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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-28-67-Regular Meeting283'7 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 28, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., March 28,-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. Soren en,. City Attorney William A. Goggin., Director of Planning Robert Shand, Director of Finance James Ruth, Director of Parks.and,Recreation Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Walter Wanke, Wa.ter.Supe.rintendent Ivan A. Robinson,,Chief of Police Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend David Foster of the Free Methodist Church delivered the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson; pursuant to Section 14 of Resolution No. 1567 dated June 14, 1965, and Resolution No. 1774 dated August 8, 1966, and passed by the following vote to authorize merit longevity be paid to the City Manager and the City Clerk, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin,,Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Kone Mayor Dickerson announced the public hearing on.Planning.Resolution No. 115, Stewart and Gray Road (former hospital site) and established that the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. Mr. Goggin presented a resume of the matter. There being no written and no oral communications or protests,.it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL.CODE ( PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 115) 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 Dunnum 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 Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing on, Planning,.Resoluti.on No. 116, the new hospital site, and established that the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. Mr. Goggin reported on the matter. There being no written and no oral communications or protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing be closed, Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -1- ORDINANCE N0, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY 14UNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION N0, 116) 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 Corbin, seconded by Coµncilman 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 Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on Planning Resolution No, 118 and the City Clerk reported she had the Affidavit of Publication on file. The Director of Planning reviewed the matter. There being no written and no oral communications or protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing be closed, ORDINANCE N0, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 1926.9 RELATING TO SETBACK LINES (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 118) 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 Corbin, 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. 119 and the City Clerk reported she had the Affidavit of Publication on file. Mr. Goggin reported the matter also refers to setback lines and the proposed resolution amends the Precise Plan of Setbacks on Downey Avenue between Fires.tone.Boulevard and Third Street. There being no oral and no written communications or protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing be closed, RESOLUTION N0, 1884 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE PRECISE PLAN OF SETBACKS ON DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND THIRD STREET (PLANNING RESOLUTION N0, 119) 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 fol lowing vote that Resolution No. 1884 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes e 3/28/67 -2- 2839 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of March 13, 1967, be approved as submitted. The City Clerk reported on the following written communications: An audit report from the firm of Diehl, Evans and Company. Ordered received and filed. ^. A letter from Mr. Irving Gertler, All American Home Center, relative to granting relief of requirement for additional parking. The City Manager briefed Council on the situation which exists in the area in question. The City Attorney stated he did not have before him the current amendment to the Downey Municipal Code setting forth the findings necessary that Council establish in order to grant such relief as requested by Mr. Gertler. The matter was held until a copy of the most recent amendment could be supplied the City Attorney. A copy of a letter from Mr. Jack F. Garland addressed to Mrs. John Paugh, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, concurring with the Commission's recommendation with regard to the Department of Fine Arts was received and filed. A complaint for damages from James H. Bannister. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. RESOLUTION NO. 1885 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD ADJACENT TO THE ROGER CASIER SCHOOL 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 188.5 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1886 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING GOLDEN AVENUE AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTER- SECTION OF CASTANA'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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1886 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1887 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING LUXOR STREET AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTER- SECTION OF RIVES AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes — 3/28/67 -3- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1887 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1888 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD (SS NO. 167) 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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1888 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the budgeting of funds in the amount of $5,000 from 186.1 Funds to SS #167, Account No. 16045. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1889 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY TSF DOWNEY REQUESTING LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE COLLIER-UNRUH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 188.9.be adopted, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES,. 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -533 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 (#49990 - #50441 $132,395,57) (Payroll) 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. WS -533 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -4- 2841 RESOLUTION NO. WS -534 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 (#25375 #25588 $137,958.82) 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 -534 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney rend Section 9127 of the Downey Municipal Code pertaining to Parking Assessment Districts listing the findings for waiver of the fee requirement for additional parking and stated if the findings could be made by City Council, then the fee can be reduced a minimum amount of the payment required. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Council make the findings set out in Section 9127 of the Downey Municipal Code and reduelntgthe minimum amount of $2500 required by Section 9127.3, to absessa sum of $1.00 per parking space for All American Home Center per Mr, Gertling's request. 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 appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000 from Account No. 13814 to Capital Improvements Unbudgeted to Account No, 13820 for Cash Contract #181, Parking Lot north of Firestone Boulevard east of Downey Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #SS -134, Paramount Boulevard and Third Street, traffic signal installation, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Smith Electric Supply in the amount of $10,292 and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for Cash Contract #SS -147, Rosecrans Avenue, Century Boulevard to Lakewood Boulevard. 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 bid for SS Project #150, Alameda Street and Paramount Boulevard, to the lowest and best bidder, J. Rullo Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -5- 2842 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -151, traffic signal installations, Alameda Street and Brookshire Avenue and Alameda Street and Patton Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen:. Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve --plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for SS Project #165, Gardendale Avenue, Gneiss. Street to Downey Avenue. 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 passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of $21,000 from Account No. 13814, Capital Improvement Unbudgeted to be distributed as follows: $18,000 to Account No. 3410, Curb Maintenance and $3,000 to Account No. 3420, Sidewalk Maintenance, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen:- Dunnum, Corbin,,Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for Cash Contract #198, miscellaneous repairs, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following wrote to award the bid for Cash Contract #198.to the lowest and best bidder, Sully - Miller Contracting Company in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen°, Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager suggested that the Mayor, City Attorney and. City Manager be authorized to enter into negotiations for the.purchase of theFirst Church of the Nazarene at the southwest corner_of Second and Brookshire within the appraised figures. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by t}e following vote to authorize the Mayor, City Attorney and City Manager to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the First Church of the Nazarene at the southwest corner of Second Street and Brookshire Avenue within the appraised figures. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager suggested that an architectural study be made of additional facil- ities related to the police building and library addition for a -planned program extended over the next two or three years. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to reject all bids for removal of the Noxsel Building. 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 Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the employment of Anthony.and Langford according to the City Manager's recommendation, for an architectural study for the Civic Center Complex, primarily for police and library, the cost of suchs.tudy ($1,750) to be credited to any architectural fee which may be negotiated if the Council proceeds with the construction program as presented by the architects. Council Minutes - 3,(28/67 -6- 2843 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin,.Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #161, Woodruff Avenue, Hall Road to Firestone Boulevard water main,it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Robert G. Castongia, Inc. at the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and transfer the following funds: $5,000 From: Acct. No. 86031 To: Acct. No. 86014 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 moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to table action on the police wing addition, Cash Contract #193. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Assessment District No, 95, Washburn Road, and responsibility for the maintenance thereof. 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 appropriation of $400 from Acct. No. 15000, Streets and Sidewalks Fund in exchange for right. of way at 10349 Paramount Boulevard. .-•. AYES: 5 Councilmen:. Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None> As requested by Councilman Dickerson at the.previous meeting, a report of sidewalk construction statistics showing that by mid 19.67 there will be 110.62 miles of sidewalk or 30.2% of the total possible consttiid"ted, was received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve access to the•existing.alley and frontage road, south side of Imperial Highway, 350 feet east of Paramount Boulevard as requested by property owner located on the south side of Imperial Highway, east of Paramount Boulevard. 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 approve paveout for 10231 Old River S.chool.Road and authorize the following transfer of funds: $300 From Account No. 13814 To: Account No. 13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin,,Mo.,:ton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman,Temple,.seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve paveout at the northeast corner; of Firestone Boulevard and , Old River School Road and authorize the following transfer of funds: $900 From: Account No. 13814 To: Account No. 13788 Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -7- 2844 AYES: NOES: 5 0 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve paveout for the southeast corner of Firestone Boulevard and Regentvidw Avenue and authorize the following transfer of funds: $800 From: Acct. No. 13814 To: Acct. No, 13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen:. Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen:. None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of funds in the amount of $2800 from Account No. 13814 to 13788 for improvement of the north -half of Golden Avenue westerly of Castana Avenue. 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 Morton and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction at various locations within the City in the amount of $2220,00 as follows: MF NUMBER ADDRESS ESTIMATED CITY COST 481 12067 Rives Avenue $ 60.00 482 SS Telegraph Road E/Paramount 90.00 483 12121 Cornuta_Avenue 56,00 484 12415 Rives Avenue 50,00 485 12233 Rives Avenue 50.00 486 7915 Quill Drive 60.00 487 7829 Brookmill Road 70.00 488 12130 Rives Avenue 62.00 489 7607 Quill Drive 50.00 490 7627 Luxor Street 55.00 491 10039-35 Pomering Road - Florence Avenue 185.00 Frontage 492 12204 Rives Avenue 60.00 493 NE Corner Firestone Boulevard & Old River School Road 235.00 494 7717 Quill Drive 50.00 495 10453 Tristan Drive - Cherokee Drive 150.00 Frontage 496 8801 Lakewood Boulevard - Telegraph Road 35.00 Frontage 497 8102 Florence Avenue 100.00 498 8124 Florence Avenue 100.00 499 12317 Rives Avenue 50.00 500 7827 Quill Drive 60.00 501 8504 Telegraph Road 105.00 502 9915 Downey Avenue 92.00 503 7839 Quill Drive 60.00 504 7815 Quill'Drive 60.00 Sub Total ;$199.45.00 480 8402 Florence Avenue - Right of Way 275.00 Exchange Total Estimated Cost $2,220.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -8- 2845 It was moved by Councilman Corbin,.seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize equipment depreciation on water department equipment and authorize the following transfer of funds: $6,361 From: Water Surplus Acct. #81 To: Water Equipment Fund #16 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen:. None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None .It was moved by Councilman Dunnum to accept the offer of $125 for billing machine to go to J. Brazeal of California Addressing Equipment Company. Discussion by Council followed relative to re -advertising in an attempt to obtain a better offer. Councilman Dunnum's motion died for the lack of a second. It.was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to reject the bid for the billing machine and authorize further ad- vertising. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 1 Councilman: Dunnum ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton,.secQnded by Councilman Temple. and passed by the following vote to authorize entering into a cooperative bid with the County of Los Angeles for annual gasoline purchase for the fiscal year 1967-68. . 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 authorize transferring permit parking stalls from the Assessment District area Lot l (municipal court lot, to the old- post office lot, Lot 4, southeast corner of Second Street and LaReina Avenue) with permit parking being marked gor two 'rows of 16 stalls. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,..seconded by Councilmam.Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of two heavy duty all aluminum, half canopy, counterweighted doors, size 18' x 13' to enclose the lube and grease rack building at the Public Works Maintenance Yard at a cost of $736. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Duunum, 06rbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize reclassification of fund appropriation of $1,500 from Unappropriated Reserve Funds to the Capital Improvement Fund for completion of the Downey Museum of Art's building addition. 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 to hold action on the new audit agreement presented by Diehl, Evans and Company for further study, Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -9- 0 •' a Mayor Dickerson declared a recess with Council reconvening at 9:30 A.M. with roll call, all members of Council being present. Mayor Dickerson requested a legal ruling from the City Attorney as requested by Council at its last meeting on Zone Exception #703, on the permitted uses for the Immanuel Mennonite Church. The City Attorney advised the Sunday School operation comes within the permitted uses of an R-3 Zone and so long as it is used solely for Sunday School and religious purposes, no zone exception is necessary. Council requested that the City Attorney's communication be made a part of the minutes: Re: Zone Exception Case No, 703 (Church Use) "In the above matter an application for the time of the initial filing the applicant quirement and the application indicated that purpose other than religious worship. Later that the