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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-25-67-Regular MeetingA14/ A? 2936 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 25, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M. on July 25, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Ben 'd Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King,City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William A. Goggin, Director of Planning James Ruth, Director of Parks Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Robert DeSio, City Forester --Sr. Adminis. Asst. Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Thomas H. Morton delivered the invocation in the absepee of a regularly scheduled minister. Mayor Corbin opened the hearing for protests on the confirmation of the assessments on weedabatement. Mr. Spindel stated this is an annual hearing for the assessments for weed abatement, and that the charges carry over from one year to the next. Some work is done before the start of the fiscal year and some after. There were no written protests and no oral comments or protests received. It was recommended that City Council affirm the assessments as shown in the Director of Public Works' official record in the amount of $12,480.40 for all work performed between July 1, 1966, and June 30, 1967. This represents 542 cleanings, with the average cost per cleaning, per lot, being slightly lower than that experienced in previous years, according to Mr. Spindel. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the confirmation of assessments on weed abate. ment be closed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 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 confirm the assessments for weed abatement work as presented. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin deviated from the agenda to tante up the matter of infested trees which have been petitioned for removal by property owners on Dunrobin Street. Mr. Spindel reported that it is the opinion of the tree department that spraying would relieve the aphid problem and stop the dripping. Property owners still wish them removed. It was stated by Mr. Spindel that it is the policy of the City not to remove a tree unless absolutely necessary. These "mock orange" trees are considered a regular desirable street tree. Ridding them of the aphids by spraying and with proper tris,- ming, the department feels these trees would remain a proper tree. Councilwoman Dunnum suggasted and recommended that each property owner be sent a letter requesting aE vrf°Et'e:r reply from them as to their wishes relative to treatment er -remvsk of the tree at their properties. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -1- a41/? 2939 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 25, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M. on July 25, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Ben 'd Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin .-. ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King,City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William A. Goggin, Director of Planning, James Ruth, Director of Parks Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Robert DeSio, City Forester --Sr, Adminis. Asst. Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Thomas H. Morton delivered the invocation in the absepce of a regularly scheduled minister. Mayor Corbin opened the hearing for protests on the confirmation of the assessments on weedabatement. Mr. Spindel stated this is an annual hearing for the assessments for weed abatement, and that the charges carry over from one year to the next. Some work is done before the start of the fiscal year and some after. There were no written protests and no oral comments or protests received. It was recommended that City Council affirm the assessments as shown in the Director of Public Works' official record in the amount of $12,480.40 for all work performed between July 1, 1966, and June 30, 1967. This represents 542 cleanings, with the average cost per cleaning, per lot, being slightly lower than that experienced in previous years, according to Mr. Spindel. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the confirmation of assessments on weed abate- ment be closed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None I.t was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to confirm the assessments for weed abatement work as presented. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin deviated from the agenda to take up the matter of infested trees which have been petitioned for removal by property owners on Dunrobin Street. Mr. Spindel reported that it is the opinion of the tree department that spraying would relieve the aphid problem and stop the dripping. Property owners still wish them removed. It was stated by Mr. Spindel that it is the policy of the City not to remove a tree unless absolutely necessary. These "mock orange" trees are considered a regular desirable street tree. Ridding them of the aphids by spraying and with proper ° trim- ming, the department feels these trees would remain a proper tree. Councilwoman Dunnum suggasted and recommended that each property owner be sent a letter request -in a vwftrerr reply from them as to their wishes relative to treatment er •remvak of the tree at their properties. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -1- Mr. Spindel added that removal of part of the trees would allow a diversified planting which sometimes gives a better appearance and less chance for infestation. Property owners requesting the removal of the trees and speaking on the matter were the following: Mrs. Marion Warren, 12252 Dunrobin Marie Rodgers, 12258 Dunrobin It was moved by Councilman Dunnum and seconded by Councilman Dickerson to take the matter under submission. Due to the fact that the property owners present at the meeting wished removal of their trees, Councilwoman Dunnum withdrew her motion and Councilman Dickerson, his second to the motion. Mrs. Dunnum requested that the property owners voice their wishes as to removal of their trees. Requesting removal were the following: Mrs. Marie Rodgers, 12258 Dunrobin Marion Warren, 12252 Dunrobin Mrs. Marie A. Vukojevich, 12152 Dunrobin Mrs. Adolphe Bourdaa, 12249 Dunrobin Mrs. Alice Rives, 12246 Dunrobin, stated she has no tree, however, if a tree is planted in the parkway in front of her home, she would prefer not to have one of the mock orange trees. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the trees of those who have appeared at the meeting and stated they want the trees removed, have them removed during the regular tree removal program. AYES: 5 Councilmen; Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed ^^ by the following vote that the Department of Public Works write to the other property owners and request they respond in writing as to what disposition they wish made of the trees at their properties. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Counclimen: None A request was made for a list of trees which are acceptable to plant in the park- ways. The property owners present were informed to meet with Robert DeSio. City Forester, and he could advise them on available trees and answer any of their questions. City Clerk Della Doyle continued with other correspondence as follows: A letter from the Downey Unified School District reporting the appointment of Dr. James R. Harvey and Hadley F. Morrison as representatives of the City -School Traffic Committee for the 1967-68 School Year. Ordered filed. A letter from Downey Unified School District reporting that Mrs. Grace E. Horney and Dr. Charles J. Unice had been elected representatives to the City -School Recreational Development Committee for the 1967-68 School Year. Councilwoman Dunnum inquired what the next meeting date would be of this committee and was informed they will be meeting on August 22. Ordered received and filed. A letter of commendation for Robert DeSio, City Forester --Senior Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Works, from the Sanitation Committee for his energetic, enthusiastic and material contribution to the development and growth of the Committee. A letter from National Communications, Inc. requesting a franchise to give a right of way over or under the City -owned streets and thoroughfares for communication cables. Councilman Morton stated he would like a report on what the purpose of the franchise would be and what streets would be involved. The matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for report to Council. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -2- -1: �9_-�� Annual report of the Downey Civic Chorus was ordered received and filed. A notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission of the hearing on August 23, 1967, relative to detachment from the City of Downey of the Southeast Recreation and Park District. The City Manager stated he would attend this hearing as would others who are able to do so, and that the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation Commission would be informed of the meeting.. A letter from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli stating the Road Commissioner has initiated a study of the widening of Imperial Highway over the San Gabriel River which should becompleted in November. Ordered filed. A copy of a letter from City Manager Oren L. King to the Southern California Edison Company requesting they review the cost of installation of underground facili- ties to replace existing overhead poles and conductors adjacent to the proposed new Heliport site. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve approximately $15,737.00 from Unappropriated Reserves to Account No. 13758 General Fund for installation of facilities to replace existing overheadpoles and conductors adjacent to the Heliport. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton,,Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson,,Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A request from Mr. Irvin Phelan, representative of the Downey Historical Society to place a commemorative bronze plaque in concrete block foundation nearby the old concrete post on the same foundation block originally set on the site approximately in 1908, for a 12 -Mile Post Monument, in front of an apartment house nearing completion at 9931 Tweedy ;Lane, '1k blocks north of Florence Avetittte. Owner Harry Boand is paying the expense of thisinstallationwith the exception of a" bronze tablet carrying the wording. This cost will be approximately $150.00. Councilman Morton inquired of the City Attorney of the wording "erected by the City of Downey' in proposed ordinance for historical markers. The City Attorney recommended that this phrase be changed to read "and erected under the authority of the City of Downey." It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize placing of the historical marker as recommended ' appropriate an amount not to exceed $200.00 from Unappropriated Reserves to Aecoaft' No. 09100--331.10. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 4132 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO HISTORICAL MARKERS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A claim for damages from Stephen Ellison. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. AYES: 5 Cpuncilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -3- 293' A letter from the City Attorney relative to pending legislation before the Congress of the United States of an Interstate Taxation Act (H.R. 16491). If passed, it appears as though it will limit very strictly the power of the state and of the political subdivisions of the state to impose sales tax and other taxes upon those engaged in interstate commerce. It was moved by Councilman Morton,;seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to refer this matter to the City tanager for contacting the City's congres- sional representatives. A notice of a Mexican Exposition to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center July 21 - August 6. It was moved by Councilman Tempig, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize any councilman to attend with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to appoint Mr.. James Odle, 12219 S. Caladre Avenue to the Sanitation Committee and all other District #2 committee members be reappointed. A letter of appreciation from the Downey City Employees Association was ordered received and filed. A letter from the D & H Construction Company, Inc. requesting an additional 60 -day extension to October 1, 1967, on the escrow for the Stewart and Gray property. Mr. A. A. D'Alessandro introduced Mr. Hugh Temple, 144161 Hamlin, Van Nuys, who will be working with him and it was stated by Mr. Temple that it looks very promising that the financing can be obtained for construction. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant the extension of 60 days from August 1 to October 2, 1967, provided there is some consideration commencing as of August 1, that D & H Construction Company, Inc. will pay to the City $50.00 per day with a $1,000 deposit toward that per diem rate. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:15 A.M., with roll call, all members of Council being present. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of July 10, 1967, be approved as corrected and the minutes of July 11, 1967, be approved as submitted. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 7333, 7334 AND 7335 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 1943 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON- VENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES EASTERLY OF PASSONS BOULEVARD ON TELEGRAPH ROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1943 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, CRFbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1944 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1944 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin excused himself from the Chair and Mayor Pro Tempore Priscilla Dunnum took over the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 1945 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A SEWER EASEMENT LYING MIDWAY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STREETS OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS "MARGARET COURTS" The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1945 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1946 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS TO EASEMENT LYING WITHIN MARGARET COURTS, BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1946 be adopted. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -5- AYES 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1947 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ACKNOWLEDGE QUITCLAIM DEED FOR EASEMENT LYING WITHIN MARGARET COURTS, BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD,STREETS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1947 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1948 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE EASEMENTS FOR WATER PIPELINES AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES OVER PROPERTY LYING WESTERLY OF LA REINA AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickdrson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.. 1948 be adopted. .-, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Mayor Corbin resumed the Chair. RESOLUTION NO. WS -549 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 (#53645 #54131 $137,976.80) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councik.man Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -549 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -550 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 (#27.104 - #27257 $102,,574.88) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -6- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -550 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 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 plans and specifications and grant authority to advertiiM for bids for Cash Contract #199, for construction of concrete gutter and cross gutters along Orizaba Avenue northerly and southerly from Quoit Street, reconstruction of a small portion of Gurley Avenue northerly of DePalma Street, reconstruction of Fourth Street between Downey Avenue and New Street,:and rel n- struction of a portion of Smallwood Avenue from the alley south of Farm Stre* to Seventh Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton,.Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0: Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids, pending State approval, for Cash Contract #SS -86, Unit 80 Telegraph Road, Rio Hondo channel to San Gabriel River. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for Cash Contract IHSS -1489, Florence Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the fol- lowing vote to award the contract to the lowest and best bidder, Griffith Company of Los Angeles, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for Cash Contract #191, Telegraph Road, water main, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to ward the bid to the lowest and best bidder, N. L. Rogers Pipeline Construction of Santa Springs in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple,pickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 'Councilmen: None As bids for Cash Contract #195, Firestone Boulevard westerly of Brookshire Avenue, water main, are considerably higher than the engineer's estimate and are in excess of what it is felt the cost of the improvementwshould be, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to reject all bids and include the work with the proposed extension of a 121 water main between Brookshire Avenue and Patton Road, -which is to be done in con- junction with the water main extension for the Downey Community 'Hospital as recommended by the Water Board. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #200, Imperial Park building addi- tion, Council was informed the low bidderis bid bond was not on the proper form. The City Attorney advised this irregularity could be waived and the bid awarded then to the low bidder. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -7-� It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to waive the irregularity of the bid bond as recommended for award of Cash Contract #200, Imperial Park building addition. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Cash Contract #200, Imperial Park building addition, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, K R W Contruction Company of LaHabra in the Jump sum amount of $10,200.00 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -115, Unit 4, Rives Avenue, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that the work was not completed on Cash Contract #161, Woodruff Avenue water main, until 5 days after the last working day specified. The contractor had been granted one extension, therefore liquidated damages were rec- ommended in the total amount of $500.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #161, Woodruff Avenue water main, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof, and the reduction of liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #198, miscellaneous repairs throughout the City for reconstruction of curb, gutter and sidewalks and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 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 reject all bids for Cash Contract #SS -156, Downey Avenue and Fifth Street; Brookshire Avenue and Fifth Street; Brookshire Avenue and Third Street traffic signals and readvertise, as recommended by Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize circulation of petition for AD #110, Laura Street between Old River School Road and Julius Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -8- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to waive the irregularity of the bid bond as recommended for award of Cash Contract #200, Imperial Park building addition. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Cash Contract #200, Imperial Park building addition, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, K R W Contruction Company of LaHabra in the lump sum amount of $10,200.00 and that all other bids be rejected. AYE:: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -115, Unit 4, Rives Avenue, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that the work was not completed on Cash Contract #161, Woodruff Avenue water main, until 5 days after the last working day specified. The contractor had been granted one extension, therefore liquidated damages were rec- ommended in the total amount of $500.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #161, Woodruff Avenue water main, and theresponsibilityfor maintenance thereof, and the reduction of liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00. .-. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #198, miscellaneous repairs throughout the City for reconstruction of curb, gutter and sidewalks and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 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 reject all bids for Cash Contract #SS -156, Downey Avenue and Fifth Street; Brookshire Avenue and Fifth Street; Brookshire Avenue and Third Street traffic signals and readvertise, as recommended by Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize circulation of petition for AD #110, Laura Street between Old River School Road and Julius Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -8- It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under AD #4, Irwingrove Drive, and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by �-• the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with the cleaning of properties where the owners have been notified to clean the premises but have failed to do so as of this date, and authorize the following advt.oe:,:;. of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $3,000.00 Unappropriated Reserves Acct. #09990-10103, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for right of way for MF Project #41, Brookshire, Avenue, from accumulated surplus funds in Account No. 13788 at the estimated cost for the improvements in the amount of $8,000.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize use of $200.00 from Account No, 13788, Miscellaneous Paveouts, for 7649 Firestone Boulevard for Paveout Request No. 86. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin "NOES:_ 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve paveout and cross gutter for the north side of Gardendale Street, Brock Avenue to Gneiss Street and authorize the use of $8,600.00 from accumulated surplus funds in Account No. 13788 for Paveout Request #87. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction in the total amount of $1,307.00, as listed below: M.F. Number Address 79 12306 Richeon Avenue 80 12316 Richeon Avenue 82 7802 Hondo Street (Rives Frontage) 83 7945 Quill Drive 84 12.254 Downey Avenue 85 7737 Firestone Boulevard 86 12501 Paramount Boulevard 87 7919-27 Imperial Highway 88 12437 Clark Avenue 89 12119 Rives Avenue Sub -Total Estimated City Cost T 181 8502 Devenir Street: This was previ- ously approved, however will require an additional $250 in exchange of right of way on Brookshire Avenue Council Minutes 7/25/67 -9- $ 50.00 50.00 176.00 60.00 77.00 300.00 125.00 125.00 44.00 50.00 $1,057.00 250.00 $1,307.00 TOTAL AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None, ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 2942 A'report was submitted by the Director of Public Works on DIP #562 and DIP #563 regarding notices used with Chapter 27 proceedings as requested by Council at the previous meeting. Councilman Morton inquired of the City Attorney as to