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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-05-26-70-Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 26, 1970 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Ordinance #380, amending Zoning Map, Planning Resol. #128, Zone Chg. Case #117 Adopted Ordinance, amending Sec. 3186(n), Ord. #262, relating to restricted speed limits Introduced Resolution #2395, prohibiting stopping W/side Bellflower Blvd. from Hall Rd, to Stewart & Gray Adopted Resolution limiting parking New St., Downey Ave. and Fifth St, to 1 hour on Sundays Taken under submission Resolution #2397, parking restrictions W/side Downey Ave. betw. Cherokee Dr. & Florence Ave. Adopted Resolution #2398, parking restrictions S/side Stewart & Gray betw. Pernell Ave. & 5001 East Adopted Resolution #2399, parking restriction, N/side Second St. betw. Dolan & 300' East Adopted Resolution #2400, approving Agt, between City & So. Pac. Transp. Co. for inst. 12" water main underneath RR tracks at Dolan Ave. Adopted Resolution #2401, approving appt. Cecil Parish - as member of Parking Place Commission Adopted Resolution #WS-i87 (Payroll) Adopted —' Resolution #WS-688 (B Warrants) Adopted Cash Contract #269, Slurry Seal, various loc. Award of contract, Approved Cash Contract #SS-226 Second St. Purchase of property SW corner Paramount Blvd. & 2nd St. Approved Cash Contract #SS-230, Dollison Dr., No. side, east of Fairford. Award of contract, Transfer funds Approved D.I.P. #608, E/s Lindell Ave., S/o Telegraph Rd. Auth. Chapter 27 Proceedings, waive 30-day notice, allow 30 days for appl, matching funds Approved Sidewalk Matching Funds, various locations Paving Matching Funds, various locations Appeal, Zone Exception Case #922, Cecil W. Sutton, 10065 Newville Ave. Appeal, Zone Exception Case #931, E. D£Loreto, 8607 Imperial Hwy. Golf Course Concession Agreement Contract for Washing City Vehicles, 1970-71 Award of contract Page 1 of 2 Approved Approved Taken under submission Reverse decision of Planning Comm. subj. to conditions Auth. Mayor to sign Approved PAGE NO. 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 `161 Table of Minute Actions Council Meeting 5/26/70 SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Award of contract for Office Equip. Maint. 7-1-70 to 6/30/73 Approved 6 Award of contract 1970-71 Trash Pick-up Approved 6 Downey Theatre Change Order #63 Approved 7 Downey Amateur Radio Club request for use of - Council Chambers with no pre-emption Ref. to City Mgr. 7 Closing of Library, 3-day holidays Auth. remain open 5/29/70 & make survey Approved 7 Appointments to League Calif. Cities, SLAG, TASK & League Ind. Cities 7 Reappt. of ^committee members by Mayor 7 Appt. Committee Members by Co. Morton Approved 7 Re -constitute Finance Advisory Committee Approved 8 Auth. acquisition Jervis Property (SS #218) Authorized 8 Acquisition Manning Property (SS #191) Authorized 8 City Atty advice re recommendations of -Council re Revised Gen. Plan of Zoning 8 - Posting signs prohibiting truck usage residential streets area of Woodruff & Bellflower Blvd. Approved 8 Presentation by City representatives of Alternate 0105 Century -Norwalk Fwy. Plan at Sacramento Hearing 6/18/70 Approved 8 Set hearing Budget 1970-71 for 6/23/70 Approved 9 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 26, 1970 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., May 26, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'D Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin ABSENT: Councilmen: Winton ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance William A. Goggin, Director of Planning Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Jim Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Secretary Reverend John B. Toay, First Presbyterian Church, delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Ferris. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of May 11, 1970 and to amend the Minutes of the City Council meeting of April 21, 1970 to include adoption of Resolution No. 2379 omitted in error. Communication from the Public Utilities Commission regarding application of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for rate increase. Ordered filed. ORDINANCE NO. 380 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) The Ordinance 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 380. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186(n), ORDINANCE NO. 262 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, 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 introduce the Ordinance. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Council Minutes 5/26/70 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 2395 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING STOPPING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD FROM HALL ROAD TO STEWART & GRAY ROAD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, 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. 