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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-26-67-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 26, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M. on September 26, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'd Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ABSENT: Councilmen: Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert Shand, Director of Finance James Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation William Goggin, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert Gain, Fire Chief Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department William Fritsche, Asst, Director of Building &Safety Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Temple delivered the invocation in the absence of the regularly scheduled minister, The Mayor opened the hearing on the Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of the service road southerly side of Telegraph Road at the southeast corner of Passons 0-1k of The City Clerk stated she had the Affidavit of. Publication of the Notice of Hearing which was ordered received and filed. There were no written comments or com- munications. Mr. Spindel reported the vacation intended is a portion of surplus street right of way now not needed for street purposes and he recommended it be vacated back to the property owner with a reservation for utility easements. There were no oral comments or protests. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing be closed on the Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of the service road southerly side of Telegraph Road at the southeast corner of Passons Boulevard. RESOLUTION N0, 1971 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE SERVICE ROAD LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD EASTERLY OF PASSONS BOULEVARD 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. 1971 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Council*an Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1967, be approved as submitted. Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -1- 29`72 The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from R. V. Peck of Standard Oil Company of California requettipg per- mission to conduct a Vibroseis survey along Bellflower Boulevard. It was pointed out to them that there is a Metropolitan water main at Stewart and Gray Road and Bellflower Boulevard which runs in Bellflower Boulevard from Washburn Road to Stewart and Grey, as there had been a previous incident which damaged a water line believed to be directly responsible to one of the oil company's vibroseis surveys. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton u.;. j;, o-:':1. to grant approval of the request of Standard Oil Company for the Vibroseis survey, provided the residents within 300' of the operation will be notified of the work being performed. Mr. Peck advised Council that proper precautions are taken and investigation of underground utilities prior to their operation. He also pointed out that a 4 -man team is directly responsible for notifying each resident in the area the afternoon before the evening of the Vibroseis survey. Mayor Corbin then called for the vote on the motion: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum A letter from Mrs, B. J. Monnet, Corresponding Secretary of the Guadalajara Sister City Association requesting Council reappointments to the committee. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Valley Decorating Company accompanied by proposed agreement for Christmas decorations for the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the recommendations of the Valley Decorating Company for the City's Christmas decorations and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign the contract agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dunnum A letter from Mr. Stephen W. Prochnow, 7835 E. 4th Place, requesting a traffic control at the intersection of Rives Avenue and Fourth Place,_and copy of a letter to Mr. Prochnow from the City Manager stating his request had been referred to the Traffic Committee and that he will be advised as soon as they have prepared their recommendation. A letter from Mr, Dale Peterson relative to the League of California Cities workshop conference on undergrounding utilities to be held November 29 - December 1, stating he hoped the City of Downey would have representation at this meeting. A copy of a letter to Mr. Peterson from the City Manager stated as a member of the Committee on Undergrounding Utilities in the California League of Cities, there will very definitely be someone to attend this workshop. A letter from James S. Mize, Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, stating assistance is intended in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to be provided in 1968-69 for financing the cost of improving Paramount Boulevard between Seventb, Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks southerly of Firestone Boulevard. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli forwarding a preliminary project report for the improvement of Southern Avenue -Stewart and Gray Road between Alameda Street and Firestone Boulevard. A copy of letter from Mayor Corbin to Supervisor Frank Bonelli was attached, requesting that the County join with the City in this project on a 50-50 basis, with funds being allocated over the next 3-yeat period, beginning with the fiscal year 1968. Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -2- �1, 29'73 A.letter from Harry L. Hufford, Chief, Budget Division of the Chief Administrative Officer's office, County of Los Angeles, stating the parking problem for juror parking at the Downey Municipal Court had been resolved by negotiating a lease with the Board of Trustees of the Downey Methodist Church for use of their lot one day a week and that there is no longer an interest on their part to enter into a joint City -County parking project. Letter was ordered filed. A letter from D & H Construction Company, Inc. requ.esting.an additional 60 -day extension on the escrow with the City. