HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-26-70-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JANUARY 27, 1970
T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S
SUBJECT: ACTION:
Minutes of Council Meeting 1/12/70 Approved
Old Hospital Site, Purchase Offers Referred for report
Request improvements Brookshire Referred to Dir. P.W.
Continued Cc -Sponsorship Downey Art Museum
Legal Claim: G. H. Fain, 10621 La Reina.
Ordinance #378, amending Contract, Calif.
Employees' Retirement System
Ordinance, Zone Change Case #117
Resolution #2344, Wage Rates Public Work
Resolution #2345, designating Cole Street
through street at intersection with Gurley
Resolution #2346, designating 6th St, a through
street at intersection with Tristan Dr., and
rescinding yield control of 6th St..
Resolution #2347, estab. 1-hr parking Para-
mount Blvd, S.P.R,R. to Phlox
Resolution #2348, Parking Prohib.Newville Ave.
- betw, Firestone & Rio San Gabriel Park
Resolution #2349, Calling & Giving Notice
of Gen, Municip.Election, April 14, 1970
Services of Martin & Chapman as Election
Suppliers
Resolution #WS-670 (Payroll)
Resolution IPWS-671 ("B" Warrants)
Cash Contract #250, Unit 2-A, Parking Lot 16,
Dolan Ave, & 2nd St. Award of contract.
Cash Contract #253,Firestone P1., Pomering
Rd, betw.Firestone Blvd. & 2nd St. Award contr.
Cash Contract #258,Restroom Bldg., Crawford Park,
Award contract.
Cash Contract SS-176, Bellflower Blvd.
Award contract, transfer funds
Cash Contract #SS-227, D.I.P. #600, Brookshire
Ave. Award contract.
Cash Contract #259, 24" Water Line, Paramount
Blvd. & Brookpark Rd. Plans'-& Specifications,
Authority to advertise.
Cash Contract #SS-132,Un.it 2, Extension
Stewart & Gray Rd., Agt. to convey R/W and
purchase of parcels.
Downey Private Contract #76, Lemoran Ave.
Accept Impr, and resp. for maint.
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Council Minutes 1/27/70
Table of Minute Actions (cont'd)
SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO.
Sidewalk Matching Funds, various locations Approved with exceptions 6
Paving Matching Funds, 8233-35 Cheyenne &
8150 Comolette Approved 7
Water Dept. Proj, #86039-69, Cleaning, Lining
Water Mains, Accept impr, & resp, for maint.
Approved
7
Deposit for Statement of Qualifications,
Candidates for April 14, 1970 Election
Approved
7
Improvement: of Ga.rdendale, Garfield to
Paramount
Approved
7
Attendance at Legislative Hearings
Approved
7
Recognition of Employees' Associations
Approved
8
Calif, Public.. Safety Radio Assoc, Membership
Approved
8
Downey Theatre Change. Order #55, Time Ext.
Approved
8
Conference Attendance by City Officials
Approved
8-9
Committee Appointments, re study Sociological
Unit in Police Dept,
9
Replacement Tree at 9930 Downey Avenue
Approved
9
Appointment to Community Development Committee
9
Auth, 2 Members Personnel Board to review
applicants City Manager Position
Approved
10
Auth, expenses for, applicants for City
Manager Position. invited to Downey
Approved
10
Fork Lift Truck, Waterr. Department
Taken Under Submission
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE a`7L)s
CITY OF DOWNEY
JANUARY 27, 1970
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M.,
January 27, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Scott E.
Temple presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Donald B. Robison, City Manager Pro-tem
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
William A. Coggin, Director of Planning
Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety
Jim Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation
Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department
Loren Morgan, Deputy Police Chief
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Russell K. Reynolds, Purchasing Agent
Harald Henriksen, City Engineer
Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk
Doris C. Hain, Executive Secretary
Mr. Bill Edmonds, Y.M.C,A., delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag
Salute led by Councilman Donald Winton.
With the assistance of Mr. Orville Lane, President of the Los Amigos Kiwanis
Club, the Mayor presented a plaque as Fireman of the Year to Curtis Gabriel,and as
Policeman of the Year, to Ed Walker. Congratulations were extended to both. Mr.