2395. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIMITING PARKING ON NEW STREET, DOWNEY AVENUE AND FIFTH STREET TO ONE HOUR ON SUNDAYS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, 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 take the matter under submission. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2397 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON WEST SIDE OF DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN CHEROKEE DRIVE AND FLORENCE AVENUE FOR STREET CLEANING 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2397. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2398 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD BETWEEN PERNELL AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET EAST FOR STREET CLEANING 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2398. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Councilman Winton arrived at the meeting at 8:15 a.m. Council Minutes 5/26/70 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 2399 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIMITING PARKING TO 30 MINUTES ON NORTH SIDE OF SECOND ST. BETWEEN DOLAN AVE. AND ABOUT 300' EAST 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed,by:the -- following.vote to''adoot'Resolution No. 2399. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2400 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWELVE -INCH (12") WATER MAIN UNDERNEATH THE RAILROAD TRACKS AT DOLAN AVENUE 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 Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by."the following vote to -'adopt Resolution No. 2400. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2401 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CECIL PARISH AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed -by the following vote;to adopt Resolution No. 2401. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Jennings advised the Council that he had appointed Mr. Sam Gentile on Legislative Study Committee. RESOLUTION NO. WS-687 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 #23808 to #24302, $174,989.54 (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. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-687. Council Minutes 5/26/70 -3- AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-688 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 #9702 to #9851, $165,375.47 (B WARRANTS) 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. WS-688. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to award contract to Ted R. Jenkins Company for Cash Contract #269, Slurry Seal at Various Locations, in the amount of the bid submitted and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize purchase of property located at the Southwest corner of Paramount Boulevard and Second Street, Cash Contract #SS-226 Second Street, in the amount of $10,500.00. 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 on Cash Contract #SS-230 Dollison Drive North Side East of Fairford Avenue, to Universal Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of the bid submitted and authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $6,000.00 A/C 11302, A/C 16086 Imperial Highway Signal Coordination AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works to initiate Chapter 27 Proceedings for completion of Downey Improvement Project No. 608, E/s Lindell Ave., S/o Telegraph Rd., waive 30-day informal notice, and allow 30 days after formal notice for property owner to apply for matching funds. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None - It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds for Sidewalk construction at the following locations: M.F. NO. 370 397 ADDRESS 12111 Rives Avenue 8339 A1bia Street Council Minutes 5/26/70 -4- EST. CITY COST $ 43.00 53.00 M.F. NO. ADDRESS EST. CITY COST 398 12856 Bellflower Blvd. $ 102.00 399 7813 Brookmill Road 56.00 400 12037 Brookshire Avenue 237.00 401 8461 Cavel Street 364.00 402 9617 Cedartree Road 79.00 403 7512 Corey Street 45.00 404 7516 Corey Street 45.00 405 7522 Corey Street 56.00 406 7526 Corey Street 56.00 407 7602 Corey Street 76.00 408 7603 Corey Street 62.00 409 7606 Corey Street 62.00 410 7607 Corey Street 56.00 411 7612 Corey Street 60.00 412 7616 Corey Street 76.00 413 7613 Corey Street 76.00 414 7706 Corey Street 76.00 415 9242 Dalewood Avenue 51.00 416 13250 Deming Avenue 107.00 417 13263 Deming Avenue 445.00 418 8205 Devenir Street 274.00 419 8209 Devenir Street 69.00 420 12846 Gneiss Street 60.00 421 8141 Puritan Avenue 54.00 422 9101 Hasty Avenue 429.00 423 7507 Corey Street 76.00 Total $3,245.00 Also: 10403 Wiley Burke 10507 Wiley Burke 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 Ferris, and passed by the following vote to approve Matching Funds for Paving at the following locations: P.M.F. NO. ADDRESS EST. CITY COST 85 (approx) 8534 Devenir Street $ 50.00 86 8538 Devenir Street 50.00 87 8520 Devenir Street 60.00 88 8548 Devenir Street 50.00 89 12905 Berlin Ave. (Devenir Frontage) 120.00 Total $ 330.