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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-09-67-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 9, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on October 9, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'd Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ABSENT: Councilman: Morton ALSO PRESENT: Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney William Goggin, Director of Planning James Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Don Warren, Deputy Fire Chief Robert Gain, Fire Chief Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilwoman Priscilla Dunnum delivered the invocation. Mayor Corbin announced Mrs. Dorothy Levin was to make a presentation for the Downey Rose Float Association. Mrs. Levin presented to the. City Council and the City a render- ing of the 1968 Rose Parade Float for City of Downey. The drawing was 1 of 93 submitted, the theme of the Tournament of Roses being "Wonderful World of Adventure". The winner, Alan Meyer, a second -time winner in the contest, usesthe,theme "Beyond the Border". The thinking of the Rose Float Committee is that with Downey's sister city, they have enjoyed adventure beyond the border and felt this a fitting, theme for Downey. Mayor Corbin announced the presentation of Zero.Defect Awards in the Public Works Department. Mr. Spindel stated the awards are given quarterly to members of each Division who have done the most error -free work during the._past three months. Miss Public Works was introduced and was asked to assist the'Mayar;..in the presentation to the follow• ing employees of their Zero Defect Awards: Don Marlowe - Engineering Division Angel Acosta - Forestry Division Ernest Axness - Street Maintenance Division Helen Hynes - Secretarial Division Mayor Corbin opened the hearing on Zone Exception #731, Gallatin Medical Group, which had been continued from September 11. Mr. Frank Gasdia, 10243 Paramount Boulevard, representing the Gallatin Medical Group, requested further continuation of the hearing, stating it had been continued previously to obtain a modification of plans. They find it will now be necessary to file a new request for the exception which will include persons farther to the west who need to be notified. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to continue the hearing on Zone Exception #731 to 7:30 P.M., December 11, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -1- The Mayor opened the hearing on the confirmation of-ass•essments for A.D. #4, Irwingrove Drive, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had .the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing, City Clerk Della Doyle reported she had the affidavits which were ordered,received and filed. There were no written comments or protests. Mr. Spindel presented the factual data of the matter, stating the assessment district --� runs from Old River School Road to Sherry Avenue. The assessments have been levied in accordance with the assessments shown on the diagram. A City contribution,_ authorized in the Resolution of Intention, after the resolution confirming assessments is adopted, will require the transfer of $1,330.80 from Unappropriated General Funds Surplus to Account No. 14428. There were no oral comments or protests. It was then moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. on the confirmation of assessments for AD #4, Irwingrove Drive. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1981 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF IRWINGROVE DRIVE (AD #45 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. 1981 be adopted. Po-, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for City's contribution to A.D. #4, Irwingrove Drive: $1,330.80 From: Unappropriated Gen'l. Funds Surplus To: A/N 14428 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 26, 1967, be approved as submitted. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from Downey Chamber of Commerce inquiring about the progress of entrance signs to the City of Downey. Ordered redeived and filed. Councilwoman Dunnum re- quested that a field trip be expedited which previously had been requested but they had been unable to follow through on it. A letter from County of Los Angeles Road Department requesting a permit for the calendar year 1968 for movement of County vehicles to travel the streets within the . _ft� City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to grant approval to the County of Los Angeles for annual moving permit as requested. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -2- A letter from T. E. Robertson relative to painting house numbers on curbs in the City of Downey. The Police Chief stated he feels while actually this is a good project, if painted regularly every 2 years, he would suggest going to outside sources rather than having youth groups doing it, as about only 25% of the curbs are being marked adequately. Councilman Dickerson stated he concurs" with the Police Chief: that it is a fine project, but he stated a group leader is necessary, One youth group did it for a number of years, but their materials have been deleted and the group leaders are no longer active in the youth groups which used to handle this house numbering project. Councilwoman Dunnum suggested that a report be made as to whether it is a worthwhile project and if a youth group wishes to undertake it.. A letter from A. D. D'Alessandro requesting City participation in the improvement of the subdivision adjacent to Stewart and Gray Road. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum. and so ordered to table this request as Mr. D'AlesSaxigro was not present. Copy of a letter submitted to -Los Angeles Airways, Inc. by the Director of Finance relative to revenues from the Heliport. Ordered filed. A complaint for damages from Dr. and Mrs. William Reiman. Mayor Corbin turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tempore Priscilla Dunnum. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson; ABSENT: Morton, Mayor Corbin resumed the Chair, Corbin The City Clerk continued with the correspondence, the next being a letter from Downey Unified School District enclosing a copy of a resolution endorsing the Green Orange Route of the Century Freeway with modifications which the Board of Education had adopted. Ordered filed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to table action on a proposed ordinance changing speed limits on Rives Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Quill Drive, until sidewalks are installed in the area. RESOLUTION NO. 1982 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GARDENDALE STREET, 500 FEET EASTERLY OF LAKEWOOD 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. 1982 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 1983 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" LIMITS ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROOK - SHIRE AVENUE FROM FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TO SECOND STREET - - The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, second- ed 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. 1983 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -3- r^ 2987 RESOLUTION NO. 1984 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF PARCEL MAP NO, 381 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. 1984 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton RESOLUTION N0, WS -558 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 (#56499 - #56953 $143,992.59) (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 -558 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: .1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO, WS -559 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 (#27965 - #28167 $150,196.41) 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -559 be adopted. .AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, -Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT1' 1 Councilman: Morton After summation of bids on Cash Contract #71, Unit 2, Heliport Terminal Building on Bellflower Boulevard, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award to the lowest and best bidder, Halas Corp., in the amount of $20,515,00, all other bids be rejected, and to authorize the following transfer of funds to cover construction and any unforeseen contingencies: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT N0, TO ACCOUNT NO, $21,000,00 Unappropriated General Fund Surplus 13758 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton After summation of bids for Cash Contract #203, Emergency Hospital Storage Shed, Public Works Yard, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award to the lowest and best bidder, Diamond Builders of La Mirada in the lump sum price submitted in the bid proposal, $12,882.00, waive the irregularity of the Bid Bond, reject all other bids, and authorize the Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -4- following transfer of funds to cover construction and any unforeseen contingencies: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO, TO ACCOUNT NO. $3,300.00 Unappropriated General Fund Surplus 13826 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corh# NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton `After a summation of bids for SS Project No. 174, Imperial Highway and Woodruff Avenue traffic signal modification, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award to the lowest and best bidder, Steiny & Mitchell, Inc. in the amount of $16,206.00, reject all other bids, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. -- 2107 $2,000,00 1967-682107 gency Fund 11292, Traffic Signal Modi- fication at Imperial Highway AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and p b'y the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #195, Firestone Boulevard and Patton Road water and sewer mains and authorize advertising for bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to table action on Cash Contract SS -119, Downey Avenue,..until Councilman Morton may be present as part of the proposed improvement lies in his Councilmanic District. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of furnishings for the remodeled office of the Mayor from Bob White Interiors of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson., Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award Purchase Contract #150 for power street sweeper (to be used for parking lot sweeping, according to Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works) to T. H. Tennant Company for their Tennant Model #86 sweeper in the amount of $3,520.61, and to reject the other bid as not meeting the desired specifications. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton After considerable discussion of the annual contract for group insurance and hospitalization insurance, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and authorize the renegotiation of the contract with the present carrier, CPS/CPIC, extending the present rates with identical coverage over the next calendar year. AYES: 4 Councilmen: DunnuFp, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Councilman Temple stated his Aye vote was with the understanding that a comparative report will be submitted on other types of insurance coverage and rates of other cities. Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -5- 2939 Donald B. Robison, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that the Standard Industrial Survey Report is a standard from which communities can send to the State Chamber of Commerce. Upon printing, the State Chamber requests 500 copies for distribution to selected economic analysts in California and throughout the County. It also is useful in other ways, and particularly for persons calling the City Hall for information. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed ^ by the following vote to approve submittal of the Standard Industrial Survey Report to the State Chamber of Commerce and an appropriation of $175.00 to cover cost of printing 1,000 copies. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson -and passed by the following vote to approve cost sharing in the amount of $6 300.00..of.the total bid of $12,600.00 of the water main construction in Stonewood Shopping Center south of Cecilia and approximately 380 feet east of Lakewood Boulevard serving the new Penny's Store. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to grant authority to advertise for bids on Water Department project for cleaning and cement mortar lining cast iron water lines in the area west of Horley between Lubec and Suva Streets. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson,.Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds for partial expenses incurred by the City to develop the new hospital site on Brookshire Avenue. AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER $615,000.00 Hospital Fund General Fund (from #15-63 to #9-16) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve purchase of two 4 -door sedan autos per Purchase Contract #151 from Paramount Chevrolet Company for a total net acquisition price of $4,51.3.00. Sufficient funds are available in the funded reserve account, considering the trade-in value of the two old autos for this purchase for the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson., Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton ..-� It was reported in the City Manager's Report that the Park and Recreation Commission, at its regular monthly meeting October 3, voted unanimously to approve the plans for the development of the half -acre park in the new subdivision on Stewart and Gray Road. According to James Ruth, Director of Parks, the Commission also approved estimated con- struction costs of $16,050.00 and recommended to the City.Manager and City Council that necessary funds be transferred from Unappropriated Reserves to Account No. 0913831, Capital Improvements. If the proposed park plans meet with the approval of the City Council, construction on the new park could begin within 45 days. The initiation of development of this project will be coordinated with the subdivider to assure completion by the time the model homes are opened for public viewing. Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -6- -2990 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by. Councilman Dickerson to approve the plans for the development of the half -acre park in the subdivision on Stewart and Gray Road and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT $16,050.00 Unappropriated Reserves CapiitalImprovement Acct. o. 091831 Coii{icilman Dickerson wished to compliment the Park Department for selection and size of the trees for their park sites. The City Attorney wished to study this matter before Council voted on the motion. It was reported that overhead street name signs have been erected on various major intersections throughout the City, as approved by the City Council. The signs are very effective during the day, however on many occasions they are barely visible at night. There is a method of illuminating these signs by.the use o.f fluorescent tubes. The cost of this illumination is estimated at $80.00 per sign. This would be a considerable expense if the City were to illuminate all signs at one time, however in order to ascertain the effect of such illumination, it is recommended that two intersections be selected for illumination on a trial basis. Cost of the installation for two inter- sections would be between $480 and $640, depending upon the number of signs at the particular intersections. Funds are available in the operating budget for this. Councilman Dickerson stressed that he feels street lighting should be expanded and should take priority over illumination of street signs. Mr. Spindel reported that 65 overhead signs have been placed in the intial test which is about 20 intersections. He added that there are 1,570 intersections within the City; about, 750 or more of them have some lighting of some kind. Installation of 100 lights has just been finished and the department is just in the process of preparing a list of 100 additional intersections to be included in the Capital Improvements program, with the total program to spread over a 10 -year. basis, to get every intersection in the City lit up. It is hoped that 100 lights each year may be installed at other intersections. The initial two intersections having overhead ,illuminated lights will come from the operating budget. A full program would have to have a -study conducted as to where additional funds would be obtained. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation for illuminated street name signs at the intersections of Downey Avenue and Florence Avenue and Downey Avenue and Stewart and Grey Road on a trial basis. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: - Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Morton Mayor Corbin declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:00 P.M. with roll call: COUNCILMEN: PRESENT: Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin -ABSENT: Morton The City Attorney advised it was all right to proceed on.the matter of the park development in the subdivision on Stewart and Gray Road. The costs are for play equipment, concrete work and miscellaneous work;'landscaping and irrigation will be separate, part-time items; the trees will be acquired under the bid already out for trees. Councilman Morton arrived at the meeting at 9:10 P.M. Mayor Corbin asked for the vote on the motion as previously stated: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -7- 2991 RESOLUTION NO. 1985 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1910 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. 1985 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 authorize sending the following personnel to scheduled conferences with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed: Ray T. Lake, Director of Building and Safety, to International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, San Francisco, October 23-27, 1967. James D. Ruth, Director, Parks and Recreation, to National Recreation and Park Conference, Miami, Florida, December 3-6, 1967. Mr. Ruth has not attended any out-of- state conferences during the past two years. Walter Wanke, Director, Water Department, together with any members of the Water Board who may be interested, to the Annual Conference, Calif arnia Section of the American WateL Works Association, Los Angeles, October .25-28, 1967, Funds are available in the respective budgets to cover these conferences. AYES: _ 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0Councilmen: None The Director of Finance advised that a number of hotels and motels are desirous of installing a private telephone at the Downey Heliport site. It was suggested there be an amendment to the business ordinance for the City providing that these telephones may be installed in accordance with City of Downey specifications. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an amendment to the Business Ordinance of the Downey Municipal Code providing telephones at the Heliport Site be installed per the City's specifications. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Tempore, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Shand added that he had requested the City Attorney's opinion in changing the code to require a monthly fee for outside businesses as is done in some other cities. The City Attorney stated he does not feel an ordinance is necessary. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and .passed by the following vote to rescind the previous motion for an amendment to the business ordinance. The matter was held for further study.. AYES:_ 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reviewed SS Project No. 119, Downey Avenue improvements, for Councilman Morton. This improvement runs from Third Street to LaVilla Street. Mayor Corbin turned the Chair over to Mayor Pro Tempore Dunnum. Council Minutes — 10/9/67 -8- . 1r It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the fo-llowing vote to approve preliminary construction plans for SS Project #119, Downey Avenue, as recommended. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The Mayor returned to the Chair. Mayor Corbin stated that he had received a letter from Paul Faith, Sanitarian, who reported on sewage odors and remedies taken to eliminate them, Councilman Dickerson inquired about unimproved Via Rio Nido from Old River School Road. Mr. Spindel stated the City does not have the right of way and to require Chapter 27 proceedings would work a hardship on the property owners. After comments from the City Attorney as to how the City might obtain the right of way and as to how it could be declared a Chapter 27 project, Mr. Spindel advised he can bring a report to the next council meeting. Councilman Dickerson reported on a meeting of the Vul.tee Club and advised they voted to hold their convention next year also in Downey. Mr. Spindel reported he is on a panel discussion of. the League of California Cities for California Public Works Officers Section. He stated he is one of eight people on the panel and will have a 5 -minute discussion on street tree problems. William B. Cole, General Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce asked what the interim status of the business license for telephones at the Heliport is to be. He was informed that out-of-town operators will be levied a business fee according to the business ordinance. Mr. Cole also inquired about signing of the San Gabriel Freeway and Mr. Spindel made a brief report on the matter for Mr. Cole and the City Council. Mr. Dale Collins, Service Manager for General Telephone Company, wished clarifica- tion of fees to be charged for telephone service and where applicants for telephone installations at the Heliport site should be referred. He was informed that a City license is required for out-of-town applicants because they do not have a current business license within the City of Downey. It would not affect anyone having a license with the City. Applicants should be referred to the Business License Section of the Finance Department. Mr. Shand pointed out that the City Attorney has been asked for an opinion on monthly fees of $25,00 for the -private lines being installed at the Heliport. There being no further business to come before. Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. DEL �DOYLE City Clerk Council Minutes - 10/9/67 -9- vz-,7� BEN `D CORBIN Mayor