Orville Lane explained that this is the second year of a three-year program of the
Los Amigos Kiwanis Club to present these awards, which are determined by the
personnel of each department.
Commendations for outstanding community service were awarded to the following
— youth groups for their contributions toward the decoration of the Downey Rose
Float: Commendations to the Normaneers, Interact Club, and Les Torcheres of Downey
High School, were presented by Councilman Morton; commendations to the Key Club,
Interact Club, Les Douvees, and Les Fideles, of Warren High School, were presented
by Councilman Ben Corbin; commendations to Chaunsonettes (Y.M.C.A.), Downey DeMolay
#1020, and Del Rios Boys Club, were presented by Councilman Ferris; commendations to
Jobs Daughters Bethel #244 and #267, were presented by Councilman Winton.
Mayor Temple presented to Mr. Virgil A. Thompson, a plaque for outstanding
community service, for his participation in the design of the Rose Float.
Commendations were also presented by Mayor Temple to Elena and Charles
Russell Quinn, Editors, Downey Historical Society Annual. Mrs. Quinn presented to
the Council the first issues of the Annual and explained that these books could be
purchased for $2.00 per copy. However, membership in the Society of $3.00 will in-
clude a copy. Society sustaining membership is $5.00, which would also include a
copy of the Annual.
With the assistance of Director of Public Works Ervin Spindel and Miss Public
Works, Joyce Allgood, the Mayor presented Quarterly Zero Defects Awards to the
following: Ruth Saltman, Ross Morrow, Tom Brennan, Verril Smale, Dwaine Jones, and
John Clarish.
The Director of Public Works reported that Mr. John Stevens. Engineering
Division, has completed a course in Public Works Construction Inspection at Cali-
fornia State College, Los Angeles, which was given in conjunction with the American
Public Works Association. Councilmam Morton presented the certificate to Mr.
Stevens with his congratulations.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and so order-
ed to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 12, 1970.
Communication from R.P.M. Construction regarding offer of purchase of
abandoned Downey Community Hospital site on 5th Street. It was moved by Councilman
Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered that the matter be referred
to the City Manager and Councilman Morton for report back at the next meeting.
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Letter from Board of Supervisors, L. A. County, regarding proposed bridge on
Foster Road at the San Gabriel River. Ordered received and filed.
Letter from Downey Unified School District regarding request for street im-
provements on Birchdale Avenue. Referred to,Director of Public Works for study and
report.
Communication from Director of Public Works regarding Sidewalk Matching Fund
Project 316, southwest corner of Old River School Road and Firestone Blvd, At the
request of the applicant, this matter was taken under submission.
Communication from Division of Highways, advising that their position relative
to the #105 Freeway is unchanged, and a Design Public Hearing to be held the first
part of April, permitting presentation of a freeway agreement to the Downey City
Council about June, 1970. Councilman Morton and Councilman Winton commented rela-
tive to this letter. Councilman Morton requested that it be made a matter of record
that the position of the School District regarding the #105 Freeway was a separate
action from that of the Downey City Council, based on a separate and independent
study by the School District.
Communication from Robert J. Flynn, D.D.S., 11540 Downey Avenue, advising
he is in favor of the #105 Freeway as proposed by the Division of Highways. Ordered
filed.
Letter from Nils A. Boe, Director, Office of Intergovernmental Relations,
Office of the Vice President, acknowledging receipt of letter from Mayor Temple
relative to the #105 Freeway, and advising the letter with supporting material is
being transmitted to the Department of Transportation for their information and
consideration.
Report of City Manager Oren King and City Manager Pro-tem Don Robision re-
garding schedule of procedures in the acquisition of the Rio Hondo Golf Course
and action taken by the Board of Supervisors relative to appointment of members
of the Joint Powers Authority.
