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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-23-68-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .DOWNEY APRIL 23, 1968 4 .SS The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m. April 23, 1968, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Thomas H. Morton, presiding, PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton ALSO PRESENT- Oren L. King, City Manager Carl Newton, Acting City Attorney 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 Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department Donald B. Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Alberta Pfeiffer, City Clerk Katherine Holtzclaw, Executive Secretary Councilman Scott E. Temple, delivered the invocation. Assistant Librarian Josephine Clayman made a presentation from the Downey City Library for National Library Week, stating. the Library Staff wished to honor a Downey family whom they felt had made full use of the library during the past year. The unanimous selection was the Fred Mintie family as "The Library Family of the Year," Mayor Morton presented the family with a plaque in appreciation from the Library for the family's active participation in the library program, Mr. Mintie thanked everyone for the honor of having been selected as the first family to be given this award and commended the Library Staff for making such a won- derful library program possible, Mrs. Clayman stated an outstanding honor was bestowed this week by Mrs, Judith Moore, California Executive Director, to Mrs. Virginia Apmadoc; Children's Librarian. Mrs. Apmadoc was selected as Librarian of the -Year to represent the City of Downey. Mayor Morton presented Mrs. Apmadoc with a book offered from the California Head- quarters of National Library Week, stating that City Council appreciates the work that she has accomplished, Mrs. Apmadoc thanked everyone and stated she appreciated working with her wonderful boss, Mrs, Miller, and also her wonderful co-workers. Chief Ivan Robinson of the Police Department related and explained the education program the Police Department has taken steps to implement. He announced Officer Kenneth Perkins is the most recent to attain his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cali- fornia State College at Long Beach, Mayor Morton congratulated Officer Perkins and commended him on attaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree, Officer Perkins thanked Council for their recognition, An Outstanding Citizen Award was presented by Mayor Morton to Mr. Norman Montgomery of General Telephone Company for outstanding community service, Mayor Morton stated Downey has a quality city because of such people as Mr. Montgomery, and that the City Council appreciates men such as he, Council Minutes - 4/23/68 3 Memorandum from Chief Robinson, Police Department, requesting support of the following Senate and Assembly bills; Senate Bill 134- Concerning pandering pornography is one of our five California State Peace Officers' affirmative legislative proposals. Senate Bill 124: Concerning juvenile pornography is also one of our California State Peace Officers' affirmative legislative -proposals. Assembly Bill 19.3: Concerning additional Grand Jury empaneling appears to be a needed piece of legislation for large counties such as Los Angeles. Chief Robinson stated he could not make recommendation as to the action Council should take on this bill. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that Senate Bill 134 and Senate Bill 124'be supported by the City of Downey. Certification from City Clerk and attached Resolution No. 135 designating a member and alternate member to the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District Numbers 2 and 18. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered that in accordance with Resolution No. 135, Mayor Thomas H. Morton be designated the Director, and Mayor. Pro Tempore Scott E. Temple, the Alternate Director to serve on County Sanitation District Numbers 2 and 18 for the forth- coming year. A report: from Jim Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation, relative to re- location of the Southern Pacific Depot onto Park property, Mr. Ruth submitted an itemized report of expenditures involved in relocating the depot with recommendation. Mr. Ruth elaborated on the .report submitted stating the Park and�Recreation- Commission held a special study session to consider the relocation of the Depot: on Park property, At that time they evaluated the cost factor and park facilities that could be made available in relocating this Depot, After careful consideration, the Park and Recreation Commission recommended aga-inst the --relocation of the Depot, primarily due to excessive cost of approximately $28,000. which they feel would be necessary for a safe facility for public use. However, in recommending against preserving this facility, the Park and Recreation Commission asked City Council's consideration to adding a wing onto the museum building that could accommodate the needs of the Historical Society.