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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-23-70-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWN'EY JUNE 23, 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 Meetings 6/8 & 6/15 Approved 1 Minutes City Council Meeting 5/26/70 correction Approved 12 - Preparation Resolution re mid -year salary adjustments Los Angeles County Approved 1 Cash Contract #SS-191, Paramount Blvd. Progress Report by Dix. Public Works No action 1 Downey Christmas Parade 1970 Budget request No action 2 Downey Chamber of Commerce request for contract with City of Downey and $5,000. annually No action 2 Legal Claims: Mrs._ Linda Morton, 9271 Cedartree R.d.,Downey Denied & Ref, to Ins.Carrier 2 Ernest G. Eiserman, 13228 Dunrobin, Downey " it " 2 Claim for Damages: Gerald A. Stevens No action 2 Allocation 1971 Tournament of Roses Parade Approved 2 Public Hearing - Budget 3-4 Ordinance approving Lease & Resolution, Golf Course Introduced 4 Resolution, Intention to vacate drainage & utility easements Tract #27904 Taken under submission 5 (later adopted Page 10) Resolution #2405, designating Tweedy Lane a thru street at Allengrcve St. Adopted 5 Resolution #2406, Counties Aid to Cities Adopted 5 Resolution declaring intention to vacate portion of Studebaker Road Taker_ under submission 5 Resolution #2407 re TOPICS Program Adopted 5 Resolution #2408, ordering report., Street L-g. Annex. 70/12 thru 70/22, omitting 14,15 & 21 Adopted 6 Report Dix. P.W. St. Ltg. Annex 70/12 thru 70/22 Approved 6 Resolution #2409 decl. intention, St. 'Ltg. Annex 70/12 thru 70/22 omitting 14, 15 & 21 Adopted 6 Resolution #2410, Civil Defense Signatures Adopted 6 Resolution #WS-691 - Pay -poll Adopted 7 Resolution #WS-692 - "B" Warrants Adopted 7 Resolution #2411, appt. John K. Morris to Planning Commission Adopted 7 Cash Contract #SS-219, Gardendale St., no.side Lakewood to Paramount. Plans & specifications & authority to advertise Approved 7 Page 1 of 2 Table of Minute Actions Council Meeting 6/23/70 SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Cash Contract #SS-226, 2nd St., Paramount Blvd. to Rives. Plans and specifications & authority to advertise Approved 7 Cash Contract #251, Unit 3, Lankin St. betty. Orizaba and Downey. Accept improvements, Approved 7 Cash Contract #SS-132, Unit 2, Extension Stewart & Gray Rd. Exchange property for right - of way, sale of excess property. Approved 7 Cash Contract #SS-233, Firestone Blvd. & Ryerson, installation signal, share cost. Taken under submission 8 D.P.C. #75, Valdina Dr., west of Downey Ave. Accept dedication and improvements Approved 8 Paving Matching Funds, 12907 Sandy Lane Approved 8 Sidewalk Matching Funds, various locations Approved 8 Co -sponsored agreements, Downey Children's Theatre, DJAA, Downey Symphonic Society Approved 9 Contract 1970-71 Library Book Requirements Approved 9 Prisoner Care Agreement with South Gate Approved 9 Agreement with Downey Museum of Art Taken under submission 9 Auditing services, authority to advertise Approved 9 Agreement for Helicopter Patrol Service Approved 9 Emergency Ordinance #381, amending Code by add- ing 9127.12 (3a) re comprehensive zoning ord. Adopted 10 Emergency Ordinance #382, amending Sep. 7175.4 of Code re width of driveways Adopted 10 Resolution #2412, reappointing Wm. R. Hamilton as member of Water Board Adopted 10 Resolution #2413, reappointing Earl J. Berry, member of Parking Place Commission Adopted 10 Resolution #2414, decl. intention to vacate drainage & utility easements, Tract #27904 Adopted 10 Analysis Downey Theatre Change Orders Ref. to City Attorney 11 Extended sick leave, Juan Hernandez, Water Dept. Taken under submission 11 Attendance at Conference by Park Dept. & Public Works employees with reasonable expenses Approved 11 Page 2 of 2 7 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 23, 1970 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., June 23, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben 'D Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin ABSENT: Councilmen: Morton ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, City Manager Pro Tem Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance William A. Goggin, Director of Planning Jim Ruth, Director of Parks and Recreation Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer Salem Spitz, Traffic Engineer Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Reverend Mark Gress, United Methodist Church, delivered the invocation, followed by the.Flae Salute led by Councilman Ferris. Mrs. Richard Smith, Immediate Past President of the Women's Club of Downey, presented the Mayor and Director of Parks and Recreation with a Silver Service, a gift for the new Downey Theatre from the Women's Club of Downey. With the assistance of Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson, the Mayor presented Detective Donald Bray with Advance Police Officers Standards and Training Certificate. The Mayor and Chief of Police congratulated Detective Bray for this achievement, which is comparable to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meetings of June 8th and June 15th, 1970. Communication from State Board of Equalization regarding RID Transactions and Use Tax. Ordered filed. Communication from City of West Covina enclosing copy of their Resolution requesti that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors reconsider their midrveai salary adius meets. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote that the City Clerk prepare a similar resolution for adoption by the City Council of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Communication from KABC Radio regarding Rebuttal to Editorial Isla Vista. Ordered filed. Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Hearing, General Telephone Rate Increase. Ordered filed. Communication from the Director of Public Works regarding status of Cash Contract #SS-191 Paramount Boulevard Brookmill to Seventh. In response to a question by Councilman Ferris, the City Engineer reported that the work was temporarily halted by the contractor due to the Edison Company not having been able to get its poles moved out of the way as scheduled. He said they are now in the process of being removed and the cables are being energized. It is anticipated that the work will resume the week of the 29th and the contract is expected to be completed four weeks from that time. Councilman Winton requested that Edison Company be given sufficient time to assure there will be no problems with the underground circuits. Communication from Mr. Patrick D. McCallum, Chairman of Downey Christmas Parade Committee, requesting that he be permitted to appear before the City Council at this meeting to speak on the matter of the 1970-71 Budget. There being no objections, Mayor Corbin permitted Mr. McCallum to make his presentation. Council Minutes 6/23/70 -1- Mr. Patrick McCallum presented the City with a Perma Plaque of the 1969 Downey Rose Float and the Trophy from the Parade. He explained that this year will be Downey's 20th Annual Christmas Parade and that the 1969 Parade was the first one that was televised. Mr. McCallum compared the 1968 parade to the 1969 parade; the increase in number of entries - 120 in 1968 and 200 in 1969; bands increased in number from 7 to 18. The budget was $8,900.00 in 1969, of which the City contributed $1,300.00. It is expected that due to the publicity received last year when the Downey Parade was televised, there will be a greater attendance in 1970. The 1970 Parade Budget is estimated at $11,350.00, and the Parade Committee is requesting that the City of Downey increase their contribution to $7,500.00. Mr. Leslie V. Olson, President of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the City Council and read his communication of June 18th which had been distributed to the City Council, requesting a contract with the City of Downey for "non-member services" and the amount of $5,000.00 annually, beginning with the fiscal year July 1, 1970. The services were described as telephone inquiries, inquiries requiring written response and walk-in inquiries, "items of a public service nature". Communication from Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of L.A. regarding increase in water rates. Ordered filed. Communication from Contractor, Maurice Baker, regarding Construction Downey Theatre. Ordered filed. LEGAL CLAIMS: 1. Mrs. Linda Morton, 9271 Cedartree Rd., Downey. 2. Ernest G. Eiserman, 13228 Dunrobin Ave., Downey, It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to deny each of the above legal claims and refer each to the City's Insurance Carrier, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Claim for Damages: Gerald A. Stevens, terminated Police Department Employee. No action. Communication from Downey Rose Float Association regarding 1971 Tournament of Roses Parade. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote that $500.00 be allocated from General Government Account No. 09100--331.1, Miscellaneous, for entry fee for the 1971 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Mrs. V. B. Mulley, Chairman of the Legislative Study Committee, appeared before the City Council and presented a report on their investigations of possible new sources of revenue, namely Tippler's Tax, Utility Users' Tax and Property Tax. She introduced Mrs. F. D. Campbell and Mrs. Gasdia, members of this Committee. Mrs. Mulley thanked Mrs, Howard Hansen and Mrs. Dianne Boggs, and Mr, Bill Cole of the Downey Chamber of Commerce for their assistance in the compilation of information for the report. Mrs. Mulley requested a clarification as to the duties and functions of this Committee which was originally established as a Tax and Revenue Committee and is now classified as Legislative Study Committee. She requested that they be given a charter giving this information, that they be extended cooperation of the Finance Committee or those responsible for looking at the budget, also that they be furnished with budget requests from each department, information on what was allocated, as well as expenditures. Councilman Ferris expressed the appreciation of the City Council for their efforts in preparing the report. He requested that the Legislative Study Committee prepare a report on their recommendations for a program for future years and recommended general responsibilities. Mayor Corbin declared this was the time and place for the public hearing on the Cry of Downey Annual Budget for the fiscal year 1970-71. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the required affidavit of publication of notice of hearing, to which she re- sponded in the affirmative. Council Minutes 6/23/70 -2- -7 The City Manager reviewed the Proposed Budget Summary as follows: ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES 6, RESERVE SUMMARY 1970-71 OPERATING BUDGETS: General Fund -- Basic Available for Contingency and Other Purposes Federal Topics Program Water Fund -- Basic Available for Other Purposes Golf Course Operation TOTAL OPERATING RESERVE FUNDS: General Fund Water Fund Reservoir Fund Golf TOTAL RESERVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: General Fund Water Fund Gas Tax Fund Golf Course Bond Payment Bond TOTAL CAPITAL TOTAL BUDGET TOTAL REVENUE AND FUNDS AVAILABLE: General Fund Transfers -In General Fund Cash & Investments 6/30/70 Federal TOPICS Program General Fund Revenue TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE Water Fund Cash Balance 6/30/70 Water Fund Revenue TOTAL WATER FUND Golf Course Revenue Gas Tax Revenue TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE (1) Operations: Yard $539,500 Finance Office 1129500 6S2 000 Council Minutes 6/23/70 (2) Est. June Reserve Act. June Warrants Est, June Payroll Act. Cash Balance 5/31/70 Est, Cash Balance 6/30/70 $6,704,033 279,689 8 J 755 $ 652,000 (1) 16,000 $ 68,500 (22,500) (121000) 34,000 67,000 10 0_ $7,067,477 668,000 1461742 q $7,8$2,219 '"I 27,000 251,000 (20,213) $ 257,787 227,000 100,000 592,500 313.471 $1,232,971 9.372.977 $ 822,500 244,822 83,755 6.143.400 $7,294,477 101,000(2) 945.000 $1,046,000 440,000 592,500 S9.372.977 -3- The City Manager stated that the budget proposed at this time does not include any new personnel. This is due to the lack of financial reserve. He further stated that the present status of the City's reserves is mainly the result of the necessity for the City to provide the first year's debt requirements on the Hospital which was not a budgeted item and which amounted to well over $300,000. He stated it is not known at this time whether or not there will be an additional requirement for the City to meet any of the debt service requirements for the Hospital for the coming year, which would amount to approximately $395,000. This amount, again, is not budgeted, and should the need arise, revenues at this time would not be sufficient to meet the need. Inflation- ary trends and revenues not sufficient to meet projected requirements for reserve in the General Fund have placed the City's General Fund in a most difficult position. The City is now faced with salary improvements and adjustments which must be met. Mr. Thompson recommended for immediate adoption some provision for new revenues. His specific recommendation was the adoption of a Utility Tax of five per cent (5%) level as soon as possible. If adopted and implemented prior to the beginning of the second quarter of this fiscal year, this should result in additional revenues of approxi- mately $750,000. to the General Fund. This amount, together with recommended adjustments in service charges and fees amounting to $60,000., would provide additional revenue in excess of $800,000. which, he stated, should be sufficient to allow some reserve for the City and would provide a safety margin in the General Fund, Mayor Corbin inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Kenneth J. Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, Downey, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council re -consider the matter of adopting a Utility Tax which, he stated, would place the burden on the home owners and renters. He recommended that the City Council look to special interest investment groups doing business as landlords in the City. Mr. Miller presented a copy of his statement to the City Clerk. A copy of the statement is on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on the Annual Budget 1970-71. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton GOLF COURSE The City Attorney advised that the Downey Recreation Facilities Lease and Resolution relating to the Rio Hondo Golf Course has been changed with reference to the date of commencement of the rental obligation. He recommended that the City Council take no action on adoption of the Ordinance approving the Lease and Resolution which was intro- duced at the Adjourned Meeting of the City Countil held on June 15, 1970. A new Ordinance relating to the Golf Course was presented for introduction. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DOWNEY RECREATION FACILITIES LEASE AND RESOLUTION CONSTITUTING ITS INDENTURE The Ordinance 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 introduce the Ordinance. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE ALL DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN TRACT 27904 AS RESERVED IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 1538 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL AND SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT 27904 MAP BOOK 740, 81-82 Council Minutes 6/23/70 -4- IBM 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 take the Resolution under submission. (See later action, Page No. 10) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen.: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2405 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING TWEEDY LANE A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTER- SECTION WITH ALLENGROVE STREET 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, 2405. AYES: 4 Councilmen.: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen.: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2406 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND RESURFACING OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS 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. 2406. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen. Morton RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF STUDEBAKER ROAD 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 take the Resolution under submission. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2407 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RELATIVE TO THE TOPICS PROGRAM 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 Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2407, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Council Minutes 6/23/70 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 2408 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 (ANNEXATIONS, 70/12 THROUGH 70/22 - OMITTING 14, 15, AND 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 Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2408. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The City Engineer reported on the location and type of lights in the areas included in these annexations. He reported the Total Operation Cost will be $2,129.40; tax rates for Zone I is $0.20 per $100 Assessed Valuation and Zone III $0.10 per $100 Assessed Valuation. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the Report of the City Engineer. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2409 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 70/12 THROUGH 70/22 - OMITTING 14, 15, AND 21) 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. 2409. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2410 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING AUTHORIZED CIVIL DEFENSE SIGNATURES 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. 2410. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS-691 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. 24798 -- 25289 - $180,976,06 - 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 6/23/70 -6- IBM It was moved by Councilman. Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-691. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen* None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. WS-692 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. 10012 10190 - $196,476.20) 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-692. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2411 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN K. MORRIS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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 .Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2411. 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 approve plans and specificationsfor Cash Contract #SS-219 Gardendale Street, north side Lakewood to Paramount, and grant authority to advertise for bids. 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 plans and specifications for Cash Contract �ISS-226, Second Street Paramount Blvd. to Rives Ave., and grant authority to advertise €or bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract dk251, Unit 3, Lankin Street between Ori,zaba Avenue and Downey, and the responsibiiity for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Cash Contract #SS-132, Unit 2, Extension of Stewart and Gray Road between Woodruff Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to authorize exchange of a portion of excess property for right-of-way, the sale of the remaining excess property, and authorize the Mayor to sign Grant Deeds in connection with the subject Cash Contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Council Minutes 6/23/70 -7- 7 7 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to take the matter of request for installation of a Traffic Control Si&nal at Firestone Blvd. and Ryerson Ave. with installation costs to be shared by All American Home Center, under submission. (Cash Contract #SS-233) It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the dedication improvements completed under Downey Private Contract #75, Valdina Drive, West of Downey Avenue, and the responsibility for mainten- ance 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 approve Matching Funds for Paving at the following location: P.M.F. NO. 90 AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 ADDRESS 12907 Sandy Lane (Devenir Frontage) Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin Councilmen: None Councilmen: Morton ESTIMATED CITY COST $ 25.00 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 locations: ESTIMATED M.F. NO. ADDRESS CITY COST 424 7345 Dirwiddie Street $ 67.00 425 12236-12240 Downey Avenue 208.00 426 12609 Gneiss Street 90.00 427 12012 Gurley Avenue 84.00 428 9230 Klinedale Avenue 456.00 429 8203 Nada Street 402.00 430 8035 Puritan Street 50.00 431 8041 Puritan Street 50.00 432 8114 Puritan Street 51.00 433 7402 Quinn Street (Quinn St. Frontage) 188.00 434 11533 Richeon Avenue 76.00 435 8842 Lakewood Blvd. (Lakewood Blvd. Frontage) 500.00 436 8842 Lakewood Blvd. (Lindell Ave. Frontage) 305.00 Sub Total $ 2,527.00 438 7349 Firestone Boulevard This request is separated since the estimated City cost is large due to unusually large quantities of sidewalk to be constructed. The estimated City cost is $1,200,00. The estimated cost includes approximately 375 In. ft. of full parkway sidewalk. Estimated City Cost $ 1,200.00 Grand Total $ 3,727.