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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-01-09-67-Regular Meeting2782 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 9, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M., January 9, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles W. Dickerson presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson ABSENT: Councilman: Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William Goggin, Acting Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works James Ruth, Park Director Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert Shand, Director of Finance Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Don Robison, Assistant to City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John T. Chase of the First Christian Church in Downey delivered the invocation. Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on Zone Exception #695, Florence and Downey Avenue, appealed by Mr. J. E. Brain. The Mayor then stated inasmuch as the matter is in the distict of Councilman Morton who was called out of town because of a death in the family and was unable to attend the meeting, he would like to request a con- tinuance of the hearing until the full council would be present. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to continue the hearing on the appeal of Zone Exception #695 to 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 14, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton The hearing for confirmation of the assessment in DIP #537, Site #5, 10404 Western Avenue, was opened by the Mayor with Mr. Spindel giving a report. There being no oral and no written communications, it wasmo �d by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the heaN g on DIP #537, Site #5, 10404 Western Avenue be closed, RESOLUTION N0, 1850 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 537, SITE 5, WESTERN AVENUE (10404) 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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1850 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -1- ', .. J� 1 `- 0 x_33 Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on confirmation of assessments on DIP #551, Site #3, 12327 Dunrobin Avenue. Mr. Spindel reported all work required under the provisions of Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California at 12327 Dunrobin Avenue had been satisfactorily completed and the amount of the assessment established for the property owner, - There being no written and no oral communications, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on DIP #551, Site #3, 12327 Dunrobin Avenue be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1851 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFDOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0, 551, SITE N0, 3, :DUNROBIN AVENUE 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1851 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson DOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of December --27, 1966, be approved as submitted, The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: A petition regarding traffic at Castana and Deming Streets from property owners, requesting stop signs and marking of some sort for speed control for the curve. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum to refer the matter to the Traffic Committee with a field trip and report to Council at its next meeting. Mr. Spindel reported that the Traffic Committee had been studying this matter and had recommended double lines and posting of speed limit. However, this action is not final and the committee is continuing its observance of this problem. Council requested report after observance of traffic movement following initiation of the Traffic Committee's recommendations. So ordered. A petition relative to downtown parking had been presented by Mr. Sidney T. Herman, 11126 S. Downey Avenue who also orally requested consideration by Council for additional parking back of the businesses on Dovmey Avenue, thus tying in the improvements with the parking. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to set a joint meeting for January 30, 1 9 67, with the property owners, merchants, Parking Place Commissioners, City Council, as well as all interested persons, with notification of the meeting which will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. Mr, John W. Pyle suggested that 2 -hour parking be placed along Downey Avenue instead of the current 1 -hour parking limitation. The Police Chief stated the department will enforce any parking limitations the Council wishes to recommend, but that a 2 -hour parking limitation would be easier to enforce, but some of the property owners and merchants requested the 1 -hour limit. The matter will be clari- fied at the joint meeting, Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -2- 2784 A report from Albert C. Martin and Associates relative to hospital landscaping and sitework working drawings was received and filed. A bulletin from the National League of Cities relative to the forthcoming National Auto Theft Campaign was received and filed. ORDINANCE NO. 324 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 324 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 7142, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO 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 Wnhum and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Councilman Temple presented an ordinance for consideration of amending Section 9127.3 of the Downey Municipal Code relating to the Parking Assessment District. Mr. King suggested that if the City Council so desired, a motion could be made requesting the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment at the earliest possible date. The ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 1852 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE SUB -TRADES HOURLY WAGE RATES OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES UNIONS TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and ponordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1852 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corkin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mr. King stated the Council might wish to reaffirm its position opposing legis- lation requiring legal publication of prevailing wage rates when calling for bids for public work within the City and to urge support of the League of California Cities. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered. that the matter be brought before the League at its next meeting. Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -3- 2'785 RESOLUTION N0, 1853 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE NORTH- WESTERLY CORNER OF OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD AND IRWINGROVE DRIVE FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES 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. 1853 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION N0, 1854 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE WASHBURN ROAD (AD 95) IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0, 1828 The resolution was read by title only. After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Coxco, Inc., at the amount of the unit price contained in the bid proposal and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -523 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 (#47269 - #47723 $127,924.15) (Payroll) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, WS -523 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS -524 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 (#24598 - #24707 $73,943.12 (City); #7452 - #7455 $5321.31 - (Park) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No, WS -524 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -4- `x786 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the purchase of new 3/4 ton pickup truck for the fire department, Bid #4286, to Downey Auto Center in the amount of $1910.70 and reject all other bids. This includes trade. -in of $250. Funds are available in the re'sprve account to cover this purchase. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to set a public hearing on Planning Resolution No, 109 for 8:00 A.M., January 24, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to Planning Resolution No. 110, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to approve recommendations of the Director of Public Works for proposed streets to be added to the Select System of Streets. Authority was requested to enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for fueling of City fire trucks and other equipment, if necessary, at the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital grounds, It is believed this recommendation will result in a financial saving to the City and a saving of travel time in refueling. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve granting authority to enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for fueling of City fire trucks and other equipment, if necessary, at the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital grounds. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mr, King reported the new official census count for the City of Downey is 97,200 which is a gain of 3300 over the 1965figure of 93,900. This census was made at a cost of $435. The City receives iMbeations on a basis of about $13.27 per person per year and this gain in population will accrue to the City, $43,791 in additional State subventions until 1970, with a total of $175,164 being brought to the City up to the time the new census will be conducted. Mr. King reported that it had been recommended by the Director of Finance, Robert Shand, that appointment of Mr, Russ Reynolds of 9128 Sheridell, to the position of Purchasing Agent, It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve recommendation for the appointment of Mr, Russ Reynolds as Purchasing Agent at Classification #25, Step 1, effective January 16, 1967. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None AJUSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mr, King reported the Rio Hondo Disposal Company has requested a revision in its schedules to enable them to make their collections prior to the street sweeping operations. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to approve the change in schedules as requested by the Rio Hondo Disposal Company. Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -5- „.78 7 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize attendence at the University of Southern Calif- ornia, Civic Center Campus of Harald Henriksen, Witold Hryniewicki (Civil Engineers), and Glen Smoot (Traffic Engineer) to attend the Supervisory Leadership Seminar from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays for ten weeks, at a cost of $85.00 per person. (Seminars will be held from March 2 to May 4 and from April 6 to June 8). Funds are available. 4 AY43: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson 0 NOB$:: None 1 ABSENT: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Finance to attend the Annual Conference of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers at Palo Alto, February 1-3, with reasonable expenses allowed and substitute the new Purchasing Agent to attend the Purchasing Agent's Conference at Fresno January 24, 25 and 26. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mr. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, reported on the structural and maintenance inspection program for exterior of apartment houses for deficiencies and hazards, particularly related to appearance of the structure, such as painting. Also, advising owners of commercial buildings relative to structural safety, as well as experior appearance. It is hoped this program will prevent deterioration of these buildings in the future in an unsightly and unsafe manner, and Mr. Lake reported excellent cooperation has so far been received from the property owners. The City Manager announced that the plans will be ready for approval by Council and authority to advertise for bids for the two new wings of the City Hall at the next meeting. Also, plans will be ready for calling for bids to move the Ray Noxsel building to the City Library. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that the Director of Building and Safety be authorized to attend -the International Building Officials Conference at Fresno, February 24 and 25; that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to attend the California Recreation and Park Conference at Fresno, February 25 through March 1; Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson be authorized to attend the State Peace Officers Meeting at Palo Alto February 1, 2 and 3, all to be allowed reasonable expenses. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mr. King announced various chairmanships to be held by City officials in the League of California Cities: (Statewide level.) City Attorney, Royal M. Sorensen, Constitutional International Municipal Cooperation, Sister City Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief - Law Enforcement Oren L. King - Undergrounding Utilities Civil Defense and Disaster Committee - Councilman Revisions Program - Councilman Scott Temple Problems Committee Thomas H. Morton Mr. SOindel reported that work is being started on completion of sewer lines on Woodruff Avenue beginning at Hall Road, preparatory to completion of flood drainage construction. Also, the annual cleanup under the weed abatement program is beginning and the property owners are being notified that if their lots are not cleaned by 0-” March 1, the City will start to do the cleaning. Councilman Dunnum inquired what could be done about a King Michaels truck with large advertising displayed on it which is being parked at the Rives Shopping Center at all times. Mr. Goggin, Acting Director of Planning, stated the problem is due to the fact that the signs are on a truck. The owner's attention has been called to this matter twice previously and Mr. Goggin reported they will be notified again the following day. Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -6- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that appointments of Mr. Earl Berry to the Civil Defense Committee and Mr, Bob Koches to the City Youth Advisory Committee be approved. Councilman Dunnum requested that she be supplied with a copy of the Health Code which had been attached to the recent minutes of the Sanitation Committee, RESOLUTION N0, 1855 Councilman Dunnum read Resolution No, 1855 in full, commending Governor Reagan's program as outlined. It was then moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the resolution be adopted and signed by representative members of the City Council, then forwarded to Governor Reagan and each assemblyman and senator representing the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Councilman Corbin requested the Department of Public Works to check on the condi- tion of Fourth Street which, he stated., is very bad, Mr. Spindel stated that it appears that it should be put into next W ar's budget for a reconstruction of the pavement, Councilman Dickerson inquired about property at 9003 Tweedy Lane at the corner of Coolgrove which is the last remaining property in that area without sidewalks. Mr. Spindel reported that this property is in the process of being handled under Chapter 27 proceedings. Councilman Dickerson also recommended investigation of huge signs on a real estate office building at Sixth Street and Paramount Boulevard, An invitation was read by the Mayor which was extended to Council to attend dedication of the new swimming pool at Los Padrinos Hall on Wednesday, January 18, ,^ at 11:00 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Counc}�;man Ten}Fle and so ordered that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in memory of the late Charles Grace, one of the oldest citizens in the City of Downey, t� DELLA City gl.erk Council Minutes - 1/9/67 -7- ACHARLES W.-KERSON Mayor