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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-22-72-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 22, 1972 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Letters re Ordinance re Building & Property Made a part of these Rehabilitation Minutes by reference Legal Claims Received Ref. #046, Percy W. Evans Ref. #047, Doris L. Baldwin No action Ordinance #416, Amending DMC Sec. 3179, Relating to Truck Routes Adopted Ordinance #417, Adding Subsection 30 to Sec. 9127.1 DMC, which relates to Zoning Adopted CC #SS-252, Storm Drain, Stewart & Gray Rd. - Acceptance of improvements Approved Resolution #2661, Req. Flood Control Dist. to Accept Transfer & Conveyance of Storm Drain Imprvmts. & Drainage System (SS #252) for Future operation, maintenance, etc. Adopted Storm Drain Project 5950, Line A - Authorize L.A. County Flood Control Dist. to proceed Approved Resolution #2662, Adopting Profile & Imprvmt. Plans & Specs for Const. of Proj. #5950 in Cities of Downey, Norwalk & Santa Fe Springs Adopted Resolution #2663, Listing Officers & Polling Places for General Municipal Election 4/11/72 Adopted Resolution #2664, Supporting Equitable Social Welfare Taxation Adopted Resolution #WS-779 (Payroll) Adopted Resolution #WS-780 (B Warrants) Adopted CC #SS-253, Traffic Signal Inst., Stewart & Gray Rd. & Patton Rd. - Plans & Specs & authority to advertise Approved CC #SS-265, Downey Cemetery Sidewalks, NE Corner Gardendale St. & Lakewood Blvd. - Acceptance of improvements Approved CC #295, Dolan Ave. - Acceptance of improvements Approved CC #SS-239, Unit 2, Seventh St. - Award of contract Water Div. Proj. #86039-72, CC #302, Cleaning & Cement Mortar Lining of Cast Iron Water Lines in Lakewood System - Award of contract Paving Matching Funds Sidewalk Matching Funds, excluding M.F. #105, & M.F. #106 Policy on Sidewalk Matching Funds Right -of -Way Exchange, 7944 Firestone Blvd., 7936 Firestone Blvd. - Authorize improvements & transfer of funds Page 1 of 2 Approved Approved Approved Approved To be rewritten & resubmitted for next City Council Meeting Approved PAGE NO. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 1972 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS ACTION: Right -of -Way Exchange for Street Imprvmts., 10914-20 Woodruff Ave. Authorized D.I.P. #624, SS Proj. #263, Old River School Rd. - Auth. Dept. Public Works to initiate Chapter 27 proceedings Approved D.I.P. #625, SS Proj. #263, Old River School Rd. - Auth. Dept. 'Public Works to initiate ''....Chapter 27 proceedings Approved Ordinance re Building & Property Rehabilitation - Report on meeting with citizens No action Discussion re Adjourned Meeting attendance procedure No action Page 2 of 2 PAGE NO. 5 5 5 6 6 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 22, 1972 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., February 22, 1972, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Donald H. Winton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton ABSENT: Councilmen: Ferris ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Mark Allen, Acting City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works William A. Goggin, Director of Planning James D. Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer William Fritsche, Assistant Director, Building & Safety Russ K. Reynolds, Purchasing Agent Robert L. Shand, City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Councilman Morton delivered the invocation, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Jennings. With the assistance of Police Chief Morgan, Mayor Winton presented a POST Advanced Certificate to Police Officer Michael Westray. Mayor Winton indicated a total of 51 letters has been received from Downey citizens, requesting City Council consideration on the Ordinance relating to Building and Property Rehabilitation,, and are on Lile in the Mayor's Office for Couhcil peru'sa1. "There being no objections, it was so ordered that the letters be made a part of these Minutes by reference thereto. LEGAL CLAIMS RECEIVED Ref. #046, Percy W. Evans & Alice J. Evans, 7319 Pellet St., Downey Ref. #047, Doris L. Baldwin, c/o Law Office of Jamison & Noble, 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 710, Santa Monica ORDINANCE NO. 416 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3179, RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES The Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 416. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris ORDINANCE NO. 417 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY -,- ADDING SUBSECTION 30 TO SECTION 9127.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO ZONING The Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 417. Council Minutes 2/22/72 -1- AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash Contract #SS-252 - Storm Drain - Stewart & Cray Road. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. 