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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-28-70-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APRIL 28, 1970 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION• PAGE NO. Minutes City Council Meeting 4/13/70 Approved 1 SMF #316, SW corner Old River Schl. Rd. and Firestone Blvd. (Lot Split #526) Old River School Road frontage Approved 2 Notification of Citizen Appointments by City Clerk 2 Recommendation Compensation Personnel Board Ref. Budget Studies 2 Downey Theatre furnishings & equip. Auth expenditure and transfer of funds Approved 2 Payment to City Atty. Downey -Stevens Matter Approved 3 Sidewalk Sale Firestone Blvd. & Downey Determined illegal 3 Removal Sycamore trees, 7211 Hannon St. Ref. Beautification Comm. 3 Sidewalks, Wiley Burke betw. Quinn & Cherokee Ref. to Cn. Ferris 3 Audit fees yr, ending 6/30/71 Under submission 3 Library Adv. Board req. increase book budget Ref. Budget Studies 3 L.A. Airways (Downey Heliport) Use of land. Ref. C.M. & Dir. P.W. 3 Petition John C. & Helen Campbell for conveyance of land acquired by City by tax deed Denied 3 Resolution #2380, establishing water service zone and water rates Adopted 3 Resolution #2381, "The Healthy 1) 6-2 ballot Adopted 4 'appeal, Zone Exception Case #931, E. DiLoreto Hearing set 5/11/70 4 Legal Claims: David R. McCallum, 2328 Greenacre, Anaheim Denied & Ref. to Ins. Chas. R. Elliott, 13432 Castana, Downey Carrier Julia Mugs, 11427 McLaren St., Norwalk " It J. B. Campbell, 10322 So. Cord Ave., Downey " If 4 Notice of Complaint, legal claims. Request include additional information 4 Downey Museum of Art, Furman Park, Complaints Curtail funds, close show subj. to legal advice Approved 4 Ordinance #379. Approving Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Rio Hondo Golf Course) Adopted 5 Resolution #2382, Parking W/s Western Ave. betw. 7th St. and Florence for street cleaning Adopted 5 Resolution #2383, Designating 5th St, thru St. at Smallwood Ave. Adopted 5 Resolution #2384, Designating 3rd St. thru St. at Smallwood Adopted 5 Req. 4-fogy stops 5th St. and Smallwood Ref. Traffic Committee 5 Page 1 of 3 Table of Minute Actions Council Meeting 4/28/70 SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Resolution #2385, Storm Drain Improvements (Cash Contract #195) Stewart & Gray Rd. Adopted 6 Resolution #2386, crossing SPRR at grade, Stewart & Gray Rd. Adopted 6 Resolution #2387, declaring Rio Hondo Golf Course a Regional Public Recreational Area Adopted 6 Resolution WS-6839 "B" Warrants Adopted 6 Resolution #WS=684, Payroll Adopted 7 Cash Contract #267, Unit 1, Brookshire Park Plans & specs. and auth. to advertise Approved 7 Cash Contract #269, Slurry Seal, Local Streets Approved 7 plans, specs. & auth. to advertise Cash Contract #251, Unit 3, Lankin St., Downey Ave. to Orizaba, award of contract & transf.funds Approved 7 Cash Contract #268, W/s Patton Rd., Stewart & Gray Rd. to Cole. Award of contract Approved 7 Cash Contract #225, Unit 2, Smallwood Ave. et al. Taken under submission 7 Cash Contract #238, Reservoir Roofs, accept improvements, extra work & time extension Approved 8 Cash Contract #239, Unit 3, Downey High Baseball Diamond Parking Lot. Accept improvements. Approved 8 Cash Contract #247, Unit 2, Mis. Repairs - accept improvements Approved 8 Cash Contract #250, Unit 2, Parking Lot #16, Dolan Ave & 2nd St. Accept improvements Approved 8 Cash Contract #253, Pomering Rd., Firestone to 2nd St. Taken under submission 8 Cash Contract #258, Crawford Park. Accept impr. Approved 8 Cash Contract #260, Water Main Inst., Stewart & Gray Rd. Extension. Accept improvements Approved 8 Cash Contract #263-A, Alley No. of Firestone W/of Rives Ave. Accept improvements Approved 8 Cash Contract #SS-176, Bellflower Blvd., betw. Imperial Hwy & Lakewood Blvd. Accept impr. Approved subj.to cond. 8 Cash Contract #SS-218, Unit 1, Downey & Sanford Bridge Rd., Hasty Ave. to Raviller. Accept impr. Approved 8 - Cash Contract #SS-227, D.I.P. #600, Brookshire Ave. W/side betw. Stewart & Gray & Fontana Accept improvements Approved 9 Cash Contract #SS-206, Zone Exception #892, Davis St., Brookshire to Dolan. Confirm assessments Approved 9 DPC #78, No. side Stewart & Gray Rd. W/of Pomering Rd. Accept improvements Approved 9 Page 2 of 3 Table of Minute Actions Countil Meeting 4/28/70 SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Misc. lot cleaning, various locations Approved 9 Removal trees 2nd St. betty. Dolan & Brookshire Authorized 9 Downey Cty. Ltg. Dist. lights, upgrading Approved 9 SMF various locations (excluding 2) Approved 10 SMF #393 & #394, 10403 Wiley Burke, 10507 Wiley - Burke Taken under submission 10 Paving Matching Funds, various locations Approved 10 Condemnation Edison Co. property for extension Imperial Hwy Service Roads at San Gabriel River Held for next meeting 10 Payment to Architects, Library Addition Approved 10 Library Addition, Plans and specifications Held for budget studies 10 National public Works Week 5-10 - 5-16 Approved 10 Authorization Dir. P.W. to proceed with plans County Sanitation District Resolution of Intent. re construct transfer and disposal system Ref. to Health & Sanit. 