whether the City loses jurisdiction upon allocations of County or State funds for streets. The City Attorney reported that the use of Gas Tax Funds cannot lead down a path which would divest the City of its jurisdiction over the streets. It is simply money allocated under certain formulas. The mere fact that money has been used, does not give the State or County any control. These funds are not State funds but funds that are actually collected and allocated back to the cities. AB -2454 requiring that State Gas Tax Funds must be used on Select System of Streets only and to their standards does not hinder the City from deviating and using its own funds. In 1963, the_lo gas tax increase was not a State tax but a. City tax to be collected and allocated back to the cities. Council ordered preparation of resolution requesting funds through the County highways through cities program for future capital improvements project to proceed along Paramount Boulevard. It was moved by Councilmm Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Fire Department to develop plans and specifications for Council review for acquisition of new fire pumper and authorize the Fire Department and Purchasing Division to negotiate a 2 -year lease=purchase agreement with provision for full payment on delivery, on or about July, 1968. Currently budgeted is $20,000. The addition $20,000 to be budgeted to the General Fund #352-621 for the fiscal year 1968-69. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None .•�, Councilwoman Dunnum asked to be excused at 9:55 A.M. Councilman Morton wished to report, before Mrs. Dunnum left, that the Vietnam Memorial had been reviewed by the Park Commission and had approved this. The program has developed a tremendous amount of interest and some funds have already been received. Letters have been sent to numerous organizations inquiring if they are interested in.supporting this memorial program. Councilman Morton recommended that James Ruth be,authorizedto serve on the committee and also requested any member of Council, as well as a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, who would be interested, to serve on this committee to let Councilman Dickerson know. Councilman Morton also stated that since it is a city-wide matter having city-wide significance, the design proposed may be too small. Coundlman Dickerson added that the plans are for dedication of the Vietnam Memorial the first of September and that he is gratified to see that the program is meeting with so much enthusiasm. Council authorized James Ruth to serve on the Vietnam Memorial Committee. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to adopt the Capital Improvement program as submitted as an attachment to the City Manager's Report, Item #3. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilwoman Dunnum left the Council Meeting at 10:05 A.M. It was reported that the Los Angeles Police Department had notified the City that due to demands for their own personnel hiring, they will be unable to accept Downey recruits in the present class. They are contemplating a change in training procedure wherein recruits will be assigned to the academy for 4 weeks, back to the agency for 4 weeks, return to the academy for 4 weeks' training, return to the agency for 4 weeks of field work, then return for the final 4 weeks of training. This will Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -10- 2943 make the period of time between the start of training and graduation approximately 5 months. As a result, the continually improving recruit training program of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department of 16 weeks' duration has been evaluated and is found to be equal to the present Los Angeles Police Department program. Sheriff Peter Pitchess has authorized the City's use of their facilities for training, with the next recruit school starting Monday, July 24, one week prior to the Los Angeles Police Department, and the sheriff has authorized on an emergency basis that all the City of Downey's recruits presently cleared for hirin'U,, be enrolled. Chief Robinson reported that the refusal of the Los Angeles Police Department 0 --ft to accept Downey recruits for training is only a one-time refu8al at this time; their course is 12 we against the 16 of the Sheriff's Department. Itis found to be equally balanced excepting the Sheriff's Department has a supplemental portion in their training in the civil area, training their sheriff's to be bailiffs and jailers. The courses are almost exactly the same at the present time and have been improving the Sheriff's Academy constantly for the last 10 years. They probably will be offered the use of both facilities at Downey's option. In reply to the City Manager's question as to emergency calls to other agencies, it was stated that the Sheriff's Department is the first to be called upon and that it is on the list of mutual aid for police services with 10 area cities. After discussion of the request to send all police recruits to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Training Center, effective immediately, at a reduced cost per recruit,.it was suggested that this action not be taken at. -this time, awaiting further developments at the Los Angeles Police Academy. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the action of the Chief of Police in the training of new police officers in the class which began Monday, July 24, at the Sheriff's Training Center, be ratified. After summation.of bids for City Council seating, it was recommended that the bid of the Heywood -Wakefield. Company be accepted at a. price of approximately $38.00 each installed, with 11 seats: in the front row to include fold. away writing arms at $10.00 additional each. It was also recommended that Council authorize the purchase of 16 ^ upholstered chairs, matching the others, for department heads and press, at a cost of approximately $25.00 each. 