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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-26-73-MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 26, 1973 SUBJECT: ACTION - Resolution #2887, Withdrawing Portion of Downey County Ltg. Dist. & Ordering Annexn. to Downey City Ltg. Dist. (Annex. 73/15 through 18, 20 through 23, 25 & 26) Adopted Resolution #2888, Subsequent to Request for Withdrawal of County Ltg.. Maint. Dist. #1400, 1456, 1565, & 1741 incl. within City limits Ordering Annex. to City Ltg. Dist. (Annex. 73/27) Adopted Ordinance Granting Determinate Franchise to Atlantic Richfield Co. for Flazarnable Liquid Pipelines within the City Minutes: Recessed Study Meeting November 27, 1973; Regular Meeting December 10, 1973 Comm.. from City of Roseville re Immediate Government Action to Alleviate Oil Shortages Comm. from Felix Distler re Operation of Family Daycare Home Comm. from L.A. City Attorney re Contract Services Introduced Approved Received & filed Referred to City Attorney PAGE NO. 1 2 3 3 3 3 City Manager directed to prepare letter for Mayor's signature 3 Comm. from WarrenHigh School P.T.A. re Public Transportation to Cerritos College Mayor to appoint Council committee 3 Request for Extention to Install Concrete Driveway Approached @ 9041,9049 Imperial Hwy. - Six month extension; improvements must be installed beginning six months from today Approved 4 Legal Claims (information only) Ref. #139, Thomas James Hansen Ref. #141, Joe Goldstein No action Ordinance #446, Amending Sec. 6258 DMC re Business Licenses Adopted Resolution #2889, to Transfer Territory in City of Downey to City of Paramount Adopted Resolution #2890, Declaring Intention to Vacate Portion of Nada St. V-115 Adopted Resolution #2891, Accepting Portion Julius Ave. as Public Hwy. as set aside as Future Street as shown on Map of Tr 17262 Adopted General Warrants #28506 - 28639, #28640 - 28797 Approved CC #SS-257 - Exchange of R/W & award of $1,000 at 7424 Stewart & Gray Rd. (A-1320) Authorized CC #SS-257, Unit II, & CC #SS-2879 Stewart & Gray Rd., Paramount to Salford - P1ans, specs & authority to advertise Approved Copy of plan & profile maps on road improvement projects to be placed in Council office Council request Page 1 of 2 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 26, 1973 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: Sidewalk Matching Funds Water Feasibility Study - Authorize Mayor to sign Agreement on behalf of City Experimental Barricading Area between Adoree & Gardendale, Downey & Paramount - Alternate Plan Prohibition of Alcholic Beverages at Downey Recreation Center Service in lieu of County Jail Inspection Report, Dist, One, Sections B,C,D Use of Lights Inside Downey Theatre Filing Fee for Candidates Statements from $L50 to $250 for 1974 Councilmanic Election Page 2 of 2 ACTION- PAGE NO - Approved 5 Approved with amendment 6 Approved 6 Request for Council to Change Policy 7 Referred to City Manager 7 Submitted by Councilman Winton 7 Request for Survey 8 Approved 8 e")ery MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 26, 1973 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., December 26, 1973, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Joseph E. DiLoreto, Richard M. Jennings, Walter S. Temple, Donald H. Winton, Thomas H. Morton 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 Community Development James D. Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation William A. Goggin, City Planner Ray Lake, Building Official Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief Edwin H. Wood, Fire Chief. Terence Middlebrooke, Manager of Revenue Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Dr. Don Diegelman, Associate Pastor, Downey United Methodist Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Mayor Thomas Morton. Mayor Thomas Morton declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexations 73/15 through 73/18, 73/20 through 73/23, 73/25 and 73/26. He inquired if the City Clerk 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 Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Morton inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objec- tions against the Annexations, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor Morton 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 Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 2887 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONCURRENTLY WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF THE DOWNEY COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND ORDERING 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 73 AREAS 15 THROUGH 18, 20 THROUGH 23, 25 AND 26) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman 'Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2887. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton The report on the Downey City Lighting District Annexations, issued pursuant to Resolution No. 2874, was ordered filed. Council Minutes 12/26/73 -1- Mayor Thomas Morton declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on County Lighting Maintenance District Reorganization, which was continued from the City Council Meeting of December 10,, 1973. He inquired if the City Clerk had received any further correspondence on this matter, and the City Clerk replied he had not, Mayor Morton inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the reorganization, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 2888 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUBSEQUENT TO THE REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF THOSE PORTIONS OF COUNTY" LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 14009 14567 1565, AND 1741 WHICH ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE CONCURRENT ANNEXATIONS OF THOSE AREAS 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 73/27) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 2888, AYES. 5 Councilmene DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton It was noted the Engineer's Report was attached and notices sent out. Mayor Thomas Morton declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Granting of el Pipine Franchise to Atlantic Richfield Company. He inquired if the City C1erk had the Affidavit of Publication, to