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The Mayor declared a recess at 9:30 a.m. The Meeting resumed at 9:45 a.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin, Absent: Councilman Morton, Council Minutes 6/23/70 -8- 7 Following a report by the Director of Parks and Recreation, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign co -sponsored agreements with Downey Children's Theatre, Inc., Downey Junior Athletic Association, and Downey Symphonic Societe, Inc., and to defer action on the City's financial participation pending adoption of the Annual Budget for 1970-71. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding budget of $12,600. for 1970-71 fiscal year for Downey Symphonic Society. No action. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to award Contract for 1970-71 Library Book Requirements to Baker and Taylor Company of Reno, the Lowest and best bidder, with maximum limitations as permitted within the budget, and to reject all other bids. 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 authorize procurement of the City's 1970-71 Gasoline Fuel Requirements under the County of Los Angeles Co -Operative Purchase Contract with Shell Oil Company in accordance with the bid submitted, with the recommendation that a study be made relative to future use of "regular" gasoline instead of "ethyl" for vehicles presently in use by the City and those to be purchased in the future. 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 authorize the Mayor to sign Agreement with the City of South Gate for Prisoner Care as submitted with the recommendation that the Chief of Police check the possibility of having the next agreement extend over a period of five years. 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 so ordered that the matter of Agreement with the Downey Museum of Art be taken under submission. Proposal of Diehl, Evans and Company, Certified Public Accountants, of new maximum fee for the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971 of $3,750.00. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for auditing services for the City of Downey. 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 authorize the Mayor to sign Agreement for Helicopter Patrol Service, Law Enforcement Services between the County of Los Angeles and Cities of Commerce, Downey, La Mirada, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier, for one year, effective June 30, 1970. AYES: 4 Councilmen, Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 381 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9127.12 (3a) RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE Council Minutes 6/23/70 -9- The Emergency Ordinance was read in its entirety by the Director of Planning. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 381. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 382 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7175.4 RELATING TO THE WIDTH OF DRIVEWAYS The Emergency Ordinance was read in its entirety by the Director of Planning. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 382. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen. Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2412 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM R. HAMILTON AS A MEMBER OF THE WATER BOARD 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. 2412,. AYES: 4 Counciimen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen; None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2413 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (EARL Jo BERRY) 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. 2413, AYES: 4 Councilmen.: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The Director of Planning recommended approval of the Resolution presented earlier at this meeting regarding Vacation of Utility and Drainage Easement within Tract 27904 (East side of Paramount Blvd, at Farm Street) RESOLUTION NO. 2414 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE ALL DRAINAGE ANT) UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN TRACT 27904 AS RESERVED IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 1538 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL AND SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT 27904 MAP BOOK 740, 81-82 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 6/23/70 -10- It was moved 'by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2414. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The City Manager presented an analysis from the Director of Building and Safety covering Change Orders on the Downey Theatre, amounting to $230,952.95. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for a report 'back to the City Council on the Architect's responsibility. The City Manager presented a request from the Director of Public Works for extended sick leave for Mr, Juan Hernandez, Maintenance Leadman with the Water Department. Following discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to take the matter of extended sick leave for Mr. Juan Hernandez under submission for a survey of policies of other cities throughout the Country regarding sick leave extensions. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton The City Manager presented requests from the Directors of Public Works and Parks and Recreation for approval of attendance by employees at the following conferences: Wm. Harper, Administrative Assistant, Park Dept. International Association of Auditorium Managers Conference, Atlanta, George, July 19-23. Expendi- tures anticipated are as follows: Registration $ 15.00 Air Fare 241.50 Hotel and Meals 155.00 $411.50 Funds have been requested in the 1970-71 budget to cover. Charles Eccleston, Assistant Traffic Eneineer Annual Conference, Western Section, Institute of Traffic Engineers, San Francisco, July 19-22. Expenditures anticipated are as follows: Estimated Registration $ 25.00 Air Fare 30.00 Hotel and Meals 95.00 $150.00 Funds have been requested in the 1970-71 budget to cover. Robert DeSio, City Forester Annual 'International Shade Tree Conference, Rochester, New York, Aug. 9-14. Expenditures will not exceed $100.00 since Mr. DeSio will also be taking his vacation and visiting his family in Buffalo, New York. Funds have been requested in the 1970-71 budget to cover. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Wigton, and passed by the following vote to authorize attendance by employees of the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation at the Conferences above listed with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton Council Minutes 6/23/70 -11- The City Manager reported on memorandum from the DiV6rtor of Public Works regarding the Baseball Diamond Lighting at Downey High School, installation of which is scheduled for June 23rd, culminating a two-year project in cooperation with the Downey Unified School District. Dedication ceremonies are scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st. The City Manager reported that preparations have been made for re -advertising the Old Downey Community Hospital property for sale, requesting bids for the entire property, or by parcel, advertising to commence on July 9th. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to correct the Minutes of the Sit ouncil Meeting of May 26, 1970, Page 8, regarding Acquisition Jervis Property, Foster Bride Road; changing contract number to Cash Contract #SS-198 and amount from $5,600,00 to $7,060.00 (reappraisal as recommended). AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kenneth Miller, 7336 Cleargrove, Downey, appeared before the City Council and requested to go on record protesting the budget hearing at this meeting. He stated that there were violations of the City Charter in that the preliminary budget available in the City Clerk's office for review by the public was incomplete. Mr. Miller presented a copy of a survey which he conducted on Land, use and tax. He requested a copy of the budget as submitted at this meeting, and a copy was delivered to him. It was clarified by the City Council that the preliminary budget which was presented to the City Council at the Regular Meeting of May 26th at which meeting the public hear- ing on the budget was set for June 23rd was in a preliminary form and this was made a matter of record at that meeting. The City Council directed the City Manager and the City Clerk to provide Mr. Miller with copies of all information relative to the budget that is available. The City Manager commented briefly on the 1970-71 proposed budget which is equal to or less than the 1969-70 'budget. He referred to the inflationary trends over the past several years and reported that the City of Downey compared to other communities in this area provides services which have been copied by other communities with fewer employees per thousand population, fewer employees per square mile, and with less expenditure per capita. Chief of Police Ivan Robinson reported regarding conflict of dates on the dedication of the Downev High School Baseball Diamond Lighting and the Retirement Dinner which has been planned for Captain Roger Harmon who has been with the City of Downey for the past thirteen years and in law enforcement for the past thirty-one years. Both events are scheduled for Wednesday, July lst. Mr. William Cole, General Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, requested the Mayor consider proclaiming July 20th as "Moon Landing Day," commemorating the moon land- ing of the Apollo on July 20, 1969. Mr. Kenneth Miller appeared again before the City Council and stated he would prepare a report on the .inadequacies of the Downey City Library for presentation to the Council. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITY CLERK Council Minutes 6/23/70 -12- 21/ BEN 'D CORBIN, MAYOR