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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-11-67-Regular Meeting� MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 11, 1967 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M., December 11, 1967, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 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, Director.of Parks & Recreation Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Department, delivered the invocation. Mayor Corbin, assisted by the City Manager, presented 5 and 10 -year service awards to 56 employees. Council stated these employees certainly have meant a great deal to the City and they are happy to present meritorious rewards well deserved. The Council appreciate the,service each one renders. Councilwoman Dunnum stated she regretted the City's first employee, Della Doyle, City Clerk, who had received the first 10 -year award last year, will be retiring the first of the year and will not be receiving a 20 -year award, but that perhaps others in this group will be. Councilman Temple stated the group is the "front line" for the City government and whether a good job or a poor one, reflects --when good, that it is a sound City government. It is up to Council to see they hire the best possible people and this record of service speaks well for all aoncerned. Presentation of a plaque of commendation was then made by Mayor Corbin to the Pop Warner Football team, The Downey Gophers, National Champions in their League. The president of the Pop Warner Football group was introduced, the manager and coach, fol- lowed by presentation of the team. Mayor Corbin announced the continuation of the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #731, Gallatin Medical Group, continued from October 9, 1967. Mr. Goggin reported after the continuation of the hearing, the Planning Department proposed to applicant a different solution for the parking problem; in the meantime applicant filed. another zone exception. Frank Gasdia, representing Gallatin Medical Group, handed to the City Clerk a letter of withdrawal of the appeal to Zone Exception #731 and thanked Council for its wisdom and patience in order to give applicant time to work with the Planning Depart- ment to obtain suitable solution. He thanked the Planning Department for their cooperation. It was moved by Councilman Temple to deny the appeal. The City Attorney advised r-- a motion would be in order accepting the withdrawal. Councilman Temple withdrew his motion and moved, seconded by Conncilman Dickerson that the withdrawal of the appeal to Zone Exception #731 by Gallatin Medical Group, be accepted. Passed by following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0_ Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor opened the hearing on Zone Exception #745, Yale Engineering Company, 8607 Imperial Highway. The City Clerk stated she had the affidvait of publication of the notice of hearing. Ordered filed. Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -1- 3031 Director of Planning, William Goggin, gave a resume of the case. Edward DiLoreto, 10402 Rives Road, President of Yale Engineering Company, spoke for the zone exception as applicant, stating that he feels the case does meet the findings required in Section 9130.2 of the Downey Municipal Code. Also speaking for the Zone Exception were the following persons: Ned Young, Realtor, 9317 Firestone Boulevard Robert Garstang, Realtor, 11217 Old River School Road Bill Wanamaker, 10074 Lesterford The above stated they felt commercial use would utilize the best use of the property due to its location on a major highway. Speaking in opposition to Zone Exception #745 were the following persons: Byron R. Kilpatrick, 8603 Meadow Road Robert Beadle, 1570 17th Street, Santa Ana, representing the 711 Store at 8628 Imperial Highway adjacent to the property in question Diane Boggs, 8629 Meadow Road Richard Corse, 8631 Imperial Highway, next door to the property in question. Al Rlemmer, Administration Secondary Education, Downey Unified School District The above persons objected to the possible opening at a future date of Birchdale through to Imperial Highway. Rebuttal was then made by applicant, Edward DiLoreto. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to close the hearing to the appeal of Zone Exception #745, Yale Engineering Company, Imperial Highway. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Zone Exception #745 be taken under submission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum reported she had received several calls regarding the opening of Birchdale Street which would increase traffic to schools and stated she would like to be informed by the respective departments why this has been recommended. Councilman Morton inquired of the Planning Director whether there is any programming for re -study of this area and was informed there is none at the present time. Coun- cilman Morton established that the General Plan was adopted in 1963 and that it is to be reviewed every five years. Mr. Goggin stated the land use study is complete and a review will include the entire City. Councilman Morton remarked that he is concerned with application of the General Plan until it is changed. Councilman Dunnum stressed that the property owners should be notified when their area is to be studied. It was so moved/, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote. by Councilwoman Dunnum AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -2- mum Councilman Dickerson inquired of the Director of Public Works if opening of Birch- da4 is a future plan. Director of Public Works Spindel inforcroed Council that it i's not a future plan but a future possibility. Actually this came about through the zone ex- ception. Since commercial development had been proposed, it was felt to be the duty of the Public Works Department that adequate steps be taken to preserve any future right of way. It does not mean the street will be opened --it may be 5, 10 or more years from now or maybe never. If at some time in the future the character of the neighborhood might change and it becomes desirable to open the street, then the right of way would be protected and would not necessitate the moving of a building. At the present there is no plan to open this street. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to bring recommendations as to how to notify the .interested parties in any given area during the re -study of the General Plan. Mayor Corbin opened the hearing on the intention to annex to Downey City Lighting District, Annexation E, Area 4, Zone 4. The City Clerk reported she had the affidavits of mailing, posting and publication. Ordered filed. The City Clerk also reported she had received no communications relative to this hearing. Mr. Spindel presented the report on this proposed annexation stating the first year's cost to property owners for operation is $0.32 per $100; installation cost, $1.1.6 per $100. Annual operatint cost for 14 - 7,000 lumen mercury vapor li'ahts.-will be $652.40. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnutn and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES LOCATED ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION E - AREA 4) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, sec- onded 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. 2009 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin declared a 5 -minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:30 P.M. with roll call, all members of the City Council being present. Mayor Corbin opened the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #743, Walter Love, 9063 E. Florence Avenue. The City Clerk replied to the Mayor's inquiry that she had the affidavit of publication. Ordered filed. City Clerk Della Doyle reported she had received a letter of protest from Dr. John T. Paugh, 9080 Otto Street. The Director of Planning presented a resume of the case. Speaking in favor of the appeal was Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive. The applicant's objection was to the condition regarding the slope of the roof on the rear of the apartment. Also speaking in favor of the appeal was William Brining, 9070 E. Florence Avenue, developer. Speaking in opposition were the following persons: Jim Baxter, 9104 Otto Street Mrs. John T. Paugh, 9080 Otto Street George Tasso, 9070 Otto Street Mrs. Robert H. Sweem, 9105 Otto Street L. B. Sails, 9081 Otto Street The objections were followed by rebuttal by William Brining. Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -3- 3033 It was moved by Counhelman hearin�pon,theseconded appealbtoCZoneilman Exceptionerson ��743,aWalternd sLovey the following vote that t g 9063 E. Florence Avenue, be closed. Councilman Morton remarked that the property owners along Florence Avenue had some years back requested serious consideration to maintaining the entire area as residential. There was considerable discussion with regard to putting in some commercial and approximately 300 residents in the area voiced their objections --these people would not object to apartments. The property owners finally were willing to compromise on the basis of apartment development. In other words, they would yield on the basis of the individual resident as long as commercial development did not go in, but they would concede to apartment development. They were willing to compromise their principles and a few years ago when the General Plan was developed, to go along with putting apartments along that portion of Florence Avenue. They did so on the basis that both the Planning Commission and the City Council would remember their cooperation, respect their investment, and maintain the residential atmosphere of that community. Councilman Morton remarked Council needs to respect the rights of these people. This is not just talking about 4 or 5 property owners but of other potential properties on Florence Avenue in that particular area that no doubt will become apartment use in the future. The Councilman stated it behooves the City Council to hold firm and deny the appeal, upholding the decision of the Planning Commission. The people speaking tonight do not object to apartments. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the appeal to Zone Exception $743, Walter Love, 9063 Florence Avenue, be denied and the decision of the Planning Commission upheld. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnu0 Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor opened the hearing on DIP #565, Benares Street. The Director of Public Works reported on the matter. Mayor Corbin asked if anyone wished to speak for or ..-� against the improvement. Russ Yerkes, 12136 Downey Avenue, representing seller, an elderly couple, requested that Chapter 27 proceedings be withheld until the new property owner tales over the property, as he is willing to make the improvements. Mr. Yerkes informed Council that escrow on this property should close in a couple of weeks. The Director of Public Works advised the improvements would not be put in until after the first of the year and not before January 5, 1968, at the earliest. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #565, Benares Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize proceeding with Chapter 27 improvements and that the Director of Public Works coordinate with Mr. Yerkes' request as stated above. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor opened the hearing on DIP #566, 9514 Brookshire Avenue. There was no one wishing to speak for or against this improvement. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #566 be closed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin None None Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -4- 3034 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize proceeding with Chapter 27 improvements on DIP #5662 9514 Brookshire Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corin opened the hearing on DIP #506 for confirmation of the assessments. Mr. Spindel reported that the curbs, gutters and sidewalks were installed at a total cost of $1,043.01. For interest for 10 -year assessment would amount to $332.36; collection cost would be $80.00, making a total assessment to the property owner of $1,455.37. Mrs. Marian Chambers, 11745 Rives Avenue, property owner, stated that her husband had passed away and she was not aware of the proceedings and had not wanted sidewalks installed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #506, 11745 Rives Avenue, be closed. 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, in consideration of the circumstances, that matching funds for sidewalks be approved amounting to $117.30, which reduce the assessment to $925.71. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION N0, 2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0, 506, SITE N0, 1 - RIVES 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. 2010 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 so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of November 28, 1967, be approved as submitted. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from the Southern Pacific Company relative to discontinuance of the freight agency in Downey. Ordered filed. A notice from the Public Utilities Commission relative to discontinuance of the freight agency. Ordered filed. A letter of appreciation to Chief Gain commending him and his staff for assistance at the Brunswick Wonderbowl-Downey. Ordered filed. Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -5- 3035 A letter of thanks to Chief Robert W. Gain, Fire Department, and his staff who assisted the American Red Cross in setting up and taking down the Downey Community Bloodmobile equipment. Ordered filed. A letter from the City of Bell Gardens and Mr. Ring's reply to their inquiry relative to Park Water Company purchase. Ordered filed. A letter from the State of California Department of Education relative to 1967 California State Physical Fitness Clinic held at California State College, Fullerton, Dec. 8-9, at which recreation, police and fire departments had special sessions directly applicable to their lines of work. James Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported he had attended. Ordered filed. League of California Cities bulletin relative to Washington representation of individual cities. Ordered filed. Los Angeles Airways, Inc. report for October of heliport operations. Ordered filed. An application for increased rates from General Telephone Company. Ordered filed. Letters from Tudor Inn and Saddleback Inn relative to heliport telephone service. Ordered filed. A letter from Rev. Floyd H. Young of First Church of the Nazarene notifying of the release of the educational building on December 1. It was suggested that a letter of thanks be directed to the reverend for the church's assistance and cooperation. Ordered filed. A request from Southeast Taxi Company, making application for a rate increase. Robert Davis, 8607 Via Amorita, employed by the Taxi Company, reported that the increase is for 10t additional per mile. He reported the increase is necessary as competent drivers are difficult to retain. Councilman Morton stated it would behoove the City to assist in getting permanept drivers. He recommended holding the matter over to the next meeting to allow anyone else who wishes, to comment. The Chief of Police stated that the taxi company has cooperated on every suggestion made relative to parking, cars, meters, drivers. While it has been difficult to obtain permanent drivers, they have been all right and there have been no serious problems. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to hold the matter until the next Council Meeting, December 26, 1967. A letter from Adrian Wilson Associates transmitting preliminary drawings and specifications for Downey City Theater which have been submitted to the Building Department for their review. Letter ordered filed. A report from the Purchasing Agent, Russell Reynolds, relative to the delay in delivery on Council Chamber seats was ordered filed. Complaints for damages from Darrell Knudson and William Hacker. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to deny and refer these claims to the City's insurance carrier. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Temple, Didmxson, Corbin, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mrr.,and Mrs. Eugene Diers, 7912 5th Street in appreciation for tree trimming. Ordered filed, A report from Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, relative to bids for two pickup trucks for the department. Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -6- 3036 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept bid for two trucks as recommended on each vehicle: Item 4 on Purchasing Contract #PC -154 amounting to $2,134.35 and Item 5 in the amount of $1,834,35 to Downey Ford, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A report on lumber and building materials purchased as requested by the City Council was ordered filed. A letter from Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer Alberta Pfeiffer thanked City Council for her appointment as City Clerk -Treasurer and recommended that Jeanne Cook, Senior Account Clerk, be appointed Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer, effective January 1, 1958, with recruitment of an Executive Secretary through open competitive examination as soon as possible. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize appointment of Mrs. Jeanne Cook, Sr. Account Clerk, to Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer, effective January 1, 1967. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The position of executive secretary shall be recruited through an open competitive examination and at Council's recommendation, by the review of the City Council. A letter from Phillip English, 7914 Lubec Street, Downey, objecting to the American Petrofina Exploration Company's seismic survey in his neighborhood. Ordered filed. Mr. King reported that the company had been notified of objections to operation during the night hours and all operations are now being conducted during daylight hours. Letter from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli forwarding copies of Road Department preliminary project report for widening of Imperial Highway at San Gabriel River as requested in City Council's Resolution No, 1924, and the Mayor's reply. The matter was held for further details and report relative to this project becoming a cost- sharing item between the County and the Cities of Downey and Norwalk. ORDINANCE N0, 338 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2801 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND MONEY The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, secondgd by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that furthgr reading beunived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 338 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 339 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING CHAPTER 1C TO ARTICLE VI CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 6160 THROUGH 6171 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID CHAPTER IMPOSES A DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -7- 3037 It was moved by Councilman Temple and seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. ^339 be adopted. William B. Cole, Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, advised that the Chamber recommends that the City reduce the property tax 1� per $100.00 as the City should realize approximately $18,064.00 in revenues and improve the already favorable tax climate. No specific purpose has been suggested for use of these new revenues. He was advised that this request will be taken up at budget time. Mayor Corbin called for the vote on the motion adopting the ordinance. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SECOND STREET, FROM BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, 275 nET WESTERLY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2011 setting the hearing for 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, January 8, 1968. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -566 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 (#58356 - #58822 $142,554.91) (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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -566 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RES9LW ION NO. WS -567 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DE14ANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (#2§989 - #29170 $138,531.50) 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 Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -567 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -8- Temple, Dickerson, Corbin 3038 After summation of bids for S.S. Project #86, Unit 8, Telegraph Road, east City limits to the west City limits, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the contract to the lowest and best bidder, Copp Paving Co., Inc., in the amount of the unit prices sub- mitted in the proposal and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve 14 "swing lite" overhead street name signs on Telegraph Road, City limits to City limits in SS #86, Unit 8, and authorize 50% participation in cost. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A report from the Director of Public Works for information only on Old River School Road relief trunk sewer construction was submitted. An additional extension to the outfall over that which was originally submitted is for that portion of the line extending up Smallwood Avenue and over to Tweedy Lane. Ordered filed. After summation of bids for a 3/4 Ton pickup for the Water Department, 6 -Cylinder, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve Purchase Bid #4430 to Downey Auto Center in the amount of $2,757.86, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by Director of the Water Department that at Metropolitan con- nections located on Stewart and Gray Road at Paramount Boulevard and at Lakewood Boulevard the pressure is reduced from 195 psi to system pressure of 75 psi. Should these regulating valves fail, full Metropolitan pressure would be imposed upon the Downey system and could result in extensive damage. A relief valve has been installed at Paramount & Stewart and Gray Road and an additional one is required at Bellflower and Stewart and Gray Road. Funds are available in the Capital Improvements budget and the installation was approved by the Water Board at their meeting of December 4. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize advertising for bids for installation of a pressure valve to serve the Metropolitan connection located in Stewart and Gray Road at Bell- flo,we-.t Boulevard and the following transfer of funds: $8,000.00 From: Account No. 86003 To: Account No. 86047 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 employment of Mr. Joseph Acton onra part-time basis as accountant -bookkeeper for Downey Museum of Art, Downey Symphonic Society and Downey Children's Theater in order to complete Federal Forms 990A, State Franchise Tax forms and posting of figures to bring present new procedures up to date, taking from 6 to 8 weeks, at four hours per day, five days per week, at an hourly rate of $3.50 for which funds have been fudgeted in the current Park & Recreation budget. (Mr. Acton has been doing work for the Children's Theater and is familiar with it.) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Imperial Highway at San Gabriel River project report has been held over to attempt a cost-sharing program with the County and Cities of Norwalk and Downey. Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -9- It was reported that the Package Disaster Hospital will move to the City Yards December 16 with volunteers from Downey American Legion Post, Civil Defense Advisory Committee and Downey Communicators Radio Club assisting the Department of Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of approximately $800 from Unappropriated Reserves for display cabinets in the police wingto be installed in the archways similar to the trophy cabinet in the center wing of City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None --� ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager announced the date of the anniversary open house is being changed from December 22 to Thursday, December 21, from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. So ordered, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign the drainage easement granted by the County at the Stewart and Gray property being developed by D & H Construction Company. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign "Hold Harmless" agreement dated November 30, 1967. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the final escrow iia tractions on the Stewart and Gray property, Escrow #3451, dated November 28, 1967. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the extension for completion and closing of escrow on the Stewart and Gray property to Friday, December 15, 1967. 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 so ordered to approve changing of the name from D & H Construction Company, Inc., a California corporation, to Rolling Greens, a general partnership, consisting of Etiwanda Land Co., a corporation, General Partner, and Alfred A. D'Alessandro and Margaret K. D'Alessandro, General Partner. Councilman Morton commended City Manager Oren L. King for the fine way he stayed on top of this particular matter which was a constant dealing with both the developer and the escrow company, day by day. It has now been brought to fruition and the property is now under development. Mr. King did an excellent job and is commended. Mr. King stated the project will break ground the first or second week in January. Mr. Spindel reported the property owner on the south side of Quill Drive, one block east of Rives Avenue, built a block wall completely across the right of way withouta permit. The owner has been sent a request to remove it and 60 days have elapsed with no action being taken on the part of the property owner to remove the wall. Council was requested to authorize legal steps to proceed to have it removed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that permission be granted to remove the wall as recommended if it cannot be moved peacably. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. DELLA DOYLE BEN 'D CORBIN City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes - 12/11/67 -10-