Communication from Director of Parks and Recreation relative to Co-sponsor-
ship of Downey Museum of Art. Mayor Temple reported on the Meeting held January
15°h with the representatives of the Museum of Art and the progress made by the
new Board. He recommended continuance of Co-sponsorhip of this Program. Follow-
ing comments by Councilman Morton who attended this meeting in tle absence of
Councilman Ferris, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton
and passed by the following vote to continue to Co -Sponsor the Downey Museum of Art
for the balance of this fiscal year with no changes in the contractual financial
appropriation.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, WintonMbrton Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Temple congratulated the Director of Parks & Recreation, Jim Ruth, for
receiving the "Outstanding Professional of the :Year Award" from District X, California
Park and Recreation 60clety. City Manager Oren &ing also commended Mr. Ruth, the
Park and RecreatiaiCommission and City Council for their active program during the
past couple of years which has put Downey on the Map insofar as the Park and Recrea-
tion Program is concerned. He commented that on Sunday, March 1, 1970, the California
Park and Recreation Society, Inc., will recognize the City of Downey by presenting
the 1969 Environmental Planning Awards Trophy for Downey's recreational program and
development during the past year.
Mayor Temple reported on a communication relative to poles for lighting of the
Downey High School baseball diamond, anticipated to be received in May o .
Legal Claims:
Genora H. Fain, 10621 La Reina Avenue, Downey
Babe's Auto Wreckers d Used Cars, 7019 E. Firestone Blvd., Downey
It was moved by CouncilmanWinton, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered
to deny the above claims and refer to the City's insurance carrier.
Mayor Temple reported on correspondence regarding refuse collection - Zone I
assignment of contract. Referred to Sanitation Committee.
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Copies of communications from Board of Supervisors to Director of Parks d
Recreation authorizing Player Use survey of Rio Hondo Golf Course, with a report
of findings to 01Melveny an yers. Aso, copies of correspondence to Mr. E. W.
Giddings and Frank H. Gasdia, designating them as County°s representatives on
the Rio Hondo Golf Course Authority,
In response to a comment by Councilman Morton, City Attorney Sorensen stated
a letter would be directed to the Council the latter part of this week relative to
discolosure of financial assets requirement.
ORDINANCE NO. 378
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EM-
PLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 378,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
(PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 128 - ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 117)
This item ordered held over,
RESOLUTION NO. 2344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING
THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC
WORK WITHIN THE CITY
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Cor'bin,seconded by Councilman Winton, and
passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2344.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2345
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING
COLE STREET A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH GURLEY AVENUE
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to waive further reading.
Itwas moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2345,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2346
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING
SIXTH STREET A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH TRISTAN DRIVE
AND RESCINDING YIELD CONTROL OF SIXTH STREET
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to waive further reading.
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It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by
the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2346.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2347
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING
ONE -HOUR PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD FROM S.P.R.R.
TRACKS TO PHLOX STREET
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton,
seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by
the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2347.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2348
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING
PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON BOTH SIDES OF NEWVILLE
AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK FOR
STREET CLEANING,
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton,
seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2348,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2349
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF.A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 14TH OF APRIL, 1970, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2349.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
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 the use of services of Martin & Chapman Co. as
election suppliers for the General Election to be held on April 14, 1970.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS-670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND CERTIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID - WARRANTS #19860 -- $20353, $174,553.46 (PAYROLL)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-670.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO. WS-671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND CERTIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID - WARRANTS #7712 - #7879, $284,412.10 ("B"
WARRANTS)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman. Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, WS-671 excluding the following
warrants on which a report is requested: Warrant #07724, 07726, 07752, 07756,
07768, 07802, 07804,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen.: None (See Page 9 - further action on warrants)
Following a summation. of bids, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded
by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #250,
Unit 2A-Parking Lot #16, Dolan Avenue and Second Street, to Universal Asphalt Co,,
Inc., Santa Fe Springs, in accordance with the bids submitted and reject all other
bids,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Following 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,
253 - Firestone Place - Pomering Road between Firestone Blvd, and Second Street,
to Ruggles Construction Company, 'Inc,, of Wilmington, in the amount of the bid
sumitted, and reject all other bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded
by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No,
258, Restroom building at Crawford Park to R. L. Reeves Construction Co, of Santa
Monica, in the amount of the bid submitted, and reject all other bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award contract on Cash
Contract #S, S, 176, Bellflower Boulevard, to Copp Paving Company of Artesia, in
the amount of the 'bid submitted, reject all other bids, and authorize the follow-
ing transfer of funds:
AMOUNT: FROM: TO:
$16,500. Gas Tax Surplus Account No, 06 16048
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Morton, secondeA
by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract,
S. S. No, 227, Downey Improvement Project No 600 Brookshire Avenue West s'
between Fontana Street and Stewart & Gray Road, to Universal Asphalt Company,
Inc,, of Santa Fe Springs, in the amount of the bid submitted, and reject all other
bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed
by the following vote to approve plans and specifications in Cash Contract No.259.
