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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-06-08-70-Regular MinutesOR MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 8, 1970 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Minutes City Council Meeting 5/26/70 Approved Christmas Parade Committee Req, for funds Filed Ltr. re vehicles impounded, 12511 Birchdale Resolution, City of La Mirada regarding Beautification RR Rights -of -way Ordinance, amending Sec. 3186(n), Ord. #262, relating to restricted speeds Resolution #2396 ordering report, Ltg. Dist., Annex. 70/15, 70/23, Firestone Blvd. Resolution #2402, Intention, Ltg. Dist. Annex. 70/15, 70/23 Resolution #2403, ordering report, Ltg. Dist. Annex. 70/21 Bixler Ave. Resolution #2404, Intention, Ltg. Dist. Annex. 70/21, Bixler Ave. Resolution #WS-689 (Payroll) Resolution #WS-690 (B Warrants) CC #SS-180, Widening Firestone N/'side, W/of San Gabriel River. Agt. with Gen. Tel. CC #SS-212, Patton Rd., Accept improvements 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue D.I.P. #609, 6109 611, 612, Gardendale St. Chapter 27 Proceedings Replacement & Maint. Motorcycles, Award Contract Contract Library Books 1970-71 Gasoline Dispensing 1970-71 Award of Contract Co -sponsored Agt, Downey Children's 'Theatre, DJAA, Symphonic Society 1970-71 Brookshire Park Project, Transfer of funds Golf Course Project, Request Clear Title Downey Theatre Chg. Order #64 Downey Theatre Project, Accept Improvements Appeal Z.E. Case #922, 10065 Newville Ave. Appeal, Z.E. Case #931, 8607 Imperial Hwy. Golf Course Authority, Appt Members Page 1 of 1 Ref, to Beautification Comm. Taken under submission Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Authorized Approved Approved Authorized Approved Taken under submission Approved Taken Under Submission Approved Approved Approved Approved Ref. to Planning Commission Cont'd under submission Approved PAGE NO, 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 8, 1970 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., June 8, 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 Donald B. Robison, City Manager Pro Tem Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance William A. Coggin, Director of Planning Jim Ruth, Director of Parks d Recreation Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer Russ Reynolds, Purchasing Agent Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Secretary Rabbi Martin B. Ryback, Temple Ner Tamid, delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag Salute Led by Councilman Jennings, Mr. William Stickel, City Maintenance employee, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the City Council and City Manager for the 60-day leave of absence, which was granted to him following a heart attack suffered by him in December of 1969. The 60-day leave following his hospitalization, he stated, enabled him to recover without the pressures of financial difficulties. Mr. Stickel returned to work on May 18, 1970. Dr. Ralph Christensen, spokesman for the Downey Shrine Club, appeared before the City Council, He stated he had had the privilege of representing the City of Downey at the Shrine Ceremonial in San Diego and also recently in Las Vegas. Dr. Christensen pre- -- sented to the Mayor a neckerchief to which was attached an insignia bearing the official seal of the City of Downey. He introduced the President of the Downey Shrine Club, Noble Thomas Linden, and Noble John Pyle of the Club. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of May 26, 1970. Communication from County of Los Angeles Road Department regarding Aid to Cities money for 1970-71. Ordered filed. Communication from Chairman of Downey Christmas Parade Committee requesting permission to appear before the City Council to explain request for additional funds for this year's parade. Ordered filed. Communication from. Martin I Jackson, attorney, regarding vehicles picked up at 12511 Birchdale and impounded. No action. Communication from City of La Mirada enclosing Resolution regarding beautification of railroad rights of way. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to refer this letter to the City Beautification Committee. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the - following vote that the Ordinance regarding speed limit, Gardendale Street and Foster Road, Lakewood Boulevard to East City limit, which was introduced at the City Council meeting of May 26, be taken under submission until the next City Council meeting. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 6/8/70 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 2396 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 (ANNEXA- TIONS 70/15 AND 70/23) 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. 2396. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that Annexation 70/15 will involve the installation of 43 35,000 lumen mercury vapor lights at an estimated total installation cost of $23,500.00, He reported that Annexation 70/23 will involve the installation of 15 lumen mercury vapor lights at an estimated total operation cost of $1,228.80. Installation cost paid directly by owner per Lot Split No, 526 requirement. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the report of the Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen* None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2402 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATIONS 70/15 AND 70/23 - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, ET AL) 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, 2402. AYES: 5 Councilmen.: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2403 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 (ANNEXA- TION 70/21) 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. 2403. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that Annexation 70/21 will involve the installation of 4 7,000 lumen mercury vapor luminaires at an annual operation cost of Council Minutes 6/8/70 -2- Wb7a j $201.60. No installation cost due to existing wood poles. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to accept the report of the Director of Public Works, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2404 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION 70/21) BIXLER AVENUE, NORTH OF GOLDEN STREET 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. 2404, AYES: 5 Cour..cilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-689 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 (NO. 24304 -- 24797 - $170,267.05 - PAYROLL) 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 Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, WS-689, AYES: 5 Councilmen:: Winton.;, Ferris, Morton., Jennings, Corbin NOES; 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-690 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 (NO. 9853 -- 10011 ` $358,727�96) 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. Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt. Resolution. No, WS-690, 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 authorize the Director of Public Works to record agreement with General Telephone Company for dedication of right-of-way, Cash Contract #SS-180, Widening of the N/s of Firestone Boulevard, W/o the San Gabriel River. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen- None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 6;8/70 -3- It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept improvements constructed under Cash Contract #SS-212, Patton Road, the responsibility for the maintenance thereof, and approve contract changes as recommended by the Director of Public Works, 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 designation of projects proposed for 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue as recommended by the Director of Public Works, 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 authorize the Director of Public Works to initiate Chapter 27 Proceed- ings for improvement of the following sites under Downey Improvement Project Nos, 609, 610, 611, and 612, Gardendale Street, Cash Contract #SS-219, and waive informal protest period. D.I.P. No. 609 - Airpoint Avenue to Blodgett Avenue De1,Pe No. 610 - Laureldale Avenue to Verdura Avenue D.I.P. No, 611 - Paramount Boulevard to Brock Avenue D.I.P. No, 612 - Barlin Avenue to Airpoint Avenue 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 for Replacement and Maintenance of Motorcycles for the period of July 1, 1970 through June 30, 1973 to Paul's Harley Davidson, Inc,, of --_ Bellflower, in the amount of the bid submitted. 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 so ordered to take under submission the matter of Contract for Library Books for fiscal year 1970-71, Bid #5039, until the budget is approved, It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to award Gasoline Dispensing Contract for fiscal year 1970-71 to L d S Service, 7539 Firestone Boulevard, Downey, in the amount of the bid submitted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen; None The City Manager presented Co -sponsored Agreements between the City and the Downey Children's Theatre, Inc., the Downey Junior Athletic Association, and the Downey Symphonic Society for the 1970-71 fiscal year, as approved by the Downey Parks and Recreation Commission. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to take the matter of these Co -sponsored Agreements under submission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen., None The City Manager presented memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding funds for construction of Brookshire Park Project, It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for this project: Council Minutes 6/8/70 _4_ AMOUNT: FROM: TO: $18,000.00 Acct. No. 0913828 Acct. No. 0913879 (Florence Ave. Park) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton, prior to voting aye on the matter, referred to the Memorandum of May 26, 1970 from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding funding of properties to be acquired for park purposes from the State. On recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Title Insurance and Trust Company to issue a Clear Title Policy for acquisition of Rio Hondo Golf Course property, in conformance with the customary Joint Powers financing policy. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Downey Theatre Change Order #64 Item 1. Provide labor and material for installation of 6 sprinkler heads to be relocated to below ductwork (Ref. Field Chg. Order #18). Cost to City....................................................................$113.03 Time extension: None Item 2. Provide labor and material for installation of conduit & wire from MCC-2, Rm. 223 to control panel, Rm. 222, and from MCC-2, Rm. 223 to control panel, Rm. 223 (Ref. Field Chg. Order #22). Cost to City...............$185.54 Time extension: None Item 3. Provide labor and material for installation of supports for Dressing Counters, Rm, 139 and Rm. 140 (Ref, Field Chg, Order #24). Cost to City ...................... .............................................. $591.05 Time extension: None Total Cost, Chg. Order #64 $889.62 Recap: Original Contract Sum... .......................... $1,392,000.00 Change Orders #1 thru #63 - Cost: $230,063.33 Change Order #64................ 889.62 230,952.95 Revised Contract Price ............ $1,622,952.95 It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve Downey Theatre Change Order #64 and recapitulation, subject to Notice of Dispute to Contractor and Architect. 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 accept the work completed on Downey Theatre Project, subject to the completion by Architect and Contractor of items on the Punch List submitted by the Architect, and authorize recording of Notice of Completion as recommended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None In response to a question by the Director of Finance, and on the advice of the City Attorney, the City Council directed that payment of $889.62 covering cost of items on Change Order #64 be withheld pending analysis of all change orders to date on the Downey Theatre Project, Council Minutes 6/8/70 -5- Appeal, Zone Exception Case #922, Cecil W. Sutton, Jr., 10065 Newville Ave. (Under submission) Councilman Morton reported that his review of this case, and investigation by the City Attorney relative to the business being conducted by the applicant under the classi- fication of "Home Occupation" and the alterations made to the garage, have revealed that there is evidence of a violation of the zone as well as evidence that modifications to the garage have been made by the applicant since his purchase of the property. He stated he had also received a report from the Traffic Engineer which indicates it would be almost impossible to use the southern portion of the garage for the storage of an automobile. He recommended the applicant be notified of the zone violation and that he be given notice to restore the north side of the garage for automobile storage, as well as to replace the garage door. In order to provide storage space for a second automobile, Councilman Morton recommended that studies be made by the Planning Department and advice given to the applicant on the construction of a carport which would be attached to the main structure, but not to the existing rear structure, permitting an encroachment into the side yard setback. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to refer the matter of appeal of Zone Exception Case #922 back to the Planning Commission for report and recommendations. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 'Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. The Meeting resumed at 9:10 p.m. with all Councilmen present, There being no objections, the matter of Appeal, Zone Exception Case #931, Edward DiLoreto, 8547 Imperial Highway, was continued under submission pending report from the Planning Commission, It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to confirm the following appointments to the Rio Hondo Golf Course Joint Powers Authority and to withhold appointment of District #1 member of the Authority until following effective date of citizenship of Mr. Norman Horney: Councilman. Jennings, District #2: Norman J. Tatham Councilman Ferris, District #3: Frank R. Gasdia Councilman Morton, District #4: Ford Dickerhoff May Corbin, District #5: Edwin Giddings AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney advised that the person responsible for notifying the Joint Powers Authority of the meeting which has been set for June 15 should so notify them of the meeting, setting the time prior to the time set for the Adjourned City Council Meeting of that date, to give them the opportunity to have an organizational meeting, to approve the proposed Lease between the City and the Joint Powers Authority, and to approve the Resolution relative to Bonds and Indenture, The lease can then be presented to the City Council and if approved, the Ordinance may be introduced and have its first reading, and the City Council may adopt the Resolution approving the Bond Indenture, At the following meeting, June 23rd, the Ordinance approving the Lease may have its second reading and be adopted; the effective date of the Ordinance will be 30 days thereafter. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITY CLERK. Council Minutes 6/8/70 -6- BEN 'D CORBIN, MAYOR