HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-27-68-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1968
The City Council of the City of Downey, held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m.,
February 27, 1968, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'D Corbin
presiding:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
ABSENT:. Councilmen: Dickerson
ALSO Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
PRESENT: Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety
William A. Goggin, Director of Planning
James Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation
Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Russell Reynolds, Purchasing Agent
Francis Carter, Assistant Director of Planning
Donald B. Robison, Assistant to the City Manager
Alberta Pfeiffer, City Clerk
(Catherine Holtzclaw, Executive Secretary
Reverend Patrick L. Cleary of St. Raymond's Catholic Church delivered the
invocation.
The Mayor announced the hour of 8:00 a.m. having come and gone, the hearing on
Weed Abatement Protests was opened for the Lot Cleaning Program -- 1968 Season.
Mr. Spindel stated that approximately 400 letters were mailed to property owners
on February 5, 1968 notifying them that the City is commencing its annual Lot Clean-
ing Program. He stated that it was estimated approximately 100 property owners
would clean their own lots in response to the letters sent out, and the rest would
need to be cleaned by the City.
Mr. Spindel furnished Council with a copy of the letter sent to the property
owners and gave a report regarding this program. He also submitted a detailed report
showing the average cost per lot at $15. per lot for each cleaning. Mr. Spindel re-
quested authorization to proceed with the lot cleaning, and also appropriate $7,500.
from Unappropriated Reserve Account to Weed Abatement Account, funds to be reim-
burseable from assessments.
The Mayor inquired if the City Clerk had any written communications or protests
regarding this and the City Clerk replied that she had none.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to make oral comments. There was no one.
There being no written or oral communications or protests, it was moved by
Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed by the following vote
that the hearing on Weed Abatement Protests be closed.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote that the work be done on lot cleaning as outlined by the
Director of Public Works, and authorize the engaging of a local contractor to per-
form this work at an hourly rate, and authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT: FROM: TO:
$7,500. Unappropriated Reserve Account Account 0990--10103
Weed Abatement
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so
ordered that the minutes of the February 13th meeting be approved as submitted.
The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence:
A Financial Report from the Downey Civic Chorus for the 2nd Quarter 1967-68.
Ordered filed.
Councilman Temple noted that his copy of the report was quite light and asked
if the Xerox machine was responsible. The City Clerk replied that the original
copy was light, thus the reason for dim copies. Councilman Temple requested that
letters be written to all organizations asking for darker, more improved originals
with which to make better copies.
A letter from Utter McKinley Mortuaries offering the City of Downey a Nativity
Scene.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and so
ordered, to have Mr. Spindel investigate the size of this to determine if the City
has enough storage space if Utter McKinley's offer is accepted.
A letter from American Petrofina Exploration Company relative to continuing
a vibroseise survey along Lakewood Boulevard starting at a point about Gotham Street
and continuing north to the city limits.
Councilman Morton stated he has noted that other City Councils have, in fact,
prohibited this kind of survey within the framework of their cities because of the
numerous objections and problems with regard to broken windows, cracked walls, etc.,
as had been noted in the City of Downey during the last survey. The location of
this request has already been surveyed twice, and the homes, particularly on
Vultee, have already undergone considerable amount of noise and damage. It was
brought out that the survey might not cause as much turmoil and damage if starting
from Florence, proceeding north to the city limits as there are no homes at this
point backed up to Lakewood, but businesses and perhaps a cul-de-sac.
Mr. Spindel brought out that a water main was ruptured at the location of Para-
mount and Firestone during one of these surveys.
After discussion regarding the methods of the survey, in that the geophysical
company stated at first that their vehicles were at least 10' apart, and were
found to be bumper to bumper; that they stated the vibration could not be felt
more than 6' away, and it was found that homes at least 60' away were vibrating,
it was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and failed by
the following vote, to permit the vibroseise survey commencing at Florence and pro-
ceeding north to the city limits.
AYES: 2 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple
NOES: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Corbin
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
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A memorandum from the City Manager with a letter from Adrian Wilson Associates
relative to the approval of LeRoy Crandall and Associates for soil tests of the
Downey City Theatre site.
