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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-23-71-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 23, 1971 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Sertoma Club of Downey, Presentation of Plaques No action 1 Downey Chamber of Commerce, Presentation of 1971 Fact Book No action 1 Minutes, March 8, 1971 Approved 1 Communications from Division of Highways re acquisition of properties on hardship or right-of-way protection basis Received & filed 1 Application of L.A. Airways re cases before City Manager & City Attorney CAB & FAA authorized to follow through 1 Request for funds, Downey Historical Society Ref. to Budget Sessions 1 Request for exemption of business license fee from blind salesman Ref. to City Manager for reply 2 Report of Legislative Study Committee re Ref. to City Manager for increase in business license fees recommendation during budget sessions 2 Report of Legal Claims Filed: Ref. #010 - Maxine M. Reinschmidt, c/o Denied & ref. to City Attorney Geo, Sokol, Atty., 608 W. Hill, L.A. & insurance carrier 2 Ref, #011 - Effie R. Ellis, 8434 Lexington Rd., Downey No action 2 Ordinance Correcting Numbering of Section 4600.1 DMC Introduced 2 Resolution #25130 Declaring Int, to Vacate Portion of Regentview Ave. Adopted 2 Resolution #2514, Declaring Int. to Vacate Portions of Ryerson Ave. Adopted 3 Resolution #25159 Ordering Report, Street Ltg. Annex. 71/1 - 71/13 Adopted 3 Report of Dir. Public Works, Street Ltg. Annex. 71/1 - 71/13 Accepted 3 Resolution #2516, Declaring Int. to Annex, Street Ltg. Annex. 71/1 - '71/13 Adopted 3 Resolution #2517, Parking Restriction W/side Brookshire from Firestone Nly 100 Feet Adopted 4 Resolution #2518, Prohibiting Stopping Foster Bridge Blvd, Adopted 4 Resolution #2519, Designating Century Blvd. Tbru St, at Intersection with Klondyk.e Adopted 4 Resolution #WS-730 (Payroll) Adopted 5 Resolution #WS-731 (B Warrants) Adopted 5 CC #SS--132, 4nit 3, Railroad Spur Relocation. Improvements, extra work, time extmption Approved 5 CC #266, Palm Tree Cleaning. Award of contract Approved 5-6 Apportionment of Costs, Vehicle Underpass, Kingswood Village Taken under submission 5 D.P.C. #82, Nada St. Dedication & improvements Accepted 5 Sidewalk Matching Funds Approved 6 Req. Funds, Christmas Parade 1970 Approved 6 Appeal C,U.P. #41, Park Water Upheld, modify conditions 6 Page 1 of 2 Table of Minute Actions Council Meeting 3/23/71 SUBJECT: ACTION: Request for Taxicab Rate Increase, Southeast Taxi Co. Taken under submission Extension of Leave of Absence, P.D. Employee Approved Adjournment to 3/29/71, Freeway Hearing Approved Page 2 of 2 PAGE NO. 7 7 7 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 23, 1971 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., March 23, 1971, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Joseph G. Ferris presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris ABSENT: Councilmen: Jennings ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Mark Allen, Acting City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance William A. Goggin, Director of Planning Ray Lake, Director of Building d Safety Jim Ruth, Director of Parks d Recreation Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer Ellen C. Davis Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Dr. Austin Coe, Downey Memorial Christian Church, delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Hollis. Mr. Sam Baer, President of the Sertoma Club of Downey, presented to City Council four plaques, reproductions of the Constitution of the United States of America. Mayor Ferris thanked the Sertoma Club for its presentation and said plans are being made to place these plaques with the Liberty Bell in the City Hall Lobby. Mr. George Zehnder, Downey Chamber of Commerce, presented to the City Council the _ Downey Fact Book and Buyers' Guide for 1971, which he said is being mailed to all of the residents of Downey. Mr. Zehnder thanked the local businessmen for making the publica- tion possible. He introduced Mr. Frank Clement of Far West Fact Books, the publisher of - Buyers' Guide, It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 8, 1971. Communications from State Division of Highways reporting on reement. It was moved by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to receive and file the communications. Communication from Civil Aeronautics Board regarding Application of Los Angeles ys for Amendment of Certificate of Public convenience and necessity for Rte. 84 and cation for Exemotion. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager in conjunction with the City Attorney to follow through on these cases before the CAB and FAA. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Communication from Downey Historical Society regarding Request for Funds for printing Annual. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to take this matter under submission until next budget sessions. Communication from Mr. John Walton, 1407 West Maxzim, Fullerton, requesting Exemption from business License fees (blind salesman). Council Minutes 3/23/71 -1- -17!312` The City Manager advised that the City of Downey does not have an ordinance which provides for this type of an exemption. The matter was referred to the City Manager for an appropriate reply, Communication from the Legislative Study Committee, submitting their recommendations regarding increase in business license fees in the City of Downey. Mayor Ferris reported that he has served as ex-officio member of this Committee during the past year, and about a year ago they projected certain increases in revenues which would result from a general increase in business license fees. He said that no increase was placed into effect this year as when the various ordinances were examined, the preliminary indication was that revising the ordinances to be equitable to all concerned was not an easy matter and re- quired a great deal of study, For the past several months, he said, the Legislative Study Committee, under the direction of Mrs, Lillian Mulley as Chairman, pursued the matter in committee and in sub -committee and a tremendous amount of time was taken to study Downey"s position in relation to other cities in regards to these fees. It was moved by Mayor Ferris that this matter be referred to the City Manager for incorporating into a report and recommendation for presentation to the City Council during the coming budget sessions, The Mayor expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Mulley and the Legislative Study Committee for their studies on the business license