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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JUNE 27, 1967
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in tht Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., June 27, 1967, Mayor Ben 'd Corbin presiding.
PRESENT:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
ABSENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
ALSO PRESENT: _Oren L. King,City Manager
William Goggin, Director of Planning
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
James Ruth, Park Director
Robert Shand, Director of Finance
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Reverend Roger Myer of the Messiah Lutheran Church delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered
that the minutes of the meeting held June 12, 1967, be approved as submitted.
The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence:
A letter from the Downey Unified School District relative to a joint meeting on
July 11 to discuss the route for the Century Freeway. Ordered filed.
Letter from the Downey City Library Advisory Board recommendation of new building,
Ordered filed:..
Letter from the International City Manager's Association relative to meeting.to be
held in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 8-12.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and ,passed by the
following vote to approve attendance by City Manager Oren L. King to The Inte.rnationat
City Managers' Association meeting to be held October 8-12 in New Orleans, Louisiana with
reasonable and necessary expenses.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOE$: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
A communication from The Capital National Bank relative to escrow #67D346,
8129 Second Street, property so-N,"A:o- Louis H. Frahm, requesting extension of escrow
to August 14, 1967. The City Manager recommended Council ratify the exten6ion'as re-
quested.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to ratify action taken concerning The Capital National Bank escrow
#67D346 (Louis H. Frahm).
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
Letter of camendation from the White Front relative to a small fire. ComuwaA tleft
was for t - p*M*t response of the Police and Fire Departments... Ordered filed.
ftspital report dated June 21,1967, from Mr. Maurice A. Baker stating lir e -
tractors had picked up plans for hospital bids.
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Report from Director of Finance Robert Shand relative to the recent library book
bid stating local book dealers were invited to bid, as requested by City Council. Ordered
filed.
Complaints for damages from Mrs. Gerald S. Callahan and Tony Joordens.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that the claims of Mrs. Gerald S. Callahan and Tony Joordens be denied and
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
Letter from Downey Museum of Art relative to their 1967-68 budget. Ordered -filed.
A letter from Continental Service Company relative to the Bank of America Annex.
Mr. King reported that a further meeting is necessary before the letter can be answered.
Ordered filed..
Letter from the City of Norwalk accompanied by their Resolution ur.ging._the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors to conduct an investigation as to the feasibility of widening
the Imperial Highway "bridge crossing the San Gabriel River. Mr. King stated that the
Cities of Downey and Norwalk will be affected by the proposed widening of Imperial Highway
bridge from 2 lanes to 6. It was suggested that Council consider adoption of a resolution
as the City of Downey will derive benefit from any such widening of the bridge as well as
the County and the City of Norwalk.
RESOLUTION NO. 1924
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT AN
INVESTIGATION AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF WIDENING THE IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY BRIDGE CROSSING THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER
The resolution.was read in full by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman
Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution
No. 1924 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
A.letter from State Senator Lawrence E. Walsh congratulating the City of Downey for
its Administrative Achievement award was ordered received and filed.
Mayor Corbin stated that the City Manager, Oren L. King, was primarily responsible
for this achievement award as it was through his efforts that the award came about.
Councilman Dunnum concurred with Mayor Corbin's statement.
The City Manager stated that in receiving this 1967 Municipal Administrative Achieve-
ment Award from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Chapter of the American Society for Public
Administration, three main factors were noted.
1. Long range planning as indicated by the City's new charter, the General Plan
of land use, and the Ten Year Capital Improvements Program adopted during the City's
tenth anniversary last December.
2. Actual implementation of long range planning, as indicated by the voluntary
reconstruction of Downey Avenue store fronts in connection with the widening of the
street, in order to modernize the central business area of the City.
3. Extensive and constructive citizen involvement of over 250 citizens in 20
citizen committees concerned with every major phase of community activities.
This special honor received by the City of Downey is directly related to the
progressive and objective policies set forth by the City Council and to a loyal and
very excellent staff and municipal employees. Appreciation is expressed to all as this
award places the City of Downey in a very enviable municipal category.
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Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, asked Mayor Corbin to assist in
making presentations of certificates for In -Service Training.to employees completing
various courses with California State College of Los -Angeles. Public Works Administra-
tion course completed by Charles G. Eccleston and Waxren_D..._Se.l.tzer. Mayor Corbin.
presented certificates and congratulated these emp.loye.es.. For Public Works Construction
Inspectors' Course completed, certificates were presented -by the Mayor to James Bergus,
Lee F. Carpenter, Charles L. Guerin, Robert E. Larsen and Gerry F. Steward. All were
congratulated.