After discussion on prices, whether or not the City could handle this job,
and a study of the plans showing the number of proposed drillings with sizes and
depths, it was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, and seconded by Councilman Temple to
approve LeRoy Crandall & Associates making the recommended soil test at the low
bid of $2,800. rejecting all others.
The above motion was rescinded for further study. The Mayor suggested taking
this under submission and asked Mr. Lake and Mr. Spindel to study it further.
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so
ordered to hold for study and investigation, and report of the findings be pre-
sented to Council.
Memorandum from Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, relative to Zone
Exception #469, extension request of required conditions, from Rabbi Friedman,
Garden of Lebanon.
Mr. Spindel reported on the request stating the zone exception was granted
some time ago and part of the condition was construction of sidewalks and drive-
ways to be completed by December 8, 1967. Because of delays in their building
program, it was recommended that an extension of time be granted.
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed
by the following vote, to grant a further extension of one year's time for Zone
Exception No. 469 to afford the owner time to complete the proposed building
construction,
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Mortona Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES-
0
Councilmen-.
None
ABSENT.
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
Memorandum from Mr. Spindel relative to sidewalk problem on Woodruff Avenue
north of Muller Street and Shellyfield Drive. After Mr. Spindel reported on the
problem, explaining that the reason the City is absorbing all the cost on one side
of Woodruff Avenue is because it would be 100% public benefit, it was moved by
Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote
to authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with processing those Sidewalk
Matching Fund requests on the west side of Shellyfield Drive which have been approved
by City Council but were being held, and authorize the City to pay the full cost
of sidewalk along the Woodruff Avenue frontage of two lots which front on the cul-
de-sac at. (Marnish Drive (M.F. #176)
AYES-
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT-
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
A letter from the Library Advisory Board regarding a salary study. It was
moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the
letter from the Library Advisory Board be received and filed for budget study.
A letter. from Supervisor Bonelli in reply to a letter authorized by City Council
relative to the drainage problem at Rio San Gabriel Park. Ordered filed.
A letter from Mr. C. Larry Hoag regarding sidewalk requirement, Lot Split
No. 474, 7602 Second Street at the southeast corner of Wiley -Burke, and requesting
Council to waive the requirements.
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote to waive the sidewalk requirements subject to the
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property owner's entering into agreement to pay his pro rata share when sidewalks
are installed, which ,agreement would then be recorded, and that Mr. Hoag be
notified of Council action.
AYES, 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
A letter from Division of Highways regarding a traffic signal adjacent to
General Telephone Company Yard on Firestone. Ordered filed.
A letter of appreciation from Federico Sanchez, Engineering Aide in the
Public Works Department. Ordered filed.
A letter from the Southern California Rapid Transit District relative to
the UHF Radio Frequency 453.625 MC.
Mr. Spindel reported that he has been looking into this matter with Mr. Shand
and Mr. Reynolds. They had anticipated that the F.C.C. would have Downey narrow
band their equipment, but that they thought it would not be necessary until 1971;
however., according to this letter, this would become effective June, 1968. There
are no funds in the budget for working over this equipment. In some cases, some
of the older equipment would have to be completely replaced in order to work on a
narrow band.
Mr. Spindel stated that in view of the June 1, 1968 deadline, which will
fall within the current fiscal year, it will be necessary for the City to file a
waiver with the F.C.C. requesting a later date which would be in the next fiscal
year budget, wherein the City must modify its existing frequency modulation
equipment to conform with the F.C.C. regulation. It was recommended that steps
be taken by Council to file the waiver to permit the projected expenditure in the
1968-69 budget,
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote that the City file a waiver and extension of time, and
program the frequency modulation equipment into the 1968-69 budget.
AYES,
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES.
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
A memorandum from Robert Gain, Fire Chief, relative to City Council's previous
request to obtain a resuscitator for City Hall.