which. the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor Morton inquired if the City Clerk had received any written, protests or objec- tions to the proposed Franchise, and the City Clerk replied he had not, City Manager Charles Thompson indicated there was a letter received from the Atlantic Richfield Company requesting an extension of the franchise term from five years, as proposed and recommended, to ten years, The letter is listed as item. C-8 under Correspondence on the Council Agenda, Mayor Morton inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the matter. Mr. Henry Smolich, a representative of the Atlantic Richfield Company, stated his only objection is to the length of the term of the franchise agreement, and he requested the term be extended to a period of ten years, Discussion followed. Mr. Thompson explained the previous franchise was for a period of 25 years, and it was felt on several occasions some of the terns of the franchise should be reconsidered. He said that was the reason for the recommendation of five years. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to close the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING A DETERMINATE FRANCHISE TO THE .ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUID PIPELINES WITHIN THE CITY Council Minutes 12/26/73 -2- The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to introduce the Ordinance, together with the correc- tions contained in the letter of Burke, Williams d Sorensen dated December 12, 1973. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple., and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the Recessed Study Meeting of November 27, 1973 and the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 1973, Communication from City of Roseville regarding Immediate Government Action to Alleviate Oil Shortages, It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton. seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to receive and file. Communication from Felix Distler regarding Operation of Family Daycare Home, Mayor Thomas Morton indicated this matter has been referred to the City Attorney, City Manager Charles Thompson. stated there will be a report submitted at the next meeting. Communication from City of Temple City regarding Resolution Censoring the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities. Received and filed, Councilman Richard Jennings explained he could not help but agree with Temple City, inasmuch as the general membership was not given an opportunity to vote for or against Proposition 1. He said most of the people serve a one-year term on the Board, and the current Board is being censored for the actions of the previous Board. Councilman Jennings indicated people normally do not run for the Board of Directors and are very seldom elected if they do run, unless they are Mayors. Therefore, he said, the Board of Directors of the California League of Cities and National League of Cities are controlled by Cities in which the Mayor serves a four-year term, and Cities such as Downey have very little to say on the Board of either organization. ---- Communication from Los Angeles City Attorney regarding Contract Services. :The Council discussed supporting the City of Los Angeles. Suggestions were made regarding joining in the action as one of the plaintiffs. City Attorney Royal Sorensen stated he does not know if the City of Los Angeles will want another City named in its action, but he will inquire. Councilman Donald Winton requested a letter be drafted and presented, with copies sent to the County Board of Supervisors, The City Manager was directed to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature. Communication from Warren High School P.T,A. regarding Public Transportat*tan to Cerritos College, Mayor Thomas Morton indicated the City of Norwalk has either purchased or is in the process of purchasing buses for its use, and the Mayor of Norwalk has inquired if Downey would be interested in some use of the buses,. He said he is bringing this matter before the City Council because of the location of the City of 'Norwalk to Cerritos College, and if the Council desires, a study committee can be established to meet with the City of Norwalk. City Manager Charles Thompson reported there is a Cerritos District study group under the auspices of the Cerritos College now studying the possibilities of a transpor- tation system, which the Council voted in favor in the form of a resolution. He said the Traffic Engineer has been meeting with the group. Mayor Morton stated he will be asking several Councilmen to serve on a study committee. Communication from County Board of Supervisors regarding Federal Aid Urban Program. Ordered filed. Communication from County Board of Supervisors regarding Excess Energy Profits Tax. Ordered filed. Council Minutes 12/26/73 -3- ,tiE$w Communication from City of Cudahy expressing Appreciation for Downey°s Support in Opposing Gambling within the City of Cudahy. Ordered filed. Communication from Chris Parr regarding Request for Extension of Time to Install Concrete Driveway Approaches at 9041 and 9049 East Imperial Highway. S. City Manager Charles Thompson reported the extension has been continued on a year-to-year basis since 1965. He noted the last Council action was to approve the extension for one additional year, inasmuch as the property owner has had difficulty in selling or redeveloping the property, and the asphalt driveways were in good enough condition to last another year. He said current pictures show the driveway is beginning to deteriorate. Councilman Donald Winton stated Mr. Parr has indicated he would be willing to do any repairs needed at the moment but would be reluctant to expend additional funds for driveways when there may be a development going into the area. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel commented gutters and driveways were approved on the property under Chapter 27 proceedings. Discussion followed. Councilman Winton inquired if the person purchasing the property would inherit the required improvements. Mr. Spindel replied any assessment procedure runs with the land and the Chapter 27 requirements would still be in effect. It was moved by Councilman Donald. Winton, seconded by Councilman Richard Jennings, and passed by the following vote to grant a six month extension of time to install improvements at 9041 and 9049 Lmperial Highway, with notification to Mr. Parr that this will be the absolute final date,_,and after that period of time whoever owns the property will have to go ahead with the improvements six months from today. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto LEGAL CLAIMS (for information only) Ref. #139, Thomas James Hansen Ref. #141, Joe Goldstein ORDINANCE NO. 446 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6258 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO BUSINESS LICENSES The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman.. Donald Winton, ,seeonnded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 446. AYES: 5 Councilmen- DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2889 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO TRANSFER CERTAI'.N TERRITORY IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 4.5 OF CHAPTER 19 PART 2, DIVISION 2, TITLE 4 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Richard Jennings, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Richard Jennings, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2889. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Council Minutes 12/26/73 _14- RESOLUTION NO. 2890 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF NADA STREET. V-115 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2890., AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, .Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton RESOLUTION NO, 2891 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A PORTION OF JULIUS AVENUE AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY OF THAT CERTAIN PORTION SET ASIDE AS A FUTURE STREET AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT 17262 The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2891.. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve General Warrants #28506 - #28639 $72 158 40 and #28640 - #28797, $292,480.60. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto,, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Richard Jennings, and passed by the following vote to authorize exchange of right-of-way for sidewalks, curb, gutter, and two driveway approaches on Cash Contract #SS-257, and an award of $1,000 at 7424 Stewart and Gray Road (A-1320). AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by ',the following vote approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #SS-257, Unit II, and Cash Contract #SS-287, Stewart and Grav Road. Paramount Bou3Pva7d to Saif A,,,,,,. Councilman Richard Jennings suggested in the future on road improvement projects that only one copy of all the plan and profile maps be placed in the Council office for review. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Mayor Thomas Morton indicated he has no objection to a copy of the plans being pro- vided for review as long as the copy is always available in the Council office, The Council°s copies of the plans on Cash Contract #SS-257, Unit II, and Cash Contract #SS-287, were returned to the Director of Community Development for use in sending out specifications for bids. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: Estimated M.F. No. Address City Cost 249 9719 Cedartree $ 85.00 250 7435 Quinn Street 98.00 251 7439 Quinn Street 98.00 252 7445 Quinn Street 98.00 Estimated City Cost $ 379.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton., Morton Council Minutes 12/26/73 -5- Water Feasibility Study Councilman Donald Winton referred to the proposed agreement and noted in some of the latter phases the study would include the condition of the existing system, He said he would hate to see the City become involved in a Jong comprehensive study only to find out those laterals studied are nothing but rotten. hulks of pipe, and he would rather see the actual condition of the system included in one of the earlier phases of the study, Public Works Director Ervin Spindel commented phase two involves an appraisal of the conditions, and if this were to be included in the feasibility report it would cost. more to make that type of an investigation. He said it was not considered necessary i_o "o to that depth until. the feasibility of such an appraisal could be established, Mayor Thomas Morton asked if the Fire Chief still maintains a complete analysis of the adequacy of every one of the systema. Fire Chief Edwin Wood replied lie maintains a current study based on the required water flow in the various districts, Councilman Joseph DiLoreto inquired if it is the City°s intention to determine whether or not it is feasible to acquire a system without knowing what condition the system is in, Mr. Spindel replied the City will have some indicationof the condition of the system and in fact already has some information, He explained through the Public. Uti.licies Commission information will be obtained regarding where new lines have been installed, the age of the old lines, and from general and statistical practices it can Le determined whether a line is a certain age, why it would be in a certain condition, and areas will be checked to verify the information. Mayor Morton responded to an observation made by Councilman DiLoreto. He commenced ou the acquisition of the Lakewood system made several years ago, wherein after the City cad taker, over the system, it was found to be inadequate and required extensive repairs, City Manager Charles Thompson pointed out that the first report to be received as a re,_1,_ of the study, if approved; would indicate to the City the general feasibility, and it would include certain minimum and maximum potential costs. He said if it appeared to be a general feasibility, further letai.led .studies would have to be under- . raibcn in order to establish actual value; somewhere between minimum and maximum,, The bockvalues and installation costs mould be minimum costs; reproduction costs, new, would be maximum costs, Discussion followed, it was moved by Councilman Donald Winton and seconded by Councilman Walter Temple to approve Agreement for Water Feasibility Study and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalfof the City, At the request of Councilman DiLoreto, the motion was amended to include a provision, whereby the experts