24 inch Water Transmission Lines. Paramount Blvd and Brook2ark Road and grant
authority to advertise for bid
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Winton., seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed
by the following vote to accept the Agreement to Convey Right -of -Way to the City
for Cash Contract S S, 1322Unit 29 Extension of Stewart & Gray Road, from Wood-
ruff Avenue to Firestone Blvd., with the understanding that driveways wi11 be in-
stalled at locations that will not create traffic hazards, and approve purchase of
Jansen Property in the amount of $6,510.00.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
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 accept the improvements completed under Downey Private
Contract No. 76, Lemoran Avenue north of Muller Street and the responsibility for
maintenance thereof.
AYES: 5 Councilmen. Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen- None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Winton., seconded by Councilman Corbin to approve
matching funds
for Sidewalk Construction in the amount of $1,526.00 at the follow-
ing locations:
M.F. No.
Address:
Estimated City Costs•
317
7346 Dinwiddie Street
$ 72.00
31,8
8.528 & 8536 Donovan Street
162.00
319
9102-911.2 Firestone Blvd.
325.00
320
10739 LaReina Avenue
57.00
321
11227 Muller Street
60.00
322
8051 Puritan Street
300.00
323
8150 Puritan Street
275.00
324
SW Corner Downey Avenue & Alameda St.
275.00
Total:
$ 1,526.00
AYES: 2
Councilmen: Winton, Corbin
NOES: 3
Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Temple
ABSENT: 0
Councilmen: None
MOTION DENIED
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by
Councilman Morton and passed
by the following
vote to approve matching funds for
Sidewalk Construction in the
amount of $926.00
at the following locations:
M.F. NO.
Address:
Estimated City Cost:
317
/346 Dinwiddie Street
$ 72.00
318
8528 & 8536 Donovan Street
162.00
320
10739 LaReina Avenue
57.00
321
11227 Muller Street
60.00
322
8051 Puritan Street
300.00
323
81.50 Puritan. Street
275.00
Total: 926.00
5
Councilmen: Corbin Winton,
Morton, Temple
NAYYEESS:
ABSENT: 8
NFerris,
Goounclimen: Noone
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1/27/70 -6-
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed
by the following vote to approve matching funds for Paving at the following
locations:
P.M.F.
No, Address:
Est.
C30ity Cost:
68
8233-35 Cheyenne
$
0000
69
8150 Comolette
150.00
Total: $
450.00
AYES: 5
Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin,
Winton, Morton,
Temple
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 accept the improvements completed under Water Department
Project #86039-69, Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining Cast Iron Water Mains, and
responsibility for maintenance thereof.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton to approve
deposit of $125.00 for cost of printing and handling of Statement of Qualifications
for candidates in April 14, 1970 General Election,
AYES: 2 Councilmen: Ferris,Corbin
NOES: 3 Councilmen: Winton, Morton, Temple (Change of Vote - Morton)
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
MOTION DENIED
It was moved by Councilman Winton., seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to approve deposit of $150.00 for cost of printing and
handling of Statement of Qualifications for candidates in April 149 1970, General
Election.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbir_, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor declared a recess at 9:50 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:05 a.m.
with all Councilmen in attendance,
The Director of Public Works reported on the offer of the City of South Gate
_for Downey to use the service^ of their contractor on improvements of Gardendale St
'The cost of the improvements to the City of Downey for the south portion of Garden -
dale St, from Garfield to Paramount Blvd. would be 5.3c per square foot and estimated
cost of less Char $5,000for approximately 92,000 square feet. The Director of Public
Works recommended approval of this expenditure.
