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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-08-68-Regular Meeting3=6 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 8, 1968 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 p.m., July 8, 1968, Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal Sorensen, City Attorney Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police William Fritsche, Assistant Director of Building & Safety Robert Gain, Fire Chief William Goggin, Director of Planning James Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation Robert Shand, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department Donald Robison, Assistant to the City Manager Alberta Pfeiffer, City Clerk -Treasurer Katherine Holtzclaw, Executive Secretary Reverend Vernon F. Jacobs of Christ Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation. Mayor Morton, assisted by City Manager Oren L. King, presented awards to em- ployees who have been with the City five and ten years, stating it was a tribute to the City to see so many employees receiving the awards. The Mayor commended the employees in taking pride in their work and performing their jobs in a manner that is over and above what is expected of them. r-.. Mayor Morton presented plaques to citizens who had°'served on various Citizen Committees, Boards, and Commissions for some time, stating it was only fitting that they be given recognition upon completion of their terms for donating their time to the City without pay. These plaques were presented to the following persons: Maurice A. Baker Frank Beckner Bert Douglas Leon Jacobs Mrs. Kay Knox Ed H. Lewis Mr. Donald S. Riggs Mrs. Mary Lou Woods Personnel Advisory Board Water Board Parking Place Commission Youth Advisory Committee Library Advisory Board Planning Commission City Beautification Committee Library Advisory Board The City Manager stated Dr. Joe Glenn Coss was not present to accept his plaque for his service to the Library Advisory Board, and also Mrs. Helen Tucker was not present to receive hers. Mr. Dick Raabe, President of the Sister City Committee reported on his trip to Guadalajara one and one-half weeks ago. A message from Downey's Sister City was sent per Mr. Raabe which indicated that the people of Guadalajara wish to furnish the tile and labor for the Guadalajara Fountain when the actual building of the fountain be- comes a reality. Mr. Raabe further stated the Sister City Committee has planned a trip to Guadalajara in September known as the "Friendship Journey," of which they already have 96 paid reservations. The people of Downey will meet their counterparts (people of the similar occupations) for better understanding in their fields. A photo- graph of Guadalajara's Rose Float queen was presented to the City of Downey by Mr. Raabe. Mayor Morton stated the hour of 7:30 p.m. having come and gone, the Public Hear- ing on the appeal filed by Mr. and Mrs. Grundman on Zone Exception Case No. 794, is now declared officially opened. The Mayor inquired if the City Clerk had the proper affidavits on the hearing. The City Clerk replied she had the publication of the notice of hearing, and it was ordered received and filed. Mr. William Goggin, Director of Planning, related the background information of the case which was heard by the Planning Commission on May 15, 1968. At the time of Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 1 - 3417 the hearing., the Grundmans had approximately 50 different animals, including two pythons, on their property which was being used also for,animal grooming. The property is zoned R-1. The applicant was appealing only that portion of the Planning -Commission's decision that required the snakes removal from the Grundmans' residence. Mr. Harvey McKee, Attorney, 8185 Seville Avenue, South Gate, representing Mrs. Grundman, introduced Shirley Grundman, 18 year old owner of the two pythons. Mr. McKee stated the two pythons were given to Shirley Grundman on her 17th birthday as pets; Johnny, 3 feet long, and Tulip, 10 feet long. Mr. McKee further related that they are kept in a glass cage 3' x 5' x 28" and that Shirley has taken them.to school and lectured on them. Miss Grundman was appealing the Planning Commission's decision to have them removed to a pet shop because she felt the pets would be abused by on- lookers, and thinks a further investigation should be made to allow Miss Grundman to keep the pets in her home. The following citizens spoke in favor of the appeal, requesting that Miss Grundman be allowed to keep the snakes, stating they did not feel the snakes were dangerous, but in fact were pets, and had been cared for by them from time to time: Mr. Yates, 9227 Klinedale Avenue, Downey Beverly Anderson, 8625 Lowman Avenue, Downey Mrs. Frank Rost, 12661 Glenshire Road, Downey Mrs. Terry Buchanan, 7412 Neo Street, Downey Mrs.- Lucille Lord, 9215 Dalewood Avenue, Downey Mrs. Ann Bain, 7502 Phlox Street, Downey Mrs. Peggy Yates, 9227 Klinedale, Downey The following citizens spoke against the appeal. They stated they have seen the snakes in the front yard, and also in the street. At one time, a boy on a bicycle was frightened by one which had found its way into the stteet, and was nearly hit by an automobile in an attempt to avoid the reptile. It was further brought out that the pythons of this species are of the largest type and grow to 18' in length. Mr. Schrader, 7445 Brookmill Road, Downey Mr. Clifford Woods, 7436 Adwen Street Mr. Herbert Johnson, 7449 Adwen Street Mr. Lester Covita, 7509 Adwen Street Mr. Gene Pagenkopp, 7433 Brookmill Road Mr. Clint Schoonover, 7520 Brookmill Road Mr. Ralph Metz, 7418 Adwen Street Mr. John Cox, 7424 Brookmill Road Mr. McKee, Attorney for the Grundmans, in rebuttal, stated all of the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission have been complied with (removal of all animals except the snakes). It was moved by Councilman Corbin,_ seconded by Councilman Ferris and -so ordered that the hearing.on Zone Exception No. 794, 7439 Brookmill Road be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal, and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor opened the Public Hearing on the Resolution of Intention for vacation of the.future street located northwesterly of Rives Avenue, Tract No. 16032 - The Mayor in- quired if the City Clerk had the proper affidavit. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit of posting the notice. Received and filed. Mr. Ervin Spin el, Director of Public Works, reported that this hearing is a vacation of a portion of land dedicated as a future street of Tract 16032, located northwesterly of Rives Avenue between the Santa Ana Freeway and Telegraph Road. Mr. Spindel further related that it is apparent this street will never be used a9 a public street, and that the property owners on the north and south of it have,re- quested the vacation. The Director of Public Works pointed out that the owners must build additional driveways for access to the garages When vacated. Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 2 - The Mayor asked if there was anyone.who wished to speak for or against the hearing, to which no one responded. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered that the hearing on vacation of the future street located northwesterly of Rives Avenue, between Santa Ana Freeway and Telegraph Road in Tract 16032 be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2092 "-� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE FUTURE STREET LOCATED NORTHWESTERLY OF RIVES AVENUE BETWEEN SANTA ANA FREEWAY AND TELEGRAPH ROAD, WHICH LIES BETWEEN LOTS 21 AND 22 OF TRACT 16032 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. 2092 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 577, Site 1, east side of Brookshire Ave. at Raviller Dr. The City Clerk replied she had,the affidavit of posting the notice. Received and filed. The Director of Public Works reported that City Council, in prior action, auth- orized the Department of Public Works to initiate Chapter 27 proceedings for the con- struction of sidewalks. To date, only Site No. 2 improvements have been constructed. The owner of Site No. 1, 8505 Raviller Drive, has applied for and has been granted matching funds, for the construction of his sidewalk., but to date has not deposited his share which would amount of $145.35. Mr. Merrill Lee, owner of the property at 8505 Raviller Drive, stated he has not deposited his share for matching funds because of his objection to the manner in which the proposed sidewalks are planned for installation. Mr. Lee further stated that, according to the plans, the sidewalks would not conform to the curbline which will not be changed, and will leave him less frontage space. If the sidewalk is placed where it is planned, he will also lose three trees now growing in that space. Mr. Lee requested that the sidewalk follow the curbline and not a straight line. Mr. Spindel sketched on the blackboard and explained how the contractor who built the units next to Mr. Lee's property installed the sidewalks and curbline out or proportion with Mr. Lee's property, the reason for that being that the contractor probably was unaware of the exact location of the property line. Mrs. H. W. Erickson of 8504 Raviller Drive stated she would like some assistance in having a guy wire removed from her property in order that a sprinkler system may be installed. The City Manager was directed to check into this matter with the utility company concerned in order that the work on Mrs. Erickson's property might be expedited. The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to speak for or against the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No..577, to which no one responded. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton., and so ordered ..^ that the Public Hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 577 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote that the Department of Public Works be authorized to proceed with construction of the improvements under the provisions of Chapter 27 for Downey Im- provement Project No. 577, Site 1, east side of Brookshire Avenue at Raviller Drive, with the construction of sidewalk to follow the curbline. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 3 - =19 The Mayor declared a 5-minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:10 p.m. with roll call, all members of Council being_ present. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of the June 25, 1968 meeting be approved as submitted. The City Clerk presented the following correspondence: A letter from Supervisor Frank G. B-onelli, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County, relative to the Los Angeles County Employees' Association, although an entity separate and a -part from County Government, entering into the recent dispute of City of Santa Monica employees. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Mr. A. F. Schmidt, General Telephone Company, relative to appoint- ing -Mr. Jack S. Dellinger, Resident Engineer as a member of the Undergrounding Utilities Committee. Ordered received and filed. Councilman Ferris, the appointment for the City of Downey for Undergrounding Utilities Committee, stated the Committee will have its first meeting.,. Thursday, July llth at 10:30 a.m., and invited all City Council to attend. A letter from the Southern California Edison Company, D. K. Grandey, appointing Mr. DeRoy Dickson, Downey Manager, to represent the Edison Company on the Undergrounding Utilities Committee. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Mr. V. Wallace Langford, A.I.A., Anthony and Langford Architects, relative to the proposed layout of the expansion of the Downey Public Library. The City Manager stated that there is $100,000. in the budget this year for this program. A discussion followed on the need to expedite the expansion program of the Library, and preference of Council to employ a local architect. It was reported that Mr. Langford's residence in Downey, and that when .he was first asked to submit the layout, his office also was located in Downey, but later moved to Whittier. Mayor Morton stated that since it has been approximately one year since Council has first reviewed the Library expansion program, he felt enough time has elapsed, and that the City should proceed with the expansion program. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to direct Anthony and Langford Architects to pxoceed with the ex- pansion program of the Downey City Library. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk continued with the items of correspondence: A letter from the Downey Board of Realtors opposing the proposed overlay for "H" zoning.in the area of the new Downey Community Hospital. Ordered received and filed. A letter from the Southern California Rapid Transit District with a notice of public hearing on the final report of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Hearing -date is set for July 18, 1968, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 210, Transit District Building, 1060 South Broadway, Los Angeles. Ordered received and filed. A letter from Doug's Tug Towing_ Company relative to opposition to contracting with a third towing company in Downey. After discussion on the towing services in Downey, Councilman Winton inquired as to the tenure of impounded vehicles to which Chief Robinson replied between 45 and 90 days. The letter was held for action later on the agenda relative to the towing..agreement for the 1968-69 fiscal year. Minutes of a special meeting from the City Selection Committee, Southern Cali- fornia Rapid Transit District, at which Leonard S. Gleckman was elected to the Board of Directors. Ordered received and filed. Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 4 - X230 A letter from M. Manny Coute, International Representative of the International Representative of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers, and also a member of the City Beautification Committee, relative to their support of flying the American flag 24-hours a day ;�t City Hall with a spotlight:At night: Ordered received and filed. A legal claim from Michael D. Council. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the claim be denied and referred 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 American Petrofina -Exploration Company requesting permission to extend one of their old vibroseis surveys. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered that the request be denied for American Petrofina -Exploration Company to extend their vibroseis surveys. A Legislative Bulletin from the League of California Cities. The City Manager stated he would call Assemblyman Carley Porter in the morning relative to SB 513, Publication of Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works as Assemblyman Porter is on this Committee. Mayor Morton stated Senate Bill 593 processes an amendment to the Brown Act to permit the City Council to meet in executive sessions. The Mayor felt it would be well for City Council to consider supporting this particular bill. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered that City Council support Senate Bill 593, an amendment to the Brown Act. ORDINANCE. NO. 347 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 5100 THROUGH 53.00 AND ADDING SECTIONS 5200 THROUGH 5210, SECTIONS 5500 AND 5501, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO SANITATION The Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 347 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND RESUR- FACING.OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS 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.Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin.and passed by the following. vote that Resolution No._2093 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 5 - 3241 RESOLUTION NO. 2094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PHLOX STREET (AD 105) 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 Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 2094 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported the plans and specifications for Assess- ment District No. 105, Phlox Street, have been placed on file with the City Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 2095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PHLOX STREET 1N THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD 105) 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. 2095 be adopted• AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2096 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PHLOX STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AS 105) The resolution was read 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 passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 2096 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE PHLOX STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DE- CLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD 105) 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. Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 6 - *1242 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 2097 be adopted setting a public hearing for August 12, 1968, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall, 8425 Second Street, Downey. 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 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. BETTY L. KILPATRICK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved -by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered, that the above resolution be held until the next scheduled meeting due to the fact that it was not presented to the Council until this evening for consideration of the other Council members. RESOLUTION NO. WS-594 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 (No. 65586 -- No. 66110 $154,028.89) (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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS-594 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-595 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 (No. 32061 AND-#100 -- #245 $114,300.26) 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-595 be adopted. 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 specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract No. 218, Miscellaneous Repairs for various locations throughout the City. 