'It is suggested that the end panels of the auditorium seats be a combination of walnut«paneling, with the upholtering of Amerglo 636 Grotto, or its equivalent. This is a teal -blue green with a gold badkgr.ound and should provide a very durable upholstery which will not be soiled very eas=ily. Funds have been previously appropriated for this expenditure and a purchase order will be issued for the installation, upon Council approval. It is also understood that the old Council seats will be removed at a cost,of 65p each, and will remain O-ty property to be made available to any local organiz4fion desiring them. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of auditorium seating based on the above recommendation, with 5 instead of 11 seats in the front row with fold away writing arms. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that the architects will be'ready to make their formal recommendation to the Hospital Authority and the City Council at 4:00 P.M. this after- noon, at which time a letter of confirmation may be authorized from the hospital Authority, advising that the contract will be awarded on or before September 12, 1967, the eeUsras.Construction Company (recommended by Albert C. Martin and Associates, tb- Architect) in the amount of $3,886,426.0 0, subject to successful issuance of bonds. Mr. King reported SB -982, which more definitely defines the procedures for the purchase of ground, as.well as the building of structures, under the Joint Powers Authority, has passed the Senate and has the unanimous approval of the Assembly Committee for passage at an early date. This bill has the emergency clause, which after signature of the Governor, becomes law immediately and will satisfy requirements of the Title Insurance Company. Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -11- 19944 Mr. King suggested that Council might wish to adjourn the meeting to the afternoon, should any Council action be necessary with regard to the hospital. A brochure picturing entrance signs of other cities and proposed signs for three locations for Downey was submitted to Council. Signs would cost approximately $600 each to $700 each. The three locations suggested to initiate this program are Firestone Boulevard at the easterly city limits;;{ Florence Avenue near the easterly city limits; and Downey Avenue near the southerly city limits. Councilman Dickerson stated he was of the opinion a field trip should be arranged to view some of the other cities` entrance signs. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the matter be taken under submission. The City Manager stated he will arrange for a field trip to view other entrance signs in surrounding cities. Councilman Dickerson informed Council that the Vultee organization will have sufficient items to fill the Vultee Room at the proposed heliport building. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authoutze preparation of plans and specifications and call for bids for the heliport building, Cash Contract #71, Unit 2. Councilman Temple inquired if the 2'k million dollar addition to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will stay within its present confines. Mr. William Goggin, Director of Planning, stated he was not aware of this expansion and that the County merely notifies as a courtesy with the City of Downey having no contr.ol.over it. Councilman Morton requested a study by the Traffic Committee on Brookshire Avenue, just north of Firestone Boulevard. Persons traveling south on Brookshire just before coming to Firestone intersection in the early and late evening are hindered by persons parking on the west side, when adult school is in session at Downey High School Traffic coming north on Brookshire are forced to make a.one-lane situation. People going south wanting to turn left into the parking lot at the high school are thus holding up the through traffic. Councilman Morton suggested there should be no parking on the west side of Brookshire Avenue right on into the evening, after business hours, r` so all the traffic is not held up going south. Councilman Morton reviewed his suggestion that the possibility be studied for additional fire station close to the proximity of the hospital area and urged that it be done. He feels there is a need for a good study for an additional fire station similar to the one on Florence Avenue and would like some recommendation on that. Fire Chief Robert Gain stated reports on the study should be on the way to them as they were completed and dispatched the night before. Councilman Morton stated there should be some determination made soon with regard to the two additions to the City Hall as evidently the matter of obtaining the church property at Brookshire Avenue and Second Street had not been brought to fruition and if this is not going to work out, then the other program should proceed. The City Manager reported he would check again with the church and report at the next Council Meeting. Bill Cole, General Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Stonewood merchants are quite enthused about the propm ed new entrance signs to Downey as the old signs are in extreme need of repair. Mr. Cole reported he will discuss the matter of serving on the Vietnam Memorial Committee with President of the Board, Mr. Clifford Hiemforth, and assured Council that the Chamber would have a representative to work on the committee. Councilman Dickerson requested the Director of Public Works to study the problem of the drainage ditch where new homes are being constructed on Downey and Sanford Bridge Road with possible construction of a dry well to drain some of the water. Mr. Spindel stated this would not handle storm water but that he will check on the matter of whether or not a dry well might work for draining other water. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.iM- to 5:00 P.M., July 25, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. I Della Doyle Ben 'd Corbin City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 7/25/67 -12-