Chief Gain reported on several items to be considered if a resuscitator is
used at City Hall, First, daily service checks to insure operability and suf-
ficient gas; second, training of operators, Those already trained may not be able
to leave their posts in an emergency. Because of the above, it was recommended to
install an oxygen cylinder with a breathing mask as operation would take minimum
training, The cost would be approximately $75. in comparison to approximately
$415. for a resuscitator,
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed
r.. by the following vote to purchase a breathing mask with the proposed oxygen
cylinder, and that the Fire Department should be called as a matter of policy in
all emergencies arising which require use of this equipment.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
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Police Chief Ivan Robinson stated he was very proud to report to the people
that he remembers after the beginning of the City, the first Council authorized
the City to finance and pay for the education for all employees at State College
level and the fact that the Police Department took this very seriously. Every
police officer is taking 6 to 8 units along with his regular police officer duties.
Many of them have already received their Bachelor degrees. Since that time, the
State and Federal Government began programs similar to this, however, Downey is
already 2 to 4 years ahead of the others.
Chief Robinson was proud to confer the following degrees upon two of Downey's
officers in behalf of the trustees of their colleges:
Rodney Dale Englert -- Bachelor of Police Science
Los Angeles -State College
Jackson Lloyd O'Neal -- Bachelor of Police Science
Long Beach State College
City Council offered their congratulations to the two men upon their newly
acquired degrees.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY RE-
PEALING SECTIONS 5100 THROUGH 5300 AND ADDING
SECTIONS 5100 THROUGH 5501, WHICH SAID SECTIONS
RELATE TO HEALTH AND_SANITATION
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and so ordered that the above ordinance be taken
under further submission and that two Councilmen be appointed to completely re-
view the proposed Ordinance.
^ Mr. Larry Chaney of the City Sanitation Committee came forward and stated
if there was going to be further study on this matter, he and/or another member
of the Sanitation Committee would wish to be included on the Committee.
After discussion, Mayor Corbin appointed Mr. Larry Chaney and Mr. Mike Troy
of the Sanitation Committee to work with Councilmen Morton and Temple for further
study, Councilman Morton being designated as Chairman of this study committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ESTABLISHING NO PARKING ANY TIME ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD FROM THE
EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD TO A
POINT 13.50 EASTERLY
The Resolution 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 Temple and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 2038 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. WS 576
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 (#61231 - #61710 $146,131.11) (Payroll)
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The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum, and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 576 be adopted.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
I
Councilmen:
Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. WS-577
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 (#29874 - #30063 $216,618.22)
The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 577 be adopted.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
Mayor Corbin declared a 5-minute recess with Council reconvening at 9 a.m.
with roll call.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote to approve cost distribution for construction of
sewer main extension on Firestone Boulevard west of Old River School Road under
Cash Contract No. 172.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Con-
tract No. 195, Firestone Boulevard and Patton Road Water and Sewer Mains, and
the responsibility for the maintenance thereof.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
Regarding the bids for Cash Contract No. 193, Police Addition, City Hall,
it was reported that the low bidder, Unkovich Construction Company of Downey, re-
quested to withdraw their bid due to a clerical error. The City Attorney stated
after his review of the bid of Unkovich Construction Company, there did exist a
clerical error.
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to make the findings that there was a clerical error
on the bid submittal, and to allow Unkovich Construction Company, Downey, to with-
draw their bid.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to award the bid to the next lowest bidder, Deutsch
Construction Company of Culver City in the amount of the unit price in the bid
proposal and authorize the following transfer of funds to cover the cost of con-
struction and any unforfeeen contingencies:
AMOUNT: FROM: TO:
$65,000. Unappropriated General Fund Account No. 13804
Surplus
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Dickerson
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Con-
tract No. 208 by Diamond Builders of La Mirada for Maintenance Storage Shed at
City Hall, and the responsibility of the maintenance thereof.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Mortod, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising
for bids for Cash Contract No. 209, City Water Yard -- Stewart and Gray Road.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Morton, Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Dickerson
At 9:15 a.m. Councilman Morton asked to be excused and left the Council
meeting.