10 Committee Retiring City Manager Oren King, offer of services when needed Accepted 10 Authorization City Atty. attend. Annual Conf., Newport Beach May 6,7,8, Approved 11 Conference attendance: Chief. I. A. Robinson, Calif. Natl.Guard Conf., Sacramento, 5/27 & 5/28, and Peace Officers Conf., Palm Springs 5/16 - 5/20 Approved 11 Page 3 of 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APRIL 28°h, 1970 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8 a.m., April 28, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'D Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin ABSENT: Councilmen: None ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Oren L. King, Associate City Manager Donald B. Robison, Asst. to City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert L...Shand, Director of Finance William A. Goggin, Director of Planning Ray Lake, Director of Building d Safety Jim Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation Ruth Miller, Librarian H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer Russ Reynolds, Purchasing Agent Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Salem Spitz, Traffic Engineer Robert R. DeSio, Adm. Assistant, Public Works Department Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk Doris.C. Hain, Executive Secretary Mayor Corbin delivered the -invocation and led the Plag Salute. Mayor Corbin presented a Plaque of Commendation to Mr. Robert Cruse for his ser- vices on the Health d Sanitation Committee, from January 28, 1969 to March 9, 1970, and expressed appreciation of the City Council and the staff for his contribution to the City. Mr. Cruse thanked the City Council for this award and stated that it had been an honor for him to serve the City of Downey and he would have continued to do so if he had not changed his residence to the City of Seal Beach. The Mayor with the assistance of the Chief of Police presented Advanced Certifi- Miller and Ronald Foster Sgt. Thomas Fletcher, and Officer B. J. Thomas. The Mayor and Chief of Police congratulated these Police Department Employees for their achieve- ments. With the assistance of the City Engineer, Mayor Corbin presented In -Service Train- ing Certificate to Walter L e Engineering Aide and congratulated him for completion of course for Public Works Construction Inspectors at California State College at Los Angeles. The Mayor, with the assistance of the City Engineer, presented Zero Defects awards to Mrs. Carleen Gail,Senior Secretary -Steno; Jerry Masgai, Senior Right -of -Way Aide; and Salem Spitz, Traffic Engineer, of the Department of Public Works. The Mayor and City Engineer congratulated these employees for their outstanding work. It waa moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 13, 1970. Mr. Charles Pendleton, Attorney, representing Mr. Wilbur Logan, appeared before the City Council, requesting Matching Funds for improvements required as a condition of Lot Split No. 526, Southwest corner Old River School Road and Firestone Blvd. (Sidewalk Matching Fund Project No. 316). He reviewed the history of this matter and stated it is the contention of the applicant that the purchaser of a portion of this property, Mr. George Lane dba General Golf who has occupied the property for fifteen years should bear the responsibility for making the improvements required under the Lot Split. Mr. William Goggin, Planning Director, explained that the owner of the property was contacted in May'of 1969 for the purpose of improving the frontage on Old River Schl. Rd. with curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and at that time he was advised of the Matching Fund Policy of the City. He stated that this was prior to the latest revision of the Matching Fund Policy. The application for Matching Funds was not received until November 25, 1969 and the applicant appeared before the City Council at the last meeting in December 1969, and requested matching funds for the entire lot (3 frontages) which would have cost the City $4,600, Council Minutes 4/28/70 rl- Sidewalk Matching Fund Project #316 (cont°d), The matter was taken under submission by the City Council. At the City Council Meeting of January 27, 1970, in view of the development of this area and the need for improvements, it was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Matching Funds be granted for the Old River School Road frontage only, at an estimated cost of $1,000. to the City. Councilman Ferris stated that on both sides of Firestone Boulevard at Old River School Road there are large residential communities and a great deal of foot traffic, especially children. He requested the City Council to consider - this in any action taken. It was moved by Councilman Winton that the request for Matching Funds - (MF Project #316) be denied and the conditions set forth in the Lot Split approval be at the direct expense of the presently recorded property owner. No second to the motion. Councilman Morton stated that the Sidewalk Matching Fund Program was initially started to improve access to schools, with the main concern being pedestrians, particularly the children. This program has been broadened over the years and Matching Funds have been granted for other commercial zones. He commented concerning the acute right angle turn off of Firestone Blvd, on to Old River School Road which has created a bottleneck and traffic problem which should be resolved. He stated that while he has taken a firm stand on encroachment into residential zones of industrial and commercial uses9 that. - when land is available for these uses, he feels that the City should consider the upgrading of these areas for pedestrian traffic. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for improvements on Old River School Road frontage as recommended by the Director of Public Works on Sidewalk Matching Fund Project #316. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilmen: Winton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from Director of Finance regarding vacancies on the Legislative Study Committee, Councilman Winton reported that on April 14, 1969, he had appointed Mrs. Byron Kilpatrick and Mrs. Diane Boggs as membersof this Committee, representing District No. 1. Councilman Morton recommended that the City Clerk assume the respon- sibility for notification to citizens of appointments to the various committees. Minutes of the Parking Place Commission meeting of 4/10/70, recommendations regarding reserving parking spaces for business establishments. Ordered filed. Communication from Assistant to City Manager, Don Robison, recommending compen- sation for Personnel Board members. Held for budget studies. Communication from Senator Lawrence Walsh,regarding Senate Bill No. 38 alloca- of Gas Tax Funds. Ordered filed. Recommendation from Director of Parks & Recreation for appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,730, for furnishings and equipment, Downey Theatre and a transfer of funds_ It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount of $7,730 for furnishings and equipment, Downey Theatre and to authorize the following transfer of funds, & with the recommendation that the Dir. of Parks & Rec. re -study the list of equipment in an effortto reduce the cost. AMOUNT: FROM: TO* $7,730.00 A/C 09904 A/C 09904-600 (Theatre Operational (Theatre Outlay Accounts) Account) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve payment of statement in the amount of $1,923. to Burke, Williams & Sorensen for services through April 15, 1970, in the Downey - Gerald A. Stevens matter. -2- Council Minutes 4/28/70 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin A NOES: 0 Councilmen: None _ ------- ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communications from Mrs, A. Enfield and J. L. Stamps agreeing to an extension to July 1, 1970, for completion of purchase of Rio Hondo Golf Course, Ordered filed. Following an explanation. by the City Attorney of the provisions of Section 7101.2 and Section 4118, of the Downey Municipal Code, and discussion by the City Council, it was determined that Sidewalk Sale on Firestone Blvd., a State Highway, and Downey Avenue would be illegal. Councilman Winton recommended that the matter of an outside sale on City parking lots be studied, Communication from Jack D. Hampton, 7211 Hannon Street Downey, requesting removal of Sycamore trees, Referred to City Beautification Committee, Communication from Burke between Quinn s ror s Communication from D posing new maximum fee for submission. Cardono regarding sidewalks on a portion of the block of Cherokee Drive, west side, Referred to Councilman Joseph Evans and Company, Certified Pub udit for fiscal year ending June ts., pro- sken under Communicati n from Assemblyman Carley Porter acknowledging receipt of Downey City 1 Resolution opposing Senate Bill No, 38. Ordered filed, Communication from _Library Advisory Board requesting increase in 1970-71 book budget. Referred to budget sessions. Communication from Los Angeles Airways, Inc „ advising that no revenue passengers were boarded in the month of March, 1970, due to the pilot strike, (Downey Heliport). At the request of Councilman Winton, the City Manager and Director of Public Works were directed to review the property set aside for this heliport for the purpose of future uses for the benefit of the citizens. Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding proposed changes in rules and regulations of the Commission's Transportation Division, Ordered filed, Communication from City Attorney relative to the petition of Dr, John C. and Helen Story Campbell for conveyance to them of a parcel of unimproved land acquired by the City of Downey by tax deed. The proposal was to have the City Council authorize the execution of a Grant Deed to the petitioners and an eventual Certificate of Acceptance of the property as a gift. The petitioners proposed to pay to the City all delinquent taxes, interest and penalties accrued, prepare a description of the property, and deliver a Gift Deed to the City, Following discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to deny the petition of Dr, John C. and Helen Story Campbell. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from Chairman of Water Board, recommending adoption of Resolution establishing a -water service zone and setting forth bi-monthly rates, RESOLUTION NO. 2380 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A WATER SERVICE ZONE AND WATER RATES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1656 -- The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, secnnded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to waive further reading, It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Morton and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2380, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Itwas moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton d passed by the follow- ing vote to amend Resolution No, 2380 to include effective date of June 4, 1970, for estab- lishing service zone and bi-monthly rates, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from City Manager, recommending adoption of a resolution supporting Council Minutes 4/28/70 -3- Proposition 1 "The Health 1" on the June 2, 1970 ballot. Mr. Ford Dickerhoff, Downey Community Hospital Authority, appeared before the City Council and explained Proposition 1, a bond issue for construction of health science training facilities. RESOLUTION NO. 2381 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING PROPOSITION NO. 1, HEALTH SCIENCES CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2381. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from Mr. Edward Di Loreto, requesting the City Council set a hearing on his appeal to the decision of the Planning Commission in Zone Exception Case No. 931. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to set the hearing on Appeal of Zone Exception Case No. 931 for the reg- ular meeting of the City Council to be held Monday, May 11, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Financial Report of Downey Civic Chorus for 1st and 2nd quarters of 1970. Ordered filed. LEGAL CLAIMS: 1. David R. McCallum, 2328 Greenacre, Anaheim 2. Charles R. Elliott, 13432 Castana Avenue, Downey 3. Julia Muga, 11427 McLaren Street, Norwalk 4. Jack B. Campbell, 10322 South Cord Avenue, Downey It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to deny each of the above legal claims and refer each to the City's Insurance Carrier, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton requested that the Notice of Complaint forms include a space to identify the department involved and the date and time of the accident. Councilman Ferris read a communication which he stated he had received the evening before this Meeting regarding a certain exhibit being displayed at the Downey Museum of Art in Furman Park. The letter was signed by R. E. Utermohlen, 10507 Wiley Burke, Downey. It was moved by Councilman Ferris to curtail additional funds to the Downey Museum of Art for an indefinite period of time. In response to a question by Councilman Morton, Mr. Jim Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation, advised that the exhibit in question is due to be concluded on May 17, 1970. Councilman Winton commented regarding the discussion at the last budget sessions, also the agreement with the Downey Museum of Art, relative to the right of the City Council to review the programs and activities of the Art Museum. The motion was seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Mayor Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to immediately close the show at the Downey Museum of Art, subject to review of this action by the City Attorney, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin declared a recess at 9:50 a.m. The Meeting resumed at 10 a.m. with a roll call vote, all members of the Council being present. Council Minutes 4/28/70 -4- Mr. Donald R. Jacobs, Member of the Board of Directors, Downey Museum of Art, appear- ed before the City Council and requested that the Council approach the problem of the Downey Museum of Art in a different manner. He requested that the complaint be directed to the present Board of Directors of the Museum and that the problems be resolved through the me- chanics of the Board of Directors. Mrs. Beverly Inman, Director of the Downey Museum of Art, appeared before the City Council. She explained that because the Downey Museum of Art does not have funds which would permit hiring of a qualified person toproperly police exhibits that were restricted to adult viewers, a 19 year old girl was given this responsibility over the weekends,which resulted in permitting some youngsters in the area of the display which is now under some criticism. She requested the Council take action to direct the removal of the display in question. ORDINANCE NO. 379 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RELATIVE TO A RECREATION FACILITY The Ordinance 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 Morton and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 379. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2382 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON THE WEST SIDE OF WESTERN AVENUE BETWEEN 7th STREET AND FLORENCE AVENUE FOR STREET CLEANING 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. 