Mr. Spindel reported that the Zero Defects Program had been initiated about three.
months ago and awards have been earned by four employees who have done the most error -
free and best work in the department. The program has shown there is definitely a
decrease in industrial accidents and a very definite trend in work which is not turned
back as often for correction. The names have not been released until this morning and
the employees were picked by a Zero Defects Committee of employees, rather than by the
employer. The committee is composed of the following: Mrs. Helen Hynes, Stenographic;.
Dick Redmayne, Tom Staley, Engineers; Bert Peterson., Forestry; and Jerry Michalla,
Maintenance.
The Committee's selections are: Engineering Division - Al Rubin, who is on
vacation; Maintenance — Melvin Sander; Forestry - James Bergus; Clerical and Stengoraphic
Bonnie Jones.
The City Manager congratulated the employees and stated that Al Rubin has not missed
a day's work due to sick leave since his appointment about 9 years ago. Mr. King
added that he is extremely proud of the City's employees.
Councilwoman Dunnum stated that the City Council takes it for granted as it is
accustomed to seeing City employees nearly every month, receiving"such.c.ertificates.
She thanked the employees for their fine work and achievement.
Councilwoman Dunnum reviewed the matter of an emergency ordinance which was brought..
to Council's attention through a request of a gentleman for use of a trailer on his._
business property for dispensing food, and she inquired if the ordinance allows the use
according to the administrative action taken at that time.
The City Manager read an amendment (e) which was recommended by Director of. Planning
William Goggin and the City Attorney, as well as the Director of Building and Safety, as
follows:
Other similar enterprises or business, which in the opinion of the City
Council, are not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public welfare
than the enterprises or businesses enumerated in this section. If a
use does not.come within the general meaning of this section, in the
opinion of the City Council, it shall be deemed prohibited.
Mr. King stated the ordinance would be a temporary emergency ordinance for 60 to 120
days, at which time, after study by the Planning and Building Departments, a report
would be made to Council, with adoption at that time of a permanent ordinance, if deemed
advisable.
Councilman Morton inquired about any situations arising similar to the one previ.
ously brought to the Council as to whether or not it also can be brought before Council.
It was pointed out by the Director of Planning that the Section (e) to be added to the
proposed ordinance appears in all sections relating to C and M zones in the Zoning
Ordinance and .includes the last sentence of the section.
ORDINANCE NO. 333
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWN EY AMENDING
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9126.46(a) WHICH
SAID SECTION RELATES TO TRAILER USE
The City 'Clerk read the ordinance title. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman. Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote that the emergency clause for Ordinance No. 333 be approved.
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29.4
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote that Ordinance No. 333 be adopted.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1925
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REAPPOINTING
JOHN NORDBAK AS A MEMBER OF THD DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote. that Resolution No. 1925 be adopted.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
None
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1926
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REAPPOINTING
DOUGLAS MORROW AS A MEMBER OF THE DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION
The resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No, 1925 be adopted.
AYES:
3 _
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1927
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF IRVIN PHELAN AS A MEMBER OF THE DOWNEY CITY
HOSPITAL COMMISSION
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Dennum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No, 1927 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1928
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JACK GARLAND AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING
COMM.ISSION
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Co-mcilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No, 1928 be adopted.
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2913
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1929
A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CLIFFORD HIEMFORTH AS A MEMBER OF THE WATER
BOARD
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman.Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No, 1929 be adopted.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1930
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DALE BAKER AS A MEMBER OF THE WATER BOARD
The title only of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No, 1930 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1931
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DONALD 0, KIRKPATRICK AS A MEMBER OF THE PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The title only of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and.paaaed by the
following.vote that Resolution No, 1931 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION N0, 1932
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING
A POLICY RELATIVE TO THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further7:reading be waived.