2661 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS (SELECT SYSTEM PROJECT NO. 252) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 383, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. 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. 2661. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to proceed ':with work within the City of Downey on Storm Drain Project 5950, Line A. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. 2662 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A PROFILE, AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT NO. 5950, IN THE CITIES OF DOWNEY, NORWALK AND SANTA FE SPRINGS 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. 2662. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. 2663 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY LISTING OFFICERS AND POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 2/22/72 -2- It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2663. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. 2664 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING EQUITABLE SOCIAL WELFARE TAXATION 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 Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2664. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. WS-779 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. 47196 - 47701, $205,465.62 -- PAYROLL) 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 Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-779. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris RESOLUTION NO. WS-780 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. 17981 - 18147, $132,503.99) 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-780. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #SS-253 - Traffic Signal Installation - Stewart & Gray Road and Patton Road. Councilman Jennings inquired if the traffic signal will eliminate the need for a crossing guard. Police Chief Morgan responded that it is the practice where there is an automated signal not to have a crossing guard. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris Council Minutes 2/22/72 -3- _ qq Cash Contract #SS-265 - Downey Cemetery Sidewalks - N/E Corner Gardendale St. and Lakewood Blvd. Mayor Winton commended the Public Works Department and Forestry Division for carry- ing through on this project. In response to a question by Councilman Jennings, Director of Public Works Ervin Spindel stated the cemetery contributed one-half the cost of the improvements. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS-265 - Downey Cemetery Sidewalks - N/t Comer Gardendale St. and Lakewood BiF1., and approve extra items of work. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash Contract #295, Dolan Avenue, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #SS-239 Unit 2 Seventh Street, in the amount of the unit prices bid for the alternate bid, to Vernon Paving Company of the City of Industry, the lowest and best bidder, for construction of street improvements, and waive the bid bond irregularity. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to award Water Division Project #86039-72, Cash Contract #302, Cleani and Cement Mortar Lining of Cast Iron Water Lines in Lakewood System, to Ameron, Inc., o '.Monterey Park, in the amount of the unit prices submitted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to approve Paving Matching Funds at the following locations: Estimated P.M.F. No. Address City Cost 144 8102 Cheyenne Avenue and 13008 Brock Avenue $ 132.00 145 8043 Cheyenne Avenue 125.00 146 8138 Cheyenne Avenue 75.00 147 8134 Cheyenne Avenue 50.00 148 8117 Cheyenne Avenue 83.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 465.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings and seconded by Councilman Hollis to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds for sidewalk construction. Discussion was held on the need for a policy change regarding matching funds on commercial property. Mayor Winton stated he would vote "no" on matching funds when commercial property is included. He said sidewalk matching funds were intended to encourage the homeowner to put in sidewalks for the use of children to and from school and pedestrian use. Council Minutes 2/22/72 -4- 441 ,ate Director of Public Works Ervin Spindel commented that although M.F. #104, North side of Firestone Boulevard east of West City limits, is commercial property, it can never be developed, and the property owner has requested sidewalk matching funds. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hollis, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to amend the motion to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds for sidewalk construction at the following locations, excluding M.F. #105, 7117-7201 Firestone Blvd., and M.F. #106, 12367 Woodruff Ave.: Estimated M.F. No. Address City Cost 102 8274 Cole St. (Gurley Ave. Frontage) $ 280.00 103 12006 Gurley Avenue 57.00 104 North side of Firestone Boulevard East of the West City Limits 268.00 Total $ 605.