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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-13-70-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 13, 1970 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Resolution #2421, Ordering annexation Downey City Ltg. Dist., Annex, 70/21, Bixler Ave. Adopted Resolution #2422, Ordering Annex. Downey City Ltg. Dist, Annex. 70/15 and 70/23 Adopted D.I.P. #609, Airpoint Ave.to Blodgett Ave. ) Authorized D.I.P. #610, Laureldale Ave. to Verdura Ave. ) Chapter 27 D.I.P. #611, Paramount Blvd. to Brock Ave. ) Proceedings D.I.P. #612, Barlin Ave. to Airpoint Ave. ) D.I.P. #608, 8840 Lindell Ave. Request to proceed with construction under Chapter 27 Proceedings Approved D.I.P. #605, Site 1, 9129 Stoakes Ave. Resolution #2423, confirming assessments Adopted Minutes City Council Meetings 6/23 & 6/30 Approved Annual membership dues National League of Cities Approved Earl Berry, 8536 Eucalyptus, Claim for damages Ref. to C.M. & Dir.P,W. Request Traffic Restrictions 3 frontages Our Lady Perpetual Help Church., Sundays Denied Req. parking rests. W/side Downey Ave. betw. 5th & 6th (See also Resol. #2434 Pg.9) Approved Request to rename Rio Hondo Golf Course Taken under submission City -School Recreation Committee, Traffic Committee, and Repr. to Freeway Meetings, Ref. to C.M. for letter to appointments of Board of Education previous members PAGE NO, 2 2 Legal Claims: Paul E. Chambers, 10600 La Reina, Apt. H,Downey ) Woodrow W. Chapman, 10430 Pangborn Ave.,Downey ) Erma L. Worsham, 13244 Dunrobin Ave., Downey ) Ref. to Staff for invest. R. J. Sanders, 1226 Tellem Dr., Pacific Palisades) & recomm, and to Ins, Carrier Mrs. Irene Bedard, 9364 Lubec St., Downey ) for report Ordinance re Utility Users Tax Memorandum Understanding with Firemen's Assoc. Resolution #2424, Adopting & Implementing Revised Classification Plan Resolution #2425, Adopting Pay Scale for certain employees Resolution #2426, Adopting Revisions Personnel Manual Memorandum Understanding with D.C.E.A. Resolution #2427, parking prohib. Both Sides Nash Ave. from McCahill St. to Firestone Blvd. Resolution #2428, Ordering Report, Street Ltg. Annex. 70/24, Horton Ave. (Report accepted) Page 1 of 2 Taken under submission Approved Adopted Adopted Adopted Approved Adopted Adopted Z 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 Table of Minute Actions Council Meeting 7/15/70 SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Resolution #2429, Intention, Street Ltg. Annex. 70/24, Horton Ave. Adopted 7 Resolution #2430, Intention to vacate portion of Studebaker Rd. Adopted 8 - Resolution #2431, Approving Agreementwith So. Pac, Transp. Co. & Authorize Mayor to sign Agreement for inst. water main under RR tracks Adopted 8 Resolution #2432, urging re -consideration Mid- year salary adj. County Fire & Shefiff's Dept. Adopted 8 Resolution #2433, reappointing Lloyd Stromberg to Personnel Advisory Board Adopted 8 Resolution #2434, Parking prohib. W/side Downey Ave, betw. 5th & 6th Streets Adopted 9 Resolution #2435, Approving Resol. of Golf Course Authority Adopted 9 Resolution #WS-693 (Payroll) Adopted 9 Resolution #WS-694 (Payroll) Adopted 9 Resolution #WS-695 (B Warrants) Adopted 10 CC #239, Unit 2, Baseball Diamond Ltg. Req. extension time to 7/22/70 Approved 10 CC #SS-218, Unit 2, Gallatin Rd, Trans£.Funds Approved 10 CC #SS-226, Auth. exchg. r/way & pmt. damages to property at 7814 Second St. Approved 10 Paving Req. #130, 12803 Downey Ave. & Transf.Funds Approved 10 PMF S. SMF, Tracts #30908 & #30909 Taken under submission 10 Appeal, Z.E. Case #931,8607 E. Imperial Request ext. time for Planning Comm. Report Approved 10 Appeal Z.E. Case #922, 10065 Newville Ave. Req, ext. time for Planning Comm. Report Approved 10 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 13, 1970 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting, at 7:30 p.m., July 13, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Ben ID Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin ABSENT: None 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 Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer William Harper, Recreation Superintendent Ellen C. Davis' City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Reverend Marvin Jackson, Grace Baptist Church, delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Jennings. The City Manager introduced Mr. Metin Ozkinay, an official of the Turkish Govern- ment, who is making a study of Local government in Los Angeles County, Councilman Ferris introduced students of Downey's Sister City, Guadalajara, Mexico. Mayor Corbin welcomed the students and expressed hope that they would have a chance to visit Disneyland and enjoy their visit, Mayor Corbin presented service awards to City employees and extended the apprecia- tion of the City Council to the following for their service to the City. Ten Year Award Margaret Fagan - Building & Safety Edith Franklin - Finance Stacy Price - Finance Richard O'Toole - Fire Matt Skobel - Police Darrell Vaughn - Public Works Five Year Award H. T. Rayson - Building & Safety Martha Wolfsberger - Police Gil Sifuentes - Police Alta Duke - Parks Hollis Stewart - Parks Mayor Corbin presented a Ten -Year Service Award to Mr. William Greene, Planning Commission Member, and Five -Year Service Awards to Mr, Cliff Heimforth and Mr, Vale Baker, Water Board Members, and extended the appreciation of the City Council for their community service. Mayor Corbin opened the public hearing on Downey City LightinDistrict, Annexation 70/21 Bixler Avenue. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the required Affidavit of Publication, to which she responded in the affirmative. He inquired if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not, The Director of Public Works reported that this lighting district involves the mounting of 7,000 lumen mercury vapor luminaires on existing wood poles; therefore, there will be no installation cost and this district will be annexed to Zone #1 at $,20 per $100. assessed valuation for maintenance and operation. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to accept the report of the Director of Public Works, Mayor Corbin inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this improvement, and there was no response. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexation 70/21, Bixler Avenue. Council Minutes 7/13/70 -1- AYES: 5 Councilmen° Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen- None RESOLUTION N0, 2421 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DIS'TRIC'T AND TO 'MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES LOCATED ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THAT AREA UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 'ANNEXATION 70/21) 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, 2421, AYES: 5 Councilmen.. Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Courcilmez: Nox.e ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin opened the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexations 70/15 and 70/23 Firestone Boulevard et al. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the required Affidavit of Publication, to which she responded in the affirmative. He inquired if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not. The Director of Public Works reported that this lighting district involves the in- stallation of an Edi.son-owned Marbelite underground street Lighting system along Firestone Boulevard between Old River School Road and the westerly City Limits and along portions of Old River School Road and Arnett Street, It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to accept the report of the Director of Public Works, Mayor Corbin inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this improvement, and there was no response. He inquired if there was.anyone present who wished to speak in favor, and there was no response, It was moved by Councilman. Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to close the hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexations 70/15 and 70/23, Firestone Boulevard at al, RESOLUTION N0, 2422 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LI'.GHTING FIXTURES LOCATED ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATIONS 70/15 AND 70/23) 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 Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2422, AYES: 5 Councilmen- Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen- None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin opened the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project Nos. 609, 610, 611, and 612, The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had the required Affidavit of Posting of Notice, to which she responded in the affirmative, He inquired if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not, Mayor Corbin inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of these improvement projects, and there was no response. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak; in favor, and there was no response, Council Minutes 7/13/70 2- It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and so ordered to close the hearing on Downey Improvement Project Nos. 609, 610, 611, and 612, Gardendale St. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with Chapter 27 Proceedings on the following Downey Improvement Project Numbers. D.T.P. No. 609 - Airpoint Avenue to Blodgett Avenue, 2 sites. D.I.P. No. 610 - Laureldale Avenue to Verdure Avenue 3 sites. D.I.P. No. 611 - Paramount Boulevard to Brock Avenue 8 sites. D.I.P. No. 612 - Barlin Avenue to Airpoint Avenue, 2 sites. AYES: 5 Councilmen- Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen; None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin opened the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 608, 8840 Lindell Avenue. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had the required Affidavit of Posting of Notice, to which she responded in the affirmative. He inquired if she had received any written correspondence, and she replied she had not. Mayor Corbin inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this improvement, and there was no response. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman! Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to close the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 608, 8840 Lindell Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with construction of improvements under the provisioes of Chapter 27 on Downey Improvement Project No. 608, 8840 Lindell Avenj.e, AYES: 5 Councilmen_- Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Coun.cilmene None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Corbin opened the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 605, Site I, 9129 Stoakes Avenue, The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had the required Affi- davit of Posting of Notice, to which she responded in the affirmative. He inquired if she had received any written correspondence, and she replied she had not. The Director of Public Works reported that the total amount to be collected over a ten-year period is $1,029,83, which amount includes interest and collection costs, It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept Engineer"s Report, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen, None Mayor Corbin inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this improvement, and there was no response. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing or Downey Improvement Project No. 605, Site I, 9129 Stoakes Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen° Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen- None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2423 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEYYIMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 605, 9129 STOAKES AVENUE Council Minutes 7/13/70 -3- 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. 2423, 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 Winton, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meetings of June 23rd and June 30th, 1970, r- Communication from National League of Cities regarding Membership. On the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to approve the annual membership dues of $500. for 9/1/70 through 8/31/71. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen, None Communication from Earl Berry regarding Claim for Damages. Councilman Winton recommended that a field trip be made with the City Manager and Director of Publio Works to investigate this matter. So ordered. Copy of communication from Assemblyman Carley V. Porter to Mr. Bob Corwin regarding 105 Freeway. Ordered filed, Communication from Traffic Committee, confirming its recommendation for Sunday parking restriction of 1 hour between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on three frontages of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, also recommending in addition that parking be prohibited on the Downey Avenue frontage from. 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Ferris and seconded by Councilman Jennings to approve the parking restrictions as recommended by the Traffic Committee. AYES: 1 Councilmens Ferris NOES: 4 Councilmen, Winton, Morton, Jennings, Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen; None It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote that parking on the West side of Downey Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets be prohibited from 2s00 a.m. to 6s00 a.m. on Sundays. AYES: 5 Councilmens Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from City of Lawndaie regarding Resolution re Public Utilities Base Rates. Ordered filed, Communication from City of Walnut regarding Resolution re L.A. County Contracts For Health Services. Ordered filed. Communication from City of Wbittier regarding Resolution re L.A. County Mid -Year Salary Adjustments. Ordered filed. Communication from. .James Ruth, Director Park d Recreation Department, regarding Renaming of Golf Course. It was moved by Councilman Ferris to approve the renaming of the Golf Course as recommended. No second. The matter was taken under submission. Memorandum of Understanding between City Manager and Downey Firemen's Association recommending salary adjustments and certain other changes be incorporated into the Resolution to be presented to the City Council. No action. Communication from Board of Education regarding Opening Night, Downey Theatre. Ordered filed. Communication from Board of Education regarding Appointments to City School Recrea- tion _Committee, Traffic Committee, and Representatives to Freeway Meetings. Councilman Morton requested that the City Manager send a letter to the 'previous 'members of each pf these committees of the School Board who have served this past year. Council Minutes 7/13/70 -4- - W: It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to refer the following Legal Claims to the staff for investigation and recommendation, and then to the Insurance Carrier for report back to the City Council, LEGAL CLAIMS: 1. Paul E. Chambers, 10600 La Reina, Apt. H, Downey. 2. Woodrow W. Chapman, 1OL30 Pangborn Ave „ Downey. 3. Erma L. Worsham, 13244 Dunrobin Ave., Downey. 4. R. J. Sanders, 1226 Tellem Dr., Pacific Palisades. 5. Mrs. Irene Bedard, 9364 Lubec St., Downey. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 1D TO ARTICLE VI ESTABLISHING A UTILITY USERS TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF, PENALTY FOR NONPAYMENT, REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m, The Meeting resumed at 8:45 a,m, with all Councilmen present. City Attorney Sorensen commented relative to suggested exemptions to be made 4 part of the Utility Tax Ordinance, He stated that representatives from the Gas Company have requested there be included a clause under the gas users tax to provide that gas used for pumping water would be exempt. On the matter of exemptions, Councilman Morton requested a proposed addition under Section 6195, a new Section C, with the present Section C numbered Section D, the sub* stance of which would be: "Applications for refund may be submitted to the City Council. for consideration in cases involving extreme hardship, such as cases involving retirees or senior citizens on fixed incomes; however, the City Council reserves the right to approve or deny any such request." City Attorney Sorensen requested that he be permitted to investigate the matter prior to the City Council taking