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 accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract No. 212, slurry seal at various locations city wide, and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 7 - 3243 The City Manager reported' that he met with Reverend Floyd Young of the Nazarene Church this morning_, and Reverend Young stated their new church on Telegraph Road is scheduled for completion on August 15, 1968. With a two -week grace period, the com- pletion date would be September 1, 1968. The City Manager reported that the church people would like to retain certain religious materials.from the old church building. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications, and authorize advertising for bids for the demolition of the Nazarene Church on 2nd Street and Brookshire with the proper wording added on the contract by the City Attorney to show that salvage- able material is to become the property of the demolition contractor, excepting re- ligious materials such as stained glass windows which the Nazarene Church people can use. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported on the demolition of unsafe buildings at 10914 LaReina and 11602 Downey Avenue. Mr. King reported that the City has gone through the proper legal proceedings. The proper procedure is for the demolition costs to be billed to the City of Downey, the City then pays them and bills the property owners plus cost of City processing and not less than 10%. If the property owner does not comply with the request for payment, then it is put on their future tax bill. After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Coun- cilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Building and Safety to proceed with the demolition of the buildings located at 11602 Downey Avenue and at 10914 LaReina, as provided in the Downey Municipal Code, adding on the actual administrative costs and award the contract to the lowest and best bidder, Kirtland Truck and Equipment Company, for $395 for building located at 10914 LaReina and $1233. for building located at 11602 Downey Avenue, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported on the subdivider's request for an addi- tional extension of time for Tract No. 27904, Myrtle Street, et al. Mr. Spindel re- ported that there has been no development within the subdivision, and thus no property owners are inconvenienced from lack of the improvements. More recent legislation has required that the subdivider be bonded in.the amount of one and one-half times the estimated cost of. construction. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Corbin and .passed by the following vote to grant an extension of time of one year from date of receipt of new bonds for completion of the improvements within Tract No. 2-7904, Myrtle Street, et al. 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 authorize improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive- way apron, paving -.and sewer lateral, in exchange for right of way at 9820 Brookshire Avenue (R/W Acquisition No. 1562) and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $4,000. Acco-unt No. 13814 Account No. 13788, Miscellaneous Paveouts AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 8 - 3244 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed the following vote to declare Zenith Industrial Instrument Cleaning Machine and Levine Jewelers Lathe as surplus and authorize the Purchasing Agent to dispose of through advertising for sale to the highest bidder. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton by same It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the renewal of the annual contract for trash pick-up and disposal for the year 1968-69 with Calsan, Inc., to be the same rates and ser- vices as contracted for in the 1967-68 year. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to continue Uniform and Laundering Services with Welch's Industrial Uniforms Company of Los Angeles at the continued rate as outlined for the 1968-69 Fiscal Year. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton NOES: 1 Councilmen: Morton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported on the gasoline dispensing contract and stated it is the same as it was a year ago. Councilman Temple inquired about the availability of credit cards to which Mr. Shand replied that the City does use them, if for some reason a car should need gasoline after a service station is closed, or if an employee travels to different points and carries a credit card. The only complication would be in withholding Federal Excise Tax. Councilman Winton inquired as to a time study as far as the number of hours per week is involved in servicing the vehicle, and if a City employee could perform this on City facilities. Mr. Shand related that this contract with the supplier is the most economical that could be obtained; also, that it is reviewed with the supplier and their cost is based on labor only as only wages, not overhead enters into the formula. Mr. Shand stated that long range planning is to have a supply warehouse with a pump outside, employing -a- warehouseman to dispense the. -gasoline. Chief Robinson stated that his men working on a 24-hour day must maintain a minimum of 1/4 tank for emergency, and that the present contract allows them to fill up from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and also on holidays. The Chief of Police further stated he did not feel a police officer should be expected to maintain a vehicle (check air in tires, clean windshield, check oil, etc.) while in uniform. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the gasoline dispensing -contract for the fiscal..year 1968-69 with L &.S Service of 7539 Firestone Boulevard. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Morton NOES: 1 Councilmen: Winton. ABSENT: 0 Councilmen Mayor Morton stipulated his "aye" vote with the understanding that he concurred with Councilman Winton's remarks that a time study be made of how many hours per week is involved in servicing the vehicle, and also if a City employee could perform this on city facilities, and reporting the results of the time study to City Council. Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 9 - 3245 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize continuation of'the gasoline procurement contract for the 1968-69 fiscal year under the County of Los Angeles Cooperative Gasoline Contract. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Chief Robinson explained the boundaries of the towing districts with relation to the annual towing and impound agreement for 1968-69. Chief Robinson also outlined that the impounding and towing service performed by Ray's Automotive and Doug's Tug, with United as an alternative has been satisfactory. Councilman Winton inquired if this has gone to bid each year to which the City Attorney replied that it was a negotiated bid. Mayor Morton inquired if United Towing, who were originally in South Gate, were still getting towing calls from South Gate as well as Downey to which Chief Robinson replied he did not know. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to set up three (3) districts as equally as possible for the towing service in the City for Ray's Automotive Service, Doug's Tug and United Towing Service. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton NOES: 1 Councilmen: Morton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton stated the reason he voted negative on this was because the dollar volume per year between the two this past year has Only been $10,000., and when this is divided into three districts, it is reduced to $3,600. Mayor Morton.did not think it is feagible that the business warranted dividing into three zones. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the transfer of the following funds for replacement of a stolen field camera and carrying case for the Police Department: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $344. Unappropriated Account No. 09301--653 Reserve Account AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton pointed out that last year City Council approved employing an individual to set up books, records, and an accounting system for .each%one of - the organizations involved in the co -sponsored programs with the Park and Recreation Department. It was moved by Councilman Temple and seconded by Councilman Ferris to approve the contractual agreements for co -sponsored programs with the Park and Recreation Department for the Downey Art Museum, Inc.; Downey SynVhonic Society; and the Downey Junior Athletic Association, with authority for the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed bye the following vote that the contract with the Downey Art Museum include an amendment �. to the effect that the City Council be apprised of the titles and context of the paintings to be shown at the Annual Art Festival, and Mayor Morton asked that the addresses of the painters also be included in the amendment. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor asked for a vote on the main motion, which passed by the following vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton None None - 10 - 3246 Mr. Sorensen inquired of Mr. Ruth if the problem regarding the Children's Theatre was taken care of relative to the administrative procedures. Mr. Ruth replied that determination has not been made as yet; that he and Mr. Shand have met with the auditors and reviewed the contractual agreements, and the auditors are working out the administrative procedures which they plan to submit to City Council for their consideration within the next two weeks. The City Manager stated that he received a telephone call today from the auditors, r-- Diehl, Evans and Company, and they feel that City Council should have the audit of all the funds related to the Downey Children's Theatre and that the City Council should be responsible for all the funds related to the operation of the Children's Theatre, particularly as related to ticket proceeds from the performances presented. r—� Mayor Morton directed that the Children's Theatre contract be taken under sub- mission until the next Council meeting. Mr. Ruth reported that in the past, City Council has negotiated two separate agreements for the appropriation of funds to the Museum of Art and Downey Symphonic Society. Mr. Ruth stated that the City Attorney, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and himself had reviewed these agreements and if it meets with City Council approval, not this year, but possibly in next year's budget, these agreements can be included in one basic agreement on the manner of distribution -of these funds, thus eliminating the necessity for two agreements. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to approve the contractual agreements between the City of Downey and the Downey Museum of Art, Inc., Downey Symphonic Society, Downey Civic Chorus, Downey Youth Band and Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce, and authorize the Mayor's signature. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Finance to proceed with the contractual agreement with the Southeast News for the City's Legal Advertising for the year 1968-69 at the unit rates stipulated. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Winton questioned the recommendation relative to the contract with the Bonelli Typewriter Company for maintenance of the City's office machines for the fiscal year 1968-69 with the competitive low bidder being $33.35 less per quarter. There was discussion as to Paul's Typewriter Company having been in business for only the past 6 months with only one business reference submitted from Aerojet General Corporation. Councilman Winton requested copies of any.letters of reference pertaining to bids be submitted to Council in the future. The Mayor directed that more information be brought back to City Council in the form of a report and that the contract for maintenance of office machines for the fiscal year 1968-69 be taken under submission until the next Council meeting. Mr. Shand reported on the silent alarm system installation in the Police Depart- ment, stating he has investigated the system and contract procedure with Deputy Chief Morgan of the Police Department. There was discussion relative to the company involved in the installation, time element in installing the equipment during the building now in process in the Police Wing, cost of the equipment which is equal to that now installed in the City of Glendora and at the same price, 200-300 bank hook-up, and amount of bids involved. Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 11 - 3247 It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to enter into a contract with Mobile Radio, Inc. for the in- stallation of -.a -.silent alarm.system for the Police Department Wing, for the total sum of $.4,380. which includes -supplying the equipment and installation. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King -reported on the physical fitness program. City Council had previously appointed a committee to finalize this program through the use of the Y.M.C.A. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to proceed with finalizing the physical fitness program through the use of the Y.'M.C.A. with Chief Robinson, Chief Gain, and Jim Ruth serving as a committee. -long.. with Councilmen. Ferris and Morton. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton The City Manager reported on the alternate alignments of Stewart and Gray Road. Mr. King stated that further contacts with industrialists and property owners, relative to the proposed alignment of the extension of Stewart and Gray Road, easterly of Woodruff Avenue, has resulted in proposed alternates which would permit planned extension of industrial development and a more equitable right-of-way acquisition program, at perhaps less expense. The City Manager suggested that City Council take this under study and if it is desires to amend the precise plan, to refer thematterto the Planning Commission for revision - Mayor Morton asked to have included in the study, a complete list of all the property owners that would be on the various lines. Mr. King stated that he would also bring hack to Council a report from the City of South Gate of their wishes relative to the western terminus. The City Manager reported on the change orders of the building on the East Wing of City Hall. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following -.vote to authorize change orders as itemized by the Director of Public Works and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $5,100. Account No. 13830 Account No. 13804, City Hall Additions Misc. Capital Improvements AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Fire Chief Gain requested appropriation of funds for repair of 1945 Mack Pumper - ladder and authorization to advance -lams one year toward replacement of one. Crown pumper to provide an adequate reserve unit. Chief Gain also reported the 1945 Mack pumper ladder reactivated in late 1966, pending arrival of the 1500 GPM pumping engine now on order, is out of service with a cracked engine block which is irreparable. A used Mack engine which will need re -conditioning is available and can be acquired, reconditioned and installed for approximately $2,000. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of funds for purchase of a used Mack engine as proposed by Fire Chief Gain with the assistance of Councilman Winton, who stated he could possibly accomplish a saving. -to the City on this item, and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $2,000. Unappropriated Reserve Account 09352--355 Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 12 - AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Fire Chief Gain reported plans for replacement of one of the Fire Department's 1957 Crown pumpers with a new larger pumper for the City's industrial district, was scheduled for the fiscal year 1969-70, with the 1957 unit becoming a first line reserve pumper replacing a 1941 Peter Pirsch. Chief Gain further related that the Pirsch, because of age, is highly undependable and in need of major repairs which cannot be financially justified, and requested City Council to authorize the Depart- ment to acquire the Unit a year in advance and dispose of the 1941 Pirsch. Chief Gain also requested that the apparatus presently on order be changed to a diesel rather than gasoline. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to change the existing bid to "diesel" and to accelerate the order for an additional pumper which is to be purchased from depreciation and deliver in 1969. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple reported on an unsightly sidewalk problem in his District on Stewart and Gray Road due to an unpaved dirt str p adjacent to a block fence. Councilman Temple stated he does not think it the responsibility of the property owner to keep the sidewalk clean and asked about the feasibility of paving that section. The Director of Public Works stated he would submit a cost estimate for such paving at the next Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the following appointments and reappointments to Commissions and Committees be made: �— Legislative Study Committee Norma Fergus James Ritchey Civil Defense Advisory Committee Marion Arnold John Class City Improvement Committee John Grobaty Donald Wilson Police Advisory Committee Bluford Light Sanitation d Health Committee William M. Troy Traffic Advisory Committee James Clawson Youth Advisory Committee Robert H. Hastings Mayor Morton inquired if the fire protection equipment, specifically the snorkel, would reach far enough to protect the top of the new Frahm Building being constructed, together with the hospital. Chief Gain replied that any time a building is 5 or more stories high, the fire is extinguished from within; that his men are already being trained for this type of fire fighting. '-' Mayor Morton reported that the Citizens Advisory Committees are being divided into segments so that each Councilman would be responsible and this will be handled at the next Council meeting. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Thomas H. Morton City Clerks Mayor G Council Minutes -- 7/8/68 - 13 -