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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-13-71-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 13, 1971 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S CTT9 TV / M Resolution #2622, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting District (Annex. 71 Area 29) Resolution #2623, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting District (Annex. 71 Area 30) Resolution #2624, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting District (Annex. 71 Area 31 - 41) Resolution #2625, Declaring Underground Utility District Formed (District #5) Minutes, November 8, 1971 & November 23, 1971 ACTION: Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Approved Request for Hearing on Appeal, Z.E. Case #1033, Denied - Filing fee to 7313 Florence Ave. be refunded Comm. from Chairman, Sanitation Committee, re Appointments No action Comm. from Auditor re Report on Examination Received & filed Comm. from Mayor, Monrovia, re Pay increases to County Police & Fire Personnel Received & filed Comm, from Mayor, Los Angeles, re Senate Bill 325, Extending Sales Tax to Gasoline Received & filed Comm. from Pattern Makers Assoc. re Referred to City Manager Moonlighting Activities of City Employees & City Attorney Legal Claims: Ref. =`032, Catherine Everett, 10314 Denied & referred to Gridley Rd., Santa Be Springs insurance carrier Legal Claims Received: Ref. 1r034, George Simpson, Jr., 374 E. Montana St., Pasadena No action Ordinance 0414, Establishing Condition of Employment for All Safety Personnel Adopted Ordinance Adding Sec. 2104 to DMC which Relates to Council Meeting Procedures Held for further review Resolution 1`2626, Establishing No Stopping Restriction along Little Lake Rd. Adopted Resolution 4.`2627, Ordering Extension of Downey County Lighting District Adopted Resolution F2628, Urging L.A. Board of Supervisors to Conduct Investigation, Widening '., Florence Ave. Bridge Crossing Rio Hondo Adopted Resolution Urging California Highway Comm. Continue Federal -Aid Secondary Urban Extension Program Motion to adopt failed Resolution #2629, Authorizing Renewal of Contract with County Concerning Animal Control Services Adopted Page 1 of 2 PAGE NO. 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 Table of Minute Actions Council Minutes 12/13/71 SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO, Resolution #2630, Honoring Elgin Baylor Adopted 6 Resolution Approving Reappointment of Held to next City Helen Sachs to Parking Place Commission Council Meeting 7 Resolution #2631, Approving Reappointment of Warren Heer to Park d Recreation Comm. Adopted 7 Resolution #2632, Approving Reappointment of Jack Garland to Planning Commission Adopted 7 Resolution #2633, Approving Reappointment of John C. Sims to Parking Place Comm. Adopted 7 Payroll Warrants, #44701 - 45199 Held pending further review 7 Resolution #WS-766 (Payroll) Adopted 7 Resolution #WS-767 (B Warrants) Adopted 8 Resolution #WS-768 (B Warrants) Adopted 8 CC #288, Muller St. - Acceptance of improvements Approved 8 CC #295, Dolan Ave. - Award of contract; transfer of funds Approved 8 CC #299, Civic Center Sign- Authority to solicit proposals Approved 9 CC #SS-2.53, Patton Rd./Stewart d Gray Rd., Traffic Signal Installation - Transfer of funds Approved 9 Temporary Suspension of parking restriction 12821 Lakewood Blvd., H & H Nursery Approved 9 Use of Services of Martin d Chapman as Election Suppliers for City Municipal Election Approved 9 Electronic Data Processing System, Honeywell Information Systems Inc. Approved 10 Joint Recreational Development - Alameda School Agreement Approved 10 Downey Christmas Parade Request for List of applicants 10 Estimates of costs, Public Works Dept. Referred to City Manager for review 11 Bid proposal on Driving Range, Downey Rio Appointment of Committee Hondo Golf Course to review 11 Page 2 of 2 -15:;1>9 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 13, 1971 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7130 p.m., December 13, 1971, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Joseph G. Ferris presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris ABSENT: Councilmen: Winton ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance William A. Goggin, Director of Planning James D. Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Pete Stone, Detective, Police Department Don Warren, Deputy Fire Chief H. J. Henriksen, City Engineer Ellen C. Davis, City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Reverend William Kerze, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Jennings. Detective Pete Stone, Police Department, presented an Advanced Certificate from P.O.S.T. to Sergeant Donald E. Dorn. Mayor Ferris extended congratulations to Sergeant Dorn. With the assistance of Deputy Fire Chief Don Warren, Mayor Ferris presented a commendation to a citizen, Mr. Mike Troy, for his years of participation in the Fire Protection Program. Deputy Fire Chief Warren noted that Mr. Troy was recognized in 1957 as one of the citizens active in the incorporation of the City of Downey. Mayor Ferris declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District, Annexation 71/29. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Posting Notice and Affidavit of Publication, to which she responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Ferris inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not. Mayor Ferris inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the matter, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to close the hearing on Downey City Lighting District, Annexation 71/29. RESOLUTION NO. 2622 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT 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 71 AREA 29) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2622. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Council Minutes 12/13/71 -1- W, City Engineer Henriksen reported that Annexation 71/29 involves the installation of seven metal standards and one wood pole. He said the installation cost is $829.50 and the annual operating cost $456.00. Mayor Ferris declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City lt LightingAnnexation v. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavitof PostingN ticeandAffidavit of Publication, to which she responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Ferris inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not. City Engineer Henriksen reported on the locations of the proposed installations. He said the installation cost is $592.50 and the annual operating cost $285.00. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's report. Mayor Ferris inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the matter, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to close the hearing on Downey City Lighting District, Annexation 71/30. RESOLUTION NO. 2623 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT 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 71 AREA 30) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2623. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Mayor Ferris declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District, Annexations7l/31 through 71/41. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Posting Notice and Affidavit of Publication, to which she responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Ferris inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not. City Engineer Henriksen reported on the locations of the proposed installations. He said the annual operating cost of $1,998.60 will be paid by the property owners through the levy of an ad valorem tax. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's Report. Mayor Ferris inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the matter, and there was no response. Council Minutes 12/13/71 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 2624 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT 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 (ANNEXATIONS 71 AREAS 31 THROUGH 41) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2624. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Mayor Ferris declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Underground Utility District No. 5, Imperial Highway. He inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Mailing of Notice, to which she responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor Ferris inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any written protests, and she replied she had not. Councilman Jennings reported that the entire cost of the undergrounding will be paid by the County in conjunction with the renovation of the Rancho Los Amigos County Hospital. Mayor Ferris inquired if there was anyone present who wished tolspeak in protest to the matter, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to close the hearing on Underground Utility District No. 5, Imperial Highway. RESOLUTION NO. 2625 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING THAT AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IS FORMED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2619 (DISTRICT NO. 5) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2625. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meetings of November 8, 1971 and November 23, 1971. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Communication from Lyle V. Williams requesting Hearing on Appeal, Zone Exception Case #1033, 7313 Florence Avenue. Mayor Ferris recommended that a hearing not be granted, inasmuch as this matter was previously heard on appeal. It was moved by Mayor Ferris and seconded by Councilman Morton to deny the Request for hearing on Appeal, Zone Exception Case #1033, 7313 Florence Avenue, and authorize a refund of the filing fee. Council Minutes 12/13/71 -3- Responding to a question of Councilman Jennings, Director of Planning William Goggin stated at a previous Planning Commission meeting a public hearing was held on this matter, and the Planning Department recommended some alternatives to the applicant's proposal and suggested some revisions in building setbacks, an average of 20 feet. He said the Commission accepted the recommendation on the 9-foot maximum height for the parking structure. Mr. Goggin reported the request is to build a residential building in a commercial zone, and the Code provisions for an apartment zone would not apply. After discussion on the matter, Mayor Ferris called for a roll call vote. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Communication from Larry Chaney, Sanitation Committee, regarding Appointments to the Sanitation Committee. No action. Communication from Diehl, Evans and Co., Auditor, regarding Report on Examination. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to receive and file. Communication from Mayor, City of Monrovia, regarding Pay increases to Los Angeles County Police and Fire Personnel. It was moved by Councilman Morton and so ordered to receive and file. Communication from Mayor, City of Los Angeles, regarding Senate Bill 325, extending Sales Tax to Gasoline. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to receive and file. Com.,Kunication from Pattern Makers Association protesting Moonlighting Activities of City Employees. There being no objections, the matter was referred tothe City Manager and the City Attorney. LEGAL CLAIMS Ref. #032, Catherine Everett, 10314 Gridley Rd., Santa Fe Springs It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to deny the legal claim of Catherine Everett, 10314 Gridley Rd., Santa Fe Springs, and refer the matter to the insurance carrier. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton LEGAL CLAIMS RECEIVED Ref. #034, George Simpson, Jr., 374 E. Montana St., Pasadena ORDINANCE NO. 414 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL SAFETY PERSONNEL, The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 414. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 2104 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES Council Minutes 12/13/71 -4- 4113 The Ordinance was read by title only. At the request of Councilmen Morton and Jennings, the Ordinance was held for further review and until Councilman Winton is in attendance. RESOLUTION NO. 2626 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING ANY TIME RESTRICTION ALONG LITTLE LAKE ROAD: (a) ON THE EAST SIDE FROM FLORENCE AVENUE SOUTHERLY TO 350 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HALCOURT AVENUE. (b) ON THE WEST SIDE FROM FLORENCE AVENUE SOUTHERLY APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. In response to a question by Councilman Jennings, City Engineer Henriksen stated Little Lake toad measures 32 feet curb -to -curb and to restrict parking on the east side of the street would ensure safe travel on the street. City Manager Thompson said ample off-street parking will be provided as part of the development of the 24 Acre Park. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2626. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2627 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE EXTENSION OF THE DOWNEY COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2627. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2628 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF WIDENING THE FLORENCE AVENUE BRIDGE CROSSING THE RIO HONDO The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2628. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FEDERAL -AID SECONDARY URBAN EXTENSION PROGRAM Council Minutes 12/13/71 -5- IBM City Engineer Henriksen reported the Federal Government each year allocates 30 million dollars to the Federal -Aid Secondary Urban Extension Program, 5 million dollars of which the Division of Highways distributes to cities. He said the State Highway Commission will be meeting within two days to decide whether or not to continue the Program, and the Resolution is in opposition to any decision to discontinue the Program. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Mayor Ferris, and so ordered to waive further reading. In response to a question by Councilman Jennings, City Engineer Henriksen stated any funds not distributed to the cities will be used by the State on their system of highways. It was moved by Councilman Hollis and seconded by Councilman Jennings to adopt the Resolution. AYES: 1 Councilmen: Hollis NOES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Ferris ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Clarifying his "no" vote, Councilman Jennings stated he objects to being handed resolutions in the middle of a Council meeting, and he will make it a practice to vote "no" each time this occurs. RESOLUTION NO. 2629 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2629. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2630 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HONORING ELGIN BAYLOR The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and so ordered to waive further reading. Councilman Morton stated that Elgin Baylor is not only one of the outstanding athletes in the Country but is also a local athlete. He said Elgin Baylor is a gentleman, a law abiding and good citizen. He stated one of the aspects involved in this matter is that at a time when there is so great a problem with juvenile delinquents;: drug abuse, and so forth, he believes it behooves all cities to point up a man such as Elgin Baylor who has not only accomplished something, but is a good American citizen. Councilman Morton said the Resolution is a fine tribute to a fine citizen. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2630. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF HELEN SACHS TO THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only, Council Minutes 12/13/71 -6- At the request of Mayor Ferris, the Resolution was held to the next City Council Meeting in order that Mrs. Sachs may be contacted. RESOLUTION NO. 2631 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WARREN HEER TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Mayor Ferris, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2631. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2632 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JACK GARLAND TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Mayor Ferris, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2632. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2633 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN C. SIMS TO THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2633. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton On the request of Mayor Ferris and there being no objections, Payroll Warrants No. 44701 - 45199 were held pending further review. RESOLUTION NO. WS-766 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. 44202 - 44700, $201,098.40 - PAYROLL) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-766. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Council Minutes 12/13/71 -7- -- 6 1`116 RESOLUTION NO. WS-767 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. 16845 - 17042, $193,906.30) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-767. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. WS-768 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. 17043 - 17224, $155,875.04) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-768. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton The Meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. The Meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m. with Councilmen Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris present; Councilman Winton absent. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #288 Muller Street, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #295 Dolan Avenue, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to Garey Landscape Company of Claremont, the lowest and best bidder, reject all other bids, and authorize the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $1,800. A/C #27 11325 A/C #27 11327 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Cash Contract #299, Civic Center Sign Director of Parks & Recreation James Ruth reported that the Parks & Recreation Department, Planning Department, and Public Works Department worked together on a study of a civic center sign. He said the proposed plan provides for a sign 22, 9" high and 14' wide„ with a minimum height from ground level to the bottom of the sign of 151. Mr. Ruth stated the sign will be double faced with three reader lines consisting of 19 letters to a line. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to approve the proposed plan on Cash Contract #299, Civic Center Sign, and Council Minutes 12/13/71 -8- grant authority to solicit proposals with the stipulation that the Director of Parks & Recreation submit a proposal to the City Council for the actual wording on the sign. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Cash Contract OSS-253, Patton Road/Stewart and Gray Road, Traffic Signal Installation Councilman Jennings inquired whether or not a crossing guard would be needed after installation of the traffic signal. Detective Pete Stone, Police Department, responded that the determination would be made after the signal is installed. He said this is a hazardous intersection and there may be a need.for_a crossing guard. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds on Cash Contract #SS-253, Patton Road/Stewart and Gray Road, Traffic Signal Installation: Amount From To $21,500 A/C #26 16121 A/C #27 16125 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to approve Temporary Suspension of 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. parking restric- tion along the west side of Lakewood Boulevard at 12821 Lakewood Boulevard, H & H Nursery. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton City Clerk Ellen Davis requested City Council approval to use the services of Martin & Chapman as Election Suppliers for the City's Municipal Election to be held April 11, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to approve the request to use the services of Martin & Chapman as Election Suppliers for the City's Municipal Election to be held April 11, 1972. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Charles Thompson reported on a.proposal for an Electronic Data Processing System presented by Honeywell Information Systems Incorporated for the Honeywell 58 Computer. He recommended approval of the contract as amended. City Attorney Sorensen advised there is a provision in the contract which states the contract may be terminated in the event funds are not allocated in the City's budget, and after the first year the City has the right to terminate the contract. He said the contract also provides that after the first year Honeywell may place into effect a 2% increase; however, there can only be one 2% increase per year and the in- crease must apply to all commercial customers. City Attorney Sorensen recommended the contract be modified as follows: In Section 7, first paragraph, commencing with the word "credits", everything be stricken up to and including the colon; Section 7, sub -paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 be stricken and, in lieu thereof, either in Section 1 or as a separate addendum, a provision whereby the City may exercise its option to purchase at specified dates and for specified amounts to be determined by and subject to the approval of the City Manager. In response to a question by Mayor Ferris regarding the roll back price, Ronald Atkins, sales representative for Honeywell, said the contract as written states specifi- cally that the price affixed to the contract is the maximum that can be charged to the customer during any one calendar year and cannot be increased the first year. With the Council Minutes 12/13/71 -9- freeze on prices, he said, if Honeywell were to start at a roll back price'they would not be allowed to increase until the Federal Government gives its approval. Mr. Atkins said Honeywell will go on record as stating the intention of the addendum is directed to the City's budgetary problems, and there has been a provision included in the addendum allowing the City of Downey to terminate the agreement if iL does not have funding for the next fiscal year. Responding to questions of the City Council, Director of Finance Shand explained that the CTI agreement contains a provision for a 30-day limitation wherein the contract is limited to June 1st with the stipulation that there be a 30-day notice issued which would give the City until the end of June to budget for the next fiscal year. In response to an inquiry of the City Council, Mr. Atkins stated he would have no objections to a similar 30-day limitation clause being included in the Honeywell contract. City Manager Thompson stated for the record that personnel presently employed could operate the proposed data processing system equipment and there will be no request this year or next for additional personnel. Councilman Jennings stated, to eliminate any misunderstanding, that the City will now have contracts with two computer corporations, IBM and Honeywell. It was moved by Councilman Jennings and seconded by Councilman Hollis to approve the agreement with Honeywell Information Systems Incorporated for the Electronic Data Processing System with the changes recommended by the City Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement when it is in final form. Mr. Alan North of the IBM Corporation, 445 South Figueroa, Los Angeles, made an inquiry :regarding the price for the Honeywell System and whether or not figures were submitted on the Model 6. The City Manager responded that the rental price on the Honeywell system is $1201 per month as compared to $2178 for the IBM Model 10 and $1673 on the Univac Model 9210, After discussion on the matter, Mayor Ferris called for a roll call vote: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Director of Parks & Recreation James Ruth reported on the Joint Recreational Development - Alameda School Agreement, which has been approved by the School and the Park & Recreation Commission. He said the cost will be shared equally by the School and the City. Councilman Morton discussed the advisability of appropriate language in the agree- ment to protect the City's investment in the event the Alameda School should be deleted from the Downey School District. Mr. Ruth stated he feels the School District would be agreeable to an addendum to the agreement to provide the City be given first consideration should the Alameda School be declared surplus. It was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to approve the _Joint Recreational. Development - Alameda School Agreement. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Morton commented regarding the Downey Christmas Parade. He stated it was very well done and very well attended. He said, however, there is a lack of Downey involvement, and he would encourage participation of Downey's youth groups as well as other local groups. He requested information on the number of applications sent and how many received from Downey applicants who did not get into the Parade. Council Minutes 12/13/71 -10- Councilman Morton commented regarding the cost estimates being received from the Department of Public Works on various projects. He stated he does not believe the City Council is being furnished realistic quotations on many of the items set forth in the cost estimates. The matter was referred to the City Manager for review. Wendell Wiser, 10921 Paramount Blvd., Downey, wished the City Council a Merry Christmas. Mr. Harold Smith, speaking for the 'Board of Trustees of the First Baptist Church, commended City Council for its action taken at this meeting which, he said, opens the way for the Church to acquire the remaining property on which they intend to build a youth center. Mr. Cecil Parish, member of the Parking Place_ Commission, requested City Council consideration of purchasing the property atDolanand Firestone. Mayor Ferris stated he has received a Bid Proposal on the Driving Range at the Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course. He said because of his past experience both in the acquisition of the golf course and in the negotiations and subsequent agreement with the concessionaire, he requested City Council to authorize a committee of two to work with Staff on the bid proposal and bring back consideration at the next City Council Meeting. It was moved by Mayor Ferris, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to appoint Mayor Ferris and Councilman Jennings as a committee to review the Driving Range Proposal. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adjourn the City Council Meeting to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1977, AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Wi ELLEN C. DAVIS, CITY CLERK MEETING ADJOURNED 010:30 P.M. 12/13/71 i Council Minutes 12/13/71 -11-