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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-23-68-Regular Meeting3067 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 23, 1968 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., January 23, 1968, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'd Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin. ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department William A. 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 Russell Reynolds, Purchasing Agent Donald B. Robison,, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Alberta Pfeiffer, City Clerk Mrs. Katherine Holtzclaw, Executive Secretary Mayor Pro Tempore Priscilla Dunnum delivered the invocation. It was so moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and so ordered, that the minutes of January 8 and January ll, 1969, be approved as submitted. The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: A letter from the City of Pico Rivera and survey report on SKY -KNIGHT ?ATRAL. Mr. King asked Council to especially note the third page showing a chart of the es- timated first year helicopter cost ($50,480), based 50% on area and 50% on seven major crimes for individual jurisdiction. This report was presented for study with the hope that favorable action could be taken at an early date. A letter from Downey Unified School District authorizing recognition of Downey Youth Week, from April 27 through May 4, 1968. Ordered filed. A letter from Downey Community Hospital Foundation requesting the Planning Coea- mission to conduct an in-depth study of requirements for facilities on the property surrounding, and adjacent to, the new hospital site. Mr. Goggin reported on a study made by Fire Chief Gain, Building Director Ray Lake and himself, concerning recom- mendations for land use and fire zones in the vicinity of the Downey Community Hos- pital. He stated there are indications that there are going to be cases filed shortly for zoning exceptions in the immediate area. He requested Council authority to advertise for public hearings relative to adopting a precise zone overlay district within the immediate hospital area. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote authorizing the Planning Commission to advertise for public hearings relative to adopting a precise zone overlay district within the immediate hospital area. '"` AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Parade Chairman Brownie Brown thanking City Council for their endorsement and financial support for the 1967 Christmas Parade. Ordered filed. Memo from City Manager with attachment of "Notice of Adjourned clearing" before the Public Utilities Commission at the Pico -Rivera City Hall on January 23,rd and 24th re increasing its rates of Park Water Company. Ordered filed. A letter from Suburban Water Systems re application for authority to tOW104 4 rates. Ordered filed. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -1- A letter from Central Basin Municipal Water District relative to tideland oil revenue. Mr. Wanke was asked if he had had a chance to study this and replied that he had not as yet. It was requested by Council that Mr. Wanke study this further before any action being taken by them. A letter from General Telephone Company requesting a traffic signal at 9715 Firestone Boulevard, location of their new plant. General Telephone dtated that because of the increasing heavy traffic on Firestone Boulevard, they have not been able to use their new plant facility, and requested the traffic signal to alleviate the problem. Mr. Spindel stated that the Traffic Committee had studied this at great length and the action of the Traffic Committee was that there would be no opposition to establishing this traffic signal. It was noted the cost of the sig- nal will be borne by adjacent property owners. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote, that City Council approve the recommendation of the' Traffic Committee and present the request to the State relative to establishing traffic signal at 9715 Firestone Boulevard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A memo from Mr. James Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation re studying the feasibility of developing a bicycle trail along the Rio San Gabriel Floor Channel. Mr. Ruth reported that preliminary studies on the proposed bicycle trail have re- vealed many problems relating to safety, supervision, maintenance, and controls. The Park and Recreation Department is conducting additional studies on these prob- lems, including the possible use of the Rio Hondo Channel and other alternate solu- tions. The Mayor inquired if banks are being considered and was informed only the Channel at this time. Letter from Joe Glenn Coss resigning from the Library Board. Mr. Coss stated in his resignation that he would serve until June 30, 1968. Council so recom- mended that the new appointment be made in June. Ordered filed. Letter of resignation from A. Glenn Smoot, Traffic Engineer, effective Feb- ruary 29, 1968. No action was necessary. The resignation was accepted by the Director of Public Works and is a matter of information for the City Council. The City has already started statewide recruitment for Traffic Engineer. Ordered filed. Resolutions regarding distribution of cigarette tax were received from Beverly Hills, City of Commerce, E1 Segundo. Mr. King stated that the City Council needs to take no action on this. The City of Downey merely supports the League's com— ments made in San Francisco at the regular meeting regarding the possible modi- fication of the present form of distribution of cigarette taxes. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that no action be taken on the other cities' resolutions. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A memo from Mr. Spindel re policy on permits, submitting an outline of Public Works Department fee schedule for permits (with attachment showing various permit ,^ fees and charges for moving, excavation, construction, etc. permits). Mr. King stated that the fees were recommended by the City's auditors. It was recommended by Mr. Spindel that the $6 per hour be approved from the present $5 per hour. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the policy on permits as set forth, with the increase to $6. per hour. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -2- OU69 A memorandum from the Director of Finance, Robert Shand, relative to a request from Diehl, Evans & Company, City Auditors, that an independent payroll dis- tribution audit be conducted at periodic intervals. Mr. Shand advised that this would mean that all employees would pick up paychecks and sign for them in the City Clerk's office requiring an authorization to be signed for each employee whose spouse will be picking up a paycheck, as well as a signature, certified by the employee, of the person picking up the check. Also, a memorandum from the City Clerk, Alberta Pfeiffer, setting forth the following schedule for an independent payroll distribution in the Clerk's office: Ordered filed. First Quarter March 8, 1968 Second Quarter May 17, 1968 Third Quarter July 12, 1968 Fourth Quarter December 13, 1968 A memo from James Ruth re Contractural Agreement -- Downey Children's Theatre in response to request for a clarification of Paragraph 8, Page 4 of the Downey Children's Theatre Agreement. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to recommend that the Mayor sign the agreement be- tween the City of Downey and the Children's Theatre this year, and if there are any changes, it can.be handled in the next fiscal year, starting July 1st. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Memo from James Ruth regarding the City of Downey's assuming responsibility for the recreation program at Fairford Elementary School. Mr. Sorensen stated that one difference was made in the assumption of liability section to correspond with the Government Code. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement in behalf of the City, and authorize meeting with the Little Lake City School. District, Board of Education, as requested by the Director of Parks and Recreation. (Mr. Ruth stated the City Could be paying only for the leadership used.) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen. None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mr. Cade, Downey Welding and Manufacturing Company, point- ing out the condition of Phlox Street east of Paramount Boulevard. After lengthy discussion, Mr. King suggested this be brought up again, due to the fact that Downey Welding might be of the opinion that Phlox Street is up to the standards of Fire- stone Boulevard. The standards are heavier than normal, because of the heavy con- crete trucks that travel Phlox Street. It was suggested to have a meeting with them and bring a report back to Council. Mr. Spindel stated that if City Council wished to pay for anything in excess, there is precedent for that. This should be requested at the time a petition is presented. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to refer the matter to Mr. King for further report -after meeting with the property owners. .--. A memo was submitted by Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance, revising personnel responsibilities to conform with the planned office layout. Mr. Shand was commended for this layout. Ordered filed. A memo from Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, stated he has made arrangements with the Superintendent of Turner Construction Company, for their employees to park their cars on the vacant property north of Third Street, help- ing to alleviate the parking problem. Ordered filed. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -3- 3070 A letter from Mr. Irv. Phelan, President of the Downey Historical Society, regarding publication of the "Annual" for the Downey Historical Society. Mr. Phelan also spoke to Council regarding annual publication, stating that because this would be the first publication, it might be rather voluminous and the preceding copies would naturally be smaller. He answered questions directed to him by Council re- garding the cost of the book, if it were expected to be an annual expense or not, and also if the Society intended to sell the book to defray the cost. It was brought out that the cost would come to approximately $500. After discussion, Councilwoman Dunnum stated that $600 had been budgeted to the Historical Society, and part of this money might possibly be used for publication expenses. Proceeds from the sale of the annual could also be applied to publication expenses. Mayor Corbin appointed Councilwoman Dunnum and Councilman Morton to work with Mr. King and report back to Council. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize and to proceed with the publication subject to approval of the Committee, with expenditures not to exceed $500. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mr. Iry Phelan regarding a Living Art Program asking advisability of their plan for an evening of performance on stage, where original pictures out: of the past, pose live on the stage. Ordered filed. A verified claim from C. L. Widman, M. B. Widman and L. M. Backes; also legal claims from Eljar H. Dyrr; Will Mynand DBA Rivera TV; Leona Ramsey; and Robert P. Elliott. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that all the above claims be denied and referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 4128 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 4128.1 AND 4128.2 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, SAID SECTION 4128 RELATES TO ABANDONED VEHICLES. The ordinance was read"by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered, that further reading be waived. I Al Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -4- 3011 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 341 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 1 OF CHAPTER 4 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 5400 THROUGH 5414 TO ARTICLE V AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DIS- MANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY AND RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,. seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186(n), ORDINANCE NO. 262 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -4a- 3072. RESOLUTION NO. 2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SECOND STREET FROM BROOKSHIRE AVENUE 275 FEET WESTERLY. The title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 2025 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIMITING THE VEHICLE PARKING ON FONTANASTREET EASTERLY FROM DOWNEY AVENUE TO THE ALLEY (APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET) The title of the resolution was read. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 2026 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT LYING WITHIN TRACT NO. 19766 RECORDED JULY 23, 1954 IN BOOK 521, PAGES 26 AND 27 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. The title of the resolution was read. 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. 2027 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY-$ THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA. The City Clerk read the title of the resolution and reported the polling places and election boards were not completed at this time, but inquired if it would be possible to adopt the resolution. The City Attprney advised the boards must be completed before adoption of the resolution and the adoption at the next meeting would come within election deadlines. The resolution was held over for adoption at the next meeting. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -5- 3073 With regard to candidates for council who may wish to file a Statement n of Qualifications, the City Clerk reviewed the deposit of $125.00 which had been set previously and inquired of Council if this amount appears sufficient. The deposit is to cover the cost of printing of the Statement of Qualifications -� on the ballot and any amounts under the deposit are to be refunded to the candidate; the difference of any amounts over would, of course, have to be borne by the candidate. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to retain the $125.00 deposit to be required with the filing of a Statement of Qualifications by a Council candidate. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-572 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 (#59783 - #60271 $145,243.76) (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-572 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-573 A IE SOLUTION 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 (#29491 - #29712 $150,415.67) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman) Dicker- son, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman IN� Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS-573 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson,Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -5a- 3074 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that improvements be accepted for completion under Cash Con- tract No. 71, Unit 2, Heliport Terminal Building, Bellflower Boulevard and the res- ponsibility of the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No. 142, Restrooms and Snack Bar, Imperial Park, to the lowest and best bidder, Lee Construction Company of Pico -Rivera, in the amount of the lump sum price $6,864. submitted in his bid proposal and all other bids be rejected, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the following vote that improvements completed under Cash Contract No. 202, Country Club Drive Sewer, be accepted and an extension of time granted as requested, to accept the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept Cash Contract No. 207, Tree Removals at Various Locations. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A summation of bids was presented on Cash Contract No. 210. It was -,-reported by the Director of Public Works that there was a transposition of figures from the work sheet to the bid proposal form and the amount of $2.J10 should have been shown as $2.70. The City Attorney was asked if this low bid could be awarded, ex- cepting the transposition of figures, and the City Attorney stated the transposition is not material to the bid. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Coun- cilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No. 210, Miscellaneous. Repairs Various Locations -- City Wide to Strecker Construction Company of Santa Fe Springs in the unit prices submitted, and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve Plans and Specifications and authorize advertis- ing for bids on Cash Contract No. 213, N/s Stewart and Gray Road, Pernell Avenue to West City Limit Sewer Main. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Mortony Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None At this time, Mayor Corbin left the Chamber and the chair was turned over to Mayor Pro Tempore Priscilla Dunnum. A summation of bids was presented on SS Project 119. Mr. King stated the property owners had requested that improvements be made on the west side of the street first. The City Attorney advised the cooperation of the contractor can be requested, however, it can not be a stipulation of the contract. The Director of Public Works reported the storm drain will be installed first and goes on the west side of the street, and that a schedule of the balance of the improvements can be worked out in a meeting with the contractor. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -6- 3075 It .was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, eve,oetded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the following vote to award a c,0 tact to Stredker Construction Company of Santa Fe Springs in the amount of the uti t prices as shown on the bids for S.S. Project 119, Downey Avenue, Southern Pacific Railroad to LaVilla Street, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ,^ The Mayor returned to the Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specificatioils and authorize advertising for bids for S.S. Project 132, N/s Stewart and Gray Road, Pernell Avenue to West City Limit. 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 accept the improvements completed under S.S. Project 135 -- Unit 2, W/s Paramount Boulevard, Quill Drive to Imperial Highway,, and the responsibility of the maintenance thereof. 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 accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. S.S. 156, Traffic Signal Installations Downey Avenue at Fifth Street, et al, and assume the maintenance thereof. �— AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dt kerson, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Con- tract No, S.S. 162, Phase 1, Cecilia Street Storm Drain. The storm drain con- struction in the Stonewood Shopping Center easement east of Lakewood Boulevard, between Firestone Boulevard and Cecilia Street, has been satisfactorily completed. Mr. Spindel stated transfer of this project to the County for maintenance will be accomplished upon completion of Phase 2 of construction. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No, S.S. 174, Traffic Signal Modification Imperial Highway at Woodruff Avenue and assume the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Mortonm Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A summation of bids was presented on S.S. Project 181, C1eta Street, Brookshire Avenue to Patton Road, It was reported there was an irregularity of the Bid Bond submitted. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and so ordered to waive the irregularity of the bid bond submitted by the low bidder. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -7- 3076 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to sward S.S. Project 181, C1eta Street, Brookshire Avenue to Patton Road to the lowest and best bidder, Crowall and Larson of Baldwin Park in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract No. S.S. 186, Cecilia Street Widening. 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 9:50 a,m. with roll call, all members of Council being present. A proposed cul-de-sac construction at the intersection of Allengrove Street and Bluff Road which has been requested by the Parks Department was submitted. The cul-de-sac has been designed to maintain the same distance from the ad- jacent homes to the proposed construction as exists to the original improvements. This necessitates encroachment into Treasure Island Park, approximately 13' farther than the present cross gutter, and for this reason is being submitted for Council's information and approval, The estimated construction cost is $2,300, and this design has been approved by the Parks Department. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the design of Miscellaneous Project No. 058, Proposed cul-de-sac at Allengrove Street and Bluff Road, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT..: FROM: TO: $2,300. Capital Improvements Unbudgeted Account No. 13788 Account No. 13814 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickersong Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds for sidewalks in the total amount of $542. as follows: M.F. No. Address: Estimated Citv Cost: 166 11816 Patton Road $ 38.00 167 12302 Richeon Avenue 30.00 168 7703 Quill Drive 122.00 169 12240 Rives Avenue 32.00 170 12234 Rives Avenue 32.00 171 9038 Buhman Avenue 34.00 172 9049 Buhman Avenue 36.00 173 10607 Shellyfield Road 33.00 174 9036 Telegraph Road 185.00 Total estimated cost: $ 542.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -8- 3077 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve paveout for Paveout Request No. 103, 9511 Firestone Boulevard subject to construction of curb and gutter by the property owner, and authorize a transfer of funds as follows: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $500. Capital Improvements Unbudgeted Miscellaneous Paveouts Account Number 13814 Account Number 13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported a meeting had been held with the property owners along Luxor Street in Downey Improvement Project No. 567, for the purpose of explaining the various procedures for improving, after which a petition has been circulated and all the owners along the street have been contacted with reference to the proposed improvement. Therefore, it is requested that the Department be' authorized to omit the personal contact with each owner as has been requested under this procedure, and that the 30 day preliminary notice also be deleted in order to proceed as soon as possible with the construction. It is also requested that those parcels