After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by
Councilwoman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No. 213
North side Stewart and Gray Road, Pernell Avenue to West City Limit -- Sewer Main,
to the lowest and best bidder, Dezarov Brothers of Los Alamitos in the amount of
unit prices shown and waive the irregularity in the bid proposal which shows the
extension of 714 lineal feet of 8-inch V.C. pipe instead of 714.61 lineal feet.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
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After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by
Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No. 215,
for removal of trees at various locations to Harold E. Simpson Company, the lowest
and best bidder, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal,
and all other bids be rejected.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve the plans and specifications and authorize
advertising for bids for S.S. Project 177, East Side of Old River School Road --
Irwingrove Drive -- Quinn:Street.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by
Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award S.S. Project No. 186,
Cecilia Street Widening East of Lakewood Boulevard.to the lowest and best bidder,
Crowell and Larson of Baldwin Park in the amount of the unit prices submitted,
waive the irregularity of the Bid Bond submitted, and authorize the use of a
subcontractor for electrical work.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
.-� ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve Plans and Specifications for S.S. Project
183, West Side of Brookshire Avenue, Florence Avenue to Lexington Road; South
Side of Florence Avenue from Brookshire Westerly, and authorize advertising for
bids.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote to authorize the purchase of Mobil Sweeper Model 1-TE-3
Sweeper from American Hoist Company of California, the only bidder, for the net
delivered price bid of $13,153.35, including tax. (P.O. Contract #156).
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
It was -moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed
by the following vote to approve Paveout Request No. 106, Lot Split #466, on Cleta
Street Westerly of Lakewood Boulevard, subject to construction of curb and gutter
by the property owners, and authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT: FROM: TO:
$5,000. Account No, 13814 Account No. 13788
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve cross gutter and paving construction for
D.I.P. No. 574 on Cole Street and Smallwood Avenue and authorize the following
transfer of funds:
AMOUNT:
$1,500.
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
FROM:
Account No. 13814
TO:
Account No. 13788
Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
Councilmen: None
Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve Matching Fund Project No. 165 and authorize
the Department of Public Works to construct sidewalks on Dollison Drive from Fair -
ford Avenue to Cecilia Street, in the amount of $5,500. Funds are available to
cover the cost in Street and Sidewalk Fund.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk construction in
the amount of $4,263. as follows:
M.F. No. ADDRESS:
ESTIMATED -CITY COST:
175
7602 Second Street (Wiley Burke Ftg)
$ 78.00
177
8077-8111 Florence Avenue
90.00
178
8129 Florence Avenue
35.00
179
8135 Florence Avenue
30.00
180
9010 Buhman Avenue
36.00
181
9016 Buhman Avenue
34.00
182
9026 Buhman Avenue
34.00
183
9032 Buhman Avenue
34.00
184
9060 Buhman Avenue
35.00
186
9066 Buhman Avenue
30.00
186
9072 Buhman Avenue
28.00
187
9075 Buhman Avenue
107.00
188
7409 Irwingrove Drive
33.00
189
10302 Pomering Road
142.00
190
10308 Pomering Road
33.00
191
10324 Pomering Road
33.00
192
10330 Pomering Road
33.00
193
10412 Pomering Road
33.00
194
10418 Pomering Road
33.00
195
10446 Pomering Road
33.00
196
7450 Cherokee Drive (Pomering
Rd. Ftg.)
102.00
197
11970 Pomering Road
32.00
198
8503 Devenir Street
101.00
199
8512 Devenir Street
51.00
200
8513 Devenir Street
32.00
201
8533 Devenir Street
32.00
202
8539 Devenir Street
32.00
203
8545 Devenir Street
32.00
204
8551 Devenir Street
32.00
205
8617 Devenir Street
31.00
206
8513 Stewart & Gray Road
31.00
207
8517 Stewart & Gray Road
31.00
208
8533-39 Stewart & Gray Road
31.00
209
8542 Fontana Street (S�ewart
& Gray Ft.)
31.00
210
8548 Fontana Street (Stewart
& Gray Ft.)