�. r
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No, 1932 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
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29..6
RESOLUTION NO. 1933
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING
APPLICATION FOR DETACHMENT OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. 1933 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1934
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS
Only the title of the resolution was read, It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 1934 be adopted. '
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1935
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING SECOND STREET AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTERSECTIIN
OF LA REINA AVENUE
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. 1935 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1936
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO
THE CITY
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Motton and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 1936 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
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2916
RESOLUTION NO. 1933
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING
APPLICATION FOR DETACHMENT OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. 1933 be adopted.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1934
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 1934 be adopted. '
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1935
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING SECOND STREET AS A STOPS TREET AT THE INTERSECTI(N
OF LA REINA AVENUE
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. 1935 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 1936
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO
THE CITY
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Motton and passed by the
^— following vote that Resolution No. 1936 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
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29.7
RESOLUTION NO. 1937
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING. ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF LEXINGTON
ROAD AND BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THE INTERSECTION OF LEXINGTON ROAD AND BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
Only the title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 1937 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES': 0 Councilmen: i?on
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. WS -545
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 'C#52701 -
#53162 $140,886.50) (PAYROLL)
The title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded
by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. WS -545 be adopted. `
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. WS -546
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 (#26790 -
#26941 $188,645.13)
The title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilman Morton, 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 -546 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
After a summation of bids, it was. moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman
Wnnum and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #71, Heliport at the
Public Works Yard on Bellflower Boulevard, based on two errors which have been corrected
and approved by the City Attorney, waiving technical errors and awarding the contract to
the lowest and best bidder, Crowell and Larson, in the amount of the unit prices submitted
in the bid proposal and that all other bids be rejected.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #176 for removal
of trees at various locations throughout the City.
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29.8
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for
Cash Contract #191, water main, Telegraph Road between Lowman Avenue and Paramount
Boulevard.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
*bES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids
for Cash Contract #195, water main at the south side of Firestone Boulevard and Brookshire
Avenue, to approximately 300 feet westerly.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnurp, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman
Morton and passed by the following vote to award contract, CC #197, Employees' Lounge,
City Hall, to the lowest and best bidder, John R. Hundley, at the unit prices contained
in the bid proposal, rejecting all other bids; authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT
$10,000.00
AYES: 3 Councilmen:
NOES: 0 Councilmen:
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen:
FROM ACCOUNT N0,
13814
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
None
Temple, Dickerson
TO ACCOUNT NO,
13824
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to authorize remodeling and refurnishing of City Hall, Civil Defense
office, additional storage for maintenance crews, investigate re -seating in the Council
Chamber and authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT N0, TO ACCOUNT N0.
$18,500,00 Unappropriated Reserve Fund 13804 (1966-67 Budget)
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works reported that the majority of the owners on Country
Club Drive have agreed to pay their proportionate share of sewer construction but are
unable to finance that part of the construction which should be paid for by other owners
on the street. Therefore, it is recommended that City Council authorize expenditure of
$6,000.00 from the Sewer Reimbursement Account to pay for that portion of constfiuction
adjacent to owners not willing or able to pay at this time, and that at such time as these
owners make connection to the sewer, the City be reimbursed the amount of the City's
contribution.
It is also requested that Council authorize the expenditure of $5,000.00 for con-
struction of sewers on Patton Road, extending southerly from Firestone Boulevard, in
the area proposed to be opened. Installation of sewers a.this time would avoid the
necessity of having to cut intp:the street at some future date after the area is
developed,
Mr. Spindel stated this is one method of putting in sewers without going through
assessment district procedure and saves the property owners money which would be
involved in an assessment district.
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It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to advance funds for sewers on Country Club Drive and Patton Road, and
authorize the following transfer of funds for Cash Contract #202 (Country Club Drive);
and Select System Project #133 (Patton Road):
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$14,207,69 17-54 17-74 (Reserve Sewer
Construction Fund.)
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilman: Temple, Dickerson
After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman
Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #SS -147, Rosecrans Avenue
reconstruction and resurfacing, to the lowest and best bidder, Sully Miller Contracting
Company, in the amount of unit price and all other bids be rejected.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to accept the improvements completed in SS Project #1502 Alameda Street,
east of Paramount Boulevard and the east side of Paramount Boulevard at Alameda Street.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for
bids for Cash Contract #SS -156, traffic signals and safety lighting, Downey Avenue at
Fifth Street; Brookshire Avenue at Fifth Street; Brookshire Avenue at Third Street.
3 AYES: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin 2 ABSENT:. Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
After summation of bids for SS Project #158, Third Street, Brookshire to Downey
Avenue and Dolan Avenue - Third Street to Firestone Boulevard, it was moved by Councilman
Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award the
contract to the lowest and best bidder, Silveri Construction Company, in the amount of
unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum,Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilman: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to accept improvements completed under SS Project #165., Gardendale Street,
Gneiss Street to Downey Avenue.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for right of way under SS Project
#132, 7033 and 7049 Stewart and Gray Road at Pernell Avenue, and authorize the following
transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$4,500,0.0 13814, Capital Improvements 13823
Unbudgeted
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
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It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded. by Councilman Morton and passed
by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchangefor right of way at 12441-47
Clark Avenue, Select System Project #153, miscellaneous paveouts, and authorize the
following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$1,000.00 13814, Capital Improvements Unbudgeted 13788, Miscellaneous
Paveouts
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
After a summation of bids for Cash Contract SS#Project #146, Cba rloma Drive,
storm drain, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed
by the following vote to award to the lowest and best bidder, Rogers & Davies Pipeline.