2382. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO, 2383 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING FIFTH STREET A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH SMALLWOOD AVENUE The Resoluion was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2383. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2384 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING THIRD STREET A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH SMALLWOOD AVENUE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No.2384. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. M. A. VenDeren, 7937 5th Street, Downey, requested consideration of the Council for 4 way stops on Fifth Street and Smallwood Avenue. The City Engineer advised the matter of traffic control at this location will be discussed by the Traffic Committe at its meeting to be held on May 7th in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber. City Council Minutes 4/28/70 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 2385 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS CASH CONTRACT NO. S. S. 195, STEWART & GRAY ROAD, NORTH OF HONDO STREET, MISCELL- ANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 80, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEY- ANCE THEREOF 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 Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2385. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2386 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A CROSSING ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS AT GRADE ON STEWART & GRAY ROAD IN DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA 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 Ferris and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2386. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2387 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DECLARING THAT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IS A REGIONAL PUBLIC RECREATION AREA The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2387. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-683 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 #9102 - #9306 $386,182.94. (B WARRANTS). 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 Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-683. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-684 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 #22828 - #23318 $170,468.41. (PAYROLL) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 4/28/70 -6- It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-684. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin 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 approve the Plans and Specifications and grant Authority to Advertise for Bids on Cash Contract No. 267 Unit 1 Brookshire Avenue Park. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin 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 approve Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for slurry sealing of local street under Cash Contract No. 269, Slurry Seal of Local Streets. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin 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 award contract to Universal Asphalt Company, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs in the amount of the bid submitted, under Cash Contract No. 251 Unit 3 Lankin Street Downey Avenue to Orizaba Avenue, and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: $1,000.00 FROM; A/C 13869 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None TO: A/C 13870 It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award contract on Cash Contract No. 268 West side Patton Road Stewart & Gray Rd. to Cole Street, to Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of the bid submitted, for the construction of street paving under the subject project. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None On the recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and so ordered to take under submission the matter of accepting improvements under Cash Contract No. 225 Unit 2 Smallwood Avenue et al. Councilman Morton requested permission to leave the Council due to a Company matter. He stated that as this is the last Council meeting to be attended by retiring City Manager Oren L. King, he would like to take this opportunity to express his personal appreciation to Mr. King for the years in which he has had the opportunity to work with him. He said that he has found that Mr. King was not only a competent and qualified City Manager, but more than that he has come to know Mr. King as a good friend. He said that Mr. King has never hesitated to do the things that had to be done, whether it be the large or the small projects. He commented on Mr. King's unique ability to project himself to the future and taking the necessary steps "to get there". He said he would like to publicly express on behalf of the citizens of his District his compliments for the most outstanding job done as a City Manager anywhere in this Country; that his record is second to none. Councilman Morton also expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Helen King for the role she has played as the Wife of the City Manager and her sacrifices throughout the years. Councilmen Corbin, Winton, and Ferris also expressed their appreciation to Mr. King and expressed their best wishes for his retirement. Retiring City Manager Oren King thanked Councilman Morton for his comments and ex- pressed his appreciation to the City Council for their cooperation through his tenure as City Manager. City Manager Charles Thompson stated that in the short time he has known Mr. King he has found that he is a very fine gentleman. He said he would not attempt to approach his new position with the thought of filling Mr. King's shoes, but will endeavor to serve the City to the fullest extent of his ability, and try to approach the position from a new pair of shoes. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 238, Council Minutes 4/28/70 -7- Reservoir Roofs, approve extra work, and authorize a time extension of five days. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 239 Unit 3 Downey High School Baseball Diamond Parking Lot. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 247 Unit 2 Miscellaneous Repairs at Various Locations, and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton. It was moved by Cpuncilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 250 Unit 2 Parking Lot No. 16, Dolan Avenue and Second Street, and responsibility for maintenance AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin thereof. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton On the recommendation of Councilman Ferris, the matter of accepting the improvements on Cash Contract No. 253, Pomering Road, Firestone Blvd. to Second Street, was taken under submission. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 258 Craw- ford Park and approve extra items of work, and accept responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 260 Water Main Installation Stewart b Gray Road Extension, and responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. 263-A, Alley north of Firestone Blvd., west of Rives Avenue, and responsibility for maintenance AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin thereof. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS 176, Bellflower Blvd., between Imperial Highway and Lakewood Blvd. subject to the condition that the City Engineer would conduct a study relative to removal of the painted islands on Bellflower Blvd. between Lakewood Blvd. and Stewart d Gray Road. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The City Engineer stated he recognized the problems on Bellflower Blvd. and that a field trip will be scheduled and a report will be brought back to the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS 218 Unit 1, Downey d Sanford Bridge Road, Hasty Avenue to Raviller Drive and responsibility for AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin maint. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Council Minutes 4/28/70 -8- It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract #SS 227 Downe Improvement Project No. 600, Brookshire Avenue, west side, between Stewart & Gray Rd, an Fontana Street. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to confirm costs to be assessed on Cash Contract #SS 206, Zone Exception No. 892, Davis Street, Brookshire Avenue to Dolan Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept dedication and improvements completed under Downey Private Con- tract No. 78, North side Stewart & Gray Road, west of Pomering Road, and responsibility AYES: 4 Councilmen.: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin for maint. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with miscellaneous special lot cleaning at the following locations: ADDRESS: 8729 Sixth Street 9040 Iowa Street 7149 Dinwiddie Street 8119 Florence Avenue AYES: 4 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: ESTIMATED COST: $150.00 $100.00 $ 75.00 $200,00 Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin None Morton It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to remove existing trees on Second Street between Dolan and Brookshire Avenues and to make such repairs as are necess- ary to eliminate hazardous conditions in the public right of way adjacent to City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen; Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: Nome ABSENT: 1 Councilmen. Morton. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to authorize upgrading of Downey County Lighting District lights from in- candescent lamps to modern mercury_ vapor lamps with the understanding that there will be no change in the present tax rate. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds for Sidewalk construction at the following loca- tions: M.F. NO. ADDRESS: EST. CITY COST: 371 9611 Cedartree Road $ 84.00 372 9621 Cedartree Road 79.00 373 8303 Cheyenne Street 393.00 374 13247 Deming Avenue 84.00 375 13260 Deming Avenue 385.00 376 8512 Donovan Street 88.00 377 8516 Donovan Street 88.00 378 12803 Downey Avenue 306.00 379 9411 Firestone Boulevard 201.00 380 9415 Firestone Boulevard 112.00 381 8603 Fontana Street (Fontana St. frontage) 50.00 382 8335 Gardendale Street 86.00 383 8351 Imperial Highway (Imperial Hwy. frontage) 122.00 384 8305 Lyndora Street (Downey Avenue frontage) 142.00 385 7351 Nada Street 47.00 386 9118 Priscilla Street 76.00 Council Minutes 4/28/70 -9- M.F. NO. ADDRESS: EST. CITY COST: 387 7957 Quill Drive $ 423.00 388 11513 Richeon Avenue 76.00 389 7813-7823 Stewart & Gray Road 283.00 390 7829 Stewart & Gray Road 90.00 391 8432 Stewart & Gray Road 112.00 392 13214 Verdura Avenue 84.00 395 9333 Firestone Boulevard 106.00 330 8561 Fontana Street (Fontana St. frontage) 100.00 Right of Way Exchange: 396 8363 Gardendale Street (Gardendale St, frontage) _205.00 Total: $ 3,822.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to take under submission Sidewalk Matching Funds No. 393 and 394 - No. 393, 10403 Wiley Burke Avenue - Cost: $82.00; No. 394, 10507 Wiley Burke Avenue - Cost: $82.00. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds for Paving at the following locations: P.M.F. NO.: ADDRESS: EST. CITY COST: 76 8348 Vista Del Rio $ 110.00 77 12803 Downey Avenue at Adoree St. 700.00 78 8530 Devenir Street 140.00 79 8552 Devenir Street 65.00 80 8512 Devenir Street 95.00 81 8502 Devenir Street 95.00 82 8542 Devenir Street 65.00 83 11715 Mitla Avenue 300.00 84 8560 Devenir Street 110.00 Total: $ 1,680.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton On the recommendation of the Director of Planning the matter of condemnation of property owned by the Edison Company for extension of Imperial Highway service roach at San Gabriel River (Zone Change Case No. 117) was held for action at the next Council meeting. On the recommendation of the Associate City Manager, Oren L. King, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to authorize the payment of $2400. to Anthony & Langford, Architects, for plans and specif tions, Downey Library Addition. The matter of the Downey Library Addition and estimate construction costs was held over for budget session studies. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton On the recommendation of City Manager Charles Thompson, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered to authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with plans for National Public Works Week, May 10 - 16, which will in- volve groundbreaking ceremonies for Paramount Boulevard. Mayor Corbin reported on proclamation of the President of the United States, declar- ing May 1, 1970, as Law Day and the Southeast District Bar Association ceremonies in Division 1 of the Downey Municipal Court on May 1, 1970. Communication from County Sanitation Districts enclosing copy of"Resolution of In- n to Construct, Maintain and Operate a Refuse Transfer and Disposal System". ed to Health & Sanitation Committee for report back to the City Council. Retiring City Manager Oren King stated that he will be available to assist the City Council and City Manager Charles W. Thompson in any matters as needed, particularly on budgeting, capital programming, and assisting in arbitration and settlement of Theatre Change Orders with reference to both the contractor and the architect. He said his services Will be aat cost to the City. Council Minu es 4/12890 -10- It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Attorney's attendance at the Annual City Attorneys Convention to be held in Newport Beach, May 6,7,8, 1970, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton City Attorney Sorensen stated that with the retiring of Councilman Scott E. Temple, his 'tenure of service with the City is probably longer than that of anyone. He said that he has had the privilege of working over the years with a number of City Managers, and Oren King is classified with the very best. He commented on Mr. King's wonderful facility for keeping everybody as happy as possible while still accomplishing the things thathad to be done. He extended his best wishes to, Mr. King and stated that in City Manager Charles Thompson he has a very worthy successor. On the recommendation of the City Manager, Charles Thompson, it was moved by Council- man Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote to authorize the attendance a£ the following conferences provided such attendance does not interfere with budget sessions. PERSONNEL: CONFERENCE: DATE: I.A. Robinson Calif. National Guard (Riot Control) May 27 & 28, 1970 Sacramento, Calif. I. A. Robinson Calif. Peace Officers Association, May 16 - 20, 1970 Palm Springs, Calif. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Councilman Ferris introduced his wife Josephine and his mother, Mrs. Jenny Ferris. Chief Robinson reported on Police Week, wHich was authorized by the President of the United States - May 10 - 16, 1970. City Engineer, Harald Henriksen, reported on Departmental luncheon to be held on May 8, 1970, in conjunction with National Public Works Week. Chief Gain reported that Saturday, May 9th, will be Fire Day, with all Fire Stations being open to the public on that day. There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITY CLERK BEN 'D CORBIN, MAYOR Council Minutes 4/28/70 _11-