- -- Councilman Temple stated it was his wish to try to preserve the Depot also, in that he felt it was the last of the "past of Downey" being removed. He also stated if it were not .for the excessive cost of refurbishing this building, it could also be used for Senior Citizens, a library or even museum. The City Clerk called Council's attention to a letter and petitions on this same subject, from Mr, Iry Phelan to City Council which had been placed on their desks prior to the meeting, Mr. Phelan related his feelings on preserving what is left of Downey heritage, and related events of past history as examples of why he thought Downey's his- torical depot should be saved-. Mr. Phelan also stated it was not the Historical Society's intention to spend a lot of money in refurbishing -the building, but it was their intent to restore it "as is." The Downey Youth Historical Society also favors saving the building as it is. After Mr. Phelan's presentation, Councilman Temple stated he had given this more thought and instead of the proposed location of Furman P-ark,- he suggested- utilizing -Imperial Park; moving the depot on the westerly portion behind right field of the ball diamond. He further recommended having it properly landscaped to avoid the look of "an eyesore" and perhaps have the Historical Society consider having an old locomotive donated to be placed in front of it. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 4 - 3159 Councilman Temple moved that City Council consider moving the depot to Imperial Park as outlined, if it is feasible, and possibly charge the Historical Society with the responsibility of having it renovated. The motion died for lack of a second. Mrs. Florence Palas, 7823 Stewart and Gray Rd. came forward and stated that if the decision was to be based on the amount of money needed for removal and pre- servation, she would take the responsibility of raising and submitting the amount needed. She stated the City Council was aware of her money -raising ability which she has displayed in the past for other City projects. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to reject the request to relocate and save the old Southern Pacific Railroad,Depot. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 1 Councilmen: Temple ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton declared a recess with Council reconvening at 9:35 a.m., with roll,call, all members of City Council being present. The City Clerk continued with the correspondence. A memorandum from Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works relative to land- scaping the triangular area at 6th Street and Downey Avenue with funds provided by the Altrusa Club of Downey. Sketches showing different lettering ideas were submitted for Council consid- eration in selecting one to be used in the area. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered that the selection of the sign "Downey, California, Central Area" be used at the landscaped area at Sixth Street and Downey Avenue. A claim from Gerald R. Lindekugel, 2221 Iroquois Avenue, Long Beach. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the claim from Gerald R. Lindekugel be denied and re- ferred to the City's Insurance Carrier. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mayor Thomas H. Morton to Mr. William R. George, Real Estate Department of Continental Service Company relative to reaffirming proposal for the purchase of Bank of America Motor Annex property on Firestone Boulevard, Also, attached letter dated January 11, 1968 from Mayor Corbin to the Continental Service Company outlining the agreement for purchase of property. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to proceed with the proposal for the purchase of the three parcels of ground, identified by Project No. 75-5465, between Second Street and Firestone Boulevard, in the City of Downey. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mr. James G. Bell, Assistant District Engineer, Division of Highways relative to modification to be made of traffic signal, Lakewood Boulevard at Cherokee Street. Ordered received and filed. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 5 - 31G O A letter from Arnold Finch, Acting Superintendent of Downey Unified School District, concerning the possibility of cutting Davis Street thkough the Downey Unified School District administrative site, connecting Downey Avenue with Brookshire Avenue in front of the hospital. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to refer this matted to the Traffic Committee and Public Works Department for further study and report back to City Council, An invitation from the Women"s Committee for Downey Symphonic Society inviting City Councilmen and wives to its Solon to be held on Sunday, May 5, 1968, from 7,30 to 9,30 p.m. with R.S.V.P. acceptance only. Ordered received and filed. A memorandum from Mr. Oren King, City Manager, relative to activities of Downey Youth Week with students assuming public offices at City Hall. Mr, King commended Chief Robinson of the Police Department for the excellent manner in which he has handled the program, as Chairman, RESOLUTION NO. 2053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE 1968 STREET PROGRESS AND NEEDS REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and .so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2053, AYES, 5 Councilmen! Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES, 0 Councilmen, None ABSENT, 0 Councilmen- None RESOLUTION NO, 2054 A RESOLUTION OF THE C:I.TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PUBLIC PARKING LOTS WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 66 AND ALL DOWNTOWN CITY OWNED AND LEASED PARKING LOTS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016 DATED DECEMBER 26, 1967 The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived, It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2054. AYES, 5 Councilmen. Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES, 0 Councilmen. None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen, None RESOLUTION NO. 2055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIMITING PARKING ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD BETWEEN ARNETT STREET AND ADWEN STREET; AND BOTH SIDES OF NEO STREET BETWEEN OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD AND NORLAIN AVENUE The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes m 4/23/68 d 6 3t6l It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2055. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Vernon Worden, 7402 Neo Street, Downey related the parking problem which initiated Resolution No. 2055. He stated the parking of numerous automobiles owned by tenants of the apartments on his street, does not allow room for automobile, owners residing in single dwellings on the street. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered, that. the Traffic Committee be requested to study this further with the problem of the single dwelling residents in mind, and bring back a report to the next Council Meeting. Mr. Worden was advised that the Traffic Committee would meet next on May 2nd at 10:00 a.m, in the Public Works Building, and that he wa-s welcome to attend the meeting if he so desired. Councilman Temple directed Mr. King to notify Mr. Worden of the time and date of the next Traffic Committee meeting and if Mr. Worden had any further com- ments, to refer them to the City Manager for further action. RESOLUTION NO. 2056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF LA REINA AVENUE AND THIRD STREET AS A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and ,,Sled by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2056. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING THE EXISTING "NO PARKING ANYTIME" RESTRICTION AND ESTABLISHING PEAK HOUR "NO PARKING" LIMITS ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD BETWEEN STEWART & GRAY ROAD AND ALEMEDA STREET The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Coincilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2057. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING FOSTER ROAD SERVICE ROAD AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARDIS AVENUE The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that adoption of this resolution be held over pending further study and a field trip. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 7 - 3262 RESOLUTION NO. 2058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING LLOYD L. STROMBERG TO THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2058. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. VS-584- 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 (#63147 - #63634) ($143,092.79) (PAYROLL) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS-584 be adopted-. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-585 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 (#30592 - #30782) ($156,072.50) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading he waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that- Resolution No. WS-585�be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Corbin inquired -as to the item for the rental of uniforms from Welch Uniform Company. Mr. Shand explained that the City contracts with Welch Uniform Company for one year for all City Hall employees who wear uniforms, including the Water Department and Park Department. The payments are made monthly, however, on occasion when an employee is on vacation or does not use a uniform, credit is given for the unused ones. Also, sometimes a bill will overlap, and payment will be made the following month, making a two -month payment. Mayor Morton directed Mr. Shand to call this matter to the attention of City Council prior to the expiration of the contract so that they may review it. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 8 - 3163 After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No. 204 20" and 24" Water Main; 42" and 48" Storm Drain - Cecilia Street, Woodruff Avenue and Firestone Boulevard to M. P. Mitrovich, the lowest and best bid in the amount of the unit prices bid, authorize an advance of $40,000 from Account 09-81, Unappro- priated Reserves to Account 0%13837 _ and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved -by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award-Ca-s-h Contract No. 209, Unit City Water Yard, Stewart and Gray Road, to the lowest and -best bidder, K R W Construction Company, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid pro- posal, waive -the irregularity of the bid bond submitted, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen. None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans-and-specificat-ions-and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract No. 211, Via Rio Nido, westerly of Old River School Road, Old River School Road northerly of Via Rio Nido, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: $1800 AYES: NOES : ABSENT: FROM: TO: Capital Improvements Account No. 13788 Unbudgeted Account No. 13814 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton 0 Councilmen: None 0 Councilmen: None - After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award --Cash Contract -No, 212, for Slurry Seal, to the lowest and best bidder, Tri-County Contractors, in the amount of the unit price submitted in the Bid Proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Caste Contract No. 213, Sewer Main, north side of Stewart and Gray Road; Pernell Avenue to west City Limit, approve the cost distribution for sewer construction on Stewart and Gray Road, and accept the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, and seconded by Councilman Temple to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #216, LaReina Avenue, Florence Avenue to Otto Street; Quoit Street, Paramount Boulevard to Parrot Avenue water mains, and authorize advertising for. bids. Councilman Ferris requested that this matter be held for further study and a field trip. Councilman Corbin withdrew his motion and Councilman Temple his second, and the matter was held for further study. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 9 3163 After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No, 204 20" and 24" Water Main; 42" and 48" Storm Drain - Cecilia Street, Woodruff Avenue and Firestone Boulevard to M, P. Mitrovich, the lowest and best bid in the amount of the unit prices bid, authorize an advance of $40,000 from Account 09-81, Unappro- priated Reserves to Account 094837- and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved -by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the fo-llowing vote to award--Ca-sh-Contract No, 209, Unit I City Water Yard, Stewart and Gray Road, to the lowest and -best bidder, K R W Construction Company, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid pro- posal, waive -the irregularity of the bid bond submitted, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans-and-specificat-ions-and.grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract No. 211, Via Rio Nido, westerly of Old River School Road, Old River School Road northerly of Via Rio Nido, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $1800 Capital Improvements Account No, 13788 Unbudgeted Account No, 13814 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton r-. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award---Cash-Contr-act-No, 212, for Slurry Seal, to the lowest and best bidder, Tri-County Contractors, in the amount of the unit price submitted in the Bid Proposal and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract No, 213, Sewer Main, north side of Stewart and Gray Road; Pernell Avenue to west City Limit, approve the cost distribution for sewer construction on Stewart and Gray Road, and accept the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT-, 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, and seconded by Councilman Temple to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #216, LaReina Avenue, Florence Avenue to Otto Street; Quoit Street, Paramount Boulevard to Parrot Avenue water ^ mains, and authorize advertising for bids. Councilman Ferris requested that this matter be held for further study and a field trip. Councilman Corbin withdrew his motion and Councilman Temple his second, and the matter was held for further study. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 9 - 3t64 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements under C.C. #SS-133, Patton Road, Firestone Boulevard to Southern Pacific Railroad and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for CC #SS-149, Rives Avenue, Third Street to Florence Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman -Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. SS-157, Traffic Signal Modification, Imperial Highway at Orizaba Avenue, and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen. None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to award CC #SS-168, Imperial Highway, Paramount Boulevard to Downey Avenue, to the lowest and best bidder, Sully Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal -and reject all other bids.,- AYES- 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen-. Teeple (Councilman Temple qualified his reason for abstaining inasmuch as the Company he is employed by, owns Sully Miller) Councilman Winton inquired if a time schedule could be included in the con- tract to eliminate -traffic tie-up on Imperial Highway during the construction. Mr. Spindel responded that the bids are based -on -completion of a certain number of days as called for in the specifications and also based on the traffic restrictions, Councilman Winton suggested that inthe future, for major, arteries -such as Imperial Highway, it might be possible to stipulate work to continue during the slack periods of traffic time perhaps at night, Mayor Mor-tan--stated the cost might be more, but perhaps if enough time were saved, it might compensate for the extra cost, and save money as an end result. After discussion on this subject, Mr. Spindel stated he would investigate the matter and report back to the City Council. Mr. Spindel, upon request of the Mayor, explained the difference in unit price and lump sum bid prices, to the two new Councilmen. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote to approve the Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract No. SS-173, Traffic Signal Installation - Paramount Boulevard and Vista Del Rosa Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 10 - 3165 Due to a delay occasioned by a utility relocation and -water main repair within the project limits, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the -following vote to grant a six -day extension of time for completion of Cash Contract #SS-186, Cecilia Street widening, east of Lakewood Boulevard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Mayor Morton st4ted he has were negligent in cleaning up at he would have -this -checked. Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton None None had complaints from citizens that the contractors the end of the day. Mr. Spindel replied that It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract No. 215, removal of trees at-var-ions locations. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with the necessary engineering for Assessment District No. 105, Phlox Street -- Paramount-Boulevard and 760' ± easterly of Paramount Boulevard; authorize retaining the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen to prepare the necessary legal documents; authorize the advance of. $10,500 from from Unappropriated Reserve Fund 09-81 to Account 11-14432 for the incidental costs; consider City contribution of $4,000. for all incidental charges and a portion of construction as requested by property owners from Account 09- 81 to Account. 11-14432, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen! None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple -and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds for sidewalks construction in the amount of $7,002. for the construction of sidewalk on the following Major Pedestrian Routes: Estimated M.F. No. Address City Cost 273 9001 Buhman Avenue $ 83.00 274 9002 Buhman Avenue 117.00 275 9007 Buhman Avenue 30.00 276 9013 Buhman Avenue 36.00 277 9019 Buhman Avenue 37.00 278 9020 Buhman Avenue 35.00 279 9044 Buhman Avenue 35.00 280 10332 Wiley -Burke Avenue 32.00 281 10338 Wiley -Burke Avenue 32.00 28.2 10404 Wiley -Burke Avenue 32.00 283 10407 Wiley -Burke Avenue 32.00 284 10410 Wiley -Burke Avenue 32.00 285 10420 Wiley -Burke Avenue 32.00 286 10504 Wiley -Burke Avenue 96.00 287 10520 Wiley -Burp Avenue 31.00 288 10524 Wiley -Burke Avenue 31.00 289 7803 Springer Street (Rives Ave. frontage only) 80.00 290 12216 Rives Avenue 150.00 291 12227 Rives Avenue 30.00 292 12260 Downey Avenue 47.00 Council Minutes - 4/23/68 3196 M.F. No, Address Estimated City Cost 293 12746 Downey Avenue $ 30.00 294 12815 Downey Avenue 33.00 295 12820 Downey Avenue 30.00 296 12120-24 Old River School Road 77.00 297 12230 Old River School Road 31.00 298 12242 Old River School Road 31.00 299 12324 Old River School Road 30.00 300 8504 Raviller Drive 121.00 301 8207 DePalma Street 30.00 302 7040 Stewart & Gray Road 203.00 Total estimated cost $1,646.00 303 11820-22 Downey Avenue, Fontana St, frontage 106.00 Right of Way Exchange: 304 8338 Florence Avenue 750.00 City Project: 107 Lakewood Boulevard, east side, Cherokee Drive 4,500.00 to existing sidewalk 540± feet south of Florence Avenue. (Estimated cost) GRAND TOTAL $7,002.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton stated he wished to vote with the understand-ing- that -he would request City Council to hold the actual expenditure until he and Mr. Spindel are able to solve a tree problem on Lakewood Boulevard. He wished to stipulate this rather than hold up action on the entire project. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve Paveout Request No. 109, 12815 Downey Avenue, subject to construction of curb and gutter by the property owner and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM: TO: $500. Account -No 13814 Account No. 13788 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT-: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to approve Paveout Request No. 110 for 7040 Stewart & Gray Rd. and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM: TO: $2,500 Unbudgeted Account No. 13814 Account No. 13788 r-. Capital Improvements Misc. Paveouts AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 12 3167 Councilman Ferris requested that th Public Works Department to remove trees Road and Elston be continued to the next objections, it was so ordered, e item requesting authorization for the and repair curb and gutter at Blandwood Council Meeting. Since there were no It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize Chapter 27 Proceedings for Downey Improvement Project No, 577, on the east side of Brookshire Avenue at Raviller Drive. AYES-. 