an action to include such a provision in the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Kenneth Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, Downey, appeared before the City Council and read a report on his analysis of water rates paid by apartment house owners and those paid by owners of single residences. He recommended investigation of sources of revenue other than a Utility Tax, to include a tax on apartment houses, City Manager, Charles Thompson, commented relative to studies which have been in progress by the City for some time on possible sources of additional revenue, a report on which will be forthcoming when these studies have been completed. Mrs. Brining, 9200 Brookshire, spoke in rebuttal to the comments of Mr. Miller re- garding the levying of additional tax on apartment houses, Mr. Rufus McKinney, representing the Gas Company, requested that certain language be included in the Ordinance to provide for administering and enforcing the utility tax by the Utility Companies so they may be assured that payments of remittances by the Utility Companies will be based on the historic payment factor of customers and they will not be placed in the position of being required to pay such tax in advance of collection. Referring to Section 6184, Paragraph (d) of the Ordinance, which excludes from taxation the charges for electricity used in the production or distribution of water, Mr. McKinney requested that similar provisions be made for the Gas Company when the source of energy is used for similar purposes, Mr. Francis Hart, 9643 Cedartree Road, spoke with reference to hardships which would be created if handicapped persons or families of the physically handicapped would be required to pay a utility tax, Council Minutes 7/13/70 -5. It was moved by Councilman Ferris to introduce �he Ordinance with modifications as agreed upon by the City Council. No second. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to take the matter of the Utility Users Tax under submission until the next City Council Meeting for review of the recommendations relative to exemptions. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Memorandum of Understanding between the Firemen's Association and the City Manager It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by 'Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. AYES: 5 Councilmen.: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2424 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING A REVISED CLASSIFICATION PLAN 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. 2424. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Captain Cook, President of Firemen's Association, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation for the fair and honest negotiations with the City Manager, Charles Thompson. RESOLUTION NO. 2425 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES 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, 2425 with changes in Exhibit "A" as recommended by the City Council. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None - RESOLUTION NO. 2426 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING REVISIONS TO THE PERSONNEL MANUAL 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 Perris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2426. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Memorandum of Understanding between The Downey City Employees' Association and the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman W uton, seconded by Councilman Ferris}and passed by the following vote to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. Council Minutes 7/13/70 *6- 4 :9 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Roy Broxton, President of Downey City Employees' Association, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation on behalf of the Association for the fine manner in which negotiations with City Manager, Charles Thompson, progressed. He complimented the City Council on their selection of the new City Manager. RESOLUTION NO, 2427 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF NASH AVENUE FROM MC CAHILL STREET' TO FIRESTONE BOULEVARD 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. 2427, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None With the permission of the Mayor, Councilman Ferris absented himself from the Council meeting at 10:15 a.m, RESOLUTION NO. 2428 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 (ANNEXATION 70/24) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2428, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris The Director of Public Works reported that the installation cost for this annexation will bThe;$ ,; the annual operating cost will be $1,957.20 and the tax rate will be $.20 per $100. assessed valuation. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to accept the report of the Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION NO. 2429 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 70/24 - HORTON AVENUE) 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. 2429. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris Council Minutes 7/13/70 -7- RESOLUTION NO, 2430 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 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. 2430. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. 2431 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 (1211) WATER MAIN UNDERNEATH THE RAILROAD TRACKS AT STEWART AND GRAY ROAD 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. 