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris Director of Public Works Ervin Spindel stated the policy on sidewalk matching funds will be rewritten and resubmitted for the next City Council Meeting. Councilman Morton said the policy was revised in July 1969, and the previous revision was in April 1967, which he feels is more apropos. Mayor Winton stated the policy should include that all commercial property considered for sidewalk matching funds should be thoroughly reviewed by the Public Works Department and that the City Council be fully informed as to whether the sidewalks are to be utilized for use to and from school, or for commercial purposes. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to authorize Right -of -Way Exchange, 7944 Firestone Boulevard, 7936 Firestone Boulevard, for street improvements, and approve the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $3,000 A/C #26-16121 A/C #26-16127 (SS Project 267) AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to authorize Right -of -Way Exchange for Street Improvements at 10914-20 Woodruff Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to initiate Chapter 27 proceedings in conjunction with Downey Improvement Project No. 624, S. S. Project #263, Old River School Road, waive the 30-day informal notice, engineering charges, and approve Sidewalk Matching Funds for this work. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to initiate Chapter 27 proceedings in conjunction with Downey Improvement Project No. 625, S. S. Project #263, Old River School Road, waive the 30-day informal notice, engineering charges, and approve Sidewalk Matching Funds for this work. Council Minutes 2/22/72 -5- AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings,, Morton, Hollis, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Ferris City Manager Charles W. Thompson said there is no City Manager's Report for this Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Winton reported that a meeting has been scheduled for this evening in the east wing of the Council Chambers with a citizens committee for the purpose of discussing the Ordinance relating to Building and Property Rehabilitation. It was requested by Mayor Winton that when this City Council Meeting is adjourned that it be adjourned to 7:30 p.m., February 28, 1972, at the Downey Elementary School Cafetorium. He further requested City Council approval of a procedure, whereby the entrance to the Cafetorium will be determined by City Council vote for the purpose of providing sign -in sheets for those attending, so they can sign their names and addresses. Mayor Winton said in regard to the seating arrangements, he would request a procedure whereby only Downey residents will be allowed, with the exception of one or two members of the C.O.R.L. group. He said after the Downey residents have been seated, then there should be a procedure to allow seating for non-residents. He inquired of the City Attorney if there is any illegality to reserving seats for Downey residents. Acting City Attorney Mark Allen said he does not see any problem in reserving seats for the purpose of permitting Downey residents to enter the meeting first and not allow- ing others to enter until after the people that reside in the City have entered. He stated, however, it should be done before the meeting to the extent that everyone will be permitted to be in by the time the meeting starts, inasmuch as persons who are not residents of the City but who own property in Downey or have other interests have a right to attend the Council Meeting. Mr. Allen said he does not believe that people can be required to sign in as a condition to attending a Council Meeting. He referred to a San Diego Ordinance and an amendment to the Ralph M. Brown Act which was expressly amended to exclude requiring as a condition of attendance at the meeting the signing in and giving of a name. Mr. Allen stated he could see no reason why the room couldn't be opened 10 minutes before the meeting for residents of the City, and five minutes before the meeting for others. Mayor Winton stated that the normal procedure will be followed to allow Downey residents to have the first seats and requiring people who wish to speak to state their name and address, Responding to questions by Councilman Jennings, Mayor Winton said inasmuch as principally Downey residents have requested the Meeting, he would like to give them the first privilege to speak. Mr. Wendell Wiser, 10921 Paramount Blvd., commended Councilman Jennings for his vote on the Widening of Seventh Street. It was moved by Councilman Morton , seconded by Councilman Hollis, and passed by the following vote to adjourn to 7:30 p.m., February 28, 1972, at the Downey Elementary School Cafetorium, 10927 Brookshire Avenue, Downey. WINTON, MAYOR ROBERT L. SHAND, CITY CLERK DONALD H. Council Minutes 2/22/72 -6-