31.00
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M.F. No. ADDRESS:
ESTIMATED CITY COST:
211
8438 Third Street
$
107.00
212
12006 Smallwood Ave. (Cole St. Ftg.)
69.00
213
12007 Smallwood Ave. (Cole St. Ftg.)
57.00
214
7192 Benares St: (Ryerson Ave. Ftg.)
67.00
215
11715 Ryerson Avenue
51.00
216
7909 Quill Drive
36.00
217
7933 Quill Drive
36.00
218
12223 Rives Avenue
36000
219
12248 Downey Avenue
37.00
220
12718 Downey Avenue
44.00
221
12732 Downey Avenue
30.00
222
12802 Downey Avenue
30.00
223
9516 Brookshire Avenue
64.00
224
11816-18 Brookshire Avenue
54.00
225
10603 Woodruff Avenue
39.00
226
12649 Dunrobin Avenue
34.00
227
13259 Eastbrook Ave. (Foster Rd. Ftg.)
"'00
228
10502 Shellyfield Road
121.00
229
9140 Telegraph Road
81.00
230
9023 Muller Street
101.00
231
12736 Downey Avenue
31.00
Subtotal:
$
2,793.00
Right of Way Exchange:
232
7872 Cole Street
290.00
233
7839 Cole Street
615.00
234
7845 Cole Street
565.00
Total Right of Way:
$
1,4M.00
GRAND TOTAL:
AYES:
3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
$ 4,263.00
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and
passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to pro-
ceed under the provisions of Chapter 27, to complete the improvements in Downey
Improvement Project 576, West side of Buhman Avenue between Cedartree Road to
Brookpar* Road, at the estimated cost of $900.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote to authorize modification of Traffic Signal at Alameda
Street and Birchdale Avenue, and authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT: FROM: TO:
$2,000. Account No. 13814 Account No. 13805
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
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It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and
passed by the following vote, to approve cost sharing .for water main construction
in Tract Number 26225 in Charloma between -Stamps and Manzanar and authorize the
following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT: FROM:
$2,267.50 Account No, 86004
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Morton, Dickerson
TO:
Account No. 86051
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds for
One hundred (100 1" meters required .for services to the lots in Tract Numbers
26653, 26225 and 23736.
AMOUNT: FROM:
$9,000. Unappropriated Water Reserves
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
RESOLUTION NO. 2039
TO:
Account No, 85100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. DIANE BOGGS AS A
MEMBER OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Councilwoman Dunnum read the resolution in full appointing Mrs. Diane Boggs
to the Park and Recreation Commission,
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and
passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2039 appointing Mrs. Diane
Boggs to replace Mr, Robert Koches of the Park. and Recreation Commission for
the term expiring June 30, 1.972.
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen.*
Morton, Dickerson
After discussing smoking in the Council Chamber, the effect it would have
on the draperies, possible damage to the new chairs, etc., it was moved by Council-
woman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that
there shall be no smoking at any time in. the Council Chamber,
AYES:
3
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
2
Councilmen:
Morton, Dickerson
It was moved by Councilwoman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and -passed
by the following vote that the City Attorney and Purchasing Agent investigate and
bring back a report as to costs, liability endorsement, premiums and coverage,
to the next Council meeting as to the proper manner of coverage in the event of
injury of any of them during the time they are acting as City Council or City
appointees in any manner, of the members of City Council, its' Boards and
Commissions,
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AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
Mayor Corbin stated he had a petition with 793 signatures asking for the
installation of a traffic signal at Firestone Boulevard and Pangborn Avenue. He
asked the Director of Public Works to investigate this and report back. Mr.
Spindel reported the request would be turned over to the State Division of
�. Highways.
Mr. Sorensen advised he received a notice of a hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission concerning General Telephone Co. and Pacific Telephone Co.
rates and charges with hearings scheduled in Los Angeles for 3 days. Since he
thought this was a staff initiated matter, he was of the opinion this hearing
would not merit the expense to send a representative for the City of Downey.
It would require an expert in telephone rates and charges to investigate this
matter fully.
