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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-14-67-Regular Meetingti Z1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 14, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on August 14, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'd Corbin presiding, PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William Goggin, Director of Planning James Ruth, Park Director Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent Ruth Miller, City Librarian Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Mark Gress of Downey Methodist Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Corbin called upon Ivan Robinson, Chief of Police for a special presentation. Chief Robinson reported that the presentation is another "first" for the City of Downey as it is the first award to a young man who exerted outstanding. courage in the face of very definite danger and a threat in order to assist law enforcement as witness( to a theft last April 21, 1967° The 14 -year old Danny Robert Peel was seated in an automobile in a lot, observed threat of a theft, was then himself threatened; however, he proceeded to report to the Police Department, subsequently identified the suspects and they were arrested. This act showed fine citizenship. Mayor_Corbin advised that Mr, James Dalton, Vice President of the U. S. National Bank at Third and Downey also had a presentation to make. Chief Robinson called forward the investigating officer, Dennis Welser, who made the recommendation for this presentation. It was stated by Chief Robinson that the U. S. National.Bank-approximately a year ago began a program known as "Operation Helping Hand". Mr. Dalton presented a Certificate of Award and a $100 U. S. Savings Bond to Danny Peel which award is made for providing unusual assistance for aiding an officer. Councilman Dunnum thanked the young man for setting a wonderful example, not only for youngsters but for the oldsters throughout the nation. Councilman Dickerson informed Danny he was a rather outstanding young man who dis- played this type of service to his community --there are too few persons assisting under similar circumstances. Councilman Temple added his comment that Danny's actionsr were very commendable. Councilman Morton stated it was wonderful that a young person would take the time to be concerned about the property of others and that he thinks Danny typifies the average person in the City. He is proud to have such a citizen in Downey, .—, Mayor Corbin congratulated the parents of Danny Peel, stating there are too many parents who ignore children and proper bringing up of them. Mayor Corbin opened the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #728, Clayton, and inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Hearing. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the affidavit.. It was ordered received and filed. The City Clerk reported receipt of one protest letter from Mr. John P. Mahlstede, Jr. and Mrs. Marjorie S. Mahlstede, b f 11507 Norlain Avenue. It was ordered received and filed. Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -1- Bill.Goggin, Director of Planning, presented a resume of the zone exception case. #728 for establishment of a cocktail lounge which the Planning Commission -had denied. No one came forward to speak in favor of the appeal to Zone Exception #728 when called upon by Mayor Corbin. Speaking in opposition to the appeal was Mrs. M. A. Bahme, 7502 Phlox, at the south- east corner of Norlain. Mrs. Bahme objected to the close proximity of the proposed -_,cocktail lounge to residences in the area and schools. There was no one else wishing to speak. It.was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the, hearing on Zone Exception #728 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum .and'pa.ss;ed by the following vote that the appeal to Zone Exception #728, Paul B. Clayton, be denied and the decision of the Planning Commission upheld denying the zone exception to establish a cocktail lounge at the southeast corner of Burns Avenue and Old River School Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin opened the hearing on the intention to vacate a water pipeline, Second and Third Streets on LaReina. The Mayor inquired'of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication, and Posting. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the affidavits and they were ordered received and filed. Mayor Corbin turned the Chair over to Mayor Pro Tempore Priscilla Dunnum. There being no oral and no written comments or protests, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the intention to vacate a water pipeline, on LaReina Street between Second and Third Streets, be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1951 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR WATER PIPELINES AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES OVER PROPERTY LYING WESTERLY OF LA REINA AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET The resolution w#s read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple.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. 1951 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The Mayor resumed the Chair. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the regular morning meeting of July 25 and the regular adjourned meeting of the afternoon of July 25, 1967, plus the regular adjourned meeting of August 3, 1967, be approved as submitted. The City Clerk presented the following written correspondence: A letter from Mrs. Ruth T. Loud requesting removal of recently installed stop signs at Fairford and Mueller (sic). Mrs. Loud verbally requested a meeting with the Traffic Committee and the residents in the Fairford area. It was recommended by Councilman Morton that a meeting with the traffic Committee, Mr. King, Mayor Corbin and himself be arranged with these residents and scheduled after the opening of school. Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -2- A letter of thanks from the Division of Highways, State Highway Engineer J. A. Legarra, for acknowledgment of the City of Downey of his appointment to this post. Received and filed. A letter from City Attorney William A. Sorensen, relative to SB556 concerning a cigarette tax which has been adopted and signed by the Governor. The City Attorney informed Council that if the City of Downey wishes to participate in the State Cigarette Tax Revenue, the City's cigarette tax will have its effect nullified as of October 1. Thus, an ordinance should be adopted to this effect prior to September 1. Councilman Morton suggested reaffirming that the money obtained from the cigarette tax be allocated for civic development. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUSPENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 6140 THROUGH 6153 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE CIGARETTE TAX The ordinance 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 to introduce the ordinance. 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 Dickerson and so ordered to reaffirm the position of the City Council that money received from the cigarette tax be set aside for civic development purposes. A letter of appeal from Gallatin Medical Group, 10729 S. Paramount Boulevard, to Zone Exception #731. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set a hearing for 7:30 P.M., September 11, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. A letter from Governor Ronald Reagan relative to "Salute to City and County Government" program. Received and filed. Copy of letter directed by the Mayor to Governor Ronald Reagan relative to support of various legislation. Ordered filed. Communication from Los Angeles County Road Department indicating an increase in the amount previously approved for highways through cities from $100,000.00 to $200,000.00 for improvements on Downey Avenue (SS #119). Received and filed. Complaint for damages from Mary A. Shanahan. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to deny the claim and refer to the City's insurance carrier. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Larry R. Chaney, Chairman of the Citizens Sanitation Committee, relative to refuse collection rate changes. Mr. Chaney stated he would like to have the Committee's recommendations approved by Council. Councilman Morton suggested as the citizens have not been apprised' of this rate change proposed, they should be given an opportunity to appear for comments if they so desire. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to take the matter of proposed refuse collection rate changes under submission until the next meeting on August 22, 1967. Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -3- 2942-P The City Attorney advised he had reviewed a proposed Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Downey and Los Angeles County for Bryan McCloud, Sydney, Australia, to be cared for by Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. The hospital has certain limitations and hereto- fore have cared for local residents only. Money has been raised by the Lions Club of Dy, Australia; a guarantee of credit has been submitted to Bank of America. The City's obligation will be limited to the availability of the funds under the guarantee of credit and would end when the funds are down to $5,000.00. The City Attorney stated the General Counsel of the County of Los Angeles has not approved the agreement as it requires that the City be responsible for the trust fund to be set up for Bryan McCloud's care at Rancho Los Amigos. He recommended that the trust fund be limited to withdrawals therefrom on the City's approval. Councilman Dunnum moved for approval of the Joint Powers Agreement. After much dis- cussion Mr. Martin, member of the Downey Lions Club, requested written instructions as to what can be done or how to proceed as the boy is in a critical condition and already has been.in.this area for three weeks. Councilman Morton cited Section 900, Article IX of the City Charter which states the City Council, in its judgment.if required, can designate boards or commissions. He recommended setting up the members of the Lions Club who had been designated to sign checks on subject trust fund, :as the official board to operate such fund. Robert Shand, Director of Finance, advised Council that there are at least four City employees who are members of the Lions Club who might possibly be designated as the Board to administer the Trust Fund for Bryan McCloud. Councilman Temple seconded Mrs. Dunnum's motion to complete the Joint Powers Agree- ment between the County of Los Angeles and City of Downey relative to the care of Bryan McCloud at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk continued with the correspondence as follows: Letter of appreciation from retiring District Engineer Edward To Telford, State Div- ision of Highways, Public Works Department, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to prepare a special plaque to be sent to Mr. Telford, A letter from Atlantic Richfield Company relative to a damage claim as a result of their vibroseis survey. Received and filed. A letter from KFOX relative to City Public Service broadcasts, Received and A memorandum from James D. Ruth, Director of Recreation and Park Department relative to the new requirement for this department's employees' examination yearly for tuberculosis. Ordered filed. A letter from the First Church of the Nazarene, 8456 East Second Street, informing the City they will not accept its offer for purchase of the church property. Ordered filed, Mr. King stated that the plans for the additions for Finance and Police Departments will be presented at the next meeting if desired by Council. A petition from residents on Castana Street requesting stop signs on Castana at Reydon, a crosswalk at the same location; a crosswalk on Golden Avenue at Castana, a