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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-11-68-Regular Meeting3063 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 11, 1968 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular adjourned meeting at 8:00 A.M., January 11, 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 Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert A. Shand, Director of Finance William Goggin, Director of Planning Russell Reynolds, Purchasing Agent Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Alberta Pfeiffer, City Clerk A summation of bids for floor covering under Cash Contract #182-A was submitted. Councilman Morton inquired if the tile which had been previously programmed was reflected in the cost estimate as a credit. Mr. Reynolds, Purchasing Agent reported the material and installation cost for asphalt tile in the amount of $600 was shown as a credit on his report. The estimated cost is $2,379 for 280 square yards of carpeting at $10.00 a square yard; installation of linoleum top -set base is $65.00; credit of $600 on the asphalt tile; $114.00 sales tax. Materials, labor and instal- lation is included in the cost estimate. Councilman Temple inquired whether a portion of the carpet might be taken up for replacement in the event it might wear. Mr. Reynolds explained the process for installation of the carpeting and stated that it could be taken up and replaced, if necessary. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve Change Order No, 1 to Cash Contract #182-A for City Hall West Wing Improvements, to delete asphalt floor tile, as specified, in all rooms except the storage vault and the Fire Chief's office, and replace with nylon carpet- ing, an area of approximately 280 square yards at a cost estimate of $2,379. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager stated, in referring to previous communications from the Bank of America relating to the City's interest in property owned by them lying between Second Street and Firestone Boulevard, and further consideration by the City Attorney, that it is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate for the purchase of and lease of all the Bank of America property between Second Street and Firestone Boulevard within the appraised price. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that the City Council authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate for the purchase of and lease of all the Bank of America property lying between Second Street and Firestone Boulevard, within the appraised price. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson,Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: `None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was pointed out that the previous communication was a letter from Mr. William R. George, Real Estate Department for Bank of America which gave reference to a letter from the City dated November 17, 1967. Mr. George's letter dated December 18, 1967, had been presented at the December 26, 1967 Council Meeting and indicated previous con- sideration for additional parking in the Civic Center area. Council Minutes - 1/11/68 -1- It was pointed out by Councilman Temple that additional parking is also being considered with parking spaces totaling approximately 150 available from the Pederson property on Firestone Boulevard. It was also recommended that in the City Manager's chronological history of the proposed Downey Theater, the additional parking which would be available be reflected, as well as the fact that Council had visited other civic auditoriums. Councilman Morton stated that in listening to some of the remarks made regarding the Downey Theater, some appeared entirely out of place as the information has been readily available and questions which were asked, had been answered many times. He stated in checking the records, there were at least thirty separate meetings at which the theater had been discussed. The cost, financing had been discussed; site locations had been studied. Councilman Temple recommended all the above should certainly be included in the chronological history being prepared by the City Manager of the Downey Theater. Also, the City Manager stated, the report will show that the financing of the theater would be through cigarette taxes set aside for this purpose. Councilman Morton advised that page 3 of the chronological history on the theater be revised to include under "parking currently available" all other parking, showing a total figure to show parking for the theater - 150 and parking available, the total of current parking stalls plus the parking across the street. Councilwoman Dunnum remarked that in her observations, two previous councils, from the very beginning, it had been discussed that there would be a mall from Firestone Boulevard into City Hall which presupposed the closing of Second Street, with no street going through interfering there or interrupting the mall, so though it comes to the present Council as a new proposal, in fact, it is not a new proposal. The Director of Public Works displayed a drawing displaying layout for a one-way driveway from Brookshire Avenue where passengers could be dropped off for the theater, then going on out Second Street, or possibly driving through the City Hall parking lot out onto Third Street. Mr. Spindel stated the architect had shown the theater building 4' off the property line and this, it was suggested, could be shifted allowing 30' from the curb on the north side of Second Street--.-) .'