Councilwoman Dunnum stated that when this subject came up previously the
Chamber of Commerce had made a study and asked Mr. Cole, General Manager of the
Chamber, what his study showed. Mr. Cole reported the Chamber Public Utilities
Committee will be discussing the matter.
Mr. Spindel reported that with the construction of the new Police Wing,
a parking problem will exist and recommended the two empty lots across the
street (South) from City Hall be graded and used for City employees parking. He
stated that he has talked with the contractor who is now doing the storm drain
on Downey Avenue and the contractor has agreed to fill the two lots, and compact
and grade them for only $245.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works and authorize the necessary work to be done on the two parking lots
across the street from City Hall and appropriate the sum of $245. from A/N 13804,
City Hall Improvement Fund.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT; 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
In the City Manager's absence, Chief Robinson stated he had been requested
to report on the Helicopter Patrol "Sky Knight." He stated the Committee in-
vestigating the procedures and operations of the Helicopter Patrol met, and that
all cities involved have approved except Montebello. (Norwalk, Commerce, Bell
Gardens, Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera and Whittier). Prorated share of each
city will be according to their population and crime rate with Downey's share
set at $54,520 for the area service for one year. On March 5th, the committee
will meet again with a representative from the County Counsel's Office and the
C.A.O.'s Office to assist in setting up a Joint Powers Agreement.
The Mayor inquired if a "dry run" could be set up so each member of the City
Council could evaluate this program. Chief Robinson stated he would like to
invite all of City Council and any of the Department Heads who wished to take
part, to set up any time, day or night, for this flight.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve the program for the Sky Knight Patrol
with the participating cities each to pay their prorated share, with Downey's
share estimated at $55,000. per year, and the Joint Powers Agreement brought
to City Council for its review and approval.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Corbin
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Dickerson
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Mr. Vernon R. Worden, 7402 Neo Street presented a petition to install
two-hour parking time limit signs on...the east side of•Old.River School Road
from Arnett south to Adwen..and—including the 7400 block on Neo between Old River
School Road and.Norlain. The .reason for the petition is the problem they have
hadwith cars parked for too long a time to allow the street sweepers to clean
the streets; also, they have the problem of water settling in the street at all
times, and when the street sweeper brushes the debris, the water causes it to be
returned to the street.
Councilman Temple stated he would like to find some other means of rectifying
the problem other than posting 2-hour parking, which he felt would penalize the
citizens living in the area.
After discussing the means of eliminating the problem, Mr. Spindel suggested
that the Traffic Committee investigate this.
It was moved by Councilman.Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum and so
ordered that the petition be accepted and refer the matter to the Traffic Com-
mittee for thorough investigation, and report back to the City Council for action
by the next City Council meeting, March llth, Mr. Spindel was asked to notify
Mr. Worden of the findings of the Traffic Committee report.
Mr. Bill Cole, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce came forth and stated he
would like to thank City Council for the new comfortable chairs in the Chamber,
Mr. Cole stated the Chamber was attempting to meet on Wednesday night with
the people who raised the money for the Guadalajara Fountain. He stated he has
a proposal regarding the project and would like to see a visual break -down of
this project. The Mayor informed him one was available in the MayoX's Office.
Mr. Cole inquired if the City could follow up on the matter of signs for the
605 Freeway, in contacting the State,
Mr. Cole asked about entrance signs to the City and was informed they
were being held up pending a field trip. Council recommended that this field
trip be set up by the City Manager as soon as possible.
Mr. Cole wished to thank the City on behalf of Aerojet for action on Stewart
and Gray Road which is a real help to them for their egress and ingress.
Mr. Cole reported the Chamber of Commerce is planning to conduct a survey
of businesses in Downey to see if they will be interested in attending a seminar,
along with members of the Police Department, on burglary, robbery, checks, credit
cards, shoplifting, etc, The Chamber is also conducting a survey of 1000 resi-
dents concerning their buying habits.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Alberta Pfeiffer
City Clerk
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Ben `D Corbin
Mayor
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