not completed at the end of the 60-day period be constructed by the City. Payment made in full prior to completion of the work on those parcels constructed by the City will be considered as voluntary. Improvements not paid for prior to completion of the project, will be considered work done by the City and a charge for engineering, administration and inspection will be levied against the parcels so affected. The estimated cost per parcel for paving is $250, The estimated cost per driveway apron where required, $65. The total estimated property owners' cost of the 52 parcels affected is $13,500. The estimated cost to the City as requested by the property owners would be $6,600. Councilman Temple inquired if all the people in the area had been nori.fied, and Mr. Spindel replied that they had. As Council in the past has contributed to similar improvement districts, and funds are available in Account No. 13814, Capital Improvements Unbudgeted, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the following vote to authorize Chapter 27 Proceedings on Luxor Street, from Old River School Road to the West City Limits, Downey Improvement Project No. 567, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $6,600. Account No. 13814 Account No. 13788 Capital Improvements Unbudgeted AXES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel•stated that the Traffic Committee, at its regular meeting of January 4, 1968, unanimously recommended to the City Council that left turns be prohibited at the intersection of Birchdale Avenue and Florence Avenue, and that a striping plan be brought back to the Traffic Committee for its approval. It was further recommended that a portable "NO LEFT TURN" sign be placed in the painted median, and that the striping be considered a temporary measure prior to installation of a permanent barrier. A Traffic Engineering field survey indicates that the vehicles making this hazardous left turn are by-passing the congested Brookshire Avenue traffic signal by traveling south on Birchdale Avenue to Tenth Street or Eleventh Street, then west to Brookshire Avenue. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -9- 3076 Councilman Morton stated that he would like to take this matter under submission; that he had brought this up at a Council Meeting previously and asked the Traffic Committee to study the "no left turn" during peak hours, and that as he understood it at the moment, the proposal was for no left turn at any time moving on down to Brookshire. He thought that to be fair with Downey Savings and Loan, because they are directly affected, the matter should be discussed with them to see if there was no objection on their part, because the ingress and egress into their parking lot are directly off Florence Avenue. Mr. Spindel noted that for a "no left turn" to be placed there during peak hours, two signs must be rolled out twice a day at either end of thearea, and it would then become a question of manpower to do this. Councilman Morton again stated he thought Downey Savings and Loan should be shown the courtesy of discussing this matter before adoption. Mayor Corbin stated he thought other merchants along this area also should be given a chance to discuss this. Councilman Temple asked if the restriction could be taken care of by posting a sign, as on Firestone, and Mr. Spindel replied to the negative. Councilman Morton asked Mr. Spindel to ref er to Downey Savings and Loan's first letter on this matter to get background information. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to take this matter under submission, and contact various property owners along this street relative to the traffic problem in the area. It was moved by Councilmwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve Mr. Spindel's recommendation that permission be granted the Department of Public Works to retain their older sweeper, which is due for replacement, and prepare specifications and quotations for the acquisition of a replacement street sweeper. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson,Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Regarding bids on floor covering in the old center wing of City Hall, the City Manager stated that 15 firms were contacted by the Purchasing Department and letters sent to all of them. Purchasing Agent, Mr. Russell Reynolds, informed Council that bids for the floor covering had been received but were higher than prices quoted to the City. A report was also submitted to Council by Mr. Reynolds showing the basis upon which there could be a savings on the floor covering. The bid summary showed bids from Downey Furniture Company, $10.00 per square yard installed; D & S Carpet Sales, $10.80; William J. Walsh, $11.10; and Accent Floor and Interior, $11.90. Mr. Sorensen stated that he had been asked if the material could be purchased without going to bid and reported that he had prepared a resolution which Council, if it so desires, could adopt, authorising the purchase without a call for bids under the City Charter pro- visions. The City Attorney read the resolution in part. RESOLUTION NO. 2028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CARPETING It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton 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. 