. .. There would be room for a 20' driveway and a 10' parkway for landscaping strip between the building and the drive- way. The reason for the 20' drive is so that if someone is parking and unloading, another vehicle can go by without stacking up traffic too much. There could also be a gate and chain across the driveway which could be kept closed at such times as the theater would not be in use. This would be at the option of Council to keep open or closed. Councilwoman Dunnum asked if the above plan would still require closing of Second Street. Mr. Spindel reported a partial vacation would be required but that he would recommend vacating the entire width at Brookshire Avenue. Councilman Morton directed the Department of Public Works to show on the drawings that the driveway proposed at Second Street and Brookshire Avenue be designated "Controlled Access" or "Control Driveway". This will not be a street but a driveway access approach coming into a parking area rather than onto a street. The turning radius of the access was shown as a short radius on the south side and Mr. Spindel indicated the radius could be shortened on the north side. The City Manager stated these drawings were submitted for information only and Council study and would be brought back with the suggested changes at the time the hearing is again on the Council agenda. Councilman Corbin inquired about a taxi stand near the theater and it was suggested there couldbe a loading and unloading zone, or possibly a standing zone on Brookshire on the side by the Chamber. Report on a study made by Director of Planning Bill Goggin was then presented on parking now available and future parking. Mr. Goggin stated the parking being considered in his initial report is that on the lots existing between Second and Third and Brookshire and on the assumption the Bank of American property will be acquired. With parking space utilized from the Bank of America lot, the parking spaces arrived at were 110. Attendant parking could be used with stacked parking, obtaining then 155 parking spaces. Contact was made with Park Director James Ruth who reported obtaining attendants for the attend- ant parking would be no problem. Council Minutes - 1/11/68 -2- 3065 Mr. Goggin stated that on the City Parking Lot, assuming there will be a driveway just north of the one proposed by Mr. Spindel in his report, with the new Police Wing taking approximately 27' of the lot leaves a very narrow driveway and tight for backing out. , There would be 38 spaces opposite the Police Department and with taking out part of the landscaping by the library, leaving approximately 6' of walkway possibly 11 spaces will be obtained in that area. Completely re -doing the Chamber lot and the private lot they have, projecting a driveway from Brookshire Avenue would furnish 116 spaces. This would be for normal day-to-day use with wide aisles, 26', and spaces 9' wide. In the evening, anticipating a possible heavy performance at the theatre, stacked parking could again be utilized, thus gaining an additional 74 parking spaces over the aforementioned 116. A total of 58 spaces could be reserved for Police and Library parking and during performance nights, this area could be blocked off. Arriving at a figure of 226 spaces for evening parking with stacked attendant park- ing means there would be one parking space for each 3-1/3 persons which is considerably better than the ordinance requirement of one per 5. Councilman Morton ascertained that Mr. Goggin's report considered only parking currently available and does not include 38, 11 and 9 available at three other locations previously mentioned, plus an additional 115. Chief Robinson stated the Police Department will need the ability to have access in and out at all times and will require parking all along the Police Wing. Councilman Morton complimented Mr, Goggin with coming up with an idea which had not been considered -- stacked attendant parking, stating this appears to be a ready solution to crowded parking conditions if the theatre is located in the downtown area. The total number of parking spaces arrived at from this study is 341 on existing City property, which is far in excess of what is needed to house the theatre, also accomo- dating the Library, Police Department and Fire Department. It was recommended by Council that the report on parking available show what is on existing City property and include also the parking available on the Pederson property plus attendant parking possibilities with stacked parking; and that it would exclude police, fire and library parking. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Building and Safety and Director of Parks and Recreation to proceed with plans and specifications, bring an estimated cost for architectural renderings at the earliest possible date and employ, as needed, a local architect. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A parking problem at the Bank of America building site on LaReina, between Second and Third Streets was discussed and Council suggested the contractor contact Plannet for negotiating for parking on a vacant lot owned by them in the vicinity of this con- struction, Councilman Morton indicated he was prepared to authorize plans and specifications for extension of the Library (the one wall which previously had been discussed) but in looking at the parking situation this morning, he came up with another idea which he would like to give consideration to. He would like the Library to know their need for additional space has not been forgotten. --, Councilman Morton commended the departments working on the various reports brought to this meeting which was done in a mere two days' time. Council Minutes 1/11/68 -3- 30666 Thel;rctor of Finance requested Council to transfer the funds for appropriation for the ri or'covering for the center wing construction in the amount of $2,380. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM TO $2,380 Unbudgeted Capital Improvement City Hall Additions Account No. 0913814 Account No. 0913804 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Dickerson, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Fire Chief Gain inquired as to color selection on the floor covering for the Fire Wing. Councilman Morton stated it should be uniform and blend in -without clashing and being called to the citizens' attention. Councilman Dickerson stated it should be brought out that the floor covering is a commercial carpeting and not of a kind used in residences, and that he concurs with Councilman Morton's thinking. Upon Councilman Dickerson's inquiry, Council was informed by the City Manager that Council Chamber seats should be ready no later than the end of January. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 9 a.m. Alberta M. Pfeiffer City Clerk Council Minutes 1/11/68 4- Ben 'd Corbin Mayor