Following clarification by the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Winton,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve the expen-
diture as recommended by the Director of Public Works for the improvement of Garden -
dale Street using the services of the contractor of the firm now under contract with
the City of South Gate,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmens None
CITY MANAGERoS REPORT
City Manager Pro-tem., Donald Robison, recommended the Mayor communicate with
our Legislators to inform them of the adverse impact of State action infringing on
Local Home Rule in the fields of salaries and working conditions. City Attorney
Sorensen commented regarding the advisi'bility of representatives of the City appear-
ing at hearings on legislation affecting the City of Downey, to make their recommen-
dations a part of the record,
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed
by the following vote to authorize attendance by the Mayor and City Manager to
appear at hearings on legislation of importance to the City of Downey, with reason-
able expenses allowed, at the discretion of the Mayor,
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AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOESa 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
On the recommendation of the City Manager Pro-tem, it was moved by Councilman
Ferris, seconded by Councilman. Winton, and passed by the following vote to extend
recognition to the Downey City Employees' Association; Downey Firemen's Association;
and Downey Police Officers" Association, as representatives of City employees in
accordance with Section 2753 of the Downey Municipal Code,
AYES: 5 Councilmen; Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None.
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
On the recommendation. of City Manager Pro-tem Robison, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote
to approve City membership in, the California Public Safety Radio Association, Inc.,
(CPSRA), for Russell K. Reynolds Purchasing Agent, as the primary member, and Ray
Lake, Director of Building & Safety, as alternate member, at an annual cost of
$75.00, funds to be appropriated from. Unappropriated Reserves (General Government),
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Manager Pro-tem Robison reported on award of contract by the Southern
California Edison Company for construction of underground power poles on Paramount
Blvd,
City Manager Pro-tem: Donald Robison, presented the following Downey Theatre
Change Order°
Change Order No, 55 - Extension of. Time for a total of 100 days, for the
Contractor, due to inclement weather and trade strikes, No additional cost to the
City.
Itwas moved by Councilman Morton., seconded by Councilman Corbin., and passed
by the following vote to approve Downey Theatre Change Order No, 55.
AYES: 4 Councilmen.: Ferris, Corbin, Morton, Temple
NOES: 1 Councilmen: Winton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmeng None
At the request of. Councilman. Winton, City Manager Pro-tem. Robison stated he
would prepare a report for Councilmen Winton: on the total number of m.en working on
the Theatre construction on Monday and 'Tuesday, January 26th and 27th.
City Manager Pro-tem Robison reported on Environmental Planning Award pre-
sentation to be made Sunday, March 1, 1970, recognizing the City of Downey for its
recreational program and development during the past year,
City Manager Pro-tem. Robison recommended approval of attendance by City
Officials to the following conferences:
ATTENDANCE BY: CONFERENCE: LOCATION: DATE:
James Ruth Calif. & Pacific Southwest Recrea- 2/28 thru
tion & Park Conference Anaheim 3/4/70
Don Robison Systems Analysis Workshop
Ray T. Lake Intl, Conference of Building
Officials
Walter Wanke American Water Works Conf,
Mayor, members of League of Calif, Cities -
Council & City Inst. on. Labor Relations
Mgr, Pro -ten for City Officials
I.A. Robinson Chiefs of. Police & Calif. Peace
Officers Mid -Year Mtg. with Attay.
General Lynch
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Los Angeles 4/1-4/4
2/27
Bakersfield & 2/28
Wash.,D.C. 6/21 -
6/27
3/18 thru
Los Angeles 3/20
2/10 -
Fresno 2/13
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed
by the following vote to approve attenance of City officials to the conferences noted
above with reasonable expenses allowed,.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Manager Pro-tem Robison reported on the matter of establishment of a
sociological unit within Police Department as recommended by Councilman Thomas H.