applicant would be willing to abide and that the sole use of the building was to related activities, a zone exception was filed and at sought a change in the setback re - the proposed use might be for some on, at a hearing, it was developed by the present setback requirements be for Sunday School purposes and "It was specifically stated that no use was to be made of the property which would be similar to that engaged in by a public school or comparable parochial schools. It further was stated that it was no -t intended that the facilities be used for any church activities which were not associated with the religious aspects, that is, the building was not to be used for parties, gymnasium purposes and the like, "In the Downey Zoning Ordinance the R-3 uses allow 'churches, temples and other places of permanent character in a permanent building used solely and ex- clusively for religious worship'. It app.ears to me that if the proposed structure complies in all other respects with the applicable ordinances that the mere fact it is to be used for Sunday School purposes does not remove it from a use 'solely and exclusively for religious worship', "It does not appear to me that the building may be joined with existing buildings unless the building with which it is joined is one used solely for religious worship. It would not appear appropriate that the new building be joined with any kind of a gymnasium or building used primarily for social functions of the organization-. "There are no cases which .are..dire.ctly in point, however, the case of Fellow- ship of Humanity vs. County of Alameda, 153 Cal, App. 2(d) 673 appears to bear out our conclusion that Sunday School uses are within the meaning 'used solely and exclusively for religious worship', "Under the circumstances it would appear that the zone exception need not be granted as no exception is required in order for the applicant to make the desired use of the property," Yours very truly, /S/ Royal M. Sorensen Mr. Harold Tredway, 11510 Paramount Boulevard, representing appellant in Zone Exception #703 appeal stated their appeal will be withdrawn. Councilman Morton urged that the church and developer cooperate with the neighborhood and citizens in the rear of the church with regard to windows, landscaping, etc, The City Manager reported a meeting had been held with the Director of Public Works, himself and the City Manager and Director of Public Works of the City of Bellflower relative to moving the southern City Limits of Downey and that further progress will be presented at a later date, Council Minutes - V28/67 -10 284'7 Mr. King advised that the Century Freeway meeting, is to be held Thursday and that the School Board has now approved the southern route. He briefly outlined the schedule to be followed in planning of the freeway and stated that it will be toward the end of this year before it will be known what route will be decided upon. Mr. King announced the League of California Cities Conference of City officials will be held at the Newporter Inn May 18 - 20. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize any member of Council and the City Manager to attend the League Conference May 18-20, with reasonable expenses allowed.- AYES: llowed; AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King advised Council of the death of Marion Proctor Foreman, a park employee, and asked that Council authorize condolences being sent to the family. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize sending condolences from Council to Marion Proctor Foreman's family. The Mayor recognized Mr. Oliver McGill and Al Springer in the audience, members of the Finance Advisory Committee, and asked if they had something to present to Council. Mr. Al Springer reported that next week is National Chamber of Commerce Week and called upon the Downey Chamber's president, Russell Yerkes. Mr. Yerkes thanked Council for proclaiming National Chamber of Commerce Week next week. He also advised that Mr. Bill Cole, formerly the assistant manager of the Chamber, has now been hired as Manager of the Chamber of Commerce and with his knowledge and ability he should do a fine job. Councilman Dunnum expressed appreciation to Russell Yerkes for stepping in and doing the job of manager as well as president of the Chamber in the interim of having no manager. Mayor Dickerson stated that he deemed it time that a matter which was taken under submission relative to a Fine Arts program be renewed at this time and asked for speakers from the audience. Speaking and requesting the establishment of a Department of Fine Arts were the following persons: Eleanor Phillips, Downey Symphonic Society 9489 Raviller Drive Mrs. Dorothy Levin, President, Downey Museum of Art 9624 Gainford Mrs. Burtram Bacon, Children's Theater 7703 Cecilia Avenue Reno Sirrine 9445 DaCosta Street Maxine Jolly 7808 Dinsdale Street After much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson that a study session be held of Councilmen to discuss the matter of the establishment of a Department of Fine Arts, or of putting it under the Park and Recreation Department with possibly a Division Manager working under the Director of Parks and Recreation. Motion died for lack of a second. The City Manager recommended that the various cultural groups meet with the City Manager, the Director of Parks and Recreation and Mr. Hume and go over their goals during the next two weeks while budget sessions are in progress, with their recommenda- tions being presented at the next Council Meeting. Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -11- 284'7 Mr. King advised that the Century Freeway meeting is to be held Thursday and that the School Board has now approved the southern route. He briefly outlined the schedule to be followed in planning of the freeway and stated that it will be toward the end of this year before it will be known what route will be decided upon. Mr. King announced the League of California Cities Conference of City officials will be held at the Newporter Inn May 18 - 20. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize any member of Council and the City Manager to attend the League Conference May 18-20, with reasonable expenses allowed; AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King advised Council of the death of Marion Proctor Foreman, a park employee, and asked that Council authorize condolences being sent to the family. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authprize sending condolences from Council to Marion Proctor Foreman's family. The Mayor recognized Mr. Oliver McGill and Al Springer in the audience, members of the Finance Advisory Committee, and asked if they had something to present to Council. Mr. Al Springer reported that next week is National Chamber of Commerce Week and called upon the Downey Chamber's president, Russell Yerkes. Mr. Yerkes thanked Council for proclaiming National Chamber of Commerce Week next week. He also advised that Mr. Bill Cole, formerly the assistant manager of the Chamber, has now been hired as Manager of the Chamber of Commerce and with his knowledge and ability he should do a fine job. Councilman Dunnum expressed appreciation to Russell Yerkes for stepping in and doing the job of manager as well as president of the Chamber in the interim of having no manager. Mayor Dickerson stated that he deemed it time that a matter which was taken under submission relative to a Fine Arts program be renewed at this time and asked for speakers from the audience. Speaking and requesting the establishment of a Department of Fine Arts were the following persons: Eleanor Phillips, Downey Symphonic Society 9489 Raviller Drive Mrs. Dorothy Levin, President, Downey Museum of Art 9624 Gainford Mrs. Burtram Bacon, Children's Theater 7703 Cecilia Avenue Reno Sirrine 9445 DaCosta Street Maxine Jolly 7808 Dinsdale Street After much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson that a study session be held of Councilmen to discuss the matter of the establishment of a Department of Fine Arts, or of putting it under the Park and Recreation Department with possibly a Division Manager working under the Director of Parks and Recreation. Motion died for lack of a second. The City Manager recommended that the various cultural groups meet with the City Manager, the Director of Parks and Recreation and Mr. Hume and go over their goals during the next two weeks while budget sessions are in progress, with their recommenda- tions being presented at the next Council Meeting. Council Minutes - 3/28/67 -11- Councilman Temple suggested that possibly someone in the City's employ could assist with the bookkeeping for the cultural groups needing this type of service. William Goggin, Director of Planning, reported that planning meetings have been held among cities from Whittier to Long Beach and they would like to set up some programs of interest to Council in order to invite them to attend some of these meetings. A request was made for Council to suggest some subjects about which they would be interested, Councilman Temple suggested the reviewing and revising of a General Plan. Councilman Morton stated he was pleased with the action taken by the Downey Unified School Board on the Century Freeway, He followed his remarks by reviewing the history of the various actions taken by the City Council of the City of Downey since 1958 on the matter of the Century Freeway, all of which were public records. Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police, reminded Council that he had been authorized to attend a conference in Sacramento April 4 and in conjunction with this, he has been advised the City of South Gate City Attorney and Chief of Police plan to attend a legis- lative session relative to AB -867 and AB -868 concerning affirmative legislation on pornographic and indecent action on the part of juveniles. He requested permission to also attend this session. The City Attorney advised they should be very careful about these specific bills and should refer to the League of California Cities' views. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson's attending the legislative session as requested, providing there has been full coordination with the City Manager, with the City Attorney and the League's legal counsel and to take no position which would con- flict with the League of California Cities. Mayor Dickerson reported that on Friday, March 31, the City Manager will have been with the City ten years and he complimented and praised him highly for his work with the City, stating that it is a fine tribute to Downey. It was reported that the City ^ Attorney and Councilman Scott Temple also will have been with the City ten years within a short time, The City Manager, Oren L. King, stated they have been of the most productive and happy years in his life in this field and he feels the City of Downey is in the same bracket with Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena and Beverly Hills. The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from Mr, U. Schreiner of Albert C. Martin and Associates expressing a desire to meet with the Hospital Corporation relative to the. Corporation's having an employee of its own for the project for its own protection. No matter who might be hired for this position, it was stated by the City.Manager that he feels it will save the City a great deal of money by having this hospital consultant. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to recommend to the Hospital Corporation as recommended by the Committee, Thomas H. Morton and Charles We Dickerson, that they should employ a hospital consultant (Mr, Maurice E. Baker) with a maximum fee and minimum of time set forth in the contract. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M. L r LLA DOYLE C RLES W, �DICKERSON City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes e 3/28/67 -12-