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant the 60 -day extension as requested by D & H Construction Company on the basis that the payments fa= interest be paid monthly and account be brought up to date. , AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson,Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum A letter from Fox -Harper, A.I.A. and General Appraisal Company relative to appraisal for Downey Avenue street widening at Parcel No. 24. A revised figure of the appraisal of $18,225 was indicated by the appraiser. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to proceed in escrow for completion on Downey Avenue of Parcel #24 as recommended by the appraiser and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign escrow on behalf of the City. _Letters from Miles I. Wycoff, 12623 Barlin Street, Apt. A and memorandum from Building Director Ray Lake relative to cockroach infestation. Mr. Bill Fritsche introduced three gentlemen from the County Health Department,Mr. George Greenhalgh, District Sanitarian, Paul Faith and George Stewart, Sanitarians, Mr. Greenhalgh -stated the premises have been vacated and the owner now is fumigating and that.it appears the problem will be cleared up. Pamphlets were distributed to Council relative to roaches, fleas and flies. It was stated that other copies are available through the Building and Safety Department. A memorandum from the Director of Public Works informing Council that the firm of Charles Cahill & Associates is making an educational film entitled "Night Com- munity Helpers'!', requesting the assistance of the Public Works Department and the Police Department. Downey is being used as the locale.of the movie. Councilman Morton inquired if there will be any advertising of specific equipment or services or promo- tion of the City of Downey. Mr. Spindel informed Council .that.,the.film will show night community services such as police, fire, traffic signals,..ambulances, cab drivers, emergency hospital and utility repairmen. Councilman Morton specified there should be no endorsement of a product or service by the City of Downey and also there should be a policy in such matters of having been brought before. Conncil for its approval prior to participation of City employees or City equipment. It was again pointed out that there is no specific equipment being advertised. Councilman Temple stated he has no objections as long as it is not promotional and is brought to Council in acjvance. Ordered filed with the suggestion that Council set the policy on each sfich matter and that there be no promotional benefits involved. A report from Robert Shand, Director of Finance outlining petty cash procedures. Ordered filed. A lett'erfrom Downey Active 20-30 Club requesting they have Council approval of a welcoraing sign placed with those of other Downey service organizations. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to approve the request of Downey Active 20-30 Club for their welcoming sign to be placed with those of the other Downey service organizations at no..c.ost to the City. A letter to Glenn Jones, Administrator of Downey Community Hospital, from Ed Giddings, in commendation of their service in his recent hospital stay due to a heart attack. Ordered filed. Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -3- 29'74 A letter from Saddleback Inn requesting permission to locate a reservation telephone at the Heliport site. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to grant the request with the approval of L.A. Airways, and that the Saddleback Inn not have this privilege exclusively. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Perry Michienzi commending the Police Department was ordered filed. A letter from the First Church of the Nazarene and a copy of their minutes of September 19, 1967, making a firm offer to the City of Downey for sale of church property located at the southwest corner of Brookshire and Second Street for the sum of $140,000.00, the City to assume all bonds and assessments against the property, and pay the normal escrow fees. The letter also requested that one year from the sale date of the property be allowed the church to relocate, and that all musical instruments and furnishings remain property of the church. It- was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the offer of the Church of the Nazarene for the purchase of the property at the southwest corner of Brookshire Avenue at the sale price of $140,000 from Civic Center Land Acquisition Account No. 0913813--3, the City to assume bonds and assessments against the property, normal escrow fees, with the City acquiring property within six mQixths after close of escrow, provided the City can have use of the block building to the rear of the church within 90 days after opening of escrow; the church to be responsible for payment of all utilities, maintaining the property and insurance on the property until vacated; and that the Mayor or City Manager be authorized to sign escrow on behalf of the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: l Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor or City Manager to enter escrow, executing on behalf of the City for completion of Parcel #5 in.the Downey Avenue widening project in the sum of $17,725 as stipulated by the appraiser. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1972 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF DOWNEY OF THE STATE'S TITLE TO CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN SAID CITY 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1972 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes — 9/26/67 -4- 2975 RESOLUTION NO. 1973 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND RESURFACING OF SELECT SYSTEM 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1973 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1974 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES (2107) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading 6e waived. .It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1974 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Counculman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1975 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 THE 3/28THS INTEREST IN AND TO THE WATER WELL AND PUMPING PLANT WITHIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD, EASTERLY OF THE WEST CITY LIMITS 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. 