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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-12-26-72-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 26, 1972 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I SUBJECT: Five, Ten and Fifteen Year Employee Awards D.I.P. #6371 122801 12288 & 12292 Orizaba St. - Grant auth. to Dept. P.W. to proceed under Chapter 27 Resolution #2758, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting District (Annex.. 72/12 thru 72/14 & 72/19 thru 72/25) Title of Resolution #2734 Minutes, December 11, 1972, as amended Request for Time Extension to install concrete driveway approaches, 9041 & 9049 E. Imperial Hwy Comm. from Downey Comm. Hospital re Addition to Parking Spaces ,Legal Claims (for information only) Ref, #086, Harry Lynn Bumgardner Ref. #087, Rosemary Bumgardner Ordinance #429, Amending Sec. 2712 DMC re Suspension of Personnel Ordinance #430, Amending Sec. 7133 DMC re Fees for Excavation Permits Resolution #2753, Accepting Dedication of Portion Lot 4, Tr #5016 described in Future Deed Resolution #2754, re Acquisition of Properties for Street Purposes Wly side Brookshire Ave. N/o Florence (SS #269) Resolution req. Local Agency Formation Comm. to Act Upon App1, for Annextn, to City of Downey Certain Incorporated Property in City of Norwalk ACTION: Approved Adopted Amended Approved Approved Approved, subject to review by Traffic Committee No action Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Taken off Agenda Resolution #2755, Designating Rives Ave. thru Street at Intersection with Irwingrove (Rescindg. Resol. #2014) Adopted Resolution #2756, Prohibiting Parking Nly. Frntg. of Imperial Hwy. Frntg. Road bet Orizaba & Public Alley 150' W/o Brock Ave. Resolution #2757, Ordering Extension of Downey County Lighting District Resolution #WS-824 (Payroll) Resolution #WS-825 (B Warrants) CC #328, Orizaba Ave. s/o Orange St. - Plans & specs & authority to advertise CC #322, Alley improvements, Well Site #8 - Award of Contract CC #303, Unit 1, Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course Driving Range Structure Page 1 of 2 Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Approved Approved Taken under submission PAGE NO. 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 CO:N,C L MI—NUTES DECEM'.BER 26, 1972 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUB 7ECT's ACTION CC #3039 unit 2, Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course Driving Range Fence - Acceptance of improvements Approved CC 4003, Unit 4, Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course Cart Paths Taken under submission CC #317, True Ave, - Acceptance of improvements & extra work Approved Sidewalk Matching Funds Approved R/W A.cq'uis, A-4040, Woodruff Ave, Approved Access to Los Angeles County Bike Trail Along San Gabriel River Channel: Access gates at Florence & Imperial; Deny access at Firestone; Tzzst., signs to prohibit crossings at Florence Approved Consent for Grant of Easement, Wilderness Park - A:utrr.orize Mayor to sign Approved Increase in Salary, Director of Finance Approved Revised,feneral Plan - Prepare Resolution for saex-.. age-.da & submitted to Council prior to r[aeeu:i Eg Approved Survey re Street Improvements Request by Mayor Page 2 of 2 PAGE NO. 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 26, 1972 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., December 26, 1972, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Donald H. Winton presiding, PRESENT: Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton ABSENT; Councilmen: None ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. 'Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works William A. Goggin, Director of Planning Richard D. Patton, Director of Finance Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief Donald Warren, Acting Fire Chief Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer I'h.omas McCourt, Superintendent of Recreation Robert L, Shand, City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Lhe Invocation was led by Father Robert W. Gipson, St. Raymond's Catholic Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman DiLoreto. Wit'''. the assistance of Public Works Director Spindel, Mayor Winton presented a Certificate for completion of the A.P.W.A. Public Works Inspection Course to Gregg Mayfield, Ken Stewart, Harry Rayson, and Tom Ellis were not present to accept their Certificates, Mayo Winton presented to Ruth Miller, City Librarian, a departmental safety award for the Library's outstanding low -accident record. Wi '- assistance of Councilman Morton and City Manager Thompson, Mayor Winton present , -A, `_- e, ten, an; fifteen year awards to City employees and extended appreciation of t;!e tcy Co-'.neil to t7re following for their service to the City: .,e Year Award T';.omas McCo*,irt, Parks & Recreation .Y a=—st. Dtarling, Fire bc;.-ald Sl%rnpf°, Fire Ey:_cn ivlclntosh., Fire Clinton Cros'cy, Fire Dorothy Procter, Police Virginia Black, Police Teri Year Award Ralph Howe, Fire Jeffrey Salis,ury, George Goltra, Fire Donald Dorn, Police Fifteen Year Award Peter Parsons, Police Melvin Parks, Police William Rundell, Police Ronald Kotlarek, Public Works Kenneth Dietzman, Public Works Joseph Cole, Building Maintenance Albert Edwards, Public Works Fire Coleman Akin, Public Works Harald Henriksen, Public Works Frank Rost, Building & Safety Doris Hain, Parks & Recreation Melvin Hombs, Parks & Recreation Rap I. Lake, Building & Safety William Fritsche, Building & Safety Don Warren, Fire Ellan Cannon, Fire Ed Brownlie, Fire Ralph Hamilton, Fire James Mathes, Fire Charles Ramsey, Fire Edward Reynolds, Fire Ka;; Whitaker, Fire Don Bradley, Fire Carlyle Agrelius, Fire Thomas Brown, Sr., Fire Council Minutes 12/26/72 Russell Brumbaugh, Fire Jerome Gough, Fire Glenn Lovrien, Fire Byron Morey, Fire Phil Reser, Fire E. D. Snyder, Fire Ira Thomas, Fire Milton Willmore, Fire Denny Archer, Fire Edwin Wood, Fire Harry Steimer, Fire William Carpenter, Police Arthur Maier, Public Works Keith Rasmussen, Public Works James Moore, Building Maintenance -1- F e-- Mayor Winton declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 637, 12280, 12288 and 12292 Orizaba Avenue. He inquired of the City Clerk if he had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Affidavit of Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Winton inquired of the City Clerk if he had received any written protests or objections against the improvements, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Public Works Director Spindel reported the property owners have requested construc- tion of curb, gutter, paving and driveways on Orizaba Street under Chapter 27 proceedings, and he recommended the work be authorized. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to accept the report of the City Engineer, Mayor Winton inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to Downey Improvement Project No. 637, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 637, 12280, 12288 and 12292 Orizaba Avenue. .AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to the Department of Public Works to proceed with the required construction under provisions of Chapter 27 on Downey Improvement Project No, 637, 12280, 12288 and 12292 Orizaba Avenue. p.YES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOE.Si 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor W'_n.ton declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexations 72/12, 72/13, 72/14 and 72/18 through 72/25. He inquired of the City Clerk if he had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Affidavit of Publication, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Winton inquired of the City Clerk if he had received any written protests or objections against the Annexations, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor Winton inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the Annexations, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexations 72/122 72/13, 72/14 and 72/18 through 72/25. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2758 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 72/12 THRU 72/14 AND 72/19 THRU 72/25) The Resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes 12/26/72 -2- �1r Mayor Winton asked for clarification regarding Annexation 72/18 being included in the public hearing but not in the Resolution. Public Works Director Spindel explained it was not intended for 72/18 to be included in the public hearing. He said the title of the Resolution is correct. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2758. AYES: 5 Councilman: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to amend the title of Resolution No. 2734, Ordering the Annexation of Area 72/18, to read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2734 (AMENDED) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONCURRENTLY WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF THE DOWNEY COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAIN- TAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES LOCATED ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION 72 AREAS 17 AND 18) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton called to the Council's attention Page 9 of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 11, 1972, in connection with Noise Control and Enforce- ment Work Shop. He said the Planning Director should be included in the group that was approved in addition to the Director of Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 11, 1972, as amended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from Chris Parr requesting Time Extension to Install Concrete Dri Approaches, 9041 and 9049 East Imperial Highway, Downey. Public Works Director Spindel explained improvements were required under a Chapter 27 case in 1965, and this has been an annual request since that time, inasmuch as the pro- perty owner has had difficulty in selling or redeveloping the property. He said the asphalt driveways are in good enough condition to last another year. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to grant a one year extension of time to install concrete driveway approaches at 9041 and 9049 East Imperial Highway, Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: L Councilmen: Jennings ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Notice of Hearing, Grade Crossings. Ordered filed. Communication from Mrs. Helen C. Bewick regarding Master Plan. Ordered filed. Communication from Downey Community Hospital regarding Addition to Parking Spaces. Council Minutes 12/26/72 -3- City Manager Thompson commented that although it is not indicated in the letter, the parking lot expansion is a budgeted item, being paid for out of the Hospital's operating budget. He said if the Council desires to approve the addition, he will recommend that the Hospital review this matter with the City 'Traffic Department. Mayor Winton concurred that the traffic flow from the Hospital onto City streets should be considered by the Traffic Committee and, he said, recommendations should be made by Staff and 'Traffic Committee to the Hospital. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to approve the request of the Downey Community Hospital regarding Addition to Parking Spaces, subject to review by the Traffic Committee. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen., None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Winton requested the Public Works Director to see that this matter is placed on the agenda for the Traffic Committee, Communication from State Board of Equalization regarding Guidelines concerning Local Sales Tax to Cities. Ordered filed, LEGAL CLAIMS (for information only) Ref, #086, Harry Lynn Bumgardner Ref, #087, Rosemary Bumgardner ORDINANCE NO. 429 Ali ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2712 OF THE. DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SUSPENSION OF PERSONNEL The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman:. Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading, It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman 'Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 429. Councilman Je.M. ngs asked if the Ordinance included an amendment made at the last Council meeting, The City Clerk stated that the amendment was included in the Ordinance. A -ES, 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOF,S, 0 Councilmen: None ArSEVT: Co ncilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 430 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'I`:E CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 7133 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FEES FOR EXCAVATION PERMITS The Ordinance w-a.s read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading, it.was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 430. A7 S: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, 'DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT; 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2753 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF LOT 4 IN TRACT NO. 5016 AS DESCRIBED IN FUTURE STREET DEED The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 12/26/72 -4- Z7 It wa.s moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2753, AYE S: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, 'Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES; 0 Councilmen„ None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO, 2754 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR STREET PURPOSES ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, NORTH OF FLORENCE AVENUE (S,S., Project No, 269) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, 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. 2754, AYES: 5 Councilmena Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was indicated by Mayor Winton that the Resolution requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to Act Upon the Application for Annexation to the City of Downey of Certain Incorporated Property in the City of Norwalk, will be taken off the Agenda, as it is y..ncompiete, RESOLUTION N0, 2755 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING RIVES AVENUE A 'THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH IRWINGROVE DRIVE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUT'u_ON NO, 2014 The 'Resolution -was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilma-n- DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading, It: was moved by Cour-cilman Temple, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2755, Members of the City Council raised questions regarding the criteria for removing the stop sign for Rives Ave::.ny..e at Irwingrove, Councilman. Temple stated that many cars were not stopping at the stop sign, inasmuch as the sign is difficult to see, He said there has been, do-s;ble the accidents in the five years since the sign was installed, Councilman viortoti remarked that due to the speeding problem on Rives, the stop sign was put in for the safety of Furman Park, Discussion followed, Councilman Mortoa said he would be in agreement to removing the stop signs if the safety of Furman Park is not jeopardized, and the sign removal would become the responsi- bility of Cou-cilznan Temple, Councilman Temple stated he would accept the responsibility. He said he feels that removal of the stop sign will make transition from the park to Florence Avenue much easier and safer, Roll call vote: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, DiLoreto, NOES: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ABSENT: 0 Councilmen.: None Council Minutes 12/26/72. -5- Temple, Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2756 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY TIME ALONG THE NORTHERLY FRONTAGE OF THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FRONTAGE ROAD BETWEEN ORIZABA AVENUE AND THE PUBLIC ALLEY 150 FEET WEST OF BROCK AVENUE 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. 2756, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION N0, 2757 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 Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2757, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION N0, WS-824 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 (N0, 58501 - 59030, $263,905.08 -- PAYROLL) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-824, AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS-825 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 (N0, 22742 - 22926, $102,658.45) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. WS-825, Councilman Jennings commented that Department titles are not being included on the General Warrant tab run sheets. Councilman Morton said he would like to see this accomplished by the next Council meeting. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 12/26/72 -6- It- was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #328, Orizaba Avenue south of Orange Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #322, Alley Improvements, Well Site No. 8, to Crowell and Larson, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the unit prices bid, and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Cash Contract #303, Unit 1, Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course Driving Range Structure Public Works Director Spindel commented on the request for time extension and extra work involved. He said the contractor is asking for an extension of 25 days due to a delay caused by the closing up of the sub -contractor by the Internal Revenue Service, before the steel could be delivered. Mr. Spindel stated that in going over the work schedule, it was discovered that from the time the contractor was notified of the closing of the sub -contractor to the approval of another sub -contractor by the City Council, 19 days had expired, and that is the reason for the request for time extension. City Attorney Sorensen said by the language contained in the specifications, the City Council has the power to determine that the project was delayed beyond the control of the contractor and to grant the extension of time. Councilman Jennings stated he would not consider this the proper time to accept the improvements if the improvements are not completed. He referred to brush mats which will have to be replaced and asked if accepting the improvements would release the contractorvs bond. Mr. Spindel replied the contractor's bond includes a guarantee for all the improve- ments for one year after acceptance. He explained that the brush mats were torn up over the weekend and will be replaced by the contractor. Th.eze being no objections, the matter was taken under submission. it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash Contract #303, Unit 2, Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course Driving Range Fence. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Temple, Winton NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Cash Contract #303, Unit 4, Downey Rio Hondo Golf Course Cart Paths Councilman Jennings explained there are certain depressions on the golf cart path that do not have good drainage, and he made inquiries regarding the large aggregate finish that was used. Public Works Director Spindel stated a fine mix was used, and anything finer would not be structurally sound. He referred to an incident that occurred after the asphalt was placed, causing erosion and settlement. Mr. Spindel said the contractor repaired the damage. It was moved by Councilman Jennings and so ordered to take the matter under submission. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash Contract #317, True Avenue, and approve extra work in the amount of $150. .BYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 12/26/72 -7- f 7- It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: M.F., No. Address Estimated City Cost 176 8615 Cavel Street $ 80.00 177 12148 Marbel Avenue 77.00 178 7746 Phlox Street 78..00 179 8208 Stewart and Gray Road 94.00 180 9035 Borson Avenue 78.00 181 8202 Stewart and Gray Road 430.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 837.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Morton, and passed by the following vote to authorize Right-of-way Acquisition A-4040, Woodruff Avenue, in exchange for improvements. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve Access to Los Angeles County Bike Trail along the San Gabriel Si-%r Channal and "the'use-of access gates at the Florence Avenue and Imperial Highway crossing and denying access at Firestone Boulevard, and approve the installation of signs to prohibit pedestrian and bicycle crossings at the Florence Avenue entrance. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consent for Grant of Easement, Wilderness Park, for installation of underground utilities by Southern California Edison Co. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Thompson requested Council approval regarding an Increase in Salary for Director of Finance from $1567 to $1654, effective January 1, 1973. It was noted that this matter was discussed and reviewed at budget time and was held up due to the fact that an agreement could not be reached at that time. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve Increase in Salary for Director of Finance, effective January 1, 1973, as recommended. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, DiLoreto, Temple, Winton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Jennings referred to a memorandum he and Mayor Pro Tem Morton submitted to the City Council dated November 27, 1972, regarding the Revised General Plan, which presented in open Council meeting and taken under submission. He requested Council vote on adoption of the General Plan. Mayor Winton commented on the changes that will effect District 1 as a result of the Century Freeway. He referred to a color coded map that he presented to the Planning Department, Planning Commission, and City Council showing land use as well as Land zoning. Mayor Winton stated the Commission considered only two items in its Council Minutes 12/26/72 -8- recommendations; that he met with the Planning Director and City Manager to indicate the areas for consideration; and the final recommendation back from the Commission failed to consider all of the areas he had submitted for consideration„ He said if the General Plan is adopted it will be incomplete and will not cover in detail all that District 1 needs. Councilman Morton inquired if there would be any legal objections to adopting the proposed Revised General Plan, excluding District 1. City Attorney Sorensen replied that the Council could adopt an amendment to the existing General Plan, showing the areas the Council wants to adopt. He said, however, he would not exclude District 1, but he would suggest changing the proposed map to show -- that which the Council wishes to adopt. Discussion followed. Mr. Sorensen commented the Council should direct Staff to bring back an appropriate resolution and copy of the plan to be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Morton to have a Resolution on the Revised General Plan placed on the agenda for the next City Council meeting. He requested that the resolu- tion be prepared in draft form and submitted to each Councilman prior to the next meeting for review. Councilman DiLoreto stated that he and Councilman Temple were assigned to work with the Apartment House Survey Committee. He said the Committee has had meetings, and he would not be prepared to vote on the General Plan until such time as the Committee has tendered its recommendation to the City Council. Councilman DiLoreto commented that a report should be forthcoming within 90 days. Discussion ensued. Councilman Morton stated the General Plan needs to be adopted, inasmuch as the citizens have a right to know what the future growth is to be in Downey, and he referred to the length of time this matter has been before the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jennings and passed by the following vote. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Jennings, Morton, Winton NOES: 2 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Temple ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Winton commented that he would Like to initiate a survey relative to street improvements, to be coordinated between the Planning Department and Public Works Department. He referred to the patchwork Left by contractors after putting in new developments and stated that the City ends up repairing the patchwork. Mayor Winton said each time a development goes inseither when the plans are filed or during the final inspection, that it should be made certain the street repairs are up to City standard, There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. W� r ROBERT L. SHAND, CITY CLERK Council Minutes 12/26/72 -9- DONALD H. WINTON, MAYOR