boulevard stop and crosswalk at Castana and Deming.. Mr. Spindel reported that a double centerline will be installed, more speed signs, and the requests contained in the petition considered by the Traffic Committee, Councilman Dunnum requested a field trip be made by Council before the meeting of August 22, 1967. A letter of invitation from Downey Pop Warner Football, Inc, to the 1967 Tenth Annual King Football Conference "Grand Opening", September 16, 1967, 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Received and filed, Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -4- 294.3 ORDINANCE NO, 334 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 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 Ordinance No. 334 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickenson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 335 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 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 Ordinance No. 335 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1952 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1952 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION N0, 1953 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR DESTRUCTION OF PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT DEAD FILES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple 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. 1953 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0� CounCmen: bone ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - x,/14/67 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 1954 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN MANZANAR AVENUE AND BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, SOUTHWESTERLY OF VISTA DEL RIO AVENUE 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. 1954 be adopted setting hearing for 7:30 P.M., September 11, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1955 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THAT PORTION OF TELEGRAPH ROAD, FORMERLY ANAHEIM TELEGRAPH ROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 1955 setting a hq,;aring for 7:30 P.M., September 11, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1956 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTAB- LISHING NO PARKING ANYTIME ON THE EAST SIDE OF WOODRUFF AVENUE FROM THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF EVEREST STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY END OF THE SERVICE ROAD SOUTH OF RATLIFFE STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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. 1956 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -551 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CIA IMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID:#54132 - #54616 $146,923,99 - July 28, 1967; #54617 - #55100 $145,132.09 - August 11, 1967) Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -551 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -6- 2945 RESOLUTION NO. WS -552 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 (#27258 - #27438 $100,497.62) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -552 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #206, civil defense office remodeling. 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 extend the present contract for maintenance of office machines for the 1967-68 fiscal year until quotations can be obtained from other dealers. 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 the following transfer of funds for corstruction of water mains in Firestone Boulevard and in Patton Road to serve the future hospital. Mr. Wanke reported this will be adequate for any expansion on Patton Road and for the hospital. $32,000 From Unappropriated Water Reserves To Account #86038 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel gave a report on sewage odors reported by residents in the area of Horley Street northerly of Gainford. He stated that the fact that outfall sewer into which the local sewers discharge is overloaded and during the day causes a backup effect in the local sewers which, in turn, causes deposition of solids and grease, becoming septic. This has been called to the attention of the Los Angeles Sanitation District,-- and istrictsand they are taking steps to alleviate the overloaded condition in the outfall sewer. The City°s maintenance crews have conducted extensive cleaning operations on the local sewers in this area and have applied chemical admixtures to the sewers in order to eliminate the odors. Mr. Spindel stated these measures have abated the odor nuisance and periodic application of the chemicals in order that the odor may be controlled will be continued. Councilman Dickerson wished the Director of Public Works to contact the Los Angeles Sanitation District to determine when the steps will be taken by them to alleviate the overloaded condition in the outfall sewer, as stated. Mr. Goggin presented a detailed report relative to regulations and standards for construction and re -development of service stations required by other local jurisdictions, and suggestions for development of standards which would create a higher quality of service station development in the City of Downey, It was recommended that an emergency ordinance be adopted to include a requirement for a conditional use permit by the Planning Com- mission, Mr. Goggin also reported that a policy statement had been prepared for submission to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Councilman Temple stated most major compapies should not object to improving of service station development to make them more appealing. Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -7- Councilman Dunnum stated she does not feel the matter warrants an emergency ordinance and it appears the purpose of the ordinance is primarily for beautification. She inquired what would prevent the City from requiring any other type of business to be upgraded. Mr. Frank Beckner objected to the time spent by the Planning Department on studying the service station development and wants to see more 'diligent study of the master plan. Councilman Dunnum requested that the City Manager review the minutes for the schedule ,^ for review and priority list for studying the master plan. Councilman Dunnum moved that the matter of setting standards for construction and re -development of service stations be taken under submission. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Morton reviewed that fact that this matter of service station development in the City had arisen initially at his request as a matter of study. Downey is not holding to the minimum acceptable standards of business endeavors which are taking over some of the key corners in the City. The report verifies what he had suspected --the fact that Downey claims to be a quality community and yet when they get down to the point of maintaining quality standards, are reluctant to do it. Everything this City has been doing is to establish controls so that the community will maintain the proper residential aspect. The biggest eyesore in the City is the gas station. Councilman Dunnum stated there might also be other businesses which may need upgrad- ing and suggested possibly an ordinance and criteria whereby certain blighted areas could be declared nuisances with proper notices given to property owners, and if after a certain time, these areas were not cleaned up, repainted, etc., that the City do it with assessment to the property owner and that this would be without any class legislation against any kind of business. Mr. Goggin reported studies are being made of billboards, signs, but that the biggest blight in the City is at the four corners --the intersections of the City. �. Councilman Morton stated thatfrur years ago he had initiated the same plan and had submitted a model ordinance dealing with store fronts, certain buildings from a city in New Jersey, He stated there should be uniformity throughout the entire City and the City must work at all times toward maintaining values. Councilman Morton stated that what Mrs. Dunnum had suggested should be the ultimate objective of the City Council. Coundlman Dunnum moved that the matter be taken under study for the purpose of establishing criteria for any blight areas to be restored by the property owners and, if not done with proper notice, the City then to do it and assess against the proper ;w'.; r. The motion died for lack of a second. City Attorney Sorensen stated that legally a service station development can be handled under a conditional use permit. To set up an ordinance to determine certain blight areas and where there must be reconstruction or re -servicing in some manner, might present some problems. There are certain performance standards for construction of any kind of building, remodeling, repairing and these standards will take effect, but perhaps there could come about a blight area ordinance requiring someone to paint a house. The City Attorney stated he would like the opportunity to give it further study. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the report as submitted by the Director of Planning and proceed in accordance with his recommendations. AYES: 3 Morton, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 1 Dunnum ^ ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 Temple Councilman Dunnum asked for an explanation of the three recommendations relative to service stations. Mr. Goggin stated first, that an emeW e�y ordinance be prepared so that all new permits for service stations and remodelingHn most cases means moving everything on the premises and by doing a complete remodeling and building job be`required to have a condi- tional use permit. Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -8- 2947 The Planning Commission shall make studies and formulate a recommendation relative to amending the zoning ordinance requiring standardsofdevelopment_for_service stations. This would serve to remove all zone exceptions and conditional use permits. It was hoped that this could be done as soon as possible to do away with the zone exceptions and conditional use permits to a business coming into Downey will know just what it can have. Mr. King reviewed a request made by the D and H Construction Company for a revision of Tentative Tract #26653 to alter Pernell Street from a 60' to a 56' street with 2' on each side for parkway. Mr. Goggin stated the request has had the approval of Fire, Police, Public Works, Planning Departments and the Department of Building and Safety. Mr. D'Alessandro was having difficulty in developing the property because of an R-2 zone that faces Stewart and Gray Road. With the limited amount of traffic expected in these streets in the tract,the 36' street would be acceptable, curb to curb width, maintaining 2' parkways with 4 foot sidewalks. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the request for revision of Tentative Tract Map #26653, subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilman: Dickerson ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney presented the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9126,47 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS ^ 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 Dickerson that the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilman: Dunnum ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Temple The City Attorney stated that as an emergency ordinance requires a 4/5 vote, the motion to adopt failed; however, it could qualify as a first reading of the ordinance, subject to the review by the City Attorney as to whether or not the abstention counts as a "yes" vote and, if so, a second reading then will not be necessary. A summary of activities and plan of service adopted by the San Gabriel Valley Library System, composed of the Cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, Monrovia