5 Councilmen-. Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES- 0 Councilmen! None ABSENT-. 0 Councilmen-. None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Com- mittee that Fontana Street between Downey Avenue and Brookshire Avenue; Birchdale Avenue from Cherokee Drive to Muller Street; Muller Street from Birchdale Avenue to Tristan Drive; and Tristan Drive from Muller Street to 5th Street, be included on the major pedestrian routes to schools system. (Traffic Request 2242) AYES-. 5 Councilmen.-, Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES-. 0 Councilmen-. None ABSENT-. 0 Councilmen,, None Regarding the continued hearing on curbs, gutters, paveout and some side- walks on Cole Street, between Paramount Boulevard and Rives Avenue, Councilman Temple requested the City to absorb the costs of the paveout and putting the street Mack in order, He stated this street acts as a collector for other streets that dead end into it and has an -unusual amount of traffic in this par- ticular neighborhood, Councilman 'Temple suggested that Council members take a field trip to that area, A field trip will be arranged by the City Manager for Council to examine the Cole Street area in question, The City Manager reported on.a m-eeting held Monday, -April 22nd at 7.30 p.m, in the Council Chamber regarding the installation of sidewalks on Shellyfield from Cecilia to Gotham, resulting from inquiries and letters from residents on Shellyfield, Mr, King related that letters were sent to all property owners in that area explaining the purpose of the meeting and inviting them to discuss their views on whether or not they desired sidewalks, The City Manager further stated that their opinions were divided, but it; resulted in the majority favoring no side- walks, however., the property owr,�!rr,p requested that the City study this matter further, Mr. Spindel reported that of the three property owners who previously had requested matching funds, and approved by the City Council, two had reversed their decisions and decided they did not want the sidewalks; however, the re- maining one expressed that he does desire sidewalks. :It was moved by Councilman -Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to rescind the previous action, with the understanding. that once the determination is made as to the proper type of sidewalks to be installed, anyone wishing to apply again, would have Council consideration of each application. AYES-. 5 Councilmen-. Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES-. 0 Councilmen-. None ABSENT. 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton directed Mr. Spindel to arrange for a study to be made on the Shellyfield area with the Traffic Committee, Mrs Spindel responded that he would, Mr. King reported on a meeting scheduled for April 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber regarding landscaping Downey Avenue from Firestone Boulevard to Third Street Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 13 3168 In response to the petition by citizens requesting -the installation of a traffic signal at Firestone and Pangborn, a public meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Representatives of the Division of Highways will also be present. Mr. King reported that effective June 1, 1968, the Federal Communications Commission is requiring that all base and mobile radio units operating in the 450-470 megacycle bands, be narrow banded to provide for additional channels of use. Because of this imperative action, the Director of Public Works submitted a complete report with a breakdown of costs, and total cost shown as $15,589.85. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Finance Department to proceed immediately with the purchase of the following equipment from Motorola Communi- cations and Electronics, Inc. so that: all work can be completed prior to June 1, 1968, the deadline for narrow banding. 15 T34DRT-3100 Mobiles @ $834.50 1 U64LHT 1 C54KBB 1 EW40 1 1 AYES, NOES. ABSENT, Mobile @ $1,01.9.50 Base Station Guyed 40' Tower 60` of Antenna Feed Line Andrews Antenna 5% Tax Less trade-in of 1.6 U44BBT-3000 Mobiles @ ,$125. $12,517.50 1,019.50 1,866.00 132.00 51000 356.00 $15,942.00 797.10 $16,739�85 2,000.00 $14,739.85 Removal of old equipment and installation of new equipment _ 850,00, $15,589�85 5 Caunciimeu� Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton 0 Councilmen: None 0 Councilmen' None The City Manager reported on the. "Sky Patrol" contractural agreement with the County and seven surrounding cities, Mr, King reported the agreement has been completed in its initial form and should be ready for City Council and the City Attorney to study in the very near future, Operations are expected to begin about July 1, 1968, within figures previously authorized by City Council. Mayor Morton brought out the possibility of working into the program the necessary surveying in conjunction with mosquito abatement district services. Experiments in other areas have found that the Slay Patrol could assist materially in locating swimming pools with stagnant water, particularly with vacant houses, and report chem to be mosquiL o breeding places, Mayor Morton requested a report be brought back on the feasibility that park of the agreement might be checking swimming pools, This can be done by looking for the discoloration of the water and algae present in water. After further discussion on the coverage of the agreement, and vandalism diminishment in schools, the City Manager stated he would look into the matter further and report back. Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 14 3169 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that: The City Clerk be authorized to attend the 22nd Annual Conference of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, May 18-24, in Miami Beach, with reasonable expenses allowed; the Director of Finance be auth- orized to attend the Annual Municipal Finance Officers Conference, June 2-5, in New Orleans, with reasonable expenses allowed; that the Director of the Water Department be authorized to attend the American Water Works Association Annual Conference, June 2-7, Cleveland, Ohio, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager.reported Mrs. Rose Baumgrass of Downey has -volunteered to� offer her services to the City as an office worker. Mr. King -related her past experience and stated she expressed a desire to work two afternoons a week from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The City Manager reported on a recommendation of the City Beautification Com— mittee and the Planning_Department that three entrance -signs be installed at the fol.lowing_..1-ocations.:. Firestone Boulevard at the west -end -of the San -Gabriel River bri.dge._to.-he.placeA in the existing center divider; the second to be placed at the northwes.t.cor.ner of the intersection of Florence Avenue and Fair -ford Avenue; and the third sign to be placed on the property located northerly of the inter- section of Downey Avenue and Dempster Avenue. Mr. King reported that funds are in the current budget for this program and costs are estimated at approximately $600.-$700, each depending upon available electricity and other variables; Councilman Winton questioned the installation of the sign in the existing center divider at the west end of the San Gabriel River bridge and Mr. King replied that the sign could not be placed in the center divider, and that it would need to be relocated-. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote that the City proceed with the recommenda-tion of the City Beautification Committee and the Planning Department in installation of en- trance signs on Firestone Boulevard to be located the west end of the -San Gabriel River bridge away from the center divider; northwest corner of intersection near east city limits, Florence Avenue and Fairford Avenue; and near the south City limits northerly of intersection of Downey and Dempster Avenues. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote that authority be granted for Police Chief Robinson to attend the California Peace Officers' Association 48th Annual Conference at Newport Beach, May--12-15, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager.reported that Chief Robinson will be installed as President of this Association during.this conference at a banquet -on..Wednesday, May 1.5th with reception at 7:00 p.m, and dinner at 8:00 p.m, at the Newporter Inn to which all members of the City Council and wives are invited. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor and -City Councilmen to attend the Mayors and City Councilmen's Institute in Anaheim at the Disneyland Hotel, on May 19-21 with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 15 - 3170 Mr. King announced the appointment of Mr. Salem Spitz as the Traffic Kngine.er_in.the Public Works Department, to be effective May 1, 1968. The City Manager related his past experience and stated that he is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. Mr. Frank C. Wunk, of F & C Enterprises, 8207 Stewart and Gray Road came forth and gave his occupation as an auctioneer. Mr. Wunk related the success of an automobile auction he held two weeks ago at the -former "Ranch Market" located at 7200 Firestone Boulevard. Since the permit that was issued to him for the auction was -for a-s-ingle..event,_-Mr.. Wunk was requesting that --City Council permit him to use the same location as a permanent location for automobile and boat auctions, however, the City Code does not permit this. Mr. Wunk was asked what type of cars (new or used) would be auctioned and if they were not sold the same day, would the automobiles be stored at the location for any —length of time, perhaps a week or more? He responded by saying that the answer to this could not be given precisely as it would depend on whether or not an automobile made -a quick sale, After discussion on minimum bids, dealer fees, transporting the cars to and from the location and insurance, Mayor Morton recommended that a study committee be set up to evaluate the matter and submit their report and recommendation to City Council, Mayor Morton appointed Councilman Ferris, Councilman Temple, City -Manager Oren L. king, Police Chief Robinson and Planning Director Goggin as the Committee to study the matter of automobile auction, and report back to Council. Mayor Morton guggested that Mr. Wunk contact Mr, King by telephone for information on results of the study. Mr. William Cole, General Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated he wished to thank City Council for their affirmative action on the entrance signs to the City. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered, that the following Citizens Advisory Committee appointments be approved for District 2 for the 1968--69 term: COMMITTEE Citizens Tax Committee Citizens Tax Committee City Beautification Committee City Beautification Committee Civic Development Committee Civic Development Committee Fire Committee Sanitation Committee Sanitation Committee Sister City Executive Board APPOINTMENT Howard Hanson 12243 So. Rives Avenue, Downey Morton D. Saltman 78-15 Dev-enir Street, Downey M. Manny Coute 7957 Conklin Street,Downey Mrs. Thelma Hanson 12243 So. Rives Avenue, Downey Roy Q. Strain 7802 Adwen, Downey Irvin V. Phelan 7714 Yankey Street, Downey Horace Russell 12326 So. Richeon Robert W. Rinabarger 8128 Imperial Highway James Odle 12219 So. Caladre Mrs. Lettie Bond 12128 Orizaba Council Minutes - 4/23/68 r 16 - COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Traffic Committee Mr. Cecil Parish 7516 Corey Street Youth Advisory Committee Mrs. Louisa Parish 7516 Corey Street Councilman Temple asked Mr. Spindel about the status of the dry well on the south side of Brookmill Road between Morning Avenue and Pruess Avenue, to which Mr. Spindel replied that it is under design and also has been budgeted.., Councilman Temple, as a member of the Law -Enforcement and Community Recog- nition Association --of Los-Ange.le.s County,. wished to report on "Police Week." He stated the main purpose of Police Week is to promote law enforcement, particularly during this designated week of May 12-18. Jack Webb has -been -named Honorary Chairman and -a --large plaque signed by all -the members of the Board of Supervisors and-a-ll Mayors of 77 cities, will be presented to the Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Other plaques will be presented to Jack Webb, Los Angeles Police Chief, a Senator, and Newspaper Publisher. The guest speaker will be Vice President Humphrey. Councilman Temple related more -details of- the week-long event. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the City of Downey officially recognize "Police Week" and issue the proper proclamation -and accompanying publicity. Councilman Winton wished to acknowledge "National Secretaries Week," and commend the secretaries for their efficiency, Councilman Temple wished to commend Don Robison for accepting to help with National Secretar.ies-:Week -at ev-ents at-- Long Beach City College:. Chief Robinson related -the details of events for National Youth Week. He stated he would contact the Mayor for a proclamation and photo with Miss Downey for Youth Week. He further stated the entire week will have from 2 to 3 programs a day concentrated on youth. Chief Robinson has tentatively given the permit, with the approval of the Public Works Department, and police protection for a street dance from 6 p.m, to 11 p.m, on 3rd Street between Dolan and Brookshire, Saturday, May 4th.- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to approve the use of the street for Youth Week dance as outlined by Chief Robinson. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works reported on National Pub-lic Works Week from May 13-18th, and advised the Mayor will be having his picture taken with Miss Public Works during that week. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to re -appoint Councilman Ben 'D Corbin as the voting delegate for the City of Downey to the League -of California Cities, and Councilman Donald Winton as the alternate. Councilman Corbin informed Councilman Winton of the meeting at 6:30 p,m., Thursday, May 2nd, and suggested each take along his wife. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to appoint Councilman Temple as a voting member of Independent Cities of Los Angeles -County .with .Councilman Ferris as alternate. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to appoint Councilman Temple and Mayor Morton to serve on the joint School and Parks Recreational Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Mayor Morton and so ordered to appoint Councilmen Corbin, Temple and Ferris to serve on the Guadalajara Fountain Committee project until its fruition. Countil Minutes - 4/23/68 - 17 - 3172 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to appoint Mayor Morton and Councilman Winton to serve on the Veterans Memorial Committee, Mayor Morton suggested City Council appoint their citizens advisory com- mittees and report them at the next Council Meeting. Mayor Morton expressed his appreciation to City Council for the efficient manner that matters were handled at the Council Meeting. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. f e ° e City Cler Council Minutes - 4/23/68 - 18 - C�7 .) ' % OV6, 4_ Thomas H, Morton Mayor