorney reported on various communications including one from the Southeatt District Bar Association relative to an inquiry regarding police personnel. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the City Attorney be directed to submit a letter to the Southeast Bar Association and that the City Attorney refer the matter to the District Attorney's Office for any other action advisable, the letter to the Southeast Bar Association to state that it does not appear feasible for such police personnel to appear as requested. The City Manager reported James Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation, is to be congratulated and commended on his obtaining his Master of Science Degree on February 1, 1967. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. ,' DEL7�A DOYLE City Clerk Council Minutes - 2/14/67 -10- CHARLES ICKERSON Mayor