and Sierra Madre, had been presented to Council. Addition of new libraries within the Los Angeles County to the system is being invited at this time and such action on the part of the City of Downey is recommended by the Downey City Library Advisory Board and the City Librarian, with the belief that affiliation of the library with the other libraries in the area will implement and enlarge the library services at no additional costo Joining this system would supplement the number of books and the quality of service, according to the City.Librarian, Ruth Miller, A further report was requested by Council to be presented ^ on this matter at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds for furnishings to be included in the employees' lounge: $2250000 From Unappropriated Reserves To: Account #13824 Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -9- 2948 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The matter of the feasibility study for an additional fire station was presented. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to take this matter under submission. ---� AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by the City Manager that the forestry crew removed a camphor tree at 9030 Irwingrove Drive which had created a water problem through raising the gutter at this location, and that there are 13 other camphor trees along this same street which it is recommended be removed so that all the damaged curb can be repaired at the same time. The City Manager was directed to arrange a field trip to the area before contacting the property owners to proceed with removal of the memainder of these trees. A program of upgrading all radio communication equipment for the Police Department was submitted as much of the equipment, including the base stations and console, is obsolete, The Motorola Corp. submitted a figure of $30,510,91 for this upgrading in order to bring all of the police communications equipment up to the latest standards which it is believed is necessary at this time. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds, with the balance of the cost for upgrading police communications equipment to come from funded account: $8,406,91 From Unappropriated Reserves To Account YA99300--654 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 grant the 30 -day extension of escrow as requested on the Frahm property on Second Street which had been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. 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 r, the following vote to authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign the amonded escrow instructions and deed (Frahm property on Second Street). 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 authorize attendance of Donald Robis6nn to the International Conference of Public Administration Officers at Vancouver, B.C. October 1 - 5, 1967, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin el -ft NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager suggested that the next regular council meeting be adjourned to September 6, 1967, 12:00 o'clock noon, for presentation of the $6,250,000,00 hospital bond bids. Mr. King stated the Hospital Authority will be authorized to approve the bids at 4:00 o'clock, authorize issuance of bonds and contract. Council Minutes - 8/14/67 -10- 2949 Mr. King reported that the Trenery Building is being set up for quarters for the contractor for the hospital and the City's architects and building consultant. Councilman Morton brought Council up to'date on the Vietnam Memorial Fund. Councilman Dickerson reported on the Sister City Conference which he had attended, Mr. William Cole, General Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce commented on the legislation on cigarette tax, action taken by Council on service station development and the proposed affiliation of the Downey Library with the San Gabriel Vallyy Library System, Mr. Norman Woodruff, 9103-E. Raviller Drive, Downey, protested the payment of a $3.50 building permit fee 'for replacement of a broken water closet in his home, and requested a study be made of this portion of the City Ordinance. Mr. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, advised Council and Mr. Woodruff that the fee is standard procedure throughout the Western states and quoted from Sections 1,.8and 1.13 of the Uniform Building Code. Mr Wendell Wiser, 11215 Woodruff Avenue, thanked Council for awarding contract for new seating for the Council Chamber. Mr. Wiser then stated that he would like to see a civic auditorium built in Furman Park on land at no cost to the City,.rather than having it ,placed across the street from the City Hall The City Attorney reported on the litigation of Mocabee vs. City of Downey relative to-adquisition of right of way for Third Street. He stated the matter can be settled by paying $5,000.00 and he recommended this settlement as being legally correct and practical. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve settlement of the Mocabee litigation as recommended by the City Attorney by payment ,of $5,000.00. AYES 5 - Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney also reported on condemnation proceedings on Patton Road (DiMateo property). This matter can be settled in the amount of $58,600.00 which is within the range of the appraisal. It was the City Attorney's recommendation that this matter be settled, paying the $58,600.00, and the City to install curb, gutters, etc., not to fall under Chapter 27 proceedings. It was tm ved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that payment of $58,600.00 be approved in the matter of condemnation proceedings on Patton Road (DiMateo). AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin gave a brief report on the meeting he had attended in Boston. There being no further business to come adjourned at 10:40 P.M. DELLA D YLE City Clerk before the City Council, the meeting was Council Minutes - 8/14/67 �11- BEN 'D CORBIN Mayor