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to take the matter of Appeal Zone Exception Case #922, Cecil W. Sutton, Jr., 10065 Newville Avenue, under submission pending receipt of information requested on this case. - It was moved by Councilman Winton to take the matter of Appeal, Zone Exception Case #931, Edward DiLoreto, 8607 Imperial Highway, under submission. No second. -- Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission and approve the Appeal on Zone Exception Case #931, subject to approval of the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission on the basis of the revised plan of development, and that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for report and recommendations. Council Minutes 6/26/70 -5- AYES: 3 Councilmen: Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilmen: Winton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Golf Course Concession Agreement with Marmac's Rio Hondo Food Services Inc., with changes as recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 1 Councilmen: Winton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to award contract for Washing of City Vehicles for fiscal year 1970-71 to Rainbow Car Wash of Downey, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the bid submitted, and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to award contract for Office Equipment Maintenance for the period July 1, 1970 to June 30, 1973 to Bonelli Typewriter Company, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the bid submitted (Bid #5033), and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to award contract for Trash Pick-up for fiscal year 1970-71 to the lowest and best bidder, Calsan, Inc., in the amount of the bid submitted, and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Downey Theatre Change Order #63 (City Manager's Report) Item 1. Provide labor and material to substitute 10-penny nails for 8-penny nails for nailing 2" x 6" flooring on main and two side stages. (Ref. Chg. Order #25) Cost to City..............................................................$100.00 Time extension: None. Item 2. Provide labor and material for installation of new concrete sidewalk paving adjacent to main entrance stairs to theatre patio area. (Ref. Field Chg. Order #26) Cost to City.........................................................$650.00 Time extension: None. Item 3. Provide labor and material for installation of 2 Sargent -Greenleaf 1471-US 10 Door Holders at doors from Vestibule 106 to Lobby 101. (Ref. Field Chg. Order #27) Cost to City ............. ............................................ $ 77.23 Time extension: None. Item 4. Provide labor and material to make attachment and install back-up plates for 6 Nissen screw anchor studs for Side Stage sound baffles and to replace 12 3" x 3/8" straps with 12 1�" x 3/8" straps for attachment of braces on Side Stage. (Ref. Field Chg. Order #28) Cost to City ........................$ 66.99 Time extension: None. Item 5. Provide labor and material for installation of electrical wiring in Concession Area. (Ref. Field Chg. Order #29) Cost to City .......................$217.76 Time extension: None. Item 6. Provide labor and material to locate 100 gal. Lochinvar Hi -Fire gas water heater in SW corner Rm. 212 (Ref. Field Chg. Order #30) Cost to City ...... $387.25 Time extension: None. Total Cost Chg. Order #63 $1,499.23 Council Minutes 5/26/70 -6- Recap: Orig. Contract Sum... .......$1,392,000.00 Chg. Orders #1 thru #62......... 228,564.10 Chg. Order #63.................. 1,499.23 Revised Contract Price ......... $1,622,063.33 On the basis that all Change Orders will be reviewed for an analysis as to responsibility for same, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to approve Change Order #63 and to authorize the Mayor to sign approval of the Recapitulation as presented. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None In reply to a request from Councilman Morton, the Director of Building and Safety stated the members of the City Council will be furnished with an analysis of all change. orders on the Downey Theatre Contract along with his opinion as to which items are the responsibility of the Architect. Mayor.Corbin read a letter from the Downey Amateur Radio Club, requesting that the Council Chambers be reserved for their meetings as in the past and advising that on occasions their organization has been preempted by other meetings on short notice. Following discussion, it was the determination of the City Council that they could not promise that on occasion their meetings would not be preempted; however, every effort will be made to give sufficient notice when it is necessary for the conduct of City business to use the Council Chambers on their scheduled meeting dates. The Mayor re- quested the City Manager to reply to this letter. Mayor Corbin reported on memorandum from the City Manager regarding the closing of the Library for three consecutive days due to holidays. He noted that holidays will fall on Saturday, May 30th and July 4th, and the Thanksgiving Day holidays will present a similar problem. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to retain a sufficient staff in the. Library on Friday, May 29th (Memorial Day holiday), and that a survey be made as to the usage of the Library on holiday weekends with a report to be brought back to the City Council. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin appointed the following: Councilman Ferris, voting delegate and Mayor Corbin, alternate, to the League of California Cities. Councilman Winton, delegate to SCAG and TASK. Councilman Morton and Councilman Jennings to League of Independent Cities Mayor Corbin re -appointed all of his representatives on all Committees with the exception of Mr. Paul Edwards, who will be replaced on the Sanitation and Health Committee. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to approve the following citizen committee appointments for District #4: City Beautification & Development Committee: Mr. N. R. Mallory; Mrs. Mrs. John Stevens. City Improvement Committee: Mr. Sherm Griselle; Dr. Jordan Phillips. Civil Defense Committee: Mr. Gene Wood; Mr. James Wyatt. Fire Advisory Committee: Mr. Darryl Black. Legislative Study Committee: Mrs. Victor Mulley. Police Advisory Committee: Mr. Robert Brazelton. Rose Float Association: Mr. Walter Dufresne; Mrs. Dorothy Levin; Mr. Sanitation and Health Committee: Mr. Alfred D'Alessandro. Sister City Committee: Mrs. Leona Aldridge. Traffic Committee: Mr. James Santangelo Youth Advisory Committee: Mrs. Betty Philpot; Mr. Donn Irving; Youth Member, Mr. Jim Zupancic. Council Minutes 5/26/70 -7- Cecilia Crane; Richard Raabe -3859 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote that the Finance Advisory Committee be re -constituted and that it be composed of two representatives from each of the five Councilmanic Districts appointed the re AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a recess at 9:10 a.m. The Meeting resumed at 9:30 a.m., with all Councilmen present. / .W11f51 It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the acquisition of the Jervis Property (SSrrrf2i-8-). Foster. Bridge Rd., for the amount of $-5�G$6:66, in accordance with the re -appraisal of the subject property. 4 &C>,vc AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the acquisition of the Manning Property (SS #191) for the amount of $23,000.00, in accordance with the re -appraisal of the subject property. (NE corner Firestone & Paramount) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None In reply to an inquiry from Councilman Morton relative to the advisability of the City Councilmen making recommendations to the Planning Commission and Planning Department prior to the submission to the City Council of the revised general plan of zoning, the City Attorney stated that he would advise against the attendance by Councilmen at hear- ings of the Planning Commission for this purpose. He stated, however, that such recommendations could be made in writing or by some other means. The City Attorney was excused from the City Council Meeting. Following a report by Councilman Winton relative to heavy trucks using residential streets in the area of Woodruff Avenue and Bellflower Blvd., it was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote that the Department of Public Works post signs on these streets Drohibitine use by heavv trucks and that the laws governing this be enforced in this area. 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 Ferris, and passed by the following vote that representatives of Downey be authorized to present the Alternate #105 Freeway Plan at the hearing before the State Highway Commission to be held in Sacramento on June 18th, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works, Ervin Spindel, reported that the Water Department had its annual inspection by the State Department of Public Health last month and received an outstanding rating for transmission system and 'pumping plants, reflecting a great deal of credit to Mr. Walter Wanke and the procedures set up by him in the Water Department. The City Manager presented the preliminary budget to the City Council, copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Council Minutes 5/26/70 -8- It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to set the date for public hearing on the Budget for the regular City Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, June 23, 1970 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adiourned at 9:55 a.m. ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITY CLERK Council Minutes 5/26/70 -9- BEN ID CORBIN, MAYOR