2028. ^, i AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin ? NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -10- 3079 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to .award bid for carpeting in the old Finance and Fire wings to the lowest and best bidder, Downey Furniture, at the unit price of $10 per square yard, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $3,000. Account No. 13814 Account No. 13804 Unbudgeted Capital Improvements City Hall Remodeling AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The minutes of the Parking Place Commission meeting held on Thursday, January 18, 1968 at 12 noon were submitted. It was recommended by the Commission that a study be made relative to zoning existing parking lots into a special "P Zone" so that they would remain as parking in the future, and to authorize a study of egress and ingress and realignment of Nance Street in the area from Dolan to LaReina. The City Manager stated a survey by the Public Works Department of the areas lying northerly and adjacent to the Southern Pacific right-of-way from Dolan Street to LaReina Avenue for parking layout of this area may show that more spaces possibly may be made available for the entire south side of Firestone Boulevard and might be done at moderate cost. Councilman Temple asked if Mr. Spindel could estimate what the cost might be. The Director of Public Works replied that the cost would be in manpower, taking several weeks on a part-time basis for making sudh a study. Councilman Morton requested clarification of the portion of the Parking Place Commission's recommendation relative to Nance Street. The City Manager remarked that the recommendation originated by inquiries of interested persons looking for egress and ingress, and the possible opening of Nance Street or some area between Dolan And Downey Avenues and that the first recommen- dation contained in the Commission's recommendation related to the area from Downey Avenue to LaReina Avenue. Upon Councilman Morton's suggestion of establishing a public parking area adjacent to the Southern Pacific right-of-way, the City Manager stated a meeting can be arranged with Southern Pacific officials, with a report back to Council. The Director of Public Works advised he would estimate the cost between $600 and $1,000 to study the parking layouts of the areas discussed. Councilman Morton stated he favors the study as recommended by the Parking Place Commission but would also like to see consideration given to making a park- ing area of the portion of Nance Street between Downey Avenue and LaReina Avenue because it could tie in definitely with the railroad's property toward establishing more public parking. It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, and passed by the following vote to authorize the studies recommended by the Board of Parking Place Commission as set forth in their minutes of January 18, 1968. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King submitted information relative to removal of 104 trees at various locations in the City. He stated an inspection a week or two ago of various trees throughout the City, disclosed hazardous conditions existing. Council Minutes 1/23/68 -11- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote, to approve the specifications and grant authority to adver- tise for bids for Cash Contract No. 215, Tree Removals, Various Locations, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: $7,500. Unappropriated Reserves AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton.,. Dunnum, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None TO: Account No. 7130-3 Temple, Dickerson, Corbin Mr. King requested approval for Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, to serve on the League of California Cities Committee on Street Standards Committee. This Committee meets only once or twice a year, conducting most of its business by mail. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote to approve the Director of Public Works to serve on the League of California Cities Committee on Street Standards Committee. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of the Water bepartment to attend the California Municipal Utilities Association, February 27 through March 1, 1968 with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King recommended that the Director of Parks and Recreation be permitted to attend the Park and Recreation State Conference in San Diego MarcH. 3'through March 7, 1968 with reasonable expenses allowed. Due to the broad scope of topics covered at this conference, it was also requested that Mr. Bill Harper and Mr. Hollis Stewart be permitted to attend special sessions on Sunday and Monday only. This would necessitate their being away from the department for only one working day. Councilman Temple moved to approve all to attend the coriterence as recom- mended. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Morton stated he would like the second portion justified. He was in favor of Mr. Ruth attending, but is not too sure of establishing a precedent here in authorizing Mr. Harper and Mr. Stewart to also attend. Mr. Ruth stated this is one conference that does cover all the aspects of the Park operation. It would be possible to obtain the information in writing, but he thought the real value was in attending the conference themselves, to gain some professional experience, and the experience of meeting other professional people. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize Mr. Ruth to attend the Park and Recreation State Conference in San Diego March 3 through March 7 with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple stated he felt there should be a more comprehensive report even of other departments, that there may be merit to it as training. Mayor Corbin appointed a committee of Councilman Morton and Temple to study this matter with Mr. King and evaluate the merit of employees also attending conferences with Department Heads. He stated there would be at least two more Council meetings before the conference to make any change or decision on Mr. Harper and Mr. Stewart. Council Minutes 1/23/68 -12- Mr. King reviewed the proposal for the Police Department to up -date t°he com- munications equipment. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to transfer funds from Unappropriated Reserves of this year's budget, not to exceed R60,000 for the Communications Equipment for the Police Department as follows: AMOUNT FROM TO Not to exceed Unappropriated Reserves Account No. 13804, City Hall $60,000 Remodeling AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported the Sky Knight Patrol would be considered in the 1968-69 Budget. Councilwoman Dunnum inquired of the City Attorney about the admissability of use of the tapes along with the other communications equipment. The City Attorney remarked that this question came up before the last meeting and some research had been done on it at the time. He stated also the Police Department checked with the District Attorney's Office. They concluded, or had concluded, and so did he and the Police Department, that evidence obtained in this manner, if not otherwise inadmissible, would be proper. In other words, the mere fact that a voice is recorded, or a picture taken without the consent of the one in the Police Department would not in itself make it inadmissible. The City Manager gave a brief resume of the carpeting that was ordered for the Police Department in the east wing and requeEted Council approval to order furniture for the Chief's Office from the State Board of Corrections in the amount of approx- imately $2,700. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize ordering furniture from the State Board of Corrections for the Police Chief's Office, in the amount of $2,700, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $2,700 Unappropriated Reserves Account No. 13804, City Hall Remodeling AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton stated that on February 1, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, those who have made contributions to the Veteran's Memorial Fund are being invited to review a mock-up that he -;been prepared and he also wished to invite City Council, the members of the Press, and all others that would like to attend. Councilman Morton stated in connection with Council's action today to vacate 2nd Street, he thought the minutes should definitely reflect that the City Council, at its last meeting, had made a complete analysis and review with regard to the parking, also the conditional use, and ingress to the area. He added the minutes of the last meeting are comprehensive, but he feels it should be incorporated by reference that this was considered by the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered that the above reference be a part of theee minutes. Councilman Morton stated that there has been considerable discussion over the past years of a Guadalajara Fountain. He would rec ommend that the design of the Guadalajara Fountain be opened up to Citywide competition so that all citizens, including high school students, architects, etc., be invited to submit proposed designs on a citywide basis, and that Councilwoman Dunnum and Councilman Dickerson be set up as a committee of two to firm the requirements to be met in connection with this project. In other words, the Downey citizens and criteria that would be involved in setting up this Fountain; that the City Beautification Committee be designated as the Citizens' Advisory Committee to review the designs dubmitted, in accordance with the criteria developed by the Councilmen, and that Councilman Temple be liaison with the City Beautification Committee. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the above proposal be approved as recommended. Council Minutes - 1/23/68 -13- sz Councilman Morton stated he had received three Commendations for various departments in City Hall for services rendered. Councilman Temple proposed considering budgeting at least $10,000 for matching funds for sidewalks at frontages -'.in R-1 areas that are not on the select system, as he had had several inquiries. Mr. Spindel stated it could be done now under present regulations of the Streets and Sidewalks Funds if a petition were presented with approval of City Council, and Mr. King responded that it would be fine under the present budget, but that he thought Councilman Temple wanted it specified and so identified in the 1968-69 Budget. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Mr. Morton and passed by the following vote to include in next year's budget, $10,000. for sidewalks for R-1 frontage which is not in the select system. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dickerson suggested studying establishing an auxiliary power plant to be located across from the Fire Department offices. Mr. King stated that to light all of Police, Public Works, Mayor, City Manager's offices and Fire Wing, an amount of $12,000. should cover this item. The City Attorney stated he had been advised by the attordeys representing the City and City Employees in the Valencia Case that the City and Police Officer had been completely exonerated. The Director of Building and Safety reported building activity in the City totals over $15,000,000. The City Manager stated Council is invited to the Junior Chamber of Commerce's award dinner at the Regency tonight. An invitation was extended to Council to attend the Pop Warner Annual Banquet at the Masonic Lodge on January 27th. The City Manager introduced the secretary, Mrs. Katherine Holtzclaw, assisting the City Clerk in taking minutes. There being no further business. -to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a,m. Alberta Pfei6 City Clerk Ben 'D Corbin Mayor Council Minutes 1/23/68 -14-