2431. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. 2432 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING RECONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF - THE MID -YEAR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR PERSONNEL OF THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 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. 2432. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris Councilman Ferris returned to the Meeting at 10:25 p.m, RESOLUTION NO. 2433 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REAPPOINTING LLOYD L. STROMBERG TO THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD 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. 2433. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/13/70 -8- RESOLUTION NO. z434 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON THE WEST SIDE OF DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH 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 Councilmaan Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2434, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2435 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTAIN RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DOWNEY REGIONAL PUBLIC RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY 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. 2435. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-693 - — 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. z5290 rr 25805 -- $222,622.56 - 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 Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-693, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO, WS1694 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. 25806 -- 26324 -- $182,451.33 - 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 Winton, seconded by Cquncilman Ferris, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-694. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/13/70 -9- RESOLUTION NO. WS7695 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. 10191 - 10332 -- $72,457.38) 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. WS-695, 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 approve an extension of time to 7/22/70 for completion of Cash Contract #239, Unit 2, Baseball Diamond Lighting, at no additional expense to the City. 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 Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $800. from Unappropri- ated Gas Tax Funds to Account No, 16071 to cover construction and engineering costs to complete Cash Contract #SS-218, Unit 2, Gallatin Rd., South side E/o Downey & Sanford Bridge Rd 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 exchange of right-ofmway for improvements, Cash Contract #SS-226, and authorize the payment of damages in the amount of $501, to proms erty at 7814 2nd St. AYES: 5 Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 None ABSENT: 0 None It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Perris, and passed by the following vote to approve Paving Request #180, 12803 Downey Ave., for construction of cross gutter and street paving and to authorize thQ'fpllowing transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO $1,500.00 Unappropriated Gas Tax Funds A/C 16087 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Morton, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None On the recommendation of Councilman Morton, their being no objections, it was ordered to take the matter of Request fePaeout And Sidewalk Matching Funds, Tracts #30908 and 30909, under submission untzil thevnext meeting'. - Request from Planning Commission for extensiop of time to July 28th for reports on Appeal, Zone Exception Case #922, Cecil W, Sutton, Jr. ,10065 Newviile Ave., and Appeal, Zone Exception Case #931 Edward DiLoreto $607 lm zial Hwy. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Ferris, and passed by the fo lowing vote to approve the requested extension of time. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Winton, Ferris, Jennings, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Morton The City Manager reported on. letter from O'Melveny & Myers regarding question of water rights in the acquisition of the Rio Hondo Golf Course The City Manager commented on the Report of the Director of Public Works of all pro- jects under design or scheduled during the fiscal year 1969-70, Council Minutes 7/13/70 -10- f-'i,' c : Councilman Winton commended City Manager Thompson on his negotiations with the City Employees and the manner in which he has taken over the management of the City, with the cooperation of the City Department Heads. He commended the Director of Public Works for keeping the Council apprised of the status of projects throughout the City. Councilman Ferris congratulated the Department Heads and City Manager Pro Tem Robison for their cooperation during the period the City Council was in the process of selecting a new City Manager. Chief Robinson, speaking on behalf of the Police Department, thanked the City Council and the City Manager for the consideration given to all of the City Employees during their recent negotiations. Mr. Wendell Wiser, 10921 Paramount Blvd., expressed his pleasure over the considera- tion given by the City Council to City Employees by the adoption of the Resolutions covering increased wages and other benefits. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITYCLERK Council Minutes 7/13/70 -11- /�/.�✓? a� % Cry BEN 'D CORBIN, MAYOR