Contractors in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, and reject,^�I1
other bids.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction in the total amount of
$2,549.00, as listed in the memorandum dated June 21, 1967 from the Director of Public
Works, as shown below:
MATCHING.FUND NUMBER ADDRESS
ESTIMATED CITY COST
13
7649
Firestone Boulevard
$ 100,00
42
12217
Richeon Avenue
50,00
43
12233
Richeon Avenue
50,00
44
12247
Richeon Avenue
50,00
45
12312
Richeon Avenue
50.00
46
12313
Richeon Avenue
50,00
47
12317
Richeon Avenue
50.00
48
12323
Richeon Avenue
50,00
49
12333
Richeon Avenue
50,00
50
12337
Richeon Avenue
50,00
51
12342
Richeon Avenue
50.00
52
12346
Richeon Avenue
50,00
53
12239
Rives Avenue
50,00
54
12243
Rives Avenue
50.00
55
12249
Rives Avenue
50,00
56
12253
Rives Avenue
50,00
57
12259
Rives Avenue
50,00
58
11644
Rives Avenue
50,00
59
11648
Rives Avenue
50,00
60
8548
Everest Street
55.00
61
8540
Everest Street
73.00
62
10335
Paramount Boulevard
125.00
63
8262
DePalma Street
55.00
64
8112
DePalma Street
50,00
65
13220
Verdura Avenue
62.00
66
12247
Co rnuta Avenue
56.00
67
7322
Luxor Street
62.90
71
7743
Luxor Street
45.00
72
7733
Quill Drive
50,00
73
12243
Richeon Avenue
50,00
74
8118
Florence Avenue
78.00
75
8106
DePalma Street
50,00
76
7803
Kingbee Street (Rives Frontage)
135.00
Sub Total
$1,946,00
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Carried Forward: Sub Total: $1,946,00
Right of Way Exchange:
MATCHINGFUND NUMBER ADDRESS ESTIMATED CITY COST
68 8350 Florence Avenue 315.00
69 8416 Florence Avenue 225.00
70 13028 Downey Avenue (Gardendale Frontage) 63.00
TOTAL $2,549,00
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote to authorize continuation of the purchase of gasoline for 1967-68
fiscal year from the County of Los Angeles under cooperative agreement with them.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
Mr. Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent, explained for Council, the request for
approval of funds for additions to the water system transmission grid. The Water
Board, at its June 6 meeting, had reviewed the progress made in construction of the
transmission grid as proposed in master plan contained in the Bruner Report and
accepted by the Water Board, A part of the grid which will loop the downtown business
district and the Stonewood Shopping Center, thereby giving direct transmission from
the City's Metropolitan connections on Stewart and Gray Road, at Paramount Boulevard
and at Bellflower Boulevard; has been partially completed. The main from Paramount
connection now terminates at Brookshire south of Cecilia. The section from the Bell-
flower connection terminates at Woodruff Avenue on the north side of Firestone
Boulevard, There is also approximately 1,000 feet of 20" main installed across the
north end of the Stonewood Shopping area, To gain full effectiveness of this loop,
approximately 5,500 feet of main should be installed. This would include a section
on Cecilia from Brookshire Avenue to Chaney Street and a section on Woodruff from
Firestone Boulevard to Cecilia Street. Completion of this part of the grid will form
an essential part of the water system required to serve the Penney's Store in the
Stonewood Center,
Councilman Morton inquired about any inconvenience this may cause. Mr. Wanke
reported that the loop from Cecilia to Lakewood will be in the parkway; also running
across the school property, and it will only be across Lakewood at Fifth Street for a
short distance.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote to appropriate $120,000 from Unappropriated Water Reserves to Account
No, 86037 and to grant authority to prepare plans and specifications and authorize
advertising for bids in connection with the water transmission grid program.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT : 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by
the following vote to award the 1967-68 fiscal year annual contract for new street
trees to Select and Boething Treeland Nurseries:
Select 695 trees at $689,25 plus 4% tax
Boething Treeland 1350 trees at $3,248 plus 4% tax, total - $4,987.25 plus 4% tax
(The Director of Public Works reported that all but 240 of bid invitation of 2285 can be
supplied by Select and Boething Nurseries; therefore, the Public Works Department
proposes to delete their requirements for the unavailable trees, netting to the 2045
trees as shown in the proposed split award.)