or those persons compiling the data for this report will make themselves available to the City Council and to the Water Board for a minimum of an eight -hour session, or tvo four-hour sessions, if necessary, to go over the report, Mayor Morton wanted it understood chat Councilman Winton"s motion leaves the door open for additional studies. Counc lman Winton agreed that it is his interpretation that there will be additional studies,. Mayor Morton said any costs for additional studies should be kept in mind at this time, Mr. Spindel stated the meaning of the Fcasibillity Study is to determine if the City can afford to purchase other water systems and operate them from revenues generated by water service and not involve the General Fund, Discussion ensued regarding elements of the Feasibility Study, Roll call vote: AXES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jer;.nin.gs, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve an alternate plan for Experimental Baxricadin Area between Adoree and Gardendale and Downev and Paramount,. Council Minutes 12/26/73 6- Community Development Director Ervin Spindel commented on the citizen response since the barricades were placed. Councilman Donald Winton voiced his opposition to the barricades. Mr. Spindel explained the original concept was to separate the commercial on Paramount Boulevard from the residential area. He said this will incorporate Plans 2 and 3. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Jennings, Temple, Morton NOES: 2 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Winton ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Joe Decker, 9046 Rayburn, Downey, inquired regarding the Council's policy of no alcoholic beverages at the Downey Recreation Center, He commented he would be in- terested in renting the Recreation Center in April for a wedding reception and asked if the Council would be interested in reconsidering its policy. Parks & Recreation Director James Ruth stated this was studied at Budget time, and there was a recommendation to be considered for the Annex and Green Room, Mayor Thomas Morton cited a section of the Downey Municipal Code prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverages on public property, City Attorney Royal Sorensen said it would require an ordinance change Councilman Josephitil,oreto indicated he could see no strong opposition to the use of alcoholic beverages on designated City properties, provided there is adequate super- vision or responsibility. He commented there are many people who would Like to use some of the facilities for various functions and serve a champagne punch, and he would like to see the City reconsider its policy, Councilman Walter Temple concurred as long it is limited to champagne, Mayor Morton informed Mr. Decker that an ordinance would be involved, and it will be up to the City Council whether or not they want to have an amending ordinance introduced. Councilman Joseph DiLoreto requested the City Manager to review the possibility of the City participating in a program whereby a person sentenced to County Jail and serv- ing only on the weekends could be assigned to a certain proiect for the City or County and serve in lieu of their sentencing. He said the program could be either community beautification or community development and the person. could be assigned the task of gardening or planting, cleanup work, window washing, and grass cutting in such areas as the golf course and Wilderness Park, Councilman Richard Jennings pointed out that over a year ago the Council earmarked funds to have an outside consulting firm prepare a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. He asked for a report regarding a definite date the Council can expect to introduce the Ordinance and an updating of the costs incurred to date, City Manager Charles Thompson replied the. City's contract with V.T.N, did call for them to prepare an Environmental Resources Management Element, together with a draft copy of a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, He said draft copies of the Ordinance were submitted to the Planning Commission in November, and he would expect the Commission to study the draft and be ready for hearing in .January or February, Mr, Thompson indicated it will probably be March or April before the Ordinance is ready for sub- mission to the City Council, Councilman Walter Temple asked about extending the moratorium on apartment house construction. The City Attorney replied it has been extended once and can be extended twice. Discussion followed, Councilman Donald Winton submitted Sections B, C, and D of Inspection Report of District One and stated there are near 500 areas that need inspecting regarding possible Code violations. Council Minutes 12/26/73 -7- Councilman Winton asked the City Attorney if the Petition for Rehearing on the 105 Freeway has been approved or denied by the Judge. City Attorney Royal Sorensen indicated he has not received any information as yet. He said the matter is in limbo at the moment. Mayor Thomas Morton asked the Parks d Recreation Director to make a survey of the Use of Lights Inside the Downey Theatre. He suggested use of only those lights that are necessary for a particular function. Mayor Morton commented on the arrival of the first group of the Sister City contingency from Gladalajara and indicated another group will be arriving on December 28th. City Clerk Robert Shand requested the Council consider raising the Filing Fee for Candidate's Statements from $150 to $250 for the 1974 Councilmanic Election. He re- ported the fee would be required for statements both in English and Spanish and would be a deposit only; that after the election the actual cost is determined, based on costs submitted by the election consultant and the candidate is either sent a refund or billed for the difference. Councilman Joseph DiLoreto spoke in favor of raising the fee and indicated the current fee is grossly inadequate. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve the Filing Fee of $250 for Candidate's Statements in English and $250 for Candidate's Statements in Spanish. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 am., :ZQ e Robert Land, City Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 12/26/73 -8- Thomas H. Morton, Mayor