fees as well as their review and studies of proposed legislation coming out of Washington, D. C., and Sacramento. The motion was seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered. REPORT OF LEGAL CLAIMS FILED Reference #010 - Maxine M. Reinschmidt, c/o George Sokol, Attorney, 608 West Hill Street, Los Angeles Reference #011 - Effie R. Ellis, 8434 Lexington Rd., Downey It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to deny the legal claim of Maxine M. Reinschmidt and refer this matter to the City Attorney and the City°s insurance carrier, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CORRECTING THE NUMBERING OF SECTION 4600.1 AND AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO EFFECT SUCH CORRECTION The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to introduce the Ordinance, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2513 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF REGENTVIEW 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 Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2513. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Council Minutes 3/23/71 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 2514 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF RYERSON AVENUE 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. 2514. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2515 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 71/1 THROUGH 71/13) The Resolution was read by title only. The Director of Public Works reported that included in these annexations are various areas throughout the City which have had street lighting required in conjunction with a subdivision or zone change case, He reported on the locations and type of installation and stated the tax rate per $100. for Zone I will be $.21, for Zone III $,016. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to accept the report of the Director of Public Works. 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. 2515. AYES: a Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO, 2516 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEYCITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 319 1983 (ANNEXATIONS 71/1 THROUGH 71/13) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution. Nov 2516, AYES. 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2517 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING STOPPING AT ANY TIME AND RESCINDING EXISTING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE FROM FIRESTONE BOULEVARD NORTHERLY 110 FEET The Director of Public Works reported that the Board of Parking Commissioners met the previous week with property owners of businesses on the west side of Brookshire, and Council Minutes 3/23/71 -3- arrangements were worked out to the satisfaction of all concerned. With the present arrangement, he stated there is no need for an agreement between Elton Wallar and the City because the passageway will not be open on the north side of the property. The new arrangement will provide for 13 2-hour parking spaces on the east side of Lot 18 for customer parking, as well as 10 City employee permit spaces and 4 rental permit spaces on the west side of Lot 18. The Traffic Committee voted to remove all parking on the west side of Brookshire from Firestone northerly 110 feet. 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 Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2517, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2518 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING STOPPING AT ANY TIME ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD BETWEEN BLUFF ROAD AND RIVER - GROVE DRIVE AND ON BOTH SIDES OF FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD BETWEEN RIVERGROVE DRIVE AND THE WESTERLY CITY LIMITS The Director of Public Works reported the Traffic Committee recommended adoption of this resolution to insure safe movement of traffic along this portion of Foster Bridge Boulevard, He said there have been no objections by the property owners. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2518. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2519 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING CENTURY BOULEVARD A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH KLONDYKE AVENUE The Director of Public Works reported that the Traffic Committee recommended the adoption of this resolution to properly assign right-of-way to vehicles using these streets. 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. 2519. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. WS-730 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. 34985 - 35492 -- $190,985.80 -- PAYROLL) The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 3/23/71 -4- It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, WS-730. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION N0, WS-731 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. 13568 - 13747 -- $211,041,56) The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-731, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS-132 Unit 3, Railroad Spur Relocation, approve extra work, authorize a time extension, and bill the Railroad Company for the delay. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: I Councilmen: Jennings Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Mayor Ferris and seconded by Councilman Hollis to award contract on Cash Contract #266, Palm Tree Cleaning, to Quick Tree Service of Los Angeles, California, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the unit prices submitted, and reject all other bids. AYES: 1 Councilmen: Ferris NOES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings (SEE LATER ACTION, PAGE 6,) ReRuest for Apportionment of Costs, Vehicular Underpass., Kingswood Village - side Imnerial Hiahway. west of San Gabriel River (Z.E. 956, Z�C� 117 and L.S It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to take the matter under submission until the property owners on the north side have been properly notified., It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept dedication and improvements completed under Down Private Contract -No- µ 82, Nada Street�East of Julius Avenue, and the responsibility mainten- ancefor thereof., AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: I Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds for Sidewalk Construction at the following locations: M�P, N0, ADDRESS EST, CITY COST 40 9601 Cedartree Road $ 40,00 41 9637 Cedartree Road 94,00 42 7157 Dinwiddie Street 72.00 43 7753 Hondo Street 320,00 44 12062 Rives Avenue 63.00 45 12068 Rives Avenue 63,00 46 12074 Rives Avenue 63.00 47 8511 - 8519 Everest Street 160.00 Council Minutes 3/23/71 -5- Total Est. Cost S 875,00 e AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Request for funds, Downey Christmas Parade Chairman. Councilman Morton stated that he and Councilman Jennings had been appointed as representatives to meet with the Lions Club and Jaycees to discuss this matter. He said they had a lengthy discussion regarding the size of the parade and staying within the amount budgeted, also the need for more citizen group participation. He said the ultimate conclusion of the meeting was that there would be observation of the budget in future parade plans. Councilman Morton stated that he and Councilman Jennings agreed that the deficit was due to lack of participation by local businesses after pledges had been made. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for review prior to final action by the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton that the request of the Downey Jaycees and the Downey Lions Club for funds in the amount of $938.37 to cover the present deficit in the Christmas Parade Fund be approved and that this amount be allocated from Unappropriated Reserve Account. The motion was seconded by Mayor Ferris, subject to advice of the City Council, and was passed by the following vote. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: .Jennings Appeal, Conditional Use Permit #41 (Park Water Co.) Mr, William Goggin, Director of Planning, stated this matter was returned to the Planning Commission by the City Council for report. He said, after reviewing two recommendations of the Planning Department as possible solutions, the Planning Commission recommended that the appeal be approved and that the future right-of-way on the Park Water Company property be a private and future street, thirty feet in width, and that Park Water be required to vacate access rights to the improved westerly half of the street until such time as Park Water Company improves their easterly half of the street. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to uphold the Appeal on Conditional Use Permit #41, and modify the con- ditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES; 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings A recess was declared at 9:45 a.m. The Meeting was resumed at 9,55 a.m. with Councilmen. Morton, Winton, Hollis, and Ferris present; Councilman Jennings absent. Cash Contract #266, Palm Tree Cleaning Councilman Morton stated it had been called to his attention that the cleaning of Palm Trees was a budgeted item, It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote that Cash Contract #266, Palm Tree Cleaning, be 'brought back before the City Council forconsideration, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Following a summation of 'bids, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to award contract on Cash Contract #266, Palm Tree Cleaning, to Quick Tree Service of Los Angeles, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the unit prices submitted, and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen. None ABSENT: I Councilmen: Jennings Council Minutes 3/23/71 -6- 1 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Charles Thompson reported on Request for Taxicab Rate Increase. He said Mr. Wesley Ballard delivered the request personally and had asked that the matter be withheld until he could appear before City Council to answer any questions. Mr. Thompson said reports had been received from the Finance Department and the Police Department and that there have been no problems resulting from the taxicab operation. He further reported that, although there has been no financial statement submitted, the rates appeared to be in conformance with area -wide rates in existence. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to take the Request for Taxicab Rate Increase under submission until such time as a financial statement has been submitted to the City Council for consideration. Mr. Wesley D. Ballard, Southeast Taxi Co., appeared 'before City Council and spoke regarding the Request for Taxicab Rate Increase from 45C to 60C with slight variation in distance. He said there is no change in the overall rate after the flag drop, but a request has been made for a change in waiting time and traffic delays. Mr. Ballard stated it has been three years since there has been a change in rate and the cost of living increase over this period of time has been 15%. He said that as of August 15, 1970,P.L. and P.D. insurance increased 25%; his Workmen's Compensation increased 65% due to a death. He said the increase is necessary to give a 15% increase to employees. Mr. Ballard stated the rate proposed has been approved by 32 other cities as of this date, which include the neighboring cities of Norwalk, Bellflower, South Gate, Compton, and Cudahy, City Manager Charles Thompson reported on 60mday Leave of Absence Without Pay to Police Officer Mark Allinson, granted by the City Council on January 11, 1971. He said it was felt this would be sufficient time for the State Retirement Board to make its decision, Mr. Thompson requested City Council to approve an additional leave of absence to the maximum, December 14, 1971, and in the event a decision on retirement is finalized by the State Retirement Board prior to December 14tb, the remaining time would be cancelled. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve the Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay to December 14, 1971 for Mark Allinson, Police Department. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings City Manager Charles Thompson submitted the Downey -Century Freeway Agreement with revisions as recommended by the City Council on March 8, 1971. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS M,^.yor Ferris stated if there was no negative thinking, he would replace former Mayor Ben 9D Corbin on the Freeway Committee, with Councilman Morton as his alternate. No objections. So ordered. City Manager Charles Thompson read a letter from League of Women Voters, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to tour the City Hall on March 19th, and commending the Staff for their cooperation and efforts in making the tour interesting and worthwhile. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adjourn the Meeting at 9:10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 29, 1971, in the Downey High School Gymnasium, 11040 Brookshire Avenue, for a Hearing on the #105 (Century) Freeway Agreement. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITY CLERK Council Minutes 3/23/71 1 -7- . FERRLS, MAYOR