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NpES: 9 CSouncitman: None
ABSENT: ounce men: Temple, Dickerson
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At iki June 6 meeting, the Water Board reviewed water supply requirements for
the new hci pital. To adequately supply domestic and fire service, it will be necessary
to extend a 12" main in Firestone Boulevard from Brookshire Avenue, east to Patton Road
and an 8" main in Patton Road from Firestone Boulevard to Avon Street. The cost of this
extension is estimated at $10,000.00 for the 12" line, and $14,000.00 for the 8" line.
It is the consensus of. the Board that the 8" extension falls within the cost-sharing
provisions of the City's Main Extension Rule, and that construction costs should be
shared by the hospital. The construction of the Patton Road extension is scheduled for
early fall. A decision on costs would facilitate planning and budgeting so that water
mains may be installed simultaneously with road construction.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to
take under submission due to a pending lot split application before the Planning Commission.
Mayor Corbin left the Council Chamber at 8:45 A.M. The Mayor Pro Tempore Priscilla
Dunnum declaredCouncilin recess with Council reconvening at 8: 50 A.M., with roll call:
PRESEW : 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to award the contract for dispensing of gasoline to L & S Service for the
fiscal year 1967-68 at the stipulated $.045 per gallon.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunngm, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilma gum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to accept the or Cash Contract #181, Parking Lot No, 7 between
Firestone Boulevard and the alley northerly thereof, and located easterly of Downey Avenue
with acquisition of the land at the approved appraisal. (It was recommended that
$55,000.00 be budgeted in order not only to cover the cost of the land, but also any legal
costs and/or escrow costs which may be encountered. Estimated cost of the parking lot
improvement is $10,000.00.) Council to authorize appropriation of $65,000.00 as the fol-
lowing transfer of funds:
AMCU NT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$65,000.00 Unappropriated Reserves 13820
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
After a summation of bids for purchase of a 3/4 ton truck for the Water Department,
it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the follow-
ing vote to award to the lowest and best bidder, Downey Auto Center, in the amount of
$2,446.80, and that all other bids be rejected.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
The City Manager reported that three bid proposals for the construction of the
drainage culvert along Burns Avenue and Old River School Road to alleviate the drainage
problem in this area, had been received. The drainage structure will serve not only
for drainage but will serve for sidewalks, in that the top of the drain will be located
in the same area that the sidewalks would be constructed. The City has as a matter of
policy in the past, where extraordinary drainage problems existed, contributed to the
cost of improvement of such drainage problems. Since this particular location is a
problem which is more than normally would be required of any owner to improve, and
since it is more of a community type problem than an individual one, it is recommended
that the Council consider appropriation of $2,500.00 toward the cost of the drainage
structure, and the balance of any costs be paid by the adjacent owners. By limiting the
cost to $2500 this could then be handled by purchase order and thus save the cost of a
formal contract and administration of such work by the City,
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It was moved by Councilman Dunpum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for construction of drainage
culvert along Burns Avenue and Old River School Road, with no money being paid to the
contractor performing the work until such time as the drainage culvert has been satis-
factorily completed: $2500 from Acct, #13814, Capital Improvements Unbudgeted to Acct.
13825
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote that the terms of office for the newly created Hospital Authority
appointed by the City Council be approved as follows:
Mr. Roy Q. Strain - two-year term
Mr. James Cunningham - four-year term
Mr. L. Eugene Pickett - four-year term
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved .by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote to authorize execution of sub -surface oil and gas leases for City -owned
property between Brookshire and Patton Road (new hospital site); Rives Avenue (Furman
Park); Firestone Boulevard and Downey Avenue (City Parking Lot), Downey Avenue and Phlox
Avenue (Downey Headquarters Fire Station).
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
following vote to authorize expenditure from Capital Account No. 957-652 for an 18"
power mower for the Park and Recreation Department estimated to cost $94.95.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: NONE
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the
following vote to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the storage
building at the City Yard to house the 200 -bed emergency hospital, and to authorize the
following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER
$10,000,00 Unappropriated Reserves
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson
TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
13826
The City Manager requested one weeks'v acation from July 1. It was moved by
Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that vacation from July 1
for City Manager Oren L. King be approved as requested.
Councilman Morton recommended a,study of the feasibility of establishing an
additional fire station in the City of Downey near the new hospital site.
Councilwoman Dunnum suggested that Council recognize Paul Wilson, record high
jumper, before his next meet.
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Councilwoman Dunnum recommended the replacement of all/City flags.
Bill Cole, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, extended commendation to the City for
its Administrative Achievement Award received recently.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjokned at :10 A.M. G��ily
Della Doyle Ben 'D Corbin
City Clerk Mayor
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