Morton during his term as Mayor in 1969. Mr, Robison suggested that two members of
the City Council be appointed to a committee for an in-depth study of this matter.
Mayor Fro-tem Ben °D Corbin and Councilman Morton were appointed by the Mayor to
serve on this committee.
Matter of Hospital. Use of the Trenery Building referred to Executive Session
for counsel with City Attorney.
Matter of Franchise Application referred to Executive Session.
City Manager Pro-tem. Robison reported on progress of Management Audit.,
City Manager Pro-tem Robison reported on his request to Department Heads to
curtail purchases to a minimum for the balance of the fiscal year,
City Manager Pro-tem Robison. reported on orientation of Department Heads
relative to Code requirements of the various City Departments,
City Manager Pro-tem Robison reported regarding report on the ATgus Program
being prepared by Chief of Police Robinson.
City Manager Pro-tem. Robison reported that at the request of his physician
the Director of Finance. Robert Shand was granted a leave of absence from January-
22 to February 23 1970 and that the Purchasing Agent, Russ Reynolds, will assume
the administrative duties of, that Department during Mr. Shand's leave.
City Manager Pro-tem Robison reported on letter received from the Board of
Supervisors, verifying appointments to the Golf" Course Authority.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. William B. Cole, General Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce,
appeared before the City Council and spoke with reference to Councilman Winton's
remarks regarding the #105 Freeway,. Councilman Winton replied to Mr. Cole's comments,
clarifying his statements regarding the 0105 Freeway,
Mr, Ray Lake, Director of Building 4 Safety, advised the City Council that
the extension of time approved for completion of the Downey Theatre will advance
the date of completion to August 2, 1970.
WARRANTS (.continued from Page 5) Following clarification by Mr, Russ
Reynolds, Purchasing Agent, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Council-
man Corbin, and passed by the following vote to approve the following Warrants
deleted in the approval of Resolution No. WS-671; Warrant Nos. 07724, 07726,
07752, 07756, 07768, 07802, 07804„
AYES: 5 Councilmen- Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen. None
Following recommendation by Councilman Morton, it was moved by Councilman
Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferri,, and passed by the following vote to approve
the replacement of a Magnolia Tree in the public right-of-way at 9930 Downey Ave.
(Mrs. Leona Ireland, property owner),
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton reported on his a -pint
aviller Drive, to the Community Development
rnt of Dr. Jordan Philli
ttee
Councilman Morton commented regarding previous action taken by the City Council
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to authorize with reasonable expenses
view and analvsis of applications f.il
recommended that this au
Personnel Board.
ization be extended to inc
of City Manager. He
e two members of the
It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to authorize two members of the Personnel Board to make review
and analysis of applications for the position of City Manager as recommended by
Councilman Morton,
AYES: 5 Councilmen, Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen., None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to authorize the Committee for reviewing applicants for
the City Manager°s position to invite applicants and their wives to the City of
with expenses paid, such invitations to be at the
discretion of the Committee,
AYES, 5 Councilmen.- Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen.- None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman. Morton reported on a recent meeting held in Norwalk on the
proposed widening of the #605 (San Gabriel) Freewa .
Councilman Morton replied to the comments of Mr. Cole of the Downey Chamber
of Commerce regarding remarks of Councilman Winton and the position taken by Downey
in the matter of the #105 Freeway.
Councilman. Wicitoat commented :further regarding the position taken by the City
Council opposing the #105 Freeway through the City of Downey.
City Manager Pro-tem. Robison reported regarding the progress made in acquir-
ing Excess freeway land for the proposed 2i-acxe park.
Mayor Temple commented regarding the operation of the Downey Heliport by
Los Angeles Airways and. possibilities of future use for the property if this opera-
tionis terminated,
Mr, Walter Wanks, Director of Water Department, reported regarding studies
made relative to purchasing a foreign -made Fork Lift Truck for his Department.
Following discussion, the matter was taken under submission.
There being no objections, the Meeting was ad"ourned until 4,30 P.M., Monday,
February 2, 1970, in. the Council Chamber of the Downey i' Hall,
Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk Scott E. Temple, Mayor,
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