1975 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1976 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR PROTECTION OF PRIOR RIGHTS IN AREA TAKEN BY THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY ON PATTON ROAD FROM FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY (SS NO. 133) 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 - 9/26/67 -5- 2976 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1976 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen:n Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: 'None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1977 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AT FLORENCE AVENUE 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. 1977 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND URGING THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION`.TO ADOPT SAID RECOMMENDATION OF SAID HIGHWAY ROUTE NO. 42 IDENTIFIED AS THE GREEN -ORANGE ROUTE LYING IN THE SOUTHERLY PART OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be wA7vdd. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1978 be adopted. AYE$: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dicketson, Corbin NOE$: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -556 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (#55571 - #56031 $142,471.27 - September 8); #56032 - #56498 $139,926.73 - September 22) (PAYROLL) 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. WS -556 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -557 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (##27768 - #27964 $114,367.28) 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. Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -6- 2977 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -557 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN:_ 1 Councilman: Morton .(who stated he was not present -when the 0_14, ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum(Guadalajara Float was discussed and has some (reservations on the matter. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #71, Heliport at the City Maintenance Yard, and responsibility for maintenance until such time as the Los Angeles Airways, Inc. assumes this responsibility, and allow the contractor an extension of time of his contract of twelve (12) working days. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under _Cash Contract #191, water main on Telegraph Road between Lowman Avenue and Paramount Boulevard, and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #197, City Employees' Lounge, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson,_Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote after summation of bids for Cash Contract #199, for miscellaneous construction and repairs at various locations throughout the City, to award the contract to the lowest and best bidder, Louis S. Lopez, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #202, Country Club Drive sewer. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum A summation of bids was submitted for the annual sidewalk construction at various locations within the City with it being pointed out that the bid bond sub- ON-% mitted with the low bid was not on the City bid bond form. This contractor has since that time submitted a supplemental bid bond to cover the irregularities. The City Attorney advised waiving the irregularities of the bidder's bond as it was the one initially submitted with their bid. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson.and passed by the following vote to waive the irregularities in the bidder's bond, award Contract #205, annual sidewalk construction, to the lowest and best bidder, R. A. Walker, in the amount of unit prices in the bid proposal, and that the property owner's share of Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -7- 29'78 matching fund cost be modified from $0.25.to $0.20 per square foot, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After much discussion of the various trees at locations proposed for removal, ^ it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve specifications and grant authority to advertise for the bids for Cash Contract #207, tree removal at various locations. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids on Cash Contract #208, maintenance storage area,. „. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids for Cash Contract #1829-A, the west wing addition and remodeling of City Hall, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded'by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, M & A Contracting Company, in the sum total of the bid proposal Item I, plus Alternates #1 and #5, amounting to $52,791.00. AYES.: 4 Councilmen: Morton,Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract YMS-147, Century Boulevard, Lakewood Boulevard resurfacing and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #SS -162, storm drain through Stonewood Center, Cecilia Street to Firestone Boulevard, to the lowest and befit bidder, Lubanko and Milosevich Co. in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. .AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum After summation of bids for Cash Contract #SS -182, Gardendale Street, it was moved -by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Sully -Miller Company, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -8- 29'79 It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve cross gutter construction and authorize the following transfer of funds for Paveout Requeat#98:;. Paramount Boulevard and Fifth Street; AMOUNT .� $3,500 FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 13814 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 13788 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve matching funds for sidewalk construction in the amount of $7.00 for Matching Fund #99, 12020 Bellflower Boulevard and $60.for MF #100, 7951 Suva Street totaling $130. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize Chapter 27 proceedings, for DIP #565, Benares Street, at an estimated cost of $2,000. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with Chapter 27 proceedings in the estimated amount of $375 for DIP #566, 9514 Brookshire Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Fire Chief Robert Gain presented specifications for the 1500 GPM Pumper, stating this will provide a piece of apparatus basically identical with the other units except for a larger pump rating and hose beds which will accommodate in excess of 2000 feet of 2k inch hose as compared with 1500 feet in the previous units. A piece of equipment designed to these specifications will continue to allow complete standardization in departmental operation. Crown Coach Corp. is the only major manufacturer of fire apparatus on the Pacific coast. Their facility is within 20 minutes of the City of Downey, allowing for complete local supervision during construction of the apparatus and availability of all necessary major repairs and parts during the lifetime of the apparatus. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Purchasing Department and Fire Department to execute a lease -purchase agreement with Crown Coach Corp. to be submitted to Council for approval at the barliest date practical so that delivery may be assured not later than October 1, 1968, and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin Noes: 0 Councilmen: None Absent: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mr. William Goggin, Director of Planning, made a report to Council on Zone Exception #730 (W. P. Wilson - Paramount Boulevard and Fourth Place), stating that the Planning Commission recommends that since the proposed sign on the northerly side of the building is primarily to identify the location of the applicant's office to pedestrian traffic, it should be located in the foyer near the entrance Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -9- to Mr.- Wilson's suite, and it then would not be consider.ed,a.-sign, .but. rather a building directory, and if the City Council concurs with this recommendation, no change. in_Condition #2 is necessary. Mr. Goggin further stated it is the Commission's firm belief that the alley is not necessary for proper and efficient use of the property .and that. itis use would have. a detrimental affect on the adjacent residential properties; therefore the Commis-sion's recommendation is that Condition #9 be revised to require a masonry wall 42 inches in height along the westerly property line. Also, it is the Commission's opinion that the proposed planter in the northerly two parking spaces adjacent to the alley would derive no benefit.s.to the applicant ,and would accomplish nothing in attempting to screen the exposed parking..area from the view of residents of the area. Further, the Commission concurs with Council's concern of Condition #11 and recommends that it be deleted regardless of the wall being required or not, and that a substitute Condition #11 be added that the existing 20' alley shall be constructed to the standards of the Department of Public Works contiguous to applicant's property (which will amount to approximately 601). In reviewing the conditions which will be imposed on Zone Exception #730, Mr. Goggin stated Conditions 1 through 8 would remain the same; Item #9 would have the words "and westerly" deleted; Condition #10 would remain the same; the following Conditions #11 and #12 would be in effect: 11. That the existing 20' alley shall be constructed to the _. standards of the Department of Public Works contiguous to the applicant's property. 12. The most westerly 2'k' of the two most northwesterly parking stalls shall be landscaped. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Corbin declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:55 A.M. with roll call as follows: COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin COUNCILMAN ABSENT: Dunnum Mr. King reported a communication had been received from Foster and Kleiser reporting that the hospital sign had been re -painted and the names of the present officers installed, and that a letter of thanks will be sent to Foster and Kleiser for this service. RESOLUTION NO. 1979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, _CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO LEASES ENTITLED "DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL GROUND LEASE" AND "DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEASE" AND APPROVING RENTALS TO BE PAID THEREUNDER The title of the resolution only was read by the City Attorney with an explanation of the body of the resolution. 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. 1979 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum The City Manager reported that in accordance with City Council recommendations at budget time, the Street Maintenance Division has commenced sweeping the streets in residential districts, once a week, as contrasted to every two weeks. The sweeping schedule has been arranged so that sweeping follows the rubbish pickup, either by one or two days, requiring some revisions in the present sweeping schedule in order to balance the sweeping miles for each day. _10 - Council Minutes - 9/26/67 X981 It was reported by Mr. King that Mr. Irvin Phelan, President of the Downey Historical Society has advised that Mr. K. C. Weiss has agreed to bind all of the Downey Live Wire and Downey Leader issues for the City of Downey and the Downey Historical Society, beginning with the year 1924 to date.. These books would be in chronological order and a separate book bound for each year, with an estimated total of 43 books. It was recommended that the City offer Mr. Weiss a token of appreciation for his continued interest in the City of Downey. It was also sug- gested that the Downey Historical Society retain Mr.. -Weiss to compile a history of the City, authorizing a conference with Council and Mr. Weiss to ascertain if he would do this and what would be the approximate cost. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to appropriate $500 from Unappxopriat.ed_Reserves for the binding of Downey Live Wire and Downey Leader issues beginning with the year 1924 to Mr. K. C. Weiss. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Councilman Morton stated he thinks it would be well to have a nicely bound history of the City and to use Mr. K. C. Weiss as counselor for this task. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Mr. Weiss be contacted to see if he would assist in compiling a history of the City and ascertain the approximate cost. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the replacement of two IBM Electric Typewriters in the Public Works Department at a net acquisition cost of $745. (Sufficient funds are available in the Funded Reserve Account. ) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of a Victor Adding Machine for the Accounting Division in the Finance Department in the amount of $271.73. (Sufficient funds are available in the Funded Reserve Account.) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was suggested by the City Manager that the City Council reaffirm the adoption of alignment in its Mater Plan of Streets and Highways relative to the extension of Stewart and Gray Road from Woodruff Avenue to Firestone Boulevard and to authorize acquisition of right of way needed under the present and future budgets in the City's Capital Improvement Program, provided no route of the Century Freeway comes through this area. There are current plans in the Building Department to construct an industrial building which would protrude into the projected right of way of Stewart and Gray Road between Woodruff Avenue and Firestone Boulevard and the owner has agreed to sell the right of way to the City at his acquisition cost, plus interest to date, if the City confirms and authorizes action on right of way acquisition. The owner agrees to accept a long escrow for payment, if the City so needs. It is suggested that upon determination that the Century Freeway Route will not conflict with this project, Council authorize proceedings with the right of way acquisition program, as needed, request participation from the County from Highway Funds because of its importance to both the City and County of Los Angeles which funds can be obtained through the Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -11- r�- 1967-68 programming without hindering any other projects which were already approved. Cost of the land is $39,952.00 ($1.72 per square foot) including interest. RESOLUTION NO. 1980 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING ALIGNMENT OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD BETWEEN WOODRUFF AVENUE AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1980 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman:. Dunnum A proposed letter for submittal to Supervisor Bonelli in request for Highways to Cities Funds for the above project was suggested to be altered by Councilman Morton to include the crossing over the river channel in the City of South Gate. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote, in lieu of instigation of condemnation proceedings for acquisi- tion of right of way on Stewart and Gray Road between Woodruff Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, to authorize the City Manager to do all things necessary to acquire for the City that certain property owned by Mr. Robert Reed lying within the proposed Stewart and Gray Right of Way on the following conditions, and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign escrow on behalf of the City: 1. Payment to Mr. Reed of land cost in the amount of $39,952.00; 2. That cost of the improvements of Stewart and Gray Road shall not be imposed on the remaining property owned by Mr. Reed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1— Councilman: Dunnum The City Manager requested three days'vacation from October 4 through the 6. It was so ordered. The City Manager circulated a current report on the Brian McLeod Fund. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve Chief Ivan A'. Robinson's serving ontheCommittee for development of standards for police conduct of lineups and show -pups, for the State of California as requested by the Attorney General. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NbES:' 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mr. King reported a letter had been received from the Southeast Recreation and Parks District together with their resolution adopted not to proceed with detachment from the City of Downey and they deemed it more appropriate that the Board of Supervisors instruct the Local Agency Formation Committee to instigate the withdrawal or detachment. A letter proposed to be sent to the above was read by Mr. King. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the letter to Supervisor Bonelli relative to detachment of the Southeast Recreation and Parks District from the City of Downey be sent upon approval by the City Attorney. AYES: 4 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin None Dunnum Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -12- 2983 Standard Industrial Survey Report which had been prepared to be submitted to the State Chamber of Commerce was held to the next meeting. The Reciprocal Agreement with the Downey Unified Schogi District for use of Park and Recreation facilities was tabled to the next meeting. Councilman Morton requested that it be ascertained if the property owners in the Triangle area still desire a meeting regarding traffic problems in that area as formerly requested by property owners. Councilman Morton made a brief report on the incoming donations for the Vietnam Memorial Fund. Councilman Dickerson suggested that the Sav-On Drugs be requested to have some remodeling for storage of trash containers out of sight, as well as out -of -sight loading and unloading. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the purchase of 75' of water rights from Unigaya4 7.ioipt�iy and authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum General Manager William B. Cole of Downey Chamber of Commerce read and presented the City Council a resolution recognizing the City of Downey during the Statewide observance of "Salute to City and County Government" week, October 8-14. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M. DELIA LE BEN 'D CORBIN City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 9/26/67 -13-